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Pick Yours Up Announces a Notification Solution for Mailbox Service Providers
People who rent mailboxes can all agree on one thing; it's inconvenient to constantly check a mailbox to find no mail. Pick Yours Up has designed a solution for mailbox service providers to manage customers and notify them when they receive mail. - May 21, 2009 - Pick Yours Up
Kurt Schulzke, Special Counsel, Slappey & Sadd, LLC, to Speak at KC’s Event on Statement 157 Implementation Issues on 6/02/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Kurt Schulzke, Special Counsel, Slappey & Sadd, LLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Statement 157 Implementation Issues”. This 2-hour event is... - May 21, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
International Business Brokers Association Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Atlanta June 8-13
The IBBA–M&A Source Spring 2009 Joint Conference for Professional Development will take place June 8-13, 2009, at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta, GA. More than 700 business brokers are expected to attend courses, workshops and networking events that commemorate IBBA’s 25... - May 21, 2009 - International Business Brokers Association
A New Fuel Additive MPGreen Launched at Strauss Auto in NY NJ and PA
MPGreen, Inc. A startup based in San Diego CA has recently introduced a line of gasoline and diesel fuel additives at Strauss Auto that were previously only available for industrial use in 55 gallon drums. The formula has been used extensively for eleven years in Latin America to help combat the... - May 20, 2009 - MPGreen Inc
Balfour Beatty Construction Selected as General Contractor for New Museum of Nature & Science Facility at Dallas’ Victory Park
Balfour Beatty Construction has secured a contract with the Museum of Nature & Science to serve as construction manager for the new facility to be built in Dallas’ Victory Park. The 160,000-square-foot museum, which will be named the Perot Museum of Nature & Science, is scheduled to... - May 20, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Balfour Beatty Construction Receives 2009 Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award
Balfour Beatty Construction announced today their selection as a winner of the 2009 Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award. The award, presented at a business luncheon gathering on May 13, recognizes Balfour Beatty as a significant leader in the local Dallas community for their commitment to ethical... - May 20, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
The Small Business Company Signs MOU for New Software Development
The Small Business Company (OTCBB: SBCO) has signed a Memorandum Of Understanding to create a new category of CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software product for the underserved micro-entrepreneur (sole proprietor to five employees) market. Code named “Sales Leap™,” this web-based CRM package will provide small business owners with an integrated solution at a price and performance unseen before. - May 20, 2009 - The Small Business Company
Supreme Magazine & Tatis Entertainment Present the Official Memorial Weekend Grand Finale with Mario Live in Concert at Suite 181
Supreme Magazine the newest online publication focused on hip-hop culture, education, and entertainment in conjunction with Tatis Entertainment is proud to announce The Official Memorial Weekend Grand Finale hosted by RnB Sensation Mario and Nessa from San Francisco’s on WILD 94.9 on Sunday,... - May 20, 2009 - Supreme Magazine Group, LLC
Boomer Insight Web Portal to Take Pulse of Baby Boomer Generation
Austin, Texas Startup Launches Web-Based Opinion Portal to Engage Baby Boomers. - May 20, 2009 - Boomer Insight Inc.
Compass Life Coaching and Personal Development Website – MyLifeCompass.com – Launches in Jacksonville, Florida with a Free "Discover Your Compass" Opportunity Meeting
New Women’s Network to launch in Jacksonville to inspire, empower, and connect women. Connect directly with Kim Fulcher, CEO of MyLifeCompass.com, at a free opportunity event. Today, Compass is pleased to announce the official launch of mylifecompass.com in Jacksonville, Florida. Compass... - May 20, 2009 - Compass
America's Green Credentials Given a Huge Boost
The Vyouz entrepreneurs are back with a whole range of free websites to encourage the reuse of unwanted items. The ever-increasing network of green websites has been likened to the “Facebook of reusing and recycling” because of the enormous social networking opportunity it... - May 20, 2009 - Vyouz Ltd
NuU Medspa Receives a "Face-Lift" and Moves to Wilmette, IL
NuU Medspa picks up and moves a few blocks from their Skokie, IL location to Wilmette, IL to enhance customer experience with a beautiful exterior and more exciting treatment options. NuU Medspa has named Chicago home for over 2 years. Warm exterior, daily refreshments and smiles is what you can... - May 20, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
CPEhr Prepares Students from Downtown Business Magnet High School for the Workforce
CPEhr and Junior Achievement’s host their second Job Shadow Day in an effort to prepare students for their first job. Job Shadow Day includes Labor Law, Business Ethics, Financial Preparedness, and additional workshops and sessions. - May 20, 2009 - CPE HR, Inc.
Learn.com Switches Its Industry Leading 100th Client from a Competing Product to the LearnCenter Platform
Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that the company has achieved an industry leading milestone by converting its 100th client to the LearnCenter® Platform from a competing product. - May 20, 2009 - Learn.com
Link to Expert Collaborates with Bay Area Business Magazine
Business publication and global Web portal couple professional resources with strategies for success. - May 20, 2009 - Link to Expert
KPMG’s Katherine Breaks to Speak at KC’s Event on Recent Published Guidance on §168(k)(4) - Credit Acceleration in Lieu of Bonus Depreciation
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Katherine Breaks, Director, Washington National Tax Practice, KPMG LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Recent Published Guidance on §168(k)(4) - Credit Acceleration in Lieu of Bonus Depreciation.” This 2-hour event is scheduled on July 23, 2009, Thursday, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT. - May 20, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Freelance Language Professionals Report Stability Despite Economic Downturn
Research Firm Common Sense Advisory surveys 277 freelance translators and interpreters from around the world about business demand, pricing, and the economy. - May 20, 2009 - Common Sense Advisory
Cornerstone Records Management Announces Acquisition of Nova Records Management
Cornerstone Records Management, LLC has completed its acquisition of the assets of Nova Records Management. Cornerstone provides the storage and management of hard copy records, document destruction services, electronic media vaulting and other related services, and is focused on both organic growth and acquisitions. - May 20, 2009 - Cornerstone Records Management
First Investors Corporation: First Investors National Tax Exempt Funds Are Reviewed in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine
The First Investors Insured Tax Exempt Fund II (EIITX) and the First Investors Insured Tax Exempt Fund (FITAX) and were ranked first and fifth, respectively, in the long-term municipal bond fund category in the May issue of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine. - May 20, 2009 - First Investors Media
First Quarter Sales Data Show Market Share Gain for RE/MAX in Chicago's Real Estate Market
RE/MAX is the only one of the top five real estate brokerage organizations in Chicago to increase its market share during the first quarter of 2009. - May 20, 2009 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
HighTower Earns a Spot on the VAR 100 List
HighTower, an authorized reseller of Sage MAS 90 , MAS 200, and MAS 500, proved it's strong position in the marketplace by earning a position on Accounting Technology magazine’s VAR 100 list. HighTower is a leading consultant and enhancement developer for Sage ERP solutions. - May 20, 2009 - HighTower, Inc.
Salesforce.com Secrets of Success book Published by Prentice-Hall
SalesLogistix, a certified salesforce.com consulting partner, today announced that “Salesforce.com Secrets of Success” has been published by Prentice Hall, an imprint of Pearson Education. The book, written by David Taber, is unique in providing CRM best-practices chapters for... - May 20, 2009 - SalesLogistix, Inc
Sonitrol Pacific Perimeter Security Leads to Mid-Toss Arrest of Suspect
Police caught a suspected burglar “throwing items over the fence” of the maintenance facility of an Oregon school district after the Sonitrol Pacific security system detected suspicious activity May 15. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Michael Young received activations of the... - May 20, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Indian Cosmetic Sector Analysis (2009-2012)
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Indian Cosmetic Sector Analysis (2009-2012)” to its report gallery. This report provides an in-depth analysis of present and future prospects of the Indian cosmetics industry. - May 20, 2009 - RNCOS
Qantas Staff Credit Union Call Centre Takes Off with IPscape
Qantas Staff Credit Union (QSCU) today announced it has chosen IPscape, the Australian software as a service (SaaS) contact centre provider, to revitalise its Sydney-based call centre. The agreement includes both IPscape's pay-as-you-use contact centre and pay-if-you-use disaster recovery service. - May 20, 2009 - IPscape
Monica Smiley and Leah Brown Speak at 2009 Global Summit of Women
Enterprising Women magazine (www.enterprisingwomen.com) has announced that Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO, and Leah Brown, CEO of A10 Clinical Solutions, Inc., and member of the publication’s advisory board, were selected to speak at the 2009 Global Summit of Women, held May 14-15 in... - May 20, 2009 - Enterprising Women
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Announces Housing Opportunity Phone Bank Telethon
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Association will host a Housing Opportunity Phone Bank telethon on Tuesday, May 26 at 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the NBC 17 news station located at 1205 Front Street. NBC 17 will run... - May 20, 2009 - RRAR
KM&T Appoints New UK Managing Director
One of the UK’s leading process improvement experts has a new Champion at its helm. Simon Champion (42) has been appointed UK Managing Director of Knowledge Management and Transfer (KM&T), which is based in Coventry but also has offices in Brussels and Sydney. KM&T is a leader in... - May 20, 2009 - Knowledge Management and Transfer (KM&T)
Online Support Package to Help New Companies Survive
Bosses of new companies in the West Midlands are set to benefit from a new support package that could help them beat one of the most dreaded stats in business. It’s estimated that 50 per cent of companies fail in their first year and a new 12-month business support programme, accredited by... - May 20, 2009 - University of Warwick Science Park
Next Generation of Tool to Assess Security and Political Risk to Operations and Personnel Launched
International Security and Risk Mitigation Provider AKE has launched the next generation of its secure online country information website, Global Intake. The site is used by many of AKE’s client companies from a range of industries including the international media and energy industries, the... - May 20, 2009 - AKE Ltd
Two on Roof of School Arrested After Sonitrol Pacific Detects
The Sonitrol Pacific security system detected activity on the roof of a Washington school and police arrested two suspected trespassers May 16. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Kris Etheridge received an alarm activation from the roof of the school and dispatched police. While officers were en route,... - May 20, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
CPX Interactive CEO Mike Seiman Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2009 Award Finalist in Metro New York Region
Mike Seiman, CEO and Co-Founder of progressive online ad network, CPX Interactive, has been named a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2009 Award in the Metro New York region. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who... - May 19, 2009 - CPXi
Award-Winning "Perfect Sport" DVD Release
Multi-award-winning independent feature film "Perfect Sport" out now on DVD. - May 19, 2009 - Perfect Sport LLC
iMap from Weather Decision Technologies Relays World's First Live Broadcast of Geo-referenced Tornadoes Using Google Maps
Streaming videos captured by storm chasers from the field feature dramatic footage. - May 19, 2009 - Weather Decision Technologies
Truth to Power Releases "PCI: Requirements to Actions" -- No-Hype, No-Bias Guidance for Better Compliance and Card-Data Security
Free research resource offers practical, experience-based advice for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of PCI compliance and information security programs. - May 19, 2009 - Truth to Power, LLC
eazybusiness Launch at World Cloud Computing Expo in Prague
eazybusiness have just launched the ultimate suite of cloud apps with over 20 business management and productivity applications aimed at small and medium sized businesses. - May 19, 2009 - eazybusiness
Where's Your Proof? Effective Documentation is Simple and Inexpensive.
Once the situation passes, so does your proof. Be prepared for anything with a simple kit that was designed to document any situation when it happens. - May 19, 2009 - proof-by-paralegal.com
Faith Satellite Radio Contracts Capacity on Intelsat 10 Satellite to Expand Its Programming Throughout Africa
Faith Satellite Radio, the only faith based satellite radio service covering Africa, and Europe began offering its services to parishes in Africa in June 2007. FSR is now proud to announce the addition of the Intelsat 10 satellite, to its list of preferred network providers. The Intelsat 10... - May 19, 2009 - Faith Satellite Radio
Easy-Forex® Expands Its Forex News Center
Easy-Forex has expanded its Forex news center and now offers video on demand, live streaming video as well as text reports covering Forex news from different regions of the world. "Easy-Forex is well known for its commitment to innovation. Our new Forex news center is a testament to that... - May 19, 2009 - easy-forex
Business Minder Introduces eConnect to the Blogosphere
Entrepreneurs Connect (Short for eConnect) enters the Blogosphere with a big bang. Unlike any other blog network on the web today, eConnect delivers effective and targeted traffic by displaying the RSS titles rather than little icons or badges. - May 19, 2009 - Business Minder
5C-Mobile Releases How to Tie for BlackBerry (R.I.M.)
How to Tie introduces 15 classic and unusual tie knots step by step with their level of complexity, size, suitable occasion, and details on matching shirts type and tie fabric. - May 19, 2009 - 5C-Mobile
Sunny Hill Energy is Open for Business
Sunny Hill Energy, a solar finance company, is now open and able to serve property owners, solar integrators and construction firms interested in installing solar power systems. - May 18, 2009 - Sunny Hill Energy
Grimes Expands Services with New Division
With the expanding of Grimes Transportation Brokerage (GTB) into the newly developed Grimes Supply Chain Services, Inc. (GSCS), The Grimes Companies, Inc. (TGC) has taken a huge step into the arena of international logistics management. The new division represents Grimes’ continuing growth in worldwide services for its clients. - May 18, 2009 - Total Distribution, Inc.
New to Campus? Find Your Way with Here2There
Here2There Interactive wayfinding software help universities offer easy to use wayfinding for visitors and new students through on-site kiosks and the web. - May 18, 2009 - Global Software Applications
Automated Valet Refutes Claim of Patent Infringement
"Recent claims published against Automated Valet are inappropriate and untrue. A press release circulated widely by an Automated Valet competitor, CVPS, alleging patent infringement is misleading and defamatory," claims Automated Founder and CEO Ken Gulec. Company officials wish to... - May 18, 2009 - Automated Valet Parking Manager
Echo E-Business Launches New Model for Digital Services
E-business strategists at Echo E-Business have unveiled a pioneering new model for digital services, which is set to revolutionise the way organisations do business with their suppliers. Echo E-Business, a leading E-Business consultancy, has unveiled its complete one-stop shop for businesses... - May 18, 2009 - Echo E-Business
BDA Partners with KITIA, an Agency of the Korean Government, to Advise on the International Growth of Korean Companies
BDA signed an MoU with KITIA, the Korea core Industrial Technology Investment Association. BDA and KITIA will work together to identify and execute acquisitions, alliances and investments for Korea's components and materials companies. - May 18, 2009 - BDA Partners Ltd
Novus Origo Offers Free Project Management Consulting Services to Help Companies During These Tough Economic Times
Novus Origo offers free Human Resources and Technology Project Management, Outsourcing Consulting, and Relationship Management consulting services to Fortune 1000 companies. - May 18, 2009 - Novus Origo, LLC
On Site Energy Co., Inc. is Chosen by the New York State Parks Department, as the Power Supplier for the Jones Beach Air Show
Saturday, May 23, 2009, On Site Energy Co., Inc. will deploy its generators to the New York Air Show at Jones Beach to supply power while thousands enjoy the show. - May 18, 2009 - On Site Energy
Appia Launches Free Live Video Conferencing Demos
Appia Video Communicator now available to try live from your own office. - May 18, 2009 - Appia Communications