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Promise Communities Help the Co-Operative Group Co-Create a New Business
Promise Communities developed the Co-operative Innovation Board: a private online collaboration community populated with a handpicked group of consumers who worked together for a period of five months to invent and design the new business. - April 23, 2009 - Promise Communities
US Aluminum Market Analysis
"US Aluminum Market Analysis” report offers extensive research on the aluminum market in the US. - April 23, 2009 - RNCOS
Global eProcure Executive Named to List of Supply Chain Innovators
Global eProcure Executive Recognized in Special Issue on Supply Chain Innovation. - April 23, 2009 - Global eProcure
CMI Survey Reveals Lack of Pandemic Planning Despite Managers Rating Pandemic Influenza as Second Largest Risk Faced by Businesses Today
CMI business continuity management survey reveals that despite the fact that business managers consider pandemic influenza to be one the most serious risks to business, few are carrying out adequate pandemic planning. - April 23, 2009 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited
ONELAN’s Latest V7 Software Release Meeting the Needs of Both New and Existing Customers
Digital Signage Specialist ONELAN today announce their latest software release V7. The latest software has some exciting new features that enhance the interactivity and performance of the full range of media players from ONELAN. - April 23, 2009 - ONELAN Digital Signage
Brazil Automobile Industry Till 2010
"Brazil Automobile Industry till 2010” report offers extensive research on the Brazilian auto industry. - April 23, 2009 - RNCOS
Linda A. MacDonald, Senior Managing Director FTI Forensic and Litigation Consulting to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding FSP FAS 157-4 on 4/23/09
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Linda A. MacDonald, Partner, Senior Managing Director, FTI Forensic and Litigation Consulting will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding FSP FAS 157-4:... - April 23, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
NAMPAC Unveils First Gasketless Cover for Liquids
NAMPAC (www.bwaycorp.com/nampac), a division of BWAY Corp., has announced the unveiling of the first gasketless cover for liquids. The cover’s innovative design employs 3 mechanical seals, which eliminate the need for a gasket. The one piece cover is part of NAMPAC’s product development... - April 23, 2009 - NAMPAC
CodeLean Holds the First ScrumMaster Certification Course in the Philippines
CodeLean, Inc. recently held the Philippines’ first ever ScrumMaster Certification Course at Dusit Hotel in Makati City. The course was a success, with attendees from as far as Dubai, UAE flying in to participate. Dutch Agile expert Bas Vodde headed the two-day event, which was a mix of... - April 23, 2009 - CodeLean
Victory Foam “Your Packaging Partner” Announces a New Website Designed by Netmajic
Victory Foam Incorporated is a US based packaging company that provides packaging in every industry, with a strong presence in medical, electronic, and specialty tool manufacturing markets. Victory Foam chose Netmajic, a Minnesota-based web design firm, for their new web presence and Internet... - April 23, 2009 - Victory Foam
Leadership St. Pete Alumni Association Aligns with St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership
The Leadership St. Pete Alumni Association (LSPAA) signed a relationship agreement with the St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership on April 20, 2009. The agreement outlines a mutually-beneficial relationship that includes communications to each organization, invitations to events, membership... - April 23, 2009 - Leadership St. Pete
Learn How to Select the Best Top-Level Executives from Nat Stoddard, Author of The Right Leader on the StrategyDriven Podcast
Tune in to beyond-the-scope-of-the-book interviews with Nathan Ives on the StrategyDriven Podcast. In this interview, Nathan delves into the expertise of Nat Stoddard, Chairman of Crenshaw Associates and author of The Right Leader: Selecting Executives Who Fit to explore how companies can best select and transition top-level executives. - April 23, 2009 - StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC
Factory Direct Drapes™, a Custom Drapery and Curtain Manufacturer, Will be Planting Trees for Earth Day 2009 to Help Put an End to Global Warming
With the help of the Arbor Foundation, Factory Direct Drapes™ will support Green initiatives by planting a tree in American National Forests for every order over $200 between Earth Day and April 29. - April 22, 2009 - Factory Direct Drapes
Trust for Architectural Easements and Island Press Promote Sustainability and Historic Preservation in New York
Focusing on walkable urban centers and away from drivable suburban sprawl will require federal policy leadership and local action to change regulations. Many areas of the United States have zoning and building codes that discourage historic building rehabilitation and the creation of sustainable urban communities due to ambiguous terminology and the interpretive whims of the code officials. - April 22, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Performance Enhancements Make Fusion Stack Unparalleled: Unicoi Systems’ Fusion TCP/IPv4/IPv6 Gets Version Upgrades; Surpasses Benchmark Currently Set by Stack
Unicoi Systems delivers significant performance enhancements to its Fusion TCP/IPv4/IPv6 Dual Mode Stack in releasing version 8.6. Unicoi Systems is actively pursuing the pole position among top tier embedded networking stacks. Size, speed and portability are all intrinsic advantages of Fusion TCP/IPv4/IPv6. Fusion TCP/IPv4/IPv6 8.6 boasts TCP transmit performance that averages 25% higher than previous versions with peaks in excess of 40%. - April 22, 2009 - Unicoi Systems, Inc.
Tripbase Secures $2 Million in Series A Financing
Cash injection for the award-winning travel website offering personalized vacation ideas and recommendations. - April 22, 2009 - Tripbase.com
New Study Details Impact of Economic Crisis on College Enrollment: Report Drives Colleges to Ramp Up Services
Over 70% of incoming college freshmen and their families are considering BIG changes in their college plans due to the current economic climate. This new study, which includes regional breakouts, puts hard figures to what has been speculation on the part of colleges, students and government officials over the past few months. - April 22, 2009 - Longmire & Co., Inc.
New Type of Executive Luxury Car is Now Available
The new type of Executive Car is now available: Users can now have their private office inside their car, with desks installed, use the internet, work on their laptop, enjoy drinks from the bar, watch TV and DVD, communicate in pure comfort as if in their office. - April 22, 2009 - LimousinesWorld
Pearson VUE Signs Exclusive Test Delivery Contract with Environmental Health Testing, LLC
Pearson VUE to Deliver National Registry of Food Safety Professionals’TM Food Safety Manager Certification ExaminationTM with Environmental Health Testing. - April 22, 2009 - Environmental Health Testing
In the Company of Sacred Cows: a True Story of Organizational Turnaround
Newly released book "In The Company of Sacred Cows" tells the story of Ottawa based telecom producer Mitel Corporation’s struggle to survive during the last economic downturn – and its dramatic turnaround, led by authors Geoff Smith and Stephen Quesnelle. Together they worked to help the company emerge both competitive and 40 times more profitable. - April 22, 2009 - Sacred Cow Company
Kelly Media Group Announces UK Call Centre and Telephone Marketing Services
www.kellymediagroup.com Kelly Media Group, a global advertising agency announced new marketing opportunities with UK telephone marketing services that include a UK call centre fully equipped for inbound sales, outbound dialing and automated voice message marketing tools like IVR and voice... - April 22, 2009 - Kelly Media Group
Sandler Training Highlights Charity Involvement for National Volunteers Week (April 19-25, 2009)
Sandler Training, the internationally acclaimed sales, leadership and management training franchise, is pleased to highlight that in the past year it has donated over 5,000 volunteer and training hours along with monetary donations through its extensive network of 225 partners throughout the globe. - April 22, 2009 - Sandler Training
Lifespan Partners with Toyota on 2009 Earth Day eWaste Collection Drive
LifeSpan Technology Recycling announced today that it is partnering with Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. on its 2009 North American “E-Waste Roundup.” In 2008, LifeSpan became the exclusive electronic asset retirement service for Toyota's operations throughout the United States. This... - April 22, 2009 - LifeSpan
Sunera Adds David Parker as a Director in Atlanta
Sunera has hired David Parker as a Director in its Atlanta Office. - April 22, 2009 - Sunera LLC
Award-Winning Posh Party Box Announces New Parties - Tween Spa Party, Pizza Party, Secret Agent and Tee Shirt Design Memorable and Unique Kids Parties
For many of the parties, optional add on items like party lights, baskets, picture frames, activities and games books are available. - April 22, 2009 - poshpartybox box
First Investors Opens New Salt Lake City Office
First Investors has opened a new office in Sandy, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City. Heading up the new office is Division Manager Travis Johanson. - April 22, 2009 - First Investors Media
Overcoming the Top Three Barriers to Video Conferencing for SMBs
White paper: The next generation of solutions must focus on low cost, flexibility and ease of use. - April 22, 2009 - Appia Communications
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Emerging Medical Tourism in South Korea
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Emerging Medical Tourism in South Korea” to its report gallery. This report provides an insight into the South Korean medical tourism industry. - April 22, 2009 - RNCOS
Austin’s Castilian Residence Hall Still Has Openings
The Castilian residence hall serving the University of Texas at Austin is still accepting applications for Fall 2009. “The Castilian is the most desired residence hall in Austin,” said Dale Callison, Resident Manager for The Castilian. “One key item is that we have the... - April 21, 2009 - Campus Acquisitions
ArdiBathrooms.com Improves Its Customer Service
Ardi Bathrooms improves its services to make their customers’ shopping experience the most informative and memorable. - April 21, 2009 - Ardi Bathrooms
EV-Charge America Launches the First Ever Casino / Resort Electric Vehicle Charging Station System in the World
EV-Charge America, a Las Vegas based electric vehicle charging station infrastructure high-tech, start-up company, launched the first ever Casino / Resort electric vehicle charging station system in the world on Monday, April 20, 2009 at 10:00 AM in the Valet Parking area of the prestigious Rampart Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, NV. - April 21, 2009 - EV-Charge America
American Right of Way Associates Holds Haynesville Shale Land Title Training Class
There is a need for trained land title abstractors. It is anticipated the development of the Haynesville Shale will continue for the next two decades. According to local professionals, land title abstractors working in the area of the Haynesville Shale typically earn between $45,000 to $90,000... - April 21, 2009 - American Right of Way Associates
Palm Beach County Based Rainbow Marketing Inc. Announces the Addition of Kronberg Academy of Germany to Its List of Clients
Annette Gray, CEO of Rainbow Marketing Inc. (RMI) announced today the addition of Kronberg Academy of Germany to its client list. The private institution Kronberg Academy has become synonymous with the task of ensuring that the future generations of world-class Violin-Viola-Cellists are given a comprehensive musical education. Rainbow Marketing Inc. is charged with successfully launching the American Friends of Kronberg Academy. - April 21, 2009 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center
Label Manufacturer Offers New Magnetic Material
One of the largest suppliers of blank labels online, OnlineLabels.com, has witnessed continued growth of its non-adhesive line of materials, due to high demand from customers and outside prospects. The company's magnetic material, recently released, is among the newest materials to assist with promotional purposes, organization, filing systems, warehouse management and much more. - April 21, 2009 - Online Labels, Inc.
Exhibitors Asked to Judge Skyline Exhibits' Best New Product Contest and Enter to Win a Free Display
Skyline Exhibits is holding a new product contest to call attention to its record group of new products. Skyline is asking exhibitors to go to the online contest at http://tinyurl.com/dzqlgv to judge which new Skyline trade show display product is the best. As incentive for judging the contest,... - April 21, 2009 - Skyline Exhibits
Steve Denning and Seth Kahan Teach a MasterClass: Getting Change Right Through High-Performance Teams
Steve Denning, former World Bank director and award-winning author, and Seth Kahan, change leadership expert, offer a two-day master class, June 11 & 12, in Washington, DC, on "Getting Change Right through High-Performance Teams." - April 21, 2009 - Performance Development Group
Xtivia Announces Partnership with Sybase, Inc., Focused on Business Intelligence and Analytics
Xtivia, Inc, a successful national IT Business Solutions provider company based in Edison, NJ; has announced partnership with Sybase, Inc (NYSE: SY), a world-leading enterprise software company based in Dublin, CA. The foundation of this new partnership is Sybase IQ, a highly optimized analytics... - April 21, 2009 - XTIVIA, Inc.
Improving the Lives of Children Suffering Reflexive Sympathetic Dystrophy and Small Businesses
Successful entrepreneur and renowned business coach, Terri Levine, has found a unique way to raise funds for children’s charity “International Research Foundation for RSD” and at the same time assist small businesses and entrepreneurs struggling during the tough financial times. - April 21, 2009 - Terri Levine.com
The Internet Marketing Academy Launches with Support from Yahoo! and Google
The Internet Marketing Academy has been developed in response to the demand from Australian businesses wanting to understand more about maximising their Internet marketing efforts and stay abreast of current digital trends. The Academy is the brainchild of Internet marketing agency The Online Circle, and has the support of Yahoo! Marketing and Google as sponsors, who are committed to continuing the education of Australian businesses. - April 21, 2009 - The Online Circle
The Crosby Store Now Opens in Kakinada, India
Sealinkers Pvt Limited, one of India's leading lifting tackles manufacturer and distributors now opens the The Crosby Store in Kakinada. Sealinkers Pvt Ltd, established in 1977, is one of the pioneer and leading manufacturers of lifting tackles in India. Additionally, Sealinkers is the Authorised... - April 21, 2009 - Project Sales Corp
F.A.M.E (Fashion.Art.Music & Entertainment) Announces Its “Elevate to F.A.M.E” Monthly Professional Entertainment Networking Mixer on May 4th, 2009
On Monday, May 4th, 2009 F.A.M.E (Fashion.Art.Music & Entertainment) Monthly Professional Entertainment Networking Mixer will launch its first ever “Elevate to F.A.M.E” Networking Mixer, highlighting attendees; musicians, models, producers, directors, entrepreneurs, entertainment... - April 21, 2009 - Celebrity Nightlife Publicity
Vietnam MICE and Incentive, a Part of Handetour Luxury Travel
"Handetour Vietnam (www.handetour.com), A Vietnam Professional Tour Operator, who specialize in High Quality & Luxury Leisure and Cultural Tours had launch a MICE and Incentive Tour Centre since June 2006 to promote Vietnam MICE and Incentive Niche Market to the World." - April 20, 2009 - Handetour
"How to Choose a Business" Launches New Emphasis for Prospective Home-Based Business Owners
In increasing numbers, people are flocking to home-based business as a means of supplementing their income, and even replacing it. In response to this trend, Kevin and Lavelle George, of “How To Choose A Business”, have launched a new business emphasis designed to guide individuals in... - April 20, 2009 - Kevin and Lavelle George
Conversion Hub Launches World’s First ‘Live’ Virtual Salesperson
Conversion Hub launches the World’s first virtual salesperson which welcomes website visitors, chat with them, advice them on their purchase decision even assist them in making payment. - April 20, 2009 - Conversion Hub
RNCOS Releases a New Report- World GPS Market Forecast to 2013
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “World GPS Market Forecast to 2013” to its report gallery. This report provides a comprehensive review of the GPS market across the world. - April 20, 2009 - RNCOS
North Dakota-Based NewGeography.com Releases 2009 List of Best U.S. Cities for Doing Business
Lack of fast-growing economies anywhere in the country leads authors to label rankings as “least worst” rather than “best.” - April 20, 2009 - Praxis Strategy Group
Janlynn’s Partners with DYO Toys Unleashing Sports Activity Kits
Janlynn Corporation and Design Your Own™ Toys announced today their newly formed partnership. Janlynn has licensed all assets of DYO and will manufacture, sell, and distribute DYO products world-wide. DYO’s creative team will continue to develop innovative children’s activity... - April 19, 2009 - ValuCrafts
Portrait Software Releases Latest Version of Uplift Optimizer to Meet Marketers’ Challenge Head-on - How to do More with Less
Portrait Software today announced the release of Uplift Optimizer 5.4, the latest version of its marketing campaign segmentation software which promises to bring Uplift Modeling into the mainstream of marketing. Uplift Optimizer predicts how each customer’s behavior will change specifically as a result of a marketing treatment. The financial benefits of using Uplift Optimizer for improved targeting include up to a 40% reduction in mailing volumes without reducing overall return. - April 19, 2009 - Portrait Software
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Emerging Medical Tourism in Turkey
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Emerging Medical Tourism in Turkey” to its report gallery. This report provides an insight into the Turkish medical tourism industry. - April 19, 2009 - RNCOS
New Survey Challenges "Protectionist" Myth
There’s a widespread belief that protectionism has become rampant. But for the worldwide clothing and textile industry, that’s a myth, a new survey shows. In the past six months, more countries have torn up more barriers to international clothing and textiles trading than ever before. The challenge is keeping track of the bonfire of regulation. - April 19, 2009 - Clothesource Limited