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Los Angeles Foreclosures Down 18% from Q4 2008; Seattle Foreclosures Up by 88%, Miami by 29% and New York City up by 14% Says PropertyShark.com
In the Q1 2009 Foreclosure Report by PropertyShark.com, Los Angeles foreclosures were down 18% from Q4 2008, Miami foreclosures increased by 29%, New York City by 14%, and new scheduled foreclosures in Seattle were up 88%. - April 14, 2009 - PropertyShark.com
Craig D. Stevens, Senior Manager, Deloitte & Touche LLP, 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 Craig D. Stevens, Senior Manager, Complex Accounting Regulatory & Capital Markets Consulting, Deloitte & Touche LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Statement 157 Implementation Issues”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on June 2, 2009, Tuesday at 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET. - April 14, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
New "Green" Roundtables Offer More Companies a Competitive Edge
Five Winds International is launching new regionally based roundtables to help businesses keep up to date on the latest in “green” issues and initiatives across the value chain. The roundtables – serving companies in the Northeastern and Midwestern regions of the US – are modeled after Five Winds highly successful International Product Sustainability Roundtable (PSRT) that has served corporate leaders for the past 10 years. - April 14, 2009 - Five Winds International
Crafty Baby Owner, Jill Chuckas, Named as Secretary of the Handmade Toy Alliance
Crafty Baby ® owner, Jill Chuckas, was named as Secretary and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Handmade Toy Alliance (www.handmadetoyalliance.org) this past week. Formed in November of 2008 as a reaction to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), the Handmade Toy... - April 14, 2009 - Crafty Baby (R)
New Website Helps New Hampshire Business Owners Increase ROI and Profitability of Their Websites
WebContentNH.com provides New Hampshire business professionals a new resource to help them determine the effectiveness of their websites and online marketing strategies. It provides web copywriting, SEO, and layout tips any business professional son can benefit from, quickly implement, and easily change. - April 14, 2009 - Crestview Marketing Services LLC
Global Decompression - Now Offers Service, Repair, Worldwide Delivery of the Axiom DRX 9000, Accu-SPINA and Other Used Spinal Decompression Equipment
The staff at Global Decompression are asked the same question multiple times. Why should Chiropractors or Medical Doctors buy from Global Decompression? Why should they buy a Used Axiom DRX 9000 or Used Spinal Decompression machine, instead of buying a new one from the manufacture? What about... - April 13, 2009 - Global Decompression
Wholesale UPS Shipping Estimates Now Available at 4sgm.com
Four Seasons General Merchandise is pleased to announce automatic UPS shipping estimates on its easy-to-use website 4sgm.com. Wholesale customers can now view and approve UPS shipping charges at the click of a button, thus reducing total order processing time by up to two full business days. Once... - April 13, 2009 - Four Seasons General Merchandise
Author, Ph.D. and Performance Management Expert Embraces New Media
Aubrey Daniels Blogs and Tweets to Connect with Audience and Talk About Newest Book - April 13, 2009 - What's Up Interactive
Spring Into Your New Career Seminar to Offer San Diego Job Seekers How-to Advice to Find Fulfilling Employment
NextWork Announces Expert Speakers to Share Insider Knowledge with San Diegans Seeking a New Career. - April 13, 2009 - Bolt Public Relations
NPSA Exhibits at Associated General Contractors Event
The NPSA promoted portable storage containers at The Constructor Expo, a premier annual event attended by more than 3,000 industry professionals. - April 13, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
HPG Partner Speaking at Business Leaders Breakfast
HPG Partner, Tim Gupton, will be the featured speaker at the April Business Leaders Breakfast on April 21. The event will be held at Raleigh’s Capital City Club from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. - April 13, 2009 - Hughes Pittman & Gupton
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Now Operational in Fabulous Las Vegas
A new high-tech start-up company by the name of EV-Charge America which is headquartered in Las Vegas is now deploying smart electric vehicle charging stations and infrastructure in Nevada, Utah, Oregon and Colorado for casinos, commerical business, schools, public entities and government facilities. - April 12, 2009 - EV-Charge America
Luxury Travel Company to Launch Vietnam Chic Adventure Travel 12 Days
Award winning Luxury Travel is experienced in providing special services and unique tourism products to luxury global travelers. Luxury Travel has just launched a new luxury tour “Vietnam Chic Adventure Travel 12 days.” Start in the charming capital of Hanoi, Vietnam’s artistic... - April 12, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Belmont Partners Lawsuit Dismissed
The law offices of Befumo & Schaeffer, PLLC announced today that, pursuant to an order of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, in Washington, Virginia, all claims and counter claims in the case Belmont Partners, LLC v. Andrew J. Befumo and Shelly M. Schaeffer have been dismissed. "We... - April 12, 2009 - Befumo & Schaeffer, PLLC
FISC Solutions Receives Work Healthy Award
FISC Solutions, a third party processing provider, was recently presented with the Healthy Androscoggin Work Healthy Award, presented by the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce. The program encourages business support for a healthy lifestyle not only of the employee, but also the business. - April 12, 2009 - FISC Solutions
North Raleigh Florist Sponsors Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheon
Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist (www.northraleighflorist.com), located at 7457 Six Forks Road, has announced that the shop will sponsor the Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheon, hosted by the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce on April 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - April 12, 2009 - North Raleigh Florist
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Turkey Pension Fund Market Forecast to 2013
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Turkey Pension Fund Market Forecast to 2013” to its report gallery. The report provides extensive research and in-depth analysis on the Turkish pension market. - April 12, 2009 - RNCOS
Liles Parker PLLC, Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Announce the Appointment of Vance R. Redmond, Esq. as Partner of the Firm
Liles Parker is pleased to announce the appointment of Vance R. Redmond, Esq. as a Partner of the firm. Mr. Redmond’s practice will focus on family law and domestic relations matters. Additionally, Mr. Redmond will continue to represent clients in commercial litigation and complex civil... - April 11, 2009 - Liles Parker, PLLC
Adrenaline Speeds Up the 3G and Edge Mobile Networks for Windows Mobile 6
Adrenaline speeds up your web for your mobile device while offering encryption and compression. - April 11, 2009 - Network Intercept
Metro Centre Puts a Little Spring in the Local Economy with Five New Shops, Special Promotions and the Peoria Farmers Market
Iconic shopping centre bucks economy, thrives in Spring 2009 - April 11, 2009 - Metro Centre
Grandstand, Inc Expands Capabilities
Grandstand, Inc., a leading ticket printer focusing on event ticket printing as well as various other printed event materials announced today that it has embarked on a major expansion of its Company’s Capabilities. - April 11, 2009 - Grandstand Ink
Solve Debts Lists Top 5 Factors That Affect a Credit Score
Helpful tips for Solve Debts in San Francisco, California give a better understanding of how credit ratings are calculated - April 11, 2009 - Solve Debts
Sunera Hires Two Business Development Directors
Sunera has hired Lee Cook and Ari Roloff to direct its business development efforts. - April 11, 2009 - Sunera LLC
Jobtac Reduces the Time to Apply for a Job Using AJAXDocumentViewer
Jobtac introduces a new application process called iApply based on Adeptol’s AJAXDocumentViewer technology. - April 11, 2009 - AJAX Document Viewer
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Chile Food and Beverages Market Outlook to 2013
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Chile Food and Beverages Market Outlook to 2013” to its report gallery. The report provides five-year forecast (2009-2013) on Chile’s food and beverage industry as well as on various segments of the industry. - April 11, 2009 - RNCOS
Hutchinson Law Group, iContact Among Sponsors for CED’s Venture 2009
Joan Siefert Rose, president of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced sponsors for CED’s Venture 2009 conference, scheduled for... - April 11, 2009 - CED
LoBo & Petrocine Selected Agency of Record for Mergent, Inc. and New Subsidiary, Indxis, Inc.
Mergent, Inc., a leading provider of business and financial information on global publicly-listed companies, has selected LoBo & Petrocine as its advertising agency. - April 11, 2009 - LoBo & Petrocine Marketing Communications
Arisdyne Systems Named in Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson’s 4th Annual State of the City Address
Biofuels Equipment Company Recognized for Bringing Jobs to Cleveland. - April 11, 2009 - Arisdyne Systems
E. Sue Huff Was Guest Speaker at Hodges University for Career Development
Sue Huff of E. Sue Huff & Associates, Inc. was a guest speaker for Hodges University Career Development Center in March. The Florida based consultant spoke on the importance of "being exceptional" in every aspect of job hunting. - April 11, 2009 - E. Sue Huff & Associates
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. Sponsors Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheon
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) (www.cbh.com) will serve as a Series sponsor for the Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheon hosted by the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce on April 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton North Raleigh, located at 3415 Wake Forest Road. - April 11, 2009 - Cherry Bekaert LLP
Reuse Today Program Helps Retailers Show Green Commitment
Small retailers will benefit from implementing cost effective programs that educate customers about their recycling, reduction and reuse efforts. One such action they can take is to join Reuse Today which provides ideas for reusing common packaging. - April 11, 2009 - Premier Packaging
KRAA Security Finalist in Business Leader Media’s Business Leader of the Year Awards
This month Business Leader Media announced KRAA Security as one of the finalists in their Business Leader of the Year Awards. This prestigious award is given each year to honor the top business leaders in South Florida. The demand for Miami-based KRAA Security’s information security services is growing rapidly with new offices opening up in Dubai, UAE ; Los Angeles, CA; Delhi, India and Sarasota, FL. - April 11, 2009 - KRAA Security
CEO of Largemouth Communications Shares Tips for Integrating Social Media Into the B2B PR Mix
Brandon Bryce, president and CEO of Largemouth Communications provides best practice tips to Web 2.0 users for personal and professional relationships in the marketplace. - April 11, 2009 - Largemouth Communications, Inc.
$2 Billion of Capital Available for Private Business Owners
Bridge announced that another Private Equity group agreed to participate in their unique capital access program. The program opens up additional channels for private business owners to access capital. - April 11, 2009 - Bridge Ventures, LLC
VoicePulse Lets More Arizonans Call for Less
VoicePulse's recent expansion includes Arizona's 520 and 928 area codes. - April 11, 2009 - VoicePulse
Commercial REO Brokers Association - Dinner Meeting, Newport Beach, CA April 28,2009. Is the Commercial Real Estate Market About to Collapse?
The Commercial REO Brokers Association, (CREOBA) was formed to assist the Banks and Loan Servicers in selling their Foreclosed Commercial Properties. Ray McLaine, CREOBA President, pointed out that, “Last year 4.5 Billion Dollars in Commercial Real Estate was foreclosed by the banks. This year, that figure could reach $20 Billion with $200 Billion more to come in the next two years. - April 10, 2009 - Commercial REO Brokers Association
Jobtrio.com Partners with Internet Marketing Inc. to Provide Greater Exposure to Contractors
The construction contractor directory website Jobtrio.com has retained the search engine optimization firm Internet Marketing Inc. to help increase the exposure offered to California contractors. Search engine optimization (SEO) is a process through which the quality and volume of organic, or... - April 10, 2009 - jobtrio.com LLC
Health Career Agents 30 Day "Fast Track" Accelerated Start-Up | Getting Started in Healthcare Recruiting as Fast as Possible
Entrepreneurs, sales people and business professionals interested in health care recruiting and staffing, either as a career or as a business venture, are invited to meet with Health Career Agents management and training staff on Friday, April 17th, 2009 to explore working with Health Career Agents. - April 10, 2009 - Health Career Agents
Costumeuniverse.com: New Owners & New Look
www.costumeuniverse.com is excited to announce its new look and new owner, Prad Unlimited LLC. Acquired in late 2007, costumeuniverse.com is committed to become one of the online costume leaders with a great selection of costumes catering to theater companies, holidays and events. - April 10, 2009 - Prad Unlimited dba costumeuniverse.com
The RRI Group of Companies Expands Device & Pharmaceutical Capabilities
The RRI Group of Companies has added four new members to their present 18 associates who will enhance their services in device (510K and PMA) and pharmaceutical development (505(b)(2) NDA), including the development of intellectual property (IP). - April 10, 2009 - The RRI Group of Companies
pulse Named to Branham 300 List of Top Canadian Technology Companies
pulse, a leading provider of intelligent communications solutions for the wireless and wire line markets, is pleased to announce its inclusion in this year’s Branham 300 list, selecting it as one of the Top 250 Canadian technology companies. The Branham 300 designations are published annually... - April 10, 2009 - pulse networks
Somali Justice Advocacy Center Cautions Use of Force for Sake of the Safety of the Captain Richard Phillips, and Concerns Involvement of Terrorist Group in the Piracy
Somali Justice Advocacy Center is now gravely concerned about new development of US ship and movement of US warships in the regions and terrorist involvement in the piracy. - April 10, 2009 - somali justice advocacy center
How to Save Fuel (How2SaveFuel.Com) Hydrogen Hybrid Conversion Systems Decrease Smog, Save Fuel and Increase Horsepower
How 2 Save Fuel (How2SaveFuel.Com), a Northridge, California based company is steadily approaching converting vehicles to hydrogen in a new and different way. What they are doing is revolutionary, a giant step in the right direction, the most professional hydrogen hybrid solution available and an answer which is affordable and available now. - April 10, 2009 - How2SaveFuel.Com
Socius Named to Accounting Technology’s VAR 100
Socius has earned a prominent place on Accounting Technology and WebCPA’s VAR 100 list, recognizing the country’s top 100 value-added resellers (VAR) of mid-level accounting software packages, for the fourth consecutive year. - April 10, 2009 - Socius
Seminar on Growing Profits in a Volatile Economy
“How to up your profits in a down economy,” a seminar for growth-minded business owners, executives and professionals, is being presented by ActionCOACH of Connecticut, part of the world’s largest business coaching organization. The event will be held Wednesday, April 22, from 5 p. - April 10, 2009 - ActionCOACH of CT
President of Creative Gifting Achieves Membership in National Association of Professional Women
Debra Simonette, president of Creative Gifting, Inc., a business that specializes in unique gift designs and corporate branding, has been named a member of the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW). As a member of NAPW, Simonette will now have access to resources and benefits that will... - April 10, 2009 - Creative Gifting
Diane Kuehn of VisionPoint Marketing Named to International Affairs Council 2009 Executive Committee
VisionPoint Marketing (www.visionpointmarketing.com) has announced that Diane Kuehn, president and CEO, has been named a member of the 2009 Executive Committee for the International Affairs Council (IAC), a community-based organization that champions knowledge and understanding of world affairs and... - April 10, 2009 - VisionPoint Marketing
Fulbright & Jaworski’s Scott Maberry to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding Economic Sanctions for Banks & Financial Institutions on 05/28/2009
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast recently announced that J. Scott Maberry, Partner, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding Economic... - April 10, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
RNCOS Releases a New Report- UAE Insurance Market Forecast to 2012
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “UAE Insurance Market Forecast to 2012” to its report gallery. The report provides exhaustive research and in-depth analysis on fast developing insurance sector in the UAE. - April 10, 2009 - RNCOS
Internet Marketing Coach eOneNet.com Breaks Sales Record in March 2009
Top Internet marketing Asia company eOneNet.com has broken month to month sales record in March, despite the global financial crisis. - April 10, 2009 - eOneNet.com Sdn Bhd