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Professional Laundry Systems Schedules Dexter Laundry Equipment Open House Events for NY & PA
Professional Laundry Systems staff will be on hand at both events to demonstrate how Dexter Laundry equipment can help laundry owners cut energy costs by as much as 60% and will also be offering special free seminars on improving laundromat profitability. - August 20, 2009 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
Nirvaha Announces Satya Nadella, Senior Vice President at Microsoft, Joins Advisory Board
Nirvaha Inc., an innovating provider of on-demand solutions to automate the financial process of quotes, orders, commissions and billings for finance professionals in small to mid-size businesses, announced today that Satya Nadella, Senior Vice President at Microsoft, has joined its advisory... - August 20, 2009 - Nirvaha, Inc.
Buckhead Saloon Recognizes Pittsburgh's Finest 30 Under 30 - Giving Talented, Young Professionals the Chance to Showcase Their Success
Buckhead Saloon is recognizing Pittsburgh's Finest 30 Under 30. The nominees will have the chance to showcase their talents and success. They work hard to play hard so now we're giving them the chance to meet others like them, get recognized for being such a go-getter. Nominate yourself, others, or come down and support the event with drink specials, complimentary buffet, and chance to win prizes. - August 20, 2009 - Buckhead Saloon
Speed Venture Summit™ Corporate Sponsor Leads by Example
The 2009 Speed Venture Summit™ takes pleasure in announcing that one of its corporate sponsors, KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting, has recently been ranked #100 on Inc. magazine’s 28th annual Inc. 500, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. - August 20, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
Sunera Director to Address Security Risks at 2009 Florida Bankers Conference
Sunera Director to speak on the topic of information security best practices for the banking industry at the upcoming Florida Bankers Education Expo in Orlando, FL September 30th – October 1st 2009. - August 20, 2009 - Sunera LLC
ActionCOACH Announces Doug Winnie as Its Newest COACH in Houston
From a business owner to a Business Coach, Doug Winnie is changing one business at a time. - August 20, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Cougar Mountain Software Collaborates with Dundas to Create a Sophisticated Financial Dashboard - Cougar Dtails
Cougar Mountain Software (CMS) has collaborated with Dundas Data Visualization to develop a timesaving financial dashboard for Cougar Mountain Software’s general ledger application, Cougar Dtails. CMS - a developer of accounting, nonprofit accounting and point-of-sale software solutions -... - August 20, 2009 - Cougar Mountain Accounting Software
Southeastern Laundry Equipment of Marietta, GA to Host Dexter Laundry Southeast Open House and Trade Show
This event will be held at Southeastern Laundry Equipment’s Corporate Office and warehouse, located at 1105 Shana Court, Marietta, GA. - August 20, 2009 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
Aquage Master Class Academy in Miami
Aquage Master Class Academy is an advanced 2-day hands-on, intensive, interactive educational experience designed to elevate hairdressers haircutting, hairdressing, visual communication and business skills. New format in Miami, FL on November 8 - 9, 2009. Go to www.aquage.com/academy to register now. - August 19, 2009 - Aquage
Farm General Store Launched with Industry Leading Features
Nicayla Enterprises, Inc., a leading e-commerce design, development and managed services provider, today announced the launch of a new web site for GregRobert Enterprises. The new site, www.FarmGeneral.com, GregRobert's sixth e-commerce initiative, allows agricultural customers and farm owners to... - August 19, 2009 - GregRobert Enterprises, Inc.
Harvey Software's Shipper Dollars Now Reward Endicia.com Users
Today, Harvey Software, Inc. announced that Endicia has joined the list of companies that qualify for its new Shipper Dollars program. Harvey Software's Shipper Dollars provide credit towards the purchase of its multi-carrier CPS™ shipping software, giving shippers an easy way to use CPS for... - August 19, 2009 - Harvey Software, Inc.
Texas Ranger Neftali Feliz Endorses 3N2
The Texas Rangers’ Neftali Feliz has signed a multi-year endorsement contract with 3N2, a Florida-based designer and developer of high performance baseball and softball footwear. Feliz will compete in customized 3N2 baseball cleats and performance apparel, and feature visibly in 3N2’s... - August 19, 2009 - 3N2
Despite Tough Economic Times, Oral Healthcare Can’t Wait™
1-800-DENTIST® Joins Leading Dental Trade Association in Launching Consumer Oral Health Awareness Campaign - August 19, 2009 - 1-800-DENTIST
ACR Systems Announces Launch of Online Data Logger Store
ACR Systems, a pioneer and world leading developer and manufacturer of data loggers and graphing software, today announced the launch of its new online store. The store offers direct sales of ACR’s extensive product line. ACR’s Online Store provides a safe and secure environment to... - August 19, 2009 - ACR Systems
Visix Earns Third Consecutive Year on Inc. Magazine's List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Inc. magazine has ranked Visix no. 2221 on its third annual Inc. 5000 with three-year sales growth of 141.5%. The list is an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies and it represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy –... - August 19, 2009 - Visix, Inc.
Paul Martin’s American Bistro Sponsors Winning Beach Volleyball Team at 2009 Surf International Festival
Paul Martin’s American Bistro is the proud sponsor of this year’s winner of the Charlie Saikley Beach Volleyball Tournament Women’s Open. Held in Manhattan Beach, the six-man / six-woman tournament was part of the 2009 International Surf Festival which took place July 31 through... - August 19, 2009 - Paul Martin's American Bistro
Technology Alignment, Inc. Teams with snom for the VoIPTelCaster PBX
snom selected as a strategic partner. snom's green VoIP phone portfolio matches the company's VTC green series. - August 19, 2009 - snom Technology AG
CNN Requests Exclusive Dolly Parton Interview from S.D. Professionals, LLC
While launching its newest endeavor, TheSmokies.TV LIVE BROADCAST, S.D. Professionals, LLC, captured the entire 24th Annual Dolly Parton Parade in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on their newest equipment addition, the RED ONE 4K camera. This special event began with the grand entrance of The Ambassador to The Smokies, Dolly Parton herself, and an exclusive interview, conducted by local radio personality, Tammy Kelly. - August 19, 2009 - SD Professionals LLC
SofterWare Ranked on the 2009 Inc. 5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 54.2%
Inc. magazine today ranked SofterWare, Inc. 3,913 on its third annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent- minded... - August 19, 2009 - SofterWare
Employers Must Keep Up with These Important Changes to First Aid at Work Regulations
Employers must be aware of imminent changes to the rules governing first aid at work. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are encouraging businesses to provide first aid for employees by re-launching its accredited first aid courses from the 1st October 2009. - August 19, 2009 - First Response Training
MarketsandMarkets: Global Renewable Chemicals Market Worth US$59.1 billion by 2014
The renewable chemicals market includes all the chemicals obtained from renewable feedstock such as agricultural raw materials, agricultural waste products or biomass, microorganisms etc. The development of this market is driven by the fact that renewable chemicals decouple economic growth from finite, non-renewable resource consumption, and also help diversify the feedstock portfolio. - August 19, 2009 - marketsandmarkets
Affinity Maker Named Winners of 2009 Australian Business Awards for Innovation
Affinity Maker has been named as winners of the 2009 Australian Business Awards in the Innovation category. The Australian Business Awards are national awards recognising Australia’s Industry Leaders for Business and Product Excellence. - August 19, 2009 - Affinity Maker Pty Ltd
ActionCOACH Awards Its ActionMAN Award to 14 Business Coaches at Its Global Conference
ActionCOACH awarded 14 of its Business Coaches with the ActionMAN award at its annual Global Conference in Sydney, Australia in August. - August 19, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Recent CoverGirl Events Post Record Sales
Cosmetic Sales at Drug and Discount Stores Rise Due to In-store Demonstrations. - August 19, 2009 - Cosmetic Promotions Inc.
Appia Communications Ranked One of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies for the Third Straight Year
Annual listing by Inc. magazine recognizes the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. - August 19, 2009 - Appia Communications
New Tool to Head Off Business Failure
CASH Cop™ enables proactive control of cash flow and budget necessary for business success. - August 19, 2009 - ezTRUNNION LLC
Luxor CRM to Host Meeting to Discuss Formation of Restoration and Technology Association
Luxor Corporation will be hosting an event on August 26, 2009 to discuss plans to partner with the restoration industry. The owners of the largest restoration companies in Canada and the United States have been invited to participate in the discussion of whether there is enough interest to create... - August 19, 2009 - Luxor CRM
Saturn of Raleigh and Saturn of Cary Tap MMI Associates, Inc. for Public Relations Services
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been named the public relations agency of record for Saturn of Raleigh (www.saturnofraleigh.com) and Saturn of Cary (www.saturnofcary.com). - August 19, 2009 - MMI
Emergency Chiller Hire for Chicken Farm
When the cooling system for a cold store at a chicken farm broke down an emergency solution was needed. - August 19, 2009 - All Seasons Hire
PTL Group and HIL Lawyers – Strategic Alliance for Corporate Turnaround and Business Recovery in China
PTL Group and HIL Lawyers and Advisors formed a strategic partnership to provide complex corporate turnaround and restructuring services for troubled, distressed or under achieving multinational SMEs in China. - August 19, 2009 - PTL Group
IPscape Launches ‘Avalanche Calling’ for Utilities and Service Providers - Manages Up to 40 Times Normal Call Volume in the Cloud
IPscape, the Australian cloud-based contact centre specialist, today launched Avalanche Calling, a service to manage dramatic bursts in inbound calling volumes without additional call centre agents or infrastructure. Avalanche Calling is designed for utilities, insurance companies or any service... - August 19, 2009 - IPscape
Trupanion Offers a Pet Health Insurance Policy That Fits the Economic Times
Trupanion pet insurance now offers a customizable pet health insurance policy to give customers more flexibility during the tough economic times. - August 18, 2009 - Trupanion
Mike's Digital Camera Repair Doubled Business in Four Months; Forecasts to Double Again with in the Next Four Months
Mike's Digital Camera repair company started off like many other businesses out of a house. Mike at first bought and sold digital cameras on eBay for a couple of years but found out that it was hard to make a profit. So Mike decided to create a repair business for digital cameras. Now Mike fixes... - August 18, 2009 - Mike's Digital Camera Repair
Miljenko Matijevic / Steelheart Launches Gourmet Coffee Line "SteelHeart Coffee" August 17th via "Ralph’s" Grocery Stores Throughout Southern California
Miljenko Matijevic/SteelHeart has been busy working on a dream…. now a reality. The singer, writer, producer is introducing something new to his fans and to the world…., Mili’s own special blends of gourmet “coffee.” Scheduled to hit the shelves August 19th to sixty... - August 18, 2009 - SteelHeart Records LLC
Aid to 20,000 American Indian Students
This year, 20,000 Native American students in need will have National Relief Charities in their corner. - August 17, 2009 - National Relief Charities
Hire Disability Solutions(TM) Breaks Barriers to Bring Qualified Disabled Workers and Corporations Together -- Job Tools and Content Now More Easily Accessible to HireDS
Yesterday, 27,256,000 disabled Americans had no job.* Today, Hire Disability Solutions™ placed 16 disabled individuals in jobs. Only 27,255,984 to go. Hire Disability Solutions is committed to seeing that every person with a disability finds employment. "Our mission at Hire Disability... - August 17, 2009 - Hire Disability Solutions, LLC
Job Hungry Workers Finding Satisfaction in Qatar
A Qatar Jobs Survey reveals most expats are happy with their move to Qatar - but that it may not be a place for single men. - August 17, 2009 - Qatar Visitor
Gabriele Charity Has Been Awarded the Certified Residential Specialist Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists
Gabriele Charity, a Sarasota Realtor, has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors. Realtors who receive the CRS Designation have completed... - August 17, 2009 - Charity & Weiss International Realty LLC
Getting in and Out of Prison…Cells
How to get in and out of prison cells...cleanly - August 17, 2009 - Enviro-Solutions
Print It!, Seneca’s Premiere Printing Company Welcomes John David Hill to the Company
Print It! welcomes John David Hill to the company. John David will be working as a Prepress Specialist. - August 17, 2009 - Print It!
DAILY RFID Released Latest CILICO RFID PDA Reader DL710
DAILY RFID has unveiled CILICO RFID PDA reader DL710 with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPRS for easy integrated into RFID mobile solution. It is designed as a lightweight handhelds and is available in LF or HF version, with promotion price at 380USD this month. The RFID PDA reader reader delivers high... - August 17, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership Board Appoints New Chairman
At its August 13 meeting, the Board of Directors of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership appointed Russell S. Warner as its new Chairman, effective immediately. Mr. Warner is the managing partner of the law firm of MacDonald Illig Jones & Britton LLP. Mr. Warner will succeed James... - August 17, 2009 - Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership
Online Photo Sharing Made Simple
Affordable Web hosting , Domain name service. - August 16, 2009 - bladedomainandhosting.com
Anisa International, Inc. Named a Top 5000 Fastest Growing Company in America
Anisa International, Inc, a cosmetic brush manufacturing company is named one of Inc. Magazine's Top 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America. - August 16, 2009 - Anisa International. Inc.
Prepare to Exploit the Economic Recovery with Project Portfolio Management Says Atlantic Global
As Germany and France are reported to be emerging from recession this week, Atlantic Global urge project-driven businesses to embrace Project Portfolio Management and be ready to make the most of the opportunities presented by an economic recovery. - August 16, 2009 - Atlantic Global PLC
Connecting Through the Local Business Community
Local Referral Group Hosts First Annual Trade Fair and Mixer. - August 16, 2009 - ReferralWeb
Boiler Hire to Leisure Centre in Latvia
All Seasons Hire have sorted out the heating problems of a leisure centre based in Latvia. - August 16, 2009 - All Seasons Hire
Wireless RFID Handheld Reader with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPRS
DAILY RFID has recently unveiled its palm-sized RFID Handheld reader DL710 with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPRS. The wireless RFID reader is designed as a lightweight terminal and is available in LF or HF version, with promotion price under 400USD this month. The RFID Handheld reader DL710, with only... - August 16, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Corporate Governance and Strategic Planning Committees Are Established Under the Board of Directors of OJSC Kyrgyzgas
Upon recommendation of OJSC MGN Asset Management a decision was made to establish Corporate Governance and Strategic Planning Committees under the Board of Directors of OJSC Kyrgyzgas. - August 16, 2009 - Flexi Communications
Soilworks' Growth Prompts Expansion Into New Production Facility and New Corporate Office
Soilworks®, LLC, the world’s leading provider of environmentally safe soil stabilizers and dust control products, announced today the expansion of its headquarters and production facility in Chandler, Arizona. Exponential growth since its establishment in 2003, coupled with a dramatic... - August 15, 2009 - Soilworks, LLC