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Timbercon Offers Solutions to the Broadcast Industry
The Broadcast Industry continues to evolve; a global community becoming increasingly more mobile demands it. Timbercon stands ready to address these requirements through comprehensive package offerings including SMPTE and ruggedized, harsh environment cable assemblies. - April 03, 2009 - Timbercon, Inc.
Long Island Advertising Agency LoBo & Petrocine Adds Megan McCarthy as Junior Account Executive
Lobo & Petrocine welcomes Megan McCarthy as the newest addition to its account services team. - April 03, 2009 - LoBo & Petrocine Marketing Communications
Reardon Smith Whittaker Addresses Needs of Agency “DIY-ers”
“RSWconnect” and other new offerings to Enhance New Business Development for Marketing Agencies with Tight Budgets. - April 03, 2009 - Reardon Smith Whittaker/US
Not All is Bleak for Businesses with Excess Inventory
Online marketplace Closeoutsavailable.com delivering much needed cash flow, revenue. - April 03, 2009 - closeoutsavailable.com
Balfour Beatty's David Preston Inducted Into Constructor Hall of Fame
Since 2001, Texas A&M University has honored leaders in the construction industry with its annual Constructor Hall of Fame Award. On March 26, the university inducted David Preston, vice president at Balfour Beatty Construction, into its hall of fame as an industry leader who has significantly... - April 02, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Brosix Enterprise Messaging Wins, Places in Best IM Client Competition
About.com recently announced the results of their 2009 Best IM Client Competition which generated thousands of nominations and votes. Brosix Enterprise Messaging was a surprise victor in two categories and placed in the top three in three other categories. Brosix was going up against companies such as Microsoft, Google, and Yahoo. - April 02, 2009 - Brosix, Inc
Private Jet Charter Company Planemasters Adds Two New Aircrafts to Its Fleet
Planemasters, a Chicago private jet charter company, recently added a King Air 350 and Citation Ultra aircraft to its versatile fleet. - April 02, 2009 - Planemasters, Ltd.
World Dryer Announces the Link Between Hand Dryers and a Greener Environment
World Dryer® Corporation answers the popular question on everyone's mind. "Are hand dryers or paper towels better for the environment?" - April 02, 2009 - World Dryer Corporation
Capretta Jolts the Dance Floor with “Big Mama’s House”
Big Mama's House, produced by international dance music producer Rod Carrillo, is already making crowds go wild with infatuation, where it is currently spinning. Capretta’s new unforgettable “Big Mama’s House” single has a complete bump and grind remix package with the likes of Chris Shannon, DJ Kilo, Peter Brown, Tim Schommer, The Perry Twins and Rod Carrillo. - April 02, 2009 - Dancemusiclabel.com/Carrillo Music LLC
Extract Systems Announces New Desktop Redaction Software - ID Shield Office
Extract Systems announced that it has broadened its document management platform to include a desktop version of its award-winning redaction software, ID Shield. The new desktop version, ID Shield Office, allows legal professionals to find and remove privileged information before releasing documents for eDiscovery, and can automatically redact privacy information such as social security numbers, names and phone numbers. - April 02, 2009 - Extract Systems
Las Vegas Real Estate Sales Tops in North America
Prudential Americana Group's Las Vegas Teams & Offices Recognized as Best in North America. - April 02, 2009 - Prudential Americana Group
Mario Beaudoin Launches the ‘Daily Painting’
A Year in the Life of established Quebec artist Mario Beaudoin to be chronicled in the ‘Daily Painting.’ - April 02, 2009 - Creation Bowdoin inc
Wood Chip Prices Fell in Canada in the 1Q/09 as Pulpmills Reduced Their Operating Rates Substantially, Reports WRI
Many Canadian pulpmills ran at operating rates of less than 70 percent in the 1Q/09. As a result, wood chip prices fell in most provinces with the biggest declines occurring in British Columbia and Alberta. The western provinces had the lowest wood chip prices in North America in the 1Q, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. - April 02, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
EMR Software to be Funded by New Economic Stimulus Plan
The economic stimulus plan signed by President Obama includes funding for the long awaited EMR software (also called EHR Software) (electronic medical records software, or electronic health record) for doctor’s offices and can result in better patient care and treatment. - April 02, 2009 - MedicalBillingSoftware.com
All Grown Up Now … the duPont REGISTRY Turns 24
“It seems like just yesterday we were cutting up images of luxury and collectible cars with razor knives and scissors. A lot has changed since then, but one thing remains the same,” said Publisher, Thomas L. duPont. “The marketplace for classic, luxury and exotic automobiles is an active, vibrant arena for auto enthusiasts and we, the duPont REGISTRY, are the center of it.” - April 02, 2009 - duPont Publishing, Inc
Ross Cox Nominated for ActionCOACH Team Player of the Year in North America
Ross Cox was one of 5 ActionCOACHes nominated for the North America Team Player of the Year Award. - April 02, 2009 - ActionCOACH North Carolina
Next Generation Technology for Webinars Released
Conference IQ today unveils a next generation web conferencing system, designed to target small businesses, entrepreneurs, and internet marketers. This unique technology is designed for highly engaging visual presentations. The webinar platform is coupled with in-depth video training, no-hassle... - April 02, 2009 - Conference IQ
Wedding Band Company Joins Facebook Ranks
American wedding band manufacturer Novell Design Studio recently launched its company profile on Facebook. Facebook users may conveniently view popular wedding band styles, quickly browse Novell wedding band news, and view over 150 individual wedding band video brochures. The company launched its... - April 02, 2009 - Novell Design Studio
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to Deliver Key Note Address at E-Cycler’s Grand Opening
Creative Recycling Systems, an industry leader in the recycling of end-of-life and obsolete electronics, will host Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. when it celebrates the Grand Opening of its Morrisville facility on April 10. The state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the best available technology for... - April 02, 2009 - Creative Recycling Systems
Online Directory for Businesses Providing High Ethics and Superior Service
DovesList, the online directory for merchants providing high standards and quality service, announces their partnership with long-time Web site developer Blue Tangerine Solutions. - April 02, 2009 - Blue Tangerine Solutions
Latham & Watkins’ Brian W. Smith to Speak at KC’s Event on Banking and Financial Services Laws for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective Live Webcast on 05/14/2009
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast recently announced that Brian W. Smith, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Banking and Financial Services... - April 02, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
RedVector Contributes Again to Habitat for Humanity
Organization Helps Local Families Secure Affordable Housing. - April 02, 2009 - RedVector
BaySource Global Announced as Recipient for the M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards Gala
BaySource Global named Boutique Advisory Firm of the Year. - April 02, 2009 - BaySource Global
Russell Bedford Joins World Bank Doing Business Project as a Global Contributor
Tax specialists from the Russell Bedford global accounting network will contribute information annually to the Paying Taxes survey. - April 02, 2009 - Russell Bedford International
Organisations Fail to Manage Cross-Cultural Conversations
Career Innovation (Ci) has today published the results of its latest study, Cross-Cultural Development Conversations. Carried out across 45 leading companies worldwide, the new study has found that although organisations are aware of the need to skill up their leaders to manage the cross-cultural workforce, few have acted to make this a reality. - April 02, 2009 - The Career Innovation Company
The Search for Excellence in Europe Moves One Step Closer
Following a month of assessment, the 4 finalists for each of IQPCs Process Excellence Awards have been selected and released. Over 70 individual applicants submitted their leading improvement programmes and Process Excellence projects into the first judging round hoping that they had what it takes... - April 02, 2009 - IQPC
Kilgray Adds Subsegment Leveraging, Releases MemoQ V3.5
Kilgray Translation Technologies has released MemoQ v3.5. The technology now supports subsegment leveraging, all major competitive file formats and handles all languages, including Arabic and Hebrew, well. - April 02, 2009 - Kilgray Translation Technologies
Internet Marketing Coach Fione Tan Releases New Secrets of Million Dollar Internet Business eBook
Fione Tan releases a complimentary ebook in eOneNet.com revealing her secrets of starting million dollar Internet businesses. - April 02, 2009 - eOneNet.com Sdn Bhd
Excalibur Technology Goes Green
Excalibur Technology cleans up in their local community as part of their "green initiative" and helps clients to implement environmentally friendly technology solutions. - April 01, 2009 - ExcalTech (Excalibur Technology Corp.)
Home Gardens Thrive in Tough Economy
Households growing vegetables will jump more than 40% percent this year. The world's largest seed company reported last week that vegetable seed sales are up 25% this year. In tough times, consumers are making an effort to save money by growing their own food. The Grow Box™ is a gardening container designed to ensure that anyone who wants to can have success with home-grown vegetables. A home garden, even just a few tomato plants, saves $100 to $3000 in grocery costs over a few months' time. - April 01, 2009 - The Garden Patch Grow Box
Road Blocker and Boom Gate for Car Parks
Car park operators understand just how daring people can be when they do not want to pay for parking. Running through aluminum boom arms, tailgating or fooling safety equipment to hold open boom gates are just some of the tricks. - April 01, 2009 - Leda Vannaclip
In Home Care Now Available in the Brandywine Valley, PA
Stay-at-Home awards franchise territory to Chuck Page. - April 01, 2009 - Stay at Home
National Franchise Expands Rapidly in Recession
Stay at Home Offers the Perfect Recession-Proof Business Model for “Compassionate Entrepreneurs” - April 01, 2009 - Stay at Home
ALLMAX Nutrition Launches CLA80 FEMME
ALLMAX Nutrition announces the release of their newest addition to the FEMME line – CLA80 FEMME™; a CLA weight loss solution exclusively for women. - April 01, 2009 - Allmax Nutrition
Dr. Degruy to Keynote Austin’s 3rd Annual Louis Gregory Race Unity Symposium
Third Annual Louis Gregory Race Unity Symposium on kicks off in the morning of April 2, 2009 at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, featuring Dr. Joy DeGruy as the keynote speaker; panel of diverse and insightful residents. The annual symposia offer constructive presentations and discussions on diversity and unity,scholarships to winning college students of the essay competition. - April 01, 2009 - Baha'i Faith, Austin
Sure Bets Portal Surewins.net Has Received GPWA Seal of Approval
SureWins.net are delighted to announce that they received the GPWA's Seal of Approval. That means, that This Free Odds Comparison, Sure Bets Calculation, Bookmakers Review and Sportsbooks Rating website is managed independently of the sites it provides information about. That it respects and upholds copyright standards and that it acts professionally and respectfully in its business activities. - April 01, 2009 - SureWins.net
Baby Wumbler Crops Up on Sweet Mama Produce Bins
The Wumblers continue to work closely with the Watermelon Industry and secure a new partnership with Sweet Mama Produce. - April 01, 2009 - The Giddy Gander Company LLC
A New and Improved Look for 4checks.com
After almost a decade, 4checks.com receives a makeover. With a new logo, color scheme, index, and much more, the new 4checks is modernized and more user friendly. - April 01, 2009 - 4Checks
RNCOS Releases a New Report - Asian Convenience Store Market Forecast to 2010
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Asian Convenience Store Market Forecast to 2010” to its report gallery. The report provides extensive research on the growing convenience store market in Asia and highlights various technologies. - April 01, 2009 - RNCOS
mYeventBiD.com Provides Small Business with Opportunity to Grow
MYeventBiD launches new online auction website, making it possible for small businesses and at-home workers to easily sell their products and services while consumers save money. For more information visit at www.myeventbid.com. - April 01, 2009 - mYeventBiD.com
Russell Bedford Cape Town Merger Reflects a Growing Trend
South African trend towards accounting industry mergers is on the increase. - April 01, 2009 - Russell Bedford International
Customer Service Expert, Teri Yanovitch Joins Business Expert Webinars Speaker Portfolio
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that customer service expert, Teri Yanovitch, has joined their speaker community. "With the economy in strife, business leaders are searching for strategies to deliver a stellar customer service experience... - April 01, 2009 - Business Expert Webinars
Leadership Expert, Billy Arcement Joins Business Expert Webinars Speaker Portfolio
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that leadership expert, Billy Arcement, has joined their speaker community. "Billy Arcement says it best when he describes companies being more concerned about the bottom-line than with the people that are... - April 01, 2009 - Business Expert Webinars
Consumer Health Marketing Expert, Frank Hone Joins Business Expert Webinars Speaker Portfolio
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that consumer health marketing expert, Frank Hone, has joined their speaker community. "Business leaders are looking for the low hanging fruit that can help them restore profitability. One of the most... - April 01, 2009 - Business Expert Webinars
LivHOME Buying Assets of AllianceCare Private Duty Businesses in 5 East Coast States
Major Step in Nationwide Expansion Gives LivHOME Coast-to-Coast Footprint. Represents Largest LivHOME Acquisition, 7th Since Beginning of 2007. - April 01, 2009 - LivHOME
United Medical Brokers Launches Website Dedicated to Purchase and Sale of Medical Related Businesses and Real Estate
United Medical Brokers announced its nationwide launch today from its corporate headquarters. United Medical Brokers www.unitedmedicalbrokers.com is now offering nationwide brokerage services for buyers and sellers of medical practices, medical related businesses, and medical related real... - April 01, 2009 - United Medical Brokers
Pocket Cocktails Now with Sommelier, 2 Apps in 1. Available for iPhone and iPod Touch
Groovy Cocktail app adds a free sommelier, 2 Apps in 1. - March 31, 2009 - Pocket Cocktails Inc.
BusinesSuites Renews Lease at Hughes Center
With the renewal of its lease at Hughes Center, BusinesSuites sees long-term growth opportunities in Las Vegas. - March 31, 2009 - BusinesSuites
THANN New Skin Care: Unlock the Miracle of Shiso
Shiso essential oils provide a strong taste whose intensity might be compared to that of mint. Shiso is rich in omega-3 fatty acid and alpha-linolenic acid with anti-inflammatory properties and is considered to help preserve and sterilize other foods. - March 31, 2009 - Harnn & Thann
Advanced Clustering Technologies Announces New Rack Dense 1U Dual Server Solution, Featuring Intel Xeon 5500® Series Processors
Advanced Clustering announces it's newest product line featuring Intel Xeon 5500® Series Processors and a highly dense 1U dual blade compute node. The combination of both can help increase productivity and reduce overall server rack space used in a high performance cluster. - March 31, 2009 - Advanced Clustering Technologies