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Chicagoland Company Finds Antidote to Bad Economy: Great Service
Double-digit growth for Chicagoland school music dealer draws national attention - March 13, 2009 - PM Music Center
Stratix Gains National Recognition
Stratix Named to Nation’s Business List for 2009. - March 13, 2009 - Stratix Corporation
Diane Kuehn Named a Finalist for 2009 Impact Entrepreneur Award
VisionPoint Marketing (www.visionpointmarketing.com) has announced that Diane Kuehn, president and CEO, has been named a 2009 finalist for the Impact Entrepreneur award, presented by Business Leader Magazine. The award recognizes outstanding leadership and innovation by entrepreneurs in the... - March 13, 2009 - VisionPoint Marketing
Talk Fusion First in Direct Selling Industry to Offer Daily Pay
International Video Email Company, Talk Fusion, is now offering its Associates the opportunity to get paid daily. This Daily Pay compensation program is the first of its kind in the Direct Selling industry. Of the decision to develop and implement the program, Talk Fusion Founder and CEO Bob Reina... - March 13, 2009 - Talk Fusion
Talk Fusion Video Email Unveils Two Industry Firsts
Two marketing systems, the first of their kind in the Direct Selling industry, have increased sales and opened new markets for Talk Fusion, a Florida-based Video Email company. Talk Fusion developed these systems, The Answer and The Solution, to help their Associates present the product. They have... - March 13, 2009 - Talk Fusion
Joan Dubinsky Publishes Two-Part Series on Corporate Codes of Conduct
Joan Dubinsky, the Chief Ethics Officer for the International Monetary Fund, has published a two-part series of tips and guidelines for writing and updating corporate Codes of Conduct. The article is available at Corporate Compliance Insights. - March 13, 2009 - Corporate Compliance Insights
Triple Point Technology Named Sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on Statement 157 Implementation Issues on 06/02/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Triple Point Technology, the leading global provider of multi-market commodity and enterprise risk management software solutions will be a sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Statement 157 Implementation Issues”. This 2-hour event is scheduled for June 2, 2009, Tuesday, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET. - March 13, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Triple Point Technology’s Elie Zabal to Speak at KC’s Event on Statement 157 Implementation Issues on 06/02/2009
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Elie Zabal, Senior Vice President, Treasury and Regulatory Compliance Division, Triple Point Technology, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Statement 157 Implementation Issues.” This 2-hour event is scheduled for June 2, 2009, Tuesday, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET. - March 13, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Michael E Straneva, Americas Director of Transaction Real Estate, Ernst & Young LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on REITS, on 5/12/2009
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Michael Straneva, Americas Director of Transaction Real Estate, Ernst & Young LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “REITS, How to Navigate the 2009 Credit Crunch, & Today's Economic Realities ”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on May 12, 2009, Tuesday at 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET. - March 13, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
SparkBase Announces New Sales Team Hires
Strong Demand Prompts Expansion of Sales Team. - March 12, 2009 - SparkBase LLC
New Jersey Multicultural Financial, Business & Educational Portal Launched
efinanceportal.com is a patent-pending, free consumer, interactive, multi-cultural Financial, Business & Financial Literacy Portal, developed exclusively for New Jersey has been formally launched according to Alan Chokov, Founder & CEO. The Portal promotes Financial Literacy and the professionals who support it. - March 12, 2009 - eFinance Portal of New Jersey
Mystery Thriller Spam & Eggs Garners Praise from Reviewers, Readers
The new mystery thriller "Spam & Eggs: A Johnny Denovo Mystery" is garnering praise from reviewers while also entertaining a growing legion of readers who have discovered the series. Reviewers have praised "Spam & Eggs" as “a masterpiece of deductive challenge,... - March 12, 2009 - Andrew Kent
Christian Web Host, OurChurch.Com, Allies with Christian Associations
OurChurch.Com, a leading provider of custom web design, hosting, marketing, and advertising services to Christian organizations and individuals, has announced a new initiative to ally with large Christian associations, such as church denominations and Christian school associations. Called the... - March 12, 2009 - OurChurch.Com
Expanding Timber Plantation Resources in Uruguay Attract Pulpmill Investments from European Forest Companies, Reports Wood Resource Quarterly
Favorable timber growing conditions, a good business climate and a stable political environment has attracted a number of European forest companies to invest in Uruguay the past few years. The establishment of fast-growing Eucalyptus and pine plantations could eventually support two or three new pulpmills, according to the WRQ. - March 12, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
RENA Networks Launches Today to Help Businesses Build Networks, Enhance Social Capital and Generate Productive Referrals
New company helps businesses and sales people build powerful referral networks - March 12, 2009 - RENA Networks
Brit Awards - Launchpad for ULLTRA’s Revolutionary New Product Range
ULLTRA, the innovative and dynamic Dry (no water needed) shaving and natural skincare experts have launched a revolutionary new product range backstage at this year’s Brit Awards. - March 12, 2009 - ULLTRA Ltd
Business Women Workshop-Style Support Group
April 3, 2009 Webinar (online) Begins April 6, 2009 Workshop (classroom) Begins “There’s no challenge too big or too small to bring to the group with a goal of moving your business forward,” Karen Kleinwort, BS Business Management For four consecutive weeks, four women will have... - March 12, 2009 - Therapy in Transition LLC
CPEhr Announces Launch of “Small-Business Stimulus Program”
CPEhr launches program that program enables small employers to cut employment costs, reduce insurance premiums, and stimulate employee productivity. - March 12, 2009 - CPE HR, Inc.
Bradshaw Dropship Announces Free Dropshipping for All
BradshawDropship.com has made the anouncement today that they have eliminated all dropship fees for current and future customers. The policy which was announced today was done to stimulate more customers to take advantage of the opportunities the Bradshaw family of companies offers their customers. - March 12, 2009 - Bradshaw Wholesale
Adeptol Announces Beta Launch of a Desktop Browser Helper
AJAXDocumentViewer Desktop Browser Helper aims to improve the browsing experience by 50% and allows document viewing without downloading the document or software. - March 12, 2009 - AJAX Document Viewer
Accent Computer Solutions, Inc. Partners with CSUSB’s Business Alliance
Accent Computer Solutions, one of Southern California’s largest Information Technology service firms, has become a member of California State University, San Bernardino’s Business Alliance. The mission of Business Alliance is to develop and facilitate a partnership between the Inland... - March 12, 2009 - Accent Computer Solutions, Inc.
Enhance Your Process iQ (Improvement Quotient) Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Silver) Training and Certification Course (Five Days)
Green Belts, who are functional Lean Six Sigma experts, play a critical role in cascading the structured way of problem solving in their respective functions as well as across the organization. Due to their exposure to the Lean Six Sigma methodology apart from their existing process expertise, Green Belts become highly valued resources of an organization. - March 12, 2009 - BMGI India
NPSA Resale Expo Tackles Economic Issues
Portable storage industry players will gather in Santa Barbara this May to discuss how the economy is impacting portable storage – and what to do about it. - March 12, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
DAILY RFID DL6820 Series:UHF Long Range Reader
DAILY RFID, a leading manufacturer of RFID readers and RFID tags, has unveiled UHF Long Range Reader DL6820 with double antenna channels and long read range up to 10m. This globally-compliant long range reader can be customized from 860MHz to 960MHz frequency. With long read range up to 10m, this... - March 12, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
DAILY Unveils RFID Labels for Supply Chain Management
RFID labels are considered as an important component of low cost RFID system, especially for supply chain management. DAILY RFID, has developed self-adhesive RFID labels for supply chain management, which are available at around 0.32 USD per piece. The RFID labels are ideal for automated processes... - March 12, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on REITS, How to Navigate the 2009 Credit Crunch, & Today's Economic Realities
The Knowledge Congress, a service of The Knowledge Group, LLC, and the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on REITS, How to Navigate The 2009 Credit Crunch, & Today's Economic Realities. This two-hour event is scheduled on... - March 12, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Viva La Brand is Selected by Vox Mobile to Lead Branding Efforts
Vox Mobile has selected Viva La Brand to help it develop a brand strategy and integrated marketing plans to boost awareness and generate new business. As the first mobile technology company to be RIM-certified, Vox Mobile has grown dramatically through word of mouth and referrals from its growing... - March 12, 2009 - Viva La Brand
Brilliant Blue Announces Partnership with Wells of Life
Brilliant Blue will be partnering with Wells of Life, a non-profit organization, providing creative services free of charge. - March 12, 2009 - Brilliant Blue
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Auditor Independence: What You Need to Know
The Knowledge Congress, a service of Knowledge Group LLC and the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on Auditor Independence: What You Need to Know. This two-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday, May 7, 2009, at 3:00 NN to 5:00 PM (ET... - March 12, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
IntellPartners Launches Website
New website for consulting firm, IntellPartners, based in Atlanta. - March 12, 2009 - DoubleDome Web Technologies
SyberWorks Video Podcast Interview with Debbie Kenny, VP of Information Mapping’s Learning Solutions Practice
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System (LMS) industry, today announces the next episode in their LMS e-Learning Implementation Podcast Series: “Video Interview with Debbie Kenny, VP of Information Mapping’s Learning Solutions... - March 12, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Wells Fargo CEO Stumpf to Speak at 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 the keynote speakers for the Venture 2009 conference, scheduled for... - March 12, 2009 - CED
Raleigh Named One of the Healthiest Housing Markets for 2009
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Raleigh was named one of the healthiest housing markets of 2009 by Builder Magazine. The publication analyzed 75 housing markets across the country and ranked them based on their... - March 12, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Moon Bingo’s St. Patrick’s Weekend Promotion - 200% Welcome Bonus Up to £200
Leading bingo site MoonBingo.com, nominated Best New Online Bingo Website 2008, have launched a 48 hour limited bonus promotion, targeting new online bingo players. Moon Bingo’s promotion will be active through March 13th-March14th only. - March 11, 2009 - Moon Bingo
Two Year, No Questions Asked, Buy-Back Guarantee - A Developer, Taking the Fear Out of Buying, is Selling Real Estate
The Kopley Group is selling their Real Estate despite one of the slowest markets on record. They are doing it by letting their home owners have a change of heart any time during the 24 months after closing. And, the results are amazing. - March 11, 2009 - The Kopley Group, Inc.
Anxiety Goodbye
The article presents the website where offers of ways overcome anxiety are explained. These are described in the book "Anxiety, Goodbye" But it also offers services as a personal coach, professional speaker and teacher. - March 11, 2009 - Elisabetta Reist
Howard University Alumni Launch Cookie Company with Hopes to Compete in $6 Billion Market
The Ugly Hermit Cookie Company hopes to compete in the $6 billion cookie market using a generations-old family recipe. - March 11, 2009 - Ugly Hermit Cookie Company
Bay Area Schools and Fire Stations Ill-Prepared for Large Earthquake Says Seismic Warning Systems
Seismic Warning Systems, the leading provider of earthquake early warning systems, says that despite dire forecasts from the US Geological Survey, the San Francisco Bay Area remains ill-prepared for a large earthquake. The USGS has estimated that a quake of intensity M6.8 or greater is likely to... - March 11, 2009 - Seismic Warning Systems
Carbon Neutral Competition "Show Your Footprint"
Features Carbon Neutral Olive Oil along with a description of a Carbon Neutral Competition. - March 11, 2009 - CSE North America
Speedtech International Inc. Delivers Hook and Loop Fastening Solutions
Speedtech International Inc. has released a new hook and loop strap product, the Speedwrap® U-BUNDLE/U-BUCKLE KIT™. Ideal for numerous uses, the hook & loop strap kit features a self-engaging fastening system with the hook and the loop on the same surface. - March 11, 2009 - Speedtech International, Inc.
Systemation Announces Eight New Project Management and Business Analysis Training Workshops
Systemation, a results-driven training and consulting company that optimizes the performance of individuals, teams and organizations by instilling project-based processes and techniques across the enterprise, today announced the addition of eight new training workshops for Project Managers and... - March 11, 2009 - Systemation
MBO Partners Announces Executive Promotion
Kim Osgood promoted to Vice President of Finance & Accounting for firm specializing in independent contractor compliance and engagement. - March 11, 2009 - MBO Partners
Check Gallery is Now Featuring Lisa Jane’s Fairies on Personal Checks
The real-life, whimsical photography of Lisa Jane is now available on personal checks, self-adhesive address labels, personal contact cards, and a leather checkbook cover from The Check Gallery. - March 11, 2009 - Check Gallery
GMAC Enlists CARL for Repossession Vendor Compliance Services from Recovery Compliance Solutions
Recovery Compliance Solutions utilizing proprietary system, CARL, to monitor the compliance of GMAC’s repossession vendors. - March 11, 2009 - Recovery Compliance Solutions
First Investors Encourages Clients to Contribute to Their IRAs
Income tax returns are due shortly, but many investors may still have a chance to take one more deduction. - March 11, 2009 - First Investors Media
DocuSense Inks Deal with The Philadelphia Inquirer
Under the agreement, DocuSense will be updating all of The Philadelphia Inquirer's office printer equipment and providing a simplified "cost-per-page" billing. "We are able to cut their office document printing costs and refresh their equipment with newer models at the same time," said Donna Melso, President of DocuSense. "We're reducing the variety of devices the Inquirer uses from 20 different types of equipment to 5 basic models." - March 11, 2009 - DocuSense Incorporated
Alsbridge Defines Six Problems Outsourcing Providers Do Not Talk About
Outsourcing providers often struggle with internal issues that degrade the services they provide clients. But clients must lead the way toward solutions. Ben Trowbridge, CEO of Alsbridge, Inc., the leading outsourcing consultant, said typical provider problems and possible solutions include: Sales... - March 11, 2009 - Alsbridge Inc.
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Cross Border 2009: Cross-Border Tender Offers & Other Emerging Issues for 2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on the “Cross Border 2009: Cross-Border Tender Offers & Other Emerging Issues for 2009”. This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at... - March 11, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Richard Marshall, Partner, Ropes & Gray, LLP, to Speak at KC’s Event on Statement 157 Implementation Issues on 06/02/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Richard Marshall, Partner, Ropes & Gray, 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. - March 11, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Award-Winning, Bestselling Novelist, Susan Wingate, Sets-Off to Changing Hands Bookstore (Tempe, AZ) on Her "Bobby’s Diner" Book Tour
Beginning March 26th, 2009, Author of “Bobby’s Diner” (the novel), Susan Wingate sets off with stops to several literary spots, including Changing Hands Bookstore, through Arizona on her live book tour. - March 10, 2009 - Author Susan Wingate