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All Seasons Hire Can now Offer a Service Package for Fixed Air Conditioning Systems

A full service of fixed air conditioning can now be offered by All Seasons Hire Ltd. - July 29, 2009 - All Seasons Hire

RedVector Announces Expanded Reseller Program

Program to Provide More Features to More Organizations - July 29, 2009 - RedVector

ISREC Receives Generous Donation from Crane & Ilse to Support the Fight Against Cancer

The Swiss Institute for Experimental Cancer Research (ISREC) received a generous donation from Ilse Cooper’s trust and businesses related to Greg Crane who is from Mesa, Arizona. As a cancer survivor, Ilse Cooper understands the importance and impact experimental cancer research has in... - July 29, 2009 - Greg Crane

Richard Stroiney Realized His Goal of Business Ownership by Joining the ActionCOACH Franchise

Stroiney will help the Northern Connecticut market by helping small and medium businesses grow. - July 29, 2009 - ActionCOACH

Sweet 16 Favors from Favors-n-Gifts.com Reflect Variety of Youth’s Interests

Online Retailer Favors-n-Gifts.com Announces Line of Sweet Sixteen Favors. - July 29, 2009 - Favors-n-Gifts.com

Daily's RFID Wristband in a Variety of Design and Size

DAILY RFID has recently launched serial RFID wristbands in a variety of design and size, which are ideal for unlimited applications, such as recreational area, amusement park, swimming pool and hospitals. Constructed of silicon, the RFID wristband is comfortable and non-allergenic. And it is... - July 29, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited

Cynthia Hustad, Director—Tax Controversy Services, Deloitte Chartered to Speak at KC’s Event on FY2010 Budget Greenbook on 08/13/09

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today Cynthia Hustad, Director—Tax Controversy Services, Deloitte will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “FY2010 Budget... - July 29, 2009 - The Knowledge Group

New Opportunities, Support and ‘Tried and Tested Methods’ Inspire Roger Lamb to Become an ActionCOACH

Roger Lamb checked out ActionCOACH to see what other business coaches were doing, then ended up becoming a franchise owner. - July 29, 2009 - ActionCOACH

PerkettPR Voted Top Public Relations Agency in Banker & Tradesman 2009 “Best Of” Reader’s Poll

Results-driven, PR 2.0 Firm Acknowledged as Genuine Leader. - July 29, 2009 - PerkettPR

Joseph Turturica Becomes an ActionCOACH Franchise Owner

Joseph Turturica has been helping executives for his entire corporate career. Now, with ActionCOACH, he’s doing it on his own terms. - July 29, 2009 - ActionCOACH

Former COO at Mickey Chrysler Dodge is Now an ActionCOACH in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Randy Oakley will help business in his local market by using ActionCOACH’s world-class systems and his own business experience. - July 29, 2009 - ActionCOACH

Al Tervalon Will Reach His Personal and Professional Goals Through His Newly Acquired ActionCOACH Franchise

ActionCOACH presents Al Tervalon with the opportunity to utilize his love for teaching to create positive change within his community. - July 29, 2009 - ActionCOACH

MBAF Expands Its Forensic Capabilities

Elgin brings with him to MBAF a strong background in forensic accounting, an increasingly important aspect of the profession. - July 29, 2009 - MBAF LLC

Sonitrol Pacific Audio Security Reveals Burglary in Progress

Sonitrol Pacific’s audio security sensors detected a break in at a Washington woodworking and cabinetry factory and an expert operator sent police to arrest one July 26. Approximately 3:30 a.m., Sonitrol Pacific Operator Kris Etheridge received an activation of the security system at Skagit... - July 29, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific

Customer Service Expert, Susan Hoekstra Joins Business Expert Webinars Speaker Portfolio

Susan Hoekstra, Author of The Service Journey, Customer service consultant, trainer and keynote speaker has joined Business Expert Webinars to help companies cost-effectively improve their clients experience while being trained at their desk. Susan will begin delivering webinars in July. - July 29, 2009 - Susan Hoekstra & Associates

The First Website Reviewing Pay Per Head Providers is Launched

PayPerHeadReview is well organized and laid out, and currently features ten leading pph providers with over twenty more about to be added within the next month, as the website is being constantly updated. Each review is interesting, informative and usually entertaining; it offers point system giving an average score based on cost, service, software and reputation. There is also a blog where anybody can leave a comment or post their own review with ratings. - July 29, 2009 - payperheadreview.com

Convey Compliance Systems Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on Challenges in 1099 Tax Information Reporting on 08/26/09

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Convey Compliance Systems, the market leader in providing on-demand tax information reporting services and software, will sponsor the Knowledge... - July 29, 2009 - The Knowledge Group

ActionCOACH Launches Business Success Webinar Series

The first webinar, “5 Top Low-Cost Strategies to Generate Leads,” Wednesday, August 5, from 11 a.m. to noon, is free. ActionCOACH of Connecticut, part of the world’s largest business coaching organization, is beginning a webinar series aimed at helping business people increase their leadership skills without leaving the office - July 29, 2009 - ActionCOACH of CT

Robert T. Cole, Senior Counsel of Alston and Bird LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Transfer Pricing 101 Live Webcast on 08/19/2009

The Knowledge Group/Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Robert T. Cole, Senior Counsel, of Alston and Bird LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Transfer Pricing 101 Live... - July 29, 2009 - The Knowledge Group

Sol, Inc. Continues Expansion with New Southwestern US Business Development Manager

Experienced lighting sales professional John Castner will accelerate Sol’s sales in #1 US solar lighting market. - July 29, 2009 - Sol Inc (Solar Outdoor Lighting)

The Grimes Companies Recognized for Its Fast and Continued Growth

The Company Ranks Among Jacksonville's 50 Fastest-Growing Private Companies. - July 28, 2009 - Total Distribution, Inc.

Leading National Tutoring Service, WyzAnt, Launches New Mobile Website

Tutoring service, WyzAnt, has recently launched a new mobile website that allows the company's network of instructors, from calculus to physics tutors, to check e-mail, search for jobs and contact students, all from their mobile devices. - July 28, 2009 - WyzAnt

TheDBStore.com Marks the Launch of Its Website Offering Premium Home Bar Supplies

Quality customer care, competitive pricing and premium home bar supplies allow TheDBStore.com to exceed expectations for both beer and wine novices and avid enthusiasts alike - July 28, 2009 - TheDBStore.com

CEShoppes Commissions Art Glass Awards for Toyota

Toyota Motor Sales selects CEShoppes to create one-of-a-kind art glass awards to recognize its Customer Services Advisory Board. - July 28, 2009 - Creative Expressions of Tampa Bay, Inc

NewHomeBuyerDeals.com Finds Niche in New Home Marketing

NewHomeBuyerDeals.com is a brand new website where homebuyers and Real Estate Professionals can find information about Florida new home builders. The website displays Florida new home builder ads in the same fashion as your local paper, but the new home ads are always available, and each ad clicks-through to the home builders’ website. NewHomeBuyerDeals.com has received a great reaction from homebuyers, real estate professionals, and home builders. - July 28, 2009 - NewHomeBuyerDeals.com

SILVER CROSS Victoria Opening in Fall of 2009 Offering Recycled and New Stair Lifts, Wheelchairs, Scooters and Other Accessibility and Mobility Equipment

North America is about to see a demographic shift unlike any in previous history. The population of North America is reaching retirement age in the next few years at unprecedented levels. SILVER CROSS recognized this fact and began to develop a network of locations, focused on delivering a lower cost alternative for access and mobility equipment to serve the needs of this population. Products offered include stair lifts, porch lifts, home elevators, scooters, wheelchairs and patient lifts. - July 28, 2009 - SILVER CROSS

AlturaSolutions Communications Embraces Social Media Marketing

Downturn in the Economy Sparks Greater Interest in Social Media Marketing. - July 28, 2009 - AlturaSolutions Communications, Inc.

Web-Based Technology Changes the Face of Employee Onboarding

Greenboard (www.greenboarding.com) is quickly becoming known throughout the PEO industry (Professional Employer Organization) as the “gold-standard” when it comes to employee on-boarding. Using a dynamic, web-based process, new-hire paperwork is virtually eliminated — allowing new... - July 28, 2009 - Efficient Forms

Notary Public Underwriters, Inc. Ranked #4 in Florida Trend's Best Companies to Work for in Florida - Best Small Companies Category

Notary Public Underwriters, Inc. was recently named one of Florida’s Best Companies To Work For. NPU was ranked #4 in the Best Small Companies category and named in the top 12 Overall Engagement category which includes all placing companies. One-hundred companies were recognized in small,... - July 28, 2009 - Notary Public Underwriters, Inc.

Amy Mayer Named 2009 Young Entrepreneur of the Year by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

BI Consulting Group President Honored with Prestigious Designation. - July 28, 2009 - BI Consulting Group

AddressTwo Hullabaloo to be Held September 16th

Sales and Networking Workshops Offered from Top Trainers in Indiana. - July 28, 2009 - AddressTwo

9001Manual.com Launch New ‘Off the Shelf’ Quality Manual Packages That Will Guarantee Your ISO 9001 Certification

Achieving ISO 9001 certification for your business no longer requires expensive consultancy fees. The new packages on sale at 9001Manual.com contain all the required documents and guidance to guarantee certification. - July 28, 2009 - 9001Manual.com

New CO2 Emissions Savings Calculator Introduced

New easy-to-use system clearly illustrates the pounds of plastic saved when customers choose the right liner for the right application. - July 28, 2009 - Pro-Link, Inc

Bed Bug – Busters Has Expanded and Now is Able to Service People That Are Moving and Are Bed Bug Free and Want to Stay That Way

Bed Bugs are creating havoc for apartment dwellers even if they themselves don’t have them. It has been reported that bed bugs quickly can infest a dwelling and even worse, they are developing a resistance to common Pest Control Operator treatments, having people even more on edge. All it... - July 27, 2009 - Bed Bug - Busters

Preteen Book Strikes a Chord

Richard Mulligan's gripping preteen tale about a lost pet who has lost his memory and is thrust into a perilous mission to solve some perplexing mysteries is compelling on two levels: its suspenseful drama (mitigated by humor), and its positive, useful, and timely message. Along the way, it also educates its young readers about nature and the animal world. - July 27, 2009 - Richard Mulligan

Seniority1 Helps Seniors Keep a Lid on Caregiver Costs During Uncertain Times

Cost Saving Measures for High-Tech Seniors. - July 27, 2009 - Seniority1

"Christina DeRosa Cabaret Show" at the Camden House

Actress, Singer, Model Christina DeRosa will perform in her own show “Christina DeRosa’s Cabaret Show” at the Camden House - July 27, 2009 - Christina DeRosa

Virtual Abundance Expo Uses Mobile to Create Buzz and Increase Participation

MobiReply, the world’s first text message autoresponder is powering the buzz behind the upcoming Virtual Abundance Expo co-hosted by Scott Martineau and Alex Mandossian. The event features 12 thought leaders such as, Bob Proctor, Marci Shimoff, Jack Canfield and others over four days... - July 27, 2009 - markUmobile, LLC

Idea Café Announces Winner of Small Business Cash Grant

IdeaCafe.com, a top-rated website for small business, announced the winner for its seventh small-business grant, The Entrepreneurial Spirit 2009 Grant. Go Green Go won the $1,000.00 grant by receiving the most votes from Idea Café regulars. With its original concept of promoting... - July 27, 2009 - DevStart, Inc.

BizTradeShows.com Joins Hands with Booking.com

BizTradeShows.com has established a tie up with online hotel reservation agency Booking.com. It will provide all the details of hotel reservations to business visitors, who are attending trade events, without the need of endless searching. - July 27, 2009 - Biztradeshows.com

Acuity Institute Launches New Change Management Course, “Disruptive Change”

Acuity Institute, a leading provider of Six Sigma online training solutions and certification for individuals and organizations, has released a new online change management course titled “Disruptive Change - Disrupt the Status Quo to Create the Future.” This course has been designed to... - July 26, 2009 - Acuity Institute

Customer Service Expert, Susan Hoekstra Joins Business Expert Webinars Speaker Portfolio

Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that customer service expert, Susan Hoekstra, has joined their speaker community. “Customer service isn't just about retaining clients. It's about creating an experience that leads your clients to want to... - July 26, 2009 - Business Expert Webinars

Leadership Expert, Raj Gavurla Joins Business Expert Webinars Speaker Portfolio

Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that leadership expert, Raj Gavurla, has joined their speaker community. “Running your own business is exciting and scary at the same time…especially as an entrepreneur. Sometimes fear keeps you from... - July 26, 2009 - Business Expert Webinars

Productivity Expert, Paul Burton Joins Business Expert Webinars Speaker Portfolio

Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that productivity expert, Paul Burton, has joined their speaker community. “With workforces having been reduced, business leaders are asking their employees to perform at optimum levels to ensure the work... - July 26, 2009 - Business Expert Webinars

Valencia Accounting Firm Joins Russell Bedford Venezuela

Russell Bedford International appoints Mungarrieta & Asociados as the Valencia member in its newly-launched Venezuelan national network. - July 26, 2009 - Russell Bedford International

Atlantic Global PLC Announce the Release of Atlantic Global OnDemand v3

Professional Service Automation and Project Portfolio Management Software provider Atlantic Global announce major enhancements to the market-leading solution Atlantic Global OnDemand. - July 25, 2009 - Atlantic Global PLC

Kick Start a Career at the Legacy Preston International

With national unemployment figures at a 12 year high having work experience under your belt is now as important as ever. The harsh reality awaiting many students fresh out of college or university is that job opportunities relevant to the qualifications they have worked for are now few and far... - July 25, 2009 - Legacy Hotels