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Omega Marketing Group, Inc. Continues Expansion
Per inquiry, media co-op and call center training expansion continue at Omega Marketing Group, Inc. - March 01, 2009 - Omega Marketing Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Untangling 157 & 141R: Business Combinations, M&A & Fair Value
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on Untangling 157 & 141R: Business Combinations, M&A & Fair Value. This two-hour event is scheduled on Friday, May 1, 2009, at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT... - March 01, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Lynne Weber, Managing Director, Duff & Phelps to Speak at KC’s Event on Untangling 157 & 141R: Business Combinations, M&A & Fair Value On 5/1/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Lynne Weber, Ph.D., Managing Director of Duff & Phelps, LLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Untangling 157 & 141R: Business Combinations, M&A... - March 01, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
TSME Fire Safety Announces Their Upgraded Website
Thompsons' Specialties Middle East, a Doha, Qatar based fire safety, supplies, and services company that provides fire safety services has just launched their upgraded website. - March 01, 2009 - Thompsons Specialties Middle East
Derek Sanders Named Firm Associate at NorthShore Capital Advisors
Mike West, managing partner of NorthShore Capital Advisors (www.northshore-capital.com), a full-service mergers and acquisitions and business advisory firm, has announced that Derek Sanders has been promoted to firm associate. Sanders previously was an analyst with NorthShore. In his new role, he... - March 01, 2009 - NorthShore Capital Advisors
Gary Gack Joins Business Expert Webinars Speaker Portfolio
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that Gary Gack, information technology leadership expert, has joined their speaker community. “One of the toughest challenges for business leaders is making wise decisions in their IT project investment. It... - March 01, 2009 - Business Expert Webinars
WikiWealth.com Introduces the World's First Collaborative SWOT Analysis
Wikiwealth.com revolutionary SWOT platform brings the highest quality analysis to over 1,600 of the world’s largest companies. Stay ahead of the competition and unlocks your potential. - March 01, 2009 - Wikiwealth.com
McCain Supporter Moved by Obama - Offers Unemployed Free Coaching
Impressed by the President’s Call for Americans to “Pull Together” and to “Commit to More Education”, Company Offers Helping Hand. President Obama’s speech made an impact on at least one Chief Executive Officer - Arcella Global’s President & CEO will make available free career coaching to a limited number of unemployed workers - a benefit worth more than $500 per person. - March 01, 2009 - Arcella Global
Speakers Announced for 1st Latin America Medical Tourism & Health Tourism Congress April 27th-29th 2009
1st Latin America Medical Tourism & Health Tourism Congress takes places in Monterrey, Mexico, April 27th-29th, 2009. The Medical Tourism Association, http://www.medicaltourismassociation.com and Monterrey Healthcare City http://www.monterreyciudaddelasalud.com.mx have partnered together to... - February 28, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Health Career Agents Owner/Operator Businesses for Sale
Want to get into healthcare recruiting and staffing? Health Career Agents can now fast-track your success even more by providing you with the ability to purchase an existing Health Career Agents Owner/Operator business. Healthcare is one of the only industries growing right now, and instead of... - February 28, 2009 - Health Career Agents
EDL Inc. Announces the Release of the New Megaohm Validator
EDL Inc., the makers of the Fur-1200 Calibration Furnace and Ultra Bath (stirred silicone oil or salt bath) line of calibration instruments introduces the new Megaohm Validator®, a product that guarantees the measurement accuracy of insulation resistance testers; crucial to trust in measurement. This product provides a simple method of ensuring insulation resistance testers are operating properly and within specification and is of tremendous value to manufacturers. - February 28, 2009 - EDL Inc.
UHF Applications:RFID Development Kit Released by DAILY RFID
DAILY RFID, a Chinese leading producer of RFID tags and RFID readers, has recently announced a variety of different RFID kits for both end users and developers. The kits are designed as low-cost and easy-to-use development tools in a variety of RFID applications. The Development Kits include... - February 28, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
LeadPile Sees Gold Rush on National Gold Center Type Money for Gold Leads
Within three months of announcing the introduction of their new online lead space, Money for Gold Leads, LeadPile has created quite a stir on the online Cash For Gold Business. LeadPile, The World's Largest Online Lead Marketplace, or Lead Exchange, has reported that there is a high demand for... - February 28, 2009 - Leadpile
LeadPile CEO Releases White Paper “The Three Immutable Laws of Selling by Phone.”
LeadPile, The World's Largest Online Lead Marketplace, or Lead Exchange, has just released its newest white paper, “The Three immutable Laws of Selling by Phone.” Written by LeadPile Founder and CEO, the white paper is available for download at http://www.LeadPile.com. Andy Jacob says... - February 28, 2009 - Leadpile
Banyan Solutions, a Division of Tess Data Solutions, Awarded ISO 8000-110 Certification by ECCMA
Banyan Solutions, provider of customized MDM Solutions and Data Cataloging services, is one of the first few companies to be ISO 8000-110 certified. - February 28, 2009 - Banyan Solutions
East London SMEs Offered Free Marketing Plans
A Marketing Agency based in Tower Hamlets is offering local firms free marketing plans to help them find ways of generating new business during the recession. Handmade Marketing, a full service agency located in Aldgate, specialises in devising and executing lead generation campaigns using a... - February 28, 2009 - Handmade Marketing Limited
New Website Offers Helpful Snow Blower Reviews and Ratings in One Place
Snow-Blower-Guide.com now offers a comprehensive collection of information regarding snow blowers all in one place, providing assistance to anyone searching for the snow blower that best answers their needs. http://www.snow-blower-guide.com is a website that compiles information about snow blowers... - February 28, 2009 - snow-blower-guide.com
RFID in the Hospital : Reduces Patient Management Errors
As RFID will play an important role in the hospital, it benefits the hospital in some aspect, including asset, patient and medicine management. DAILY RFID has recently developed a Gen 2 RFID wristband specially for hospital to reduce patient management errors. This One-time using RFID wristband is... - February 28, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
BizCubed Goes Gold with Pentaho: Open Source BI Without the Risk
BizCubed has proven its commitment and expertise in open source BI by achieving Pentaho Gold Partner status. Businesses can trust in BizCubed's experience to implement solutions leveraging the leading open source BI suite with the most flexibility and lowest Total Cost of Ownership. - February 28, 2009 - BizCubed Pty Ltd
Timesheet Software Leader, Replicon, Inc., Celebrates Annual Profit Share Event
The downward economy has caused more and more organizations to tighten spending and ensure every billable hour possible is being tracked. - February 27, 2009 - Replicon Inc
Wood Pellet Producers Are Increasingly Competing with Pulp Manufacturers for Wood Fiber, Reports WRQ
The global wood pellet industry has developed remarkably fast, evolving from being practically non-existent 15 years ago to being an important wood fiber consumer which is increasingly competing with pulp and wood-panel industry for wood raw-material. - February 27, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
March is "National Use Your Gift Card Month"
Today, Americans are sitting on billions of dollars that may never be spent! Yes, hidden billions squirreled away in dresser drawers, wallets and envelopes that were given to loved ones to buy their most dreamed of gifts. $7.5 billion - that is the amount retailers estimate was spent on gift cards... - February 27, 2009 - Gift Idea Center
Granite Shield – Mercy Jantz Formerly of Innovative Stone Joins Granite Shield
Service & quality of the highest standard - February 27, 2009 - Granite Shield
It's a Paw-Ty in a Box
Lisa Pallardy, President of BarkTalk (www.BarkTalk.com) introduces the “Paw-ty In A Box” – all the supplies you'll need to throw an unforgettable, tail-wagging party for your dog, including invitations, thank you cards, pawprint balloons, pawprint party hats, and all natural dog... - February 27, 2009 - BarkTalk.com
McKinley Marketing Partners, Inc., Provider of Marketing Consultants, Named Top 25 Temporary Staffing Company in the Washington D.C. Area for 2009
Premier provider of marketing consultants in Washington, DC, New York, and Dallas recognized by the Washington Business Journal. - February 27, 2009 - McKinley Marketing Partners, Inc.
Pfister Energy Opens New Offices in Baltimore
Pfister Energy, Inc., in partnership with Cole Roofing, has opened new offices in Baltimore, Maryland in order to expand the company's installation footprint and deliver building-integrated solar and other turnkey renewable energy projects to the Mid-Atlantic region. - February 27, 2009 - Pfister Energy, Inc.
jobtrio.com: A New, Free Tool for Homeowners and the Construction Industry
Jobtrio.com is a free service that allows users to browse over 250,000 listings of contractors, or quickly search for a business by name, location, or specialty. Jobtrio.com features candid customer reviews and in-depth profiles so that it’s easy for home owners and project managers to find great construction professionals. - February 27, 2009 - jobtrio.com LLC
EssentiaLink Reveals Painful Truth About Staff Reductions and Information Technology
Nothing takes the sting out of managing a company for survival in a recession. But when cuts must happen, make them in a way that has long term benefit and minimum downside for the company. - February 27, 2009 - EssentiaLink
Greenberg Traurig’s Phillip A. Pillar to Speak at KC’s Event on Section 7216 II: Shades of Gray Live Webcast Questions and Answer Session on 03/23/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts recently announced that Phillip A. Pillar, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Section 7216 II: Shades of Gray Live Webcast Questions and Answer Session”. This special hour-long event is scheduled on March 23, 2009, Monday, at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. - February 27, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Latham & Watkins’ Julian Y. Kim to Speak at KC’s Event on Section 7216 II: Shades of Gray Live Webcast Questions and Answer Session on 03/23/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts recently announced that Julian Y. Kim, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Section 7216 II: Shades of Gray Live Webcast Questions and Answer Session”. This special hour-long event is scheduled on March 23, 2009, Monday, at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. - February 27, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Government Print Management Clients Win GPO Print Jobs: February 18 - 24, 2009
44 print suppliers win U. S. Government Printing Office (GPO) work valued at $567,319. - February 27, 2009 - e-LYNXX Corporation
NPSA Partners with BuyerZone
The National Portable Storage Association partners with BuyerZone to offer its members preferred pricing on lead generation services. - February 27, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Exhibit Resources Names New Account Executive
Lana Calloway, president of Exhibit Resources (www.exhibitresources.com), has announced that Ryan Mitcheltree has joined the agency as an account executive. In this position, Mitcheltree will plan trade show marketing programs for new and existing clients. He will keep clients up-to-date about... - February 27, 2009 - Exhibit Resources
Grenoble Joins Forces with French National Railway Service SNCF to Train Agents in Service Management
Grenoble Ecole de Management has signed a partnership with the French National Railway company SNCF to train over one hundred agents in service management. - February 27, 2009 - Grenoble Ecole de Management
Staffing Firm Re-Launches Technology Community Tradition
Sherlock Technology Staffing re-launches community networking event for IT professionals in South Florida. - February 27, 2009 - Sherlock Technology Staffing
Forty Year of Leadership in Columbus
Leadership Management Institute (LMI) celebrates 40 years of service in Columbus. LMI is based in Waco, TX and offers leadership development across the world helping leaders and organizations improve performance results. The LMI Columbus region was established in 1969 by Lou Cummins, who led the... - February 27, 2009 - Leadership Management Institute of Columbus
Credit Repair Company Stresses the Importance of Maintaining Good Credit Scores in Our Current Economic Situation
Ovation Credit Services Urges People with Poor Credit Scores to Take Action Now. - February 26, 2009 - Ovation Credit Services, Inc.
LeadPile Lead Exchange Brings New Efficiency to Lead Buyers
LeadPile announced today new enhancements to The LeadPile Lead Exchange Buyer Accounts to make the LeadPile Buyer experience even easier. A recent update gives Lead Buyers the ability to adjust "main settings" in their lead direct campaigns. - February 26, 2009 - Leadpile
A Free Teleseminar Event to be Live on March 3 Promises to Make 2009 a Year of Success
Two known internet mentors Lisa Sasevich and Suzanne Falter-Barns host a free call that aims to reveal the path of success to frustrated biz owners. - February 26, 2009 - Get Known Now
PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Miles Everson to Speak at KC’s Event on Risk Management II: Perspectives on What It Takes to Make It Work on 03/17/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced that Miles Everson, Principal, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Risk Management II: Perspectives on What It Takes to Make It Work”. This two-hour event is scheduled on March 17, 2009, Tuesday, 12:00pm to 2:00pm ET. - February 26, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Dianne Crampton Joins the Business Expert Webinars Speaker Team
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that Dianne Crampton, workplace productivity expert, has joined their speaker community. “In today’s economy, companies are searching for ways to restore productivity following a workforce reduction. - February 26, 2009 - Business Expert Webinars
Winning Resume Writer Reveals the Top Twenty Resume Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
In a time of world-wide economic crisis where the unemployment rate increases every month, professional resume writer and author, Kristopher Marek, reveals the top twenty resume mistakes in his new book – The Top Twenty Resume Mistakes And How To Avoid Them. While the average employee... - February 26, 2009 - winningresumewriter.com
Channel Intelligence Where-to-Buy Program Boosts Retail Sales and Conversion Rate for Haier America
New Case Study Details How the CI Ad Network Helps Leading Home Appliance Manufacturer Haier America Improve Referrals from its Web Site to Retail Partners. - February 26, 2009 - Channel Intelligence, Inc.
Online Marketing Guru Ann Sieg Trumps Her Previous Work with the Free Attraction Marketer’s Manifesto
The Attraction Marketer’s Manifesto will be released on February 26, 2009. It will cover Attraction Marketing in-depth and how to effectively utilize this powerful marketing medium. - February 26, 2009 - Sponsoring Success LLC
Angel Investors Take Control of the Economic Stimulus Plan to Create Jobs
Investors from New York to Miami are making plans to attend the second annual Southeast Private Equity Conference (SPEC) April 14th and 15th in Atlanta, Georgia. Over 120 private angel investors, venture capital firms and fund managers will attend SPEC 2009 to meet the hottest emerging growth companies to see their presentations and make strategic investments that will lead to new innovations in the market and job creation. - February 25, 2009 - Kugarand Capital Holdings, LLC
SENCOR Awarded Most Progressive Outsourcing Company
SENCOR was awarded the 2009 Most Progressive Homegrown Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Company honors at the 9th eServices Philippines Global Sourcing Conference and Exhibition on February 10, 2009. The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry gives the Most Progressive Homegrown BPO Company... - February 25, 2009 - SENCOR
Online Editor Joins PlannerWire.com Team
Serenity J. Knutson to manage editorial content, increase social interaction. - February 25, 2009 - PlannerWire.com
Systemation Nominated for ISA Business of the Year Award
Prestigious award recognizes financial success, quality products and services, marketplace recognition and a culture that fosters employee development and satisfaction. - February 25, 2009 - Systemation
Deloitte’s Rick Funston to Speak at KC’s Event on Risk Management II: Perspectives on What It Takes to Make It Work on 03/17/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts recently announced that Rick Funston, Principal, Deloitte & Touche LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Risk Management II: Perspectives on What It Takes to Make It Work”. This two-hour event is scheduled on March 17, 2009, Tuesday, 12:00pm to 2:00pm ET - February 25, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Ernst & Young’s Ladd Muzzy to Speak at KC’s Event on Risk Management II: Perspectives on What It Takes to Make It Work on 03/17/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts recently announced that Ladd Muzzy, Americas Leader, Enterprise Risk Management, Ernst & Young LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Risk Management II: Perspectives on What It Takes to Make It Work”. This two-hour event is scheduled on March 17, 2009, Tuesday, 12:00pm to 2:00pm ET. - February 25, 2009 - The Knowledge Group