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LoopDesk Business Networking Group Announces the Launch of LoopDesk.com
On May 10th, LoopDesk.com was launched and already has business members in 5 countries and hundreds of connections already created. - June 01, 2009 - LoopDesk, LLC.
The Economic Downturn Spells Opportunity for Lionheart Assurance Solutions
The economic downturn provides the perfect storm of opportunity for Lionheart Assurance Solutions. Identity theft is at an all time high, there is a larger than usual pool of potential sales Agents in the market and the FTC has new "identity theft laws" going into effect, which have businesses scrambling to get with Lionheart Assurance Agents for help in establishing the "culture of compliance" mandated by these new laws. - June 01, 2009 - Lionheart Assurance Solutions, LP
Only a Few Days for GoldenNetworking.com's Russian Party at TriBeCa's m1-5
Business Networking Website GoldenNetworking.com is Hosting the biggest Russian Party at m1-5, featuring professionals and entrepreneurs from Russia and their friends. - June 01, 2009 - Golden Networking
Old City Software Collaboration Show Big Corporate the Value of Staying Agile
Amongst headlines about massive companies collapsing under their own weight arrives Old City’s collaborative coworking space Independents Hall. This group has fostered an agile, collaborative spirit that’s allowed not one, but Two products to be developed for commercial sale. The cool... - May 31, 2009 - IndyHall Labs
New Media Service Tracks Stimulus Incentives, Government Programs
Up-to-the-minute news on President Obama’s economic stimulus package became easier today with the launch of American Benefits News, a free media service sponsored by Information USA. - May 31, 2009 - Information USA
OpticsPlanet Adds Lyman Gun Accessory Brands to Their Product Selection
Firearm Accessory Leader Begins Carrying Multiple Brands from Lyman - May 31, 2009 - OpticsPlanet
AFON Wins Most Distinguished [SAP] Businessone Partner Award
AFON is delighted and very proud to announce that it has won the coveted Most Distinguished SAP BusinessOne Partner Award 2008 for SAP. - May 31, 2009 - Afon.com.sg
The Farm: 10 Down to Premiere at Angola Prison on June 3, 2009
In a groundbreaking departure from traditional film openings, The Farm: Ten Down will premiere inside Angola Prison on June 3rd, 2009, before the inmates, wardens and correctional officers. The Farm: 10 Down is the sequel to the Academy nominated and Emmy winning documentary - The Farm: Life Inside Angola Prison. Two former inmates featured in The Farm will return to Angola for this "red carpet premiere." - May 30, 2009 - Highest Common Denominator Media Group
Daily Distribution of Short Serial PR Messages to Social Networks
Guide your potential client on your personal PR Tour. Tour is conducted and distributed on Social and Permission Networks. Show your product, map, graph, chart, and exciting points of interest. This PR Tour is 3 times a day, 3 days a week for 4 weeks. You will have excited interest and established a desire of value. - May 30, 2009 - Octoinfo
Harvey Software Wins Innovention Award at the 2009 SWFRTP Inaugural Awards Banquet
Southwest Florida Regional Technology Partnership (SWFRTP) recognized local technology innovation and technology transformation at Thursday, May 28, 2009 awards banquet at Pelican Preserve Clubhouse in Fort Myers, FL. Harvey Software, Inc. was chosen as this year’s winner of the Innovention Award for outstanding work in the areas of innovation and invention as a Southwest Florida company. - May 30, 2009 - Harvey Software, Inc.
Business Expert Webinars CEO Named as a Finalist in One Man Minneapolis
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that its founder and CEO, Lee B. Salz has been named as a finalist in One Man Minneapolis. The contest is based on commitment to a fitness lifestyle, success in business, and involvement in the... - May 30, 2009 - Business Expert Webinars
Raleigh Named One of Top 10 Cities for Growth Potential
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Raleigh was named one of the top 10 U.S. cities for growth potential by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. For its 2009 Best Cities list, the publication examined trends in... - May 30, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Promise Communities Help Kraft Foods Co-Create a New Mission, Vision and Values
Kraft, the second largest food and beverage company in the world, decided that it was time to renew its mission for the 21st century. Promise Communities launched a bespoke internal online community where 4000 Kraft employees from over 50 countries collaborated on designing, debating and filtering the future mission, vision and values. - May 30, 2009 - Promise Communities
George Kimball, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Outsourcing and Offshoring for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective on 06/23/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today George Kimball, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Outsourcing and Offshoring for... - May 30, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Dr. Wittock Opening New Office in Fenton, MO
Ankle and foot surgeon Richard F. Wittock announces the opening of Ankle and Foot Institute, P.C. in Fenton, Missouri at the new SSM St. Clare Health Center. - May 29, 2009 - Ankle and Foot Institute
MatchWare Debuts MindView 3 Business: Powerful Mind Mapping Software to Help Companies Maximize Productivity and Minimize Costs
Having the industry’s most advanced integration with MS Office, new import/export capabilities to MS Excel, and new calculation features, MindView 3 Business Edition is mind mapping software that no business should be without. - May 29, 2009 - MatchWare
Sharply Declining Wood Costs for Pulpmills Worldwide in the 1Q 2009, According to Wood Resource Quarterly
Wood costs, the largest cost component when producing wood pulp, have fallen substantially in all regions of the world the past nine months. The biggest reductions have occurred in western North America, Oceania, Latin America and the Nordic countries, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - May 29, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Local Carrollton Executive Establishes Professional Services Firm
Dennis M. Eldridge is pleased to announce the formation of a professional services firm, The Operative Solution Consulting, LLC to provide trusted management advisory services to owners of small and medium-sized independent businesses in the Carrollton, Lewisville and greater Dallas/Fort Worth... - May 29, 2009 - The Operative Solution Consulting, LLC
Qaran Express Has a Comprehensive Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Policy
Qaran Express has a comprehensive compliance and anti-money laundering policy within its network to ensure full compliance with new rules and regulations. They recognise the importance of complying with all anti money laundering laws and combating the financing of terrorism. - May 29, 2009 - Qaran Financial Express LLC
PRINCE2 2009 Project Management Training-Courses Released
PRINCE2 project management training-courses undergo sweeping overhaul. - May 29, 2009 - KnowledgeTrain
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland Releases Podcast on Effects of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) (www.cbh.com), a certified public accounting and consulting firm that provides financial and management services to a diverse and successful client base, has announced the release of an audio podcast discussing the American Recovery and Reinvestment... - May 29, 2009 - Cherry Bekaert LLP
NorthShore Capital Advisors Closes Deals for 3GS, LLC
Greg W. Needham, vice president of marketing and business development of NorthShore Capital Advisors (www.northshore-capital.com), has announced that the firm has closed several deals for 3GS, LLC, a business venture formed to consolidate the document destruction industry. Since its inception in... - May 29, 2009 - NorthShore Capital Advisors
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Taps MMI Associates, Inc. for Public Relations Services
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com) has announced that the Association has named MMI Associates, Inc. agency of record. For more than 70 years, RRAR has been the area’s leader in real estate, providing quality programs to help its... - May 29, 2009 - MMI
Small Business Striving to Keep America Working
SOURCE:SKILL iNC a Southeastern Michigan B2B service company has recently proclaimed a mission statement that is directed toward American Services helping American Businesses helping American Workers. - May 29, 2009 - SOURCE:SKILL iNC
How to Make Money in Self-Storage Authors Offer Bailout
RK Kliebenstein and Jennifer LeClaire are offering a $5 rebate on books in the "How To Make Money in Self-Storage" series. Customers who purchase the book from the H2MMM.com Web site will find a coupon in the back of the book they can redeem for $5 off the purchase price. Or, for more savings, customers can purchase both books together for $39.95 and still use the coupon. - May 29, 2009 - Self Storage Promotions
MTI Introduces Custom Resume Writing Services
MTI Business Solutions has expanded its training and consulting offerings to include resume writing services. MTI’s career development team assists individuals at every career stage, creating a personalized resume designed to accurately convey the unique qualifications of each... - May 29, 2009 - MTI Business Solutions
Merial Switches to the Learn.com LearnCenter Platform to Accelerate Knowledge Delivery and Increase Operational Efficiencies
Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that Merial, a world-leading animal health company and a joint venture between Merck & Co., Inc. and sanofi-aventis, has selected the Learn.com LearnCenter® platform to deliver mission critical product and sales training. The platform will host, manage and track most learning events, both online and classroom based. - May 29, 2009 - Learn.com
NPSA Warns Members About CVSA Roadcheck
The National Portable Storage Association is warning its members about the upcoming Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's annual compliance initiative. - May 29, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Project Management Early Birds Save $200 at ArcellaGlobal.com
Save $200 by Registering Early for the Next Managing Projects| Foundations Course. - May 29, 2009 - Arcella Global
Mark Ebersole, President and Chief Technology Officer, Equity Administration Solutions to Speak at KC’s Event on FAS 123R & SAB 107 on 07/07/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Mark Ebersole, President and Chief Technology Officer of Equity Administration Solutions, Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast... - May 29, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Theatre Tickets Get Cheaper with Comparetheatretickets.com
Not many people know that these days you can get theatre tickets cheaper by simply comparing prices online at Comparetheatretickets.com. - May 28, 2009 - Compare Theatre Tickets
Attaain, Inc., Wins Innovation Award at 2009 NewVa Corridor Technology Council TechNite Awards
Award recognizes Attaain for technology thought leadership and innovation. - May 28, 2009 - Attaain Inc.
Live Transfer Lead Promotion Offers Free Mortgage or Loan Modification Leads from Kelly Media Marketing
Kelly Media Group Inc., a global marketing company and direct response advertising company, announces a new promotion that offers businesses a free internet mortgage or loan modification leads when the company commits to one of the KMG voice broadcasting packages with 100 or more live transfer leads. According to Kelly Media Group Sales Associate, Chris Lee, "Mortgage lenders and loan modification companies love these leads because the prospects that press 1 are interested." - May 28, 2009 - Kelly Media Group
OnState Announces New Features to Its Virtual Call Center and Virtual PBX Products
Mobile Call Center Support Using an iPhone or BlackBerry Leads the Way in New Feature Set - May 28, 2009 - OnState Communications
WSI Educates Global SMBs on How to Invest Marketing Dollars Wisely During Recession
Business Owners Worldwide Can Learn in a Virtual Environment How to Maximize their Marketing Spend During the Slow Economic Times. - May 28, 2009 - WSI Internet
Alan Baghumian Joins Inverselogic as Senior Applications Developer
Alan Baghumian is the newest addition to the Inverselogic team of highly qualified professionals working on innovative and unique solutions for clients across the United States. Mr. Baghumian is a GNU/Linux specialist and software developer, as well as a published author. Some of his most recent... - May 28, 2009 - Inverselogic
VisionPoint Marketing’s Tony Poillucci Wins 40 Under 40 Leadership Award
Diane Kuehn, president and CEO of VisionPoint Marketing (www.visionpointmarketing.com), has announced that Tony Poillucci, vice president of strategy and creative, has received the Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Leadership Award, which honors up-and-coming leaders under the age of 40... - May 28, 2009 - VisionPoint Marketing
DAILY Designs Customized RFID Reader for Library Systems
In response to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the library inventory process, DAILY has recently unveiled 13.56MHz multi-tag RFID Reader DL810 for library systems, integrated with a customized external antenna, so as to simplify the library items’ check-in and check-out process. This... - May 28, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Talk Fusion Gives Back to Humane Society of Tampa Bay at Tuxes & Tails Event
Despite a struggling economy, The Humane Society of Tampa Bay raised over $140,000 on Saturday, May 16th at its annual Tuxes and Tails event. Talk Fusion, in addition to designing the event program, creating the video presentation and being the Best In Show Sponsor, presented a donation check for... - May 28, 2009 - Talk Fusion
LTS Advisors Announces Its' Basic, Standard and Premium Business Plan Packages
LTS Business Plan Services now the focus on helping small businesses succeed in these difficult economic times. - May 28, 2009 - LTS Advisors, LLC
Renowned Professional Coach Steve Maraboli Takes TV by Storm
Renowned Professional Coach, Speaker, Writer, National Radio Show Host, and Personal Coach, Steve Maraboli is taking TV by storm as the Empowerment Correspondent on the new hit TV show “Live It Up! with Donna Drake and Fran Capo.” Each week, Steve's segments offer practical strategies,... - May 28, 2009 - A Better Today
EZShield Introduces Its New Online Storage Product, Vault
EZShield uses its new Vault service to provide safe storage for all your most important documents. - May 28, 2009 - EZShield
Shop To Earn Business Overview Presented @MoneyFest Expo NY with Donald Trump and Suzie Ormond
Shop to Earn/Shop to Earth’s Founder, Pat Welsh kept good company with keynote speakers Donald Trump and Suzie Ormond at The Learning Annex’s MoneyFest Expo, where he presented Shop to Earn’s business overview. This one-day event saw thousands of entrepreneurs gather to find out... - May 28, 2009 - ShopToEarn
Learn Consultative Selling from Duane Sparks, Author of Sales Strategy from the Inside Out on the StrategyDriven Podcast
Tune in to beyond-the-scope-of-the-book interviews with Nathan Ives on the StrategyDriven Podcast. In this interview, Nathan delves into the expertise of Duane Sparks, Chairman and Founder of The Sales Board and author of Sales Strategy From The Inside Out to explore how using a consultative sales process can dramatically improve bottom line results. - May 28, 2009 - StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC
Monitored Video Thwarts Copper Theft
Police arrested a suspected copper thief after a Sonitrol Pacific operator, monitoring a metal recycling company’s surveillance video, saw a man carrying items inside the company’s yard May 24. Operator Tara Fulmer received an alarm from a gate at Calbag Metals and pulled up live video... - May 28, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Bonaire is Pleased to Announce Insel Air Introduces Non-Stop Flights from Miami to Bonaire
The Tourism Corporation Bonaire today announces that Insel Air will be commencing a new weekly non-stop flight from Miami, Florida to Bonaire effective July 4, 2009. The flight will operate weekly on Saturdays throughout the year. - May 27, 2009 - BONHATA
Public Sector Employment Gaining New Popularity
For many professionals, employment in the public sector is becoming an increasingly appealing proposition, according to recruitment specialists Robert Walters. In an online web poll, professional candidates from 17 different countries were asked whether they would consider moving from private to... - May 27, 2009 - Robert Walters Plc
TCE (Total Customer Experience) Model Building e-Workshop for Telecom Operators
TCE (Total Customer Experience) Model Building e-Workshop is designed to help Marketing, Sales and Service Executives build a TCE model to monitor, manage, and enhance the total customer experience across multiple channels and touch-points throughout the whole customer lifecycle. The content of... - May 27, 2009 - G-CEM
RFID Solution for Hospitals Launched by DAILY
In response to the considerable attention RFID has drawn to hospitals, especially in patient tracking solution, DAILY RFID has launched a hands-free RFID hospital patient managent solution for instant deployment in hospitals. The RFID kit for hospitals contains the elements needed to deploy a... - May 27, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
How YOU™ Are Like Shampoo for Job Seekers is an Award-Winning Finalist in the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards®
Brenda Bence’s personal branding book for job seekers, How YOU™ are like Shampoo for Job Seekers: The proven Personal Branding System to help you succeed in any interview and secure the job of your dreams, is an award-winning finalist in the Career category of the 2009 Next Generation... - May 27, 2009 - Brand Development Associates International Ltd