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elements™ Announces Expansion Into Canada with Downtown Toronto Location
elements™, a premium fitness and lifestyle brand for women, will open a new location in Toronto. - May 21, 2009 - elements®
Happi House Sees Huge Spike in QSR Catering Sales
Happi House, an emerging teriyaki franchise, focuses on growing ‘Affordable Catering’ market. - May 21, 2009 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
RNCOS Releases a New Report- South Korean Energy Sector Analysis
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “South Korean Energy Sector Analysis” to its report gallery. The report provides a comprehensive research and prudent analysis on the South Korean energy industry. - May 21, 2009 - RNCOS
Tampa Web Design Company Revenue Growth Has Remained Consistent Even in Tough Economy
Bayshore Solutions Listed in U.S. Top Agency List by Advertising Age. - May 21, 2009 - Bayshore Solutions
RF Optical Module for WCDMA Optical Repeater
The optical module for the repeater includes a linear analog PD with high sensitivity and a high power DFB laser, a low noise, linear RF amplifier, as well as built-in Bi-Di components and FSK monitor. - May 21, 2009 - Gao Comm
Todd B. Castleton, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on IRA and Qualified Plan Distributions: What You Need to Know in 2009 on 8/27/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Todd B. Castleton, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “IRA and Qualified Plan Distributions: What you need to know in... - May 21, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on 401(k) Plans
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on “The Rocky Road for 401(k) Plans”. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, August 20, 2009, at 3:00 PM -... - May 21, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Michael S. Melbinger, Partner, Chair, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits, Winston & Strawn LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on 401(k) Plans on 08/20/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Michael S. Melbinger, Partner, Chair, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits of Winston & Strawn LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’... - May 21, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
David S. Hoffner, Partner, White Collar and Securities Litigation, Dechert LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on “Foreign-Cubed” on 05/27/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that David S. Hoffner, Partner, White Collar and Securities Litigation of Dechert LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Stricter... - May 21, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Grace B. Lamont, Partner, Leader of the Securities Litigation Practice, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on “Foreign-Cubed” on 05/27/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Grace B. Lamont, Partner, Leader of the Securities Litigation Practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast... - May 21, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Global eProcure Releases the Updated Version of the eCompliance Module
Global eProcure releases latest version of ecompliance module for government and public sector to track, monitor, and report utilization of funds. - May 21, 2009 - Global eProcure
MRPP Announces Interactive Partnership with Goodberry’s Creamery, Inc.
Sheila Ogle, CEO of Media Research Planning and Placement, Inc. (MRPP) (www.mrppinc.com), a full service media agency, has announced that the company’s interactive department has partnered with Goodberry’s Creamery, Inc. (www.goodberrys.com), an all-natural, frozen custard shop founded... - May 21, 2009 - Media Research Planning and Placement, Inc.
3GS, LLC Acquires SECURE Eco Shred
3GS, LLC, a business venture formed to consolidate the document destruction industry, has acquired SECURE Eco Shred, located in Chicago, IL. SECURE Eco Shred provides environment friendly and convenient mobile shredding services. The firm has achieved and continues to maintain AAA National... - May 21, 2009 - NorthShore Capital Advisors
Exhibit Resources Sponsors Inaugural Triangle Game Conference
Lana Calloway, president of Exhibit Resources (www.exhibitresources.com), has announced that the agency was the exclusive exhibit sponsor for the inaugural Triangle Game Conference, held on April 29-30 at the Raleigh Marriott City Center, located at 500 Fayetteville St., and the Raleigh Convention... - May 21, 2009 - Exhibit Resources
FISC Solutions Becomes a Sponsoring Organization of the Electronic Check Clearing House Organization (ECCHO)
ECCHO provides an approved rule set for electronic image exchange that has been adopted by all FISC clearing partners and ensures that FISC clients will have avenues and recourse for issues such as disputed items, and returns. - May 21, 2009 - FISC Solutions
Rocky Top Hospitality Partners with the hCard® to Benefit Just for Kids Kampaign
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the company has partnered with hCard® to benefit the Just for Kids Kampaign by WakeMed Foundation. The hCard® is a promotional card that provides participants with discounts from both national and... - May 21, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
MMI Associates, Inc. Releases Podcast on Twitter’s Public Relations Applications
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a Raleigh-based public relations firm, has announced the release of a podcast outlining the public relations applications of Twitter, a social networking and micro-blogging website that is growing in popularity. In the... - May 21, 2009 - MMI
Cost-Effective RFID Parking Solution Kit Unveiled by DAILY
Using RFID technology to maximize parking utilization is in the ascedent with the number of cars increasing and the spaces shrinking gradually. DAILY RFID has recently unveiled a cost-efficient RFID parking solution kit, designed to track and manage vehicle in parking areas or gated... - May 21, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
(BRAOA) Bathtub Refinishing Association of America Announces Team Up with Topkote Products to Provide Unparalleled Bathtub Refinishing Training and Marketing Solutions
The recent home improvement wave has opened the doors to a great, low cost, remodeling solution; bathtub refinishing. Los Angeles based Bathtub Refinishing Association of America and New Jersey based Topkote Bathtub Reglazing Products will offer what some say is one of the best training and marketing solutions available. - May 21, 2009 - Bathtub Refinishing Association of America
Audio Sensors ‘Hear’ Giggling, Deputies Arrest Three
The sound of giggles captured by Sonitrol Pacific’s audio security sensors led sheriff’s deputies to arrest three suspected burglars at an Oregon school May 13. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Minta Christopherson received an activation of the school’s security system and listened to... - May 21, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Actions CEOs Want to Take Now
A recent survey of CEOs by 4aBetterBusiness, Inc. identified 5 areas on which CEOs want to focus to maintain control of their company's destiny, whatever the direction of the economy. 1. Look at all of the customer touch points - and understand the messages we're getting, especially about changes... - May 21, 2009 - 4aBetterBusiness, Inc.
International Business Brokers Association Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Atlanta June 8-13
The IBBA–M&A Source Spring 2009 Joint Conference for Professional Development will take place June 8-13, 2009, at the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta, GA. More than 700 business brokers are expected to attend courses, workshops and networking events that commemorate IBBA’s 25... - May 21, 2009 - International Business Brokers Association
Kurt Schulzke, Special Counsel, Slappey & Sadd, LLC, to Speak at KC’s Event on Statement 157 Implementation Issues on 6/02/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Kurt Schulzke, Special Counsel, Slappey & Sadd, LLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Statement 157 Implementation Issues”. This 2-hour event is... - May 21, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Pick Yours Up Announces a Notification Solution for Mailbox Service Providers
People who rent mailboxes can all agree on one thing; it's inconvenient to constantly check a mailbox to find no mail. Pick Yours Up has designed a solution for mailbox service providers to manage customers and notify them when they receive mail. - May 21, 2009 - Pick Yours Up
A New Fuel Additive MPGreen Launched at Strauss Auto in NY NJ and PA
MPGreen, Inc. A startup based in San Diego CA has recently introduced a line of gasoline and diesel fuel additives at Strauss Auto that were previously only available for industrial use in 55 gallon drums. The formula has been used extensively for eleven years in Latin America to help combat the... - May 20, 2009 - MPGreen Inc
Balfour Beatty Construction Selected as General Contractor for New Museum of Nature & Science Facility at Dallas’ Victory Park
Balfour Beatty Construction has secured a contract with the Museum of Nature & Science to serve as construction manager for the new facility to be built in Dallas’ Victory Park. The 160,000-square-foot museum, which will be named the Perot Museum of Nature & Science, is scheduled to... - May 20, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Balfour Beatty Construction Receives 2009 Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award
Balfour Beatty Construction announced today their selection as a winner of the 2009 Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award. The award, presented at a business luncheon gathering on May 13, recognizes Balfour Beatty as a significant leader in the local Dallas community for their commitment to ethical... - May 20, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
The Small Business Company Signs MOU for New Software Development
The Small Business Company (OTCBB: SBCO) has signed a Memorandum Of Understanding to create a new category of CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software product for the underserved micro-entrepreneur (sole proprietor to five employees) market. Code named “Sales Leap™,” this web-based CRM package will provide small business owners with an integrated solution at a price and performance unseen before. - May 20, 2009 - The Small Business Company
Supreme Magazine & Tatis Entertainment Present the Official Memorial Weekend Grand Finale with Mario Live in Concert at Suite 181
Supreme Magazine the newest online publication focused on hip-hop culture, education, and entertainment in conjunction with Tatis Entertainment is proud to announce The Official Memorial Weekend Grand Finale hosted by RnB Sensation Mario and Nessa from San Francisco’s on WILD 94.9 on Sunday,... - May 20, 2009 - Supreme Magazine Group, LLC
Boomer Insight Web Portal to Take Pulse of Baby Boomer Generation
Austin, Texas Startup Launches Web-Based Opinion Portal to Engage Baby Boomers. - May 20, 2009 - Boomer Insight Inc.
NuU Medspa Receives a "Face-Lift" and Moves to Wilmette, IL
NuU Medspa picks up and moves a few blocks from their Skokie, IL location to Wilmette, IL to enhance customer experience with a beautiful exterior and more exciting treatment options. NuU Medspa has named Chicago home for over 2 years. Warm exterior, daily refreshments and smiles is what you can... - May 20, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
America's Green Credentials Given a Huge Boost
The Vyouz entrepreneurs are back with a whole range of free websites to encourage the reuse of unwanted items. The ever-increasing network of green websites has been likened to the “Facebook of reusing and recycling” because of the enormous social networking opportunity it... - May 20, 2009 - Vyouz Ltd
Compass Life Coaching and Personal Development Website – MyLifeCompass.com – Launches in Jacksonville, Florida with a Free "Discover Your Compass" Opportunity Meeting
New Women’s Network to launch in Jacksonville to inspire, empower, and connect women. Connect directly with Kim Fulcher, CEO of MyLifeCompass.com, at a free opportunity event. Today, Compass is pleased to announce the official launch of mylifecompass.com in Jacksonville, Florida. Compass... - May 20, 2009 - Compass
CPEhr Prepares Students from Downtown Business Magnet High School for the Workforce
CPEhr and Junior Achievement’s host their second Job Shadow Day in an effort to prepare students for their first job. Job Shadow Day includes Labor Law, Business Ethics, Financial Preparedness, and additional workshops and sessions. - May 20, 2009 - CPE HR, Inc.
Learn.com Switches Its Industry Leading 100th Client from a Competing Product to the LearnCenter Platform
Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that the company has achieved an industry leading milestone by converting its 100th client to the LearnCenter® Platform from a competing product. - May 20, 2009 - Learn.com
Link to Expert Collaborates with Bay Area Business Magazine
Business publication and global Web portal couple professional resources with strategies for success. - May 20, 2009 - Link to Expert
KPMG’s Katherine Breaks to Speak at KC’s Event on Recent Published Guidance on §168(k)(4) - Credit Acceleration in Lieu of Bonus Depreciation
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Katherine Breaks, Director, Washington National Tax Practice, KPMG LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Recent Published Guidance on §168(k)(4) - Credit Acceleration in Lieu of Bonus Depreciation.” This 2-hour event is scheduled on July 23, 2009, Thursday, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT. - May 20, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Qantas Staff Credit Union Call Centre Takes Off with IPscape
Qantas Staff Credit Union (QSCU) today announced it has chosen IPscape, the Australian software as a service (SaaS) contact centre provider, to revitalise its Sydney-based call centre. The agreement includes both IPscape's pay-as-you-use contact centre and pay-if-you-use disaster recovery service. - May 20, 2009 - IPscape
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Indian Cosmetic Sector Analysis (2009-2012)
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Indian Cosmetic Sector Analysis (2009-2012)” to its report gallery. This report provides an in-depth analysis of present and future prospects of the Indian cosmetics industry. - May 20, 2009 - RNCOS
Monica Smiley and Leah Brown Speak at 2009 Global Summit of Women
Enterprising Women magazine (www.enterprisingwomen.com) has announced that Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO, and Leah Brown, CEO of A10 Clinical Solutions, Inc., and member of the publication’s advisory board, were selected to speak at the 2009 Global Summit of Women, held May 14-15 in... - May 20, 2009 - Enterprising Women
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Announces Housing Opportunity Phone Bank Telethon
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Association will host a Housing Opportunity Phone Bank telethon on Tuesday, May 26 at 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the NBC 17 news station located at 1205 Front Street. NBC 17 will run... - May 20, 2009 - RRAR
KM&T Appoints New UK Managing Director
One of the UK’s leading process improvement experts has a new Champion at its helm. Simon Champion (42) has been appointed UK Managing Director of Knowledge Management and Transfer (KM&T), which is based in Coventry but also has offices in Brussels and Sydney. KM&T is a leader in... - May 20, 2009 - Knowledge Management and Transfer (KM&T)
Online Support Package to Help New Companies Survive
Bosses of new companies in the West Midlands are set to benefit from a new support package that could help them beat one of the most dreaded stats in business. It’s estimated that 50 per cent of companies fail in their first year and a new 12-month business support programme, accredited by... - May 20, 2009 - University of Warwick Science Park
Next Generation of Tool to Assess Security and Political Risk to Operations and Personnel Launched
International Security and Risk Mitigation Provider AKE has launched the next generation of its secure online country information website, Global Intake. The site is used by many of AKE’s client companies from a range of industries including the international media and energy industries, the... - May 20, 2009 - AKE Ltd
Two on Roof of School Arrested After Sonitrol Pacific Detects
The Sonitrol Pacific security system detected activity on the roof of a Washington school and police arrested two suspected trespassers May 16. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Kris Etheridge received an alarm activation from the roof of the school and dispatched police. While officers were en route,... - May 20, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Sonitrol Pacific Perimeter Security Leads to Mid-Toss Arrest of Suspect
Police caught a suspected burglar “throwing items over the fence” of the maintenance facility of an Oregon school district after the Sonitrol Pacific security system detected suspicious activity May 15. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Michael Young received activations of the... - May 20, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Salesforce.com Secrets of Success book Published by Prentice-Hall
SalesLogistix, a certified salesforce.com consulting partner, today announced that “Salesforce.com Secrets of Success” has been published by Prentice Hall, an imprint of Pearson Education. The book, written by David Taber, is unique in providing CRM best-practices chapters for... - May 20, 2009 - SalesLogistix, Inc
Freelance Language Professionals Report Stability Despite Economic Downturn
Research Firm Common Sense Advisory surveys 277 freelance translators and interpreters from around the world about business demand, pricing, and the economy. - May 20, 2009 - Common Sense Advisory
HighTower Earns a Spot on the VAR 100 List
HighTower, an authorized reseller of Sage MAS 90 , MAS 200, and MAS 500, proved it's strong position in the marketplace by earning a position on Accounting Technology magazine’s VAR 100 list. HighTower is a leading consultant and enhancement developer for Sage ERP solutions. - May 20, 2009 - HighTower, Inc.
First Quarter Sales Data Show Market Share Gain for RE/MAX in Chicago's Real Estate Market
RE/MAX is the only one of the top five real estate brokerage organizations in Chicago to increase its market share during the first quarter of 2009. - May 20, 2009 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois