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Wake County Economic Development Assistant Executive Director Speaks at Global Development Symposium
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Conni Tucker, assistant executive director, participated in a symposium on global development hosted by Wake Technical Community College and the Economics Club of Wake Tech on April... - May 14, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
The Golden Touch of Business Networking Kicks Off the Most Amazing Series of Networking Receptions in the New York Tri State Area
GoldenNetworking.com and EuroCircle jointly host The Golden Touch of Business Networking Business Reception on May 20th, Kicking Off the Most Amazing Series of Networking Receptions in the New York Tri State Area - May 14, 2009 - Golden Networking
California Causalty Management Company Switches to Learn.com to Provide Online Continuing Education and Compliance Training
Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that California Casualty Management Company, a family owned insurance company, has switched from a competing solution to the Learn.com LearnCenter platform® to provide continuing education, compliance, soft skills and product training to its employees. - May 14, 2009 - Learn.com
Rooftop Scramble Foiled by Sonitrol Pacific Audio Detection
Police took three suspected burglars into custody, plucking two from the roof and one from the bushes of an Oregon school, after the Sonitrol Pacific audio security system detected activity May 11. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Michael Young received an activation of the school’s roof hatch... - May 14, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Take the Pool Cover Off and Prepare for a Dip in Your Leak Free Swimming Pool
American Leak Detection in Dallas/Fort Worth Offers Homeowners Peace of Mind When It Comes to Their Swimming Pools, - May 14, 2009 - American Leak Detection
The Social Executive Announces 100 Must-Follow Career Mavens on Twitter
Blogger Ryon Harms launches @TheCareer100, a hand-picked collection of the top personal branding gurus, power networkers, resume experts and influential executives on Twitter. - May 14, 2009 - The Social Executive
Launch of Santa Monica's New Comedy Spot: M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater
M.i's Westside Comedy Theater is Santa Monica's new home for comedy. The former Westside Eclectic Theater is being renovated and relaunched as a comedy mecca for all westsiders and beyond. The new owners are the founding fathers of the long touring Mission IMPROVable show - a short form improv show that is the most popular touring improv show in the country. A launch party will be held Thursday 5/14 through Saturday 5/16 including performances by the theater's top shows and celebrity guests. - May 13, 2009 - MI Productions
28% of Group Sales Inquiries Are Lost, Ignored or Abandoned
An independent test conducted on 750 hotels found that even in this time of declining hotel revenues, 28% of new group sales inquiries are lost, ignored or abandoned. The test was conducted by Quality Track International in April 2009. Don Bundock, CEO of Quality Track International, says... - May 13, 2009 - Quality Track International Inc.
Marketers to Get Expert Analysis Optimizing Web Pages to Increase Sales at Landing Page Optimization Course
MarketingExperiments’ Landing Page Optimization Certification course to be held in Dallas, Texas, May 26, will teach marketers proven techniques for instant ROI - May 13, 2009 - MarketingExperiments
Live Transfer Technology with Voice Broadcasting and Live Operators for Successful Outsourced Marketing
Kelly Media Group announced a new promotion offering companies discounted live transfers with the high converting Press-One campaigns driven from their voice broadcasting solutions. This lead generation technology transfers the interested prospects to a live receptionist hosted by the KMG call center or the call can go directly to company’s sales reps, depending upon the preference of the company. - May 13, 2009 - Kelly Media Group
Automated Valet Ready to Electrify Parking Industry at Upcoming IPI Show
Automated Valet invites the entire parking industry to attend the 2009 International Parking Institute Conference and Exposition May 17-20 in Denver. This year the show’s theme is “Parking in a Changing World.” It is Automated Valet’s intention to lead the valet industry... - May 13, 2009 - Automated Valet Parking Manager
Jewelry Company in the Heart of Manhattan’s Diamond District is Making the Competition Sweat
Demand for an Exceptional High-Quality Diamond Jewelry Shopping Experience Leads to the Launch of Unique New Website. - May 13, 2009 - 25Karats.com
Former Roster Artist Comes Back to Roost in Management at Incubator Creative Group
Incubator Founder and President, Nate Sakany, is upbeat about the addition of Leah to the company team. "It's a wonderful reward to see an artist you've worked with develop a thriving ministry," says Sakany. "Leah is a perfect example of someone who has applied the principles of Incubator and made them work. Adding Leah to our development team just seemed like a natural decision given our history and relationship." - May 13, 2009 - Incubator Creative Group
Berkeley Heights NJ Realtor Earns Prestigious CDPE Designation to Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
James Mulcahy Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure. James Mulcahy of The RE/Max Classic Group in Berkeley Heights NJ has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance... - May 13, 2009 - James Mulcahy, RE/Max Premier in Warren, NJ
First Investors Offices Across the Country Are Hiring Financial Services Representatives
First Investors Corporation is looking for smart, highly motivated individuals to join its team. Recent college graduates are especially encouraged to apply. A background in business or finance is not required to apply for the position of First Investors Financial Services Representative. - May 13, 2009 - First Investors Media
New Environmental Roundtables Host Free Webinar on Product Sustainability
Companies can now register for a free environmental sustainability web-based seminar hosted by Five Winds International to kick-off the launch of the new Product Sustainability Roundtables. The webinar topic is Sustainability Dashboards - How to Filter Relevant Issues and Extract the Business... - May 13, 2009 - Five Winds International
Robbins-Gioia Extends Partnership with Learn.com Based on Success with Compliance and Employee Development Initiatives
Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that Robbins-Gioia—a leading provider of program management services, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia— has renewed its partnership with the company based on success with online... - May 13, 2009 - Learn.com
Voice Development Board Released by GAO
This voice development board supports a maximum of 32 minutes voice recording and playback by connecting to one or two uplinked DIP ISD3300/4003/4004 series 3V chips. - May 13, 2009 - Gao Comm
Sonitrol Pacific Detects Senior Prank, Five Arrested
A high school senior prank landed five juveniles in trouble after Sonitrol Pacific audio sensors detected the students’ voices inside the school May 11. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Connie Becerra received the activation of the school’s security system and listened to real-time audio to... - May 13, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Announcing the Green Tech Project
19 year old Jenkintown, Pa IT services company announces the implementation of a energy saving technology for business computer systems that can cut costs by as much as half. - May 13, 2009 - Tymor Technologies
Council For Entrepreneurial Development Announces Medtech 2009 Conference Sponsors
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 sponsors for CED’s Medtech 2009 conference, scheduled for... - May 13, 2009 - CED
Carol Tello, Partner, Sutherland LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding the New Qualified Intermediary (QI) Program for Foreign Financial Institutions on 8/25/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Carol P. Tello, Partner, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding the New Qualified Intermediary (QI) Program for... - May 13, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Day Spa Association to Conduct First Ever Spa Seminar at All Things Organic™
The Day Spa Association and the Organic Trade Association have joined forces to introduce the Organic industry to the Day Spa industry. “We have had a cordial relationship with OTA since 2000, whereas we exchanged memberships in order to keep up-to-date with each other, and explore how we... - May 13, 2009 - The Day Spa Association
FDA Calendar Updates for AZN, MIPI, MELA, IMGN
While there are still significant upside catalysts for the stock starting with the finalization of the pixantrone NDA filing in June and priority review ruling by the FDA, the risk/reward is drastically different at current levels compared to a earlier reports. - May 12, 2009 - BiomedReports.com
Thrivent Builds Commits Largest Gift Ever to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity for Ten Homes
A kick-off event celebrating the partnership will be held on Monday, May 18, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at 1605 Case Avenue in St. Paul, Minn. Speakers include St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Habitat homebuyer Abraham Shokiyo, and representatives from Thrivent Builds and Habitat for Humanity. - May 12, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Nexus Distribution Qualifies as a SmartWaySM Transport Partner
Logistics provider Nexus Distribution meets U.S. EPA Certified SmartWaySM specifications for its commitment to the environmental performance of its private fleet, freight forwarding and warehouse operations. - May 12, 2009 - Nexus Distribution
Changing with Lean Six Sigma Colloquium, Marriott Putrajaya, 14th May 2009
LSS Academy Sdn Bhd, an MSC Status Company, is organising the inaugural Changing with Lean Six Sigma Colloquium that is scheduled to take place on the 14th May 2009 at Marriott Putrajaya, Selangor. The theme of the colloquium focuses on change that is required for Innovation, Cost Savings and Continuous Improvements in a Challenging Economic Climate. - May 12, 2009 - LSS Academy Sdn Bhd
LFB New Forex Service Offerings
TheLFB automates their signal service via Forex Global Management and releases its technical course to retail traders. - May 12, 2009 - The London Forex Broadsheet (TheLFB)
SoftChalk Announces Lesson Challenge Winners
Three Chalkies to receive an award of $500 for their outstanding work. - May 12, 2009 - SoftChalk
Should Immortality be Reserved for the Rich and Powerful?
New Political Action-Drama The Last Generation to Die by Marc L. Paulsen explores the potential abuses, benefits and risks of immortality. - May 12, 2009 - Stance Publications
Dawna Lee Heising of EOE Conducts Interviews at NLGJA’s 2009 Hooray for Hollywood Fund Raiser Held at CBS Studios and Sponsored by AFTRA
John Alsedek and David McNeil Film Eye on Entertainment Segment at the NLGJA’s First Annual West Coast Benefit Sponsored by AFTRA on the New York Street Backlot at CBS Studios in May 2009. - May 12, 2009 - Eye on Entertainment
Measuring the Economic Value of IT Investments
Glomark-Governan Italia has confirmed the date for the Assintel and Glomark-Governan Italia event entitled, “Measuring the Economic Value of IT Investments: How to Manage Tough Investment Decisions Under Worldwide Economic Stress,” for Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 in Milan, Italy. For more... - May 12, 2009 - Glomark-Governan
Premier Networking Alliance (PNA) Combines Business Networking, Food, Fun, and Charity at “PNA Rocks Parkland”.
PNA (Premier Networking Alliance) is sponsoring a charitable social event on May 21st at Giovanni's Coal Fire Pizza. PNA is a business networking association which also stresses community service. - May 12, 2009 - Premier Networking Alliance
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Shares Top Ten Ways to Stay Focused in Tough Times
The Chairmen’s RoundTable (CRT), a San Diego-based, non profit volunteer organization that provides gratis mentoring and business advice to CEOs and presidents of local, private businesses, is providing these Top Ten Ways to Stay Focused in Tough Times, as part of a Tough Times series of media advisories targeting business owners. The tips were assembled by CRT member Holly G. Green. - May 11, 2009 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Recession Buster: Reducing Bad Debtor Days Made Easy
New online start-up www.lessdebtors.com debt tender website is helping businesses around the world reduce the number of bad customer debts and increase their profitability. - May 11, 2009 - lessdebtors.com
Certified Green Home Designation Awarded to Groves Park Commons Townhomes
Groves Park Commons townhomes receive the highest rating Tindells Building Materials has ever given for energy efficiency. - May 10, 2009 - Groves Park Commons
Technology and Interior Design Design Revealed Luxautica, Exotic Car Club
Troy Beasley, the award winning, Designer Principal of Beasley & Henley Interior Design, will be the key note speaker at Luxautica, Exotic Car Club on Thursday, May 14 at 6 pm. Beasley will be speaking on his interior design, interior detailing and uses of technology and lighting design at this... - May 10, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Tube Investments Reports Higher Net Profit for 2008-09
The Company achieved a turnover of Rs. 2061 Cr. in the year 2008-09 against Rs. 1744 Cr. in the previous year. The net profit for the year was Rs. 72.18 Cr. against Rs. 56.50 Cr. in the previous year. This represents a growth of 18% in turnover and 28% in Profit after Tax. The net profit includes an extraordinary income of Rs. 47 Cr. as Profit on sale of long term investments and divestment of a Joint Venture. - May 10, 2009 - Murugappa group
DAILY's RFID Wristband is Suited for Unlimited Application
DAILY RFID has developed RFID Wristband series that are suited for unlimited application, such as healthcare environment, amusement parking and event. The RFID wristband is available in women, man or children size. The all-purpose RFID wristband can produce a robust RFID solution for people... - May 10, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Gen 2 RFID Tag for on Metal Surface Unveiled by DAILY
DAILY RFID has unveiled Gen 2 RFID Tag for on metal surface, which can be operate normally in applications directly on metallic surfaces. This Gen 2 RFID tag is suitable for tagging on metal surface with good accuracy even under the harsh environment. This Gen 2 RFID tag is a perfect choice in... - May 10, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Nanotechnology Market Forecast to 2013
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Nanotechnology Market Forecast to 2013” to its report gallery. The report covers various growth potential areas in the nanotechnology market at the global level. - May 10, 2009 - RNCOS
Stacie E. McGinn, Deputy General Counsel, Bank of America Corporation to Speak at KC’s Event on Banking & Financial Services Law for Attorneys on 5/14/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Stacie E. McGinn, Deputy General Counsel, Bank of America Corporation will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Banking & Financial Services Law for Attorneys: A... - May 10, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Digital Publisher WeClik Produces 2009 "Digital Magazine of the Year" at 58th Maggie Awards
Personal Development, an E-Magazine produced by premier custom digital publisher WeClik, has received top recognition at the 2009 Maggie Awards by the Western Publishing Association (WPA). - May 10, 2009 - Weclik
13.56MHz RFID Reader Mini Module
The module is shipped with firmware designed to ensure ease of integration and provides designers with a significant cost/performance advantage. - May 10, 2009 - GAO RFID Inc.
Confero, Inc. Taps MMI Associates, Inc. for Public Relations Services
Elaine Buxton, president of Confero, Inc., (www.conferoinc.com), has announced that the firm has named MMI Associates, Inc. agency of record. Confero, Inc. is a national customer experience measurement firm dedicated to helping their clients provide outstanding service to their own customers. MMI... - May 10, 2009 - Confero, Inc.
Federal and States Laws Are in Effective May 1, 2009 to Prevent Identity Theft. Almost All Businesses Must be in Compliance.
Identity Theft Solutions of America, Inc protects businesses and employees identities. It is estimated that ID theft consumes 1,000 hours of employee time and $1600.00 to repair credit. This stress diminishes employee productivity and attendance. And therefore the business suffers also. - May 10, 2009 - Identity Theft Solutions of America, Inc
May 2009 is National Water Safety Month
American Leak Detection in Dallas/Fort Worth is Reminding Customers to Put Safety First When it Comes to Engaging in Water Activities - May 10, 2009 - American Leak Detection
Greenstone Farm Credit Services Reduces Training Expenses and Realizes Immediate ROI by Deploying the Learn.com LearnCenter Platform
Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that GreenStone Farm Credit Services (FCS), Michigan's largest agricultural lender, has deployed the Learn.com LearnCenter® platform to launch, manage, and track compliance and regulatory training for both online can classroom based curricula. - May 10, 2009 - Learn.com
Price Per Head Services Giant Book EZ Has a New and Refreshed Look
Book Ez has presented a new and refreshed look towards becoming the number one price per player provider in the business. After many months of hard work and preparation, the new website for this per head shop has finally been launched and the company is expecting to receive an increasing amount of... - May 10, 2009 - Book Ez
Small Business Expands Nationwide
IzzyLouStudios goes national in just 3 years. Owner, Marie Johnson developed a unique offering over her 30 year career. With the economy forcing companies to drop training, use CBTs and other non-interaction training a new offering has been developed and is now delivered by ILS. Along with this intellectual property is a new visual design of business delivered and developed by ILS, as well. - May 10, 2009 - IZZYLOU Studios