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Maravilla Scottsdale Forms Partnership with Fairmont Scottsdale and Scottsdale Healthcare
Maravilla Scottsdale residents and their families now have the opportunity to enjoy one-of-a-kind concierge services, resort amenities, as well as access to top-rated health and wellness programs as a result of the resort retirement community’s partnerships with the Fairmont Scottsdale and... - November 25, 2008 - Maravilla Scottsdale
SIRVA Relocation Ranks 2nd in Performance & Satisfaction Among Top 6 Largest Relocation Providers
According to the Trippel Survey & Research LLC Seventh Annual Relocation Managers Survey: Relocation Management Company Industry©, SIRVA Relocation LLC ranked second in overall performance and satisfaction among the industry’s top six largest relocation companies. The company... - November 25, 2008 - Sirva Inc.
ReviewSNAP™ Announces New Features
The Web-based performance management system, ReviewSNAP™, announces the addition of several new modules. These additional features will help organizations make their performance review process even more effective and productive. - November 25, 2008 - ReviewSNAP
Intercept™ Technology Helps You Maintain Perfection New RIBS MVTR with Map Bag Style Closure
New Adhesive-Close RIBS MVTR bag protects your product from damaging corrosive gases, while eliminating the need for vacuuming the air out of the bag. Bag vacuuming requires expensive equipment to operate and maintain and is more time consuming than folding up the end and sealing the adhesive strip. Save time and money with this new RIBS MVTR product, available through Liberty Packaging Co. - November 25, 2008 - Liberty Packaging Co., Inc.
El Camino Trailways Named Top-100 Fastest Growing Transportation Services Company by Inc.
For two consecutive years (2006 and 2007), El Camino Trailways has been recognized for its 143% business growth rate achieved during the past two years, while the industry’s overall annual growth rate is a modest 5%. - November 25, 2008 - Trailways Transportation System, Inc.
The Dorf Law Firm, LLP Handles $11 Million Real Estate Transaction
On Friday, November 14, 2008, The Dorf Law Firm, LLP represented the purchaser in the acquisition of 75 Virginia Road, North White Plains from Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. This designer and manufacturer of contemporary and historically-inspired decorative fabrics, wall coverings, trimmings,... - November 25, 2008 - Dorf & Nelson LLP
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Turkey Fryer Safety
Farm Bureau Insurance urges anyone planning to use a turkey fryer this holiday season to keep safety in mind using tips provided by Underwriting Laboratories (UL). - November 25, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
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Peerless Performance. - November 25, 2008 - Shelly BMW
Business Owner's Toolkit, Making Business Decisions in an Election Year
Regardless of Election Outcomes, Business Owners Can Deploy Tactics That Work to Their Advantage. - November 25, 2008 - Business Owner's Toolkit
Bodylife Dynamics, LLC, Adds Two New Team Members
Beverly Brewer Karpinski and Jim Laligdon have joined the BodyLife Dynamics team. Brewer has joined the wellness department as a personal trainer. She will also be assisting in in the training department as a corporate facilitator. Brewer owns Fit to the Core personal training company. Jim is an... - November 25, 2008 - BodyLife Dynamics, LLC
My Internet Business Entrepreneur Introduces God on Website by Ask4Ben.com
Ask4Ben.com, an internet business website, has created a new marketing strategy to implement Faith while marketing My Internet Business. An unusual internet marketing concept, but he believes that God will bless him. - November 25, 2008 - Ask4Ben.com
StartupNation Honors Nation’s Top Home-Based businesses
Leslie Haywood Founder and President of Charmed Life Products LLC, inventor of Grill Charms™ has been recognized by StartupNation (http://www.startupnation.com) as one of the top businesses in its annual Home Based 100 competition under the category of Most Innovative. Many of the... - November 25, 2008 - Grill Charms by Charmed Life Products LLC
Incites Ventures Announces a Statistically Based, Qualitative Approach to Making Investment Decisions
After more than five years of research, a core team including Incites Ventures LLC and Professor Al Bruno of Santa Clara University has developed a methodology that is a powerful indicator of investment desirability and viability. - November 25, 2008 - Incites Ventures, LLC
The Grimes Companies Hires New Client Services Manager
The Grimes Companies (TGC) is pleased to announce that Felipe de la Guardia has joined the company as Client Services Manager. de la Guardia’s primary responsibility is the development and oversight of the client service group. He will focus on staffing, training, and the development of the... - November 24, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
henderson bas Wins Big at Applied Arts Magazine Awards
henderson bas, Canada’s most awarded interactive agency, today announced they had four winning campaigns the Applied Arts Magazine Awards. Applied Arts is Canada’s premier magazine of visual communications. Their magazines are known for their gorgeous imagery, strong opinions, timely... - November 24, 2008 - henderson bas kohn
New Website Helps Small Businesses Run More Efficiently
PayCheck Connection has revised and redesigned its website to offer a resource for small businesses and a source for outsourcing of the HR and payroll functions. “By offering and enhancing the resources available online, PayCheck Connection is strengthening its commitment to provide quality... - November 24, 2008 - PayCheck Connection
VirtualLogger Announces VirtualVault Security Enhancements for Call Centers (Comply with PCI and Other Security Requirements Without Significant Up-Front Expenses)
To help call centers with data security, VirtualLogger offers VirtualVault, a new program to satisfy PCI, HIPAA, ISO 27002 and other data security standards. VirtualVault removes the capital expense of security with built-in measures using a "Software as a Service" pay-as-you-go business model. The program includes 256-bit AES encryption, multiple levels of network protection, a highly-secure physical plant and other measures and covers call recording, screen capture, and related technology. - November 24, 2008 - VirtualLogger LLC
Construction Windscreen on Your Project? Tips for Architects and Construction Project Planners.
Don't get caught on your next building project plans if the site requires construction screening. Larry Brown, owner of Midwest Cover a national windscreen manufacturer and distributor, provides architects and construction site managers with tips and things to consider if the next job requires temporary fence screening. - November 23, 2008 - Midwest Cover
Mom Owned Nookums™ Offers Substantial Savings to Fill the Stockings of Santa’s Tiniest Tots
Nookums™, a manufacturer of innovative baby products, announces its annual Black Friday Holiday Sale with savings of 25% off its entire stock of Paci-Plushies™. Ideal for infants from two months and up, Paci-Plushies™ are the only detachable pacifier holder of its kind that... - November 23, 2008 - Paci-Plushies
Mustakbil.com – Pakistan’s Leading Jobs Site Certified to Display TRUSTe Privacy Seal of Approval
TechnoBird Becomes TRUSTe Seal holder, Demonstrates Commitment to Consumer Privacy Protection. - November 23, 2008 - Mustakbil.com
Francis Dunnery Announces Progressive-Rock Project for 2009
Recent creative collaboration moves singer/songwriter Francis Dunnery to embark upon ambitious progressive rock CD and film project. - November 23, 2008 - Flying Spot Entertainment
uCertify Offers Crazy Discount on all Certification Practice Test on Thanksgiving
uCertify, a leading provider of exam preparation software for IT certification exams, today announced huge discount of 37.23% on the entire range of its practice tests. This discount offer is valid only until Sunday, November 30th, 2008. uCertify also offers unconditional 100% money back guarantee,... - November 23, 2008 - uCertify
Duct Tape Marketing Blog-Sites Are Released and Included in Business901 Program Offerings
Business901 has just included the new Blogging websites designer by world renowned blogger John Jantsch, author of Duct Tape Marketing as part of their programs and offerings. - November 23, 2008 - Business901.com
Building Owners & Managers Association of Utah and Wasatch Front Commercial Introduce a New Publication
BOMA Utah and Wasatch Front Commercial are delighted to announce the launch of a new magazine-style newsletter, Utah Buildings. BOMA Utah is a major sponsor of this new and exciting venture premiering January 2009. Geared towards building owners, property managers and major tenants, Utah Buildings... - November 23, 2008 - Wasatch Front Commercial
Business Solutions in Uncertain Times
IBFAS now offers the most affordable and practical way to improve and build your business through innovative business facilitation and support. - November 23, 2008 - Innovative Business Facilitation & Support LLC
MiniCo Publishing to Host Free Webinar on Opening a New Self-Storage Facility
On December 10, 2008, MiniCo Publishing will present "Opening a New Self Storage Facility" as part of the Mini-Storage Messenger Self-Storage Webinar Series. Topics will include month-to-month tasks before store opening, office setup, hiring managers, marketing and advertising, and vendor maintenance. - November 23, 2008 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Downsizing Businesses Turn to Portable Storage
The National Portable Storage Association comes to the rescue with a bailout plan for businesses that are cutting costs – or cutting space. - November 23, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Trade Show Emporium Partners with Denver’s Better Business Bureau
Trade Show Emporium has earned accredited business status with the Better Business Bureau, the nation's foremost resource on ethical and trustworthy companies. Trade Show Emporium is committed to offering an honest and friendly service to those looking to purchase trade show displays. - November 23, 2008 - Trade Show Emporium
Learn How to Write Web Copy and Develop an Online Marketing Strategy with American Writers & Artists Inc.’s “Wealthy Web Writer”
Receive free weekly tips and special report “7 Ways to Optimize Your Homepage.” - November 23, 2008 - American Writers & Artists, Inc.
Chuck Cross, Vice President, Mortgage Regulatory Policy, Conference of State Bank Supervisors to Speak at KC’s Event on Reverse Mortgage on 3/11/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Chuck Cross, Vice President, Mortgage Regulatory Policy, Conference of State Bank Supervisors will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Reverse Mortgage: Risk... - November 23, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
The Dorf Law Firm, LLP Represents American Skating Entertainment Centers (ASEC) in a Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate Transaction
On Thursday, November 6, 2008, The Dorf Law Firm, LLP represented American Skating Entertainment Centers (ASEC) in a multi-million dollar real estate transaction. The complex closing involved the refinancing of the Westchester Skating Academy (WSA) which was founded in 1996 and is located at 91... - November 22, 2008 - Dorf & Nelson LLP
Smart Surface Protection Tips from the New, Improved Surface Protection Center®
Surface protection is a critical part of each construction project. Daniel Bowers spends his days helping construction site managers around the country protect job sites at Pro-tect.com. He says surface protection is a frequently overlooked but integral part of remodeling and building projects. It saves time and money as well as create repeat customers. - November 22, 2008 - Pro Tect Associates, Inc.
Heating Up the Holidays, Label Manufacturer Offers "Hot" New Product
One of the largest suppliers of blank labels for laser and inkjet printers in the world, OnlineLabels.com, has announced an iron-on heat transfer paper. The paper is outside of the Company's core product line and is easily applied with a household iron and most inkjet printers- great for companies looking for new outlets to promote their brand and label their products. - November 22, 2008 - Online Labels, Inc.
New Line of Binding Machines Available at Binding.com
The demand for a “one-machine binding solution” is on the rise. - November 22, 2008 - NSC International
Russell Bedford Names 3B Expert Audit as Member Firm in Bucharest, Romania
Romanian audit, accounting and consulting practice, 3B Expert Audit SRL, is latest addition to Russell Bedford network in Europe. - November 22, 2008 - Russell Bedford International
New Business Opportunities in Eastern Europe for American Manufacturers of Industrial Goods
ForeignTRADEX, publisher of the US-European industrial directory and trade portal has launched a new report to help U.S. industrial exporters generate trading partnerships in the Ukraine, Croatia and Slovakia. - November 22, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
BASE Sets the Standard for New IRS Ruling on S Corp Taxes
Business owners who operate as an S corporation have an important new IRS ruling on S corp taxes that could have an impact on shareholders’ 2008 tax returns. - November 22, 2008 - BASE
Signazon.com’s Big Check Helps MIT Participate in the Great American Smokeout
At high noon today, two student teams at MIT in Boston will face off to become the winner of the “Kick Butt” contest, an innovative competition that goes along with the 33rd Great American Smokeout. All around the country today, smokers and nonsmokers alike are participating in this... - November 22, 2008 - Signazon.com
Autograph Magazine Inauguration Issue Celebrates Obama's Signature
Autograph Magazine celebrates Obama's Inauguration with an in-depth pictorial cover story on Obama's signature. You'll find out what it's like to meet Obama, if this is a good time to buy, what to be wary of, and how you still may be able to get Obama's autograph for free. - November 21, 2008 - Autograph Magazine
Transformation Systems, Inc. Celebrates 5 Years in Richmond & Upcoming Book by Founder, Marta C. Wilson, PhD
Transformation Systems, Inc.(TSI) opened its Richmond branch in November 2003, and celebrates five years of work with corporate, government, and non-profit clients in Virginia’s capital. TSI founder, Marta C. Wilson, PhD, has completed a book, Leaders In Motion: Winning the Race for Organizational Health, Wealth, and Creative Power, to be published in March 2009, when TSI will unveil an expanded books program to support leaders intent on success in times of economic upheaval and uncertainty. - November 21, 2008 - Mighty Casey Media
Signazon.com Brings Lakefront School Safety to the Forefront
Lakefront Preparatory School find Safety door magnets and warning yard signs are alternative methods to protect student safety by alerting drivers on and off school grounds to be more aware of the students’ safety. - November 21, 2008 - Signazon.com
K9 Cop Catches Humane Society Burglar After Call from Sonitrol Pacific
A police dog, Tacoma Police Officers and the Tacoma Fire Department foiled the plans of a suspected burglar at Tacoma’s Humane Society after Sonitrol Pacific detected a break-in November 18. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Kris Etheridge received sensor activations from the Humane Society’s... - November 21, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
WSI Internet Marketing Experts Educate Local Businesses in Toronto
Proven online marketing strategies to drive profits during economic hardship.- - November 21, 2008 - WSI Internet
Mr. John Provides Emergency Toilet Deployment for Massive Central NJ Water Main Break
The Mr. John company responded within hours to calls for portable toilets after a massive water main break in central NJ. - November 21, 2008 - Russell Reid / Mr. John
Wake County Economic Development (WCED) Assistant Executive Director to Speak at Women’s Edge Luncheon
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Conni Tucker, assistant executive director for WCED, will be speaking at the Women’s Edge “View From The Edge” luncheon on Friday, Nov. 21 from 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p. - November 21, 2008 - Wake County Economic Development
Inverness Medical Takes Brand Management to the Next Level
Global diagnostics test leader, Inverness Medical, has extended the use of Sun Brand Technologies’ Odin brand management tool to include its Brand Toolbox module to cut artwork spend and streamline the overall graphics process. The company, which already works with Odin Sprint – to... - November 21, 2008 - Sun Brand Technologies
Sun Brand Technologies Defies Credit Crunch to Double in Size
In a move that defies the credit crunch, Sun Brand Technologies has expanded its business team with the addition of eight new employees. In today’s tough economic climate more companies are realising they need to streamline their processes to reduce costs. Those in the know have turned to Sun... - November 21, 2008 - Sun Brand Technologies
CEO’s, CFO’s and CIO’s: How to Overcome Challenges in Financial/Accounting Processes
TRG International, the pioneer of Infor FMS SunSystems in Vietnam will hold a seminar on the challenges in the financial, accounting and management process and how Infor FMS SunSystems can help overcome them at Sheraton Saigon on Nov 25th 2008. - November 21, 2008 - TRG International
GLS Network Solutions Has Expanded It's Business Services to Include Domain and Hosted Services
GLS Network Solutions, helping businesses reach their goals, announces the release of business services and tools to include Business Class Email, Domain name registration, Website Hosting, Fax thru Email and much more. When we help business succeed we all win. - November 21, 2008 - GLS Network Solutions
New UHF GEN 2 RFID One Time Seal Tamper Proof Tag from SkyRFID Inc.
SkyRFID announces their new UHF GEN 2 One Time Seal Tamper Proof Tag with a 3 ~ 5 meter (10 ~ 16 feet) read distance. Perfect for sealing trailers, containers, evidence boxes, confiscated goods, buildings, rooms, and virtually any item that you want 100% accurate knowledge of any tampering. - November 21, 2008 - SkyRFID Inc.