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Going Green Helps Businesses Survive the Economy
Office Assistance Plus announced today the launch of their Green Office Services to help businesses save money and survive the economy by Going Green. To survive today’s economy, small business owners are challenged with looking for ways to spend less, reduce costs and save money. To stay in... - April 17, 2009 - Office Assistance Plus
Exhibit Resources Hosts International Affairs Council WorldQuest for Business
Exhibit Resources (www.exhibitresources.com), a full-service exhibit design agency, hosted the International Affairs Council (IAC) WorldQuest for Business competition on March 26 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the agency’s office, located at 7521 Exhibit Court. Played by teams in 10 rounds of 10... - April 17, 2009 - Exhibit Resources
Training for Expansion
Despite the recession Prestwick based WSG Associates is expanding. WSG Associates, who also have regional offices in London, are recruiting at least 21 new staff who will be located at their National Support Centre in Prestwick, and Regional Centres in London, the Midlands, North East and West... - April 17, 2009 - WSG Associates
Active Data Services, Inc. Named Title Sponsor for 2009 N.C. CEO Forum
Kenneth A. Eller, president and CEO for Active Data Services, Inc. (www.activedataservices.com), has announced that the firm is a Title Level Sponsor for the 2009 N.C. CEO Forum, an invitation-only business event scheduled for Friday, May 15 at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, N.C. Title Level... - April 17, 2009 - Active Data Services
PCA Award Wise Property Care for Damp & Timber Innovation
PCA (Property Care Assocaition) award Wise Property Care for its excellence in damp proofing, woodworm and dry & wet rot innovation. - April 17, 2009 - Wise Property Care
Andrew N. Vollmer, Partner, Securities Department, WilmerHale 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 Andrew N. Vollmer, Partner, Securities Department, WilmerHale, former Deputy General Counsel at the U.S. SEC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’... - April 17, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Joseph N. Sacca, Partner, Litigation, Skadden 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 Joseph N. Sacca, Partner, Litigation, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - April 17, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Stricter Rules Governing “Foreign-Cubed” Claims for Attorneys
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 Stricter Rules Governing “Foreign-Cubed” Claims for Attorneys. This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, May... - April 17, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
thecentre:mk Shopping Centre : When Good Customer Service Can Make a Real Difference
Rachel Cole from Bravissimo is the latest winner of thecentre:mk’s Serious Service Award for March. Rachel provided excellent service to a wheelchair bound customer which has changed their view on life. Rachel also donated her monthly prize, a Coca-Cola fridge, to a charity raffle for the Moon Walk raising money to help fight breast cancer. - April 17, 2009 - thecentre:mk
The Lean Six Sigma Institute Opens for Business in Europe
Bringing advanced Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma deployment and training to European service and industrial organisations, the Lean Six Sigma Institute opened its first continental office in Paris today as the Institut Lean Six Sigma. - April 17, 2009 - La Rémige Lean Six Sigma Institute
Leadership Visibility Key to Employee Morale During a Downturn Internal Communication Professionals Share Strategies
Organizations must take proactive, decisive steps to retain key employees and keep them engaged in this period of economic uncertainty. “Lack of planning, poor communication and low employee morale can lead to unforeseen attrition and decreased productivity. Ultimately, cutbacks may not bring about the expected benefits - April 17, 2009 - Workwise Communication
Bsquared and E.G. Insight Showcase B2B Customer Relationship Best Practices to International Aerospace Community
E.G. Insight and Bsquared has been invited to attend the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) General Assembly Forum, 20th - 24th April in Phoenix, Arizona. E.G. Insight and Bsquared will present their advanced methods in using business-to-business customer feedback to increase loyalty, make process improvements, and improve quality to leading aerospace organizations. - April 17, 2009 - E.G. Insight, Inc.
Alma ICE Break Pool Tournament and Music Festival
The picturesque riverside town of Alma Wisconsin hosts its first annual Alma Ice Break festival with a focus not only on great entertainment, but on the local artists and merchants that make the Alma area so unique. The exciting two-weekend festival features a men’s and women’s pool tournament, comedians, Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Big River Radio Wave,” and an eclectic span of national, regional and local musicians ranging in genre from hip hop to bluegrass; alt-pop to jamband. - April 16, 2009 - Alma ICE Break
Straight North Kicks Off 2009 with Continued Success for Its Clients
Chicago marketing services firm, Straight North, continues to help its clients succeed and effectively communicate their brand position in 2009. - April 16, 2009 - Straight North
Solve Debts Provided Advice for Eliminating and Reducing Credit Card Debt
Solve Debts, a debt settlement company headquartered in San Francisco, California, is offering advice for credit card consumers weathering the current credit crisis and offering tips on how to protect themselves during these tough economic times. They include: - Request an interest rate reduction. - April 16, 2009 - Solve Debts
One Million UK Children and Counting
It's time the problems of children with alcoholic parents were addressed say Linwood Group with results of recent study showing that there are almost one million children living with an alcohol-dependent parent in the UK today. - April 16, 2009 - Linwood Group
A2 Technologies PAL Series Analyzers Now Capable of Measuring Low Levels of Biodiesel Contamination in Diesel Fuel
The PAL series analyzers, when equipped with A2’s innovative TumblIR biodiesel sample interface, are now capable of measuring biodiesel concentrations in petrodiesel from as low as 0.025%, as required in certain applications such as the nuclear power industry, up to 20% (B20). - April 16, 2009 - A2 Technologies
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival Slates World Premiere of Eminent Domain Documentary "Begging for Billionaires" as "Best of Fest" Selection
Long-awaited public screening of "Begging for Billionaires: The Attack on Property Rights in America" slated for 3 p.m., Saturday, May 2, at the Oak Street Cinema, 309 Oak St. SE in Minneapolis, Minn. - April 16, 2009 - Begging for Billionaires
Rural Mobile Broadband Alliance Hits 100-Member Mark - RuMBA Launches Membership Drive to Add Hundreds of Telcos
RuMBA USA has now secured more than 100 members, comprising rural telcos, mobile broadband equipment makers, rural residents and broadband suppliers, in the effort to ensure stimulus funds will bring the best possible array of mobile broadband solutions to rural America. - April 16, 2009 - Rural Mobile and Broadband Alliance USA
Tracing Specialists Set Up Office in the City
Tracesmart open new London office in The Gherkin. - April 16, 2009 - Tracesmart Ltd
DES Options Releases Software for Direct Access Stock and Options Trading
Online options broker DES Options has introduced DES OptionsPro, a client-based software platform that provides active and high volume traders the high-speed, direct-access trading capabilities they require. DES OptionsPro is a direct-access trading platform for active stock and option traders and... - April 16, 2009 - DES Options
Former Hiring Manager Helps the Recently Unemployed Get Back in the Game Full-Day Workshops to be Held in Orlando
Winter Park, April 23rd 2009. Workshop for recently unemployed, new to the job market and/or people looking for a career in today's saturated job market. Designed to help people understand what goes on in the interviewers mind and help them to get hired and increase their odds of being hired. - April 16, 2009 - Dalton Hooper
Mediachase Offers On-Demand Version of Instant Business Network with Amazon EC2
Mediachase offers their clients a hosted version of Instant Business Network 4.7 with the help of well-known and fully reliable Amazon web service – Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2). Now, their clients can enjoy all benefits of Amazon EC2 in addition to the capabilities of Instant Business... - April 16, 2009 - Mediachase
Upgraded Universal Programmer from GAO
GAO Tek Inc. is pleased to provide its upgraded universal programmer. It is designed to support more than 16000 devices to meet the various needs for device programming and IC testing. - April 16, 2009 - Gao Comm
Indian Education Services - a Hot Opportunity
RNCOS “Indian Education Services - A Hot Opportunity” report provides the present trends and future prospects of the education services in India. - April 16, 2009 - RNCOS
Teknos Associates, Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on Untangling 157 & 141R: Business Combinations, M&A & Fair Value on 05/01/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Teknos Associates, an experienced valuation firm which serves emerging growth companies will be a sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast... - April 16, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Labthink Will Exhibit New Products on Chinaplas2009
On May 18th to 21st 2009, one of the three most important global Plastic and rubber exhibitions, Chinaplas 2009–The 23rd International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries will come back to China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex, Guangzhou. Labthink is now making elaborate... - April 16, 2009 - Labthink Instrument Co., Ltd.
Jim Timmins, Managing Director, Teknos Associates to Speak at KC’s Event on Untangling 157 & 141R: Business Combinations, M&A & Fair Value on 05/01/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Jim Timmins, Managing Director of Teknos Associates will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “The Untangling 157 &... - April 16, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Deprecating Lira Improves Tourists Inflow to Turkey
Depreciation in the Turkish lira and aggressive marketing by tourism authorities have raised the inflow of tourists in Turkey despite global economic downturn. - April 16, 2009 - RNCOS
13.56MHz(HF) RFID Handheld Reader Based on PDA design
DAILY RFID has recently unveiled 13.56MHz RFID Handheld reader DL8033 designed for industrial and outdoor environments. This PDA based, RFID Handheld reader brings a computer environment to cater for the requirement of RFID mobile solutions, with a low price at 810USD this month. Base on... - April 16, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
RFID Vehicle Tracking System with High Identification Accuracy
DAILY RFID has released RFID vehicle tracking system with high identification accuracy, designed to track and manage vehicles in parking areas or gated communities. This RFID vehicle tracking system allows for accurate vehicle tracking as well as easy in-and-out access for drivers. The new RFID... - April 16, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
John J. Huber, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Cross Border 2009: Cross-Border Tender Offers & Other Emerging Issues for 2009, on 5/27/2009
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that John J. Huber, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Cross Border 2009: Cross-Border... - April 16, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
NAMPAC Launches ECO-PAIL
NAMPAC (www.bwaycorp.com/nampac), a division of BWAY Corp., announced the launch of the ECO-PAIL, an environmentally friendly plastic pail that supports sustainability efforts by utilizing new technology. The ECO-PAIL is composed of three eco-components, the Eco-Handle, the Tri-Seal Gasketless... - April 16, 2009 - NAMPAC
FASTSIGNS- Irving wins Business of the Year
FASTSIGNS®- Irving/Las Colinas was the recipient of two awards on Thursday, 3/25/2009 during the North Texas GLBT Chamber of Commerce 4th Annual Awards Dinner. Held at the Hilton Lincoln Center in Dallas. - April 16, 2009 - FASTSIGNS - Irving/Las Colinas
Portuguese Businesses Offered Marketing Help by British Marketing Magician
Recession hit Portuguese businesses are to be offered free marketing advice by the man the BBC refer to as the Marketing Magician. UK based Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, is offering business marketing advice in a series of consultancy surgeries planned at venues in Lisbon and the Algarve during... - April 16, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
tyBit Goes Global in Seven New Languages
tyBit has extended its already powerful toolbar to include seven foreign languages. These languages are French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese and Chinese (in both traditional and simplified forms). - April 16, 2009 - tyBit
Creative Recycling Systems Inks Deal with Electronic Manufacturers Recycling Management Company
Recycling company becomes a designated electronic recycler for electronic manufacturers through MRM program. - April 16, 2009 - Creative Recycling Systems
Leading Provider of Background Screening Services Pre-Employ.com, Inc. Hires Richard Flaherty as President of Company
New President Brings Experience in Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Mergers and Acquisitions, Finance, and Operations to Pre-Employment Screening Leader Pre-Employ.com, Inc. - April 16, 2009 - Pre-Employ.com
RedVector.com and Care2Learn.com Announce New Corporate Name
The leader in online education for design, construction and long-term healthcare professionals nationwide announces new name – VectorLearning. - April 16, 2009 - RedVector
Andy Warhol Former Assistant Steve Kaufman Pop Art Show in Las Vegas July 4th
Steve Kaufman has painted paintings of Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, President Obama, Elvis, Beatles, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, BB King, Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake, U2, Janet Jackson, Al Pacino, Muhammad Ali, Oscar De La Hoya, Cuban Cigars, Andy Warhol, Picasso, Dali, Van Gogh,... - April 15, 2009 - Steve Kaufman Art Studio
Home Tutor Matching Service WyzAnt Provides Part-Time Work Opportunities During Tough Economic Times
Although economic times are difficult, popular online home tutor matching service, WyzAnt, is offering part-time private tutoring employment opportunities for thousands of professionally certified tutors across the United States. - April 15, 2009 - WyzAnt
CentreSource and Vaco Partner to Launch New Online Career Resource
Nashville, TN interactive agency CentreSource is proud to announce the launch of a new website, designed and developed for local recruiting, placement, and consulting firm Vaco. The site is designed to serve as a resource for both candidates seeking career fulfillment and employers who need talent. - April 15, 2009 - centresource interactive agency
San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, Councilmember Donna Frye, Green Leaders Share Spotlight at International Earth Day Leadership Event, April 22nd 2009
Contested terrain has long been a staple of the landscape in sustainability policy choice at the city, state and federal levels. www.SanDiegoEarthWeek.com public event organizers are bringing diverse “Green” Leaders together for International Earth Day on April 22nd, as a large gesture... - April 15, 2009 - SanDiegoEarthWeek.com
Wood Fiber Costs Fell in the US South and the US Northwest in the 1Q/09 as Pulpmills Were Taking Extensive Downtime, Reports WRI
Wood fiber costs have diminished in all regions of the US this year as the decline in fiber demand by the pulp industry has been greater than the reduction of residual chips supply from the sawmilling sector. The past six months, pulpwood costs have fallen about 10% in the US South and 20% in the US Northwest, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. - April 15, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
California Tax Filers Can Make Last Minute Charitable Gift
As Californians face the annual April 15th tax filing deadline, they should know they can make a charitable contribution to one or more worthwhile causes directly on their state tax return. - April 15, 2009 - Checkoff California
Sarasota Landscape Lighting Company Owners to Help Sponsor Meals on Wheels Fundraising Event
On April 18,2009, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Sarasota will help sponsor of the upcoming Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee 16th Annual Tropical Nights Event - the major fundraising event for Meals on Wheel Plus of Manatee. - April 15, 2009 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
Former Northeast Asia Chrysler Executive Launches Synergistics Limited, an International Business Development Advisory Firm in China
Synergistics Limited – an international business development advisory firm – today announced its official launch in Hong Kong. - April 15, 2009 - Synergistics Limited
Follow the Money: Who Controls New York City Mayors
Author Lynne Weikart puts a human face on each of New York City’s fiscal crises, analyzes their historical patterns, and compares the tenure of several mayors. This timely book, Follow the Money: Who Controls New York City Mayors, has become an invaluable book for those interested in the... - April 15, 2009 - FollowtheMoneyUS.com
Lighthouse Launches HELIOS LED Informative System for Digital Out-of-Home Communication
Continuing to expand its lineup of innovative LED display products, Lighthouse Technologies Ltd., a leading LED technology provider announced today the launch of HELIOS (High Efficiency LED Informative Operations System), a powerful DOOH (Digital Out-Of-Home) system that delivers and manages your... - April 15, 2009 - Lighthouse Technologies Limited
DollsBags.com Now Carries Liz Claiborne Designer Handbags
Liz Claiborne fashion accessories are well known for their superior craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail, outstanding durability, and exquisite designs. DollsBags, LLC is an Authorized Retailer for Liz Claiborne handbags. - April 15, 2009 - DollsBags, LLC