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Platinum Protection Helps Secure More Than 50,000 Homes in Summer 2008
Platinum Protection continues its plans to secure homes across the nation as its customer base swells to nearly 90,000. - October 26, 2008 - Platinum Protection
PLM Trailer Leasing Develops Web-Based Trailer Specification Program
PLM Trailer Leasing has designed, developed and implemented an interactive web based program to simplify and assist both customers and OEM vendors in the designing and ordering of customer specific refrigerated semi-trailers. “The program allows our customer to go on-line and follow easy to... - October 25, 2008 - PLM Trailer Leasing
IFAI Awards the 2008 Outstanding Achievement Award for Interiors to Fabric Images, Inc.
The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is proud to announce Fabric Images, Inc. as the 2008 Outstanding Achievement Award for Interiors. - October 25, 2008 - Fabric Images, inc.
Safety Management Hawaii Provides Employers with Peace of Mind
A new company provides Hawaii businesses with comprehensive and affordable safety management programs, training and accident prevention programs, along with accident investigations courses. Attorneys & Insurance brokers use this company in Hawaii for their local contact & representative. - October 25, 2008 - Paradise Partners of the Pacific, LLC
Storm International Launches Blog
Storm International a leading consulting firm launches it weekly blog service, covering all aspects change management, performance improvement, leadership and training - October 25, 2008 - Storm International
Shenoa & Company – Ready for Another Record Breaking 4th Quarter
Shenoa & Company is leveraging, learning and refining their efforts and customer satisfaction to position them for another record breaking 4th quarter. - October 25, 2008 - Shenoa Diamonds
Outsourcing Association to be Founded in Central and Eastern Europe
Outsourcing Associated bodies and Branch Associations from the Baltics, Ukraine, Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania established Central and Eastern European Outsourcing Association (CEEOA). - October 25, 2008 - Ukrainian Hi-Tech Initiative
Specialist Security Company Raises Corporate Team Building to a New Level
Training in Anti-Surveillance, Situation Awareness, and Defensive Driving Offered by Task Services UK. - October 25, 2008 - Task Services UK Limited
Industrial Leaders Helps Tennessee Manufacturers and Exporters Develop Trading Partnerships Worldwide
IndustrialLeaders.com, publisher of Buy American, a blog designed to promote U.S. manufacturers overseas has launched a new report to help Tennessee-based industrial suppliers enter or expand into foreign markets. - October 25, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
First Co-Branded Great Workplace Job Site Offered by The People Group
GreatPlaceJobs and The People Group sign an affiliation agreement. - October 25, 2008 - The People Group, LLC
Beautiful Flowers Appear on the New "Zen Lotus" Check Design from LifeChecks
LifeChecks expands its already beautiful collection to include the new “Zen Lotus” product suite. The new design features lotus flowers with words of inspiration on personal checks, self-adhesive address labels, personal contact cards, and a canvas checkbook cover. - October 25, 2008 - Life Checks
Entry Through Ceiling Detected by Sonitrol Pacific, One Arrested
Police arrested a man suspected of breaking into a Seattle area Money Tree by going through the unsecured roof hatch of a neighboring Jiffy Lube and creating a hole in Money Tree’s ceiling October 19. Expert Sonitrol Pacific Operator Jaime Maranville received impact-activated audio signals... - October 25, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
InkjetSuperstore.com Continues to Focus on Reducing Printing Costs When Printing Checks with MICR Toner Cartridges
With the expansion of its lineup of replacement MICR toner cartridges for use in Lexmark, HP, IBM, Dell, Xerox, Troy, and Source Technologies printers, InkjetSuperstore.com continues to focus on reducing printing costs when printing checks with MICR toner cartridges. "InkjetSuperstore.com has... - October 24, 2008 - InkjetSuperstore.com
Shrink Film Solves Outdoor Storage Problem, Saves Time, Money, and Improves Image for Metal Fabricator
Automotive metal fabricator succeeds in solving government regulations puzzle as well as protecting their expensive metal dies. Easy to use Intercept™Shrink Film is the long-term solution for these critical concerns. - October 24, 2008 - Liberty Packaging Co., Inc.
Business Expert Webinars Adds Marilyn Edelson to Its Speaker Portfolio to Deliver Leadership Training
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that Marilyn Edelson has joined their speaker community to deliver business eLearning training on leadership and management topics for information technology professionals. “Companies and business... - October 24, 2008 - Business Expert Webinars
Thunderbird Collection Specialists Receives 2008 Best of Scottsdale Award
U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement. Thunderbird Collection Specialists has been selected for the 2008 Best of Scottsdale Award in the Collection Agencies category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). The USLBA "Best of Local Business"... - October 24, 2008 - Thunderbird Collection Specialists
Two Charlotte, North Carolina Clubs Have Provided Its Members with the Tools to Ensure Success in Today's Market
In today’s challenging business climate, it’s not a good idea for anyone to go it alone. Two of the area’s most prestigious clubs have found the key to survival by providing its members with the tools to ensure their continued success. - October 24, 2008 - Foundations Club
Creativeworks Productions Wins Gold and Silver in International Video Award Competition
Creativeworks Productions, a Toronto-based agency wins three awards for their excellence in video animation work in this year’s Crystal Vision Awards competition. - October 24, 2008 - CreativeWorks Marketing
New Industrial Paints and Industrial Coatings Directory for North America, Europe and Asia
IndustrialCOOP, a co-op industrial search engine for the manufacturing and engineering community has launched a series of regionally targeted directories to connect buyers and suppliers of industrial paints and coatings worldwide. - October 24, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
AIT Announces “No Limits Hosting” – Service Upgrade Provides More Value
In an effort to increase value for its customers during difficult economic times web hosting company Advanced Internet Technologies announced today that for a limited time all of its new hosting plans will allow unlimited domains to be served regardless of price. - October 24, 2008 - Advanced Internet Technologies, Inc
Excalibur Technology Announces Franchise Offering
Scott Cummings, founder and President of Excalibur Technology formally announced his plan to offer his business model as a franchise business to assist in becoming a nationally recognized brand. “I’m excited to offer our proven business model to people looking to change their economic... - October 23, 2008 - ExcalTech (Excalibur Technology Corp.)
Mercedes-Benz Of Long Beach Announces Two-Day Sale
Deep Discounts Offered On All New Models in Stock. - October 23, 2008 - Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach
SinuPulse Elite® Revolutionary New Pulsatile Nasal Irrigation Device. Published Medical Reports Indicate 100X More Effective Than Manual Nasal Irrigation Methods.
High speed sonic toothbrushes revolutionized the toothbrush market. The SinuPulse Elite® Advanced Nasal Sinus Irrigation System is poised to revolutionize the growing nasal irrigation category. - October 23, 2008 - Health Solutions Medical Products Corp
Ezega Launches Ethiopia’s Largest News and Information Web Portal
Ezega Engineering PLC has launched the largest news and information portal with highly interactive and customer-friendly interface to serve the Ethiopian public at home and abroad. The portal includes various sections with distinct feel and look including News, Jobs, Real Estate, Classifieds, Social Networking and Shopping. - October 23, 2008 - Ezega Engineering PLC
Atlanta Company Perfects Effective, Green-Cleaning Option — Brings Eco-Friendly Power Cleaning to Marketplace
Atlanta-based green pressure washing company, Organic & Environmental Systems, Inc. offers commercial and industrial cleaning services using eco-friendly techniques. It the only company servicing the Southeast region that specializes in dry steam vapor cleaning, green power washing, graffiti and surface oil removal, and mobile waste water recycling services that reclaim and re-use 98% of water on-site. - October 23, 2008 - Organic & Environmental Systems, Inc.
DDL’s “Packaging Quizzler” Recognizes Medical Device Packaging Professionals Knowledge of ASTM Standards
Medical Device Packaging Requirements Awareness is Crucial to Ensure Patient Safety and Medical Device Integrity - October 23, 2008 - DDL Inc.
New Blog Receives Recognition – "SMac To The Rescue – A Superhero's Diary" Named VAnetworking Blog of the Week
SMac To The Rescue Virtual Administration Solutions, a Canadian Virtual Assistant company, is the author of a blog titled, "SMac To The Rescue! – A Superhero's Diary" that has been named VAnetworking Blog of the Week. - October 23, 2008 - SMac To The Rescue Virtual Administration Solutions
How YOU™ Are Like Shampoo is an Award-Winning Finalist for the National Best Books 2008 Awards
Author Brenda Bence’s book on personal branding, How YOU™ are like Shampoo: The breakthrough Personal Branding System based on proven big-brand marketing methods to help you earn more, do more, and be more at work, is an award-winning finalist in three categories in The National... - October 23, 2008 - Brand Development Associates International Ltd
Enovlink Training Center (ETC) Opens Its Doors to Call Center Aspirants
Enovlink Training Center opens its training rooms at the 3rd Floor Angelica Building, Osmeña Boulevard in Cebu City, Philippines. ETC’s goal is to be the leading provider of top quality English-speaking call center agents with exceptional customer service skills and with a clear and precise focus on their career. Enovlink Training Center’s training program is focused on improving the skills needed to add job performance value and exceed customer expectations. - October 23, 2008 - Enovlink Training Center
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webinar on "The Changing Financial Landscape"
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webinar on The Changing Financial Landscape: What will the Financial Services Industry Look Like in 2009? Practical Guidance: The Bail Out Bill, TARP and much more. This... - October 23, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Tom Lehner, Director of Public Policy, Business Roundtable to Speak at KC’s Event on The Bail Out Bill and Selling Your Underperforming Assets on 1/15/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Tom Lehner, Director of Public Policy, Business Roundtable will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “The Bail Out Bill and Selling Your Underperforming Assets”. - October 23, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
ForeignTRADEX Promotes American Manufacturers in South Africa, New Zealand and the Philippines
The Industrial Directory and Trade Portal ForeignTRADEX has published its latest series of reports focusing on promoting U.S. manufacturers and exporters of industrial goods in New Zealand, South Africa and the Philippines. - October 23, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
ASAP Office Supply Inks Deal with ENLIGN Business Brokers
Carrie Mitchell, president of ASAP Office Supply (www.asapofficesupply.com), has announced that the firm has been selected by ENLIGN Business Brokers as their office product supplier. ENLIGN Business Brokers, which has its headquarters in Raleigh, provides seller and buyer services, professional... - October 23, 2008 - ASAP Office Supply
First Aid Firm Shines Despite Dismal Economy
Enjoys Record Growth During Tough Economic Times. - October 23, 2008 - RestockMyKit.com
Custom Direct Raises Money for Breast Cancer Research in Preparation for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is sponsoring walks all over the United States. To help raise money for research and awareness, Custom Direct is joining in this walk and accepting donations for The American Cancer Society. - October 23, 2008 - Custom Direct, LLC.
Classic Checks Supports NBCF with Ribbon of Hope Bears
Classic Checks helps support the National Breast Cancer Foundation with the release of the new Ribbon of Hope Bears. Each bear is wearing a white t-shirt that features the pink breast cancer awareness ribbon. - October 23, 2008 - Classic Checks
Consultants Advised to Make Selling Top Priority
Study reveals that a defined sales process may benefit consulting firms. - October 23, 2008 - Miller Heiman, Inc.
CPX Interactive COO Adds “President” to His Title
Global online ad network, CPX Interactive, announces Rob Rasko as new President, as well as other senior management team developments. - October 22, 2008 - CPXi
Third Wave Digital Announces Launch of New Website for Florida Keys Community College
Third Wave Digital launches the newly redesigned web presence for Florida Keys Community College. - October 22, 2008 - Third Wave Digital
East Tennessee Luxury Properties Teams with RealtyBid.com to Launch Online Auction on October 28th
East Tennessee Luxury Properties will be auctioning two premier lots in the Enclave at Cove Mountain, Gatlinburg, TN beginning on October 28, 2008. - October 22, 2008 - East Tennessee Luxury Properties
iUniverse Releases Top-Ten Seller List for Sept. 2008
iUniverse Top Selling Sept. Self-Published Title: Book Offering Tips on Dealing with Parents’ Alzheimer’s Disease. - October 22, 2008 - iUniverse
Something Fishy About Comparison Shopping
Unique website offers shopping service to aquarium enthusiasts. - October 22, 2008 - Aqua Compare
CAL Business Solutions Invests in Microsoft Source Code Authorization Program to Reduce Development Costs for Microsoft Dynamics GP Customers
CAL Business Solutions, a Connecticut-based Microsoft Gold Certified partner with expertise in accounting software solutions, today announced a significant investment in the Microsoft Source Code Authorization Program to become Source Code Authorized for Microsoft Dynamics GP financial management software. Of the approximately 2500 Microsoft Dynamics GP partners worldwide, only 3% are enrolled in the Source Code Program for Microsoft Dynamics GP. - October 22, 2008 - CAL Business Solutions Inc
Chapeau Blog Awards Tips Their Chapeaus to Bloggers Everywhere
Recognizing and Awarding the Brilliance of Creative Bloggers of 12 Leading Industries. - October 22, 2008 - Chapeau Blog Awards
Metafile’s ResultsPlus Fundraising Software Helps Page Education Foundation Build Futures For Minnesota Youths
Fostering Donor Relationships Help Minnesota Youths of Color Achieve College Dreams. - October 22, 2008 - Metafile
ALL FROM Has Launched Portal to Unite European Manufacturers and Foster Europe Export
ALL FROM company, announced today the official launch of its online products directory at www.all-from.eu, aiming at uniting all European manufacturers and their products under a flag of "Made in Europe." - October 22, 2008 - ALL FROM
Amigo Manager Brings 19 Years of Experience to Mobility Store
For nearly two of the four decades Amigo has been in business, Scott Chappell has been part of the company, helping give people their independence back. In 1989, Chappell started his career at Amigo Mobility International, Inc. in telemarketing sales. In October 2008 he opened a new Amigo Mobility Center in Wixom, Mich. “It’s always been about improving someone else’s life, there is a lot of gratification in that," Chappell says. "It is why I have stayed in this industry for so long.” - October 22, 2008 - Amigo Mobility International, Inc.
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on FIN 48 for Public Companies: State & Local Tax Issues
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on FIN 48 for Public Companies: State & Local Tax Issues. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, March 12th, 2009, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET – New... - October 22, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Strategic E-Discovery: Taking Steps to Avoid Litigation’s Black Hole
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on Strategic E-Discovery: Taking Steps to Avoid Litigation’s Black Hole. This 2-hour event is scheduled on Monday, February 9, 2009, at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM... - October 22, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webinar on The New Tax Return Preparer Rules (Circular 230)
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webinar on The New Tax Return Preparer Rules (Circular 230). This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (ET – New York). - October 22, 2008 - The Knowledge Group