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Largest Danish Real Estate Player Chooses Innovation Over Stagnation - Portrait Software Automates Marketing Processes
Portrait Software has been selected by EDC, the leading Danish realtor group, to provide an automated campaign management solution delivered through their SaaS (Software as a Service) hosting model. This approach allows EDC to incrementally add new marketing functionality with minimal impact on internal resources. EDC says it will gain market share because of its increased productivity and more effective processes compared to its competitors, who are 'simply struck by paralysis.' - April 10, 2009 - Portrait Software
Lovetropolis.com Announces Collaborative Partnership with Dating and Relationship Expert Christian Carter
Lovetropolis.com, the popular online dating site at www.lovetropolis.com, is proud to announce its collaboration with Christian Carter as the site’s next featured dating and relationship expert. Christian Carter has helped over three million women become more successful with men, dating and... - April 10, 2009 - The Lombard Company, Inc.
Binding.com Introduces Automatic Letter Openers
www.Binding.com, a leading provider of binding machines, laminators, laminating supplies and binding supplies, now offers automatic letter openers. - April 10, 2009 - NSC International
RedVector Employees Help Build Habitat House
Corporate Work Day Allows Employees to Give Back to the Community - April 10, 2009 - RedVector
Socius Named to Accounting Technology’s VAR 100
Socius has earned a prominent place on Accounting Technology and WebCPA’s VAR 100 list, recognizing the country’s top 100 value-added resellers (VAR) of mid-level accounting software packages, for the fourth consecutive year. - April 10, 2009 - Socius
Seminar on Growing Profits in a Volatile Economy
“How to up your profits in a down economy,” a seminar for growth-minded business owners, executives and professionals, is being presented by ActionCOACH of Connecticut, part of the world’s largest business coaching organization. The event will be held Wednesday, April 22, from 5 p. - April 10, 2009 - ActionCOACH of CT
Diane Kuehn of VisionPoint Marketing Named to International Affairs Council 2009 Executive Committee
VisionPoint Marketing (www.visionpointmarketing.com) has announced that Diane Kuehn, president and CEO, has been named a member of the 2009 Executive Committee for the International Affairs Council (IAC), a community-based organization that champions knowledge and understanding of world affairs and... - April 10, 2009 - VisionPoint Marketing
President of Creative Gifting Achieves Membership in National Association of Professional Women
Debra Simonette, president of Creative Gifting, Inc., a business that specializes in unique gift designs and corporate branding, has been named a member of the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW). As a member of NAPW, Simonette will now have access to resources and benefits that will... - April 10, 2009 - Creative Gifting
SixPack App for iPhone Pumps Up Fitness Buffs
SixPack App, a new fitness application for iPhone, includes an illustrated collection of more than 100 exercises that have been categorized by muscle type. Each entry includes a "SixPack" of detailed information. The application also contains a handy collection of eight pre-configured workout routines. - April 09, 2009 - Pocket Cocktails Inc.
Time Tracking Software Provider, Replicon, Inc., Honored as One of Canada's Best Workplaces
Replicon recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for 2009 by the Great Place to Work Institute of Canada. - April 09, 2009 - Replicon Inc
Ejazti.com, the E-Partner for “Saudi Travel & Tourism Investment Market 2009 (STTIM)”
“Ejazti.com,” the E-gate for Travel and Tourism participate this year as (Electronic Partner) in sponsoring STTIM forum, as one of its major activities in sponsoring and E-covering the conferences, forums, exhibitions & festivals along the past years. - April 09, 2009 - Ejazti For E-Travel & Tourism
Global Defence Exhibition Heralds JM Rental’s Entry Into Middle East Market
JM Rental Ltd., one of Asia’s largest LED display rental companies, was chosen to supply the 9th edition of International Defence Exhibition& Conference (IDEX) with screen requirements for its opening ceremony on February 22nd 2009. IDEX, which took place on the 22-26 February 2009 in... - April 09, 2009 - Lighthouse Technologies Limited
Business Expo Meets Social Network
Weebiz.com Opens for Pre-Registrations. The Most Influential Company on Weebiz.com Will Win 1.000.000€. Weemagine, a Portuguese Web 2.0 startup, is launching Weebiz.com (its first product). Weebiz is just like a business expo but with the utilities of a social network, where companies from... - April 09, 2009 - Weemagine, Lda
Sonitrol Pacific Detection Results in Arrest of Repeat Offender
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a suspected burglar April 5 who was already on probation for a previous offense as he attempted to flee an Oregon School after Sonitrol Pacific security detected activity. Award winning Sonitrol Pacific Operator Michael Young received the initial security system... - April 09, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Slavitt Joins ActionCOACH of Connecticut
Joshua Slavitt has joined ActionCOACH of Connecticut, part of the world’s largest business coaching organization, as a Certified Action Business Coach. - April 09, 2009 - ActionCOACH of CT
Sylver Consulting's New Blog Focuses on Making Research Count
Sylver Consulting launches a new blog to discuss innovation, breakthrough ideas and business strategies focusing on how to make research count. - April 09, 2009 - Sylver Consulting
Optical Image Technology Receives AIIM’s Carl E. Nelson Best Practices Award
On March 31, 2009, the Association for Information and Image Management (AIIM) recognized Optical Image Technology as the showcased vendor for the Carl E. Nelson Best Practices Award. The award highlighted a major enterprise content management implementation. - April 09, 2009 - Optical Image Technology
BarterQuest Introduces Features to Support Trading in Real Estate
Barter site continues to expand trading capabilities and attracts 1,000 visitors a day. - April 09, 2009 - JPM Global
First General Services Focuses on First Class Service with Luxor CRM
First General Services focuses on first class service with Luxor CRM Atum Corporation today announced that a new generation of Luxor CRM, its flagship customer relationship management (CRM)SaaS solution, will be generally available on July 1, 2008. - April 09, 2009 - Luxor CRM
Sandy Abalos Participates in Arizona State University Panel
Sandy Abalos, managing partner of Abalos & Associates, PLLC (www.abaloscpa.com), will serve on a panel discussing career opportunities for accounting majors enrolled in Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University. - April 09, 2009 - Abalos & Associates
Wake County Economic Development Launches New Video Series “Raleigh-Wake County Business Showcase”
Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org) has announced that the organization is launching a new video series called “Raleigh-Wake County Business Showcase,” which will feature a variety of locally-based companies that are continuing to grow and remain highly... - April 09, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Assets of Detroit Forklift Acquired by Alta Lift Truck Services, Inc.
Alta Lift Truck Services, Inc. is Pleased to Announce the Acquisition of Detroit Forklift. - April 09, 2009 - Alta Lift Truck Services, Inc.
Office of Foreign Assets Control’s Gerard (Jerry) W. LiVigni to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding Economic Sanctions for Banks & Financial Institutions on 05/28/2009
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast recently announced that Gerard (Jerry) W. LiVigni, Senior Compliance Officer, Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of the Treasury will speak at the Knowledge... - April 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Wiley Rein’s John Reynolds to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding Economic Sanctions for Banks & Financial Institutions on 05/28/2009
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast recently announced that John B. Reynolds, III, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding Economic Sanctions... - April 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Karen M. Golz, Americas Vice Chair, Independence/Americas Independence, Ernst & Young LLP to Speak at KC’s Live Webcast on Auditor Independence on 5/7/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Karen M. Golz, Americas Vice-Chair, Independence/Americas Independence, Ernst & Young LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Auditor Independence: What You... - April 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Jefferson Wells’ William M. Gienke, Corporate Director, Technical Market Intelligence, to Speak at KC’s Event on “The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act” on 05/05/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that William M. Gienke, C.P.A, Corporate Director, Technical Market Intelligence, Jefferson Wells at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled:... - April 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Jefferson Wells Named Sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on “the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: What You Need to Know?” on 05/05/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Jefferson Wells, leading solutions provider of internal auditing, accounting and finance, tax, and technology services will be a sponsor at the Knowledge... - April 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
N.C. CEO Forum Announces Speakers and Panelists
The 2009 N.C. CEO Forum (www.ncceoforum.com), an invitation-only business event scheduled for Friday, May 15 at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, N.C., has announced the confirmed speakers and panelists for the event. - April 09, 2009 - NC CEO Forum
Thrifty Office Furniture Announces Ugliest Chair
Office Furniture Store Offers New Executive Chair to Winner Thrifty Office Furniture, a leading provider of quality office furniture, has launched a contest to find the ugliest chair offering contestants the opportunity to win a brand new HON VL700 Series Executive Chair valued at $392.00. The... - April 09, 2009 - Thrifty Office Furniture
TierOne Networks Completes Sale/Leaseback Transaction with Subcarrier Communications for Forney, Texas Property
TierOne Networks, a Dallas-based Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) and Subcarrier Communications, Inc., one of the nation’s largest owners/managers of telecommunications sites and services, today completed a Sale/Leaseback transaction pursuant to their existing joint venture agreement. - April 08, 2009 - TierOne Converged Networks, Inc.
TierOne Networks Acquires Cool Access of Mesquite, TX
TierOne Networks a leading provider of carrier-grade wireless and broadband products and services announced today that the company has completed the acquisition of Cool Access, LLC of Mesquite, Texas. The $2,000,000 purchase is the second in a rapid series of transactions scheduled to close in 2008. - April 08, 2009 - TierOne Converged Networks, Inc.
Nationwide FCC License Granted to TierOne Networks for 3.6 GHz Spectrum
TierOne Networks today announced it had been granted a nationwide FCC license to operate in the 3.6 GHz spectrum. TierOne is one of a handful of companies holding a 3.6 GHz license thereby creating “first mover” advantage. “This represents an enormous opportunity for TierOne to... - April 08, 2009 - TierOne Converged Networks, Inc.
TierOne Networks Signs 6th Acquisition Agreement Adding 1,700+ New Subscribers
"Our roll-up strategy is gaining momentum as we reach critical mass in the DFW market. The few remaining WISPs will now have to compete with TierOne Networks as the market share leader and all the advantages which come with scale, said Kevin Weaver, President and CEO. As the fixed wireless space begins to rapidly consolidate, TierOne Networks is leading this first wave of industry consolidation and in 2009 TierOne will become a regional player.” - April 08, 2009 - TierOne Converged Networks, Inc.
Block Imaging International, Inc., Announces New Office in Japan
Block Imaging International, Inc., the premier global provider of Used and Refurbished Medical Imaging Systems, Parts and Services, announced today the opening of their Japanese subsidiary, Nihon Block Imaging KK., located in Tokyo, Japan. The new Japan office will be managed by Mr. Takashi Ito,... - April 08, 2009 - Block Imaging
Pinpoint Associates Announces Strategic Partnership with United Systems
Pinpoint Associates the leader in global senior alignment services announces strategic partnership with United Systems. The relationship will enable Pinpoint to re-sell technology in the Middle East, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania and India. - April 08, 2009 - Pinpoint Associates
Performance Flight Opens Its Doors to the Public
On Saturday, April 11 from 10am-3pm, Performance Flight will host an Open House, welcoming anyone interested in learning to fly, purchasing an aircraft, or booking charter services. On display will be the newest from Cirrus Aircraft, Piper, Socata, and Avidyne. There will also be displays from... - April 08, 2009 - Performance Flight
VisualCube Launches Community Website for Epiphany CRM Users, Developers
VisualCube, provider of products and services designed to enhance performance of Infor’s CRM, has launched a community website (www.ourepiphany.com) for Epiphany users and developers. “We launched this open and free forum to connect users’ wants and needs with developer... - April 08, 2009 - VisualCube
Tracesmart Appoint New IT Manager
People tracing specialists restructure their IT team - April 08, 2009 - Tracesmart Ltd
Bestselling Business Experts Offer 7 Tips for Recovery
Dr. Kevin and Dr. Jackie Freiberg, bestselling business authors and leadership experts, give business leaders tips to drive business up toward recovery. - April 08, 2009 - Freibergs.com
50% Off on Report - China Aluminium Market Analysis
RNCOS is offering more than 50% discount on Market Research Report titled, “China Aluminium Market Analysis.” - April 08, 2009 - RNCOS
Panel "Winning Strategies to Land Your Dream Job in any Economy" at 2nd Career Night hosted by GoldenNetworking.com and EventagiousEvents.com
Business Networking Website GoldenNetworking.com, and EventagiousEvents.com Will Host their 2nd Career Night, Wednesday April 16th, Which Will Feature Panel "Winning Strategies to Land Your Dream Job in any Economy" - April 08, 2009 - Golden Networking
RNCOS Releases a New Report - Indian Pension Fund Market Forecast to 2013
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Indian Pension Fund Market Forecast to 2013” to its report gallery. The report provides comprehensive research and in-depth analysis along with information on current and future performance of pension market in India. - April 08, 2009 - RNCOS
BPO Voice Releases Outsourcing Survey 2009 Report
BPOVoice.com today announced the release of its much awaited Outsourcing Survey 2009 Report. With global recession and sensitive market sentiments, there is a state of confusion and sense of suspicion regarding outsourcing business in the months to come. BPOVoice.com has attempted to understand market sentiments in order to realize the possible behavior of outsourcing business especially the one related to India. The complete report is available at bpovoice.com. - April 08, 2009 - BPO Voice
Paradox Studios Ltd Announces Launch of New Business Partner ConceptCV
Paradox Studios Ltd is proud to announce the acquisition of new business partner ConceptCV. In spite of the current economic crisis, Paradox Studios Ltd have recently acquired the professional CV writing and career management firm into their expanding group of companies. ConceptCV who provide... - April 08, 2009 - Paradox Studios Ltd.
First Investors Lexington Office - Frank Patton Promoted to Division Manager
First Investors is pleased to announce the promotion of Frank Patton to the position of Division Manager of the Lexington, Kentucky sales office. The promotion took effect February 2, 2009. A graduate of Western Kentucky University, Frank Patton has been with First Investors since 2001, when he... - April 08, 2009 - First Investors Media
Hoteliers Go Back to Basics During Economic Downturn
Great Hotels Organisation sees an increase in applications for membership during ITB. - April 08, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
InitioStar Introduces ‘Recover Audit’ for IT Projects
Recover failed IT projects through independent and professional project management from InitioStar. - April 08, 2009 - InitioStar Limited
PhaseWare, Inc. Hosts User’s Summit: Outdoorworld Embassy Suites Dallas/Fort Worth
PhaseWare, Inc. is hosting a User’s Summit in Dallas on April 16-17, 2009. The summit will include a Help Desk Industry Expert session featuring Kristin Robertson, President of KR Consulting. Also on the agenda are two full days of training on the PhaseWare Product Suite plus a demonstration... - April 08, 2009 - PhaseWare, Inc.
PhaseWare, Inc. Offers Webinar Topic: Increasing the Customer Support Experience
PhaseWare, Inc. is hosting a 1 hour webinar entitled “PhaseWare – Increasing the Customer Experience”. This webinar will be offered on several dates in April, 2009. Maintaining and increasing customer satisfaction, retention, and growth is a critical factor in business success. - April 08, 2009 - PhaseWare, Inc.
Benchmark Introduces Video Email Feature with All Email Marketing Plans
The new tool lets all Benchmark customers store YouTube and Google videos, drop them into their layouts, and send them to the permission-based recipients of their email marketing campaigns. - April 08, 2009 - Benchmark Email