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Tradewind Aviation Introduces Premium Scheduled Service from White Plains, New York to Martha’s Vineyard
Tradewind Aviation, the market leader in luxury air service to Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket and St. Barth is pleased to announce premium scheduled service from White Plains airport in New York to Martha’s Vineyard. - August 29, 2008 - Tradewind Aviation
End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Campaign Engages Families from Lesoma Village in Botswana
Botswana and United States teachers and students are working together with the support of the American Embassy, the Ministry of Health, local government officials, and the Malaria Foundation International (MFI) to engage community leaders and families from the Lesoma Village, Chobe District of Botswana in today’s global fight against malaria. - August 29, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
Solutions-IES Receives National Ground Water Association (NGWA) Outstanding Ground Water Project Award
Ground Water Remediation Award – Below Median Cost Solutions-IES, Inc., a leading provider of professional environmental engineering and remediation services for government and commercial clients around the world, has announced that the firm received the 2007 National Ground Water... - August 29, 2008 - Solutions-IES, Inc.
First Power Boat by Sunreef, the 70 Sunreef Power is Now Launched. First Photos Available on Sunreef Website.
70 Sunreef Power has been launched at Sunreef Yachts shipyard and will now undergo a round-the-world trip in family with the famous french sailor and regatta winner, Laurent Bourgnon, as a captain. - August 29, 2008 - Sunreef Yachts
YapStone’s RentPayment Division Announces Pay by Phone Option
YapStone, Inc., through its RentPayment™ division, is the country’s largest payment processor to the property market, focusing primarily on apartments, student housing, homeowner associations, and other property-related markets. - August 28, 2008 - Yapstone, Inc.
Web Based Audio Mastering Studio Online-mastering.com Offers Professional CD and Vinyl Mastering Online
Online-mastering.com, the internet centric audio mastering studio service, relaunched their website, offering a freshly upgraded web interface that connects bands, musicians, artists and labels with their high-end music mastering studios in Germany. Customers can create a free Online mastering.com account and upload their musical productions straight to the desk of the audio engineers. - August 28, 2008 - Online-mastering.com
IP Camera Supply Adds Axis 209 Series of IP Cameras
Addition of Axis 2009 Series of IP Cameras Furthers Company's Discrete Surveillance Offerings - August 28, 2008 - IP Camera Supply, LLC
Aspen Financial Partners, LLC Expands Lending Guidelines for Hard Money Commercial & Residential Loans from $2 Million Up to $100 Million
Aspen Financial Partners, LLC is pleased to announce additional conduits for funding hard money commercial & residential loans ranging from $2MM - $100MM throughout the U.S. - August 28, 2008 - Aspen Financial Partners, LLC
How Negotiating on Your Wedding Can Save You Thousands
Nicola Ray in her new book "Negotiate Your Way to a Cheap Wedding" shows couples getting married how building a relationship with the supplier and using the right language can get them what they want for their wedding. - August 28, 2008 - Nicola Ray
Casa Bonita Music Bringing the Freshest Reggaeton Vibes from the Sands of Puerto Plata to the Clubs of NYC
Casa Bonita Music is releasing their much anticipated debut album, Casa Bonita Music Compilation 2008, featuring the hot hits from sizzling Caribbean artist like Como Ol' Vidarte from Mass Histeria, Dime Que Paso from Desconocidos and Shake Your Body Like An M-1 from Top Legrand. Just made... - August 28, 2008 - Casa Bonita Music
Clean Marine Systems, Inc. Launches Automated Heat Exchanger Flush Systems. The Latest in a Line of Innovative Products That Promote Automated Maintenance / Clean Oceans.
Headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, Clean Marine Systems, Corporation is an innovative leader in electronic controlled pump and valve systems. The Clean Marine System is the first of a family of products targeted at the yachting heat exchanger maintenance market. They are also introducing a new innovative “Green Marine Product” line for the marine and yachting enthusiast. For more information please visit www.cleanmarinesystems.com - August 28, 2008 - Clean Marine Systems
This Marin County Artist is Presenting at the West Hollywood Erotic Art Fair Weekend and is Debuting with Two Solo Shows in San Francisco
Nancy Peach has been an Architectural Illustrator, Children's Book Illustrator and Muralist for over 35 years. She has spent 16 years in Marin County and is truly coming into her own as an Erotic Artist. She is heading for Hollywood in October to present her new body of work, "The Men in My Life." Tom of Finland Foundation is presenting this Erotic Art Fair that attracts erotic artists world-wide. - August 28, 2008 - Nancy Peach Erotic Artist
Shelly BMW Offering New Service Specials
Take Advantage of Bluetooth Installation and Gas Optimization Deals - August 28, 2008 - Shelly BMW
Baxa Corporation Named to Inc. 5000 for Second Consecutive Year as One of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the US
Baxa Corporation announces its ranking in the second annual list of top 5,000 fastest-growing private businesses in the US; proof that the economy is not slowing its growth. The company has grown steadily since its founding in 1975 and currently employs more than 450 associates through its Colorado headquarters and UK subsidiary offices. - August 28, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Bizymoms.com Offers New e-Course on Choosing a Good Business Name
Bizymoms.com now offers an ideal e-course for all aspiring business owners, on how best to select a good business name for their venture. The “Choosing a Business Name” e-course is aimed at enlightening individuals to realize the importance a business name plays in the success of the venture. This online course is offered free by Bizymoms.com and can be pursued by any interested person. - August 28, 2008 - Bizy Moms
Today's Challenging Economy Calls for a Smart, Effective Marketing Plan
A free seminar, focused on creating marketing plans that drive results, is being offered in Lake Zurich, IL, on Thursday, September 4, 2008. Michelle Lanter Smith, CEO of Hi-Impact Marketing and Sales Solutions, Inc., will be speaking on the whole buying process and the mastery of selecting optimal... - August 28, 2008 - Hi-Impact Marketing and Sales Solutions, Inc.
Insurance Execs Outline Innovations for 2009
New Underwriting and Distribution Ideas Showcased in Dallas on September 15 - 17, 2008 - August 27, 2008 - MarketScout Corporation
Resonate Central Dispatch Adds Native Support for Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Resonate Inc., http://www.Resonate.com, the leading provider of award winning traffic management and load balancing solutions, today announced that it is shipping the latest version of Resonate Central Dispatch™ for Microsoft Windows Server 2008. Managing all requests at the web and... - August 27, 2008 - Resonate, Inc
NuU Medspa Goes Green to Support Chicago’s Green Tie Ball Chicago’s #1 Charity Event Celebrates Chicago’s Beauty, Saturday, September 13, 2008
NuU Medspa and thousands of other Chicagoans gather to celebrate the efforts of Green Tie Ball, an annual fundraising event that helps raise funds for everything beautiful in Chicago; expressways, gateways, and communities. All proceeds of Green Tie Ball go to Chicago Gateway Green, a non-profit... - August 27, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
New Era for Real Estate Foreclosure and Property Management
The increase in foreclosures and inventory of real estate for sale on the market is offering unique opportunity to lenders as well as servicers. - August 27, 2008 - Asset Management Specialists
Planet Calling Launch New Website
Planet Calling, a leading provider of low cost international phone calls, has launched a new website. - August 27, 2008 - SEO.co.uk
Planet PhoneCards Launch New Website
Planet PhoneCards, one of the UK's leading online phone card retailers, has launched a new website. - August 27, 2008 - SEO.co.uk
Stationery Style Shares Profits Through Web Affiliate Program
Leading online stationery merchant offers generous commissions to web advertisers through Shareasale.com. - August 27, 2008 - Stationery Style.com
99% of Small Businesses Lose Money Because They Don’t Properly Follow-Up
Most business owners don't have a system, don’t know how valuable follow-up is and just plain and simple don't know how to follow up. Learn about an important new ebook called Follow-Up Marketing Strategies to help struggling small business owners implement powerful follow-up strategies to find and keep their most profitable clients. - August 27, 2008 - Jody Gabourie Marketing Plan Queen
New Company Focuses on Increasing Fun, Creativity in Workplaces
HAMFLAP, a Bellingham company created to bring fun, laughter and their benefits into workplaces, was introduced to the public with a community event Wednesday, Aug. 20 as part of the 2010 Service Initiative networking luncheon. - August 27, 2008 - Evergreen Team Concepts
Get Your Business Online Quick with AIT’s “Business Bundles”
Leading internet web hosting provider, Advanced Internet Technologies announces reduced pricing on its revolutionary suite of business oriented tool sets aimed at jump starting entrepreneurs who need to get their sites up and online quick. - August 27, 2008 - Advanced Internet Technologies, Inc
SigNET Technologies, LLC Forms Strategic Partnership with Iron Mountain to Offer Data Protection and Recovery
SigNET Technologies LLC, announced today a partnership with Iron Mountain, a trusted partner to more than 100,000 corporate clients throughout North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Under this new partnership, the two companies will join forces to market the advantages of SigNET's... - August 27, 2008 - SigNET Technologies, LLC
Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. Releases Podcast on Green Practices
Vicky Hortman, president at Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. (www.grayandcreech.com), has announced the release of an audio podcast discussing the company’s green practices. In the podcast, Lee Hortman, vice president of operations at Gray & Creech, discusses ways the company has... - August 27, 2008 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
Buy American to Help Illinois Manufacturers Export Overseas Utilizing Its On-Line Industrial Marketplace
Industrial Leaders, publisher of Buy American, an industry-focused blog focusing on promoting U.S. manufacturers in international markets has released a new report to help Illinois industrial suppliers find trading partners overseas. - August 27, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Baby Couture Cover Shot
Manhattan Beach California photographer, Dani Brubaker, photographs Josie Bissett for Baby Couture magazine’s “Back to School” issue. The current issue (August/September 08) of the magazine features a cover story about actress, author and mother, Josie Bissett and her children... - August 26, 2008 - Dani Brubaker
Is Negotiation Still Used in Business?
Karen Ross will interview author Jim Camp the negotiation coach. She will ask him if negotiation is still used in business. Business has become a who knows who world. - August 26, 2008 - Connect With Karen Online
InternationalWatchClub.com Adds Detailed Background on Bertolucci Watches
InternationalWatchClub.com, a complete online resource for watch collectors and buyers, now offers detailed background information on Bertolucci Watches. - August 26, 2008 - International Watch Club
InternationalWatchClub.com Adds Detailed Background on Bedat Watches
InternationalWatchClub.com, a complete online resource for watch collectors and buyers, now offers detailed background information on Bedat Watches. - August 26, 2008 - International Watch Club
Aiotechnology.com Gives 7 Reasons Why Every Business Should Have a Website
AIO Technology explains seven reasons every business should have a website and how having a website would help your business grow. - August 25, 2008 - AIO Technology
The Younique Boutique Launches Baby Photo Quilts
Baby Photo Quilts are 38 x 48 inches and allow for 10 or 20 photos of baby's family members. They are made in 100% cotton and cuddle fleece and make a perfect baby shower gift. - August 25, 2008 - The Younique Boutique, inc.
RateTiger and easyRMS Form Channel Management Partnership
Leading RMS integrates with leading channel management solution. - August 25, 2008 - eRevMax Inc.
Cherry Picked: LittleEffortBigResults.com Chooses Cherry Communications as PR Firm
Cherry Communications, a virtual public relations firm for businesses and nonprofit organizations, announced today the addition of its newest client, LittleEffortBigResults.com. “Cherry Communications is thrilled to be part of the team for this up-and-coming company,” said Shannon... - August 25, 2008 - Cherry Communications
Michael Chen, CEO of Ge’s Media Finance Business, Talks About the 4 "I’s" on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Michael Chen, CEO of GE Commercial Finance -- Media, Communications & Entertainment, talks on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss about his “4-I’s” approach to delivering value, the importance of establishing a “personal brand,” and the broad range of financial products and services that his part of GE delivers. Chen also identifies attributes that differentiate successful companies from others and the need to understand the customer’s wants and needs. - August 24, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Real-Time, Fully Featured Digital Video Recorder, Low Cost
Up to 32 cameras, Linux™-based, highly reliable Sentry Security Systems Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the new Sentry LP Series Digital Video Recorders (DVRs). These LP series DVRs support up to 32 cameras and use hardware video compression to maximize recording quality and speed. - August 24, 2008 - Sentry Security Systems, Inc.
VACO Raleigh Announces the Launch of San Francisco Office
David R. Rhode, managing partner of VACO Raleigh (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm specializing in the fields of accounting and finance, information technology, operations and executive search, has announced the launch of a new VACO office in San Francisco located at One... - August 24, 2008 - VACO Raleigh
Data Cube Systems Earns Information Worker Productivity Solutions Competency in Microsoft Partner Program
Data Cube Systems announced today that it has achieved the third milestone in Microsoft's Partner Program. This accomplishment consists of earning the much-coveted Information Worker Solutions Competency. Earning this award requires Data Cube Systems to have proven skills and experience in building solutions on the Microsoft Office System. The Information Worker Solutions Competency now includes specializations, which provide distinct paths for achieving the competency. - August 24, 2008 - Data Cube Systems
Wood Costs Increased for Pulpmills Worldwide in the 2Q 2008 as Reported by WRI
Wood fiber costs, the major cost component when producing wood pulp, increased in practically all major pulp-producing regions around the world in the 2Q/08, according to the market report Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ). This was both a result of a continued weakening of the US dollar against most major currencies and because of higher transport costs for both pulpwood and wood chips. - August 23, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
KMPfurniture.com Dominates Online Upscale Furniture Market
Online Furniture Retailer Experiencing Substantial Growth Despite Challenging Economy. KMPfurniture.com, a premium online retailer of high-quality upscale furniture and accessories, today announced a 35% increase in online sales. Based in Miami, Florida, its modern, sheik products have found favor with developers, home buyers, interior designers, and corporate consultants across the globe. KMP has perfected “inexpensive quality.” - August 23, 2008 - kmp furniture
ICC Recognized as Expert in Collaboration Strategy
With globalization and virtual workforces continually on the rise, collaboration is an important issue for many companies. An efficient and reliable way to collaborate online has become more than just a "nice to have" for companies. But tools used for collaboration can be quite complex... - August 23, 2008 - Information Control Corporation
Slingsby Awarded by Better Business Environmental Forum
Slingsby the industrial and commercial equipment specialists, have been awarded a certificate by the Better Business Environment Forum in Bradford in recognition of the excellent environmental management that has been undertaken at the organisation. - August 23, 2008 - Slingsby
Addison-TX Based 13th Floor Media Set to Install Digital Elevator Displays Into Three High-Rise Buildings in Downtown Dallas
13th Floor Media, a company delivering news and entertainment into elevator cabs through-out High-Rise office and residential buildings, announced today that it will be installing Digital Elevator Displays into three High-Rise Residential buildings in Downtown Dallas. - August 23, 2008 - 13th Floor Media
IT Security Benchmarks from Glomark-Governan Research Study
Glomark-Governan, the leading provider of business case solutions for sales, marketing, product development and IT organizations, has released a preliminary sampling of IT security benchmarks from an IT Security Research Study concluded in the third quarter of 2008. The Glomark-Governan research... - August 23, 2008 - Glomark-Governan
New Industrial Trade Reports Helps U.S. Manufacturers Export to Japan, China and Korea
ForeignTRADEX, an international industrial directory and on-line manufacturing marketplace has published three new reports designed to connect American exporters of industrial goods with importers in South Korea, China and Japan. - August 23, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Trizeon – Experts in Business Consulting, SEO, Web Development, Outsourcing Services
Trizeon, a leading global provider of business consulting, web development, off-shore staff augmentation and search engine optimization services offers unparalleled services to help businesses achieve their goals. - August 23, 2008 - Trizeon Pvt. Ltd.
Gulf Coast Western Participates in Major Natural Gas Discovery in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
Gulf Coast Western, LLC participated in a significant natural gas discovery in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. The Dallas, Texas based exploration and production company made the discovery on the west flank of the Valentine Field in a 3-D seismic controlled closure. The Eagle discovery well was... - August 22, 2008 - Gulf Coast Western