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Wade Johnson Corporation Schedules NC Service School and Open House
Wade Johnson Corporation, a Dexter Authorized Distributor, is pleased to announce that it will host a NC fall open house at their headquarters in Greensboro, NC. Held Thursday, September 25th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., this event will celebrate the commercial and on-premise laundry industries with... - July 23, 2008 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
Medix Staffing Solutions Announces Opening of New Jersey Office
Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc., a national staffing organization specialized in recruiting skilled personnel for clients in the healthcare, insurance and scientific industries, recently opened a new office in Parsippany, New Jersey. The new office, located at 2001 Route 46, Suite 310, is one of... - July 23, 2008 - Medix
Big U Media Partners with Florida Video Conferencing to Offer Affordable Video Conferencing Solutions
Big U Media, a Tampa Advertising & Marketing company which specializes in Audio Visual solutions, announced its new partnership with Florida Video Conferencing. - July 23, 2008 - Big U Media
Sterling Research Group Named Outstanding Business of the Year by the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
The St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce has named Sterling Research Group as Outstanding Minority Owned Business of the Year. The Awards luncheon took place on June 26th at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront. The award measures company growth, innovativeness, response to adversity, and community... - July 23, 2008 - Sterling Research Group, Inc.
StreamSend Launches dmPULSE News
StreamSend, one of today’s leading email marketing services, today announced the launch of its new digital newsletter, dmPULSE News, published monthly. - July 22, 2008 - EZ Publishing
Six-Time Olympian to Wear Spira "Banned" Springed Shoes at Beijing Games
Joao N'Tyamba, the Olympic marathoner from Angola who will be his nation's flag bearer for the Opening Ceremonies at the Beijing Olympics, will run in Spira for his third Olympic Marathon - July 22, 2008 - New Chapter Media
Grimes Companies in 50 Fastest Growing Companies Again
The Grimes Companies (TGC) has moved up to become the area’s 8th fastest growing company in the Jacksonville Business Journal’s 2008 list of “50 Fastest Growing Companies” in Northeast Florida. Ranked 9th in 2007, the Jacksonville-based supply chain management company... - July 22, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Close More Sales Consistently - Even in a Down Market
Bestselling Author Bob Beck Offers Help to Sales Professionals. For the first time information that has been taught in ten countries is now available in new CD series. - July 22, 2008 - Beck Products
The Paintings of Internationally Acclaimed Spanish Master Guillermo Sedano Come to New Jersey
The paintings of Spanish Master Painter Guillermo Sedano, winner of the XXII BMW Prize for painting, are coming to New Jersey. - July 22, 2008 - Cosmopolitan Fine Art
CNET’s Brian Cooley Speaks with SellingGeek.com About the Best Cars for Salespeople
Brian Cooley, editor at large at CNET and host of the weekly podcast Car Tech, spoke with SellingGeek.com’s Timothy Sullivan about the best cars for sales professionals, how auto manufacturers are addressing the latest jump in fuel prices, and what salespeople can expect in vehicles in the next few years. - July 22, 2008 - Dilettante Productions
ThinPrint Premium Partner Winners for 2008
ThinPrint Premium Partner winners for 2008 include Modcomp Systems & Solutions, Leverage information Systems, and Accelera Solutions. - July 22, 2008 - ThinPrint.Inc
Gary and Jennifer Ricco Team Up at Keller Williams VIP Properties Serving the Greater Los Angeles Area
Gary and Jennifer Ricco join Keller Williams Realty VIP Properties. Gary and Jennifer Ricco, a real estate sales professional team in Santa Clarita, has joined the Keller Williams Realty VIP Properties. Jennifer Ricco has an extensive background in residential home sales and has been in the real... - July 22, 2008 - Jennifer & Gary Ricco Keller Williams VIP Properties e-PRO, WCR, QSC, Retired LAPD
Renasis Again Named Winner of Utah's Top 25 Under 5
UVEF Recognizes Renasis as One of Utah’s Top 25 Companies Under 5 Years Old for a Third Consecutive Year. - July 22, 2008 - Renasis, LLC
DollsBags.com Now Carries Rioni "Signature Series" Italian Designer Handbags
Rioni products are well known for their superior craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail, outstanding durability, and exquisite designs. All Rioni products are handmade by skilled craftsman and come with an international warranty. DollsBags, LLC is an Authorized Reseller for Rioni and, for a limited time only, you also get the Rioni evening bag free with every Rioni handbag purchase (a $45 value). - July 22, 2008 - DollsBags, LLC
Online Gambling Highlights in July 2008
July is a bumper month for online casino gambling fans with new slots tournaments, a new casino, NFL futures betting and the biggest free play bonus ever. - July 22, 2008 - Online Gambling Insider
YourHostingStore.com Adds Green Hosting Category
Green hosting category makes it easy for the environmentally conscious to find a green hosting provider. - July 22, 2008 - Your Hosting Store
World’s First International Lunar Observatory Bound for the Moon
The world’s first astronomical observatory bound for the Moon was announced today as a joint venture between the International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA) and Google Lunar X Prize contender Odyssey Moon Limited. A dual function ILO precursor instrument demonstrating observation and communication techniques will be part of the scientific and commercial payloads aboard Odyssey Moon’s inaugural “MoonOne” lander mission, destined for the lunar equator by 2011. - July 22, 2008 - Odyssey Moon Limited
BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. and Its President and CEO, Brian Hollnagel Announces Aviation Finance Scholarship Program
Chicago-based aircraft leasing company BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc., and its President and CEO, Brian Hollnagel, announced its plans to implement an annual scholarship program in the field of aviation finance. - July 21, 2008 - BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.
A New and Proactive Approach to IT Support Will Now Help Businesses Control Their Costs and Emergency Down Time
SigNET Technologies LLC, announced today a strategic change in the way to provide better service to customers. SigNET's managed IT plans offer comprehensive tiered services tailored for unique information technology needs and requirements for businesses. SigNET offers plans for PC workstations,... - July 21, 2008 - SigNET Technologies, LLC
iUniverse Top 5 Selling Titles for June
iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing company, announced its top five sellers for the month of June. - July 21, 2008 - iUniverse
In the Scene Limousine Gives Back to Arizona Community with 5% of Reservations Going Toward Make-a-Wish or MADD
In The Scene Limousine recently delivered contribution checks to the Phoenix, Arizona Make-A-Wish and MADD (Mother’s Against Drunk Driving) offices in their newest black Hummer limousine. “Our clients were able to select which great organization – Make-A-Wish or MADD to contribute... - July 21, 2008 - In The Scene Limousine
Private Equity Mutual Fund Distribution Growth Creates Need for Sales Professionals
Vista Research and Management, LLC, investment advisor to the Listed Private Equity Plus Fund, is seeking sales professionals to meet increased demand for private equity investment options among financial professionals. - July 21, 2008 - Vista Research and Management
New Intelligent Planning Software Release
PlanningForce offers, through a simple and logical methodology, the most advanced features in the field of program management, project planning and resource scheduling. - July 21, 2008 - Intelligent Software Company
Trade Homes Online. It's Free.
www.TradeYourHomeOnline.com is receiving a lot of attention from Sellers and Realtors looking for an alternate to sell their homes. - July 20, 2008 - TradeYourHomeOnline.com
VACO Raleigh Names New Financial Recruiter
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 that Chris Walker has joined the firm as a financial recruiter. In... - July 20, 2008 - VACO Raleigh
Medix Staffing Solutions Expands Market with New Houston Office
Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc., a national staffing organization specialized in recruiting skilled personnel for clients in the healthcare, insurance and scientific industries, recently opened a new office in Houston, Texas. The new office, located at One Riverway, Suite 1700, is one of... - July 20, 2008 - Medix
Bob Laux, Senior Director, Technical Accounting and Reporting, Microsoft Corporation to Speak at KC’s Event on the Impact of IFRS on 9/25/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars has announced today that Robert J. Laux, Senior Director, Technical Accounting and Reporting of Microsoft Corporation will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and webinar... - July 20, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center: Featured DC Area Meeting Facility on MeetingSource.com
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center on the Potomac arguably the most luxurious and Herculean meeting site on the Eastern seaboard, is a new month's DC area featured meeting facility on MeetingSource.com. - July 20, 2008 - MeetingSource.com
Growth and Progress on Long Island and in Space
Local businessman's Customer Appreciation Weekend event provides networking opportunity for optical Industry as well as an educational forum for Long Island astronomy clubs. - July 19, 2008 - Spectrum Thin Films, Inc.
School Emergency Kits Available. Just in Time for 2008 School Year.
50 million students are heading back to 99,000 schools for the 2008 fall term. All schools public and private should have emergency kits for students and staff. - July 19, 2008 - American Preparedness
Virtual Assistant Saves Small Businesses Time and Money
Recent economic concerns and the rising cost of commuting have exploded the phenomenon of telecommuting. Qualified professionals from around the globe are starting their own businesses and communicating virtually to save business owners time and money. - July 19, 2008 - Kim Beckers Virtual Servies
AbleBridge Announces Formation of Advisory Board
AbleBridge Inc., a leading Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partner, today announced the formation of a new Advisory Board. The AbleBridge Advisory Board is a carefully selected team that brings together a strong and diverse group of business professionals with experience in executive sales management,... - July 19, 2008 - AbleBridge Inc
ForeignTRADEX Brings Together U.S. and Germany Industrial Trading Partners
The US-European B2B Marketplace for industrial buyers and suppliers worldwide has launched a new specialized trade report published to connect U.S. and Germany-based exporters and importers of industrial products. - July 19, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
AbleBridge Selected for Microsoft's CRM SaaS Readiness Program
AbleBridge Inc., a leading Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partner, today announced it was one of five Microsoft ISV Partners selected for early participation in the Microsoft CRM Saas Readiness Program. In creating the SaaS ISV Readiness Program, Microsoft has partnered with Mural Consulting, the leading... - July 19, 2008 - AbleBridge Inc
Styles Checks Captures the Essence of America’s Blonde Bombshell with the Release of Its "Marilyn Monroe" Design
Styles Checks builds its Fan Checks line with the addition of a new product suite that features the one and only, Marilyn Monroe. The design includes personal checks, address labels, contact cards, and a checkbook cover that portray classic photos of the vintage model in all her glory. - July 19, 2008 - Styles Checks
Enterprising Women Names New Members to National Advisory Board
Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine (www.enterprisingwomen.com), has named Patricia Pope, Michelle D’Souza and Donna Vandiver as Enterprising Women National Advisory Board members. Pope is the owner of Pope & Associates, Inc., a full-service diversity training... - July 19, 2008 - Enterprising Women
Crescent State Bank’s Rod Webb Reappointed to the Wake County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global Market SM), has announced that Rod Webb, senior vice president in commercial banking at the bank’s Raleigh office, has been reappointed... - July 19, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Ginac Group Announces Latest Addition to the Team
The Ginac Group proudly announced this week the most recent addition to their growing business. Monica Carson, a recent graduate of the National Society of Career Management’s career coaching program, has joined the Ginac Group as a Professional Career Architect (PCA) will be providing clients with career development services. - July 19, 2008 - The Ginac Group, Inc.
Web Searching Evolves with the Launch of InverSearch
InverSearch is a privately held company specializing in the development of software to afford everyone a real alternative to scouring the Web. InverSearch inverts the roles of the parties involved in a traditional search--the inquirer and the recipient, or the consumer and the business. Those interested in searching an entirely new way can visit InverSearch at http://www.inversearch.com. - July 19, 2008 - Inversearch
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston Hosts Bowling Event To Benefit Wake County Foster Care
Bill Guy, vice president and managing broker of the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Crabtree office (www.hpw.com), has announced that the firm is hosting a community bowling and raffle event to benefit the Wake County Foster Care program on Saturday, July 19, from 12 to 3 p.m. at Buffaloe... - July 19, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Leading Career Coaching Firm Seeks Affiliates, Looks to Expand Business Nationwide
The Ginac Group, one of the nation’s most recognized career management businesses, announced today the launch of its new national affiliate program. The new program will provide third-party companies with a license to use their proprietary Career Development Framework. The Framework is a... - July 19, 2008 - The Ginac Group, Inc.
Medix Staffing Solutions National Sales Conference to Teach the Value of Team Building
Paul Engen, head football coach for Appleton North High School in Appleton, Wis., carried his lessons off the field and to Chicago when he delivered a keynote address on “Building a Winning Team” at Medix Staffing Solutions’ National Sales Meeting on Friday, June 27. Medix... - July 19, 2008 - Medix
James Parker, Former CEO of Southwest Airlines, Talks About Managing Through Crisis on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
James Parker, former CEO of Southwest Airlines, Talks on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss about managing through crisis, by doing the “right thing” for their customers, employees, and stakeholders. Parker discusses the things differentiating Southwest from its competitors, and how it has been able to deliver both low fares and great customer service. - July 19, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Platinum Play Bingo Launches ‘Bingo Ball for Life’
Online bingo provider, Platinum Play Bingo have launched their newest offering, Bingo Ball for Life – an exciting, world-first for bingo players, allowing them to own their very own lucky bingo number and even customise their own bingo ball with a chance of winning a massive £50 000 in cash. - July 18, 2008 - Fortune Lounge Group
Triad Securities 90 Day Window
New quarterly IPO activity report, includes pricings spreadsheet and performance. - July 18, 2008 - Triad Securities
The Bumpil Company Goes Belly with Product Line
The company known for the award winning versatile Bumpil On the Way pillow expands product line with BellyT shirts. - July 18, 2008 - Bumpil Company
RCI Confirms Support of New Consumer Publication for Shared Ownership Industry
Owners Perspective magazine, the independent global publication for existing owners and prospective buyers of all shared ownership products which launched last week with an initial subscription base of 5,300 can now confirm the support of the industry’s largest exchange company to help extend its reach in delivering valuable content to consumers. - July 18, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
HYT Join Forces with the UK Two Way Radio Experts
As businesses throughout the World look for affordable solutions from their service providers, news of a partnership between one of China's and one of the UK's fastest growing companies is sure to be great news for companies in need of high quality communications equipment. - July 18, 2008 - Apex Radio Systems Ltd
Beijing Anxiously Awaits the Delectable Premiere of Canada's Culinary Champion's Namesake Restaurant, Makoto
Canada's top chef, Makoto Ono, embarks on his own Olympic journey this month with the premiere of his 9,000 square foot restaurant in the heart of Beijing, China. The restaurant, Makoto, will feature Chef Ono's unique interpretation of authentic Japanese cuisine utilizing classic French techniques. Makoto is raising the bar for fine cuisine and fine dining. - July 18, 2008 - Makoto
Mobile Awareness, LLC Releases VisionStat™ Wired and Wireless Color Camera Systems for Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention
Mobile Awareness, LLC, formally releases VisionStat™, a new series of industrial wired and wireless commercial vehicle camera systems. - July 18, 2008 - Mobile Awareness, LLC