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Builder Homesite, Inc. Partners with Movoto NewHomeSource.com Listings Now on Movoto
Movoto.com, one of the Internet’s leading online real estate resources, has partnered with Builder Homesite, Inc. (BHI) / NewHomeSource.com – the most complete new home marketplace online – to give consumers the only tool they need to easily search for new homes. - July 18, 2008 - Builder Homesite, Inc.
SwingAway Sports Products Has Completed the Acquisition of All Rights and Patents of the SwingAway Product Line from Rebound Sports Technology
The SwingAway Hitting System is the most preeminent training aid in the baseball and softball hitting market today. This Patented product is used and supported by all 30 Major League Baseball Teams, the Olympic Softball Team plus 100's of top tier college and high schools programs throughout the nation. - July 18, 2008 - SwingAway Sports Products
Trailer Superstore - New Website Will Transform the Way Consumers Shop the Ordinary Cargo Trailer Online
All Pro will become the first Trailer Company to bring Trailer Accessories to life in an interactive online environment with their new 'Customize Your Trailer' Website. - July 18, 2008 - All Pro Trailer Superstore
vineyard vines Partners with LPGA Professional Golfer Stacy Lewis
vineyard vines®, the Stamford-based apparel company best known for its elegant neckties, announced today its partnership with LPGA professional golfer Stacy Lewis. A recent graduate of the University of Arkansas, Lewis has been called a “role model” off the course and her talent... - July 18, 2008 - vineyard vines
The New Patent Pending m&m™ Series of Travel Goods Will Bring Back Life and Excitement to an Industry That is Lacking Innovation and Originality
Global Solutions 4, LLC.(GS4) introduces a new patent pending line of products that will revolutionize the current humdrum travel goods industry. The “m&m™ ” (Make it Mine™) series of products will bring bags, backpacks, luggage and travel accessories into the 21st century. This ground breaking concept allows consumers for the first time the ability to personalize and customize their travel products. - July 18, 2008 - Global Solutions 4, LLC
Self Storage Company Expands; Drive 10 Minutes and Save a Bundle
Kamas Storage still provides all the modern conveniences you expect from a storage company like 24 hour access, security cameras and lighting, etc. but also believes that excellent customer service requires a person on site at all times. - July 18, 2008 - Kamas Storage
Blue Tangerine Solutions Hires New Vice President of Network Services
Rob Hill has been named VP of Network Services for the Network Services division of Melbourne, Florida-based Blue Tangerine Solutions. - July 18, 2008 - Blue Tangerine Solutions
SBS Group Named to 2008 Microsoft Dynamics President's Club
SBS Group has been named to the 2008 Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club, receiving recognition from Microsoft Corp. for its dedicated commitment to customers. This honor reflects SBS Group’s success in extending the Microsoft Dynamics platform to drive business advantages in companies worldwide. - July 18, 2008 - SBS Group
Pro Edition of Customer Appointment Manager 3.0 Now Available
Online access, business insights, and customer photos enhance appointment scheduling software. - July 18, 2008 - Atlas Business Solutions, Inc.
Canara Bank Chooses Triple Point to Manage New Precious Metals Business
India’s largest nationalized bank selects Commodity XL for Precious Metals to support complex business process workflows, rigorous risk management and regulatory compliance. - July 17, 2008 - Triple Point Technology, Inc
NuU Medspa Kicks-Off New Campaign Dedicated to Their Clients Campaign: The NuU Face of NuU
NuU Medspa, the pioneer of the Medical Spa Industry, will kick-off their new campaign, The NuU Face of NuU, in August 2008. The campaign will feature a real-life client whose life has changed and taken a positive turn as a result of non-invasive medical treatments/procedures performed at one of the... - July 17, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Retailnet Group, LLC Announces Its New Global Retail Database
RNG , a leading retail advisory firm has released the 1st phase of its online retail database. It is the most comprehensive view on chain retail - including store and non-store sales - available on-line today. - July 17, 2008 - Retailnet Group LLC
The Shipping Shack, Inc. Announces Free Gas for It’s Customers; the Shipping Shack, Inc. @ 3133 Waialae Ave., Hi 96816 Announces it Will Give Away Gas Voucher
Today, The Shipping Shack, Inc. @ 3133 Waialae Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816 announces Free Gas vouchers to its customers with qualified purchase. - July 17, 2008 - The Shipping Shack, Inc.
RapidSwitch Plans to Launch a New UK based Data Centre in 2009
RapidSwitch, a leading supplier of dedicated servers and one of the fastest growing hosting companies in the UK, is building a new data centre with a 20,000 server capacity, to meet growing customer demand. - July 17, 2008 - RapidSwitch
MensMax.com Considers Buyout Offer for RestoreMax Brand
To sell or not to sell is often a difficult question for any company with a growing brand. Now MensMax.com™ (www.MensMax.com) is facing that question with regards to its RestoreMax™ Brand, the first ever penis skin care treatment. A very solid consumer products and healthcare company... - July 17, 2008 - Redu, Inc. (dba MensMax)
Executive Search Firm Launches Its Website
Stickle & Associates, a full service executive search firm based in Asheboro, North Carolina with extensive experience in the paper industry, has just launched its website. The website features job listings and allows candidates to submit their résumés. - July 17, 2008 - Stickle & Associates
BetterTrades Hosts Traders Super Summit in Dallas, Texas
BetterTrades™ has released the dates for its most comprehensive annual trading event, Traders Super Summit, to be held in Dallas, Texas, August 7 – 9, 2008. The Traders Super Summit, an annual conference hosted by BetterTrades’ founder, Freddie Rick, brings all of the... - July 16, 2008 - BetterTrades
Islandview Domains Makes an MPAC with New Branded Portfolios
Thirty-seven (37) Master Domain Portfolios now available to qualified marketing partners to help launch uniquely branded domain properties into targeted vertical markets. MPAC Partners have the opportunity to triple their money, reduce the impact of a downward economic cycle, and learn a new lucrative career path in the process. - July 16, 2008 - Islandview Domains
DirectBuy of Savannah Hosted Grand Opening Celebration
DirectBuy’s members-only, one-stop shopping destination offers a low-cost alternative for home improvement needs. - July 16, 2008 - DirectBuy
Food & Wine Magazine and American Express Partner to Offer Exclusive Restaurant Reservations for Cardmembers Through September 30
Partnership Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Food & Wine Best New Chefs. Need a last-minute dinner reservation? Traveling to a new city? Food & Wine, published by American Express Publishing Corporation, a subsidiary of American Express Company, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the... - July 16, 2008 - American Express Publishing
CMS Clarifies New Anti-Markup Rule: Audio Briefing
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed changes to the Anti-Markup Rule, Gainsharing, and other provisions affecting physicians who offer imaging services. Learn directly from CMS and top legal analysts how these developments could impact the bottom line. 2009 Physician Fee... - July 16, 2008 - Beard Group
Novo Solutions Announces New Software Development Manager
Rich Hunter, CEO of Novo Solutions, an Independent Software vendor specializing in Customer Support Software, has announced that John Hartung has joined the firm as Software Development Manager. John brings over 30 years of software development experience in various capacities from programmer to IT... - July 16, 2008 - Novo Solutions, Inc.
‘p2w2’ Launches Voice-enabled Online Services Marketplace for the Flat World
p2w2 (for PeopleToWorkWith) launched voice-enabled online marketplace today. p2w2 dramatically reduces the time taken to complete the service activity and enhances service efficiencies substantially. p2w2 combines latest technology with an innovative business model to help small businesses take advantage of a flat world. - July 16, 2008 - p2w2
LIVE Internet Talk Radio and Author Glenn Llopis Present "Earning Serendipity," the Key to Earning Good Fortune
Author of the new book called "Earning Serendipity" by Glenn Llopis hosts a new Live internet talk radio show about creating and sustaining good fortune on VoiceAmerica's Business channel. - July 16, 2008 - LIVE Internet Talk Radio
2X Selects Azlan a TechData Company as Distributor for Central Europe
2X has signed a distribution agreement with Tech Data one of the world's largest distributors of technology products from leading IT hardware and software producers. - July 15, 2008 - 2X Software Ltd
The Medical Tourism Association Announces Medical Tourism Accreditation Program
The Medical Tourism Association has launched “accreditation” to ensure the safety and overall positive results for patients traveling from one country to another. “Having the right processes and procedures in place to assist international patients has a direct correlation to better surgical outcomes for those patients. - July 15, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
FiberPatrol Helps Foil Copper Theft at California Oil Refinery
An attempt to steal valuable copper tubing from a Los Angeles-area oil refinery was thwarted when the robbers set off an alarm on a FiberPatrol® perimeter intrusion detection system recently installed by Optellios, Inc., in partnership with Security Services & Technologies (SST). If... - July 15, 2008 - Optellios
DirectBuy Members Trade Membership Card for Franchise
Former members open Columbia home improvement design showroom. - July 15, 2008 - DirectBuy
Lulu Publishing's Landmark Author Morgan Manley Has Released Her New Book, "I Was Born to Love You"
Lulu Publishing is proud to announce author Morgan Manley’s inaugural work, I was Born to Love You, for sale at retail booksellers and online at www.lulu.com. This exciting new true story begs the reader to search within for the fortitude to endure any hardship. For a lifetime Morgan Manley... - July 15, 2008 - I Was Born To Love You - by Morgan Manley
Global Packaging Alliance Adds New Member in South Africa
The Global Packaging Alliance (GPA) announced that they have added a new partner in South Africa by signing an agreement with Masterpack, based in Hariotdale, Johannesburg. Masterpack is one of South Africa’s premier packaging and print companies, producing high-end folding cartons, package... - July 15, 2008 - Diamond Packaging
The-Wealth-Formula.com Launches Independent Profit Center (IPC) Program
The IPC Program offers a very affordable and extremely profitable direct sales business that allows average people to make money online almost immediately. - July 15, 2008 - the-wealth-formula.com
Highly Profitable Eco-Forestry Out-Performs More Traditional Investments, Returning 30% Last Year
Oxigen Investments offer eco-friendly investments in Teak and Agarwood which are proving to be lucrative investment vehicles for the individual investors they service. Established 5 years ago, Oxigen has an impressive client retention rate, with 24% of clients re-investing. And that client base is... - July 14, 2008 - Oxigen Investments
Sonitrol Pacific Detects Break-in Despite Unusual Point of Entry
A suspect attempted to evade detection by tearing through sheet wall to break into the warehouse of an industrial supply company July 11, but failed to account for Sonitrol Pacific's unique audio sensors that give 100 percent coverage. - July 13, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
IAC University: Grand Opening
IAC Professionals, a global leader in the Virtual Assisting market launches their new interactive training site IAC University. IAC University is the newest learning resource for professionals who are looking for unmatched training in accounting and Intuit QuickBooks™ software. IAC... - July 13, 2008 - IAC Professionals
DCIA Announces Inadvertent Sharing Protection Program
The DCIA today announced an industry-wide initiative to protect P2P users against the inadvertent sharing of personal or sensitive data. This program culminates a year of work among leading private sector participants along with government agency representatives. A summary document is posted on the DCIA website at www.dcia.info/activities/ispg/inadvertentsharingprotection.pdf. - July 12, 2008 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Inspirational Jewelry Designed to Communicate
String-Ring Mission:To promote kindness through everyday relationships. - July 12, 2008 - String-Ring.com
AIREEC 2008 Seeks to Stimulate U.S. Real Estate Industry, Economy
The American International Real Expo and Conference (AIREEC) September 5-7 2008 to be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center aims to bring together over 10,000 attendees from over 30 countries in its commitment to help improve the American real estate industry, and in effect, the economy. This... - July 12, 2008 - Expo and Convention Promotions, Inc.
Let's Learn Spanish with Frank & Paco Wins Dr. Toy Award
Let's Learn Spanish with Frank & Paco, Volume 1, has been awarded a Dr. Toy Award. The content for the Frank and Paco series was carefully planned and researched by a team of professionals including two bilingual educators and a linguist. The main references are the Real Academia de Española and the Asociación Cultural Antonio de Nebrija through web site elcastellano.org. - July 12, 2008 - Poole Productions LLC
Tracesmart Corporate Enhances Trace Team Productivity
Tracesmart Corporate launch new tracing case management system to aid in reuniting assets. - July 12, 2008 - Tracesmart Ltd
Crescent State Bank Names Commercial Loan Officer
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 Nikki Clemmons has been named commercial loan officer for the bank’s Wilmington office. In this... - July 12, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
TechBiz Connection Presents Panel Discussion on Marketing and Promoting Companies with a Small Budget
TechBiz Connection (http://www.techbizconnection.org) will host a distinguished panel of business leaders and innovators who will discuss how to market and promote a company with a small budget at its monthly forum on Wednesday, July 16 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at TechSpace on 65 Enterprise in Aliso... - July 12, 2008 - TechBiz Connection
SuccessNetSummit.com Shows You How to Grow Your Business in Good Times and Bad
SuccessNet's founder said, "This event is especially designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs who are serious about fortifying their business for any economy. - July 12, 2008 - SuccessNet
Worldwide Industrial Helps U.S. Manufacturers Expand Into Japan
The US-Asia business-to-business Industrial Trade Portal, Worldwide Industrial Marketplace has published a new trade report to help American manufacturers and exporters of industrial products enter the Japanese marketplace. - July 12, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
StartupNation Expands Roster of Small Business Expert Bloggers
Learn from insiders how to be effective in marketing, franchising, PR, and more at StartupNation.com - July 12, 2008 - StartupNation
Businesses Who Lunch
Local business expands to meet demand for lunchtime networking groups. - July 12, 2008 - ReferralWeb
NorthShore Capital Advisors Releases Podcast on Consolidation
Greg W. Needham, vice president of marketing and business development for NorthShore Capital Advisors (www.northshore-capital.com), has announced the formal release of the firm’s audio podcast on the topic of industry consolidation. In the podcast, Mike West, managing partner of NorthShore,... - July 12, 2008 - NorthShore Capital Advisors
VACO Raleigh Introduces New Technical 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 Beth Marushak has joined the firm as a technical recruiter in... - July 12, 2008 - VACO Raleigh
JBLH Communications Signs Three New Clients; "We'll Talk About You All Day Long"
JBLH Communications (www.JBLHCommunications.com) is pleased to announce it has signed agreement with three new clients to represent them for public relations, corporate communications and crisis communications management: National Lampoon Comedy House, Mandinez.com and Doggy Tug. - July 12, 2008 - JBLH Communications
EverCity Managed Hosting Announce High Availability Power for All of Their Clients
In response to the increasing importance for 100% uptime EveryCity a London based managed server hosting company, have announced that all of their customers will be placed within managed environments where independent dual power feeds will be present. Keeping Online marketing campaigns and... - July 11, 2008 - EveryCity
A New Innovative Software Launched by Gold Rock Casino
A new software has been launched by GoldRockCasino.com, with extraordinary games, excellent customer support, and exciting promotion. - July 11, 2008 - GoldRockCasino