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Local Businessman, Entrepreneur and Successful Business Coach, Stefan Kazakis, Named in Top 100 in World Wide Ranking
A Melbourne Entrepreneur was ranked in the top 2% of Action Coaches world wide, thins month. It was just in time for the launch of his own personal brands as a reknown business coach. - July 08, 2008 - ActionCoach, Stefan Kazakis
Chester Abell, Jr., Director, Tax Accrual Services, Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on FAS 109 & IAS 12 on 5/15/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory-focused webcasts has announced today that Charles C. (Chester) Abell, Jr., Director of Tax Accrual Services, Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory Services of Ernst & Young LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast... - July 08, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Green & Christmas Concepts Announces Expansion to India
For the first time ever Green & Christmas Concepts has announced an expansion into India. This will be the first interior plantscaping business to target the recent phenomenal growth of Indian businesses. - July 07, 2008 - Christmas Concepts
Chicago Comics Perform Comedy for Lake Delton Wisconsin Fund Raiser
On July 19, 2008 three Chicago comics will perform at a fund raiser with all proceeds going to the Lake Delton Fund. Lake Delton Wi, was devastated during recent storms as a levee broke away and the entire lake literally emptied. Ricky March, Brad Fowler and Stacy Crawley will bring laughter to the Dells Comedy Club with the hopes of raising money to help the area businesses that depend on the summer lake activity for their livelihood. - July 06, 2008 - Laugh All Nite, Inc.
Bda Advises Molex on the Acquisition of AFlextech Inc in Taiwan
Business Development Asia LLC ("BDA") advised Molex Inc (NASDAQ: MOLX and MOLXA) on the acquisition of AFlextech Inc ("AFlextech"), a Taiwan-based flexible printed circuits manufacturer. The BDA team was led by Euan Rellie in New York and Paul DiGiacomo in Hong Kong. - July 05, 2008 - BDA Partners Ltd
Technology Organizations Should Prioritize Sales and Marketing Alignment
Miller Heiman recently released research findings to help technology sales organizations benefit from the strengths and opportunities identified in a study of their peers. Opportunities to Achieve Revenue Growth in the Technology Industry, derived from the 2008 Miller Heiman Sales Best Practices... - July 05, 2008 - Miller Heiman, Inc.
FISC Signs Contract with Salesian Missions for Donation Processing (Caging)
FISC Solutions, a payment and donations processing company, announced today that it has entered a contract with Salesian Missions of New Rochelle, NY to process mail donations received by the Catholic charity. Founded in 1947, Salesian Missions is the U.S. based fund-raising facility for the... - July 05, 2008 - FISC Solutions
GotAmobi Converts Cell Phones Into Portable POS Devices
The age of the mobile web is here. Recent advancements in mobile web technology are changing the consumer market. Reaching a broader, more accessible audience is now possible. - July 05, 2008 - GotAmobi Inc.
Barbara Vernoski Owner of Restoring Life Coaching is Crowned Mrs NJ American Queen 2008
You're never to old to try something new. Barbara Vernoski at almost 45 years old enters her 1st pageant ever and is now Mrs NJ American Queen 08. - July 05, 2008 - Restoring Life Coaching
Pedersen & Partners Acquires Alter Modus in Croatia
Pedersen & Partners, a leading international executive search firm, announced today that it has acquired 100% shares of the leading Croatian executive search firm Alter Modus. Alter Modus will change the firm’s name to Pedersen & Partners, and the current Pedersen & Partners... - July 05, 2008 - Pedersen & Partners
American Manufacturers Introduced To Brazilian Importers On IndustrialLeaders.com
The industrial supply directory and marketplace Industrial Leaders, has released a new special report for its Web site intended to promote American manufacturers of industrial goods throughout markets in Brazil. - July 05, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
MEXLend Closes First Puerto Vallarta Scotiabank Dollar Loan
Leading Mexico Mortgage Broker Partners with Scotiabank to Offer More Options to Foreign Investors. - July 04, 2008 - MEXLend
Find an Asset Tracking Solution for Your Network with Total Network Inventory
The press release touches upon modern needs of IT administrators and new software which would allow to track assets and audit machines with ease and convenience. - July 04, 2008 - Softinventive Lab Inc.
Environmentally Aware Promotional Products Promote Environmental Values
Global Advertising Products Pty. Ltd. has released a new e-Catalogue containing what is believed to be the largest range of eco / green / environmentally themed promotional products within the Australian industry. - July 04, 2008 - Global Advertising Products
Wow Time Waits for No One
In a world of noise it is refreshing to hear the music of Donnie C, An American Nu-Soul Recording Artist who brings a unique approach to the R&B/Neo Soul and Gospel music genre. Native of Portsmouth, Virginia, Donnie C has learned that "in the face of no evidence, create." Performing... - July 04, 2008 - Donnie C/ Donnell Isaac
VACO Raleigh Names Business Development Manager
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 Vern McDonald has joined the firm as a business development... - July 04, 2008 - VACO Raleigh
PayEasy Opens Philippine Market to 1.3 Billion Chinese
Philippine online merchants can now target Chinese consumers. With Mozcom PayEasy's support for online payments using China UnionPay, merchants can receive payments online from customers in China. - July 04, 2008 - Mozcom Inc.
Vapor Systems Announces Free Gas Card Offer
The industry leader in vapor steam cleaners offers a $50 Shell Gas Card with qualifying purchase. - July 04, 2008 - 1-800-GO-VAPOR.com, LLC
Western State Design Hosts WA and OR Open Houses; Gives Away Free Dexter 50lb BIG Stack™ Express Stacked Dryer
The lucky winner of the Dexter BIG Stack™ dryer was Scott Johnson, owner of Tolt Laundry, Co. of Carnation, WA. - July 04, 2008 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
The Lean Leadership Institute a Leader in Lean Leadership Education and Training Resources
Bellingham, Washington training association Lean Leadership Institute is taking companies throughout the world from the red to the black in incredible timeframes, with a current average annual benefit per Certified Lean Leader student project of $44,400. - July 04, 2008 - Evergreen Team Concepts
Prairie Distributor Hosts Dexter Laundry Equipment Service Schools Across Western Canada
Prairie Distributors, a Dexter Authorized Distributor recently held three free laundry equipment open houses and service school sessions for the Calgary, Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta; and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan areas. This week-long series of events celebrated the on-premise and coin laundry... - July 04, 2008 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
Entrepreneurs Initiate Consolidation of Document Destruction Industry
Business entrepreneurs, Mike Boehringer and Mike West, have launched 3GS, LLC, a new business venture to consolidate the document destruction industry. Through acquisitions, the company expects to form the largest independent document destruction company in North America. Boehringer, formerly of... - July 04, 2008 - NorthShore Capital Advisors
Stellar Supports 2008 National University Finance & Procurement Conference
Stellar has announced its support of a National University Finance and Procurement Conference in Australia. - July 04, 2008 - Stellar
Private Investigators Infiltrate Orange County
The California Association of Licensed Investigators commonly known as CALI held their 41st annual conference in Costa Mesa. - July 04, 2008 - Gailey Associates Inc.
First-Ever P2P MEDIA SUMMIT Silicon Valley -- Technological Innovations & New Business Models
The Distributed Computing Industry Association (www.DCIA.info), a trade organization with more than one-hundred Member companies representing peer-to-peer and social networking software providers (P2Ps), content owners, Internet service providers (ISPs), and service-and-support companies, today... - July 03, 2008 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Media Mayhem Corporation Signs Exclusive Deal with Music Label Beta Records, LLC
Media Mayhem Corporation (MMC) announces Friday the signing of an exclusive deal with Hollywood, California based Beta Records, LLC. The pairing of the two companies will fuse together new and unexplored territories around the world as the label unveils web based outlets in the United States,... - July 03, 2008 - Media Mayhem Corporation
Avista Solutions Named One of Nation’s Top 50 Service Providers
Company receives third distinction in two years. - July 03, 2008 - Avista Solutions
LJG to Fortify Alliance with Miriello Grafico at New Barrio Logan Address
TwoSan Diego media and creative mainstays share vision of a new, thriving creative district. - July 03, 2008 - LJG Partners
Rentricity to Support Pennsylvania Clean Energy Initiative for Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County
Rentricity Inc., the renewable energy recovery company, will support the review of the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County (MAWC) pressurized water piping systems. The MAWC is one of the largest utilities in the western region of Pennsylvania serving over 115,000 customers throughout a five... - July 03, 2008 - Rentricity Inc.
VoiceVerified Inc. Wins Patent Approval for Voice Authentication System
VoiceVerified Inc., a software as a service (SaaS) provider of voice biometric technologies, announced the patent approval of its proprietary Point Service Provider® (PSP) hosted platform. The U. S. Patent and Trademark Office granted Patent # 7,340,042 to VoiceVerified for its unique system... - July 03, 2008 - VoiceVerfied Inc.
High Tech Communications, Inc. and Relationship Building Network, Inc.; Online Marketing
High Tech Communications, Inc., a leading provider of Web and marketing service for small and medium-sized businesses, announced an agreement with Relationship Building Network Organization, to offer online marketing for its upcoming event. High Tech Communications will be using its flagship... - July 03, 2008 - High Tech Communications, Inc
Medix Staffing Solutions Ranks 7 on Crain's "Fast Fifty" List of Chicago's Fastest Growing Companies
Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc., a national staffing organization specialized in recruiting skilled personnel for clients in the healthcare, insurance and scientific industries, was recently ranked 7th on Crain’s Chicago Business’ “Fast 50,” a list of Chicago’s fastest growing companies based on their percent of revenue growth. - July 03, 2008 - Medix
Industrial Marketplace Helps UK and US Manufacturers Develop Trading Partnerships
ForeignTRADEX, the US-European Industrial Supply Trade Portal for importers and exporters of industrial products has launched a new report to help American and United Kingdom-based importers and exporters do business together. - July 03, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Dynmark Win Best Messaging Application at MDA Awards
The UK held their annual Mobile Data Association Awards today and Dynmark was announced as the winner in the Best Messaging Application category, beating off stiff competition from a number of larger SMS solution providers. - July 03, 2008 - Dynmark International
Skylark Taxi to Phase in Rate Increase
Taxi fares on the rise, riders to share burden of high gasoline prices. - July 02, 2008 - Texhoma Transportation Inc.
TigerTurf’s Most Advanced Product -- Trophy Turf™ – Tested to Meet Stringent Environmental, Performance Needs for The College of New Jersey
Revolutionary engineering techniques – and counsel of legendary athletes, sport leaders-- come together to deliver sport surface that reaches “next level of human performance.” - July 02, 2008 - TigerTurf Americas
Everybody's Going Surfing, Surfing DirectBuy L.A.
DirectBuy Los Angeles launches new website to promote services. - July 02, 2008 - DirectBuy
Webcasting, Bright Uplytes & Big Ideas: A Winning Combination
Media 17 and Uplyte.com name thinkking media marketing & PR agency of record. - July 02, 2008 - thinkking media, inc.
Director of UR-InThePaper Meets Gordon Brown
UR-InThePaper Ltd, the largest personalised newspaper company in the UK, today announced that their Managing Director, Rebecca Philipson, has met the British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, for the second time in two years. 24-year-old Rebecca was invited by Durham MP, Hilary Armstrong, to celebrate the success of local entrepreneurs at a private reception held at Number 10 Downing Street on June 23rd, 2008. - July 02, 2008 - UR-InThePaper Ltd
Liles Parker PLLC, Attorneys and Counselors at Law Announce the Hiring of Rebecca Leigh Reed, Esq., as Counsel to the Firm
Liles Parker is pleased to announce the addition of Rebecca L. Reed to their legal team. Her practice will focus primarily on Health Law matters, ranging from whistleblower litigation to credentialing and state licensure disputes. In addition to these core areas, Ms. Reed will also provide... - July 02, 2008 - Liles Parker, PLLC
Prints Made Easy’s Quality Control Sector Meets Second Quarter Goal
In an ongoing effort to surpass its own Quality Assurance statistics, PrintsMadeEasy.com has implemented new procedures for Quality Control and Customer Service. The first step in the QC process is a thorough inspection of each business card order by PME’s superior graphic design... - July 02, 2008 - PrintsMadeEasy.com
DirectBuy of Buffalo Provides Tips on Setting Up Your Home Office
Get inspired designing your home office. - July 02, 2008 - DirectBuy
InfoCheckUSA.com Has Been Chosen as the Background Screening Provider for the Florida Masons Organization
Freemasonry is the oldest, largest Fraternity in the world. Its members have included Kings, Presidents, Prime Ministers, Statesmen, Generals, Admirals, Supreme Court Chief Justices, corporate CEOs, opera stars, movie stars, and probably, your next door neighbor. The Masons Organization values safety and therefore passed the motion with a majority vote to require background checks on all new members. - July 02, 2008 - InfoCheckUSA.com
FEECO Launches Newly Designed Corporate Website
FEECO an industry leader of material handling, thermal processing and agglomeration equipment & solutions is proud to announce the launch of its newly enhanced corporate website, www.FEECO.com. “FEECO is so much more than an equipment company…we’re a complete solutions... - July 02, 2008 - FEECO International, Inc
Clear Computing Releases New Work Order Dispatch Board
Clear Computing has added a new drag-and-drop calendar-based work order dispatch board to their Total Activity Control management software. This multi-view work scheduling tool includes work order status, multiple views, and automatically set time intervals based on type of work. - July 02, 2008 - Clear Computing, Inc.
Corporate Focus on Employee Productivity Growing Rapidly
i4cp study finds that, despite the focus, more than half of companies feel they still aren’t getting enough out of their workforce. - July 02, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Work Systems Affiliates International Establishes Performance Management Practice Group
Best Practices in Performance Management and New 2-Day Performance Feedback Workshop. - July 02, 2008 - Work Systems Affiliates International
Stanly County Commissioners Rebut Alcoa Poll on the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project
In its latest attempt in its struggle to secure renewal of a 50-year federal license for a monopoly on hydroelectric power from the Yadkin River in Stanly County (“the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project”), the multinational firm Alcoa has commissioned a poll that it claims shows that... - July 02, 2008 - Stanly County
Setzer Seals the Deal to Design Ultra-Modern 70 ' Motoryacht for Kingbay Manufacturing Co. In China
After nine months of negotiating, superyacht designer Ward Setzer, principal of Setzer Design Group in Cary, North Carolina, has signed an agreement with Kingbay Yacht Manufacturing Co. Ltd. in Ningbo, China, to design an ultra-modern, 70’ high-speed production vessel. He will also consult... - July 02, 2008 - Setzer Design Group
SEPI Asefnia Named Impact Women Business Owner
SEPI Engineering Group, Inc. (www.sepiengineering.com) has announced that Sepi Asefnia, president, has been named a 2008 Impact Women Business Owner by Business Leader Magazine. The awards are presented to recognize the outstanding leadership of the selected women not only in their professional... - July 02, 2008 - SEPI Engineering Group