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The New Economic Stimulus Program by Valencia Stone Sarasota
Valencia Stone has launched their new Economic Stimulus Program in hopes of contributing to the betterment of our economy. They are offering a program to all taxpayers which would be one more step towards progressing away from our current economic crisis. - May 20, 2008 - Valencia Stone
Spectrum Thin Films & Mars Phoenix Lander Touchdown on Martian Surface May 25th, 2008
Long Island Small Business Hauppauge Firm Works with NASA on Mars Spacecraft. - May 20, 2008 - Spectrum Thin Films, Inc.
Original Oil Paintings "Set the Stage" in Boston's Real Estate Market
Home stager hangs her own artwork to create a desired environment and entice potential buyers. - May 19, 2008 - DaVinci Designer Gallery
Property Managers and Owners Cut Real Estate Costs Using Security, Access Control, and CCTV with Urban Alarm
The DC based company is offering free site surveys to help real estate companies and residents save money on security systems, telephone entry systems, card readers, video surveillance, digital video recorders (DVRs), intercoms and more. - May 19, 2008 - Urban Alarm
Baxa Web Site and Environmental Stewardship Programs Selected as Finalists for the Sixth Annual American Business Awards National Competition
Baxa Corporation announces its selection as a finalist in two categories for the 2008 American Business Awards. The company was chosen for Best Web Site and Best Corporate Environmental Responsibility Program. The American Business Awards recognize excellence at all levels of business – from management and sales to marketing and communications activities. Hailed as “the business world’s version of the Oscars,” The American Business Awards are the only national, all-encompassing awards program. - May 19, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
The Triangle’s Own Marsha Stayer: New President of the NC Chapter National Association of Professional Organizers
The Triangle’s own professional organizer Marsha Stayer has become President of the North Carolina chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO). This prestigious position has a one-year term and provides leadership and innovation to the professional organizing... - May 19, 2008 - Stayer Organizing, LLC
Crossen & Co. Names New Chairman, President & CEO to Lead the Midland Based Media Firm
Crossen & Co. announced today it has named two new executives to lead the Midland-based media and publications company. Michael Westendorf, the former chairman and chief executive at Midland Hockey, has been named chairman; and Aaron Crossen, the former Editor-in-Chief of The Valley Vanguard,... - May 19, 2008 - Crossen & Co.
The Kopley Group Hires Senior Vice President/ Strategic Planning to Oversee All Divisions, Including Newly Created Real Estate Brokerage Arm, Kopley Partners
The Kopley Group, a Chicago based, nation wide, multi faceted company specializing in residential rental and new construction real estate projects, construction, brokerage, venture capital, automotive sales and banking, hired Lynne Sott Jackson as senior vice president of strategic planning. - May 18, 2008 - The Kopley Group, Inc.
The 2008 Northern California Career & Leadership Summit - Free Event Enhance Your Career: Leadership, Networking and Communication Skills
The 2008 Northern California Career Summit, hosted by Job Connections, is a free, half-day conference targeted to Bay Area professionals looking to enhance their professional skills. The Summit will be held Saturday, May 31 from 8:00 AM to 2PM at the Community Presbyterian Church in Danville,... - May 18, 2008 - CPC Job Connections
Private Security Company Announces At-Cost Security Services for Non-Profit Organizations
A private security agency has pledged to protect those that help others, without the exorbitant cost normally associated with professional security services. Overwatch International; a Georgia based private security agency specializing in investigations and protective services, now offers their... - May 18, 2008 - Overwatch International LLC
Instant Answering Service Goes Green - Nationwide Call Center Committed to Helping the Environment
Instant Answering Service is upgrading its virtual office equipment and service based on an anticipated rise in businesses utilizing virtual office services. They feel that rising fuel costs will force more companies to have their employees work from home rather than increase their pay to accommodate for the steady climb in gasoline prices. - May 18, 2008 - Instant Answering Service
Export Professional David Noah Joins SBTV.com with Exclusive Money Saving Tips
Export expert, David Noah, offers entrepreneurs some valuable advice as a SBTV.com Featured Advisor. - May 18, 2008 - SBTV.com
How Fibromyalgia Affects Small Business - Expert Kristin Thorson Joins SBTV.com with Exclusive Podcast
The nation’s leading advocate for people with fibromyalgia – Kristin Thorson offers entrepreneurs valuable advice as a SBTV.com Featured Advisor. - May 18, 2008 - SBTV.com
Q1 High Growth Companies Announced by the Private Company Index
The Entrex Private Company Index (PCI) reveals the five companies that topped their growth charts for Q1 2008. - May 17, 2008 - Private Company Index
Customize Your Own Calling Card with BananaCall.com
BananaCall is a brand new online phone cards store from WDN Communications. - May 17, 2008 - WDN Communications
Corporate Companies Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Strategies; Can They be Questioned?
What do corporate companies look at when selecting a search agency? Their nice flash office, maybe they here a few big brands and think oh they must be good; well let's get down to the facts about who is good and who is bad, and on what one should measure a search agency. - May 17, 2008 - SEO.co.uk
EmpoweredZone.com Makes Its Debut on TV
What is the EmpoweredZone.com and why did it make it to TV? - May 17, 2008 - Empowered Zone
Citinannies.net Re-Launches a Service to Help Families and Nannies Fight Nigerian Scams
CitiNannies.net is the first family membership organization to offer families and candidates prescreening for the defense of fraud schemes and Nigerian scams. - May 17, 2008 - CitiNannies LLC
Seven Pitfalls of Search Engine Marketing Webinar
The ICCA hosts Internet Marketing Expert, Todd Miechiels, in a May 22nd webinar for small to mid-sized businesses on how to avoid the pitfalls that waste time and money when trying to use the Internet to generate demand and sales. - May 17, 2008 - ICCA
R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services Completes Rigging of Colgate Clock
This is an historical look back at one of R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services's most prestigious rigging accomplishments. During the early hours on a clear September Saturday morning with the majestic downtown Manhattan skyline as a backdrop, a new chapter unfolded on the flourishing Jersey... - May 17, 2008 - R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services
KaDonk Announces the New LiveProject Project Collaboration "Free Basic Plan," Allowing Anyone to Collaborate on Microsoft Project
KaDonk, a member of Microsoft's Partner program, now offers a "Free Basic Plan" for its premier application LiveProject Project Collaboration. With the Free Basic Plan, two users can View, Share and Collaborate on Microsoft Project Plans at no cost. The Free Basic Plan has no expiration date and all features are enabled. Additional licenses can be purchased for $9.99 per user per month. - May 17, 2008 - KaDonk
Summer Demand for Replacement Birth Certificates Means New Staff for UK Certificate
The seasonal trend for sun seekers requiring replacement birth certificates for passport applications has been met through UK Certificates newly enhanced customer service team. - May 17, 2008 - Tracesmart Ltd
WatchIndia.TV Launches Exclusive Shemaroo Movie Channel
WatchIndia.TV premier online TV company focused on the Indian market just launched the exclusive Shemaroo Movie Channel. Dedicated channel for just Shemaroo's hit movies of both new releases and classic hits. - May 16, 2008 - Live Asia TV
Del Mar Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces New Name and Identity
Effective July 1, 2008, the Del Mar Regional Chamber of Commerce will officially become the San Diego Coastal Chamber of Commerce, accompanied by a new organizational identity and tagline of: “Where business meets opportunity.” - May 16, 2008 - Del Mar Regional Chamber of Commerce
How to Transform Your Business in 40 Minutes
At a time when many business owners are not sure what tomorrow will bring, the Hauppauge Industrial Association will host their 20th Annual trade show on May 22nd, 2008, to help small business owners identify where their businesses are today and plan for a prosperous future. - May 16, 2008 - 15 Second Pitch
Terry Betteridge, CEO of Betteridge Jewelers, Talks About Integrity of Purpose Since 1897 on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Terry Betteridge, CEO of Betteridge Jewelers, talks on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss about integrity of purpose to offer the finest quality jewelry, whose design always stands the test of time. Betteridge goes on to express his passion for perfection in both the estate jewelry his business chooses to sell, and the original designs created in-house by his craftsmen, widely considered the best of their trade in America. - May 16, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC Embraces Clean Energy by Introducing Line of Solar Cell Furnaces
Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC announced today that the company is now serving the alternative energy industry through its introduction of three solar cell application furnace models. - May 16, 2008 - Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC
How to Level the Playing Field Between the Have’s and Have Not’s? Jaekai.com Reveals Business Leads for Ambitious Professionals
Entrepreneurs, corporate professionals and small business owners no longer have to know someone to get to the deal makers’ table. Jaekai.com is the ambitious professional’s newest tool to “Make Money, Save Money and Save Time”™. Pronounced (jay-kah-ī), the web portal is continuously updated with online resources and networking events to generate business leads. Jaekai.com levels the playing field by providing key insight to new web applications. - May 16, 2008 - Jaekai.com
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services Maintains 3A2 D&B Rating
Due to their financial strength, R. Baker and Son All Indutrial Services has had their D&B Rating maintained at a 3A3. - May 16, 2008 - R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services
Accent Computer Solutions Acquires Information Technology Company TECHON
CA – Accent Computer Solutions, a leading IT service provider specializing in Proactive IT Services for the Small to Medium Sized Business (SMB), announced today that it has acquired TECHON. TECHON is a full service IT service provider in Rancho Cucamonga. Through this transaction, Accent... - May 15, 2008 - Accent Computer Solutions, Inc.
Miami Beach Landmark Building is Sold
The Lincoln Building, in the very heart of South Beach, is sold to a local partnership. - May 15, 2008 - MCJC, Inc.
Media Mayhem Corporation Makes Strategic Power Play in the Advertising Industry with Grace Advertising
Media Mayhem Corporation has put the finishing touches in aligning its services with the experience, credibility and client portfolio brought by Jamie Ashe, founder of Grace Advertising. Media Mayhem now strengthens a hold on an industry that must come to grips with a constantly changing atmosphere... - May 15, 2008 - Media Mayhem Corporation
Do Rising Oil Costs Justify Supply Chain Price Increases... And to What Degree?
Procurement Analytics, a variable price control company uncovers "accurate" oil-based commodity pricing using mathematical modeling. - May 15, 2008 - Procurement Analytics
Global Language Solutions Receives ISO 9001:2000 Certification
Translation and interpreting firm audited and recommended for certification by BSI Group. - May 15, 2008 - Global Language Solutions
Interpreting Services Industry Added to Common Sense Advisory’s Research and Consulting Expertise
Business globalization research and consulting firm adds interpreting industry expert consultant and author, Nataly Kelly, to its team of analysts. - May 15, 2008 - Common Sense Advisory
NPSA Heads to Europe to Discuss New Container Opportunities
The National Portable Storage Association members are set to gather in Spain for educational and networking opportunities at the Resale Expo June 8-10, 2008. - May 15, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Moms Eliminate Financial Problems Almost Instantly
Corporate layoffs and home-business startups are both at all-time highs. Home-based businesses make up roughly half of all U.S. businesses and mompreneurs are getting in the game. With the recent scares in the economy moms are being extra diligent and becoming successful in the... - May 14, 2008 - Tri-J LLC
EPA Recognizes ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/Cratexpress Among Nation’s Leading Green Power Purchasers
ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/CrateXpress today announced its purchase of green power and its partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership. ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/CrateXpress is purchasing more than 220,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power annually, which... - May 14, 2008 - ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/CrateXpress
Gulf Coast Western Partners with Ventum Mandalay to Drill Louisiana Well
Gulf Coast Western, LLC has announced that it will partner with Ventum Mandalay, LP, a partnership of Ventum Energy, LLC and Mandalay Oil & Gas, LLC, to drill the Gibbstown Bridge prospect in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Gulf Coast Western has agreed to take a 45% working interest in the initial... - May 14, 2008 - Gulf Coast Western
Rapid Fitness, Inc. Announces Its Company Shareholder Update
New Structure - Rapid Fitness, Inc. (Pink Sheets: RPDI), announces its company shareholder update. - May 14, 2008 - Rapid Fitness, Inc
Fashion Network Becomes an Essential Tool for the Fashion Industry
The Fashion Industry Network grows to 1,500 plus members who are networking to make their careers and businesses grow. - May 14, 2008 - Apparel Search Company
MindTools.com Helps Employees and Business Owners Find 100 Extra Minutes in Their Work Week
MindTools.com celebrates the publication of its 100th newsletter by focusing upon time management and issuing a 100 Minute Challenge to readers and site visitors. - May 14, 2008 - Mind Tools Ltd
InTouch Joins MarketingSherpa and MarketingExperiments as Third Company Within MECLABS Group
Acquisition Brings Additional B2B Lead Generation Capability to B2C and B2G Marketing Company. - May 14, 2008 - MECLABS
Satori Group, Inc. Deepens Strategic Partnership with Citrix Systems
Satori Group Partners with Citrix to Deliver Virtual Business Performance Management. - May 14, 2008 - Satori Group, Inc.
Mobile Content: Translation Service Opens Up New World of Customers
One of the Online Industry's premier translation services, PCITranslations.com, is proud to announce the official launch of Mobile-Translations.com. “The increased demand for translations of mobile- and wireless application based content prompted us to develop a special process that allows... - May 14, 2008 - PCITranslations
Phoenix Area Foreclosures Reach Highest Rates Ever in Region
Area Sees Increase of Over 240 Percent from Same Time Last Year. - May 14, 2008 - Default Research Inc
Hungarian Version of Multilizer 2007 Released
Multilizer now offers the localized Hungarian version of Multilizer 2007. Multilizer now provides service and support to their Hungarian customers in their native language. To meet the requirements of its customers, four versions are offered: Enterprise, Pro for Documents, Pro for Developers, and Pro for Translators. - May 14, 2008 - Multilizer
Medical Tourism Conference Announces Special Keynote Speaker
The Keynote Speaker for the Medical Tourism Association’s annual conference in San Francisco, September 9 through 12th has been announced. The speaker will be Alex Piper, a former buyer of healthcare for Chrysler (formerly DaimlerChrysler). Mr. Piper is very passionate about Medical Tourism and promotes it is a potential solution for the US healthcare crisis. - May 14, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Monica Bradley of Destination Freedom, LLC Attends Rockin' Carbon Copy Pro Marketing Event Where Cutting-Edge Web 2.0 Marketing Strategies Were Revealed
Carbon Copy Pro had its first ever live marketing event in Phoenix, AZ this past weekend on Saturday, May 10, 2008. Monica Bradley of Destination Freedom, LLC (a Carbon Copy Pro member) had the priviledge of attending this event. This event proved to be one of the most informative and educational... - May 14, 2008 - Destination Freedom, LLC
Andiamo! to Attend "All-Energy" Exhibition and Conference in Aberdeen
This year's All-Energy - the UK's largest renewable energy exhibition and conference - promises to be the biggest and best to date. And with an ever growing number of clients in the energy industry, Andiamo! Language Services will be paying a visit to Aberdeen on May 21-22 to learn more about this... - May 14, 2008 - Andiamo!