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QSR Magazine Columnist Nominated for 58th Annual Journalist Award
QSR magazine announced today the nomination of columnist Roy Bergold to the 58th annual Green Eyeshade Awards for outstanding achievement in journalism. - May 06, 2008 - QSR Magazine
Marshfield’s Damon, Topham and Company Fundraising Challenge for Boys and Girls Club Hits $10K
In the past four years, Damon, Topham and Company, LLC of Marshfield has been raising funds for the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield by making a $1,000 donation and encouraging other like-minded businesses that care about the community to do the same. - May 06, 2008 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club
Unfazed by a Rocky Real Estate Market, Stonebridge Homes Builds Final Phase of 220 Unit Condominium Community at "The Gables" in Abington, Massachusetts
Stonebridge Homes, Inc., local home builder and developer, announced construction of the final phase and last 50 active living, resort-style condominium units in Abington at “The Gables”. With already 170 units sold despite a sluggish real estate market, The Gables is one of the most... - May 06, 2008 - The Gables
Triad Securities Joins The Charles River Network
Triad Securities (Member, SIPC (www.sipc.org) ) has joined the Charles River network and is now available as a routing destination. Triad is a leader in IPO information and has dedicated specialists, software tools, and reports covering new stock issues. - May 05, 2008 - Triad Securities
Redwood Enhances Financial Close Solutions from SAP for World-Class Companies
Responding to the constant struggle of corporations to complete a timely and reliable financial period-end close, Redwood Software is unveiling a new offering aimed at helping world-class companies accelerate financial closing processes. The integration of the SAP® Central Process Scheduling... - May 05, 2008 - Redwood Software
Fiorana Launches On-Line Denim Boutique for American Latinas
Fiorana, Inc. launches it's online e-commerce retail boutique, in addition, stores can visit the site to download product linesheets. Fiorana produces a premium denim targeting the American Hispanic women. - May 05, 2008 - Fiorana, Inc.
Dental Practice Management Exhausts Dentists
The majority of dentists have felt burnt out and exhausted with dentistry at some point in their dental careers, according to a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. - May 05, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
2 Hour House: Translating the Impossible Into Reality - First Born to Deaf Mute Parents Transforms Gift for Translation Into Gift for the World
2 Hour House co-founder, Jose Feliciano, the first-born of four children to deaf-mute parents, his father an immigrant from Puerto Rico started off with few resources – living on food stamps at one time – but believing in the power of big dreams. Today he’s living and leading the... - May 05, 2008 - 2 Hour House
Local Coffee Shop Hosts Business Seminar
Java Express in League City Hosts Free '6 Steps to Better Business' Seminar. - May 05, 2008 - Espresso Joz, LLC
Blue-Crow Partners with Process Master
Leading consultancy to utilise the innovative process discovery, analysis and documentation solution - May 05, 2008 - Blue-Crow
2 Texas CEO’s Build a House in the Time It Takes to Have a Business Meeting; 2 Hour House - Blueprint to Build the American Dream
You would think there wouldn’t be much else to do after building a house in less than three hours; but Brian Conaway and Jose Feliciano went on to write the #1 bestselling book in America - 2 Hour House: Leadership From the Ground Up. These guys really believe that “nothing is... - May 04, 2008 - 2 Hour House
Urban Revitalization Meets Technology
When the owner of the old Classic Tailor Building, in downtown Flint, decided to start promoting this latest in renovated properties, his first step was to implement a strategy that centers around the web. Nick Singelis, owner of the Classic Tailor Building, has retained 3Sixty Interactive, a full... - May 04, 2008 - 3Sixty Interactive
Core Practice Partners Creates 12 Hour Shift Scheduling Practice
The creation of 12 Hour Shift Schedules will now have a specialized division at Core Practice Partners, becoming the first firm to formally recognize the need. - May 04, 2008 - Core Practice Partners LLC
Guiltless Giving - 8 Year Old Takes Helping the Homeless to a Whole New Level
Eight year old Zachary Gooding, of San Diego, California, started with an idea on how to build a better mousetrap and found a way to help homeless people in a creative, innovative way. - May 04, 2008 - Guiltless Giving
Provident Funding Broadens Re-Issue, Reach Through Informative Research
In a move to broaden credit re-issue capabilities and reach an expanded audience of originators, Provident Funding has joined forces with mortgage credit information provider Informative Research. - May 04, 2008 - Informative Research
Boomer Advertising Wins Five International Creative Summit Awards
Out of thousands of entries from 25 countries around the globe, Boomer Advertising has won five (5) 2008 Summit Creative Awards® - one Gold, two Silver, and two Bronze Awards. The awards recognize a variety of the marketing tools created for Boomer clients: packaging, website design, print... - May 03, 2008 - Boomer Advertising, Inc.
Saville Wins Global Gold
UK audio visual specialist achieves highest level in training qualifications. - May 03, 2008 - Saville Online
Bill Nix Joins BlueStar as Director of Global Channel Marketing & Sales
Mr. Nix will lead BlueStar’s international business development, including bringing more vendors’ products into BlueStar for distribution as well as developing an international marketing and sales presence. - May 03, 2008 - BlueStar
Director of Strategic Solutions for Active Data Services, Inc. Speaks at North Carolina Health Information Management Association Meeting
Active Data Services, Inc. (www.activedataservices.com), a business process outsourcing firm, has announced that Steve Jones, director of strategic solutions, presented at the North Carolina Health Information Management Association’s (NCHIMA) Charlotte Region meeting on April 4 at... - May 03, 2008 - Active Data Services
The Computer Doctor, LLC Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program
The Computer Doctor Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning Microsoft’s Highest Level of Technological Excellence. Northern Virginia Firm Joins Elite Group of Information Technology Solution Providers. - May 03, 2008 - The Computer Doctor, LLC
Hybrid Mom Consulting & Media Group Expands Its Mission to Support Today's Moms; New Initiative Paves the Way for Mom Bloggers to Grow Their Online Businesses and Offers
Hybrid Mom is the only multi-platform network 100% focused on today's mom market. Delivering fully integrated marketing programs that engage moms in meaningful ways is their number one goal. Hybrid Mom Consulting, Hybrid Mom Magazine, Hybridmom.com and the Hybrid Mom Bloggers Network. One Market. One Network. Countless solutions to reach today's moms. - May 02, 2008 - Hybrid Mom Consulting & Media Group
Yorkshire Packaging Make It a Hat Trick of Shrink Wrap Systems for Specialist Chemical Company
Yorkshire Packaging Services (YPS) has installed its third shrink wrapping system in two years, at the Oldham-based factory of James Briggs Consumer Chemical and Aerosol Specialists, a division of ITW Ltd. - May 02, 2008 - Yorkshire Packaging Systems Ltd
A Big Fat New Life
Ever dreamt about a job where you can put smile on your own and other peoples’ faces at the same time? Or a family business that gets everyone involved… and still gives you time to pick up the kids from school? Well, take a look at Sophie Baxter, mother of two boys, 5 and 4. - May 02, 2008 - Big Fat Balloons
College Graduates Face the Ultimate Final Exam – Job-Hunting in a Tough Job Market – But a New Job Readiness Quiz Helps Them Prepare to Find a Job After College
College students graduating from college this month face an ever-increasing tough job market -- and many are unprepared for it. To help these new college grads, Quintessential Careers has prepared its 30th quiz: College Grad Readiness Quiz -- and companion study guide -- to help prepare college grads for job-hunting. - May 02, 2008 - Quintessential Careers
Forthright Launches as Stand-Alone Company
New Company to Leverage Expertise and Leadership in Workflow System Based Transaction Processing and Resolution Solutions. - May 02, 2008 - Forthright
A New, Cost Effective Way to Buy Electronics is Born - Component Sense Offers the Answers
There has been a clear gap in the consumer marketplace for fair, service oriented businesses that offer cost effective electronic solutions to their customers. This gap has caused frustration among a variety of consumers and commercial businesses. So, Component Sense developed an answer. “We... - May 02, 2008 - Component Sense Ltd.
DirectBuy of Brooklyn and Queens Members Buy More and Save More in 2008
DirectBuy of Brooklyn and Queens, the leading members-only showroom and home design center that offers merchandise at manufacturer-direct prices, reported an increase in member purchases in the first quarter of 2008. Compared to the first quarter of 2007, the total dollar volume of member purchases increased nearly 15 percent in the first quarter of 2008. - May 02, 2008 - DirectBuy of Brooklyn & Queens
Upperz Social Networking, the Facebook for Professional and Business Purposes
Upperz ( upperz.com ) is the new social network site for professional and business purposes. It is ideal for entrepreneurs, business owners, managers, freelancers and students. So in fact for everybody who wants to climb up the ladder, want to generate more revenues as a company, or for those who simply want to expand their network. - May 02, 2008 - Upperz Business Social Networking
American Blinds Partners with World's Largest Interior Design School
American Blinds, Wallpaper and More is proud to partner with the Sheffield School of Interior Design (www.sheffield.edu), the world’s largest design school. Now American Blinds customers, who range from savvy decorators to weekend DIY-ers, can take advantage of articles written by the Sheffield School’s top designers. - May 02, 2008 - American Blinds, Wallpaper & More
Houdini Lock & Safe Company Becomes Medeco Security Center
Medeco High Security Locks is proud to announce the newest member to the Medeco Security Center network, Houdini Lock & Safe Company. Medeco Security Centers are an elite collection of Medeco High Security Lock dealers located throughout the United States. At a Medeco Security Center, customers... - May 02, 2008 - Houdini Lock & Safe
ENLIGN Business Brokers Integrates Business Broker Press’ DealTrax
Jeff Snell, principal broker for ENLIGN Business Brokers (www.enlign.com), has announced that the firm has integrated its office with the DealTrax™ from Business Brokerage Press in order to better manage clients and prospects. DealTrax™ is an office management system exclusively created... - May 02, 2008 - ENLIGN Business Brokers
La Vida Del Mar Names New Director of Sales and Marketing
Senior Resource Group (SRG) announced today the appointment of Cindi Douglas as director of sales and marketing to the company’s Solana Beach community - La Vida Del Mar. Prior to joining La Vida Del Mar, Douglas worked as director of homecare, at Redwood Elderlink in Escondido, Calif., and... - May 02, 2008 - Senior Resource Group
It is Time to Celebrate with Friends This Cinco de Mayo with Dos Equis
Dos Equis is bringing the celebration directly to the people in nine markets this Cinco de Mayo. Heineken USA, the Dos Equis Brand Beer and MediaVest Worldwide have secured the services of Trafficadz, Inc., [member of the GoMobile Advertising Network], to launch an innovative alternative outdoor... - May 01, 2008 - GoMobile
Lucky You Shoe Company (Luckyyoushoes.com) Says "Why Buy When You Can Borrow?"
Finally, a company whose practical fashion-forward thinking has made beautiful, high-end designer shoes available to every body on any budget. Owned and operated by entrepreneur, Amy Hutson, Lucky You Shoe Company offers unprecedented access to indulgence without the expensive commitment. - May 01, 2008 - Lucky You Shoe Company
Multilizer 2007 Service Release 1 Features Interactive Assisted Translation Tools, Enhanced Reports, and Remote Support
The new features of Multilizer 2007 Service Release 1 include interactive assisted translation tools, improved reports, and remote support. They offer full control on project progress and translation quality. The Remoteus remote support program enables their support team to troubleshoot intricate localization issues using a remote connection. - May 01, 2008 - Multilizer
CycleTrader.com Reaches More Than 2 Million Visitors in April
Cycle Trader key performance indicators are dramatically up year over year. Improvements for total traffic, page views, time-on-site, and repeat visitors showed marked increases in the month of April based upon enhancements to the cycletrader.com site. - May 01, 2008 - Cycle Trader
Builder Homesite, Inc. Launches Condo Search Site
Platform makes it easy to search for the newest downtown digs. Builder Homesite’s (BHI) New Home Source (http://www.newhomesource.com), the leading consumer resource to new home communities throughout the U.S., has launched Urban Condo Living (http://www.urbancondoliving.com) – a comprehensive, new condo search website tailored to urban dwellers looking for their dream space in the sky. - May 01, 2008 - Builder Homesite, Inc.
BeautyStaffs Maximizes Exposure for Beauty Professionals
BeautyStaffs announces a new program which encourages interested beauty professionals to contribute brief articles on topics related to their expertise. Contributors whose 300-500 word articles are selected will receive free one years "Preferred Listing" status on Beautystaffs site. - May 01, 2008 - Varazo
2 Hour House, LLC Breaks Record, Inspires Stellar Business Performance
Overcoming the Odds, 2 Hour House Builds Businesses Despite Economy. - May 01, 2008 - 2 Hour House
New Book Helps Companies Increase Customer Loyalty and Profits
Customer loyalty expert Kevin Stirtz has published a new book designed to help companies keep their customers coming back. It's called: "More Loyal Customers: 21 Real World Lessons to Keep Your Customers Coming Back." The book is full of tips, tools, checklists and examples of how to... - May 01, 2008 - Stirtz Group
NPSA Offers Portable Storage Financing Tips
Portable storage vendors have several options to finance containerized storage purchases. Discover the pros and cons of each option. - May 01, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
The International Affairs Council Names Co-Chairs for the 2008 Citizen of the World Award
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced that Sepi Asefnia, president of Sepi Engineering Group (www.sepiengineering.com), and Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com) will co-chair the planning... - May 01, 2008 - International Affairs Council
Symons Capital Management Introduces a New Small Cap Investment Strategy
SYMONS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT has introduced its third long-only equity mutual fund strategy, Symons Small Cap Institutional Fund (SSMIX). The strategy is an intellectual sibling of the Symons Alpha Growth and Symons Alpha Value strategies – in every case Symons Capital seeks to invest in... - April 30, 2008 - Symons Capital Management, Inc.
Regulatory Arbitrage After Basel ii - a New Presentation From Compliance LLC
Compliance LLC today announced a new half day presentation for hedge fund managers and professionals, high net-worth managers and family offices. - April 30, 2008 - Compliance LLC
Seasoned Entrepreneur Named Chairman of FIU’s Entrepreneurship Center
Florida International University’s Eugenio Pino & Family Global Entrepreneurship Center, which brings entrepreneurship to all students on campus no matter their major, recently announced that Mike Tomás, president of the ASTRI Group, will be Chairman of its Board of... - April 30, 2008 - Florida International University Eugenio Pino & Family Global Entrepreneurship Center
My Yoga Online Launches Enhanced Technology on Revolutionary Yoga, Wellness, Pilates and Meditation Lesson Video Website
Latest Version of Flash Streaming Video Technology Makes MyYogaOnline.com Available With High Quality Full Screen Video Across All Platforms and on All Browsers. MyYogaOnline.com (www.myyogaonline.com) has re-launched its website with improved Flash Streaming Video technology. The latest version... - April 30, 2008 - My Yoga Online
New UK/Ireland Franchise Direct Web Site Launched
Improvements include SEO optimization, video streaming and news links - April 30, 2008 - Franchise Direct USA
25 Companies Win Worldwide Award for Democracy in the Workplace
For-profit and non-profit organizations from the US, Canada, the Netherlands and Malaysia were selected from a diversity of industries. - April 30, 2008 - WorldBlu, Inc.
The Online Scrap Marketplace, Recycleinme.com Launches Another Futuristic Service - ‘Scrap and Recycling Videos’
No medium other than videos are so versatile for the demonstration of products and services, according to Recycleinme.com, the online scrap product trading community. - April 30, 2008 - RecycleInMe
Tiqua Translations Delivers Strong Q1 Growth
Tiqua Translations, an expert in multilingual translation, localization, interpretation and business services, has demonstrated language service revenue growth of nearly 90% for Q1 2008. Tiqua's innovative approach to the Translation Management System (Client-Tiqua-Translator-Tiqua-Client) has... - April 30, 2008 - Tiqua Translations