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Local Trainers Present Three Day Executive Leadership Series; Learn What It Takes to Lead in 2009
Sales Progress, Accent Business Communication, and Core Connections have joined together to announce a leadership training Program for 2009; Leading: A Resolution. - December 03, 2008 - Sales Progress LLC
Binding.com Introduces Commercial Quality Foam Board Cutters
www.Binding.com, one of the world’s leading portals for binding machines and binding supplies, has introduced its elite list of Keencut foam board cutters. - December 03, 2008 - NSC International
ForeignTRADEX Helps U.S. Manufacturers Find Trade Partners in Lithuania, Slovenia and Austria
The US-European Industrial Directory ForeignTRADEX has revised three of its industrial trade reports to help American manufacturers of industrial goods find business opportunities in Austria, Slovenia and Lithuania. - December 03, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Sonitrol Pacific Detects Black Friday Break-in, One Arrested
Sheriff’s deputies arrested one individual suspected of attempting to burglarize an Oregon high school the day after Thanksgiving when the school’s Sonitrol Pacific security system detected a break-in. Award winning Sonitrol Pacific Operator Michael Young received an impact-activated... - December 03, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
UK Brand Managers Frustration at Paper Pushing Activities
Instead of being challenged by the constant need for innovation and creativity, being weighed down with administrative duties is the chief obstacle facing today’s brand managers, a survey carried out by Sun Brand Technologies has found. 92% of brand managers spend between one and three hours... - December 03, 2008 - Sun Brand Technologies
Pedersen & Partners Opens Its Office in Ulaanbaatar
Pedersen & Partners, a leading international executive search firm, announces the opening of its office in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. - December 03, 2008 - Pedersen & Partners
Light of Gold PR and Marketing Announces Featured Talent to be Showcased at Social Media Holiday Networking Event in Manhattan
Light of Gold PR and Marketing (www.lightofgoldpr.com) today announced the featured talent to be showcased during this week’s Social Media/Holiday Networking Event in Manhattan. The event will take place on December 4, 2008, from 5:30-9:00pm at 352 Seventh Avenue (at 30th Street) on the 16th... - December 03, 2008 - Light Of Gold PR, Marketing, and Consulting LLC
Sonitrol Pacific's SonaVision Cameras Lead to Arrest
Sheriff’s deputies arrested one man suspected of breaking into J&M Auto Body in Milwaukie after the shop’s monitored SonaVision security camera system captured the man looking inside cars parked at the business November 30. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Mikeilah Tatum received the... - December 03, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Online Payment Processing SaaS Leader Launches Small Business Newsletter
PaySimple's Small Business Growth Newsletter to Provide Concise Reviews of Free Resources and Tools for Starting, Managing and Growing a Successful Small Business. - December 03, 2008 - PaySimple
Balfour Beatty Construction Sponsors Integration ‘08 Conference
Company takes leadership role in implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM). - December 02, 2008 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Let the Light Shine Brightly at Your Salon with the System Designed at New York City's Famous Minardi Salon
Internationally recognized salon professionals, Beth and Carmine Minardi, announce the launch of their breakthrough lighting system for beauty salons. The Minardi Color Perfect Lighting System produces the precise quality of light that salon pro’s need to easily create and evaluate designs,... - December 02, 2008 - eco-lite products llc
Prive' Designer Sales Presents Furla Handbag Sample Sale - December 10, 2008
Furla, the luxury Italian leather accessories brand is hosting its first ever public sample sale in the U.S. Fall and resort handbags will be marked 40 – 60% off retail. Prive' Designer Sales will be conducting the exclusive sale in NYC. - December 02, 2008 - PRIVÉ Designer Sales
PinHawk and ShiftCentral Announce Partnership
The partnership highlights complimentary information services – offering clients a variety of solutions to meet a wide range of needs. - December 02, 2008 - PinHawk LLC
World AIDS Day: HIV Treatment Patterns Consistent in Practice, QuantiaMD Finds
A national survey of HIV clinicians conducted by Dr. John Bartlett on QuantiaMD reveals important details about treatment patterns for HIV patients since the introduction of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) 2007 federal HIV guidelines. - December 02, 2008 - Quantia Communications, Inc.
InkHead Promotional Products Tops the Inc. 5000 List of Outstanding Performers
InkHead Promotional Products has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as number 560 on its list of the fastest growing private companies in America. - December 02, 2008 - InkHead Promotional Products
Crazy Vegas Casino Releases My Slot
Popular Online Casino Launches Revolutionary New Slot Technology. - December 02, 2008 - Vegas Partner Lounge
Boost Your Typing Performance with PhraseExpress
Bartels Media GmbH today announces the launch of PhraseExpress v6, a new version of the Speed Typing Software Solution for Windows computers. With PhraseExpress, the Autotext functionality that is so popular in MS Office is now available in all Windows programs, including Internet Browsers and Messenger Programs. - December 02, 2008 - Bartels Media GmbH
"Plastic Surgeon as Artist" – Dr. Krakovsky Receives the 100 Best Cosmetic Surgeons of the World Award
The International Phalloplasty Institute and the American Academy of Phalloplasty Surgeons are pleased to announce that Alexander Krakovsky, MD has been named as one of The 100 Best Cosmetic Surgeons of the World for 2008. Dr. Krakovsky was chosen for this award by the Scientific Committee for the... - December 02, 2008 - Alexander A. Krakovsky, MD
CPEhr and New Directions Prepare Veterans for Workforce with Free Career Day
December 5th event hosted by New Directions and presented by CPEhr in West Los Angeles will help veterans search for, locate and maintain civilian jobs. - December 02, 2008 - CPE HR, Inc.
Genentech & IDEO Leaders to Receive The Edison Achievement Award for Innovation Excellence
The Edison Award Steering Committee (www.edisonawards.com), today announced Mr. David Kelley, Founder and Chairman of IDEO and Dr. Susan Desmond-Hellmann, President of Product Development at Genentech, will receive the prestigious Edison Achievement Award™ on April 1, 2009 at the Santa Clara... - December 02, 2008 - The Edison Awards
TEKchand Introduces ATMContentPro, a Pioneering Content Management Appliance for ATMs and Self-Service Kiosks
TEKchand introduces an innovative plug and play appliance model for smaller financial insitutions and kiosk owners to manage marketing content, reduce cost and ease integration on multi-vendor hardware platforms. - December 02, 2008 - TEKchand, LLC
A New Way to Buy Christian and Family DVDs - FamilyChristianMovies.com. Brought to You by Lukas Media LLC.
FamilyChristianMovies.com, an online store selling family and Christian movies on DVD has recently been launched by Lukas Media LLC just in time for the 2008 holiday Season. - December 01, 2008 - Lukas Media LLC
Universal Space Systems Continues "2008 Pre-Release Holiday Sale" of the Space Adventurer Assessment/Report
For only one more month, the only Space Tourism reference guide of its kind can be purchased at a guaranteed to never be lower pre-release price of only $1,000.00 (USD). This is $1,000 lower than the current lowest pre-release price, a 75% discount off the full price and you can take up to 1 year to pay with no payment due until July of next year. - December 01, 2008 - Universal Space Systems, LLC
Social Networking with an Artistic Twist
At 6pm on December 12, 2008, The Cummings Group will be opening theirs doors, removing their coats and ties and going primal. The agency represents eight artists and will be featuring their work in the confines of an art gallery setting complete with a primal drum circle and hors d'oeuvres and... - December 01, 2008 - The Cummings Group
Franchise Direct Introduces the Top 500 Franchise Opportunities in Europe
Franchise Direct, one of the world’s leading portals for franchise and business opportunities, has introduced its exclusive list of the Top 500 Franchise Opportunities in Europe. By providing essential information for potential franchisees, Franchise Direct has become an indispensable resource on franchising in Europe. - December 01, 2008 - Franchise Direct UK & Ireland
Sawlog Prices Increase in China in 3Q 2008 as Log Supply Tightens, Reports WRI
The domestic sawlog market in China has tightened as a result of reduced log imports from Russia in 2008. The increased competition for logs has pushed log prices upward to record highs in the 3Q 08, according to Wood Resources International. - December 01, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
Samson Carts® Introduces First Green Dolly
New Dolly Could Save 175,000 Trees and Reduce CO2 by 61,764 Tons per Year. - December 01, 2008 - ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/CrateXpress
Business Expert Webinars and NetProspex Announce Formulation of Strategic Alliance
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, and NetProspex, a business contact directory and sales lead recycling platform, announced that they have formulated a strategic alliance to cross-promote their services. “NetProspex is a fantastic resource for sales... - December 01, 2008 - Business Expert Webinars
Virtual Staffers Avoid Bleak Car Market, Some Economy Woes
Virtual Workers Have Office in a Box with HP. - December 01, 2008 - Team Double-Click
RR9 Long Range RFID Reader(DL810) --- from DAILY RFID
DAILY RFID ( www.rfid-in-china.com ),a leading producer of RFID tags and RFID readers, has recently announced new 13.56MHz HF Long Distance Reader DL810(RR9-Long Range-13.56MHz),designed for RFID applications in supply chain management etc. This HF Long Range RFID Reader DL810 is engineered to... - December 01, 2008 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Maine Self Storage Association Selects MiniCo Publications as Member Benefit
MiniCo Publishing has announced an agreement with the Maine Self Storage Association (MeSSA) to provide the company’s "Mini-Storage Messenger" and "Self‑Storage Now!" magazines as member benefits beginning in January 2009. MeSSA members will receive the digital... - December 01, 2008 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
A New Event for Moms
The secrets of real-life moms are now revealed. The hit stand-up comedy show, Mom's Night Out! is available for fundraisers and events. - November 30, 2008 - Mom's Night Out!
Apartments Rome Sweet Home 10th Anniversary
Apartments Rome Sweet Home, the Italy's premier company managing Apartments in Rome, celebrates 10th Anniversary with the program's launch Personal Customer Care. - November 30, 2008 - Rome Sweet Home
QGSPL Starts Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Training Programs
Timely training is an important factor in step by step progress. By keeping this in mind, the leader in six sigma training and consultancy services QGSPL is going to start its new training sessions. You may get more information from www.qgspl.com. - November 30, 2008 - Quality Growth Services Private Limited
Welcome to the Future of Skincare Technology
Skin 2 Skin Care™ creator, Ken Simpson, has developed a 21st Century intensive, age-defying skin care line formulated specifically for mature and age-affected skin for those 35years of age and older. Skin 2 Skin Care™ products like Skin 2 Skin’s Age Intervention Cream, the Un-Wrinkle Forehead & Crow’s-Feet Cream and the Anti-Sagging Serum. - November 29, 2008 - Skin 2 Skin Care
Dawna Lee Heising and Brandon McNeil of “Eye on Entertainment” Film Show on the Red Carpet at the 2008 Los Angeles Music Awards
Mark Barnes Wins 2008 Hollywood F.A.M.E. Music and Cinema Award and Performs Two Songs. - November 29, 2008 - Eye on Entertainment
Full House at WSI Internet Marketing Summit in Toronto
Business owners learn strategies to drive profits via online marketing. - November 29, 2008 - WSI Internet
Metropolitan Shuttle® Wins G20 Contract in Washington, DC
Metropolitan Shuttle®, the leading source for nationwide bus charter rental services, was awarded a contract by the U.S. State Department to provide transportation services for the national and international media on Saturday, November 15, 2008 for coverage of the G-20 financial summit. - November 28, 2008 - Metropolitan Shuttle
The Chartered Institute of Taxation Returns to Second Life® with the Editor of Taxation Magazine
The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) is returning to Second Life ® to discuss the tax implications of doing business in a virtual world with the editor of Taxation Magazine. - November 28, 2008 - depo consulting ltd
Jim Milano, Member, Weiner, Brodsky, Sidman, Kider, PC to Speak at KC’s Event on Reverse Mortgage on 3/11/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Jim Milano, Member, Weiner, Brodsky, Sidman, Kider, PC will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Reverse Mortgage: Risk analysis, Exam Procedures, and Practical Guidance.” This 2-hour event is scheduled on March 11th, 2009, Wednesday, at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. - November 28, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Take Control of Business Processes with New QPR 8 Business Process Management Platform
QPR Software Plc has announced the release of QPR 8 – the new version of its integrated management system. The Business Process Management platform has many enhanced features compared to previous product generations, including more efficient support for Risk Management and Quality Compliance, and easy integration with Microsoft Office and Sharepoint. - November 28, 2008 - QPR Software
Shirtworks Expands Promotional Clothing Screen Printing Capacity Due to High Demand for Printed T-Shirts and Logo Printing
Shirtworks bucks the trend for gloomy business news by announcing the expansion of its screen printing capacity due to prolonged high demand for promotional clothing that requires the printing of complex colour logos and designs. - November 28, 2008 - Shirtworks
Portable Storage a Boon for Black Friday Retailers
The National Portable Storage Association encourages retailers to use in-store square footage for merchandising – and portable storage for back stock – during a critical holiday shopping season. - November 28, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Smart Marketers Emulate Obama Marketing Campaign and Cash in on Economic Crisis: BrandU Reveals Downturn Economy Serves Opportune Platform for Businesses to Thrive
During a spiraling economy, smart marketers are beefing up their marketing after witnessing the success of President-elect Barack Obama’s flawless marketing campaign. Business expert Vito Montone stresses that while a recession creates opportunities for entrepreneurs, they must focus on bold, strategic marketing steps. To avoid making critical marketing mistakes, Montone uses a scientifically backed process on his clients. Learn more about BrandU's Business Profit System at www.BrandU.com. - November 27, 2008 - Intention Products, LLC
Keep the Magic of Santa Alive for the Child in Your Life While Helping Struggling Families This Christmas
Jefferson, GA based business, NorthPolePostOffice.org creates personalized letters from Santa Claus to children. Imagine the look on your child’s face when they receive a real letter from Santa. - November 27, 2008 - North Pole Post Office, LLC
Skin Care for Athletes Moisturizes & Massages U.S. Olympic Swimmers
Tri-Body Spray a hit at the 2008 Golden Goggle Awards as part of the VIP Gift Bag Suite - November 27, 2008 - Morning Indigo, LLC
International and Private Equity Buyers Forum
The Transition Companies is pleased to invite key executives to an International and Private Equity Buyers Forum at The Renaissance Hotel Times Square, New York City on Thursday, February 26, 2009, at 9:00 AM. - November 27, 2008 - The Transition Companies
IDL (EU) Rewarded for Another Outstanding Project
IDL (EU) Limited, Blue C’s main shareholder and the architectural force behind the luxury Whiterocks resort in Bafra, North Cyprus, recently received the distinction of seeing one of their projects recognised by the very top level of the interior design community. During last month’s... - November 27, 2008 - Blue C Developments
The Second City and Nike Sportswear at the Montalbán Collaborate to Benefit Hollywood Media+Arts
Actors from the legendary comedy Second City Theatre to perform in a special benefit performance for Hollywood Media +Arts on Monday, December 15, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $40 and available through www.etix.com. - November 27, 2008 - The Second City Training Center-Los Angeles
Virtual Assistant Association Challenges Virtual Assistants Worldwide to Donate to Local Food Banks
Virtual Assistant industry rises to the occasion to help community food banks meet record number of families and others needing assistance this holiday season. - November 27, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce