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APICS Toledo Seminar on the Purchasing Knowledge Revolution
Supply Chain and Operations professions are in the midst of a revolution, a knowledge revolution powered by the Internet. Professionals, who embrace it, gain a clear competitive advantage. - March 10, 2008 - Toledo APICS
Greene Resources Receives Business Leader Magazine’s 2008 Business Champions Award
Greene Resources, Inc., (www.greeneresources.com) has been awarded Business Leader magazine’s 2008 Business Champions Award. The company was recognized for its recent contributions to the Triangle workforce through extensive company training programs, job creation and increased revenue growth. - March 10, 2008 - Greene Resources, Inc.
CSA Offers Knowledge to Corporations in “New Europe”
CSA’s new Associate office in Skopje will facilitate expansion of its expertise - March 10, 2008 - CSA-Celebrity Speakers, Sp. z o.o.
OneCoach Helps Los Angeles Entrepreneurs Attract More Business, More Money, and More Life
OneCoach, the leader in small-business growth services, has announced the launch of a new master franchise in Los Angeles providing entrepreneurs with customizable business coaching and consulting services. - March 10, 2008 - OneCoach
L&W Investigations Opens in Florida, Maryland, California and Nevada
L&W Investigations, a private investigations firm specializing in insurance fraud, recently announced the opening of three new franchises located in Maryland, Nevada and Orange County, California and new ownership of its Orlando, Florida office. - March 10, 2008 - L & W Investigations
Testing a Deep Tissue Massager Online
Internet Marketing and Press Release Optimization Firm, Zealous Marketing, Launches Deep Tissue Massager Website for SEO (search engine optimization) Case Study - March 09, 2008 - Zealous Marketing LLC
Major Australian Bank Taps Iontas for 2,600 Seats of Focus Software
Iontas, a global provider of business process optimization software, disclosed today that a major Australian based bank has purchased 1,300 licenses of both Iontas’s Activity Focus and Event Focus software. The bank plans to use the Iontas software to increase efficiency in their back... - March 09, 2008 - Iontas, Inc.
BMW 1 Series Consumer Survey Questions 128i 135i Pricing Strategy
Pasch Consulting Group (PCG) released the results of a survey polling BMW 1 Series shoppers on their plans to buy a BMW 128i and 135i. The National BMW 1 Series launch is just a few weeks way and reaction varies on BMW’s pricing strategy. Over 40% of the shoppers have dropped out of the 1 Series market according to the survey. - March 08, 2008 - Pasch Consulting Group
Truewealthcreated.com Has Partnered with Natalie Stahl
Thomas Zebley and Mike Piersch, owners of TrueWealthCreated.com have partnered with Natalie Stahl, owner of The Platinum7 Profit System, to help grow their internet business using her system and team. According to Stahl, "Platinum7 Profits is an exclusive membership site and marketing system... - March 08, 2008 - Truewealthcreated.com
American Red Cross, Broward County Chapter, Uses AtHoc IWSAlerts in Exercise to Test Disaster Readiness Capabilities in Ft. Lauderdale Area
Response Capabilities Testing Demonstrates Value of Network-centric Emergency Notification System for Volunteer Recall during Local or National Emergencies - March 08, 2008 - AtHoc Emergency Notification
Informa India Announces the Launch of MSI 2008 (Maritime Security International)
MSI 2008 - the only Indo-international mega-show dedicated to maritime security, and focused on the buoyant Indian and international maritime and naval sectors, will take place in November 2008. - March 08, 2008 - Informa India
Transform Partner, Dale Boylston, Published in Marketing Health Services
Dale Boylston, Managing Partner - Healthcare for Atlanta-based consulting firm Transform, has been published in the Spring 2008 edition of Marketing Health Services. In the article “Back to the Future” [(Spring2008) Back to the Future: Marketing Health Services, 28, Issue 1, p38-40],... - March 08, 2008 - Transform
Alco Washer Center Announces PA Spring Laundry Equipment Open House and Sale
Alco Washer Center, a Dexter Authorized Distributor will host a Spring Sale and Open House at the Four Points Sheraton in Mars, PA. Scheduled for Monday May 19th, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This event will celebrate the commercial and on-premise laundry industries with a full day event featuring... - March 08, 2008 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
WSI Launches Internet Marketing Initiative for Printers
World’s Largest Internet Consulting Firm offers its “Bolt–On” Internet Marketing Solution to the Printing Community. - March 08, 2008 - WSI Internet
Dentistry Argues Discrimination in Dental School
When gender profiling in dental school admissions was covered in a Wealthy Dentist survey, the slight majority of dentist opposed gender discrimination. However, many dentists felt that favoring male applicants could increase access to dental care. - March 07, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Lawn & Garden WebvisionTM Partners with Kohler to Power First IP Channel for Lawn/Garden Industry
Lawn & Garden WebvisionTM (LGWV), is pleased to announce the addition of Kohler as the “Official Engine” of their global Internet Protocol Channel. - March 07, 2008 - Lawn & Garden Media Solutions, LLC
NutraNutra.com Now Free for All Users
As a special promotion, NutraNutra.com has announced that the entire site, including all listing fees will be free to all users for a select period of time. From now until October 1st 2008. - March 07, 2008 - nutranutra.com
International Affairs Council Announces 2008 WorldQuest for Business Winners
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced the winners of the 2008 WorldQuest for Business competition, which was held on Feb. 19 at the American Tobacco Campus in Durham. The winners, team Global Village Whiz Kids, represented... - March 07, 2008 - International Affairs Council
Workshop on "Lean for Accelerated Business Growth" from BMG India
There are several questions that the practitioners have – Is there any structured methodology that guides journey to future state? Is there a methodology that weaves the application of Lean Tools in a way that delivers best results? Is there a way to engage people and make it an organization wide movement and bring about culture change? - March 07, 2008 - BMGI India
Redwood Empowers SAP Financial Fast Close Solution
Redwood Software is unveiling a new Financial Fast Close solution for world-class companies that has been jointly developed with SAP AG. The new Fast Close solution is being featured by Redwood at next week’s SAP Financials2008 show in Orlando on March 10 - 13. - March 06, 2008 - Redwood Software
Beware the Culture Nazi
Beware the Culture Nazi: DFW Author Publishes Book That Helps Corporate Leadership Avoid This and Other Common Mistakes Made While Implementing Culture Changes. Texan author Teresa Rector has turned a decade of organizational training and development experience into a unique book that is certain... - March 06, 2008 - Teresa Rector
Announcing the Launch of Volo
Business management software for health and fitness clubs, studios and trainers. Scheduling, invoicing, member and staff management all in one place, accessible anytime, anywhere. Cut the clutter, end the errors, provide killer customer service. - March 06, 2008 - Volo Innovations
Jeff Snell Named to the Business Leaders’ Club Board of Directors
ENLIGN Business Brokers (www.enlign.com), which represents profitable privately-held, North Carolina-based companies for sale that have gross revenues in excess of $1 million, has announced that Jeff Snell, principal broker for the firm, has been named to the Business Leaders’ Club Board of... - March 06, 2008 - ENLIGN Business Brokers
CI Solutions India Establishes Strategic Alliance with Dutch Competitive Intelligence Firm
CI Solutions India establishes Strategic Alliance with Dutch Competitive Intelligence firm. - March 06, 2008 - CI Solutions India
Sourcio in CeBIT 2008: IT Consulting and Web Services for Successful e-Business
Sourcio CJSC, a leading IT consulting company, which provides web monitoring and support for business web applications, exhibits at CeBIT 2008 showing solutions for effective IT monitoring and management. - March 06, 2008 - Mon.itor.us
SunGard to Present at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on Liquidity Risk Management Scheduled for March 6, 2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has announced today that SunGard, a global leader in software and processing solutions for financial services, higher education and the public sector, will be a key sponsor at its upcoming teleconference entitled:... - March 06, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald Attorney First to be LEED Accredited in Virginia
Chris Cheatham, attorney with the construction and surety law firm Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, has been certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Cheatham is the only Virginia practicing... - March 05, 2008 - Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald
Mata Global Introduces OSHA Compliant Alcohol-Free, Rinse Free Hand Sanitizers; Hy-5 Brand Targets Health Care, Food Services, Travel, Lodging and Government Venues
Mata Global Solutions Inc., which specializes in licensing, manufacturing and marketing innovative products, including Canada’s Soapopular® brand, alcohol-free hand sanitizer line, announced that it has introduced Hy-5, a new line of alcohol-free, rinse-free hand sanitizer products that... - March 05, 2008 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
DirectBuy Opens New Palm Springs Members-Only Design Showroom
Low-cost alternative to retail is a one-stop shopping destination for consumers furnishing, remodeling or building a new home. - March 05, 2008 - DirectBuy
It's a Material World
OnlineLabels.com continues to distinguish itself from competition through releasing new products and materials, answering the call of small business owners' labeling needs. - March 05, 2008 - Online Labels, Inc.
2008 PCI/Gazelles Recognized as Benchmark Group of Top Growth PCI Companies
The Private Company Index (PCI) announces the creation of the PCI/Gazelles, a 10 company subset of the PCI portfolio recognizing the top growth firms of 2007—as measured by the percent change in 2007 revenues over 2006. The PCI/Gazelles Index will be tracked monthly and plotted against the... - March 05, 2008 - Private Company Index
BathKitchenandBeyond.com Offers Exclusive and Luxury Bathroom Vanities and Bathroom Products Online
Bath Kitchen and Beyond is a company that specializes in selling bathroom vanities, steam showers, Jacuzzis, shower enclosures and panels, and other various bathroom products to suit any kind of home décor. - March 05, 2008 - Bath Kitchen And Beyond
IPA-IBA President Named as Member of Toronto Board of Trade
IPA-IBA President Steinberg continues membership with the Toronto Board of Trade - March 05, 2008 - IPA
Daniel Hron Appointed Country Manager, Czech Republic at Pedersen & Partners
Pedersen & Partners, a leading executive search firm in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today the appointment of Daniel Hron as Country Manager for the Czech Republic. - March 05, 2008 - Pedersen & Partners
First Light Net Announces Acquisition of Domain Name Fishing.Net
First Light Net, a provider of targeted internet advertising for the fishing, hunting, sports & outdoor industries, announced today it has acquired the domain name fishing.net, the third in a series of recent acquisitions including fishing.org, and chatanoogafishingforums.com. - March 04, 2008 - First Light Net
Attaain Inc. Launches AttaainCI Competitive Intelligence Software as a Service.
New System Provides “Active Intelligence for Strategic Advantage” By Tracking Key Companies, People and Markets Crucial to the Success of a Business. - March 04, 2008 - Attaain Inc.
LuxeJets Launches Aircraft Finance Division
Air charter broker LuxeJets LLC, headquartered in Manhattan, New York, announced today it has launched LuxeJets Credit Services LLC--a company specializing in assisting owners of private aircraft with new and innovative ways of financing, refinancing and leasing new and used aircraft. - March 04, 2008 - LuxeJets Credit Services
O’Keefe Casto Residential Brokerage Thriving and Actively Recruiting Real Estate Agents Despite a Tough Market and Other Brokerage Firms Closing
Finally, some positive Las Vegas real estate news you can write about. O'Keefe Casto - a new residential real estate brokerage firm - officially opened its doors today and, in fact, is actively recruiting agents and outperforming the MLS... despite other brokerage firms in Las Vegas closing or downsizing and the fact that this is an extremely tough real estate market. This press release can also be downloaded at: http://www.mxservices.net/OCRB/OCRB-PR022608-FINAL.pdf - March 04, 2008 - O'Keefe Casto Residential Brokerage
Multilizer Partners with Hunnect
Multilizer and Hunnect Ltd. have entered a value added reseller agreement for the Multilizer product range. Hunnect will act as a reseller for Multilizer’s products from March, while the localized Hungarian versions will be available for sale from April, 2008. - March 04, 2008 - Multilizer
New CV and Careers Consultancy Website
Professional CV Writing Services is a London based company specialising in a range of CV writing services for all levels of experience and backgrounds. Specialised customised CVs designed for maximum impact available in various formats. - March 04, 2008 - Professional CV Writing Services
Round Table Concepts LLC Announces Acquisition of H3 Technologies
Round Table Concepts, a Grand Rapids based technology, web design and development company, has acquired H3 Technologies. - March 04, 2008 - Round Table Concepts, LLC
Professional Networks, Headquartered in Greenville, SC Hires Three to Their Management Team
Professional Network Connections hires four to their Network Management Team. Jon Grandrath as Sales Manager for Charleston through Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Ted Hackett as Tennessee State Director, Dawoud Charles as the Georgia State Director, and Myndi Ziemann as Sales Manager for the Jacksonville, Florida area. - March 04, 2008 - Professional Network Connections
Professional Network Connections Launches in Delaware
Professional Network Connections, the newest business networking organization, is launching in Delaware, Florida, and Tennessee during the month of March. Professional Network Connections was founded by Debbie Griffith-Brown in Greenville, South Carolina over three years ago. It was built on four... - March 04, 2008 - Professional Network Connections
ExportNation.com Awards 10 Companies with Annual Crystal Awards
Seven out of ten companies are from China. - March 04, 2008 - ExportNation.com
Renowned Dutch Designer Visits Phillip's Flowers
"Flowers touch us," said van Rems, "at a sensory and even a spiritual level. That's what makes great art. It's something we can all understand." - March 03, 2008 - Phillip's Flowers ~ 1-800-FLORALS Florist
Track Chic Partners with Extraordinary Motorsports Artist Bettie Miner
Track Chic shifts into high gear fashion with motorsports artist Bettie Grace Miner to provide designs for unique fashions in Track Chic’s Boutique, www.TrackChic.com/shopping. - March 03, 2008 - Track Chic, Inc.
Educating Children Key in Fight Against Childhood Obesity
“Planning to feed our kids well can be difficult,” according to originator Amy Roskelley “but it is possible. If children know what a healthy plate should look like, they can begin to make good choices that will carry them throughout their lives.” - March 03, 2008 - Super Healthy Kids
The Computer Doctor Earns Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program
The Computer Doctor, LLC, today announced it has been approved for certified status in Microsoft’s Partner Program, which recognizes The Computer Doctor’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Certified Partner, The Computer Doctor has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies for three consecutive years. and has further proven proficiency under the Information Worker Solutions Competency. - March 03, 2008 - The Computer Doctor, LLC
Operational Excellence Seminar to be Held in Cleveland, Ohio
An operational excellence training event will be held by Process Coaching Incorporated. This event, which teaches participants how to use lean tools, will be conducted on Sept 24 and 25, 2008 at the Airport Hilton Garden Inn in Cleveland, Ohio. It is designed for engineers, executives, managers and... - March 03, 2008 - Process Coaching Incorporated
Greene Resources Announces Record Breaking Number of Applicants for Job Positions at RTI International
Greene Resources, Inc. (www.greeneresources.com) has announced a record-breaking number of applicants for its recruiting project to fill 900 available contract job positions working onsite at RTI International in Raleigh. Since Greene Resources’ first call for job applicants, the Raleigh... - March 03, 2008 - Greene Resources, Inc.