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Customer Loyalty Expert Offers Weekly Customer Service Tips
Customer loyalty expert, Kevin Stirtz, is now offering a free weekly customer service newsletter. - February 22, 2008 - Stirtz Group
Leppert Adds Francotyp-Postalia to Its Broad Product Offerings
Mr. Ian Leppert, President, Leppert Business Systems Inc. is pleased to announce that Leppert has been named the Halton/Hamilton area approved dealer for Francotyp-Postalia mailing systems. This new addition to the broad range of Leppert suppliers provides an extra element of service which can be... - February 22, 2008 - Leppert Business Systems Inc.
CEO Chef Cooks-Up Business in a Sluggish Economy
CEO Chef, Inc. does its part toward re-igniting the spirit and passions of corporate America by announcing today its “Referral Rebate Program.” - February 22, 2008 - CEO Chef, Inc.
W. Allen Marr, Ph.D, P.E., President of Geocomp Corporation Named to National Academy of Engineering
W. Allen Marr, Ph.D., P.E., President and CEO of Geocomp Corporation has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). - February 22, 2008 - Geocomp Corporation
WSI Opens New Office in Madison, WI
WSI, the world’s largest Internet consulting company, is proud to announce the launch of a new Internet Consultant office to serve the Madison, WI area. - February 22, 2008 - WSI Internet
Exhibit Resources Launches New Corporate Identity
Lana Calloway, president of Exhibit Resources, a full-service exhibit design agency, has announced that the company has unveiled its new corporate identity. The new image, which includes the redesign of the firm’s logo, signage and Web site, reflects the company’s continued growth and... - February 22, 2008 - Exhibit Resources
"The Advantage of Leadership," a New Leadership Book Released by Stan Levanduski
Eleven leadership experts, including Stan Levanduski of Paso Robles, CA, have banded together to bring to the market a new book, "The Advantage of Leadership." (http://www.TheAdvantageOfLeadership.com). - February 22, 2008 - JSAW Enterprises, Inc
Surprising New Roadmaster Commercials Have Fresh Take
Roadmaster Drivers School will release 4 new national television commercials February, 2008 that add a unique call for more women and team drivers to sign up for truck driving school. - February 22, 2008 - Roadmaster Drivers School
Southern California Foreclosures Increase 177 Percent in 2007
Los Angeles and San Diego Counties Have 87,000 Foreclosures. - February 21, 2008 - Default Research Inc
Northern California Foreclosures Increase 165 Percent In 2007
Sacramento County Has 22,273 Foreclosures. - February 21, 2008 - Default Research Inc
East Tennessee Luxury Properties Introduces the Reserve on the Tennessee River
East Tennessee Luxury Properties is proud to introduce The Reserve, a unique historic development filled with majestic and detailed homes reminiscent of 19th century Europe. Residents will be surrounded by a landscape of unparalleled natural beauty, breathtaking sunsets, and awe-inspiring waterfront views. - February 21, 2008 - East Tennessee Luxury Properties
Radical Computing Expands in European Markets
New representation in the UK strengthens Radical Computing’s presence in European markets and expands its indirect sales channel. - February 21, 2008 - Radical Computing Corp
Economic Stimulus Bill Good News for California Mortgages
As predicted president Bush recently signed the economic stimulus bill into law. And for people in California, this is exciting news. Why? Much lower interest rates are available to someone who has a conforming loan than those who have jumbo loans. - February 21, 2008 - MLS, Mortgage Loan Specialists
DVDVideoSoft Updates Free Video to Flash Converter
DVDVideoSoft an internet resource dedicated to free software, multimedia software guides and tutorials has just updated Free Video to Flash Converter. The new version features 30+ player skins and new easy-to-use web integration, just copy and paste html code to the site or blog. - February 21, 2008 - DVDVideoSoft Limited
Web Host Industry Review Launches Video Features Service
The leading source for Web hosting information offers a video promotion package for hosts and other service providers. - February 21, 2008 - Web Host Industry Review
"Help! I'm Pregnant, and I Can't Sit Up!" is the Slogan for the New Bed-Pal Product Which is About to Hit the Us Market. The Carlysle Company LLC Announces Plans Today.
The Carlysle Company LLC of Prairie Grove, IL announces plans to launch a new patent-pending maternity support, the Bed-Pal, which can be used to assist the mom-to-be during the third trimester and post-partum period with sitting up, rolling over, and getting into and out of bed. The Bed-Pal is a long padded strap that attaches to the footboard of the bed. This product is expected to be a "must have for the third trimester" and great gift for the mom-to-be. - February 21, 2008 - The Carlysle Company LLC
Politics to Romance, Employment to Taxes; Tough Questions – Good Answers Offers Technique for Answering Difficult Questions in Every-Day Life
New Book Shows How to Take Control of Tough Questions Asked in Your Professional or Personal Life and How to Answer Them Effectively. How many times have you been asked a question by your lover, boss, child or even an IRS agent that left you speechless? That will never happen to you again thanks to the new book Tough Questions – Good Answers: Taking Control of Any Interview (Capital Books). - February 21, 2008 - Calcagni Media
Top Job Coach is Now Free
The Executive Job Coach is now Free. A 90 minute seminar, How to Get the Right Job...Sooner! will direct you in how to take the right steps and how to master the myths, secrets and cutting edge approaches. You will start your action plan and get the guidance to launch your job search. Reserve a place by calling 646 943 0250 - February 21, 2008 - Executive Job Coach
SAP Solutions Veteran Steven Airoldi Joins SophLogic to Lead SAP Initiatives for Small and Midsize Businesses
SAP industry veteran Steven Airoldi joins SophLogic as Director of SAP Business Solutions to spearhead the company’s expansion into the market for small and midsize enterprises. - February 21, 2008 - SophLogic Global LLC
7thSpace Launches Interactive Social Networking Community
7thSpace launches interactive social networking online portal; Combines multiple topics under one domain name to provide a one-stop portal featuring news, entertainment, business and family topics. - February 21, 2008 - 7thSpace
GigaBeam Releases Letter to Shareholders, with Updates on Achievement of Cost Cutting Goals, Purchase Orders, and New Distribution Agreement
GigaBeam Corporation announces that it has released another Letter to Shareholders updating on its year to date events, including details about its new operations strategy, reaching cost cutting goals, achieving a solid purchase order flow, remaining on schedule with new product development, and signing a significant new distribution agreement. - February 20, 2008 - GigaBeam Corporation
First Light Net Acquires Fishing.org Domain Name
First Light Net, a provider of niche internet advertising for the fishing, hunting, sports and outdoor industries, announced that it has acquired the domain name Fishing.org. Their focus is to connect outdoor retailers and manufacturers to targeted customers online. The addition of Fishing.org to their network of over 350 fishing, hunting, and outdoors websites will be another big step in connecting anglers to the products and services they are looking for. - February 20, 2008 - First Light Net
Vinpower Digital Announces the World's First 6X Speed Blu-Ray Manual Tower Standalone Duplicator
Teaming with LG, the SharkBlu series offers the fastest Blu-ray duplication speed on the market. - February 20, 2008 - Vinpower Digital Inc
Florida Private Company Raises Money Through TIGRcubsTM
AnnuitEASE.com, a data consolidator of annuity pricing information for professional financial advisors, successfully gained private investors attention with Entrex’s TIGRcubTM product. The proprietary instrument, a patent pending and trademarked name for “Top-line Income Generation... - February 20, 2008 - Private Company Index
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Offers Workshops and Counseling for Small Business
The North San Diego County Small Business Development Center is dedicated to increasing the economic vitality of the community by helping small businesses and entrepreneurs build a foundation for success. The Center staff and consultants are here to assist in answering business questions along... - February 20, 2008 - Small Business Development Center North San Diego County
Historian Contacted to Author Book About Abraham Lincoln's Farm in Coles County, Illinois
A privately-held organization named Friends of the Abraham Lincoln Historical Farm, LLC has contracted Kurt W. Peterson, Ph.D., Chair of the History Department at North Park University, Chicago to author a book detailing the history and documenting the ownership of a tract of land in Coles County, Illinois once owned and worked by Abraham Lincoln. - February 20, 2008 - Road Ranger USA
Grinnell Leadership, Inc. Announces Podcast on Business Training Services
Grinnell Leadership, Inc. (www.grinnellleadership.com), a business executive development and consulting firm specializing in individual leadership, team, and organization development services, has announced the release of a podcast on the programs and business training services they provide. In... - February 20, 2008 - Grinnell Leadership, Inc.
Pattison Sign Group to Provide Signage Solutions for Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.
Pattison Sign Group to partner with Couche-Tard/Mac's, an industry leader in the convenience store market, to provide signs for their network of stores. - February 20, 2008 - Pattison Sign Group
First-Shred LLC, a Texas Shredding and Document Destruction Firm, Achieves Prestigious NAID AAA Certification
First-Shred LLC, a Texas shredding and document destruction firm, has achieved the prestigious NAID AAA Certification for Mobile shredding. This is the highest industry standard for mobile shredding companies and involves meeting extremely stringent qualifications. First-Shred is a Texas based... - February 19, 2008 - First-Shred
YapStone’s RentPayment ™ Division Announces Rent by Text™ Through CardinalCommerce’s Mobile Technology, Cardinal MAX™
RentPayment, a division of YapStone, Inc., the country’s largest payment processor to the multi-family property market, announced today the implementation of Cardinal MAX™, the mobile platform from CardinalCommerce Corporation, to allow residents to make payments via their mobile phones. - February 19, 2008 - Yapstone, Inc.
All Pro's New CarMate Trailer Superstore Website Offers Best Selection & Pricing of CarMate Trailers Online
All Pro has been one of Car Mate Trailers Top 10 Trailer Dealers for over 15 years. After moving into a new, updated and larger facility in 2005, All Pro has become the #1 Car Mate Dealer in the USA. - February 18, 2008 - CarMate Trailer Superstore
International Affairs Council Awarded Z. Smith Reynolds Grant
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced that the organization has been awarded the Z. Smith Reynolds Grant. This grant will allow the IAC to create a framework and dissemination plan for the Marshall Memorial Fellowship, a program... - February 18, 2008 - International Affairs Council
No. 1 Assist-2-Sell Office in Tampa Bay Expands to Save Homeowners Even More Money
Randy and Tami Bowman, owners of the Largo, FL, Assist-2-Sell franchise, recently purchased another office in nearby Seminole. - February 18, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Active Data Services Director Named Committee Co-Chair for Annual N.C. Health Conference
Kenneth A. Eller, president and CEO of Active Data Services, Inc. (www.activedataservices.com), a business process outsourcing firm, has announced that Suzanne King, director of healthcare services, has been named co-chair of the Annual Conference Committee Board for the North Carolina Healthcare... - February 18, 2008 - Active Data Services
Granite Shield - Granite Fabricators Offer Lifetime Warranty Since 2002
Granite Shield can be applied to new or existing granite countertops and can go through any existing sealer or presealed granite. - February 17, 2008 - Granite Shield
Myrna Dow Receives Top Honors at the PPFA 2008 International Framing Open Competition
High Desert Gallery & Custom Framing, The Art & Soul of Central Oregon™ is an award winning fine art and custom picture framing gallery. The Gallery honored as a “Top 100 Art and Frame Gallery in America” (2005, 2006 and 2007) by Decor Magazine and voted "Best Art Gallery" in Redmond, Oregon (2006, 2007) and Sisters, Oregon (2005, 2006). In February 2008, High Desert Gallery was awarded Top Honors in the Professional Picture Framing Association 2007-2008 International Open Framing Competition. - February 17, 2008 - High Desert Gallery of Central Oregon
Transatlantic Business Gateway Established to Support Overseas Business Expansion
Transatlantic Business Gateway is an international cooperative of like-minded professional service organizations in Europe and the US, whose collective goal is to assist entrepreneurial-minded ventures during their initial and early-stage overseas expansion efforts. By applying and sharing... - February 17, 2008 - Transatlantic Business Gateway
Innovation 101 Launches New Book and Musical Seminar About Innovation: Logical Stupidity - Innovation by Navigating Through Nonsense
Author & composer Peter Greenwall harnesses the world's most abundant resource - stupidity - and unearths the formula to becoming totally creative. - February 17, 2008 - logicalstupidity.com
Free Web Service Helps US Companies Locate Ethical Collection Agencies
Vinton Moss, Inc., a service provider to the Accounts Receivable (A/R) Industry, has launched www.ARindustry.com, a directory of Accounts Receivable specialists in Debt Collections, Billing, Debt Purchasing and Factoring. - February 17, 2008 - Vinton Moss
New Business Growth Resource Available for Central Jersey Businesses
The Central Jersey Professional Group (CJPG) was formed in 2007 with the purpose of bringing together young professionals (less than 40 years of age) from all over Central New Jersey in order to build strong professional relationships, increase networking opportunities, and educate and support the local community. - February 17, 2008 - Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency
Indigo Systems LLC Certified as a Top 20% Performer
Customer references indicate outstanding past performance to Open Ratings during PPE survey process. - February 16, 2008 - Indigo Systems LLC
Superfoods: Do I Need to Supplement?
Superfoods: do I need to supplement or is healthy eating enough? Goji, maca, noni, bee pollen - where did all these superfoods come from? And what ever happened to regular food? It would be nice to know if all the energy and money we are spending on supplementation is actually buying us better health. Author Joanna Steven and celebrity Tonya Kay discuss the nutritional analysis findings of their new publication. - February 16, 2008 - Kayos Market
Commercial Real Estate & Financial Consulting Firm Expands Operation Into Puerto Rico, Caribbean Islands, Cost Rica, Panama, Latin America, Mexico, and Canada
Aspen Financial Partners, LLC headquartered in Denver, CO is a privately held commercial real estate advisory & financial consulting firm comprised of a core group of seasoned professionals who work aggressively to provide our clients with commercial real estate investment banking expertise, commercial loan origination, super jumbo residential loan origination, specialized project advisory services and most importantly, comprehensive access to the capital markets. - February 16, 2008 - Aspen Financial Partners, LLC
Avista Solutions Experiences Record Growth in 2007
Company’s 2007 volume up 42 percent over 2006 as mortgage companies increasingly turn to technology that enables them to respond to the volatile market. - February 16, 2008 - Avista Solutions
Beard Group February Teleconferences
Role of bankruptcy examiners, new 'Red Flag' identity theft rules to be probed at 2 audio briefings. - February 16, 2008 - Beard Group
Florida Business Travel Association Changes Its Name
Florida Business Travel Assocation (FBTA)- Gold Coast Chapter changes its name to Florida Business Travel Association (FBTA) - South Florida Chapter - February 16, 2008 - Florida Business Travel Association - South Florida Chapter
YapStone Announces Card-Present Processing with Online Integration
YapStone, Inc., through its RentPayment™ division, is the Country’s largest payment processor to the property market, focusing primarily on apartments, student housing, homeowner associations, and other property-related markets. - February 15, 2008 - Yapstone, Inc.
Kerensa Anncel Introduces the Revolutionary Office-in-a-Box
Style doesn't stop at the office door. A former executive turned designer, Kerensa Anncel, experienced first hand the need for pizazz and elegance from the bedroom to the boardroom. She created the company for women like her, who were passionate and creative, daily striving to make a difference. In the world of drab, look-a-like offices, she creates a line of desk accessories that will make anyone feel unique and tastefully blend personal style with the business environment. - February 15, 2008 - Kerensa Anncel
Assist-2-Sell Optimistic About New Homeowner Relief Program
Assist-2-Sell responds to this week's announcement that major lenders will offer relief to troubled homeowners through "Project Lifeline." - February 15, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Chevrolet Sponsors Athletes4hire.com Career Development Program
Athletes4hire.com is proud to announce Chevrolet’s corporate sponsorship of its highly successful Career Educational Program. The program helps prepare student-athletes for their future challenging job search process by assisting them in recognizing and articulating the unique skill set that... - February 15, 2008 - Athletes4hire.com