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Corporate Toolbelt Announces Proprietary, One-of-a-Kind, Interactive Workshops
Corporate Toolbelt, a leading developer of interactive, adult learning workshops today announced their newest Interactive Program, Master Your Business Intensive. This ground breaking workshop combines role plays, games, exercises and information not available in most MBA schools in one comprehensive 3-day event. - January 16, 2008 - Corporate Toolbelt
Kent Thompson of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp/Sagemark Consulting Retains Jamie Nunnelly of Wilder Ridge Communications as PR/Marketing Consultant
Kent Thompson, CFP®, a financial planner with Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (Member SIPC) and a registered investment advisor retained Jamie Nunnelly of Wilder Ridge Communications as his public relations and marketing consultant. - January 16, 2008 - Kent Thompson of Sagemark Consulting/Lincoln Advisors
CORT Expands Internationally with Acquisition of the Roomservice Group in London
CORT, a Berkshire Hathaway company based in Fairfax, Va., has acquired Roomservice Group in London as part of an expansion into the United Kingdom. Roomservice is the company’s first international acquisition. For more than 35 years, CORT has been the nation’s leading furniture provider in the “rent-to-rent” industry. In addition, CORT has established the nation’s first suite of rental relocation services from a company exclusively focused on the rental needs of companies and their employees. - January 16, 2008 - Cort
www.theBusinessShop.ie Launches LivePitch - a Facility to Allow Businesses to Upload a Video of Their Investor Pitches
LivePitch - upload facility to allow people seeking investment to upload their audio visual pitch to investors. This can be accompanied by business plans, spreadsheets and images of products/prototypes/logos. While there is still a large marketplace for text based classified ads, there is a... - January 16, 2008 - theBusinessShop.ie
Alexander Aviation Announces New Web Site
Alexander Aviation Associates announces the completion of their new web site, www.alexanderaviation.com. Developed specifically with fast and simple navigation as a primary goal, the site focuses on U.S. aviation insurance, including recent industry changes that affect private pilots and aviation professionals - January 15, 2008 - Alexander Aviation Associates, Inc.
Plant-Made Biotechnology a Growing Future for North Carolina’s Northeast
Economic Development officials announced plans to have ongoing meetings with educators and business representatives to bring together biotechnology resources throughout North Carolina’s northeast region and to develop a plan for future development of a viable industry in plant-made biotechnology. At a recent meeting, the group developed plans for moving plant-made biotech research from the universities to farms and businesses in North Carolina’s northeast region. - January 15, 2008 - Northeast Development Commission
EcoPinion Survey Points to Negative Customer Perceptions of Green Products and Services
New survey results on customer perceptions of green technologies, products and services. - January 15, 2008 - EcoAlign
New Sustainable Green Industry Flourishes Thanks to U.S. Desert Plant
A new clean tech industry based on guayule is producing a commercial source for bio-based rubber, latex, alternative energy, and other consumer and industrial products. - January 15, 2008 - Yulex Corporation
A New Company, Clerical Business Solutions, is a Part of a Revolutionary New Labor Force
A revolutionary, creative new labor force is sweeping the nation & the world. This new labor force is known as The Virtual Assistant, who provides flexible, cost-effective services for business, executives, professionals & individuals. A new company, Clerical Business Solutions is a part of this creative new labor force. - January 15, 2008 - Clerical Business Solutions
Checks and Balances, Inc. Introduces HR Consulting Division
Checks and Balances, Inc., a national provider of Human Resource Outsourcing Solutions and Services announces the introduction of its’ latest service enhancement, HR Project Consulting. The HR Project Consulting division is the latest addition to the company’s solutions offerings, and... - January 15, 2008 - Checks and Balances, Inc., an Employment Enterprises Company
Alain Stephane Zamia, Chief Executive Officer for Diagnostica Stago Incorporated, Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business
Alain Stephane Zamia, Chief Executive Officer for Diagnostica Stago Incorporated, has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business. Alain makes his home in New York City and earned both his MBA and his Ph.D in Pharmaceutical Studies from Sordonne University in France. As Chief Executive... - January 15, 2008 - Princeton Premier
The Increase in Security Failures and Privacy Breaches Often Due to Wrongsourcing: Security Researchers
Security experts estimate that up to 75% of information security incidents and privacy compliance issues are the direct result of wrong-sourcing: outsourcing core competencies and in-sourcing activities that are expensive, complex and difficult to manage. - January 15, 2008 - Informatica Security Corporation
Feminist Housewives - New Site Challenges Stereotypes
New site focuses on discussing issues and creating community among feminists who are also housewives and stay at home moms - January 14, 2008 - Feminist Housewives
Local Virtual Assistant Receives Entrepreneurial Recognition
Denise Sustaita, owner of Dedicated Executive Solutions announced today that they are the recipient of the VAccolade Business Entrepreneurial award. - January 13, 2008 - Dedicated Executive Solutions
David Hardesty, VP, Wilson Markle Stuckey Hardesty & Bott to Speak at KC’s Event on SOX Update - Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: New Guidelines on 03/04/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that David Hardesty, Vice President of Wilson Markle Stuckey Hardesty & Bott will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “SOX Update - Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: New Guidelines.” This 2-hour event is scheduled for March 4, 2008, Tuesday, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST. - January 13, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
RJK Explorations (RJX.A) Intersects .261 Oz Gold Per Ton Over 6.6 Ft on the Goldie Gold Property
RJK Explorations Ltd. (RJX.A) has intersected a higher grade gold zone in the latest drilling program on the Goldie Gold Property. One intersection was .261 oz gold per ton over 6.6 ft. - January 12, 2008 - RJK Explorations Ltd.
Emerging Asia Enters Into Alliance Partnership with Ascendas and iAxil
Emerging Asia announced that it has entered into an alliance partnership with Ascendas Land (Singapore) Pte Ltd., the owner and developer of a number of science, business, industrial and technology parks in Singapore and other Asian countries. Emerging Asia will provide Ascendas tenants with commercial due diligence, market research, and market strategy advisory in order to assist their entry into Mainland China, India, and other markets in Asia. - January 12, 2008 - Emerging Asia
One Legal LLC – Electronic Court Filing Firm – Hires Jerry O’Connell as Vice President of Finance
Leading Court Filing Firm, One Legal, Adds to Management Team as it Expands Services Nationally. - January 12, 2008 - One Legal
Business Leader Media Announces Jon Obermeyer as Guest Speaker for Business Leaders Breakfast Jan. 15
Business Leader Media, publisher of Business Leader magazine (formerly BIZlife), announces that Jon Obermeyer, CEO of the Piedmont Triad Entrepreneurial Network (PTEN), will be the guest speaker at the next monthly Business Leaders Breakfast on Tuesday, Jan. 15 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Airport Marriott at One Airport Drive in Greensboro. - January 12, 2008 - Business Leader Magazine
Jiri K. Nor, Chief Technology Officer of Astris Energi Inc. Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry
Jiri K. Nor, Chief Technology Officer of Astris Energi Inc. Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry. Jiri makes his home in Oakville, Ontario and earned a Master degree in Life Science from the University of Toronto. Astris Energi was founded over twenty four... - January 12, 2008 - Princeton Premier
Michael Evans, Executive Vice President Asia Pacific for Krayton Polymers, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry
Michael Evans, Executive Vice President Asia Pacific for Krayton Polymers, has been selected for inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry. Michael makes his home in Charlotte North Carolina and earned his Bachelors Degree in economics from the University of California at Davis. As... - January 12, 2008 - Princeton Premier
Leash Secure, LLC is Proud to Introduce Incredihang - Hang Pictures Perfectly Straight Every Time and Never Have to Re-Straighten Them Again
Incredihang is a picture hanging system that allows the hanging of pictures perfectly straight every time and never have to re-straighten them again. - January 11, 2008 - Leash Secure, LLC.
New Service Provides Web Lookup Over the Phone with Live Agents - 866-WEB-4111
A California startup company "Look Up Web For Me, Inc" introduced a new service "Look Up Web For Me" on Jan 7th, 2008. The company maintains that they are still in the experimental stage. The service helps people on the go needing information from a public website. A consumer... - January 11, 2008 - Look up web for me, Inc
Advanced Marketplace, Inc. Business Process Services to Present at Premeire Software Asset Management Event
Advanced MarketPlace, Inc. (www.AdvancedMarketPlace.com) today announced that representatives from the Business Process Services group were selected to present at the SAM/ITSM Frontier track of the SAM Summit - the premier event for advanced-level software asset management practitioners. This... - January 11, 2008 - Advanced MarketPlace, Inc.
Sales Dodo Publishes White Paper Titled "Are There Criminals on Your Sales Team?"
Today, Sales Dodo released a powerful white paper titled, “Are There Criminals On Your Sales Team?” It is intended for employers to help them better screen their sales people. Lee Salz, President of Sales Dodo, said, “There is a tremendous amount of misinformation in the... - January 11, 2008 - Sales Dodo
Instrument Response Limited Announces Exclusive Instrument Engineering, Instrument Design, Chemical Plant Commissioning
The Company aims at providing excellent services for the management of projects through efficient operational planning and support. The services rendered by the Company include precise industrial measurement and control engineering, supervision of the installation and instrument design. A team of experts who have tremendous experience in their respective fields ensure optimum utilisation of the available resources. - January 11, 2008 - Instrument Response Limited
Direct Online Marketing™ Earns Qualified Google Advertising Company Designation
Full-service Internet marketing firm, Direct Online Marketing™ designated Qualified Google Advertising Company. - January 10, 2008 - Direct Online Marketing
ATCONTACT COMMUNICATIONS Collaborates with ViaSat on Consumer Satellite Broadband Project
ATCONTACT COMMUNICATIONS, LLC, a pioneer in delivering innovative satellite broadband solutions to customers around the globe, has signed a Cooperation Agreement with ViaSat, Inc. to collaborate in the development and launch of a 100 Gbps satellite. This project will provide consumer broadband... - January 10, 2008 - ATCONTACT COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
ENLIGN Business Brokers Celebrates Four-Year Anniversary
Jeff Snell, principal broker for ENLIGN Business Brokers (www.enlign.com), has announced that the firm, which represents profitable privately-held, NC companies for sale that have gross revenues in excess of one million dollars, is celebrating its four-year anniversary. With six active brokers and... - January 10, 2008 - ENLIGN Business Brokers
Florida Based Outsourcing Company PRC Reaches Quarter Million Dollar Mark for Local Community Philanthropy
In the past two years, through PRC Community Care, PRC LLC has raised and given over $250,000 in charitable donations to local community groups and organizations like the International Red Cross, Toys for Tots, Gilda’s Club of South Florida and the Salvation Army Food Bank. - January 10, 2008 - PRC, LLC
International Profit Associates President Named Vice Chair of the National Jewish Democratic Council
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) President Gregg Steinberg has been elected Vice Chair of the National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC). Steinberg was elected Vice Chair at the organization’s annual meeting held in Washington, D.C. Steinberg joined IPA-IBA in 1992 and became the... - January 10, 2008 - IPA
Cascade Community Credit Union and Sutherlin High School Collaborate on Financial Literacy Program for Students
Cascade Community Credit Union, a local co-op credit union, today announced its support of Sutherlin High School’s financial literacy program to educate students on the importance of finances, savings and investing. “Cascade Community Credit Union is honored and excited to be an... - January 10, 2008 - Cascade Community Credit Union
Fumitoshi Yuzawa, President of True World Foods Inc. of Canada, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry
Fumitoshi Yuzawa, President of True World Foods Inc. of Canada, has been selected for inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry. Fumitoshi earned a law degree in Japan and currently resides in Richmond British Columbia. As President, Fumitoshi manages all operations including strategic... - January 10, 2008 - Princeton Premier
Intuitive Artist Jennifer Crews to Help Small Business Owners Find Their Inner Consultant at Complimentary Teleseminar on January 17
Intuitive Artist to share with small business owners the five steps in learning the art of intuition. - January 10, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Emerging Global Economies Driving Global Growth
Lombard Global has released their outlook on emerging global economies for 2008 as well as continuing global growth. - January 09, 2008 - Lombard Global
Monica Gavin MD, CEO Azani Medical Spa, is 1st Lehigh Valley PA Physician to Get Diplomate Certification from American Academy of Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine (A4M)
Azani Medical Spa, located in Bethlehem, PA, announced the Diplomate Certification status of Dr. Monica Carezani-Gavin through the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (A4M). From its global membership of over 20,000 physicians and health practitioners from 90 countries, Dr. - January 09, 2008 - Azani Medical Spa
Rapper GAHD Promotes Himself as the Entity “GAHD Inc.” and Offers Shares in His Privately Held Company
Rapper GAHD offers the public a chance to invest in his work by incorporating himself and allowing fans to share in his success. - January 09, 2008 - GAHD Inc.
Jet Reports International, Inc. To be Featured on Alexander Haig’s 21st Century Business Television Series on Fox Business Network
Jet Reports International, Inc. to be featured on Alexander Haig’s 21st Century Business Television series on Fox Business Network. January 12th & 13th, 2008 on Fox Business Network (10:30 AM EST January 12, 11:30 AM EST January 13) - January 09, 2008 - Jet Reports
Grand ISS Assembles a Counterfeit Abatement Team (C.A.T.) to Lead the Way in Combating Today’s Most Serious "Economic Crime"
C.A.T. focuses solely on the global counterfeiting scourge, a top concern for society at large, governments and the business community alike. - January 09, 2008 - GRAND ISS
Kadonk Announces the Latest Release of LiveProject Professional 2.2 Project Collaboration Tool
KaDonk, a member of Microsoft’s Partner program, announces the release of the latest version of LiveProject Professional for collaborating and sharing Microsoft Project® plans (.mpp files). In addition to its viewing capabilities, KaDonk introduces a list of powerful new features in LiveProject Professional 2.2, such as custom fields and export capabilities to CSV files, Excel and PowerPoint. - January 09, 2008 - KaDonk
WSI Ranks #1 Internet Business Franchise Eighth Year in a Row
Top Honors in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 Listing for 2008. - January 09, 2008 - WSI Internet
Thermal Technologies Corporation and Drexan Corporation Announce Strategic Partnership
Thermal Technologies Corporation, a Utah-based company focused on designing and manufacturing roof deicing products, announced today a key distribution and installation alliance with Drexan™ HeatTracer, a division of Drexan Corporation located in British Columbia, Canada and formed via a... - January 08, 2008 - Thermal Technologies, Inc
Radical Computing Unveils Platform for 1-to-1 In-Store Marketing
Radical Computing Corporation, one of the leading manufacturers of digital signage products announces the launch of the Adaptive Signage™ platform for developing the next generation of digital signage products. The Adaptive Signage™ platform will serve as the basis for creating unified... - January 08, 2008 - Radical Computing Corp
Susan Payton, the Marketing Eggspert, Adds Marketing Coaching to Her Arsenal
Susan Payton, owner of Egg Marketing & Public Relations, an Orlando marketing firm, announces her company's newest service: marketing coaching, available to small and medium sized business owners. - January 08, 2008 - Egg Marketing & Public Relations
ActionCOACH Business Coach Steve Pitcairn Achieves Gold Master Coach Status
Local business coach Steve Pitcairn, an independent franchisee of ActionCOACH, the world’s #1 business coaching franchise, has achieved Gold Master Coach status with the company. Steve has worked with businesses throughout West Tennessee. - January 08, 2008 - Steve Pitcairn, ActionCOACH
Throw Out Your New Year’s Resolutions: There’s a Better Way to Permanently Change Your Life
New Years resolutions are a total waste of time for most people. Why? Because their goals are not backed by the right mental preparation and conditioning. Learn how to put your resolutions to rest, once and for all. - January 06, 2008 - OneCoach
Devendra Tripathi, Director Hardware Architect for Xambala Inc. Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Devendra Tripathi, Director Hardware Architect for Xambala Inc. Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Devendra makes his home in Union City, California and earned a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from the India Institute of Technology (IIT). Devendra... - January 06, 2008 - Princeton Premier
Matthew Hettinger, Chief Executive Officer of Mathet Consulting, Inc. Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Matthew Hettinger, Chief Executive Officer of Mathet Consulting, Inc. Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier registry. Matthew makes his home in Prospect heights, Illinois and earned a Masters Degree in Biology as well as a PH.D in Biophysics from the University of West... - January 06, 2008 - Princeton Premier
Dr. Bahadir Inozu, Chief Executive Officer of Novaces LLC, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Dr. Bahadir Inozu, Chief executive Officer of Novaces LLC, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Dr. Bahadir makes his home in New Orleans, Louisiana and earned his PH.D and Master of Science Degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the... - January 06, 2008 - Princeton Premier
Source Access Opens New Corporate Office
Source Access, Inc. opened its new building, which houses operations and executive offices, in a prime location in Waco, Texas. The growing business offers information retrieval services to insurance companies nationwide. SAI is owned by Harold W. “Butch” Highfill CEO & President,... - January 06, 2008 - Source Access, Inc.