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Sonitrol Pacific's SonaVision Spies Two
Prompt response by police to a detection by Sonitrol Pacific's SonaVision video surveillance system led to the arrest of two suspected burglars at OST Partnership. - September 11, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
ROI Tools and Solutions Implemented by Leading IT Buyers and IT Solution Providers
Glomark-Governan is pleased to announce additional orders received from existing clients including: Microsoft SAM in Spain, IMSS in Mexico, and Siemens Enterprise Networks in the United States. Glomark-Governan has also received orders from two new clients: AXTEL in Mexico, and EDP in El... - September 11, 2008 - Glomark-Governan
Abalos & Associates, PLLC Names Senior Accountant
Sandy Abalos, managing partner of Abalos & Associates, PLLC (www.abaloscpa.com), has announced that Sylvia M. Hycnar has joined the firm as a senior accountant. In this position, she will handle client relations, research and compliance, as well as tax returns for businesses and individuals. A... - September 11, 2008 - Abalos & Associates
Convergint Technologies Launches New Communications Service Line
Communication Solutions Meet Security Needs of Commercial Office, Health Care and Education Markets. - September 11, 2008 - Convergint Technologies
Catdi, Inc., Starts Offering Full Service Eco-Friendly Commercial Print Services
Houston printing firm Catdi, Inc. has recently expanded its eco-friendly printing options into a full division of green commercial printing services. This expansion has been the result of two critical factors. The first of these factors was increasing awareness of environmental concerns in large... - September 11, 2008 - Catdi Printing
Sepi Asefnia Receives 2008 Mover and Shaker Award
Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group (www.sepiengineering.com), has been named a 2008 Mover and Shaker by Business Leader magazine. The Movers and Shakers award honors up-and-coming business leaders in the Triangle community. Asefnia will be honored with the other 2008 award winners on... - September 11, 2008 - SEPI Engineering Group
Adsource Media Selected as Newest Member of The Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Business Club of the Triangle
Adsource Media joins BCA Triangle as the exclusive Promotional Products member. - September 11, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
The Anderson & Anderson Anger Management Model to Appear on the BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation will air two one-hour documentaries that are focused on anger and anger management intervention. Anderson & Anderson, the Trusted Name in Anger Management based in the United States, will be featured in these documentaries. Griff Rhys Jones, a very popular British actor and comedian, explores anger management both as filmmaker and as an anger management client. - September 11, 2008 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
New England Data Services Uses StreamSend to Drive Website Traffic
StreamSend, a leading email marketing solutions provider, today announced breakthrough results for client New England Data Services. New England Data Services (NEDS) is an industry leader that provides data center-managed services to small and medium sized businesses. Unlike many data centers,... - September 10, 2008 - EZ Publishing
MPE Inc. Announces Release of Latest Eco-Friendly Protective Gear
For any kind of commercial or industrial contracting, business buyers around the world can get quality Tyvek® clothing at costs that won’t break the bank from MPE, Inc., a leading provider of protective clothing and disposable coveralls for all of those jobs where workers need protection... - September 10, 2008 - MPE, Inc.
Water Cooler Gossip Goes Green
Smart Water Solutions Offers Environmentally Friendly Bottle-less Water Cooler. - September 10, 2008 - Smart Water Solutions
New Jersey Students Decide to Support International Literacy by Sending School and Basic Health Supplies to Africa
Kindergarten children in Kenya’s Kibera slum will soon know that they are seen as special by Gill St. Bernard’s students when they receive their backpacks. Kibera is the largest slum in East Africa and was hard hit by the political unrest after Kenya's elections at the beginning of the year. Alexis Grieco and Hayley Diverio decided to partner with the Global Literacy Project, Inc. (GLP) to provide the basics a child needs to complete a year or more in primary school. - September 10, 2008 - Global Literacy Project, Inc.
CEO Steve Jones, Discusses – How Jones Soda Has Become a Real Character in Consumer’s Lives -- on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Steve Jones, CEO of Jones Soda, talks on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss about how customer involvement and relationship-building are propelling the growth and direction of the company. Jones makes a compelling case for a customer-focused business model and the use of attitudinal segmentation to create new products and support marketing decisions. Jones also explains how being “socially involved” is a big part of the Jones Soda character and identity – and another source of business growth. - September 10, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Retaining Corporate Knowledge: i4cp Launches Exclusive New Program to Help Companies Hold on to Their Most Important Asset
It’s a fact: over the next 10 years, a large percentage of the labor force will be eligible for retirement. Today, many companies are already anticipating a steady decline in qualified employees available to fill key leadership roles which will soon be vacated. In addition, many of these same... - September 10, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Secret Mission?
i4cp Study: Most Companies Have Mission Statements, but Don’t Ask Employees to Repeat Them. - September 10, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Webswell Opens a New Business Service Center in London, UK
Webswell opens a new branch, the Webswell UK Ltd. in London, UK. The branch will support UK and Ireland-based customers. - September 10, 2008 - Webswell
Read the Diary of a Superhero – SMac To The Rescue Virtual Administration Solutions Launches a New Blog
SMac To The Rescue Virtual Administration Solutions, a Canadian Virtual Assistant company, launched a new blog on September 8th, 2008 titled, "SMac To The Rescue! – A Superhero's Diary." - September 10, 2008 - SMac To The Rescue Virtual Administration Solutions
Learn to Write Proposals Now Offers Lifetime Membership
www.learntowriteproposals.com is now offering all new and existing members lifetime access to all tools and resources on the Learn to Write Proposals portal. - September 10, 2008 - Learn to Write Proposals
Susan Wilson Solovic Selected as a Top-Idea Maven by the Woman’s Advantage
Susan Wilson Solovic Featured in Woman’s Advantage Calendar. - September 10, 2008 - Small Business Television
NPSA Members Prepared to Respond to Hurricane Ike
The National Portable Storage Association stands ready to respond to emergency situations in the wake of Hurricane Ike and other storms meteorologists expect to form this season. - September 10, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Blogertize to Launch Its Forum by 30th November 2008
Content for the Blogertize newsletter(s) to be provided by the bloggers advertising with the site. - September 10, 2008 - blogertize.in
LifeSuccess Consultant Transforms Lives with Pinnacle Leadership Training
LifeSuccess consultant Leslie Flowers today launched a premier leadership program to help local professionals transform leadership in their business, personal, community and family lives. - September 10, 2008 - Leslie Flowers
Food & Beverage Managers: Introducing ‘Master It!’ Customizable Computer Training Modules for Servers & Bartenders
Innovative Marketing Solutions, LLC (IMS) today introduced the ‘Master It!” system of customizable server and bartender training modules to support live staff training. Each module converts a wine list, drink list, food menu or spirits list into a computer guided review. The system automatically scores the user and verifies completion with a printable certificate. Master It! runs online or off-line and requires no back end support. - September 09, 2008 - Innovative Marketing Solutions, LLC
A Small Company Making a Big Difference by Creatively Empowering and Motivating Tweens and Teens to Make a Difference Today for a Better Tomorrow
dekoposh, Inc. releases their selections for Tween/Teen, Charity, and Celebrity for the month of September. dekoposh, Inc. believes in empowering tweens/teens to make a difference today for a better tomorrow by volunteering, giving back, and leading by example. dekoposh, Inc. is the premier designer of text messaging apparel. - September 09, 2008 - dekoposh, Inc.
AutoCrib's New Compact RoboCrib 500 Delivers Total Security and Control for MRO, Tools, Fasteners and Supplies for Under $15,000
AutoCrib, Inc. introduces the latest version of its popular RoboCrib carousel tool dispensing system. The new RoboCrib 500 will provide distributors and users with the power of RoboCrib in a compact and mobile machine. The RoboCrib 500 offers high-security issue and return of a variety of items, including tools, fasteners, welding supplies, MRO, gloves and PPE supplies. - September 09, 2008 - AutoCrib, Inc.
Happi House Restaurants Test Market Three New Gourmet Salads
Happi House Restaurants Director of Marketing, Kevyn Johnston, announced today that the company is test marketing three new Asian style entrée salads to appeal to younger and more health-conscious demographics. - September 09, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
VT Media Announces New Television Initiative to All Small Business, Fortune 500, 1000, Start-Ups, and Fast Companies
New Business Series Launched for Exposure. - September 09, 2008 - VT Media
Compliance Alert Global Website for Compliance Professionals Launched
Lebanon witnessed the launch of Compliance Alert Global website for Compliance Professionals, the 1st portal in the Mena region. Compliance Alert is a professional association with members from the financial services industry. April 1st, 2007 witnessed the launch of the Compliance Alert, 1st... - September 08, 2008 - Compliance Alert
BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. Completes Refinancing of Two A340-300’s on Lease to Air Namibia
Chicago-based BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. (“BCI”) today announced that it has completed the refinancing of two Airbus A340-300 commercial aircraft that are on lease to Air Namibia. - September 08, 2008 - BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.
Expansive Kitchens a Fit for Every Size Family: Full-Size Kitchen & Dinettes Featured in All Gladstone Single-Family and Villa Designs
Open, flowing kitchen-centered home designs are the hallmark of Northern Illinois semi-custom homebuilder Gladstone Homes. - September 08, 2008 - Gladstone Homes
Cypriot Peace Talks Spells Good News for the North Cyprus Property Boom
The island of Cyprus, divided by partition for 34 years, is set for reunification. Expected to benefit most heavily is North Cyprus, with its already flourishing tourism and property industries. The North Cyprus property boom is expected to heighten following the talks. - September 08, 2008 - Blue C Developments
Ken Brown and Tawana Williams Ask "Are You Ready to Successfully Change Your Life and Raise One Million Dollars for Detroit's Ronald McDonald?"
Ken Brown and Tawana Williams are living testimonies to the fact that one can achieve and dream or reach any goal despite his or her humble beginnings or so-called disabilities if only she or he would refuse to lose and use whatever gifts or abilities one has to achieve more than anyone ever expected. - September 08, 2008 - Ken Brown International
Coensys, Inc Announces Simulation Contest and Prize
Coensys is pleased to announce an annual simulation contest and an associated prize to promote the education of Agent Based Modeling (ABM) and Multi-paradigm modeling using Anylogic 6. The winner of the contest will receive a prize of $1000.00. This prize will be awarded to students, researchers,... - September 08, 2008 - Coensys Inc.
Tiki Shark Hawaii Announces Exclusive Distribution Deal with JGR COPA LLC
Kailua Kona – HI-- Tiki Shark Hawaii Inc. has just announced that it has inked an exclusive manufacturing and distribution deal with Florida based JGR COPA LLC. Distribution covers the Caribbean, Canada and over 20 States nationwide. Products included in the deal are COPA’s private... - September 08, 2008 - Tiki Shark Hawaii
Halloween Costume Retailers do Their Part to Help Shoppers During "Scary" Economic Times - "Shop Early to Save Big"
NewYorkCostumes.com and HalloweenAdventure.com, two of the largest Halloween costume retailers in the world, are currently offering discount codes and money saving advice to their customers to help them in this economically challenging times. - September 07, 2008 - HalloweenAdventure.com
Financial Analysis of Dental Website Marketing Campaigns
Internet dental marketing can be a great way for dental practices to improve their bottom line, but a good return on investment demands proper dental website search engine optimization. - September 07, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Dani Brubaker of United States Was Awarded Honorable Mention in the 2008 International Photography Awards Competition
Dani Brubaker of United States was Awarded: Honorable mention in Advertising in professional category for his entry, "Girl in Fog." - September 07, 2008 - Dani Brubaker
Dental Marketing a Profitable Investment for Educated Dentists
To find patients in tough times, dentists are turning to dental directory marketing and dentist website campaigns for their dental marketing. Jim Du Molin offers a no-cost video tutorial. - September 07, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
TechBiz Connection’s Expert Panel to Reveal Small Business Sales Strategies for Fast Growth
TechBiz Connection (http://www.techbizconnection.org) will host a distinguished panel of business leaders and innovators who will reveal how small businesses can grow sales revenue while averting shrinking profitability on Wednesday, September 17 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at TechSpace on 65 Enterprise... - September 07, 2008 - TechBiz Connection
ekiwi Delivers Connector to Integrate Screen Scraper and Oracle® Secure Enterprise Search
ekiwi, LLC, a member of the Oracle PartnerNetwork, has worked with Oracle to develop an adapter that integrates ekiwi’s Screen Scraper with Oracle® Secure Enterprise Search. - September 07, 2008 - ekiwi, LLC
Ron Losby, President of Steinway & Sons -- Americas, Talks About 150 Years of Perfection on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Ron Losby, President of Steinway & Sons -- Americas, talks on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss about 150 years of Steinway unparalleled quality, perceiving customers as members of the Steinway family, and the emphasis placed on exceeding each customer’s expectations. Losby explains the scope of Steinway customers: Artists, institutions, and others who aspire to be Steinway owners. Losby also talks to about how Steinways are exceptional investments outpacing many standard investment vehicles. - September 07, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Voxdata Continues to Garner Honors
VOXDATA wins ContactCenterWorld.com 2008 Members’ Choice Award for Best in Class role in North America’s outsourced call center industry. This award rewards call center companies with the most points in evaluations carried out by each outsourcer’s clientele. Commenting on the awards, France Couture president of VOXDATA added, “We are very proud of VOXDATA’s performance and of the credibility that we have built for ourselves over the past 12 years.” - September 07, 2008 - Voxdata
Juhani Sotka Appointed as Resort Manager at Away Resort Koh Kood
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management has announced the appointment of Juhani Sotka as Resort Manager for Away Resort Koh Kood. Juhani, a Finnish National, will supervise the entire operation of Away Resort Koh Kood, including food and beverage, rooms operations, engineering, human resources and... - September 07, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management Announces the Appointment of Wira Chaipramote as Group Financial Controller
Astudo has announced the appointment of Khun Wira Chaipramote as Group Financial Controller at Astudo Hotel & Resort Management. With his extensive knowledge as a financial specialist and his expertise in a range of financial software systems, Khun Wira will oversee the entire accounting... - September 07, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Mary Cantando Announces Calendar Launch at National Women’s Conference
Mary Cantando, a nationally-recognized growth expert on women business owners (www.WomanBusinessOwner.com), has been invited to unveil her latest product, The 2009 Woman’s Advantage Page-A-Day Calendar, at the National Conference of Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP). The conference will... - September 07, 2008 - WomanBusinessOwner.com
First Choice Joins with Bizymoms.com to Educate Moms About Becoming a Business Broker
Bizymoms.com is pleased to announce its partnership with First Choice Business Brokers in an effort to introduce stay at home moms to the challenging and rewarding world of business brokering. The collaboration will provide visitors to the Bizymoms website with information and advice on all aspects of business brokering, with special attention to the First Choice Business Brokers network. - September 07, 2008 - Bizy Moms
New Book Pinpoints Power Networking as the Key to Career Success
There is no doubt that enormous strides have been made by women in the workplace in the past few decades, but they are currently still a minority in the executive ranks. JoAnn Ashman and Dianne Gubin, both seasoned business executives, have written a practical and honest book that offers short cuts to creating a powerful personal network—the fundamental building block to career success. - September 06, 2008 - Tech Exec Partners, Inc.
Jack Russell Software Offers Free Accounts on JackFile.com
JackFile.com the new online document management and storage application is now offering a free 25mb storage locker for new members. - September 06, 2008 - Jack Russell Software Company, LLC
CrimeCog Technologies Announces COO Departure
CrimeCog Technologies Inc, a leader in integrated software solutions for the Criminal Justice community today announced that Joe McKeown is leaving as Chief operating officer of the company to pursue other business interests in the Event, Sponsorship and Marketing Communications... - September 06, 2008 - CrimeCog Technologies
August 2008 Foreclosure Report Issued by PropertyShark.com Covering New York City, Miami, Seattle and Los Angeles Foreclosures
PropertyShark.com releases quarterly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in Los Angeles, Miami, Seattle and New York City for August 2008. - September 06, 2008 - PropertyShark.com