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JustGoFishin.com to be One-Stop Internet Resource for Fishing the Texas Coastal Bend
An experienced internet entrepreneur in Corpus Christi has launched JustGoFishin.com, an online search engine and directory serving the region’s sport fishing community. For the thousands of locals and visitors who fish the Texas Coastal Bend each year, JustGoFishin.com promises a one-stop... - July 30, 2008 - JustGoFishin.com
EveryCity Managed Hosting Announces New Client: CrowdDNA, a Research Based Marketing Agency
EveryCity, a London-based managed hosting company have signed CrowdDNA as a new client. CrowdDNA, a research based marketing agency, have appointed EveryCity to provide managed hosting for their online projects and campaigns. Additionally, EveryCity will provide advice and consultancy services,... - July 30, 2008 - EveryCity
Armor Systems International Appoints Mr. Lex McMahon President
The Board of Directors of Armor Systems International (ASI) appoints Mr. Lex McMahon to serve as President. Mr. McMahon began his road to success on the battleground streets of Mogadishu, Somalia as a U.S. Marine participating in Operation Restore Hope and Operation Continue Hope from December... - July 30, 2008 - Armor Systems International
Exit Timeshares Offers Hope for Distressed Timeshare Owners and Pledges Revenues to the United Way
Exit Timeshares pledges to help distressed timeshare owners faced with tough economic times. Many individuals facing foreclosure and hardships turn to Exit Timeshares to rescue them from their timeshare contract burden. Now timeshare owners have a place to turn to for relief while helping give to a good cause. - July 30, 2008 - Exittimeshares
Happi House Restaurants Return to Franchising
Happi House Restaurants spokesperson, Kevyn Johnston, announced today that the company’s Board has approved a plan that would return the brand to franchising. Happi House, which opened its first location in 1976 in San Jose’s historic Japantown, is an Asian fast-casual concept that... - July 30, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Inspired.com Releases iphone Video Game – "Karmic Cookie"
In a world short on inspiration and long on hot air, Inspired.com released a video game designed to inspire, enlighten and to make life's best words of wisdom accessible from your iPhone or iPod touch any time... all wrapped in a video game. - July 30, 2008 - Inspired Arts & Media, LLC
Convergint Technologies Receives “Leaders in Business Award” for Volunteer Efforts in Canada
Convergint Technologies, one of North America’s fastest growing building systems integrators, recently received an award in Canada for leadership and innovation in workplace volunteerism. Convergint’s Calgary technology center was named 2008 recipient of the “Leaders in Business Award” for the company’s many contributions helping children, young adults and families in Southern Alberta. - July 30, 2008 - Convergint Technologies
Worldwide Industrial to Add International Trade Reports Library on Its Web Site
The Industrial Supply Trade Portal and marketplace for U.S. and Asian manufacturers Worldwide Industrial, will launch a library of international trade reports intended to develop trade opportunities between American and Asian industrial suppliers and buyers. - July 30, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
VACO Raleigh Named One of the Triangle’s Healthiest Companies
David R. Rhode, managing partner of VACO Raleigh (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm specializing in the fields of accounting and finance, information technology, operations and executive search, has announced that the firm has been named to Business Leader Magazine’s... - July 30, 2008 - VACO Raleigh
Expert Internet Consulting Available to Businesses in Northern Virginia
Experienced WSI Consultant Opens Office in Leesburg. - July 30, 2008 - WSI Internet
iConcept Media Group to Host iNetwork2Networth Executive Networking Series
iConcept Media Group to host iNetwork2Networth Executive Networking Series on August 21st at The Ketch. The intimate networking event will bring together 100-150 small business owners, executives and entrepreneurs for the “Growing your business during succession, recession and... - July 30, 2008 - iConcept Media Group
National Society of Hispanic MBAs Announces First Annual Executive Perspective Event
Cincinnati NSHMBA Welcomes Distinguished Panel of Cincinnati Area Executives to Discuss “Developing a High Performance Mindset.” - July 30, 2008 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Howdy, Partner...Klinger Manages, Becomes Partner in DirectBuy of Buffalo
After working as a General Manager for DirectBuy of Buffalo, Mark Klinger becomes partner. - July 29, 2008 - DirectBuy
DirectBuy Opens New Members-Only Design Showroom in Moncton
Members-only, one-stop shopping destination offers a low-cost alternative for home improvement needs. - July 29, 2008 - DirectBuy
DirectBuy of Buffalo Names Klinger General Manager
Former CPA, Mark Klinger becomes general manager of DirectBuy Buffalo. - July 29, 2008 - DirectBuy
AccountantsWorld Partners with Directo, Inc. to Provide Paycards to Accounting Professionals
AccountantsWorld, the 110,000-member strong community and solution provider dedicated to helping accountants advance their practice, has partnered with Atlanta-based Directo, Inc. to provide paycards to its Payroll Relief customers. Paired with Payroll Relief, AccountantsWorld’s successful... - July 29, 2008 - Directo, Inc.
Psychsoftpc Announces the Psyborg Business Class PC
For all those business people out there who are sick of riding coach, Psychsoftpc believes it's time for an upgrade. Psychsoftpc says "Welcome to Business Class" with announcement of the Psyborg Business Class PC. - July 29, 2008 - Psychsoftpc
Creative-Thinking Strategies from Excelsior LearningTM Ignite Innovative Business Solutions
Creative-thinking and problem-solving authority Dan Coleman, of Excelsior LearningTM (www.excelsior-learning.com), and author of Bursts of Fresh-Squeezed IdeasTM, teaches companies to ignite innovative business solutions across their organization by applying creative-thinking tools and techniques... - July 29, 2008 - Excelsior Learning
InfoCheckUSA.com Provides Instant I9 Right to Work Verifications for Employers
I9 verifications are a background screening solution to keep employers compliant with Federal law. The Government has increased fines for businesses that hire illegal immigrants. - July 29, 2008 - InfoCheckUSA.com
InfoCheckUSA.com Now Provides Instant Canada Driving History Reports
Instant Canada MVR driving history records for Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are available. - July 29, 2008 - InfoCheckUSA.com
BCI Aircraft Leasing and Brian Hollnagel, Its President Announces the Novation of Two Boeing 737-200 Operating Leases
Chicago-based BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. (“BCI”) today announced that operating leases for two Boeing 737-200 aircraft previously on lease to Aloha Airlines have been novated to Aloha Air Cargo. “We have had a long relationship with Aloha Airlines and we look forward to... - July 28, 2008 - BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.
Grimes Transportation Brokerage Hires Transportation Analyst
The Grimes Companies (TGC) is pleased to announce that Robert Sawyer has joined the company as a Transportation Analyst for its subsidiary Grimes Transportation Brokerage (GTB). Sawyer’s career in logistics spans over thirty years and he now brings the full value of that experience to... - July 28, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Does Recording Calls in a Call Center Violate PCI Security Requirements?
Everyone has heard the phrase “Your call may be recorded for quality purposes” but what impact does call recording have on PCI compliance? According to Don Bundock, CEO of Quality Track International, recording calls that include credit card numbers and other sensitive information is... - July 28, 2008 - Quality Track International Inc.
The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center, Has Merged Their Services to Form The Consumer Debit Mitigation Service, to Assist with Mitigation for All Consumer Services
Consumer Debit Mitigation Services in conjunction with the Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center can now offer a complete consumer mitigation services. This is not a credit counseling agency, nor a lending facility. With the increase in credit card rates, the decrease in automobile values and the crisis in the Real Estate Market. DBM can assist consumers in all phases of debt mitigation - July 28, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
Avionté Software Announces Executive Sales Team Growth
Avionté has appointed industry veteran, Ken Marshall, to the role of Regional Sales Vice President. - July 28, 2008 - Avionte Staffing Software
InfoCheckUSA.com Has Released Its New Criminal Background Check Super Search Report
The Nationwide Criminal Super Search report is the first instant criminal database search that searches over 500 million records and across three databases. If one database misses a record then the other two will pick it up. This is the most accurate criminal database search on the market. - July 28, 2008 - InfoCheckUSA.com
ActionCOACH Business Workshops in August
Here is a list of upcoming business building workshops presented by ActionCOACH of S.E. Texas. - July 28, 2008 - ActionCOACH of S.E. Texas
InterDyn BMI Named to 2008 Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club
Microsoft Honors InterDyn BMI for Outstanding Customer Commitment and Sales Achievement. - July 27, 2008 - InterDyn BMI, A Columbus Company
NorthShore Capital Advisors Releases Podcast on Firm’s Inception
Greg W. Needham, vice president of marketing and business development at NorthShore Capital Advisors (www.northshore-capital.com), has announced the formal release of an audio podcast on the firm’s inception. In the podcast, Mike West, managing partner of NorthShore, discusses the genesis of... - July 27, 2008 - NorthShore Capital Advisors
Diane Kuehn Featured in 2009 Woman’s Advantage Calendar
VisionPoint Marketing (www.visionpointmarketing.com) has announced that Diane Kuehn, president and CEO, has been selected to be featured in the 2009 Woman’s Advantage Page-A-Day Calendar. The calendar provides daily advice on concepts such as strategy, teambuilding and finance from a select... - July 27, 2008 - VisionPoint Marketing
North Carolina Make Mine A Million $ Business™ Program Hosts Informational Workshops for Applicants
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced that the organization will host informational conference calls for North Carolina women entrepreneurs completing applications for the North Carolina Make Mine a... - July 27, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
The Leadership Trust® Announces August Personalized Leadership Development Program™ Dates
Dr. Holly Latty-Mann, president and co-founder of The Leadership Trust® (www.leadershiptrust.org), an organization established to build leaders from the inside out by offering tuition-guaranteed, personalized leadership programs with emotional intelligence focus, has announced that the... - July 27, 2008 - The Leadership Trust
Security Business Expansion; WSG Associates Appoint Marketing Director
Despite an economic downturn Prestwick, UK based Security Training specialists, WSG Associates, continue to grow and have recruited marketing specialist Stefan Drew as their Marketing Director. - July 27, 2008 - WSG Associates
MLX Purchases 196 Touchstar Licenses to Enhance It's Lead Generation Capabilities
Marketlinkx Direct Inc. announced today the purchase of an additional 196 Touchstar Licenses to further its near –shore contact center capabilities and expand its presence in the Caribbean. Touch Star’s licenses feature a fully unified communications platform for inbound, outbound, and... - July 26, 2008 - Marketlinkx Direct, Inc.
1.5 Million College Students Expected to Drop Out in 2008 Due to Financial Pressure
40% more students drop out of college due to money issues including student loan debt and credit card debt than academic failure. - July 26, 2008 - Pratt Financial Group
Easy-Forex™ Brings New Benefits to the Forex Marketplace
Just weeks after the global launch of their newly designed platform, Easy-forex™ brings additional benefits to the marketplace. - July 26, 2008 - easy-forex
For Parents in Academia, the Right Life Coach can Make the Difference Between “Tenured” and “Terminated”
Parents in academia make great strides toward succeeding as professors, parents, and partners when they work with the right academic and life coach. Dr. Mary Coussons-Read, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Founding Principal of Powerful Mind Coaching, discusses her work with parents in academia and her clients’ results. - July 26, 2008 - Powerful Mind Consulting and Coaching, LLC
Anderson & Anderson Publishes New Los Angeles Providers List
Anderson & Anderson, Trusted Name in Anger Management, has published its updated anger management providers list for all branches of the Los Angeles County Superior Court. - July 26, 2008 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
ROI Tools and Methodology Help Siemens Demonstrate Benefits of Unified Communications Solutions
After engaging with Glomark-Governan in 2001 to implement the practice of presenting IT Value to its prospective customers, Siemens Communications, Inc. has chosen to renew its contract with Glomark-Governan to leverage its solution to help demonstrate the value of Siemens’ unified... - July 26, 2008 - Glomark-Governan
New Geared Motor Range Launched by David Brown
David Brown has recently launched its F2 geared motor range to ensure their geared motor range meets the modern demands of the engineering business. - July 26, 2008 - David Brown
Michael J. Grace, JD, CPA, Counsel, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC to Speak at KC’s Event on the Impact of IFRS on 9/25/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars has announced today that Michael J. Grace, JD, CPA, Counsel, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC; Leader, Client Service Team, Accounting Policy and Practice Series (BNA Tax and Accounting) will speak at... - July 26, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center Introduces Their Public/Private Alliance Model to Work with Government Agencies to Help Homeowners
The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center has introduced their business model for the development of an alliance between government and private businesses to offer immediate assistance to homeowners at risk. - July 25, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
Commercial Real Estate Goes Green
BuildingSearch.com Announces Saving the Industry an Estimated 250,000 gallons of Gasoline. - July 25, 2008 - BuildingSearch.com
Criss Angel Mindfreak: Building Implosion Escape
“Extreme Loading® technology used to predict the collapse of Spyglass Resort in a Criss Angel Mindfreak episode.” - July 25, 2008 - Applied Science International, LLC
Informaethics.org Announces Process Integrity² Hero Award Winner for Q2, 2008 – Hewlett-Packard
Informaethics.org is pleased to announce that the Hewlett-Packard has won its quarterly Process Integrity² Hero award for demonstrated success in applying corporate standards and information assurance policies that safeguard internal trade secrets and respect those of their competitors. The... - July 25, 2008 - Fides Consulting Inc.
Netscribes Opens Its New Centre in Pune
Netscribes Inc., a pioneering knowledge consulting and solutions firm today announced the opening of its third operations centre in Pune, after Mumbai and Kolkata. The new centre will function as a high-end outsourcing hub for global clients in the areas of financial and business consulting,... - July 25, 2008 - Netscribes, Inc.
nitenite Fights the Recession
nitenite cityhotels have decided to combat the credit crunch, instead of joining the growing numbers of companies that are raising the prices of their products, causing a knock on effect to other companies and the bottom line of the consumers. - July 25, 2008 - nitenite cityhotels
The Water Crisis Solution
Almost one fifth of the world lacks access to safe drinking water. Xziex Inc. has a solution in which they extract, fresh, uncontaminated, clean, safe, water from the air you breathe. The water is extracted in a patented process into an atmospheric water generator. In this machine the water that is produced is filtered and ready to drink. Xziex Inc. is excited to offer this technology and will be donating 7% of its profits to help provide machines to areas of the world in need. - July 24, 2008 - Earthwalk-USA
Microsoft Chooses Connecticut Based CAL Business Solutions Inc. as New York Metro Area Partner Award Winner for Excellence in Serving the Staffing Industry
In an awards ceremony for New York Metro area Microsoft partners, Microsoft chose Harwinton based CAL Business Solutions Inc. as award winner for "Excellence in Small Business Vertical -- Professional Services." This award was given to recognize success in serving the staffing industry using StaffLinx GP - a tool that connects a Microsoft Dynamics GP back office system to a Bullhorn front office system. - July 24, 2008 - CAL Business Solutions Inc
Lohmann Golf Designs Goes Green
The golf course architects at Lohmann Golf Designs, already amongst the greenest firms in golf course design, have reduced their carbon footprint even further. LGD, part of the Marengo, IL-based Lohmann Companies, announced in July that Course Visions, its award-winning newsletter, would no longer... - July 24, 2008 - Lohmann Golf Designs