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“A-ha! Performance”: New Business Book Summary from BusinessSummaries.com
BusinessSummaries.com releases its new business book summary “A-ha! Performance” by Douglas Walker. Subscribers may now access PDF, PDA, Powerpoint, Audio, Video and Mindmap formats of “A-ha! Performance” and enjoy the book summary anytime, anywhere. - October 04, 2007 - BusinessSummaries.com
Gino Zucca, Senior Manager, Enterprise Risk Management, Cisco Systems, Inc. to Speak at KC’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) New Guidance Live Teleconference in 10/31/07
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Gino Zucca, Senior Manager of Enterprise Risk Management with Cisco Systems, Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Enterprise Risk... - October 04, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Vermont Section 0112 Presents “Supply Chain Control”
Supply chain control issues are a hot topic for the global industry. The recent high-profile press coverage concerning Chinese suppliers are the latest example. As more companies extend their supply chains further into the global marketplace, maintaining adequate oversight becomes increasingly... - October 04, 2007 - American Society for Quality Vermont Section
MiracleTruss Launches New and Improved Website
New website provides valuable information to consumers looking for versatile steel buildings. - October 03, 2007 - MiracleTruss
20 Year Sales Veteran Named ForceLogix Vice President of Sales to Drive Sales Performance Management and Sales Coaching Solutions
ForceLogix today announced the addition of Tim Hackett as its new Vice President of Worldwide Sales, with a focus to drive industry leading sales performance management and sales coaching to the marketplace. - October 03, 2007 - ForceLogix
Raymond E. Urgo Honored with Distinguished Service Award for Leadership in Policies & Procedures Profession
Raymond E. Urgo, founder and principal of Los Angeles, CA-based Urgo & Associates, has recently been honored with the Distinguished Service Award by the Board of Directors of the Arlington, VA-based Society for Technical Communication (STC). Urgo’s citation reads “In recognition of... - October 03, 2007 - Urgo & Associates
SPAcare Announces the 2007 “Spa Philanthropist of the Year” and “Healing Hearts Award” During Their 4th Annual "Cruise for a Cure"
The Day Spa Association & The International Medical Spa Association is pleased to announce that Marti Morenings, CEO of Universal Companies has been named the “Spa Philanthropist of the Year” and Monique Iacobacci has been granted the “Healing Hearts Award” during its... - October 03, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Blog-City Business Blogging Platform Launched
Blog-City Ltd, based in Scotland, UK, announce today the release of their new Business Blogging Platform. This innovative release focuses on creating a strong Internet marketing presence quickly for any business. Describing this new release for Blog-City, CEO Ceri Williamson said "Using a... - October 03, 2007 - Blog-City Ltd
Brazil – Investing Liberally in Ethanol Production
Brazil, the world’s largest sugarcane producer and a leading ethanol manufacturer, has planned to invest a hefty amount in ethanol production and the building of new plants and extensions. - October 03, 2007 - RNCOS
Moblize Launches Witsml Complaint Kanak3.0 Enterprise Software to Enable Real-Time Integrated Operations Centers for Digital Oilfields of the Future
Moblize, an innovator in next generation real time surveillance technologies for the digital oilfields of the future today announced the official release of the Witsml complaint Kanak3.0 software to enable Real time Integrated Operations Centers (RTOCs) for operators like Chevron, Exxon Mobil, BP, Conoco etc. and Energy Service companies like Schlumberger, Halliburton, Weatherford and others. - October 02, 2007 - moblize.com
WOW! Women On Writing Receives Truly Useful Site Award
WOW! Women On Writing receives another award: Preditors & Editors' Truly Useful Site Award. WOW! is honored on a Preditors & Editors' Sites of Distinction page along with a link. Preditors & Editors created awards for excellence. They state, “This is our way of encouraging others... - October 02, 2007 - WOW! Women On Writing
Kenneth P. Lamar, SVP, Statistics Function & Research Group, FRB New York to Speak at KC’s Event on SFAS 159 Scheduled for November 8, 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Kenneth P. Lamar, Senior Vice President - Statistics Function, Research & Statistics Group with the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) New York will speak at the Knowledge Congress’... - October 02, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Princeton Premier Selects Walter J. Fancher III as Its Honored Member in Business
Princeton Premier selects Walter J. Fancher III as its Honored Member in Business. Walter is the manager of business operations for Spirit Aerosystems and received his M.B.A. from Southern Nazarene University. As manager of business operations, Walter handles internal and external auditing, problem... - October 02, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Princeton Premier Selects Patricia DeAvila for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Princeton Premier selects Patricia DeAvila for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Patricia is the office manager for over ten years at Petrapport Incorporated. As the office manager Patricia, oversees and administers the purchasing, marketing,sales and warehouse departments. - October 02, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Employee Pride at the Heart of Customer Service -- Dick Cattani of Restaurant Associates and Stew Leonard of Stew Leonard’s Interviewed -- The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Dick Cattani, President of Restaurant Associates, and Stew Leonard, CEO of Stew Leonard’s, is interviewed on “The CEO Show with Robert Reiss” about how employee pride and motivation are vital components for delivering extraordinary customer service. These executives explain specific ways their companies differentiate themselves from competition by creating unique customer experiences. - October 02, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
ITIL V3 Fact Sheets and Mind Maps Launched by The Art of Service
The Art of Service has just released the only and most comprehensive ITIL V3 Fact sheet and Mind Maps Benchmark Guide available on the market today. Gain insights in ITIL V3 Processes and activities the fast way. - October 02, 2007 - The Art of Service
Twaynet.com Has Launched an Innovative e-Commerce Solution - a Global B2B Marketplace to Do Targeted Advertising and to Win Unexpected Leads
Twaynet.com, a worldwide database of suppliers, buyers and other participants in International Trade and an ideal marketing tool to generate new leads, was launched by Twaynet.com. - October 02, 2007 - TWAYNET.COM
Business Week Adds Column by The Pincus Group
Business Week will feature communications advice from Aileen Pincus, President of the executive communications training firm, The Pincus Group. The column "Speaking of Business" includes tips on public speaking and dealing with the media. The Pincus Group offers presentation training, media training, crisis training and speech training for business executives in both the public and private sectors. - October 02, 2007 - The Pincus Group
Injectable Therapy Services, Inc. Receives JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval
Injectable Therapy Services, Inc (ITSRx Pharmacy) a leading national provider of specialty pharmaceuticals and affiliated healthcare services, announced that it has received the Gold Seal of Approval™ from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). - October 01, 2007 - Injectable Therapy Services Pharmacy
How Dentists Refer Wisdom Tooth Extractions to Oral Surgeons: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Half of general dentists refer out 80% or more of their wisdom tooth removals to oral surgeons, according to a Wealthy Dentist poll. Some dentists love the profit or third-molar extractions, while others hate the work and risks. - October 01, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Insurelog.com Offers Journal Style Insurance Articles
Insurelog.com is a learning center dedicated to helping industry professionals and consumers locate information on insurance and annuities. - October 01, 2007 - InsureLog.com
On-Site Shred Commences Operations for Greater Houston
On-Site Shred, a secure mobile document destruction shredding company, is now providing professional mobile shredding services for Greater Houston. On-Site Shred is locally owned and operated and provides service within a 60-mile radius of Houston. “We are extremely pleased to begin... - September 30, 2007 - On Site Shred
Crouch, Slavin & Company Adds Human Resources Professional to Team
Crouch, Slavin & Company welcomes Diana Garrett - September 30, 2007 - CS3 Technology
B to B Newsletter Offers Timely Tips for Professionals Serious About Sales and Marketing
Free monthly newsletter features easy-to-read articles by nationally known business writers. Newsletter content is relevant to sales professionals in any industry. - September 30, 2007 - Focus Publications
Dexter Laundry Announces First Winner of T-400 Washer 20th Anniversary Giveaway
Dexter Laundry is proud to announce that Diane Spiece of Butler Cleaners & Coin Laundry in Butler, PA is the first winner of their T-400 20th Anniversary Washer Giveaway. Spiece entered to win a T-400 online at www.dexterlaundry.com and was selected from submitted entries as the first winner... - September 30, 2007 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
Internet Marketing Coach Reveals His Insider Secrets
If a Chief Editor of a Major Metropolitan Newspaper can take the time to sing the praises of Phil Brown, Internet Marketing Coach and Mentor, then perhaps you would like to know what people are saying about him, too. He just may be the next Tony Robbins of Internet Marketing. - September 29, 2007 - Watch Dog Reports
80/20 Rule Guides New Marketing Company’s Services Taking a Marketing Rule to New Dimensions
Eighty-Twenty Marketing, Inc. grows revenue through loyal customers. They focus on the 20% of your customers who generate 80% of your revenue. - September 29, 2007 - Eighty-Twenty Marketing, Inc.
Princeton Premier Selects Robert Boyd Hudspeth for Inclusion in the Upcoming 2007-2008 Registry
Princeton Premier selects Robert Boyd Hudspeth for inclusion in the upcoming 2007-2008 Registry. Robert is the Chairman and CEO of Global Trade Alliance and holds a B.A. in History from the University of Texas. Robert is involved in international trade with Russia regarding joint research and... - September 29, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Free Local Business Advertising with Seniors Discounts
Free local business advertising for businesses offering a seniors discount. Discount offers can be used to help attract the largest group of consumers in the UK, the over 50’s. - September 29, 2007 - Seniors Discounts
Brian Kinman, Partner, Enterprise Risk Management National Practice Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers to Speak at KC’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Event in 10/31/07
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Brian J. Kinman, Partner, Enterprise Risk Management National Practice Leader with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled:... - September 29, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
John McLaughlin, Sr. Managing Director, Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley Services, SMART to Speak at KC’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Event in October 31, 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that John McLaughlin, Senior Managing Director, Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley Services with SMART will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Enterprise... - September 29, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Business Marketing Association of New Jersey Announces October Event – “Is There a Method to Your Madness? Injecting Strategy and Success into Your Business’ Marketing Plan”
The Business Marketing Association of New Jersey (BMA-NJ) today announced its newest event, “Is There a Method to Your Madness? Injecting Strategy and Success into Your Business’ Marketing Plan,” set for October 9, 2007. - September 29, 2007 - Business Marketing Association of New Jersey
Caltech IRC Strategic Planning Course Tells How to Integrate Strategy Between Departments
On November 1-2, 2007, the California Institute of Technology will present its Executive Education course, "Integrated Strategic Planning: Linking Marketing, R&D, and Production Strategies" in Pasadena, California. - September 29, 2007 - California Institute of Technology IRC
Raymond Natter, Partner, Barnett, Sivon & Natter, P.C. to Speak at KC’s Basel II LIVE Teleconference for Banks (New Risk-Based Capital Rules) in November 15, 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Raymond Natter, Partner of Barnett, Sivon & Natter, P.C. and a former Chief Counsel of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) will speak at the Knowledge Congress’... - September 29, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Prodyot Samanta, Director, Enterprise Risk Management, Standard & Poor's to Speak at KC’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Event in October 31, 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Prodyot Samanta, Director, Enterprise Risk Management with Standard & Poor's will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Enterprise Risk... - September 29, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
WSI to Launch Global Young Entrepreneur Scholarship (YES) Program
Nominations to Kick-Off at Annual Excellence and Innovation (E&I) Conference - September 28, 2007 - WSI Internet
WSI Bags 3 Awards in Web Marketing Association’s (WMA) WebAward Competition
Achieves Excellence in Travel, Home Building and Healthcare Industry Verticals - September 28, 2007 - WSI Internet
Local Travel Agency Launches Brand New Travel Website
Demerara Travel Associates (“DemTravel”) announces the launch of its Brand New Travel Website with enhanced client interaction capabilities and hotel booking system featuring more than 41,000 hotels. - September 28, 2007 - Demerara Travel Associates
PrinciplesGroup Named 2008 Inc Honoree
PrinciplesGroup (www.PrinciplesGroup.com), a management consulting firm focused on Process & Business Change Solutions and Technical Staffing Solutions, has been honored by Inc. Magazine for the second consecutive year. PrinciplesGroup works with Fortune 500 clients to enable them to realize the benefits of their technology investments. Clients include J&J, IBM, Ethicon, Hitachi, Medtronic, Cadbury, Stanley Works and many others. Visit them at http://www.principlesgroup.com for more info. - September 28, 2007 - PrinciplesGroup
ITIL Service Level Management - the Next Wave of 100 Service Level Management and SLA Management Articles Released
The next wave of Service Level Management and SLA management with ITIL is here. Don't miss this range of articles which cover how ITIL Service Level Management is helping organizations reduce the costs, risks, and time managing their IT environments. - September 28, 2007 - The Art of Service
ITIL V3 Managers Bridging Program Now Available from The Art of Service
The rush is on for companies to increase their IT Service Management practices due to regulatory compliance pressures. The leading IT best practice framework for this purpose is ITIL. Now ITIL V3 is advancing the state of IT Service Management practices. It supersedes the current ITIL V2 framework. - September 28, 2007 - The Art of Service
MrAirsoft to Donate 30 Percent of Profits to The Nature Conservancy
MrAirsoft.com has announced they will be donating a minimum of 30 percent of profits to The Nature Conservancy, a well respected and award winning environmental charity, during the month of October. - September 28, 2007 - MrAirsoft
Dexter Financial Announces “Triple-Zero” Laundry Equipment Financing
Dexter Financial is proud to offer a new laundry equipment financing promotion offering 0% interest for first 90 days, 0 Payments for first 180 days and $0 up-front payment for qualified buyers. “This opportunity offers store owners no monthly payments for six months, and financing of up to... - September 28, 2007 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
U.S. the Largest Consulting Market in the World: RocSearch Report
RocSearch releases a report tracing the developments in the management consultancy services market. - September 28, 2007 - RocSearch India Private Limited
BMG India Announces One Day Executive Awareness Program on Lean and Six Sigma for Manufacturing and Service Industries in Hydrabad
The course is intended to provide insight into the principles of both Lean and Six Sigma and help business leaders decide on the way forward towards adoption of these powerful methodologies. - September 28, 2007 - BMGI India
Navori TYCOON Software
Navori TYCOON software selected by IDCkick for a Digital Signage Deployment in over 150 pharmacies. - September 28, 2007 - Navori SA
North Carolina’s Northeast Ripe for Biotech Industries
Regional Development Commission forms alliance to help farmers and pursue additional biotech companies - September 27, 2007 - Northeast Development Commission
Professional Speaker Teaches Audiences to Transform Adversity Into Motivation
Wendy Keller, survivor and professional speaker, has the solution to the constant stress over the little difficulties in life and the depression about major calamities in the news that affect you and your employees or your members. - September 27, 2007 - Keller Media, Inc.
Latest Report Counts Factors for Regained Retailers’ Confidence in South Africa
High consumer spending has brought back the smile on the faces of South African retailers. Retail volumes posted good growth in Q2 2007 and are expected to tread the same path in the future too. - September 27, 2007 - RNCOS
Dubai - Retail & Tourism Going Hand in Hand, DSS Proves It Right
Dubai is called a shopper’s paradise and the events it hosts annually support it. This year’s DSS attracted 30-40% more tourists than 2006 and consequently, turned out to be a money-spinning festival for retailers. - September 27, 2007 - RNCOS