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AuthorHouse Announces Its Top Five Best-Selling Titles for July 2008
AuthorHouse, the leading provider of self-publishing and marketing services for authors around the globe, has announced its five top-selling books for July 2008. - August 02, 2008 - AuthorHouse
Emergency Travel Services Provider Gears Up for Olympic Tourist Emergencies
Travel Assist Network Provides Medical Flights Home for Seriously Injured or Ill. - August 02, 2008 - Travel Assist Network
One Arrested Attempting to Liberate Laptop from Tire Store
Police arrested one individual suspected of attempting to steal a laptop from an Oregon tire store after Sonitrol Pacific detected the break-in July 30. An experienced Sonitrol Pacific operator received an alarm activation from the business and he dispatched police. While officers were en route,... - August 02, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Janice Cutler Named to Wake County Business Alliance for Mt. Vernon Middle School
Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist (www.northraleighfloristinc.com), has been named vice-chair of the Wake County Business Alliance for Mt. Vernon Middle School. In this position, Cutler will partner with educators at Mt. Vernon to provide students with valuable resources... - August 02, 2008 - North Raleigh Florist
Alco Washer Center Hosts Laundry Equipment Open House; Gives Away Dexter 50lb BIG Stack™ Express Stacked Dryer
Alco Washer Center, a Dexter Authorized Distributor, recently held their 6th annual spring equipment show at the Four Points Sheraton in Cranberry Township, PA to educate and inform laundry owners and potential investors about the laundry industry. Attracting customers from Pennsylvania, West... - August 02, 2008 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
Dust Explosion Testing Mandated by New OSHA National Emphasis Program Performed by Fauske & Associates, LLC Ahead of Congressional Legislation
Congress is currently voting on the "Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2008" following new OSHA standards. Fauske & Associates, LLC has been performing workplace dust explosive safety testing for years, setting the standard long before disasters occurred. FAI is the leading authority in chemical and nuclear safety testing. - August 02, 2008 - Fauske & Associates, LLC
More Hours in a Day? It’s “About Time.”
Denise Jeffrey launches her new Virtual Assistant business, and it's all "About Time," and how you can put more hours in your day. - August 02, 2008 - About Time Virtual Assistance & Commemorative Services
WSI Young Entrepreneur 2008 Announced
Peruvian 21 year old Business Administration student awarded scholarship. - August 02, 2008 - WSI Internet
FISC Solutions to Provide Electronic Statements for Kennebec Federal Savings and Loan Association
FISC Solutions, an outsourcing service provider for more than 30 years, has executed a contract with Kennebec Federal Savings and Loan Association of Waterville, Maine to provide its checking account customers with electronic banking statements. With FISC’s electronic statement service,... - August 02, 2008 - FISC Solutions
On Site Energy Co., Inc. (OSEC) Releases the "Snorkel Series" (S-Series) a Self Powered Rental Air-Conditioning/Distribution Package
On Site Energy Co., Inc., has tested their innovative “Snorkel Series” (S-Series) at high profile customers such as The Home Depot, which utilized the system for vendor displays in parking lot tents, and the event planners have said the system costs them a third of what they had been previously paying for similar equipment. - August 02, 2008 - On Site Energy
YapStone Announces New Chief Financial Officer
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. - August 01, 2008 - Yapstone, Inc.
Abacus24-7.com Among First to Launch “Checkout by Amazon”
Online Retailer of Electronic Accessories & Supplies (www.abacus24-7.com) Showcases Newest Payment Method, "Checkout by Amazon." - August 01, 2008 - Abacus24-7
National Event Staffing Achieves Milestone of 40,000 Staff on Roster for United States and Canada
National Event Staffing has over 40,000 event staff and promotional models on their roster across the USA and Canada allowing them to quickly and effectively staff most any type of event across North America. - August 01, 2008 - National Event Staffing
Arnstein Captures CEO Challenge at Ford Ironman Lake Placid USA
3 CEO Challenge competitors earn spots to compete in Hawaii. - August 01, 2008 - CEO Challenges
Code Approval of Modular Housing Systems (MHS Prefab)
MHS Aluminum Building System Meets LARR Requirements/ US Systems LLC, developer of MHS prefab technology is pleased to announce that it has received the final code approval for the use of MHS Structural Insulated Panel Frame Assemblies from the Department of Building and Safety, Engineering Research Section of City of Los Angeles. Los Angeles Research Report: RR# 25703 - August 01, 2008 - Modular Housing Systems
Francis Dunnery to Film Concert DVD at Seattle’s Triple Door Nov. 8th 2008
Flying Spot Entertainment and Aquarian Nation announce the west coast appearance of The Francis Dunnery Band at the fabulous Triple Door on Saturday November 8th 2008. The filmed event will be released on DVD in early 2009. - August 01, 2008 - Flying Spot Entertainment
VAnetworking Presents Seminar on Virtual Leadership for Virtual Assistants!
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Lori Ruff. - August 01, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Brandspa, New Jersey Advertising Agency Helps Logfret Set a New Global Standard
"The nice thing about working with Brandspa is that they first work with you on the inside before developing communications for the outside. That way we know we're telling the right message that everyone can willingly embrace." - August 01, 2008 - Brandspa LLC
Small Business Development Centers Praise Business Plan Pro Software
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offices across North America are finding Palo Alto Software and its best-selling Business Plan Pro software an invaluable asset for their clients. - August 01, 2008 - Palo Alto Software
Global CIO Value Forum: Additional Panelists Confirmed
Glomark-Governan has confirmed additional panelists for its upcoming Global CIO Value Forum, an event designed to present best practices for measuring IT value and IT portfolio management, at the Columbus Hilton at Easton on October 2nd, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio. Confirmed panelists include: Zahid... - August 01, 2008 - Glomark-Governan
Customer Service Expert Offers Free Customer Service Toolkit
Customer service expert Kevin Stirtz has published a free resource to help companies improve their customer service quality. The resource offers tools, ideas, tips and advice for managers, owners and front line employees. - August 01, 2008 - Amazing Service Guy
2x Wins MSTerminalservices.org Readers’ Choice Award
2X's popular application publishing software 2X ApplicationServer receives the stamp of approval from prominent Terminal Services & Citrix resource site. - July 31, 2008 - 2X Software Ltd
Beautorium Presents…Saaf Pure Skincare: a Marriage Between Safe Science and Nature
Making its way from England to the U.S. and raising the bar on beauty, Saaf Pure Skincare is the world’s first beauty brand to feature such an extensive list of third-party accreditations, including the UK soil association, naturewatch, vegan, and it’s also halal and kosher certified. - July 31, 2008 - Beautorium
Compliance LLC Launches a Web Portal for Hedge Funds, and a Web Portal for Sarbanes Oxley Compliance
The first web portal is designed to discuss the challenges, risks and opportunities in the hedge funds market. The second to collect in one place all the necessary information for Sarbanes Oxley compliance. - July 31, 2008 - Compliance LLC
The International Culinary Center Introduces New, One-Day Cooking Classes
The world-renowned culinary center offers recreational courses for the first time to the public. - July 31, 2008 - International Culinary Center
Dale Carnegie Tampa Bay Receives Territory of the Year Award 2008 Under Leadership of Rick J. Gallegos, President/CEO
In a competition of 170 world-wide offices, Dale Carnegie Tampa Bay received the highest award for growth and instructional quality. - July 31, 2008 - Rick J. Gallegos & Associates
Dale Carnegie Training Tampa Bay Finalist for the 2008 Small Business of the Year Award by the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce
Dale Carnegie Training Tampa Bay Receives Nomination as Finalist for 2008 Small Business of the Year Award by the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce. - July 31, 2008 - Rick J. Gallegos & Associates
On the 225th Day of the Year, Entrepreneur Hopes to Help 225 Los Angeles Area Companies
www.JobsWorkandCareers.com Offers Free Job Postings For 225 Los Angeles Area Companies. - July 31, 2008 - jobsworkandcareers.com
WSI to Conduct Social Media Workshop in Cyprus
World’s Largest Internet Consulting Firm Offers Local Businesses a WSI Social Media Optimization Workshop. - July 31, 2008 - WSI Internet
Soprano Design Named Finalist for the 2008 Telstra Business Awards
Soprano Design Pty Ltd, the leading Australian developer and provider of mobile and wireless messaging solutions, today announced that it has been named a finalist in the 2008 Telstra Business Awards. Now in its 16th year, the Telstra Business Awards (formerly known as the Telstra Small Business... - July 31, 2008 - Soprano Design Pty Ltd
Author and Business Success Coach Donna Price Offers Summer Program for Realizing Your Dreams
Author of “Launching Your Dream,” Business Success Coach Donna Price offers compelling workshop to take ideas from daydreams to reality. - July 31, 2008 - Compass Rose Consulting
Register Domain with AIT Domains By July 31st: Get Free Search Engine Advertising
It was just last month when tyBit offered its first production class search toolbar to its early adopting strategic partners. To spur that growth tyBit in concert with AITDomains (www.AITDomains.com?pdkw=pr-fr-07-29-2008) is offering a free keyword from tyBit’s Global Keyword Registry (GKR) and $1000 in Pay-Per-Click advertising in the tyBit search engine with every purchase of a new domain. - July 31, 2008 - Advanced Internet Technologies, Inc
Interdyn - Socius Named to 2008 Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle and President’s Club: Microsoft Honors InterDyn - Socius for Outstanding Customer Commitment and Sales
In acknowledgment of exceptional service and sales performance, InterDyn - Socius has been named to the 2008 Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle for the 14th year. In addition, InterDyn – Socius has been named to the 2008 Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club for its commitment to... - July 31, 2008 - Socius
Strategic Sustainability Consulting Announces New Green Auditor Certification Course
Clients and consultants can now look for the SSC logo to ensure green audit quality. - July 31, 2008 - Strategic Sustainability Consulting
Advanceit Signs Data Share Agreements with Canada’s Largest Processing Companies
Advanceit, the largest Canadian Merchant Cash Advance company, has developed data share relationships with Canada's largest debit and credit card payment processors. - July 31, 2008 - Advanceit
Mom Bloggers Talk Business – and Get the Attention of the U.S. Government
Sparkplugging, the network of blogs founded to help small business owners who work at home, announced today a new content relationship with Business.gov. Sparkplugging will now be featuring content from Business.gov as a way to help the Presidential E-Government Business Gateway Initiative reach... - July 31, 2008 - Sparkplugging.com
Sonitrol Pacific Emergency Alarm Yields Immediate Response
Police arrested a man suspected of fraud at a Washington credit union after responding to a Sonitrol Pacific emergency alert alarm July 28. A highly trained Sonitrol Pacific operator received the emergency/hold up alarm from the credit union and immediately dispatched police. Officers surrounded... - July 31, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
AbleBridge Receives Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status
AbleBridge Inc., a leading Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partner, today announced that Microsoft has awarded it Gold Certified Partner status in its worldwide Partner Program. The new status is based on AbleBridge’s competencies in Microsoft Business Solutions and Information Worker Solutions. As a... - July 31, 2008 - AbleBridge Inc
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Expert Internet Consulting Available to Businesses in Northern Virginia
Experienced WSI Consultant Opens Office in Leesburg. - July 30, 2008 - WSI Internet
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