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James Parker, Former CEO of Southwest Airlines, Talks About Managing Through Crisis on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
James Parker, former CEO of Southwest Airlines, Talks on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss about managing through crisis, by doing the “right thing” for their customers, employees, and stakeholders. Parker discusses the things differentiating Southwest from its competitors, and how it has been able to deliver both low fares and great customer service. - July 19, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Medix Staffing Solutions National Sales Conference to Teach the Value of Team Building
Paul Engen, head football coach for Appleton North High School in Appleton, Wis., carried his lessons off the field and to Chicago when he delivered a keynote address on “Building a Winning Team” at Medix Staffing Solutions’ National Sales Meeting on Friday, June 27. Medix... - July 19, 2008 - Medix
Platinum Play Bingo Launches ‘Bingo Ball for Life’
Online bingo provider, Platinum Play Bingo have launched their newest offering, Bingo Ball for Life – an exciting, world-first for bingo players, allowing them to own their very own lucky bingo number and even customise their own bingo ball with a chance of winning a massive £50 000 in cash. - July 18, 2008 - Fortune Lounge Group
Triad Securities 90 Day Window
New quarterly IPO activity report, includes pricings spreadsheet and performance. - July 18, 2008 - Triad Securities
Beijing Anxiously Awaits the Delectable Premiere of Canada's Culinary Champion's Namesake Restaurant, Makoto
Canada's top chef, Makoto Ono, embarks on his own Olympic journey this month with the premiere of his 9,000 square foot restaurant in the heart of Beijing, China. The restaurant, Makoto, will feature Chef Ono's unique interpretation of authentic Japanese cuisine utilizing classic French techniques. Makoto is raising the bar for fine cuisine and fine dining. - July 18, 2008 - Makoto
The Bumpil Company Goes Belly with Product Line
The company known for the award winning versatile Bumpil On the Way pillow expands product line with BellyT shirts. - July 18, 2008 - Bumpil Company
Mobile Awareness, LLC Releases VisionStat™ Wired and Wireless Color Camera Systems for Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention
Mobile Awareness, LLC, formally releases VisionStat™, a new series of industrial wired and wireless commercial vehicle camera systems. - July 18, 2008 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
HYT Join Forces with the UK Two Way Radio Experts
As businesses throughout the World look for affordable solutions from their service providers, news of a partnership between one of China's and one of the UK's fastest growing companies is sure to be great news for companies in need of high quality communications equipment. - July 18, 2008 - Apex Radio Systems Ltd
RCI Confirms Support of New Consumer Publication for Shared Ownership Industry
Owners Perspective magazine, the independent global publication for existing owners and prospective buyers of all shared ownership products which launched last week with an initial subscription base of 5,300 can now confirm the support of the industry’s largest exchange company to help extend its reach in delivering valuable content to consumers. - July 18, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
vineyard vines Partners with LPGA Professional Golfer Stacy Lewis
vineyard vines®, the Stamford-based apparel company best known for its elegant neckties, announced today its partnership with LPGA professional golfer Stacy Lewis. A recent graduate of the University of Arkansas, Lewis has been called a “role model” off the course and her talent... - July 18, 2008 - vineyard vines
Trailer Superstore - New Website Will Transform the Way Consumers Shop the Ordinary Cargo Trailer Online
All Pro will become the first Trailer Company to bring Trailer Accessories to life in an interactive online environment with their new 'Customize Your Trailer' Website. - July 18, 2008 - All Pro Trailer Superstore
SwingAway Sports Products Has Completed the Acquisition of All Rights and Patents of the SwingAway Product Line from Rebound Sports Technology
The SwingAway Hitting System is the most preeminent training aid in the baseball and softball hitting market today. This Patented product is used and supported by all 30 Major League Baseball Teams, the Olympic Softball Team plus 100's of top tier college and high schools programs throughout the nation. - July 18, 2008 - SwingAway Sports Products
Builder Homesite, Inc. Partners with Movoto NewHomeSource.com Listings Now on Movoto
Movoto.com, one of the Internet’s leading online real estate resources, has partnered with Builder Homesite, Inc. (BHI) / NewHomeSource.com – the most complete new home marketplace online – to give consumers the only tool they need to easily search for new homes. - July 18, 2008 - Builder Homesite, Inc.
The New Patent Pending m&m™ Series of Travel Goods Will Bring Back Life and Excitement to an Industry That is Lacking Innovation and Originality
Global Solutions 4, LLC.(GS4) introduces a new patent pending line of products that will revolutionize the current humdrum travel goods industry. The “m&m™ ” (Make it Mine™) series of products will bring bags, backpacks, luggage and travel accessories into the 21st century. This ground breaking concept allows consumers for the first time the ability to personalize and customize their travel products. - July 18, 2008 - Global Solutions 4, LLC
Blue Tangerine Solutions Hires New Vice President of Network Services
Rob Hill has been named VP of Network Services for the Network Services division of Melbourne, Florida-based Blue Tangerine Solutions. - July 18, 2008 - Blue Tangerine Solutions
Self Storage Company Expands; Drive 10 Minutes and Save a Bundle
Kamas Storage still provides all the modern conveniences you expect from a storage company like 24 hour access, security cameras and lighting, etc. but also believes that excellent customer service requires a person on site at all times. - July 18, 2008 - Kamas Storage
Pro Edition of Customer Appointment Manager 3.0 Now Available
Online access, business insights, and customer photos enhance appointment scheduling software. - July 18, 2008 - Atlas Business Solutions, Inc.
SBS Group Named to 2008 Microsoft Dynamics President's Club
SBS Group has been named to the 2008 Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club, receiving recognition from Microsoft Corp. for its dedicated commitment to customers. This honor reflects SBS Group’s success in extending the Microsoft Dynamics platform to drive business advantages in companies worldwide. - July 18, 2008 - SBS Group
Canara Bank Chooses Triple Point to Manage New Precious Metals Business
India’s largest nationalized bank selects Commodity XL for Precious Metals to support complex business process workflows, rigorous risk management and regulatory compliance. - July 17, 2008 - Triple Point Technology, Inc
NuU Medspa Kicks-Off New Campaign Dedicated to Their Clients Campaign: The NuU Face of NuU
NuU Medspa, the pioneer of the Medical Spa Industry, will kick-off their new campaign, The NuU Face of NuU, in August 2008. The campaign will feature a real-life client whose life has changed and taken a positive turn as a result of non-invasive medical treatments/procedures performed at one of the... - July 17, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Retailnet Group, LLC Announces Its New Global Retail Database
RNG , a leading retail advisory firm has released the 1st phase of its online retail database. It is the most comprehensive view on chain retail - including store and non-store sales - available on-line today. - July 17, 2008 - Retailnet Group LLC
The Shipping Shack, Inc. Announces Free Gas for It’s Customers; the Shipping Shack, Inc. @ 3133 Waialae Ave., Hi 96816 Announces it Will Give Away Gas Voucher
Today, The Shipping Shack, Inc. @ 3133 Waialae Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816 announces Free Gas vouchers to its customers with qualified purchase. - July 17, 2008 - The Shipping Shack, Inc.
RapidSwitch Plans to Launch a New UK based Data Centre in 2009
RapidSwitch, a leading supplier of dedicated servers and one of the fastest growing hosting companies in the UK, is building a new data centre with a 20,000 server capacity, to meet growing customer demand. - July 17, 2008 - RapidSwitch
Executive Search Firm Launches Its Website
Stickle & Associates, a full service executive search firm based in Asheboro, North Carolina with extensive experience in the paper industry, has just launched its website. The website features job listings and allows candidates to submit their résumés. - July 17, 2008 - Stickle & Associates
MensMax.com Considers Buyout Offer for RestoreMax Brand
To sell or not to sell is often a difficult question for any company with a growing brand. Now MensMax.com™ (www.MensMax.com) is facing that question with regards to its RestoreMax™ Brand, the first ever penis skin care treatment. A very solid consumer products and healthcare company... - July 17, 2008 - Redu, Inc. (dba MensMax)
BetterTrades Hosts Traders Super Summit in Dallas, Texas
BetterTrades™ has released the dates for its most comprehensive annual trading event, Traders Super Summit, to be held in Dallas, Texas, August 7 – 9, 2008. The Traders Super Summit, an annual conference hosted by BetterTrades’ founder, Freddie Rick, brings all of the... - July 16, 2008 - BetterTrades
Islandview Domains Makes an MPAC with New Branded Portfolios
Thirty-seven (37) Master Domain Portfolios now available to qualified marketing partners to help launch uniquely branded domain properties into targeted vertical markets. MPAC Partners have the opportunity to triple their money, reduce the impact of a downward economic cycle, and learn a new lucrative career path in the process. - July 16, 2008 - Islandview Domains
DirectBuy of Savannah Hosted Grand Opening Celebration
DirectBuy’s members-only, one-stop shopping destination offers a low-cost alternative for home improvement needs. - July 16, 2008 - DirectBuy
Food & Wine Magazine and American Express Partner to Offer Exclusive Restaurant Reservations for Cardmembers Through September 30
Partnership Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Food & Wine Best New Chefs. Need a last-minute dinner reservation? Traveling to a new city? Food & Wine, published by American Express Publishing Corporation, a subsidiary of American Express Company, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the... - July 16, 2008 - American Express Publishing
CMS Clarifies New Anti-Markup Rule: Audio Briefing
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed changes to the Anti-Markup Rule, Gainsharing, and other provisions affecting physicians who offer imaging services. Learn directly from CMS and top legal analysts how these developments could impact the bottom line. 2009 Physician Fee... - July 16, 2008 - Beard Group
LIVE Internet Talk Radio and Author Glenn Llopis Present "Earning Serendipity," the Key to Earning Good Fortune
Author of the new book called "Earning Serendipity" by Glenn Llopis hosts a new Live internet talk radio show about creating and sustaining good fortune on VoiceAmerica's Business channel. - July 16, 2008 - LIVE Internet Talk Radio
‘p2w2’ Launches Voice-enabled Online Services Marketplace for the Flat World
p2w2 (for PeopleToWorkWith) launched voice-enabled online marketplace today. p2w2 dramatically reduces the time taken to complete the service activity and enhances service efficiencies substantially. p2w2 combines latest technology with an innovative business model to help small businesses take advantage of a flat world. - July 16, 2008 - p2w2
Novo Solutions Announces New Software Development Manager
Rich Hunter, CEO of Novo Solutions, an Independent Software vendor specializing in Customer Support Software, has announced that John Hartung has joined the firm as Software Development Manager. John brings over 30 years of software development experience in various capacities from programmer to IT... - July 16, 2008 - Novo Solutions, Inc.
2X Selects Azlan a TechData Company as Distributor for Central Europe
2X has signed a distribution agreement with Tech Data one of the world's largest distributors of technology products from leading IT hardware and software producers. - July 15, 2008 - 2X Software Ltd
The Medical Tourism Association Announces Medical Tourism Accreditation Program
The Medical Tourism Association has launched “accreditation” to ensure the safety and overall positive results for patients traveling from one country to another. “Having the right processes and procedures in place to assist international patients has a direct correlation to better surgical outcomes for those patients. - July 15, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
DirectBuy Members Trade Membership Card for Franchise
Former members open Columbia home improvement design showroom. - July 15, 2008 - DirectBuy
FiberPatrol Helps Foil Copper Theft at California Oil Refinery
An attempt to steal valuable copper tubing from a Los Angeles-area oil refinery was thwarted when the robbers set off an alarm on a FiberPatrol® perimeter intrusion detection system recently installed by Optellios, Inc., in partnership with Security Services & Technologies (SST). If... - July 15, 2008 - Optellios
Lulu Publishing's Landmark Author Morgan Manley Has Released Her New Book, "I Was Born to Love You"
Lulu Publishing is proud to announce author Morgan Manley’s inaugural work, I was Born to Love You, for sale at retail booksellers and online at www.lulu.com. This exciting new true story begs the reader to search within for the fortitude to endure any hardship. For a lifetime Morgan Manley... - July 15, 2008 - I Was Born To Love You - by Morgan Manley
Global Packaging Alliance Adds New Member in South Africa
The Global Packaging Alliance (GPA) announced that they have added a new partner in South Africa by signing an agreement with Masterpack, based in Hariotdale, Johannesburg. Masterpack is one of South Africa’s premier packaging and print companies, producing high-end folding cartons, package... - July 15, 2008 - Diamond Packaging
The-Wealth-Formula.com Launches Independent Profit Center (IPC) Program
The IPC Program offers a very affordable and extremely profitable direct sales business that allows average people to make money online almost immediately. - July 15, 2008 - the-wealth-formula.com
Highly Profitable Eco-Forestry Out-Performs More Traditional Investments, Returning 30% Last Year
Oxigen Investments offer eco-friendly investments in Teak and Agarwood which are proving to be lucrative investment vehicles for the individual investors they service. Established 5 years ago, Oxigen has an impressive client retention rate, with 24% of clients re-investing. And that client base is... - July 14, 2008 - Oxigen Investments
Sonitrol Pacific Detects Break-in Despite Unusual Point of Entry
A suspect attempted to evade detection by tearing through sheet wall to break into the warehouse of an industrial supply company July 11, but failed to account for Sonitrol Pacific's unique audio sensors that give 100 percent coverage. - July 13, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
IAC University: Grand Opening
IAC Professionals, a global leader in the Virtual Assisting market launches their new interactive training site IAC University. IAC University is the newest learning resource for professionals who are looking for unmatched training in accounting and Intuit QuickBooks™ software. IAC... - July 13, 2008 - IAC Professionals
DCIA Announces Inadvertent Sharing Protection Program
The DCIA today announced an industry-wide initiative to protect P2P users against the inadvertent sharing of personal or sensitive data. This program culminates a year of work among leading private sector participants along with government agency representatives. A summary document is posted on the DCIA website at www.dcia.info/activities/ispg/inadvertentsharingprotection.pdf. - July 12, 2008 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Inspirational Jewelry Designed to Communicate
String-Ring Mission:To promote kindness through everyday relationships. - July 12, 2008 - String-Ring.com
AIREEC 2008 Seeks to Stimulate U.S. Real Estate Industry, Economy
The American International Real Expo and Conference (AIREEC) September 5-7 2008 to be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center aims to bring together over 10,000 attendees from over 30 countries in its commitment to help improve the American real estate industry, and in effect, the economy. This... - July 12, 2008 - Expo and Convention Promotions, Inc.
Let's Learn Spanish with Frank & Paco Wins Dr. Toy Award
Let's Learn Spanish with Frank & Paco, Volume 1, has been awarded a Dr. Toy Award. The content for the Frank and Paco series was carefully planned and researched by a team of professionals including two bilingual educators and a linguist. The main references are the Real Academia de Española and the Asociación Cultural Antonio de Nebrija through web site elcastellano.org. - July 12, 2008 - Poole Productions LLC
Tracesmart Corporate Enhances Trace Team Productivity
Tracesmart Corporate launch new tracing case management system to aid in reuniting assets. - July 12, 2008 - Tracesmart Ltd
SuccessNetSummit.com Shows You How to Grow Your Business in Good Times and Bad
SuccessNet's founder said, "This event is especially designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs who are serious about fortifying their business for any economy. - July 12, 2008 - SuccessNet
TechBiz Connection Presents Panel Discussion on Marketing and Promoting Companies with a Small Budget
TechBiz Connection (http://www.techbizconnection.org) will host a distinguished panel of business leaders and innovators who will discuss how to market and promote a company with a small budget at its monthly forum on Wednesday, July 16 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at TechSpace on 65 Enterprise in Aliso... - July 12, 2008 - TechBiz Connection