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Yellow Pages Dental Marketing is Alive, But Not Thriving: the Wealthy Dentist Survey Results

Dentists are still putting ads in the phone book, but many are growing less enthusiastic about yellow pages marketing, according to a Wealthy Dentist poll. Nearly half of dentist respondents no longer advertise in the telephone book, instead relying on avenues such as dentist websites to meet their dental marketing needs. - August 20, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist

Matthews House Voted “Best Place to Get Married” in Western Wake County

Carroll and Sheila Ogle, owners of The Matthews House, have announced that the Cary events facility has been voted “Best Place To Get Married” in western Wake County in The Cary News’ annual “Best of the West” poll. Published in its Today publication, this poll... - August 20, 2007 - Matthews House

Critical Amendment to the State Constitution Will Be Debated

Opposing parties to argue the impact on the state’s economy of the Florida Hometown Democracy Amendment on Sept 11th - August 19, 2007 - Tampa Bay Business Journal

Paul Dillon of Dillon Consulting Elected Public Member of the Commission for Case Manager Certification

Paul A. Dillon, M.S., was elected a Public Member of the national Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). The CCMC is the first and largest certifying body for case management professionals to be accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. - August 19, 2007 - Dillon Consulting Services LLC

Business Leader Media Announces 2007 Movers & Shakers

Magazine publisher Business Leader Media has announced winners of its first annual Movers & Shakers, honoring 36 business professionals who have made a significant impact through community involvement. - August 18, 2007 - Business Leader Magazine

Sageworks Selects Dancing Elephants Achievement Group for Sales Training

Sageworks selects the Dancing Elephants Achievement Group to provide corporate sales training to their sales team. - August 18, 2007 - Dancing Elephants Achievement Group

Amvensys Technologies Celebrates 60th year of Independence Day with US Clients

Amvensys Technologies celebrated 60 years of India's Independence Day on the 15th of August 2007 with a patriotic theme based attire competition at office to promote client understanding and appreciation for a significant event in Indian history. The tri-color found its way to everywhere- flags,... - August 18, 2007 - Amvensys Technologies Private Ltd

RocSearch Launches Business Reports Gallery

RocSearch, the UK-based business research and analytics firm today announced the launch of its online business reports gallery. The firm provides research support to a gamut of clients across the globe and the syndicated reports gallery is a key step in this direction. The RocSearch reports... - August 18, 2007 - RocSearch India Private Limited

Business Leader Media to Host Breakfast in the Park August 24

Raleigh-based magazine publisher Business Leader Media will host Breakfast in the Park Aug. 24 at Brier Creek Country Club in Raleigh. The event, sponsored by Moore&VanAllen, will feature guest speaker Janet Babin. Based at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Babin has more than... - August 18, 2007 - Business Leader Magazine

Penguins Sponsors a New Generation of SalesVision Business Solutions

Penguins, one of the leading Event Management companies in the UK announces corporate sponsorship of SalesVision, a sales performance management software developed by Nomis Limited. - August 17, 2007 - Nomis Limited

Why is a TV News Anchor Answering the Absolutely PR Phone?

Denver public relations consulting firm, Absolutely Public Relations, seems to have a new receptionist answering the phone. ut, one moment please, is that a new employee? No, it’s CBS4 Anchor Jim Benemann making good on a silent auction prize he donated to the Denver Press Club (DPC) for the 2007 Damon Runyon event in June. It’s all in fun and all for a very good cause at the Denver Press Club. - August 16, 2007 - Absolutely Public Relations

DirectBuy Hires Dan Fuehring as Director of Merchandising - Builder Products

DirectBuy appoints Dan Fuehring as Director of Merchandising - Builder Products to work with the DirectBuy merchandising team on all home improvement product issues. - August 16, 2007 - DirectBuy

Landscape Lighting Professionals of Jacksonville to Participate in Xscapes Bi-Annual Xpo

NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Jacksonville, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, is pleased to announce their participation in the Xscapes Bi-Annual Xpo. - August 16, 2007 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting

Listed Green - the Green MLS for Energy Efficient Homes and Developments is Going Global in a Big Way

Listed Green - the new Green MLS for energy efficient homes and developments worldwide will exhibit at West Coast Green in San Francisco, CA. - August 16, 2007 - Listed Green LLC

Business Leader Media to Host Business Leader Breakfast August 21

Raleigh-based magazine publisher Business Leader Media will host Business Leader Breakfast Aug. 21 at the Capital City Club in Raleigh. The event, sponsored by RBC Centura Bank, will feature guest speaker Albert Siemens. Dr. Albert Siemens, CEO and chairman of the board of directors for Family... - August 16, 2007 - Business Leader Magazine

TCLogic Featured in American Fastener Journal

TCLogic, a leading provider of inventory optimization solutions, was featured recently in the American Fastener Journal discussing the ‘ups and downs’ of overseas sourcing and how companies can ‘ride these waves’ for improved inventory management and optimization, ultimately... - August 16, 2007 - TCLogic

Business Analytics Seminars in Qulix Systems

How important is knowledge over the course of your work life? Can you afford not to know? Qulix Systems' staff has found that out. - August 16, 2007 - Qulix Company

Qulix Systems Gains a New Status on Belarusian IT Market

A new status was given to Qulix Systems - closed joint stock company Qulix Systems. Registration certificate was signed by Minsk State Executive Committee on June 21, 2007 - the birthday of the company. Qulix Systems was operated as BelHard Group Corp. subdivision from June 21, 2000. From the very... - August 16, 2007 - Qulix Company

Princeton Premier Welcomes Kristin E. McClune Into the 2007-2008 Honors Edition of the Registry

Princeton Premier welcomes Kristin E. McClune into the 2007-2008 Honors Edition of the Registry. Kristin is currently a marketing specialist for Solutionz Conferencing and holds a Bachelors Degree in Integrated Marketing from Pepperdine University. As a marketing specialist, Kristin oversees all... - August 16, 2007 - Princeton Premier

2007 Virtual Assistant Industry Survey Underway

Following the tremendous success of its first annual survey, the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce, www.virtualassistantnetworking.com, conducts second annual survey of the Virtual Assistant profession. - August 16, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce

Aug. 22: Dancing Elephants Achievement Group: Body Language… The Silent Sales Killer

Dancing Elephants Achievement Group will hold its August Seminar: Body Language... The Silent Sales Killer on August 22, 2007 at the Cary Chamber of Commerce. - August 15, 2007 - Dancing Elephants Achievement Group

Corporate United Named to Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 for Second Consecutive Year

Corporate United, the nation's leading group purchasing organization, has been named to the Executive 100 for the second year in a row. - August 15, 2007 - Corporate United

Planning for Profitability - Free Seminar for Accounting and Legal Professionals

How do you streamline your business processes, lower operational expenses and increase profitability without compromising compliance concerns? The answer is simple – reduce your reliance on paper transactions and work in a digital environment where day-to-day work is quick, easy and efficient. - August 15, 2007 - Complete Business Solutions

TRM Corporation Signs Digital Signage Agreement with CSpot, LLC

Multi year agreement provides advertisers with a national point-of-purchase digital signage network to engage consumers. - August 14, 2007 - CSpot Networks

Tiny Prints, Inc. Partners with Tea Collection

Tiny Prints, Inc. and Tea Collection announce their partnership today. Tiny Prints will offer a co-branded product launch of Tea Collection stationery featuring Tea’s distinctive prints and graphics found in their Daily Tea collection. - August 14, 2007 - Tiny Prints, Inc.

NewGenTek Takes the Sting Out of Compliance

NewGenTek's Compliance suite "Channel Islands Compliance Center" simplifies compliance with regulations such as, SOX, Hipaa, and GLBA. Channel Islands Compliance Center automates financial and IT controls across the enterprise. The Compliance Monitoring and Reporting features allow an... - August 14, 2007 - NuOPus

PanaSupply's Top Ten Business Tips Can Help in Personal Life, Too

PanaSupply, a developer and distributor of a wide range of telecommunications products, has added a page of business advice to its website. While some of the advice is specific to the telecom system installation business, much of it is applicable to all businesses, and to life in general. - August 14, 2007 - AbleComm, Inc.

Active Data Services Named Kodak Authorized Imaging Reseller

Peter Ransome, executive vice president and CMO for Active Data Services, Inc., a next generation Business Process Outsourcing firm that streamlines document intensive applications in Healthcare, Finance, Government, and commercial markets, has announced that the firm has been named a Kodak... - August 14, 2007 - Active Data Services

Announcing the Virtual Assistant Industry Directory at VirtualAdministration.net, Where Even the Listings Are Multitasking

Traditional directory structures have failed to deliver a viable industry resource; useful to both potential clients and professional Virtual Assistants. One new Virtual Assistant Industry Directory 'gets it', and gets it right. - August 14, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Forums

The Grimes Companies Makes List of 50 Fastest Growing Companies

Jacksonville based The Grimes Companies, has been ranked as the area’s 9th fastest growing company according to the Jacksonville Business Journal’s 2007 list of “50 Fastest Growing Companies” in northeast Florida. The Business Journal’s criteria are stringent and... - August 13, 2007 - Total Distribution, Inc.

Facebook Advertising Network Launched - Cubics.com

Cubics.com, an online advertising network designed specifically for social networking sites such as facebook, was launched last week. The network targets advertisements using users demographic information. - August 13, 2007 - Cubics.com Inc.

Casey Bastian Receives Women in Business Award from Triangle Business Journal

Triangle-based Panera Bread bakery-cafés announce today that Vice President of Operations Casey Bastian is a 2007 Women in Business Award winner. The award, presented by Triangle Business Journal, recognizes Bastian for her success and dynamic leadership. She received her award at the 10th... - August 12, 2007 - BreadWinners at the Triangle

Beverly Baskin Receives Women in Business Award from Triangle Business Journal

Beverly Baskin, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina, has been named a 2007 Women in Business Award winner by Triangle Business Journal. The award recognizes Baskin, her evolvement with the community, professional success and unparalleled leadership. She was... - August 12, 2007 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina

Business Networking Site GlobalBusinessNetworking.com Launched

Launch of dedicated business networking site for professionals - August 12, 2007 - GlobalBusinessNetworking.com

Another Expansion for Nation's Largest Network of Ergonomic Service Providers

Atlas Ergonomics, LLC announced today that it has further expanded its ability to offer results-based ergonomics assistance to businesses in North America by adding five uniquely qualified physical therapist groups. - August 12, 2007 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC

Dorm Mom Laundry Services

Dorm provides laundry services, apartment cleaning, grocery delivery, etc. to help free up time so college students and busy professionals can concentrate on what matters most. - August 11, 2007 - Dorm Mom LLC

Inline Business Marketing System Announces Its Launch for Vemma Business Owners

Inline Business Marketing System announces its launch and a business partnership with Vemma International, Arizona based company that manufactures and markets a liquid health beverage. - August 11, 2007 - Vemma, Tammy Lober & Tatyana Gann

Princeton Premier Honors Manish Jindal as Its Newest Member in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry

Princeton Premier honors Manish Jindal as its newest member in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Manish is an assistant manager for Deloitte Consulting LLP and works in both India and the United States. Manish has a B.A. in mechanical engineering and manages a team at Deloitte. His personal... - August 11, 2007 - Princeton Premier

Team with Integrity

With about 16 years of combined internet experience it is no wonder that Team With Integrity anticipates a highly successful career in assisting serious “newbie” entrepreneurs and seasoned marketers to achieve massive incomes through TWI assistance and Passport To Wealth. - August 11, 2007 - P & A Business Consulting, Inc.

Texas Right of Way Associates Launches Innovative In-House Professional Land Survey Division

Barnett Shale- Texas Right of Way Associates (TRWA, Inc.) Now has a full service In-House Professional Land Survey Division in that will begin to work in conjunction with their Right of Way Agents currently working on projects in the Barnett Shale and throughout Texas. - August 10, 2007 - TRWA, Inc.

Robert Paisola, CEO of Western Capital, Explains How National Sub Prime Mortgage Defaults Are Expected to Hit All Time Highs and How to Protect Yourself

In the years 2005 and 2006, Sub Prime Mortgages were as easy to get as picking apples off of a tree. Now reality is hitting hard, as those Variable Rate Loans are coming to term. Millions of Americans are now locked out of the housing market. In an Exclusive Western Capital Review, it is estimated... - August 09, 2007 - Western Capital Financial Services, Inc

Northeast Development Commission Launches New Program to Assist in Bringing New Jobs to North Carolina

Northeast Commission Announces Regional Spec Building Program - August 09, 2007 - Northeast Development Commission

Commercial Real Estate Company Expands to Northeastern North Carolina

Company to focus on national & global commercial and industrial recruitment - August 09, 2007 - Northeast Development Commission

Jo To Go Coffee Customers "Save the Brew"

One specialty coffee drink connoisseur will win $500 Jo To Go Dollars and share their favorite coffee concoction with Jo To Go Coffee® customers nationwide as winner of the “Save the Brew” contest. The coffee drive-thru is accepting entries until August 14, 2007. Customers can visit the Jo To Go Coffee Blogspot to help decide the winner August 21st - 31st, 2007. - August 09, 2007 - Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee

Crouch, Slavin & Company Expands Team

New team members will work with clients to ensure success - August 09, 2007 - CS3 Technology

Deborah Lifshey, Esq., Vice President, Pearl Meyer & Partners to Speak at KC’s Section 409A: Equity Based Compensation Final Regulation Event on September 6, 2007

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences announced today that Deborah Lifshey, Esq., Vice President of Pearl Meyer & Partners, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference “Section 409A: Equity Based Compensation Final... - August 09, 2007 - The Knowledge Group