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Cam Business Solutions Launches Redesigned Green Newsletter on June 12, 2008
CAM Business Solutions, an award-winning, full service IT and business solutions company, is proud to launch its completely redesigned Green Newsletter in response to positive feedback from its readership. - June 14, 2008 - CAM Business Solutions
Fortress Data Vaulting Announces the 'BRICK' solution
On June 10th, 2008 Fortress Data Vaulting announced the release of the 'BRICK'. Another solution designed to enhance their clients level of business continuity. - June 14, 2008 - Fortress Data Vaulting
Lodestone Strengthens Its Team with a New Partner for the Belgian Practice
Lodestone Management Consultants have contracted Eddy Mertens with the objective to strengthen their position in Belgium as well as to pursue the goal of becoming one of the leading players in the global Consulting market. - June 14, 2008 - Lodestone Management Consultants
International Affairs Council Welcomes Guests From Raleigh’s Sister City
The International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), in conjunction with Raleigh Sister Cities, hosted a Spring Social with visitors from Raleigh’s sister city, Rostock, Germany on June 4 at the City of Raleigh Municipal Center. The social was a networking opportunity with guests from the... - June 14, 2008 - International Affairs Council
Industrial PC, Inc. to Move to New Headquarters
Industrial PC™, Inc. will relocate to a new corporate headquarters effective July 1, 2008. To support their ongoing growth, the company will soon occupy a new facility custom-designed to meet their unique needs. The new location features modernized offices, along with enhanced production and distribution facilities. - June 14, 2008 - Industrial PC, Inc.
PrintingForLess.com Goes to the Dogs and Increases Productivity
America’s Print Shop Celebrates “Take Your Dog to Work Day®” June 20th. - June 14, 2008 - PrintingForLess.com
Top Cachaça Purchases Distillery in the Heart of Brazil
Leblon Cachaça establishes State-of-the-Art Distillery in Minas Gerais. - June 13, 2008 - Leblon Cachaca
Bio Energy Plantations Signs Jatropha Development, Off-Take MOU with Van Der Horst
Bio Energy Plantations Pte Ltd confirms that it has signed its first Jatropha off-take MOU with leading bio-diesel producer Van Der Horst Biodiesel Pte. The agreement relates to supplying Jatropha oil — thus creating the world’s first Jatropha futures contract. Van Der Horst also... - June 13, 2008 - Bio Energy Plantations Pte Ltd
Easy Automation Using Multilizer's Command Line Tool and Templates
The command line tool of Multilizer 2007 is used to automate recurrent localization tasks. To facilitate the automation, Multilizer 2007 offers the possibility of saving the settings for the tasks in templates: once the appropriate settings have been defined using the graphical user interface, they can be saved as a template and be used in repeatedly in the command line tool. - June 13, 2008 - Multilizer
Real Estate Excursion Offers Unique Chance to Surf Nicaragua with a Star
Perfect waves groomed by all day offshores are breaking right now in warm water, and they’re only a short flight away. With fewer crowds, a higher concentration of quality breaks within a short distance, and very affordable ocean view property still available, it’s easy to see why... - June 13, 2008 - Century 21 Gold Coast Realty
Shine Wins Two New Clients & Creative Recognition
In spite of an economic downturn in which most ad agencies are struggling to make ends meet, Shine Advertising continues to win new clients and accolades. Recent new business wins include Epic Kayaks and Carver Yachts. In addition, a recently completed Shine website for New York-based company The 24 Hour Plays was cited by "Communication Arts" magazine as its "Pick of the Week." - June 13, 2008 - Shine Advertising
New Consulting Edition of Leading Integrated Business Solution Deltek Vision
New edition of Deltek Vision delivers enhanced features specifically designed for the unique needs of today’s consulting firms. - June 13, 2008 - kpi insight consulting
ForeignTRADEX Connects U.S. and Australian Industrial Suppliers and Buyers
The International Industrial Supply Trade Portal ForeignTRADEX has launched a Web site focusing on helping American and Australian manufacturers, exporters and importers develop trading partnership. - June 13, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Virginia Beach Charter Boat Mega Bite Gets Teak Restoration
Mega Bite Charters LLC spent two months of the off season renovating their 1986 47 foot Buddy Davis. The owner decided to keep the classic look and keep all the varnished wood on the boat. - June 13, 2008 - Mega Bite Charters
FPV & Co. And Galíndez CPA Group Merge to Strengthen Russell Bedford Presence in Puerto Rico
Fusion of two of Puerto Rico’s most highly regarded CPA firms creates FPV & Galíndez, CPA, PSC - a new practice with broader capabilities and an expanded range of specialised services. - June 13, 2008 - Russell Bedford International
Leukemia Diagnosed Employee Inspires Business to Give Back
Shoppa's Material Handling partners with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Carter Blood Care in honor of employee diagnosed with Leukemia. - June 13, 2008 - Shoppa's Material Handling
WSI Develops Largest Real Estate Portal in Mexico and South America
Custom Application Group Delivers Complex Projects for Larger Corporations. - June 13, 2008 - WSI Internet
Keeping Things Simple for Entrepreneurs
Local Virtual Assistant Shares Tips for “Simplify Your Life Week.” - June 13, 2008 - Virtual Business Solutions ON DEMAND
SBS Group Wins Microsoft’s Excellence in Video Engineering Solution Award
SBS Group proudly announced it is the Microsoft 2008 Excellence in Vertical Solution recipient. The company was recognized for its expertise and proven solutions in the Audio/Visual Integrator industry. SBS Group is a Microsoft Gold Partner and technology solutions provider to mid-size businesses along the East Coast. - June 13, 2008 - SBS Group
International Profit Associates Managing Director Invited as One of 500 Great Leaders
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) Managing Director, John R. Burgess, has been invited to become one of 500 Great Leaders by the American Biographical Institute (ABI). “Your achievements, attained through your desire to excel, have and will continue to inspire others, to lead through... - June 13, 2008 - IPA
MarketingSherpa’s Viral Marketing Hall of Fame 2008: Top 10 Campaigns & Results Data
Marketing Sherpa Inc, a research firm publishing Case Studies and Benchmark data for marketing professionals in corporate America announces the 10 winners entered into the Viral Marketing Hall of Fame for 2008. Visit the Viral Hall of Fame to see winners, creative samples, and viral ad results data... - June 13, 2008 - MECLABS
Vertical IT Solutions Named Small Business of the Year Semi Finalist
Vertical IT Solutions, a leading provider of outsourced information technology services and consulting expertise for small and medium sized businesses, has been selected as a semi finalist for the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year Award. "We’re very... - June 13, 2008 - Vertical IT Solutions
The CEO Show with Robert Reiss Expands to 9 New Markets – Hit Radio Series on Customer Service
The CEO Show with Robert Reiss expands the reach of its hit radio series on customer service into the New York Metropolitan Area and 8 other markets via the Business TalkRadio Network [ BTRN ] and the Lifestyle TalkRadio Network [LTRN ], effective June 15, 2008. The show now reaches 47 markets across the U.S., extending from Boston to San Diego, Anchorage to West Palm Beach. In addition to New York City, the show will now also be offered in Baltimore, Charlotte and Jacksonville. - June 13, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Rezgo.com to be Featured for Travel Innovation at PhoCusWright Conference 2008
Rezgo.com, a next-generation Web-based booking solution for tour and activity providers, has been selected by PhoCusWright to be featured at the Travel Innovation Summit. The summit, which will be held on November 17, 2008 in Hollywood, will showcase the travel industry's hottest, most innovative... - June 13, 2008 - Rezgo
Fucoselean Voted #1 Weightloss Supplement Marine Nutreuceutical Containing Fuco Xanthin by Health Food Distributors
Fuco Xanthin promotes thermogenesis which is fat burning of belly fat (white adipose tissue). There are many products containing fucoxanthin e.g Fuco Thin a registered trademark of Garden of Life. This Fuco product also contains Chromium for blood sugar and green tea for metabolism and antioxidant... - June 12, 2008 - Natures Benefit
Three Decades of Efficiency: Newpro Windows Marks 30th Anniversary of Green Guarantee
Homeowners looking to renovate or build in the interests of contributing a “green home” to the environment should not overlook the importance of energy-efficient windows Newpro Windows has been offering their replacement windows with a 40% fuel savings guarantee for over thirty years. - June 12, 2008 - Newpro Replacement Windows
South Florida Law Firm Gives Low Income Clients a Legal Lift
The Law Firm of Caserta, Spiriti & Gonzalez, is providing a helping hand to Floridians, allowing “eligible” low income individuals access to a full service lawfirm with deeply discounted legal care. The services will fall under the firm’s Affordable Legal Lift Program ™. - June 12, 2008 - Caserta, Spiriti & Gonzalez
Galexi (TM): Next Generation Chains and Brand Web Site CMS
GalexiTM is Milestone’s state-of-the-art Content Management System that allows hotel and restaurant chains, and hospitality associations to rapidly deploy and manage websites for their members with great ease at a fraction of the cost of existing systems in the market today. The system is offered as a hosted solution that does not require major hardware or software installations and can be accessed from any computer. - June 12, 2008 - Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc.
Company Partners with Firms to Lower Workers' Compensation Premiums
Since 1979 National Insurance Application Systems, Inc. has focused solely on developing automated systems to lower Workers' Compensation premiums. These efforts, in conjunction with two of the nations' largest workers' compensation insurers', resulted in the development of a unique web based... - June 12, 2008 - NIAS Group
Diamond Packaging Wins Five Awards in 2007 FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition
Diamond Packaging won five awards in the 15th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition, the industry's premier showcase for foil stamping and embossing designs and techniques. Awards were announced at the 2008 FSEA National Convention, held April 10-12, 2008 in Scottsdale, AZ. The competition,... - June 12, 2008 - Diamond Packaging
Supreme Product Reviews - Issue #1 Money Making Scams
An amazing web site that provides a variety of product reviews has launched an online business opportunity series that focuses on money making "get rich fast" scams. If a person is interested in participating in online business this site is a must see. - June 12, 2008 - Supreme Product Reviews
Timothy J. Cartwright Nominated to Open Finance Network Board of Directors
Timothy J. Cartwright, Managing Director of 5th Avenue Advisors and Compass Advisory Group, was recently nominated to the Open Finance Network (OFN) Board of Directors at a meeting in Miami, Florida. Open Finance Network is a financial services and software firm headquartered in Charlotte, North... - June 12, 2008 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum
Gulf Coast Venture Forum President Speaks
Gulf Coast Venture Forum President Speaks at Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida CEO Academy. - June 12, 2008 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum
Fedmarket.com Announces the Proposal Architect, a New Software Solution to the Chaos of Writing Federal Proposals
Federal proposal writing is unique. Request for Proposals (RFPs) are poorly organized mazes of red tape, contract requirements, and instructions. Most often the RFP proposal response has to be written by technical specialists who do not have the time, desire, or skills to write. - June 12, 2008 - Fedmarket
SuccessNet.org Thinks Your Business May be Ready for a Makeover
Angier will share the platform with 12 other Internet marketing experts from around the globe. - June 12, 2008 - SuccessNet
Essential Skills Make a Deal with the NLP Company
Agreement was finalised between Tom Vizzini from Essential Skills and Rintu Basu of The NLP Company in May. The NLP Company have agreed to promote Essential Skills products and services. The NLP Company provide a blend of Hypnosis, Accelerated Learning and NLP applications. As such Essential... - June 12, 2008 - The NLP Company
BCTI in Expansion Phase; Hires New HR Recruiter Amanda Hall
Bailey Computing Technologies, Inc. (BCTI), Eastern Tennessee’s premier provider of IT business solutions, is growing as it pursues new business avenues. As part of the expansion strategy, which includes increasing BCTI staff by over 20% in 2008, BCTI has hired several new employees over the... - June 12, 2008 - Bailey Computing Technologies, Inc.
Nature Maiden Bath & Body Announces the Release of New Products
Nature Maiden announces the release of new product to it's line. New products include wonderful homemade soaps, bath salts, salves & bath bombs. - June 11, 2008 - NatureMaiden.com
9/11 Widows Journey "Beyond Belief" - Alive Mind’s DVD Benefits the "Beyond the 11th" Foundation
“Beyond Belief,” the newest DVD release from Alive Mind, is the story of two American “soccer moms” who experience devastating personal loss on 9/11 and move beyond tragedy to form an organization to empower Afghan widows. Featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, “Beyond Belief” is now available on DVD. - June 11, 2008 - Alive Mind
Alive Mind Woman – New Destination for "Transformational" Women’s Films
Alive Mind announces the launch today of a new website, Alive Mind Woman. The site’s content will be by and about women, offering exclusive documentary films and blogs that explore women’s issues, from politics to sexuality. Initial Releases to include the critically acclaimed series "Flying: Confessions of a Free Woman" and "Beyond Belief." - June 11, 2008 - Alive Mind
Fractional Property Ownership Now Available in London
London Fractions has launched fractional property ownership in the UK. Buyers are now able to own property under shared ownership in the Capital's most prestigious locations. Buyers not only enjoy usage rights but share in the title deed or "bricks and mortar." - June 11, 2008 - PalmaNirvana
Online Luxury Gourmet Made Simple
Savorique.com is a unique new luxury web site for the discerning foodie. The creation of this e-commerce site, in a sea of online options, was the undeniable passion of three gourmet fanatics with forty collective years in retail, manufacturing and marketing experience in the field. - June 11, 2008 - Savorique, LLC
Tilana Systems Announces Enterprise Product Line Featuring Tilana RealCDP™ Enterprise Suite™
Formerly available only for SaaS deployments, Tilana now also ships as a complete client-server CDP and storage based sync system for corporate networks running Windows Server and Microsoft SQL. - June 11, 2008 - Tilana Systems Corporation
iUniverse Titles Honored with 2007 ForeWord Book of the Year Awards
iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing company, announced that four of its titles received 2007 ForeWord Book of the Year awards. The ForeWord Book of the Year awards were created to showcase independent publishing companies and their authors. This... - June 11, 2008 - iUniverse
DirectBuy of Pittsburgh Donates a Kitchen to Hospice of Western Pennsylvania
DirectBuy of Pittsburgh helps raise funds for Hospice through donation. - June 11, 2008 - DirectBuy
Big Feet Pajama Co. Featured in the TV Land Awards Celebrity Gift Lounge
The Company's Footed Sleepwear Presented to Honored Guests and Nominees. - June 11, 2008 - Big Feet Pajama Co
mRELEVANCE, LLC, Combines PR and Web 2.0 to Break the Real Estate Marketing Mold
mRELEVANCE, LLC, a joint venture of Flammer Relations, Inc. and MLC New Home Marketing, launched this week in Atlanta. This new web 2.0 centered marketing firm offers relevant solutions for building relationships in today’s changing world. - June 11, 2008 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
Chief® Unveils New Installer-Inspired FUSION™ Series of Fixed and Tilt Mounts, Solving the Most Common Installation Problems
Take control of your install with the all-new FUSION mounting system, engineered to solve common installation problems for the professional installer. Demo the timesaving features at InfoComm 2008, booth C1224. - June 11, 2008 - Chief Manufacturing
Local Entrepreneurs Get Help with Emerging Businesses at Network Event Hosted by Momentum Venture Management
Momentum Venture Management will sponsor an entrepreneurs-only networking event on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. at the Point Moorea Room in the Wilshire Grand Hotel, 930 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. The managing directors of Momentum Venture Management will be joined by Jack Bicer, CEO... - June 11, 2008 - TechBiz Connection
Daphne Yuan Appointed Resort Manager of X2 Kui Buri & Le Bayburi
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management has appointed Daphne Yuan as the Resort Manager of X2 Kui Buri and Le Bayburi De Pran. Daphne, a Singaporean native, graduated from Curtin University - Australia in Commerce, majoring in Tourism and Marketing. Over 8 years of international hotel experience,... - June 11, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group