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AE Business Solutions Expands Presence with Office in Wausau
Madison, WI based AE Business Solutions has expanded its geographic presence by opening an office in Wausau. AE Business Solutions provides IT services across the business lines of Data Center Solutions, Network Solutions, Application Solutions and Strategic Staffing. - July 20, 2007 - AE Business Solutions
Survey Results - Britain’s Most Creative City Revealed
New Survey Reveals: Birmingham is Britain's Most Creative City - July 20, 2007 - Forum For Ideas
VasTech, Inc. Receives Clinical Nursing Applications Award
VasTech, Inc. was recently awarded the 2007 International Information Technology Award for Clinical Nursing Applications by The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International. This prestigious award honors innovative companies who have successfully developed and implemented clinical... - July 19, 2007 - VasTech, Inc.
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group Congratulates Gene Tyndall
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG) congratulates Gene Tyndall – member of the Executive Board -- on his recent accomplishment of being honored as the "Global Logistics Person of 2007” by the Global Institute of Logistics, which also voted him into the Global Logistics... - July 19, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Leaders Group
The Oregon Medical Association Partners with the Identity Theft Awareness Group™ To Deliver Identity Theft Education & Protection Services
The Oregon Medical Association (OMA), announced today that the Identity Theft Awareness Group™ (iTAG) was selected to provide identity theft education, privacy training and protection services for the Oregon Medical Association’s statewide membership base. This partnership gives OMA... - July 19, 2007 - Identity Theft Awareness Group
TSG Announces the Re-Launch of its Website
TSG today announced the re-launch of its website http://www.tsg-partners.com. TSG is excited to share the re-launch of its website with the public; the site has a fresh new look and theme to coincide with TSG’s expanding areas of focus. TSG is a specialty, global, life sciences advisory... - July 19, 2007 - The Sharma Group
Local Business Coach Presents August 1 Workshop on Creating a 90 Day Action Plan
Raleigh-area ActionCOACH Business Coach Asa Beavers teaches business owners profit proven strategies and how to create and implement action plans at an August 1 workshop titled “GrowthCLUB 90 Day Planning Workshop.” - July 19, 2007 - Action Coach, LLC
United Tobacco Expands 601 Line
United Tobacco Inc., in response to the growing popularity of their 601 brand, have added new sizes to the line. - July 18, 2007 - United Tobacco Inc
Cheaters Detective Agency Headquarters Launches Its National Web Mall Investing More Than $150,000.00 Into Its Development
Cheaters Detective Agency Headquarters is proud to announce that it has launched its national investigative web mall to serve its 75+ Cheaters Detective Agencies and their national pool of clients. The site boast streaming video presentations on all investigative topics, access to the agencies... - July 18, 2007 - Cheaters Detective Agency
Blue Robin Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer
Blue Robin, Inc. (www.bluerobin.com), a leading developer of eBusiness Infrastructures and customized Business Intelligence software, continues its rapid growth by hiring Mr. Nick Allen as Chief Marketing Officer. Mr. Allen comes to Blue Robin with over 10 years experience as the Vice President of... - July 18, 2007 - Blue Robin, Inc
Saskia Rietbroek, President of AML Services International, LLC to Speak at KC’s 2nd Annual Anti-Money Laundering Event in July 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has announced today that Saskia Rietbroek, President of AML Services International, LLC, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’s upcoming teleconference entitled: “2nd Annual Anti-Money Laundering: New... - July 18, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Free Work at Home Job Teleseminar
Free work at home job teleseminar July 19, 2007 at 9 pm Eastern to help telecommuting job seekers get their bosses to say "yes" to telecommuting. - July 18, 2007 - Work At Home Success
Glitnir Bank Enters First Real Estate Venture in China
Nordic bank Glitnir signed a joint venture with Sinopec‘s CGCOC (CGC Overseas Construction Co. Ltd) on June 5th to develop a residential area in Shenyang city in north-eastern China. The residential site covers 230,000 square metres, of which 85% will be earmarked for housing and the rest... - July 17, 2007 - Glitnir Bank
All4 Inc. Welcomes Former PADEP Division Chief John Slade
All4 Inc. (ALL4) is very excited to announce that John F. Slade will be joining ALL4 on August 1, 2007 as a Senior Consultant. For the past 13 years, John was the Chief of the Division of Permits in the Bureau of Air Quality for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP). ALL4 is an environmental consulting firm located in Kimberton, PA. - July 17, 2007 - All4 Inc.
Active Data Services Human Resources Director Named to Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association (RWHRMA) Conference Committee
Kenneth A. Eller, president and CEO of Active Data Services Inc., a business process outsourcing firm, has announced that Janet Swank, director of human resources, has been named a conference committee member for the Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association (RWHRMA) Small Business Group,... - July 17, 2007 - Active Data Services
Virtual Assistant Association Hosts July 19 Webinar on Utilizing Collaborative Virtual Office Technology
Virtual Assistants and other virtual service providers to learn how to leverage virtual office technology to work more collaboratively with clients, streamline operations, reduce time and resource costs and cultivate deeper client relationships. - July 17, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Dental Hygienist Hourly Pay Rates: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Dentists report paying their dental hygienists about $36 per hour, according to a Wealthy Dentist poll. Many dentists expressed resentment over the high price tag of a dental hygienist. Location is highly correlated with hourly base pay, with urban California hygienists being paid twice as much as their rural Southern counterparts. - July 16, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Weekend Seminar Provides Unique Look Into Real Estate Investing
Popular Real Estate Investing Show Offers Attendees a First Hand Look at How to Fix and Manage Properties - July 16, 2007 - Get Real REI
Creative Gifting Named Member of Local Business Club
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that the organization has named Creative Gifting as a member in the gift baskets facility core business category. Through its membership, Creative Gifting will have access to business... - July 16, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
South Florida Firm Celebrates Sweet 16
South Florida Company celebrates sixteen years of servicing the Business and Corporate Sectors. CMA Enterprise Incorporated, originally located in Miami, Florida is now headquartered in Davie, Florida. It continues to bring value added services to its clients in the areas of Organization... - July 15, 2007 - CMA Enterprise Incorporated
CTS LanguageLink Expands Audiovisual Department
In an increasingly global marketplace, how you say it is just as important as what you say. CTS LanguageLink, a full-service Interpretation, Translation and Localization firm with over 25 years of trusted multilingual communication in more than 120 languages, has expanded its audiovisual department to include multilingual voice talent for voice over. - July 14, 2007 - CTS LanguageLink
Sherrilynn Kenyon, an Honored Member of Cambridge Who’s Who Has Been Recognized for Her Achievements in Writing
Sherrilynn Kenyon, award winning author of the widely-acclaimed series Dark Hunter, Lords of Avalon and The League, has been recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who for exceptional work on her best-selling vampire, science-fiction, fantasy and romance novels. The Cambridge Who’s Who selection... - July 13, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
depo consulting ltd Sponsor Second Life Virtual Motor Racing Championship
depo consulting, a full-service developer on Second Life, today announced that it has agreed with FormulaSL racing to be the main sponsor for the first full season of the single seat car racing championship. FormulaSL is the latest sporting venture of Les White, whose MotoSL bike racing has built... - July 13, 2007 - depo consulting ltd
Jeff James to Speak at Pittsburgh Internet Marketing Conference
Director of Enterprise Marketing for Microsoft, Jeff James, will be presenting on marketing alignment and effectiveness at Pittsburgh internet marketing conference. - July 13, 2007 - Direct Online Marketing
Stimulus Worldwide Has Announced the Launch of Its New Website at www.stimulusworldwide.com
Stimulus Worldwide, a leading business-to-business advertising agency, has announced the launch of a new website at stimulusworldwide.com. With increased capabilities and a contemporary design, the new website provides content about the company's served markets, its service offerings for those... - July 13, 2007 - Stimulus Worldwide
Big Cash Express Rocks the Home Business Industry
The pre-launch is over and Big Cash Express stands tall in the home business crowd. - July 13, 2007 - Ralph Lampton
President and CEO of Active Data Services Named to WakeMed Foundation’s Cary Council for Campaign 2011
Kenneth A. Eller, president and CEO of Active Data Services, has been named to the WakeMed Foundation’s Cary Council for Campaign 2011, an effort to generate philanthropic support for WakeMed Health & Hospitals’s ambitious expansion, renovation and growth plans. As a member of the... - July 13, 2007 - Active Data Services
Innovative Tourism Website, Featuring the Hood Canal Region and South Sound, which Incorporates Up-to-Date Technology, Has Been Officially Launched
A new tourism website is open for business at www.explorehoodcanal.com. Funded by lodging tax revenue, the website showcases the Hood Canal and South Puget Sound Region. The site's user-friendly navigation and interactive menu is complemented by its editorial content, captivating photography,... - July 13, 2007 - North Mason Chamber
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC Announces New Construction for Peakway Village
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group LLC, has announced that the company has started new construction for Peakway Village, a single-family home community development located in Apex, N.C. In close proximity to Beaver Creek Crossings and Haddon Hall Crossings, Peakway Village will... - July 13, 2007 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Small Business Research Board Food Industry Study: Taxes, Economy, Energy / Fuel Costs Now Leading Concerns of Food Industry Replacing Health Care, Government Regulation
Latest SBRB report indicates 29% of small food industry businesses plan to expand during next 12 to 24 months including enhancements at current locations and providing more services. SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates also shows businesses intend to invest in staff training and hiring. - July 12, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Small Business Research Board Manufacturing Industry Study: General Economy, Taxes, Cost of Materials Greatest Concerns of Manufacturers According to Latest SBRB Study
Report indicates fewer than 30% of small manufacturing firms are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Owners to concentrate on improvements, additions to automation says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - July 12, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Stellar Appoints CIO to Lead Call Centre Outsourcing Technology Strategy
Stellar, a leading global business process outsourcing provider, today announced that Warwick Marx has been appointed Chief Information Officer of Stellar Asia Pacific. Marx will lead and further develop Stellar’s call centre and business process outsourcing technology strategies. Marx takes... - July 12, 2007 - Stellar
LLE - Language Services Educates Call Centers on Multilingual Support
The 2007 Call Center Campus will be held July 9-12. As a featured speaker, LLE will be providing guidance on how call centers can proactively increase revenue, visibility, and global reach. - July 12, 2007 - LLE Language Services
XMei International Launches US-China Business Workshop Series
Globalization expert and professor to lead first executive workshop - July 12, 2007 - Xmei International
Fashion Industry Network Launch
The Fashion Industry Network (www.FashionIndustryNetwork.com) is a business networking community designed for the fashion industry. The network allows individuals the opportunity to develop personal profiles to highlight their professional experience in the fashion industry. - July 11, 2007 - Apparel Search Company
PeachDirect Keeps Your Home, Drinks and Body Cool This Summer, Plus Special No-Interest Financing for at Least Six Months
Peach Direct offering a range of cool items to make the summer easier. - July 11, 2007 - Peachdirect
Mort’s Incorporated Named Member of Local Business Club
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that the club has named Mort’s Incorporated as a member in the trophies, plaques and awards category. Through its membership, Mort’s will have access to business development... - July 11, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Business Themes Blog Debuts
There’s a New Blog in Town and It’s Not Just Another Business Blog - July 11, 2007 - Strawberry Tiger Inc.
Outsourcing Made Easy: Today’s Savvy Entrepreneur Cuts Administrative Costs with Virtual Teams
Virtual Dynamos aren’t interested in creating another virtual staffing agency. And, they aren’t interested in fueling it with minimally trained Virtual Assistants. The company goes far beyond the normal approach by providing dynamic entrepreneurs with truly elite administrative... - July 11, 2007 - Virtual Dynamos Worldwide
John S. Miller Has Been Selected for Inclusion Into the Princeton Premier Registry
John S. Miller has been selected for inclusion into the Princeton Premier Honors Edition. A Quality Manager for Lockheed Martin Corporation which is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin employs about one hundred and forty thousand people worldwide and is principally engaged in the... - July 11, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Crescent State Bank Names New Senior Vice President
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global Market SM), has announced that M. Bridget Falco has joined the bank as senior vice president and commercial lending officer. In this position, she will focus her... - July 10, 2007 - Crescent State Bank
Why a Few Elite Marketers Are Keeping Hush Hush About the eBay Affiliate Program
The top eBay affiliates are quietly earning in excess of one million US dollars a year while other affiliates are happily making $10,000 every month from eBay. These people are among the very few who use eBay in a way that 99% of other users over-look. With such an openly available affiliate program, a need has arisen to look deeper into the subject to see just how this money is being made. - July 10, 2007 - L M Marketing
Global Resorts Network (GRN) Welcomes Nationally Renowned Sales and Marketing Trainer Phil Gerber.
Global Resorts Network is delighted to announce the addition of Phil Gerber to its membership of experienced networking professionals. With over 10 years of Internet sales and marketing experience, Phil has not only set the pace for many in this industry but has taught countless others how to become extremely successful as well. - July 09, 2007 - Gerber Financial Group, LLC
Trivette Translations Opens Virtual Office, Provides Quality Translations at Affordable Prices to Clients Worldwide
Trivette Translations provides quality translations from Spanish, French, and Brazilian Portuguese into English. - July 09, 2007 - Trivette Translations
LRA Worldwide Launches Spanish Language Website
LRA Worldwide, Inc., one of the leaders in the rapidly-growing consulting discipline of Customer Experience Management, has launched its website in Spanish in order to capitalize on growing interest in its services throughout Spanish-speaking Europe and Latin America. - July 09, 2007 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
32nd Anniversary of Nude Recreation Week Taking Off at Clothing Optional Resorts
Every year, Nude Recreation Week reminds people that you can escape the hum drum of boring chain hotel vacations. There are many fascinating and fun nude travel destinations around the world. Pack light and say goodbye to tan lines forever. - July 08, 2007 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Evergreen Team Concepts Announces Rollout of Its Web-Based Corporate Training and Consulting Project, Team Development Group
Team Development Group, a Web-based corporate training and consulting development project, will soon be launched by Evergreen Team Concepts. Designed to address the basic needs of business consulting, training and team growth, the program includes unlimited online consulting, dynamic Web forums and more. - July 08, 2007 - Evergreen Team Concepts
Is Not Networking Killing Your Career?
How important is networking over the course of your work life? Can you afford not to know? Join Cheryl Palmer for a free teleconference on July 12 at 7:00 p.m. EST to find out. - July 07, 2007 - Call to Career
International Profit Associates Director Celebrates Anniversary
Dean Kalomiris, director of business coordination, celebrates his 10th anniversary with International Profit Associates. - July 07, 2007 - IPA
Jools Consulting Fills a Gap in the Sales Recruitment Market
Jools Consulting is a new specialist sales recruitment consultancy offering bespoke services to businesses with specific sales needs. With over twenty years’ experience in IT, information security and media sales, Nadine Wynter, one of the two directors of the company swiftly came to the... - July 07, 2007 - Jools Consulting Ltd