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Former Professional Basketball Player Wants to Be The Next Internet Millionaire on New Reality Show
The next big reality show isn't on tv. It's on the internet, and 6'11" Jason Henderson wants to be a big part of it. Having worked online since 1996, this should be a slam dunk for Jason. - May 25, 2007 - Big Marketing
Gravity Design Studios Creates 3D Virtual Spokesperson to Provide a Powerful “Voice” for Businesses
Animated spokesperson draws unique attention to a company's products and services - May 25, 2007 - Gravity Design Studios
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Teleconference on Sarbanes-Oxley: 2007 New Management Guidance Latest Update
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has announced today that it has scheduled a live teleconference on Sarbanes-Oxley: 2007 New Management Guidance Latest Update. This 2-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at starting at 12:00 Noon... - May 25, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Mr. Paul Goddard, Programme Director, SOX s404, Group Finance at Reuters to Speak at the Knowledge Congress’ Teleconference on “Sarbanes-Oxley: The Latest Update”
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory-focused teleconferences has announced today that Mr. Paul Goddard, Programme Director, SOX s404, Group Finance at Reuters, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ teleconference on “Sarbanes-Oxley: The Latest Update”... - May 25, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Printingforless.com Named Finalist in 2007 American Business Awards (SM)
Dedicated to Customer Service: PrintingForLess.com’s IT Team Lays the Groundwork for Growth - May 25, 2007 - PrintingForLess.com
New Program Makes It Easy and Quick to Search Michigan and Public MLS Listings, as well as Mirealsource Michigan MLS
New WEB to Search List For Free In MLS, Michigan Realtor MLS Listing, MLS Listings Public Web Site Index and Michigan MLS Listing - May 25, 2007 - The Quick Home Finder.com LLC
topseos.com Unleashes the May, 2007 List of the Leading Firms Offering Organic Optimization Services
The monthly rankings from topseos.com are here again. The list demonstrates the determination of the innovative minds behind this endeavor to highlight companies whose services are the best. This list also demonstrates the excellent understanding topseos.com has of various internet marketing... - May 24, 2007 - topseos.com
topseos.com Returns with its Latest (May, 2007) List of Top Pay Per Click Management Firms
The relevance of topseos.com to the search marketing industry cannot be undermined. The tremendous growth it has seen since its beginning in 2002 vouches for this fact. It would be no exaggeration to say that topseos.com has answered industry’s requirement for a platform for topnotch service... - May 24, 2007 - topseos.com
Villasenor Productions Releases The Best Damn Commercial Real Estate Investing Book Ever Written
Villasenor Productions, a multimedia company, has released The Best Damn Commercial Real Estate Investing Book Ever Written! by Monica Villasenor. Monica decided to bring the book forward because of the blatant need for this information. “I thought investing in commercial real estate would be... - May 24, 2007 - Villasenor Productions, LLC
Alliance Hospitality 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 Alliance Hospitality as a member in the hotels and motels category. Through its membership, Alliance Hospitality will have access to business development events,... - May 24, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
MCM Web Solutions Announces its Search Engine Optimization Services
MCM Web Solutions now offers search engine optimization services to help businesses get the most out of the web. - May 24, 2007 - MCM Web Solutions
Navigator Eco-Logical as the Best Idea in the Field of the “Environment” in 2006
The Spanish magazine “Actualidad Económica”, a respected title in Spain’s financial sector, has chosen Navigator Eco-Logical as one of the best ideas of 2006. “Actualidad Económica” (AE) is the leading financial information weekly magazine in Spain, and... - May 24, 2007 - Portucel Soporcel SA
Atlas Ergonomics to Present at Two National Conferences on Physical Demands Analysis
In support of its ongoing mission to promote safer work environments, Atlas Ergonomics will share its most recent discoveries in analyzing risks to employee safety and reducing injuries in industrial settings. - May 24, 2007 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
IdeaMamaClub.com Launches Virtual Ad Agent that Provides Publishers with Opportunities to Monetize their Unsold Media Space at No Charge
IdeaMamaClub.com launches IdeaMama’s Virtual Ad Agent as a complimentary solution for publishers to monetize their unsold advertising space. - May 24, 2007 - IdeaMama Ad Network
towSearch.com Expands Capabilities for Those Needing Towing and Road Service
towPartners today announced that its towing and road service provider locator tool, towSearch, has been enhanced to include more detailed information on the over 5,000 companies in it’s Gold Level network. From wrecker companies to full scale towing and recovery operations with diverse... - May 23, 2007 - towPartners
Southern Water Tracks Van Thieves with DigiCore's Vehicle Tracking System
Southern Water, the water and wastewater company serving more than two million households in the South East of England, has safely recovered a stolen van using DigiCore’s C-track vehicle tracking solution just weeks after it was installed. The van, used by one Southern Water’s mobile... - May 23, 2007 - Digicore Limited
LLE – Language Services Delivers Understanding at Youth Suicide Prevention and Mental Wellness Conference
Third annual Fairfax Partnership for Youth conference addressing youth suicide and mental health issues fell on the first year anniversary of the Sully District Police Station shootings. - May 23, 2007 - LLE Language Services
AQI Expands International Business Services
Arrow Quality International (AQI) who offers language translation services has expanded services into business consulting. AQI’s existing customers have enjoyed an increase in brand awareness, trial, and sales in local and international markets with foreign speakers. XanGo, a direct-selling... - May 23, 2007 - Arrow Quality International
TrioLive Now Available for Free
ActiveCampaign, Inc. today announced a version of TrioLive, web based live chat that uses PHP/MySQL, is now publicly available as a free software solution. TrioLive is a live help solution that offers real-time messaging for sales, support, or internal communication. Immediate online assistance... - May 23, 2007 - ActiveCampaign, Inc.
Eclipsit Announces Microangelo On Display 6 - On Display Allows Users to Customize Vista Desktop Icons, Folders, and Shortcuts
Microangelo On Display can customize your desktop's icon and cursor display like no other icon program. One common dialog changes icons and customizes the appearance of any windows object or folder icon. - May 22, 2007 - Eclipsit, Inc.
Newly Released Interactive Case Management System Paves a Clear Path to Tax Resolution for Troubled Taxpayers Nationwide
Mediaplicity, Incorporated, a leading U.S. strategic intelligence and business development firm, today announced the completion and roll-out of its 1.0 version of the ‘Taxplicity Client Management Center' (‘TCMC’) - a revolutionary offering of tightly integrated online case... - May 22, 2007 - Mediaplicity, Incorporated
RelocateTriangle.com Names Best Steakhouse in Triangle
RelocateTriangle.com, a local blog offering practical and straightforward information for people who are moving or planning to move to the Triangle, has named Sullivan’s Steakhouse as the Best Steakhouse in the Triangle. RelocateTriangle.com readers selected Sullivan’s Steakhouse from a... - May 22, 2007 - Relocate Triangle
PR.com Creates the “Jenna Jameson Endorses Hillary Clinton” Story with Its Groundbreaking Jenna Jameson Interview
PR.com’s interview with Jenna Jameson creates nationwide headlines and late-night television material. - May 21, 2007 - PR.com
High Efficiency Fitness Says: "‘Body Oars" Allow Huge Athletes to Run "Exercise Marathons"
High Efficiency Fitness Company of Columbus is introducing a fitness device (Body Oars) that totally bypasses knees elbows and every joint and muscle beyond them. This allows giant athletes to run exercise marathons on their huge body core muscles, with up to eight times more load resistance, levered through full range motion. Combined with zero impact or back compression, Body Oars will give them the first way to hard run their strongest running muscles for hours a day. - May 21, 2007 - High Efficiency Fitness Company
RJ’s Word Processing Services Announces the Addition of Real Estate Virtual Assistant (REVA) Services
RJ’s Word Processing Services is now offering Virtual Assistant Services to Real Estate Professionals. - May 21, 2007 - RJ's Word Processing Services
Transformation and Innovation 2007 May 21-24, 2007 at the Hilton Washington Dulles
Transformation and Innovation 2007. Premier Business Transformation Conference Features Leaders. Talking to Leaders; More than 50 Leadership Sessions Featured and Nearly 300 Delegates Expected. May 21-24, 2007 at the Hilton Washington Dulles. - May 21, 2007 - Transformation and Innovation
Chatham Hill Winery Releases First Ever Pomegranate Infused Wine
Marek Wojciechowski and Jill Winkler, proprietors of Chatham Hill Winery, have announced that the winery has introduced pomegranate to its Sweet Carolina line of fruit infused wines. This new addition is a unique wine, created by infusion of the natural, tangy pomegranate juice to a blend of grape... - May 21, 2007 - Chatham Hill Winery
Microsoft Across America Tour Visits Prince William County Virginia for Record Visit, Windows Vista and Office 2007 Draw Favorable Reviews
Technology Industry Giant Partners With Local Business, The Computer Doctor for Hands On Product Demonstrations and Customer Q&A Covering Microsoft's Latest Software Release - May 21, 2007 - The Computer Doctor, LLC
Former Journeyman Meat Cutter and Newspaper/Business Supply Man Offer Honest Approach to Making Thousands From Their Internet Business
Before you invest time and money into online businesses that don’t really work consult with Allen, Pat or Patti with Business Consulting Services. Their lifelong work previous to discovering the internet was spent doing back breaking work when a “midlife passage” took hold. - May 21, 2007 - P & A Business Consulting, Inc.
mySMBspace.com Updates Website and Expands Service Offer
All Things Business, an Online Magazine for entrepreneurs, owners and executives of Small and Medium Businesses, has expanded its service offers and upgraded its websites. The magazine can now be assessed at http://www.mySMBmagazine.com. The original site, http://www.mySMBspace.com has been... - May 20, 2007 - mySMBspace.com
Sales Guru Offers Complimentary Coaching Sessions to Businesses in South Florida
Now is your chance to get a freee training session with an natiowide leader in the sales training industry. If you live in South Florida, you must check this out. - May 20, 2007 - International Sales University
Strategic HR Advisors Launches a New Business
Strategic HR Advisors today announced the opening of an office in Rockford, Illinois. W. Wayne Perrett, President of Strategic HR Advisors, said that this step will enhance the offerings available to help small to midsize enterprises focus on building and maintaining the organizational... - May 20, 2007 - Strategic HR Advisors
Crouch, Slavin & Company Participates in National HRMS Group
HRMS Group gives Crouch, Slavin & Company an industry peer group to ensure client - May 20, 2007 - CS3 Technology
New Mobile Merchant Account Developed Specifically for Landscape Businesses
Accept by Phone, Inc has recognized a need in the landscaping industry for an efficient and practical way to collect payments from customers who prefer to use their credit card. As a result, landscape business owners can now process a credit card payment in a matter of seconds just by using a regular cell phone at the point of sale. - May 19, 2007 - Accept by Phone, Inc
FreeDress for Success, a Businessman's Guide to Sartorial Disarmament
A Great New Book from Pandit Press - FreeDress For Success - May 18, 2007 - Pandit Press
Public Teleseminar Reveals the Secrets of Creating a Flood of Referral Business
Author and consultant, John Jantsch, to be interviewed for a Sales Secrets Revealed Teleseminar on the topic of generating a flood of referral business. - May 18, 2007 - Sales Conversation
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) to Launch Fifth Canadian Chapter
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) will host a Vancouver chapter kickoff reception on Wednesday, May 23 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Terminal City Club, located at 837 West Hastings St. The WPO has been active in Canada for five years and currently boasts five WPO chapters,... - May 18, 2007 - Women President Organization
Quintin Publications Partners with WorldVitalRecords.com to Make Thousands of Genealogical Databases Accessible
Quintin Publications partners with WorldVitalRecords.com to make thousands of genealogical databases accessible, to receive increased exposure, and to reach new audience from partnership with WorldVitalRecords.com. - May 18, 2007 - World Vital Records, Inc.
Power Equipment Direct Opens PEDplex
Power Equipment Direct - an online power equipment retailer - continues its rapid growth with the addition of a new distribution center in Bolingbrook, IL. - May 17, 2007 - Power Equipment Direct
Going “Green” – Corporate Branding Style
New trend towards eco-friendly lifestyle creates emerging market for corporate branding using promotional items made from earth friendly and recycled materials notes one expert. - May 17, 2007 - IASpromotes.com
PC Rental Firm Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Starting as a PC Rental firm 20 years ago Rentacomputer.com has truly revolutionized the PC Rental industry with their Tech Travel Agent© program and Nationwide Service. - May 17, 2007 - Rentacomputer.com
Etiquette Trainer & Keynote Speaker Accepted to National Speakers Association
Sharon Hill International Obtains Membership to the National Speakers Association - May 17, 2007 - Sharon Hill International
Clove Cigarettes: The Famous Sigaret Kretek from Indonesia
The meaning of Clove cigarettes is 'Kretek cigarettes' processed by famous Madura Tobacco from East Java and mixed of Indonesian nature clove or spices then produce sensational exotic fragrance typical of Indonesia tropical island. Clove cigarettes sound more and more familiar for everyone then... - May 16, 2007 - Sale Cheap Cigarettes
Go Internet Domains Offers Easy and Affordable .Mobi-Compliant Web Site Builder Tool for the Quick Setup of Web Pages Optmized for Mobile Device Viewing
Go Internet Domains, is now offering Mobi-compliant web design capability in its popular WebSite Tonight® web design product for those yearning to get involved in the rapidly evolving .Mobi mobile internet revolution. Now anyone can register, design and create a .Mobi-compliant Web site easily and affordably. Mobi Pages are optimized for on-the-go devices, making them easy to load and navigate from the smaller, more limited screens of wireless phones and PDAs. Get Registered Get Going. - May 16, 2007 - Go Internet Domains
DirectBuy Appoints Joe Yast as Vice-President and General Counsel
DirectBuy, the leading members-only showroom and home design center that offers merchandise at manufacturer-direct prices is proud to announce that Joe Yast has been named Vice-President and General Counsel. Yast's history with DirectBuy dates back over 30 years, when Yast worked his way through... - May 16, 2007 - DirectBuy
Glitnir Bank Expands into US Geothermal Energy Market
Icelandic investment bank Glitnir met with leading geologists, government officials and investors at the first West Coast Geothermal Finance and Development Workshop held in San Francisco on Thursday. At the meeting Glitnir showed a keen interest in investing in US geothermal energy projects. - May 16, 2007 - Glitnir Bank
New Job Site Goes Visual
New job search site offers visual, intuitive search capabilities, challenges the industry standard. By adding a little color and a few important visual cues, the online job search just became a lot easier. - May 16, 2007 - Free Agents
NWCA Names Marketing Coach Veronika Noize 2007 Coach of the Year
The NW Coaches Association (NWCA), a chartered chapter of the International Coach Federation, names marketing coach Veronika (Ronnie) Noize the chapter's inaugural Coach of the Year. - May 16, 2007 - SoHo Marketing Guru Business Coaching & Development LLC
Voice123 Releases New Guide to Voice Over Rates
The online voice over marketplace published a new and improved guide for voice talents and voice producers to set voice over work rates. - May 16, 2007 - Voice123.com
Micro Business Associates Adds Web Hosting with MBADomains.info
The new service provides a complete line of Internet domain sales and inexpensive web-hosting solutions to help new marketeers, entreprenuers, network marketers and home-based businesses reach a broader audience. MBA Domains adds greater value coupled with articles, industry news, web building tips and search engine optimization tools and ideas. - May 16, 2007 - Micro Business Associates