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Nicole Condon Joins Empire Real Estate as Realtor and Office Manager
Nicole Condon has recently joined Empire Real Estate as a Real Estate Salesperson and Office Manager. Empire Real Estate is a family-owned construction and real estate company in Rockland. - April 19, 2008 - Empire Companies
Modern Pest Services Hires New Human Resources Manager
Northern New England's Fastest Growing Pest Control Company Welcomes Keith Hinds. - April 19, 2008 - Modern Pest Services
Employees See More Green at Work
With billions of dollars being spent on new office furniture every year, the fate of the planet could be influenced by one workstation. - April 19, 2008 - Corporate Furniture Options
National Innovation Experts to Lead Economic Roundtable on Innovation Economics
Capital Formation Institute Sponsoring Second National Dialogue on American Economy April 22, 2008. - April 19, 2008 - The Private Capital Market, Inc.
Graphik Connexions Launches New Affiliate Program and Gives Back to the Community
Using the innate success of their custom eLearning and Instructional Design solutions, Graphik Connexions has recently launched an Affiliate Program to provide the general public with the means to effortlessly supplement their income through Graphik Connexions’ services. - April 19, 2008 - Graphik Connexions
CEO of StreamSend Recommends Email Marketing Deliverability Best Practice Strategies
Dan Forootan, CEO of StreamSend, recommends email marketing deliverability best practice strategies. - April 18, 2008 - EZ Publishing
Pilots do It. Bronc and Bull Riders do It. Now You Can do It Too.
Horseback riders of nearly all disciplines can now benefit from lessons on “LuLu,” one of only two electronic riding simulators in the state. - April 18, 2008 - The Riding Simulator
MB Trading Achieves Top Ten Status for ETF Monthly Volume
MB Trading (“MBT”), a financial services company, announced Thursday that according to Nasdaq OMX Group, it ranked in the Top Ten of Market Participants for nine of the most actively traded Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in the month of February 2008. This marks a record for the company... - April 18, 2008 - MB Trading
UrbanRide Offers Career Counseling Services to MPI Members
Members of the New York Chapter of Meetings Professionals International to receive 16 hours of professional counseling services. - April 18, 2008 - UrbanRide, Inc.
7Five7 Clothing Experiences Success with Its Social Marketing Campaign
7Five7 Clothing hits the web with a successful social marketing strategy. - April 18, 2008 - 7Five7 Clothing
Click Consult reveal Google BPF, the secret destroyer of Search Agencies
As the search industry continues to evolve, 2009 will prove to be a tough year within the search industry, with the removal of Google’s best practice funding programme, some agencies will face tough challenges. - April 18, 2008 - SEO.co.uk
Trepp Finds Delinquencies on Pro Forma Loans Negligible
A new report from Trepp LLC, the leading provider of CMBS and commercial mortgage information, analytics and technology, provides an in-depth look into the details and performance of Pro Forma loans in the CMBX indices. Since the beginning of the credit crunch in 2007, it has often been asserted... - April 18, 2008 - Trepp, LLC
Pulpwood Costs Are Going Up in Brazil as Competition for Smaller Logs Increased in 2007, According to Wood Resource Quarterly
Pulpwood costs in Brazil will continue to be record high as competition increases for smaller logs between the pulp, energy and wood panel sectors. Wood costs in the 4Q/07 were almost twice the level of four years ago. - April 18, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
Factories In China Inc. Celebrates Launch of www.FactoriesInChina.com with Free Shares Giveaway
Factories In China Inc., a privately-held American B2B e-commerce company celebrates the launch of www.FactoriesInChina.com by giving away free shares in the company to new customers. - April 18, 2008 - Factories In China Inc.
Innovation Direct™ Receives Professional Prototype of Sports Accessory from India-Based Developer
Innovation Direct™ receives the professional prototype of a sports accessory it had commissioned an India-based developer to build that is the subject of an exclusive developmental agreement with a separate company. - April 18, 2008 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Release of Nationwide Training DVD
Evergreen Team Concepts and Video One team up to create the “Training in a Box” video series. - April 18, 2008 - Evergreen Team Concepts
BBB Announces Shredding Partners for Free May 3 Event
Proshred Security of Raleigh and Panther Shredding of Longwood are participating in the “Secure Your ID” on May 3 for BBB. Participants are asked to bring boxes of personal documents to shred properly. - April 18, 2008 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
Satori Group, Inc. Finalist for the 2008 SoftwareCEO Software Innovation Awards
Satori Group, Inc., a premier provider of enterprise class virtual Business Performance Management solutions built on a business intelligence platform, announced today their selection as a finalist in the category of Most Innovative Vertical Industry Software for i-Performance. - April 17, 2008 - Satori Group, Inc.
What Employers Need to Know When Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining College Grads -- the Generation Y Workforce
It is imperative that organizations hiring and retaining college grad Generation Y workers understand their attitudes and motivations toward work. Career expert discusses the 10 most important workplace issues to Gen Y. - April 17, 2008 - Quintessential Careers
Planet Technologies Announces Hosted Application Readiness Evaluation
New Solution Aims to Assist Federal Agencies with Hosting Applications. - April 17, 2008 - Planet Technologies
Sarasota’s Outdoor Lighting Experts, NiteLites, to Help Sponsor the Annual “Tropical Nights” - Meals on Wheels Annual Fundraising Event
Randy and Becky White, local owners and operators of NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Sarasota are participating in the annual fundraising event ‘Tropical Nights’ which will be held at the home of Darrell and Mary Ann Turner of Turner Tree and Landscape. The proceeds from this event will benefit the area Meals on Wheels Program. - April 17, 2008 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
Smart Marketing: Make Earth Day Every Day
Many companies use eco-friendly promotional items as part of their overall marketing strategy, but just because the product says it's “green” does not make it true. Like any purchase, consumers must use reliable sources that can explain the contents of the promotional products. - April 17, 2008 - IASpromotes.com
Lamar Associates Announces Online Anti-Meth Training
Department of Justice - The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services funds Online Training for Indian Country. - April 17, 2008 - Lamar Associates
ICE Europe Shows Support for New Consumer Magazine by Perspective International Ltd
Just short of a month ago, the company that produces the most read independent B2B magazine for the timeshare and shared ownership industry globally announced that they will shortly be launching a second publication specifically for existing and prospective owners. - April 17, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
Productivity Library Launches Online
The Jason Womack Company launched a new website library offering dozens of productivity articles to the public at no charge. The decision to create the “living library” came from the incredible global demand for past issues of the bi-monthly mailings. “These articles take on a... - April 17, 2008 - Jason Womack Company
SellMyBusiness.com Launched to Provide "Do-It-Yourself" Solution for Buying and Selling Business Assets
SellMyBusiness.comSM today launched a unique online exchange community where entrepreneurs and business people can convene to buy or sell companies and equipment, as well as buy, sell or lease real estate. The site also serves as a valuable resource to business owners or employees looking for professional service providers. - April 17, 2008 - SellMyBusiness.com
Clear Creek Investment Services, Inc. Offers Access to a New Socially Responsible Investment Platform
Colorado-based Clear Creek Investment Services is excited to offer investor's access to the LPL Financial's Socially Responsible Model Wealth Portfolio. This new portfolio offers investors a centrally managed fee-based platform and provides the framework to deliver a customized theme based portfolio that is constructed by an objective research team and invested in mutual fund managers who are experts in their respective asset classes. - April 17, 2008 - Clear Creek Investment Services, Inc.
Sailing Enhances Leadership Skills and Team Productivity
Offshore Sailing School’s Corporate Sail-Race Challenge® programs are increasingly popular among companies interested in team building and leadership development. Utilizing sailing to promote growth, communication and strategic implementation in the workplace, Offshore Sailing School... - April 17, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School
SEPI Engineering Group Inks Deal with Technology Associates
Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group (www.sepiengineering.com), which provides civil engineering and planning services to private- and public-sector clients across the Southeast, has announced that the firm has signed an agreement with Technology Associates, a full-service technology... - April 17, 2008 - SEPI Engineering Group
NPSA Launches Series of Technical Studies
The National Portable Storage Association is conducting a series of technical studies to determine the wind load, snow load, and burn rate of containerized storage units. - April 17, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
StreamSend Launches Official Blog
StreamSend, one of today’s leading email marketing solutions provider, today announced the launch of its new official blog. This real-time, interactive communication portal provides up-to-date news and information on product enhancements and corporate events. Readers also stay informed with articles and case studies regarding the latest Email Marketing best practice guidelines and uses. - April 16, 2008 - EZ Publishing
Custom Game Design, Inc. and Lombard Global, Inc. Announce Global Sales and Marketing Collaboration
Custom Game Design, leaders in gaming systems development, and Lombard Global announce partnership for global expansion. - April 16, 2008 - Lombard Global
Snooth Announces International Expansion, Regional Search Capability
Users from over 40 countries now connected with local merchants and price information. - April 16, 2008 - Snooth
Tripology Performs for Travel Specialists; the Proof is in the Profits
Jonathan Haraty, a home-based independent travel specialist has tripled his profits since joining Tripology in March 2007. Melody Hagerman, owner of Travel the Horizon is using Tripology.com to recession-proof her 25 year old business. Tripology is an online travel referral service that connects... - April 16, 2008 - Tripology.com
Trenton Technology Introduces TQ9 Graphics-Class Single Board Computer/System Host Board
The new Trenton TQ9 board is a PICMG 1.3 system host board (SHB) that offers a wide variety of multi-core processor options on a board with the extensive I/O support needed in today’s complex system applications. The TQ9 board features the latest dual- and quad-core Intel® CoreTM 2 Processor & Intel® Q35 Express Chipset capability. - April 16, 2008 - TRENTON Systems, Inc.
The Myth of Getting Page 1 Search Engine Listings Revealed by SEO Consult
Leading UK SEO agency SEO Consult reveal top tips for page 1 Google listings, no clever tricks, just ethical white hat Search Engine Optimisation techniques to maximise your targeted traffic. In a more than ever competitive market place businesses are becoming frustrated, this frustration is... - April 16, 2008 - SEO.co.uk
B2B Integration Provider, SPS Commerce, Named to JMP Securities’ The Hot 100 List of The Best Privately Held Software Companies
SPS Commerce named to JMP Securities' The Hot 100 List for the demand and supply management category - April 16, 2008 - SPS Commerce
Team Double-Click® Announces Launch of New Teleworker Site
Team Double-Click®, the nation’s largest virtual staffing firm, has announced the launch of its new teleworker site, www.tdcteleworkerstaffing.com, to better serve its clients and staff of over 38,000 qualified teleworkers. More than assistants, Team Double-Click offers exemplary... - April 16, 2008 - Team Double-Click
CemeterySpot.com Offers No Cost Online Memorials to Families of Freemasons (Masons)
A goal of the CemeterySpot online memorial website is to compliment the Masonic Funeral by giving family members of deceased Freemasons the ability to share life stories, and info about the fraternity, from a worldwide perspective. - April 16, 2008 - CemeterySpot, Inc.
Laundry Pro of Florida Hosts 5th Annual Hoedown Event; Gives Away Dexter 50 Pound Stacked Dryer
Laundry Pro of Florida, Inc, a Dexter Authorized Distributor recently held a free one day laundry equipment open house at their headquarters in Lakeland, FL. - April 16, 2008 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
WSI Internet Consulting and Education Enters Burlington’s Door and Window Installation Website Design Field
Jason Gervais, WSI Internet Consultant, announces today the company’s launch of its door and window installation website development project www.thedoorcentre.ca - April 16, 2008 - WSI Internet
Website for Impact
Smooth launch the website for impact4, a training and business development consultancy company. - April 16, 2008 - Smooth Branding
The Grimes Companies Reports Record 1st Quarter 2008
The Grimes Companies, a leading Jacksonville based logistics and supply chain provider, has reported its strongest period in company history for the first quarter of 2008. Identified by the Jacksonville Business Journal in 2007 as the 9th fastest growing company in NE Florida, Grimes set new... - April 15, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Indeed.com Launches Job Search by Salary
Indeed estimates salaries for millions of jobs so job seekers can find all jobs meeting their salary requirements. - April 15, 2008 - Indeed Inc.
Hampton Roads Resume Writing Service Assists Transitioning Military
Resume writing service helps military personnel, government employees, and civilians transition into lucrative careers. - April 15, 2008 - America's Best Resume Service
isABelt Ltd Will be at FAME Show 5/4-5/6 booth #2930 at Jacob Javitz Convention Center NYC
The isAbelt girls are doing their second FAME show on Sunday May 4th-Tuesday May 6th at the Jacob Javitz Convention Center in New York City and will be located at booth #2930. IsABelt has sold over 20000 pieces and are in more than 100 stores throughout the US, Canada and the Caribbean. - April 14, 2008 - isABelt Ltd
One Legal Announces Launch of National Court Document Retrieval Service
Partnership with CT Enables Online Court Research and Document Retrieval Nationwide - April 14, 2008 - One Legal
New Social Networking Site for Virtual Assistants
Virtual Assistants now have a new online community that is dedicated solely to them. - April 14, 2008 - Right-Hand-Man Virtual Assistant Services
Success Insiders, Lance Hood and Ron Heims, Share Videos of their Interviews of MillionaireMaker, Matthias Schmelz and Powerful Promoter, Matt Bacak
Is it truly possible to become a millionaire by visiting a website? - April 14, 2008 - Success Insiders
Graphik Connexions Announces "April Spring Promo," and Continues to Achieve the Unachievable
Enduring to provide and expand their innovative Instructional Design and eLearning solutions across the globe, Graphik Connexions has announced their “April Spring Promo” offering new customers 6 free hours off of their first project. - April 13, 2008 - Graphik Connexions