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The Park Guide Holds Monthly Breakfast Meeting
The Park Guide, a quarterly publication highlighting companies in Research Triangle Park (RTP) and the surrounding area, will host a Breakfast in the Park for local executives and business owners on Thursday, June 22 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Radisson Hotel at 150 Park Drive in the RTP. Ken... - June 19, 2006 - Business Leader Magazine
R Success Founder Earns CRP 1 Certification from NAER
Founder and Managing Member completes first ever course towards earning professional designation in recognition management from the National Association for Employee Recognition (NAER). - June 18, 2006 - R Success, LLC
Smith Seal Of North Carolina Receives 2006 Pinnacle Business Award
Local Seal Distributing Firm Chosen For Steady Growth And Profitability Award. - June 16, 2006 - Smith Seal of NC
Emerging Asia Inc. Begins Operations
Emerging Asia Inc., is a recently organized company focused on providing due diligence services for Asian emerging markets. Emerging Asia is focused on enabling investors and businesses succeed in the emerging markets of Asia. The company offers Business Due Diligence services, Market Strategy... - June 15, 2006 - Emerging Asia
Last Minute Training 'Sell Off' Makes Learning Affordable
Last Minute Training is a forward thinking Toronto-based company that sells popular personal and professional development seminars online, at discount ‘sell-off’ rates. This exciting, new business opens the doors to a whole new world of affordable learning opportunities for... - June 14, 2006 - Last Minute Training
GBO Trusted Enterprise Award 2006
In the world of business, the principle of “Survival of the Fittest” lies with the enterprises. Trust is the pillar of strength of an enterprise in the business environment. Building trust is crucial for the long term corporate stability of enterprises. Trust is an intangible... - June 14, 2006 - Global Business Opportunity Forum
Six Disciplines Leadership Center of Central West Florida Builds Client Momentum in Tampa
Signs Agreement with Local Veterinary Technology Firm for Business Process Improvement Services. - June 10, 2006 - Six Disciplines Corporation
World Championships of Public Speaking, a Gateway to Wealth and Fame
The World Championships of Public Speaking, the pinnacle of the Toastmasters International Speech Contest, may not seem like a big deal, but when you consider that the average income of a full-time professional speaker is $220,000 the competition takes on new meaning. Presently, the East Coast... - June 07, 2006 - Speaking Adventure
United Professional Sales Association Hosts Panel Discussion
UPSA Announces Panel Discussion For Company Success. - June 01, 2006 - Business Leader Magazine
Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce Names First InnoVAtive Award Recipient
Virtual Assistant Roxanne Ravenel receives first InnoVAtive Award honors. - May 31, 2006 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
The Park Guide Holds Monthly Breakfast Meeting
The Park Guide, a new quarterly publication highlighting companies in Research Triangle Park (RTP) and the surrounding area, will host a Breakfast in the Park for local executives and business owners on Tuesday, May 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Radisson Hotel at 150 Park Drive in the RTP. Chris LeGrand, president of the Health Sciences unit of Constella Group, LLC, will speak at the event. - May 15, 2006 - Business Leader Magazine
Are You Ready for the Aging Workforce?
eePulse, Michigan Ross School of Business Leadership Pulse Study reveals readiness levels for the increasing, aging workforce and the effect of older workers in current business cultures - May 10, 2006 - eePulse, Inc.
Business Leader Breakfast Features Eaton Corporation Vice President
Suzanne Burns Speaks At May Business Leaders’ Event For Raleigh Executives. - May 09, 2006 - Business Leader Magazine
Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) - 2006 Annual Awards Gala - June 10, 2006
The Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC), celebrating its 29th anniversary, is the premier, privately funded, not-for-profit business organization representing over 1000 members from the Indo-Canadian and Canadian business and professional communities. - May 09, 2006 - The Indo Canada Chamber Of Commerce
Indo-Pak Online Pact Seeks to Boost Business Contacts
PakistaniExporters.com and TradeIndia.com announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), as a first step towards joinlty working together to promote trade between India and Pakistan. - May 05, 2006 - PakistaniExporters.com
CD Anderson Managing Partner Receives Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Award
Cindy Anderson Receives Prestigious Business Award. - May 03, 2006 - CD Anderson & Associates
President Of execUchange Leads “Listening To Your Business” Workshop
Linda Leake Leads Listening To Your Business Workshop. - May 01, 2006 - execUchange
Black Swan Risk Advisors to design and Present Market Risk Modeling and Management Workshops
Black Swan Risk Advisors, LLC, an independent enterprise wide risk management advisory and educational services firm, has been selected to design and present market risk modeling and management workshop for leading international banks. The workshops will take place in London and Amsterdam in... - April 24, 2006 - Black Swan Risk Advisors
The Park Guide Holds Monthly Breakfast Meeting
April Breakfast Scheduled For Raleigh Executives. - April 21, 2006 - Business Leader Magazine
Response Innovations Inc. Provides Research Information and Business Intelligence Services that is Critical for Success
Accurate business intelligence is the key to future success. Information is available from unique sources and custom research which is not currently incorporated in the operation structure of many corporations. It’s an area deserving of far greater scrutiny as it minimizes the risk involved in key business and strategy decisions. Accurate corporate decision making requires the integration of research, corporate objectives, competitive and market intelligence, and the coordination of resources to - April 21, 2006 - Response Innovations Inc.
Vestarr Names Marketing Executive
Vestarr, LLC today announced the selection of Greg Womble as its Vice President for Marketing. Womble’s 25 years of business experience includes service as Marketing Director for Openshaw Media Group, Inc., a custom developer of Internet applications and digital media. He was also Managing... - April 13, 2006 - Linearstone Holding Corporation
Puny Humans Outlasted Saber-Toothed Tigers, Woolly Mammoths, and Giant Sloths (Perhaps Even Ate Them Into Extinction). What’s That Got To Do With Management Innovation?
Announces a new innovation strategy consulting firm that uses a radically different way of envisaging management innovation. Drawing on seven years of research, the new framework considers organizational intelligence to be the basis of innovation. Recent advances in theory of human intelligence become applicable to innovation with dramatic results. - April 09, 2006 - Corporate Excellence Consulting, Inc.
Web-Based Franchise Business Broker Offers Discounted Fee; New Selling Option
Franchise Buyer Direct, a discount business broker specializing in the sale of franchise businesses, offers a new alternative for those looking to sell their existing franchise business. Unlike traditional business brokers who charge 10% or more and specialize in higher valued businesses, Franchise... - April 05, 2006 - Franchise Buyer Direct
CAI’s 2006 Annual Employment and Labor Law Update Featuring Keynote on Workplace Violence from May 24-25, 2006 in Raleigh
A Two-Day Seminar Led by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. on State and Federal Employment Laws featuring keynote from expert Dr. Dennis Davis on Workplace Violence. - March 30, 2006 - CAI
Brivo Systems Hires Rob Nix as Sales Manager for the Southeast Region
Brivo Systems, the leader of web applications for access control and security systems, is pleased to announce that Rob Nix has joined the Brivo Sales Team as the new Sales Manager for the Southeast Region. Rob has filled both technical and managerial roles and has over ten years of experience in... - March 30, 2006 - Brivo Systems, LLC
Risk Management Strategy Becomes Key to Budget Control
Cadence Network Team offers Advice, Options for Energy Purchasing Strategies. - March 30, 2006 - Cadence Network
The Park Guide Launches Companion Web Site
Web Site For New Quarterly Publication Highlights RTP Companies. - March 29, 2006 - Business Leader Magazine
Ready... Set... Pass the PMP® Exam
New Business Launch Announcement for Project Management Certification Exam Prep. - March 27, 2006 - Pinnacle 3 Consulting LLC
CAI Announces the Advanced Meeting Facilitation Certification Program
A 3-Day Certification Program for More Effective and Productive Meeting Facilitation - March 21, 2006 - CAI
Baxa Corporation’s Jeff Baldwin Honored as a Top Business Leader by the Denver Business Journal
In an awards ceremony held Friday at the Denver Marriott City Center, Baxa President and Chief Operating Officer Jeff Baldwin was recognized as one of the top 40 business and community leaders in the Denver area. The 2006 winners were chosen on three criteria: business leadership, personal accomplishment and community involvement. - March 18, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Executive Excellence Announces Move to New Location in Provo: ‘Small Giant’ Company Offers Free Back Orders of Magazines
Executive Excellence, a global leadership development company, announced today the location of its new headquarters. The company will be moving this week to the Pinnacle Park Office Condo’s located at 1806 North, 1120 West, Provo. As a result of less storage space, Executive Excellence is offering free back orders of all Executive Excellence magazines to any company or individual who would like to receive them. Individuals can call (801) 375-4060 to order free magazines while supplies last. - March 14, 2006 - Executive Excellence
SoftAid's Jim Clark Selected to Speak at IBSA Conference in Indianapolis
Tuesday, March 28, 2006 boot camp session will be devoted to two emerging technologies Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). - March 09, 2006 - Soft-Aid Incorporated
HKD Brings Diamond Reports to Bangkok's Gems & Jewellery Industry
HKD Diamond Laboratories Canada, an international leader in gemological reports and finished jewellery dossiers has recently opened a state-of-the-art gemstone laboratory in Bangkok to serve the demands of the Kingdom’s jewellery industry and the city’s residents. - March 07, 2006 - HKD Diamond Laboratories Canada
WatchDog Affiliate Managers Launches Merchant Express, Affiliate Express & Showcase Express
Time Saving Tools for Increasing Sales for Merchants and Affiliates Attracts Users - March 02, 2006 - WatchDog Affiliate Managers, LLC.
CAI Announces the High Tech Leadership Training Seminar
An 8-Day High Tech Certification Program for Aspiring and Experienced Technical Leaders on Management and Strategy - February 23, 2006 - CAI
Business Process Management (BPM) Essentials are Unveiled for Companies Experiencing Growth and Expansion
Online resources are now available through Document Management University which demonstrate various methods of business process improvement for growing companies. - February 20, 2006 - Cornerstone Communications
Global Sources to Release China Sourcing Report on Costume Jewelry Manufacturers at The MAGIC Marketplace in Las Vegas
Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) will release China Sourcing Report: Costume Jewelry at booth SP23726 at the MAGIC Marketplace in Las Vegas, Feb. 21-24, 2006. The report features China’s costume jewelry manufacturers and their products, and is designed to help importers to make better-informed purchasing decisions. - February 17, 2006 - Global Sources
The Park Guide Launches Monthly Breakfast Meetings
Breakfast Meetings Hosted By New Quarterly Publication To Facilitate RTP Networking. - February 15, 2006 - Business Leader Magazine
Invent-Tech Files for Patent Protection on Unique, Proven Invention Licensing Method
Every day, typical, ordinary people come up with extraordinary new product ideas. The process of turning that idea into an actual product, however, is fraught with difficulties that can discourage many would-be inventors from pursuing their dream. Most inventors typically lack the experience, time, contacts and other resources required to develop and advance a conceptual invention to the stage where it’s ready for the marketplace. - February 15, 2006 - Invention Technologies, Inc.
Broadband National Names Mickey Smith As VP Of Operations
Seasoned Telecom Executive Joins Fast Growing Customer Acquisition Company. - February 10, 2006 - Bridgevine
CAI Announces Executive Leadership Training Summit
CAI announces a strategic four-day training summit for Triangle area executives to transform their leadership skills in a rapidly changing global and competitive market. - February 07, 2006 - CAI
Psychologist Helps Weirded Out Men at Valentine's Day
Noted Psychologist and Author Tackles Oprah Head On - January 31, 2006 - Dr. Max Vogt
CAI Announces Mobile Computer Training
CAI is providing a new training service to bring computer training onsite to company facilities in North Carolina with full computer setup, take down and customized content presented to employees from a professional trainer. - January 27, 2006 - CAI
New Leadership Book Uses Legendary Skills to Train Managers and Professionals
Managers and professionals sometimes fail to use their less expensive options for self-directed learning and leadership skills training - instead they can avail themselves of the opportunities found through the study of today's easily accessible electronic books. - January 24, 2006 - Mustard Seed Investments Inc
CompuStream Inaugurates Today its New Business Unit Specialized in Information Security Management
The mission of the new company is to protect corporate information through the continuous and criterious choice of the security products and services that it offers. - January 24, 2006 - CompuStream Consultoria Ltda.
Global Sources Hosts Buyer Forums at Fourth Annual China Import and Export Enterprises Conference Featuring Large Retailers QVC and Brookstone
Global Sources Ltd. (NASDAQ: GSOL) hosted two forums at the China Import and Export Enterprises Conference (IEEC) in Beijing on Jan. 14-15, 2006. Both events focused on the future of China’s sourcing and export market. - January 17, 2006 - Global Sources
Executive Excellence Introduces Online Instant Consultant
Executive Excellence launches Instant Consultant, an online searchable database containing a 20-year archive of more than 3,000 articles from the top trainers, coaches, and experts in the world. - January 17, 2006 - Executive Excellence
Response Innovations Inc. to Launch "Business Intelligence Alert" newsletter for publishing, communications, media, direct response and investment banking executives
"Business Intelligence Alert" to cover industry from management views to consumer usage and expenditures using up-to-the-minute research. New research findings will be included in each issue. - January 09, 2006 - Response Innovations Inc.
Judy Smith Named To National Federation Of Independent Business North Carolina Leadership Council
Local business owner to join NFIB Leadership Council. - January 04, 2006 - Smith Seal of NC
Business Leader Magazine Announces 2005 Women Extraordinaire
Local Business Women Awarded For Excellence. - December 05, 2005 - Business Leader Magazine