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India’s Mukesh Ambani Awarded Penn Engineering Dean’s Medal
Mukesh Ambani, the CMD of Reliance Industries Ltd., received the Penn Engineering Dean’s Medal here in Mumbai, on Friday, 8th January 2010. In a ceremony at the Trident Hotel he was honoured with the Dean’s Medal by Eduardo Glandt, Dean of Penn Engineering. The University of... - January 10, 2010 - RIL
Krueger Audio Technologies and Audio Designer Paul Krueger Show at NAMM and Sundance Film Festival
Fort Lauderdale, Fl. based Krueger Audio Technologies (www.kruegeraudiotech.com), and designer Paul Krueger will feature the individually unique, radical design loudspeakers and accessory audio products on the West Coast swing of shows at NAMM in Anaheim, Ca. and the Sundance Film Festival in Park... - January 09, 2010 - Krueger Audio Technologies, LLC
$246bn Raised by PE Funds in 2009 – Lowest Total Since 2004
Preqin's latest fundraising data shows a significant slowdown in global private equity fundraising. - January 08, 2010 - Preqin ltd
Have a Greener New Year’s Resolution with Dry Greening's Reusable Dry Cleaning Bag
Dry Greening's reusable dry cleaning bags is a new green product that allows you to rid your closet of plastic bags forever. The bag’s innovative and adaptable design allows for easy transport of clothes to the cleaners, and once the clothes are clean, the tote transforms into a garment bag, eliminating the need for plastic waste. Each bag is made from 100 percent recycled materials and is available for purchase at www.drygreening.com. - January 08, 2010 - Dry Greening LLC
Alamo Limousine Receives 2009 Best of Business Award
Alamo Limousine has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Limousine Charter category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA). - January 07, 2010 - Alamo Limousine
BOTH Supports Self-Employment in 2010
Back of The House (BOTH) supports self-employment with new approach – be in business for yourself, not by yourself. BOTH announces unique service offering for self-employed entrepreneurs. BOTH transforms self-employment into a professionally structured “Business of One." The self-employed no longer have to face administrative hassles, non-compliance challenges and/or interruption of health and retirement benefits. - January 07, 2010 - Back Of The House - BOTH
A New Year... A New Business? - Expert Advice Available Throughout January from the Amoskeag Business Incubator
Those who have decided this is the year to take the plunge into entrepreneurship and start their own business should read on and take advantage of expert advice for some of the most important challenges they'll face. - January 07, 2010 - abi Innovation Hub
Oregon Entrepreneur Network’s Monthly ‘PubTalk’ to Now be Held at Backspace in Old Town Portland
January 13th PubTalk to feature three Pacific Northwest businesses vying for one of the final spots of Seed Oregon—a completion of seed-stage companies seeking capital - January 06, 2010 - Oregon Entrepreneuer Network
Free Seminar Aims to Provide Legal and Financial Insights to Assist Business Owners in Preparing for the Sale of Their Businesses
The Nissenbaum Law Group, LLC and B2B CFO, Inc.® are jointly offering a free presentation to business owners and their advisors providing an overview on the key issues involved in selling a business from two different seller-perspectives of the sale: that of legal counsel and that of an outside chief financial officer. - January 05, 2010 - Nissenbaum Law Group, LLC
Gold Star Referral Clubs Open in Yonkers, New York
Gold Star Referral Clubs announced that the Westchester Referral Gold Star Club is forming in Yonkers. The Club is looking for industries that want a referral Club, and may have been previously locked out by other groups. Almost all chairs are open. - January 04, 2010 - Gold Star Referral Clubs
Jerry Verbout and Rose Stabler, of Certified Business Brokers in Houston, on Air with Host Steve Drake on KSEV 700 AM Radio
Jerry Verbout and Rose Stabler, representing Certified Business Brokers (CBB) in Houston, share information about buying and selling businesses with call-in listeners on KSEV 700 AM Radio, hosted by Steve Drake at the 11AM hour. - January 01, 2010 - Certified Business Brokers
Westchester Business Connection Urges Members to Become Champions in 2010
2010 promises to be another stellar year for the Westchester Business Connection and its members. The goal for 2010 is to make many more introductions to help benefit those who participate in the group. One of the things that set the WBC apart from the rest is the ability to connect with other business professionals, both in person and online. - January 01, 2010 - The Westchester Business Connection
Free Psychic Network Provides Psychic Predictions for 2010
Psychic Frederick Gimino, at the Free Psychic Network, recently released a yearly psychic forecast for 2010. Free Psychic Network sees the new year making the global community whole. It appears that 2010 is the year of "the restoration." Free Psychic Network's forecast contradicts many of the doom and gloom psychics, that envision the death of world leaders, global cataclysm, famine, and pestilence, for 2010. - December 31, 2009 - Free Psychic Network
How to Make New Year’s Resolutions That Work
Do you know the best way to turn your New Year resolutions into reality? Create a visual map for 2010 by designing your own vision board as seen on Oprah and Larry King. In The Vision Board (Collins Design; December 22, 2009; $18.99), author and speaker Joyce Schwarz shows you how to picture your success instead of just dreaming about it. - December 31, 2009 - The Vision Board Institute
NH Economy's Facebook Fan Page: Three "No Bull" Reasons to Become a Fan
In response to the rapidly increasing numbers of Facebook users in New Hampshire, the state's Division of Economic Development (DED) is offering three solid reasons why it's in the best interests of professionals and residents alike to become Fans of NH Economy's "No Bull" Fan Page at http://facebook.com/NoBullBusiness. - December 31, 2009 - NH Division of Economic Development
Xsellence LLC. Introduces: Hybrid Consulting / Coaching That Helps Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Survive and Thrive
Hybrid consultants / coaches are a crossbreed between consultant and coach. After supplying clients with professional advice or assistance, the coach helps people in the organization bridge the gap between what is being asked of them to do; and what they have been trained to do. This Hybrid offering is a fraction of the cost of what large conventional consulting firms charge. - December 31, 2009 - Xsellence, LLC
USADirect.americanbusinessdirect Offers Western Maryland New Foreclosure Assistance Information Technology Program Led by Area Businessman Vikram Vasud
With so many Americans heading down the foreclosure road, USADirect.americanbusinessdirect - lead by Vikram Vasud - is proud to offer new cutting edge technology in foreclosure assistance - December 31, 2009 - American Business Direct
Executive Director of Reliance Industries Passes Away
Reliance Industries' executive director and former Crisil chairman, R Ravimohan passed away last night in Mumbai due to cardiac arrest. - December 31, 2009 - RIL
Jerry Verbout with Certified Business Brokers in Houston, Receives Prestigious IBBA CBI Certification
Jerry Verbout, Business Broker and M & A Advisor with Certified Business Brokers (CBB) in Houston, receives prestigious International Business Brokers Association's Certified Business Intermediary designation, which is a designation that has been achieved by only a select number of professionals in Texas. - December 31, 2009 - Certified Business Brokers
Breitling Oil and Gas Corporation Reaches Agreement to Acquire 100% of Oklahoma Oil and Gas Exploration Company
Breitling Oil and Gas Corporation, a growing oil and gas drilling and exploration company, is pleased to announce that it has in place a preliminary agreement for the purchase of Southwest Energy Exploration of Oklahoma City, OK. Under the confidential terms of the agreement, which will go into... - December 30, 2009 - Breitling Oil and Gas
ActionCOACH Offers Group for Business Growth
ActionCOACH of Connecticut, part of the world’s largest business coaching network, is holding a introductory meeting for their new group The Sounding Board, a small business strategies group on Monday, January 25th, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the ActionCOACH offices, 1175 Post Road East in... - December 30, 2009 - ActionCOACH of CT
Frank Stabler with Certified Business Brokers in Houston Receives EPI’s Prestigious CEPA Credential
Frank Stabler, principal of Certified Business Brokers (CBB) in Houston, earned the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) certification after completing The Exit Planning Institute's rigorous program. The CEPA designation has been awarded to an exclusive group of fewer than 100 business advisors worldwide. - December 29, 2009 - Certified Business Brokers
Social Networking Spurs Growth of New Service at StepfamilySystems.com
To reach more people in need of her unique brand of stepfamily support, Patricia Powe, Creative Director of A Richter Blend Stepfamily Chronicles has implemented suggestions made while earning her certification in Philanthropy. Under the instruction of Dr. Jim Erickson at La Sierra University, she... - December 25, 2009 - StepfamilySystems.com
Reliance Names Van De Vivjer as CEO of Global Business Arm
Reliance Industries (RIL) appoints Walter Van De Vivjer as president and chief executive officer chief executive officer of its international business subsidiary Reliance Exploration & Production DMCC (REP). - December 25, 2009 - RIL
Gossimer Announces Special Domain Name Registration Deals
Gossimer, the fastest growing domain name registration and web hosting company has announced a special deal on 12 top domain extensions and that includes some CTLDs as well. This promotion is available on the registration of new domain names, and you can register as many domains as you want. - December 25, 2009 - Gossimer
1stVA Virtual Online Marketing Associates Announces Exclusive Step It Up Private Platinum Coaching Program for Virtual Assistants
Exclusive, year-long coaching program will help established virtual assistants get the business marketing, mindset, motivation, coaching and accountability that will help them grow their businesses. - December 23, 2009 - 1stVA Virtual Online Marketing Company
Iflexion Announces Its 2010 Events Calendar
Iflexion is delighted to announce its plan for development for the fast approaching 2010. - December 21, 2009 - Iflexion
212 Marketing Solutions Gives Back for the Holidays
212 Marketing Solutions gives back to community after success in fourth quarter. - December 21, 2009 - 212 Marketing Solutions
A Gym with No Contracts, No Lines or Waiting, and Affordable? Make It a Snap Fitness.
Finding time to workout is about to become a whole lot easier and enjoyable for local residents. Snap Fitness, a 24-hour Health Club providing fast and convenient facilities, is hosting a Grand Opening party at its newest location in Smithtown at 138 East Main Street on January 13, 2009 at 11:00am. - December 20, 2009 - Snap Fitness of Smithtown, NY
BBB Vice-President, Leila Perrin, Named One of Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women of 2009
Houston Woman Magazine has released a special edition featuring “Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women of 2009.” Featured in that list is Better Business Bureau VP of Marketing, Leila Perrin. Perrin has been with the bureau for 10 years and has been an integral part in continuing... - December 20, 2009 - The Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and South Texas
MobGold Raises $12 Million Led by Fast Global Investments in Series B Financing
MobGold, the leading platform provider in mobile advertising network and mobile transaction solutions, today announced that expansion-stage venture capital, Fast Global Investments has made a strategic investment in the company's series B round of financing. The company plans to use the new... - December 19, 2009 - MobGold Ltd.
HerStory on Business Combines Leadership, Learning and Expertise in Weekend Seminar by and for Women in Small Business
A new weekend seminar, “HerStory on Business,” is coming to northern Ohio March 19-21, 2010. Businesswomen from all walks of life will join together for professional learning, sharing and personal development in scenic Marblehead, Ohio. Geared toward women in leadership or ownership... - December 19, 2009 - aha creative
Local Virtual Assistant Receives Entrepreneurial Recognition
Terence Kierans Receives VAccolade Business Entrepreneur Award. - December 19, 2009 - Cyberspace Virtual Services
Got Public Relations Envy? - Expert Advice Available Throughout December from Amoskeag Business Incubator
Ever wonder how to get a business featured on the front page of the business section of a newspaper without spending advertising dollars? Get the answer to this question and more... - December 18, 2009 - abi Innovation Hub
White Digital Media Appoints Two Internet Veterans to Strengthen Portfolio of Media Properties
Marty Shannon and Tony Raval to Lead Growth Strategy in 2010 - December 18, 2009 - Exec Digital
Nutricap Labs Named Supplier of the Month in October
Nutrition Industry Executive publication recognizes Nutricap’s outstanding customer service. - December 17, 2009 - Nutricap Labs
Terra Cotta Inn Palm Springs Clothing Optional Resort Celebrates 15 Years of Having Fun
The saying "time flies by when you're having fun" is especially true for the owners and guests of The Terra Cotta Inn nude sunbathing resort located in Palm Springs, California, the sunniest city in the U.S. Terra Cotta was the first affordable nudist resort catering to couples on vacations and 15 years later on December 19th, 2009, they're still the only one. - December 17, 2009 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
MyLLC.com, Inc. Launches Business Affiliate Program
MyLLC.com, Inc. announced today it is launching its new affiliate program to help meet the demands of entrepreneurship. - December 16, 2009 - MyLLC.com
Hard Money NYC Closes a $160,000 Bridge Loan in Just 4 Days
Hard Money NYC (www.hardmoneynyc.com), a private money lender specializing in commercial real estate financing, announced that it has closed a short term loan on a mixed use property in Bronx, New York in just 4 days. The borrower had felt the effects of the bad economy all year round, and was in... - December 15, 2009 - Hard Money NYC
WebGuru.sg™ by Ideapod Pte Ltd Unveils a Myriad of Strategic Business Functionalities in the Smart Website™ for SMEs and Businesses
WebGuru.sg™, a business IT consulting arm of Ideapod Pte Ltd, unveils a myriad of strategic functionalities incorporated into smart websites devised to give SMEs and independent sales professionals a competitive advantage over their rivals in areas of new business acquisition, marketing reach and client communications. - December 15, 2009 - Webguru.sg
DTR Inc. Announces New, Vital, Affordable Service for Entrepreneurs
With funding to entities that provide discount business plan writing declining, during a time when new start-ups remain comparatively strong due to the difficulty of getting a job and underemployment; an affordable business plan option is needed. - December 15, 2009 - DTR Inc.
Minneapolis Entrepreneur Provides Small Business Owners the Benefit of Time
Local small business owner announces the launch of her business and website, Linda’s Administrative Support Services, to help small business owners and entrepreneurs gain back time by partnering with a virtual assistant. Over the past year, Linda Faust began brainstorming ideas on how she... - December 15, 2009 - Linda's Administrative Support Services
POCKET GAMER Says SPHERE RAIDER ™, Spins Onto iPhone
Game developer Gallen Technologies, LLC announced today, its iPhone game SPHERE RAIDER ™ has been resoundingly received. Pocket Gamer’s Jon Jordan, says “SPHERE RAIDER, ™ puts a “twist” on tilt based games. With its seven month product development, Gallen... - December 14, 2009 - Gallen Technologies, LLC
Rogue CFO Launches “Entrepreneur Education Seminar” Series
Rogue CFO Chris Benjamin has created a series of seminar courses for entrepreneurs, educating them on specific topics every startup company needs to know about. - December 14, 2009 - Rogue CFO Consulting
UVEF Names 2009 Award Winners
The Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum (UVEF) today announced winners of the 2009 Annual UVEF Awards. The awards recognize Utah companies and leaders for innovation, business growth and contributions to the entrepreneurial community. Award recipients were honored at ceremonies held today at the... - December 13, 2009 - Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum
Defend Yourself Economically in the New Year with a Home-Based Business
Full Safety Armor joins MyFamilyCD IDentification and Safe Warriors 101 Safety Education Curricula together in a Fun, Fitness, and Safety Awareness program to all kids and adults. - December 12, 2009 - Safe Kids Card, Inc
New Corporation Awarded Contract for French Author’s Music Project
Within six months Jaryll Avid Corporation has been able to provide exclusive licenses of its catalogue to independent artist and companies such as TM Century. The new corporation has just signed on to produce songs for accomplished linguist and author, Yaelle Byrd. - December 11, 2009 - Jaryll Avid Corporation
Talking Leadership Interview: Communication Advice from Salesforce CEO, Mark Benioff
Salesforce.com CEO, Marc Benioff, gives Carmine Gallo's Talking Leadership a wide-ranging interview that touches on communication, presentation and media skills. Learn how effective communication helped build salesforce.com from a startup to a $1 billion powerhouse. - December 10, 2009 - Carmine Gallo
Vision IT and Ty Wilmore Earn New Certification/Credential
The founder and Principal consultant of Vision IT, Ty Wilmore, has earned the Project Management Institute’s most recognized and respected global credential -- the Project Management Professional or PMP®. To obtain a PMP credential, an individual must satisfy education (35 hours) and... - December 10, 2009 - Vision IT, LLC
Madison-Area Pharma Co NanoMedex Receives NIH Grant
NanoMedex, a Madison-area pharmaceutical company, received an Small Business Innovation Research Grant from the National Institutes of Health. NanoMedex is among the technology-based companies supported by Kegonsa Capital Partners of Fitchburg. - December 10, 2009 - Kegonsa Capital Partners