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Steinhoff Risk Solutions Enters North America and Expands
Steinhoff Risk Solutions (SRS) announced today its expansion into North America and an enhanced suite of full enterprise risk offerings. The expanded model bridges the gaps between Risk Financing, Risk Advisory, and Asset Protection. - November 16, 2017 - Steinhoff Risk Solutions
Coworking Space with Onsite Childcare to Double in Size as Work-from-Home Parents and Entrepreneurs Seek Out Alternative Solutions to Work-Life Balance
Play, Work or Dash®, LLC, a coworking space with onsite childcare located in Tysons, Va., will celebrate its second anniversary by more than doubling its current location in response to the increasing demand of parents searching for a way to balance work and/or entrepreneurship with their... - November 16, 2017 - Play, Work or Dash
Toronto’s Makerkids Winner of the TELUS Pitch Small Business Competition Community Impact Award
MakerKids is the winner of the 2017 TELUS Pitch small business Community Impact Award, which includes $10,000 and an additional $10,000 to donate to a charity of choice, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). MakerKids leverages technology through teaching coding, robotics and Minecraft to empower children to be creators, not just consumers. - November 16, 2017 - MakerKids
Berry Brunk Promoted to Chief Executive Officer, Stratus Interoperable, Inc., Effective January 1, 2018
Chief Strategy Officer Berry Brunk promoted to CEO effective 1/1/18. Current CEO and Chairman Fred Zolla will move to the position of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors and will work closely with Mr. Brunk to execute the overall business strategy and vision of the company. - November 15, 2017 - Stratus Interoperable
Learn Day Trading To Win - New Class Date Added November 21, 2017
A new eight-week All Inclusive Trading Mentorship Program begins. Mentorship is an online trading school allowing the average person to attend lessons from the privacy of their home. Once logged in, they can see the teacher's charts, listen and interact live as he explains all the trading strategies. Classes are designed for new and advanced traders. John Paul, the founder of DayTradeToWin.com, personally teaches each class with lifetime support. - November 15, 2017 - Day Trade To Win
Bourbon & Boots Release Private Label Handcrafted Home Accessories
Bourbon & Boots, the Southern Lifestyle Brand announces the release of its new exclusive private label line of handcrafted home decor accessories. - November 14, 2017 - Bourbon & Boots
CD Clark Diamonds & Design Studio Selected as Newest Member of Preferred Jewelers International™ Exclusive, Nationwide Network
San Antonio, Texas Jewelry Retailer Now Offers Its Customers “Experiences that last a Lifetime™” - November 14, 2017 - Preferred Jewelers International
Assembla Makes Major Updates to Apache Subversion Portfolio with NextGen SVN™
Leader in Enterprise Cloud Version Control Innovates SVN, Bringing Long Awaited Features to Community and Customers. These updates act as continued validation of and momentum for Enterprise Cloud Version Control, modernized, cloud-based version control with a security and compliance wrap-around. - November 14, 2017 - Assembla
Nationally Branded Alkaline Water Company (AlkaVita) Brings Headquarters to Downtown Jacksonville, FL
AlkaVita is a bottled water company dedicated to providing healthy chemical free, Bio available water to all. CEO and Founder Savita Jones is a native of Jacksonville, FL and knew this city would be the perfect location to establish AlkaVita’s Headquarters. - November 14, 2017 - AlkaVita Water Company
Nautical Boat Club® Launches Employee Purchase Program. Club H2O Offers Entrepreneurial Employees a Fast-Track Opportunity to Go from Hire to Owner.
Nautical Boat Club® proudly announces the premier of Club Hire-To-Owner [H2O], an accelerated path to franchise ownership for Nautical Boat Club® employees. Club H2O is designed to encourage and enable high-quality, hardworking Boat Club hires to become owners of their own franchise locations in a solid company and a unique industry. - November 14, 2017 - Nautical Boat Club
SmartCone Technologies and IBM Enter Joint Initiative Agreement for IoT-based Safety Solutions
IBM Watson IoT and SmartCone Technologies Combine Forces for Advanced Smart City Technology and Safer Workplaces. - November 14, 2017 - SmartCone Technologies
Free Based Business Plan Creation Software Released on the Market
Today, Pro Business Plans, a custom business plan writing company specializing in helping entrepreneurs raise capital, announced they have released a free one page DIY business plan and executive summary software, available for use at (template.business-plans.com). After working with over 10,000... - November 13, 2017 - Pro Business Plans
Best Email Advertising Campaigns to be Named by Web Marketing Association
The Web Marketing Association will name the best email advertising campaigns in 86 industries as part of their 16th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. Companies or agencies wishing to nominate their work for consideration may do so at www.IACward.org before the deadline of January 31, 2018. - November 13, 2017 - Web Marketing Association
Grant Barra of Barra & Associates Announces the Appointment of a New Director of Agency Distribution, Dannis Singh
Grant Barra, Managing Partner and CEO of Barra & Associates LLC (Barra) recently announced today the expansion of its executive leadership team and the appointment of Dannis Singh as the Director of Agency Distribution to fill the vacancy created as a result of such expansion. Dannis is tasked... - November 13, 2017 - Barra & Associates, LLC
The Pluralist Social Enterprise Campaign - It's More Than a Timepiece
The Pluralist is a social enterprise, so positive social impact is part of the mission. Not only was it important for this social enterprise to sell a product with a message of acceptance, but it was also important to give back to the community. This is why a portion of each watch sale is donated to a local Australian charity. - November 11, 2017 - The Pluralist
Wilmington PR Coach, Consultant, and Trainer Hosting Free Webinar November 16
Innovative Public Relations President Dave Menzies Helping Entrepreneurs and Startups Build Buzz, Get in Front of Customers - November 11, 2017 - Innovative Public Relations
Oxagile Ranked Number 393 Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2017 Technology Fast 500™
Attributes 203 Percent Revenue Growth to employee development and extensive R&D efforts. - November 10, 2017 - Oxagile
Nehmeh Wins Qatar Sustainability Award
Qatar’s leading Industrial Solutions provider, Nehmeh, has been honored with Qatar’s First ever “Green Corporate” award at the Qatar Sustainability Awards 2017, organized by Qatar Green Building Council, a member of Qatar Foundation which recognizes the efforts, commitment,... - November 09, 2017 - Nehmeh
Causalius Partners with Virtual Rehab to Treat Patients Across the GCC Using Virtual Reality
Virtual Rehab expands its services offering to the Middle East region by signing an exclusive partnership with Causalius. - November 08, 2017 - Virtual Rehab
NumRush | A Fun Board Game That Changes How to Learn Math
Coming from Vietnam, this board game has made Math Exciting for Kids everywhere by fun gameplay and engaging storytelling all over the world. Now the game is available on Kickstarter. - November 08, 2017 - NumRush US LLC
TeraCloud Recognized on 2017 CRN Next-Gen 250 List
Annual List Features Trailblazing Solution Providers Transforming Business with Emerging Technologies - November 08, 2017 - TeraCloud, Inc.
MREN Provides Solution for ETS Technology Leap
Engineered Tax Services (ETS), the premiere professional specialty tax engineering firm, has joined the MREN network to offer property owners financial solutions to increase cash flow, minimize tax payments, and maximize their return on investment. This alliance will expose over 8,000 internal and... - November 07, 2017 - MREN
Turning Ideas, Inventions and Struggling Businesses Into Million Dollar Operations
A business event that offers strategies and support for small business owners to turn their business, inventions or ideas into lucrative multi-million corporations. - November 06, 2017 - Southeast Queens Chamber of Commerce Inc
Ops Tech Alliance, LLC Awarded GSA Schedule 70 Contract
Ops Tech Alliance, LLC (OTA) announced that the company was successfully awarded a prime GSA Schedule 70 Contract. - November 04, 2017 - Ops Tech Alliance, LLC
U.S. Army Veteran Marche Johnson Launches Major Organizers® Franchise to Serve Montgomery, AL, and Surrounding Areas
Major Organizers® selects Montgomery, AL as the newest franchise location. - November 02, 2017 - Major Organizers (R)
Trade Finance Capital Now Providing Collateral for International Trade and Project Finance
Many businesses around the world are unable to secure funding for business growth due to lack of Collateral. - November 01, 2017 - Trade Finance Capital
CLAC Belt Has Launched: The Reinvention of a Classic Now on Kickstarter
CLAC Belt is a new generation of belts with no holes. It’s durable, and lasts longer compared to any standard belt. It’s very easy to wear, really comfortable and also looks amazing. No buckle is needed, but if you are a fan of buckles, you can easily add one to CLAC Belt as a swap out accessory. - October 31, 2017 - CLAC Belt
Pivotal Practices Consulting Named as a Top 100 MBE
CRMSDC names Pivotal Practices Consulting LLC as one of the best in the region. - October 30, 2017 - Pivotal Practices Consulting LLC
John Lincoln of Ignite Visibility Named Search Marketer of the Year by Search Engine Land
The highly coveted awards honored the best search marketing campaigns and marketers in the world. - October 30, 2017 - Ignite Visibility
Web Alliance International Agency Has Joined the GetResponse Partner Program to Help Companies with Their Email Marketing
Thomas Forgione and Web Alliance International Agency, LLC has joined GetResponse partner program to help companies obtain and manage their email campaigns more effectively. In addition to selling the GetResponse service, they will offer seminars on the benefits of using email to promote the goods... - October 30, 2017 - Web Alliance International Agency, LLC
Donald L. Mooney Enterprises Celebrates 17 Years in Business: Hiring the Right People is Key to Small Business Success
Donald L. Mooney Enterprises celebrates 17 progressive years in business this month, which is no easy feat for most small businesses. According to Bloomberg, 8 out of 10 businesses fail in their first 18 months. Not only did this small business enterprise surpass 18 months, but they are now working... - October 29, 2017 - Donald L. Mooney Enterprises
Playbook Advisory Tops $10 Million in M&A Transactions for 2017
Record Business Sales & Acquisitions - Sellers Receiving Heavy Buyer Inquiries - October 28, 2017 - Jim Peddle
Scott Burns Returns as Chief Executive Officer of BURNCO Rock Products Ltd.
The Board of Directors of BURNCO Rock Products Ltd. is delighted to announce the appointment of Scott Burns as Chief Executive Officer of BURNCO Rock Products Ltd. Mr. Burns remains Chairman of the Board. BURNCO and its group of subsidiaries has rapidly grown over the last few years which now... - October 27, 2017 - Burnco
A New Start-Up Company Aims to Help Automotive Consumers Receive Refunds for Extended Warranties, Gap Insurance, Maintenance Plans and More
Car Buyers That Have Sold, Traded, Refinanced or Totaled Their Car Within the Last 6 Years Might Just be Owed a Refund. According to MyWarrantyRefund.com, a consumer rights service, tens of millions of dollars in pro-rated warranty refunds go unclaimed every year. - October 25, 2017 - MyWarrantyRefund.com
New Opportunities for Small Businesses to Share Their Discounts and Reach More People
ScanDash, a new platform that enables small businesses to share discounts with the masses is inviting businesses to join and share their special offers. - October 25, 2017 - ScanDash
"Buy The Block" the First Black-Owned Real-Estate Crowd Investing is on Its Way to Millions of Dollars in Funding for Property Development in Black Communities
Lynn, an entrepreneur, is the founder and CEO at Buy The Block. One of few black-owned platforms in the country that are geared towards making investing in real estate as a group easier, the movement is presently on its way to recording massive success in funding for diverse development projects... - October 25, 2017 - Buy The Block
Military Family Celebrates 1st Anniversary as Franchisee of Major Organizers (R)
Military spouse/veteran couple Melanie and Bill Woods focus on bringing order and reducing stress to central Ohio, one household at a time. - October 25, 2017 - Major Organizers (R)
Bridge Structural Deficiencies Exacts an Untold Human Toll - IPC Has an Answer
Infrastructure Inspections including bridge inspections new geophysical nondestructive (NDT) inspection technology brings faults to light before they threaten human life, and dramatically reduces repair costs. - October 24, 2017 - Infrastructure Preservation Co.
"On This Day In Golf History" Book Now for Sale
“On This Day In Golf History,” the day-by-day historical book compilation of anniversaries in the history of golf written by Randy Walker, is now available for sale. Fun and fact-filled, this 433-page compilation offers anniversaries, summaries, and anecdotes of events from the world... - October 24, 2017 - New Chapter Press
Pipeline Wizard is Happy to Announce Its Evolution Into Zipi: A Real Estate Agent's Must-Have Tool
Zipi: A Real Estate Agent's Must-Have Tool - October 24, 2017 - Zipi
New Online Platform Enables Citizens to Review and Grade Local Governments in Real-Time
At CityGrader, Members Can Post Grades and Reviews for City Employees, Municipalities and Counties - October 24, 2017 - CityGrader
Marine Vet, Millennial HR Pro Tyler Koch Tapped to Join Forbes Human Resources Council
Tyler Koch of Houston, Texas has been selected for membership to the prestigious Human Resources Council of Forbes. Forbes Human Resources Council is an Invitation-Only Community for HR Executives Across All Industries. Koch comes from a leadership background in the Texas FFA Association and the United States Marine Corps. - October 23, 2017 - Koch-Tye Holdings, Inc.
BIR Training Center Hosts Its First Pitch Deck Competition as Part of Applied Business Administration Program
BIR Training Center, founded in 1993, is an institution of postsecondary education with four locations in Chicago specializing in a variety of occupational and academic fields, including English for Specific Purposes, Applied Business Administration, and University Test Preparation. BIR Training... - October 22, 2017 - BIR Training Center
Ability to Engage Awards Ohio Business Week Scholarships
The consumer research and business innovation firm provided $1,000 for two teenagers to learn about entrepreneurism at the weeklong camp. - October 21, 2017 - Ability to Engage
AD1 Global Hot on Florida Market with 3 New Hotel Acquisitions / 2 in Orlando
It seems hotel companies have been busy acquiring properties lately, focused - not surprisingly - on location. AD1 Global, an award-winning South-Florida hotel investment company, has been particularly busy in this regard, adding three hotels in a month to their expanding portfolio – 2 of... - October 20, 2017 - AD1Global
Shine Window Care and Holiday Lighting of Austin - The Four Points, Opening a Family Business with a Unique Spin on Education
Local Family Chooses to Educate Their Son by Giving Him the Opportunity of a Lifetime - Owning His Own Business - October 20, 2017 - Shine Window Care and Holiday Lighting
A New Tech Start-Up Aims to Battle Unemployment in America and Plans to Revolutionize the Industry
GigsForLess.com aims to provide job opportunities to skilled workers and reasonable priced labor to communities all over the United States. The company just announced that their website is now live. GigsForLess is completely free to all users and allows people to make posting about services they... - October 20, 2017 - GigsForLess
SPN Announces the Release of the Free Digital Marketing Tool: www.FYI.TO
The SPN group on LinkedIn announced the launch of www.FYI.to today and thousands of people are already taking advantage of this free and simple digital marketing tool. "A lot of people will make millions of dollars on this site," predicts Jonathan Pace, President of On Pace Franchise... - October 18, 2017 - On Pace Franchising
Intellyk Inc. Acquires Staffing Business Unit of Quadrant 4 System Corporation
On August 18, 2017, The Legacy Staffing business unit of Quadrant 4 System Corporation was acquired by Intellyk, Inc. Legacy Staffing business of Quadrant 4 System Corporation comprises business operation that provides staffing services. The acquisition of the Legacy Staffing business unit of... - October 18, 2017 - Intellyk Inc
Avionté Names Seasoned Business Leader and Strategist Karl Florida as Chief Executive Officer
Longtime software executive Florida appointed to drive the next stage of growth for Avionté Staffing Software. - October 18, 2017 - Avionte Staffing Software