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German Environmental Specialist, EGM, and Greener 3000 to Establish EGM Holding America to Exclusively Produce Cleaner Diesel and Jet Fuels in U.S.
Partnership will open US market for EGM’s patented technology that permanently bonds hydrocarbon based diesel and jet fuels with water to produce cleaner, more efficient fuels. - November 17, 2014 - Greener 3000
Rentricity Completes First Drinking Water Certified In-Pipe Hydro Project in Canada
Company's first NSF Certified Flow-to-Wire™ system to generate 32 kilowatts of clean energy in city water infrastructure. - November 17, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.
Washington, DC Native Akia Garnett, Listed in Top 100 Marketers to Follow on Twitter for the Second Time
CEO for Brandbuilder, Akia Garnett placed #50 on the Top 100 Marketers on Twitter to follow. Previously, Akia was ranked #64 on the list. Born and raised in the Washington, DC area, Akia is the CEO for Brandbuilder, a full services communication and marketing firm, author of Seen and Sustained, and... - November 17, 2014 - Brandbuilder Communication Service / Akia Garnett with Master Your Brand
Continental Announces Express Laundry Center Openings in U.S.
Continental Girbau Inc. (Continental) recently announced the opening of several new Express Laundry Centers™ across the United States. The Express Laundry Center brand, developed by Continental, is a turnkey vended laundry solution that teams freestanding high-speed equipment with branded services, marketing assistance and management support. Express Laundry Centers offer a 60-minute wash/dry/fold, quick customer turnover and low utilities. - November 14, 2014 - Continental Girbau Inc.
Top 100 Global Finalist Help US Businesses Connect to Asia; Looking for US Businesses to Partner With
EdTech company SMATOOS is looking to connect US businesses to the Asian market. They will be in Los Angeles from November 18-25 to compete for a Top 100 Global award in innovative technology and global market strategy. - November 13, 2014 - SMATOOS
Gaw | Poe LLP Prevents MedeAnalytics, Inc. from Shutting Down Business Operations of Stella Systems, LLC
Gaw | Poe LLP client Stella Systems prevails on Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by MedeAnalytics seeking to compel Stella to surrender its computer equipment. - November 12, 2014 - Gaw | Poe LLP
Arts & Letters to Deliver $6 Million Software Giveaway to Wounded Warriors; A&L Composer Software Provides New Skills and Basis for Start Up Businesses
Arts & Letters is providing free software to Wounded Warriors. The software will provide job skills and opportunity for start up businesses for Veterans. The give away is valued at $6 million. - November 12, 2014 - Arts & Letters
Houston Public Media to Broadcast Grammaropolis Videos as Part of Its Children's Educational Programming Schedule
“Schoolhouse Rock for the 21st Century” is coming to PBS in the fourth-largest media market in the country. - November 11, 2014 - Grammaropolis
Raleigh, NC Executive Forum Features Sandler Training® President & CEO
Sandler Training CEO, president and best-selling author, Dave Mattson addressed a group of Raleigh, NC business owners and executive leaders on “Building a World-Class Sales Team” by implementing a consistent sales system while supervising and motivating to shorten sales cycles and drive revenue. - November 10, 2014 - Sandler Training Sales Matters
Enterprise Florida Partners with venVelo to Support GENICON’s Continued Growth
Enterprise Florida announced today that it was matching venVelo’s investment in GENICON, a Winter Park, Florida company recognized as a leader in the medical-device market focusing on the design, manufacture, and distribution of over 200 different products. This new funding will allow GENICON... - November 10, 2014 - venVelo LLC
Tim Gardner Shares His Startup Weekend Secrets
Startup Weekend is coming to Khartoum, Sudan on Nov 14-16 and Australian mentor Tim Gardner shares his best startup tips for success. - November 08, 2014 - Tim Gardner
Strategic Partnership Shakes Up Supply Chain Finance Market in the Middle East & Turkey
Partnership between PrimeRevenue and UbiQ Innovations brings best of breed Supply Chain Finance solution offering to the Middle East & Turkey. - November 07, 2014 - UbiQ Turkey
TenderForMe Launches Its New and Innovative Web Site
In November 2014, Tender For Me launched its new competitive website, https://www.tenderforme.com, for public use. The core principal behind this, matching craftsmen with skills to people who need that skill at a competitive rate, and bringing a competitive edge back into business while boosting... - November 06, 2014 - Tender For Me
Avionté Staffing Software Places 19th on Fast 50 Awards List
Minnesota-based technology provider Avionté makes annual list for fast revenue growth - November 06, 2014 - Avionte Staffing Software
Innovation Direct™ to be at Forefront of Introduction of Modified Doobie Invention to Potential Licensees in Industry
An innovative new product designed to effectively address a common need for those who utilize backpacks outdoors, the Modified Doobie, has been developed by Normand Dube of Charlottesville, Virginia. The invention’s unique design enables a water purification system to collect, filter, and... - November 06, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Lainie’s Way Celebrates Fifth Annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day on Saturday, November 8, 2014
Nationwide Shopping Event Encourages Families to Support the Local Toy Stores they Love. - November 05, 2014 - Lainie's Way
Dr. S. Mark McKenna, Medical Doctor and Entrepreneur and Gianine Abdallah, Fashion Model and Bikini Impresaria, Are Named 50 Most Beautiful Atlantans by Jezebel Magazine
Atlanta based power couple Dr. S. Mark McKenna and Gianine Abdallah are named 50 Most Beautiful Atlantans 2014 by Jezebel Magazine. Jezebel Magazine, published by Modern Luxury Inc., is Atlanta's premier society and fashion publication. - November 05, 2014 - ShapeMed
10 Community Colleges Earn $15,000 Grants at the 2014 National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Conference
The Coleman Foundation has provided $15,000 grants to each of 10 community colleges at the 2014 National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Conference, held last month in Phoenix, AZ. - November 04, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
How One Start-Up is Single Handedly Changing the Face of Cannabis Tourism
The Travel Joint which launched in December 2012, is a luxury branded marijuana site dealing in travel, media and lifestyle. They offer full-service, a-la-carte travel and ticketing services. You can book a flight, (commercial or private), find a hotel, buy event or sport tickets and make restaurant reservations all while their private concierge service takes care of transportation and dispensary visitations. Without ever leaving the United States. - November 04, 2014 - The Travel Joint
Climate-KIC Reveals Europe’s Best Clean-Tech Innovation of 2014
Winning hydro-powered floating irrigation system can increase crop yield up to 5 times and replace diesel-powered systems. Finals ceremony at Climate-KIC’s annual Innovation Festival the last stage in programme that has provided a total of €425,000 in funding to European clean-tech start-ups. Winners selected for their ability to transform clean-tech ideas into commercial success and bring down CO2 levels. - November 03, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Breakthrough in Taking Water Out of Air for Drinking Water from A.S.R. Inc.
Drinking water out of air - November 03, 2014 - A.S.R. Inc.
Response to IPCC Synthesis Report: CEO of Climate-KIC Calls for Collective Action to Promote Jobs, Skills Required for New Low Carbon Economy
Bertrand van Ee, CEO of Climate-KIC, Europe’s largest public-private innovation partnership focused on mitigating and adapting to climate change, says we can promote the high-level skills needed for the world’s next, low carbon, economy and create jobs for generations to come. - November 02, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Two ASID Illinois 2014 Interior Design Excellence Awards Go to Drury Design and Ginny Blasco Design Studio
A multi-cook kitchen remodel in Burr Ridge and a rec room reimagined in Glen Ellyn each won 2014 ASID [American Society of Interior Design] Illinois Excellence Awards. Gail Drury, CMKBD [Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer], of Drury Design in Glen Ellyn and Ginny Blasco, ASID, of Ginny... - October 31, 2014 - Drury Design
Click4Advisor Launches iPhone App for Advice Service Industry
iPhone App provides convenience for Users to contact their favorite Advisors instantly through their Apple mobile devices. - October 31, 2014 - SPG Solutions Inc dba Click4Advisor
TidyChoice Launches an Innovative Concept in Domestic Cleaning
Founded in 2014 by Colin Weston and Ana Andres, TidyChoice is an online booking platform connecting homes with trusted independent housekeepers. TidyChoice aims to revolutionise the global domestic service market. - October 31, 2014 - TidyChoice
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Founder and CEO Jack M. Pizzo Celebrates Over Two Decades in Publishing
Jack M. Pizzo was born in Flushing, New York. He attended Nasson College in Maine, majoring in Business. After his return to New York he worked in various industries including personal training and gym management, construction, bar and restaurant management, the automotive industry and physical... - October 30, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Education Technology Event Brings New Tools and Individualized Learning Opportunities to NYC Parents and Their Children
Parents of Accelerated Learners, NYC introduces NYC’s first education technology event aimed at families, The NYC Ed Tech Family Day A’Fair on Saturday, November 8th, a one day event–part carnival, part scavenger hunt, part education fair for parents and children that offers a fun-filled opportunity to explore education technologies that support individualized learning and talent development. - October 30, 2014 - Parents of Accelerated Learners, NYC [PALNYC]
Wild West Arizona Winery Good-to-Go in 4 Weeks
Pillsbury Wine Co has come full circle, with the recent addition of a Winery on its 100-acre vineyard property. Preceding first pick of the 2014 harvest, the winery came together using locally sourced dismantled buildings, abandoned refrigerated truck trailers, local construction, and electrical crews. They tracked down and pulled used equipment from an old winery and abandoned mines in the surrounding mountains, as well as acquired some used equipment from California. - October 29, 2014 - Pillsbury Wine Company
Robert M. Cattaneo, Principal, Securities and Mergers and Acquisitions Team, Miles & Stockbridge P.C. to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Robert M. Cattaneo, Partner, Principal, Securities and Mergers and Acquisitions Team, Miles & Stockbridge P.C. will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Buying or Selling a Small- to Medium-sized Business: How to Get the Best Deal For Your Client.” This event is scheduled for October 29, 2014 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm (ET). - October 29, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
The Female Collaborative - Empowering Women in Business to Soar
The Female Collaborative launching November 2014 is set to become the leading platform for female entrepreneurs in Australia. The brainchild of founder Tarnya Cook, a Melbourne-based networking expert, mentor and speaker, The Female Collaborative is an online platform and community for women in... - October 28, 2014 - The Female Collaborative
New Brunswick Christmas Tree Growers Association is Helping the Industry Gear Up for Christmas
The New Brunswick Christmas Tree Growers Association is working with its leader Adam Stone working towards its preparations for the festive season and well represented on an industry level all year round. - October 27, 2014 - Hilltop Christmas Tree Farms
Petroleum Club of Houston, No Reserve Auction
The auction will aim to sell much of the contents of the downtown club, which has been in its current location for more than 50 years to the highest bidder. Some of the items include a 21-foot tall tapestry created by Houston artist David Adickes, most of the club's furnishings and the club’s wood paneling. - October 27, 2014 - Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions
Robert Renteria, Jim Oberweis, Make Impact in Chicago Schools
Books infuse purpose in the lives of Chicago and suburban youth. - October 27, 2014 - eMediaCampaigns!
Gulf Coast Resident Comes Out of Retirement to Help with the 2015 St. Jude Dream Home
80 year old Andy Vitali from Andy’s Iron works in Long Beach, Mississippi, retired as a true craftsman in the ironworks business. In hopes of helping raise one million dollars for the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Andy came out of retirement to work on a special project for the 2015 Dream Home. - October 23, 2014 - Elliott Homes LLC
Status Labs Helps Small Business Owners Protect Their Online Reputation with Best-in-Class Google Search Engineering Services
Status Labs, the premier online reputation management company, is helping small business owners protect their online reputation with its best-in-class Google search engineering services. For more information Status Labs’ best-in-class ORM and other services, and for a personalized quote, please visit http://www.statuslabs.com. - October 22, 2014 - StatusLabs
The Booming New Brunswick Christmas Tree Industry
Hilltop Christmas Tree Farms looks forward to this year's festive season. - October 22, 2014 - Hilltop Christmas Tree Farms
Hilltop Christmas Trees Provides All the Necessary Supplies for the Upcoming Season
Hilltop Christmas Trees a leading supplier of wholesale Christmas trees across Canada and the United States. - October 22, 2014 - Hilltop Christmas Tree Farms
Avionté Hires Mark Young as Chief Financial Officer
Minnesota staffing software company adds key employee to Management Team. - October 22, 2014 - Avionte Staffing Software
Reach7 Announces Seed Funding to Expand Its Social Platform
Reach7 today used the TechCrunch Disrupt conference in London to announce they have secured a second seed funding round. The company’s first tool within the platform was released to the public last month and allows for posting to social media in over 30 languages via business level human translation in a few simple steps. The platform currently supports Twitter and Sina Weibo, China’s version of Twitter, however support for other social networks is coming soon. - October 22, 2014 - Reach7
Innovation Direct™ at Helm of Licensing Campaign for Key Finder Invention
An innovative and handy new product designed to effectively address what is a common frustration of many, the Key Finder, has been developed by Denise Conlon of Jupiter, Florida. The invention’s unique design helps its users to quickly locate lost keys, particularly in dimly lit... - October 22, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
RMH Business Solutions Announces Attendance at West Coast Franchise Expo
RMH Business Solutions announces they will attend the Anaheim Franchise Expo, and announce the addition of their first franchisee in New York. - October 21, 2014 - Franchise Beacon LLC
Franchise Beacon to Attend the West Coast Franchise Expo
Franchise Beacon announces that they will be attending the West Coast Franchise Exposition in Anaheim, California. - October 21, 2014 - Franchise Beacon LLC
New Day Underwriting Managers Named One of the Philadelphia Region’s Fastest Growing Companies for Second Consecutive Year
For the second consecutive year, New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading environmental and construction-related professional liability resource for insurance agents and brokers, was named one of the fastest growing, privately held entrepreneurial companies within the Philadelphia Region. The... - October 21, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Interface Announces Ongoing Growth
David Banfield, President of The Interface Financial Group, reports on IFG's growth. - October 21, 2014 - The Interface Financial Group
Are Companies Ready to Tap Into the Growing Global Muslim Market?
The Fifth American Muslim Consumer Conference (AMCC) will be held at the Double Tree, Newark, NJ on Saturday, November 15th, 2014. http://americanmuslimconsumer.com. - October 20, 2014 - American Muslim Consumer Consortium
"Stop Dreaming. Start Acting. Mind Your Business": Smile to the Future is Ready to Host Its First International Business Summit for Entrepreneurs in Maastricht
A young Dutch non-profit organisation now offers new informative sessions about entrepreneurship in the Netherlands - October 19, 2014 - Smile to the Future
Brant Cooper, NY Times Bestseller Author Speaks About Lean Startup 2.0 in New Book
Learn Lean Brand Development from Brant Cooper in Chicago on October 24, 2014. Hosted by the Heartland Mobile Council, Chicago Lean Startup Circle, the Kimberly-Clark Corporation, and Coalition: Impact. Twitter hashtags #theleanbrand #BrandsStartups. - October 18, 2014 - Heartland Mobile Council
Stonework Franchising is Now Open. Its a Platform for Military and Veterans Transition to Business Ownership.
Founded by a Veteran, for Veterans. Stonework Franchising sets the standard for Military Franchising and now provides a transition programs for active duty. They help you work toward what you want and show you the information you need to make the right calls. Franchises are famous for the catch phrase "be in business for yourself but not by yourself." They will train vets to be a business owner with no prior experience in the industry to run their system the way they intend it to be. - October 17, 2014 - STONEWORK Franchising
SDN Experts Unite to Bring DevOps-Defined Networking to Docker Users
LightSpeed Ventures Invests in Vision of former Cisco, Red Hat, HP, OpenDaylight and Dell Veterans - October 16, 2014 - SocketPlane
Europe’s Most Innovative Cleantech Start-Ups Compete for €65,000 Funding in Valencia, Spain on 31 October
Overall the competition provides a total of €425,000 in funding to EU start-ups to further develop their ventures; Participating companies capable of delivering global impact on sustainability by transforming cleantech ideas into commercial success; Finalists include an app to help electric vehicles locate charging points, an aquaculture and hydroponics system for sustainable urban farms, and a technology that transforms vibrations into electricity. - October 15, 2014 - Climate-KIC