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The Pulis Family and Camp Thoreau, Inc. Continue to Support the Children’s Summer Camp Experience

Recently The Thoreau Club and Camp Thoreau was awarded The Family Business Association’s (FBA) Community Excellence Award for its philanthropic support and involvement in the Concord area community. Selected from over 400 nominations, Thoreau was honored as a Massachusetts family business... - December 10, 2012 - Family Business Association

Prodigi Arts Joins the Work of Leadership Memphis and Memphis Business Journal

In recent months, a growing animation company known as Prodigi Arts has been making a name for itself in the Memphis business community through their work with several well-established organizations who have incorporated this innovative service into their marketing strategies. - December 09, 2012 - Prodigi Arts

Fashion Technology Solution Provider 1970i Becomes Part of Conceptable

In a bid to become a multi-solution provider to its fashion industry clients, London based Conceptable has moved to integrate fashion technology solution provider 1970i. - December 09, 2012 - 1970i

Instant Checkmate Launches Two Ambitious Projects in the Same Week

Online background check service Instant Checkmate successfully launched a new Public Criminal Records Database and People Directory to its already robust website. Load speeds remain consistent despite major web traffic spike. - December 07, 2012 - Instant Checkmate

Prolific Novice Author of Three Books Making a Splash on Amazon’s Sales Rankings

An unheard-of creative author has released three contrasting books, all written in just two months, that are gaining sales and higher rankings on the world’s largest book retail website. - December 07, 2012 - Luanga Nuwame

eTargetMedia's Holiday and Buyers Lists Help Marketers Reach Targeted Consumers and Businesses Who Are Purchasing Holiday Gifts

eTargetMedia, a leading provider of Email Lists, Postal Lists, Mobile Marketing and Data Append solutions, has announced that their holiday and buyers lists help marketers reach targeted consumers who are purchasing holiday gifts for family, friends, colleagues, teachers and holiday products and... - December 07, 2012 - eTargetMedia

LifeSpan Recognized in Inc. Magazine America's 100 Top Job Creators: Hire Power Awards Announced

LifeSpan Ranks in top 10 of Environmental Services Companies for Job Creation - December 07, 2012 - LifeSpan

Innovation Direct™ Inventor Files for Provisional Application for Patent on Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder Post Invention

Innovation Direct™, a leader in the invention assistance field since 1997, recently facilitated the process of the filing of a provisional application for a patent for South Carolina resident and inventor Gordon Taylor on his Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder Post invention upon his request. The... - December 07, 2012 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

CloudAccess' Nikkhoo Honored with Lifetime Achievement in IT Award

CEO of the Security-as-a-Service leading firm CloudAccess Kevin Nikkhoo was recognized for his paradigm-challenging career accomplishments and personal contributions by Cloud Silver Lining. - December 06, 2012 - CloudAccess

Signetique Launches Parallels Plesk Panel 11 Shared Hosting with 30% Discount

Cloud hosting company, Signetique, celebrates the launch of Parallels Plesk Panel 11 shared hosting with 30% discount off monthly prices in December 2012. - December 01, 2012 - Signetique IT Pte Ltd

UncommonGoods Founder David Bolotsky Meets with President Obama to Discuss Small Business Initiatives

On Tuesday, the Founder and CEO of UncommonGoods, David Bolotsky, joined 14 other small business leaders in a meeting with President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. - December 01, 2012 - UncommonGoods

Ithaca Agway True Value Hardware Lawn & Garden Retail Store Replaces Epicor Eagle for Microsoft Dynamics RMS

Ithaca Agway True Value managed their business with Epicor Eagle POS Software and was struggling with the associated costs. The costs for this POS affected their ability to competitively price their products and they often had to cut other store expenses to compensate. Ithaca Agway True Value first explored Microsoft Dynamics® RMS offered by System Solutions LLC in 2010 because it was listed as a Gold Third Party POS system by True Value. - November 29, 2012 - System Solutions LLC

New Radio Show Celebrates Individual Freedom and the Pursuit of the American Dream

Beginning December 3, 2012, you can join with others from 6:00 PM to 7:00PM, Monday through Friday, and begin taking control of your personal economy by listening to Repaving Mainstreet, on the Radio Colorado Network, 1060-AM KRCN. - November 29, 2012 - Bizalchemy

Finding Time's Solo-E Certified Expert Donates to Canine Companions for Independence

Local Time Management Expert and Master Coach celebrates her success by giving back. - November 28, 2012 - Finding Time

EMBEEM Announces Expanded Service Offerings

EMBEEM Incorporated introduces new, multi-faceted service offerings to help companies with their sales, marketing, and public relations efforts. - November 28, 2012 - EMBEEM

The First "Small Business Stimulus Week" Will Create $10,000,000 of Sales Opportunities for 7,000 Businesses, from 13 States, in Just 5 Days

During the week of December 10th-14th, 2012, over 7,000 businesses from 13 States will be participating in the first bi-annual, Small Business Stimulus Week. Every year, during the second full week of December and the fourth week of July, small businesses will focus on helping to increase sales... - November 28, 2012 - BNI, New Hampshire

Last Minute Inspirational Gift Ideas for Mom, Sister, Yoga Lover or Best Friend

Will you be looking for that special one of a kind gift? Circles of Inspiration handmade inspirational charms are a unique, one of a kind gift to give. Hand painted and assembled with genuine Swarovski crystals, pearls and sterling silver, each charm has a specific significance. - November 27, 2012 - Anna Pereira Designs

Rentricity Wins "Best in Renewable Energy" at 2012 Cleantech Open Global Forum

Rentricity Inc., a renewable energy company that generates electricity from untapped pressure in drinking water pipes, was selected as "Best in Renewable Energy" at the 2012 Cleantech Open Global Forum, held in San Jose, California on November 8th and 9th. Additionally, it was selected as... - November 27, 2012 - Rentricity Inc.

Fitness Business Best Practices and Emerging Trends Revealed by Fitness Business Experts

A brand-new online video training session offers the latest on fitness and coaching business best practices and emerging trends. The interview between Erik Rokeach and John Spencer Ellis can be accessed at http://johnspencerellis.com/fitness-coaching-business-best-practices-and-emerging-trends/. - November 27, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

eTargetMedia Launches 4 New Social Media Email, Postal and SMS Lists Including Social Media and Networking Enthusiasts, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn Enthusiasts

eTargetMedia, a leading provider of Email Lists, Postal Lists, Mobile Marketing and Data Append solutions, announced today that they have launched 4 new social media lists. The lists include Active Social Media and Networking Enthusiasts, Active Facebook Enthusiasts, Active Twitter Enthusiasts and... - November 27, 2012 - eTargetMedia

Donna Marie Thompson, PhD CEO of Goals in Action, LLC Talked Performance Management and Productivity on Small Business Radio with Tony Wilkins

According to Donna Marie Thompson, PhD featured on Small Business Radio with Tony Wilkins, the keys to small business profitability are: targeted business strategy, superior performance management, and effective goal setting. - November 27, 2012 - Goals in Action, LLC

Start-Ups Start Networking as Entrepreneurs Meet Advisors

Adam Fridman announces the launch of Meetadvisors.com- an online social experiment where advisors can give back by helping new entrepreneurs. - November 23, 2012 - Meetadvisors

Innovative Impressive Internet Marketing SEO Services

Great SEO Services means seeking out the best internet marketing firms. As in all big business, a marketing team, particularly an SEO services or Internet marketing team has to be aggressive and also extremely correct in their methods. Be careful of who you choose to do business with. Because the market is so huge, so is the crime. - November 22, 2012 - oAssist

Women’s Business Development Center December Programs Support, Accelerate Women’s Business Ownership

Center provides a continuum of business development services to prospective and established women entrepreneurs including counseling, training, financial, certification and procurement assistance. - November 22, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center

SeatSync Ticket Exchange Application Now Available for iOS Devices

Coordineat, Inc. has released SeatSync, the mobile ticket exchange application, for iOS devices. - November 21, 2012 - Coordineat, Inc.

Recent Atlanta College Graduate Starts Business to Help Create Entrepreneurs in Recovering Economy

Hosting Ready? Set. Launch! November 30, 2012 at Historic 200 Peachtree Focused on Educating, Connecting, and Inspiring People as They Are Looking to Start a Business. - November 20, 2012 - Chevon Hines Enterprises

Free VideoTraining Helps Personal Trainers and Fitness Business Owners Use Strategies Instead of Tactics to Build Business

Fitness pros John Spencer Ellis and Sam Bakhtiar discuss how to use fitness business strategies for success in a new online training video. The interview is now available online at http://johnspencerellis.com/fitness-and-personal-trainer-business-strategies-vs-tactics/. - November 17, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Joy Keys Chats with Pulitzer Prize Winning Newspaper Columnist and Economics Professor Devin A. Robinson

This week on "Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys"- podcast chat with Professor Devin Robinson about his book "Power M.O.V.E.: How to Transition From Employee to Employer" - November 17, 2012 - Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys

Simply Events, LLC Receives Accreditation from Better Business Bureau

Simply Events, LLC, announced today that it has met standards required by Better Business Bureau for accreditation with the organization. Simply Events, LLC really wants potential customers to feel comfortable when choosing them. BBB seal will help customers understand who they are and the core... - November 17, 2012 - Simply Events, LLC

Kerner Ceo Tours UK During Global Entrepreneurship Week

Eric Edmeades, CEO of Kerner Studios (Canada) and owner of the Kerner Group of companies in the USA is touring the UK speaking to entrepreneurs about business success and the role of small business in social programs and the recovery of the global economy. - November 17, 2012 - Kerner

Respected Auto Industry Veteran Tom Leimkuhler Joins Newport Beach Supply Chain Consulting Firm

Tom Leimkuhler, a 28 year automotive industry veteran, has joined CPC Consultants to offer his experience to start a newly created automotive vertical within the firm. CPC Consultants was established in 1998 to work exclusively with shippers and optimize their supply chains. - November 16, 2012 - CPC Consultants

Omega Marketing Group, Inc. President Writes Book on Per Inquiry Advertising

New book by Omega Marketing Group's President, Diana Jadin, Per Inquiry Secrets Revealed, provides step by step information on how to create and build a per inquiry media campaign. - November 16, 2012 - Omega Marketing Group

CobraHead LLC and Green Bay Drop Forge Keep Garden Tool Manufacturing in Wisconsin

Bucking the trend of shifting manufacturing overseas, the partnership between CobraHead Tools and Green Bay Drop Forge shows how Wisconsin manufacturing can produce a quality product and retain local jobs. CobraHead’s founder, Noel Valdes, had developed the idea for a gardening hand tool. He... - November 15, 2012 - CobraHead LLC

USA Networks' Founder, Kay Koplovitz, Announces Brand New Company Website

Kay Koplovitz, Founder of USA Networks and Sci-Fi Channel and Chairman of the Board of Fifth & Pacific (Formerly Liz Claiborne, Inc. and Springboard Enterprises) announces the creation of a new Koplovitz website www.koplovitz.com which will house all information on this champion of women in... - November 15, 2012 - Koplovitz & Company LLC.

5 Tips from EMCS.net to Optimize Your Web Presence

These few easy steps will not take long and will give you an idea of what information you will need to improve your site as you move forward. - November 15, 2012 - EMCS.net

Program Targets Omaha Entrepreneurs for Accelerated Business Growth

Accelerator is the catalyst that enables first-stage entrepreneurs to catapult their business to the next level. Our mission is to empower them with the tools they need to grow their business to more than US$1 million in sales. - November 15, 2012 - EO Nebraska

Youth Focused Entrepreneurial Venture Launched in Devon During Global Entrepreneurship Week 2012

November 12th marked the beginning of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2012 which will see well-known names from Bill Clinton and Bear Grylls to Carol Vorderman and Bruce Dickinson taking part in a series of inspirational entrepreneurship events that last year involved over 900 organisations and... - November 15, 2012 - Corkscrew

Carl Blackburn Fine Jewelry Buyers Launches International Website

Carl Blackburn Fine Jewelry Buyers has launched a new international website that illustrates why it is considered a global leader among estate buyers of precious jewels and timepieces. - November 14, 2012 - Carl Blackburn Fine Jewelry Buyers

Pay Strategies of the Future to Adopt Entrepreneurial Approach

Compensation of the future will incorporate entrepreneurial attributes that can attract the innovative talent companies will need to fuel growth, according to Ken Gibson, Senior Vice President at The VisionLink Advisory Group, a compensation consulting firm headquartered in Irvine, CA. This will... - November 14, 2012 - The VisionLink Advisory Group

HR Firm CPEhr Announces Hurricane Sandy Relief Campaign

HR Outsourcing firm CPEhr announces campaign to match employee donations, and contribute funds on behalf of California employers to Hurricane Sandy victims. - November 14, 2012 - CPE HR, Inc.

Prestige Estate Services Expands Into Southwest Florida

Prestige Estate Services, based in Denver CO has expanded their services to Southwest Florida. They offer personal property liquidation, estate sales and appraisal services. Prestige Estate Services clients include those that may be facing downsizing, divorce or death. They offer customized turn-key solutions including estate valuations, appraisals, estate sales, buy-out and cleaning. - November 14, 2012 - Prestige Estate Services

Zeelfa, a Unique Referral and Recommendation Website, Has Today Announced the Official Debut of Their Service

Zeelfa has today unveiled their one of a kind website, officially launching their service for all users. A completely unique concept, Zeelfa differs considerably from other services review sites. Finding a trustworthy service provider can be a daunting process. Zeelfa, a referral site for... - November 13, 2012 - Cavegoat, LLC

Indiegogo Campaign to Help Men Love Mornings (by Waking Them Up with a Vibrating Pleasure-Clock)

Crowdsourcing the Pleasure Clock: inventor Tony Maggs launches Little Rooster Alarm Clock Vibrator for Men campaign on Indiegogo, with prices starting at $49. "Now Men Can Love Mornings Too." - November 12, 2012 - Little Rooster Limited

Atlanta's Trendsetters in Business Came to Visionary People TV

With the evolution of the new economy, Micro-Businesses are having to learn how to stay cutting edge, efficient and proftable. On the popular streamed TV Show, " A Day In The Life Of Business," the Chief Visionary & Host welcomed the Atlantan Trendsetters In Business to the stage for this purpose. - November 11, 2012 - Visionary People

Innovation Direct™ Tabbed to Represent Patent Pending EZ Turn Invention to Potential Licensees

An innovative new product designed to simplify certain tasks for those with physical limitations, the EZ Turn, has been developed by Elmer Bates of Clinton, Massachusetts. The invention’s unique design insures that the turning of a key becomes a more comfortable and feasible proposition for... - November 11, 2012 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

Business as Usual at CSU Industries Despite Ferocity of Hurricane Sandy