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IEEE GLOBECOM 2012 Invites Communications Professionals Worldwide to Experience the Magic of Disney from December 3 – 7 in Anaheim, California
“Call for Papers” Ends March 15 for Premier International Event to be held at the Disneyland Hotel Located Moments from Downtown Disneyland & the Disneyland Theme & Adventure Parks. - February 06, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
New Personal Trainer Job Site Helps Personal Fitness Trainers Find Local Jobs and Online Education
Personal trainers and aspiring personal trainers can now find job listings online at http://www.personal-trainer-job.com/. The site also offers information on fitness career training. - February 05, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Stephen G. Leighton, President and Founder of Leighton Security Management Recognized for Growing Company. Says More Growth, More Jobs, on the Way.
In an economy where jobs are scarce and business is flat, one Florida business owner is working to change the odds. Leighton Security Management founder Stephen G. Leighton hasn't let go of the American dream. In fact, Leighton is building on that dream one brick at a time. - February 05, 2012 - Leighton Security Management
Dr. John OKeefe Break Through Specialist and Executive Mentor Will Give a Seminar to Entrepreneurs in Newport Beach California
Dr. John OKeefe is a Breakthrough Specialist who brings a practical approach to his Peak Performance training for CEO's, Executives, Entrepreneurs, Celebrities, Athletes. He is an Author and Radio Talk Show Host. He will discuss how attendees can create loyal clients and long term business relationships while getting extraordinary results. - February 05, 2012 - Center for Peak Performance
New Online Video Teaches Personal Fitness Trainers and Coaches How to Gain Media Exposure and Handle Fitness Business Interviews
A new online interview focuses on giving good media interviews in the fitness business. It also discusses exposure, building a brand and taking advantage of media opportunities. - February 04, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Long Tail Adds Beverage and Egg Accessories
The Squish Silicone Microwave Omelet Maker makes scrumptious omelets in minutes. Unlike similar microwavable omelet makers, this FDA approved, patent pending design is silicone-based instead of plastic; this eliminates the concern of carcinogens leaching into your food. This silicone omelet maker is non-stick, cleans easily, is dishwasher safe, and can handle all the way up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit; unlike the plastic competition, this microwave omelet maker will not crack. - February 04, 2012 - Fuel Marketing and Sales
Free Small Business Certifications Classes in February
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host two free Small Business Certification classes on Tuesday, February 21 from 9 – 11 a.m., at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, 151 E. - February 04, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
New Website Identifies Top Fitness Business Franchise Opportunities
A new fitness business franchise website makes it easier to sort through franchise options. Now online at http://www.fitness-business-franchise.com/, the site provides a list of successful franchises. - February 03, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Former Television Producer Teaches Film Basics to San Diego Small Business Owners
Former Co-Producer of the John Kerwin Show in Los Angeles, assists small business owners with creating professionally done videos for their websites and vlogs. With video becoming more prevalent, the Do it Yourself Video is popping up everywhere. Creating videos that are compelling and don't look like an amateur's work is challenging. An expert in the industry teaches the entrepreneur how to create video without looking like an amateur. - February 03, 2012 - EveGreyProductions L.L.C.
The 2012 Common Ground International Book Fest Features a Legacy of Love Campaign at Shepherd University on Saturday, March 3rd in the Harpers Ferry, WV Area
Professor Patricia H. Lee, a faculty member of West Virginia University's College of Law, who directs the Entrepreneurship Law Clinic, will be a featured speaker during the 2012 Common Ground International Book Fest scheduled for Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the Shepherd University Wellness Center. - February 03, 2012 - Harambee Conference, LLC.
Self Storage Profits Inc. Assists 4 Students to Acquire $6.9 Million in Separate Transactions
Self Storage Profits Inc. assists four students to acquire self storage facilities in separate transactions totaling over $6.9 million. - February 03, 2012 - Self Storage Investing
CEO of The Select Group Named to Top 50 Entrepreneurs List
Sheldon Wolitski, founder and CEO of The Select Group, a full-service recruiting firm in Raleigh, has been named among Business Leader magazine’s Top 50 Entrepreneurs for 2012. Wolitski was selected for creating an innovative, high-achieving company that contributes to its industry and the... - February 03, 2012 - The Select Group
Amber LaValley, Owner of Vision Martial Arts Academy, Named "Young Entrepreneur (35 and Younger)" at 2012 Business Excellence Awards
Amber LaValley, owner of Vision Martial Arts Academy in Norman, Oklahoma, was named “Young Entrepreneur (35 and Younger)” at the 2012 Business Excellence Forum, which took place this year at the Memphis Hilton in Memphis, Tennessee. The Business Excellence Awards honor the “best... - February 02, 2012 - ActionCOACH
New JavaScript Tutorial Provides Building Blocks for Interactive Website Development
HTML.net launches its latest offering of free online tutorial for web development. - February 01, 2012 - HTML.net
AddressTwo Names C2IT Consulting, Inc. as an Authorized Partner Provider
AddressTwo announced today that C2IT Consulting Inc., an Indianapolis-area small business IT consulting firm, has signed an agreement to become an AddressTwo Authorized Partner Provider. The agreement will enable C2IT to sell the AddressTwo CRM product as a part of its solution for customers, as... - January 31, 2012 - AddressTwo
Wine Tasting to “BOOST” Entrepreneurs
Westchester Networking for Professionals will host a Wine Tasting & Silent Auction Fundraiser, April 15, 2012 to benefit the launch of The BOOST Fund Foundation a method to growth of our economic development. - January 31, 2012 - Westchester Networking for Professionals
New Fitness Expert Website Offers Comprehensive Information on Finding and Becoming a Fitness Expert or Guru
Whether you are looking for a fitness expert to help you with your personal training or nutrition needs or looking to become a fitness expert yourself, the Fitness Expert website at http://www.thefitnessexpert.com/ offers information, programs and solutions. The new site is offered by John Spencer Ellis, a well-known fitness and personal development solutions guru. - January 29, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Comedian John Heffron Joins John Spencer Ellis to Help People Harness Their “Inner Heckler” and Focus on Positive in New Online Training Course
Stand-up comic John Heffron joins fitness and personal development guru John Spencer Ellis in a new online training course designed to quiet the “inner heckler” once and for all. Available online at http://www.innerheckler.com, the Inner Heckler program helps people focus on the positive and boost self-esteem. - January 28, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
ComEd Takes Delivery of New Advanced Odyne Systems Plug-In Hybrid Digger Derrick
New hybrid to reduce emissions, lower fuel costs and create quiet environment - January 28, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
AmRest Holdings CEO Henry McGovern to Speak at Mullin Law Franchise Conference
Henry McGovern, CEO of AmRest Holdings, SE will be the keynote speaker at the Fourth Annual Mullin Law Franchise Roundtable: Tools for Growth. Joining him will be Tim Schroder, Vice President of Marketing for Which Wich, Glenna Hecht, President of Humanistic Consulting, and Stephanie Russ,... - January 27, 2012 - Mullin Law, P.C.
Dave’s Dirty Vanilla Starts Crowdfunding Campaign
Artisan Vanilla Extract Maker Seeks to Grow and Contribute to Vanilla Farmers Through Crowdfunding Site RocketHub - January 27, 2012 - Felton Foods
A Socially Responsible Concept Presented by Toilet+, a Team from Bangladesh, Wins the First Place Prize of $15,000 at The 2012 Queen's Entrepreneurs' Competition
The New York Times calls the Queen’s Entrepreneurs’ Competition (QEC) “one of the longest-running and best-known undergraduate business plan competitions in the world.” The competition took place this past weekend, January 19th- 21st, and was organized by an executive of 19 Queen’s University Commerce students. 2012 was a pivotal year for the QEC, as it was the first year the competition was hosted in Toronto. - January 27, 2012 - The Queen's Entrepreneurs' Competition
New Personal Trainer Website Offers Latest Information on Personal Training Education, Classes and Certification
People interested in pursuing a career in personal training can now visit http://www.personaltrainers.ws/ to learn more about getting trained and certified as a personal trainer. The new website provides information on various personal training programs and personal trainer resources. - January 26, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
HR Outsourcing Firm CPEhr Announces Launch of Redesigned Website
CPEhr, a leading Los Angeles human resources outsourcing firm, announces launch of newly designed website. - January 26, 2012 - CPE HR, Inc.
VPcard, LLC Launches The Virtual Pcard Network
VPcard, LLC announces the launch of www.VPcard.com, a completely free network for facilitating business-to-business (B2B) transactions. From small businesses to the federal government, procurement cards (purchasing cards, or p-cards) have become a widely used tool for small-dollar purchases. The... - January 26, 2012 - VPcard, LLC
Uniastrum Bank Reports 49% Jump in Small Business Loans in 2011
As of year-start 2012 the lender’s SB credit portfolio topped Rb 13 bn, with loan distributions totaling Rb 8.5 bn, up 22% on 2010. - January 26, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Avant Introduces Startup Funding Option
Personal development and direct selling firm Avant has announced a partnership with a private funding agency to assist new customers and associates eliminate the barrier of startup costs. - January 26, 2012 - Michael Hamburger
New Bay Area Firm Helps Businesses in Tough Economic Times
No matter where a business stands in its life cycle, they can count on Sina Advisory Group experience helping them in the start-up, growth, or maturity stage of their business cycle. Sina Advisory Group is in business to assist companies achieve their goals and objectives. They look for all ways to make businesses grow and prosper. - January 25, 2012 - Sina Advisory Group
Foreclosures Surge in Manhattan in Q4 2011, But Are Down Everywhere Else in NYC
PropertyShark.com, a New York based property search and foreclosure listings website, released its quarterly report covering new scheduled foreclosure auctions in New York City for Q4 2011. Key Report Findings · NYC foreclosures recorded a sharp fall as a consequence of the bank... - January 24, 2012 - PropertyShark.com
SAGIA’s Sixth Global Competitiveness Forum Gets Underway in Riyadh
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abulaziz Al-Saud has stressed the need to increase investment opportunities in the Kingdom. Inaugurating the Sixth Global Competitiveness Forum (GCF) in Riyadh on Saturday night, King Abdullah described investments as Saudi Arabia’s engine... - January 24, 2012 - The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority
MyReviewsNow Online Shopping Presents the Finest in Luxury Watches
MyReviewsNow Online Shopping Announces a New & Exciting Partnership with Melrose Jewelers, bringing beautiful luxury watches and special savings to their loyal shoppers. - January 23, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Finding Time’s Solo-E Certified Expert for Time Management Shares How Solo Business Owners Can Change Resolutions into Revolutions
Heart-Based Time Management™ Expert and Master Coach reveals how to make resolutions stick in business. - January 23, 2012 - Finding Time
A Newly Formed Company SBA LOAN AND DISASTER RELIEF is Actively Assisting Companies Affected by Declared Disasters by Processing Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Them
Due to the record number of disasters that occurred last year and continuing into this year there are SBA Disaster Loans available in most states of the country. While the property damage and home loan programs available after a disaster are well known the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan for companies is little known. - January 23, 2012 - SBA LOAN AND DISASTER RELIEF
MarketingAutomation.com Releases "The Ideal Marketing Automation Cycle," an Infographic
The free graphic is useful for businesses interested in clarifying marketing automation goals or for industry professionals wishing to explain the concept to prospects. - January 22, 2012 - MarketingAutomation.com
US Markerboard Featured in Jan. 2012 Issue of SUCCESS Magazine
US Markerboard and President & CEO Scott Newman are featured in the January 2012 issue of SUCCESS Magazine. The magazine is one of the leading publications for entrepreneurs and small business enterprises. US Markerboard is highlighted in an article named “Baby Steps to Better... - January 22, 2012 - US Markerboard
SEO Strategist’s 3 Cost Effective SEO Techniques for Small Creative Businesses
Search Engine Analyst Steve Giovinco Shows How to Improve Your Search Ranking - January 22, 2012 - Steve Giovinco, Contemporary Fine Art Photography
Local Internet Marketing Guru Reveals Plan to Boost Las Vegas's Economy
According to Kerry Knoll, owner of Vegas Tech Group, LLC, the communities around the country who are surviving and even thriving during these rough economic times are the ones whose area businesses are embracing new technologies to advertise their products and services. - January 22, 2012 - Vegas Tech Group, LLC.
BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Nurture Earth Pvt. Ltd. to Form Stem Cell Joint Venture in India
BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. of San Diego, CA signs MOU with Nurture Earth, Pvt., Ltd. of India to form joint venture called BioRegenerative Sciences India (BRS India). The new joint venture, BRS India will produce, test, register, and market and sell BRS' stem cell-based therapeutic products in the Asian markets. - January 20, 2012 - BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.
The Commercial Real Estate Market in New York City Sees $24 Billion in Sales in 2011, Up 32% Y-o-Y
With over $24 billion in sales, the commercial real estate market in New York City saw a sharp recovery in 2011 from its recessionary lows, up 32% over 2010, and up a staggering 193% over 2009, according to an analysis released by PropertyShark. The market had a solid performance throughout the... - January 20, 2012 - PropertyShark.com
The Spencer Institute Offers Full Spectrum of Online Life Coaching Training and Certification
With a variety of programs, business models and tactics for life coaches, The Spencer Institute offers a full spectrum of life coaching certificates on its website at http://www.lifecoachingcertificate.com/. Options include life strategies coach, wellness coach, sports psychology coach and many more. - January 20, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Dr. John OKeefe Gives a Seminar in Newport Beach - California Discover the Secret Competitive Edge and Create Sustainable Success in Any Market Place
Discover the secret competitive edge and create sustainable success in any market place. You will learn: -What the top 5% of entrepreneurs know and do differently to achieve success in business and life. -How to create automatic successful habits -The Key to achieving rapid sustainable success in any market. -Use advanced techniques to attract the business and clients you desire. - January 19, 2012 - Center for Peak Performance
International Jelly Week Finds Home in Rochester
Worldwide Jelly week introduces coworking to the masses... for free. - January 19, 2012 - Coworking Rochester
Mixing Film and Philanthropy: One Production Company Explores a Creative and Charitable Way to Make Movies
"Relativity", one of the current film projects from production company Safe Passage Pictures, is about the torrid and turbulent marriage of Albert Einstein and Mileva Maric. It’s a promising project, but it’s not just the surprise factor (cuddly Einstein, a cad and a wife... - January 18, 2012 - Safe Passage Pictures
National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association Launches New Personal Fitness Training Website Focuses on Certification and Accreditation
The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) recently launched a new website designed specifically for its Personal Fitness Trainer Certification. The new site offers information regarding personal training certification and accreditation, becoming a personal trainer, membership programs and discounts, and more. - January 18, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Event Tenders, LLC, a Full Service Event Management and Staffing Company, Provides a Recap of New Business for 2011
Susan G. Cooper and Parham P. Baker of Event Tenders, LLC, a full service event staffing company, announce a recap of 2011, their first full year of operation. Event Tenders grew many times their projections for 2011, growing to be the largest dedicated event staffing company in Central Kentucky. - January 18, 2012 - Event Tenders, Full Service Hospitality Staffing
The Spencer Institute for Coach Training Offers Green Living Trends for 2012
With its ongoing focus on greener, cleaner living, The Spencer Institute recently offered its predictions for 2012 green living trends. The 2012 green trends focus on food, lifestyle and a greener economy. - January 17, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Fitness Business Coach Offers Fitness Marketing Predictions for 2012
John Spencer Ellis, a fitness and personal development guru, offers a variety of fitness marketing predictions for 2012, many focused on value, online and social media trends. Personal trainers and other fitness pros can take advantage of packaged solutions for reaching more fitness clients at http://www.clientgrabber.com - January 16, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Award-Winning Transformational and Motivational Movie, "The Compass," Continues to Impact Viewers Across the Globe
“The Compass” movie, a story of personal self-discovery and exploration, continues to win accolades and fans from around the globe. The award-winning movie has now been translated into five languages and viewed by millions of people worldwide. - January 15, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
TACTIX Martial Arts Fitness Boot Camp Certification Now Approved for NESTA Personal Trainer Certification Continuing Education Units
The TACTIX martial arts, fitness, self-defense, boot camp and strength training certification is now approved for continuing education credits by the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA). The program now earns 20 continuing education credits toward the NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer course. - January 13, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
CPEhr Releases Annual Report: 2012 Human Resources Updates
HR Outsourcing firm releases new report highlighting important 2012 employment law updates. - January 13, 2012 - CPE HR, Inc.