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PinkSlipMixers.com and Local San Jose Business in Redevelopment Zone Wants to Revitalize Silicon Valley Job Market
PinkSlipMixers and South First Billiards of San Jose will host a series of pink slip parties to help professionals find jobs. The events will be held every second Monday of the month. The pink slip party format will also include a 'career circuit' that will give job seekers tips to improve their job search. - May 14, 2009 - PinkSlipMixers.com
New Report Looks Into Impact of the Recession on Hiring Demand in GTA’s Suburbs
A new report released by VicinityJobs.com measures the impact of the economic recession on hiring demand in Ontario’s 905-communities surrounding the city of Toronto, and looks into what may be in store for the near future. - May 14, 2009 - IT-Challenger Consulting Group
28% of Group Sales Inquiries Are Lost, Ignored or Abandoned
An independent test conducted on 750 hotels found that even in this time of declining hotel revenues, 28% of new group sales inquiries are lost, ignored or abandoned. The test was conducted by Quality Track International in April 2009. Don Bundock, CEO of Quality Track International, says... - May 13, 2009 - Quality Track International Inc.
Berkeley Heights NJ Realtor Earns Prestigious CDPE Designation to Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
James Mulcahy Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure. James Mulcahy of The RE/Max Classic Group in Berkeley Heights NJ has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance... - May 13, 2009 - James Mulcahy, RE/Max Premier in Warren, NJ
"Depressing Times" Greeting Cards from Order of St. Nick Draw Humorous Parallels Between Recession and Great Depression
The CBS Early Show featured Depressing Times cards as one of the most prominent examples of a growing “Depression chic” trend. - May 12, 2009 - Order of St. Nick
Changing with Lean Six Sigma Colloquium, Marriott Putrajaya, 14th May 2009
LSS Academy Sdn Bhd, an MSC Status Company, is organising the inaugural Changing with Lean Six Sigma Colloquium that is scheduled to take place on the 14th May 2009 at Marriott Putrajaya, Selangor. The theme of the colloquium focuses on change that is required for Innovation, Cost Savings and Continuous Improvements in a Challenging Economic Climate. - May 12, 2009 - LSS Academy Sdn Bhd
"Official Stimulus Package" Gifts Promise Laughter and Levity During Tough Economic Times
An eternal optimist, Florida based creator, Harvey Katz has developed a line of tongue-in-cheek “Stimulus Package” novelty gifts to help lift Americans’ spirits and lighten their mood in face of the economic climate. The “Official Stimulus Package” products will be... - May 12, 2009 - Better Things, LLC
AceProject Announces Support for Non-Profit Organizations’ Project Management Needs
In these difficult economic times, Websystems lowers its prices for all non-profit organizations who subscribe to AceProject. - May 06, 2009 - Websystems, inc.
Expanding Broadband Could be Tourist Boon for Rural Regions
The new economic Stimulus Package’s proposed spending on broadband Internet access could prove to be a huge boon for recreational tourism and economic development in rural regions that could greatly benefit from tourists’ dollars, according to recreation planner Edwin Gardner of... - May 06, 2009 - Studio A Architecture, Inc.
LanguageCorps Programs Provide Opportunities in the Toughest Ever Job Market
2009 is shaping up to be one of the toughest job markets in decades for new and recent college grads. Fallout from the deepening recession includes record unemployment, and company downsizing across virtually every market category. The result? An extreme challenge for tens of thousands of first-time job seekers. LanguageCorps provides an excellent alternative through its innovative certification programs and job placement support in overseas locations. - May 05, 2009 - LanguageCorps
RepairMyCreditNow.com and Habitat for Humanity
Over $1800.00 raised by RMCN employees for Habitat for Humanity - May 05, 2009 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.
Global Company Offers International Internships to Help College Students Compete in Today's Challenging Job Market
College students this year are faced with launching their career during one of the most competitive job markets in the last two decades. Not only are jobs sparse and in high demand, but these graduates will be competing head-to-head for entry level positions with seasoned professionals laid off as... - May 05, 2009 - Intrax Cultural Exchange
The #1 Thing You Need to Get That Job
New Book promises to "Save Your Sex Life" as well as your Career - May 04, 2009 - OZ-Some Success!
7 Steps to Financial Empowerment
Bahiyah Shabazz (CEO) of Shabazz Management Group, llc consults with clients to embrace the change of the economy and live within your means. - May 02, 2009 - Shabazz Management Group llc
Balfour Beatty Construction in Joint Venture Awarded the Parkland Replacement Hospital
As part of a joint venture team known as BARA, Balfour Beatty Construction was selected to manage construction of the Parkland Replacement Hospital for the Parkland Health & Hospital System in Dallas, Texas. The 1.9 million-square-foot facility will replace the existing 55-year old hospital,... - April 29, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
O’Connor Insurance and Platinum Funding Solutions Team Up to Fight Hunger
Emergency food pantries in Charlotte and the surrounding counties desperately need donations. - April 29, 2009 - O'Connor Insurance Associates, Inc.
Florida-Based SAP® Systems Integrator SophLogic Announces New QuickStart Program for Small to Medium sized Businesses
Florida-based SAP® software, consulting, and professional services company SophLogic Global LLC announced today the release of its latest economical pricing program for its signature product SAP Business One. The SophLogic QuickStart Program was created to offer three robust packages – at a fixed price. SAP Business One is designed for the small to medium sized business desiring to move beyond the out-of-the-box software program. - April 28, 2009 - SophLogic Global LLC
Free Online College Courses Help People Get Educated Despite the Recession
At a time when few people can afford the high cost of tuition, free college courses posted online by top universities allow self motivated learners to pursue education. The vast range of free classes is indexed at UniversitiesAndColleges.org in "The Master List of Free Online College Courses," which includes over 500 courses from schools like Yale, Stanford, and MIT. - April 28, 2009 - Universities and Colleges: Online Education Directory
Eminent Domain Documentary "Begging for Billionaires" Slates May 2 World Premiere Events
Media advisory announcing events related to the World Premiere of the new documentary "Begging for Billionaires: The Attack on Property Rights in America. The film will be unveiled to the public at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, in Minneapolis, Minn. during the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival's "Best of Fest" week. A panel discussion, fundraiser, after-screening party and live music have been scheduled. All ticket holders will be able to participate in all activities. - April 28, 2009 - Begging for Billionaires
New Study Details Impact of Economic Crisis on College Enrollment: Report Drives Colleges to Ramp Up Services
Over 70% of incoming college freshmen and their families are considering BIG changes in their college plans due to the current economic climate. This new study, which includes regional breakouts, puts hard figures to what has been speculation on the part of colleges, students and government officials over the past few months. - April 22, 2009 - Longmire & Co., Inc.
Trailer Superstore Named #1 Car Mate Trailer Dealer for 2008
All Pro Trailer Superstore, Central Pennsylvania's Number One Trailer Dealer was recently honored by Car Mate Trailers, Inc. as its Top Dealer for 2008. - April 18, 2009 - All Pro Trailer Superstore
Best Selling Author William Cohan to Appear at New York Investing Meetup
Financial blogger Daryl Montgomery will be interviewing prize-winning author William Cohan on May 5th at the New York Investing meetup. The two will be discussing Cohan's recent best-seller, "House of Cards." Mr. Cohan will be signing books after the interview. - April 18, 2009 - New York Investing Meetup
CPEhr Releases Article Providing Small Employers Five Strategies to Avoid Employment Litigation
CPEhr released an article entitled “Five Ways To Protect Your Company Against Employment Litigation” which reviews the importance of maintaining accurate and up-to-date personnel files as a method of protecting against employee lawsuits. - April 18, 2009 - CPE HR, Inc.
Warner Norcross & Judd and Doeren Mayhew Sponsor Workshop on Strengthening Businesses at MichBio Annual Meeting
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP and Doeren Mayhew are sponsoring a workshop on “Strengthening Your Company: Business Strategies in a Down Economy” as part of MichBio’s 2009 Annual Business Meeting. The workshop will be held from 1-5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, at the Kensington... - April 18, 2009 - Doeren Mayhew
The Tri-Town Economic Development Committee Has Posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
The Tri-Town Economic Development Committee has posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a planner/consultant services to help the Tri-Town Economic Development Group develop an Economic Development Plan for the towns of Dover and Wilmington (combined populating of 3635). The RFQ is for an... - April 17, 2009 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
Straight North Kicks Off 2009 with Continued Success for Its Clients
Chicago marketing services firm, Straight North, continues to help its clients succeed and effectively communicate their brand position in 2009. - April 16, 2009 - Straight North
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival Slates World Premiere of Eminent Domain Documentary "Begging for Billionaires" as "Best of Fest" Selection
Long-awaited public screening of "Begging for Billionaires: The Attack on Property Rights in America" slated for 3 p.m., Saturday, May 2, at the Oak Street Cinema, 309 Oak St. SE in Minneapolis, Minn. - April 16, 2009 - Begging for Billionaires
Rural Mobile Broadband Alliance Hits 100-Member Mark - RuMBA Launches Membership Drive to Add Hundreds of Telcos
RuMBA USA has now secured more than 100 members, comprising rural telcos, mobile broadband equipment makers, rural residents and broadband suppliers, in the effort to ensure stimulus funds will bring the best possible array of mobile broadband solutions to rural America. - April 16, 2009 - Rural Mobile and Broadband Alliance USA
Paintings of Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Marc Chagall, Alexander Caider, Renoir, and Norman Rockwell Have Gone Up to 60,000%
Stock Market have fallen, Houses prices have dropped. "I was sitting at my desk the other day reading about the stock market. Once again a company I chose to buy was down in price, I was warned that this company was not going to meet the ‘expected’ numbers and their will be a... - April 15, 2009 - Steve Kaufman Art Studio
Home Tutor Matching Service WyzAnt Provides Part-Time Work Opportunities During Tough Economic Times
Although economic times are difficult, popular online home tutor matching service, WyzAnt, is offering part-time private tutoring employment opportunities for thousands of professionally certified tutors across the United States. - April 15, 2009 - WyzAnt
Wood Fiber Costs Fell in the US South and the US Northwest in the 1Q/09 as Pulpmills Were Taking Extensive Downtime, Reports WRI
Wood fiber costs have diminished in all regions of the US this year as the decline in fiber demand by the pulp industry has been greater than the reduction of residual chips supply from the sawmilling sector. The past six months, pulpwood costs have fallen about 10% in the US South and 20% in the US Northwest, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. - April 15, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
California Tax Filers Can Make Last Minute Charitable Gift
As Californians face the annual April 15th tax filing deadline, they should know they can make a charitable contribution to one or more worthwhile causes directly on their state tax return. - April 15, 2009 - Checkoff California
Thousands Expected to Join April 15, 2009 Boston Tax Day Tea Party in New Location
Due to the overwhelming response from citizens, the Boston Tax Day Tea Party has moved. - April 15, 2009 - GOPMOM.COM
Follow the Money: Who Controls New York City Mayors
Author Lynne Weikart puts a human face on each of New York City’s fiscal crises, analyzes their historical patterns, and compares the tenure of several mayors. This timely book, Follow the Money: Who Controls New York City Mayors, has become an invaluable book for those interested in the... - April 15, 2009 - FollowtheMoneyUS.com
Donna Johnston Earns the Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
Donna Johnston owner of Charlotte Premier Realty Partners and affiliated with RE/MAX Executive Realty has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area is ravaged by “distressed” homes in the foreclosure process. - April 14, 2009 - Charlotte Premier Realty, Inc
Trust for Architectural Easements and Island Press Promote Sustainability and Historic Preservation in Boston April 23, 2009 at the Boston Public Library
In the next twenty years, the number of urban dwellers worldwide will swell to an estimated five-billion people. Redeveloping our existing built resources to accommodate this growth will determine the future of our cities and regions, the natural environment, and the health and human welfare of all of the earth’s inhabitants. As we face the challenges of climate change and diminishing fossil fuel resources, how will urban areas accommodate a growing population while minimizing resource use? - April 14, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Now Operational in Fabulous Las Vegas
A new high-tech start-up company by the name of EV-Charge America which is headquartered in Las Vegas is now deploying smart electric vehicle charging stations and infrastructure in Nevada, Utah, Oregon and Colorado for casinos, commerical business, schools, public entities and government facilities. - April 12, 2009 - EV-Charge America
Regression, Love and Passivity-New DVD Set from Bestselling Author, John Lee
Passivity is one of the most overlooked, secretive and misdiagnosed issues in psychology today. This video teaches viewers how to come out of emotional regression and passivity and be passionate about their lives so they can discover how to love in an active, mature and emotionally satisfying way. - April 11, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
Professional Coaches Help Job Seekers
Members of Los Angeles Coaching Organization Help People Affected by the Economy. - April 10, 2009 - Professional Coaches and Mentors Association - LA
Boston Tax Day Tea Party Protest to be Held at MA State House
On Wednesday, April 15th, concerned citizens will gather on the steps of the Massachusetts State House in Boston to protest government policies of reckless spending and punitive taxation. - April 09, 2009 - GOPMOM.COM
Auto Insurance Quotes for Existing Vehicles Still Strong Says E-INSURE Services
According to CEO, David Thompson of E-Insure Services, site traffic for auto insurance quotes have remained on track, but there has been a notable shift in the approach of an auto insurance quote shopper. Many insurance shoppers are simply looking to switch auto insurance companies to get a lower rate and thus save a few extra dollars. - April 06, 2009 - E-INSURE Services, Inc.
Total Mortgage Offers DU Refi Plus(TM) to Streamline Mortgage Refinancing for Homeowners
Recently released, DU Refi PlusTM is expected to reignite the housing industry by loosening underwriting guidelines and allowing LTVs up to 105%. By offering DU Refi PlusTM, Total Mortgage Services recognizes that the combination of reduced documentation requirements, decreased credit score acceptability and historically low interest rates have created the perfect opportunity to benefit hard-working homeowners who continually pay their mortgages on time. - April 06, 2009 - Total Mortgage
A Residential Real Estate Developer Has One of the Best Weeks in the Nation
A Chicago developer had the best buyer activity and sales last week of any new construction project in Chicago and possibly the nation. - April 03, 2009 - The Kopley Group, Inc.
Is a Recession the Right Time to Strengthen Your Management Team and Pass the Competition?
Right now, most companies are focused on cutting costs, postponing activities, and even laying off people; however, every company must also be planning for the next move up in the business cycle. Inherent in this planning process is the assessment of your executive team and other key management leaders in your organization. - April 03, 2009 - Carl J. Taylor & Co.
“SmartVolunteer: The leader in Skills-Based Volunteering - The Key to Riding out the Economic Crisis”
Whether skills-based volunteer work provides an opportunity to network, stay engaged or build skill sets, it’s what many professionals are doing to ride out the recession and nonprofit organizations are reaping the rewards. SmartVolunteer provides the venue for skilled professionals and nonprofits in need of their skills to meet. - April 03, 2009 - SmartVolunteer
Zymetrical.com Experiences Record Traffic in Preparation of April Fools
Zymetrical Novelties (www.zymetrical.com), an online discount novelty company, is one which is bucking the overall slump in retail sales these days. The company has seen 2009 as its best April Fools season ever, as more price conscious shoppers seek out discounts & better values in light of an... - April 02, 2009 - Zymetrical, Inc
National Franchise Expands Rapidly in Recession
Stay at Home Offers the Perfect Recession-Proof Business Model for “Compassionate Entrepreneurs” - April 01, 2009 - Stay at Home
VisualCalc Announces Three New Public Dashboards Focused on the American Recovery Act (Stimulus Plan) and California Budget Crisis
New Additions to PublicDashboards.com Highlight Financial Details and Budget Impact of Approved and Pending Economic Plans - April 01, 2009 - VisualCalc
Buckleysandler Continues Its Expansion with the Addition of Leading Financial Services Team
Thirteen Attorneys Join the Financial Services Law Firm at the Center of the Nation’s Financial Services Industry. - March 31, 2009 - BuckleySandler
LeadPile Offers New Enhancements to Lead Seller Account Management System
LeadPile announced today new enhancements to The LeadPile Lead Exchange Seller Account Platform to make the LeadPile Lead Seller experience even easier. A recent update gives Lead Sellers the ability to send data to their AdWords account real time. Bloggers are also encouraged to use their... - March 31, 2009 - Leadpile