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Happi House Restaurants Fight Tough Economy with Introduction of New Snack Meals
Bay Area Asian fast casual chain enjoys sales growth in a bad economy; credited to the introduction of new lower-priced snack foods. - January 26, 2009 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Wausau Paper Selects Nexus Distribution for Midwest Hub, Creating Jobs in Illinois
Logistics Provider Nexus Distribution selected to open Midwest U.S. Distribution Center for Wausau Paper (NYSE:WPP). Further enhancing service to customers of its Printing & Writing segment, Wausau Paper selected Nexus Distribution’s facility in Bedford Park, IL as the location for its... - January 22, 2009 - Nexus Distribution
SansGov Appoints Former Microsoft and Oracle Executive
Sanseman Government has today announced the appointment of former Oracle and Microsoft Executive, Anthony O'Hara, to the key role of Senior Executive Advisor, Information Technology and Telecommunications, IT Workforce Design and Planning. The Director of SansGov, Matthew Tukaki, has said the... - January 22, 2009 - Sanseman Government
"Save Small Business from the CPSIA" Places in the Top Ten Ideas for Change on Change.org
The Handmade Toy Alliance's (www.handmadetoyalliance.org) initiative on Change.org, won its place as one of the top ten ideas for change in America. - January 21, 2009 - Crafty Baby (R)
Affordable Renewable Energy Solutions for Oklahoma's Businesses, Churches, Municipalities, Schools, Casinos, Etc.
Code Green Energy offers affordable wind turbines and solar panels for consumers and businesses. They provide free, no obligation energy analyses and help with financial incentive paperwork. - January 20, 2009 - Code Green Energy
Microfinance Forum 2009 to Take Place in Vienna
Uniglobal Research today announced that this year's Microfinance Forum will take place in Vienna on 19-20 March. Following the huge success of last year's forum in Budapest the event promises to be the major industry meeting point. - January 17, 2009 - Uniglobal Research
Former Spanish Prime Minister Says Liberty Reduces Poverty
José Maria Aznar attributes prosperity to Ibero-American liberty and inspires next generation of Latin American leaders in Chile. - January 15, 2009 - The Fund for American Studies
"The Changing Patterns of Terrorism in India": a Study by Orkash
The 'new breed' of terrorism in India is confident and increasingly sophisticated. In the study based on expert domain knowledge and proprietary research, Orkash identified prominent undercurrents of the changing patterns of terrorism in India. - January 15, 2009 - Orkash Services Pvt Ltd
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers Expands and Restructures for 2009 Despite a Down Economy
Amazing Spaces, a leading provider of upscale self storage solutions, began 2009 with several newly developed positions, including Director of Operations, despite the struggling economy. On January 5, the company welcomed Mike Gately as its new Director of Operations. Mike will be in charge of... - January 07, 2009 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
New Online Resource to Help Job Seekers Find Their Next Role
MyNextRole has been set up as a web 'hub' for jobseekers and is a completely free service. It is a 'one stop shop' of advice and guidance for anyone searching for their next role. In addition to the wealth of information on the site, MyNextRole also contains many links out to other specialist websites giving more detailed information in areas such as Character Analysis, Career Planning, Diet and Fitness, CV writing, Interview Techniques, Job Vacancies and much more. - January 03, 2009 - Rob Horlock
Institute for Radical Forgiveness Slashes Prices to Provide Affordable Self-Help During Difficult Times
Self-help becomes cheaper during current economic climate. - January 03, 2009 - Institute for Radical Forgiveness, Inc.
Covation LLC Announces 913 Jobs in Hickory, NC
Covation LLC, a high-end customer support center for business telecommunications services, has selected Hickory for a project that will create 913 technical support, billing, and customer service jobs over the next three years with an investment of approximately $6.2 million over five years. The... - January 02, 2009 - Catawba County Economic Development Corporation
More Investors Are Taking Control of Their Retirement Dollars as the Economy Continues to Worsen
Entrust Self-Directed IRA’s have witnessed 150% growth in 2008 and expect a record year in 2009. - January 01, 2009 - Entrust Administration Inc
Global Resource Partners, Inc. Announces Expansion in Western Africa
Global Resource Partners, Inc. acquires 1,000 Acres of Mining Concession Property in Western Africa. - December 31, 2008 - Global Resource Partners, Inc.
Lenders Gear Up to Offer Mortgage Loan Modifications with a Catch… No Mortgage Loan Document Audit Legal Recourse
Borrowers will be facing a veritable landslide of Loan Modification offers from lenders with waiver of rights clauses, according to some Florida real estate attorneys. With mortgage loan document audits fast becoming the favorite tool of Loan modification companies and attorney throughout the nation, the lenders are attempting to pare their losses. Mortgage loan document audit firms like Florida based MitiGroup, LLC have seen their business grow in the past month from loan mod companies. - December 24, 2008 - MitiGroup, LLC
1905 Productions' "My Tale of Two Cities," the Surprise Hit of the Season, is Back in Theaters; DVD Now Available for the Holidays
Just in time for the holidays, "My Tale of Two Cities," a "heartfelt and funny valentine to Pittsburgh," is back for families and friends to celebrate the season and their hometown. After opening the Three Rivers Film Festival, selling out a red carpet screening at the Byham Theater, and the sale of 1000 DVDs in less than two weeks, My Tale of Two Cities, will be playing at The Oaks Theater at 5 p.m. from Friday Dec. 19-Dec. 23rd as the DVD is now available for the holidays. - December 18, 2008 - 1905 Productions
Online Forex Trading Names Richard Lee New Chief Currency Strategist
Forex news and educations site, Online Forex Trading, has named Richard Lee Chief Currency Strategist. - December 18, 2008 - Online Forex Trading
'Soul Currency' is Main Street's Hope to Create Wall Street Value and Abundance, says Author Ernest D. (Ernie) Chu
Ernest D. (Ernie) Chu, a former Wall Street investment banker and capital markets expert, offers a message of hope and practical inspiration for Main Street in his new book, "Soul Currency: Investing Your Inner Wealth for Fulfillment and Abundance." - December 17, 2008 - Soul Currency Institute
Tiki's Economic Adjustment Package - Saves the Company Holiday Party
HONOLULU—Tiki’s Grill & Bar has heard that many Oahu companies have cancelled their holiday parties because of lower than anticipated profits. Tiki’s has created an affordable packaged offer to save the Company Holiday Party tradition. Companies with shrinking budgets for... - December 17, 2008 - Tiki's Grill & Bar
“The Economic Report” Show to Feature Palladian International, LLC
The producers of The Economic Report are pleased to announce that Palladian International, LLC, will be featured in an upcoming episode on “Finding the Best Talent for Your Organization,” as part of the show’s “Report on Business” series. An executive search firm... - December 08, 2008 - Palladian International, LLC
MitiGroup, LLC Announces Entry Into Mortgage Loan Document Auditing for Mortgage Loan Modifications.
MitiGroup, LLC, a Florida LLC, announces credit services conduit formation for Loan Document auditing, Loan Modification, Credit Auditing, Debt Settlement, and Attorney Referral. Mortgage Loan document auditing is the process by which closing documents signed by the borrower are analyzed for compliance by industry auditors an d experts, using the top software program used by the lenders themselves. - December 05, 2008 - MitiGroup, LLC
Franchise Direct Introduces the Top 500 Franchise Opportunities in Europe
Franchise Direct, one of the world’s leading portals for franchise and business opportunities, has introduced its exclusive list of the Top 500 Franchise Opportunities in Europe. By providing essential information for potential franchisees, Franchise Direct has become an indispensable resource on franchising in Europe. - December 01, 2008 - Franchise Direct UK & Ireland
Metropolitan Shuttle® Wins G20 Contract in Washington, DC
Metropolitan Shuttle®, the leading source for nationwide bus charter rental services, was awarded a contract by the U.S. State Department to provide transportation services for the national and international media on Saturday, November 15, 2008 for coverage of the G-20 financial summit. - November 28, 2008 - Metropolitan Shuttle
The Chartered Institute of Taxation Returns to Second Life® with the Editor of Taxation Magazine
The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) is returning to Second Life ® to discuss the tax implications of doing business in a virtual world with the editor of Taxation Magazine. - November 28, 2008 - depo consulting ltd
Caldwell County Economic Development Commission Attracts Major Retailers to Caldwell County
Caldwell County Economic Development Commission's concerted effort to attract retail and commercial development in North Carolina to Caldwell County is paying big dividends as a result of aggressively promoting commercial and retail properties for sale in Caldwell County. Two Wal-Mart Super Centers and a FATZ Restaurant are open for business, and Carolina Pottery will be open in March, 2009. - November 26, 2008 - Caldwell Economic Development Commission
Smart Transaction Systems Releases 2008 Small Business Gift Card Study
New study provides valuable insight into the strength of small business gift card programs during uncertain financial times. - November 25, 2008 - Smart Transaction Systems
Advanced Composites Manufacturing Facility Relocates to Caldwell County
In a region that has lost many textile and furniture manufacturing jobs to outsourcing and globalization, Caldwell County Economic Development Commission announces a major success developing an aviation business in western North Carolina. VX Aerospace Corporation, an advanced composites manufacturing facility, plans to hire 500 employees over the next five years. - November 21, 2008 - Caldwell Economic Development Commission
12 Bicycle Enthusiasts Unite to Show How Bicycle Travel Can Change Your Life and Make Your Dreams Come True
12 Bicycle Travel Leaders are Uniting on November 22 & 23 for the first ever, Bicycle Lifestyle Web Event. The event is titled, "Bicycle Travel As a Modern Lifestyle Choice" & will feature a jam-packed schedule of articles, interviews, videos & a live Q & A sessions having to do with bicycle travel, commuting by bicycle and lifestyle design in a new economy. The goal of the event is to introduce more people to bicycle travel. The information is totally free and open to anyone with Internet. - November 19, 2008 - Bicycle Touring Pro
Aspen Financial Partners, LLC Expands It’s Service Offerings to Include Stock-Secured Loans
Aspen Financial Partners, LLC (Aspen) is pleased to announce that is has expanded it’s service offerings to include facilitating stock-secured loans. - November 19, 2008 - Aspen Financial Partners, LLC
Funny Christmas Cards Examine Links Between Current Financial Crisis and Great Depression
Order of St. Nick’s Depressing Times line of holiday greeting cards draws humorous parallels between the Great Depression and the current worldwide financial crisis. The paper greeting cards feature vintage photos from the Great Depression, enhanced with humorous verse such as “Have a Great Depression and a Subprime New Year.” They are available online at www.depressingtimes.com. - November 18, 2008 - Order of St. Nick
California Firm to Offer Progressive and Unique Human Resources Management Products to Help Firms Manage Their Human Capital in a Poor Business Climate
Curtin Associates, a California based human resources consulting firm, to offer effective employee assessment, development and new screening products to assist businesses and organizations to survive tough time through better, proactive human capital management. - November 12, 2008 - Curtin & Associates
IT Job Prospects Still Strong at ComputerTraining.com
On the same day the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped over 500 points to a 5 year low, 16 businesses showed up at ComputerTraining.com's Burlington, MA center www.computertraining.com/campus_BURLINGTON-MA.shtml looking to hire students and graduates. Most employers were looking to fill technical... - November 10, 2008 - ComputerTraining.edu
Is It Possible to Eradicate Poverty in Rwanda?
Aleem A. Desai develops an economic plan for the Honorable Paul Kagame. - November 10, 2008 - Aleem A. Desai, A Professional Corp.
Los Angeles Management Consultant, Dan Curtin Predicts the Impact of the Coming Obama Era on U.S. Business and the Workforce
Los Angeles, CA Human Resources Consulting firm, Curtin Associates Principal predicts that the new Democratic controlled Congress and white House has profound implications for US business. - November 07, 2008 - Curtin & Associates
Birth Year Brings Holiday Cheer at Knoxville Hotel
New Quality Inn Merchants Drive, Knoxville, TN celebrates grand opening by honoring senior citizens during the holiday season and donating part of the proceeds to the O’Connor Senior Center. - November 06, 2008 - Quality Inn Merchants Dr
Social Marketplace Creates Millions of Jobs and Uplifts Economy
Bidwilly (BW) will be the 1st free social marketplace that allows local businesses, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and unemployed workers to compete for your service needs through open bidwars. Open bidwars, now being heralded as Bidding 2.0, is a terminology that describes how bidders may view the bid responses of others to initiate public (un-restricted) bidding wars. - November 06, 2008 - BidWilly, Inc.
Caldwell Edc's New Website Introduces "a Fresh Approach to Economic Growth"
Located in western North Carolina, Caldwell County Economic Development Commission introduces a comprehensive, new website that reflects the commission's "fresh approach to economic growth." - November 04, 2008 - Caldwell Economic Development Commission
Online Ministry Launches Program to Connect Those Affected by Economic Crisis with Those Who Can Help
In the face of economic crisis and cries for help from those affected by it, an online Christian ministry has launched a new program which offers hope to those who may be losing hope or have lost hope all together due to financial difficulties and homelessness. With foreclosures and homelessness... - November 02, 2008 - Light of Life Ministry
Wholesome, Frugal Meals at $5 Dinners.com
Today’s fluctuating economy and the housing market scares are putting the pressure on every American’s pocketbook. Now is the perfect time to start saving at the grocery store. Can't decrease mortgage payments and can't roll back the prices at the gas pump. It is possible to make wholesome and healthy meals that won’t break the bank and $5 Dinners.com is out to prove it. - October 31, 2008 - $5 Dinners
Primary Tradelines a Solution to Our Credit and Economic Crisis. Primary Credit Lines to Build Better Payment History.
There is finally a way to get real Primary Tradelines legally. Raising your personal credit score has never been so easy. The fastest way to prime credit without credit repair. - October 29, 2008 - My Credit Headquarters
Quintessential Careers Sets Job Action Day 2008 for Nov. 3
Quintessential Careers has declared Nov. 3 Job Action Day 2008 worldwide -- a day for job-seekers and workers to confront the current economic crisis head-on and take action steps to improve their careers. - October 28, 2008 - Quintessential Careers
InkjetSuperstore.com Continues to Focus on Reducing Printing Costs When Printing Checks with MICR Toner Cartridges
With the expansion of its lineup of replacement MICR toner cartridges for use in Lexmark, HP, IBM, Dell, Xerox, Troy, and Source Technologies printers, InkjetSuperstore.com continues to focus on reducing printing costs when printing checks with MICR toner cartridges. "InkjetSuperstore.com has... - October 24, 2008 - InkjetSuperstore.com
Tiny Dog Company on Firm Footing During Shaky Times
A small pet-accessories company continues to forge ahead with increased sales and brand building, proving that with the right strategy and by keeping a level head, businesses can thrive, even in the face of an economic downturn. - October 24, 2008 - Bull Dog Bag Company
The Chicago Tribune Endorses Steve Miller for Congress in Illinois 7th Congressional District
The Chicago Tribune endorsed Steve Miller (R) IL for Illinois Seventh Congressional District on October 22, 2008. Steve Miller's campaign is making headlines with a message of Constitutionally mandated government transparency, liberty, and freedom. Steve Miller is committed to bringing a profound... - October 23, 2008 - Steve Miller for Congress
Largest US Fishery Donates Seafood to Support Hunger Relief
Volunteers from the Alaska pollock fishery and US Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA) will serve lunch, including donated seafood from the fishery, to the homeless and unemployed at Seattle's Millionair Club on Wednesday, October 22nd. With the current economic downturn, the Millionair Club is reporting a 30% increase in requests for its services. - October 23, 2008 - At-sea Processors Association (APA)
Opal Conferences Invites Gordon “Grant” Curtis to Speak at Boston Wealth Management Forum
Addressing suitability for 130/30 portfolio strategy for endowment and pension funds - October 18, 2008 - GG Curtis Consulting
INspirACTionNOW.com Declares Money Appreciation Week: October 25 – November 1, 2008
Thinking about, talking about, and fearing a bad economy actively promotes more bad economy. No athlete who wants to win focuses on losing; their focus is lazered on the win. - October 17, 2008 - InspirACTionNOW.com, Inc
Closet Christian: An Election Swing Vote, and Purple to Red and Blue - Evangelical Christian Afraid to Air Thought Publicly, Assumes Persona of "Pat Doe"
With the election coming to a close, and both Congress and the economy in recession, and the markets up and down like a rollercoaster, the deciding force in the election will be swing votes, and a number of them will come from what used to be safe territory for Republicans: the evangelical... - October 17, 2008 - closetxn.blogspot.com
Las Vegas Attorney Launches LienStripping.com
Website Aimed at Offering Relief to Thousands of Struggling Homeowners - October 17, 2008 - LienStripping.com
Joint Efforts Bring 1,955 New Jobs to Caldwell County in 12 Months
Located in western North Carolina, Caldwell County Economic Development Commission has attracted 1,955 new jobs and 15 companies to Caldwell County in the past 12 months. Their recruitment efforts' success reflects the strength of their strategic partnerships with the community and the state - October 16, 2008 - Caldwell Economic Development Commission