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Lima Native Gregory Pitts to Open Film Festival

The Northwest Ohio Film Foundation is proud to announce that the Opening Night of the 2012 Independent Film Festival will officially commence with Karma, an avant-garde film written and produced by Lima native Gregory Pitts, followed by a Celebration of Shorts and a Midnight Screening. “I am... - February 15, 2012 - Northwest Ohio Film Foundation

Prudential Arizona Team Participates in Home of Distinction Tour

Tours of the Whisper Rock Estates Home will be Open Feb 23 – March 11. Proceeds from the Event Will Raise Money for Phoenix Children’s Hospital. - February 15, 2012 - Prudential Americana Group

CW Group: Global Cement Demand to Reach 4 Billion Tons by 2013

Latest research from the CW Group, the leading cement analyst and consultancy, shows cement demand reached 3.56 billion tons in 2011. The forecast, which details cement consumption, production and utilization for 58 individual countries as well as on a regional basis, shows cement demand rising to almost 4 billion tons by 2013. - February 15, 2012 - CW Group

Pamela Mansueti Earns Agent of the Month Honors @ Linda Craft & Team, Realtors® in Close Race

January was a close month for the Agent of the Month competition at Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® coming down to a recount among the competitors. At the end of the month, buyers’ agent Pamela Mansueti earned agent of the month honors, narrowly edging out fellow buyers’ agent... - February 15, 2012 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors

The Speed Art Museum Selects Projectmates Construction Management Software for $50 million Expansion Project

Systemates announced that Speed Art Museum, the largest art museum in Kentucky, will leverage Projectmates construction project management software for its $50 million expansion that includes construction of the new North Building and the adjacent Art Park and Piazza. - February 15, 2012 - Systemates, Inc.

Blanket America Announces New Short-Term Clearance Prices on Cotton Sheet Set Items and Other Bedding Products

Woven blanket specialist Blanket America is promoting its new clearance section items online, available for a brief time while supplies last. - February 15, 2012 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets

The Founders Fund, Inc. Holds 2012 High School Counselors Breakfast

11 guidance counselors from Collier County’s schools joined The Founders Fund members to share information about the graduating class at the Annual High School Counselor’s Breakfast. - February 15, 2012 - The Founders Fund, Inc.

CFLA Offers Commercial Business Licenses to West Coast Markets

The Nation's Premier Forensic Loan Audit and Mortgage Securitization Wholesaler and Loan Auditor Certification Training for Attorneys and Real Estate Professionals offers commercial business licenses to West Coast Markets. - February 15, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC

Win a Free Apple iPad 2 in the Outskirts Press "Show Me Your Love" Social Media Event for Self-Publishing Authors This Valentine's Day

Leading self-publishing firm Outskirts Press is becoming every writer’s valentine this year with a celebration of love during the “Show Me Your Love” contest in which self-published authors will have a chance to win a free Apple iPad 2. - February 15, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Houston Housing Authority Awarded $250,000 for Safety & Security Improvements

The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) was awarded $250,000 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to improve safety and security systems at Kelly Village, a family public housing development in Houston’s Fifth Ward. The HUD award will allow HHA to install security cameras... - February 15, 2012 - Houston Housing Authority

One Concierge Expands Personal Services in New York

One Concierge introduces new addition to the One Concierge Network™ in New York through agreement with Thee Ultimate Assistant. - February 15, 2012 - One Concierge

Furnace Loan Program Financing Available Now

In this economy, many Chicago residents are wondering how they are going to pay for a new high efficiency furnace this winter. - February 15, 2012 - Around The Town Heating and Cooling

Northwest Ohio Film Foundation to Hold Quarter Auction

Film Festival bring the "fun" back in "fundraising" - February 15, 2012 - Northwest Ohio Film Foundation

Pittsburgh SEO Company Launches Official Offering of Free Consultations

Pittsburgh SEO company ProFromGo Internet Marketing announced the official launch of its free consultations platform this week. The announcement was timed to coincide with a number of other free services offered exclusively by the SEO firm. - February 15, 2012 - ProFromGo Internet Marketing

Reptile Show and Sale at the America’s Family Pet Expo: Enthusiasts Now Able to Sell and Purchase Throughout the Weekend

From spotted, striped to scaled and smooth, all species of reptiles to make their debut at America’s Family Pet Expo at the OC Fair and Event Center, April 20-22. - February 15, 2012 - World Pet Association

Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP’s Director of Valuation Services Named Key Speaker at Knowledge Congress’ "Valuation in 2012 Live Webcast" Webinar to be Held on 3/23/2012

Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP, Georgia’s largest independent accounting firm, announced today that Michael Blake, CFA, ASA, Director of Valuation Services at the firm, will be one of the speakers at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Valuation in 2012” on March 23,... - February 15, 2012 - The Knowledge Group

MedicalTranscription.com Contracts with KC Web Media for New Website Rebuild

KC Web Media has been selected to perform the website rebuild for MedicalTranscription.com, a site that assists medical transcriptionists and services in procuring jobs from physicians, hospitals, medical publishers and other entities that engage in medical documentation. Cole Turner, principal at... - February 15, 2012 - MedicalTranscription.com Inc.

Nefab Packaging Will Attend MRO Americas in Dallas, TX April 3-5

Nefab, the Global Partner for Complete Packaging Solutions, will attend MRO Americas 2012 in Dallas, TX from April 3-5. The event is a natural fit with Nefab's custom packaging solutions designed for the aerospace industry. Whether it’s critical production parts or complete aircraft, Nefab... - February 15, 2012 - Nefab Packaging, Inc.

Shoot Hearts at the One You Love with Pocket Cupid for iPhone

Extrafeet Inc. today announced the release of Pocket Cupid for iPhone. Pocket Cupid shoots arrows at whoever or whatever you point your camera at. The target explodes with a halo of hearts. Pictures can be saved and Tweeted or posted to Facebook. Pocket Cupid is available in the App Store. - February 14, 2012 - Extrafeet, inc.

Aureli Construction Releases Tips to Prepare for Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling

Massachusetts has one of the most stringent building codes in the US. Here is a quick list of things to prepare and know before you start tearing up your kitchen or bathroom. 1. First off, have your licensed contractor file a building permit at your city building, or inspectional services office. - February 14, 2012 - Aureli Construction

Authors Jo Lena Johnson and Steven Charles Martin Release Their Titillating Book -“Strategic Planning for Love & War, Relationships and Adult Conversations”

New relationship book solves everyday problems, offers solutions and gives people the practical help they need, with a unique musical twist. - February 14, 2012 - Absolute Good Training & Life Skills Management

Beasley & Henley Interior Design Wins Third BALA for Specialty Condo Project

Beasley & Henley Interior Design was awarded a national Best in American Living Award (BALA), at the 2012 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, Florida. The design team, led by Design Principal Troy Beasley, won the BALA Gold Award for their work in the Interior Design, Interior Architecture, and Renovation of common areas of the multi-million dollar Seapoint Condominiums. - February 14, 2012 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design

Epiphanies, YMCA of Greater Boston to Offer Social Marketing Workshop for Business Leaders, Passionate Professionals

Epiphanies, Inc., in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Boston, presents an all-new workshop, "Igniting Your Social Marketing Matrix: How to Set Up, Optimize, and Unleash the Power of Social Media to Amplify Your Brand, Expand Your Audience, and Increase Your Profits." The workshop takes place at the Todaro Leadership Center in Mirror Lake, NH from 10am to 1pm on Tuesday, 2/28/12. To register, go to http://aha.to/IgniteYMCA. - February 14, 2012 - Epiphanies, Inc.

Workshop to Teach Middle School-Age Girls of Color to Develop Software Programming Skills and Create Interactive Video Games

Black Girls Code, a non-profit organization helping girls of color, ages 7 to 14, to become successful computer programmers is holding its second software development workshop from February 18, 2012 - March 24, 2012 in partnership with the San Francisco office of ThoughtWorks. The 6 week long... - February 14, 2012 - BlackGirlsCode

John Spencer Ellis Website Offers 7 Tips for Improving Fitness and Personal Training Websites in Just 10 Minutes

Ten minutes and seven tactics is all it takes to markedly improve a fitness, personal training or coaching website. Fitness guru John Spencer Ellis now shares these top tips online. - February 14, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Seth Kahan and Linda Henman Announce Consulting Workshop on “How to Acquire Clients, Value-Based Fees, & Proposals,” April 17 in Washington, DC

Authors and business consultants, Seth Kahan, and Linda Henman, Ph.D, both Master Mentors and members of Alan Weiss' Million Dollar Consultant® Hall of Fame, announce a one-day workshop, “How to Acquire Clients, Value-Based Fees, How to Write a Proposal That’s Accepted Ever Time,” on the fundamentals of successful consulting, April 17, in Washington, DC. - February 14, 2012 - Performance Development Group

Mattern & Associates Negotiates Sweetheart of a Deal Between Shook, Hardy & Bacon and Pitney Bowes Management Services in Closed RFP

Industry leading legal support services consulting firm Mattern & Associates, LLC (www.matternassoc.com) announces that it has successfully completed a closed RFP project for international law firm, Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP. Mattern & Associates negotiated the mutually beneficial contract renewal with facilities management services provider, Pitney Bowes, which streamlined costs and added new services including hospitality, audio/visual and reception assistance as well as trial support. - February 14, 2012 - Mattern & Associates

Irreverent New Book Shows Business Owners & Executives How to Thrive in Changing Times

Front Line Heroes: How to Battle the Business Tsunami by Developing Performance Oriented Cultures by Bruce Hodes is now available. - February 14, 2012 - CMI

Lookze Full Version Release Available on the Apple App Store

Lookze™ today announced it has released the full version of the Lookze New York Architecture Sightseeing app to the Apple App Store, Apple’s online storefront for iOS device apps. The full version release is a follow up to the lite version, which was released on November 8, 2011. - February 14, 2012 - Lookze

Biometric Signature ID Releases Case Study Showing 80% Cost Reduction in Physical Proctoring with New Student Identity Proofing Solution

BSI’s BioSig-ID authentication software found to deliver 93% savings in reduced help desk calls, increased academic integrity, enhanced compliance with student ID verification regulations and capital recovery as documented by eduKan Consortium. - February 14, 2012 - Biometric Signature ID, Inc

The Barre Studio Becomes the First Fitness Studio in Delray Beach to Offer TRX Group Training

The Barre Studio is bringing TRX Group Training to Delray Beach, making it the only fitness studio to offer TRX in Delray, and diversifying their already exciting schedule even further. Now clients can take classes in The Barre, Piloxing, Zumba, Belly Dancing, TRX and more, all in one place. - February 14, 2012 - The Barre Studio

Independent Service Professionals and Small Business Owners Learn a Simple Way to Get Clients

Public Tele-Seminar on March 5, 2012 - February 14, 2012 - Strategic Coaching Partners

United Charitable Programs as a Fiscal Sponsor Provides Financial Discipline, Transparency, and Accountability

UCP's professional standards of operations can ease concerns of nonprofit fiscal sponsorship in the philanthropic world. - February 14, 2012 - United Charitable Programs

Red Chilli Media to Offer Latest Collection of Custom Web Solutions

Red Chilli Media is all set to offer its exclusive range of customized web solutions for its customers worldwide. This leading website designing and development company guarantees to fulfill web-based requirements based on the varying online business demands. Red Chilli Media has a team of... - February 14, 2012 - Red Chilli Media

2012 Vitamin A Swimwear Bikinis & Swimsuits Now Available on Molly Brown’s Swimwear Store

New 2012 Vitamin A Swimwear bikinis and swimsuits are now available at Molly Browns swimwear store. The womens swimwear store has added to inventories of both Vitamin A Gold & Vitamin A Silver beachwear lines. - February 14, 2012 - Molly Brown’s

CFLA Announces Details Regarding the New Obama Settlement Which Does Not Preclude Borrowers from Still Suing Banks & MERS

The Obama Agreement does not prevent any action by individual borrowers who wish to bring their own lawsuits. State attorneys general also preserved, among other things, all claims against MERS, and all claims brought by borrowers. - February 14, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC

Beach Street Consulting Becomes a C3P Certified Partner

Beach Street joins small group of elite consulting partners for IIG’s C3P Program. - February 14, 2012 - Beach Street Consulting, Inc.

Mixed Martial Arts Seminar by BJJ World Champion and MMA Fighter Alexandre "Vaca" Moreno in the Best Grappling School in the Country, Team Link Ludlow Massachusetts

They are welcoming everyone to come to a free MMA Seminar by world class athlete and MMA fighter Alexandre "Vaca" Moreno. - February 14, 2012 - Team Link Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

DTR Inc.’s CEO Jay Goldberg Publishes His Second Book, Building a Successful Business

The book is a business plan and management skill instruction manual, tip sheet, and workbook for entrepreneurs and venues that teach entrepreneurship. - February 14, 2012 - DTR Inc.

Prestige Yacht Charters 2012 “Romance Packages” for Engagements, Weddings, and Rehearsal Dinners

Prestige Yacht Charters is a full service luxury yacht brokerage offering over 30 Vessels in the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area. Prestige Yacht Charters’ team of expert planners is experienced in engagements, weddings and rehearsal dinners and will assist you with all of the... - February 14, 2012 - Prestige Yacht Charters

Hernon Manufacturing Welcomes New Regional Sales Manager

Michael Raykovitz joins the Hernon team to forge new customer relations as well as support existing customers in the Western United States. - February 14, 2012 - Hernon Manufacturing

BedBug Chasers Expands Its Subcontracting Service Area to Include the NY Metro & Philadelphia Markets

BedBug Chasers, a national supplier of bed bug heat remediation equipment and a provider of heat remediation services to the Pest Control Industry in New Jersey has expanded its service area to include the New York Metropolitan and Philadelphia markets. Following its New Jersey model of turn-key... - February 14, 2012 - BedBug Chasers

Valentine's Cat Show Featuring 225 Pedigreed and Non-Pedigreed Cats Benefits Cat Care Society February 18 and 19 at the Adams County Fairgrounds

The Cat Care Society (CCS) will again benefit as the featured local shelter at the two-day Valentine's Cat Show sponsored by the Wild Blue Yonder and Front Range Cat Fanciers (FRCF). The cat show, held Saturday and Sunday, February 18-19, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at the Adams County Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton, is a fully licensed Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) event. - February 14, 2012 - Cat Care Society

SEO Discovery Celebrates Its 1-Year Anniversary

SEO Discovery is celebrating its first year on the web. The SEO blog has grown tremendously and quickly become a star in the SEO niche. - February 14, 2012 - SEO Discovery

Arizona State Officials Join Arizona Horse Council (AzHC) at Equine Economic Impact Event

Last week, government officials from all over attended the Economic Impact of the Equine Industry in Arizona to highlight the significance of Arizona's $1.8 billion equine industry. In attendance were Arizona Speaker Andy Tobin, State Rep Heather Carter, Senator Steve Pierce, Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane and Chip Wilson from the Arizona Horse Council (AzHC). Other officials attended. - February 14, 2012 - Arizona Horse Council