United States News

12th Annual "Top Businesses in America" Awards Program Announced

The research allows entrepreneurs to be identified and honored for their business achievements on a national and regional basis. - June 16, 2011 - DiversityBusiness.com

Texas School Foodservices Go Digital with Epicure Digital

Epicure Digital Systems presents the Epicure K-12 Digital Menu Board System with nutritional menu labeling at the Texas School Nutrition Association (TASN) Annual Conference, Fort Worth, TX 2122 in June 2011, Booth #125 with Brad Waller & Associates. - June 16, 2011 - Epicure Digital

Audio Resource Group & Ecreativeworks Announce New ARGAudio.com Website

Audio Resource Group’s new website, built in conjunction with Ecreativeworks, delivers a wealth of information on the company and their extensive line of audio products, as well as online ordering capabilities and more. - June 16, 2011 - Ecreativeworks

Alicia Rittenhouse Announces Summer Paid Internship and Scholarship Contest

Virtual Assistants World-Wide Invited to Enter. Alicia Rittenhouse, Social Media Geek Goddess has launched her Summer Virtual Assistant Geek Goddess Internship Contest. It is a world-wide competition for Virtual Assistants. Its purpose is to give back to the growing Virtual Assistance community... - June 16, 2011 - Alicia Rittenhouse, Social Media Geek Goddess

St. Louis to Host International Algal Biofuels Conference

The program has been designed to provide a new level of direct interaction between preeminent scientific leaders in this rapidly developing scientific field, the strategic partners and delegates. - June 16, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

The Learning Alliance Launches Summer Literacy Programs

The Learning Alliance held a training session at Citrus Elementary School for all tutors participating in summer literacy programs. 35 tutors attended as well as reading professors from Indian River State College, leadership from Big Brothers, Big Sisters, and a teacher from Saint Edwards School. Training was led by experienced Learning Alliance teachers and master coaches. The hands-on training allowed tutors to practice the activities they will do with their students when tutoring begins. - June 16, 2011 - The Learning Alliance

Debra La Grone Joins Financial Aid Association as Training Specialist

New Staff Member Will Strengthen Training for Financial Aid Professionals - June 16, 2011 - National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

Nine Lives Media Inc. Names Excel Micro Inc. to the Talkin’ Cloud 50

First of Its Kind Research Report Identifies the World’s Top VARs, MSPs and Channel Partners in Cloud Computing - June 16, 2011 - Excel Micro, Inc.

Jackson Walker Congratulates Its Chambers-Ranked Partners and Practice Groups

Six Jackson Walker partners were selected for inclusion in the 2011 edition of the prestigious Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business guide. The firm itself has also been ranked for its Energy practice and its Real Estate practice, with sources calling the practice group "A very... - June 16, 2011 - Jackson Walker L.L.P.

Yoga, Pilates, Knee Health, and Gliding Workouts are Featured in BayView Entertainment’s July 2011 DVD Releases

The July 2011 new DVD releases from BayView Entertainment’s fitness collection include their first titles from Jennifer Kries, the latest QuickFix Rx DVD from Jill Miller, and two DVDs that use the innovative Gliding discs as workout tools. - June 16, 2011 - BayView Entertainment

Linda Craft & Team Welcomes Buyers’ Agent Pamela Mansueti

Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® is growing in 2011. The team welcomes Pamela Mansueti to the team in June as a Buyer’s Agent. “We were attracted to Pamela’s professionalism and drive to treat each and every client’s home decision as if she were buying the home for... - June 16, 2011 - Linda Craft & Team Realtors

Saelig’s New Tiny Picoammeter Eliminates Voltage Transients

PocketPico Picoammeter is a new, USB-connected; very low current measurement device for DC current from 20pA to 2mA. Tiny (2.7” × 1.4” × 3.7”), lightweight (8oz) PocketPico Picoammeter eliminates harmful switching spikes and reads at a rapid 15,000 samples per second. - June 16, 2011 - Saelig Co. Inc.

At The Watchery, Concord Watches Rise in Popularity as Buy 1, Get 1 Free Promotion Draws to a Close

The Buy 1, Get 1 Promotion on TheWatchery.com has helped to promote sales of Concord, TAG Heuer and other luxury watches. - June 16, 2011 - The Watchery - Designer Watches

Protochips Selects PicoScientific as New Southeastern Sales Representative

Protochips has entered into an exclusive sales representation agreement with PicoScientific for the sales and distribution of its Aduro™ and Poseidon™ platforms in the Southeastern United States. - June 16, 2011 - Protochips

Farrell’s 2nd Annual Ice Cream Eating Challenge Benefiting Two Children’s Charities

Farrell’s will donate 100% of the net proceeds from their 2nd Annual Ice Cream Eating Challenge to CHOC and Make-A-Wish Foundation. - June 16, 2011 - Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour

Beat the Heat with June Film Screenings at Rockledge

Marietta Apartments with 80-Seat Movie Theater. - June 16, 2011 - Rockledge Apartments

Mississippi Rapper/Producer J. Skillz Signs with Expat Records

The Acclaimed Underground Hip Hop Artist and CEO Of A.N.B.O.S. Music & Entertainment Will Be Releasing His Latest EP "I’m From Mississippi" in July 2011. - June 16, 2011 - Expat Records

CIO Retail Summit Welcomes Delegates from Costco, Dean Foods and Lowes

The CIO Retail Summit team announced today the latest delegates who will attend the technology event, including representatives from Costco, Dean Foods, Lowe’s and more. - June 16, 2011 - CDM Media

Liz Fields Chosen to Participate in VitaminWater® Inspired Fashion Show

On June 22, 2011, Bridal gown and bridesmaid dress designer Liz Fields will participate in the VitaminWater inspired fashion show presented by VitaminWater Zero and New Jersey Fashion Week. - June 16, 2011 - Liz Fields, LLC

Invenio IT, a New York-Based IT Managed Services Provider, Has Signed a Partnership Agreement with Xerox Corporation to Offer Managed Print Service

Invenio IT, a New York-based IT Managed Services Provider, has signed a partnership agreement with Xerox Corporation to provide Manage Print Service to their clients. When speaking about this choice, Invenio IT CEO Dale Shulmistra replied, "This partnership will offer Invenio IT the... - June 16, 2011 - Invenio IT

ICLEI USA and U.S. Green Building Council Launch National Press Club Leadership Speaker Series, June 28 - Washington, D.C.

Ambassador Sha Zukang, Secretary General of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) to Deliver Inaugural Keynote Address During Important Gathering of Leading Figures from the Obama Administration, Cabinet Agencies, Academic Experts, Corporations, NGOs and Civil Society Groups. - June 16, 2011 - ICLEI USA

Focus Business Management Institute to Attend IJO Show in Nashville

Focus Business Management Institute, the industry leader in retail jewelry consulting, today announced that they will be attending the IJO 2011 Show being held in Nashville, TN from July 30 – August 3, 2011. Focus BMI will be showcasing their proprietary customer diagnostic reports that... - June 16, 2011 - Focus Business Management Institute

IRphotonics Releases Multi-Legged Fiber Lightguide for Award-Winning iCure System

Supplies Thermal Energy to Multiple Cure Sites from a Single Source - June 16, 2011 - IRphotonics

NovaStor to Exhibit at Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference

From July 10th to July 14th, data protection specialist NovaStor will exhibit at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Los Angeles. - June 16, 2011 - NovaStor

NetHope, USAID and DNA Foundation Launch Mobile Trafficking App Contest in Russia and the Region

NetHope, USAID and DNA Foundation launch mobile trafficking app contest in Russia and the Region. Grand Prize winner wins $15,000, a trip to Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting and implementation of his or her application in Russia to combat human trafficking. - June 16, 2011 - NetHope

Chamber of Southwest Florida Leadership Lee County’s Community UP Rising Effort Raises Support for Harlem Heights Cultural Arts & Community Center

The 2010 Class of the Chamber of Southwest Florida’s Leadership Lee County program led the way to kick off the final phase of fundraising for The Heights Foundation in its mission to restart construction on the Harlem Heights Cultural Arts & Community Center. - June 16, 2011 - Heights Foundation

BMW of Murrieta in Murrieta, CA is Now Open

BMW of Murrieta is pleased to announce that its new BMW dealership is now open to customers. Murrieta, CA customers looking for a new BMW vehicle are encouraged to visit BMW of Murrieta. - June 16, 2011 - BMW of Murrieta

Transbeam Announces Rapid PRI -- Revolutionary PRI Service Through the Customer’s Existing Broadband Connection

With Transbeam’s new Rapid PRI voice service, businesses can make phone calls using their own high-speed Internet connection and existing phone system and handsets. This exciting service is available anywhere in the US and is affordable, reliable and it can be installed in a few... - June 16, 2011 - Transbeam

AMDETUR Convention Receives Support from Perspective Magazine

The timeshare and fractional industry’s leading independent information provider is a media sponsor for the fourth year in a row. - June 16, 2011 - Perspective Magazine

LeadBeaver.com Shares Tips for Tradeshow Success

Tradeshow exhibition experts at LeadBeaver.com share ways to optimize success at tradeshows through integral planning and enthralling promotion through exhibits. - June 16, 2011 - LeadBeaver.com

XML2U Extends Marketing Reach for Real Estate Feed Clients

With the recent addition of four more real estate portals accepting their feeds, specialist feed creator XML2U increases its portal network to over 150 sites. - June 16, 2011 - XML2U.com

Smart Mouth Mobile Gives Free Lifetime Subscriptions to Military & Others

Today, at a meeting between several mobile & telecommunications insiders, a spokesperson for Smart Mouth Mobile confirmed the announcement made on their website launched late Thursday night that the innovative, debt free, startup was indeed giving away free lifetime subscriptions to military and public service employees. - June 16, 2011 - Smarter Apps

Florida Multi-Property Bankruptcy Auction

Higgenbotham Auctioneers International (HAI) has been retained to offer at auction 5 bankruptcy residential properties, one of which is being offered absolute to the last and highest bidder. This multi-day auction will begin at 11 AM on Tuesday, June 28 and will conclude at 4 PM Wednesday, June 29. - June 16, 2011 - Higgenbotham Auctioneers International

Expect Referrals Launches Social Media Referral Tools in V3.1

Expect Referrals (ExpectReferrals.com), a leader in digital word-of-mouth marketing, has launched a brand new product release, version 3.1, packed with social media referral features, as well as an advanced user Interface design updates, and enhanced affiliate program features. - June 16, 2011 - Expect Referrals

AutoCricket.com CEO Wins Man of Year 2011

Jason Brian, CEO of local Palm Beach business wins The Leukemia & Lymphoma Societies 2011 Man of the Year campaign. - June 16, 2011 - AutoCricket.com

Iveta Topalova Selected as Vice-Chair of IJIS Institute Emerging Technology Advisory Committee

Microsoft’s Solutions Architect to Vice-Chair IJIS Institute Committee - June 16, 2011 - IJIS Institute

American Craft Endeavors Presents 9th Annual Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival on June 25th & 26th, 2011

The Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival returns to Main Street this summer with a unique blend of contemporary, original works at affordable prices, June 25 – 26, 2011. - June 16, 2011 - American Craft Endeavors

Finnish Telecom and IT Provider, Metrocom Oy, Signs on with Noventri as European Digital Signage Distributor

Finland’s Metrocom Oy has become a distributor/reseller of Noventri digital signage products, allowing Noventri to more easily work with European clients. - June 16, 2011 - Noventri

Waterlogg Productions Announces the Release of Old-Time Radio Parodies

Joe Bevilacqua's Popular Radio Theater Series Now Available at Audible, Amazon, ITunes and Most Online Stores. - June 16, 2011 - Waterlogg Productions

Perle Systems Releases Over 96 PoE Media Converters

PoE Media Converters extend the distance of a network with fiber cabling and function as PoE injectors to power devices such as IP phones, video conferencing equipment, IP cameras and Wi-Fi devices - June 16, 2011 - Perle Systems

Motivational Speaker Kelly Swanson Brings Humor and Motivation to NC Association Executives at Annual Meeting in Wilmington, NC

The current state of the economy in NC may be uncertain, but spirits were high at the AENC annual meeting, thanks to Kelly Swanson, motivational speaker and comedian. - June 16, 2011 - Kelly Swanson, Motivational Speaker

Lake Minnetonka Fishing Guide Dan Jasper of Jasper Services Places 2nd in First Tournament of the Year

Lake Minnetonka Fishing guide Dan Jasper takes second place in his first tournament of 2011 on Lake Minnetonka. - June 16, 2011 - Jasper Guide Services/Fish Camp!

Ohio Tool Works Announces the Release of the New OTW-3000 Horizontal Honing Machine

Ohio Tool Works, renowned manufacturers of honing machinery and tools, is proud to announce the introduction of their newest product: the OTW-3000 Horizontal Honing Machine. - June 16, 2011 - Ohio Tool Works

KOSBE Client, Tracy's Tea House Now Open

Tracy's Tea House offers a the chance to experience a wide variety of unique Eastern and Western tea blends with mouth-watering meals on the menu. Currently, there are 19 organic and special blend teas offered and prepared in house. The teas on the menu were selected by owner, Tracy Law based on... - June 16, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE

KOSBE Award Winner Takes Reins of International Non-Profit

The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is pleased to announce, Ellen Stroud, co-founder and vice president of Pinnacle Ranch has been elected chair of the Board of Directors for the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA). EAGALA is an... - June 16, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE