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Susie's Estate Sales and Key Estate Sales Unite for Complete Service
Chicago's two leading estate liquidation firms, Susie's Estate Sales and KEY Estate Sales have teamed up to bring estate sale clients and customers twice the resources, twice the sales and twice the results. These companies service the entire Chicago area including all suburbs, Northwest Indiana, Southern Wisconsin and now Key West, FL and the Florida Keys. - January 27, 2013 - Susie's Chicago land Estate Sales
Consolidated Operations Group, Inc. Receives 2012 Best of Chicago Award
For the fourth consecutive year, the US Commerce Association (USCA) has selected Consolidated Operations Group, Inc. (“COG”) for the Best of Chicago Award in the Consulting category. The USCA recognizes businesses that enhance the positive image of their respective industry through exceptional service to their clientele. Nationwide, only 1 in 250 (less than half of 1%) 2012 Award recipients qualified as Four Time Award Winners. - January 25, 2013 - Consolidated Operations Group, Inc.
The Simon Foundation for Continence Announces ContinenceCentral.org
The Simon Foundation for Continence announced today its launch of Continence Central (www.continencecentral.org) a unique new website to help the estimated 33 million Americans affected by incontinence that are looking for products and devices to better manage their loss of bladder and/or bowel... - January 22, 2013 - The Simon Foundation for Continence
Topo.ly – Measuring and Using Data to the Fullest
Last year presented a great deal about Big Data. This year, many businesses will be investing more on analytic tools to uncover their data. Topo.ly will help demystify data with its vivid data visualizations through mapping. Here’s how. - January 16, 2013 - Topo.ly
Jan Lewis Designs’ Bangles Selected for Oscar® Nominees’ Gift Bags
Jan Lewis Designs bangles are uniquely eye-catching, hand-crafted, Fair Trade bangles. Light weight and moderately priced, Ms. Lewis' signature dot patterns are hand painted in slight relief adding texture as an important design element. Wear singly or pair and stack with other styles in the collection. Wife of jazz great Ramsey Lewis, Ms. Lewis designs and paints in her studio as well as while traveling with her husband. - January 15, 2013 - Jan Lewis Designs
LeewayHertz Releases Unique 3D Laser Pegs® iPad App
LeewayHertz has launched a 3D Model LaserPegs application that allows users create 3D models using an iPad. The app is free to download and available on AppStore. - January 15, 2013 - LeewayHertz
Why Few People Have the Right Savings Plan - And How to Tell if You're One of Them
A growing trend has developed that suggests many people have the wrong savings plan for their needs. - January 10, 2013 - Sound Strategy Estate & Retirement Specialists
Robert Reid and Jason Humphrey Join Exergame Fitness as CSO and Strategic Advisor
Exergame Fitness, a leading provider of commercial Exergame equipment, has announced that Robert Reid will join the company as chief strategy officer, reporting to CEO Ed Kasanders. Reid comes to Exergame Fitness from his previous position at FitWall where he had been the vice president of... - January 09, 2013 - Exergame Fitness
Impact Color LLC Takes Delivery of New HP L26500 Latex Printer
Digital printing services provider, Impact Color LLC, has taken delivery of a new large-format HP L26500 Latex Printer. Retail, point-of-purchase, and exhibit companies looking for best-in-class graphics that are also eco-freindly now have a one-stop solution. - January 07, 2013 - Impact Color LLC
Northwest Professional OBGYN Invests in Technology to Provide Gynecare Thermachoice and Essure In-Office Medical Services
Northwest Professional OBGYN invests in technology to provide Gynecare Thermachoice and Essure in-office medical services. Gynecare Thermachoice is an effective, minimally invasive 8-minute procedure that can be performed in-office. Essure is a surgery-free permanent birth control that works naturally with the patients body. - January 02, 2013 - Northwest Professional OBGYN
Chicago Civic Leader Robert Renteria to Receive Two, Distinguished Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Awards
Author recognized for his effectiveness to transcend culture by reaching youth from different backgrounds and countries. - January 02, 2013 - eMediaCampaigns!
Free Limo Ride Home in Chicago South Suburbs
Residents of the following Chicago suburbs: Orland Park, Mokena, New Lenox, Palos Heights, and Tinley Park who feel that they cannot safely get home this New Year’s Eve have an alternative. They can get a free limo ride home sponsored by the Village of Orland Park, Illinois. - December 29, 2012 - Stretch Limousine, Inc.
3 Reasons Why Businesses Can’t Do Without Mapping
Mapping has a lot of benefits within a business. But the best 3 are that it helps save time, money and effort in data analysis. - December 19, 2012 - Topo.ly
Say Good-Bye to Lonely, Boring Workouts with Community Sprint
We all know a bunch of folks that need to get on a consistent, effective exercise but most of us are uncomfortable with that initial conversation. This app is designed to get around the awkward conversation we all avoid..."Wow! you've gained a lot of weight...maybe you need to start working out or your health is going to be seriously compromised!" The healthcare industry and public service announcements have failed to do this. So now "It's on Us!" We are our brother's keeper! - December 14, 2012 - Community Sprint
JeTaun F. Jamerson Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
JeTaun F. Jamerson of Chicago, Illinois has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About JeTaun F. Jamerson Ms. Jamerson retired after 38 years in the field of education. She was a... - December 13, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Terrace Capital, Inc. – Non-Recourse Senior Debt Financing- $61MM – Barnett Capital Industrial Portfolio – Midwest, US.
(www.terracecapital.com) Terrace Capital announced today that it has secured $61MM in non-recourse financing for a portfolio of single tenant, industrial properties located in nine states, scattered throughout the United States. Barnett Capital LTD, (www.barnettcapital.com) based in Chicago, IL is... - December 07, 2012 - Trinity Street Capital Partners
The Kid Daytona Midwest Tour Featuring Chi City Set for December 6-12
Chicago Hip-Hop Artist Chi City has been added to a four-city Midwest tour with Recording Artist The Kid Daytona (Community JUICE / JMI+ / Oyster Concepts Recording), December 6-12, 2012, presented by Make a Mogul Entertainment. The tour includes additional performances by Battery/Jive Recording Artist Mickey Factz and more. - December 06, 2012 - Chi City
Ezra Penland Updates Actuary Salary Surveys, Hires Three for Actuarial Recruitment Group
Jeremy Alvarez, Daniel Balzekas and Christina Fernandes-D’Souza join Ezra Penland Actuarial Recruitment. Ezra Penland also updates their annual US Actuarial Salary Surveys for 2012. - December 04, 2012 - ClaudePenland.com
Online Shopping Mall and Blog MyReviewsNow.net Spotlights Sandals Resorts 65% Off Sale
MyReviewsNow.net’s affiliate partner Sandals is offering up to 65% off for guests who shop online and book their stay at Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort and Offshore Island. - November 27, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Single Tenant Net Lease Trader Joe’s Sold at Record Cap Rate
Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller; a Midwest based private developer, in the transaction. The buyer was a California based private investment firm. - November 27, 2012 - The Boulder Group
Nexus Distribution Named Top 100 3PL Provider in 2012
Nexus Distribution was recognized by Inbound Logistics as a top 3PL for a ninth consecutive year in the annual Top 100 3PL issue. Inbound Logistics, a monthly print, web, digital and tablet resource for business logistics managers, announced the companies chosen as the Top 3PLs in July 2012. Nexus... - November 27, 2012 - Nexus Distribution
Rose Paving is a Three-Time Winner Among Chicago’s Top Workplaces
Rose Paving Co., a leader in national parking lot management, has been named for the third straight year a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace in the small-sized company category, improving the ranking to #9. One hundred twenty-seven companies, organizations, and agencies were honored at an awards... - November 15, 2012 - Rose Paving Company
Third Quarter Filings Now Available Through ktMINE Solutions
ktMINE®, an intellectual property (IP) data and information services firm, announced today the addition of IP licensing records filed with the SEC during the third quarter (3Q) of 2012 to the company’s database solutions. From the 3Q filings, ktMINE’s technology and analyst team... - November 13, 2012 - ktMINE
Wall Street Firm Steps Up to Plate on Veteran’s Day; Mischler Financial Group to Contribute November Profits to Wounded Warrior Project
Mischler Financial Group, Inc., the securities industry’s oldest and largest Service Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise, has announced that it will be contributing 10% of the firm’s November profits to the Wounded Warrior Project; the leading non-profit dedicated to creating jobs and improving the circumstances of the thousands of men and women who risked their lives and became physically disabled while serving in our country’s Armed Forces. - November 09, 2012 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
Historian to Reveal Columbus Identity at Chicago’s Copernicus Center
History of America's Discovery turned upside-down by new research: Columbus was not Italian and didn't discover America. Columbus's voyage was a political plot planned by Portugal and meant to deceive the Spanish Queen Isabel, sworn enemy of King John II of Portugal, whom she had tried to assassinate in 1484, as exposed in a new Polish language book, KOLUMB. Historia Nieznana, (COLUMBUS. Unknown History). - November 09, 2012 - Association Cristovao Colon
MyReviewsNow.net Features Veterans Day Sale: 20% Off Regular, Sale and Clearance Merchandise at Lord & Taylor
For a limited time, MyReviewsNow.net’s affiliate partner Lord & Taylor is offering shoppers 20% on all merchandise storewide. People who shop online now will also enjoy free shipping on orders over $99. Shoppers must enter promo code VETSDAY to enjoy their special 20% savings. - November 08, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
The Boulder Group Awarded Disposition Assignment of a Net Leased Walgreens Portfolio Valued at $49 Million
The investment sales team will be led by Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group who are marketing the portfolio on behalf of a private investment company. - November 08, 2012 - The Boulder Group
Du Mont Communications, Inc. Wins 3 Telly Awards in the 33rd Annual Telly Awards
du Mont Communications, Inc. is a 3-Time Winner in the 33rd Annual Telly Awards for two of its Sears Holdings Corporation clients. The first web video, Meet Digital Debbie won a YouTube Telly in the People’s Telly Awards. Welcome Digital Debbie to Shop Your Way Rewards won two Telly Awards. One for Graphic Design and one for Animation. With nearly 11,000 entries from all 50 states and numerous countries, this is truly an honor. - October 26, 2012 - du Mont Communications, Inc.
C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band Performs at Freedom Hall November 2nd
Freedom Hall will present Zydeco music from C.J. Chenier and The Red Hot Louisiana Band on Friday, November 2. - October 26, 2012 - Freedom Hall
U.S. of Awesome Launches 2012 Vote Campaign: Don’t be a Monkey, Vote!
U.S. of Awesome has launched its “Don’t be a Monkey, Vote!” campaign to inspire voters to cast their vote in the upcoming election. To kick off the campaign, U.S. of Awesome has released a light-hearted video that gently ribs those who are not planning on using their right to vote this November - October 25, 2012 - U.S. of Awesome
Practice Velocity Now Serving Customers in All 50 States
With the addition of Black Hills Urgent Care (BHUC) in Rapid City, South Dakota, Practice Velocity, LLC is now serving customers in all fifty states. Over 800 clinics currently utilize Practice Velocity’s software systems to keep their urgent cares running smoothly and efficiently across the... - October 24, 2012 - Practice Velocity
Chicago Prime Steakhouse Welcomed Congressional Opponents, Walsh and Duckworth, for Small-Business Roundtables
Chicago Prime Steakhouse welcomed Illinois 8th Congressional Opponents Joe Walsh and Tammy Duckworth for separate rountables concerning the issues of small businesses and the hospitality industry. - October 18, 2012 - Chicago Prime Steakhouse
Liferay Awards XTIVIA 2012 North America Partner of the Year
XTIVIA, a Platinum Partner, won “North America Partner of the Year” for their high quality of work delivered to clients and overall outstanding performance selling Liferay enterprise subscription services. - October 17, 2012 - XTIVIA, Inc.
Genesis Imaging Now REQUORDIT
Genesis Imaging is pleased to announce their new name: REQUORDIT Inc. This change is a result of REQUORDIT Inc. purchasing Genesis Imaging, LLC this past June. As a result of the acquisition, Genesis Imaging is now named REQUORDIT, Inc. REQUORDIT continues to focus on providing industry leading... - October 15, 2012 - REQUORDIT Inc
Fitness Products Designed Perfectly for Active Baby Boomers Drives Stick-e Growth
Stick-e’s fitness products are bridging the gap between fitness props and therapeutic aids for this large demographic resulting in strong company growth. - October 11, 2012 - Stick-e Products LLC
Kirkus Praises New YA Novel "In Memory of Todd Woods"
Kirkus Indie praises the new YA novel "In Memory of Todd Woods," from first-time author Tom Taylor, calling it "A heartfelt yet unsentimental look at the lives and loves of American adolescents." - October 10, 2012 - Tom Taylor
The Boulder Group Awarded Disposition Assignment of a Net Lease Portfolio of Forty-Two Circle K Properties Valued at $60 Million Within the Oklahoma City MSA
The investment sales team will be led by Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group who are marketing the portfolio on behalf of a private partnership. - October 09, 2012 - The Boulder Group
Randy Blankstein, President of the Boulder Group, to Speak at National Net Lease Investment Conference
Randy Blankstein will be moderating a panel discussing the Institutionalization of the Net Lease Market. - October 06, 2012 - The Boulder Group
MyReviewsNow.net Spotlights Limited Time Sale on Men’s Suits at Jos. A. Bank
MyReviewsNow.net’s affiliate partner Jos. A. Bank is offering huge, limited time savings on men’s suits, sportcoats and more. Plus, people who shop online now will enjoy free shipping on orders over $195. - October 03, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
The BSC Group Awarded “Best Finance Company” for Second Straight Year
The BSC Group, LLC, a leading commercial real estate financing advisor for self-storage owners, is pleased to announce it has been chosen once again as the Best Finance Company by the readers of Inside Self-Storage magazine. This is the second straight year The BSC Group has received the honor,... - September 21, 2012 - The BSC Group, LLC
Julian Grant's Film, F*ckload of Scotch Tape to Have World Premiere at 48th Chicago International Film Festival
A musical Neo-Noir drama where a patsy is set up to take the fall for a kidnapping that leads to murder. When the money he is paid is stolen, he embarks on a rampage of revenge. Things go from bad to perverse as Benji (Graham Jenkins) must fight and fuck his way through father figures, hookers with... - September 21, 2012 - Julian Grant Productions
ktMINE® Announces the Launch of License Agreement Analyzer™
ktMINE, an intellectual property (IP) data and information services firm, announced today the launch of their License Agreement Analyzer expert solution. ktMINE License Agreement Analyzer is the newest edition to the company’s licensing intelligence product portfolio and offers precise... - September 19, 2012 - ktMINE
Chicago Filmmaker Needs Support
Chicago screenwriter/producer Vera J. Brooks believes the kindness of strangers can help her produce her feature film, “The Storm Within.” She’s requesting individual contributions of $1 to produce the project this fall. In 2011, Brooks was a finalist in the American Black Film... - September 17, 2012 - The Storm Within LLC
The Boulder Group Publishes Net Lease Drug Store Market Research Report
Net lease drug store cap rates compressed across the board - September 15, 2012 - The Boulder Group
Dave Tourje — L.A. Aboriginal Film, Accepted Into Film Festivals Internationally
Short Film, "L.A. Aboriginal", the mini documentary by Dolce Films on the life and art of native L.A. artist Dave Tourje is being accepted into major film festivals worldwide. The film features some of his art-legend friends Chaz Bojorquez (godfather of Graffiti Art, MOCA, Vans, etc.),... - September 13, 2012 - Dave Tourje Studios
Entrepreneur, Holistic Educator, Inventor and Innovator David Sandoval Launches BOBI Girls, Beauties of Business International and BOBI Management Group
Iman Kerigo (Miss Norway 2010), Marion Dyrvik, (Miss Norway 2011) and Šárka Cojocarová (Miss Earth Czech Republic) sign with BOBI Management Group in Los Angeles, CA. To build their careers in Hollywood and Star in “BOBI Code” TV show. - September 13, 2012 - Beauties of Business Management Group
Terrace Capital, Inc. Announces- $8.87MM Non-Recourse, Multifamily Fannie Mae Loan- Chicago, IL
Terrace Capital has recently arranged for a Fannie Mae guaranty on an $8.87MM, first mortgage, multifamily portfolio located in Chicago, IL. - September 12, 2012 - Trinity Street Capital Partners
Chicago Prime Steakhouse Sets the Stage for a Fundraiser Benefitting Cook County Commissioner Timothy Schneider
On Thursday, August 23, 2012, Chicago Prime Steakhouse set the stage for nearly 100 dignitaries and guests gathered for a re-election fundraiser benefitting Cook County Commissioner Timothy Schneider (R-15). In addition to a successful local business owner, Schneider represents the 15th District... - September 07, 2012 - Chicago Prime Steakhouse
ktMINE® Named One of the 75 Finalists for 11th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards
ktMINE®, an intellectual property (IP) data and information services firm located in Chicago, is one of the top 75 finalists for the prestigious 2012 Chicago Innovation Awards reflecting a cross section of the Chicago and surrounding regions’ business communities. - September 06, 2012 - ktMINE
The BSC Group Announces $60 Million in 60 Days
The BSC Group, LLC, a leading commercial real estate financing advisor and provider of debt and equity capital solutions for self-storage owners, announced it has arranged $60.3 million in financing on behalf of nine self-storage industry owners in the past 60 days. With this round of financing,... - September 06, 2012 - The BSC Group, LLC