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Crosslink Publishing Announces the Release of Ed Mrkvicka's Latest Book: "The Sin of Forgiveness"
After reading "The Sin of Forgiveness," you’ll know the beauty of true Christian forgiveness, perhaps for the first time. - March 13, 2013 - Edward F. Mrkvicka, Jr
LithSafe Contracted by EPA to Protect Lithium Ion Test Facilities
The US Environmental Protection Agency has contracted LithSafe to develop lithium ion battery test chambers, design emergency response protocols, and create staff emergency training for their NVFEL test facilities. As seen with the recent Boeing 787 incident (among others), lithium (ion) batteries can present a substantial fire hazard. The EPA has deemed it necessary to protect its facilities and workers. These facilities test lithium ion batteries for use in electric and hybrid vehicles. - March 12, 2013 - LithFire-X, LLC
Discovering Your Business’ Worth Through Topo.ly Online Mapping
Business owners realize the real value of their businesses when they use reliable business intelligence tools. Topo.ly is a BI tool engaged in providing valuable help to analyze data through online mapping. - March 06, 2013 - Topo.ly
Barrington Pools to Build New Stingray Pool at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium
Chicago custom swimming pool builder, Barrington Pools has been selected by Shedd Aquarium to build the pool for their new Stingray Touch exhibit. This is the second stingray pool that the company has built in Chicago since 2007. Barrington Pools enjoys the challenge of building museum quality pools in addition to the custom residential and commercial spas and pools that it has built in Chicago, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Iowa over the past decades. - March 05, 2013 - Barrington Pools
Barrington IL Real Estate Firm Announces Buy Out, Acquires New Office
A local real estate firm has announced a buy out and expansion to better serve their growing clients of home buyers and home sellers. The Prudential office in downtown Barrington is now Prudential Visions Realty (www.besthomebrokers.com) and has acquired a real estate office in Spring Grove. - March 05, 2013 - Prudential Visions Realty
Originatic’s SmartLeaf Division Partners with Avalue for New Healthcare Solution
Originatic’s SmartLeaf Solutions division has partnered with Avalue Technologies to offer the Avalue-SL Medical Computer System. The system will be displayed at next week's HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition. - March 02, 2013 - Originatic LLC
W2 Form E-File: EzW2 Software Adds New Electronic Filing Feature for 2013
W2 1099 software ezW2 saves users time and money on tax form printing and filing. The 2013 edition was updated with new e-file feature and is available to download at www.halfpricesoft.com - March 01, 2013 - Halfpricesoft
Randy Blankstein, President of the Boulder Group, to Speak at ICSC Net Lease Property Panel
Randy Blankstein, President of national net lease advisory firm The Boulder Group, will be a featured speaker at the ICSC Single Tenant-Triple Net Leased Retail Property Panel in Las Vegas on May 20th, 2013. The panel description is as follows: Single tenant, net leased properties have always been... - February 28, 2013 - The Boulder Group
New Indeck Watertube Packaged Boilers Meet Needs of Manufacturing Plants
Indeck has built state-of-the-art boilers for industries such as chemical, petrochemical, refineries, steel, food, dairy, and pulp and paper processing. The boilers include A-style design packaged watertube boilers capable of generating 250,000pph of superheated steam and D-style packed watertube boilers capable of generating 90,000pph of saturated steam. - February 28, 2013 - Indeck Power Equipment Company
Two Boys Launch Entrepreneurial Start-Up, Then Invited to DJ Their High School Turnabout
Entrepreneurial drive comes naturally for two high school boys in Chicago who launched a start-up DJ business a year ago. One of them is a first-generation Mexican with a 4.0 GPA who takes honors Calculus and Physics. He is going to college to be a Doctor. The boys built their company from scratch, bought their own equipment, and have engagements every week. The business is cash-flow positive and the boys are saving their profits for college. - February 28, 2013 - Health Potion
Chicago's Green Tech Growth Celebrated, “An Evening With The Worms” at The Plant
Chicago is becoming a leader in Green Technology. The Plant is the premiere urban farming incubator and will become the meeting ground of some of Chicago's most forward thinkers. - February 28, 2013 - Paganics
2012 Record Year for Self-Storage Advisor The BSC Group
The BSC Group, LLC, a leading commercial real estate financing advisor and provider of debt and equity capital solutions for self-storage owners, announced the company had a record year in 2012 and is experiencing its best ever first quarter in 2013. The firm successfully executed 36 transactions... - February 26, 2013 - The BSC Group, LLC
Dementia Care Resource Guide Offers Insight Into Your New Role When Becoming Your Loved One's Caregiver
Homewatch CareGivers of Northbrook is pleased to announce a new dementia care resource guide, Guide to Living with Dementia, a resource full of information designed to help you care for a loved one who has been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. - February 22, 2013 - Homewatch CareGivers Northshore
WDM Ministry Hosts Saviors Day 2013
This year's theme is Allah G-d Has the Power to Save. - February 22, 2013 - WDM Ministry
Rose Paving Co. to Raise Funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Rose Paving Company is set to support the efforts of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® through a multi-event fundraising campaign in 2013. Rose Paving will host a fundraising activity at industry trade shows and events across the country, giving registered attendees the opportunity... - February 21, 2013 - Rose Paving Company
EzW2 Software Offers Import Feature for Faster Tax Form Printing
Halfpricesoft.com announces updates to EzW2 software in a new import feature allowing users to upload employee, contractor and tax data from an external file. Visit www.halfpricesoft.com for more details. - February 21, 2013 - Halfpricesoft
FAA PMA Parts Approval Announced
A leading manufacturer of FAA PMA replacement aircraft parts announced today the approval of their latest PMA parts. - February 20, 2013 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
CSCMP Chicago’s 30th Annual Spring Seminar: US Manufacturing Renaissance
CSCMP Chicago Roundtable's Annual Signature Event Examines the Practicality and Profitability of Reshoring. - February 19, 2013 - CSCMP Chicago Roundtable
Chicago Area PE Professionals and Students Gather for 12th Annual Private Equity Conference
Industry Leaders Howard Marks, James Quella, Bruce Rauner, and John Canning Among List of Speakers at 12th Annual Chicago Booth Private Equity Conference. - February 19, 2013 - Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Barrio Project, ICDHR and eMediaCampaigns Form Collaborative Partnership
Trio to address youth and adults who externalize behaviors that place self and others at risk. - February 19, 2013 - eMediaCampaigns!
The Green Civil Defense Network Presents The Bedbug Summit-Chicago
Ingenuity Marketing and EZ Cloud Ltd have joined forces to create the Green Civil Defense Network. This network is launching a Bed Bug eradication program with the assistance of Kiltronx Enviro Systems patented Pest Eradication system. Their "LURE.TRAP.KILL.PREVENT" features new BedBug... - February 12, 2013 - Ingenuity Marketing Inc.
New Single "Boystown" Released About Life in LGBT Community
Singer, Songwriter, and Entertainer Mark Ortega has released an original dance pop single entitled, “Boystown,” about the LGBT community now available on Google Play, Amazon, and iTunes worldwide. - February 12, 2013 - Mark Ortega Entertainment
Announcing the First Affordable Thermal Imaging Camera Accessory for Smartphone and Tablets
Mμ Optics announces the first Thermal Imaging camera accessory for smartphones and tablets. Mμ Optics has announced that it expects to begin shipping the Mμ Optics Thermal Imager in late May. Technology originally developed for industrial use is now readily available as an accessory for... - February 10, 2013 - Mu Optics
ktMINE Releases IP Reports
Unearthing useful and comprehensive IP information in the unorganized and ever-changing public realm can be frustrating. ktMINE IP Reports provides the answer to this struggle while creating a maximum competitive advantage for companies. By creating a seamless access to a company IP profile in a centralized, organized location, ktMINE provides the market with innovative IP business intelligence. - February 09, 2013 - ktMINE
Online Mapping – Elevating the Sense of Data Visualization
In the larger scheme of data analysis, Topo.ly continues to make a difference in bringing more sense to data with its exceptional mapping features. - February 07, 2013 - Topo.ly
Optimize the Way You Interview New Hires with Interview Recorder for iOS
INTERSOG today announces the release of Interview Recorder for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Optimized for iOS 6 & iPhone 5, Interview Recorder gives professionals ranging from recruiters, business owners, and everyone in between the tools to conduct hiring interviews efficiently and effectively. The app features interview question creation options, intuitive real-time recording and note-taking tools, flexible review features, and scheduling alerts among other practical interviewing tools. - February 07, 2013 - Intersog
Keep Your Private iPhone Pics Safe with Secure Photo Storage 1.3.1 for iOS
Chicago based INTERSOG today announces the release of Secure Photo Storage 1.3.1 for the iPhone, iPad, & iPod touch. Optimized for iOS 6 & iPhone 5, Secure Photo storage is a useful new photo security solution that enables users to keep the photos stored on their mobile devices safe from intruders & anyone else unauthorized to view them. The app features enhanced password protection, import & export options via Dropbox & email, as well as an overhauled UI, expanded in-app help features, & more. - February 04, 2013 - Intersog
Bridal Fitness Author Gives Away Book Sample
Fitness author, Jason Fox has released a free sample of his best-selling book, Skinny Sexy Bride. Fox’s debut book details his fitness regimen for engaged women who want to look their best on their wedding day. While most fitness authors prescribe hours of fitness training each week, Fox... - February 01, 2013 - SkinnySexyBride.com
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