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New Software Helps Entrepreneurs Find Venture Funds
Venture Producer™ is an addition to the highly acclaimed Financial Architect® family of programs, which simplify equity financing for start-up and early-stage companies and Funds. The easy-to-use software based Venture Producer™ generates the required securities offering documents and investor leads, which enable start-up and early stage Venture and Hedge Fund managers raise and manage an unlimited amount of capital for their management companies as well as their venture or hedge funds. - March 08, 2009 - Commonwealth Capital Advisors
Put Down That Camera and Pick Up a Pencil
How a 50-year-old video editor changed careers in a slumping economy. - March 06, 2009 - TR-1 Studios
Growing Agency a Bright Spot Amid Ad Industry Struggles
Most ad agencies are struggling to keep staff, acquire new clients, as well as trying desperately to retain the ones they have. Yet, Plan B has steadily been growing in all directionsTheir world-class creative experience and instincts, our forward thinking business model of 'full-service, on-demand' and their perfect balance between tradition and technology makes them a valuable marketing partner to clients that want to stay ahead of the curve with their competition. Visit www.thisisplanb.com. - March 02, 2009 - Plan B
Steven Burns Elevated to the AIA College of Fellows
Steven Burns, FAIA, President and CEO of Orange Loft, LLC, developers of ArchiOffice and EngineerOffice software is one of 112 architects who have been elevated to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) prestigious College of Fellows. This honor is awarded to members who have made a significant... - March 02, 2009 - Orange Loft, LLC
It's a Paw-Ty in a Box
Lisa Pallardy, President of BarkTalk (www.BarkTalk.com) introduces the “Paw-ty In A Box” – all the supplies you'll need to throw an unforgettable, tail-wagging party for your dog, including invitations, thank you cards, pawprint balloons, pawprint party hats, and all natural dog... - February 27, 2009 - BarkTalk.com
Online Editor Joins PlannerWire.com Team
Serenity J. Knutson to manage editorial content, increase social interaction. - February 25, 2009 - PlannerWire.com
Handi-Treads New Stair Nosings Provide Safe Footing and Reduce Slips & Falls
Handi-Ramp has expanded their Handi-Treads™ non-slip product line to include a non-skid stair nosing. The popularity of these non slip treads is driven by three factors: 1) They are very easy to install, 2) They work on virtually any surface including stairs, ramps, decks, walkways and bridges, and 3) They are much more effective and lower in cost than traditional non skid tape and non-slip paint products. - February 24, 2009 - Handi-Products, Inc.
New Surface Protection Products from Pro Tect Help Cut Cost on Busy Construction Sites
Two new value focused products introduced by Pro Tect Associates, Inc., America’s Surface Protection Center™. Pro Tect creates market leading choices and value in surface protection strategies for today’s lean running construction sites. - February 19, 2009 - Pro Tect Associates, Inc.
Lincoln Park Counseling: A New Name for a Top Chicago Therapist Practice
The owner of a successful counseling practice in Lincoln Park, Cherilynn Veland – LCSW, MSW – has grown into one of the top therapist practices in Chicago. She would like to announce a new name for her practice – Lincoln Park Counseling. Its mission statement: focused solutions, positive change. While continuing to provide comprehensive therapy services, Lincoln Park Counseling specializes in anxiety disorders and couples counseling. - February 12, 2009 - Lincoln Park Counseling
New Construction Surface Protection Cost Analysis: Carpet, Floor Surface Protection Products That Net Greatest Cost Savings
For construction site managers looking to cut cost in this most leanest of construction environments, Pro Tect – America's Surface Protection Center™ – has released a new surface protection cost analysis. Find out which carpet protection and floor protection yield the greatest cost savings when considering surface protection on your next construction project. - February 12, 2009 - Pro Tect Associates, Inc.
Just Announced: New Online Directory for the Meetings and Events Industry
Interactive, online buyers' guide provides one-stop access to hotels, destinations and meeting and event service providers. - February 10, 2009 - PlannerWire.com
1-800-GO-VAPOR.com Announces Another Promotion to Help Families Stretch Their Dollars
Purchase a Ladybug vapor steam cleaner between February 8, 2009 and March 19, 2009 and receive a free accessory kit. - February 10, 2009 - 1-800-GO-VAPOR.com, LLC
NuU Medspa Participate in Prettycity.com Love You Campaign to Raise Awareness for the Heart Truth, National Awareness Campaign for Heart Disease
What: NuU Medspa provide exclusive $59 beauty treatments to the public through the month of February with profits donated to The Heart Truth to help raise awareness for heart disease through Prettycity.com’s Love You campaign. February is National Heart Month so spread the love and get... - February 10, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
17 Chicago Bartenders Virtually Undress to Raise Money for Charity - "Inspired by President Obama's Call to Service," Says One of the Bartenders
Chicagoans create a unique, one-of-a-kind online competition to raise money for charity: www.chicagotakesoff.org/bar-lesque.html. - February 03, 2009 - Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN)
One House Left Standing: a Book of Poetry
Author Ryan Fredric Steinbeck announces the release of One House Left Standing, his fourth book of poetry. It is now available for purchase online and in all bookstores. One House Left Standing is a vulnerable collection of poems about love, loss, fear, disintegration of family, and the state of... - January 30, 2009 - Ryan Fredric Steinbeck
Whoast Wins 2008 PPC Competition by topseos.com
The professional PPC management company, Whoast, Inc., recently won the 2008 PPC Competition organized by topseos.com. - January 28, 2009 - Whoast Inc.
Designer T-Shirt Line, Ascension 8, Blesses Their T-Shirts to Bring Love, Health and Wealth to Customers
Designed by fashion designer Anna Pereira, and blessed by world renowned psychic and spiritual healer Christina Santoli, Ascension 8 T-shirts and fashion apparel bring good fortune to customers with shirts that are blessed for love, well being and prosperity. - January 27, 2009 - Ascension 8
College Students Report on Dorm Bed Sheets: “Not as Nice as at Home”
In an online survey conducted with college students across the country, CampusBedding.com found that 50 percent are not satisfied with the sheets on their dorm room beds. When asked for the source of their dissatisfaction, 59 percent answered, “Not as nice as my sheets at home.” - January 23, 2009 - CampusBedding.com LLC
World Dryer Corporation Introduces New Cover and Recessing Kit for Popular AirForce Hand Dryer
Leading electric hand dryer manufacturer World Dryer® Corporation has added new options to the popular and revolutionary Airforce™ model hand dryer. These new options offer more choices to customers, enabling installation and use of the Airforce™ in a number of new locations. - January 22, 2009 - World Dryer Corporation
Software Developer, Big Bang LLC, Releases Version 4.0 - IT Departments More Efficient with Latest Version of Universal Imaging Utility
Big Bang LLC releases the Universal Imaging Utility (UIU) version 4.0 including new upgrades and features. With IT departments in Milwaukee and around the world struggling with budget cuts and more stringent demands on productivity, Milwaukee-based Big Bang is doing what it can to increase efficiency. - January 22, 2009 - Big Bang LLC
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
Allison Dawn Public Relations Adds Article Writing and Article Distribution to its List of Creative Services
Owned by an established entertainment and news journalist, Allison Dawn PR has added article writing services to its list of creative services available to clients. - January 21, 2009 - Full Scale Media Group LLC
World Dryer® Corporation Releases Highly Efficient, Hygienic Automatic Hand Dryer
World Dryer® Corporation introduces the High Speed AirForce at the June Construct 2008 show in Las Vegas, beginning a new era of automatic hand dryers. - January 21, 2009 - World Dryer Corporation
TravelBlogExchange.com Offers Travel Bloggers an Online Home
Galavanting Productions, the travel media company behind GoGalavanting.com, announced the creation of an all-encompassing travel network, based on the NING platform, yesterday to a core group of thirty industry bloggers. In less than 24 hours, travel writers, bloggers and photojournalists from all... - January 18, 2009 - Galavanting Productions, LLC
SIRVA Announces Major Sales Force Expansion
SIRVA Inc., a leading global relocation and moving services provider, today announced the appointment of five new members to the SIRVA Relocation Global Sales force. Serving in various roles, these key hires underscore SIRVA’s commitment to pursuing overall corporate growth despite current... - January 17, 2009 - Sirva Inc.
NuU Medspa Continues to Donate and Motivate Into the New Year
NuU Medspa marches into 2009 with continued excellence by helping others significantly impact the quality of life at Master Your Universe Change -Your -Life -Fair on January 8, 2009. Master Your Universe Change -Your -Life –Fair will speak to the consumer about self-improvement and taking... - January 08, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
First Annual Exclusive Wedding Giveaway. "Melt Away Winter Blues - Set Sail for an Enchanting Wedding on Lake Michigan."
The Appease Corporation and Windy of Chicago, LTD are giving away a romantic dream wedding to a lucky Chicago couple. Their giveaway will create thoughts that take you away from icy conditions and put sunshine back in your forecast. Consider calming spa and beauty services, the scenic Tall Ship Windy and the Chicago skyline – all brought together in this upscale package. - January 05, 2009 - Appease Inc.
Art Prints Etc Introducing New Line of Product Signed Art Prints / Posters. All Art Prints / Posters Are Signed (Autographed) by the Artist.
Art Prints Etc is announcing new line of products – signed art prints / posters. The art prints / posters are signed (Autographed) by the artists and are available in three sizes: 8 by 10, 16 by 20 and 20 by 24 inches. - December 29, 2008 - Art Prints Etc
Chile Ministry of Education Selects TEFL Institute for Summer English Teaching Program
TEFL Institute participated in a rigorous selection process conducted by the Ministry of Education to receive this honor as the only TEFL training organization approved to offer a Summer Program for teaching English in Chile during the Summer. This is TEFL Institute fourth year to receive such an honor. - December 20, 2008 - TEFL Institute
Washington Hospital Selects Integral’s Applicant Tracking System
Integral Systems, Inc. a leading provider of Human Capital solutions announced today that The Washington Hospital has selected Integral’s i-Trust Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to increase efficiencies and broaden recruitment strategies within their hiring processes. - December 17, 2008 - Integral Systems, Inc.
New Film to Focus on Personal Side of American Movie Star and International Cinema Icon Jean Seberg
Documentary film will feature exclusive interviews, photographs, and home-movie footage from Seberg's family collection. - December 16, 2008 - Fourth Wall Films
Start a New Career. Teach English Abroad and Earn Your TEFL Certification with TEFL Institute
TEFL Institute is conducting an information session on Teaching English Abroad. CNN has rated English teaching abroad in its Top Ten list of fastest growing jobs. Each month thousands of native-English speakers are needed to teach Conversational English abroad. This information session is open to... - December 15, 2008 - TEFL Institute
Top Growth Mid-Market Private Firms Announced for Q3 2008
Ten North American private companies cited for quarter over quarter growth. - December 13, 2008 - Private Company Index
ExpressPlay - New Easy Open Toy Service Announced by Paradise Robotics
Paradise Robotics has launched a new service to improve holiday gift opening and make parents' holiday experience easier and better. ExpressPlay is a new service Paradise Robotics offers on all of its robotic toys. For a nominal additional cost, the robot toy's box is opened, the annoying tape,... - December 12, 2008 - Paradise Robotics
NuU Medspa Donate to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® While Spreading Holiday Cheer in the Western Suburbs
NuU Medspa will help raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) at a local bar, America’s Bar & Grill, Thursday, December 11, 2008. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fight blood related cancers by conducting research, education and patient services. The mission of... - December 11, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
New Chief Market Analyst at Easy-Forex™
Easy-Forex announces the addition of Michael J. Malpede to its market analyst division. Mr. Malpede will be based in the Chicago office of Easy-Forex. - December 09, 2008 - easy-forex
Holiday Stress Tips from Top Chicago Counseling Practice Therapists
Chicago Counseling practice Urban Balance llc wants Chicago residents to know, self care is the best present to give yourself this stressful holiday season. Founding partners Lori Hall and Joyce Marter provide tips on staying healthy during stressful times like the holidays. Additionally, these two top Chicago therapists say that therapy can efficiently provide tools to make any stressful situation significantly more manageable. - December 09, 2008 - Urban Balance
Skin 2 Skin Care - Photoaging Repair Cream
One of the most potent and effective skin repair creams on the market today. Skin 2 Skin’s Photoaging Repair Cream with Kinetin-N6, a natural plant extract, is an intense vitamin-packed anti-aging treatment that is proven to be effective in the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. - December 06, 2008 - Skin 2 Skin Care
Direct Online Marketing’s Paul Woodhouse to Speak on Blogging at SES Chicago
Direct Online Marketing’s Paul Woodhouse presents a case study on the Tinbasher Blog during the Blogging for Business session at SES Chicago on December 10, 2008. - December 06, 2008 - Direct Online Marketing
CPX Interactive Unveils Company-Wide Platform Enhancements to Its Global Online Ad Network for 2009
Global online ad network, CPX Interactive, ramps up internal processes and launches a unique multiple network offering providing Reach, Content and Premium access to online publishers and advertisers. - December 04, 2008 - CPXi
Genentech & IDEO Leaders to Receive The Edison Achievement Award for Innovation Excellence
The Edison Award Steering Committee (www.edisonawards.com), today announced Mr. David Kelley, Founder and Chairman of IDEO and Dr. Susan Desmond-Hellmann, President of Product Development at Genentech, will receive the prestigious Edison Achievement Award™ on April 1, 2009 at the Santa Clara... - December 02, 2008 - The Edison Awards
Samson Carts® Introduces First Green Dolly
New Dolly Could Save 175,000 Trees and Reduce CO2 by 61,764 Tons per Year. - December 01, 2008 - ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/CrateXpress
Gym Floor Covers Are a Profitable Investment in Gym Floor Protection
With the indoor sports season arriving in much of America, All Court Fabrics wants gymnasium and physical plant managers know, smart investment in durable gym floor cover can save significant dollars and also create branding opportunities with custom full color logos and messaging. - November 25, 2008 - All Court Fabrics
SIRVA Relocation Ranks 2nd in Performance & Satisfaction Among Top 6 Largest Relocation Providers
According to the Trippel Survey & Research LLC Seventh Annual Relocation Managers Survey: Relocation Management Company Industry©, SIRVA Relocation LLC ranked second in overall performance and satisfaction among the industry’s top six largest relocation companies. The company... - November 25, 2008 - Sirva Inc.
Construction Windscreen on Your Project? Tips for Architects and Construction Project Planners.
Don't get caught on your next building project plans if the site requires construction screening. Larry Brown, owner of Midwest Cover a national windscreen manufacturer and distributor, provides architects and construction site managers with tips and things to consider if the next job requires temporary fence screening. - November 23, 2008 - Midwest Cover
Smart Surface Protection Tips from the New, Improved Surface Protection Center®
Surface protection is a critical part of each construction project. Daniel Bowers spends his days helping construction site managers around the country protect job sites at Pro-tect.com. He says surface protection is a frequently overlooked but integral part of remodeling and building projects. It saves time and money as well as create repeat customers. - November 22, 2008 - Pro Tect Associates, Inc.
Hairstylist Entrepreneur Fights Back Against Soaring Fertility Costs
Veteran Hairstylist, Carrie Paul, was unable to afford fertility treatments. At work she was getting asked how to recreate her amazing hair styles at home. She made an instructional Round Brushing DVD; proceeds help women with fertility problems. - November 17, 2008 - Hair Intuitions, Inc
Cortiva Institute – Chicago Celebrates 25 Years of Chicago Marathon Massage
For the past 25 years, the faculty, students and graduates of Cortiva Institute – Chicago have been a fixture of comfort at the annual Chicago Marathon. The Cortiva team celebrated this quarter century of support on Oct. 12, providing more than 1,000 massages in less than five hours at the 2008 Chicago Marathon. - November 14, 2008 - Cortiva Institute - Schools of Massage Therapy
NuU Medspa Welcomes Prestigious Surgeon and Founder of Midwest LipoDissolve & Weight Loss On-Board
Dr. Vishnu Subramani, Board Certified Physician & Surgeon, joins the reputable NuU Medical Spa. Dr. Subramani specializes in weight management and body sculpting procedures. He has successfully performed over 2,500 body sculpting procedures including; LipoDissolve, SmartLipo, and Tumescent... - November 13, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
1-800-DENTIST Sponsors ADA CE Online’s Safety Course
1-800-DENTIST®, the nation’s leading dental marketing company that provides practices with new dental patients, will be sponsoring ADA CE Online’s latest course, “Operational Safety Protocols,” outlining the critical procedures that prohibit direct or indirect transmission of a bloodborne pathogen or infectious microorganisms. - November 12, 2008 - 1-800-DENTIST