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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
Grove Dental Continues to Pamper Chicagoland Patients After 40 Successful Years
Finding a dentist in Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Lombard and Wheaton is easy and convenient with Grove Dental Associates, serving Chicago-area adults and children for four decades. - November 11, 2008 - Grove Dental Associates
DirectBuy of Gurnee Helps Three Young Women Get a Second Chance at Life
DirectBuy of Gurnee helps raise $30,000 for three young women in need of life changing assistance. - November 11, 2008 - DirectBuy
SIRVA Appoints Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence, People & Infrastructure
SIRVA Inc. announced the appointment of Sean Fernandez as the company’s new senior vice president, operational excellence, people and infrastructure. - November 10, 2008 - Sirva Inc.
SIRVA Appoints Gordon Smith as Chief Financial Officer
SIRVA Inc. announced the appointment of Gordon Smith as the Company’s new chief financial officer. - November 10, 2008 - Sirva Inc.
New Luxury Condos in Lombard to be Sold at Auction
Westar Properties, Inc., an Oak Brook, IL-based real estate auction marketing firm, announced it will auction 18 brand new luxury condominiums at The Prairie Path Villas (310 S. Main St., Lombard, IL). 6 of the condos will be sold absolute, regardless of price. The auction will take place at 1:00 pm on Sunday, November 23, 2008, at the Westin Hotel in Lombard. - November 09, 2008 - Westar Properties, Inc.
ESI Senior Engineer and Scientist Reveal Results of the “Next Generation Rail Tank Car” Project at U of I Railroad Conference
Philip J. Daum, P.E., ESI mechanical engineer and Senior Consultant, and Zdenek (Zed) Hejzlar, Ph.D., CSP, ESI environmental scientist and Senior Consultant, gave a poster presentation, “Preventing Release – Improved Puncture Resistance of Hazardous Materials Tank Cars,” at the 2008 Railroad Environmental Conference (RREC) at the University of Illinois campus. This is a summary of work from the recently concluded “Next Generation Rail Tank Car” project, of which Mr. Daum was an integral part. - November 05, 2008 - Engineering Systems Inc.
Aeronautical Engineer R. C. Winn Contributes to Industry Newsletter
Robert C. Winn, Ph.D., P.E., Principal Engineer at Engineering Systems Inc. (ESI), recently wrote an article, “Aircraft Icing for Dummies,” for the fall edition of Skywritings, a newsletter published by the Defense Research Institute (DRI) Aerospace Law Committee. The article describes conditions under which icing can be expected to occur, gives examples, explains some of the possible effects of ice on an airplane, and discusses a few examples of accidents with icing as a factor. - November 05, 2008 - Engineering Systems Inc.
Ignorant Poet: Scottish-American Poet to Release Inaugural Book
Scottish-American Poet Stuart Eric Card has announced that his first book “Ignorant and Agnostic: Poems and Other Words” will be released and available to the public November 14, 2008, through Lulu.com. Mr. Card boldly claims that his collection of poems, lyrics, and rhythmic word will... - October 31, 2008 - Stuart Card Publishing
Solo Foods Announces YouTube Recipe Challenge
Sokol & Company, maker of Solo and Baker dessert fillings, announces their search for the first ever “Solo Star”, with a top prize of $5,000 for the best original recipe and culinary video submitted at Youtube.com. Each video entered in the contest must show the entrant preparing... - October 30, 2008 - Sokol and Company
National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) Extends Offer of Services for Ennis, Knupp and Associates
NAMWOLF Offers Assistance to the U.S. Treasury Department’s Bailout Investment Manager. - October 29, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
New Andersonville Chicago Catalog and Guide Site Says: Reclaim America's Independence, Shop, Eat and Play at Quality, Independent, Local Shops for the Holidays
New site launched with a proclamation: Blow off the big boxes and the sadly lit chains, Chicago holiday shoppers this means you. AndersonvilleChicago.com is a new site dedicated to promoting independent business and providing a fast, fun guide for 2008 Holidays. Why not support local, independent business plus have a great time in the neighborhood in Chicago to visit over the holidays? - October 28, 2008 - AndersonvilleChicago.com
eBook for iPhone Offers Parents a New Way to Introduce Children to Foreign Languages
Experts believe that introducing children to a second language early not only lays a solid foundation for strong communication skills, but also supports a healthy appreciation of cultural diversity— a valuable asset given the nature of today’s global economy. Now tech-savvy parents looking to encourage their child’s interest in languages can use a mobile application to do just that. The Buddy the Bus application lets children to read and listen to the story of Buddy in five languages. - October 28, 2008 - iOrbi, LLC
IFAI Awards the 2008 Outstanding Achievement Award for Interiors to Fabric Images, Inc.
The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is proud to announce Fabric Images, Inc. as the 2008 Outstanding Achievement Award for Interiors. - October 25, 2008 - Fabric Images, inc.
Wedding Favors & Gifts by Donna is Pleased to Announce Gifts and Favors Expansion
Favorsdepot.com carries a larger collection of wedding favors and gifts. - October 24, 2008 - Favors & Gifts By Donna
Excalibur Technology Announces Franchise Offering
Scott Cummings, founder and President of Excalibur Technology formally announced his plan to offer his business model as a franchise business to assist in becoming a nationally recognized brand. “I’m excited to offer our proven business model to people looking to change their economic... - October 23, 2008 - ExcalTech (Excalibur Technology Corp.)
The Chicago Tribune Endorses Steve Miller for Congress in Illinois 7th Congressional District
The Chicago Tribune endorsed Steve Miller (R) IL for Illinois Seventh Congressional District on October 22, 2008. Steve Miller's campaign is making headlines with a message of Constitutionally mandated government transparency, liberty, and freedom. Steve Miller is committed to bringing a profound... - October 23, 2008 - Steve Miller for Congress
Ami Moore, the Chicago Dog Coach, Joins the Junior Board of PAWS Chicago as a Sign of Support for Their Mission to Save Homeless Pets
Ami Moore, The Chicago Dog Whisperer, joins PAWS Chicago's Junior Board as a way to support their mission to save homeless pets and provide low-cost spay and neuter services to the Chicagoland area. Ami Moore, The Chicago Dog Expert is a supporter of homeless pets and shelter animals such as dogs, cats and rabbits being spayed or neutered before they find their forever homes. "Altering animals that are homeless before they are released to new homes is a smart idea," says Ami Moore. - October 23, 2008 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach
CPX Interactive COO Adds “President” to His Title
Global online ad network, CPX Interactive, announces Rob Rasko as new President, as well as other senior management team developments. - October 22, 2008 - CPXi
NuU Medspa Announces the Winner of NuU Face for NuU Campaign, September 2008
Every month, NuU Medspa will award a loyal NuU client with $5,000 worth of free services of the client’s choice. As non-invasive and cosmetic surgeries have become increasingly relevant to the media and public, NuU is honored to give back to their special clients. - October 19, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Tradetec Skyline Recognized as One of the Fastest Growing Companies in the Nation
Chicago area trade show exhibit and display dealer also ranks among top ten in specialized marketing firms - October 17, 2008 - Tradetec Skyline Chicago
Global Online Ad Network, CPX Interactive, Names New CFO with Significant International Agency Experience
Online ad network, CPX Interactive, names former Ogilvy Senior Partner and CFO, Nicholas Rey, as their new Chief Financial Officer - keeping in line with their global footprint expansion plan. - October 15, 2008 - CPXi
Exergame Fitness Announces Strategic Partnership with XRtainment Zone to Provide Exergaming Wellness Programming
The growing epidemic of Childhood Obesity and Inactivity among kids, teens and adults has prompted the need for entertaining game based fitness solutions that engage users – called Exergames. Two USA companies that have pioneered the Exergaming industry have now joined forces to offer the... - October 14, 2008 - Exergame Fitness
Studio Style Announces Stylish New Holiday Photo Card Designs for 2008
Newly Expanded Collection Offers New Formats Including Flat, Tri-Fold & Calendar Greeting Cards. - October 14, 2008 - Studio Style by Collector's Gallery
Fabric Images, Inc. Changes the Face of Fabric Stock Product Rentals Design What You Want and Rent Instead of Purchase with Free-Style Leasing
Tradeshow budgets are being squeezed and non-flexible stock fabric product designs abound. The exhibit design industry and its clients require custom solutions to meet their growing needs. Fabric Images, Inc. introduces a "design what you want" and rent it instead of purchase. This is Free Style Leasing. - October 11, 2008 - Fabric Images, inc.
Poetry Book of Love's Many Passions: "Passions of Love" First Edition by Indiana Poetess Victoria L. McColley. Romance, Passions, Love, Inspirational Verses, Spirituality
Passions of Love (First Edition). Poetry from The Heart, Soul & Voice of Love, by Indiana Poetess Victoria L. McColley. - October 09, 2008 - Poetess Victoria L. McColley
Canis Sapiens Dog Training in Chicago Hosts a Sue Ailsby Seminar Called "Beyond Emotional Balance: Teach Your Dogs Some Skills" on October 15-19
The seminar will include the basics of clicker training and Ailsby's famous online training levels program. Ailsby understands the importance of exercise and human leadership in dog training but her levels also teach people how to communicate effectively with dogs. In addition, the program teaches dogs important skills like coming when called, settling down when asked and listening to cues even if the dogs are outside and distracted by other dogs, squirrels or chicken bones on the ground. - October 07, 2008 - Canis Sapiens Dog Training
American Academy of Pediatrics Launches Pediatric Care Online™
Point-of-Care Information Solution for Pediatricians Available via PDA, Web, and Wireless Powered by the Unbound ™ Platform. - October 06, 2008 - American Academy of Pediatrics
Grease Trap Maintenance Product Featured in Restaurant Business Magazine... Bio-Flo Grease Trap Cleaner Awarded Better Business Bureau Seal of Reliability 4th Time
Grease Trap Maintenance Products by Envirolab Honored By Restaurant Business Magazine And The Better Business Bureau. Their Clients Eliminate Grease Trap Cleaning and Drain Odors, Drain Clogs, and Costly Grease Trap Service. Bio-Flo Grease Trap Treatment for Restaurant Grease Traps, Grease Interceptors, Lift Station Maintenance & Septic Tank Treatment. Used to Eliminate Grease Trap Waste in Restaurant Grease Traps. - October 05, 2008 - ENVIROLAB
Environmental Study of the Impact of Office and Home Moves Published in Facility Management Journal
The International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) has published in the September/October 2008 issue of Facility Management Journal, a timely and significant article entitled - “The Green Office Move”. Written by David L. King, AIA, CFM, president of Samson Carts® and... - October 03, 2008 - ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/CrateXpress
Shield Security Systems Announces Illinois Registration Franchises Now Available
Shield Security Systems expands their franchise program into Illinois. - October 02, 2008 - SHIELD Security Systems
Gladstone Homes Lets Homeowners Create an Array of Masterful Suites
Dual master suites and private first floor suites are increasingly in demand in new home construction, according to Northern Illinois homebuilder Gladstone Homes. - October 01, 2008 - Gladstone Homes