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ITW Trans Tech Introduces StarLight Laser Plate Maker
Direct-to-plate pad printing clichés can now be made using the StarLight LPM laser plate maker from ITW Trans Tech. The simple yet efficient CO2 laser device produces ready-to-use, high-quality cliché plates with etched images of artwork for a wide range of product decorating applications. - November 30, 2007 - ITW Trans Tech
Electric Drive Vehicle Portal Captures Attention of Transportation Industry
EVtransPortal has completed the test phase and launching of its portal website to the electric drive transportation industry, EVtransPortal.com, just in time for EVS-23 The Electric Vehicle Symposium opening December 2nd in Anaheim California. With over 20 web pages featuring over 800 links... - November 29, 2007 - EVtransPortal.com
Entrepreneur Magazine Features PR.com in Its December 2007 Issue
PR.com is listed as one of five recommended press release distribution services by Entrepreneur Magazine and Entrepreneur.com. - November 28, 2007 - PR.com
Luxury Residential Chicagoland Auction Set for Dec. 13th
Westar Properties, Inc., an Oak Brook, IL-based real estate marketing firm, announced it will conduct a Chicagoland auction of six luxury single-family homes and one townhome on December 13, 2007 at the Sheraton Gateway Suites in Rosemont, IL. The properties are located in Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Frankfort, Glencoe, Naperville and Northbrook, Illinois. For a complete color brochure on the auction, call Westar Properties, Inc. at (630) 705-5500, or visit www.WestarProperties.com. - November 28, 2007 - Westar Properties, Inc.
CEO Positivity Waning and Private Sector Employment on the Rise
Based on a poll conducted by the Private Company Index (PCI) at the close of Q3, CEOs are feeling increasingly negative about the prospects for capital and debt availability in Q4 2007. At the same time these companies report the average number of full time employees to be at the highest level for... - November 27, 2007 - Private Company Index
Index of Private Company Performance Kicks off Q4 with an Energetic Climb
October Private Company Index (PCI) data indicates that North American private companies made a strong charge into Q4. October’s 939 Index reading, a PCI high, reflects a 10.5% increase from the prior month. - November 27, 2007 - Private Company Index
Just in Time for the Holidays: a Safe Toy That is Made in the USA, is 100% Recyclable and Comes with a Lifetime Guarantee. Say Hello to Toobee® the Amazing Flying Can
Finally an American toy company that offers a toy for life guarantee, contributes most of its earnings to children's charities and is an environmentally friendly 100% recyclable toy (green toy) - November 20, 2007 - Toobee International Inc.
The Art of Giving - Holiday Shoppers Hunt for the Gift That Keeps Giving
Young Rembrandts, the program that teaches children about the power of drawing, has tips and tricks for this holiday season that's fast approaching. - November 15, 2007 - Young Rembrandts
Exchange My Mail Launches Exchange 2007
Exchange My Mail, an emerging leader in Microsoft Exchange hosting and visible at www.exchangemymail.com, is announcing the launch of Microsoft Exchange 2007. “We built an entirely new network using name brand top of the line equipment such as Cisco switches and routers, Dell servers, and an... - November 08, 2007 - Exchange My Mail
Internet Search Toolbar Helps to Make Child Poverty History
WSI Consultants Promote Free Toolbar to Raise Worldwide Funds for Charity - November 01, 2007 - WSI Internet
CCIM Institute gives Dallas Real Estate Broker Alex Johnson, CCIM an Award of Excellence
Dallas Real Estate Broker Alex Johnson, CCIM, given award through 2007 Leadership Development Academy held by CCIM Institute. Earned Susan J. Groeneveld Award of Excellence After Completing Training Program. - October 27, 2007 - Laurex Realty Advisors
New Boutique Brings Fashion Flair to Ukrainian Village
Finally … Affordable, Unique Clothing for Boutique Shoppers of Chicago - October 25, 2007 - SoKo Fashion, LLC
America's Next Top Model Calls on Take It Down, Hollywood's Hair Rehab Salon, to Remedy Model Participants' Hair
Take It Down, the premier salon for hair care and hair extension removal, located in Los Angeles, California comes to the aide of three model participants on America’s Next Top Model. - October 19, 2007 - Take It Down, Inc.
Foreclosures Stabilize in Illinois in September
Cook County Leads the State with 3,867 Foreclosure Notices - October 12, 2007 - Default Research Inc
Forcelogix’ President and CEO Patrick Stakenas Featured in Illinois I.T Technology Association (ITA) weekly news letter on Sales Performance Management and Sales Coaching
Patrick Stakenas, President and CEO of ForceLogix, (developers of Sales Force Optimizer, the leading application that automates sales performance management and sales coaching) is featured monthly in ITA Newsletter on Sales Performance Management and Sales Coaching. Sales performance management... - October 11, 2007 - ForceLogix
Entrex Private Company Index Featured at Fortune Small Business Growth Summit
Entrex CEO Stephen H. Watkins and President Larry P. Roches are attending the October 23-24 Fortune Small Business Growth Summit in Las Vegas, a program presented annually by Entrex strategic partner Gazelles. Representing the Private Company Index (PCI) which is Entrex’s proprietary market index that publishes a monthly measurement for overall revenue growth in the private sector. September 2007 Index results will be debuted at the event, including monthly index performance, the PCI Top Five - October 10, 2007 - Private Company Index
Generation: Gamerz Proudly Presents "Spencer Halpin's Moral Kombat" at the It Came from Lake Michigan Film Festival
‘Spencer Halpin's Moral Kombat’ documentary on violence in videogames to screen at Wisconsin film festival. - October 09, 2007 - Generation: Gamerz, LLC.
JAS Forwarding Worldwide Utilizes Nexus' Chicago Land Bridge to Provide Savings to International Shippers
JAS Forwarding Worldwide provides a unique service offering to international shippers, allowing them to ship heavy containers direct from the port into Chicago via the Nexus Chicago Land Bridge. - October 08, 2007 - Nexus Distribution
The Natural Alternative to Toxic Products
New Soy-Based Products Clean Up - the Natural Alternative to Toxic Products - “Think Green” - October 05, 2007 - SoySafe Products, Inc.
DirectBuy Launches DirectBuyArticles.com
Online article database provides advice on home building, decorating and remodeling. - October 03, 2007 - DirectBuy
20 Year Sales Veteran Named ForceLogix Vice President of Sales to Drive Sales Performance Management and Sales Coaching Solutions
ForceLogix today announced the addition of Tim Hackett as its new Vice President of Worldwide Sales, with a focus to drive industry leading sales performance management and sales coaching to the marketplace. - October 03, 2007 - ForceLogix
World’s First-Ever Textbook on the Chemistry of Love
Building on the shoulders of Bacon, Newton, Goethe, and others, with their theories on amorous chemical affinities (the "force of reaction"), American chemical engineer Libb Thims tackles one of the world’s present-day greatest philosophical conundrums, “what is love?”, by writing the first-ever two-volume textbook on the chemistry of interpersonal relationships. - September 27, 2007 - Institute of Human Thermodynamics
Acellus Communications Announces Nationwide Internet Access CD
Acellus' Internet access CD makes a great premium give-away for companies and other organizations since it is a great item for just about any Internet user to keep handy as connectivity insurance or just to save money. - September 24, 2007 - Worldwide Internet, Inc.
Homebuyers Search and Compare Homes in Their Pajamas
While research indicates that over 80% of all home buyers start their search on the internet, they are doing more than just starting their search. With the second generation of real estate websites like www.ChicagoSuburbia.com, not only can future home buyers, start their search but the next generation technology allows them to perform sophisticated, side by side, comparisons of like properties. - September 24, 2007 - John Miller Charles Rutenberg Realty
The Numbers Don’t Lie: Clients See That Chicago Web Design Firm’s SEO Strategies Work
Whoast’s integrated Internet marketing strategies lay the groundwork for successful Web design in Chicago using search engine optimization – the process of increasing the number of visitors on a Web site by raising that site’s ranking in Internet searches. A higher ranking means more visitors, and more visitors means more sales. - September 21, 2007 - Whoast Inc.
AAA Galvanizing Realizes Double Digit Savings for Electricity
AAA Galvanizing selected Electric Control Services to provide an electric management system for their Dixon, IL plant. They were guaranteed an 8.78% reduction in electric use (KwH) but have seen nearly a 17% reduction in electric use. - September 15, 2007 - Electric Control Services, LLC
Yoga Stick-E Socks...for That Barefoot Feeling - Eco Friendly and Not Just for Yoga
Yoga Stick-e Socks have a unique patented design that creates a barefoot feeling. The socks have a hole for each toe to extend through so the toes remain exposed. The exposed toes enable gripping during exercise. Yoga Stick-e Socks are made from eco-friendly Bamboo fiber which is naturally antibacterial, deodorizing and cooling. The socks are great for all barefoot sports including Yoga, Pilates, Martial Arts, Dance and more. They even make great Pedicure socks. - September 12, 2007 - Stick-e Products LLC
Foreclosures in Illinois Increase 24 Percent in August
Chicago Foreclosures Lead the State with 2,162 - September 11, 2007 - Default Research Inc
Dr. Roger Kenneth Hershline PhD MD, CEO of Global Humanceuticals, Inc. Donates New Powerful Class of HIV Viral Drug
Dr. Roger Kenneth Hershline PhD MD, Chairman and Founder of CureHIV.us, agreed to provide samples of Global Humanceuticals, Inc’s NIAID#11039, a new powerful class of anti-HIV drug to clinical researchers. The drug is able de-activates the virus even if diluted nearly a billion times. - September 09, 2007 - CureHIV
R&A Crisis Management Services Offers Webinar on Supply Chain Resiliency
R&A Crisis Management Services offers a webinar on Supply Chain Resiliency on September 25. As with all other risks that the business community must face, it is essential that businesses ensure supply chain resilience. - September 07, 2007 - R&A Crisis Management Services
ArenaCup8 to be Settled on Sportexe Synthetic Turf
CenturyTel Center in Bossier City to Host af2 Championship Game - August 23, 2007 - Sportexe
Ingold Earns Sportexe Coach of the Year for arenafootball2
All-Time Winningest af2 Coach Wins League’s Top Coaching Honor - August 23, 2007 - Sportexe
Just Released Proof/Approval System for Creative Agencies, Design Firms and Print Houses
Overcome the common barriers and miscommunication possible in using paper or hard-copy proofs and trying to keep truck of all of that via email or old-fashioned fax proofing solutions. Most users found it painstaking, if not impossible, to utilize these applications into a useful solution to meet their business needs. - August 22, 2007 - Art Version
The Revolutionary Taco Rack -- “America’s Only Taco Cooking System” Hits the Airwaves in Chicago
The Taco Rack, by La-Cook-a-Rack-a, Ltd., America’s only taco cooking system hits the airwaves with an infomercial through The Shopping Channel Network (Lighthouse Point, FL). The infomercial that airs on Channel 34 in Chicago features the “Taco Rack Fiesta Pack”, which offers a... - August 17, 2007 - La-Cook-a-Rack-a, Ltd.
Jo To Go Coffee Customers "Save the Brew"
One specialty coffee drink connoisseur will win $500 Jo To Go Dollars and share their favorite coffee concoction with Jo To Go Coffee® customers nationwide as winner of the “Save the Brew” contest. The coffee drive-thru is accepting entries until August 14, 2007. Customers can visit the Jo To Go Coffee Blogspot to help decide the winner August 21st - 31st, 2007. - August 09, 2007 - Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee
LoganBritton Names Kerry Dano Vice President of Solution Architecture
LoganBritton, Inc., the leader in data-intensive solutions for 30 years, today announced it has appointed Kerry Dano to the position of Vice President of Solution Architecture. In this position, Mr. Dano is one of the key drivers of LoganBritton’s solutions business, with responsibility to... - August 07, 2007 - LoganBritton, Inc.
Amber Shadows and the Missing Wands
The Next Best Seller Worldwide. Enter a Magically Hidden World of Mystical Magic, Ancient Secrets, and Deadly Peril. - July 28, 2007 - Wendy J. Willett, Author
Bargain Tyvek® Protective Clothing Now Available Online from MPE
Getting the best – and cheapest – just got easier. MPE Inc., the world’s leading provider of economically priced Tyvek® clothing, including coveralls, aprons, jumpsuits, lab coats, suits, pants, shirts, biohazard suits, and other safety apparel, now offers its full line of... - July 27, 2007 - MPE, Inc.
Industry Veteran Ron Barker Joins LoganBritton
LoganBritton, Inc., the leading provider of data-intensive solutions for 30 years, today announced that Ron Barker has joined the company as Vice President of Sales responsible for the east and south central regions. “We have known Ron for many years, and are thrilled to have him join our... - July 27, 2007 - LoganBritton, Inc.
Quadcast Selects NM Marketing Communications, Inc. to Develop Branding & Reputation
QuadCast Inc., a producer of high quality aluminum, magnesium and zinc die cast products and services, has chosen NM Marketing Communications, Inc. to handle its marketing communications and business development activities. This includes generating greater awareness of the company’s brand and... - July 23, 2007 - NM Marketing Communications
Small Business Research Board Distribution / Wholesaling Industry Study: Taxes, General Economy, Costs of Energy / Fuel Greatest Distribution / Wholesaling Concerns
Report indicates fewer than one-third of small distribution / wholesaling companies are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Owners to concentrate on improving staff training says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - July 20, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Small Business Research Board Auto / Vehicle Dealer Industry Study: General Economy, Taxes, Health Care Costs Greatest Concerns of Automobile, Vehicle Dealers
Report indicates fewer than 30% of auto and other vehicle dealers are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Owners to concentrate on adding locations and improving staff training and upgrading systems says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - July 20, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Small Business Research Board Transportation Industry Study: Costs for Energy / Fuel Outpace Health Care Costs, General Economy as Leading Concerns
Report also indicates one-third of small transportation companies are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Owners will increase hiring, improve existing automation, expand at current locations says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - July 20, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Small Business Research Board Retail Industry Study: Taxes, General Economy, Costs of Energy / Fuel Greatest Concerns of Retailers According to Latest SBRB Study
Report indicates fewer than one-third of small retailers are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Owners to concentrate on providing more services, adding new products as well as improving staff training says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - July 20, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Univedant Develops Knowledge Management Solution for Manufacturing Industry
Over the years, manufacturing companies have invested millions of dollars on multiple technologies and software tools for their engineering departments, in order to realize productivity gains and stay ahead of the competition. Unfortunately, in most cases there is little or no interaction between... - July 16, 2007 - Univedant Corporation
Univedant Launches New Innovation Framework for the Manufacturing Industry
Policy makers, academic researchers and industry experts cite innovation as the most important way of solving manufacturing industry problems. Univedant’s engineers and research staff have decades of experience in investigating and solving challenges faced by the manufacturing industry using... - July 16, 2007 - Univedant Corporation
Patented SpaceFrame Enables Use of Disposable ExpressLiner Ink Cups for Pad Printing
A patented ink reservoir system from ITW Trans Tech uses an aluminum frame structure to hold a polypropylene liner cup filled with ink to supply pad printing machines. The SpaceFrame™ unit secures the economical ExpressLiner™ ink cup, virtually eliminating the material cost of expensive conventional ink cups. The molded ExpressLiner design enables use of removable carbide or ceramic doctor rings with equal performance compared to existing techniques. - July 12, 2007 - ITW Trans Tech
Small Business Research Board Food Industry Study: Taxes, Economy, Energy / Fuel Costs Now Leading Concerns of Food Industry Replacing Health Care, Government Regulation
Latest SBRB report indicates 29% of small food industry businesses plan to expand during next 12 to 24 months including enhancements at current locations and providing more services. SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates also shows businesses intend to invest in staff training and hiring. - July 12, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Small Business Research Board Manufacturing Industry Study: General Economy, Taxes, Cost of Materials Greatest Concerns of Manufacturers According to Latest SBRB Study
Report indicates fewer than 30% of small manufacturing firms are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Owners to concentrate on improvements, additions to automation says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - July 12, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Commonwealth Capital Advisor’s New Software System Simplifies Financing for Small Businesses
Expert System Enables Entrepreneurs to Control Their Own Financing at Low Cost. - July 02, 2007 - Commonwealth Capital Advisors