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2015 National Sitcom Writing Competition Looking for Hot New Scripts for Hollywood TV Execs; Deadline Extended to July 31
The 2015 National Sitcom.com Writing Competition - www.sitcomcontest.com - is looking for hot new scripts for Hollywood executives, with the potential to be developed for production. The contest is being led by veteran TV writer and producer, Bo Kaprall whose credits include writing for "Saturday Night Live" and writing and producing shows like "Laverne & Shirley," "Welcome Back Kotter," plus a new Reality TV series called "Outlaw Country" over WGN America. The deadline is July 31, 2015. - June 23, 2015 - National Sitcom Writing Contest
Wayzata Yacht Club Marks 50th Anniversary. Focused on Racing. Devoted to Fun.
To celebrate the Wayzata Yacht Club’s golden anniversary, members are looking back at a rich history and planning for future generations of sailing enthusiasts. Formed in 1965 to comply with zoning laws, the original land for the Wayzata Yacht Club (WYC) was purchased by 15 sailors for... - June 19, 2015 - Wayzata Yacht Club
Rising Young Pop & Jazz Stars, The Potash Twins, Recording with "Funkytown" Writer-Producer on 35th Anniversary This Month of Worldwide Hit Atop 4 Music Charts
The identical Potash Twins, trumpeter Adeev and trombone player Ezra (www.potashtwins.com), are finding their muse in Funkytown this summer. Just 21 but already making a name in both the jazz and culinary worlds, the Omaha natives charmed producer/ songwriter Steven Greenberg back to the studio to record the duo's second album, The Potash Twins. Greenberg's biggest hit as Lipps, Inc., "Funkytown," was a worldwide smash. It hit Number One on four different music charts 35 years ago this month. - June 18, 2015 - Potash Twins
Former Auto Manufacturing or Repair Workers Who Now Have Mesothelioma Are Urged to Call The Mesothelioma Victims Center for Instant Access to the Nation's Top Lawyers
The Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging former auto manufacturing, or repair workers who have now been diagnosed with mesothelioma to call the Mesothelioma Victims Center for on the spot access to the nation's most experienced mesothelioma lawyers. - June 15, 2015 - Mesothelioma Victims Center
3106 Pounds Shed by Minnesotans in the Slim Down Challenge; Winners Announced
The Slim Down Challenge, hosted by Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating (SSHE) of Minnesota, was an 18-week challenge for participants to improve their health and lose weight through their nutrition. 165 Minnesotans entered the Challenge, and a total of 3106 pounds were lost over the course of 18... - May 20, 2015 - Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating
Vintage Rockefeller Wine & Spirits Hires Richard W. Lewis as Marketing Guru
Lewis was one of the architects of ABSOLUT Vodka success Vintage Rockefeller Spirits Group, manufacturer of Empire Rockefeller Vodka, Signature Rockefeller Cognac, and F. Rockefeller and Sons Champagne, announce the hiring or Richard W. Lewis to serve as Marketing guru. Lewis is best known for... - April 30, 2015 - Vintage Rockefeller Wine & Spirits Group
Vigilant PPS to Provide Personal Alarms to College Bookstores for Resale to Students Nationwide
For the first time ever, Vigilant will make the #1 best selling line of personal alarms available to colleges and universities nationwide, just in time for back to school. - April 28, 2015 - Vigilant Personal Protection Systems
Avionté Staffing Software Named Among Best Companies to Work for in Minnesota
Recruitment technology provider Avionté has been recognized by Minnesota Business Magazine for employee satisfaction. - April 16, 2015 - Avionte Staffing Software
QUORiON Launches POS System for Small Business
QUORiON, the German POS system producer, launches its new all-in-one POS system for small business. The small, embedded POS system will come with an integrated printer, an 8” touch screen, a built-in customer display as well as pre-installed POS software. The QTouch 8 can serve in virtually any business vertical. - April 13, 2015 - QUORiON Data Systems
Open Road Girl Releases Hip Purses
Open Road Girl announces the unveiling of their newest line of accessories. - March 29, 2015 - Open Road Biker Gear, LLC
Minneapolis-Based MOTI Sports, Inc. Announces the Launch of Their Unique 3D Soccer Training Drill App Available in iTunes and Google Play Stores
MOTI Sports released this week their unique 3D Soccer Training Drill app in both iTunes and Google Play stores. Designed to be used by youth coaches and less-experienced players, the app contains 12 3D animated drills that thoroughly demonstrates “how” a drill is performed instead of... - March 28, 2015 - MOTI Sports, Inc.
2015 Marks TEMP-AIR's 50th Year in Business
Celebrating 50 Years of Designing Innovative Temporary Climate Control Solutions. - March 26, 2015 - TEMP-AIR
Sugar & Spice & No More Lice, Inc. Helps Minnesotans During Their Lice Crisis
For many families, head lice is more than just a nuisance. Without the proper resources, time, and education, head lice can escalate to unmanageable proportions. One female louse can lay up to ten eggs a day resulting in over two hundred nits (eggs) in her lifetime. It is easy to see how lice can... - March 19, 2015 - Sugar and Spice and No More Lice
Avionté Introduces New Background Check Plugin to Core Software
Avionté Staffing Software’s 14.2.1 release provides enhanced background check solutions for users. - March 18, 2015 - Avionte Staffing Software
Midwest Solar Expo Returns to Minneapolis in 2015
Second annual conference announces speakers and expanded format. - March 12, 2015 - Midwest Solar Expo
ChiropracticOutfitters.com Now Carries the 9W Pilot Diode Laser
ChiropracticOutfitters.com is pleased to announce that it recently has added the 9W Pilot Diode Laser, which is designed with patented state-of-the-art Low Level Laser Therapy technology that provides penetrating heat that stimulates circulation in soft tissue, and relieves joint and muscle pain. - February 18, 2015 - ChiropracticOutfitters.com
Alexander Fiterstein, Clarinet, Returns for a Free Performance with Minnesota Sinfonia
The Minnesota Sinfonia is excited to present von Weber – The Sequel featuring the return of Alexander Fiterstein, clarinet, performing Carl Maria von Weber’s Second Clarinet Concerto. The Minnesota Sinfonia is a Minnesota-based nonprofit dedicated to serving the musical needs of... - February 17, 2015 - Friends of the Minnesota Sinfonia
STAR Collaborative Announces Casandra Noyes to Ownership Structure
STAR Collaborative, a Twin Cities’ leading staffing and consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Casandra Noyes, previously STAR’s Director of Business Development and Delivery, has become Vice President, Business Development and Delivery. More importantly, Noyes joins STAR’s... - February 06, 2015 - STAR Collaborative
Avionté Staffing Software Reports 29 Percent Growth and 99 Percent User Retention in 2014
Minnesota-based technology company Avionté continues strong performance and prepares for new market expansions. - February 05, 2015 - Avionte Staffing Software
KPI Partners Launches Cloud-Based Analytics for NetSuite
KPI Cloud Analytics for NetSuite, a cloud-based reporting and analytics platform optimized for retail companies who use NetSuite. - January 08, 2015 - KPI Partners
150+ Minnesotans Embark on an 18-Week Weight Loss Battle in the Slim Down Challenge
On January 12, 2015, 150+ Minnesotans will be in the throes of a very public 18-week journey, competing against each other to lose the highest percentage of body weight. The one male and one female who achieves the largest percentage of weight loss by the end of the journey on May 11, 2015 will win... - January 08, 2015 - Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating
Lakeville, Minn., Air Show Performer Wins Industry’s Top Showmanship Award
The International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) at its 47th annual convention has awarded Air National Guard Lt. Col. John Klatt the air show industry’s top award for showmanship tonight in Las Vegas in front of nearly 1,000 air show industry professionals attending the event’s... - December 13, 2014 - International Council of Air Shows
Randy's Pizza Challenge One Man Against a 30 Inch Pizza
One man against a 30" pizza World Class Competitive Eater Pat Bertoletti will attempt a world record. He will attempt to eat a 30" two topping pizza in 30 minutes or less, this has never been done before in Randy's Pizza Challenge or its believed in the world. The event will take place... - December 12, 2014 - Randy's Pizza
CareMinders Home Care Announces New At-Home Assisted Living Care Division Which Allows Seniors to Stay Living in Their Home While Receiving Assisted Living Level of Care
CareMinders At-Home Assisted Living Care Division specializes in a new in-home senior care service that combines the full range of services people receive in assisted living residences or memory care suites now delivered in client’s homes eliminating the need to move. - November 24, 2014 - CareMinders Home Care
Taylor Swift Tickets in High Demand According to eCityTickets.com
Fans are headed to “Wonderland” as Taylor Swift brings the “1989 World Tour” to major cities across North America in 2015. Taylor Swift tickets are on sale now for all price ranges including VIP, Meet and Greet and special Fan Packages at many venues while they last, according to eCity Tickets. - November 14, 2014 - eCity Tickets
Microsoft ERP Reseller InterDyn BMI Announces New Development in Kronos Relationship
Leading Microsoft Dynamics reseller InterDyn BMI announced a new development in its relationship with Kronos Incorporated. InterDyn BMI now provides customers of both Kronos and InterDyn BMI with modules offering two-way integration between Microsoft Dynamics ERP applications and the Kronos... - November 11, 2014 - InterDyn BMI, A Columbus Company
Avionté Staffing Software Places 19th on Fast 50 Awards List
Minnesota-based technology provider Avionté makes annual list for fast revenue growth - November 06, 2014 - Avionte Staffing Software
Smart Data Solutions Appoints New V.P. of Workers’ Compensation and Auto Division
Smart Data Solutions (www.sdata.us), a Minnesota-based provider of data processing solutions for the healthcare industry, is pleased to announce that Jason Kolb has joined the company to further develop their regional and national Workers’ Compensation Division. Jason joins Smart Data... - October 30, 2014 - Smart Data Solutions
Long-Awaited FDA Report on LASIK Confirms Safety and Effectiveness, with High Rates of Patient Satisfaction
The Food & Drug Administration "LASIK Quality of Life Collaboration Project" concludes LASIK as safe & effective with 95% of survey respondents achieving results of 20/20 or better. - October 24, 2014 - Refractive Surgery Alliance
Avionté Hires Mark Young as Chief Financial Officer
Minnesota staffing software company adds key employee to Management Team. - October 22, 2014 - Avionte Staffing Software
RMH Business Solutions Announces Attendance at West Coast Franchise Expo
RMH Business Solutions announces they will attend the Anaheim Franchise Expo, and announce the addition of their first franchisee in New York. - October 21, 2014 - Franchise Beacon LLC
Avionte Staffing Software Named Finalist for 15th Annual Minnesota Tekne Award
Eagan-based staffing software provider named among Minnesota technology leaders. - October 03, 2014 - Avionte Staffing Software
Lindsay Tenold Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Lindsay Tenold of Saint Paul, Minnesota has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Lindsay Tenold Ms. Tenold has almost 10 years experience in the healthcare field. She is a... - September 30, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Vigilant Personal Protection Systems Launches 130dB Personal Alarm to Benefit National Center for Missing and Exploited Children®
Vigilant Personal Protection Systems (Vigilant PPS, Inc.), in coordination with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children®, announces the launch of a brand new alarm designed to help protect the user in emergency situations. One dollar from each new Vigilant model PPS-8KID sold... - September 22, 2014 - Vigilant Personal Protection Systems
Temp-Air Announces First Thermal Remediation Bed Bug Conference
Thermal Remediation® from Temp-Air, Inc. will host its first ever educational conference on the topics of current bed bug research and treatment methods. Guest speakers will include Dr. Austin M. Frishman, Dr. Stephen Kells, Mr. Jeff White, Mr. Paul Bello, and more. - September 17, 2014 - TEMP-AIR
InterDyn BMI Wins Two Microsoft “Partner of the Year Awards”
InterDyn BMI has won the Microsoft FY14 U.S. ERP SMB Customer Adds Partner of the Year and the FY14 Microsoft Dynamics GP U.S. New License Partner of the Year Awards. The Company was honored among top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in selling sales of customer-focused solutions... - September 12, 2014 - InterDyn BMI, A Columbus Company
Avionte Staffing Software Named on Inc. 5000 List for Third Consecutive Year
Avionte ranks #1568 on the 2014 Fastest-Growing Companies list with a three-year sales growth of 272%. - September 08, 2014 - Avionte Staffing Software
Nell E. Collier Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Nell E. Collier of Mendota Heights, Minnesota has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Nell E. Collier Ms. Collier is the Executive Director at Friendship Academy of the Arts... - August 27, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
InterDyn BMI Earns a Spot on Inc. 5000 List for Second Straight Year
InterDyn BMI Ranks at No. 3,152 within the Prestigious List of Fastest Growing Private Firms in the U.S. with a Three-Year Sales Growth of 111%. InterDyn BMI, a leading technology solutions provider of business software and services, has been selected to the 2014 Inc. 5000 list, which comprises... - August 26, 2014 - InterDyn BMI, A Columbus Company
Avionté Receives 2014 ASA Care Award from the American Staffing Association
ASA Recognizes Avionté for its Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives through the Avionté Hope Foundation. - August 21, 2014 - Avionte Staffing Software
United For Awakening Announces New Conference on Deliverance with Peter Michael Martinez
United For Awakening is hosting an event to be held at the Hayes Senior Center in Apple Valley, MN. which will feature detailed accounts of the growing phenomena which conference speaker Rev. Peter Michael Martinez characterizes as "the rise of the forces of darkness preceding what many Christians believe is the return of Jesus Christ." - August 14, 2014 - United For Awakening
Phoenix Medical Services, Inc. Receives 2014 Minnesota Excellence Award
Phoenix Medical Services, Inc. has been selected for the 2014 Minnesota Excellence Award amongst all its peers and competitors by the US Trade & Commerce Institute (USTCRI). Phoenix Medical Services, Inc. has consistently demonstrated a high regard for upholding business ethics and company values. This recognition by USTCRI marks a significant achievement as an emerging leader within various competitors and is setting benchmarks that the industry should follow. - July 29, 2014 - Phoenix Medical Services Inc.
Back-to-College Shopping Kicks Off with New Dorm Bedding from TwinXL.com
TwinXL.com releases two new Twin Exta-Long Comforters and bedding sets. - July 25, 2014 - TwinXL.com
Defensive Back Standout Among America’s Top Prep Football Athletes to Gather at Football University’s TOP GUN in Dublin, Ohio
Michael Griffin selected among the nation’s best. - July 23, 2014 - Michael Griffin
TwinXL.com's New 20-Piece Dorm Bundle Provides Big Options & Big Savings for College Students
TwinXL.com, the leader in high quality college dorm size bedding is now offering a 20 piece cost savings bundle set for all your dorm room essentials. - July 19, 2014 - TwinXL.com
TwinXL.com Provides Future College Freshman with the Ultimate Checklist
Just a little over a month away from college move in, TwinXL.com has you covered for move in day. - July 17, 2014 - TwinXL.com
TwinXL.com Releases Whole New Line of College Comforters
The latest comforter line featuring all new patterns and designs in college extra long. - July 01, 2014 - TwinXL.com
Metrowide Legal Services Launches New Website
Metrowide Legal Services is pleased to announce the launch of its new and comprehensive website at www.metrowidelegal.com. The new site contains a wealth of advice for anyone facing legal difficulties and can provide a reference point for anyone looking for legal representation. Created not just... - June 26, 2014 - Metrowide Legal
Atheist Baseball and All-Star Conference with the Minnesota Atheists
St. Paul Saints baseball team partners with the Minnesota Atheists and the Freedom from Religion Foundation for a night of Unbelievable Fun. Saints to drop the S and become the Aints for an evening in July. - June 23, 2014 - Minnesota Atheists
Camp Pillsbury Offers Special Introductory Rate for Inaugural Summer Camp
New Sleep-Away Camp Answers the Question of What Kids Can Do this Summer. - June 07, 2014 - Camp Pillsbury