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New Book Launched on How to Deep Fry a Turkey
The first book about deep-frying a turkey and how to do it safely and properly released on Amazon’s Kindle platform. - October 21, 2012 - Efficient Enterprises, Inc.
Customer Service Wins Big at Technology Services World Conference
The Technology Services Industry Association (TSIA) awarded several Impact Learning Systems’ clients with the prestigious Support Staff Excellence (SSE) designation at the Technology Services World conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. The SSE designation is awarded to companies who have made... - October 21, 2012 - Impact Learning Customer Service Training and Consulting
Log and Lumber Imports to China Were Down 19% During First Eight Months of 2012, Y-O-Y, with the Biggest Declines Seen of Logs Imported from Russia and the US
Importation of both logs and lumber to China fell substantially in 2012, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Total imports, by value, during the first eight months was 4.3 billion dollars, or 19% less than in 2011, with the biggest declines in logs imported from Russia and the US, and in lumber from North America. - October 20, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Rentricity Wins Cleantech Open Northeast Regional Competition and Advances to National Finals
Company is First New York-Based Firm to Compete in Final Round at 2012 Global Forum in San Jose, Calif. - October 19, 2012 - Rentricity Inc.
Intertek and the Australian Risk Policy Institute Begin Strategic Leadership Conference Series
Intertek, (LSE: ITRK), a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world launched the first conference in a five part series on Strategic Leadership in the 21st Century at the beginning of October. Experts from around the world delivered... - October 19, 2012 - Intertek
Mobile Shopping Shows Great Potential in French B2C E-Commerce
In its latest "France B2C E-Commerce Report 2012," Hamburg-based secondary market research firm yStats.com presents comprehensive facts and figures about the French B2C E-Commerce market. Aside from trends, revenue figures and market shares, the report covers successful product categories, Internet user and online shopper figures and the top players dominating French E-Commerce. - October 19, 2012 - yStats.com GmbH & Co. KG
Aujas Attains CERT-IN Empanelment Yet Again
Aujas - a leading Information Risk Management company - announced attaining the CERT-IN certification as an IT Security audit organization. The empanelment is another key milestone in the Aujas journey of helping clients manage information risk, protect sensitive data and enhance information value through service excellence and innovation. - October 19, 2012 - Aujas Networks
Nova West Solar Announces to Offer Top Notch and Credible Solar Panel Installation
Seasoned solar power installation firm from Fresno has come up with high quality, reliable and affordable solar power installation services locally. - October 19, 2012 - Nova West Solar
Weidlinger Engineer Mohammed Ettouney to Address DHS Resilient Buildings Workshop
Dr. Ettouney will discuss the capabilities of Integrated Rapid Visual Screening, a software tool he co-developed to assist facility stakeholders in making important decisions about hazard mitigation. - October 18, 2012 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Optima ECM Consulting Named Bronze Sponsor for 2012 OpenText “Enterprise World”
Capitalizing on a very successful 2012, Phoenix based, Optima ECM Consulting, LLC, has been named a Bronze Sponsor at the Open Text “Enterprise World” Conference, held November 12th - 16th in Orlando, Florida. The annual event affords industry experts, such as Optima, the opportunity... - October 18, 2012 - Optima ECM Consulting
Hudson Management Services Names Kathy Ojile as Human Resources and Administration Manager
Ojile promoted at business to business, teleprospecting and customer research firm. - October 18, 2012 - Hudson Management Services
Avasant Inaugurates New Office in Manhattan, New York, NY
Avasant, a premier management consulting and sourcing advisory firm, inaugurates a new office in New York. - October 18, 2012 - Avasant LLC
Fuentek Tech Transfer Team Receives NASA Agency Honor Awards
Team Recognized for Accelerating Tech Transfer and Boosting Economic Development. - October 18, 2012 - Fuentek, LLC
Hill, Chesson & Woody Names Sabina Kim Marketing Coordinator
Kim to Oversee Marketing Efforts for Local Benefits Brokerage and Consulting Firm - October 18, 2012 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
zIngenuity Establishes zInsureRe, Inc., a Cayman Reinsurance Company
zIngenuity, a national provider of risk management and loss mitigation services for mortgage lenders and servicers, has established zInsureRe, Inc., a Cayman based Reinsurance Company. The company has been formed to expand and complement zIngenuity’s existing mortgage analytics and risk... - October 17, 2012 - zIngenuity, Inc.
BDA Wins Three Awards at The International M&A Advisor Awards
Business Development Asia LLC ("BDA") won three awards from The M&A Advisor, more than any other company. BDA won the “Industrial Manufacturing and Distribution Deal of the Year” for its work on The Weir Group’s acquisition of HIM Tech’s valves business in... - October 17, 2012 - BDA Partners Ltd
The Jon Block Group to Attend NASS 2012
The Jon Block Group has just announced that they will be participating in NASS 2012, the annual meeting of the North American Spine Society, taking place in Dallas, Texas from October 24th through October 27th. The Group will be meeting with several spine firms to discuss clinical strategies... - October 17, 2012 - Jon Block Group
Free ShowMe Guides(tm) "What's New in OpenCart 1.5.4.1" Updater Now Available to the Public
Not every OpenCart store owner should upgrade each time a new version is released. This free, 10-page guide to the new version is designed to help non-technical store owners decide if they should upgrade to this version. - October 17, 2012 - Pithy Productions, Inc. dba ShowMeGuides
VASTEC Now Offers Free Comprehensive Section 508 Web Accessibility Analysis
VASTEC is proud to announce it now offers free comprehensive web accessibility analysis through its partnership with the Bureau of Internet Accessibility (BoIA). Through this service now available at VASTEC.com, organizations can quickly assess the accessibility levels of their site, gaining better... - October 17, 2012 - VASTEC
American Right of Way Academy is Offering Training Workshops for the Energy Industry
American Right of Way Academy announced today, they will be offering two professional Oil & Gas Energy Training Workshops in San Antonio, Texas on Saturday, November 10th, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport Hotel. - October 16, 2012 - American Right of Way Associates
Women’s Theatre of Cincinnati Publishes Original Plays Online for All to Share
In order to preserve and archive the original plays by Women’s Theatre of Cincinnati (WTC), a new website has been launched. The plays were written and performed between 1978 and 1992. - October 16, 2012 - E. Sue Huff & Associates
Chile and Brazil Have Began to Supply Eucalyptus Chips to Chinese Pulp Mills; However Japan Continues to be the Major Destination for Latin American Wood Chips
In late 2011, Brazil and Chile sent the first chip vessels to pulp mills in China in over five years. In the past, Japan had been the major destination for Latin American Eucalyptus chips. With Japanese pulp mills paying considerably more than Chinese pulp mills for chips, it is likely that a majority of Eucalyptus chips from Latin America will continue to be shipped to Japan. - October 15, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Pocketweb and iOS Device Integrator Agree Strategic Partnership for Business Apps
Partnership with Rodata Group aims at professional mobile solutions for areas as sales force, hospitals, logistics or constructions sites. - October 14, 2012 - Pocketweb
Will College Food Service Follow Corporate Food Service Down the Path to Fewer Customers and Declining Revenue?
Will college food service follow corporate food service down the path to fewer customers and declining revenue? That is a real possibility, says Tom Mac Dermott, President of Clarion Group, a food service and hospitality services consulting firm. “Mobile technology untethered employees from... - October 14, 2012 - Clarion Group
The Tesla Group Announces Dr. Emily Splichal's Popularity Soars as a Human Movement Specialist
NYC Podiatrist and national fitness expert expands brand into barefoot workouts and training. - October 13, 2012 - The Tesla Group
HCG Announces Free Oracle Hyperion Training, Support Services, and Exclusive Oracle Training Discounts
HCG has released their Fall schedule of free Hyperion Training sessions along with exclusive discounted pricing on all of their Oracle Hyperion training courses. - October 13, 2012 - Harbinger Consulting Group
B&M Financial Management Services Announces New Website Design
Whether you are seeking the tax services, bookkeeping services, QuickBooks solutions or business advisory services, BMFMS's new website is your source for information. - October 13, 2012 - B&M Financial Management Services
WK Dickson Welcomes David Ashley to the Atlanta Regional Office
WK Dickson is pleased to announce the addition of David Ashley, RLA as the firm’s new Vice President and Regional Branch Manager. David assumes responsibility for the operation of the firm’s Atlanta area office and will play a significant role in directing much of the growth of WK... - October 12, 2012 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Build Better Supply Chain Relationships with New Oliver Wight White Paper
Supply Chain Design and Optimization specialists, Oliver Wight, have released a new thought-leading white paper 'Building Better Relationships Throughout the Extended Supply Chain'. - October 12, 2012 - Oliver Wight EAME
When Two Companies Combine Their Passions: It Creates a Dynamic Duo
What do you get when two award-winning companies combine their passions? Something extraordinary. At a time when some organizations are beginning to question should employees be required to go through food safety training just like management; This Is It BBQ and Seafood is ahead of the game with... - October 12, 2012 - Benson Mills Group, LLC
C. Robert Kidder Joins Board of Directors of Wildcat Discovery Technologies, Inc.
New Director Brings Extensive Background in Batteries and Corporate Leadership of World-Class Organizations to Wildcat. - October 11, 2012 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
The US Surpassed Canada as the Largest Wood Pellet Exporter in the World in the First Half of 2012
The expansion of wood pellet capacity in the US South the past few years has enabled the US to export more pellets than Canada, making the US the largest exporter in the world. With continued investments throughout southern US, export volumes are forecast to increase from an estimated 1.5 million tons in 2012 to 5.7 million tons in 2015, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. - October 11, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Eurasia Corporate Solutions Announces Opening
ECS has extensive experience in sales and marketing of private, corporate and investment banking products. ECS, connected, experienced, objective, is headquartered in Hong Kong. - October 11, 2012 - Eurasia Corporate Solutions
Leadership Expert David Grossman Releases First of Two eBooks in New Series on A-List Leadership
The first of his 2-part ebook series, sharing everything you need to be part of the leadership A-List. - October 11, 2012 - The Grossman Group
Information Security Firm Expresses Concern at Hacking of Universities
Information security firm commissum expresses concern at the recent large-scale hacking of several leading universities around the world by the hacktivist group Gh0stshell. - October 11, 2012 - commissum
Oliver Yarbrough Will be a Featured Speaker at the APTAC 2012 Fall Training Conference
Managing Partner and Chief Rainmaker of Rainmaker Growth Partners, Oliver Yarbrough, will be leading a session titled, “Marketing & Branding Yourself on LinkedIn for Government Contractors.” - October 10, 2012 - Rainmaker Growth Partners
VASTEC Now Helps Private Industry Increase Opportunity to do Business with the Federal Government
The world’s largest buyer is the U.S. government, with an operating budget in excess of $1 trillion each year. Increasingly, more businesses are competing for a portion of that, but falling short because their electronic information is not compliant with federal regulations. VASTEC, a premier... - October 10, 2012 - VASTEC
How to Land a Job: New Book Shares Secrets from an HR Insider to Job Seekers
Melissa Anzman’s new book, How to Land a Job: Secrets from an HR Insider, will change the way job seekers seek their next job with powerful lessons, insights and Human Resources secrets. How to Land a Job delivers a rare behind the scenes look into how recruiters actually hire employees from respected industry insider Melissa Anzman. - October 09, 2012 - Loosen Your White Collar
Improve Your Communication and Public Speaking in Just 60 Seconds with Impromptu Guru’s New Tip-Filled Videos
Impromptu Guru, a communication consulting firm, just announced the downloadable release of its new video series, 60 Second Guru. The 52-video series provides tips for improving your communication and public speaking skills, in a minute or less per video. “Gaining confidence in one’s... - October 09, 2012 - Impromptu Guru
Annual Saudi Green Building Forum Conference to Discuss Major Green Issues
The Conference will provide a dominant platform for discussing challenges for Green Building related to 3P’s of sustainability to promote Green Building initiatives in Saudi Arabia. - October 09, 2012 - Saudi Green Building Forum
Wood Costs for the World’s Pulp Industry Continued Downward in the 2Q/12 with the Biggest Declines in Brazil, Russia, Australia and Europe
The costs of wood fiber for many pulp mills throughout the world continued to fall in the 2Q/12 and were at their lowest levels in over a year, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The greatest declines were seen in Brazil, Australia, Russia, Spain and US northwest, and Eastern Canada. - October 08, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Hill, Chesson & Woody to Host Presentation on the Business Impact of Compliance and Reform Issues
HCW Partners with Cherry, Bekaert & Holland and Ward and Smith to Host Presentation in Wilmington - October 08, 2012 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
Avasant Achieves the United Nations Global Compact Active (GCA) Level
Avasant has incorporated the principles of the United Nations Global Compact into its business strategy and day-to-day operations. - October 07, 2012 - Avasant LLC
Business Analytics Training to Meet Current Skills Shortage
Data sources reveal that there is a current skills deficit of over 70,000 analytics professionals globally. To bridge this gap, MindWave Analytics has devised a specialized business analytics training courses designed to upgrade the current skills set of IT professionals. - October 07, 2012 - MindWave Solutions Pte Ltd
Scope eKnowledge Center to Present New Services at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2012
Scope eKnowledge Center, a leading provider of content enhancement and knowledge services, will be exhibiting several new and enhanced services at the upcoming Frankfurt Book Fair, October 10 to 14, 2012. Scope is pleased to invite potential publishing partners to Stand J412 in Hall 4.2 to meet the company’s content management consultants and learn more about its most-recent offerings. - October 07, 2012 - SPi Global
Trianz Appoints Paula Montgomery as Vice President, Human Resources
Trianz, a global consulting and turnkey execution services firm, today announced the appointment of Paula Montgomery as Vice President, Human Resources. In this role, Paula will focus on talent, learning development, and culture. Commenting on the appointment, MV Subramanian, Vice President of... - October 07, 2012 - Trianz
Tanenbaum Presents “Heroes of Hope: Combating Violence Among Muslims, Christians and Other Faiths,” October 9 and 10, in New York City
Two unsung heroes of hope share stories of their grassroots work in war-torn Indonesia and Sri Lanka and how they are combating -- and even preventing -- armed violence between humans with differing religious beliefs. - October 06, 2012 - Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
Scope Announces the Launch of AuthEntik™, Its Author Data Management Solution
Scope eKnowledge Center (Scope), a leading provider of content enhancement and knowledge services, has launched its author data management solution, AuthEntik, aimed at addressing the author name ambiguity issue for publishers, university/academic institutions, grant funding agencies and publisher... - October 06, 2012 - SPi Global
Firmadge W. Crutchfield, Esq., Joins Planet Technologies as COO and General Counsel
Planet Technologies, a leading Microsoft consulting and services company headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, announced today that Firmadge W. Crutchfield, Esq., has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. Crutchfield will oversee the evolution of the company’s... - October 05, 2012 - Planet Technologies
Wardour And Oxford CEO Wempy Dyocta Koto Will Officially Host New International Show, "The Inspiration Sessions"
Wempy Dyocta Koto, the global chief executive officer of management consultancy firm Wardour And Oxford has been named as the host of new international show "The Inspiration Sessions," interviewing famous entrepreneurs. - October 05, 2012 - Wardour And Oxford