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Asia’s Increasing Demand for Wood Drives Sawlog Prices Up in the US and Canada, Reports the North American Wood Fiber Review
Sawlog prices in Western US were up about 20 percent in 2010 as an result of increased competition for logs from log buyers in China, South Korea and Japan, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. Prices for logs in the US South and Canada also moved up last year, but at a slower rate. Sawmills in Western Canada currently have some of the lowest wood costs in the world. - April 15, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
Lisa Robb Becomes Founding Partner of Social Business Consulting Group (Sobizco)
Lisa Robb in Partnership with Seventeen Leading Social Media Consultants Created World’s Largest Social Media Consulting Firm. Experienced business leader and tech industry veteran, Lisa Robb (@lisarobb1), is now a founding partner of the newly created Social Business Consulting Group... - April 15, 2011 - Lisa Robb, MarketBlender
CLG Professional Services Asks, "Are Income Taxes Illegal?"
Every year there are individuals who choose to make frivolous arguments as to the validity of the IRS and the law requiring taxpayers to submit and pay taxes. This year CLG Professional Services decided to refer directly to what the IRS states in the tax code per the law. - April 15, 2011 - CLG Professional Services
Orb Investment Management Appoints Wardour And Oxford as Its Global Business Development Agency
Orb Investment Management, often referred to as "Orb Investments" or "Orb," is one of the world’s most trusted wealth creation firms, focused sharply on the commodities and currencies market. Central to its expansion ambitions, the company has appointed Wardour And Oxford as its global business development agency. - April 15, 2011 - Wardour And Oxford
New smartKPIs.com Report Ranks the Top Research and Development KPIs of 2010
smartKPIs.com, the world's largest source of thoroughly documented Key Performance Indicator (KPI) examples announces that Research Efficiency and Patenting KPIs dominate the "Top 25 R&D KPIs of 2010." "Top KPIs of 2010" is a collection of research reports discussing the most popular KPIs of 2010 across functional areas and industries. - April 15, 2011 - eab group Pty Ltd
Gerry Peters Will Help Businesses Reach Their Potential with ActionCOACH
Peters is the newest ActionCOACH in Prince William County, Virginia - April 15, 2011 - GulfSouth ActionCOACH
evandtec Inc Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
evandtec, Inc has announced that David Martin recently joined its executive staff as Chief Operating Officer (COO). He will report to Paul Wickberg, Chief Executive Officer of the company. With technology, engineering and operations experience from over 20 years in the clean energy industry, David... - April 15, 2011 - evandtec
LRS® to Play Key Role in Modernization Alliance
Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. (LRS) announced its membership in the Platform Modernization Alliance (PMA). The group comprises more than 50 industry-leading companies dedicated to helping customers modernize their mission critical enterprise applications. With over three decades of experience... - April 15, 2011 - Levi Ray & Shoup, Inc
Weather, Accidents & Faulty Equipment Can Ruin Your Business, RiskCentric Survey Finds
In their quarterly survey of business disruptions due to be published this week, UK based compliance, risk and business continuity advisors RiskCentric identify extreme weather conditions, human error and faulty equipment as the most likely reason for an organisation to find itself unable to... - April 14, 2011 - RiskCentric
Leading Biopharmaceutical Company Implements and Integrates BioPharm Systems’ Siebel Clinical Accelerator
BioPharm Systems’ Clinical Trial Management Practice Implements ASCEND and Integrates the CTMS with Preferred CRO - April 14, 2011 - BioPharm Systems
J. Dan Kelley, Tierra Dynamic Company's Managing Member, Awarded 2011 Arizona Small Business Person of the Year
Tierra Dynamic Company (TDC) is very pleased to announce that their firm’s Managing Member, Mr. J. Dan Kelley, P.E., was selected by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as the 2011 Arizona State Small Business Person of the Year. “Your hard work, innovative ideas, and... - April 14, 2011 - Tierra Dynamic Company, LLC
Build It Green Offers $450 Training Scholarships for Alameda County Contractors
Build It Green is awarding $450 training scholarships for contractors working in Alameda County. The trainings help contractors qualify to participate in Energy Upgrade California’s Green Upgrade Option, which encourages green home upgrades with rebates. - April 14, 2011 - Build It Green
David C. Owen Joins Consensus Research Group as Managing Consultant
Consensus Research Group announced today that David C. Owen has joined this global marketing research and public opinion survey organizations as a Managing Consultant. Owen is President & CEO of EQUIVEST, LLC, the Olathe, Kansas investment banking firm, a past member of the Ottawa University Board of Trustees and a current member of the University's President's Council. He was elected Lt. Governor of Kansas, served as a long-time advisor to US Senator Bob Dole. - April 13, 2011 - Consensus Research Group Inc.
Wood Costs for the Global Pulp Industry Have Increased 17 Percent the Past Two Years; Only the US South Has Bucked the Trend
Global market pulp production increased by seven percent in 2010, which increased demand for wood raw-material. As a result, prices for wood chips and pulplogs were up in most regions of the world, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The Softwood Wood Fiber Price Index (SFPI) has increased 16.5 percent the past two years, while the Hardwood Wood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) went up 17.7 percent. - April 13, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
TalentGuard Introduces Talent Management Suite
TalentGuard announced the release of its enterprise-class SaaS solution, TalentGuard OnDemand, an integrated suite of products designed to help organizations better plan and execute on talent management and workforce development initiatives. With their platform, employers achieve a lower cost of... - April 13, 2011 - TalentGuard
Small Biz Boardroom Gathers Speed Helping Small Business Leaders at Snellville Location
Aepiphanni Business Consulting - a Metro Atlanta based small business operations management and business strategy consulting firm, is hosting the Small Business Boardroom, a forum-style event hosted at various locations around Metro Atlanta for forward-thinking small business leaders. This... - April 13, 2011 - Aepiphanni Business Consulting
Peter Spinogatti Busted Multiple Marriage Myths with Donna Marie Thompson, PhD, the CEO of Goals in Action, LLC on the Bouncing Back Now TV Show on RCRN
Peter Spinogatti, author, psychotherapist, and coach in New York City shared his provocative theories on relationships with Donna Marie Thompson, PhD on the Bouncing Back Now Show on the Real Coaching Radio TV Network. Spinogatti is a marriage counselor and coach with more than 30 years of... - April 13, 2011 - Goals in Action, LLC
GCiS Market Study Estimates China Industrial Lasers Market Worth Around RMB 11 Bn in 2010 – Market Expansion to Continue
The domestic industrial lasers market in China is valued at approximately RMB 11 Bn in revenues as of year-end 2010, according to a recently published GCiS study. This study focuses on domestic sales of three major types of lasers: solid state, gas and semiconductor. - April 13, 2011 - GCiS China Strategic Research
ActionCOACH Awards Given to San Diego Businesses
Quarterly Award Winners of ActionCOACH - April 13, 2011 - ActionCOACH, Karie Kaufmann, San Diego
ActionCOACH of CT Hosts Another of Its Popular Business Networking Events
Next Level Strategies, Inc., licensed by ActionCOACH, the world’s largest business coaching network, is hosting its 4th annual networking event. It takes place Tuesday, May 10, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Matthews Park, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk. The cost is... - April 13, 2011 - ActionCOACH of CT
Twelfth Five Year Plan to Drive Rapid Growth in China’s Smart Meter Market – Quality Concerns Loom Large
GCiS China Strategic Research has published a study of the China market for electric smart meters. The study estimates an RMB 10 + Bn market with growth rates in excess of 25% last year, driven by grid purchases. High volume and low price purchases have raised concerns about the quality of some smart meters. - April 13, 2011 - GCiS China Strategic Research
ICLEI USA Issues the Following Statement in Response to the President’s Call for Increased Energy Independence and New Investments in 21st Century Clean Energy Technology
President Obama renewed his call for America to become more energy independent by increasing the use of clean and renewable energy technologies that will reduce our reliance on foreign oil, maximize energy efficiency, and protect the environment. During a speech to students at Georgetown... - April 12, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Sentrana Launches SpoonByte iPhone and Web Application to Support Local D.C. Restaurants and Patrons
The application brings Sentrana’s deep understanding of the food service industry and matching technology to the SpoonByte dining website and iPhone app that matches you to local restaurants. - April 12, 2011 - Sentrana, Inc.
DynGlobal Sends Water Purification Units to Japan
DynGlobal, a Southern California company specializing in renewable energy and advanced technology solutions, has completed an initial shipment of its solar powered water purification units to Japan. DynGlobal's units are capable of purifying water to remove bacteria, cysts, viruses, pathogens, heavy metals such as arsenic and lead and most importantly, radioactive contaminants such as uranium and iodine 131, to high potable drinking standards which exceed WHO suggested levels. - April 10, 2011 - DynGlobal
On Buddy Poole’s WSAT Morning Show in Charlotte, NC Donna Marie Thompson, PhD CEO of Goals in Action, LLC Revealed How to Turn Each Loss to an Opportunity to Bounce Back
On WSAT Radio with Buddy Poole, Donna Marie Thompson, PhD shared her experience of painful loss and recovery as described in her new best-selling book: "Bouncing Back From Loss: How to Learn From Your Past, Build the Present, and Transform Your Future." Thompson also explained which things are to be said to someone suffering from a loss - and which are not. - April 10, 2011 - Goals in Action, LLC
Top Ten Causes and Triggers for an IRS Audit
From claiming home office expenses (number 10) to reporting drastic changes in income (number 5), the Top Ten list of audit triggers highlights areas of tax filing that need to be handled with great caution. As the 2011 filing deadline approaches, this list might help You avoid a costly audit. - April 10, 2011 - CLG Professional Services
World Television CEO Accepts IVCA Board Invitation
Steve Garvey joins leading association to raise profile of Europe's video communications industry. - April 10, 2011 - World Television
Ruth Quinde Joins BKD
Michael Burlew, regional managing partner of BKD, LLP’s Initiative & Subsidiaries Region, is pleased to announce the addition of Ruth Quinde as a senior consultant to BKD Technologies’ Microsoft Dynamics AX practice. Quinde has more than seven years of experience performing system... - April 10, 2011 - BKD, LLP
Fuentek Senior Consultant to Raise Money for Pulmonary Fibrosis
Karen Hiser’s “Swim To Breathe” Fundraiser Will Occur April 15 - April 10, 2011 - Fuentek, LLC
Delivery and Logistics as a Decisive Factor in Global E-Commerce
In its latest “Global E-Commerce Delivery Report 2011” Hamburg-based market research firm yStats.com shows that delivery and logistics have become an important factor for e-commerce in the competition for customers. This latest report in the “E-Commerce” series provides an in-depth analysis of recent trends and developments in global markets, making it a one-of-its-kind source of information in this format. - April 10, 2011 - yStats.com GmbH & Co. KG
ActionCOACH’s Dan Zimanski Giving Back to the Community Through “Coaching for a Cause”
ActionCOACH Dan Zimanski is proud to announce that The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC)/Hope House has signed on as a “Coaching for a Cause” client. - April 09, 2011 - GulfSouth ActionCOACH
Energy Advantage Inc. Complies with CICA 5970 Certification for Fifth Year in a Row
Energy Advantage Inc., a leading energy and sustainability management company, continues to offer its customers added assurance that its internal controls and systems are transparent and secured, complying for the fifth year in a row with Canadian government’s strict Section 5970 of the... - April 09, 2011 - Energy Advantage Inc.
Prize Brokers Appoints Wardour And Oxford as Its Global Business Development Agency
Prize Brokers, Australia’s first and only company specialising in campaign prize procurement has appointed Wardour And Oxford as its global business development agency. - April 09, 2011 - Wardour And Oxford
New smartKPIs.com Report Ranks the Top IT KPIs of 2010
smartKPIs.com, the world's largest source of thoroughly documented Key Performance Indicator (KPI) examples announces that Application Development, Network Management and IT Security KPIs dominate the "Top 25 IT KPIs of 2010." "Top KPIs of 2010" is a collection of research reports that explores the most popular KPIs of 2010 across functional areas and industries. - April 08, 2011 - eab group Pty Ltd
Janet McCredie Shared Marriage and Couples Tune Up Techniques with Donna Marie Thompson, PhD, the CEO of Goals in Action, LLC on the Bouncing Back Now Internet TV Show
Janet McCredie shared relationship and divorce mediation tools and techniques with Donna Marie Thompson, PhD on the Bouncing Back Now Show on the Real Coaching Radio TV Network. McCredie applies what she has learned about bad relationships to develop programs for building healthy relationships. McCredie showcased the “Couples Tune Up" and the 3 A's to a healthy relationship. - April 08, 2011 - Goals in Action, LLC
Fuentek President Named to NC State University Strategic Advisory Board
Laura A. Schoppe to Advise Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering - April 08, 2011 - Fuentek, LLC
Husband and Wife Both Short-Listed for the Business Continuity Awards 2011
Business Continuity Newcomer Kim Maclean-Bristol and husband Charlie Maclean-Bristol have both been nominated and short-listed for this year’s Business Continuity Awards. This prestigious event will be held at the London Hilton on Park Lane on Wednesday 25th May. This is the first time in the... - April 07, 2011 - PlanB Consulting
Allzone Management Solutions Launches Its New Website Outsource2Experts for All Your Outsourcing Needs
Allzone Management Solutions, a leader in outsourcing, is announcing a new website exclusive for outsourcing needs. Outsource2experts.com will feature valuable information for medical billing outsourcing, electronic data discovery, litigation support, document management, e-Publishing and much more. - April 07, 2011 - Allzone Management Solutions
Data Security: Who Has the Keys to Your Healthcare IT Kingdom?
Indigo Identityware publishes White Paper, Who Has the Keys to Your Healthcare IT Kingdom? - April 07, 2011 - Indigo Identityware
EMLab P&K Cites Need for USP 797 Implementation and Compliance After Contaminated IV Solution in Alabama
Recent IV TPN solution contamination illnesses in Alabama demonstrate need for USP 797 implementation. The IV infection outbreak is being investigated to determine if bacterial contamination is the cause of nine patient deaths. - April 06, 2011 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc. Celebrates Launch of 11th Office to Serve Clients and Job Seekers in Minneapolis Metropolitan Area
Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc., a national staffing organization specialized in recruiting skilled personnel for clients in the Professional Services, Life Science, Healthcare and Information Technology industries, announced the opening of its new office in Minneapolis, Minn., on March 28th, 2011. - April 06, 2011 - Medix
Green Irene Launches Branded Line of Premium LED Lighting
Offering Resource for the Most Energy-Efficient Lighting in the Workplace and Home. - April 06, 2011 - Green Irene LLC
Plan4Demand Plays Key Role at the JDA FOCUS Conference in Orlando, May 1-4, 2011
Plan4Demand Solutions, Inc., a consulting services firm focused in supply chain planning solutions, will be a key attendee of FOCUS in May 2011- JDA’s Annual User’s Conference. - April 06, 2011 - Plan4Demand
Launch of IDOX’s New Bid Writing Workshops
Looking to secure funding but needing help with writing applications? Idox Information Solutions has launched its new Bid Writing Workshops to help those in need of submitting successful bids. - April 06, 2011 - IDOX
Salesforce.com Secrets of Success to Enter Its Third Printing
Management best-practices guide for CRM Systems has saved readers collectively millions of dollars in consulting fees. - April 06, 2011 - SalesLogistix, Inc
Rainwater Collection Receptacle Provides Donations to Water Charity, Bringing Fresh Water to Many
Every Rainwater HOG Sold Through GreenExpressDirect.com Earns $25 in Donation Funds for Clean Drinking Water - April 06, 2011 - Green Express Direct
Donald Kirkpatrick Receives ISA Thought Leadership Award
Training industry legend Donald Kirkpatrick, of Kirkpatrick Four Levels fame, was honored this past week for his pioneering work in learning ROI and training evaluation. Kirkpatrick received the Thought Leadership Award from ISA-The Association of Learning Providers in recognition of his body of work in support of work-related learning and performance, and the significant influence he has had in helping people measure the effectiveness of training. - April 05, 2011 - ISA-The Association of Learning Providers
Gary Birk Joins Tersus Environmental as Managing Partner
Tersus Environmental, a marketer of advanced, innovative technologies for the remediation of soil and groundwater, announces that Gary M. Birk, P.E., has joined the company as Managing Partner. Well-known for his contributions to in-situ anaerobic groundwater remediation, Gary will lead the... - April 05, 2011 - Tersus Environmental, LLC
Petar Johnson Launches Global Environmental Assurance
Petar Johnson, Managing Director, has announced the launch of Global Environmental Assurance LLC. Global Environmental Assurance will provide sustainability solutions to the corporate sector. - April 04, 2011 - Global Environmental Assurance
Convergence of Gas inFusion Technology and in Situ Remediation Technologies
inVentures Technologies and Tersus Environmental Form Strategic Alliance to Develop & Market Innovative Sustainable Green Technologies - April 04, 2011 - Tersus Environmental, LLC