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ActionCOACH Takes Top Honors
ActionCOACH was ranked No. 1 in Entrepreneur’s 2010 Franchise 500 Business Coaching category, the company’s seventh consecutive year at No. 1. - December 16, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates Rally’s Trucking Industry to Fight Hunger Through St. Mary’s Food Bank
St. Mary’s Food Bank benefits annually from group donations procreated by the efforts of Andy Ahern and his many colleagues within the transportation industry. - December 16, 2009 - Ahern and Associates
YourAmericanTeam.com Web Site Helps Offshore Providers Attract and Retain U.S. Clients
Your American Team has launched a new Website to make it easier for non-U.S. businesses to successfully sell their goods & services in the American market. The company’s consulting & staffing solutions are bridging the cultural & communication gap. - December 16, 2009 - YourAmericanTeam.com
Cypher Ltd. Releases Dust Stop as Environmentally Friendly Haul Road Dust Control Solution
Cypher International Ltd. is an innovative supplier of environmental infrastructure solutions. The company is committed to providing environmentally sustainable products to its clients, an approach that yields benefits such as increased profitability, lowered maintenance expenses and the creation of practical, ethical business solutions. - December 16, 2009 - Cypher International Ltd
Customer Feedback Consulting Group E.G. Insight Adds Vice President of Business Development
E.G. Insight, a leader in customer feedback processes, is pleased to announce the addition of Jane Alexander as a Vice President of Business Development. Jane’s main focus will be to create new business opportunities and strategic partnerships for E.G. Insight. She will work with companies... - December 16, 2009 - E.G. Insight, Inc.
Vestas Chooses Weather Decision Technologies Lightning Decision Support System for Wind Energy Farms
Lightning display and predictions keeps wind energy crews safe, provides critical data for cost avoidance. - December 16, 2009 - Weather Decision Technologies
Oxford Scholar and Former BYU All-American, Dr. Timothy R. Clark, Releases New Book —"The Leadership Test: Will You Pass?"
Leadership authority, Dr. Timothy R. Clark, has released a short, engaging narrative on leadership that synthesizes his experience with leaders around the world. “The Leadership Test stopped me dead in my tracks. In a word, it is brilliant,” said Britt Berrett, CEO of Medical City Dallas Hospital. - December 15, 2009 - TRCLARK LLC
eXample Consulting Group Launches Strategy and Analytics Training Programs in the Indian Market
eXample Consulting Group's Strategy programs aim to build competencies in Strategic Planning, Implementation, Performance management while Analytics program helps develop Business and Predictive data analysis capabilities. - December 15, 2009 - eXample Consulting Group
Marsha Carter Named Vice President of Corporate Leadership Development eLearning at Bradley/Lambert Inc. in LA
Marla Bradley, Bradley/Lambert CEO announced the promotion of Marsha A. Carter to Vice President eLearning. Ms. Bradley said: “Marsha is an expert and invaluable resource in all training technical matters including training content and its delivery in a host of platforms using various... - December 14, 2009 - Bradley Lambert
Intertek Announces a New White Paper on the Future of Battery Technologies
White paper gives an overview of current battery technologies and insight as to where the industry is heading - December 14, 2009 - Intertek
Retrotech Receives Certification from Crane Institute of America
Advanced training provides customers with enhanced inspection services. - December 14, 2009 - Retrotech Inc.
Red Ribbon HIV Health Manager iPhone App Released by CSI - Medication Adherence and Medication Reminders for HIV/AIDS Patients
Communication Software, Inc. (CSI) is proud to announce its newest iPhone application, Red Ribbon, HIV/AIDS Health Manager. This mobile health application is a secure HIV Health Manager and PHR which features text/SMS medication reminders. Red Ribbon is the fifth smartphone health application released by CSI in 2009. - December 12, 2009 - Communication Software, Inc.
Oshyn, Inc. Explains Sitecore’s Advantages in Social Media and Interactive Web Content Management
Sitecore CMS offers opportunities to create a more engaging Web Site experience for visitors, while offering distinct business and web development advantages. - December 12, 2009 - Oshyn, Inc.
InfoCom Says 3G User’s Base Growing at Last
The number of 3G users in most developed markets nearly doubled to 303m — Japan and South Korea leaders in mobile services — Competition, network coverage, choice of devices future 3G success factors. - December 12, 2009 - Infocom GmbH
Legal Outsourcing Specialist Fronterion Announces Top 10 Trends for 2010
Research finds that India is the largest legal outsourcing location, but faces increased pressure from emerging competitors - December 12, 2009 - Fronterion
Future Electronics and Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC) Sign an Americas Distribution Agreement
Future Electronics and Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC) announced today that both companies have signed an agreement for distribution of Toshiba display products in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Under the terms of this agreement, Future Electronics will distribute... - December 12, 2009 - Future Lighting Solutions
Verde Biofuel Building One-of-a-Kind Mobile "Seed to Fuel" Biodiesel Processor
North Carolina's traditional tobacco farms are switching to other crops, so the state’s Southeastern Community College in Whiteville, has initiated a program to educate farmers on the ins-and-outs of biodiesel manufacturing, anticipating producers will be growing more oilseeds in the future. Southeastern Community College will be using a mobile biodiesel processor built by Jerome, Arizona-based Verde Biofuel for this program. - December 12, 2009 - Verde Biofuel
Adaptation Chairman Develops New Approach to Revitalising the Professions
White paper shows how professional bodies can remain relevant, current and vital. - December 11, 2009 - Adaptation Ltd
Volvo Group and Innovative AUS/NZ Start-Up Pocketweb to Fight Climate Change
CO2 tracker “Commute Greener!” for mobile phones helps to reduce carbon footprint of commuters. - December 10, 2009 - Pocketweb
Oshyn, Inc. Shares Methods for Increasing Customer Engagement with Open Text Web Solutions
Open Text Web Delivery Manager can be leveraged to maximize visitor engagement via Personalization, Social Media, Web 2.0, Search, Analytics and robust integration. Oshyn, Inc., www.oshyn.com, an Enterprise Technology Agency with a reputation for delivering innovative business solutions for the... - December 10, 2009 - Oshyn, Inc.
Vision IT and Ty Wilmore Earn New Certification/Credential
The founder and Principal consultant of Vision IT, Ty Wilmore, has earned the Project Management Institute’s most recognized and respected global credential -- the Project Management Professional or PMP®. To obtain a PMP credential, an individual must satisfy education (35 hours) and... - December 10, 2009 - Vision IT, LLC
Need Talent? 25% of Companies Are Contacting Competitor Employees Directly
Latest i4cp study reveals almost half of companies recruit from competitors, while a quarter contact competitor employees directly - December 10, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Socius Receives 2009 Best of Business Award
Dublin, Ohio based, Socius has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Business management consultant category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA). - December 10, 2009 - Socius
Lexington Company Launches Website That Provides Leadership Tools for Businesses
WealthBridgeConnect.com is Leadership and Management Development Resource for Organizations, Associations and Entrepreneurs - December 10, 2009 - Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
Business Coaching Helps a Little Boy’s Struggle with Leukemia; Bone Marrow Transplant Scheduled for December 8th
Sheri Winesett is helping Jim Bucher raise money for the trust he created to help with his son’s fight with leukemia. - December 09, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Strive Named Small Business of the Year 2009 by GGCC
Strive Business Solutions was named Small Business of the Year 2009 by the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce (GGCC). The award was presented to Colette Releford, President of Strive as the GGCC celebrated their 60th Anniversary on Thursday, December 3rd at their Annual Celebration Dinner... - December 09, 2009 - Strive Business Solutions
America Approved Energy Services Has a Solution for Businesses with Rising Energy Costs
Up to 70% of all energy contracts signed in markets of deregulation are negotiated by a qualified, licensed, professional consultant firm with specific knowledge of the industry. There is no cost for this service. The role of America Approved is to advise businesses on how to buy, use, and manage... - December 08, 2009 - AMA Energy Services
xTuple Recognizes Open Source ERP Partner in Atlanta, GA
OpenSurge Group sought out an open source solution that would enable the small and midsize business to have all the functionality of big name ERP solutions at a fraction of the cost and one capable of running on Apple Mac OS X. Using those two criteria OpenSurge sought out and found xTuple ERP to be the best in class ERP solution for the small and midsize business. - December 08, 2009 - Open Surge Group LLC
Older Canadian Home Approaches New Standard of Energy Efficiency with Input from Renewables.ca (we C.a.r.e.)
A 25-year-old home near Ottawa will soon surpass the concept of “net-zero” and become a carbon sink through the adoption of numerous energy efficiency and on-site renewable energy techniques. - December 07, 2009 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Non-Profit to Fill the Gap Between Expected Funds and Operating Costs Within Six Months
With donations down and the need for services higher than ever, Ephesians Life Ministries aims at meeting its financial goals through a unique, global pro bono business coaching opportunity offered by ActionCOACH. - December 06, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Fuentek Names New Consultant
Laura A. Schoppe, president of Fuentek, LLC (www.fuentek.com), has announced that Aubrey Arnoczy has joined Fuentek as a technology transfer consultant. Arnoczy’s responsibilities include screenings, assessments and marketing of NASA technology. He manages communication between NASA’s... - December 06, 2009 - Fuentek, LLC
ActionCOACH's Business Coaching Program to Help the United Way of Milford Weather the Economic Storm
Coaching for a Cause is helping non-profits and charities worldwide become the best they can be through pro bono business coaching services that promise real revenue results. - December 05, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Chip Fradet to Lead Sunera’s New Financial Services Industry Practice
Sunera has hired Chip Fradet as a Managing Director to lead its New Financial Services Industry Practice. - December 05, 2009 - Sunera LLC
Eitan Sharir, President and Founder of Dynamic Achievement Group, Launches Sales Management Coaching Seminar Programs in Vancouver
Eitan Sharir, the president and founder of Dynamic Achievement Group, Vancouver, has unlocked two keys to sales success for “Top 50” business leaders. Based on his expertise in the field of sales, management and coaching, Sharir’s proven steps to leadership and selling excellence are making a difference for success-driven North American business professionals. - December 05, 2009 - Dynamic Achievement
Hardwood Fiber Costs for the Global Pulp Industry Have Surpassed the Cost for Softwood Fiber in 2009 as Demand for Hardwood Pulp Rose, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Higher hardwood pulpwood costs in Brazil, Australia, Russia and Sweden pushed the 3Q/09 Global Hardwood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) to the highest level in 12 months, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The HFPI was over six percent higher than the Global Softwood Fiber Price Index (SFPI), the biggest difference in 21 years. - December 04, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
CiCi’s Las Vegas Offers Free Meal to Facebook Fans
The popular buffet restaurant, Cici’s Pizza in Las Vegas, will be offering a free lunch or dinner to new fans on its Facebook page. On December 4 only, individuals may redeem a free buffet and drink by becoming a fan of "Cici’s Pizza Vegas" on Facebook. After users have... - December 04, 2009 - Social Media Delivered
The De Angelis Group Proudly Announces Their Sponsorship of the 5th Annual Stem Cell Summit
The De Angelis Group, an Executive Search Firm exclusive to the musculoskeletal industry announced today that it will sponsor the Stem Cell Summit in New York City on February 16th, 2010. "I am very pleased to be supporting the forum that will showcase many new, cutting edge Stem Cell... - December 04, 2009 - The De Angelis Group
Steven Kurcan Joins the ActionCOACH Community
Steven Kurcan, impressed by ActionCOACH’s concept and principles, decided to become a Business Coach. - December 04, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Didier Spella Has Found a New Challenge: Being an ActionCOACH Business Coach
Didier Spella, impressed by ActionCOACH’s concept and principles, decided to become a Business Coach. - December 04, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Lily Transportation Hires Trucking and Logistics Acquisition Specialists, Ahern & Associates to Augment Expansion Efforts
Ahern & Associates to help fuel company growth by seeking out logistics company acquisition candidates for Lily Transportation Corporation. - December 04, 2009 - Ahern and Associates
VMC Promotes Stephen Carn to Director of IT Infrastructure, Western US
While many companies continue to struggle, VMC continues to build a team for their growing IT Infrastructure business. VMC has promoted Stephen Carn as the Director of IT Infrastructure for the Western portion of the US. He joins current Director of IT Infrastructure Chuck Rush, who will move his... - December 04, 2009 - VMC Consulting
Andrea Meyer of Working Knowledge® Named Featured Blogger at the Open Innovation Summit
The World Research Group has selected Andrea Meyer, President and Founder of Working Knowledge®, as a featured blogger for the Open Innovation Summit to be held on December 2-4, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. Chaired by Michael Arndt, editor for Innovation & Design at BusinessWeek magazine, the... - December 03, 2009 - Working Knowledge
God’s Green Africa Unites East/West to Build New Africa
God's Green Africa, a division of God's Green America, announced today its alliance with The Rehoboth Foundation to build partnerships in the West expediting economic development in Africa. God's Green Africa President Dr. Cheryl Hill and Rev. Felix Awotula, president of The Rehoboth Foundation,... - December 03, 2009 - God's Green America
Tom Hoarty Made a Long-Term Career Change by Joining ActionCOACH
Tom Hoarty, impressed by ActionCOACH’s concept and principles, decided to become a Business Coach. - December 03, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Paulo Pereira Has Found a New Challenge: Being an ActionCOACH Business Coach
Paulo Pereira was looking for a new and challenging career opportunity, and business coaching fit the bill. - December 03, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Arnelle Adcock is the Newest Business Coach in Brentwood, Tennessee
Arnelle Adcock wanted to make a difference in people’s lives, so she decided to become an ActionCOACH. - December 03, 2009 - ActionCOACH
US & European Firms Announce Global Strategic Alliance
Partnership to provide customers with global service, parts and support. - December 03, 2009 - Retrotech Inc.
Socius Offers Year End Closing Training for Microsoft Dynamics and Sage MAS ERP Software Users
Socius is providing clients and users of Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics SL and Sage MAS 90, 200, and 500 ERP software with training opportunities to prepare them for a smooth Year End closing process. Socius, which is a 2009 Microsoft Dynamics GP Worldwide Partner of the Year Finalist,... - December 03, 2009 - Socius
Sunera Promotes Joe Sechman to Lead Its Penetration Testing Practice
Sunera has promoted Joe Sechman to Director of its Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment Practice. - December 03, 2009 - Sunera LLC
Identity Management Veteran Joins Identropy to Boost Execution on Managed Identity Services Strategy
Frank Villavicencio, a known expert in the Identity & Access Management space, has joined Identropy as Executive Vice President to advance the definition and lead the execution of Identropy’s managed identity services solutions strategy and business model. - December 02, 2009 - Identropy