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Community Green Energy’s Solar Roof Sweepstakes Runs Through 2009
Community Green Energy has launched a sweepstakes as part of its goal to put 1,000 new solar roofs in cities across America. The “Solar Roof” sweepstakes runs through December 31, 2009, and is open to all adult U.S. residents. One winner will receive a complete 1 kilowatt roof mounted solar photovoltaic package. - July 18, 2009 - Community Green Energy
VGS’ MagaForms™ Menu Displays Revolutionize the Concept of Menu Boards by Taking on a Whole New Shape
These re-imagined menu boards combine patented magnetic technology with colorful, changeable dimensional image forms to capture both the customer’s attention and their appetite. - July 18, 2009 - Visual Graphic Systems
Intertek Announces New White Paper: Eco-Design Directive (EuP): Analysis of the Implementing Measures - Non-Directional Household Lamps and Street & Office Lighting
New publication outlines requirements of the EuP Lighting Implementing Measures (IMs), including products affected and deadlines for implementation - July 18, 2009 - Intertek
Announcing the Global CIO Value Forum Columbus 2009 & Sponsorship Opportunity
Glomark-Governan is hosting the second annual Global CIO Value Forum in Columbus, Ohio at The Blackwell Hotel on The Ohio State University campus. This year’s event will include a ½ day golf outing (with a light lunch and casual, cookout networking dinner following) on October 7th,... - July 18, 2009 - Glomark-Governan
Confused About Carbon Offsets? Greenopia Ranks Top Ten Personal Offsetters.
Today Greenopia released a comprehensive ranking of the top ten Carbon Offset companies for mitigating personal climate impact produced by flying, driving, and from household energy consumption. Topping the list are TerraPass and EnPalo. Carbon Offsets have been under fire in recent years due to... - July 18, 2009 - Greenopia.com
One Year Later, Youngest Solo Circumnavigator Returns Safely to Port Using ClearPoint Weather Service and Satellite Phone
First Sailor Under 18 to Cross the Globe in a Sailboat Weathered Oceanic Storms - July 17, 2009 - Weather Decision Technologies
InterDyn-Socius Named to the 2009 Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle and President’s Club
Microsoft Honors InterDyn-Socius for Outstanding Customer Commitment and Sales Achievement. - July 17, 2009 - Socius
Retailers to be Eco Friendly After Help from APoC Fund
A Worcester company are hoping to persuade major retailers to Be Eco friendly after inventing a new system for dealing with waste plastic. Be Eco Ltd, based in the St John’s area of Worcester, shot to fame when they appeared on Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones’ spin off television... - July 17, 2009 - University of Warwick Science Park
Economical & Environmental Compliance Monitoring
Sper Scientific introduces EPA and OSHA compliance monitoring equipment that is economically, as well as environmentally, friendly. - July 17, 2009 - Sper Scientific, LTD
New Patent Opens New Avenues for Petroleum Hydrocarbon Remediation
Current research firmly overrides previous scientific belief that petroleum and other aromatic hydrocarbons do not respond to anaerobic decontamination. A recent patent license agreement between EOS Remediation and the full-service global consulting firm Delta Consultants adds a highly effective approach to EOS Remediation’s stable of anaerobic bioremediation products, providing customers an innovative, cost-effective solution for petroleum hydrocarbon remediation. - July 16, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Ensemble Financial Named Top 50 "Up and Coming Broker Dealer"
Ensemble Financial Services was named to Financial Planning magazine’s top 50 list of “Up and Coming Broker Dealers” in its June, 2009 edition. “We are proud that we continue to grow and help financial advisors succeed in a difficult environment for advisors and clients... - July 16, 2009 - Ensemble Financial Services
OneWorld and Medical Tourism Association Visit Panama- More Countries Continuing to Show Enthusiasm About Medical Tourism
At the invitation of Hospital Punta Pacifica, The Panamanian Dept. of Tourism and Ageless Wonders, a Panama-based medical tourism facilitator, Alex Piper, President of OneWorld Global Healthcare Solutions, traveled to Panama on June 22, 2009 to introduce Medical Tourism as a growing industry. - July 16, 2009 - OneWorld Global Healthcare Solutions
Steelhenge Launches New In-House ICT Continuity Management Service Following Recruitment of ICT Continuity Expert
Steelhenge Consulting has announced the addition of a specialised ICT continuity management service, compliant with the new British Standard BS25777 and designed to dovetail into the established Steelhenge business continuity offering. - July 16, 2009 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited
Small Business Taps SBA for Growth Opportunities
Industria Inc., a small construction and project management firm, has obtained the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) certification and completed the SBA Emerging 200 Program, which will provide the firm with opportunities for further growth and development - July 16, 2009 - Industria Inc.
Technology Associates President Named to Community Workforce Solutions, Inc. Board of Directors
Technology Associates (www.technologyassociates.net), a full-service technology solutions and support firm specializing in network design, implementation, management and support to small to medium-sized businesses in North Carolina, has announced that Eric Hobbs, president, has been named to the... - July 16, 2009 - Technology Associates
Aujas Announces the Launch of Converged Security Services
Company will offer services to bridge the gap between physical and digital security - July 16, 2009 - Aujas Networks
InfoCom: How IP Multimedia Subsystem IMS Can Help Operators to Innovate
InfoCom has more and more investigated the market for IMS, (IP Multimedia Subsystem), and in particular, how IMS can help operators and carriers to innovate their product portfolio. InfoCom has been looking at which operators are implementing which IMS and, in particular, at drivers and obstacles... - July 16, 2009 - Infocom GmbH
Green Company's Newest Office Located in "Like Minded" Philadelphia Region
Five Winds International announces the opening of their newest office in the Philadelphia area to meet growing demand for sustainability services; the Philadelphia region's push for greener operations makes the area attractive for the firm. - July 15, 2009 - Five Winds International
Alfred M. King Wins Gold Medal for His Article "Determining Fair Value"
Alfred M. King, CMA, CFM, vice chairman of Marshall & Stevens Incorporated, took top honors in the 2008-09 manuscript competition of the Institute of Management Accountants ("IMA"). He received the Lybrand Gold Medal for his article, “Mark to Market: Is It the Solution, or Is It the Problem?” which was published in the January 2009 issue of Strategic Finance magazine as “Determining Fair Value.” - July 15, 2009 - Marshall & Stevens Incorporated
The Accuro Group Wins Top 100 Small Business Award
The Accuro Group, a professional services organization that provides strategic staffing, consulting and talent placement services to leading local, national and global corporations, has been honored by Business Leader magazine’s list of Top 100 Small Businesses in North Carolina. The award... - July 15, 2009 - The Accuro Group
Wood Costs for Pulpmills in Sweden and Finland Have Fallen Over 30 Percent the Past 12 Months, According to the Wood Resource Quarterly
Wood prices in Sweden and Finland fell faster than the global average price the past year as a result of reduced operating rates for pulp mills in those two countries. Despite this precipitous drop in wood cost (more than 30%), the Nordic region still has one of the highest wood fiber costs in the world, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - July 14, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Ahern and Associates’ Podcast Enlightens Viewers, Supports Transportation Industry
Ahern Advisory free podcast provides a gamut of valuable information to the Trucking and Logistics industries. - July 14, 2009 - Ahern and Associates
Federal Appraisal Names New Solar Energy Valuation Coordinator
Federal Appraisal and Consulting LLC, a national business and real estate appraisal and advisory services firm specializing in power and utilities, announced today the promotion of John Amaxopoulos to the newly created position of Solar Energy Valuation Coordinator. As Solar Energy Valuation... - July 14, 2009 - Federal Appraisal and Consulting, LLC
LionForce ecoLiving Home Receives LEED Gold
The U.S. Green Building Council Awards LionForce Building Systems LEED Gold Certification. - July 14, 2009 - LionForce Building Systems
Business Pandemic Flu Expert Ken Wilson Announces Workshop on Response and Recovery Planning
The Wilson Marketing Group, Inc. is now offering their “Pandemic Response and Recover Workshop for the Small or Medium Sized Business” in time for the fall influenza season. - July 13, 2009 - Wilson Marketing Group, Inc.
Spiderman S. Mulholland, U S Building Consultants, is Issuing a Warning About Conducting Remediation on Homes with Defective Chinese Drywall
A leading forensic expert on building envelope, water intrusion, toxic mold, and Chinese drywall, Spiderman S. Mulholland, Senior Forensic investigator and national consultant with U S Building Consultants and U S Building Laboratories Inc., is issuing a warning to those conducting remediation on homes and buildings across the states including Florida. - July 12, 2009 - USBCI
Career Uh-Oh's: Seven Career Sins Sabotage Success, Debra Benton Asks 100 CEOs What Hinders Success
It's true that we learn from our mistakes, but the wise young businessperson corrects his/her mistakes before they are made. What mistakes should you be weary of? D.A. Benton, executive coach and author of CEO Material (McGraw-Hill, May, 2009), surveyed 100 CEOs to reveal the “seven career... - July 12, 2009 - Benton Management Resources, Inc.
Steelhenge Consulting Moves to Larger Office Due to Expansion of Its Business Continuity Services
Steelhenge Consulting has moved its London office to larger premises in Westminster following a recruitment drive to support the delivery of its expanding business continuity and crisis management consultancy services - July 12, 2009 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited
FPC Announces Major Milestone in Tree Farming Initiative
The Forest Products Commission (FPC) has reached a crucial milestone in a major tree planting project to deliver carbon permits to energy retailer, Synergy. Acting General Manager Paul Tzaikos confirmed that FPC had acquired more than 5,000 hectares of land for its tree planting contract with... - July 12, 2009 - Forest Products Commission
KM&T Launches Healthcare Division
One of the UK’s leading business improvement experts has established a healthcare division. - July 12, 2009 - Knowledge Management and Transfer (KM&T)
iMapHurricane! Video Widget Brings Streaming-Video Hurricane Center Updates to Media Sites and Mobile Phones
National Hurricane Center (NHC) Briefings Delivered Directly to Newspaper, Radio, and Television Websites, iPhone Users - July 11, 2009 - Weather Decision Technologies
System Sensor i³ Smoke Detectors Receive ETL Listing
Intertek’s ETL Listed Mark Provides Manufacturers Greater Service, Flexibility and Cost-Efficiency. - July 11, 2009 - Intertek
Artech Ranked #12 Fastest-Growing Staffing Company in the US
Artech Information Systems LLC announced today that it has been ranked #12 in Staffing Industry Analysts’ “America’s Fastest-Growing Staffing Companies 2009” report. Artech’s compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is listed as 54% from 2004 through 2008, based on revenues... - July 11, 2009 - Artech Information Systems LLC
Free Report: The Top Ten Email Blunders That Cost Companies Money
Poorly written email messages cost companies money. To help companies overcome the challenges associated with email, Creative Communications & Training is offering a free special report, The Top Ten Email Blunders That Cost Companies Money. - July 11, 2009 - Creative Communications & Training, Inc.
‘Unfair’ Pay Freezes May Not Damage Worker Loyalty, Says Workplace Expert
While only half of employees (51%) thought their pay was fair before the current recession, pay freezes may not reduce worker loyalty. - July 11, 2009 - ETS plc
LTS Advisors Now Offering Business Plans to the Small Business Market
LTS Advisors LLC, an industry leader in business and professional consulting services, now offers an array of small business services designed to help smaller entities to succeed in a difficult economic times. - July 10, 2009 - LTS Advisors, LLC
Mandy Fletcher Fraher Hired as Vice President of Cornerstone Solutions
Chris Sinclair, Rick Asnani and Alastair Macaulay, partners of Cornerstone Solutions (www.cornerstonesolutionsteam.com), have announced that Mandy Fletcher Fraher has been hired as vice president of the firm. In this position, Fraher’s duties will include consulting, managing political and... - July 10, 2009 - Cornerstone Solutions
Green Lighting Isn’t Just About Wicked - Lightswitch Architectural LEEDS the Discussion at Design Industry Annual Conference
Avraham Mor, LEED AP, partner at Lightswitch Architectural, an award winning provider of architectural lighting design services, facilitated two discussions that emphasized the place lighting has in design at NeoCon World’s Trade Fair 2009 held June 15th - 17th. - July 10, 2009 - Lightswitch Architectural
The Black Liquor Tax Credit in the US Has Limited the Fall of Wood Chip and Pulpwood Prices in the 2Q/09, Reports the North American Wood Fiber Review
In 2008, US pulp companies started to take advantage of a loophole in the US tax law, which will result in an influx of billions of dollars to a struggling industry. As a consequence, prices for wood chips and pulpwood in the US have not fallen as much as they would have without the subsidy, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review - July 09, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
ActionCOACH, World’s #1 Business Coaching Firm, Announces That They Have Been Approved by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy and is Now a CPE Sponsor
ActionCOACH ‘Six Step’ workshops have been attended by thousands of small to medium-sized business owners around the world because it is a proven and progressive, step-by-step approach that helps clarify company objectives and produces consistent profits over time. Now these important strategies can be used to benefit CPA businesses for CPE credit. - July 09, 2009 - ActionCOACH Rich Phillips
President of Intuitive Concepts Featured in United Kingdom's Feng Shui Society Newsletter
The President of Intuitive Concepts was interviewed and featured in an article in the UK's FengShuiSociety recent newsletter. The article discusses Garber's approach to classic Feng Shui and the impact Feng Shui has on today's world crises. - July 09, 2009 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.
When the Buddha Met Bubba Gets Optioned
Concrete Dream Pictures, a film and video production company specializing in independent films, bought the option to produce a feature film based on the novel, When the Buddha Met Bubba. - July 09, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
Adcap Network Systems Acquires ADX Technologies Creating a Regional Powerhouse of Technical Expertise and Customer Service
Adcap Network Systems today announced that it has acquired Miami-based ADX Technologies. The company will operate under the name Adcap Network Systems. This acquisition represents a pooling of the expertise of two leading Cisco Advanced Technology solution providers in order to expand service offerings, improve customer service and increase operational efficiencies. - July 09, 2009 - ADX Technologies
Market Research Experts Join Professional Mojo Workshop Roster in July
Professional Mojo welcomes Erick Moore, President of EMpanel, and Bob Johnson, Vice President and Principal of IDG Connect, to their July 30th online workshop, Surveys on a Shoestring Budget: Learn how to get the most out of your efforts, from 1:30pm to 3:00 PM EST. - July 09, 2009 - Professional Mojo
Green + Tech = Tesla Motors Participates in the IT Management Conference in NYC
The new Tesla Motors Roadster Sport is a zero-emissions 100% electric 288-hp sports car capable of 0-60 in 3.7 seconds and 244 miles per charge. ITMC will feature the greatest minds in IT including executive leadership from Forbes, IBM, HBO, GE, AIG, Citigroup, Salesforce, MySQL, Unisys, Zend (The PHP Company), CSC, Cushman & Wakefield, Avocent, Meetup, Nortel and many others. - July 09, 2009 - IT Management Conference
Mobile Market in China
InfoCom says China Telecom’s entry and new 3G licenses will drive growth - July 09, 2009 - Infocom GmbH
Bestselling Author John Lee Opens Private Practice in Asheville, NC
Bestselling author, John Lee, announces that after 23 years of lecturing, providing workshops, seminars and clinical trainings in 40-50 cities a year both nationally and internationally he is opening a private practice in the beautiful mountain city of Asheville, NC beginning September 1,... - July 08, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
ProjectConnections Puts Project Managers on Fast Track to Success
Now more than ever, companies and their employees must be able to step up to the plate, expeditiously, effectively and productively. Company cutbacks on R&D and other project spending in the current economic climate call for more, not less, attention to managers' capabilities. The projects that remain in each organization are even more critical to the business. ProjectConnections launches virtual mentor Fast Track to shepherd new PM's through their new role and their current critical projects. - July 08, 2009 - ProjectConnections
Fuentek Cosponsors Excellence Fund Scholarship for 2009-2010 UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine Student
Laura A. Schoppe, president of Fuentek, LLC (www.fuentek.com), has announced that the firm is cosponsoring a scholarship for a medical student at UNC-Chapel Hill through the Excellence Fund for the second consecutive year. - July 08, 2009 - Fuentek, LLC
EmployEasily Help Businesses to Boost Profits & Reduce Your Costs
EmployEasily HR Services Ltd, the Glasgow based specialist Human Resource Management Company, today announced the launch of their free job board site available to Employers and Job Seekers. EmployEasily’s free job board provides users with an attractive, user-friendly site that is free for everyone. - July 08, 2009 - EmployEasily HR Services Ltd