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ActionCOACH Barb Kyes Has a Plan – and It’s Working
Florida business coach receives company award for efficiency. - May 29, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Global Trade of Woodchips Increased 6% in 2007, Reaching New Records
Pulpmills in both Europe and the Pacific Rim are increasingly sourcing their mills with wood from fast-growing plantations. This has resulted in a major expansion of worldwide trade of both wood chips and pulplogs the past few years, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Global trade of wood... - May 28, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
Back in the Black Launches Cost Reduction and Recovery Solutions for Businesses
Back in the Black, founded by Jeff Lindsay, (www.backintheblack.biz) announces the opening of their new office in Boyne City, MI. The company offers innovative and groundbreaking Cost Reduction and Recovery Solutions for businesses across the state of Michigan and the Midwest. - May 28, 2008 - Back in the Black
Training ROI Breakthrough
Business consulting firm Business Performance P/L this week released its new user friendly guide and toolkit for measuring return on investment (ROI) on workplace training expenditures. - May 28, 2008 - Business Performance Pty Ltd
ConservCo Launches New Water Audit Service, Website
Company Helps Hotels, Other Facilities Decrease Operating Expenses. - May 28, 2008 - ConservCo Water Conservation Products, LLC
Global Energy Advisory Explain Why Energy Risks Are Uncertain But Not Unmanageable for Forward Thinking Businesses
Today’s energy firms are exposed to a series of high impact events whose magnitude and frequency are increasing. The security of energy supply has never been more uncertain, affecting fuel prices throughout the world. As a result, the global energy sector is now a volatile and punishing marketplace. How do energy businesses operate responsibly within the massive price volatility that is sure to come? And how do they address the very real energy trading risks that are upon them? - May 27, 2008 - Global Energy Advisory Limited
CEO Show with Robert Reiss Celebrates 1st Anniversary -- Customer Service as Focus of New Hit Radio Show -- 52 Executive Interviews List Announced
Celebrating the 1st anniversary of The CEO Show with Robert Reiss, the hit radio series focused on the “customer service experience” announces the availability of its first 52 executive interview’s list of guests, business titles, and companies. The link to all of the show’s... - May 26, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Two JD Edwards Integrators Partner to Provide End-to-End I.T. Services for the Application Suite
Over 110 years of dedicated JD Edwards’ application expertise and experience. - May 25, 2008 - Epic Technology Consulting
ActionCOACH Monte Wyatt Receives Accolades at Annual Conference
Wyatt Recognized as Elite Business Coach in Company’s International Network. - May 25, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Finn Finds Success as Business Coach
Keystone State ActionCOACH Earns Awards for Client Results. - May 25, 2008 - ActionCOACH
ZSL Launches Enterprise 2.0 Computing Framework Built on IBM Websphere Smash
ZSL’s proven expertise in SOA, Web 2.0, and Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) development methodologies and best practices provide clients greater business flexibility by harnessing the power of Enterprise 2.0 platform. - May 24, 2008 - ZSL Inc
Triton Consulting Awarded IBM Information on Demand Specialty
Leading DB2 and Information Management specialists, Triton Consulting have been awarded with the IBM Information on Demand Specialty. This signifies the quality of work, expertise and experience which Triton have shown with the IBM Information on Demand range of solutions. Every organisation... - May 24, 2008 - Triton Consulting Ltd
Technology Associates Named to IT Networking Companies List
Eric Hobbs, president of Technology Associates, 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 the firm has been named one of the top IT networking... - May 24, 2008 - Technology Associates
Nico Sirianni is Promoted to General Manager of Rouge LA
Starting as a doorman at the Spearmint Rhino in Downtown Los Angeles in 2005, Nico was recruited as a manager trainee to Rouge Los Angeles when it opened in October 2006. He soon became a shift manager and has worked his way up to becoming General Manager. As the General Manager, Sirianni is... - May 23, 2008 - Spearmint Rhino Consulting Worldwide, Inc.
Introducing: Yesterday’s Catch
Today, the salmon industry is in a constant state of uncertainty. With the salmon fishing season canceled in both California and Oregon, there is constant speculation that the days of plentiful wild pacific salmon are over. Luckily for NYC and the Hamptons, they have Yesterday’s Catch, a division of a Manhattan based sustainable company, flying in the highest quality wild Alaskan salmon on a daily basis. - May 23, 2008 - Ancient Life Modern Times
Passage to India, Presented by Dalip Raheja, Wows the Audience at the ISM 2008 Annual Conference in St. Louis
Dalip Raheja, President and CEO of The Mpower Group, (TMG) was the highlighted speaker at the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) 2008 annual conference in their Global Strategies track, where he presented his perspectives on doing business in India with a session entitled “Passage to India:... - May 23, 2008 - The Mpower Group, Inc.
Global Pulpwood Prices Reached New Records in 1Q 2008, According to the Wood Resource Quarterly
Tight residual supply, higher fuel costs and unfavourable weather were all factors that pushed wood costs for the world’s pulp industry to new record levels in 1Q/08. Wood costs went up in most of the 17 world regions covered by the market report Wood Resource Quarterly. One country that... - May 22, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
The Olympics of Business
What business owners learn from champion athletes and their coaches can improve their own game. - May 22, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Chetna Consultancy Services Launches Its Programme for "The Communicating Manager"
Chetna Consultancy Services launched its programme called “The Communicating Manager.” The programme aims at developing successful and deeper client engagements using effective communications. - May 22, 2008 - Chetna Consultancy Services
Spearmint Rhino Consulting Promotes Ross Yamashita to VP of Marketing
Ross Yamashita is promoted to VP of Marketing for Spearmint Rhino Consulting Worldwide, Inc. - May 21, 2008 - Spearmint Rhino Consulting Worldwide, Inc.
High Impact Workplace Training Now Within Reach of Employers
Human Resources consulting firm Business Performance P/L this week announced the second release of its comprehensive guide and toolkit for delivering highly effective employee training and measuring results. - May 21, 2008 - Business Performance Pty Ltd
New Book is Riding High
The MavHERick™ Mind is National Indie Excellence 2008 Book Awards Finalist. - May 21, 2008 - Liz P. Communications
George W. Thomas Joins PinnacleOne as Market Development Manager for Construction Claims Services
PinnacleOne, one of the nation’s leading construction consulting firms, today announced that George W. Thomas, Esq. has joined the firm as Market Development Manager for Construction Claims Services. Mr. Thomas, who will be based in the Columbia, Maryland office, will expand... - May 20, 2008 - PinnacleOne, an ARCADIS company
Richard Kammann Joins ARCADIS as Client Development Manager
ARCADIS, one of the nation’s premier engineering and project management/construction management (PM/CM) firms, is pleased to announce the addition of Dick Kammann to its staff. Located in ARCADIS’ Columbia, MD office, Mr. Kammann will serve as Client Development Manager (CDM) in support of the firm’s Mid-Atlantic PM/CM operations. - May 20, 2008 - PinnacleOne, an ARCADIS company
Young Polar Scientists Take the Pulse of Permafrost Temperature
A team of young investigators from the Permafrost Young Researchers Network (http://pyrn.ways.org) have started an international project to measure climate change impacts on permafrost temperatures — with bore holes in Svalbard, northern Sweden, Norway and Finland. - May 20, 2008 - Permafrost Young Researchers Network
Strategic HR Advisors Announces Mobile Executives
Strategic HR Advisors (SHRA) announced the addition of Mobile Executive and Professional expertise to their business model for progressive companies needing result producing improvement methodologies. W. Wayne Perrett, president of Strategic HR Advisors, states, “Companies often face rapid... - May 18, 2008 - Strategic HR Advisors
Glasgow Host Accelerated Guitar and Keyboard Lessons
Duncan Lorien and The NLP Company have teamed up to provide Duncan’s Understanding of Music Seminar in Scotland for this year. - May 18, 2008 - The NLP Company
Fuentek Senior Consultant Addresses the Carolina Chapter of the Product Development and Management Association
Laura A. Schoppe, president of Fuentek, LLC (www.fuentek.com), has announced that Greg Hopper, senior consultant with the firm, spoke to the Carolinas Chapter of the Product Development and Management Association (PDMA Carolinas) on April 16 about effective technology transfer practices. Using... - May 18, 2008 - Fuentek, LLC
Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.com, Talks About Business Growth Based on Incredible Customer Service on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.com, talks on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss about growth based on incredible customer service in an online enterprise, how the business culture is a prerequisite to success, and about the unique Zappos’ approach to hiring that maintains the culture and its core values as the business grows. Hsieh discusses the importance of interaction with the customer and taking the time necessary to listen. - May 18, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services Completes Rigging of Colgate Clock
This is an historical look back at one of R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services's most prestigious rigging accomplishments. During the early hours on a clear September Saturday morning with the majestic downtown Manhattan skyline as a backdrop, a new chapter unfolded on the flourishing Jersey... - May 17, 2008 - R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services
Seth Goldman, TeaEO of Honest Tea, Talks About Tea-ing Off on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Seth Goldman, TeaEO of Honest Tea, talks on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss about creating a business that delivers significant positive social and environmental impacts, on breaking into the well established beverage market, and by driving growth by a commitment to exceptional customer service. Goldman provides insights useful to entrepreneurs, the value of a strong company culture, and maintaining the integrity of the brand. - May 17, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
David Williams, CEO of Make-A-Wish, Talks About Compassion Driven by Purpose on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
David Williams, CEO of Make-A-Wish Foundation, talks on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss about how compassion driven by purpose has enabled the granting of over 160,000 wishes to children having life threatening conditions. Williams discusses the importance mission focus: knowing exactly what your business is, what it is good at and what it’s not. Williams also provides other insights about building a successful business that are applicable to both profit-making businesses and non-profits. - May 17, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Ensemble Financial on List of Top Independent B/Ds
Ensemble Financial Services has been named one of the Top 50 independent Broker/Dealers in the nation by Investment News magazine. “This is a great accomplishment for Ensemble and we are proud to once again be ranked among the country’s top independent Broker/Dealers,” says... - May 16, 2008 - Ensemble Financial Services
R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services Completes Demolition of Silos
R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services completed the technical demolition, dismantlement and decommisssioning of two tall ash silos at an active power plant in New York. - May 16, 2008 - R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services
New Executive Leadership Training Ignites Local Businesses
David Ellis, President of Affinity Marketing and Communications in Dunedin recently announced the launch of a new division of his company. AMC Elite was developed to offer creative leadership training and education seminars, CDs and DVD programs for company executives who want to bring their company to the next level. - May 16, 2008 - Affinity Marketing & Communications, Inc.
Technology Associates Hosts Small Business Technology Showcase
Eric Hobbs, president of Technology Associates (www.technologyassociates.net), a full-service technology solutions and support firm that specializes in providing network design, implementation, management and support to small to medium-sized businesses in North Carolina, has announced that the firm... - May 16, 2008 - Technology Associates
R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services Maintains 3A2 D&B Rating
Due to their financial strength, R. Baker and Son All Indutrial Services has had their D&B Rating maintained at a 3A3. - May 16, 2008 - R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services
Stephen Chandra is the Newest ActionCOACH in Indonesia
Stephen Chandra believes that by helping others achieve a better personal and professional life, he will be able to improve the quality of his life as well. - May 16, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Multi-Cultural Experience and Leadership Skills Will Help Marc Bernard’s Foray Into Business Coaching
Marc Bernard believes that the key to success in business is not in the company or the business; the key is within the business owner. - May 16, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Terry Betteridge, CEO of Betteridge Jewelers, Talks About Integrity of Purpose Since 1897 on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Terry Betteridge, CEO of Betteridge Jewelers, talks on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss about integrity of purpose to offer the finest quality jewelry, whose design always stands the test of time. Betteridge goes on to express his passion for perfection in both the estate jewelry his business chooses to sell, and the original designs created in-house by his craftsmen, widely considered the best of their trade in America. - May 16, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Sentrana Unveils New Cross-Sell Predictive Solutions
Sentrana Inc. developes a new generation of cross-sell predictive solutions aimed at helping enterprises identify and act on likely associations between products that can increase the profitability of any given transaction. - May 15, 2008 - Sentrana, Inc.
Integrated Service Solutions, Inc. Celebrates 10 Years in Business
Largest independent services provider celebrates ten years of servicing the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device sectors. - May 15, 2008 - Integrated Service Solutions, Inc.
Multi Frequency RFID Portable Reader Writer
Multi Frequency (LF) 13.56 MHz. and (UHF) 860 ~ 960 MHz. EPC GEN 2, ISO 18000 – 6 B, C, RFID Portable Reader and Writer with Full Color LCD Display. - May 15, 2008 - SkyRFID Inc.
Interpreting Services Industry Added to Common Sense Advisory’s Research and Consulting Expertise
Business globalization research and consulting firm adds interpreting industry expert consultant and author, Nataly Kelly, to its team of analysts. - May 15, 2008 - Common Sense Advisory
Guide to Recruiting, Developing, and Retaining Top Talent in a Labor Shortage
Strategic HR Advisors announced the publication of a series of articles in the international publication The Fabricator focusing on an organization’s ability to recruit, develop and retain top talent in today’s global environment. - May 15, 2008 - Strategic HR Advisors
Society for Human Resource Management to Host Local Speaker on Recruiting and Retention of Top Talent
Wayne Perrett, president, Strategic HR Advisors will address attendees at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) membership meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2008. There’s a phenomenon that is rapidly approaching our industry’s environment – a serious labor shortage that... - May 15, 2008 - Strategic HR Advisors
Another Expansion for Nation's Largest Network of Ergonomic Service Providers
Atlas Ergonomics, LLC, the nation’s largest provider of ergonomics services to employers, announced today that it has added 59 groups to its nationwide network, and now offers services in 935 locations nationwide. Known for its results-based ergonomics programs, Atlas works with its... - May 14, 2008 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
ADX Technologies, Inc. Announces the Ultimate Technology Makeover Contest
Business is business and when it comes to loose wiring and unstable server connections, even large companies aren't immune to things going haywire. And when smaller businesses lag behind in the struggle to stay innovative, it can prove disastrous. Recognizing the plight of these companies, ADX Technologies, in partnership with the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, announces the Ultimate Technology Makeover contest. - May 14, 2008 - ADX Technologies
RLDJ International Announces Partnership with Green Supply Chain. Org
With high energy costs, rising food prices, shortages, riots, a food distribution system in a complete meltdown and limiting damage to the environment, these are just some of the major challenges facing our society over the coming years. As the energy, environmental and food distribution debate... - May 14, 2008 - RLDJ INTERNATIONAL
"Cohesive Life Coaching" Helps Working Adults Excel in their Careers and Personal Lives
Moms and Dads struggling to excel as professionals and parents make tremendous gains by partnering with a with a life coach. Powerful Mind Coaching uses research in Psychology and Mind/Body health to support working parents in their careers and improve quality of life for families. Dr. Mary Coussons-Read, Founding Principal of Powerful Mind Coaching, discusses this process of Cohesive Life Coaching and her results. - May 13, 2008 - Powerful Mind Consulting and Coaching, LLC