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Eric Hobbs Named Impact Technology and Telecommunications Leader
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 a... - January 31, 2008 - Technology Associates
John Livengood Joins PinnacleOne as Associate Vice President of Construction Claims Services in Washington, D.C.
PinnacleOne, one of the nation’s leading construction consulting firms, today announced that John Livengood has joined the firm as Associate Vice President of Construction Claims Services. In this role, Mr. Livengood will lead PinnacleOne’s construction claims services to the greater... - January 31, 2008 - PinnacleOne, an ARCADIS company
"Soul Currency" Author Rev. Ernest D. (Ernie) Chu Introduces Coaching Program for Clergy, Churches
The Rev. Ernest D. (Ernie) Chu, former investment banker and now assistant pastor at The Center for Spiritual Living - Ft. Lauderdale, a Religious Science center in South Florida, now offers coaching for ministers and church boards. - January 30, 2008 - Soul Currency Institute
OneCoach Franchise Announces Grand Opening in Michigan, Offering Entrepreneurs a Powerful Business Growth System
OneCoach, the leader in small-business growth services, announces inking the first master franchise agreement and grand opening of its first local office in Traverse City, Michigan. - January 30, 2008 - OneCoach
Shape Your Business Organizes New Webinars in February
The business consultancy and mentorship firm will offer business owners the chance to discuss key issues related to running a start-up. - January 30, 2008 - Shape Your Business
KlikVu Inc Announces a Contract with the Kefit Corporation
KlikVU Inc, a media broadband Internet distribution company based in New York City, announces a contract with the Kefit Corporation, a business technical consulting company. - January 30, 2008 - Kefit Corp
International Profit Associates' Director Joins Chicagoland Business Leadership Network
Tony Jones, International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) Director of Business Coordination, recently became a member of the Chicagoland Business Leadership Network (CBLN). The CBLN is a business-to-business consortium allowing members to network, gain best practices and get information regarding... - January 30, 2008 - IPA
IPA Charities Supports Community Choir and Local Church
IPA Charities contributed $2,000 to a local community choir’s holiday concert, and $1,000 to St. Mary Parish for the use of video equipment and related services needed to record the parish’s holiday concert. International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) Chief Information Officer (CIO),... - January 30, 2008 - IPA
Life Enrichment Center Offers Discounted Services
A life enrichment center that recently opened in Chandler is offering a 20 percent discount through February on its services, including classes focusing on relationships and couples in celebration of Valentine’s Day. - January 29, 2008 - Life Sculpting, LLC
Fusis Becomes Red Hat Partner
Fusis Group®, today announced they have been approved for Linux as a Red Hat® Ready Partner. - January 26, 2008 - Fusis Group
HPI is Acquiring pgmc & company Asia Pacific to Form HPI Asia Pacific
pgmc & company Asia Pacific, a well-established procurement consultancy in China and previously one of the international subsidiaries of pgmc & company (Germany), is being acquired by HPI (Germany), a member of the eprolog group, to form HPI Asia Pacific. This acquisition combines pgmc... - January 26, 2008 - HPI Asia Pacific
Intrasphere Technologies Launches PharmaCM: Content Management for Life Sciences Organizations
Solution powered by Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (MOSS) offers clients comprehensive management of regulated information in a familiar working environment. - January 26, 2008 - Intrasphere Technologies, Inc.
Global Conifer Sawlog Prices Reaching All-Time Records
Wood costs account for 65-75% of the production costs when manufacturing softwood lumber. In 2007, these costs reached record levels according to the global market report the Wood Resource Quarterly. - January 25, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
Employees with Shift Work Schedules: Core Practice Partners Releases Top Five Employee Issues Related to Shift Work Environments
Core Practice Partners, located in Chicago Illinois, has just released the top 5 employee issues relating to environments with shift work schedules. This study was based on extensive research including responses from over 100,000 shift workers in the United States. Considering 81% of the employees... - January 25, 2008 - Core Practice Partners LLC
Sharon Alt Nominated for Top 10 List of Most Influential Players in the Benefits Marketplace by Benefits Selling Magazine
Alt Benefit Consultants President Nominated by Benefits Selling Advisory Board for Prestigious Title. - January 25, 2008 - Alt Benefits Consultants
AlignMark's White Paper Series on Call Center Leadership Gains Industry Acceptance
AlignMark, Inc. formally released its Series of five White Paper’s entitled, “Breakthrough Call Center Leadership.” In this Series, Dr. Cabot Jaffee, Michael Struth, John Mattone, and Scot Lake clearly indicate that in today’s global economy, it is critically important for... - January 25, 2008 - AlignMark
Michigan IT Services Offers Microsoft CRM Consulting
Michigan IT Services has been founded to serve the growing demand for Microsoft CRM Consulting. - January 24, 2008 - Michigan IT Services
Anti-Discrimination Policies Are Poorly Communicated, Suggests New i4cp Study
Most companies report that employee claims are frequent. - January 24, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Black History Month: an Opportunity to Encourage Black Youth Entrepreneurship Education
The history of blacks in business is an inspiring story of ingenuity and invention in the face of adversity… And our youth should know that long before slavery ended, black Americans were engaged in businesses of their own. - January 23, 2008 - EDTEC, Inc
Axis Command Group Offers Single and Married Executives Relationship Coaching by Phone with 'Executive Alignment Coaching'
Personal Growth Expert and Executive Coach, Teresa Ann Foxworthy, Guides Men and Women through Relationship Challenges to Find and Refine Success Strategies in both Personal and Professional Arenas - January 23, 2008 - Axis Command Group
Caylix Quest - Helping People with Their Dreams
The Caylix Quest is a sponsored, across-country initiative aimed at helping people achieve their dreams in life. The initiative is free to enter for any one and can be done entirely electronically through www.caylixquest.com. By submitting your dream, you will receive an impartial, honest analysis, personalized general advice, suggestions as well as more practical support. The most inspiring dreams will win the money needed to kick-start their projects. - January 23, 2008 - Caylix Consulting
New Beginning for Small Business Owner Displaced by Hurricane Katrina
Beryl Powell, a small business owner displaced by Hurricane Katrina and one of the many victims that struggle to deal with this overwhelming loss and regain a sense of normalcy, relaunches her business the Completely Virtual Group. - January 23, 2008 - Completely Virtual Group
Integrated Healthcare Strategies Announces Results of Physician Leader Survey
James A. Rice, PhD, FACHE, Executive Vice President of the Governance & Leadership Services practice of Integrated Healthcare Strategies today announced the release of results from their new Physician Leader Survey. This first of its kind survey, titled Investing in Physician Leadership Development, gathered practical insights from 429 senior health leaders from across the U.S. and is focused on the factors that frustrate and facilitate the effectiveness of physician leaders. - January 23, 2008 - Integrated Healthcare Strategies
Axis Command Group Heads Up Corporate Services for Axis Magna Group's Conglomerate
Wellness Programs, Executive and Organizational Development, Executive Coaching and Management Consulting Lead Roster of Services - January 22, 2008 - Axis Command Group
Ski Resort Websites Tested for Usability
With the ski and snowboard season already under way in Europe, this web usability report takes a look at the usability of several ski resort websites. The main focus is on the usability of online information - How easy is it for the user to find the information they need? - January 22, 2008 - webusability.es
Expert Export Consultant, Kay Carrico, Launches Export Education Web Site
After tackling the challenge of combining her 30-year experience as teacher, international trade specialist and consultant into an educational format, Kay Carrico launched her new export education website January 6, 2008 at www.expertsinexports.com. The website, Incompasse International, Your... - January 19, 2008 - In-Compasse International, Inc.
Ira Neimark, 17 Year CEO of Bergdorf Goodman, Talks About the Rise of Luxury Retailing on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Ira Neimark, 17 Year CEO of Bergdorf Goodman, talks about the rise of luxury retailing on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss and the strategic moves that transformed a stodgy clothing retailer into the premier high fashion store in New York. Neimark recounts the challenges that occurred in the retail... - January 19, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Landscape Architect Dick Bell Makes 2007 Who's Who List
Award-winning landscape architect Dick Bell, FASLA, who recently relocated to Atlantic Beach, NC, after 52 years of living and working in Raleigh, has been included in Metro Magazine’s 2007 Who’s Who list of men and women who have made significant contributions to the state's Triangle... - January 19, 2008 - Dick Bell, Landscape Architect
1-Page Plan Sparks Imagination and Leads the Way for 2008
Room of uniquely driven professionals uncovers well-known 1-page business plan and tactical marketing outline. The marketing strategies and business planning lessons taught are straightforward, succinct and superbly effective. The overall experience is highly recommended for not only its pragmatic value in business, but also its zen-like environment, friendly lingo and inspirational underlying message. - January 19, 2008 - The Cofini Group
Global Wood Fiber Prices Up in the 3Q/07
WRQ Global Average Wood Fiber Price 3Q-2007: The average global conifer wood price was up to US$103.26/odmt in the 3Q/07, which was the highest level since 1995. In US dollar terms, conifer wood fiber costs were up in practically all regions tracked by the WRQ except for the US South and US West. - January 19, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
Leaders of the Forest Products Industry Gather to Discuss the Outlook for Pulp & Paper in a Changing Global Climate
Leaders of the forest products industry gather to discuss the outlook for pulp & paper in a changing global climate. The growth and prosperity of the world’s $400 billion a year forest-based pulp and paper business is increasingly being driven by the changing global climate, according to... - January 17, 2008 - TerraChoice Market Services Inc.
Entrac Technologies Adopts SharePoint 2007 as Its Enterprise Portal
SharePointHQ®, a leading provider of training, professional services, hosting, web parts and solutions for Microsoft® SharePoint® Products and Technologies, announced today that it has implemented Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (MOSS 2007) for Entrac Technologies. After... - January 17, 2008 - SharePointHQ
World’s First 3D Stereo Planetarium Opens in Hawai‘i
‘Imiloa Planetarium Upgraded to definiti 3D with Sony SXRD 4K Projectors, Will Serve Both Public and Scientific Community. - January 16, 2008 - Sky-Skan
Surgical Scalpel Company Develops First Clinically Tested Kitchen Tools
Lassen Scientific, Inc. www.lassenscientific.com a medical product development firm has just been awarded the Orthopedic Research Institute (ORI) Seal of Approval for their Van Vacter Products line www.coolfoodtools.com, a first for kitchen tools in the Housewares Industry. - January 16, 2008 - Lassen Scientific, Inc.
Airline Websites Tested for Usability
A new report from webusability.es looks at the usability of several airline websites, including leading budget airlines and two national carriers. Under the spotlight are: - Online Flight Bookings - Customer Service - Website Information The report can be downloaded from... - January 15, 2008 - webusability.es
CORE Changes Institute Offers New Way to Improve Personal Health Without Leaving Home
EFT teleconference calls assist people in improving their lives while making it convenient for them to do so. - January 14, 2008 - CORE Changes Institute
Advanced Marketplace, Inc. Business Process Services to Present at Premeire Software Asset Management Event
Advanced MarketPlace, Inc. (www.AdvancedMarketPlace.com) today announced that representatives from the Business Process Services group were selected to present at the SAM/ITSM Frontier track of the SAM Summit - the premier event for advanced-level software asset management practitioners. This... - January 11, 2008 - Advanced MarketPlace, Inc.
David Amlen, Co-Founder of Legacy Recording Studios, Talks About Understanding Celebrity Needs on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
David Amlen of Legacy Recording Studios talks with Robert Reiss about understanding celebrity needs of stars like Aretha Franklin and Mick Jagger, the complexities of sophisticated recording, and managing a business in a high profile arts field. Amlen talks about Legacy’s business culture, leadership, “going the extra mile,” and his philosophy of being both visible and invisible. - January 11, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Marc Zimmerman Named as One of 401kWire’s 2008 Hundred Most Influential
Marc Zimmerman, AIF®, Mahoney & Associates’ Vice President, Qualified Plans Consulting, has been named as one of 401kWire’s 2008 Hundred Most Influential. Marc is one of only fifteen consultants named in this exclusive group. As an influencer in the 401(k) industry, Marc has... - January 11, 2008 - Mahoney & Associates
Dave Spurlock, Founder of Eos Airlines, Talks About Pioneering a Premium Lifestyle Brand on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Dave Spurlock, Founder of Eos Airlines, talks on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss about differentiating itself from mass market air carriers. Spurlock and Reiss discuss the economics of establishing a new airline, the Eos structural cost advantage, and the barriers complicating new airline launches. - January 10, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Core Practice Partners Announces Methodology for Employee Schedules That Helps Recruit and Retain Shift Workers
Core Practice Partners believes they have a better way to improve shift work operations and today from their offices in Chicago announced the three pronged approach to treating shift workers with what they believe is long overdue respect. - January 10, 2008 - Core Practice Partners LLC
International Profit Associates President Named Vice Chair of the National Jewish Democratic Council
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) President Gregg Steinberg has been elected Vice Chair of the National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC). Steinberg was elected Vice Chair at the organization’s annual meeting held in Washington, D.C. Steinberg joined IPA-IBA in 1992 and became the... - January 10, 2008 - IPA
Jet Reports International, Inc. To be Featured on Alexander Haig’s 21st Century Business Television Series on Fox Business Network
Jet Reports International, Inc. to be featured on Alexander Haig’s 21st Century Business Television series on Fox Business Network. January 12th & 13th, 2008 on Fox Business Network (10:30 AM EST January 12, 11:30 AM EST January 13) - January 09, 2008 - Jet Reports
ObjectWin Technology, Inc. Named One of Houston’s Fastest Growing Technology Company
Company ranked as #28 on HBJ’s Fast Tech 50 List Based on Exceptional Leadership and Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth. - January 09, 2008 - ObjectWin Technology, Inc.
The Woman’s Advantage Calendar Sponsored at Harvard University’s International Women’s Leadership Board
Mary Cantando, a nationally-recognized expert on women business owners, has announced that The Woman’s Advantage Calendar was presented to the International Women’s Leadership Board at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. Margaret Holzworth, senior vice... - January 08, 2008 - WomanBusinessOwner.com
ActionCOACH Business Coach Steve Pitcairn Achieves Gold Master Coach Status
Local business coach Steve Pitcairn, an independent franchisee of ActionCOACH, the world’s #1 business coaching franchise, has achieved Gold Master Coach status with the company. Steve has worked with businesses throughout West Tennessee. - January 08, 2008 - Steve Pitcairn, ActionCOACH
Throw Out Your New Year’s Resolutions: There’s a Better Way to Permanently Change Your Life
New Years resolutions are a total waste of time for most people. Why? Because their goals are not backed by the right mental preparation and conditioning. Learn how to put your resolutions to rest, once and for all. - January 06, 2008 - OneCoach
Quantix Receives Award at Juniper Partner Conference
Quantix were nominated for two awards at Junipers recent partner conference, with Andrew Slater of Quantix ultimately winning ‘Juniper Account Manager of the Year’. - January 05, 2008 - Quantix UK
RESTORE Open Source Backup and Recovery Software Surpasses 10,000 Download Milestone, Version 4.0 Released
RESTORE Open Source Backup and Recovery Software from Holonyx Ruffdogs Division Surpasses 10,000 Download Milestone, and final Version 4.0 Released. - January 05, 2008 - Holonyx Technology Corporation
Nap Barragan, CEO of 1-800-Mattress.Com, Talks About Connecting with Customers, on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Nap Barragan, Founder of 1-800-Mattress.Com, interviewing on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss, talks about building a business from scratch in America and how he found new ways to connect with customers, starting with his novel use of “1-800” numbers. He explains about introducing many other new services, the value of training employees to communicate effectively, and the addition of the Internet as another option for customers to shop and buy anytime, in any way they want. - January 05, 2008 - Reissource, LLC