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Mahoney & Associates Appoints Kirk Colwell as Senior Consultant
Mahoney & Associates expands its strategic consulting team with the addition of Kirk Colwell. - October 07, 2007 - Mahoney & Associates
International Biofuels Conference Slated in Manila
How much do people know about biofuel production and its impacts? Biofuels served as alternatives for imported oil before World War II. Germany, in particular, sold a type of gasoline that contains alcohol fermented from potatoes while grain alcohol was blended with petrol in Great Britain. Most... - October 06, 2007 - Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture
Stanford Fellow to Present at International Biofuels Conference in Manila
Multi-awarded Stanford University senior fellow Dr. Scott Rozelle will speak at an international biofuels conference on 7-8 October 2007 at Renaissance Hotel, Makati City, Philippines. He will discuss global/regional biofuel trends. Rozelle, a member of Stanford's new Food, Security, and the... - October 06, 2007 - Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture
Holonyx Releases RESTORE Backup and Recovery Software into Open Source Community
Holonyx Inc. has released RESTORE, a Linux-based enterprise network backup and recovery solution for Windows, Novell NetWare, Mac OS X, Unix and Linux systems as an open source project. - October 05, 2007 - Holonyx Technology Corporation
Blowing the Basics: Hotel Sales Managers Fail to Respond to Customer Inquiries 25% of the Time
Quality Track International, a leading provider of group sales mystery shopping services exclusively to the hospitality industry, placed in excess of 3,000 test calls to more than 750 on-property sales departments in North America, and tracked the responses. - October 04, 2007 - Quality Track International Inc.
Bridging the Gap Between People and Technology
Computer Buddies is new company that offers classes and one-on-one consulting to people who want to learn more about technology and the Internet. - October 04, 2007 - Computer Buddies
The Real Reason Real Estate Professionals Are Struggling…They’re Not “Open for Business”
On October 19, 2007, a local business strategist reveals the real reason less than 12% of homes listed for sale in Placer County are moving…it’s high time someone talks about this. What does the average real estate professional do the moment they pass their exam? They get hired as an... - October 04, 2007 - Liz P. Communications
Raymond E. Urgo Honored with Distinguished Service Award for Leadership in Policies & Procedures Profession
Raymond E. Urgo, founder and principal of Los Angeles, CA-based Urgo & Associates, has recently been honored with the Distinguished Service Award by the Board of Directors of the Arlington, VA-based Society for Technical Communication (STC). Urgo’s citation reads “In recognition of... - October 03, 2007 - Urgo & Associates
"The CEO Show with Robert Reiss Goes National" -- Bernie Marcus Interview on Radio
Bernie Marcus, co-founder of The Home Depot, interviewed on “The CEO Show with Robert Reiss,” talks with Robert about giving back to customers, to employees, and to society. Bernie provides valuable insights about three passions that have occupied much of his life during the recent past: The Home Depot, The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, and “The Marcus Institute,” whose mission is treating children affected by autism. - October 03, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
Spirit, and Strategy: the Real Secret to Success in Business
Far too many conscious entrepreneurs are operating their businesses on intuition with little regard for strategy. On October 4, 2007, a business strategist and branding maven, Liz Pabon will introduce a business model for the conscious small business owner merging spirit, smarts and... - October 03, 2007 - Liz P. Communications
Canadian Virtual Assistant Plans Quest to Visit 28 States in 31 Days
What do you get when you mix two Canadians (a metro sexual lumberjack and a hyperactive virtual assistant) and two dogs traveling across the US in either a Nissan Sentra or a 2005 Dodge Ram? Your first guest might be a new reality television show. Your second guess might be a bad joke. Neither is... - October 03, 2007 - Business Services, ETC
Employee Pride at the Heart of Customer Service -- Dick Cattani of Restaurant Associates and Stew Leonard of Stew Leonard’s Interviewed -- The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Dick Cattani, President of Restaurant Associates, and Stew Leonard, CEO of Stew Leonard’s, is interviewed on “The CEO Show with Robert Reiss” about how employee pride and motivation are vital components for delivering extraordinary customer service. These executives explain specific ways their companies differentiate themselves from competition by creating unique customer experiences. - October 02, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
Mestrovich Appointed to DSA’s Federal Advisory Board
Will assist in strategic planning for Civilian, Defense and Intel sectors - October 01, 2007 - Data Systems Analysts, Inc
Don’t Worry – Be "Scrappy": Silicon Valley Vet Kimberly Wiefling’s New Book “Scrappy Project Management" Exposes the 12 Hidden Pitfalls of Managing Every Project
This Dirty Dozen won’t get you past enemy lines. In fact, they are the enemy to every project manager. And like that covert band of ex-cons granted the opportunity to commute their sentences in the movie by the same name, this group of 12 project pitfalls – if not eradicated from the... - September 30, 2007 - Wiefling Consulting, LLC
Innovative New Life Insurance Continuing Education Course Approved in California in New Annuity for Capital Gains Deferral
The Settlement Institute, a national educator for professional advisors dealing with real estate and business sales, has announced the launch of its new life insurance continuing education course on the Structured Sale annuity for capital gains deferral as the only one of its kind in existence. - September 30, 2007 - Settlement Professionals Inc.
DNR Process to Showcase Bulk Terminal Management & Automation Solutions at StocExpo Asia
Company’s Fuel Track seamlessly integrates all components of a bulk terminal to the business process, enabling companies to optimize terminal operations. - September 30, 2007 - DNR Process Solutions
Hit Business Radio Series - The CEO Show with Robert Reiss – Features Tory Kiam, CEO Lia Sophia and Jay Walker, Founder of Priceline.com
Tory Kiam, president of lia sophia—the world’s largest direct seller of jewelry—talks on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss, October 7, 2007 at 9 pm EST, about how his company’s products and opportunities are connecting women to their dreams and how this is revolutionizing the fashion jewelry industry. Later in the show Jay Walker, Founder of Priceline.com discuss what it takes to bring business ideas to fruition. - September 30, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
Massage and Yoga at the Office
“The luxuries of massage & yoga have been replaced with necessity. Science proves that these practices help to increase blood flow, along with a ton of other benefits, it makes perfect sense to include them in the work day” says Becca Starr, who recently launched a Corporate Wellness division within her Virtual Spa company (www.BeccaStarr.com). “It really seems to fit a demand and purpose in our society...it’s a group that needs it more than our average spa-goer.” - September 30, 2007 - Becca Starr
PrinciplesGroup Named 2008 Inc Honoree
PrinciplesGroup (www.PrinciplesGroup.com), a management consulting firm focused on Process & Business Change Solutions and Technical Staffing Solutions, has been honored by Inc. Magazine for the second consecutive year. PrinciplesGroup works with Fortune 500 clients to enable them to realize the benefits of their technology investments. Clients include J&J, IBM, Ethicon, Hitachi, Medtronic, Cadbury, Stanley Works and many others. Visit them at http://www.principlesgroup.com for more info. - September 28, 2007 - PrinciplesGroup
Creative Technology Services Acquires PlainSense Wheelchairs, Inc. and Enters the Pediatric Wheelchair Market
Creative Technology Services, or CTS, (www.ctsmius.com) announced that it acquired PlainSense Wheelchairs, Inc., a Peachtree City, Georgia company. CTS is continuing to focus on its growth in the medical device industry, and retained the services of CJPS-Enterprises, LLC (www.cjps-enterprises.com) to help develop strategies and tactics to grow organically as well as through acquisitions. - September 28, 2007 - CJPS Enterprises
IPA Charities Supports Hasbara Fellowships
IPA Charities has contributed $25,000 to Hasbara Fellowships. Due to this contribution, Hasbara Fellowships can continue to bring college students to Israel in order to arm them with the materials and tools needed to promote Israel on their campuses as well as to enhance education around... - September 27, 2007 - IPA
NLP Training Courses: Finding Good Ones Becomes More Difficult as the Market Floods
NLP Trainers are creating more courses throughout the UK and it is becoming more difficult to differentiate between them. - September 27, 2007 - The NLP Company
IPA Charities Supports Chicago Foundation for Women
IPA Charities has contributed $2,500 to the Chicago Foundation for Women. This donation helped support the foundation’s 22nd Annual Luncheon & Symposium held on September 11, 2007. The symposium included speeches conducted by various individuals such as activist, actor, writer and... - September 27, 2007 - IPA
International Profit Associates President, Managing Director and Charities President to Participate in Annual MLK, Jr. Dinner
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) President, Gregg Steinberg, was asked to serve as the Dinner Co-Chair for the Illinois Commission On Diversity & Human Relations’ (ICDHR) 40th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. dinner held on January 12, 2008. As well, IPA-IBA’s Managing... - September 27, 2007 - IPA
IPA Charities Supports Hispanic Heritage Organization
For the third consecutive year, IPA Charities contributes to the Hispanic Heritage Organization. - September 27, 2007 - IPA
Servio Retail Group, LLC Convenience Retail Consumer Conference, Kiawah Island, September 2007
The topic of Servio's seminar this year – "Trends Driving the Future of the Convenience Store Industry" was attended by representatives of major CPG and Oil companies - September 27, 2007 - Servio Retail Group, LLC
Work-Life Balance Expert Lisa Martin Only Canadian to Present at Working Mother 100 Best Companies 2007 WorkLife Congress
Lisa Martin, founder and president of the Vancouver-based work-life coaching company Briefcase Moms, today announced she will be moderating a session at the upcoming Working Mother 100 Best Companies 2007 WorkLife Congress in New York City. The only Canadian among the conference presenters, Martin... - September 27, 2007 - Lisa Martin International
High Sierra Consulting Has a New Look
Govcon101.com and its new product Your GSA Pro website launch. - September 27, 2007 - High Sierra Consulting
Mahoney & Associates Grows Again with Addition of Key Staff Members
Mahoney & Associates fills three strategic management positions. - September 26, 2007 - Mahoney & Associates
Technology Associates Announces Podcast on Network Management
Eric Hobbs, president of Technology Associates, 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 the release of a podcast on managing a... - September 25, 2007 - Technology Associates
Creative Technology Services Joins Forces with CJPS Enterprises
Creative Technology Services, or CTS, (www.ctsmius.com) has retained the services of CJPS Enterprises, LLC, (www.cjps-enterprises.com), the high-growth strategy firm, known for its speed and results. CTS is continuing to focus on customer diversification, and on adding to the market segments that it currently serves in the medical device industry, since its spin off from well-known automotive supplier MSX International, last year. - September 23, 2007 - CJPS Enterprises
Free Seminar Luncheon for Small Businesses - Increasing Profits with Quick and Simple Planning
Arrow Quality International (AQI) announced today they will be holding their first free seminar luncheon for Small Businesses on October 11, 2007. The topic of this first seminar will focus upon effective planning. Aaron Wong, Founder of AQI and Presenter at the seminar, said, “According to... - September 22, 2007 - Arrow Quality International
The 1st Annual Spearmint Rhino Charity Golf Tournament Will be Held on October 22, 2007 to Benefit Savannah's Organic Ranch
Spearmint Rhino will host its 1st Annual charity golf tournament to benefit Savannah’s Organic Ranch on Monday, October 22, 2007 at the Industry Hills Golf Course at the Pacific Palms Resort. - September 22, 2007 - Spearmint Rhino Consulting Worldwide, Inc.
The NLP Company Finally Release New Training Course to Market with Good Results
After eight years of development The NLP Company have launched the new generation of NLP training courses to astounding success for the NLP Scotland business community. - September 22, 2007 - The NLP Company
E. Sue Huff Becomes DAR member
E. Sue Huff becomes member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) - September 22, 2007 - E. Sue Huff & Associates
LearningMeasure.com Store Online
The LearningMeasure.com store is now online. - September 21, 2007 - LearningMeasure.com
“Bulletproof Blended Learning Design” Now Available as an E-Book
Frank Troha’s book about how to design blended learning (typically an integration of traditional face-to-face learning with today’s e-learning technologies) has just been released in e-book format. - September 21, 2007 - Frank Troha Instructional Design and Development Consulting
SNS in Collaboration with SM Consulta Signed a Contract with Unimasters
SNS, a leading supply chain services provider, announced today that it has signed, in partnership with SM Consulta, a Warehouse Management Solution engagement with Unimasters Logistics, a leading, fully-fledged logistics provider in Central and Eastern Europe. - September 21, 2007 - Supply Network Solutions (SNS)
SNS Integrates Infor WMS with SAP at Areej
SNS, a leading supply chain services provider, announced today the successful implementation of the integration project, using Boomi integration tool, between Infor WMS and the SAP ERP at Areej, the leading manufacturer of vegetable oils & derivatives in Oman. - September 21, 2007 - Supply Network Solutions (SNS)
IPA Charities Contribute to Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon
IPA Charities makes their annual donation of $10,000 at the MDA Telethon. - September 20, 2007 - IPA
IPA Charities Supports American Red Cross of Greater Chicago
John R. Burgess is welcomed into the Clara Barton Society’s Mabel Boardman Circle. - September 20, 2007 - IPA
Business Development Asia Advises Global Power Equipment Group on Divestment of Nanjing, China Boiler Business
Business Development Asia LLC ("BDA") announces that Global Power Equipment Group has agreed with A-TEC Industries, the sale of Global Power's China boiler business, located in Nanjing, China - September 19, 2007 - BDA Partners Ltd
How CIOs Can be Smarter About Oracle Software Licensing
Miro Consulting Will Outline Smarter Oracle Licensing Strategies - September 18, 2007 - Miro Consulting
Technology Associates Inks Deal with the Insurance Center
Eric Hobbs, president of Technology Associates, 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 has been contracted by The... - September 17, 2007 - Technology Associates
Nonprofit Releases Free National Guidance for Urban Stormwater Retrofitting
The Center for Watershed Protection releases the latest manual in the Urban Subwatershed Restoration Manual Series, Urban Stormwater Retrofit Practices, for free on its website. - September 15, 2007 - Center for Watershed Protection
Travis Perkins Deploys SmartDrive in the UK
SmartDrive Systems Inc™, a leader in vehicle safety measuring and management services, is pleased to announce today that Northampton-based (UK) Travis Perkins PLC, a leading supplier to the UK building and construction industry, has equipped a portion of its UK fleet with the SmartDrive... - September 14, 2007 - Smartdrive
Going Out of Business Sale Forum Now Open
Until now, there has been no information for a retail store owner to conduct a going out of business sale. Now thanks to Jerry Robertson of Jrob Consult LLC, a retail store owner can get more info and make a better decision to hire a professional company or do the going out of business sale themselves. - September 14, 2007 - Jrob Consult LLC
Seyfarth Diversified Strategies - Introducing an Innovative Approach Dedicated to the Development of Individual and Business Potential
Announcement of Seyfarth Diversified Strategies affiliation with Resource Associates Corporation, a world-class leader in learning and organizational development - September 14, 2007 - Seyfarth Diversified Strategies
Mary Cantando Announces Calendar Launch at National Women’s Conference
Mary Cantando, a nationally-recognized expert on women business owners, has been invited to unveil her latest product, The Woman’s Advantage Page-A-Day Calendar, at the National Conference of Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP). The conference will take place at the Mayflower Hotel in... - September 14, 2007 - WomanBusinessOwner.com
Holonyx Launches Value Added Reseller Partner Program for Linux Support and Open Source Software Support
Holonyx Inc. announced its Partner Program to provide Linux support and open source software support to Value Added Resellers and System Integrators. This program will allow Holonyx Partners to expand the technology solutions they offer to their customers by implementing fully supported open... - September 14, 2007 - Holonyx Technology Corporation