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Happi House Targets 'Generation Y' with Campy New Ad
Happi House Restaurants spokesperson, Kevyn Johnston, announced the company’s launch of a new ad campaign, which broadens the chain’s targeted demographic to include the so-called “Generation Y” group and features a newly released “over-the-top” television... - April 30, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
New Vassive N.O. Formula-X Keeps Bodybuilders Pumped & Vascular
ON’s new Vassive N.O. Formula-X sustained release super tablets are formulated to promote all-day muscle fullness and vascularity. - April 30, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Rose City Chocolatier Announces Delectable Milk Chocolates for National Milk Chocolate Day
With the arrival of National Milk Chocolate Day on July 28, Rose City Chocolatier announces their spectacular line of milk chocolates, with flavors such as Amaretto Ganache, Hazelnut, Smooth Caramel, Rose City’s Fine Mint and Lemon Cream to tempt and satisfy any palate. - April 30, 2008 - Rose City Chocolatier
FireHouse to Play at Bogart’s American Grill
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that FireHouse will perform at Bogart’s American Grill located at 510 Glenwood Ave. on Friday, May 2 at 10 p.m. Tickets are available at www.platinumentertainmentlive.com or 1-877-209-6605. Bogart’s... - April 30, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Monet's Palate - Claude Monet
Claude Monet had two passions art and food and both meet at Monet's Palate - April 29, 2008 - AFB Productions Inc
Gavin DeGraw to Perform at The Red Room Tapas Lounge
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Gavin DeGraw will perform at The Red Room Tapas Lounge on Wednesday, April 30 as part of the G105 Listener Lounge Series. This event will be held on West Johnson Street. Tickets are given to listeners... - April 27, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Katherine Anne Confections to Launch Eco-Chocolate Truffles Line at Whole Foods Market®
High-End Truffles a Great Idea for Eco-Friendly Moms. - April 26, 2008 - Katherine Anne Confections
Queen of Chitlins Spreads the Wealth
Shauna Anderson kicks off her youth mentoring program with Baseball Great Gary Sheffield’s daughters. - April 26, 2008 - Chitlins By Shauna
Price Lock Your Health During Tough Economic Times with Fruit Advantage
With many economic indicators pointing to rising inflation ahead, Fruit Advantage is ensuring that its customers will not have to worry about rising prices or paying any shipping charges for at the next 12 months. This innovative inflation proof guarantee will provide some household price stability during an uncertain economic environment. - April 25, 2008 - Fruit Advantage
IFIS to Launch New Version of FSTA Direct Database
The International Food Information Service (IFIS) announces the launch of their new online database interface, FSTA Direct v2, for May 2008. FSTA Direct v2 offers an improved way to search the FSTA – Food Science and Technology Abstracts® database. - April 25, 2008 - IFIS
Tickets Now on Sale for Rock of Love 2 Tour with Bret Michaels
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that tickets are now on sale for the Rock of Love 2 Tour with Bret Michaels hosted at Hi5 Sports Restaurant, located at 510 Glenwood Ave. on Thursday, April 24 at 8 p.m. Both Bret Michaels and local rock band... - April 24, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Wake Up to the Power of Ripped To The Max®
ABB’s new Ripped To The Max® Diet & Energy Supplement was formulated to deliver increased energy and thermogenesis along with refreshing taste. - April 23, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Delaware Organic Cookie Company Featured on The Rachael Ray Show
Bella’s Cookies, a natural and organic cookie company from Delaware, is being featured on the Rachael Ray Show this week. The company specializes in a variety of baked creations from their signature lines cookies to vegan cookies, gluten-free cookies, agave nectar cookies (suitable for diabetics), and holiday cookies. Bella’s is also a sister company to Verdi Good (a natural and organic candy company, named after co-owners Mark & Kelly Leishear’s 4 year old son, Liam). - April 23, 2008 - Bella's Cookies
Gray & Creech Names New Account Executive
Vicky Hortman, president of Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. (www.grayandcreech.com), a distributor of drinking water and coffee systems, has announced that Dee R. Whittington has joined the firm as an account executive. In this position, she will be responsible for prospecting new customer... - April 23, 2008 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
Jo To Go America, Inc. Enhances Rapid Rewards Program
Jo To Go Coffee has changed their Rapid Rewards program to a points-based system. Customers earn points for all purchases by using their free rewards card. Points are redeemable for items in the online Jo To Go Coffee store. - April 23, 2008 - Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee
Go for Flavor with Frieda's Garlic Delight
New Garlic Delight™ is a delicious gift from the Mediterranean. - April 23, 2008 - Frieda's Specialty Produce Company
Homer’s Backyard Bar-B-Q Announces Fundraiser for Treasure Hills Elementary PTA
Homer's Backyard Bar-B-Q, home of the best barbeque in Harlingen, announces its participation in a fundraiser for Treasure Hills Elementary PTA. - April 21, 2008 - Homer's Backyard Bar-B-Q
The Second Beer Form the Emerald Coast Beer Company is Available Now
The new brew is called 30-A Pale Ale and is owned by Birmingham-based Emerald Coast Beer Company, a Birmingham investment group managed by Red Mountain Beverage Company. The beer will be available at first only on draft at restaurants and bars. The initial product rollout includes distribution in... - April 21, 2008 - Linearstone Holding Corporation
Five Star Butter Co. “Best Butter On Earth” Featured in TIME Magazine
"Gourmet Groceries" article describes "Best Butter On Earth" as "Lavish... clean-tasting creaminess." - April 19, 2008 - Five Star Butter Co.
Roex, Inc. Releases Antioxidant Energy Drink, PC-VOOM®, That’s Full of the Ingredients Your Body Needs
Roex, Inc., the anti-aging and nutritional supplements manufacturer, launched a new, advanced antioxidant energy drink, designed with consumers in mind. The new drink, called PC VOOM is touted as “the antioxidant energy drink that strengthens the body and stimulates the mind™”. - April 19, 2008 - Roex, Inc.
Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Tops Parents Magazine's Best Beach Resorts for Families List
After a comparison of more than 200 resorts, Parents magazine has ranked Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort as the number one beach resort for families in its May issue. - April 19, 2008 - The Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort
Lee Hortman Named Vice President of National Water Dealers Association
Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. (www.grayandcreech.com), a Raleigh-based distributor of drinking water and coffee systems, has announced that Lee Hortman, vice president of the firm, has been named vice president of the National Water Dealers Association (NWDA), a dealer network dedicated to... - April 18, 2008 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
(five-o-three) restaurant & bar Goes to the Races with Kentucky Derby Viewing Party, Other April/May Events
Today, (five-0-three) restaurant & bar, West Linn, Oregon's locally sourced, globally inspired fine-dining eatery, announced a Southern-style luncheon and Kentucky Derby viewing party on Saturday, May 3, two Winemaker's Dinners and a Mother's Day Jazz Brunch. - April 16, 2008 - (five-0-three) restaurant & bar
Snooth Announces International Expansion, Regional Search Capability
Users from over 40 countries now connected with local merchants and price information. - April 16, 2008 - Snooth
SativaBags.com and Sensational Channel 4 Show, Skins, Show That ‘Going Green’ is Going Fashionable
In a time where society is looking to go green yet remain fashionable SativaBags.com leads the way with their Deluxe Hemp Rucksack being featured in Channel 4 show, Skins. And with ‘Green Chic’ being touted as one of the summers biggest looks the SativaBags.com team are getting ready to... - April 16, 2008 - SativaBags.com
Popularity of "Spiritual Water" Inspires Launch of Profitable Network Marketing Opportunity
New Business Combines a Recession-Proof Product with a Spiritual Mission to Revive Faith, Hope, and Health. - April 14, 2008 - Spiritual Brands, Inc.
28 Year Old Entrepreneur Launches Organic Grocery Website, eOrganicGrocery.com, Projects $5 Million in Sales for 2009
eOrganicGrocery.com, Organic Grocery online retailer opens for business. Website offers over 2000 Organic Products including fruit, cereal, milk, baby food and more. Partners with Amazon.com for distribution of products. - April 14, 2008 - Piscitelli Holdings Group, Inc.
Goodwin & Associates Add 2 Recruiting Managers in the Florida Market
Goodwin & Associates Hospitality Services adds Randy Laight and Seth Pollino in leadership roles in Florida. A nationwide leader in outsourced human resource and mystery shopping services for the retail hospitality industry fully enters the Florida market - April 14, 2008 - Goodwin & Associates Hospitality Services
Corner Cafe at Tunxis Community College Offers True Blue Coffee Roasters Organic Fair Trade Coffee
Organic Fair Trade coffee roaster announces that their limited-edition Earthstock 2008 coffee blend is now being served at the Corner Cafe inside Tunxis Community College in Farmington, CT. - April 13, 2008 - True Blue Coffee Roasters
Southern Star Events and Catering Announces New Nashville Delivery Center
Southern Star Events and Catering, a national provider of large employee relations events, announces the opening of a new delivery center in Nashville on April 15, 2008. The Nashville delivery center will be the organization’s third permanent location with other delivery centers located in... - April 13, 2008 - Southern Star Events and Catering
Dig Into the New Economy-Sized GLYCOMAIZE™ Waxy Maize Matrix
Now strength and endurance athletes can top off or replenish muscle glycogen stores with the new 75 serving economy size of ON’s GLYCOMAIZE™ Waxy Maize Carbohydrate Matrix. - April 13, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Accountability Solution for the Food Industry
Produce Safety and Security International provides a food safety accountability and tracking solution for the global produce industry. - April 13, 2008 - Produce Safety and Security International Inc
Rocky Top Hospitality Announces Girls’ Night Out
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that the company will host a Girls’ Night Out: Cocktail Party at The Stinger Lounge, located at 1705 Millbrook Road in North Raleigh, inside of 1705Prime Steakhouse on Wednesday, May 14 at 6 p.m. The class will teach tips and tricks of... - April 12, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. to Participate in 2008 Business Expo
Vicky Hortman, president of Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. (www.grayandcreech.com), a Raleigh-based distributor of drinking water and coffee systems, has announced that the firm will participate in the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce 2008 Business Expo, which is scheduled for Thursday,... - April 12, 2008 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
MGR Ventures Introduces New Light-Weight Uplifter Handcart
MGR Ventures introduces a new light-weight version of it's innovative Uplifter Handcart. The Uplifter handcart automatically lifts and lowers packages for the user to prevent stress and injury to the back. The unit requires no power and carries the same footprint as a regular handcart. - April 12, 2008 - MGR Ventures LLC
Now Available in NYC, Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen is the Perfect Warm Weather Beer
Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen, the award-winning, highly-fermented southern German style of wheat beer with a distinctively cloudy appearance, is being introduced to the New York market. Refreshingly light, yet full-flavored, Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen is the perfect warm weather beer. Imported by... - April 12, 2008 - Binding Brauerei USA
Mini Thin® Rush™ Liquid Energy Shot Signs on as Exclusive Energy Drink Sponsor of Broker Boxing Miami 2008
Revolutionary New Energy Drink Partners with the Broker Boxing Federation to Raise Money for Local Charity in the Miami Area. - April 12, 2008 - BDI Marketing
85 and 1 "a Celebration"
The Wayside Inn - Restaurant and Pub - Celebrates 85 years of history and Debbie and Jeremy's first year of ownership of this historic Colorado Landmark. - April 11, 2008 - The Wayside Inn
New NitroCore 24™ is Sustained-Release Protein to the 10th Power
NitroCore 24™ is a premium blend of 10 fast, intermediate and slowly digesting proteins that takes the guesswork out of what protein to take when. Omega and MCT lipids help boost physical energy along with the rich, creamy taste. - April 10, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Free Shipping and a Price Lock Guarantee from Traverse Bay Farms
Many shoppers are tired of paying shipping costs and ever increasing prices, Traverse Bay Farms offers free shipping and a price lock guarantee. - April 10, 2008 - Traverse Bay Farms
Capital City Grocery Offers Knife, Scissor and Clipper Blade Sharpening
Sue Weems, vice president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the grocer will host knife, scissor and clipper blade sharpening by ISharpenIt sharpening service on the second Saturday of every month. Sharpened tools provide customers with blades that stay sharp... - April 10, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
The Caipirinha: Cocktail of the 2008 Recession? Cachaça Leading Growth Trends Among Spirits’ Categories
In 1982, it was the Classic Martini. In 1992 it was the Margarita. In 2001, the Cosmopolitan. What’s the cocktail of the 2008 recession? Many are pointing to the Caipirinha, the Brazilian national cocktail made with Cachaça, Brazil’s national spirit. After all, who knows how... - April 09, 2008 - Leblon Cachaca
Panchero's Mixes Things Up
Fresh-Mexican Chain Debuts Mixed-Ingredient Burritos Courtesy of “Bob the Tool.” - April 09, 2008 - Panchero's Mexican Grill
Protein Bar Selection Gets Whey Better® at Local Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market in Tustin has added Whey Better® Meal Replacement Bars to its store shelves this month. Whey Better® Bars are meal replacement bars made with whey protein and produced by local nutritional supplements manufacturer Roex, Inc. The process of getting Whey Better® Bars... - April 09, 2008 - Roex, Inc.
Gold Standard™ 100% Casein Tastes Like Cookies and Cream
ON’s New Cookies and Cream flavor of Gold Standard™ 100% Casein is a great tasting way to help muscles recover and rejuvenate. - April 09, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Find Out Steps to Starting Your Own Call Center
In today's changing business environment, successful companies are customer-focused and strive to deliver improved customer response times, while reducing costs. That is when the need for an additional department, which could be wholly customer-oriented, emerges. At this stage, starting a call center is vital. The Step to Call Center guide by Hani Masgidi enables your company to successfully start a contact center without excessive time expenditure. - April 08, 2008 - Step To Call Center
Baby Boom Inspires Atlanta Woman to Launch Unique Web-Based Bakery
Tris Sicignano of Atlanta has had a passion for baking since she was a teen-ager. After finally creating the “perfect” brownie recipe, she launched Bon Brownie, a web-based bakery that sells fresh, home-made brownies via www.bonbrownie.com. Made with fresh ingredients, the decadent... - April 08, 2008 - Bon Brownie
International Travellers Take on Europe’s Longest Pub Crawl During Oktoberfest
Australian-based touring company, Thirsty Swagman (www.WorldsBiggestPubCrawl.com), is initiating Europe’s longest pub crawl during Oktoberfest, bringing a limited number of travellers on an 11-night pub-crawling party across several European countries. - April 08, 2008 - Thirsty Swagman Pty Ltd
Taste of South Tampa Returns with Savory Delights
As one of the most highly-anticipated, annual charitable events, the Taste of South Tampa will return for the third year on Sunday, April 27, 2008. Sponsored by the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce and taking place in Hyde Park Village from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., the event will feature samples from... - April 07, 2008 - Taste of South Tampa
TEQUILARACK™ Offering Hand Selected Tequila Tasting Flights to Taste and Compare
International Tasting Group (ITG), the sole U.S. importer of six 100% Agave Micro Tequila brands, debuts its patented take-home tasting kit, TEQUILARACK™ in select US markets. Each of the three Micro brands in the Tequila tasting kits is from a different Tequilera within the Tequila Appellation of Origin in Mexico. - April 07, 2008 - International Tasting Group