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My Medical Memory and Data Systems Analysts Partner to Provide Secure, Portable Health Records
Joint Venture Brings Enhanced Technology, Security to Portable Medical Records. - January 16, 2009 - Data Systems Analysts, Inc
IPA Charities Supports ICDHR Scholarship Program
IPA Charities has contributed $20,000 to one of the Illinois Commission on Diversity and Human Relations’ (ICDHR) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarships. The particular scholarship funded by IPA Charities was presented Saturday, January 10 to Victor A. Scotti, Jr. at the 41st Annual Dr. - January 16, 2009 - IPA
Spark Author Arupa Tesolin to Kick-Off Innovation Panel at World Automotive News Congress
Arupa Tesolin, author of the new innovation book "Spark - Raise Your Mind to the Power of Infinity & Create Anything" will kick off the Jan. 20th Innovation Panel at the World Automotive News Congress in Detroit, with executives of the global automotive industry, to speak about the process of creative ideology and the hidden science of creating. A book signing will follow. - January 16, 2009 - Intuita
BI Consulting Group New Corporate Headquarters
BI Consulting Group Expands to New Corporate Location. - January 16, 2009 - BI Consulting Group
IPA's Managing Director Receives Leadership Award
IPA’s Managing Director, John Burgess, was the recipient of the 2009 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Excellence in Leadership Award presented Saturday, January 10 at the 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembrance and Celebration Dinner. “John Burgess has the brilliance of W.E.B. - January 14, 2009 - IPA
Four of 10 Companies Expect Healthcare Costs to Increase Under Obama
Companies See Reduced Healthcare Enrollment as Cost Crisis Continues. - January 12, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Learn How to Maximize Your Wealth Retention While Exiting Your Business from John Leonetti, Author of Exiting Your Business, Protecting Your Wealth
Tune in to beyond-the-scope-of-the-book interviews with Nathan Ives on the StrategyDriven Podcast. In this interview, Nathan delves deep into the exit planning expertise of John Leonetti, managing director of Pinnacle Equity Solutions and author of Exiting Your Business, Protecting Your Wealth: A Strategic Guide for Owners and Their Advisors, to explore how owners can maximize their wealth retention while exiting their illiquid businesses. - January 12, 2009 - StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC
Zimmerman Receives 401k Wire Recognition
Marc Zimmerman, AIF®, Vice President, Qualified Plans Consulting, has been named again as one of 401kWire’s One Hundred Most Influential People in Defined Contribution, advancing from number 57 last year to number 32 in 2009. Marc is one of only a handful of consultants who has achieved this exceptional recognition. - January 10, 2009 - Mahoney & Associates
Chiropractic Economics Launches Vibration Exercise Therapy Resource Center, Sponsored by WAVE Whole-Body Advanced Vibration Therapy
Chiropractic Economics announced today the launch of the Vibration Exercise Therapy resource center at www.chiroeco.com/sections/wellness/active-care. ChiroEco.com’s 24th resource center is sponsored by WAVE Whole-Body Advanced Vibration Therapy, which utilizes vibration therapy in order to... - January 08, 2009 - The Doyle Group
Ensemble Receives Broker Dealer Excellence Award
Ensemble Financial Services has received the 2008 Broker Dealer Excellence Award in the Niche category from Boomer Market Advisor magazine. The publication presented this year’s award to firms in four categories. The award recognizes firms that “go above and beyond in servicing their... - January 07, 2009 - Ensemble Financial Services
As Company Grows, New Staff Added to Glomark-Governan in 2009
Glomark-Governan is pleased to announce the addition of four new team members: Gary Casale, Vice President & EVC Analyst; Natalie Kiyamu, EVC Analyst; Suneeta Edupuganti , Software Developer; and Gianpiero Porcheddu, EVC Analyst. Gary Casale brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to... - January 07, 2009 - Glomark-Governan
New Support Services for Those Aspiring to Become World Class at Commissioning
Health organisations, local authorities, and other public bodies as well as companies can now improve their approach to commissioning by learning from best practice. - January 06, 2009 - Adaptation Ltd
When the Buddha Met Bubba: Bestselling Non-Fiction Author, John Lee, Sells First Novel to Turner Publishing
John Lee, best-selling author of sixteen non-fiction books, has sold his first novel, a southern comedy entitled When the Buddha Met Bubba, to Nashville-based Turner Publishing. When The Buddha Met Bubba is a whimsical fantasy that deals with the integrity and surrender that comes when a likeable redneck (Bubba) meets his magical mentor, Pu Tai (one of the many names for The Buddha), as they set off on an unusual journey. - January 02, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
A Virtual Assistant Helps Your Business Save Money and Turn Profits
Nancy Frye-Swope, an Arizona entrepreneur, announces the launch of her new business website, http://www.nancysvirtualoffice.com, a home-based virtual assisting practice devoted to providing small business owners solutions for handling administrative tasks so they can save money and focus on growing their business and profits. - December 31, 2008 - Nancy's Virtual Office
IPA Charities Supports Simon Graduate School of Business
IPA Charities has contributed $10,000 to the University of Rochester’s Simon Graduate School of Business. The contribution was specifically in support of the Simon School Annual Fund. Mark Zupan, Dean and Professor of Economics and Public Policy, indicated that the money will be utilized to... - December 31, 2008 - IPA
Human Capital Management Technology Failing to Capitalize on Promises
Study: One-third of Companies Are Dissatisfied. - December 29, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Visicom Adds New Business Development Executive
Market Demand Strong for Cost Reduction Solutions. - December 24, 2008 - Visicom Corp.
BDA Advises Areva on China JV with Xiamen Huadian
Areva T&D, advised by BDA, has formed a 55/45 JV with Xiamen Huadian Switchgear Co Ltd. The JV will manufacture medium and high voltage switchgear products. - December 19, 2008 - BDA Partners Ltd
Intertek Opens New Lab in Southern California; Adds Photovoltaic Testing Center for Solar Panels
New photovoltaic lab provides market with much needed testing and certification capacity for solar panels. - December 19, 2008 - Intertek
Awards Go to the "Best of the Best" in Business Coaching
ActionCOACH of Maryland's business coaches Joel Leifer, Lee Martin, Jeff Miller and Angie Segal have received awards for “Coaches with the Highest Increase in Average Revenue” at the global ActionCOACH's annual Master Licensee Conference held in Scottsdale, Arizona. - December 19, 2008 - ActionCOACH of Maryland
Gary Hubbell Consulting to Provide Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’s Foundations with Consulting Services to Plan a Capital Campaign
Gary Hubbell Consulting to provide Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’s Foundations with consulting services to plan a capital campaign. - December 19, 2008 - Gary Hubbell Consulting
Cost Reduction Consultants Alliance Cost Containment Save $320,000+ for Recognized Michigan Manufacturer
Grand Rapids, MI-based expense reduction consultants helped generate more than $320,000 in annual cost savings in fasteners, MRO, office products, telecommunications, payroll processing & temporary staffing. - December 18, 2008 - Alliance Cost Containment
'Soul Currency' is Main Street's Hope to Create Wall Street Value and Abundance, says Author Ernest D. (Ernie) Chu
Ernest D. (Ernie) Chu, a former Wall Street investment banker and capital markets expert, offers a message of hope and practical inspiration for Main Street in his new book, "Soul Currency: Investing Your Inner Wealth for Fulfillment and Abundance." - December 17, 2008 - Soul Currency Institute
Strativity Group Announces the Expansion of Its 2009 Customer Experience Management (CEM) Certification Program
Now in its third year, program to offer optional third day of training to allow participants additional practice with CEM concepts and principles. - December 16, 2008 - Strativity Group, Inc.
Study: Holidays Put the Humbug on Productivity
In a down economy, 15% of workers say they’re afraid to take time off for the holidays. - December 16, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
DSA Announces John Gilligan’s Appointment to Federal Advisory Board
Expansion of Influential Group Enhances Company’s Growth - December 13, 2008 - Data Systems Analysts, Inc
Socius Named to Top 100 Technology Pacesetters
Socius has been recognized among the 2008 Top 100 Technology Pacesetters by Accounting Today and Accounting Technology for the fourth consecutive year. The publications honored Socius for distinguishing themselves as proven innovators, industry leaders and business generators. Each year,... - December 13, 2008 - Socius
The Business Value of IT—EVC Leaders LinkedIn Group
Glomark-Governan is pleased to announce the continued success of its LinkedIn discussion forum, “EVC Leaders—Practitioners of IT Economic Value Creation.” In just over two months since its inception, the group now has nearly 1,300 CIOs, CTOs, IT Executives, and IT Managers... - December 12, 2008 - Glomark-Governan
IP Launch Offers Up to $50,000 in Free Services to Winner of Innovation Contest, Seeks Contestants
IP Launch, Inc. will give away up to $50,000 in Free valuation and strategy services to the winner of the Innovative Business Contest hosted on InnovativeEconomy.com. The Contest Ends on December 15, 2008. The services awarded include a valuation of the business or technology and the strategy to extract the value under current economic conditions. Any size company may participate. - December 12, 2008 - IP Launch, Inc.
IPTV is Inching Its Way Through Pay-TV Markets, Becoming Increasingly Popular — But Not Everyone is Successful
IPTV has been making its way through the pay-TV market with an increasing popularity in countries that generally have a large broadband subscriber base. - December 12, 2008 - Infocom GmbH
Study: Down Economy Sparks Rise in Workplace Theft
The current economic downturn has led to an upturn in workplace theft – especially in large organizations – according to a recent Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) study. The study found that 27% of respondents in large companies - those with 10,000 or more employees - said... - December 11, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Self Improvement Magazine Inspires Hope During an Economic Downturn
Despite the growing fears and concerns surrounding economic scarcity today, Self Improvement Magazine shows that wealth and abundance is readily available for us all. - December 08, 2008 - Synergy Institute
kpi-Insight Consulting to Profile in December Issue of Connection Magazine, the House Magazine of Cambridge Network
Connection Magazine, the house magazine of Cambridge Network, will dedicate its Profile section in the December issue to kpi-insight consulting. - December 07, 2008 - kpi insight consulting
FCO Extends Contract to Deliver British Satellite News
World Television, the leading video communications agency, is pleased to announce the renewal of its contract with the UK Government’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) to deliver British Satellite News. The contract, worth approximately £1.5m p.a., will run for one year before... - December 06, 2008 - World Television
IPA Supports Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month during October, IPA has taken an active role in support of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. IPA employees participated in Lee National Denim Day, the world’s largest single-day fundraiser, and Passionately Pink for the... - December 04, 2008 - IPA
More Than Nine Out of 10 Businesses Surveyed Across Eight Countries Prefer to Purchase Products That Have Been Adapted to Local Language and Market Needs
Research firm Common Sense Advisory publishes report on localization’s impact on business purchasing decisions by country, language, company size, English proficiency, and product cost. - December 03, 2008 - Common Sense Advisory
How to Keep Employees Motivated, Productive and Healthy During Tough Economic Times
With unemployment rising, stress due to job and financial insecurity in the US has skyrocketed. 57 mil people in the U.S. today are suffering from emotional pain, stress, and depression. Job stress costs the U.S. industry over $300 billion annually in productivity and compensation. To help local companies to cope with rising stress, Emotional Fitness Clinic, Luminific.com, is hosting on-the-job group relaxation trainings and individual relaxation sessions. - November 27, 2008 - Luminific Health
Learn How to Think Differently for Success from Gregory Berns, Author of Iconoclast on the StrategyDriven Podcast
Tune in to beyond-the-scope-of-the-book interviews with Nathan Ives on the StrategyDriven Podcast. In this interview, Nathan Ives delves deep into the expertise of Gregory Berns, Distinguished Chair of Neuroeconomics at Emory University and author of Iconoclast: A Neuroscientist Reveals How to Think Differently, to explore how these game-changers literally “see” the world differently—and how you can too. - November 26, 2008 - StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC
Experient Honored for Lifetime Achievement with Sage
Socius, a Sage North America business partner, announced today that its client, Experient of Twinsburg, Ohio, has won a Sage Customer Award for Lifetime Achievement. Experient won the Lifetime Achievement Award by demonstrating the long-term benefits derived from the use of Sage SalesLogix. For 10 years, Experient has leveraged a customized version of Sage SalesLogix to achieve speed and business efficiencies that are still ahead of many other organizations in the event management industry. - November 26, 2008 - Socius
Arizona Business Explores International Match-Ups
When Monique Rider, owner of BodyLife Dynamics, LLC, says she’s taking on the world with her business efforts, she isn’t joking. Last week Rider met with eight Chinese and one international business at meetings that led the Arizona business woman to Shanghai, China. Rider’s... - November 26, 2008 - BodyLife Dynamics, LLC
Rhode Island Wedding Services Works with Salo Strategy to Launch New Website
Rhode Island Wedding Services Provides Individualized Ceremonies. - November 26, 2008 - Salo Strategy
Bodylife Dynamics, LLC, Adds Two New Team Members
Beverly Brewer Karpinski and Jim Laligdon have joined the BodyLife Dynamics team. Brewer has joined the wellness department as a personal trainer. She will also be assisting in in the training department as a corporate facilitator. Brewer owns Fit to the Core personal training company. Jim is an... - November 25, 2008 - BodyLife Dynamics, LLC
Margaret’s Place CEO Turned Children’s Book Author in 2 Months
Soochen Low[1], CEO and Wardrobe Intelligence Expert of Margaret’s Place decided to take a sabbatical from her 22 year old business in October this year. She took on her pen name Chen-Chen-Chen Low and is now a published children’s book author of Lizzie May The Immortal, Book 1- A Star... - November 25, 2008 - Margaret's Place
Business Solutions in Uncertain Times
IBFAS now offers the most affordable and practical way to improve and build your business through innovative business facilitation and support. - November 23, 2008 - Innovative Business Facilitation & Support LLC
Most Executives Rank Succession Planning Among Top Challenges in the Future
Despite recognition, most companies lack a formal succession planning process, according to the latest report from i4cp. - November 20, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Multi-Dimensional Diversity™: i4cp Launches Exclusive New Program to Help Companies Leverage Diversity as a Competitive Asset
Diversity issues today have never been more complex. Cultural, racial, religious, gender, and generational diversity, among others, have organizations scrambling not only to meet the challenge of diversity’s multi-dimensional nature, but also to leverage it to their advantage. Through an... - November 20, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Survival Rests on Leaders Boosting Employee Morale
Organisations experiencing a plunge in employee morale and productivity due to fear of redundancy need to take radical action by demanding that senior management take a more active front line role to help rebuild confidence and loyalty, says the MD of leadership consultancy Dynamic Transitions. - November 20, 2008 - Dynamic Transitions
Cutter Consortium: SaaS Adoption Nearly Doubled Since 2007
A recent survey by Cutter Consortium revealed that 63% of responding organizations are using a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution, up from 32% in 2007. - November 15, 2008 - Cutter Consortium
TS&T® - InfoCom Adds VoIP, Content and TV to Its Topics - Clients Can Keep Abreast with Latest Trends
InfoCom has enhanced the content of its strategic e-magazine with two new sections — Broadband, Internet and VoIP; and Content & TV. - November 15, 2008 - Infocom GmbH
Lodestone Appoints New Managing Partner for North America
Lodestone Management Consultants has appointed Horst Eylerts as Managing Partner for North America to further strengthen its presence in this important market. - November 13, 2008 - Lodestone Management Consultants