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New Zealand is Now the World’s Largest Supplier of Softwood Logs with Exports Increasing Fourfold to Almost Two Billion Dollars in Five Years
More than 20 percent of the world’s softwood log trade originates from New Zealand. In 2013, the country exported 57 percent of the country’s timber harvest and the value of the trade had tripled in five years, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. A majority of the log volumes were destined for China, but South Korea, India and Japan were also sourcing logs from New Zealand last year. - August 19, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
BDA Advises on Sale of Majority Stake in Savera to Partners Group
Business Development Asia ("BDA") is pleased to announce that the shareholders of Suzhou Savera Shangwu Elevator Riding System Co., Ltd. ("Savera”) have signed an agreement with Partners Group to sell a controlling stake in Savera. Originally founded in Spain, Savera has grown... - August 19, 2014 - BDA Partners Ltd
Don’t Blame Your Incompetent Boss; Blame the Peter Principle
Workforce surveys are released each year where workers lament over incompetency of their bosses. Dr. Noelle Nelson, author of Got a Bad Boss? Work that Boss to Get What You Want at Work, says it is not necessarily the fault of the boss that he or she is so incompetent so that work suffers and... - August 19, 2014 - Dr. Noelle Nelson
Lumber and Log Imports to China Slowed in Early 2014 But Picked Up in the 2Q to Reach Close to Record Highs
Wood buyers in China were more active in the late spring after a slowdown during the winter months. This resulted in increased importation of logs and lumber during the 2Q, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest gains were in lumber from Russia and softwood logs from New Zealand. - August 18, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Junction Creative Solutions Celebrates Its Five-Year Milestone
Junction Creative Solutions (Junction), celebrating its fifth year, provides marketing and strategic services and solutions that support feasible long-term growth across business, brand development, and digital execution for small businesses to Fortune 500 enterprises. - August 18, 2014 - Junction Creative Solutions
Pet Food Market in India to Cross USD270 Million by 2019, Says TechSci Research
Demand for pet food to witness robust growth over coming years due to increasing pet population, changing lifestyle and influence of western culture. - August 18, 2014 - TechSci Research
SAP Conference for Enterprise Performance Management
T.A. Cook partners with SAP to present the annual SAP Conference for Enterprise Performance Management. - August 17, 2014 - T.A. Cook Conferences Ltd
Health Briefs Explores the Food Not Chosen in New Segment
Today’s health-conscious consumer is excluding specific food and beverage items when grocery shopping. The provocative show explores what they are. - August 17, 2014 - Health Briefs TV
Meezan Bank Selects Systems Limited for the Implementation of Enterprise Service Bus
Systems Limited has been appointed by Meezan Bank for the implementation of IBM Integration Bus. With this implementation, Meezan Bank would be able to extensively capitalize on their existing IT investments at remarkably low costs while enhancing business stability and increasing productivity. - August 17, 2014 - Systems Limited
The Unique Collection of Hotels and Resorts Receives Eleven Holidaycheck Quality Selection 2014 Awards
Putahracsa - Hua Hin, Nishaville - Prachuap Khiri Khan, Twin Lotus – Koh Lanta, Saree Samui - Mae Nam Beach, The Sunset Beach Resort & Spa Taling Ngam, The Treasure – Koh Madsum, Cham’s House – Koh Kood, Sukhothai Heritage Resort, De Naga Hotel Chiang Mai, The Sevenseas Resort – Koh Kradan and Paradise Beach Resort - Samui receives Holidaycheck Quality Selection 2014 Awards. - August 17, 2014 - The Unique Collection of Hotels and Resorts
Matter Launches Matter Engine
New social segmentation tool helps brands identify and reach disengaged users, connects the dots between engagement and purchase data. - August 16, 2014 - Matter
Lucintel’s Report Outlines High Growth for the Global Boating Industry During 2013-2018
The global recreational boat market is expected to witness high growth during 2013 and beyond because the boat market bottomed out recently. The global boat market is expected to grow to $23.8 billion in 2018 with significant growth over the next five years (2013-2018). Inboard and stern drive... - August 16, 2014 - Lucintel
Global Head-Up Display Market to Surpass USD5 billion by 2019, Finds TechSci Research Study
Defense and automotive sectors would continue to be key end-users for global head-up display market during the next five years. - August 16, 2014 - TechSci Research
Hill, Chesson & Woody Hosts Free Seminar on Healthcare Reform in Greensboro Thursday, Aug. 21
Benefits Consulting Firm Hosts Educational Event to Inform Businesses About the Effects of Healthcare Reform. - August 16, 2014 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
SPS to Provide Continuing Ed to Florida CAMs
Sustainable Performance Solutions is now a Continuing Education Provider for Florida-licensed Community Association Managers. - August 16, 2014 - Sustainable Performance Solutions, LLC
Health Briefs Offers Segment on Healthy Sodium Tips
The informative cable program reports on how viewers can find the right amount of sodium to consume on a daily basis in a new segment. - August 16, 2014 - Health Briefs TV
Deborah J. Wright of Lodestone Legal Group to Speak at FemFessionals, Nashville
Deborah J. Wright, Attorney, HR Policy Advisor and sought after speaker will be speaking to Nashville's chapter of Femfessionals about What Every Small Business Owner Should Know. - August 15, 2014 - Lodestone Legal Group
Register Now for Early Bird Discount to L2:Learn-Lead from The John Maxwell Company
Register early to hear international author/speaker John C. Maxwell via live simulcast on October 10th at the Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas. The content-filled morning from 7:30am-12:00pm will also include time with Linda Kaplan Thaler (creator of the duck for Aflac) – “How Ordinary People Become Extraordinary,” and Tim Sanders (Yahoo executive) – “People Centric Tools for Success.” - August 15, 2014 - AFM
Daniel Levine: Customization Trend is Dominating Consumer Business
The noted trends expert and public speaker is seeing an increase in personalized products. - August 15, 2014 - Daniel Levine
Important Feedstock for the Chemical Industry
Ceresana analyzes the global market for benzene. - August 15, 2014 - Ceresana
Ceresana Publishes the Worldwide First Study on the Entire US Propylene Value Chain
Starting with the feedstocks gasoil, naphtha and propane, up to downstream products and the corresponding end markets, the complete US market for propylene was analyzed by the market research institute Ceresana. - August 15, 2014 - Ceresana
Ceresana's Third Study on the Global Growth Market PVC
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is one of the key products of the chemical industry and one of the most widely produced plastics. - August 15, 2014 - Ceresana
Well Packed: Ceresana Publishes the First-Ever Study on the Global Market for Rigid Plastic Containers
Plastic packaging is available in the most diverse forms and applications; they increasingly replace traditional materials such as glass or metal. Ceresana now publishes the first study on the global market for rigid plastic containers. For this study, analysts have analyzed all relevant market... - August 15, 2014 - Ceresana
New Market Study on the Entire Ethylene Value Chain in China
In China sales of ethylene more than doubled in recent years. Chinese ethylene producers try to become independent from crude oil imports. - August 15, 2014 - Ceresana
Lucrative Growth Market: Ceresana Publishes New Study on the Market for Silicones
The market research institute Ceresana forecasts worldwide sales of silicone to increase. - August 15, 2014 - Ceresana
Price Reduced: Luxury Governor’s Grove Townhouse for Sale by the Browning Homes Group
The Browning Homes Group has just reduced the price of their listing located in the Governor’s Grove subdivision of Alexandria, Virginia. - August 15, 2014 - Browning Homes Group
Lucintel Estimates $2,314 Million Market for Global Inspection and Testing Equipment by 2018
The global inspection and testing equipment market in civil engineering is poised for robust growth in the next five years. The testing market is gradually becoming more influential with each passing day as safety and quality control are becoming the basic needs of the civil engineering industry. In APAC region, China and India are the two burgeoning markets for civil engineering inspection and testing equipment. - August 15, 2014 - Lucintel
SGS New Webinar: "The Ruggie Principles" - the UN's Principles on Business & Human Rights
The objective of this one hour webinar is to consider the “Ruggie Principles” and how organizations are considering them in their implementation of good practice in sustainability strategy and to drive development in responsible sourcing practices to deliver reduced risk and enhanced... - August 14, 2014 - SGS
Fleet Tracking Provider Joins Forces with Lone Worker Safety Supplier to Offer Driver ID Tag
Skyguard, Europe’s premier lone worker safety service, have partnered with a leading European provider of vehicle tracking and workforce management solutions, Quattro Telematics. The partnership allows Quattro Telematics to distribute Skyguard’s MySOS lone worker safety solution to clients across the UK and Europe, complimenting their existing product portfolio. - August 14, 2014 - Skyguard Ltd
Clean Footprint to Host Webinar Regarding Solar for Massachusetts Businesses
Attendees will learn how rule changes make going solar in Massachusetts an affordable and easy way for businesses to stabilize energy costs. - August 14, 2014 - Clean Footprint
Lucintel’s Analysis of the Global Smart Grid Market: APAC is Expected to Drive the Global Industry Growth
The global smart grid market has experienced good growth over the last five years and is expected to continue its growth momentum, reaching approximately US $64.3 billion by 2017 with a CAGR of 17% over the next five years. APAC is forecast to lead the market due to the greater potential for generation and consumption increase rates are higher cumulatively for APAC regions. - August 14, 2014 - Lucintel
BTS Sales in India to Touch 1.8 Million Units by 2019, Says TechSci Research
Increasing number of mobile subscriptions has led to higher installations of telecom towers and associated BTS solutions across India. - August 14, 2014 - TechSci Research
This Girl is on Fire: reacHIRE’s Addie Swartz to Present on Unlocking Productivity in the Boomer Generation at Innovate Work Summit
The 2014 Innovate Work Summit announces serial entrepreneur and reachHIRE’s CEO, Addie Swartz, will keynote, “Take Your Productivity Higher: Finding Untapped Potential in the Boomer Generation.” - August 14, 2014 - The Infusion Group
SGS New Webinar: Responsible Sourcing from Emerging Nations Focus on Africa and Middle East
The objective of this one hour webinar is to consider the issues and risks in responsible sourcing practices across Africa and the Middle East. As organizations increase their scope of sourcing and deepen their understanding of operational issues across different geographies we consider the risks... - August 14, 2014 - SGS
Daughter's Quest for Truth About Her Father Will Captivate Readers
Published by Halo Publishing International, "From Within the Shadows" is a book about a girl’s quest for the truth. - August 14, 2014 - Halo Publishing International
Health Briefs Presents Eye-Opening Segment on Sleep and Junk Food
Sleep-deprived adults can cut cravings for salty and fatty foods by more than half if they hit the sack earlier. - August 14, 2014 - Health Briefs TV
EmployerIncetives Enters Into Strategic Partnership with PointHR Inc.
EmployerIncetives announces that it has entered into a strategic partnership with PointHR Inc to offer an expanded selection of Human resources services and tax credits incentives. - August 13, 2014 - PointHR
A Newington Heights Townhome for Sale by the Browning Homes Group is Now Under Contract
The Browning Homes Group has a ratified contract on their townhouse listing in the Newington Heights subdivision of Lorton, Virginia. - August 13, 2014 - Browning Homes Group
i4cp Study: Focus Performance Management on Customer Metrics
Performance management is generally considered one of the most unpopular and contentious practices in human resources management. And although the consensus has long been that performance management is a drag, it is not going anywhere—most companies continue to use it in some form or... - August 13, 2014 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Resource Staffing Group Inc Announces Recent Successes by New Hires
The two newest Resource Staffing Group team members have already earned their stripes and found success. - August 13, 2014 - Resource Staffing Group Inc
EPP Sponsors the 2014 NJEPA Conference for 12th Straight Year
Emergency Preparedness Partnerships (EPP) is proud to announce its endorsement of the 2014 NJEPA Conference. This is the twelfth year in a row that EPP has sponsored this event, which offers comprehensive educational content delivered via training sessions, lectures, panel discussions, and breakout sessions. - August 13, 2014 - Emergency Preparedness Partnerships
CDM Media Reports Groundbreaking Growth During First Six Months of 2014
CDM Media, the leading B2B Marketing and Media Firm, announced today that it has achieved 21% growth in just the first six months of 2014. Spurred on by increased market demand, the company has added 75 new logos to their client list, which already includes technology heavyweights such as IBM,... - August 13, 2014 - CDM Media
EPP’s Caffrey Receives Merit Award from Atlantic City Electric
Michael Caffrey, Vice President of Operations for Emergency Preparedness Partnerships (EPP) has been presented with Atlantic City Electric’s eighth annual Merit of Excellence Award for Commitment to Public Safety, which is given to individuals or organizations that have demonstrated a strong... - August 13, 2014 - Emergency Preparedness Partnerships
PROTECH Interns Learn Marketing, IT Strategies Over Summer Break
PROTECH’s marketing interns, Alexa Koch and Hali Jordan, get an inside look into the inner workings of an IT Staffing Firm. - August 13, 2014 - PROTECH
"Home of the Best Bully Sticks" Launches Affiliate Program
BestBullySticks.com teams up with AffiliateManager.com to provide high quality bully sticks, dog treats and dog chews at great prices via the affiliate marketing model. - August 13, 2014 - AffiliateManager.com
Clarion Group Joins Food Consultants Group
Clarion Group, consultants to companies, colleges and institutions in food service operations, has joined Food Consultants Group, an alliance of independent consulting firms that specialize in food- and food service-related disciplines, Tom Mac Dermott, Clarion Group’s president announced. - August 13, 2014 - Clarion Group
Oliver Wight Publishes New Executive Guide to Business Maturity
Oliver Wight International has released a new executive guide to its world-renowned maturity model. The model categorises businesses as one of four phases, determining where they are so they know where they need to improve. - August 13, 2014 - Oliver Wight Asia Pacific
Coating Additives Market in China to Exhibit Double Digit Growth in Coming Years, Concludes TechSci Research Study
Rheology modifiers and biocides for coatings to steer growth in China coating additives market during the next five years. - August 13, 2014 - TechSci Research
Lucintel’s Report Forecasts APAC to Witness Maximum Growth in Global Home Care Products Industry
The global home care products industry manufactures and sells life improvement and home cleaning products such as dishwashing products, fabric care products, toilet care products, air freshener products, and other general-purpose cleaners. The industry is expected to offer good growth opportunities and reach approximately $146 billion in annual revenue over the next five years. Asia Pacific (APAC) is estimated to experience maximum growth during that period. - August 13, 2014 - Lucintel
Chi Solutions, Inc. CEO Appointed to Salem State University Foundation Board of Directors
Chi Solutions Inc. CEO and Salem State University Alumma Kathy Murphy gives back through foundation board appointment. - August 13, 2014 - Chi Solutions, Inc., an Accumen company