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Clarion Group Releases Recommendations for Improving Corporate Food Service Operations Amid Economic Recession
“The most important thing to keep a company dining service profitable,” Tom Mac Dermott, president of the food service consulting firm Clarion Group said, “is to keep demonstrating real value. That doesn’t mean lower prices, but offering meals that are fresh, food quality... - August 29, 2009 - Clarion Group
Access Technology Solutions Ranks in the Top 10 on the 2009 Utah Business Fast 50 List Two Years Running
Just two week after ranking 307th on the Inc. 500 nationwide list, Utah Business magazine ranked Access Technology Solutions No. 9 on its Utah Fast 50 list of the fastest-growing companies in Utah for the second year in a row. The Utah Fast 50 program was designed to recognize companies for their... - August 29, 2009 - Access Technology Solutions
Impro Technologies and the e-Home Group Begin Cooperation in the Middle East
The United Arab Emirates’ e-Home AUTOMATION LLC Acquires the Exclusive Middle Eastern Distributorship for the solutions of leading Access Control manufacturer, Impro Technologies. - August 29, 2009 - e-Home AUTOMATION LLC
2009 Capital Swimsuit Contest Set to Make a Splash
The 2009 Capital Swimsuit Contest will be held Labor Day Weekend on Saturday, September 5th, 2009 at FUR Nightclub. Red Carpet and VIP/Media Party will be held at 6PM. Show starts at 7PM. Aspiring female models will compete for over $5,000 in prizes. - August 29, 2009 - Local Fashion Media Group
Sizakele Gambu is the Newest ActionCOACH in South Africa
Sizakele Gambu joins to ActionCOACH with an extensive financial background. - August 29, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Most Small Business Owners and Managers Responding to Study Indicate They Have Not Seen Any Benefit from Latest Economic Stimulus Package
Of the small business owners and managers surveyed during a Small Business Research Board (SBRB) study conducted in conjunction with IPA, the majority (84%) agreed that the current economic stimulus package passed by Congress earlier this year has not provided the effective recovery benefits... - August 28, 2009 - IPA
Foodservice Wireless Temperature Monitoring for Large and Mid Size School Districts and Kitchens
Presenting the FreshLoc foodservice temperature monitoring system for HACCP compliance with special focus on the needs of large and mid size districts and large kitchens at the Western Foodservice Expo, San Diego, CA, August 30 - September 1, 2009. - August 28, 2009 - Green Edge Systems, Inc
PossibilityNOW! Cafés Tap "the Genius in the Room" as a Fresh Alternative to the Keynote Speech
FutureWave Consulting offers dynamic PossibilityNOW! Cafés as a fresh alternative to the usual keynote address, bringing full participation and collaboration to meetings and conferences. - August 28, 2009 - FutureWave Consulting
Blitzlocal Attends SEOMOZ.org's Pro Training Series
CEO of Blitzlocal LLC, Dennis Yu, has scheduled to attend SEOMOZ.org Pro Training Series in Seattle, Washington, August 24th through the 25th with his newly hired director of analytics, Tim Poindexter, alongside Director of Client Services, Jon Kontoleon. Looking to expand their horizons, the trio... - August 28, 2009 - Blitzlocal LLC
MarketsandMarkets: Global Top Ten Medical Device Technologies Market Worth $454.3 Billion by 2014
The entire market for top ten medical device technologies is estimated to be approximately $454.3 billion, of which medical diagnostic devices technologies alone constitute about 40%. - August 28, 2009 - marketsandmarkets
New Tool for Job Seekers is Accelerating Their Job Search
Users of MyOwnOnlineResume.com are able to create an easy to use and low cost professional web presence. It is helping them accelerate their job search. - August 28, 2009 - MyOwnOnlineResume.com
The Special Event Company Receives Two ISES Esprit Awards
Sally Webb CSEP, managing director of The Special Event Company (www.specialeventco.com), a strategic event and meeting management company, has announced that the company received two ISES Esprit International Awards from the International Special Events Society, presented on Aug. 8 in San... - August 28, 2009 - The Special Event Company
New Coach Tony Aziz Brings 30 Years of Expertise to ActionCOACH
Growth and profit is what it’s all about for Tony Aziz. - August 28, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Marvin Suwarso Comes to ActionCOACH from a Business and Professional Sports Coaching Background
Marvin Suwarso is excited to be able to combine his two greatest professional passions - business and coaching - with ActionCOACH, in order to help business owners overcome their challenges and maximize the results of their businesses. - August 28, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Peter Lepinski is the Newest ActionCOACH in Grande Prairie, Alberta Canada
Peter Lepinski is excited to join the ActionCOACH team and looks forward to helping other business owners. - August 28, 2009 - ActionCOACH
R&J Public Relations Receives Four Gold Communicator Awards from the International Academy of the Visual Arts
R&J Public Relations recently earned four 2009 Communicator Awards from the International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA). The annual Communicator Awards program, which drew in more than 7,000 entries this year, is the leading international awards program honoring creative excellence for... - August 28, 2009 - R&J Public Relations
Mickey Tumlin is the First ActionCOACH in Alabama
Mickey Tumlin joins to ActionCOACH with an extensive financial background. - August 28, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Generational Equity Named to the 2009 Inc. 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies - Ryan Binkley President
Inc. Magazine awarded middle market mergers & acquisitions leader Generational Equity the rank of #195 in its 2009 'Inc. 500' list. Lead by Ryan Binkley, Generational Equity has received numerous industry awards and rankings for its 2009 accomplishments. - August 28, 2009 - Generational Equity
Call for Speakers & Panelists - CIO Insurance Summit
The CIO Insurance Summit Team invites CIOs and C-level IT executives to qualify as VIP delegates or speakers at this premiere event, taking place December 6-9, 2009. Join peers and like-minded IT executives as they discuss current challenges, best practices, breakthroughs, and trends facing the... - August 28, 2009 - CDM Media
LEAF Certified Announces Public Review Process for Apparel Industry and Eco-Labeling Program
New Eco-Labeling Program Invites Industry Leaders to Participate in 90 Day Review Process for New Effort. - August 28, 2009 - L.E.A.F.
FPA Challenges SBA Figures on Federal Contracting with Small Businesses
Fraud and Abuse Including a Dysfunctional Bureaucratic Culture Cited as Main Culprits for Uncle Sam Failure at Meeting Statutory Mandate for Contracting with Small Businesses - August 27, 2009 - Fairness in Procurement Alliance (FPA)
Poll Shows Majority of Small Businesses Believe Small Business Economy Will Improve by End of 2009
The majority, or approximately 54%, of small business owners and managers believe the economy for small business will improve by the end of 2009, according to a Small Business Research Board (SBRB) study conducted in conjunction with IPA. Of all U.S. regions, businesses in the Northeast region... - August 27, 2009 - IPA
Bobbi Billard, the Real Queen of MySpace, Joins Social Media Firm Finger Candy
Social Media Elite, Bobbi Billard is partnering with Jessica Northey aka MediaJess.com as co-owner of Finger Candy a Social Media optimization firm. Finger Candy is a nickname for the QWERTY keyboard on a laptop or mobile phone. Specializing in turn-key social media plans for businesses, brands and... - August 27, 2009 - Finger Candy
Dan Pena Taking QLA to China
Dan Pena is Founder of the Quantum Leap Advantage business principles. He is currently considering taking on a China based industrial company as chairman with a family that has been active in business and politics there for more than 2000 yrs. - August 27, 2009 - Dan Pena Quantum Leap Advantage
FutureWave Guides Sustainable Business to Higher Ground
In response to pressing need for improved communication and coordination, the Sustainable NC Business Council partnered with FutureWave Consulting to host a unique and engaging "collaboratory" on May 21 that took collaboration to a whole new level. - August 27, 2009 - FutureWave Consulting
Lose the Excuses Coaching Releases New Organization eBook and Program Got 15 Minutes? You Can Have Sex, Eat Lunch or ... Get Organized
Lose the Excuses Coaching is releasing its first ebook, Get It Together Girl!. It is a realistic home organization program designed for real women - women who are often short on time and cash. The GITG program breaks down organization into a series of 15 minute tasks completed on weekdays. - August 27, 2009 - Lose the Excuses
Solar Maid Makes Big Impact on Solar Industry
The Solar Maid Company has become one of the most recognized brands in the solar industry after less then two years in operation because of their tremendous marketing efforts. - August 27, 2009 - The Solar Maid Company
Stephanie Blanc is the Newest ActionCOACH in France
Stephanie Blanc says the coaching potential in France is huge and she is excited to get started. - August 27, 2009 - ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH Business Success Seminar to Benefit Cardinal Shehan Center
"Ways to Grow Your Business Now” is the topic of an ActionCOACH of Connecticut seminar set for Wednesday, September 23, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Marriott in Trumbull, with all net proceeds going to the Cardinal Shehan Center in Bridgeport. The cost of attending the meeting is... - August 27, 2009 - ActionCOACH of CT
Shannon Milsom Joins ActionCOACH in East Anglia, United Kingdom
Shannon Milsom comes to ActionCOACH with a technical communications and support background. - August 27, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Giuseppe Arpino is the Newest ActionCOACH in Brazil
Giuseppe Arpino is the eleventh ActionCOACH in the Brazil territory. - August 27, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Cutting Edge Marketing Campaign Induces Premium Value Fitness Center Membership Sales
Premier Fitness Marketing, the Nation’s leading Fitness Center Marketing and Promotions company, has announced a new highly effective marketing campaign which commands premium value sales of fitness center memberships from a market which otherwise tends to be inhibited about attending a... - August 27, 2009 - Premier Fitness Marketing
Eogogics Offers Classes on Emerging Telecommunications Taught Live on the Web (Oct 7 - Nov 19)
Eogogics offers 3-6 hr WebLive™ classes on 12 "know or perish" topics today facing telecom professionals and executives, e.g., 4G, 3G LTE, WiMAX, OFDM, MIMO, NextGen Networks (NGN), MPLS, Fixed Mobile Convergence, IMS, SIP, EoIP, VoIP. Details: www.eogogics.com/classes - August 26, 2009 - Eogogics Inc
Give Your Life a Balanced Boost at the Healthy Life Balance Expo
On Sunday, November 8th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 P.M. Pittsburgh will have a free event that will help people simplify their lives. The Healthy Life Balance Expo held at the Pittsburgh Holiday Inn North – on McKnight Road behind Staples will hold an array of speakers including Mary Lee Gannon of StartingOverNow.com and exhibitors to help people better balance the juggling act of career, family and finances. (The Steelers are not playing that day.) - August 26, 2009 - StartingOverNow.com
Pinstripe Marketing President Named to Gulf Coast 40 Under 40
Pinstripe Marketing is pleased to announce that agency president, Ginger Reichl, was recently selected as one of the 40 Under 40 by the Gulf Coast Business Review. The “40 Under 40” list recognizes bright, young business leaders, executives and professionals under the age of 40 who live... - August 26, 2009 - Pinstripe Marketing
Arizona Society for Information Management Named Association Partner of Upcoming CDM Media Strategic Business Summits
The Arizona Chapter of the Society for Information Management (SIM), Arizona has been named a premiere association partner for a series of CDM Media strategic business summits. - August 26, 2009 - CDM Media
Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, Wins National Recognition for Emarketing August 2009
Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, has been recognised nationally for what he is best at - marketing a businesses without a budget. The recognition comes from E-skills UK, the employer led, government supported, national sector skills council, in their latest edition of Business IT Skills. It reports... - August 26, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
Radio and Teleseminar Guest Interviews Can be a Valuable Tool in Growing Your Business
Lorraine Cohen of Powerfull Living has released a report and teleseminar offering tips and insider secrets that she has used, taught others and mastered over the years as both a popular interviewer and guest, "Using Radio and Teleseminar Guest Interviews – Are they Worthwhile?" - August 26, 2009 - Powerfill Living
Saskatoon Golf Club Selects Manage My Pro Shop to Drive Golf Course Marketing
Saskatoon Golf Club select Manage My Pro Shop to drive golf course marketing and positions itself to easily attract new golfers by publishing live updates and the latest news for their leagues, events, and tournaments. - August 26, 2009 - Pro Shop Marketing
Traffic Game Reaches Global Scale in the Casual Game Market
“Gridlock Buster” game developed by Web Courseworks gets half a million plays in eight weeks. - August 26, 2009 - Web Courseworks
Georgia Lottery Awards Web Site Contract to What's Up Interactive
The Georgia Lottery Corp. announced that What's Up Interactive was awarded a contract to provide Web site services for the organization. "We are pleased to partner with What's Up Interactive and look forward to the Web technology, design, marketing and content development they will... - August 26, 2009 - What's Up Interactive
Enterprise Solutions Firm Congratulates Two Employees for Their Outstanding Performance
Two Representatives Receive National Recognition for Their Outstanding Performance. - August 26, 2009 - Enterprise Solutions Firm
Majority of Small Business Owners and Managers State Financial Outlook for Their Companies Looks to be Better in Second Half of 2009 Compared to First Half of 2009
The majority (66%) of small business owners and managers surveyed during a Small Business Research Board (SBRB) poll, conducted in conjunction with IPA, indicated they expect the financial outlook for their businesses to be better during the second half of 2009 as compared to the first half of 2009. - August 26, 2009 - IPA
Study Indicates Majority of Small Business Owners and Managers Believe the Worst of the Economic Crisis is Yet to Come
The majority, or approximately 58%, of small business owners and managers think the worst of the economic crisis is not yet behind us, according to a Small Business Research Board (SBRB) study conducted in conjunction with IPA. Small business owners and managers in the Northeast region displayed... - August 26, 2009 - IPA
BOTTLE PR Advises Caution in Green Issues Pr and Warns of the Dangers of "Greenwashing"
Green issues PR has had a bad press recently and expert in environmental media relations, BOTTLE PR, warns that “greenwashing” the media could damage your company’s reputation. - August 26, 2009 - BOTTLE
Global Sawlog Prices Close to Five-Year Low Because of Weak Lumber Markets in the 2Q/09, Reports Wood Resource Quarterly
Prices for softwood lumber have fallen in most markets worldwide the past year, including in Europe, North America and Japan, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The weak lumber markets have pushed sawlog prices close to a five-year low. - August 25, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Launch of New Social Media Tool - "Tweeteronix"
A brilliant book by Dick Raman and a world-class application that allow businesses and bloggers to harness the marketing power of Twitter. - August 25, 2009 - Tweeteronix
Anand Systems Inc (ASI) Releases Airport Hotel Reservation Software and Custom Designed Kiosk at the Terminal C, Newark Liberty International Airport
ASI custom designed the Airport Hotel Reservation Kiosk for Continental Airlines Newark Hub for Airport hotels and hotel reservations agencies. This unique reservation system automates the workflow in an efficient manner for the hotel reservations agencies and participating hotels with significant cost reductions. - August 25, 2009 - Anand Systems Inc
Bellwether Services Announces Strategic Sourcing Cost Reduction Thought Leadership White Paper "It Takes Strategic Vision To Get The CFO's Attention"
Bellwether Services, a globally awarded and leading Lean Sourcing, Spend Management, Lean Six Sigma, Supply Chain, and Sustainability Consultancy Firm announces a strategic sourcing Thought Leadership White Paper which provides an overview of an exceptional Global Sourcing Improvement Project which includes an European, Asian, and North American Supply Base. - August 25, 2009 - Bellwether Services
Building Science Academy Launches Trade Ally Programs with Several Utility Companies Throughout the U.S. on Their Programs for Energy Optimization and Weatherization
The Building Science Academy (BSA) is currently the only training provider listed in DTE Energy's online Energy Efficiency Directory (DTE Energy's Directory) for every county in the State of Michigan. - August 25, 2009 - Building Science Academy