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Stradling Global Sourcing Launches Asia-HQ in India
Stradling Global Sourcing, recognised as one of the “Top-Ten” strategic sourcing advisory firms by the Black Book of Outsourcing, has launched its Asian Headquarters in Mumbai, India. The President and Managing Partner of this office will be Dr. Pradeep K. Mukherji, who until recently... - April 10, 2008 - Stradling Global Sourcing
DesignApps, Inc., Hosted Web 2.0 Management Services, Announces the WebProActive 4.0 Beta Program
DesignApps, Inc., a leading provider of hosted Web Content Management software and services to small businesses, announces the WebProActive 4.0 Beta Program. With the release of WebProActive 4.0 Beta, DesignApps invites e-Marketers, webmasters and web developers to join 1000 other beta users to... - April 10, 2008 - DesignApps
Online Marketing Company Launches by Giving Away Free Carbon Credits
New Australian web video production and marketing services company, Soul Arch Media & Marketing, is offering carbon credits instead of discounts to entice “green” clients. - April 10, 2008 - Soul Arch Media & Marketing
Center for Pain Management Names Synergy Marketing Group Agency of Record
The Center for Pain Management, a fast-growing health care practice, recently selected Synergy Marketing Group, Inc. as its agency of record. Synergy will work with the Center to build its brand, increase market awareness and strengthen relationships with referring providers. “We retained... - April 10, 2008 - Synergy Marketing Group, Inc.
IPA-IBA Managing Director Nominated for 2008 Man of the Year in Business Award
Burgess is honored by the ABI Man of the Year designation. - April 10, 2008 - IPA
Egon Zehnder International Picks Manager for Czech Republic and Slovakia
Choice of experienced German Partner underscores increasing importance of local markets to the world’s largest privately held executive search firm. - April 10, 2008 - Egon Zehnder International
Virtual Real Estate Up for Grabs; Savannahrealestate.com
NLV Media, LLC, an Internet strategy consulting firm headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, has been hired as the exclusive broker for the “leasing” of the Internet domain name:SavannahRealEstate.com - April 09, 2008 - NLV Media, LLC
COO of Monogram Virtua Entertainment Attends the Virtual Worlds 2008 Conference in New York City
COO & Co-Founder, Harold Whaley, attended the Virtual Worlds 2008 Conference. - April 09, 2008 - Monogram Virtua
Dentists Worry Poison Dental Work is Bad for Business
The dental world has recently been rocked by reports of dental crowns manufactured in China that may be contaminated with lead. In a Wealthy dentist survey, two out of three dentists downplayed the importance of this emerging scandal. - April 09, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Leveraged Technology Inc. Appoints Steven H. Rothman as CEO & President
Leveraged Technology Inc. (LTI), an independent IT Managed Service consulting and professional service firm, today announced the appointment of Steven H. Rothman as Chief Executive Officer and President. This change comes after the successful integration of Leveraged Technology Inc and IHS... - April 09, 2008 - Leveraged Technology, Inc.
Center for Watershed Protection and UMUC Receive Maryland Distance Learning Association Award
At their annual conference last month, the Maryland Distance Learning Association awarded the creators of Environmental Management 360, "Introduction to Urban Watersheds" with Distance Learning Course of the Year. This recognition reflects the successful collaboration effort between the... - April 09, 2008 - Center for Watershed Protection
GoMindworks.com Goes Live
Mindworks Communications Launches Agency Web Site. - April 09, 2008 - Mindworks Communications
Go2Group and Serena Partner to Provide Business Mashups to Improve the Application Development Process
Technical Partnership Will Help Expand Business Mashups for Customers Using Serena's New Business Mashup Solution. - April 09, 2008 - Go2Group
Michael J. Critelli, Executive Chairman Pitney Bowes, Talks About Customer Focus and Innovation, on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Critelli discusses many strategic business issues, including the complexities of business acquisition and how different types of acquisitions require unique treatments. - April 09, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
MarketingSherpa Keynote Speaker at WSI Global Convention
Annual Excellence and Innovation (E&I) Conference in Birmingham, UK. - April 09, 2008 - WSI Internet
Growing Your Business in a Struggling Economy
Business Workshop: Dr. Kragenbrink will explain what is happening in the economy and provide insights for small business owners to help them plan for growth even in these difficult economic times. The workshops will be from Noon to 1:30pm at Peerless Restaurant on Kingston Pike. There are two dates to choose from, April 10th or April 25th. - April 09, 2008 - Estrada Strategies Knoxville
Local Benefits Specialist Supports Workplace Wellness as Co-Chair of Charleston Digital Corridor’s iFive:K Run
Reese McFaddin, owner of Workplace Benefits and avid supporter of workplace wellness, will for the second year co-chair the Charleston Digital Corridor Foundation’s Innovator’s Five K (iFive:K) run to be held April 17. The only area evening race through the streets of downtown, the... - April 09, 2008 - Workplace Benefits
More UK House Builders Looking for Help to Survive
Small, medium and some large house builders in the UK are finding things increasing difficult due to reduced sales and land banks purchased at boom prices. Business Advice service, Fightyourcorner, has reported an increase in enquiries from its business recovery service, as builders think about business rescue and even liquidation. - April 09, 2008 - Fight Your Corner
Milton Security Group LLC Now Supports EdgeWall 7000 Network Access Control Systems
Milton Security Group LLC signed an agreement with Autonomic Networks, Inc. authorizing Milton Security Group to provide ongoing hardware and software support to EdgeWall 7000 customers worldwide. - April 08, 2008 - Milton Security Group LLC
WSI Internet Consulting and Education Enters Oakville’s Home Leisure Website Design Field
Jason Gervais, WSI Internet Consultant, announces today the company’s launch of its home leisure website development project http://www.oakvillehomeleisure.ca. - April 08, 2008 - WSI Internet
ADX Technologies is Recognized by Cisco Systems as Commercial Partner of the Year for the Southern Region
Cisco SMB Partner of the Year Award recognizes ADX Technologies’ ability to solve business challenges with Cisco’s advanced technologies. The award was presented at Cisco’s Annual Partner Summit based on ADX Technologies skills, expertise and high level of customer satisfaction. ADX Technologies, Inc. can be reached at 305-442-4776 or at www.adxtech.com. - April 08, 2008 - ADX Technologies
Universal Wrecking Corp. Celebrates 10th Year in Business
Universal Wrecking Corp. (UWC), a premier demolition contractor that operates on a nationwide basis, recently celebrated their 10th year in business. - April 08, 2008 - Universal Wrecking Corp
New Employment and Human Resource Firm Opens
Staffing and Human Resource Service firm now open. - April 08, 2008 - HRConnects, LLC
i4cp Study Finds, as E-Mail Use Grows, Few Companies Teach Employees How to Communicate
E-mail messages and electronic newsletters rule when it comes to internal communication in organizations today, according to a recent study conducted by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). Yet, information overload is a major challenge, and the situation is likely to grow worse, with... - April 07, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Madison Ave. Learns from Thrill Street for Fast Lane to DRTV Success
Direct Response Television is very different from traditional consumer Advertising, and to learn the techniques and integrate the hot buttons, the Agencies on Madison Avenue are calling on Michael Dugan at Thrill Street Entertainment, Inc. (www.ThrillStreet.com) to help put them incorporate the proven strategies for DRTV success. - April 07, 2008 - Thrill Street Entertainment, Inc.
LeadBridge Partners Celebrates 30th Client Engagement; New Offerings for VC's
Leading market research firm sees surge in client demand for in-depth account intelligence and win/loss offerings. - April 06, 2008 - LeadBridge Partners LLC
PinnacleOne Names Steve Playford Associate Vice President of Arizona Infrastructure Services
National construction consulting firm PinnacleOne recently announced the promotion of Steve Playford to the position of Associate Vice President of Infrastructure Services for Arizona. - April 05, 2008 - PinnacleOne, an ARCADIS company
LogoBee Creates Artistic Logo Design and Website for L. G. Art Gallery
LogoBee offers logo design and web design services. Recently they created both of these for the L. G. Art Gallery located in Lake Mary, Florida. - April 05, 2008 - LogoBee Logo Design
Adobe Chooses Quantum Secure for Policy-Based Physical Identity Management and Compliance
IT & Physical Security Identities Management Convergence Solution - April 04, 2008 - Quantum Secure, Inc.
Wood Fiber Shortage Reduces Pulp Production in Indonesia in the 4Q
According to the Wood Resource Quarterly, pulpwood costs in Indonesia reached a record high in the 4Q/07 due to police clampdown on illegal logging, which limited the availability of wood fiber. - April 04, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
MMI Associates, Inc. President to Serve on Speaking of Women’s Health Executive Committee
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a full-service public relations firm, will serve on the executive committee for the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health conference as the public relations chair. The conference is scheduled to be held Saturday, Sept. 27 at... - April 04, 2008 - MMI
Critical Watch Continues Success with Expanded Offerings and Updated Corporate Branding
Product release delivers increased efficiency and cost-savings while new look solidifies message. - April 04, 2008 - Critical Watch
Geeks-In-Route Gives School Kids Free New Laptops
Geeks-In-Route is developing a program that rewards kids for striving for excellence. The program is designed to motivate kids to do better, and work harder in school. In return, they have a chance to win a new laptop computer. - April 04, 2008 - Geeks-In-Route, Inc
SearchLight Solutions Announces New Service for Small Businesses
New online portal to provide customer feedback solutions and analysis expertise to local business owners. - April 04, 2008 - Searchlight Solutions
Declining Profitability for Canadian Pulpmills as Wood Costs Increase in Early 2008, According to WRQ
According to the North American Wood Fiber Review, wood chip prices have increased by over 15% in Canada the past year as a result of reduced supply of residual chips from a struggling sawmilling sector. Higher costs for wood fiber and a strengthening Canadian dollar have squeezed profits for Canadian pulp companies and many are considering cutting back production rather than spending more money on high-cost wood chips. - April 03, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
Socius Achieves Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status and Earns Additional Microsoft Competencies
Socius has once again earned Gold Certified Partner status within the Microsoft® Partner Program, demonstrating their expertise with Microsoft technologies and their ability to meet the needs of customers. Backed by more than 20 years of award-winning experience, Socius proudly serves clients in Ohio and the surrounding area from its offices in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland, Ohio. - April 03, 2008 - Socius
WineAndHospitalityJobs.com Upgrades Their System for Connecting Employers and Job Seekers
Outside the Lines, Inc., operators of the popular industry job board WineAndHospitalityJobs.com, announced the addition of several new features to the job board, enhancing the functionality for both job seekers and employers. - April 03, 2008 - Community Cafe & Annex Wine Bar
Matchdragon.com Launches mRank: Absolute Evaluation of Chinese Resumes’ Quality and Relevancy
The Chinese job platform introduces another innovation in the worldwide HR scenario. Besides its automatic calculation of the match-rate between job seekers and job offers, Matchdragon now features mRank, intelligent evaluation of resumes’ absolute relevancy - April 03, 2008 - EGGsist Ltd
BJJW Offshore Launches
Offshore legal headhunter BJJW Offshore launches to clients in the Caymans, Bermuda, BVI, Dubai, Hong Kong, Moscow & Tokyo. - April 03, 2008 - BJJW Offshore
Gary Loveman, CEO Harrah’s Entertainment, Talks About Customer Loyalty, on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
On The CEO Show, Gary Loveman, CEO Harrah’s Entertainment, discusses Harrah’s unique customer experience model. The concept is to understand the changing individual preferences of millions of customers so that Harrah’s can deliver what each customer wants consistently. He also discusses the direct connection between delivering exceptional customer experiences and growth of shareholder value. - April 03, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Small Business Experts Offer Free Guide to Web Site Design and Promotion
Business Owners Guidebook, available at www.freewebguidebook.com, gives small business owners everything they need to know about “three elements a site must have.” - April 03, 2008 - Melberg Marketing
WSI Global Young Entrepreneur Scholarship (YES!) Program
Applications for nominees in progress; Finalists to be announced by June 30th. - April 03, 2008 - WSI Internet
Michigan Web Design Firm, Ingenex Digital Marketing Chosen by Global Manufacturer of Epoxy, WEST SYSTEM® to Design and Build Their Web Site
Michigan Web Design firm, Ingenex Digital Marketing chosen to design web site for WEST SYSTEM®. Ingenex specializes in developing custom web sites, search engine optimization, digital marketing, online public relations and interactive branding. - April 03, 2008 - Ingenex Digital Marketing
Professional Service Firms Combine Resources to Provide Expanded Service - Combination Creates Strong Local Presence and Improved Value to Clients
The owners of CEV Professional Services and TL Solutions LLC are combining resources and creating a new, wide-reaching professional services firm with a strong focus on Risk Management and Business Technology. This combination of premier professional service firms creates a strong local presence and improved value to clients. - April 02, 2008 - Terra Verde Services
Creative Brand Communications to Lead Fremont Bank's Comprehensive Branding Efforts
Creative Brand Communications, Inc. (CBC), a full-service multi-sensory marketing and experiential brand development agency specializing in building brands for forward-thinking banks, announced that it has begun work with the Bay Area’s Fremont Bank to lead the bank’s comprehensive... - April 02, 2008 - Creative Brand Communications
Wolf Technical Services, Inc., Hires Amy Harris for Manufacturing Projects
Harris, a manufacturing engineer, will work in the Research & Development Division of Wolf coordinating the manufacturing launch of new and revised Wolf products. - April 02, 2008 - Wolf Technical Services, Inc.
Lawyer Volunteers and Earns a "Standing Ovation"
Houston attorney and executive coach Debra Bruce receives the Standing Ovation Award from the State Bar of Texas. - April 02, 2008 - Lawyer-Coach LLC
Atlas Ergonomics to Provide Free Office Ergonomics Software with Nationwide Support
In its ongoing mission to improve health and safety for office workers nationwide, Atlas Ergonomics announced today that it will make its web-based risk assessment and training software available free to U.S. organizations with 10,000 or more office employees. Atlas does ask that clients... - April 02, 2008 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
Achiever Chooses .NET for Latest Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) System
Europe’s leading GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) systems company, Achiever Business Solutions, has launched a .net version of its widely acclaimed AchieverPlus system that delivers a single point of access across all regulatory, quality and process resources in an organisation. - April 02, 2008 - Achiever Business Solutions
Pulpmills in Finland and Sweden Are Increasing Imports of Pulpwood as Domestic Wood Fiber Costs Are Reaching 15-Year Highs in 4Q/07, Report Says.
High wood costs and the prospect of reduced log supply from Russia in the coming years, forces many pulpmills in the Nordic countries to re-evaluate their wood fiber procurement strategies in 2007. Increasing wood chip imports from Latin America and North America together with higher domestic timber harvests can be expected in 2008. - April 01, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC