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Technology Associates Obtains Microsoft Networking Infrastructure Solutions Competency for 2nd Consecutive Year
Eric Hobbs, president of Technology Associates (www.technologyassociates.net), a full service technology solutions and support firm that specializes in providing network design, implementation, management and support to small to medium-sized businesses in North Carolina, has announced that the firm... - April 01, 2008 - Technology Associates
Robert W. Drew Joins Retail Strategy Partners
Robert W. Drew accepts a new position with Retail Strategy Partners, LLC. RSP is a management consulting firm focused on assisting manufacturers and retailers in developing retail strategies and go-to-market capabilities. Clients include leading consumer products companies such as Johnson & Johnson, MillerCoors, and Coca-Cola. - April 01, 2008 - Retail Strategy Partners LLC
Generation Y Expert Speaks to the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce on Attracting and Leading the Millennials
Leadership Consultant and Generation Y Expert, Bea Fields, recently spoke to the Bellevue, Washington, Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Forum on the topic of Leading at the Speed of Y: Attracting, Developing and Leading the Millennial Leader. - March 31, 2008 - Bea Fields Companies, Inc.
New Sentrana Initiatives Emphasize Strategic Importance of Uncertainty Management in Enterprise Pricing
Sentrana Inc. develops a series of new enterprise pricing solutions grounded in the mathematics of uncertainty management and odds-based pricing. - March 31, 2008 - Sentrana, Inc.
Coensys, Inc Announces Availability of Anylogic 6 Professional Edition
Anylogic™ 6 Professional Edition is now available in USA and Canada. The professional edition brings significant multi-paradigm simulation capabilities in a single tool. Anylogic allows modelers to develop system dynamics, discrete event, and agent based simulations in a single graphical environment. - March 31, 2008 - Coensys Inc.
Van Den Hogen Consulting Announces Plans to Work with ChinaSourcing Co. Ltd.
Strategic Alliance Allows Clients to Source Products and Services in China. - March 30, 2008 - Van Den Hogen Consulting
exëvo Proud to be the First Global Market Research Firm to Earn ISO 20252 Certification
exëvo, one of the leading Market Research Outsourcing (MRO) firms today announced to be the first global market research firm based in Asia Pacific region to achieve the ISO 20252:2006. It is amongst the handful of market research companies across the globe to have successfully achieved this Certification. With this certification exevo is the only MRO to have all the three quality certifications – ISO 20252:2006, ISO 270001:2005 and ISO 9001:2000. - March 29, 2008 - exëvo
Core Practice Partners Sees Chinese Labor Market Feeling Growing Pains
Core Practice Partners sees signs of trouble as the Chinese government assigns more rights to shift workers and labor laws grow. - March 29, 2008 - Core Practice Partners LLC
Universal Wrecking Corp. Completes Demolition and Scrap Metal Salvage of Manitowoc Crane
Universal Wrecking Corp. (http://www.universalwrecking.com), a building demolition contractor company providing nationwide demolition and salvage services, recently completed the demolition of a 4500 Manitowoc crane for a private client in Pennsylvania (PA). - March 29, 2008 - Universal Wrecking Corp
All Things Beauty All Night
Beauty Night Out, presented by the Style & Image Network (SIN), is a unique experience; keeping the focus on all things beauty with makeovers, skincare consultations, mini-spa treatments, and beauty tips. - March 29, 2008 - Style & Image Network
First Quarter Wood Chip Costs Up Almost 50% in Western US, But Pulpmills in the US South Experienced Only Small Upward Price Adjustments
The deteriorating housing market in the US is having an increasing impact on the wood fiber costs for the pulp industry in North America. Sawmills, which typically supply the least expensive wood fiber to pulp producers, have reduced the production by over 15% in 2007, thus tightening wood chip supply and forcing pulpmills to increase their usage of expensive roundwood chips. - March 28, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
Ensemble IT Director Profiled in Virtual Office News
James Frey, Director of Information Technology for Ensemble Financial Services and Director of Operations for Ensemble’s parent company, AM&M Financial Services, is featured in the January issue of Virtual Office News, a monthly newsletter that addresses practice management and technology... - March 28, 2008 - Ensemble Financial Services
Integrated Marketing Agency, Annodyne, Launches Mobile Marketing – and Leads Brands Into Thin Air
True to form, Annodyne has upgraded its services with the newest marketing technology. They've launched mobile marketing - among the earliest industry leaders - and are once again raising the standard for integrated marketing campaigns. - March 28, 2008 - Annodyne, Inc.
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Taps MMI Associates, Inc.
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., (www.mmimarketing.com) a Raleigh-based, full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been named the public relations agency of record for Full Frame Documentary Film Festival (www.fullframefest.org). Founded in 1998, the... - March 28, 2008 - MMI
Transform Awarded Enterprise-Wide Technology Integration and Continuous Improvement Contract by International Cargo Airline
Atlanta-based consulting firm Transform announced Monday that it has been awarded a multi-year contract to lead the implementation of the leading MRO software at one of the world’s largest air cargo service companies. The initiative will fully integrate all MRO activities into one enterprise... - March 28, 2008 - Transform
ChiroTouch, Chiropractic Economics Team to Launch Practice Management Software Resource Center on ChiroEco.com
Chiropractic Economics magazine announced today that it has teamed with ChiroTouch, a technology solutions provider for the healthcare industry, to launch a new resource center: Practice Management Software, at www.ChiroEco.com/chirotouch. Tailored to the needs of the doctor of chiropractic, this... - March 28, 2008 - The Doyle Group
New "101-Day Business-Growth Challenge" from OneCoach Helps Small Businesses Attract More Clients, Despite Recession
OneCoach, the leader in small-business growth services, has announced the launch of the “101-Day Business-Growth Challenge” to help entrepreneurs face the economic downturn head on, and grow their businesses while others shrink. - March 27, 2008 - OneCoach
Healthcare Scouts "Shows Its Spirit" with the Jimmy V Foundation
Healthcare Scouts showed its company spirit and commitment to Cancer Research by participating in the Jimmy V 2008 Show Your Spirit campaign. According to Amanda Blize, campaign chairperson the event builds a lot of team spirit for a worthy cause. “The Show Your Spirit Campaign provides a... - March 27, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
Global Medical Alliance Announces New Interactive Website for Medical Device Manufacturers and Independent Medical Sales Representatives
Global Medical Alliance LLC (GMA) has just concluded a four-month website upgrade to assist Independent Sales Representatives (ISR’s) network with Medical Device Manufacturers (MDM’s) throughout the United States. The innovative web site (implemented by WSI – We Simplify the Internet) features a number of new interactive menus for potential clients and sales rep candidates to not only obtain a better understanding of GMA, but to also achieve a greater appreciation on how the two entities can work together in business with improved outcomes. - March 27, 2008 - Global Medical Alliance LLC
AbleBridge Embraces Launch of Microsoft Dynamics™ CRM Live with New Offering
AbleBridge, a leading Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partner, launched “Quick Start” for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Live, enabling organizations to quickly and affordably implement a cost-effective Customer Relationship Management solution tailored to their specific business... - March 27, 2008 - AbleBridge Inc
New Company Brings Over 100 Former Federal Agents Into the Fight Against Identity Theft
The field of personal identity theft solutions became more interesting this month with the announcement of iSekurity. The company offers a new system of identity theft prevention and detection that attacks the problem at its source. - March 26, 2008 - iSekurity
New "Catalysts Private Equity Fund" Created for Corporate Pre-Funding Investment Fees
Formed to create early stage equity participation in companies that are in the processing stage of being financed, the Catalysts Private Equity Fund 1 has been created. Under the auspices of PreConstruction Catalysts, Inc real estate, manufacturing, and other categories of business projects that have a high chance of successful financing through PCC have created an opportunity to buy equity inexpensively, by providing lender due diligence fees. - March 26, 2008 - The Image Generators, Inc.
Achiever Plus Governance Risk and Compliance Management Software Released for Microsoft .NET
Achiever Business Solutions is proud to announce the release of Achiever Plus for Microsoft .NET. With the release of Achiever Plus for Microsoft .NET all the power and flexibility associated with the world’s leading Governance Risk & Compliance Management software, Achiever Plus, can now be used in a platform independent environment. - March 26, 2008 - Achiever Business Solutions
Survey Says: Franchisees Say AIA is #1
Franchisee satisfaction evident through Franchise Business Review. - March 26, 2008 - Adventures In Advertising Franchise, LLC
Aspen Industries, Inc. Selects NM Marketing Communications to Handle Integrated Marcom Campaign & Business Development Efforts
Aspen Industries, Inc., the exclusive manufacturer of the Master Flame brand of fully-vented gas log fireplace burner systems, has chosen NM Marketing Communications, Inc. to handle its marketing communications and business development activities. This includes generating greater awareness of the... - March 25, 2008 - NM Marketing Communications
Chic & Green Fashion in Boston: Down2Earth and Polina Fashion Make Eco-Friendly Fashion-Friendly
On March 28th and 29th, Polina Fashion will be coordinating fashion shows for Down2Earth, the sustainable living expo at Hynes Convention Center. International labels and local Boston boutiques will be showing the latest environmentally friendly fashions. - March 25, 2008 - Polina Fashion LLC
Pip Close Marketing Services: Marketing That Means Business
After more than 30 years in the business, seasoned marketing practitioner Pip Close has realised a long held ambition of owning her own consultancy, Pip Close Marketing Services. - March 25, 2008 - Pip Close Marketing Services
Teray Stephens, President of Invision Group, Appointed to National Board of the National Women's Political Caucus
Teray Stephens, well-known woman business leader and President of Invision Group, is appointed to the national board of the National Women's Political Caucus. - March 24, 2008 - Invision Group
Technology Associates Named Microsoft Certified Partner for 9th Consecutive Year
Eric Hobbs, president of Technology Associates (www.technologyassociates.net), a full-service technology solutions and support firm that specializes in providing network design, implementation, management and support to small to medium-sized businesses in North Carolina, has announced that the firm... - March 24, 2008 - Technology Associates
Stay Flexible or Risk Losing Your Professionals
New i4cp Study Says “Flex Work” Boosts Morale, Retention. - March 24, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
National Courses Taught by Former FDA Investigators Examine Latest Strategies for Integrating Quality and Risk Management
A series of FDA compliance training courses taught by former FDA investigators will examine the regulations and best practices for integrating quality and risk management. Courses will be held in Charlotte, NC, and Providence, RI. - March 24, 2008 - EduQuest Inc.
Affiliate Commotion Helps Online Marketers to Improve Sales Through Running Affiliate Programs
Angela Wills launches 'Affiliate Commotion' Program, a weekly lesson series to help online marketers make more money by setting up and managing their own affiliate program. - March 24, 2008 - Internet Profit Planning
Saxon International Resources Launches New Innovative Website
Saxon International Resources a leader in energy and trading has just released a new solutions based website. - March 23, 2008 - Saxon International
WBS Unveils a Newly Redesigned and Improved Company Website
The Write Business Solution (WBS) launched a completely redesigned website, which offers a more easily navigable and user friendly design and interface. - March 23, 2008 - Write Business Solution, LLC
Transcendent Group Now Offering Affordable, High-Quality IT Training
Transcendent Group, Inc., Tampa Bay's premier IT Risk Management firm, announced that it has expanded its Tampa operations to include IT training as a part of their business offerings. - March 22, 2008 - Transcendent Group, Inc.
Makeup Artist Learns to Make Over the Business Psyche - OneCoach Announces New Business Coach to Traverse City Entrepreneurs
Traverse City, Mich. welcomes Debby Werthmann as a new OneCoach business coach, offering small-businesses owners customized coaching and consulting services. - March 21, 2008 - OneCoach
HSBSoft Technologies Unveils Powerful, New Solution – Everest for Managed Service Providers
HSBSoft Technologies today unveiled the Everest MSP Solution which offers Managed Service Providers the perfect platform to enable comprehensive IT Infrastructure Management. - March 21, 2008 - HSBSoft Technologies
Sharon Alt to Speak at Continuing Education Event Presented by Benefits Selling Magazine
Alt Benefit Consultants President to Participate in Benefits Selling Expo. - March 21, 2008 - Alt Benefits Consultants
Blacks Retail Analysis Launches New Website
Blacks Online now includes expert blogs on the luxury and outdoor apparel sectors written by leading industry analysts. - March 21, 2008 - Blacks Retail Analysis
Marketing Research and Marketing Strategy Consultancy HEADFIRST Insights & Strategy Inc. Honored by Turner Broadcast System Inc.
HEADFIRST Insights & Strategy Inc. bestowed the Turner Broadcast System Inc. 2007 Marketing Science award for Qualitative Excellence. - March 21, 2008 - CIHI Network Inc.
Obtaining Financial Security Through Smart Investments Explained in The Real Estate Coach
Multimillionaire Founder of ActionCOACH Outlines Rules of Investing in Real Estate to Become Financially Successful. - March 20, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Rick Moran Promoted to Head of Construction
Rick Moran has been named the Head of Construction for Spearmint Rhino Consulting Worldwide, Inc. - March 20, 2008 - Spearmint Rhino Consulting Worldwide, Inc.
Diane Kuehn Named Impact Women Business Owner
VisionPoint Marketing (www.visionpointmarketing.com) has announced that Diane Kuehn, president and CEO, has been named a 2008 Impact Women Business Owner by Business Leader Magazine. The award recognizes the outstanding leadership of women business leaders, in the professional arena as well as the... - March 19, 2008 - VisionPoint Marketing
The Power of Networking During an Economic Downturn: OneCoach Brings Hundreds of CEOs Together to Overcome Business Challenges
What do smart business owners do in the face of a recession? Savvy entrepreneurs understand that the steady drumbeat of negative news about high unemployment rates, mortgage foreclosures, the fall of the dollar and so on creates real economic anxiety. OneCoach reveals how savvy business owners are changing their marketing tactics to reach consumers who have become more penny-pinching in their purchasing decisions. - March 19, 2008 - OneCoach
Wolf Technical Services, Inc., Hires Pruitt as Physicist
Wolf Technical Services, Inc., has hired Andy Pruitt as a Physicist to work in its Forensics Division. Pruitt will be responsible for photometry, visibility and human perception applications. His expertise includes the measurement and analysis of lighting levels and scene contrast during... - March 19, 2008 - Wolf Technical Services, Inc.
LogoBee Works with the Global Business Community
LogoBee is proud to offer their graphic design services to countries located all over the world. This way global businesses can obtain custom logo designs and websites. - March 19, 2008 - LogoBee Logo Design
What’s Up Interactive Names Richard McDade New Creative Director
Atlanta-based interactive marketing company What’s Up Interactive has named accomplished graphic designer Richard McDade as their new creative director. - March 19, 2008 - What's Up Interactive
Maverick Dinner a Success for Dynamic Transitions
Dynamic Transitions are celebrating their most successful event for budding entrepreneurs and business owners to date, after hosting an Exclusive Black Tie Dinner at the elegant La Pont de La Tour Restaurant, London. - March 17, 2008 - Dynamic Transitions
MMI Associates, Inc. President to Serve on Go Red for Women Executive Leadership Team
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a Raleigh-based public relations firm, has been named to the Go Red For Women executive leadership team. As a team member, Briguglio will help raise awareness of heart disease, the number one killer of women, by supporting... - March 17, 2008 - MMI
Online Business Incubator Gives Solopreneurs Step-by-Step Guidance
San Antonio-based business development firm, Completely Virtual Group, announced the launch of its new online business incubator. - March 17, 2008 - Completely Virtual Group