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Fluoridated Water vs. "Mass Medication" - Dentists Speak Out
Most general dentists fully support the fluoridation of community water supplies, according to a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. However, a vocal minority is concerned about the possible side effects of such "mass medication." - December 03, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Spearmint Rhino and Lucky Boys Limo Will Offer Free Limousine Rides Home to Help Curb Drunk Driving in Albuquerque, N.M.
Spearmint Rhino has inked a deal with Lucky Boys Limo to offer guests a free limousine ride home Tuesday through Saturday nights to help combat drunk driving in Albuquerque. - December 02, 2007 - Spearmint Rhino Consulting Worldwide, Inc.
Landscape Architect Dick Bell Honored at NCASLA Celebration
A documentary film and an inaugural Legacy Award express appreciation for a lifetime of service to the profession of landscape architecture. - December 02, 2007 - Dick Bell, Landscape Architect
Healthcare Scouts 2007 Partner of the Year Awards - Human Capital & Patient Care Lauded
The Bureau of Health Professions estimates that the number of healthcare jobs will be forced to grow to nearly 14 million by 2010 to meet the increased healthcare demand as the “baby boom” generation reaches 65 years-old. “With the recent surveys illuminating the staffing problem that plagues the healthcare industry, we wanted to recognize these clients for their outstanding leadership and dedication to human capital and patient care,” states Brian Hudson, President and COO of Healthcare Scouts. - December 02, 2007 - Healthcare Scouts
Howard Lester, CEO of Williams-Sonoma, Talks About Building a Brand on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Howard Lester, Chairman and CEO of Williams-Sonoma Inc., interviewed on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss, explains the significance of building a brand, innovation, and customer loyalty that have powered the business to produce revenues approaching $4 billion annually. Lester discusses the expansion of the Williams-Sonoma network of stores, the customer service philosophy, and enlarging the span of customer demographics reached by the business. - December 02, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
"Green Supply Chains – A CEO’s Handbook" Presented to Global Leaders in Taiwan
Cutting edge academic research in Green Supply Chain is very sparse. Even rarer is an actionable handbook giving comprehensive know-how on achieving green supply chains. Global Supply Chain Group’s presentation at the Green Supply Chains Workshop organized by the National Tsing Hua University in Hsin-chu was a world-first combination of the two. - December 01, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Group
Green Supply Chains Award 2007 – and the Winner Is… Eastman Kodak
Mainstream corporations are really “Going Green”. And if you need more proof, it has just been announced that Kodak Eastman has won the highly coveted Green Supply Chains award 2007. There were 5 finalists in the newest and most interesting category – The Green Supply Chain Awards this year: BAYER, CIBA, Eastman Chemicals, Pfizer & Shell. - December 01, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Group
Simon Cooper, President of The Ritz-Carlton Organization, Talks About Brand Integrity on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Simon Cooper, President of The Ritz-Carlton Company, talks on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss about the business model that leads to the exceptional customer experience and the contribution made by its corporate culture. Cooper and Reiss discuss brand integrity, the use of metrics for business... - December 01, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
2008 OSC Awards & Online Store Design Contest
The First Annual OSC Awards & Online Store Design Contest runs now through January 15, 2008, naming the best of the osCommerce industry and giving owners of OSC online stores the chance to compete against others at their same skill level for Best OSC Store Design. - November 30, 2007 - Pithy Productions, Inc. dba ShowMeGuides
The Executive Staffing Group Wins Best Places To Work Award
Brooks Savage, CEO of the Executive Staffing Group (ESG), a firm specializing in strategic staffing, human resources, payroll services and training, has announced that the firm has been recognized as a 2007 Best Place to Work in the Small Business Category by the Triangle Business Journal. - November 30, 2007 - Executive Staffing Group
Liquid Soul Media Contributes to "This Christmas" Opening Weekend Success
It's official, "This Christmas" (Sony Screen Gems/Rainforest Films), a dramedy about how the Whitfield family gathers to celebrate Christmas together for the first time in four years, is a bona fide success. During its opening holiday box office release period "This Christmas"... - November 30, 2007 - Liquid Soul Media
Technology Associates Inks Deal with Bitting Electric, Inc.
Eric Hobbs, president of Technology Associates, a full-service technology solutions and support firm specializing in network design, implementation, management and support to small to medium-sized businesses in North Carolina, has announced that the firm has been contracted by Bitting Electric, Inc. - November 29, 2007 - Technology Associates
MMI Associates, Inc. Account Executive Named to 23rd Annual A Toast to the Triangle Committee
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., has announced that account executive, Ryal Curtis, has been named to A Toast to the Triangle publicity committee. The 23rd annual A Toast to the Triangle ™ is scheduled for March 2008 at North Carolina State University’s McKimmon... - November 29, 2007 - MMI
Go2Group Releases Next Generation JaM Plugin Integration Tool
Go2Group Releases Next Generation JaM Plugin Integration Tool, Connecting Atlassian JIRA and HP Quality Center. - November 29, 2007 - Go2Group
Second Semi-Annual Park City Stress Awareness and Management Presentation for the Restaurant and Hospitality Industry Scheduled
Diamondpoint Coaching offers its second semi-annual stress awareness and management presentation for the Park City, Utah restaurant and hospitality industry. The presentation date is set for December 10 (see www.diamondpointcoaching.com). DC has utilized an innovative blog program for the buildup to the fall presentation, with links to stress research. David M. Hoza is the author of the forthcoming book, Stress in the Workplace: Ten Years in the Park City Restaurant and Hospitality Industry. - November 29, 2007 - Diamondpoint Coaching
Docklands Company Scores Hat-Trick at Thames Gateway Business Awards
Docklands based company Powerchex won three awards last week at the prestigious Thames Gateway Business Awards. This is the fifth award that Powerchex wins, three years after being rejected by BBC's Dragons. - November 29, 2007 - Powerchex
Docklands Based Entrepreneur Wins Business Person of the Year
Docklands based entrepreneur Alexandra Kelly won Business Person of the Year Friday night at the Thames Gateway Business Awards. Three years after being rejected by BBC's Dragons Powerchex just won their fifth award. - November 29, 2007 - Powerchex
Condé Nast Traveler 100 Best Hotels in the World Use Quality Track International for Mystery Calling and Quality Assurance
Quality Track International is pleased to report that 5 out of the 6 brands represented on the Condé Nast Traveler 100 Best Hotels list use Quality Track for quality assurance services. - November 28, 2007 - Quality Track International Inc.
Web-Based Time and Attendance and Employee Scheduling Solutions Vendor Cuts Prices to Allow Nonprofit Organizations to Benefit from Improved Automation
KnowledgeSum, Inc. a Software as a Service (SaaS), workforce management solutions vendor announces discounted subscription program to help improve operational efficiency through workforce management automation for twenty-five nonprofit organizations. - November 28, 2007 - KnowledgeSum.com
PressReleasePR.com Combines SEM Expertise with Traditional Writing for Proven Results
Renowned freelance writer Danny Brown brings winning formula to Press Releases and Web Content with new company; announces affiliation with SEM Gorilla author Randy Zlobec - November 28, 2007 - Press Release PR
State Central Bank Receives Award for Highest 12-Month CD Rate in Dubuque, Iowa
U.S. Ranking Institute’s Platinum Award Honors the Achievement - November 28, 2007 - U.S. Ranking Institute
Atlas Experts to Share Key Strategies at National Ergonomics Conference
Atlas Ergonomics, LLC, specialists in reducing work-related injuries and related costs, will share findings from applied research and intervention in office and healthcare ergonomics at the National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition, November 27 through 30, 2007 in Las Vegas. On Thursday,... - November 28, 2007 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
Firstpro, Inc Adds Art Eyzaguirre as Vice President, Retained Search
Noted career expert and executive coach will drive division for increased, growth, visibility and sustainability for the future - November 28, 2007 - FirstPro, Inc.
New Women’s Fiction About Abandoned Children, Tattered Dreams, and Silent Survivors - When the Crow Sings - by Jacqueline Wales, Released by Pantulan Press
Jacqueline Wales, motivational speaker, coach, and author, teaches women in midlife how to conquer their fears to live vibrant, energetic lives. Her latest novel, When the Crow Sings, has just been released by Pantulan Press. A story of a family caught up in shame, abuse and denial, it’s a powerful account that explores the history of mothers who abandoned their children, until one woman had the courage to break the chains of shame. - November 28, 2007 - Fearless Fifties
Free Website Makeover Seminar
San Jose-WSI Internet Marketing announced that it will conduct a series of workshops to help businesses get more target visitors and convert visitors to customers. During the workshops, many exercises are done to analyze clients’ own website and provide suggestions. Web usability, Google... - November 28, 2007 - WSI Internet
HG Art and Framing Consultants Completes Artwork for the Sandpearl Resort
HG Art and Framing Consultants proudly announces the successful completion of the artwork design and installation for the Sandpearl Resort in Clearwater Beach, Florida. Duncan & Miller Design created the interiors for the resort with Beasley and Henley Interior Design creating the look for the... - November 27, 2007 - HG Arts
Pandemic Blog: Your Center for Viral Marketing News
Pandemic Labs presents PandemicBlog, the official source for company news and insight into the viral marketing industry. - November 27, 2007 - Pandemic Labs
CEO Advisors Network Announces Plans to Form New CEO Peer Group
This new CEO Peer Group will be focused on small and medium size businesses historically excluded from peer advisory boards. - November 25, 2007 - CEO Advisors Network
360 Energy Speaks to the Frasier Institute on Electricity in Ontario
360 Energy sits down with the chief economist from the Frasier to discuss the future of Ontario's energy landscape and the outcomes we could see in the future. - November 25, 2007 - 360 Energy Inc
Young Permafrost Researchers Meet to Address Rising Threats of Climate Change on Permafrost
Fifty young researchers from thirteen countries around the world will meet for three days (Nov. 29 – Dec. 2, 2007) in Saint-Petersburg to learn more about the latest permafrost research methods and to discuss future plans to address climate change issues in permafrost areas. - November 25, 2007 - Permafrost Young Researchers Network
Spam Filtering on Linux Servers Delivers High Performance
COMDOM Software has announced new partnerships with the two leading providers of Linux based server operating systems, Redhat and Novell. - November 25, 2007 - COMDOM Software
Logo Designed by LogoBee Grows Along with Project OZ: Non-profit Organization is Keeping Busy
Project OZ is a former winner of LogoBee's annual Logo Design Makeover Giveaway. They have grown since then and their logo design has grown along with them. - November 24, 2007 - LogoBee Logo Design
ExecUchange President Debuts New Product at Christmas Carousel Event
Linda Leake, president of execUchange, a business management consulting firm that transforms the way organizations accomplish results, will debut her invention, Make a Mark!™, at The Christmas Carousel, a holiday festival held Friday, Nov. 23 through Sunday, Nov. 25 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (5 p.m. - November 23, 2007 - execUchange
BaronSeries.com Wins Again, Claiming Three 2008 Black Web Awards
Best-selling author and business coach William R. Patterson is helping thousands of entrepreneurs and investors around the world build wealth with his Baron strategies for financial independence. - November 23, 2007 - The Baron Solution Group
E. Sue Huff & Associates, Inc. Adds New Division for Marketing and Management Clients
Sue Huff has been helping businesses develop and administer their marketing plans since the early 90's. - November 23, 2007 - E. Sue Huff & Associates
WIH Resource Group Principal, Bob Wallace, Co-Authors Solid Waste Management Rate Making Guide for APWA
WIH Resource Group is a global leader in assisting clients in waste management, recycling, transportation and business process improvement services. - November 23, 2007 - WIH Resource Group
“Outside the Box” Thinking Lands UThinkIt Graphics a Silver Davey Award
Small graphic design firms, ad agencies and public relation firms worldwide submitted over 4,000 entries in hopes of securing the coveted Davey. - November 22, 2007 - UThinkIt Graphics
BDA Advises U21Global on Sale of Cengage's 50% Stake to Manipal Universal Learning International
Business Development Asia LLC is pleased to announce that Manipal Education Group has acquired 50% of U21Global, the world's premier online graduate school, by purchasing the holding of Cengage Learning (formerly Thomson Learning). - November 22, 2007 - BDA Partners Ltd
RLDJ INTERNATIONAL's Anthony Jackson Speaking at Supply Chain Asia Conference 2008
RLDJ International (RLDJ) announced that Anthony Jackson, senior vice president and manager of RLDJ Business Development and consulting group, will speak at the Supply Chain Asia 2008 Conference in Singapore. On Thursday, July 9, at 11:20 a.m. PDT. Jackson will discuss SCM challenges in... - November 22, 2007 - RLDJ INTERNATIONAL
Delphic Sage Announces Office Expansion
Delphic Sage has gained additional office space, attributing the expansion to a growing list of clients. - November 22, 2007 - Delphic Sage
The Container Store Chairman and CEO Kip Tindell Announces Breakthrough National Product Launch on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Kip Tindell, Chairman and CEO of The Container Store, the nation’s original and leading retailer of storage and organization products, is interviewed on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss at 9pm Eastern Standard Time on November 25, 2007 to discuss the unique business model of The Container Store... - November 22, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
Healthcare Scouts Gives at Thanksgiving
Healthcare Scouts is pleased to support organizations like the Greater Orlando Food Outreach and the Compassion Outreach Center. The goal of this organization is to help battle hunger and poverty in Central Florida, by providing food, and other resources and tools to help families struggling with... - November 22, 2007 - Healthcare Scouts
William Lauder, CEO and President of Ester Lauder, Speaks About the Customer Experience on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
William Lauder, CEO and President of The Ester Lauder Companies, Inc. speaks about the customer experience on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss, Sunday November 25, 2007. Lauder explains the synergy between customer and brand, and the importance of customer trust. Lauder is emphatic about how... - November 22, 2007 - Reissource, LLC
Comic Book Hobby Becomes Big Business
Joe Butler, CEO of MidTen Media, Inc. has been a Spiderman fan from issue number one. But he, like many comic book lovers, was always dissatisfied with using a spreadsheet or writing information on index cards. So he decided to create what industry insiders now consider the ultimate comic book system. - November 22, 2007 - MidTen Media, Inc
Local Ad Agency Wins Creativity Award for Outstanding Web Design
G&W ad agency out of Manville, NJ wins Creativity award for their agency's website. - November 22, 2007 - Galvanek & Wahl Advertising Agency
Strategic HR Advisors Build a Total Wellness Component Business Alliance
Strategic HR Advisors today announced the formation of a strategic business alliance to market total wellness concepts and technologies. A global company, their affiliate focuses on helping to produce a more healthy and satisfying lifestyle. This is where we must focus our efforts in changing our lifestyles. Instead of adhering to the traditional approach of Western medicine that concentrates on curing disease, wellness emphasizes prevention, avoiding illness rather than curing it. - November 21, 2007 - Strategic HR Advisors
Golden Tulip Awards Best Hotels of the Year 2008
Golden Tulip Hotels, Inns & Resorts is proud to announce the 2008 Golden Tulips and Tulip Inns of the year for the following regions: • Benelux: Golden Tulip Tjaarda Oranjewoud and Tulip Inn Amsterdam Art • Mediterranean: Golden Tulip Electra Palace - Athens • France &... - November 21, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
Meirc Training and Consulting Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary as the Middle East and Gulf Leader in the Training Industry
Meirc Training and Consulting Dubai, the Middle East largest independent management training provider, today announced that it is celebrating its fiftieth year providing innovative training and consulting services that transform businesses and help individuals reach their career goals. Over the... - November 21, 2007 - Meirc Training and Consulting
A&E Home Inventory LLC Provides Homeowner Protection
Several months ago entrepreneur Alex Mantsevich realized that if homeowners and small business owners experience a loss resulting from fire, theft or natural disaster they would have great difficulty recalling the numerous items in their home or business. Realizing the importance of documenting... - November 20, 2007 - A&E HomeInventory LLC
Kate Catlin Named to 2008 Triangle Heart Gala Auction Committee
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that Kate Catlin, an account executive with the firm, has been named to the American Heart Association’s 2008 Triangle Heart Gala auction committee. The event is scheduled for... - November 19, 2007 - MMI