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Companies Struggle to Prepare for New Immigration Compliance Regulations and the Electronic Verification System
Last month, Governor Janet Napolitano signed the Fair and Legal Employment Act, which mandates that all Arizona employers are required to process new hires through an electronic verification system, EVS (otherwise known as Basic Pilot Program) to ensure employment eligibility. The law becomes... - August 08, 2007 - National PEO
DSA Names Director of Corporate Communications
Lexley Bender to oversee company’s media strategies - August 08, 2007 - Data Systems Analysts, Inc
Alt Benefit Consultants Sponsors Luncheon to Discuss Why Health Insurance is so Expensive
Join ABC August 9 for the Fort Worth Association of Health Underwriters Luncheon - A Panel of Experts Will Discuss the Rising Costs of Health Care - August 08, 2007 - Alt Benefits Consultants
Go2Group's Director of Operations, Doug Bass, Completes Perforce Consulting Partner Certification
Go2Group, a leader in the field of Software Production Line Automation (SPLA), is pleased to announce Doug Bass has completed the rigorous certification process to become a Perforce Consulting Partner. Doug joins Tom Tyler and Randy DeFauw of Go2Group to create a team of experienced, certified... - August 07, 2007 - Go2Group
ITIL Compliant ITSM - SOA Template Released by Janco
Janco Associates, Inc. announced the release of Version 3.3 of its ITIL and ISO 20000 compliant IT Service Management Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Template. - August 06, 2007 - Janco Associates, Inc.
Women Veterans Network Continues Growth and Welcomes New Members
Celia Szelwach, organizer of the “Women Veterans Network” says the network has grown to over 37 members since mid May with new members joining monthly. For now, the network stays connected through monthly meetings at the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) of Manatee County and via an... - August 06, 2007 - Creative Collaborations Consulting, Inc.
Unethical Customers Are Bad For Business
Consultancies working with unethical organisations are damaging their own reputation and missing an opportunity to make positive change. - August 05, 2007 - Scamper Brand Strategy
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Recruits Mark Hillman as Senior Vice President of Sales for WDI International, Inc.
Joseph McElmeel, Chairman and CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the successful placement of Mark Hillman as Senior Vice President of Sales for WDI International, Inc., a recognized global leader of plumbing technology solutions. Mr. Hillman brings more than 20 years of... - August 04, 2007 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Recruits Jeff Harper as Component Operations Manager for John Weiland Homes and Neighborhoods
Joseph McElmeel, Chairman and CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the successful placement of Jeff Harper as Component Operations Manager for John Weiland Homes and Neighborhoods in Atlanta, GA; the Southeast’s leading builder of semi-custom homes. Mr. Harper has... - August 04, 2007 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Recruits Vatche Markarian as Information Technology Director for Cal Door
Joseph McElmeel, Chairman and CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the successful placement of Vatche Markarian as Information Technology Director for Cal Door in Morgan Hill, CA; a wholesale manufacturer of specialty cabinet doors. Mr. Markarian has been working in... - August 04, 2007 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Entertainment Industry Executive, Charles Belk, Named to Board of USC BAA
Charles Belk, president and chief branding officer of Charles Belk Management (www.myspace.com/charlesbelk) has been named to a two year term on the Board of Directors of the University of Southern California Black Alumni Association. An avid community volunteer, he serves on the 2007 Silver Lake Film Festival Board of Directors and the Chaka Khan Foundation Gala Committee, and is a member of the Los Angeles chapters of the National Black MBA Association and The Recording Academy (Grammy Awards) - August 03, 2007 - Charles Belk Management
Full House Marketing Inc. Hired New Temporary Staffing and Mystery Shopping Coordinator
Danielle Custis joins property management temporary and permanent staffing agency. Full House Marketing Inc. welcomes new temporary staffing and mystery shopping coordinator. Full House Marketing is a property management temporary and permanent staffing agency. - August 03, 2007 - Full House Marketing
89% of Undisclosed Criminal Records Found on the CVs of Temporary Employees
Who is watching the temps? The Nation’s financial institutions may be exposing themselves to potential fraud when hiring temporary workers; a recent survey shows. The survey, which was conducted by City pre-employment screening firm Powerchex, reveals that 89% of undisclosed criminal... - August 03, 2007 - Powerchex
Maldives Popular Websites Directory Launched by Ask Maldives
Askmaldives.com one of the leading travel website of Maldives have announced its new tool for web marketing, the Maldives Popular Websites. Askmaldives.com welcomes relevant websites about Maldives to be on top of the popular websites; it is an opportunity for those websites to take advantage of... - August 03, 2007 - Ask Maldives Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
International Profit Associates Employees Participate in Radio Talk Show
Radio talk show guests discuss the value of client relationships. - August 02, 2007 - IPA
Adventures in Advertising Ranks Ninth in Counselor’s Annual Poll
Ted Williams. Gordie Howe. Steve McNair. Mia Hamm. Tony Parker. Each name on that list has proudly worn the number nine on their back, performing effortlessly through the metaphorical (and sometimes physical) blood, sweat and tears associated with their nom de rigeur. Adventures in Advertising... - August 02, 2007 - Adventures In Advertising Franchise, LLC
Matt Vaughan Joins MMI Associates, Inc.
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, has announced that Matt Vaughan has joined the firm as a junior account executive. In this position, Vaughan will assist in developing and implementing public relations campaigns, as well as... - August 01, 2007 - MMI
John R. Hickman and John Robbins Jr. Appear on The Benefits Buzz
Ramping Up Health Benefit Cards for 2008 on The Benefits Buzz - Hickman and Robbins Join The Benefits Buzz Show Host Sharon Alt - August 01, 2007 - Alt Benefits Consultants
World Cheerleading Hall of Fame Seeks Permanent Home
Official Home to Honor Cheerleading Champions is Underway - August 01, 2007 - Proformance Sports Marketing and Entertainment
LeapFrog Interactive Expands with New Location, New Company
Interactive Agency opens Boston office to meet increased demand from global brands, spins off new company to meet small business needs. - July 31, 2007 - LEAP Agency
The Castleton Group Announces Corrective Action and Termination Workshop
The Castleton Group, a full-service professional employer organization specializing in human resources outsourcing, has announced that the firm will host a seminar on corrective action and termination, available at no cost to the local business community on Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 3-5 p.m. at... - July 31, 2007 - Castleton Group
Travel Website Focused on Rural Outdoor Recreation
Not all travel websites focus on large metro destinations. Social networking message boards for rural outdoors adventure recreation. - July 31, 2007 - TrainingPASS Sales Corp.
ClickCulture Launches Rufty Homes Web Site
Lloyd Jacobs, CEO of ClickCulture, a Raleigh-based integrated marketing firm specializing in technology has announced the launch of the Web site for Rufty Homes, one of the Triangle’s leading artistic homebuilders. ClickCulture has re-branded Rufty Homes with a new logo, creating a database... - July 30, 2007 - ClickCulture
Dentist Split on the Ethics of Dental Marketing: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Dentists are in an ethical quandary when it comes to dental marketing, according to a Wealthy Dentist poll. Just over half of dentists reported feeling that dental practice marketing is bad for the profession in the eyes of the public. However, with dental advertising more common than ever, many feel pressured to join the game in order to stay competitive. - July 29, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Dog Trainer and Author Kathie Compton Conducts Dog Manner Test to Benefit Humane Society
Marfa dog trainer Kathie Compton invites all dog owners to become part of the solution to the homeless dogs problem by proving to the world that they are a responsible pet owner and their dogs are Good Canine Citizens. Compton will be conducting the American Kennel Club's "Canine Good Citizen" (CGC) test for any dogs over 6 months of age on August 4 from 9am to 2pm in Fort Davis, TX. The cost of the test is $15 and all proceeds going to Jeff Davis County Humane Society. - July 29, 2007 - mARFa Dog Training
Disaster Plan / Business Continuity Ver 4.3 Released by Janco
Janco has released version 4.3 of its Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity Plan. The major new feature is a set of generic metrics to measure the effectiveness of the templates implementation. - July 28, 2007 - Janco Associates, Inc.
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Recruits Wendy Odell as Branch Sales Manager for Showplace Wood Products, Inc.
Joseph McElmeel, Chairman and CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the successful placement of Wendy Odell as Branch Sales Manager for Showplace Wood Products, Inc. in Parker, Colorado; an environmentally friendly custom cabinetry company. Ms. Odell has been working in... - July 28, 2007 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
PlattForm Holdings, Inc., a Portfolio Company of Arlington Capital Partners, Announces Acquisition of VentureDirect Worldwide, Inc. and Zuma, LLC
PlattForm Holdings, Inc., a leading Internet marketing and enrollment solutions provider to the post-secondary education industry, today announced the acquisitions of VentureDirect Worldwide, Inc. and Zuma, LLC. VentureDirect has been a leading marketing services firm for 25 years, providing lead... - July 28, 2007 - PlattForm Higher Education
Cyber Eye Forensics, Inc. Achieves Certified Computer Examiner Certification
Managing partner of Litigation Support Company in Atlanta, GA achieves Certified Computer Examiner Certification. - July 28, 2007 - Cyber Eye Forensics, Inc.
IPA-IBA Managing Director Accepts Inner Circle Invitation
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) Managing Director John Burgess recently accepted an invitation to become a member of the Republican Senatorial Inner Circle. As a member, Burgess, will be asked to attend semi-annual meetings and share his personal thoughts and opinions regarding our... - July 28, 2007 - IPA
International Profit Associates Educational Television Series Scheduled to Air
Platinum Television Group announces the airing schedule for the IPA-IBA featured segment. - July 28, 2007 - IPA
IPA-IBA Managing Director Invited to Join the Republican National Committee
The RNC invites John Burgess to become a lifetime member for his exceptional commitment. - July 28, 2007 - IPA
Piran Partners Optimises MVNO Relationships
Piran Partners LLP, a leading provider of professional services to the wireless (mobile) telecommunications industry. Piran Partners VPP(tm) is a proven framework designed to enable third parties to quickly obtain MVNO agreements with wireless carriers (mobile operators) and to enable wireless carriers (mobile operators) to optimise the MVNO selection and delivery process. - July 28, 2007 - Piran Partners LLP
Healthcare Scouts Honored at the NAHCR Image 2007 Conference
Healthcare Scouts recognized for their support of the NAHCR Image 2007 conference along with Gannett Healthcare Group and CBS News 60 Minutes correspondent, Scott Pelley - July 27, 2007 - Healthcare Scouts
New Titles on Pay-Per-Click, Blogging, and Article Marketing from Small Business Mavericks
Latest books in "Local Small Business Marketing" series offer in-depth tutorials, tips on running top-notch online campaigns to build credibility, attract prospects, drive sales - July 27, 2007 - Melberg Marketing
Local Business Selected as Semi-Finalist for $1,000.00 Small Business Grant from IdeaCafe.com
Marcia Williams of M Williams Marketing has been selected from 762 applicants as a semi-finalist in the running to receive a $1,000.00 small business grant from Idea Cafe.com, a top-rated small business website for small business. - July 27, 2007 - M Williams Marketing
Reynolds (UK) Entire Fleet Deploys SmartDrive™
SmartDrive Systems Inc™, a leader in driver risk management systems and services, is pleased to announce today that Waltham Cross based Reynolds Catering Supplies Limited, one of the UK’s leading independent distributors of fresh produce and chilled goods, will equip its entire UK fleet... - July 27, 2007 - Smartdrive
Terry Trimmer, Executive Recruiter for Brooke Chase Associates Inc., Presents Information on Interior Design Careers at K/BIS in Las Vegas
Terry Trimmer, Executive Recruiter for Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., presented information to kitchen and bath industry executives and educators on Interior Design hiring trends and compensation during the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and Conference (K/BIS) held this past May in Las Vegas,... - July 27, 2007 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Riverway Power Chooses Amvensys Technologies to be a Strategic Partner in Outsourced Services
Amvensys Technologies today announced that it has been chosen by Riverway Power Company, Texas leader in low cost power, as its outsourcing partner. Amvensys Technologies will establish & manage a 24/7 back office for Riverway Power out of its Bangalore office. The entire project has been... - July 27, 2007 - Amvensys Technologies Private Ltd
RocSearch Report Says Digital Signage Market Up to US$14.6 billion by 2011
RocSearch India, a leading research and analytics firm, released a report isolating the key growth drivers of the Digital Signage industry and gauging the industry’s growth potential. - July 27, 2007 - RocSearch India Private Limited
Mary Cantando Named Trustee of Columbia College
Mary Cantando, a nationally-recognized expert on women business owners, was named to the Board of Trustees for Columbia College, a private liberal arts college for women. As a board member, Cantando will ensure that the college’s purpose and principles are being pursued, which includes the... - July 26, 2007 - WomanBusinessOwner.com
SeniorCareMarketer.com to Benefit Companies That Market to Older Americans
Marketing tool to debut in early 2008; offers senior care marketers the ability to generate publicity, website traffic, sales leads and improved search engine rankings - July 26, 2007 - HRmarketer.com
VisionPoint Marketing to Redesign Blue Ribbon Residential Construction Web Site
Diane Kuehn, president of VisionPoint Marketing, has announced that the firm has been contracted to redesign the Web site for Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, a fully licensed residential contracting company that provides interior and exterior remodeling. VisionPoint Marketing, a leader in... - July 26, 2007 - VisionPoint Marketing
The Castleton Group Sponsors Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Conference
Jay McLamb, chief operating officer for The Castleton Group, a full-service Professional Employer Organization specializing in human resources outsourcing, has announced that the firm is a sponsor of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce 2007 Annual Planning Conference in Pinehurst to be held on... - July 26, 2007 - Castleton Group
BHong Kong Business Elite Takes Interest in Russia
This year one of the forums on Hong-Kong Fashion Week was devoted to the possibilities of Russian market. - July 26, 2007 - Zarkin & Partners Brand Consultancy
LRA Worldwide Profiled in Service Innovation Study Commissioned by the Government of Finland
LRA Worldwide, Inc., one of the leaders in the rapidly-growing field of Customer Experience Management, was recently included in a study on service innovation commissioned by Tekes, Finland’s National Agency for Technology and Innovation. LRA was one of 12 US companies profiled in the report,... - July 26, 2007 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Humana Vice President of Integrated Consumer Experience Grant Harrison Appears on The Benefits Buzz
The Benefits Buzz Discusses Consumer Directed Health Care - Humana’s Grant Harrison Joins The Benefits Buzz Show Host Sharon Alt - July 26, 2007 - Alt Benefits Consultants
IPA Charities to Sponsor Soul Children of Chicago Choir Members
The International Profit Associates charitable foundation sponsors children to attend a music festival in Israel. - July 25, 2007 - IPA
Principal and Creative Director of Stop Studios Named to Jupiter Ball Steering Committee
Whitney Wilkerson, principal and creative director at Stop Studios, an award-winning creative services firm specializing in communication design and event management, has been named to the Steering Committee for the Morehead Planetarium’s eighth annual Jupiter Ball to be held on Friday, Nov. - July 25, 2007 - Stop Studios
Go2Group and XBOSoft Establish Global Strategic Partnership for Worldwide Customer Support
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