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HolidayCity.com Teams Up with Hertz to Offer Customer Benefits
HolidayCity.com's customers can now make online car rental booking through a strategic partnership with Hertz. - March 06, 2009 - HolidayCity.com
MDA Leadership Consulting Announces Promotions in Developmental Assessment and Coaching Service Areas
MDA Leadership Consulting has promoted David Donnay to Director of Developmental Assessment Services and Jason Ortmeier to Director of Coaching Services. Steady growth in the firm's leadership development practice, coupled with demonstrated leadership by Donnay and Ortmeier in their respective areas, led to the promotion decisions. In their new roles, they will work closely with clients to accelerate leadership development and enhance the impact of new, mid-, and senior-level leaders. - March 06, 2009 - MDA Leadership Consulting
Hagerstown Businessman Paul Ritchie Nominated for TIME Magazine 2009 Dealer of the Year Award
Paul Ritchie, president of Hagerstown Honda has been nominated for the TIME Magazine Dealer of the Year award, in recognition of more than 30 years of service to the industry, the business community, and local civic organizations. - March 06, 2009 - Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
Island Lake Lodge and Powder Cowboy Catskiing in Great Shape After Huge Snowfall
A challenging snow year in Western Canada turned around this week with a massive 65 cm (over 2 foot) snowfall. Monday, February 23rd saw 20 cms of wet snowfall, which was perfect for filling in the terrain. - March 06, 2009 - Island Lake Resort Group
California Non-Profit Goes Green to Make Green - Launches Recycling Business to Fund Programs for Disabled
Greater Palm Springs-based DesertArc launched its first Recycling Program in November 2008 and is already providing meaningful paid employment for 17 of its clients and is rapidly expanding its program to serve more and more businesses and hire more clients. DesertArc’s mission is to enhance... - March 06, 2009 - DesertArc
Community College Baccalaureate Association Announces 2009 Student Essay Contest Winner
The Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA) and Community College Week are pleased to announce the winner of their 2009 Student Essay Contest. Kristell Mohammed, a student at The College of Southern Nevada in North Las Vegas, Nevada has won first place for her essay entitled, “On... - March 06, 2009 - Community College Baccalaureate Association
SkyBridge Private Air Offers a Better Way to Fly Private
Despite a sinking economy, SkyBridge Private Air, the nation’s leading private jet charter broker, is making sure those who need to fly private still can. SkyBridge arranges clients’ private jet travel on an “as needed, pay as you go” basis, utilizing a network of select... - March 06, 2009 - SkyBridge Private Air
MySnowBuddy Gives Mountain Goers a New Way to Stay Connected
The launch of a new social network application offers skiers and snowboarders an affordable and sustainable way to hit the slopes. - March 06, 2009 - MySnowBuddy
Myalgarvecars Lda - Rent a Car
Myalgarvecars are delighted to offer car hire special offers and discounts for car rentals in the Algarve, Portugal. Myalgarvecars.com offer a range of vehicles available from over 20 rental stations in Faro Airport, Vilamoura, Albufeira, Portimao, Lagos, Lisbon, Porto. - March 05, 2009 - MyalgarveCars Car Hire
CBA (Commercial Brokers Association) Debuts Certified Green Broker Education Course
CBA (Commercial Brokers Association), in partnership with the Cascadia Region Green Building Council, has launched an online Certified Green Broker education program designed for commercial real estate industry professionals. The program’s objective is to train brokers to adequately counsel clients on sustainability business practices. The course is available online and can be accessed from any computer via the Internet at any time day or night. - March 05, 2009 - Commercial Brokers Association
Y explore Announces Agreement with O.A.R.S. for Multi-Day Adventures in the Sierra
Leading Outdoor Specialists Plan Joint Rafting and Hiking Tours on the Wild and Scenic Tuolumne River and in Yosemite National Park. - March 05, 2009 - Y explore Yosemite Adventures
Luxury Tour Operator to Launch Vietnam Gourmet Tour
Luxury Travel Vietnam continues to create niche tourism products for high end travelers, the company has just launched a Vietnam Gourmet Tour "A Taste of Vietnam." - March 05, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel to Launch Mekong Delta Gateway Day Trip
Luxury Travel continues to create niche tourism products, the company has just launched Mekong Delta Gateway Day Trip. - March 05, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Flying for Kosovo
An El Paso resident and native Kosovo pilot is planning to fly throughout most of Central and South America, in order to gain recognition for Kosovo’s newfound independence from Serbia, in a trip planned for early March. James Berisha, 37, of Brestovc, Kosovo, is planning to depart in his... - March 05, 2009 - Flying for Kosovo
New Concert Opera Organization to Offer Performances in Baltimore
Classical music fans have a new way to experience opera in Baltimore this spring with the launch of the Baltimore Concert Opera. The inaugural production, Don Giovanni, will be held on March 25, 2009 at The Engineers Club. Founded by Baltimore resident and accomplished bass-baritone, Brendan Cooke, the company will focus on introducing the concert opera format to Baltimore area residents of all ages and economic backgrounds. - March 05, 2009 - Baltimore Concert Opera
Club Soccer: South Coast Bayern Girls U9 Soccer Team Wins CSL/US Club California Cup
SC Bayern U9 Girls Soccer Win Again at Cal Cup in San Bernardino, CA – Third Straight Tournament Title. - March 05, 2009 - South Coast Bayern Futbol Club
Know if Your Tax Preparer is Legit
The California Tax Education Council warns to beware of illegal tax preparers. - March 05, 2009 - California Tax Education Council
A Meeting Space Releases Exclusive Meeting Site Selection Tool, Convergere
A Meeting Space announced the launch of a new, user friendly online meeting site selection tool, Convergére. Convergére is the Italian translation for ‘converge’ meaning to come together or approach common ground. Early adopters of the tool say that is exactly what the tool has done for them; it has provided them the ability to come together with their counterparts and has presented them with exclusive business opportunities, both on the buyer and supplier side. - March 05, 2009 - A Meeting Space
Business Thriving Despite Recession; Workshops on Starting Private Duty Home Care Agency
For anyone interested in starting a business with tremendous growth potential, on March 9 in Sacramento and March 12 in Buena Park, the California Association for Healthcare Services at Home (CAHSAH) is sponsoring two seminars entitled “Private Duty from the Ground Up: Beginning Level Industry Experience.” - March 05, 2009 - Home Care Spectrum Group
School Districts and State Departments of Education Share SIF Implementation Successes
The District Administration, The Magazine of School District Management, recently published two articles celebrating the successes of several school districts and state departments of education in their implementations of the SIF Specifications. - March 05, 2009 - SIF Association
Dig This™ Introduces First Tracks Program
Heavy equipment play arena adds two-hour session to existing curriculum. - March 05, 2009 - Dig This
Lane Street Inn Hosts Shelbyville Bridal Show on March 14th
Historic Lane Street Inn mansion located on 508 East Lane Street in Shelbyville, Tennessee will host the Shelbyville Bridal Show on March 14, 2009 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Colonial Greek Revival mansion is a unique venue in which vendors from all over southern middle Tennessee will be on hand... - March 05, 2009 - Lane Street Inn
PhotographyCorner.com Announces Masoud Harati of North Vancouver, BC, Canada as the Winner of the 2008 Photograph of the Year Contest
Narrowed down from hundreds of entries through two rounds of community voting, Masoud Harati of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada has been announced as the winner of the PhotographyCorner.com 2008 Photograph of the Year Contest. - March 05, 2009 - PhotographyCorner.com
Sit. Stay. And Thank Your Pet Sitter. Professional Pet Sitters Week Celebrated March 1-7, 2009.
Gables Pet Care encourages pet owners and pet lovers alike to celebrate Professional Pet Sitters Week (PPSW), March 1-7, 2009. This international campaign seeks to educate pet owners about the advantages of in-home pet care, as well as to encourage the public to explore professional pet sitting as... - March 05, 2009 - Gables Pet Care
Active Travel Asia Company Guarantees the Best Rate of Conquer Mount Fansipan Tours - Sin Chai Route
Active Travel Asia guarantees the best rate of tour “Conquer mount Fansipan tours - Sin Chai route” with over 15% Discount. - March 05, 2009 - Active Travel Asia
SANYO Appoints Direct Traffic Media for New Xacti Launch
Sanyo group has appointed Search Marketing agency Direct Traffic Media to promote the launch of its evolutionary new Xacti Dual Camera and Camcorder range. - March 04, 2009 - Sanyo Electric
ArdPark Cabins, Campground Opens Near Berryman
Florissant residents open primitive camping and vacation rental cabins in Steelville, Missouri. The intimate venues have prime privacy, freedom and numerous nearby activities. Children and pets welcome. - March 04, 2009 - ArdPark Cabins, LLC
Trust for Architectural Easements Supports Local Residents’ Efforts to List Breed’s Hill Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places
If approved, the Breed’s Hill Historic District in Charlestown, MA will be listed on the National Register of Historic Places and will be an expansion of the Monument Square Historic District listed on the National Register in 1987. “The National Register of Historic Places is the... - March 04, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
March 4th Declared “Gentlemen, Hug Your Bride” Day by Michelle’s Angels Foundation
On March 4, 2009 on the anniversary of Michelle Renee Knoll’s death, that spirit of support will come full circle as Michelle’s Angels Foundation presents its first annual “Gentlemen, Hug Your Bride” Day. - March 04, 2009 - Michelle’s Angels Foundation, Inc.
Special Needs at Sea Helps Persons with Disabilities Fulfill Travel Dreams
Scooters and power chairs, audio aides, oxygen and other aides delivered to your hotel or stateroom. - March 04, 2009 - Special Needs at Sea
How do We Keep A-Rated Schools on a Shoestring Budget?
School districts across the country have experienced significant budget cuts. How will Americans develop the future workforce on a shoestring budget? This question and others will be discussed at the 3rd Annual Workforce and Education Forum: Partnerships for a Competitive Workforce: Defining the... - March 04, 2009 - Clay County Chamber of Commerce
Indochina Sails Launches Special Summer Promotion 2009 for Indochina Sails 1 and 2 in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Indochina Sails has new cruise itinerary for 2 days/ 01 night package with many special offers in Ha long Bay, Vietnam from 1 May to 30 September 2009. - March 04, 2009 - Indochina Sails - Luxury Cruises in Halong Bay
Choosing a Website Booking Engine – It’s Your Key Salesperson
Choosing the right booking engine for your hotel has become increasingly important as a quick way of increasing profitability and developing your online strategy. When choosing a booking engine for your website, why not consider going about it in the same way you would when hiring a key sales person? - March 04, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Haute Cuisine – a Gourmet Experience with a View at the Horisont Restaurant at Swissôtel Tallinn
When Swissôtel Tallinn opened a year ago, the Estonian capital gained not only an international five-star hotel, but also a new top-class restaurant. The Horisont, situated on the top floor of the 30-storey building, very soon established itself as one of Tallinn’s most fashionable restaurants. - March 04, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Founder and CEO Ha Pham Featured in Timeout Magazine, Famous Lifestyle and Travel Magazine
Luxury Travel's Founder and CEO Ha Pham Featured in Timeout Magazine, Famous Lifestyle and Travel Magazine in Vietnam. Leading luxury and lifestyle magazine Timeout issue for February 2009 features Ha Pham on the cover and its lead story with title “Rise and Shine the birth of luxury travel... - March 04, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Dubrovnik Palace Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa, Dubrovnik: Celebrating Reopening in Style with a ‘Fifth Anniversary Luxurious Suite’ Package
The Dubrovnik Palace Hotel, Croatia’s finest conference and spa hotel, this year celebrates in style its anticipated reopening after a short break with a special ‘Fifth Anniversary Luxurious Suite’ package. - March 04, 2009 - adriatic luxury hotels
Think Big with Bonus Rooms
NARI remodelers help homeowners transform their extra spaces into enjoyable, multi-purpose living areas. - March 04, 2009 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
New Toast Podcast Features Interview with Ań
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced the release of a podcast interview with Vi Chuong, the special events coordinator for the Cary-based restaurant Ań. Ań has signed as one of many outstanding local restaurants... - March 04, 2009 - A Toast To The Triangle
Wake County Economic Development Announces Munktell Filter AB Selects Raleigh for Expansion
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Munktell Filter AB, a Swedish-based paper filtration company, has opened its first North American sales and distribution office in Raleigh at Brier Creek. From its new Raleigh... - March 04, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Celebrates Inaugural Veterinarians’ Day at the Capitol
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) (www.ncvma.org), a professional association of veterinarians, will be hosting its inaugural Veterinarians’ Day Wednesday, March 4 at the Legislative Building located at 16 W. Jones St. The event will bring together professional... - March 04, 2009 - North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association
The Xavier Company Presents: No Greater Love
"No Greater Love" a musical Passion Play that celebrates the Passion, death and resurrection of Christ will be performed in sanctuaries of churches throughout the tri-state area from March 8th through April 4, 2009. - March 04, 2009 - The Xavier Company
Happy Heart Pets LLC Receives National Accreditation
Award Presented by The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) - March 04, 2009 - Happy Heart Pets LLC
New Ownership for StockPhotoRequest.com; Positioned for Growth
StockPhotoRequest.com, the leading stock photo agency alternative, is now under new ownership. Clay M. Garrett, CEO, says the company is positioned for growth by meeting the evolving needs of both photographers and photo buyers in an economic downturn. - March 04, 2009 - StockPhotoRequest.com
Special Needs at Sea Joins OSSN
Special Needs at Sea, single source provider for mobility and oxygen equipment for travelers, Joins OSSN, Travel Industry's Premiere Trade Association for Independent and Home-Based Agents - March 04, 2009 - Special Needs at Sea
Ski or Ride for Free at Eldora Mountain Resort
Eldora Mountain Resort 2009-2010 Season Pass Spring Sale. - March 04, 2009 - Eldora Mountain Resort
PhotographyCorner.com Announces the March 2009 Photograph of the Month
Tom Vogt of Fort Dodge, Iowa is the Latest Photograph of the Month Winner at www.PhotographyCorner.com. - March 04, 2009 - PhotographyCorner.com
Collages.net Provides Event Links for Facebook, MySpace, and Other Social Networking Sites
Collages.net has created a meaningful link between professional photography and social networks. The development team at Collages.net has developed an application for Facebook and made links available for MySpace, blogs, and websites that give the ability to link a Collages.net event site within a... - March 04, 2009 - Collages.net
Pinellas Park South Curves Supports Community Through 11th Annual Food Drive
Curves Pinellas Park South will be collecting food for distribution to CASA, Community Action Stops Abuse, a local Pinellas County organization, as well as the local food banks. As is their custom during the Food Drive, Curves of Pinellas Park South is waiving their initial Service Fee in exchange for a bag of non-perishable groceries. - March 04, 2009 - Curves of Pinellas Park South
‘All-Terrain Medical’ Grand Opening- 3. March 2009, Scottsdale, Arizona
The Online handicapped equipment dealer All-Terrain Medical has officially opened its doors to the online-world. - March 04, 2009 - All-Terrain Medical & Mobility LLC
Michael F. Zeldin, Principal, Forensic & Dispute Services Practice, Deloitte to Speak at KC’s Event on 4th Annual Anti Money Laundering on 4/16/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Michael F. Zeldin, Principal, Forensic & Dispute Services Practice, Global Leader, Anti-Money Laundering/Trade Sanctions Practice of Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP will speak at the... - March 04, 2009 - The Knowledge Group