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Georgia Banks Post Third Consecutive Profitable Year
Georgia’s 223 state-based FDIC insured banks earned $2 billion during 2013, the third consecutive positive year for earnings since the worst of the economic downturn. In the fourth quarter 2013, the state’s banks earned $554 million. Total loans for the year were up by $3.8 billion, and... - February 28, 2014 - Georgia Bankers Association
Ryan Brown Joins RE/MAX Alliance Group
Realtor Ryan Brown Joins His Father, Glenn Brown, as a Team Member in Sarasota, Florida. - February 28, 2014 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
American Eyewear Center Relocates
St. Louis' Hilliker Corporation represents company in move to larger building. - February 28, 2014 - Hilliker Corporation
Girl Scout Cookie Booth Sales Begin This Friday
Girl Scout cookie booth sales begin on February 28th in Monmouth and Ocean counties. - February 28, 2014 - Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas Announces Donation from Charlotte Succession
Youth Nonprofit Receives Donation to Help Local Economically Disadvantaged Students from Community Development Organization - February 28, 2014 - Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas
Scalp Aesthetics Peforms Free Procedure on Paralympic Games Athlete Ryan Chalmers
In a season when the national focus has turned to this year's Winter Olympics in Sochi, one Rochester business is instead directing its attention to the Paralympic Games -- and one competitor in particular. Scalp Aesthetics, a hair restoration company that specializes in micro scalp pigmentation,... - February 28, 2014 - Scalp Aesthetics
John Huber as Speaker at Economist Event Malta March 2014
John Huber in his role as Governor on the Board of Finance Malta is one of the selected speakers at the business roundtable event to be held between the 6th and 7th of March 2014, and organised by the famed business weekly magazine ‘The Economist’. Many of the world’s foremost... - February 28, 2014 - John Huber and associates Tax Consultants
Sofitel Manila Celebrates International Women’s Day
Sofitel Luxury Hotels in the Asia Pacific pay tribute to women empowerment this whole month of March! - February 28, 2014 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Are Selfies Really to Blame for the Upswing of Head Lice?
In recent days, there have been reports about selfies causing an upswing in head lice among pre-teens and teenagers. But can we really put the blame on a quick cell-phone photo? "We don't believe that selfies are the cause of more head lice cases in teenagers," said Nancy Gordon,... - February 27, 2014 - National Association of Lice Treatment Professionals
Groundbreaking Thought Leadership, Addressing Why Many Innovation Culture Efforts Fail – and What to do About It – Released as a Whitepaper by New & Improved
Frankly, many innovation culture efforts fail. Building a culture that is receptive to ongoing innovation and change is the new (or noisier) senior leader directive. Although there is clear research available describing success factors - more than 60 peer reviewed years’ worth - there has been no clear road-map for designing a comprehensive strategy. - February 27, 2014 - New & Improved LLC
Monthly Giveaways Free Trial for 100% Brazilian Virgin Hair Weave & Closure Bundles -WowAfrican.com
WowAfrican is a professional hair beauty plaza which specializes in virgin hair weaves, lace closures, clip in hair extensions and lace wigs, etc. - February 27, 2014 - WowAfrican.com
Spa Dealer Lufkin, TX Shares Three Ways to Develop a Strong and Long-Lasting Relationship for February
Hot Tubs Kilgore, TX Dealer Gives Great Tips on Building and Improving Your Relationship in February. Offers Free VIP Portable Spa Test Soaks to All Residents in Lufkin and Kilgore, TX. - February 27, 2014 - East Texas Spa
Together We Can Achieve so Much More at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Launches 2014 Annual Campaign to Support Community Needs. - February 27, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Sounds of Laughter, Music and Fun at The Gateway Family YMCA
Music Program emerges from partnership between The Gateway Family YMCA and the Institute of Music for Children in Elizabeth - February 27, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
U.s. Senate Candidate Ken Cope Condemns Planned Cuts to U.S. Military Strength
U.S. Senate candidate Ken Cope today condemned the severe budget cuts planned for the Army, which would reduce our fighting force to 1940 levels. - February 27, 2014 - Cope Texas
Atlanta Celebrates with Black History Month Parade
Thousands of spectators watch in awe as the Black History Month Parade marches through the MLK/ Sweet Auburn District in Atlanta, Georgia. - February 27, 2014 - Black History Month Parade, LLC
American College for Advancement of Medicine Grants First Chiropractic Physician Membership
The American College for Advancement of Medicine (ACAM) has appointed James Rosenberg, DC, national director of chiropractic medicine at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), to the ACAM Advisory Board. The appointment marks the first ACAM board membership held by a chiropractic physician. - February 27, 2014 - ACAM
Tonight Show and Letterman Comedian to Headline U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival
Comedian Myq (pronounced “Mike”) Kaplan will be among those scheduled to take the mic at the 4th annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, March 1-2 in Manhattan. Kaplan delivers his stand-up routines in comedy clubs all over the country. He has performed on the Tonight Show with... - February 27, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Appliance Parts America Relocates from East Brunswick to Old Bridge Township
Appliance Parts America, a local appliance store, has moved its branch to the neighboring town of Old Bridge Township. - February 27, 2014 - Appliance Parts America
In Honor of World Spay Day – FiXiT Aims to Facilitate 25 Spay Neuters This Week
Sponsors Are Able to Contribute as Little as $10 to Help an Animal Get Spayed/Neutered. - February 27, 2014 - FiXiT Foundation
Asante Africa Foundation Highlights Education Quality and Access on UN Commission Panels
The NGO Committee on the Status of Women, NY (NGO CSW/NY) a democratic, open forum advocating for gender equality and development, is holding its annual Status of Women (NGO CSW) conference in March. The Committee brings together NGO representatives from around the world for two weeks to network,... - February 27, 2014 - Asante Africa Foundation
Enagron Ecotourism Village: a Success Story on the Web
Enagron Ecotourism Village is pleased to announce that it generates more than 50% of total bookings with the use of Google Adwords and well-designed and managed Pay Per Click campaigns by Eyewide Internet Marketing Agency. - February 27, 2014 - Enagron Ecotourism Village
Three Beautiful New Homes in Vista, California Are Now Listed for Sale with April 2014 Completion
New Pointe Communities, Inc. and Shea Real Estate are announcing three new homes for sale in beautiful Vista, California. The estimated completion date is the middle of April 2014. The properties feature 4-bdrm/2.5 BA layouts, energy-efficient designs and installations. - February 27, 2014 - Shea Real Estate
Extreme Engineering Has Been Nominated as an ARDA Awards Finalist
Extreme Engineering has recently been nominated by ARDA (American Resort Development Association) as a finalist for the ARDA AWARD “Best Resort Amenities” on the very popular “High-Action Adventures™” product. Out of 400 nominations Extreme Engineering was one of the... - February 26, 2014 - Extreme Engineering
Steve Rowland Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Steve Rowland of Palm Springs, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the entertainment field. About Steve Rowland Mr. Rowland is Hollywood royalty—the son of director Roy Rowland and the... - February 26, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Angela M. Cooper Named a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Angela M. Cooper, of Las Vegas, Nevada, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Hospitality Administration. - February 26, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Sergio H. Escalona Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sergio H. Escalona of Cape Coral, Florida has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Sergio H. Escalona Mr. Escalona is retired after 28 years experience in the field of education. - February 26, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Fair & Square Imports Hosts Nonprofit Fair Trade Oriental Rug Event One Weekend Only, March 20-23, 2014
Fair & Square Imports, located in downtown McKinney, is hosting its annual Nonprofit Rug Event for one weekend only: March 20-23, 2014. - February 26, 2014 - Fair & Square Imports
Classic-Style Brand Name Helmets Now Available Through British Motorcycle Gear
Trusted market leaders for a complete range of motorcycle attire, British Motorcycle Gear have announced that they’re now offering a complete range of brand name helmets. - February 26, 2014 - British Motorcycle Gear
DancEnlight Presents "Zen Landscape"
DancEnlight, a professional modern dance company, is proud to present the world premiere of "Zen Landscape" in the Hartford, CT area. Two performances will be held in the Hubbard Music Hall at the Loomis Chaffee School, 4 Batchelder Road, Windsor, on Saturday March 22th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday March 23th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m - February 26, 2014 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Asante Africa Foundation Initiative to Bring Investment and Technology to Africa
The challenge for an international business today is finding the best way to innovate with technology to differentiate your organization in the market. “Technology has become one of the most profound influences on the way people live, people are educated, and business is conducted,”... - February 26, 2014 - Asante Africa Foundation
Achieve Complete Document Management Flexibility with DocuWare Software from Alberta Printer
Leading Calgary document services experts, Alberta Printer has recently announced the unveiling of a new service designed to help companies save both time and money on document management. The DocuWare document management services empower businesses with full security for their important company documents, as well as providing them with the ability to seamlessly complete invoices, address mail and other documentation processes through the touch-of-a-button. - February 26, 2014 - Alberta Printer
New eBook Shows You How to Make Money from Home in Your Own Perfect Home Based Business
Author Paul Kaliher has just published a new ebook for people who want to work from home. The new ebook, which is now available at the Amazon Kindle Store, helps readers start their own Home Based Business and make it a success. - February 26, 2014 - SMS Design, Inc.
AT&T Inc. Selected as the No. 1 Organization for Multicultural Business Opportunities
DiversityBusiness.com today announced the "Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities." Over 1,500,000 diversity business owners participated in an online election to determine the “Top” fifty organizations and AT&T, Inc. was named the #1 company for... - February 26, 2014 - DiversityBusiness.com
DAE Takes Out Timeshare Industry’s Top Awards
DAE has been named the Best Overall Company in the 2014 Perspective Magazine Awards, taking home three top awards at the global timeshare industry’s annual night of nights. The worldwide vacation exchange provider took out the new award for Best Overall Company (up to 250 employees), as well... - February 26, 2014 - Dial An Exchange
2014 Perspective Magazine Award Winners Announced
The time-share industry’s elite were honored with prestigious accolades at recent GNEX Conference. The fourth annual Global Networking Expo, more commonly known as the GNEX Conference was held last week, February 9-12, 2014, at the Ritz Carlton Sarasota, Florida, USA. The event attracted... - February 26, 2014 - Perspective Magazine
Perspective Group to Produce Canadian Resort Conference
The Canadian Resort Development Association has selected Perspective Group to produce its annual CRDA conference. In an initial three-year agreement, the official trade association for the resort industry in Canada has engaged Perspective Group to produce, manage and promote its annual event. The... - February 26, 2014 - Perspective Magazine
NY – Dozor Kennel Can Now Provide Top Notch Training and Boarding Services for Black Russian Terriers
NY – Dozor Kennel can now provide a wide range of top notch training, boarding, and grooming services for the selected community of Black Russian Terrier owners. Clients can also select to obtain a true Black Russian Terrier pup from NY – Dozor Kennel with perfection pertaining to breed standard. http://blackrussianterrierny.com/ - February 26, 2014 - NY Dozor Kennel
Orlando Hair Salon Now Offers Balayage Highlights
Shallamar’s Hair Solutions is now all set to establish itself with a power to develop and create more revolutionary beauty and hair care services for their clients. With the conviction to improve the life style and look of the clients, the company is committed to launch top-notch and customized solutions. - February 26, 2014 - Shallamar's Hair Solutions
Monique Milucky Attends Keller Williams International Real Estate Convention
Keller Williams Realty Family Reunion is the Real Estate industry's most powerful training event. Milucky masterminded with tens of thousands top real estate agents from around the world. - February 26, 2014 - Monique Milucky, Keller Williams Realty
Prudential Unlimited Realty and Sales Agents Recognized with Multiple Awards
Prudential Unlimited Realty, a leading real estate firm in the Greater Boston area, congratulates and proudly recognizes its real estate professionals for their many accomplishments in 2013. The company and several of its agents were awarded with honors exemplifying tremendous performance and sales... - February 26, 2014 - Prudential Unlimited Realty
Legal Experts Join Line-Up of Speakers at U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival
Laying down the law for animal welfare and good health… It’s a topic that will be addressed by two law professors at this year’s NYC Vegetarian Food Festival, March 1-2 in Manhattan. Mariann Sullivan, who teaches Animal Law at Columbia Law School and Cardozo Law School, will... - February 26, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
KOSBE Small Business Development Center Offers New Tool for Better Business Decisions
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) and the Small Business Development Center at ETSU Kingsport Affiliate Office have announced its acquisition of a new business decision making tool available to the community. KOSBE Executive Director, Aundrea Wilcox,... - February 26, 2014 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Fifth Fashion Forward Fundraiser for Parkinson's Disease
A night of high fashion is returning to Sarasota to raise much-needed funds for Parkinson disease programs on the Suncoast. Sarasota-based Neuro Challenge Foundation will host the 5th annual Cause 4 Fashion gala event at Michael’s on East on Thursday, March 20th from 6:30 to 9:30pm. All of... - February 25, 2014 - Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinsons
Google Street View Goes Inside "The Cary" Captured by PIX4BIZ
PIX4BIZ, a Google certified partner, will create a Street View virtual tour inside the recently inaugurated Cary Downtown theater "The Cary" in North Carolina. - February 25, 2014 - PIX4BIZ
Local Gilbert Teen Attends the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Academy
Caleb is the only Arizona student selected to attend Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Academy. - February 25, 2014 - East Valley Young Marines
Shabooms Inc. Announces Schedule for 2014
Shabooms Inc. is a 501 (C)(3) Charity that raises funds through fundraisers and direct donations to award Local High schools seniors scholarships in the Honor and Memory of Local Fallen Hero SGT. James C. Robinson Jr who was killed in action in Afghanistan 28 Aug. 2010. - February 25, 2014 - Shabooms Inc.
The Serena Group - Keller Williams - Announcing Home Buying Assistance - New Fannie Mae Homepath Buyer Incentive – Feb. 14th – March 31, 2014
Fannie Mae announced recently that they are offering up to a 3.5% incentive for owner occupant buyers, requesting the incentive upfront, w/their initial offer on a Fannie Mae Homepath property, during the First Look™ period, (the first 20 days the home is on market) who purchase, in the State of Florida, (other States included - See Homepath.com) on or before March 31 – to close by May 31, 2014. See "Homepath.com" for details. Contact The Serena Group for a list of homes that qualify. - February 25, 2014 - The Serena Group
Chinese Medicine Expert Among Those to Speak at U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival
A trio of professionals from One Medical Group will kick off the second day of presentations at the 4th annual NYC Vegetarian Food Festival, scheduled to take place in Chelsea March 1-2. - February 25, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
International Turnaround Management Standard: a Corporate Restructuring and Transformation Framework
The International Turnaround Management Standard (ITMS) is a project-management-based method developed by Dr. Christoph Lymbersky to assist turnaround experts and professionals through a corporate restructuring process. - February 24, 2014 - Turnaround Management Society