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How to Use Competitive Intelligence: Complimentary Webinar at Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) Colorado Chapter Meeting July 19
Brian Reuter of ORC International provides insight into how to use competitive intelligence at the SCIP Colorado Chapter meeting on Tuesday, July 19, from 4:30-5:30 pm at Ballard Spahr LLP in Denver. - July 17, 2011 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Chicago Realtor Group Joins Dream Town Realty in May
Chicago real estate brokerage Dream Town Realty welcomed a new realtor group in May. "Ask For Sam" is headed up by Sam Powell, an established agent who specializes in residential sales—particularly in the LGBT communities of Chicago. Also part of the new team are Michael Opyd, Jen Thompson, Anitra Brodie and Dee Thompson. - July 17, 2011 - Dream Town Realty
Denver Metro Area Luxury Home Sales Soar in June, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Luxury home sales in the Denver Metro Area soared in June from the previous month and were also up from a year ago as high-end buyers took advantage of attractive property values in many areas, according to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Colorado’s leading provider of luxury real... - July 17, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Improve Your PC Speed: Chicago Computer Club Shows You How
Before finding yourself faced with expensive computer repair bills, why not take these simple steps to get your PC computer back up and running like it used to. While a computer fix might be necessary for some computer problems, taking a few simple proactive measures can help speed up your computer, as well as make your computer more secure. - July 16, 2011 - Chicago Computer Club
NAFA Elevates Fleet Safety to the Forefront of the Industry
NAFA Fleet Management Association announces the creation of a Safety Advisory Council to make safety issues prominent in the Association's publications, educational programs, and product line. - July 16, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Turning 105: A Celebration of Independent Living with Lifelong St. Louisan Margaret Kohlhauff
Tower Grove Manor retirement community resident Margaret Kohlhauff has lived in St. Louis all of her 104-year life, seeing the city through historical moments, like the 1918 Spanish Flu, the creation of the Gateway Arch, and several other developments. She carries a unique perspective about life in the city and debunks myths about aging as an active, alert, thriving woman. On July 14, she turns 105. - July 16, 2011 - St. Andrews Resources for Seniors
inerTRAIN and the Illinois Technology Association Enter Into Partnership
Organizations Join Forces to Promote Fitness and Wellbeing Via Technology - July 16, 2011 - Perpetual Motion Fitness Corporation
Australia: a Nation of Globetrotting Adventure Travellers? Think Again
The latest statistics for Australians travelling abroad have one of our closest neighbours - Indonesia taking out the number two position in the most popular travel destinations, trailing only to New Zealand. - July 16, 2011 - LivingSocial Escapes
BJA’s Denise O’Donnell to Speak at Public Safety/Homeland Security Event
New Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance to speak at IJIS Institute’s Industry Briefing. - July 16, 2011 - IJIS Institute
Leading IT Vendors Launch MoReq2010 Technical Committee and Announce XML Schema
The DLM Forum launches the MoReq2010 Technical Committee to manage and extend MoReq2010, the new European records management specification, and publishes the first XML Schema that enables interoperability between records systems. The DLM Forum Foundation, the pan-European forum for document,... - July 16, 2011 - DLM Forum
Handyman Service in D.C. Area Helps Local Customers by Partnering with SEO Experts
Valuable Spaces, LLC has hired Prospect Genius, an online marketing company, to support their advertising efforts. - July 16, 2011 - Valuable Spaces, LLC
GRAPA Introduces New YouTube Video Series
Beginners Guide Clarifies the Fundamental Questions of the Revenue Assurance Role - July 16, 2011 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
Raleigh City Councilor Nancy McFarlane Launches “Nancy’s Neighborhood Tour”
Mayoral Candidate to Knock on Doors in 50 Raleigh Neighborhoods in 12 Weeks - July 16, 2011 - Nancy McFarlane
Company Helps Customers Find HVAC and Appliance Repair Services in Hartford by Hiring Web Advertiser
Cramec Heating & Cooling, LLC located in Hartford CT, has hired an online advertising company to support their marketing efforts. - July 16, 2011 - Cramec Heating & Cooling, LLC
Junior Smokejumper Program Offered in West Yellowstone, Montana - a Free Learning Program Just for Kids
Looking for a fun learning experience for kids this summer when visiting Yellowstone Park? The Junior Smokejumper Program, located in West Yellowstone Montana at the west entrance, is offered Monday through Saturday mornings throughout the summer. It’s a 2 ½ hour program just for kids from 6-12 years old and it’s free. - July 16, 2011 - West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce
B2B Bash: A New Approach to Business Networking
The “B2B Bash” a social life for your business will be held on Thursday, September 15, from 5:45pm‐9p.m., at Bull & Buddha/Orient, 319 Main Street, Poughkeepsie. www.b2bbash.com. Today more than ever, businesses need to reach into the community at large for their consumers. They cannot do it alone. Strategic partnerships and sharing ideas and solutions with like‐minded and complementary businesses is a perfect way to begin. - July 16, 2011 - 3D Studios, Inc.
Biomass Thermal Energy Council Praises Congressional Biomass Caucus Formation, Calls for Additional House Members
U.S. House of Representatives members Charlie Bass (R-NH2) and Peter Welch (D-VT) to co-chair new bipartisan caucus. - July 16, 2011 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Sharon Hendricks to Join the TAG Education Collaborative Board of Directors
TAG Education Collaborative (TAG-Ed), the charitable organization established by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) that is dedicated to preparing the next-generation workforce through better education and real-life job experiences, announced today the addition of Sharon Hendricks to the Board of Directors. - July 16, 2011 - TAG think
Fundraising Event for Wounded Service Member Hockey Team to be Held at Bethesda Restaurant
The USA Warrior Ice Hockey Program will be holding a fundraiser at Bd’s Mongolian BBQ, in Bethesda, to raise funds for hockey team made up of injured service members. - July 15, 2011 - USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program
Tony and Milena Astorga to Chair Annual Crozier Gala
Recently retired Blue Cross Blue Shield Senior Vice President, CFO & Chief Business Development Officer, Tony Astorga, and his wife Milena have agreed to chair the Catholic Community Foundation’s annual fundraiser, the Crozier Gala. Now in its 24th year and in conjunction with... - July 15, 2011 - Catholic Community Foundation
Succession Planning in Critical Infrastructure
The InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) held the latest in its series of critical sector forums by examining the importance of succession planning in critical infrastructure protection with Michael Kane (Chief Human Capital Officer at the Department of Energy) and Jeff Neal (Chief Human... - July 15, 2011 - InfraGard National Members Alliance
New or Soon-to-be College Grads: Discover Job Opportunities in the Great Lakes Bay Region
Do you have a family member or friend who is a new or soon-to-be college graduate interested in employment in the Great Lakes Bay Region? - July 15, 2011 - Saginaw Future
Thomas W. White, Partner, WilmerHale to Speak at KC’s 2011 FASB Topic 450 Statement on Loss Contingency Disclosures Demystified Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Thomas W. White, Partner, WilmerHale, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “FASB Topic 450 Statement on Loss Contingency... - July 15, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Hillmuth Certified Automotive’s Clarksville Shop Named Nation’s Top Auto Repair Facility, Columbia Shop Ranked in Top Twelve
Hillmuth Certified Automotive’s Clarksville location www.hillmuth.com has been named the Top Repair Shop in the United States. The Automotive Training Institute (ATI), an industry trade and development association, gave Hillmuth’s Clarksville shop a score of 96 of a possible 100 points... - July 15, 2011 - Hillmuth Certified Automotive
1st Annual Colorado Photography Festival Coming to Denver
The 1st Annual Colorado Photography Festival will be held from August 13-15, 2011. Never before has an event of this kind been held in Denver! - July 15, 2011 - Colorado Photography Festival
Alan W. Granwell, Partner, DLA Piper LLP to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ 2011 Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Alan W. Granwell, Partner, DLA Piper LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “2011 Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act LIVE... - July 15, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
KINAVET is Now Available from VetSource
VetSource is pleased to announce that KINAVET-CA1 (masitinib mesylate), a new treatment option to address severe mast cell tumors in dogs, is now available. Kinavet is an exciting new option for veterinarians and pet owners to manage and reduce this common form of canine skin cancer. Kinavet has... - July 15, 2011 - VetSource
Leading Rural Broadband Group Names New Executive Director - Telecom Industry Veteran to Guide Rural Mobile Broadband Alliance (RuMBA) USA
RuMBA USA has a new Executive Director. Peter Pratt, an industry veteran, was selected to replace Luisa Handem who is stepping down from the Managing Director's Role for the organization she founded more than two years ago. - July 15, 2011 - Rural Mobile and Broadband Alliance USA
Great Hotels of the World – Free Nights Offers
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) reveals a selection of its best offers, all offering free nights. 1. Jetwing Lighthouse, Galle, Sri Lanka Rates from €103 per room, per night Receive a free night at this elegant and peaceful resort in the historical city of Galle. An... - July 15, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
Cook County Board President Preckwinkle Unveils STAR Performance Management Report
In an unprecedented effort to implement long-term financial planning and instill a new culture of accountability in Cook County government, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled the first Set Targets, Achieve Results (STAR) performance management report today, joined by elected... - July 15, 2011 - Cook County Government
President Preckwinkle Announces New Leadership and Focus for Criminal Justice Agency
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today the formation of the Judicial Advisory Council (JAC), an agency under the Office of the President charged with the coordination and reform on the Cook County criminal justice system. The JAC will pursue President Preckwinkle’s... - July 15, 2011 - Cook County Government
Prepare Your Home Plumbing for Summer and Reduce That Water Bill
Seasonal Tips from the Experts at Roto-Rooter During peak water use, usually in late July or early August, the average American uses about four times as much water than they do the rest of the year. From taking more frequent showers to watering the lawn to even washing additional loads of... - July 15, 2011 - Roto-Rooter
Friends of Karen Launches 2011 Back-to-School Program, Children's Charity Wants to Fill 600 Backpacks This Year
It may be beach weather, but Friends of Karen is hard at work to fill 600 back-to-school backpacks for children with cancer and their siblings. - July 15, 2011 - Friends of Karen
J. Mark Eddy Joins Partners for Our Children as New Research Director
J. Mark Eddy, Ph.D., has been named research director for Partners for Our Children (POC) at the University of Washington. In addition to his research director duties, Dr. Eddy will serve as a research professor at the University of Washington School of Social Work. For more than 20 years, Dr. - July 15, 2011 - Partners for Our Children
New Jersey Minority Educational Developmental Workshop to Cover How US Tax-Dollars Are Working Against American Families
The misappropriate use of US Educational Funds with secret pact between private corporations and political leaders will be addressed at Summer National Conference. - July 15, 2011 - New Jersey Minority Educational Development
Real Estate Broker Kathy Marlowe of Sarasota, Florida, Featured in Reuters Blog
Expert in luxury distressed properties offers advice to real estate buyers - July 15, 2011 - Kathy Marlowe
Tortoise and Finch Productions Launches Kickstarter Campaign for the Domestic Violence Documentary, "You Look a Lot Like Me"
After four years in production, Tortoise and Finch Productions has launched its Finishing Funds Campaign on Kickstarter.com for the documentary film, "You Look a Lot Like Me." The film features interviews with domestic abuse survivors, abusers and educators. For more information, visit http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tortoiseandfinch/you-look-a-lot-like-me. - July 15, 2011 - Tortoise and Finch Productions, LLC
Mexico-Based Stem Cell Clinic Advances in Accreditation Process
The International Cellular Medicine Society (ICMS), an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the field of adult cell based medicine, announced today that the Regenerative Medicine Institute (RMI) of Tijuana, Mexico, has successfully undergone and completed the first phase of its... - July 15, 2011 - International Cellular Medicine Society
Car Audio Supplier in St. Louis Hires SEO Company to Increase Accessibility to Local Customers
Audio Ace, located in St. Louis, MO, has hired Prospect Genius, a local online advertising company to better serve local residents. - July 15, 2011 - Audio Ace
Spirit Incentives Launches New Family Adventure™ Offer
Spirit Incentives, designers of innovative travel incentives and benefits programs, announced today that a new hotel offer, Family Adventure ™, will be introduced to the market. The Family Adventure™ is an ideal product for the timeshare and vacation club markets helping with customer... - July 15, 2011 - Spirit Incentives
One Concierge Network Accepting Partner Submissions for 2011/2012
One Concierge announced that it will be considering opportunities and partnership submissions from potential businesses as part of an annual application and review period extending till the end of 2011. - July 15, 2011 - One Concierge
The Medical Tourism Association Travels to Las Vegas to Spread the Word to HR Professionals
The MTA recently showcased medical tourism to one of the largest Human Resources Conferences in U.S. Over 13,000 HR professionals and decision makers attended; the MTA was able to educate employers about the benefits of medical tourism. - July 15, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Specialist Machining Company Maryland Machine Selected to Work on 9/11 Memorial in Baltimore, Maryland
Maryland Machine, Machining Company, has announced that they have been selected by Ziger/Snead Architecture to complete reverse engineering work on a steel artifact from the Twin Towers, which will act as the centerpiece for a memorial to commemorate those from the state of Maryland who lost their lives lost on 9/11. - July 15, 2011 - Maryland Machine
The Rainforest Site's "Click Here To Give" Donations Benefit Sierra Cal Project
With the successful completion of El Paujil Nature Reserve, donations from The Rainforest Site’s "Click Here To Give" button will benefit the Sierra Caral project of World Land Trust-US in 2011. The Rainforest Site is part of the GreaterGood Network of "Click Here To Give"... - July 15, 2011 - GreaterGood
CT Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces July 2011 Meeting of the Apartment Owners Association Of Connecticut
On July 20, 2011 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be sponsoring a new Apartment Owners Association Of CT (AOACT) and Mastermind Group meeting. Attendees will receive advice on managing investment properties. - July 15, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Tampa-Based Cruise Planners Travel Advisor Gives the Gift of Travel
Home-based advisor adds honeymoon and travel registries to better serve clients. - July 15, 2011 - Cruise And Vacation Paradise (a Cruise Planners/American Express franchise), Eileen Tener
Affordable iPhone and Android Applications for Every Business
StellarMediaWorks, LLC makes it Easy and Affordable for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners to break in to the Mobile Application Stratosphere. - July 15, 2011 - Stellar Media Works, LLC
Technology Association of Georgia Announces IntercontinentalExchange Founder, Chairman and CEO Jeffrey C. Sprecher as Keynote Speaker for 2011 Excalibur Awards
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) today announced that Jeffrey C. Sprecher, founder, chairman and CEO of IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) will serve as keynote speaker at the seventh annual Excalibur Awards. He will share his insights about creating one of the country’s fastest growing companies. The event will be held October 21, 2011, at 7:30 a.m. at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel, 2450 Galleria Parkway. - July 15, 2011 - TAG think
In Response to Recent Outbreak of Gay Teen Suicides, Good Shepherd Church in Pasadena CA Launches Comprehensive LGBT Outreach Program
In response to last year’s rash of gay teen suicides, Good Shepherd Church Pasadena launches an aggressive comprehensive outreach to the LGBT Community in Pasadena CA the San Gabriel Valley. - July 15, 2011 - Good Shepherd Church Pasadena
Best Vacuum Cleaners Under $100: New List Published
Finding a great vacuum for a great price is not easy but Vacuum Cleaner Advisor has just published a list of the Best Vacuum Cleaners for Under $100 to help buyers make the right choice. - July 14, 2011 - Vacuum Cleaner Advisor