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JAMPRO Promotes Local Exports at Major Canadian Trade Show
The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) showcased Jamaican export goods and engaged business interests at SIAL Canada 2011, one of the largest international food and beverage trade shows in North America. The agency managed the Jamaica Booth at the event, which was held between May 11 and 13... - May 19, 2011 - Jamaica Promotions Corporation
The International Watch and Jewelry Guild Announces "Extravaganza 2011"
The International Watch and Jewelry Guild (IWJG) Premier Event to be held on May 30th and 31st at the Exciting Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. - May 19, 2011 - The International Watch and Jewelry Guild
Dr. Knut Stamnes at Stevens Receives NASA Grant for Environmental Monitoring
Stevens Institute of Technology Physics Professor Dr. Knut Stamnes has been awarded a NASA grant for work on mathematical tools to monitor oceanic ecosystems via satellite. - May 19, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Launches Game-Based Laboratory Environment
Stevens Institute of Technology professors have developed an online laboratory in which students learn by interacting in a virtual environment, much like massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs) such as Half-life 2, The Sims, World of Warcraft, and Second Life. Two small-scale pilots ran in 2010 and 2011, with full-scale launch Fall Semester 2011. - May 19, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Photography Enters 'Post-Digital' Age: 120processing.com Brings Old-School Photo Lab to the Internet
Photographers are returning to film in droves. To serve them as they go 'back to the future,' 120processing.com is bringing the old-school local photo lab to the Internet, offering to develop medium-format/120 film by mail. - May 19, 2011 - 120processing.com
Local Volunteers Host Alex’s Lemonade Stand During National Lemonade Days
The Crowne Plaza Philadelphia West to host lemonade stand to raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer. - May 19, 2011 - Crowne Plaza Philadelphia West
More Than 150 Bedfordshire Registered for Stefan Drew Mssociates Marketing Workshop
More than 150 Bedfordshire businesses have booked a place at an Online Business Marketing seminar being run on Wednesday (May 18th) by Bedford College, the British Computer Society and the man the BBC call The Marketing Magician. The event, which has attracted every sort of business from architects... - May 19, 2011 - Stefan Drew Associates
Al Dumas Named No. 1 RE/MAX Agent in Florida
REO Powerhouse Recognized at Recent Awards Ceremony - May 19, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Louisiana’s Cypress Bend Golf Resort & Conference Center Honored with Elite Gold Certification
Status granted by the Elite Meetings Advisory Board, a distinguished panel comprised of corporate meeting professionals and hospitality executives - May 19, 2011 - Cypress Bend Resort
Danforth Center Host Author of Caught in the Middle
Seeds of Change to Feature Richard C. Longworth for a Visionary Event - May 19, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Student Aid Professionals to Convene in Boston July 17-20
Get your press pass to attend this event and learn about the latest student aid trends and news - May 19, 2011 - National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Local Life Coach Contributes to New Book, Inspired Women Succeed, Showing How You Can Too
Whether we acknowledge it or not, the way we determine success greatly impacts our lives, according to the newly published book, Inspired Women Succeed. Hopelyn Mullings Brown, Dr. of Strategic Leadership and Life Coach, is featured as one of the inspirational stories in this book. - May 19, 2011 - Hopelyn International Network
TAG and TechAmerica Foundation Name NanoLumens a Finalist for American Technology Awards
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and TechAmerica Foundation today announced that NanoLumens, the Atlanta-based developer of the world’s largest and lightest flexible video displays, has been selected as a finalist in the Breakthrough Technology category for the American Technology... - May 19, 2011 - TAG think
Shutterfly Brightens the Party with Fresh and Fun Birthday Invitations
Company releases 2011 birthday stationery collection, offering customizable cards, invitations and thank you cards for all ages. - May 19, 2011 - Shutterfly
Bellevue, Washington's SeniorResourceCentral.com Wins Top Honors in StartupNation.com’s "Leading Moms in Business" Competition
SeniorResourceCentral.com has been named a winner of StartupNation.com’s 2011 Leading Moms in Business competition - May 19, 2011 - Senior Resource Central
TAG Education Collaborative Announces 2011 WEBChallenge Scholarship Winners
9th Annual WEBChallenge focused on Engaging Students in S.T.E.M. Learning. - May 19, 2011 - TAG think
All New Buzz Guard Natural Insect Repellent from Earth Heart Can Help Protect Dogs from Outdoor Pests
Buzz Guard has been favorably field-tested as a safe and healthy alternative to commercial pesticide based treatments by a variety of dog lovers and professionals. - May 19, 2011 - Earth Heart Inc.
Blanket America Teams Up with Operation Once in a Lifetime to Donate Blankets to Soldiers and Debuts Star Spangled Throw
Blanket America and non-profit Operation Once in a Lifetime have come together in the name of helping American soldiers by providing them with blankets. Every time someone buys something from the Blanket America webstore - including the all-new Blanket America Star Spangled Throw - and enters “soldier” at checkout, a blanket will be donated to a soldier. - May 19, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Terence P. Smith, Partner, DLA Piper to Speak at KC’s Webcast “Employment and Labor Law: What to Watch for in 2011 and Beyond”
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Terence P. Smith, Partner, DLA Piper will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Employment and Labor Law: What to Watch for in 2011... - May 19, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
RentMyVacationHome.com Releases New Technology for All Vacation Homes in the U.S.A. - 83 Websites for You to Search and Join with New Book It Now Technology
You can now book a House the same way you would a Hotel or Motel. There are over 70,000 Homes Listed on over 83 Web Sites. - May 18, 2011 - Rent My Vacation Home
The White Tree Identifies Modern Australian Wedding Trends and an Endless Quest for Individuality
Celebrity weddings, digital media and the cultural trend towards uniqueness has lead to more and more couples opting for less traditional weddings, looking for modern ways to make their special day stylish, memorable, and a little bit different. James Tudball and Nick Reive caught on to this trend... - May 18, 2011 - The White Tree
"Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart" 3-Day Workshop in Palm Springs, CA
Join Lindsay Wagner in the elegant setting of the Hilton Hotel in Palm Springs, CA for a three-day "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart" workshop. This workshop is an opportunity to explore how life is perceived through the stencil of the mind, release negative emotions and heal old wounds and experience the Oneness Deeksha, which effortlessly initiates opening to a greater experience of connectedness, feeling more whole inside and allowing peace, clarity and unconditional love to emerge. - May 18, 2011 - "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart"
NH Division of Economic Development Highlights Five NH Business Tax Credit and Grant Programs for Property, Casualty, and Life Insurance Companies
New Hampshire offers a number of grants and tax credits for businesses like property, casualty, and life insurance companies, and the Division of Economic Development is taking steps to highlight the five primary opportunities the state provides to companies looking to expand, relocate, or redomesticate to NH. - May 18, 2011 - NH Division of Economic Development
Local Dog Trainer Earns Certification as Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed ®
Local dog trainer, Holly H Santana, CPDT-KA of Croton on Hudson, NY has earned certification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers ® (CCPDT®). Until the creation of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers in 2001, there was no true certification... - May 18, 2011 - Holly Santana
Lifestyle Photographer Steven Lippman Signs with Stockland Martel
Award-winning photo-representation agency Stockland Martel is now representing Steven Lippman. Lippman, who is based in Los Angeles, is a highly versatile lifestyle photographer whose work has appeared everywhere from the pages of entertainment and fashion magazines to campaigns for... - May 18, 2011 - Stockland Martel
Fashion Photographer Erik Madigan Heck Signs with Stockland Martel
Award-winning photo-representation agency Stockland Martel is now representing Erik Madigan Heck. Heck is a New York–based photographer who, though not yet 30 years of age, has worked with some of the most exclusive names in fashion, including Ann Demeulemeester, Valentino, Haider Ackermann,... - May 18, 2011 - Stockland Martel
Record $4.8 Million Jackpot Won Sunday at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Final Ca$hola Jackpot to be Paid is Also Delaware’s Largest
Luck was on the side of Bert Dickerson of Fairfax, Va., Sunday when he became an instant millionaire at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino winning a whopping $4,856,978.35 on the multistate progressive game, Ca$hola™. The jackpot is the largest ever in the State of Delaware. Dickerson was given... - May 18, 2011 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Luxury Travel Vietnam to Launch Package: “Experience Mekong Once-in-a-Life-Time”
The Mekong Delta is a fascinating destination with an incredible history, diverse cultures, stunning scenery and rich heritage. The Mekong River runs through China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, and is the longest river in the southeastern Asia region. Deep in history and rich in... - May 18, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Evan M. Migdail, Partner, DLA Piper to Speak at KC’s 2010 Tax Relief Act: A 2011 Update Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Evan M. Migdail, Partner, DLA Piper will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “2010 Tax Relief Act: A 2011 Update LIVE... - May 18, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Employment and Labor Law: What to Watch for in 2011 and Beyond
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled “Employment and Labor Law: What to Watch for in 2011 and Beyond.” This two-hour event is scheduled on July... - May 18, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Australian Institute of Business Brokers Inc Merger with Business Brokers of Western Australia Inc.
National President of the Australian Institute of Business Brokers (AIBB), Mr Paul Nielsen, announced today that agreement had been reached with the Business Brokers Association of Western Australia (BBWA) to amalgamate the two Associations forming a representative body of over 320 individual professionals involved in facilitating the transfer of Small to Medium businesses from one Owner to another. - May 18, 2011 - Australian Institute of Business Brokers Inc
Richard Reilly, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP to Speak at KC’s Corporate Governance Issues, Executive Compensation Disclosure and Related SRO Rules: A 2011 Update Act
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Richard Reilly, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Corporate Governance Issues, Executive... - May 18, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Paul Devinsky, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery LLP to Speak at KC’s 2011 Patent Reform Act Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Paul Devinsky, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “2011 Patent Reform Act Live... - May 18, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Cypress Bend Resort Announces New Father-Son Golf Getaway
Fathers can strengthen the special bond with their sons at Louisiana’s Cypress Bend Resort, located 70 miles south of Shreveport, with the resort’s new Father-Son Golf Getaway. The package includes private instruction with one of Cypress Bend’s golf professionals before heading... - May 18, 2011 - Cypress Bend Resort
Suzanne Burns Hired as Executive Director of Sustainable Atlanta
Sustainable Atlanta, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization focused on sustainability policy and programs, today announced that Suzanne Burnes has been hired as its new executive director effective June 1, 2011. Created in 2007, Sustainable Atlanta facilitates long-term, strategic progress in Atlanta by convening leaders from academia, businesses, nonprofits, and government to develop sustainability policy and programs for those who live, work and play in Atlanta. - May 18, 2011 - Sustainable Atlanta
Businessolver Issue SAS 70, Type II Audit Report
Businessolver has issued a Type II SAS 70 report that provides an opinion on the fairness of presentation on the description of controls and whether the controls were operating effectively to achieve the control objectives during the reporting period. - May 18, 2011 - Businessolver, Inc.
IMC Club Initiative is Sponsored by BrightLine Bags
IMC Club International, Inc. announced the launch of “Knowledge Drive” in its Aviation Knowledge Base available on the imcclubs.org website. - May 18, 2011 - IMCClubs.org
Rice University Basketball Stars Team Up with HSBCAMPS
Former Collegiate Standouts Join HSBCAMPS Team to Mentor Houston Area Youths & Build Stronger Basketball Communities. - May 18, 2011 - HSBCAMPS
TAG Announces Launch of Data Governance Society
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) today announced the formation of its newest society, TAG Data Governance. The mission of the society is to raise awareness of data governance as a transformational business function and to foster a collaborative non-competitive environment for data... - May 18, 2011 - TAG think
Renaissance Cosmetic Laser is Holding Artefill Day to Tout Longest Lasting Dermal Filler
Get rid of lines/wrinkles and save money, too. Renaissance Cosmetic Laser (RCL) is holding an Artefill®* Day to tout the longest-lasting dermal filler from 10 am – 7 pm June 8, 2011 at 17W240 22nd St., Suite 201, Oakbrook Terrace, IL. “Artefill is unlike the temporary fillers you... - May 18, 2011 - Renaissance Cosmetic Laser
Businessolver Investing in Trusts
Businessolver continued to invest in its longstanding commitment to the trusts and association arena with the hire of Mike Meyerring. - May 18, 2011 - Businessolver, Inc.
CureMyPC Launches New Technical Support Business
CureMyPC, a 24/7 live technical support company, launches new online computer support business, offering more options for consumers in need of technical help. - May 18, 2011 - CureMyPC
Alyssa Lane Fowler of Mckesson Wins First Annual TAG Diversity Leadership Award
Alyssa Lane Fowler of McKesson was the winner of the First Annual Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Diversity Leadership Award presented at a dinner ceremony April 26th at Villa Christina. Lisa McVey, CIO of McKesson nominated Ms. Fowler for her outstanding leadership of internal diversity... - May 18, 2011 - TAG think
Overworld Magazine Forms Bin Laden Petition
Overworld Magazine has formed a Freedom of Information Act petition to release all video, audio, photographic, and written evidence of the Navy's bin Laden attack. - May 18, 2011 - Overworld Magazine
Real World Leadership Radio Hosts Sue Murphy: Igniting the Power of People Through an Ethical Culture
Sue Murphy of Leadership Collaborations and author of "Igniting the Power of People Through an Ethical Culture" discusses the meaning of collaboration, empowerment and how ethics affects your business operations on Real World Leadership Radio on Wednesday, May 18 at 12 noon EST. - May 18, 2011 - The Real World Leadership Institute, Inc.
AT&S Opens Facility in Omaha
American Trailer & Storage, Inc. (AT&S) began providing storage and transportation solutions in 1994. AT&S looks forward to expanding its presence in the Omaha market. - May 17, 2011 - American Trailer & Storage, Inc.
Division of Economic Development Highlights Finished Commercial Space Opportunity for Insurance Companies
Though some companies prefer to build their own facilities from the ground up, others prefer to take advantage of "move-in ready" commercial spaces. The NH Division of Economic Development, in connection with the Rochester Economic Development Commission (a regional partner), announces the availability of move-in-ready call center space in Rochester for property, casualty, and life insurance companies. - May 17, 2011 - NH Division of Economic Development
CTA Digital's Battery Pack Makes Nintendo 3DS Battery Life Last 2X Longer
New external battery pack from CTA Digital lets 3DS gaming last longer even on the go. - May 17, 2011 - CTA Digital
Vitae Hair Extensions of Beverly Hills Celebrates 13 Years in Entertainment Industry
Vitae Hair of Beverly Hills, California www.VitaeHair.com recently celebrated its 13th year in business servicing the elite in the entertainment, film, hair, fashion, and television industries. Vitae Hair Extensions of Beverly Hills celebrated by going green, changing its' packaging to one that is... - May 17, 2011 - Vitae Hair Extensions of Beverly Hills
San Diego Diamond Buyer Sees Sell Diamond Prices Rise
SDJB reports that due to record gold and polished diamond prices, diamond buyers like SDJB can pay consumers more when they sell diamonds and diamond jewelry set in gold. - May 17, 2011 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers