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Homeowners Facing Foreclosure Can Earn Money While Downsizing
Foreclosures, particularly on subprime home loans, continue to rise. Homeowners facing foreclosure may need to downsize to an apartment or smaller home while also facing a financial crunch. Many turn to eBay and other auction websites to sell furniture and other large items to potential buyers around the country, which means those items need to be shipped long distance. - November 10, 2007 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Freightgate Launches “The Freightgate Portal 2.0”
Freightgate, a leading provider of Internet applications for the Freight & Logistics Industry, today announced that it has launched The Freightgate Portal 2.0/Beta. - November 09, 2007 - Freightgate
The Launch of Moving Tools & Gadgets, Syndicated with Google by Movers.com
In keeping with the demands for technologically advanced web gadgets, which enable the users to calculate and estimate various itsy-bitsy details of their move, Movers.com has recently launched a series of Moving gadgets. - November 09, 2007 - Movers.com
Crescent Ridge Dairy’s All-World Ice Cream
Sharon, Mass. Dairy selected as one of National Geographic’s top 10 ice creams. - November 08, 2007 - Crescent Ridge Dairy
Global Logistics Network Enrolls 200th Member
At its 5th Annual Conference held in Phuket, Thailand, Global Logistics Network announced that Shipair Express (China) Ltd has become the 200th member of their global network. In front of an audience of 170 delegates from 120 member companies, Roy Stapleton, President of GLN presented Kenneth Yu,... - November 06, 2007 - Global Logistics Network, Inc
Avoid the Hassles of Holiday Travel
You had better start planning now as travel experts are predicting the 2007 holiday travel season to be one of the busiest ever, particularly for air travelers. - November 03, 2007 - The Luggage Club
Free PADI Underwater Photo Album
With every South Florida dive certification course, Aqua Sports is now offering a free professional digital photo album of the dive experience. - November 03, 2007 - Aqua Sports, Inc.
International Profit Associates Supports Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
IPA's "Business Doctors" raised more than $9,000 in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month - November 02, 2007 - IPA
Global Supply Chain Group’s Vivek Sood to Represent Asia Pacific Perspective at the Suppliers Exchange Forum in San Jose, Costa Rica
Managing Director of Global Supply Chain Group, Mr. Vivek Sood will be representing Asia Pacific Supply Chain perspective at the 2nd Annual Suppliers Exchange Forum in San Jose, Costa Rica from 5th November to 7th November 2007. He will be presenting the solution to the predicament which more and... - November 02, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Group
DeepGulf Selects Lott Ship to Serve Its GOM Logistical Needs
DeepGulf Inc. has selected Lott Ship Agency to handle all logistical matters for its Ultra-Deep pipelay operations in the Gulf of Mexico. “We chose Lott Ship because of their undisputed excellence in this particular segment of the industry and also for their proprietary OSILAS Software System,” says Rus Howard, Chairman, DeepGulf Inc. - November 02, 2007 - DeepGulf Inc.
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Hires Charlie Pinto as EVP, Human Resources: Global 3PL Continues to Add Executives to Its Expanding Team
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently hired Charlie Pinto as EVP of Human Resources. This is a new position within the growing global supply chain management company. Pinto was most recently employed as SVP, Human Resources by INFONXX, a large privately-held telecommunications outsourcer... - November 02, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
IPA President Invited to Continue Serving as Member of U.S. Chamber Committees
Steinberg was invited to continue his service as member of the Council on Small Business, the International Policy Committee and the Homeland Security Policy Task Force. - November 02, 2007 - IPA
IPA-IBA President Participates in Radio Show for Business Professionals
President Gregg Steinberg was selected to participate in a segment on “Coaching the Information Technology and Service Sales Force” for the Insights on Coaching Radio Show. - November 02, 2007 - IPA
IPA-IBA President Speaks with Students at Operation Hope Event
Steinberg provided financial education to a group of students at Bethune Elementary School in Chicago - November 02, 2007 - IPA
IPA-IBA Executive Director Celebrates 15th Anniversary
As International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) enters its 16th year, the Executive Director of Human Resources Larry Lang celebrated his milestone 15th anniversary with the company this past month. Lang has been with IPA since 1992 and is currently the Executive Director of Human Resources for... - October 31, 2007 - IPA
International Profit Associates Announces Business of the Year Awards
IPA-IBA seeks small business award nominees - October 31, 2007 - IPA
IPA Representative Speaks at Chicago Women's Business Forum
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) and International Tax Advisors (ITA) representative, Tyrone Wideman, was a guest speaker for ARISE., a group whose name is inspired by the motto “To Actively Raise and Inspire People to Successfully Build Businesses with Excellence.” On... - October 31, 2007 - IPA
Scuba and Rescue Training Hotline
Aqua Sports, Inc. strives to make aquatics safer for everyone. - October 31, 2007 - Aqua Sports, Inc.
FriscoTaxi.com is Ready to Service Transportation Needs of One of the Fastest Growing Cities in U.S.
Friendly and Local touch to growing and complex transportation needs of changing market. - October 29, 2007 - FriscoTaxi.com
DeepGulf Inc. Announces Ultra-Deep Offshore Pipelay System
DeepGulf, Inc. announces its revolutionary J-Flex 3600 marine pipelay system. The ultra-deep, J-Lay system is capable of laying very large pipes in the deepest waters of the Gulf of Mexico. - October 28, 2007 - DeepGulf Inc.
Fox News Covers Rich and Famous Tours of New York: a Tour for Curious Locals or Star Struck Tourists
Fox News has discovered New York's newest "niche" tour: The Rich and Famous Tour. See where the celebrities live, shop, dine and party. - October 26, 2007 - Rich and Famous Tours
Euronav Announces Q3 Results
The executive committee of Euronav NV (EURONEXT: EURN) today reported its provisional financial results for the three months ended 30th September 2007. - October 26, 2007 - Euronav NV
IPA Senior Manager of Transaction Group Receives M&AMI Designation
Stewart Cloer, International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) Senior Manager of the Advisory and Intermediary Services, LLC Transactions Group, has been named a Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI). Cloer’s designation, awarded by the M&A Source®, demonstrates exemplary... - October 24, 2007 - IPA
Pensacola Company Creates Technology That Could Impact Nation’s Energy Supply
Revolutionary J-Flex technology will make ultra-deep oil and gas pipeline transportation economically viable for the first time, accessing untapped energy resources. - October 24, 2007 - DeepGulf Inc.
Crescent Ridge Dairy to Hold Food Drive Beginning October 29th
From October 29th to November 2nd, Crescent Ridge Dairy of Sharon will hold a Food Drive for the Greater Boston Food Bank in an effort to fight hunger on a local level. Crescent Ridge delivery drivers will collect non-perishable food donations from home delivery customers and dairy bar collection... - October 21, 2007 - Crescent Ridge Dairy
Famous Pacific Shipping Conference Focuses on Changing Face of Global Freight Industry
Famous Pacific Shipping, the fast expanding Asia-based NVOCC and freight services supplier, is all set for its 2007 Annual General Meeting and Conference which will take place in Mauritius between 21st and 24th October. - October 20, 2007 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Adds John J. Hafferty, Jr. as CFO of International Services Division and Announces Key Promotion and Additional Team Members for Corporate Finance
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) recently hired John J. Hafferty, Jr. as CFO of its International Services group. OH Logistics also hired several additional people in the corporate finance department. - October 19, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Acquisition of 7M Transport Announced by Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Mallory Alexander International Logistics announced it has acquired all the assets of 7M Transport, Inc., in a private transaction. The facilities, capabilities and personnel of 7M Transport will continue as part of Mallory Alexander's integrated supply chain solution. Financial terms of the... - October 18, 2007 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Checker Sedan Offers "After 6" Special Rates
Checker Sedan, the official luxury sedan service of Detroit Metro Airport, today announced that it is offering customers reduced "After 6" hourly rates on its sedan fleet. The announcement was made by Timothy J. McCarthy, president of Checker Sedan. - October 17, 2007 - Checker Sedan
March of Dimes Trips Across USA with Every Baby Has a Story Onboard
Actual "real-time" Trailways GPS Tracking of the March of Dimes (MOD) studiocoach is available for each, every mile and at each stop while gathering baby stories. Blog and Track the MOD-Trailways Traveling Studiocoach for the entire 30-day scheduled tour. - October 16, 2007 - Trailways Transportation System, Inc.
Jerr-Dan to Provide towPartners Memberships to the Towing Industry for 2008
Jerr-Dan Corporation and towPartners are pleased to announce that Jerr-Dan will be providing towPartners memberships to the entire towing and recovery industry in 2008. The strategic partnership between Jerr-Dan and towPartners was formed in 2006 and continues to develop into a powerful benefits addition to the towPartners program. This provision of memberships by Jerr-Dan Corporation demonstrates their tremendous commitment to our industry and to the companies who serve the motoring public. - October 15, 2007 - towPartners
Local Seniors Using It, Not Losing It
Over 200 local senior citizens are planning to attend upcoming two day lecture series in Delray Beach, FL on Oct 30 & 31, 2007. This continuing education program, sponsored by Senior Summer School, includes lectures on topics such as: Jew's vs Jew's in the Promised Land; Current Events & U.S. Relations in the Middle East; Jew's in the Civil War; World War II; Those Who Dared to be Different; Kosher Nostra (Jewish Gangsters); Hollywood Moguls; and Looking Good & Feeling Great at Any Age. - October 13, 2007 - Senior Summer School
Strategic Global Management Structure Announced by Mallory Alexander International Logistics; Expands Shanghai Office
Mallory Alexander International Logistics announced a strategic management structure in support of logistics solutions for global customers. - October 13, 2007 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Famous Pacific Shipping Adds Household Removal Services in Indonesia
In Indonesia, the Famous Pacific Shipping Group (FPS) has launched a new subsidiary dedicated to household removal and personal relocation services. - October 13, 2007 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Adds Facility in Canada: Global 3PL Increases North American Network
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) announced the expansion of its network with the recent lease of a facility in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, in the Heartland Industrial Park, located approximately 15 minutes from the Toronto International Airport. Mississauga is Canada's sixth largest... - October 12, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
International Profit Associates Executive Director Celebrates 11th Anniversary
As International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) enters its 16th year, the Executive Director of Survey Services Tyler Burgess celebrates his milestone 11th anniversary with the company this past month. Tyler Burgess is the Executive Director of Survey Services for International Profit Associates and... - October 12, 2007 - IPA
Incredible India at 60 Contest from Dreamland Tours
Dreamland Tours Inc. launches a promotional contest awarding two free round-trip air tickets to India as part of the ongoing celebrations and events for India at 60. - October 11, 2007 - Dreamland Tours Inc.
MOL Announces New Asia-Black Sea Service
The New World Alliance (TNWA) - Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), APL, and Hyundai Merchant Marine, Co., Ltd. (HMM) - Hanjin Shipping Co., Ltd and United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) today announced a new Asia-East Mediterranean / Black Sea service, named “EBX” (East-Mediterranean /... - October 11, 2007 - MOL
JAS Forwarding Worldwide Utilizes Nexus' Chicago Land Bridge to Provide Savings to International Shippers
JAS Forwarding Worldwide provides a unique service offering to international shippers, allowing them to ship heavy containers direct from the port into Chicago via the Nexus Chicago Land Bridge. - October 08, 2007 - Nexus Distribution
Global Supply Chain Group to Sponsor the Inaugural "Green Supply Chain Award" at the Upcoming Supply Chain Asia Logistics Awards 2007
Global Supply Chain Group, a supply chain strategy consulting organization headquartered in Sydney is sponsoring the coveted ‘Green Supply Chain Award’ at the upcoming Supply Chain Asia Logistics Awards 2007. There are 5 finalists in the category: Bayer, CIBA, Eastman Chemicals, Pfizer & Shell. The judges are deciding the winner soon, and the winner will be revealed on the night of the awards on November 22nd in Hong Kong at a gala industry dinner at Hong Kong Convention Centre. - October 08, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Group
Biggest Not Always Best, Says Davies Turner, as M&A Frenzy Continues in the UK Logistics Industry
Significant structural changes in the UK logistics industry are seeing mergers and acquisitions of key players hit the headlines. - October 06, 2007 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Storage Opportunity Partners Acquires Two Additional Self Storage Facilities in the Boston Area
Storage Opportunity Partners LLC (“StorageOp”) of Farmington Hills, Michigan and Newton Highlands, Massachusetts is pleased to announce the acquisition of two Storage King Self Storage properties in the suburban Boston communities of Holbrook and East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The... - October 04, 2007 - Storage Opportunity Partners LLC
Free PADI Shipwreck Specialty Certification
Learn how to obtain a free PADI Shipwreck Specialty certification on your next vacation. - October 04, 2007 - Aqua Sports, Inc.
towSearch.com Reaches New Milestones with Towing Discount Program
towPartners® today announced that it’s towing and road service provider locator tool, towSearch, now has over 22,000 listed companies across the United States and that over 500 of these member companies have already opted-in to offer a 10% discount to users of towSearch.com. The system is being heavily used by transportation fleet managers, individuals and even motor clubs as vehicles need service across the United States. - October 02, 2007 - towPartners
Get an AED and Don't Pay
The Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) was introduced over two decades ago. It is designed to administer an electrical shock to a victim’s failing heart in an effort to restore a normal heart beat. Over the years, the AED has become remarkably effective at saving lives, its ease of use... - September 30, 2007 - Aqua Sports, Inc.
New Name, Same Great Service and Dependability... The Packaging Store Repackages Itself as Boston Pack and Ship
After more than two decades as a strategic partner to many area movers, known particularly for their expertise in packing and shipping small loads and delicate items, Joe Fell and Bill Yankee, owners of The Packaging Store in Braintree, thought the days of being referred to as the “new... - September 30, 2007 - Boston Pack and Ship
Free PADI Certification on Your Next Dive Vacation
Aqua Sports, Inc., the premier scuba & rescue training institute based out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has long been known for providing expert instruction and certification courses from Maine to Miami. They have certified thousands of students and are now offering a free PADI dive... - September 30, 2007 - Aqua Sports, Inc.
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG) is Calling for Nominations for the 2007 Chief Supply Chain Officer Award
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG) serves leaders of supply chain management in business, government, and other organizations, on a worldwide basis. The mission of the Group is to respond to the unique needs of leaders who are increasingly responsible for the profitable growth and... - September 28, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Leaders Group
Sunset Transportation Organizes Logistics for Largest One Day Food Drive
Sunset Transportation Will Organize the Logistics for the Largest One Day Food Drive in America for the Fourth Year in a Row - September 28, 2007 - Sunset Transportation, Inc.
IPA Charities Supports Hispanic Heritage Organization
For the third consecutive year, IPA Charities contributes to the Hispanic Heritage Organization. - September 27, 2007 - IPA