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Southeastern Warehouse Association Appoints Ike Sherlock as Florida Director
The Southeastern Warehouse Association (SWA) announced the election of The Grimes Companies’ Executive VP, Ike Sherlock, as the Florida Director. Sherlock has over 15 years of experience in transportation and logistics and received a BBS from Troy University. As the Executive Vice President,... - October 04, 2017 - Total Distribution, Inc.
kaZING Experiences 43% Month-Over-Month Q2 Growth in Service Providers
Second quarter provider growth surpasses management’s expectations. - October 04, 2017 - kaZING
Self Storage in Sylvester, GA, Sold
Lawhorne Storage, located in Sylvester, GA, was sold in late September to an out of state buyer. Michael Morrison, Associate Broker with Midcoast Properties, Inc., led this effort on the firm's behalf. - October 04, 2017 - Midcoast Properties, Inc.
The Schultz Family Foundation Doubles Down on Support for CASY with Grant to Support Employment Training & Job Placement Program for the US Army Reserves & National Guard
Building on their support of Corporate America Supports You (CASY) veteran hiring programs in December 2016, the Schultz Family Foundation has recently awarded CASY a second grant from its donor advised fund at Silicon Valley Community Foundation. The award supports employment training and job... - October 03, 2017 - Corporate America Supports You dba VetJobs
The American Team Wins Big at the 2017 International Automotive Technicians Challenge!
In a truly stunning outcome, Team U.S.A. took first, second, and third place at the 2017 International Technicians Challenge in Poland. The American team was sponsored by SSF Imported Auto Parts, which tested automotive technicians from across the nation to assemble three finalists who made the U.S. - October 03, 2017 - SSF Imported Auto Parts LLC
Spirit America Acquires Spirit Electronics, LLC and Spirit Logistics & Distribution
Spirit America Corp., owned by Marti McCurdy, has acquired Spirit Electronics, LLC and Spirit Logistics & Distribution. Spirit America is a Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, business entity in support of the military and aerospace microlectronics industry. - October 02, 2017 - Spirit Electronics
Missouri Baptist Medical Center to Host Second Annual Charity Car Show
St. Louis' Precision Restorations to serve as judges for car event. - October 01, 2017 - Precision Restorations
Cargo from a World of Fantasy
ACEX Rostov-on Don enlarged the private collection in Washington with a creature from The Lord of the Rings saga. - September 30, 2017 - ACEX
Mods4cars RemoteKEY Comfort Control for Porsche Now in a New Housing
The RemoteKEY comfort control for the Porsche models 997 Carrera Coupe, 987 Cayman and 987 Boxster now has a new housing. Mods4cars retrofit module, with smart features, provides higher user comfort. Among other things, windows can be operated via the original remote control. - September 30, 2017 - Mods4cars
Computrols Releases LX to Replace Flagship X-Line Controller
Besides a complete upgrade in computing power, these controllers provide better security, a flexible USB port, a cross-platform app for commission and checkout, as well as Computrols new WireCheck feature. WireCheck electrically probes all screw terminal connections before initiating control, avoiding costly mistakes during installation. And of course, the LX comes with Computrols’ industry-leading lifetime warranty that its’ clients have come to expect. - September 30, 2017 - Computrols
Quadratec Inc. Announces New CEO
Quadratec, Inc. (www.quadratec.com), a worldwide leader in providing Jeep® aftermarket parts and accessories, today announced the appointment of Ted Wentz III as Chief Executive Officer effective October 2. Quadratec’s founder Ted Wentz Jr., will remain active as Chairman of the Board and... - September 30, 2017 - Quadratec
Friendly TLC Rentals & Leasing Opens a New Office for Its Customers, Offering a Wide Range of Features for Convenience and Ease
Friendly TLC Rentals & Leasing has been a reliable provider of cars for services like Uber and Lyft for a long time. Their users prefer their features over other similar services, and as a result, they have created a long line of loyal customers. The features and options offered by Friendly -... - September 30, 2017 - Friendly TLC Rentals & Leasing
Quarter-Turn Locks from EMKA – Important Accessories Complete Installations
EMKA’s range of industrial quarter-turn latches and locks are now enhanced with a wide range of accessories to ensure proper fitment and performance. - September 29, 2017 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Argus Broker Affiliate Sells Arizona Self Storage Facility
Eagle Commercial Realty Services, AMO is pleased to announce the sale of Van’s Storage in the community of Fountain Hills, Arizona. The self-storage facility sold for an undisclosed sum on September 22, 2017. The property was initially constructed in 1978 and has more than 315 units of drive... - September 28, 2017 - Argus Self Storage Advisors
CityHack 2017 - The Competition for a Smarter City
Over 100 experts from Orange, Tremend and Actility gathered this weekend for a 24 hours smart city hackathon, CityHack 2017. During the competition, the participants prototyped and presented the newest solutions impacting the way we live, work and spend our time in the future cities. - September 28, 2017 - Tremend Software Consulting
kaZING Welcomes Former White House Chief of Staff to Board of Advisors
Andrew Hill Card, Jr., former White House COS, joins on-demand technology company - September 27, 2017 - kaZING
City of Columbus Receives AAA Bond Rating from All Three Rating Agencies
The City of Columbus received a AAA bond rating from Fitch Credit Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service and S&P’s Global Ratings this week, the highest rating available. The rating means all three agencies consider Columbus to have exceptional credit-worthiness and can easily meet its... - September 26, 2017 - The City of Columbus
Cincinnati Airport's Use of BlipTrack Technology Helps TSA Staffing Meet Growing Passenger Demand
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) with local Transportation Security Administration (TSA) collaboration is using live and empiric data to identify irregularities at the security checkpoint. Thanks to BlipTrack technology, created by Denmark-based BLIP Systems, this recently awarded Skytrax best world airport serving 5-10 million passengers is experiencing better resource utilization and smoother passenger processing. - September 25, 2017 - Veovo
NorthPointe Celebrates Direct Support Professional Recognition Week
NorthPointe celebrated their DSPs during Direct Support Professional Recognition Week with daily raffle prizes, appreciation activities, and an employee car wash staffed by executive team members. - September 24, 2017 - NorthPointe Resources
Argus Broker Affiliate Announces Arizona Sale
Eagle Commercial Realty Services, AMO is pleased to announce the sale of A-Secured RV & Vehicle Storage in Gilbert, Arizona. - September 24, 2017 - Argus Self Storage Advisors
Trulos.com Might Have Just Put Large LTL Carriers Out of Business
Trulos just launched a free LTL Load Board. - September 24, 2017 - Trulos Transportation
Argus Broker Affiliate Announces Sale of Ada, Oklahoma Self Storage Facility
Jared Jones, CCIM represented the seller of A Storage Closet, located in Ada, Oklahoma. - September 22, 2017 - Argus Self Storage Advisors
Austin Contractors & Engineers Association Prepares for Massive Fish Fry Fundraiser
The Austin Contractors & Engineers Association (ACEA) is preparing to welcome more than 600 members to their annual Fish Fry Fundraiser event on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the Travis County Expo Center. Tickets are still available. - September 21, 2017 - Austin Contractors & Engineers Association
Aurora Parts and Accessories and Pluss Corporation Announce Integration Partnership to Streamline the Sales Cycle for Aurora Dealers
Aurora Parts and Accessories and Pluss Corporation proudly announce a partnership to provide automation of parts look-up, ordering, availability, and pricing for Aurora Dealers starting in the fourth quarter of 2017. The imminent integration between Aurora Parts and Accessories' MyAuroraPlus GBOM... - September 20, 2017 - Pluss Corporation
Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental Adds SWM Motorcycles to Its Adventure-Ready Fleet
New options for motorcyclists wanting to get off the beaten path in the “biking paradise.” - September 20, 2017 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental
New EMKA Catalogue – Small and Medium Quarter-Turn Latches/Locks
EMKA’s new Program 1012 and 1022 quarter-turn latches and locks in their small to medium size range are suitable for use on small cabinets, wall mounted enclosures, control desks, machine controls, boxes and instrument cases. - September 20, 2017 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Boston Airport Express Inc. to Expand Logan Taxi Cabs Fleet in Fall 2017
Boston Airport Express Inc. is glad to announce that they are expanding their fleet of chauffeured cars to take on more customers in fall 2017. Additionally Boston Airport Express is also expanding its services to include short day tours in Massachusetts by October 2017. As a reliable name in... - September 19, 2017 - Boston Airport Express
CMO and Co-Founder Chris Kline to Speak at ERC's Global Workforce Symposium in Chicago
CMO and Co-Founder Chris Kline will be a featured panelist on Thursday, September 28th during the Worldwide Employee Relocation Council’s Global Workforce Symposium in Chicago, IL. Mr. Kline will be speaking to artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in the relocation industry, the panel discussion is titled Big Data, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence - The Robots Are Coming For Your Job! - September 19, 2017 - Mobility Empowered, LLC
Swedish Electric Car Startup Uniti Launches Record-Breaking Equity Crowdfunding Campaign
This record-breaking campaign establishes Uniti’s place as a legitimate contender in the automotive space with a strong grassroots movement. The vehicle is scheduled for launch later this year. It includes significant advancements in safety, sustainability and user experience. - September 16, 2017 - Uniti Sweden AB (publ)
JC Car Care & Tire 2017 BBB Torch Award Recipient
JC Car Care & Tire are one of 5 businesses to receive the 2017 Torch Award. Torch Award GraphicBetter Business Bureau (BBB) Serving Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois will present Torch Awards to five businesses and one charity and Student of Ethics awards to two students during a luncheon... - September 16, 2017 - JC Car Care & Tire
Aeroprobe Announces Micro Purge System
The new product is an accessory for the company’s Micro Air Data System (μADS). - September 14, 2017 - Aeroprobe Corporation
Innovative Transport Solutions Expands to Include New Freight Loading & Unloading Products That Save Time and Money
Innovative Transport Solutions (ITS), located in Elmhurst, IL near O’Hare International Airport develops and distributes labor and time-saving freight loading and handling products (Mobile Transport Tray, Portable Roller Bed System, Easi-Deck System & Easi-Shipper System). The company also offers a full suite of international and domestic freight services, including Full Truckload (FTL), Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), rail/intermodal, ocean, trans-loading, cross-border and warehousing. - September 13, 2017 - Innovative Transport Solutions
Scenic City Self Storage Opens in Chattanooga, TN
Brand new self-storage facility opens in Chattanooga, TN bringing first class self-storage to consumers in the area. - September 13, 2017 - Absolute Storage Management
Mobility Centers Holdings, LLC Debuts in Midwest
Mobility Centers Holdings, LLC (known as Mobility Centers) announced today the acquisition of Siebert Mobility who owned and operated three locations in the Midwest. Mobility Centers, is a mobility equipment dealer that sells, installs and services mobility equipment including wheelchair accessible... - September 13, 2017 - Mobility Centers LLC
Australian Made Pick Up Camper Company Trayon Campers Go International
Purpose built lightweight slide on pickup campers for expeditions, overland adventure or weekend trips. A Trayon Camper is a rugged, sealed, waterproof box which slides on to the back of a pickup truck with a flat bed tray. It has everything one needs for extended trips into the wilderness. A family owned Australian company with past customers who are global explorers. Travelling to Africa, Canada, and the Arctic Circle. Find out more. - September 10, 2017 - Trayon Campers
Free Women’s Car Care Clinic Offered at Paddock Imports Saturday September 30, 2017
Paddock Imports, in Denver, Colorado, is excited to host a free Women's Car Car Clinic on Sept 30th. Come and learn about basic car maintenance to include tires, vehicle fluids, brakes, and service intervals. Finger foods and drinks provided. Please sign up and bring a friend! - September 10, 2017 - Paddock Imports
CarpoolWorld Opens Free Carpooling Portals for Victims of Harvey and Irma
CarpoolWorld is providing free rideshare matching services for people affected by the ongoing natural disasters in Texas and the Southeast. People in these areas can sign up individually at any time, and organizations, including businesses, schools, hospitals, and municipalities, can set up... - September 10, 2017 - CarpoolWorld
Rangs Limited, the Distributor of Mitsubishi Motors, Launches New Showroom in Collaboration with Its Sales Agent "Forid & Brothers" in Sylhet
Rangs Limited, the authorized distributor of Mitsubishi Motors in Bangladesh, launched its new showroom in Sylhet in collaboration with their sales agent "Forid & Brothers." - September 10, 2017 - Mitsubishi Motors Bangladesh Rangs Limited
Aeroprobe CEO to Present at Drones Africa Summit
The event supports drone business innovation in Africa. - September 08, 2017 - Aeroprobe Corporation
ComplianceSigns Honored for 8th Time on Inc. 5000 List
For the eighth consecutive year, ComplianceSigns, Inc. has been designated one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., as ranked by Inc. magazine, and honored as a Hall of Fame company. With eight appearances on the list, ComplianceSigns has received the distinction of being named to... - September 08, 2017 - Compliance Signs, Inc.
Simulation Company Fieldscale Closes New Round of $600K Funding
Simulation company Fieldscale, specializing in the touch screen simulation software industry, is proud to announce a new round of $600,000 in funding. - September 08, 2017 - Fieldscale
Rointe Heating to Unveil New Underfloor Heating
Rointe, one of the worlds leading efficient electrical Heating suppliers, is to expand its products and include a new underfloor heating system. - September 07, 2017 - Rointe Heating
Crown Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Announces Its Third $5,000 Winner
Jeff Sparks was named the Grand Prize winner of the $5,000 Giveaway coordinated by both Crown Tennessee dealerships this past Saturday, August 26. Sparks is the third winner announced since the contest began earlier this year. - September 07, 2017 - Crown Automotive
Rointe Heating Unveil New and Improved Heater, the New Kyros
Rointe efficient Heating launch their new product line with the new Kyros electric heater. It boasts easier control, more efficient use, and much much more. - September 07, 2017 - Rointe Heating
PINC Receives New Product Innovation Award from Frost & Sullivan
PINC commended by Frost & Sullivan for being an innovator in the global autonomous inventory robotics market with its inventory drone solution - September 06, 2017 - PINC
Appraisal Engine Inc is Now Offering Valuation Reports to Vehicle Owners Affected by Hurricane Harvey in Houston Texas
With the incredible amount of losses, sometimes insurance companies are too overwhelmed to spend as much time as needed calculating actual cash values of totaled vehicles. Residents who feel that their vehicles are undervalued have recourse via Appraisal Engine Inc. - September 06, 2017 - Appraisal Engine Inc
A-Z Bus Sales, Inc. Hires New Director of Sales for Their Commercial & Transit Division
A-Z Bus Sales names new Director of their Commercial and Transit Sales Division. The new director will oversee the commercial and transit bus sales team for California, Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii. - September 05, 2017 - A-Z Bus Sales
Slot3D™ Announces New Webinar Series
New Series of Webinars deigned to spotlight key functions of Slot3D™ software. Slot3D™ is an economic based slotting tool that is fully integrated with AutoCAD®, the world's leading design software program. Visualize, simulate and analyze results to streamline warehouse workflow and reduce operating costs. Slot3D capabilities include optimized slotting plans, capacity analysis, space and layout planning, equipment cost / benefit analysis, and benchmarking. - September 05, 2017 - Advanced Solutions
B-TEC Systems Appoints BC Marketing
B-TEC Systems appoints BC Marketing, regarded as one of the best sales & marketing agencies in the USA. - September 05, 2017 - B-TEC Systems Inc.
Texas OCC is Coming to Help
Orange County Choppers and the Hudson Valley SPCA to Help Hurricane Affected Families and Animals in Texas Orange County Choppers (OCC) and the Hudson Valley SPCA (HVSPCA) jointly announced efforts to provide assistance to humans and animals affected by hurricane Harvey in south Texas. As we have... - September 04, 2017 - Orange County Choppers