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The Storage Shed, Brunswick, GA, Sold
The Storage Shed in Brunswick, GA, was purchased by a private investor in late October for $2,050,000. Dale C. Eisenman, CCIM of Midcoast Properties, Inc. a leading self storage broker in the Southeast had the listing to market the property. The facility is situated on 2.86 +/- acres, and is... - November 04, 2015 - Midcoast Properties, Inc.
Dallas Architect Gary Gene Olp, FAIA Selected as 2015 LEED Fellow
LEED Fellows are best-of-the-best in green building design, engineering and development. - November 04, 2015 - GGO Architects
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Corporate Wellness Program 101
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: Corporate Wellness Program 101: What Your Firm Needs to Know. This two-hour event is scheduled on December 10, 2015 at... - November 04, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
MaaS360 by IBM Named Sponsor at the Knowledge Group’s Event “Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) Pitfalls Unveiled” Webcast on 12/9/2015
MaaS360 by IBM teams up with The Knowledge Group for its upcoming webcast entitled “Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) Pitfalls Unveiled: Is Your Firm Prepared?” This two-hour event will be held on December 9, 2015 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm ET. - November 04, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Navigating the Physician Payment Sunshine Act: Significant Implications to Healthcare and Medical Industries
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: Navigating the Physician Payment Sunshine Act: Significant Implications to Healthcare and Medical Industries Live... - November 04, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Cintel Announces Software Agreement with Vigilant Solutions
Cintel is pleased to announce its agreement with Vigilant Solutions to offer a hosted license plate recognition (LPR) software solution for commercial clients in the United States. Under the agreement, Cintel will now offer the nation’s first hosted LPR software platform for commercial... - November 03, 2015 - CINTEL
Sweet Adelines International Names 2016 International Champion Quartet, Speed of Sound
Speed of Sound, a quartet from Region 14, Heart of The Blue Ridge, was crowned the title of International Champion Quartet at the Sweet Adelines International Convention and Competition in Las Vegas this past October. Speed of Sound won their first regional contest in Spring of 2012 and have been... - November 03, 2015 - Sweet Adelines International
David Karofsky Appointed CEO of Transition Consulting Group
David Karofsky succeeds his father Paul as CEO of Transition Consulting Group, a family business consulting firm located in Boston, MA and Palm Beach Gardens, FL. - November 03, 2015 - Transition Consulting Group
Research on Social Media Leads to Timeshare Freedom for Newton Group Transfers Customer
Newton Group Transfers urges dissatisfied timeshare owners to research potential exit options on social media. - November 03, 2015 - Newton Group Transfers
NorthernAxcess Appointed as Iridium Authorized Repair Center in the USA
NorthernAxcess announces it is now an iridium approved Authorized Repair Service Center for iridium satellite phones in the USA. NorthernAxcess has proven its expertise as one of the authorities on satellite phone repairs over the years & now Iridium has awarded NorthernAxcess as one of its Authorized Repair Centers which will specialize in satellite phone repairs, trends in manufacturing, and decreasing repair turn-around time. - November 03, 2015 - NorthernAxcess Satellite Communications
GBS Appoints Magally Santos as Reinsurance Claims Specialist
GBS is pleased to announce that Magally Santos has been appointed as the GBS Reinsurance Claims Specialist. - November 03, 2015 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Asteroid Initiatives LLC “Pixie” Spacecraft Swarm Probes Selected for Study Phase in Asteroid Defense Test
Asteroid Initiatives LLC “Pixie” Spacecraft have been selected for consideration in the European Space Agency Asteroid Impact Mission, part of the ESA / NASA “AIDA” planetary defense test. Pixies, tiny 40 gm (1.4 oz) femtospacecraft, would be used to instrument the moon of the Didymos asteroid in preparation for a high velocity impact by the US DART spacecraft. - November 03, 2015 - Asteroid Initiatives LLC
James Harper, Jr. Recognized as a VIP by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
James Harper Jr. of Stafford, Virginia has been recognized as a VIP for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government acquisition and contracting. About James Harper Jr. Mr. Harper has almost 40 years experience... - November 03, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Tommie L. Rimmer Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Tommie L. Rimmer of Jackson, Mississippi has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Tommie L. Rimmer Mr. Rimmer has over 20 years experience in the healthcare field. He is the... - November 03, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Perfect Desk Riser Solution for Anyone Who Wants to Convert Their Current Desk Into the Ideal Adjustable Height Desk Ergoprise Creates the Sit Stand Converter Pro
Ergonomic leader Ergoprise, based in Austin Texas, has released the Sit Stand Converter Pro which any Fortune 100 company would be thrilled to offer its workforce, yet available at a price point that individuals can afford. Accessible to accommodate multiple monitors, tablet and laptop. The Sit... - November 03, 2015 - Ergoprise.com
Beth Brascugli De Lima, Founder and Principal, HRM Consulting, Inc. to Speak at KG’s FMLA/ADAAA Compliance
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Beth Brascugli De Lima, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “FMLA/ADAAA Compliance: Practical Guidance for Employers in 2015... - November 03, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Bourbon & Boots to Purchase Southern Media and Distribution Company Tales from the South
Bourbon & Boots, the Southern-Inspired Lifestyle Brand announced today that it has entered into agreement to purchase Tales from the South, the southern story radio show and media company. - November 02, 2015 - Bourbon & Boots
Urgent Care Extra Announces Company's Newest Team of Executives
Urgent Care Extra, a leader in the urgent care space, announced today the appointment of several senior executive leaders in their organization. - November 02, 2015 - Urgent Care Extra
The Best Online Advertising to be Named by Web Marketing Association
The Internet Advertising Competition Awards will evaluate all forms of online advertising, including email, page-based ads, online newsletters, mobile apps, Websites, video and social media in 86 industry categories. The Competition Web site is located at www.iacaward.org and the deadline for entry is January 29, 2016. - November 02, 2015 - Web Marketing Association
Calculated Risk Motorcycle Group Ranked No. 3 of Powersports Business Power 50 Dealers
Recognized as one of the Top 5 powersports dealers in North America. - November 02, 2015 - Calculated Risk Motorcycle Group
Sharon A. Burt Recognized on the Reuter's Billboard in Times Square, New York City by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Farmingdale, New York, October 30, 2015. Sharon A. Burt of San Diego, California was recognized in Times Square, New York City on the Reuter’s billboard in 2015 on the historic day of 9/11 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in... - November 02, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Jeff Slivka Named President at New Day Underwriting Managers
Jeff Slivka has been named president of New Day Underwriting Managers, a company he helped launch in 2005 and has since grown into an award-winning, specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverages and risk management services. He had... - November 02, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
John D. Giampolo with Wollmuth Maher & Deutsch LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Post-Confirmation Liquidation Event
John D. Giampolo, Partner and Co-chair of Bankruptcy & Restructuring Group, Wollmuth Maher & Deutsch LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Post-Confirmation Liquidation and Litigation Trusts in Business Bankruptcies: Practical Guide Live Webcast. - November 02, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Morton Grove’s Chamber of Commerce's Motto is "Ever Onward!"
While the country's clocks will be set back one hour on November 1st, Morton Grove’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry is looking ahead to echo their original 1926 motto, Ever Onward! - November 01, 2015 - Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce
Raymond Dean Jones, Esq. Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Raymond Dean Jones, Esq. of Denver, Colorado has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Raymond Dean Jones, Esq. Mr. Jones has more than 45 years of... - October 31, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Ralph E. Driear Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ralph E. Driear of Kalispell, Montana has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of environmental consulting. About Ralph E. Driear Mr. Driear has over 35 years... - October 31, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dianna M. Johnson Has Now Been Selected as Professional of the Year 2016 in Roofing by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Lifetime member, Dianna M. Johnson of Mesa, Arizona has been selected as Professional of the Year 2016 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for her outstanding contributions and achievement in the field of Roofing. - October 31, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Sam's Fine Jewelry Joins Preferred Jewelers International
Garland, Texas-based Sam's Fine Jewelry joins an international network of independent retail jewelers who are dedicated to providing excellence in service, support and value. - October 31, 2015 - Preferred Jewelers International
Gold Boutique Has Officially Launched
After week upon week of hard work the e-commerce collective, ROXOA Group, are finally finding time to celebrate. Gold Boutique has officially been launched to a chorus of relieved sighs and clinking glasses. A quick glance at the polished site will reveal the care and attention this close-knit team... - October 31, 2015 - ROXOA Group
Baron Chocolatier Participates in No-Shave November
Baron Chocolatier, a Chicago-based chocolate company, is changing their social media profile pictures everyday to follow an employee's journey through No-Shave November. - October 31, 2015 - Baron Chocolatier
Lancashire Cleaning Specialist Announces Leather Restoration as the Must Have Service for 2015
Many businesses are finding an ever-advancing economic environment a challenge as they try and grow. Lancashire-based soft furnishing cleaning expert, Brights Cleaning are setting new standards in the way in which they approach analysis of their sought after services. - October 31, 2015 - Brights Cleaning
Battery Management System Market to Grow at a CAGR of 19.9% Between 2015 and 2025; Future Market Insights
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Battery Management System Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2015–2025" report to their offering. - October 31, 2015 - Future Market Insights
Thermal Printing Market Revenue is Expected to Reach US$ 5,557.5 Mn Over 2015 – 2025, Says Future Market Insights
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Thermal Printing Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015–2025"report to their offering. - October 31, 2015 - Future Market Insights
StarofService PH: Bringing Professionals Closer to Your Home
Created by Lucas Lambertini, Toni Paignant, and Mael Leclair, StarofService is now in the Philippines to bring the best professionals close to your home. - October 31, 2015 - StarofService
Avasant Wins the European Outsourcing Awards for Corporate Social Responsibility 2015
The European Outsourcing Association (EOA) has announced Avasant as the winner of the 2015 Corporate Social Responsibility Award. Europe’s premier outsourcing association credits Avasant’s impact sourcing initiatives for their success in creating positive change through sustainable... - October 31, 2015 - Avasant LLC
Kosbe and Holston International Training and Consulting to Host Active Shooter Preparedness
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate will host Active Shooter Preparedness Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, November 17, 11:30 AM- 1:00 PM, at your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and... - October 31, 2015 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Singer-Songwriter Cassidy Diana Signs with Chappell Entertainment
Chappell Entertainment signs talented 16-year-old singer-songwriter Cassidy Diana to their roster for artist management. - October 31, 2015 - Chappell Entertainment
Partners of the Americas’ A Ganar Wins Prestigious Beyond Sport Award
Partners of the Americas’ A Ganar program was announced as the winner of Beyond Sport’s Barclays Sport for Employability Award at a star-studded ceremony late this month. This is A Ganar’s first time winning a Beyond Sport award and third year making the shortlist in at least one... - October 30, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
Karen Breidert Receives Sweet Adelines International 2015 President’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Sweet Adelines International is pleased to announce Karen Breidert as the recipient of its 2015 President’s Lifetime Achievement Award. As a 43-year member, Breidert has committed her time and expertise to advancing the mission of the organization, serving as International President from 1998... - October 30, 2015 - Sweet Adelines International
Park Place International Recognized by Modern Healthcare’s 2015 Best Places to Work in Healthcare
Park Place International (PPI), a provider of technology solutions for the MEDITECH Healthcare Information System (HCIS) and the healthcare enterprise, is proud to announce their ranking on Modern Healthcare’s 2015 list of Best Places to Work in Healthcare. PPI is ranked #13 overall on the... - October 30, 2015 - CloudWave
All Lives Matter National Founder John Mohnickey Attends Funeral for Slain New York City Police Officer
All Lives Matter national founder attends funeral in New York City in Support for "Through the Eyes of Law Enforcement what You See is...All Lives Matter" a National Unifying Tag Line. - October 30, 2015 - All Lives Matter
RxGenesys, LLC. Validates Claims via Double Blind Independent Study by Princeton Consumer Research
RxGenesys Complete Skin Care System(R) Reduces Fine Lines and wrinkles by 56% and Improves Radiance, Elasticity and Moisture Levels After Eight Weeks. Watch the interview at: http://youtu.be/9RySXfUbm3s RxGenesys, a developer, manufacturer and marketer of state-of-the-art skin care, based on a... - October 30, 2015 - RxGenesys
Chicago’s MainStream Media Ent., Inc. Engages Mary Chuy Avalos as Director of Creative Relations
The comprehensive global production company MainStream Media Ent., Inc. has named Mary Chuy Avalos for the position of Director of Creative Relations. “As our new Director of Creative Relations, Mary Chuy supports our sponsorship initiative for our film & television properties,”... - October 30, 2015 - Mary Chuy
Hollywood Blockbuster Movie Partnership
Two names are moving into the Hollywood spotlight to create some blockbuster films in the near future. Businessman, Dr. Juergen Pichler Levine & actor/producer Tierre Turner will partner on a host of film projects starting with, "Boys of Summer Ave." - October 30, 2015 - James Walton Productions
SongCat Helps Upcoming Songwriters by Giving Free Music and Career Advice from Industry Insiders Whose Credits Include Ray Charles, Toby Keith and George Strait
The music production company SongCat LLC will start a free video series in January 2016 providing advice and tips to aspiring songwriters by established industry insiders who won awards such as The CCMA Songwriter of the Year Award and the BMI Songwriter Award. - October 30, 2015 - SongCat LLC
LEAP, LLC, in the Community
Lawrence Executive Alliance of Professionals (LEAP) has become an active and respected small business contributor in the Washington D.C. community since its inception in 2007. - October 30, 2015 - LEAP LLC
pinta acoustic Introduces SONEX® PLANO Absorbers. Customizable to Add a Distinctive Flair with High Sound Absorption.
pinta acoustic’s new SONEX® PLANO Absorbers provide exceptional sound absorption with virtually unlimited design shapes and grid work configurations. Possible baffle shapes include curving convex, concave, stepped, diagonal, wedge and other custom contours. SONEX PLANO Absorbers are easy to suspend using typical 15/16-inch grid systems. Set in countless pattern arrangements at one or various elevations across a ceiling plane, SONEX PLANO provides state-of-the-art design expressions. - October 30, 2015 - pinta acoustic
Progress Capital Arranges $30 Million Construction Loan
128 Luxury Apartments - Limited Recourse - 80% LTC - October 30, 2015 - Progress Capital
SATO Establishes SpeciaLase to Bring Revolutionary Laser Coding and Marking Technology to Asia
SATO Inks Exclusive Sales Agreement with DataLase® for Asia Pacific Region. - October 30, 2015 - SATO Global Business Services
Janet S. Hendrickson, Ph.D., Partner, Senniger Powers LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Strategic Patent Portfolio and Lifecycle Development for Pharma & Biotech
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Janet S. Hendrickson, Ph.D., Partner, Senniger Powers LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Strategic Patent Portfolio and... - October 30, 2015 - The Knowledge Group