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Equicapita Update – Canadian Private Debt Market Continues to Evolve and Grow
The alternative market in Canada is moving to fill a capital void and allow non-institutional investors to add private equity offerings directly into their investment portfolios. - August 24, 2015 - Equicapita Income Trust
Homequant Introduces TownAnalyst.com – an Assessment and Market Analysis Portal for Homeowners
Homequant, the inventor of valuing user-defined subjects with actual comparable sales, is pleased to announce the launch of its newest solution for current and future homeowners: TownAnalyst.com – a free assessment and market analysis portal that seamlessly connects the two pieces together,... - August 23, 2015 - Homequant
ThynkWare Innovation Performs a Live Demo of ThynkBot at Crowdfunding Meetup in Silicon Valley
ThynkWare Innovation, a brain-computer-interface company in Mountain View, demonstrated a new thought-controlled robot before a room full of onlookers at the Silicon Valley Crowdfunding Network meetup held in Milpitas, California on Thursday of last week. The meetup held a special... - August 22, 2015 - ThynkWare Innovation, Inc.
Event Professionals & Consumers to Celebrate at "Event & Party Planner Expo"
Arizona's First Annual Events, Parties, Gatherings and Happenings Expo Extravaganza - August 22, 2015 - Tanya Olivia Events & Productions
"Rowdy" Wins Prestigious Clemens Medal for Chris Madsen
The Association of Independent Authors is proud to announce Chris Madsen as the inaugural recipient of the prestigious Clemens Medal awarded for a book of outstanding literary quality and design. - August 22, 2015 - Association of Independent Authors
Alicia McNair Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Alicia McNair of North Las Vegas, Nevada has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of massage therapy. About Alicia McNair Ms. McNair is the Owner of Ali, LLC which provides mobile massage therapy... - August 22, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Amber Valley BC Attracts £6.5 Million in Funding Through Idox’s GRANTfinder
Amber Valley Borough Council reports £6.5 million in funding gained through Idox’s GRANTfinder service. - August 22, 2015 - IDOX
Avasant Foundation, JAMPRO & Xerox Launches Digital Training and Employment Program for Underserved Jamaican Youth
Avasant Foundation (AF), in partnership with Jamaica Promotion Corporation (JAMPRO) and Xerox Corporation, launched its Avasant Youth Digital Employment Initiative to foster employment opportunities in Jamaica. Launched in June 2015, this six-week comprehensive skill development program equipped 30... - August 22, 2015 - Avasant LLC
Intelligent Pigging Services Market to Grow at a CAGR of 6.3% Between 2015 and 2020; Future Market Insights
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Intelligent Pigging Services Market Anticipated to be Worth US$ 826.5 Mn by 2025" report to their offering. - August 22, 2015 - Future Market Insights
Mindbreeze Positioned in the Challengers Quadrant of the 2015 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Search
Mindbreeze, a leading company in the big data and enterprise search industries, today announced it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the Challengers quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Search. Mindbreeze was positioned highest for Ability to Execute. The research and advisory firm... - August 21, 2015 - Mindbreeze GmbH
Connecticut Wearable Technology Startup Raises More Than $100k on Kickstarter
Mission to Positively Impact #10millionlives Over the Next 10 Years. - August 21, 2015 - Wearsafe
Hilltop Christmas Tree's Delivered to Your Door
Hilltop Christmas Tree Farms is now offering a Christmas tree delivery service to customers located across the USA and Canada. - August 21, 2015 - Hilltop Christmas Tree Farms
Eastern DataComm to Sponsor the New Jersey Police Chiefs Foundation Safe Schools Symposium
Eastern DataComm announced it will be sponsoring the New Jersey Police Chiefs Foundation Safe Schools Symposium as a benefactor sponsor on October 15th. They will also be exhibiting at the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Mid-Year Meeting in Long Branch, NJ on December 3, 2015. The... - August 21, 2015 - Eastern DataComm
Teleperformance U.S.A. Expands in Port St. Lucie, Florida, with a Multinational Healthcare Client: Creates 300 Permanent New Jobs
Teleperformance, the global leader in outsourced multichannel customer experience management, announced that it will expand its Port St. Lucie, Florida, facility at 580 NW University Blvd. to accommodate new business with a multinational healthcare client. The expansion will create nearly 300 new... - August 21, 2015 - Teleperformance
Jorgenson Consulting Retained for Search for President, Chatham Economic Development Corporation
Chatham Economic Development Corporation in Pittsboro, NC is conducting a search for the next President. Jorgenson Consulting will assist them with their executive search. - August 21, 2015 - Jorgenson Consulting, Inc.
Patti Massey, President & Founder, MYCA:Group Accepted to Babson College / Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
MYCA:Group President & Founder, Patti Massey has been selected to participate in the 10,000 Small Businesses Program at Babson College for the Fall 2015 session. The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program is a public-private partnership designed to unlock the growth and job-creation... - August 21, 2015 - MYCA:Learning
BDA Advises Seera Investment Bank on the Divestment of Kosan Crisplant
BDA Partners (“BDA”) is pleased to announce that its client, Seera Investment Bank B.S.C (“Seera”), the Bahrain-based Shari’a compliant private equity investor, along with the management shareholders, have completed the sale of Kosan Crisplant Group (“Kosan... - August 21, 2015 - BDA Partners Ltd
Formation of Brazilian Solar Company Announced - Helio Energia Holdings SA
Helio Energia Holdings SA, and its Brazilian affiliate, Helio Projetos em Energia Renovavel Ltda ("Helio" or the "Company"), a Brazilian solar services provider that develops and finances solar systems for commercial and industrial customers, is pleased to announce the formation... - August 21, 2015 - Helio Energias Renovaveis
Voicebrook to Sponsor at the Cortex User Group 2015
Spotlight on Pathology Sciences Medical Group (PSMG) VoiceOver® integration - August 21, 2015 - Voicebrook, Inc.
COPC Inc. and Execs In The Know Release Summary of Customer Experience Management Benchmark Series - 2015 Consumer Edition
Survey Reveals Majority of Consumers Utilize a Multi-Channel Approach, but Still Embrace Traditional Contact Channels for Issue Resolution - August 21, 2015 - Execs In The Know
Sneak Peek: Integrated Governance, Risk and Compliance with CAMMS
Leading EPM Solutions provider CAMMS, to preview Governance, Risk and Compliance solution at the 2015 Gartner Security and Risk Summit. - August 21, 2015 - CAMMS
India Non Electric Kitchen Appliances Market to Grow at 12% Until 2020 Concludes TechSci Research Study
Increasing number of households, growing per capita disposable income and changing lifestyle of middle class people to drive India non electric kitchen appliances market through 2020 - August 21, 2015 - TechSci Research
Social Media Satisfied Now Providing Social Media Management Services in Central Jersey
Social Media Satisfied, a social media management and consulting business based in South Amboy, New Jersey, expands team and relocates to area. - August 21, 2015 - Social Media Satisfied
Dr. Robert H.Burke, Director of the Michigan Center for Cosmetic Surgery Now Offering New Kybella Treatment for "Double Chins"
Dr. Robert H.Burke and the Michigan Center for Cosmetic Surgery are excited to offer Kybella, the first and only FDA-approved injectable to improve the appearance of submental fat or "double chin." - August 20, 2015 - The Michigan Center for Cosmetic Surgery
Global Facility Management & Construction Recognized on Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies
Inc. magazine today ranked Global Facility Management and Construction No. 2509 on its 34th annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy - America’s... - August 20, 2015 - Global Facility Management & Construction
ARIDO Jewelry Collection Presents at Collectrium, a Christie's Company
Founded by a scion of the Raphael family jewelers dating back to the 11th century with celebrity guru Mr. Chappell, a world class designer with a background in fashion, art, and history. - August 20, 2015 - ARIDO Jewelry
Company Founded by Former NASA Executive Lands Their 8(a) Certification
Muse Technologies, Inc., a woman owned small business (WOSB), founded by former CIO of NASA, Linda Cureton, has been certified as a participant in the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program. Muse delivers transformation and IT consulting services that bring... - August 20, 2015 - Muse Technologies, Inc.
Healthcare Specialist Ottobock Issues Fonon Corporation Purchase Order for LaserTower™ Compact Marking and Engraving System
Ottobock’s first LaserTower™ system ordered 15 years ago continuing to demonstrate Fonon’s long-term reliability and brand loyalty. - August 20, 2015 - Fonon
Ease Beacon Supports Variety of Audits for Quality Safety and Environmental Management
Providing production floor optimization software, Ease products help customers in numerous industries; companies involved with manufacturing and complex assembly improve profitability and manufacturing efficiency by optimizing work flow, minimizing labor costs, and improving quality to reduce... - August 20, 2015 - Ease Inc
DRRT Managing Partner Alexander Reus, LL.M. (Miami), J.D. to Speak at KC’s Fraud-on-the-Market Theory: Presumption and Other Significant Issues and Updates in 2016
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Alexander Reus, LL.M. (Miami), J.D., J.D., Managing Partner, DRRT will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Fraud-on-the-Market Theory: Presumption and Other Significant Issues and Updates in 2016 and Beyond Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled for December 16, 2015 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm (ET). - August 20, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
Mecanizados Escribano Complete Dynamic Testing Capabilities
Manufacturer strengthens position as leading test house with LDS V875 Combo shaker - August 20, 2015 - Bruel & Kjær UK
SEPA European Bank Transfer Now Available for Businesses All Over the World
Global payment service provider, Paymentwall, added SEPA Direct Debit as a new alternative payment method for businesses worldwide. Now, more than 500 million citizens and 20 million businesses in the 34 SEPA countries can easily make online payments for digital goods and services in euro currency with only one bank account useful anywhere in the euro area. - August 20, 2015 - Paymentwall
Daniel J. Sobol of Sobol & Sobol PC to Speak at KC’s NLRB's Ambush Election Rules webcast.
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Daniel J. Sobol of Sobol & Sobol PC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Ambush Election Rules Unionizing a Workforce: What you Need to Know in 2015 and Beyond Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled for September 25, 2015 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm (ET). - August 20, 2015 - The Knowledge Group
State of the Cloud Report Released by the Cloud Era Institute
The Cloud Era Institute is a research and learning organization for managers. Founded in 2014 by president and revenue coach Kristin Zhivago, author of Roadmap to Revenue: How to Sell the Way Your Customers Want to Buy, and CEO Joe Mckenna, who, as the president of a background check company, used cloud-based technologies to increase revenue and cut costs. Both founders have been providing custom instruction to companies wishing to take full advantage of the power of the cloud. - August 19, 2015 - Cloud Era Institute
The American Dream Achieved by Self-Made Ohio Industrialist Through Hard Work and Determination
Stephen L. Hightower Has Created One of the United States Most Prosperous African-American Owned Businesses. - August 19, 2015 - Stephen L. Hightower
BBL Churchill Offers Ashley Madison Victims Special Counselors
Divorce Finance Company Aims to Help Those Affected - August 19, 2015 - BBL Churchill
Center for Executive Excellence (CEE) Announces Launch of Innovative Website Tailored to Its Clients
New website enhances user experience with fresh and highly responsive design and interactive menu for solving current business challenges. - August 19, 2015 - Center for Executive Excellence
Jeff Slivka of New Day Underwriting Managers to Offer Market Update at 35th Annual IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Leading Industry Expert to Discuss Latest Trends in Contractors Professional, Pollution Liability & Owners Protective Professional Insurance Marketplace - August 19, 2015 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
eGumball, Inc. Partners with Non-Profit Organization, Giving Children Hope
Five employees visited the Giving Children Hope Center, where they helped backpack food for children in the Orange County area. - August 19, 2015 - eGumball, Inc.
Ecwid Increases Its Global Reach, Now Providing Native Language Support to Merchants and Shoppers in Indonesia
Ecwid, a leading e-commerce solution that enables small businesses and individuals to operate online retail stores within any web presence, has announced another major expansion to its global accessibility. Ecwid’s ecommerce software is now available in Indonesian, enabling shoppers and... - August 19, 2015 - Ecwid
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Irene N. Kotsakis
Irene N. Kotsakis, of Whitestone, New York, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Bookkeeping Services. - August 19, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Anibal Villarreal
Anibal Villarreal, of El Paso, Texas, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Design Consulting. - August 19, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Florida's Largest Home Show - Labor Day Weekend - Sept 4 - 7, Florida State Fairgrounds
Turner Expositions presents the 20th Annual Labor Day Home Show at the Florida State Fairgrounds. It's a showcase of more than 900 exhibits of the newest home products and services, all under one roof. Why drive all over town? Shop the very best prices and discounts at the Florida State Fairgrounds – indoor, air conditioned, and easy parking. The historic four-day event gives homeowners an opportunity to get expert advice, exciting ideas and inspiration. - August 19, 2015 - Turner Expositions
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Karin L. Ciance
Karin L. Ciance, of Holden, Massachusetts, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Community Health Nursing. - August 19, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Isyjean P. Korenek with Special Times Square Appearance
Isyjean P. Korenek, of Rockdale, Texas, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education. In honor of her accomplishments and professionalism, Ms. Korenek's image will be projected over Times Square, New York, on August 21st. 2015. - August 19, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Judy C. Magness Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Judy C. Magness of Bemidji, Minnesota has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Judy C. Magness Ms. Magness has over 23 years experience as a School Counselor. She is a Senior... - August 19, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Old City Homes LLC Announces New Subdivision in Hastings, Florida
SADDLEBROOK subdivision is located close to St Augustine, Palatka and Jacksonville, Florida and only a short drive away with easy access to I-95. “This is a really quiet, unspoiled area of Hastings despite being so close to downtown St Augustine and the beaches,” offers Cheri Folckemer of Old City Homes. “We strive to maintain a very traditional neighborhood feel in our development and have designed our homes to do just that." - August 19, 2015 - Old City Homes LLC
Linda Kaye Hartwig Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Linda Kaye Hartwig of Wyoming, Michigan has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Linda Kaye Hartwig Ms. Hartwig has almost 40 years... - August 19, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Rapidly Expanding Meal Prep Service Hits St. Louis
Kansas City to St. Louis expansion is underway while the service, which is already available in Wichita, Kansas City, and Chicago, also hits Omaha and Des Moines. Friend That Cooks Personal Chefs have expanded their Kansas City based weekly meal prep service into the St. Louis metro as of August... - August 19, 2015 - Friend That Cooks Personal Chefs
Urban Drainage Experts Richard Allitt Associates Wins Place on £49 mn Severn Trent Water Amp6 Sewerage Management Team
Sussex based Richard Allitt Associates Ltd is pleased to announce that it has once again been appointed to Severn Trent Water’s AMP6 Sewerage Management team; this contract is worth up to £49 million. - August 19, 2015 - Richard Allitt Associates Ltd