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Elena Bajic, Founder and CEO of Ivy Exec, Named a 2014 EY North American Entrepreneurial Winning Woman

Elena is one of 13 winners in North America. - November 20, 2014 - Ivy Exec

New Jersey Chapter Chapter of Autism Speaks Awards Grants to Support Local Organizations

141 Service Providers Granted Funding for Programs Across the Country. - November 20, 2014 - Autism Speaks, New Jersey Chapter

IIC Partners Accepts New Firm Into Membership

IIC Partners accepts Marlière & Gerstlauer Executive Search into membership, adding new offices in Luxembourg and Hamburg. - November 20, 2014 - IIC Partners

Meet Brüel & Kjær at NCE Tunnelling Summit

Brüel & Kjær will be exhibiting its subscription-based noise management service - Noise Sentinel - at this year’s NCE Tunnelling Summit in December. - November 20, 2014 - Bruel & Kjær UK

WeInterpret.net Has Been Awarded the Interpreting Services Contract for Frederick County Government

Maryland Interpreting Services dba: WeInterpret.net has been awarded the Interpreting Services contract for Frederick County Government. This contract establishes an exclusive partnership between WeInterpret.net and Frederick County Government for all sign language interpreting needs within county government. - November 19, 2014 - WeInterpret.net

Working Person’s Store Introduces a New Way to Shop Black Friday

WPS is Having a Spectacular 7 Sale - November 19, 2014 - Working Person's Store

The DOR Team, REALTORS® of Prudential California Realty Join Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate Brokerage Network

The DOR Team is now part Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, part of the HSF Affiliates LLC family of real estate brokerage franchise networks, announced on October 29, 2014 that Prudential California Realty, has joined the network and is... - November 19, 2014 - The DOR Team - Dina & Osmin Ruano

AFG Group Receives National CMAA Project Achievement Award

AFG Group, Inc. announced today that the company has been recognized with a national Project Achievement Award by the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) at the recent CMAA National Conference held in San Francisco, California. - November 19, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.

Midcoast Properties, Inc. Sells Six Property Self Storage Portfolio

Storage Village, a six property self storage portfolio in Georgia, with over 434,000 rentable square feet and over 3,100 self storage units, was sold recently to Danbury Road Holdings, IV, LLC, dba Store Here. Multiple offers were received for this portfolio which sold in mid November. Dale C. - November 19, 2014 - Midcoast Properties, Inc.

Raymond Dean Jones, Esq. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Raymond Dean Jones, Esq. of Denver, Colorado has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Raymond Dean Jones, Esq Mr. Jones has more than 45 years of experience in the legal field. He is... - November 19, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide

Rev. Loretta F. Moody, M.Div. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Rev. Loretta F. Moody, M.Div. of Oakland, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the religious field. About Rev. Loretta F. Moody, M.Div. Rev. Moody has 39 years experience in the field of... - November 19, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide

American Small Business is Thriving

Cottage Craft Works finds a market niche with back-to-basics sustainable living lifestyle products. It’s a refreshing step back into time to find things still being made in America using thick metals and quality solid hardwoods without the influence of synthetic plastics and chemical altered processes. - November 19, 2014 - Cottage Craft Works

International Coach Federation Philadelphia (ICFP) Installs 2015 Board of Directors

Founded in 1998, ICFP is a Charter Chapter of the International Coach Federation (ICF). With more than 170 members and 475 affiliate coaches, ICFP is the premier professional resource for both coaches and clients in the greater Philadelphia area. Members’ practices cover the full spectrum of coaching from executive and business coaching, to health, wellness and life coaching. ICFP member coaches work with many of the leading employers in the greater Delaware Valley. - November 19, 2014 - ICF Philadelphia

TOCICO Announces a Landmark 2-Day Training Session Focusing on Leveraging Existing Resources Using the Theory of Constraints to Maximize Profitability

Check the business section in most retail book stores and you will find any number of tomes espousing their latest, greatest theories about how to increase your businesses profitability. And that is all they are, just theories. If you’re looking for a proven set of strategies and tactics to leverage your current company resources to greatly increase throughput, then attending this two-day Maximizing Profitability session is a must. - November 19, 2014 - TOCICO

OSHA Approves NRTL Scope Expansion for SGS North America

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has expanded the recognized testing and certification scope of SGS North America for Household, Lighting, and Industrial Control Panels. - November 19, 2014 - SGS

Professor Constance Anastopoulo to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Professor Constance Anastopoulo, Associate Professor of Law, Charleston School of Law will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Critical Issues in... - November 19, 2014 - The Knowledge Group

Leaders Course "How to Praise and Reprimand" Released for BISCUE App/e-Learning

"BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning", a business skills application and e-learning provided by the Shubiki Corporation of Japan has released a new course entitled "How to Praise and How to Reprimand," for smartphones, tablets and PCs in 7 languages. - November 19, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation

SANS Inc. and Wayside Publishing Collaborate to Deliver On-Line Content

A dynamic new on-line learning platform from world language publisher Wayside Publishing is now powered by SANSSpace™ from SANS Inc. The Learning Site™ has been customized by SANS Inc., developer of networked and cloud-based language learning technologies. The Learning Site will be... - November 18, 2014 - SANS Inc. Instructional Technology for Language Learning

XTIVIA Named 2014 Liferay North America Partner of the Year

Liferay, Inc., provider of the world’s leading enterprise open source portal platform, announced XTIVIA, Inc. (XTIVIA) the 2014 Liferay “North America Partner of the Year” for the third year in a row. This year’s announcement was made at the 9th Annual Liferay North America... - November 18, 2014 - XTIVIA, Inc.

Shannon Dean, Girls Varsity Lacrosse Coach at Vero Beach High School Has Been Appointed as Director of Florida Crush Lacrosse. Current Director Jason Bishara Steps Down.

It is with great pleasure that Florida Crush can confirm that Shannon Dean, Vero Beach High School’s Varsity Lacrosse Coach and Head Coach of Stickbenders Lacrosse, has joined the current coaching team and has been appointed as Director replacing current director Jason Bishara. Shannon Dean will join Eileen Pliske, Girls Varsity Lacrosse Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at Pine Crest School enabling the two largest names in women’s lacrosse to join forces in the in the South Florida area. - November 18, 2014 - Florida Crush

Home Staging Professional Receives International Recognition

Joan Inglis, a Master Home Stager, model home merchandiser, and interior designer based near Charlotte, NC, received the highest award in the home staging industry from Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging®, and CEO and founder of StagedHomes.com and International Association of Home Staging Professionals®. Joan received the award at the ASP® 2014 IAHSP® Educational Conference in Oct. - November 18, 2014 - Carolina Spaces, LLC

Blvd Suites Corporate Housing and ExecNet Properties Complete Merger

Metro Detroit-based Blvd Suites and Denver-based ExecNet Properties will operate as Blvd Suites Corporate Housing. Combined operations create national platform for servicing client's temporary furnished housing needs. - November 18, 2014 - Blvd Suites Corporate Housing

Alena Shautsova, New York Immigration Lawyer, Comments on New NYC Legislation Restricting Enforceability of ICE Detainers

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has power to detain and remove persons without valid immigration status. Most of the cases are referred to ICE by local agencies. New York City decided to stop this practice by adopting legislation limiting the cooperation between NYC agencies and ICE. - November 18, 2014 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova

"Questioning Protocol" Named 2014 USA Best Book in Health

"Questioning Protocol" helps patients and loved ones navigate the healthcare system with confidence and healthcare providers understand the patient perspective. - November 18, 2014 - Well Path Press

Regal Airport Hotel “Fashion Oscars at the Best Airport Hotel in the World”

Regal Airport Hotel, Hong Kong was again awarded the Best Airport Hotel in the World by Business Traveller UK edition for the seventh consecutive year and the Best Airport Hotel in Asia-Pacific voted by readers of Business Traveller Asia-Pacific for the fourteenth consecutive year. - November 18, 2014 - Regal Hotels

The Self Storage Academy™, the Industry’s Premier 3 – Day Educational Event, Adds Orlando to Its Growing List of Cities Visited for 2015

SelfStorageInvesting.com has just announced the addition of an Orlando stop on the growing list of cities to host its Self Storage Academy™ in 2015. The Industry’s premier educational event will be held January 15 – 17 at the Holiday Inn Orlando international Airport. - November 18, 2014 - Self Storage Investing

Revolutionary New Drug Detection Field Test, Instantly Detects All Illicit Drugs Using Amphetamines

Drug Lab 118 Ltd, has launched a unique and patented drug test which can instantly detect the presence of all amphetamines used in the production most illicit substances and designer drugs where an amine is present. - November 18, 2014 - DRUG LAB 118

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of a $39 Million Single Tenant Walgreens Portfolio

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented both the buyer and seller in the transaction. - November 18, 2014 - The Boulder Group

Denny Manufacturing Strengthens Resources

The Denny Manufacturing Co., Inc. (www.dennymfg.com) announced today that Jordan Chan has joined the company. The expanding product line and increasing demand from customers led Denny Manufacturing to look for an additional member for the creative team. Amy Cassity, Chief Operating Officer said... - November 18, 2014 - Denny Manufacturing

Vincent van Panhuys, Associate, Vinson & Elkins LLP at the Knowledge Group’s Conditional Pricing Arrangements Explored

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Vincent van Panhuys, Associate, Vinson & Elkins LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Conditional Pricing Arrangements... - November 18, 2014 - The Knowledge Group

MyPhoneVouchers Offers Search Engine Optimization Services

MyPhoneVouchers is an online marketing company that provides marketing and advertising assistance to local businesses to target more consumers and increase the number of base clients. - November 18, 2014 - MyPhoneVouchers

US-China Climate Change Deal: EU Initiative Calls on Innovators to Exceed Targets

Bertrand van Ee, CEO of Climate-KIC, the EU’s largest public-private innovation partnership focused on mitigating and adapting to climate change, has called on innovators and entrepreneurs to step up their “open innovation” efforts to bring down CO2 emission levels, boost the... - November 17, 2014 - Climate-KIC

The Publication of the Controversial List of Hidden Company Directors Links Under "Right to be Forgotten" Hits International Media

Fortune magazine published an article about the consequences of the Right to be Forgotten directive applied to company directors information after a business information company released the list of removed director profiles in the UK & Spain, causing immediate reactions. - November 17, 2014 - Dato Capital

German Environmental Specialist, EGM, and Greener 3000 to Establish EGM Holding America to Exclusively Produce Cleaner Diesel and Jet Fuels in U.S.

Partnership will open US market for EGM’s patented technology that permanently bonds hydrocarbon based diesel and jet fuels with water to produce cleaner, more efficient fuels. - November 17, 2014 - Greener 3000

A-Z Bus Sales. Inc. Signs Four State Exclusive Dealership Deal with Newport Coachworks

A-Z Bus Sales, Inc. of California signs exclusive, four state, dealership deal with upscale shuttle and commercial bus manufacturer, Newport Coachworks of Riverside, California. - November 17, 2014 - A-Z Bus Sales

Hebert Research - 2014 3rd Quarter Business Confidence Index Shows Economic Stabilization

The 2014 3rd quarter business confidence index discusses how individuals feel about a few specific events with respect to the US economy. - November 17, 2014 - Hebert Research

Home and Garden America Now in Search for a New & Exciting Brand Name

Home and Garden America is currently searching for a new brand name for their line of organic heirloom seeds. - November 17, 2014 - Home and Garden America

Lombardia Properties Expands Turn-Key Income Property Investment Opportunities for Investors with 10-30% ROI

Lombardia Properties, a leader in the turn-key Income Property sector, announced today that it continues to expand its income producing rental property investment services focused on generating 10% to 30%+ returns. Lombardia’s growth follows the increased demand for income producing... - November 16, 2014 - Lombardia

MobiQuest’s M’Loyal Platform Bags Award for Innovation in Business Intelligence

MobiQuest, a leading Enterprise Mobility company, proudly announced that its flagship mobile loyalty platform – M’Loyal was awarded the Aegis Graham Bell award for Innovation in Business Intelligence. The award was received by the MobiQuest team at the Aegis Awards ceremony held at... - November 16, 2014 - MobiQuest

weholi Introduces Driving Force Behind Global Expansion

Following the recent, global launch of its services, weholi, an easy-to-use online timeshare marketplace is enjoying increased revues and heightened interest in its platform for renting, exchanging and selling all forms of vacation ownership properties, without fees or commissions. Industry... - November 16, 2014 - weholi

The Levitin Group Expands International Reach

Digital Capabilities Allow Malta and South African Resorts to Incorporate the Levitin Learning Online Training System - November 16, 2014 - Levitin Group

Color Marketing Group Releases the 4 Key World Colors

Color Marketing Group, a leading international association of color design professionals, shares color information from its recent 2014 ChromaZone Color Forecasting Events held throughout the World. Color Marketing Group, founded in 1962 is a not-for-profit international association of color... - November 15, 2014 - Color Marketing Group

Ford A. Grifo of Grifo & Company, PLLC is a BEST of michbusiness Award Winner

Ford A. Grifo and nearly 100 other honorees in various categories will be celebrated in grand style at the michbusiness Award’s version of the Oscars, sponsored by the Michigan Business and Professional Association. Ford A. Grifo will be honored in the category of “The CPA That Adds Up." - November 15, 2014 - Grifo & Company, PLLC

Witbe’s Planche, EPIX’s Ziv, and OTT Digital Services’ Harnsberger Take Top Honors at the OTT Video Executive Summit

OTT trophy winners awarded by a forum of fellow executives. - November 15, 2014 - Trender Research, Inc.

Robert C. Walkup Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Robert C. Walkup of West Lafayette, Indiana has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Robert C. Walkup Mr. Walkup is currently retired after spending 25 years in the education... - November 15, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide

Freebiumsultants Planning "Exciting" Announcement

CEO of Freebiumsultants poised to announce plans for 2014/15 as they start operations in Mainland China. - November 15, 2014 - Freebiumsultants Group Co., Limited

Freebiumsultants Publicly Announces Company Headquarters and Organizational Structure

Freebiumsultants Group Co., Limited, a consultancy firm that offers business, creative, financial, and web solutions to its clients, aims to lead and shape the consulting industry by reinventing their core business and by creating and driving new growth platforms. - November 15, 2014 - Freebiumsultants Group Co., Limited

PODS® Raises Over $16,000 to Participate in American Heart Association’s Heart Walk Nov. 15