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Industry Veterans Team Up to Bring Retail Brands, Designers & Retailers "How To Courses" on How to Use the Internet to Market Their Businesses
Industry veterans Bill Napier from Napier Marketing Group and Kraig Mathias from Mathias Media have teamed up to show retailers how to market their business "online" using proven marketing techniques and tools to increase leads and do more business. "We decided to team up and bring... - April 14, 2014 - Napier Marketing Group, Inc.
Trusted Name in Seating, Casework Carroll Seating Company Expands to St. Louis
Carroll Seating Company, a mainstay across the nation in seating, casework, lockers, & furnishings in the educational, healthcare, laboratory, architecture & design, and sports & entertainment arenas, announces expansion into the St. Louis, MO market. - April 14, 2014 - Carroll Seating Company
WO Bone - a Dog Toy with a Purpose. Each WO Bone Sale Feeds Orphans in Ethiopia.
In 2013, America spent $55 billion on our pets (source, APPA). We clearly love taking great care of our animals, and we should, as most people think of pets as family members. There is a new way to take good care of them (i.e. buy them a new toy) and help others in need at the same time with the new "WO Bone" dog toy from WO Design. Each WO Bone sale (USA made dog toy that is guaranteed and recyclable) feeds orphans in Ethiopia. Pre-sales of the WO Bone are available through wodesign.com. - April 13, 2014 - WO Design
InfraGard National Members Alliance Announces New Appointments to the Board of Directors
The InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) announces the appointment of two members to its Board of Directors. The new appointees to three-year terms are Jerry Bowman and Sanford “Sandy” Mangold. The INMA leads the private sector side of the InfraGard public-private partnership. It... - April 12, 2014 - InfraGard National Members Alliance
Celestron Unveils Cutting-Edge Telescope and Astroimaging Technology at 2014 Northeast Astronomy Forum and Telescope Show
Experience the night sky in a new way with WiFi-enabled telescopes and sophisticated astroimaging technology from Celestron, the world’s #1 telescope maker. - April 12, 2014 - Celestron
Uniform Advantage Fights Back Against Cancer
UA joins the fight by sponsoring the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fundraising event. - April 12, 2014 - Uniform Advantage
New Game Plan Against Epidemics and Access to Quality Healthcare Receive Attention in ECOWAS Countries
Organized under the auspices of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) and hosted by Liberia for the first time, the two-day meeting has brought together Ministers of Health from the ECOWAS region, representatives of the ECOWAS Commission, United Nations Agencies, technical partners and WAHO staff members. - April 12, 2014 - WAHO
Joseph V. Colaianni, Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Joseph V. Colaiainni of Washington DC has been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as the Professional of the Year 2014 in the field of Law. - April 12, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Henry E. Halladay, Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Henry E. Halladay of Bellevue, Washington has been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2014 in Aerospace. His achievements and contributions to the field of aerospace were contributing factors that qualified him for this honor. - April 12, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Habasit Saniclip Makes Sanitation Easier Than Ever
The new Habasit Saniclip is an innovative rod retention system that makes conveyor belt assembly and dis-assembly possible in only seconds. - April 12, 2014 - Habasit America
In-House Nitrogen Production for Maximum Independence
BOGE, the compressed air specialist, will be launching a new range of nitrogen generators early in 2014. With these new generators, BOGE will be able to provide a complete system for generating nitrogen, making users self-sufficient and guaranteeing a reliable and demand-dependant supply. - April 12, 2014 - BOGE
Lucintel’s Analysis of Global Skin Care Products Industry: APAC and Rising Living Standards to Drive Revenue to $102.3 Billion in 2018
The global skin care products industry revenue is forecast to reach an estimated $102.3 billion in 2018 with good growth over the next five years. Rising living standards and increased spending power are anticipated to drive demand for newer skin care products. Lucintel, a leading global management... - April 12, 2014 - Lucintel
Lyndon Group Adds Shannon Strait to Travel and Expense Practice
Lyndon Group (http://www.Lyndon-Group.com), a premier accounting, finance, IT and business advisory professional services firm specializing in project-based engagements, announces the addition of Shannon Strait as a Project Manager to the firm’s thriving travel and expense practice area. - April 12, 2014 - Lyndon Group
Selling Power Magazine Selects Brookeside as 2013 Top 20 Sales Training Company
The Brookeside Group is a customer experience management company that provides B2B sales organizations with a market-proven model to dramatically improve both their sales effectiveness and value creation within their 1-1 customer relationships, announced that it has been selected to the 2013 Top 20 Training Companies list published by Selling Power magazine. - April 12, 2014 - The Brookeside Group, Inc.
Datarecovery.com Warns Computer Users to Back Up Tax Information
The April 15th federal tax deadline is rapidly approaching, and experts believe that data loss will seriously complicate the filing process for thousands of electronic returns. - April 11, 2014 - Datarecovery.com, Inc.
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Michael S. Stachowski as a Professional of the Year
Michael S. Stachowski, of Kansas City, Missouri, 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 Financial Planning. - April 11, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Elite Medical Scribes to Show Support at the Texas College of Emergency Physicians Conference with Its Leading Technology
Elite Medical Scribes, the national leader in scribe training, staffing, and management, will attend and support the Texas College of Emergency Physicians conference, April 11-13 at Moody Gardens in Galveston, TX. Elite Medical Scribes utilizes innovative software and state-of-the-art technology... - April 11, 2014 - Elite Medical Scribes
Elite Medical Scribes Will Support the American College of Physicians Internal Medicine Conference While Showcasing Its Cutting-Edge Technology
Elite Medical Scribes, the nationwide leader in scribe training, staffing, and management, will show its support for the American College of Physicians at the Internal Medicine Conference, April 10-12 in Orlando, FL. Elite Medical Scribes utilizes innovative software and cutting-edge technology to... - April 11, 2014 - Elite Medical Scribes
Sylvia J. Cocca, Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as the Industry Leader of the Month
Sylvia J. Cocca from Wynantskill, New York has previously been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as the Professional of the Year 2013 for her accomplishments in the field of Higher Education Administration and as the Professional of the Year in Higher Education for 2014. Most recently, she has been honored as the Industry Leader of the Month in Higher Education for December 2013. - April 11, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Richard Deane Terrell, Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year
Richard Deane Terrell of Yarralumla, Australia has recently been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2014 for his outstanding contributions and achievement in the field of Econometrics. - April 11, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Gonzalo Goicochea, Latin America Sales Manager Has Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year
Gonzalo Goicochea of Miami, Florida, was recognized for his accomplishments in the field of Biometrics by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2013. In addition to being selected as a Roundtable Member in 2013 (an honor reserved for only 50 of our most prestigious members), he has now been recognized as Professional of the Year 2014 in Biometrics. - April 11, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Leaders Feed and Fortify Orlando Communities in Transitions
The Orlando City Hall located at 400 S. Orange Ave, 9th floor, Orlando Florida 32801, will be hosting Feed and Fortify Community Organization’s board of director’s installation ceremony on Tuesday April 29th, 2014 from 11:30 to 1:30 pm. - April 11, 2014 - Feed & Fortify Community Organization
Talk Fusion’s IMAGINE Corporate Event Changes Lives Around the World
Florida company hosts four-day motivational conference for its global network of Independent Associates. - April 11, 2014 - Talk Fusion
The Gates Corporation Launches New Corporate Website for North America
The streamlined new Gates.com provides industry-leading automotive and industrial belt, hose, and hydraulic solutions in an intuitive way. - April 11, 2014 - Gates Corporation
New Handbook is an Essential Guide for Scientists Venturing Into Biomedical Consulting
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press is pleased to announce the publication of "Connecting with Companies: A Guide to Consulting Agreements for Biomedical Scientists" by Edward Klees, J.D. and H. Robert Horvitz, Ph.D. The book is an essential resource for academic scientists and physicians... - April 11, 2014 - Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
David Merkatz Starts New Book, Hires Robert Nahas, Professional Writer & Author of Over 50 Published Books
David Merkatz has started work on his new book, "Wrongly Charged, A Look At The Legal System." He has hired professional ghost writer Robert Nahas to help, with the goal of this book becoming a best seller. Since 1999, Robert Nahas has written over 50 non-fiction books (memoirs,... - April 10, 2014 - David Merkatz
Worldcoin Launches Shopping Card Network, Reinforcing Its Retail Presence
Worldcoin Limited today announced the launch of its Worldcoin shopping card network, starting with its strongest and still growing network of 80 retail merchants in Dubai. With this exciting development, users can now access the wide variety of shops currently accepting Worldcoin as a currency. The... - April 10, 2014 - Worldcoin Limited
DiMora Motorcar Introduces Vicci 6.2 Convertible
Combining 21st Century automotive technology with classic 1930s styling and flair, the sporty Vicci 6.2 Convertible is now on the street turning heads wherever it goes. Soon to come out is the DiMora Vicci 6.2 Coupe and to follow the DiMora Adina two seater. Original artwork and a 24-karat gold firewall adorn the first Vicci 6.2 Convertible. - April 10, 2014 - DiMora Motorcar
Security Advisory: (Heartbleed) Announcement Brings Real-Time Increased Phishing Risks Due to the OpenSSL Vulnerability, Cautions Antivirus Firm Thirtyseven4
Thirtyseven4 recommends four simple steps to avoid falling victim to probable Heartbleed geared phishing attacks - April 10, 2014 - Thirtyseven4, LLC
Advanced Clustering Technologies Release Case Study with Auto Research Center
Auto Research Center is a specialized research facility that offers scale model development, vehicle aerodynamics and vehicle dynamics capabilities and expertise, computer aided engineering software, vehicle dynamics software and computer modeling programs for the purpose of trackside simulation. ARC is looking for ways to improve fuel efficiencies, and working with Advanced Clustering were able to see significant improvements in run-time simulations while maintaining nearly 100% uptime. - April 10, 2014 - Advanced Clustering Technologies
Lisa S. Kove, Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals has selected Lisa S. Kove of San Diego, California as the Professional of the Year in Biotechnology for 2013. - April 10, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Nirka Burns Padilla Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Nirka Burns Padilla of Miami, Florida has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of real estate. About Nirka Burns Padilla Ms. Burns Padilla has 9 years experience in the real estate field. She is a... - April 10, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Vernon E. Martin Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mr. Vernon E. Martin of Pensacola, Florida has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of consulting. About Vernon E. Martin Mr. Martin has over 30 years of experience in the fields of consulting and... - April 10, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
George A. Woollacott Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
George G. Woollacott of Fort Wayne, Indiana has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of construction. About George G. Woollacott Mr. Woollacott has over 37 years in the construction field. He is a... - April 10, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Darlene Faye Olson
Darlene Faye Olson, of Hastings, Minnesota, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Interpersonal Skills/Education. - April 10, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
James Finkl Honored as a Round Table Member and Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
James Finkl, of Chicago, Illinois, has recently been recognized as a Round Table member and a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Security. - April 10, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Young Professional Realtors Looking to Give Back Big
The Inland Gateway Association of Realtors Young Professionals Network (TIGAR YPN) is hosting their annual Charity Kick Off event at Luna Modern Mexican Kitchen. The event is a "White Party" theme where people attending are encouraged to wear white. It is the first of several events that will be put on by TIGAR YPN throughout the 2014 year to benefit The Settlement House and Joe Dominguez American Legion 742. Proceeds from the ticket sales will go directly to these two charities. - April 10, 2014 - TIGAR YPN
Dianna M. Johnson Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Dianna M. Johnson of Mesa, Arizona has recently been included in the America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals’ Roundtable for her outstanding contributions and achievement in the field of Roofing. - April 10, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Is Holacracy® Right for Your Organization?
Free Webinar To Learn The Benefits and Implementation of Holacracy® - April 10, 2014 - WonderWorks Consulting
CFO Enterprise Announces Expansion with New Georgia Office and Additional Accounting Capabilities
Firm Providing Consulting Services, Fractional Chief Financial Officer and Controller Solutions and M&A Support Services Increases Its Coverage Area and Service Offerings with New Georgia Office Serving the Southeast. - April 10, 2014 - CFO Enterprise
Brill Publishers Selects Scope’s ConSCIse™ Platform for Book Chapter Abstracts
Scope e-Knowledge Center (Scope), a leading provider of knowledge services and a Quatrro Global Services company, has announced that Brill, the international publishing house head-quartered in Leiden, The Netherlands, has selected Scope to support its goal of increasing the discoverability of books chapters on its Brill Online Books and Journals platform. Brill intends to create chapter-level keyword and abstract metadata for its nearly 4,000 book backlist and for new books it publishes. - April 10, 2014 - SPi Global
Avasant CEO Kevin Parikh Chairs the Latin American BPO Panel at Nearshore Nexus 2014
Avasant is Advisory Sponsor of the Nearshore Nexus Conference 2014 - April 10, 2014 - Avasant LLC
Local Youfit Health Clubs Celebrating Earth Day by Adding Green to Their Communities
As a part of their nationwide, Earth Day celebration, at every Youfit club in America – numbering 68, with 2-3 new ones being added every month - employees will be planting two new trees. The goal is to plant 140 trees in 9 states in 60 minutes. - April 09, 2014 - Youfit Health Clubs
Youfit Health Clubs Announces Investment from PWP Growth Equity
Youfit Health Clubs, one of America’s fastest-growing fitness companies, today announced that it has raised growth capital from PWP Growth Equity, a Perella Weinberg Partners private equity entity focused on investing in lower middle market growth companies. Youfit’s founder, Rick... - April 09, 2014 - Youfit Health Clubs
Crowdfunding Site Sharestates.com Brings NY Luxury Condo Development Project to "the 99%"
Innovative real estate crowd-funding company with singular focus on making real estate investing affordable for the general public. - April 09, 2014 - Sharestates.com
Elite Medical Scribes to Display Its Innovative Technology in Support of the Maryland Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians
Elite Medical Scribes, the nationwide leader in scribe training, staffing, and management, will attend the Maryland ACEP 2014 Annual Conference, April 10 in Baltimore, MD. Elite Medical Scribes utilizes cutting edge technology and innovative software to provide emergency departments with the... - April 09, 2014 - Elite Medical Scribes
How to Successfully Implement a Contract Management Solution White Paper Released by Contract Logix, LLC
Contract Logix released a new white paper titled, “How to Successfully Implement a Contract Management Solution.” This paper explores the key elements of an effective contract management implementation strategy, including best practices, so your organization has all the tools it needs to be successful. - April 09, 2014 - Contract Logix, LLC
Federal Labs & Industry Partners Aim to Accelerate Innovation for Economic Impact at the 2014 FLC National Meeting
This year's FLC national meeting, from April 21 - 23, in Rockville, Md., aims to accelerate innovation for economic impact. This year's agenda features: technology transfer training courses; a human element panel; over a dozen agency and industry exhibitors; accomplished keynote speakers; and various networking opportunities for industry and tech transfer professionals. - April 09, 2014 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
The Nightlife Cultural Initiative Announces a New Board, a New Website and New Projects for 2014
The Nightlife Cultural Initiative (NCI) is pleased to announce a new board of directors, a new website and three new projects as a part of its continuing efforts to elevate nightlife culture. - April 09, 2014 - Nightlife Publishing LLC
zIngenuity Announces Two New Principals
zIngenuity, Inc. (www.zingenuity.com), announced today that Steve Mageras and Steve Beagles have become principals of the firm. Their promotions coincide with the growth that zIngenuity is experiencing in its mortgage services and strategic investments businesses. Steve Mageras joined zIngenuity... - April 09, 2014 - zIngenuity, Inc.