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Patricia L. Beaty, Partner, Krieg DeVault LLP to Speak at KC’s The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: What Employers Need to Know Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Patricia L. Beaty, Partner, Krieg DeVault LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Patient Protection and Affordable Care... - October 25, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
"Do You Speak Napoletano?" San Francisco and Napoli Aiming for Landmark Agreements, Reports SF Based Consulting Firm Campania Felix, LLC
On October 25th, de Magistris, and representatives of the University of California San Francisco, the University Federico Secondo of Naples, local business executives, and California representatives Tom Ammiano, and Mark Leno will convene to announce the discussion of an upcoming agreement for human rights collaboration between the two cities and to witness the ratification of bilateral agreements for scientific and technological exchanges. - October 25, 2013 - Campania Felix
Optima ECM Consulting Celebrates the Opening of Its New Global Headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ
Optima opens new global headquarters to better serve its staff, clients and partners. - October 24, 2013 - Optima ECM Consulting
Open Discussion for Manufacturers on BMPs (Best Management Practices) in Greening Global Processes
A town hall style open discussion is initiated for the promotion of BMPs (Best Management Practices) in the supply chain for the greening of global practices for manufacturers. - October 24, 2013 - Papros Inc.
Storage Made Easy & ThinkOn Partner to Provide Universal Cloud Storage Access
ThinkOn, a Canada-based cloud provider, ensures Canadian sovereignty over all information. - October 24, 2013 - Storage Made Easy
Fear That Enabled Increased Government Surveillance Now Driving Demands for Privacy
While the overwhelming desire for safety following 9/11 opened the door to extensive government surveillance, revelations made by former NSA contractor, Edward Snowden has brought the right to privacy back into the spotlight. - October 24, 2013 - Association of Independent Authors
Blogger and HR Expert Sonia So Launched Talents PlanNet, a Recruitment Firm Today in Hong Kong
Talents PlanNet is the Recruitment Agency of this Talent Era. Talents PlanNet refers to Talent Acquisition, Strategic HR Planning, and Professional People Networking. Sonia So, Director of Talents PlanNet, officially launched her startup Talents PlanNet recruitment agency at a flash event at... - October 24, 2013 - Talents PlanNet
Talk Fusion Announces Free Custom Video Newsletter Giveaway
Florida-based video communication company calls for entries in contest awarding custom-designed versions of its one-of-a-kind video newsletter product. - October 24, 2013 - Talk Fusion
Lucintel Estimates China Glass Fiber Market to Register High Growth Over 2013-2018
China’s glass fiber industry is expected to post good growth over 2013-2018. China is one of the world’s fastest growing economies and trade analysts agree that its potential as a market is expected to increase significantly in future. This report considers glass fiber reinforced... - October 24, 2013 - Lucintel
Indiana Restoration Announces Premium Support in All Damage Restoration & Cleaning Needs
Indiana Restoration Services & Cleaning is a major damage restoration and cleaning service company in Indiana that assures expert support in all forms of restoration & cleaning by seasoned professionals and latest equipments. - October 24, 2013 - Indiana Restoration and Cleaning Services
Elinext Group Rolls Out New Streamlined Help Desk System
Elinext Group, an international alliance of software development companies, today unveiled its new Help Desk solution that can be customized for use both on-premise, in the cloud, and on mobile platforms. - October 24, 2013 - Elinext
Cinch Energy Services Engages David Gibson as General Counsel; Company Establishes Rockport, Texas Business Office
Cinch Energy Services, L.L.C. (Cinch Energy) announced today that it has engaged David Gibson as its General Counsel. Gibson was formerly with Royston Rayzor Vickery & Williams a Houston law firm with offices in Corpus Christi. Gibson was working out of the Corpus Christi office. He is a... - October 23, 2013 - Cinch Energy Services, LLC
Cinch Energy Services Beats Forecast by 22 Months; Company Completes $50.0 Million in Oil Field Work Ahead of Schedule
Cinch Energy Services, L.L.C.(Cinch Energy) announced today that it has completed $50.0 Million in oil field service work twenty two months ahead of projections and in its 19th month of operation. Martin Kroesche, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer said, “While we have seen... - October 23, 2013 - Cinch Energy Services, LLC
Global Vision Expands Worldwide Presence with the Addition of New Reseller in Malaysia
Global Vision partners with IAM-Wonderware to provide proofreading technologies in Malaysia. - October 23, 2013 - Global Vision
Percolate LMS Launches New Quiz Builder to Capture Learner Certainty
Michaels & Associates announced news of the latest Percolate LMS™, housing a more robust Quiz Builder tool that easily captures learners’ certainty using a new feature called Learner Certainty Assessment (LCA). For administrators and learners alike, LCA reporting data provides key (and otherwise overlooked) information that assists in gauging learners’ needs, monitoring progress and checking for understanding. LCA can also be a critical component in helping to identify employee competencies. - October 23, 2013 - Michaels & Associates
ConversionSweeper: the New Era of Lead Management Software
Varazo announces release of ConversionSweeper software for straightforward digital lead analytics and management. - October 23, 2013 - Varazo Inc.
Thrive For Success Announces #1 International Amazon Bestseller and EIPPY Award in Excellence; “Ready, Aim Captivate” Receives Numerous Publication Awards
Thrive For Success is pleased to announce that Sue Guiher, Founder and CEO has been awarded the Expert Insights Publishing (EIPPY) award for publishing excellence. Sue’s book, “Ready, Aim, Captivate” reached #1 International Amazon Best Seller status and was awarded: Hottest New Release; Top Rated Book and 3 Wise Bear Book Awards. - October 23, 2013 - Thrive For Success
Delhi Duty Free Launches "Our Price Promise" Campaign
Delhi Duty Free Launches great Price challenge campaign. - October 23, 2013 - Delhi Duty Free Services Pvt. Ltd.
Kern Global Language Services Expands in Austria: Salzburg is the Second Location of the Language Service Company
The family-run company Kern AG, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, continues to grow dynamically in Austria: the new branch of the translation, interpreting, and language training provider in Salzburg will be the 2nd in the alpine country. Kern AG has been successfully active in the Austrian capital Vienna since 2012 – their business in Austria is expanding substantially due to the new branch in Salzburg. - October 23, 2013 - KERN Global Language Services
CSI Electrical Contractors Ranks #9 Amongst Top 250 Solar Contractors in the Nation
Solar Power World, the industry’s leading source for technology, development and installation news, ranks CSI Electrical Contractors as #9 on its Top 250 Solar Contractors in the Nation list. - October 22, 2013 - CSI Electrical Contractors
Dramatic Increase in Middle Market M&A Prompts Monarch Bay to Add Seasoned M&A Pro’s
Middle market M&A deal value is up 40% so far in 2013 vs. 2012 according to Mergermarket and Monarch Bay Securities adds two veteran M&A professionals to keep pace. - October 22, 2013 - Monarch Bay Securities
NewNet Partners with NewPace to Power Krypton RCS Messaging Products
NewPace Technology Development and NewNet Communications Technologies are pleased to announce a cooperative agreement to integrate NewPace’s rcsConnect and rcsCloudConnect products into NewNet’s Krypton RCS Messaging Product Family. - October 22, 2013 - NewPace Technology Development Inc
11 Community Colleges Earn Grants Totaling $162,500 at the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Conference
The Coleman Foundation provides record financial support of $162,500 to 11 community colleges across the nation to build programs in key areas of NACCE's Presidents for Entrepreneurship Pledge. - October 22, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
World-Renowned Skateboarder Danny Way Forms the New Danny Way Foundation
World-renowned skateboarder Danny Way forms new charity and launches a fundraising concert series to raise money for skateparks in Hawaii. - October 22, 2013 - The Danny Way Foundation
Novus Origo Awarded 5 Year Training Services Contract with the Veterans Administration
Novus Origo LLC, a San Diego based Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in Management Consulting and Training Solutions Services, announces the award of a five (5) year contract by the Veterans Administration to provide Web Based Training Design and Development... - October 22, 2013 - Novus Origo, LLC
Bank of the Future Conference Speakers to Present Ten Pioneering Case Studies on Electronic Funds Transfer Market and EFT Innovations
The first International Bank of the Future conference in Venice on November 14-15 will see top EFT market players, bankers and IT experts from different countries speak on a range of exciting, success-focused digital finance solutions. - October 22, 2013 - UNISTREAM Commercial Bank
Creative Community Rallies Support for Colleague: "Miketoberfest" to Feature Tours of Historic Department Store Benefiting Local Family Affected by Cancer
Landor employee Leslee Amann's husband Mike Amann is currently battling stage 4 neuroendocrine cancer. His friends and family are organizing Miketoberfest, which will feature live bands, DJs, locally-crafted merchandise and local food trucks. Mike is an owner of BLDG, a Covington, KY based design firm. Miketoberfest will be held this Friday, October 25, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the loading docks of the former Shillito's department store, now home to Landor Associates. - October 22, 2013 - Landor Associates
Uniastrum Bank Managers Among the Nation’s Finest
In their 14th annual Top-1,000 rankings, Kommersant Publishing House and the Russian Managers Association rank Uniastrum Corporate Secretary Olga Merkulova and Vice President of Marketing Margarita Tarasova among Russia’s best. - October 22, 2013 - Uniastrum Bank
Joseph Galanti, Managing Director, Alvarez & Marsal to Speak at KC’s Business Interruption Claim Support: Avoiding Detours to Achieve a Successful Settlement Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Joseph Galanti, Managing Director, Alvarez & Marsal will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Business Interruption Claim... - October 22, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
George Korenko, Partner, Edgeworth Economics to Speak at KC’s Transfer Pricing: Avoiding Financial Risks and Dealing with Tax Consequences Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that George Korenko, Partner, Edgeworth Economics will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Transfer Pricing: Avoiding Financial Risks... - October 22, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Colorado Based HEI Wins Decisively in Denver District Court Court; Denies Colorado Securities Commission Attempt to Expand Regulatory Authority
Colorado Springs business practices validated by Denver District Court in suit with State Securities regulators. - October 21, 2013 - Swan Energy
Denver District Court Rules in Favor of Heartland Energy Development Corporation in State Challenge Decision; Supports Joint Venture Investment Practices
The Denver District Court ruled in favor of local oil and gas exploration companies in a state challenge over securities regulations. - October 21, 2013 - Swan Energy
Seven Community Colleges Chosen to Receive Grants During Year Two of NACCE/Sam's Club® "Shared Vision for Small Business" Competition
Seven community colleges across the country will receive $110,000 to support training and services for microenterprises in the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship/Sam's Club "Shared Vision for Small Business" competition. - October 21, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Lucky Dog Hot Sauce Wins 1st Place at New Orleans Hot Sauce Festival
Lucky Dog Hot Sauce wins national award & recognition for their Orange Label product, a savory blend of fire-roasted Jalapeno, Serrano and Habanero chiles with roasted garlic. - October 21, 2013 - Lucky Dog Hot Sauce
When and How to Outsource: Internet Expert John Jonas Reveals Keys to Success on BYOB Podcast
John Jonas, founder of ReplaceMyself.com, shares the number one secret to his seven-figure success with Jon and Albert of Build Your Own Online Business podcast. - October 21, 2013 - ReplaceMyself
NAPO-Los Angeles Chapter Branding Information
NAPO National has become the authority within the Professional Organizing Industry. NAPO National have done a fabulous job marketing the organizing profession, growing the industry and facilitating business for the organizers through their automated referral network and their marketing... - October 21, 2013 - National Association of Professional Organizers - Los Angeles
The Covert Eye Launches New SafeFamilyLife™ Ultimate Vehicle Safety Kit
The Covert Eye, the country’s leading online retailer of home security and self defense products, has launched the SafeFamilyLife™ Ultimate Vehicle Safety Kit that is designed to make the time that families spend in their vehicle safer and more secure. The SafeFamilyLife™ Ultimate Vehicle Safety Kit contains everything that families need to enhance their security and reduce risk, whether they’re taking a quick trip to the grocery store or heading off on a cross-country trek. - October 21, 2013 - The Covert Eye
JV Games Announces Beer Pong Coming Soon to PLAYSTATION® NETWORK
Beer Pong Ready to Make a Splash on Playstation Network October 22. - October 21, 2013 - JV Games Inc.
Steven S. Goldschmidt, Counsel, Ropes & Gray to Speak at KC’s Understanding Anti-Whistleblower Protocols for Companies Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Steven S. Goldschmidt, Counsel, Ropes & Gray will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding Anti-Whistleblower... - October 21, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
LoaferCo.com Launches a New Apparel Brand for the Creative Entrepreneur of the 21st Century - Using the Popular Crowd Funding Site Kickstarter
Designing distinctive wear for the creative community, LoaferCo.com has set its best foot forward to launch a new and remarkable brand for the 21st century. Creating a limited, yet, high-quality range of ingeniously creative apparel, the company’s product designs will focus on what the... - October 20, 2013 - Loafer Co
Riechesbaird's “Branding Business” Radio Show Divulges the Keys to Rebranding a Service Organization
David Krajanowski, partner at SingerLewak, provides important strategy insight. - October 20, 2013 - BrandingBusiness
Wendy Kennedy Venoit, Partner, McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP 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 Wendy Kennedy Venoit, Partner, McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Legal Series: International... - October 20, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
QITLabs Adds Two New Features to Their Already Highly Successful MapME.net App
QITLabs announces the addition of two new features to their mobile GPS tracking app MapME.net. The GPS phone tracker now encompasses battery alerts and device managers to increase functionality, security, and customer satisfaction. - October 20, 2013 - QITLabs
Panso Solutions to Sponsor PLM World® Detroit Regional Users 2013 Conference
Regional Conference Provides Opportunity to Learn About Latest Innovations and Collaborate on Best Practices for the Siemens Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software Suite. - October 20, 2013 - Panso Solutions PVT LTD
New RE/MAX Office to Open in Blairsville, Georgia, USA
Service, Knowledge, & Experience Will be the Showcase of RE/MAX Town and Country Blairsville - October 19, 2013 - RE/MAX Town and Country
CRIF Rating Agency and Informa D&B Sign an Agreement to Develop CRIF Ratings in Spain
The start-up of international rating services represents an important step for CRIF Rating Agency in its aim to become a trusted European benchmark for investors and businesses. - October 19, 2013 - CRIF
Lucintel Analysis: Favorable Prices, Potential as Low-Carbon Emission Replacement for Coal Plants to Stoke US Shale Gas Demand
The US shale gas hydraulic fracturing industry is expected to witness good growth over the next five yearsofferingabundant opportunities for the stakeholders. The abundance of shale gas resources in the US, decreasing natural gas prices, and improving hydraulic fracturing techniques are the key drivers for the industry. - October 19, 2013 - Lucintel
Leading Mortgage Industry Event Promises to Exceed Expectations
Industry partners promise generous donation to Boot Campaign presented at Sales Mastery to benefit wounded soldiers - October 18, 2013 - The Duncan Group
Hexagon Geosystems Signs Agreement to Acquire Devex
Hexagon Geosystems will strengthen its market position and technology in the mining industry by complementing its well established Leica Geosystems Mining business with the acquisition of Devex. Devex, based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil has a leading market position in the South American market, serving the mining industry with automation solutions for mining operators. - October 18, 2013 - Leica Geosystems Mining
Hurricane Protection Professionals to Meet in Pensacola
Frank Browning, President of the International Hurricane Protection Association (IHPA), has announced that a meeting will take place at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front Hotel on November the 8th. - October 18, 2013 - International Hurricane Protection Association