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Corporate Traffic Logistics Joins Elite Community of Logistics Providers and Becomes SmartWay Transport Partner
Corporate Traffic Logistics, an international third-party logistics provider celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, announced today that the company has formally joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay Transport Partnership. Joining this elite community of... - June 12, 2012 - Corporate Traffic
Natra Drives Its Growth Strategy in Asia with the Signing of a Supply Contract in China
TheyAreNews.com: Natra, Spanish multinational specializing in the production and marketing of cocoa-derived and chocolate products, with a prominent approach to chocolate products for the private label brand and other food companies, has managed to take another step in its expansion project outside Europe, after entering into a supply contract with one of the reference distributions of chocolate products in China. - June 12, 2012 - Natra
Free Fitness Marketing, Gym Promotion, Health Club Consulting, Gym Membership Sales Training
IHCC Health Club Consulting, Fitness Marketing and Gym Promotion Company owner Matt York has announced that a number of select clubs will be receiving free consulting services with their no cost, no risk membership building campaigns. - June 12, 2012 - IHCC Health Club Consulting and Marketing
Training Mask LLC Looking to Promote Better Health and Stimulate Weight Loss with Resistance Breathing Device
The Elevation Training Mask 2.0 is quickly gaining exposure and popularity, because its benefits are backed by scientific facts and clinical studies. - June 11, 2012 - Training Mask
SIIA Statement on Pending U.S. Supreme Court Ruling - PPACA
The United States Supreme Court is expected to issue its ruling before the end of the month regarding a legal challenge to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). When the ruling is announced there is certain to be a flurry of statements coming from stakeholder groups, political... - June 11, 2012 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
Java Tooling Start-Up Plumbr Announces $1,500,000 Saved for Its Customers and Releases Tool to Fight Java Memory Leaks
Plumbr today announced the general availability of its memory leak detector tool. The company estimates that already during beta testing, its more than 2000 users saved $1,500,000 USD of memory leak troubleshooting cost. - June 11, 2012 - Plumbr OÜ
DUECO, Inc. Names Marikris O’Grady Executive Vice President
Largest Final-Stage Manufacturer of Terex Utilities Products in the Nation Taps O’Grady to Lead Operations and Administration. - June 11, 2012 - Dueco, Inc.
NESTA Adds More Business and Career Resources for Personal Trainers
Already dedicated to helping personal trainers focus on their business, the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) has added more career resources. Resources include marketing strategies, mentoring, business coaching and more. - June 11, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Online Retailer Selected for "100 Brilliant Companies" List
Ogomo.com is pleased to announce their appearance in the June, 2012 issue of Entrepreneur Magazine in their list of "100 Brilliant Companies." - June 11, 2012 - Ogomo, LLC
Dr. Naseer Homoud Success in Decade- "Ranked 53rd in Top 500 Powerful Arabs"
Arabian Business has placed Dr. Naseer Homoud- a renowned philanthropist and business tycoon on 53rd positions its 2012 Arabian Business Power 500 – The World’s Most Influential Arabs List. - June 11, 2012 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Lois Hamblet, CEO of Ziptip, a Mobile Payments Solution for Tips and Gratuities, and One of Boston's Hottest Startups, Interviewed by Pymnts.com
Lois Hamblet, CEO of Ziptip, Inc., (ziptip.net) a mobile payments solution designed specifically for the payment of tips and gratuities for service workers, has been interviewed by Alex Walsh of Pymnts.com as part of Pymnts.com’s Innovators Series. Pymnts.com is an online media channel that... - June 11, 2012 - Ziptip, Inc.
Real Estate Investing Designs and Marketing Tools Released in Real Estate Investor Websites
A real estate investing firm that also creates designs for real estate investor websites, www.RealEstateInvestorsWebsites.net, has rolled out upgraded websites including new designs and integrated marketing features for attracting more leads for real estate investing. Real estate investors now... - June 11, 2012 - RealEstateInvestingWebSites.com
Exciting Digital Curriculum Company Hires Redfish Technology Executive Search Candidate
Redfish Technology, nationwide High Tech and Clean Tech recruiters, fills another Account Executive role. Ann Ridgway, experienced sales professional with decade in educational sales domestically and internationally, placed with aggressively growing e-Learning company. - June 11, 2012 - Redfish Technology Inc.
"Eco Measures Carbon Footprints" - Eco Carbon Offsets Rolls Out New Carbon Management Consulting Services to Assist Companies Become Carbon Neutral at a Neutral Cost
A new website on the Internet, specifically for businesses and land owners, has been launched by a specialist Carbon Management Consulting company ECO Carbon Offset. ECO’s website, http://www.ecocarbonoffsets.com.au covers every aspect of becoming Carbon Neutral, including Carbon Footprint Measurement, Carbon Credits and Carbon Farming, as well as the CEO’s own extensive personal experience and independent views. - June 11, 2012 - Eco Carbon Offsets
WWF Switzerland & Chaordix® Launch Crowdsourcing Contest to Engage Swiss Startups in Sustainable Consumption Ideas for Future Generations
Chaordix® platform invites Switzerland's innovators to submit ideas ranging from eco-manufacturing practices to optimizing the use of meat and dairy products. Chaordix®, the global standard in crowdsourced market intelligence, is pleased to announce the launch of a second major... - June 11, 2012 - Chaordix Inc.
Manny and Olga's Pizza to Add 4 New Units
Manny and Olga's founder, Manny Athanasakis announces expansion. - June 10, 2012 - Manny & Olga's Pizza
Convergence Consulting Group Signs on as Lead Sponsor of ASUG BusinessObjects Annual Conference
British-American rock band, Foreigner, to perform live concert during closing night of conference. - June 10, 2012 - Convergence Consulting Group
DUECO, Inc. Named Business of the Year
Largest Final-Stage Manufacturer of Terex Utility Equipment Named Business of the Year by the Waukesha County Business Alliance and the Milwaukee BizTimes Magazine - June 09, 2012 - Dueco, Inc.
info360 Conference Keynotes Address Data Overload and the Danger of Silos
The IT sector faces enormous challenges in both managing the volume of data generated from different devices and overcoming outdated company structures. At info360 (June 13-14, Jacob Javits Convention Center), these hurdles will be addressed in keynote sessions by Whitney Tidmarsh Bouck, Enterprise General Manager, Box and Michael Peachey, Director of Social Enterprise Solutions Marketing, salesforce.com. - June 09, 2012 - info360
MaleSurvivor Experts Will Attend the Opening of Sandusky Trial; Will be Available for Interviews
MaleSurvivor Executive Director Christopher M. Anderson, MaleSurvivor Advisory Board member Marci Hamilton (author of Justice Denied: What America Must Do To Protect Its Children) and MaleSurvivor Communications Director and Past President Curtis St. John will be in Bellefonte, PA Monday, June 12,... - June 09, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
American Honda Recognizes Intrapromote, LLC with Second Premier Partner Award
Integrated search and social agency Intrapromote was one of 15 award recipients selected from 41 suppliers nominated by American Honda associates nationwide. - June 09, 2012 - Intrapromote, LLC
Travis Crabtree of Looper Reed & McGraw, P.C. to Speak at KC’s Cyber Insurance: What You Need to Know in 2012 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Travis Crabtree, an attorney with Looper Reed & McGraw, P.C. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Cyber Insurance: What... - June 09, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Fast-Growing Philippine Call Center Sees Big Demand of Contact Center Services in the Coming Years
Magellan Solutions Outsourcing Inc. is set to expand its call center business to build steady manpower supply and sustain the demand from small and medium business owners that are outsourcing their operations overseas. - June 09, 2012 - Magellan Solutions Outsourcing Inc.
Terry Pavlopoulos Joins CW Advisors
US-based leading global cement and heavy construction materials corporate advisory boutique welcomes new partner in London, UK to deepen service capabilities and expand its global reach. “It is with great pleasure that we announce Terry joining the firm. He brings a unique, complementary... - June 09, 2012 - CW Group
Brite Visual Products dba US Markerboard Awarded GSA Schedule Contract
Brite Visual Products dba US Markerboard is very pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Federal Supply Schedule by the General Services Administration (GSA) under Schedule 71. This contract allows federal, state, and local governments and agencies direct access to US Markeboard’s... - June 09, 2012 - US Markerboard
California SSA Announces Update on AB 2540
Proposed Sales Tax No Longer a Threat to Self-Storage Operators - June 09, 2012 - California Self-Storage Association
Boost Your Sales Before Your Competition Gets Around to Doing It
PBN, a nationwide provider of Business and Education Conferences, announced the pre-launch of PBN Connect. Headquartered in Seattle, PBN Connect promises to revolutionize the way companies and consumers do business together. - June 09, 2012 - PBN CONNECT
ExNovo Adds Strategic Global Communication Campaigns to Service Offerings
ExNovo has added a new service to their list of offerings. The company recently announced it will now offer clients expertise in global strategic communication campaigns, also known as information operations. - June 09, 2012 - ExNovo Worldwide
Tracey Rossow, Senior Global Solutions Consultant, ONESOURCE(R) Operational Transfer Pricing, Thomson Reuters (Tax & Accounting) Inc. to Speak at KC’s Transfer Pricing
Tracey Rossow, Senior Global Solutions Consultant, ONESOURCE(R) Operational Transfer Pricing, Thomson Reuters (Tax & Accounting) Inc. to Speak at KC’s Transfer Pricing Live Webcast - June 09, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
comCables Tees off to Benefit Summer Programs and Sun Valley Youth Center
comCables, the Denver based manufacturer of structured cabling solutions, is hosting it’s 10th Annual Golf Tournament on June 14th, 2012 at Fox Hollow, Lakewood, CO. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Sun Valley Youth Center’s existing programs and allow Sun Valley youth to attend... - June 08, 2012 - comCables
Southern Oaks Plantation Voted the #1 “Place to Get Married” in New Orleans
On June 1, The Times-Picayune published the results of its 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards, in which people voted on their favorite bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues in 101 different categories. This year, they selected Southern Oaks Plantation the #1 “Place to Get Married” in the New Orleans area. - June 08, 2012 - Southern Oaks Plantation
World Oceans Day Media Advisory: OceanElders, WildAid and theBlu to Host Global Online Celebration
What: OceanElders, WildAid, and theBlu.com are holding a global online celebration at theblu.com, in honor of World Oceans Day, June 8, 2012. Entitled, "If You Love The Ocean, Download It!" Interested parties are encouraged to start registering immediately to ensure best interaction with... - June 08, 2012 - The Blu
Successful Tampa Virtual Office Company Changes Name and Location
After 12 years, the former Intelligent Office team says “goodbye” to its franchisor and “hello” to its own new business, On Point Executive Center, Inc., located at Rocky Point. - June 08, 2012 - On Point Executive Center, Inc.
List2u's New Global Business and SEO Services
List2u, an Internet marketing firm based in Tempe Arizona introduces a wide range of business services, which include B2B Internet marketing services, Brand Marketing, Brand Building, Brand Identity, SEO Services, SEM Services, Online Marketing, Strategic Branding, Product Branding, Business Lists,... - June 08, 2012 - List2u.com
Best of the US Promos N Logos Now Offering Customer Appreciation Arrangement for New Customer Base
Best Of The US Promos N Logos is now offering incentive program for referrals and repeat business. Program offered to all new customers within continental US. - June 08, 2012 - Best Of The US Promos N Logos
Capita Announce Details of Their National Implementing the Public Records Scotland Act (PRSA) Conference
Capita’s National Implementing the Public Records Scotland Act (PRSA) Conference examines the public records management in duties within the Act and key strategic measures intended to drive forward improvements in records keeping in Scotland. - June 08, 2012 - Capita Conferences
Hill, Chesson & Woody Releases Podcast on Healthcare Costs StormTracker Panel Discussion
Partner Todd Yates Discusses the Importance of the Event for the North Carolina Business Community. - June 08, 2012 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
Paragon Micro, Inc. Named to UBM Channel’s Solution Provider 500 List, Moving up 108 Spots
Paragon Micro joins Annual List that Ranks North America’s Top 500 Technology Integrators - June 07, 2012 - Paragon Micro, Inc.
DHTDroid v3.2.2 - 2012 Version of the Android Performance Test and Benchmark Toolset Released
DHTechnologies (www.dhtusa.com) just released Version 3.2.2 of the DHTDroid Android performance test and benchmark toolset to the community. - June 07, 2012 - DHTechnologies
TreeHouse Webinar Series to Share Best Practices for Award-Winning Channel Programs, Enhancing the Partner Experience, and Content Marketing Tips
TreeHouse Interactive™ (www.treehousei.com), the technology leader in on-demand partner relationship management (PRM) and marketing automation solutions, today announced the continuation of its popular webinar series for increasing sales, marketing and channel effectiveness. TreeHouse... - June 07, 2012 - Treehouse Interactive
Bob Keplinger Helps Business Owners Grow Profits and Companies
Keplinger brings experience and skills to North Houston business owners - June 07, 2012 - ActionCOACH
Wayne Swofford a Resource for Catawba County, North Carolina Businesses
Swofford ready to help business owners reach their potential as an ActionCOACH - June 07, 2012 - ActionCOACH
Antonio McCoy Will Help Winston-Salem Businesses Grow as an ActionCOACH
McCoy ready to grow economic environment one business at a time. - June 07, 2012 - ActionCOACH
Andrea Agathoklis Murino, Of Counsel, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati to Speak at KC’s Event on Innovation, Information Exchange, and Antitrust in a Global Context
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Andrea Agathoklis Murino, Of Counsel, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Perspectives... - June 07, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Denver, Colorado Attorney, Nancy L. Peterson, Releases Her New Website
Nancy L. Peterson is an experienced attorney in Denver, Colorado and has recently launched her new website, www.petersonlawllc.com. This website will ease the task of an online search for an attorney in the area of probate, estate administration, guardianships, conservatorships or estate planning... - June 06, 2012 - The Peterson Law Firm, LLC
Lincoln Property Company Appointed Court Receiver of Historic Grunow Memorial Medical Center
Phoenix-based Lincoln Property Company Announces Receivership Assignment for 55,000 Square Foot Medical Center. - June 06, 2012 - Lincoln Property Company
John Spencer Ellis Enterprises Celebrates 20 Years of Fitness and Personal Development Solutions and Success
John Spencer Ellis Enterprises, a leading global fitness and personal development solutions company, will achieve 20 years in business this month. The wellness company offers a variety of education, training and coaching programs. - June 06, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Luxury San Diego Pawn Shop Launches Commercial
San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) has launched a new online commercial that promotes the upscale environment found at its luxury California pawn shop. - June 06, 2012 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
LRA University Graduates 400th Consultant - Quality Assurance Industry Leading Training Program Concludes International Sessions in EMEA and AP
LRA Worldwide, Inc., the leading provider of Quality and Brand Assurance Audits for the global hospitality and travel industries, recently graduated the 400th consultant from its proprietary training and professional development program, LRA University. The consultant was a member of the LRA... - June 06, 2012 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Sonitrol Pacific Spies a Burglar
Deputies arrested a suspected burglar at an electrical apparatus manufacturing company in Hillsboro after Sonitrol Pacific’s video alarm monitoring system caught him on camera and the operator called police June 1. Monitoring Operator Jessica Culver saw a man climb a fence to get inside a... - June 06, 2012 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific