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Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa Wins Bloomberg Hotel Award
There’s positive, upbeat news for the Asia Pacific’s hospitality industry this week as the results of the Asia Pacific Hotel Awards 2011 in association with Bloomberg Television and Google have been revealed. Rightly proud of its success, Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa (managed by... - April 16, 2011 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Wins Prestigious Asia Pacific Hotel Award
A great wave of anticipation is hovering over a select number of Asia Pacific’s leading hospitality professionals. The inaugural Asia Pacific Hotel Awards 2011 in association with Bloomberg Television & Google have now been judged and Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been informed that it is... - April 16, 2011 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Relevante Expands Its India-Based Leadership Team with Five New Appointments
Relevante India, a leading provider of accounting and technology solutions, announced the expansion of its India based leadership team with the appointment of five managers to the leadership team. The company’s operations in India support its US operations as well as a growing portfolio of India based clients. - April 16, 2011 - Relevante Inc
Lee Hortman of Gray & Creech Water Systems Releases Podcast on Operating in Dual Market Sectors
Vice President of Operations at Gray & Creech Water Systems and Gray & Creech Office Systems Discusses Managing Two Sectors. - April 16, 2011 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
Registration Now Open for Fuentek Technology Transfer Webinar
Interns and Professionals Learn Essentials of Technology Screening - April 16, 2011 - Fuentek, LLC
Bell and Stingray Digital Commit to Long-Term Relationship for Galaxie Music Services; Launch First Interactive Music Application on Microsoft Mediaroom
Stingray Digital, a Montreal-based provider of music services to multi-channel operators, announced today a comprehensive national agreement with Bell that covers a variety of music services and applications offered to Bell Satellite TV, and to Bell Fibe TV subscribers. Including carriage of the... - April 16, 2011 - Stingray Digital Group
Enterologics, Inc. (OTCBB: ELGO.OB) Unveils Novel Business Strategy to Develop Live Biotherapeutics for Gastrointestinal Diseases
Enterologics, Inc., a biotechnology company, is dedicated to the development of live biotherapeutic products for gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, that it believes are poorly addressed by current therapies. Key examples include pouchitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease,... - April 15, 2011 - enterologics, inc
Pure One™ by Source-Omega Labels Pan-Cultural Omega-3 Oil as Kosher-Vegan Complementary Medicine for Diabetics
Pure One™ is certified and registered for multi-cultural and multinational distribution, validated for complementary clinical use in a Diabetic, available for private labeling. - April 15, 2011 - Source-Omega
The Virgin Atlantic Experience Explained with Exec Digital
Everyone pledges allegiance to their favorite brands, but some brands give consumers an extra push with brand loyalty incentives. Sir Richard Branson’s airline Virgin Atlantic is one of those brands, offering a Gold Card membership to its frequent flyers and the promise of an extra-luxurious... - April 15, 2011 - WDM Group
MicroAgility, Inc. Has Been Awarded GSA Schedule 874 Contract
MicroAgility, Inc, an award winning Business and Technology Consultancy, today announced that it has been awarded a five-year Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services Schedule 874 contract by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). - April 15, 2011 - MicroAgility, Inc.
Lisa Robb Becomes Founding Partner of Social Business Consulting Group (Sobizco)
Lisa Robb in Partnership with Seventeen Leading Social Media Consultants Created World’s Largest Social Media Consulting Firm. Experienced business leader and tech industry veteran, Lisa Robb (@lisarobb1), is now a founding partner of the newly created Social Business Consulting Group... - April 15, 2011 - Lisa Robb, MarketBlender
Clear Computing Releases GPS-Relay iPhone App
Clear Computing, developer of the Total Activity Control (TAC) operations management system, today announced their new iPhone App, GPS-Relay, which adds location and date/time confirmation to their Stop-By-Stop Driver Reporting feature. GPS-Relay, available at the iPhone App Store, takes advantage... - April 15, 2011 - Clear Computing, Inc.
New smartKPIs.com Report Ranks the Top Research and Development KPIs of 2010
smartKPIs.com, the world's largest source of thoroughly documented Key Performance Indicator (KPI) examples announces that Research Efficiency and Patenting KPIs dominate the "Top 25 R&D KPIs of 2010." "Top KPIs of 2010" is a collection of research reports discussing the most popular KPIs of 2010 across functional areas and industries. - April 15, 2011 - eab group Pty Ltd
Twongo Expands Into Wilmington, N.C. Market
Cary, N.C.-Based Group-Buying, Social Savings Platform Now Partnering with Wilmington Businesses to Offer Daily and Weekly Consumer Deals - April 15, 2011 - Twongo
Upside Learning Completes Seven Years; to Focus on Strengthening Its Offerings and Global Reach
Upside Learning has completed 7 years of providing learning solutions to organizations the world over. Its foray into its 8th year has been marked by its focus on strengthening its solutions portfolio and expanding its global reach. - April 15, 2011 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Queralt Introduces Cloud-Based RFID Asset Management Solution
New software to help clients accelerate adoption and management of high value assets, utilizing RFID and Sensors technology. - April 15, 2011 - Queralt Inc
Stretching Office Supplies Budgets, Improving Efficiency and Working Ecologically
The stationery experts at the UK’s fastest growing online office supplies provider, TheOfficeSupplesSupermarket.com are reporting double digit year on year growth in customer numbers as more and more businesses across the UK find the website in Google and benefit from substantial cost savings. - April 14, 2011 - TheOfficeSuppliesSupermarket.com
Pennsylvania Company Launches Mobile Health Practice: Mobicize Health Solutions
Mobile Health Solutions are now available at http://MobicizeMe.com/health. Mobicize, a company providing mobile strategy development and execution services, has launched a practice dedicated to supporting the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. - April 14, 2011 - Mobicize, Inc.
Twitter and Facebook Marketing – Are African Businesses Cashing in on Free Advertising? With African Business Review
There’s no denying that social media, by many once considered a here-today-gone-tomorrow fad, is a key arrow in a marketer’s quiver. It’s word of mouth on steroids and free, right? Or not. Social media experts in Kenya and South Africa warn companies not to view social media... - April 14, 2011 - WDM Group
Business Review Australia Names Australia’s Top Ten Export Commodities
Canada's top ten export commodities are named and profiled. - April 14, 2011 - WDM Group
The Top 10 Franchise Start Ups Are Discussed in the April Issue of Food and Drink Digital
Top 10 Franchise Start Ups including: Burger King, Jack In The Box and Panera - April 14, 2011 - WDM Group
Cavan Announces New President, CEO, and Director
Cavan Ventures Inc. (TSX.V-CVN), (the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Andrew Mah as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company effective April 13, 2011. Mr. Mah has 20+ years of experience in financial management and operations; mergers and... - April 14, 2011 - Cavan Ventures Inc
World Series MVP Mike Lowell Joins Miami Car Dealer Miami Lakes Automall Team
Mike Lowell, 3 Time World Series Champion and 2007 World Series MVP, signed onto the team at Miami Lakes Automall, a leading Miami Car Dealer selling new Chevrolet, Kia, Jeep, Chrysler, and Mitsubishi models as well as Certified Preowned Vehicles at the guaranteed lowest prices in South... - April 14, 2011 - Miami Lakes Automall
SparkBase Announces First Quarter, 2011 Results
Leading provider of gift card and loyalty programs continues to see record-setting growth. - April 14, 2011 - SparkBase LLC
MeinSchreibservice.de Introduces Its New Competence Centre SEO & Copywriting
The online writing and translation agency MeinSchreibservice.de has adopted a new organisational structure; the company has been divided into eight special competence centres according to both project type and clients’ needs. - April 14, 2011 - Talentpool Solutions
David Feldman, Partner, Co-Chair Business Restructuring & Reorganization Group, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP to Speak at KC’s Bankruptcy Code Section 363 Explored Webcast
David Feldman, Partner, Co-Chair Business Restructuring & Reorganization Group, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Bankruptcy Code Section 363 Explored Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled on August 5, 2011 from... - April 14, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
David C. Owen Joins Consensus Research Group as Managing Consultant
Consensus Research Group announced today that David C. Owen has joined this global marketing research and public opinion survey organizations as a Managing Consultant. Owen is President & CEO of EQUIVEST, LLC, the Olathe, Kansas investment banking firm, a past member of the Ottawa University Board of Trustees and a current member of the University's President's Council. He was elected Lt. Governor of Kansas, served as a long-time advisor to US Senator Bob Dole. - April 13, 2011 - Consensus Research Group Inc.
FloridaSecurityCompanies.com Launched to Provide Free Security System Quotes
New Comparison Website Provides Florida Residents with 4 Free Competitive Quotes for Security Systems from top Florida Security Companies. - April 13, 2011 - FloridaSecurityCompanies.com
Construction Digital and Sphere Exhibits Pte Ltd. Announce Partnership for BuildTechAsia 2011 in Singapore
Construction Digital and Sphere Exhibits Pte Ltd. announce today their partnership for the BuildTechAsia 2011 Exhibition, which is taking place April 27th to the 29th. The inaugural BuildTechAsia Exhibition promises to raise the bar in building and construction with the latest building practices... - April 13, 2011 - WDM Group
Business Review USA and ASES Announce Partnership for The National Solar Conference 2011 in Raleigh, N.C.
Business Review USA announces their partnership with the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) for the ASES National Solar Conference, which is taking place May 17 through May 21, 2011. The ASES National Solar Conference is the longest-running solar conference in America and will be celebrating its... - April 13, 2011 - WDM Group
Wood Costs for the Global Pulp Industry Have Increased 17 Percent the Past Two Years; Only the US South Has Bucked the Trend
Global market pulp production increased by seven percent in 2010, which increased demand for wood raw-material. As a result, prices for wood chips and pulplogs were up in most regions of the world, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. The Softwood Wood Fiber Price Index (SFPI) has increased 16.5 percent the past two years, while the Hardwood Wood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) went up 17.7 percent. - April 13, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
Top 5 CEOs from Canada’s Best Companies Are Revealed in Business Review Canada
Canadian business news, investigated Canada’s Top CEOs from the nation’s biggest industries. - April 13, 2011 - WDM Group
Construction Digital Takes a Look Inside TD Bank’s Net-Zero Energy Store in the April Issue
An inside look at TD Bank’s net-zero energy store in Florida - April 13, 2011 - WDM Group
Chaordix™ Announced as Worldblu Most Democratic Workplace 2011
Chaordix Selected as One of 52 Organizations to Win the Worldwide Award for Democracy in the Workplace - April 13, 2011 - Chaordix Inc.
Matthew Lee of Blank Rome LLP to Speak at KC's Foreign Bank Account Reporting and Enforcement Update: The 2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative Live Webcast
Matthew D. Lee, Partner, Blank Rome LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Foreign Bank Account Reporting and Enforcement Update: The Internal Revenue Service’s 2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative and The New FBAR Regulations,” scheduled for... - April 13, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
FinListics Solutions Announces an Innovative New Solution for Vertical Selling – Industry Itineraries
FinListics Solutions, an Atlanta based provider of Sales Enablement technology and education, announces the launch of a new product line, Industry Itineraries, designed to equip executive sales teams with valuable and unique industry insight. Each Industry Itinerary analyzes key financial metrics... - April 13, 2011 - FinListics Solutions
TalentGuard Introduces Talent Management Suite
TalentGuard announced the release of its enterprise-class SaaS solution, TalentGuard OnDemand, an integrated suite of products designed to help organizations better plan and execute on talent management and workforce development initiatives. With their platform, employers achieve a lower cost of... - April 13, 2011 - TalentGuard
Small Biz Boardroom Gathers Speed Helping Small Business Leaders at Snellville Location
Aepiphanni Business Consulting - a Metro Atlanta based small business operations management and business strategy consulting firm, is hosting the Small Business Boardroom, a forum-style event hosted at various locations around Metro Atlanta for forward-thinking small business leaders. This... - April 13, 2011 - Aepiphanni Business Consulting
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast Understanding The Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Framework for Consumer Privacy Protection
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled Understanding The Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Framework for Consumer Privacy Protection. This two-hour event is... - April 13, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast FCPA Actions and New Compliance Guidelines: Are You Prepared
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled FCPA Actions and New Compliance Guidelines : Are You Prepared?. This two-hour event is scheduled on August 25, 2011 at... - April 13, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Micrositez Ltd. Ranks #1 in Best Link Building Companies in the United Kingdom for April 2011
topseos.com, the independent authority on search vendors, has named the best Link Building companies in the United Kingdom for April 2011. Micrositez Ltd. has made it to #1 ranking based upon an in-depth review of the internet marketing service provider. - April 12, 2011 - topseos.com
PiVX Solutions DBA 3ME, Inc. Announces Updated Business Information and the Launch of Adia Nutrition in the Next Six Weeks
PiVX Solutions, Inc. (PIVX.PK) announces updated business information and the launch of Adia Nutrition in the next six weeks. - April 12, 2011 - Adia Nutrition
SMEStorage Now Supports Amazon Cloud Drive for Desktops and Mobiles
SMEStorage had added support within it's Cloud Gateway Platform for the recently announced Amazon Cloud Drive. - April 12, 2011 - Storage Made Easy
The Social Media Executive Decision in Business Review Canada
Preciado, an entrepreneur, marketing executive and business consultant, shares with Business Review Canada his tips and advice on deciding how to incorporate social media into a company’s marketing mix. - April 12, 2011 - WDM Group
Australia’s Richest Celebrities & Athletes Named in the April Issue of Business Review Australia
“Australia’s Richest Celebrities & Athletes,” the digital magazine names the top richest business personalities, including Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Mark Webber and Cate Blanchett. - April 12, 2011 - WDM Group
The Top Projects in Central America in April’s Construction Digital
Construction Digital, the top digital media source for global construction news and information, investigates buildings inspired by the natural world, offers an inside looked at TD Bank’s net-zero energy store and profiles the top projects in Central America in the April issue. April’s... - April 12, 2011 - WDM Group
Temkin Group Research Finds That Voice of the Customer Programs will Radically Change Market Research Industry
Study Identifies 20 Leading Practices for Collecting and Responding to Customer Feedback That will Require New Technology and Make Current Market Research Practices Obsolete - April 12, 2011 - Temkin Group
SpringReef Partners, LLC Formed to Evaluate and Select Exceptional Financial Advisors for High Net Worth Families
SpringReef Partners will offer clients personalized, unbiased evaluations and recommendations on financial advisor selection and performance. - April 11, 2011 - SpringReef Partners, LLC
A Powerful New Force Enters the Prepaid Pinless Phone Card Industry: Introducing DollarPhone Pinless
Giving Agents/Retailers an Easier Way to Market Phone Cards, While Providing Consumers with Enhanced Convenience at a Great Price - April 11, 2011 - Dollar Phone Enterprise, Inc.
BOTH's Independent Contractor Total Support™ Available to Headway Workforce Solutions Clients
Innovative workforce engagement platform drives compliance and contractor loyalty. - April 11, 2011 - Back Of The House - BOTH