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Czech Republic Consulate to Host Nolcha Fashion Week: New York Designer Runway Shows
Nolcha, an organization that supports, promotes and educates emerging and independent fashion talent from around the globe, partners with Czech Republic Consulate General to host Nolcha Fashion Week: New York September 2009. - July 31, 2009 - Nolcha
Smart Transaction Systems Launches Mobile WebTerminal
New solution allows merchants to process gift and loyalty card transactions using smartphones. - July 31, 2009 - Smart Transaction Systems
EV-Charge America Today Announced the Release of Gen2 the Next Generation of Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The Gen2® Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Stations have significantly more advantages over the older versions of charging stations that have had limited success in the marketplace. - July 31, 2009 - EV-Charge America
Mr. Walter I. Jones Named to Ezenia! Inc. Board of Advisors
Ezenia, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: EZEN.OB), a leading provider of real time solutions for situation sensitive and mission critical applications in corporate, government and commercial networks, announced today that BGen. Walter I. Jones (USAF-Retired) has been appointed to the Ezenia Board of... - July 31, 2009 - Ezenia! Inc.
Mr. T. Kevin Carroll Named to Ezenia! Inc. Board of Advisors
Ezenia, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: EZEN.OB), a leading provider of real time solutions for situation sensitive and mission critical applications in corporate, government and commercial networks, announced today that Mr. T. Kevin Carroll has been appointed to the Ezenia Board of Advisors (BOA). The... - July 31, 2009 - Ezenia! Inc.
M&A Private Buyer Activity Increases
Buyers of Privately-Held Companies Shifting in the Current Market. - July 31, 2009 - The Transition Companies
RedVector Introduces Webcasts
Webcasts Allow Students to View Previously Recorded Webinars. - July 31, 2009 - RedVector
RedVector Releases New Course in “The University of Tennessee Certificate in Sustainable Design and Green Buildings”
“Green Design: Theory of Complex Levels in Sustainable Design” is the Seventh Course in a Series of Ten. - July 31, 2009 - RedVector
Lombard Risk Addresses Broad Reform Of FSA Liquidity Standards - (FSA CP08/22, CP08/24, CP09/13, and CP09/14)
Lombard Risk today announced its liquidity risk management and regulatory reporting compliance program to help financial institutions meet the Financial Services Authority’s new rules governing liquidity. The FSA requires more shock absorbers to avoid potential liquidity problems. The... - July 31, 2009 - Lombard Risk
POS Software for Mac is Now Free with Imonggo Point of Sale System
Mac users can now enjoy a first-rate point of sale system with Imonggo, the revolutionary and free web-based POS software. Mac users, traditionally, have a very limited choice with good quality POS software, since most of them require installation. A lot of popular POS software are only available... - July 31, 2009 - Imonggo POS Software
Commercial Refrigeration Supplied for County Show
All Seasons Hire recently supplied commercial refrigeration to a major county show. - July 31, 2009 - All Seasons Hire
Confero, Inc. Names Business Development Manager
Elaine Buxton, president of Confero, Inc., (www.conferoinc.com), a national customer experience measurement firm, has announced that Janet Morrison has been named business development manager. Morrison joins Confero with more than 20 years of marketing and sales experience, and 18 years of... - July 31, 2009 - Confero, Inc.
Tips and Tricks About the Google Analytics Web Site Monitoring Tool
Greg Bray, President of Blue Tangerine Solutions will discuss on the occasion of a Webinar how to understand and use Google analytics successfully. - July 31, 2009 - Blue Tangerine Solutions
Chasse Returns from Giving Aid in Africa
President and CEO of Chasse Consulting: Sales Strategies Inc., Beverly Chasse, returns from a two-week mission trip to Zambia, Africa. - July 31, 2009 - Chasse Consulting: Sales Strategies, Inc.
Unique Leadership Training Program Introduces Military Adventure in the Florida Everglades
Retired Delta Force Operator and CEO of Adventure Training Concepts helps corporate executives build stronger leadership skills during an intense Special Operations Adventure in the Florida Everglades. - July 31, 2009 - Adventure Training Concepts
As US Obesity Rates Continue to Climb, Celebrity Trainer and Operation Fitness Founder Receives Resolution from Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti
Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti will be presenting Michael Torchia, founder of Operation Fitness with a resolution from the City of Los Angeles for his work as a health expert and his Shape Up America Campaign. This presentation will take place this Friday, July 31st, 2009 between 10:00 - 10:30am. - July 30, 2009 - Michael Torchia
PrintsMadeEasy Debuts "Facebook Fan" Promotion
PrintsMadeEasy is offering all Facebook users the opportunity to order 500 free business cards by becoming Fans of www.printsmadeeasy.com. PrintsMadeEasy is expanding its reach to include members of social networking sites who might otherwise have not searched out an online business card... - July 30, 2009 - PrintsMadeEasy.com
Award-Winning Creative Director Joshua Berger Joins ID Branding
Today, ID Branding, a full-service brand culture agency, announced that it has welcomed Joshua Berger as its new creative director. Berger is founder and creative director of Plazm, listed by ID Magazine as one of the world’s 40 most influential design firms. Bringing a wealth of design and... - July 30, 2009 - ID Branding
RPN & Carbonfund.org Publish Purchasing Guide for Carbon Offsets
Third-Party Standards, Verification and Auditing Are Hallmarks of Quality. - July 30, 2009 - Carbonfund.org
Enjoy a $4,500 Incentive Toward the BMW of Your Dreams at Shelly BMW: Dealership to Participate in New Car Allowance Rebate Program
Shelly BMW is inviting all Southern California residents to take advantage of the new Car Allowance Rebate System and turn in their current less fuel-efficient clunker for a more fuel-efficient vehicle. - July 30, 2009 - Shelly BMW
New Firm Offers Online Education for Entrepreneurs - Teams Up with Kauffman Foundation to Promote Entrepreneurial Mindset Program
The Entrepreneurial Learning Institute (www.elientrepreneur.com), a world leader in the field of entrepreneurship education, training and development, releases an online learning program designed to foster entrepreneurial thinking in classrooms and communities across the globe. - July 30, 2009 - The Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative, LLC
'Facelift' Helps Service Professionals Maximize Business Relationships and Elevate Profits Using Facebook
New Book Written Specifically for Doctors, Lawyers, Real Estate Agents and Other Service Professionals That Want to Use Facebook as a Marketing Platform - July 30, 2009 - Facelift
Rockabilly Star Joins Be Bop A Lula At Edinburgh Fringe Festival 16-30 Aug
Scotland’s foremost rockabilly artist Paul Paterson is Music Director of revival of legendary stageshow Be Bop A Lula 16-30 Aug at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2009. - July 30, 2009 - Be Bop A Lula
Home Buyers Quick Cash for Properties Offer Excellent Rates When You Need Cash for Property
Homebuyers QCFP are one of the most successful and professional home buyers in the UK who can offer quick cash for properties. In addition to providing tailored cash loans for a wide spectrum of home buyers, Quick cash for Properties arrange very reasonable offers for property, both residential and commercial across the UK. They understand the property market implicitly and reflect their expertise to provide 1st class services as home buyers to all four corners of the United Kingdom. - July 30, 2009 - Quick Cash for Properties
One Man Against a 30 Inch Pizza at Randys Premier Pizza
One Man Against a 30 Inch Pizza at Randys Premier Pizza - July 30, 2009 - Randy's Pizza
Economic Downturn Prompts Mesa Garage Doors to Offer Most Affordable Garage Doors in Its History
Mesa Garage Doors, the industry leader in garage door sales and installation in Southern California, is proud to announce an incredible savings opportunity for property owners seeking a price break on a new garage door. As a result of the global economic downturn, Mesa Garage Doors has been able... - July 30, 2009 - Mesa Garage Doors
DIG Coaching Practice's Attention Talk Radio Discusses the Difference Between Athletic Coaching and Attention Coaching
Attention Talk Radio, sponsored by DIG Coaching Practice, brings attention coaching into a context everyone can understand. - July 30, 2009 - DIG Coaching Practice LLC
Beverly Chasse Named ‘Woman of Influence’ Finalist
The Austin Business Journal honored Beverly Chasse of Chasse Consulting: Sales Strategies, Inc., as a finalist at the 16th annual “Profiles in Power & Women of Influence” awards ceremony. - July 30, 2009 - Chasse Consulting: Sales Strategies, Inc.
New Library of Professional Coaching Launches Online; Seeks Content from Top Leadership Experts
Executives and coaches who seek high-caliber, vetted content about coaching in organizations now have a search-able online resource in the Library of Professional Coaching. The owners are in alliance talks with top leadership development experts regarding growing the collection rapidly. - July 30, 2009 - Library of Professional Coaching LLC
SoftBrands Stockholders to Approve Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Infor on August 12
SoftBrands, Inc. (NYSE Amex: SBN), a global supplier of enterprise application software, has established a record date and a special meeting date for the Company’s stockholders to consider and vote on the proposal to adopt the previously announced agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of... - July 30, 2009 - SoftBrands, Inc.
MASS. Personal Identity Regulation, 201 CMR 17.00 – Why and How to Comply and Avoid Potential Fines by January 1, 2010
Boston Business Alliances kicks off Hot Topics Informational Breakfast Meetings with Personal Identity Security – Are You Ready? Every Business and Organization Must Comply. - July 30, 2009 - Boston Business Alliance
Consignment Shops Across the Country and Abroad Join Innovative Marketing Alliance to Promote Consignment Shopping
Consignment Chic, LLC (“Consignment Chic”) expanded its marketing alliance to include more than thirty consignment and resale shop owners across the United States and Canada. Consignment Chic is focused on promoting shopping at consignment shops and resale stores across the country and Canada. - July 30, 2009 - Consignment Chic
Sonitrol Pacific Catches Two Within Hours of System Going Live
Less than seven hours after Sonitrol Pacific security went live in a Washington church the system activated and police caught two suspected vandals July 24. Sonitrol Pacific Technician Johnny Runyan activated the system at Lakewood Presbyterian Church late in the afternoon on Thursday, July 23. - July 30, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
TheCoastalSource.com Launches Comprehensive Employment Web Page
TheCoastalSource.com has partnered with Savannah Jobs, adding a job board to their web site. Through the TCS Jobs portal, businesses can now post for specific positions while candidates can browse jobs based on different criteria such as location, description, type and keyword. To view the job board, go to: www.thecoastalsource.com. - July 30, 2009 - WJCL FOX28 The Coastal Source
Learn.com Named One of Florida’s Best Companies to Work for by Florida Trend Magazine
Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity today announced that the company has been named one of the best companies to work for in the State of Florida by Florida Trend Magazine and The Best Companies Group. - July 30, 2009 - Learn.com
noodleStream.com Announces Partnership with Ewareness Training
noodleStream.com goes global. - July 30, 2009 - SafetySkills
PMI New York City Chapter Members Win More Than $2,000 in Free Training
http://ArcellaGlobal.com gives away two free scholarships to the flagship course, Managing Projects| Foundations - July 30, 2009 - Arcella Global
Real Estate Agent Finds Recession Proof Income
Former real estate agent Elaine Ng finds a recession proof income from her home based business. By operating her supplement business from home, she has earned a residual income that's stronger now than before the recession started. - July 30, 2009 - Elaine Ng
Opulen Capital Life Settlement: Life Settlements via Opulen Offer Stable Investment Income and Opportunities
Although the recession has hurt many investors, the Life Settlements market has shown resiliency and solid returns for customers and investors alike. - July 29, 2009 - Opulen Capital
New Women’s Network – MyLifeCompass.com –Launches in the D.C. Area at "Discover Your Compass" Opportunity Event and Proceeds Benefit the Center for Human Development
Today, local Compass Representatives announce the launch of a new women’s network in the DC area. All proceeds from the “Discover Your Compass” Opportunity Event with Kim Fulcher, CEO of MyLifeCompass.com will benefit the Center for Human Development. - July 29, 2009 - Compass
Battle Song – The World’s Saddest Song is to be Released – on August 9th, 2009
It took three years to produce this song. Each time the producers, musicians, singers and sound engineers tried to work on it in the studio, they were so deeply moved and thoroughly saddened that they found it impossible to complete it. - July 29, 2009 - Huckleberry Friends AG
CTXM Receives License from Alderney
CTXM, a leading provider of online gambling software and gambling platforms, continues its certification process, receiving an Associate Certificate from the Alderney Gambling Control Commission. In the immediate future, CTXM plans to continue licensing efforts with additional jurisdictions. - July 29, 2009 - CTXM Ltd
Z Med Spa Has Moved to Los Angeles, Ca
Z Med Spa formerly in Pasadena, Ca has moved 5 Minutes Away to Los Angeles, Ca. New facility, new website, more parking and new services. - July 29, 2009 - z med spa
All My Sons Moving Makes It Easier to Prepare for Your Move
All My Sons Moving and Storage makes it easier to prepare for your move by bringing additional moving resources online. - July 29, 2009 - All My Sons
New WebSite Instantly Alerts You If Your WebSite or Network Crashes- SurePing.Com
Have you ever had someone call you and ask you if you network or website was down, and you had no idea? What a terrible feeling - they knew before you, there you sit with egg in the face - SurePing Claims to Solve End that Worry. - July 29, 2009 - SurePing.Com
New Louisiana Historical Markers Section Released at StoppingPoints.com
StoppingPoints.com has released a new state section in their continuing expansion of U.S. historic info pages: the new Louisiana historical markers section includes 400+ official state historical markers, mapped and further combined with additional unique data. - July 29, 2009 - StoppingPoints.com
Never Late Printing Launches Never Late Printing Online
Never Late Printing has launched an ecommmerce solution enabling customers on a world wide basis to place orders for the printing of all of their collateral materials. The complete process from uploading the files, to payment and finally the shipping are completed within this ecommerce site. - July 29, 2009 - Never Late Printing LLC
Zappos CEO Shares Secrets to Building Buzz and Loyalty
TalkingLeadership.com, the Webzine dedicated to the art of leadership and communications, posted a wide-ranging interview with Zappos CEO, Tony Hsieh. Read his secrets for building a brand that generates buzz. - July 29, 2009 - Carmine Gallo
BI Consulting Group Rated #1 Consulting Organization for Customer Satisfaction in Q2 2009
Independent research company VendorRate shows BICG ranks as number one consulting organization in effectiveness, recommendability, integrity, usability, customer service, and expertise. - July 29, 2009 - BI Consulting Group
Bio-Clean International Inc. Affiliate Receives Major New Order for Weapons Cleaning Machine and Fluids
Bio-Clean International, Inc. (BCLE.PK) announced today that an affiliate of the company has received a major order for its U.S. military weapons cleaning systems and fluids. The order was received from a NYSE Fortune 500 military contractor and the order is destined for U.S. military operations... - July 29, 2009 - Corporate Strategies, LLC