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The Center for Association Resources Announces Hiring of Account Manager
Laura Rezek will bring over twenty-five years of experience to Chicago-area association management firm. - June 13, 2009 - The Center for Association Resources
Design Colorful Google Charts for Your SaaS Application in Just 4 Clicks Using Wolf Cloud Computing Platform
Wolf Frameworks SaaS Development Platform releases chart control for creating smart visual analytics in your Software-as-a-Service business applications. - June 13, 2009 - Wolf Frameworks India Pvt. Ltd.
The Standard Insurance Company, Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on 401(k) Plans on 08/20/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that The Standard Insurance Company, a provider of retirement plan services for more than 70 years will be a sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming... - June 13, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Event Planned by Michigan India Chamber of Commerce - Focus, Plan, Execute
Event “How to get exponential business and professional growth” has been organized by Michigan India Chamber of Commerce on June 17th Meeting. - June 13, 2009 - Michigan India Chamber of commerce
Spend Visibility Enables Orkla to Save $100 Million
Norwegian conglomerate leverages Zycus Spend Analysis to drive world-class procurement and sourcing results - June 13, 2009 - Zycus Inc
Focus Management Group Selected as Finalist in Turnaround Atlas Awards
Focus Management Group was selected as a Finalist in two award categories in the Turnaround Atlas Awards, including Turnaround Consulting Practice of the Year. - June 13, 2009 - Focus Management Group
Equation Arts Founder Interviewed on ThriveAMERICA
Business Blog Invites David Cohen to Discuss Small Business Branding http://thriveamerica/video/davidcohen. - June 13, 2009 - Equation Arts
Fighting Cancer, in a Hybrid way
Hybrid Media Group is currently pursuing co-branding opportunities for Cancer Research Institute with top brands. - June 13, 2009 - Headstrong Strategies
Sonitrol Pacific Announces Summer Donation Program
Refer a new client to Sonitrol Pacific in June, July or August and the company will donate $500 in your name to a participating organization or pay you $300 directly to use as you see fit. - June 13, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Smithstreet to Assist with Shanghai Government Translation Guidelines
SmithStreetSolutions will work with Shanghai Language Committee to publish revised guidelines for English translations in public places. - June 13, 2009 - smithstreetsolutions
Speed Networking Events Utilized to Aid Businesses and Job Seekers in Tough Economy
By growing demand, Speednetworx facilitates speed networking events in New Jersey and will be expanding to surrounding states to help business owners grow their companies and job seekers find jobs by utilizing creative networking techniques in this challenging economy. - June 13, 2009 - Speednetworx
Prized in America, Banned in Arabia
Arabian Knight: Colonel Bill Eddy USMC and the Rise of American Power in the Middle East was named Biography of the Year by the Benjamin Franklin Awards 2009, only to be banned in Saudi Arabia. Selwa Press publisher Tim Barger shares his comments on book banning in the kingdom. - June 12, 2009 - Selwa Press
Dr. Wittock Opens New Office
Ankle and Foot Surgeon Richard F. Wittock announces opening Ankle and Foot Institute in Fenton, Missouri at the SSM St. Clare Health Center. - June 12, 2009 - Ankle and Foot Institute
Kelly Media Group Announces Media Buying Promotion for TV, Radio, Billboard and Newspaper Advertising
Kelly Media Group, a global full-service advertising agency, announced a new media buying promotion in which they are offering free telephone marketing services for companies in US and UK that commit to one of their airtime buying packages. The airtime buying promotion includes all media buying plans for television, radio, billboard or print newspaper ads. The free phone services will include marketing tools like voice broadcasting and (IVR) interactive voice response. - June 12, 2009 - Kelly Media Group
Streetza - a Mobile Pizza Restaurant That Tweets - a Taste of Things to Come
Streetza, in Milwaukee, WI offers freshly made gourmet pizza from a mobile kitchen which actively communicates with customers using social media tools. - June 12, 2009 - Streetza
World-renowned Security and Privacy Expert, The Privacy Professor, Develops One-of-a-Kind Tool to Help All Businesses Prevent Privacy Breaches
As HIPAA widens its net, now any organization, regardless of size or industry, can assure its staff meets increasing regulatory training requirements – starting at $15 per employee. - June 12, 2009 - Rebecca Herold & Associates, LLC
Luxury Apartments Are Looking Very ‘Architectural Digest’
Let’s be clear – Atlanta’s new 5 East, wants you and it is doing everything it can to entice you. This complex is not what you would expect from an apartment community. This chic urban oasis is progressive, new and fresh; mixing modern design with the look and feel of an upscale... - June 12, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
FEECO Organics Has Solutions to Waste Problems
FEECO International has been developing and implementing solutions to minimize environmental damage and fuel innovation in developing an ecocentristic solution to optimize their customers municipal, industrial, and agricultural biosolids disposal needs. - June 12, 2009 - FEECO International, Inc
Product2Web Invited to Demonstrate Popular Technology at Affiliate Convention
Product2Web will attend the Affiliate Convention, held in Denver June 17th to June 20th. The company was recently launched and has generated a large buzz throughout the direct online marketing community since the unveiling of its technology in April. They were invited to demonstrate this technology and its benefits for affiliate marketers at the convention. - June 12, 2009 - ApogeeInvent
Scottsdale Executive Launches Own Stimulus Package
A local business executive is starting his own company where he hopes to breathe new life into the local economy by focusing on sales accountability and service levels in valley businesses. - June 12, 2009 - ArrowUp Consulting
Agile Optics Manufacturer Works with ActionCOACH to Announce Corporate Changes Nominating Derek Fitzpatrick as President & COO and Acquiring Heussner Optics Inc.
The current economic storm has most business owners shaking in their boots, but not Douglas Fitzpatrick of Integrated Optical Services. Fitzpatrick’s enrollment with ActionCOACH enabled him to plan the succession of his firm. He announces Derek Fitzpatrick will take over as President and COO and the acquisition of Heussner Optics Inc. - June 12, 2009 - ActionCOACH of California
NorthShore Capital Advisors Vice President of Marketing and Business Development Joins MeettheBoss.com
NorthShore Capital Advisors (www.northshore-capital.com), a full-service mergers and acquisitions and business advisory firm, has announced that Greg W. Needham, vice president of marketing and business development, has joined MeettheBoss.com (www.MeettheBoss.com), an invitation-only, online... - June 12, 2009 - NorthShore Capital Advisors
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network Hosts Meet The Mayors Event
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that RRAR’s Chapter of the Young Professionals Network will host a lunch and informational session featuring local mayors; Mayor of Cary: Harold Weinbrecht, Mayor of Garner: Ronnie... - June 12, 2009 - RRAR
Balfour Beatty Construction Completes Pro-Bono Services Services for Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial
Balfour Beatty Construction recently completed pro-bono construction services on the Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial. Located on the north end of Trinity Park along West 7th Street in Fort Worth, the memorial was dedicated on June 5, 2009. The dedication marked the culmination of 15... - June 11, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Out of Work for 21 Months, Small Business Owner Advocates Ten Buck Solution for 21st Century Success
Need Work? Kim Power Stilson was among the first of her friends to be hit by what is euphemistically referred to as the New Economy. What she found out about success in 21 months of being out of work she shares in "The Ten Buck Solution for 21st Century Success," offered as a complimentary gift to business owners across the globe who are well-educated, well-experienced, and need work. You must get the ten buck solution if you want to create a successful business in the 21st Century. - June 11, 2009 - Power Strategies, Inc.
New Lightweight Rooftop Terrace Solution with LEED for Building Green
Outdoor living can reclaim rooftop sunspace with green building materials without rebuilding for loads while capturing rain runoff. New building green solutions for residential and commercial outdoor rooms constructed above grade. - June 11, 2009 - DexSystems Inc.
DMB Associates, Inc. Appoints Dietrich Knoer as Chief Investment Officer
DMB Associates, Inc., a private equity real estate investment and development firm, today announced a new addition to its executive leadership team. Dietrich Knoer has been appointed as Chief Investment Officer. As Chief Investment Officer, Knoer will report to DMB Chief Executive Officer, Eneas... - June 11, 2009 - DMB Associates, Inc
Is the Chinese Pharmaceutical Market Finally Ripe for MNC Pharma Companies?
According to China Pharmaceutical Guide 2009 (4th Edition), the latest report from Wicon International Group LLC (publisher of Pharma China), the size of the Chinese drug market (including all Western and traditional Chinese medicine drug products and biopharmaceuticals) at retail price level grew... - June 11, 2009 - WiCON International Group LLC
New in Branson - The Visitor Choice Awards
Area favorites will be recognized with The Visitor Choice Awards sponsored by The Vacation Channel’s www.ViewBranson.com. - June 11, 2009 - The Vacation Channel
AutumnGold CTA Index Advances in May by +3.75%
AutumnGold's Index of Commodity Trading Advisors indicates a strong return in May for managed futures traders. - June 11, 2009 - AutumnGold.com, LLC
Celebs Bag Green Beauty with Beautorium
At two recent star-studded events, celebs received Beautorium's “I am a natural bag,” fair-trade burlap bag. - June 11, 2009 - Beautorium
Michael Dermer Appointed Senior Fellow at Thomas Jefferson University
CEO and President of IncentOne Accepts Honor of Affiliation with Renown University. - June 11, 2009 - IncentOne
Schnitzer West Selects Lasso Enterprise CRM for Lead and Sales Management Technology Solution
Lasso Data Systems, a leading provider of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software solutions for the residential new home industry, has announced that Schnitzer West, LLC has deployed Lasso Enterprise CRM software to manage prospect and purchaser information for their condominium developments. - June 11, 2009 - Lasso Data Systems
Activate and Dimension Data Global Partnership Announcement
Activate, a leading provider of Enterprise self-service, provisioning and automation solutions, announced today that it has entered into its first ever global partnership with South Africa headquartered Dimension Data, the $4.5 B USD global provider of IT infrastructure services and... - June 11, 2009 - Activate
Productivity Expert, Patty Kreamer, CPO® Joins Business Expert Webinars Speaker Portfolio
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that productivity expert and Certified Professional Organizer®, Patty Kreamer, has joined their speaker community. “With workforces being reduced by unprecedented numbers, employers are expecting their... - June 11, 2009 - Business Expert Webinars
CFOs Say "Tough Times Now; Better in Two Years"
Nearly 100 members of Financial Executives International and the Institute of Management Accountants were surveyed by two consultants. While the CFOs and financial executives felt that the economy is currently in bad shape, there may be a full recovery in two years without restructuring or business failures. - June 11, 2009 - StiehlWorks
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Changes to Form 1099 in 2009: Best Practices for Finance & Accounting Executives Live Webcast
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on Changes to Form 1099 in 2009: Best Practices for Finance & Accounting Executives Live Webcast. This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, August 26, 2009, at 3:00 NN to 5:00 PM (ET – New York). - June 11, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Sara Turner, Tax Research Specialist, National Association of Tax Professionals, to Speak at KC’s Event on Changes to Form 1099 in 2009: Best Practices on 8/26/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Sara Turner, JD, CPA, EA, Tax Research Specialist, National Association of Tax Professionals, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Changes to Form 1099 in 2009: Best Practices for Finance & Accounting Executives LIVE Webcast”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on August 26, 2009, Wednesday at 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET. - June 11, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Judith Akin, EA, Manager, Judith A. Akin, EA Tax & Financial Services, to Speak at KC’s Event on Changes to Form 1099 in 2009: Best Practices 8/26/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Judith Akin, EA, Manager, Judith A. Akin, EA Tax & Financial Services, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Changes to Form 1099 in 2009: Best Practices for Finance & Accounting Executives LIVE Webcast”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on August 26, 2009, Wednesday at 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET. - June 11, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Exhibit Resources Receives Silver National ADDY Award for Burt’s Bees Sustainable Exhibit
Lana Calloway, president of Exhibit Resources (www.exhibitresources.com), has announced that the agency has been recognized by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) at the national level for a sustainable trade show exhibit they created for Burt’s Bees, a manufacturer in natural personal... - June 11, 2009 - Exhibit Resources
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. Hosts Webinar on “How to do Business with the Federal Government”
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) (www.cbh.com) will host “How to Do Business with the Federal Government,” a webinar, on Thursday, June 18 from noon to 1:00 p.m. The webinar will cover topics including how the U.S. government buys goods and services; how selling to the U. - June 11, 2009 - Cherry Bekaert LLP
Vaco Raleigh, LLC Announces New Division
David R. Rhode, managing partner of Vaco Raleigh, LLC (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm specializing in contract, special project and direct hire services in the fields of accounting and finance, information technology, e-training and design, operations and executive... - June 11, 2009 - VACO Raleigh
Gloria Lesher of MMI Associates, Inc. Named to Triangle Yale Club Board of Directors
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a Raleigh-based public relations firm, has announced that Gloria Lesher, senior writer for the firm, has been named to the board of directors for the Triangle Yale Club, an educational nonprofit dedicated to providing... - June 11, 2009 - MMI
BJAC Awarded Emerald Isle Pier Project
Lou Jurkowski, CEO at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that BJAC was awarded the North Carolina Aquarium pier project on the coast of Emerald Isle, N.C. BJAC, a sub consultant of Moffat &... - June 11, 2009 - BJAC
CORT Rental Services Accelerating Stimulus Projects for Agencies and Contractors
CORT, on the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, is helping accelerate “shovel-ready” stimulus projects. - June 11, 2009 - Cort
Translation Firm Wins Two Business Awards
Sure Languages, a UK-based language services company, scoops two prestigious business awards. - June 11, 2009 - Sure Languages
Bayshore Solutions CTO Steve Hasselbach at SMX Advanced on Reliable Web Hosting for Social Media Success
CTO Steve Hasselbach shared expertise at 2009 Search Marketing Expo Advanced Conference on making sure your hosting is ready for social media success. - June 11, 2009 - Bayshore Solutions
Learn.com Names New Chief Financial Officer
Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that the company has named former Chief Financial Officer of Eclipsys Corporation, Robert Colletti, as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). - June 11, 2009 - Learn.com
Generational Equity Supports Fight Against Colon Cancer
When the threat of cancer became personal and compelling for the leaders of Generational Equity, a Mergers and Acquisitions company located in Dallas, Texas they took steps -- 5K steps -- forward for their colleague in Houston who is battling colorectal cancer. - June 11, 2009 - Generational Equity
Skadden’s David Rievman to Speak at KC’s Event on M & A Tax Strategies for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective on 06/25/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that David Rievman, Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “M & A... - June 11, 2009 - The Knowledge Group