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Gen 2 RFID Reader Features 4 Port Read 4 Port Listen
This Gen 2 RFID reader is optimized for ODM platforms and is well-suited to supply chain management and access control applications. - May 16, 2009 - GAO RFID Asset Tracking
Cold Call Super Stars Now Available to Make Appointments for You and/or Your Team
Weiss Communications announces the launch of their new appointment-setting service, The Queen’s Court Telemarketing Group. Now you can have cold call super stars make your appointments. - May 16, 2009 - Wendy Weiss
Coventry University Recognised at Learning Impact Awards
Coventry University, supported by The Learning Edge Europe’s EQUELLA solution, has been recognised at the annual Learning Impact Awards. Coventry University’s CURVE project was acknowledged with a ‘best in category’ award as the best institutional repository. Winners were... - May 15, 2009 - The Learning Edge International
Materials Calculator Benefits Construction and Landscape Project Planning
ATAK Trucking offers new materials calculator online to assist in planning for construction and landscaping projects. - May 15, 2009 - Atak Trucking
Vyouz Likened to the "Face Book of Reusing and Recycling"
With huge changes taking place on the World Wide Web, more people are talking and communicating with each other through Social Networks. The Vyouz Network is the first organization to combine these social features with environmental tools, thus providing it's members with the opportunity to benefit from a thriving, free virtual ecosystem. - May 15, 2009 - Vyouz Ltd
Architectural Renderings at Competitive Prices
With a four year experience in completing over 100 3D architectural projects, Archmania offers competitive prices, especially in todays recession. Along with providing high-quality renderings. - May 15, 2009 - Archmania.com
During the Month of May, Inquisitive Research Corporation Will be Offering Three NJ Non-Profit Organizations
A NJ criminal background check is a procedure involving the research of a possible criminal record on a subject. These checks can be performed more accurately on-site at a courthouse or through a private online database. Criminal background checks are essential when hiring the right person for a... - May 15, 2009 - Inquisitive Research Corporation
Styles Checks™ Gets a New Look and Widens Its Selection of Check Designs
With a new website and even more great checks and banking accessories, Styles Checks™ has taken on a whole new look. - May 15, 2009 - Styles Checks
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on FAS 158: Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Post-Retirement Plans
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 on FAS 158: Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Post-Retirement Plans. This two-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday,... - May 15, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. Acquires McKean, Paul, Chrycy, Fletcher & Co.
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) (www.cbh.com) has acquired the Miami-based accounting and consulting firm of McKean, Paul, Chrycy, Fletcher & Co. (MPCF) (www.mpcf.com). Four MPCF partners will be joining the leadership of CB&H. Jamie Byington and Joel Chrycy will join as... - May 15, 2009 - Cherry Bekaert LLP
How Small-to-Midsized Businesses Can Grow in a Recession
Rick Endres, President of The Washington Network, Explains Virtual Offices are Changing Business - May 15, 2009 - The Washington Network Inc.
Laid-Off Investment Banker Fights Back
Former Investment Banker Creates Website to Help Students and Professionals in Transition find Finance Jobs in a Tough Economy. - May 15, 2009 - Bankingorbust, LLC
Amitech Solutions to Host Wayne Eckerson Director of Research at TDWI to Speak in St. Louis on May 21st, 2009
Wayne Eckerson, Director of Research for The Data Warehousing Institute (TDWI) (http://www.tdwi.org), on May 21st 2009 to speak at The Data Warehousing Group Conference in St. Louis at the Racquet Club Ladue. - May 15, 2009 - Amitech Solutions, Inc.
BankingorBust Releases New Financial Modeling Courses
BankingorBust Releases Earnings Projection, DCF & LBO Courses for Students and Job Seekers on a Budget. Uncertainty in today’s job market has prompted many job seekers to actively retool their skill-set. This is especially true in the financial services sector, where tangible analytical... - May 15, 2009 - Bankingorbust, LLC
DanaWebPro Embarks on a Series of Free Business Building Seminars Throughout the US.
DanaWebPro/DanaSEO will commence a series of free seminars during the summer in a number of different states throughout the continental United States starting with the city of ‘brotherly love,’ Philadelphia on Wednesday 27th May 2009 at the Crowne Plaza from 10AM – 1PM. - May 15, 2009 - DanaWebPro/SEO
Want to Learn More About Today’s Workplace?
Michael Hayes is available for speaking engagements across in the U.S. - May 15, 2009 - Momentum Specialized Staffing and Speaker
TW Allison Corporate Training Releases New EI Series of Training Solutions
Michael Allison of TW Allison Corporate Training announces the release of new training solutions based on EI (Emotional Intelligence). - May 15, 2009 - TW Allison Corporate Training
Everett Collection Ruling Reversed
On April 7, 2009 the Honorable Judge McMahon of the United States District Court in the Southern District of New York reconsidered its December 9, 2008 Order granting summary judgment in favor of Michael Grecco Photography Inc. in its copyright claim against the entertainment film archive, the... - May 14, 2009 - Everett Collection
Breakup Recovery Goes High-Tech
BHG Books announces that author and online breakup expert Melysha J. Acharya has written the world's first truly interactive breakup book. The Breakup Workbook: A Common Sense Guide to Getting Over Your Ex, is now available on paperback from Amazon.com, for a suggested price of $13.95. - May 14, 2009 - Brokenheartedgirl.com
Free Special Report Reveals 37 Ways to Use Twitter to Boost Business Visibility, Revenue, and Results
A free, 19-page Special Report on Twitter helps CEOs, Online Media Producers, Marketing & PR Professionals, Brand Strategists, Coaches, Consultants, Imperfect-preneurs, Small Business Owners, Non-profits, and Thought Leaders tap into the power of social media marketing, at www.EpiphanesInc.com/twitter. - May 14, 2009 - Epiphanies, Inc.
iPunt and iPuck from BluMtnWerx Now Available on Apple's iPhone App Store
iPunt and iPuck, two exciting new iPhone games from the team at BluMtnWerx, are available for immediate download on Apple's iPhone App Store. - May 14, 2009 - BluMtnWerx
Design Back Office Launches DMLive™ 2.0
Company Follows Up Wide Success at Ad:Tech Digital Marketing Conference with New Version of Proprietary Web Solution - May 14, 2009 - Design Back Office
Engineer Uses Creative Talent to Build New Photography Business
With the economic downturn and subsequent loss of jobs, professionals are turning to their hobbies to support them. Passion for photography leads to new opportunity for John MacPherson of JomacPhotos - May 14, 2009 - Green Roof Blocks
New Concept on Business Networking Raises Interest of Local Rotary Clubs
Martin Posse, President of Altronics Communications Inc and Founder of Giving Connections was invited to speak at local Rotary Clubs about his new concept of Business Networking. Last May 5th, Mr. Posse presented his new concept to a group of Rotarians in Gaithersburg MD and is scheduled to... - May 14, 2009 - Altronics Communications Inc.
LeatherHandbags4Sure CEO Interviewed by Leather Times Magazine
Bill Roy, CEO of www.leatherhandbags4sure.com, told Jennifer Kardy, the interviewer of Leather Times Magazine, that bringing more value to customer, by offering best service. - May 14, 2009 - LeatherHandbags4Sure LNC
New Readability Service Improves Communications
Thorough reading level assessment keeps readers from getting alienated, confused or bored. - May 14, 2009 - Site Translations
CREDO Mobile Calls for Climate Change Solutions, Renews Partnership with Carbonfund.org
CREDO Mobile collaborating with Carbonfund.org to offset the estimated lifetime electrical usage and shipping of all new and refurbished cell phones sold in 2009. CREDO is also working with Carbonfund.org to offset the carbon footprint of its San Francisco headquarters. - May 14, 2009 - Carbonfund.org
The Golden Touch of Business Networking Kicks Off the Most Amazing Series of Networking Receptions in the New York Tri State Area
GoldenNetworking.com and EuroCircle jointly host The Golden Touch of Business Networking Business Reception on May 20th, Kicking Off the Most Amazing Series of Networking Receptions in the New York Tri State Area - May 14, 2009 - Golden Networking
Ben Burrus Named Partner Of NorthShore Capital Advisors
Greg W. Needham, vice president of marketing and business development at NorthShore Capital Advisors (www.northshore-capital.com), a full-service mergers and acquisitions and business advisory firm, has announced that Ben Burrus has been promoted to partner of NorthShore Capital Advisors. - May 14, 2009 - NorthShore Capital Advisors
Take the Pool Cover Off and Prepare for a Dip in Your Leak Free Swimming Pool
American Leak Detection in Dallas/Fort Worth Offers Homeowners Peace of Mind When It Comes to Their Swimming Pools, - May 14, 2009 - American Leak Detection
The Social Executive Announces 100 Must-Follow Career Mavens on Twitter
Blogger Ryon Harms launches @TheCareer100, a hand-picked collection of the top personal branding gurus, power networkers, resume experts and influential executives on Twitter. - May 14, 2009 - The Social Executive
Wake County Economic Development Assistant Executive Director Speaks at Global Development Symposium
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Conni Tucker, assistant executive director, participated in a symposium on global development hosted by Wake Technical Community College and the Economics Club of Wake Tech on April... - May 14, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
California Causalty Management Company Switches to Learn.com to Provide Online Continuing Education and Compliance Training
Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that California Casualty Management Company, a family owned insurance company, has switched from a competing solution to the Learn.com LearnCenter platform® to provide continuing education, compliance, soft skills and product training to its employees. - May 14, 2009 - Learn.com
Rooftop Scramble Foiled by Sonitrol Pacific Audio Detection
Police took three suspected burglars into custody, plucking two from the roof and one from the bushes of an Oregon school, after the Sonitrol Pacific audio security system detected activity May 11. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Michael Young received an activation of the school’s roof hatch... - May 14, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Launch of Santa Monica's New Comedy Spot: M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater
M.i's Westside Comedy Theater is Santa Monica's new home for comedy. The former Westside Eclectic Theater is being renovated and relaunched as a comedy mecca for all westsiders and beyond. The new owners are the founding fathers of the long touring Mission IMPROVable show - a short form improv show that is the most popular touring improv show in the country. A launch party will be held Thursday 5/14 through Saturday 5/16 including performances by the theater's top shows and celebrity guests. - May 13, 2009 - MI Productions
28% of Group Sales Inquiries Are Lost, Ignored or Abandoned
An independent test conducted on 750 hotels found that even in this time of declining hotel revenues, 28% of new group sales inquiries are lost, ignored or abandoned. The test was conducted by Quality Track International in April 2009. Don Bundock, CEO of Quality Track International, says... - May 13, 2009 - Quality Track International Inc.
Marketers to Get Expert Analysis Optimizing Web Pages to Increase Sales at Landing Page Optimization Course
MarketingExperiments’ Landing Page Optimization Certification course to be held in Dallas, Texas, May 26, will teach marketers proven techniques for instant ROI - May 13, 2009 - MarketingExperiments
Automated Valet Ready to Electrify Parking Industry at Upcoming IPI Show
Automated Valet invites the entire parking industry to attend the 2009 International Parking Institute Conference and Exposition May 17-20 in Denver. This year the show’s theme is “Parking in a Changing World.” It is Automated Valet’s intention to lead the valet industry... - May 13, 2009 - Automated Valet Parking Manager
Jewelry Company in the Heart of Manhattan’s Diamond District is Making the Competition Sweat
Demand for an Exceptional High-Quality Diamond Jewelry Shopping Experience Leads to the Launch of Unique New Website. - May 13, 2009 - 25Karats.com
Former Roster Artist Comes Back to Roost in Management at Incubator Creative Group
Incubator Founder and President, Nate Sakany, is upbeat about the addition of Leah to the company team. "It's a wonderful reward to see an artist you've worked with develop a thriving ministry," says Sakany. "Leah is a perfect example of someone who has applied the principles of Incubator and made them work. Adding Leah to our development team just seemed like a natural decision given our history and relationship." - May 13, 2009 - Incubator Creative Group
Berkeley Heights NJ Realtor Earns Prestigious CDPE Designation to Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
James Mulcahy Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure. James Mulcahy of The RE/Max Classic Group in Berkeley Heights NJ has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance... - May 13, 2009 - James Mulcahy, RE/Max Premier in Warren, NJ
Live Transfer Technology with Voice Broadcasting and Live Operators for Successful Outsourced Marketing
Kelly Media Group announced a new promotion offering companies discounted live transfers with the high converting Press-One campaigns driven from their voice broadcasting solutions. This lead generation technology transfers the interested prospects to a live receptionist hosted by the KMG call center or the call can go directly to company’s sales reps, depending upon the preference of the company. - May 13, 2009 - Kelly Media Group
First Investors Offices Across the Country Are Hiring Financial Services Representatives
First Investors Corporation is looking for smart, highly motivated individuals to join its team. Recent college graduates are especially encouraged to apply. A background in business or finance is not required to apply for the position of First Investors Financial Services Representative. - May 13, 2009 - First Investors Media
New Environmental Roundtables Host Free Webinar on Product Sustainability
Companies can now register for a free environmental sustainability web-based seminar hosted by Five Winds International to kick-off the launch of the new Product Sustainability Roundtables. The webinar topic is Sustainability Dashboards - How to Filter Relevant Issues and Extract the Business... - May 13, 2009 - Five Winds International
Sonitrol Pacific Detects Senior Prank, Five Arrested
A high school senior prank landed five juveniles in trouble after Sonitrol Pacific audio sensors detected the students’ voices inside the school May 11. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Connie Becerra received the activation of the school’s security system and listened to real-time audio to... - May 13, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Robbins-Gioia Extends Partnership with Learn.com Based on Success with Compliance and Employee Development Initiatives
Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that Robbins-Gioia—a leading provider of program management services, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia— has renewed its partnership with the company based on success with online... - May 13, 2009 - Learn.com
Announcing the Green Tech Project
19 year old Jenkintown, Pa IT services company announces the implementation of a energy saving technology for business computer systems that can cut costs by as much as half. - May 13, 2009 - Tymor Technologies
Council For Entrepreneurial Development Announces Medtech 2009 Conference Sponsors
Joan Siefert Rose, president of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced sponsors for CED’s Medtech 2009 conference, scheduled for... - May 13, 2009 - CED
Day Spa Association to Conduct First Ever Spa Seminar at All Things Organic™
The Day Spa Association and the Organic Trade Association have joined forces to introduce the Organic industry to the Day Spa industry. “We have had a cordial relationship with OTA since 2000, whereas we exchanged memberships in order to keep up-to-date with each other, and explore how we... - May 13, 2009 - The Day Spa Association
Carol Tello, Partner, Sutherland LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding the New Qualified Intermediary (QI) Program for Foreign Financial Institutions on 8/25/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Carol P. Tello, Partner, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding the New Qualified Intermediary (QI) Program for... - May 13, 2009 - The Knowledge Group