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Oddsmaker Announces Addition of New Blackjack Sidebets
Oddsmaker.com is one of the leading online sports betting site providing 24-hour sportsbook betting alternatives. - May 06, 2009 - oddsmaker
ABM Links Expands Into Transcription Market
ABM Links provides transcription services at offshore prices with onshore quality. ABM Links, a Ghanaian owned and managed business process outsourcing firm, now provides voice-to-text transcription services. With over four years of experience and past clients, such as Mediconnect and Spinvox,... - May 06, 2009 - Alterna Office
Marketing Software: The First Automated Marketing Campaign Setup and Workflow Application … UQube TagIt
Upper Quadrant, the makers of the marketing software UQube, a Marketing Performance Measurement solution, is releasing “Uqube TagIT” as a standalone application. "UQube Tagit" is a cost-savings marketing software tool that manages the requests, an assignment of 800 numbers, landing pages (urls), click tags, promotional advertising codes. - May 06, 2009 - Upper Quadrant
Discount Marketing Corp Looking for Qualified Business Partners in Florida
Discount Marketing Corp is now granting exclusive marketing rights in Florida to qualified business partners. Savvy entrepreneurs, following current market trends can see the writing on the wall… - May 06, 2009 - Discount Marketing Corp
Surplus Broker Seminar™ Will Prepare You for a Career as a Broker in the Thriving Multi-Billion Dollar Surplus Industry in the One Day
Government agencies, industrial and commercial businesses are selling surplus inventory of virtually every description, available in unbelievable quantities, on a year-round basis. And they’re selling it for pennies on the dollar. Learn the inside information very few people know anything about and get the training needed to become successful with a home business in this unique industry. Receive Live Step-by-Step Training in a One Day Surplus Broker Seminar™ with a Money Back Guarantee. - May 06, 2009 - Surplus Brokers Seminar
Balfour Beatty Construction and Walton Construction Awarded Fort Riley Replacement Hospital
The Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, selected the joint venture team of Balfour Beatty Construction and Walton Construction to provide preconstruction services for the replacement hospital at Fort Riley, Kansas, with an option for construction services anticipated to be awarded in... - May 05, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Emergo Group Inc. Opens Offices in Paris and Minneapolis to Better Serve Medical Device Manufacturers
Medical devices regulatory consulting firm Emergo Group Inc. has opened new offices in Paris, France and Minneapolis, MN USA to meet increasing demand from clients in Europe and the northern United States. The company has been aggressively pursuing international expansion recently. The new European... - May 05, 2009 - Emergo Group Inc.
Beautorium is Delighted to Announce the Arrival of Exuberance at the Online Natural and Organic Beauty Emporium
beautorium is partnering with Exuberance Beauty, a colorful, fun and positive organic skincare line that likes to remind us, “it’s all about love.” More than just skin care, each unique Exuberance package encourages us to celebrate our own unique beauty—and to keep smiling... - May 05, 2009 - Beautorium
Myadbase Helps Solve the Puzzle of Outdoor Advertising
Myadbase has now introduced a three month trial for publishers and owners of outdoor advertising media. Admedia Solutions Ltd, the company behind Myadbase, can now offer a real incentive for global companies to try the fully enhanced media profile services on the website. - May 05, 2009 - Admedia Solutions Ltd
Global Company Offers International Internships to Help College Students Compete in Today's Challenging Job Market
College students this year are faced with launching their career during one of the most competitive job markets in the last two decades. Not only are jobs sparse and in high demand, but these graduates will be competing head-to-head for entry level positions with seasoned professionals laid off as... - May 05, 2009 - Intrax Cultural Exchange
Facility Support Services
This website is a resource for the Commercial cleaning industry. It includes tools and advice for the experienced contractor as well as those new to the business. Free square footage calculating software can be found here, along with other free tools and advise. There is also a bid calculating program available at a small charge allowing the visitor to calculate then print their bid right from their browser. - May 05, 2009 - Facility Support Services
13.56MHz (HF) RFID Handheld Reader/Writer from GAO
This high frequency reader provides users with optimum performance for collecting, managing, and transferring information. - May 05, 2009 - GAO RFID Asset Tracking
Predictivedollars.com Announces Further Expansion to Hollywood California
Predictivedollars.com the largest supplier of leads in the debt settlement industry continues expansion of it's workforce. - May 04, 2009 - Predictivedollars.com Advertising L.L.C.
Orange County Businessman Partners with Brian Tracy to Drive Local Business Economy
World Famous Author and Business Coach, Brian Tracy, awards Irvine Business Coach a license in his own back yard. - May 04, 2009 - FocalPoint Business Coaching Inc
Solid State Networks Receives 2009 DCIA Trendsetter’s Award
Presentation Accepted by Founder & CEO Rick Buonincontri at P2P MEDIA SUMMIT LA. - May 04, 2009 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
International Insurance Company Relies on WinRAR for 10,000 Users
International acting Insurance Company switched to WinRAR for 10,000 users. WinRAR was convincing in a direct comparison to the competition: best compression rates, optimum handling of large quantities of data and multi-format support as well as a convenient licensing model. - May 04, 2009 - win.rar GmbH
DonorPerfect Fundraising Software is “Best Bet” in Donor Management Report
The family of DonorPerfect solutions received the highest fundraising software ratings among all vendors in a new report from the independent organizations NTEN and Idealware called "A Consumers Guide to Low Cost Donor Management Systems." - May 04, 2009 - SofterWare
Kevin Wilson Receives Award from Locksmith Association
Kevin Wilson, a Certified Master Locksmith in Lilburn, GA. receives the Life Member award from the South Carolina Locksmith Association on April 25, 2009, in Columbia, SC. - May 04, 2009 - Kevin Wilson Master Locksmith
Movie Contest Asks, Who Do You Know That’s a Change Agent™? Change Agent™ Contest Winner Receives Admission to 1-Day Business Growth Intensive and Much More.
NMS Communications is announcing its first-ever Internet video contest aimed at celebrating people who embody the Change Agent™ Credo to change the norm in order to change the world. - May 04, 2009 - NMS Communications, LLC
EmPower Research Scoops Three “Rising Stars” Honors in the 2009 IAOP Rankings
EmPower Research LLC is recognized by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) for being amongst the Best 10 Rising Stars in Revenue Growth, Best 10 Rising Stars in Employee Growth, and Best 20 Rising Stars by Region Served. - May 04, 2009 - EmPower Research LLC
PTG Joins Leading Technology Thought Leaders for Breakthrough Industry Conference
Peer group members learn to manage change, build relationships and help customers succeed in challenging economic times. - May 04, 2009 - PTG
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Processed Food Market in Poland Outlook 2012
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Processed Food Market in Poland Outlook 2012” to its report gallery. The report provides extensive research and in-depth analysis on the food processing industry of Poland. - May 04, 2009 - RNCOS
Allied Partnerships Helps a New Company
Allied Partnerships and Capitol Copy Service are working together to grow Capitol Copy revenues by focusing on a Marketing Plan for 2010 and beyond. - May 03, 2009 - Allied Partnerships
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Statement 5 and 141R Loss Contingency Disclosures: An Update
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 Statement 5 and 141R Loss Contingency Disclosures: An Update. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, June 17, 2009,... - May 03, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher’s Lewis Ferguson to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Statement 5 and 141R Loss Contingency Disclosures: An Update on 6/17/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Lewis Ferguson, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Statement 5 and 141R Loss... - May 03, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Mayer Brown International’s Michael L. Hermsen to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Statement 5 and 141R Loss Contingency Disclosures: An Update on 6/17/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Michael L. Hermsen, Partner, Mayer Brown International LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Statement 5 and 141R Loss... - May 03, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Wilmerhale’s Thomas White to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Statement 5 and 141R Loss Contingency Disclosures: An Update on 6/17/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Thomas White, Partner, Wilmerhale will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Statement 5 and 141R Loss Contingency Disclosures:... - May 03, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Morgan Lewis’ Linda L. Griggs to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Statement 5 and 141R Loss Contingency Disclosures: An Update on 6/17/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Linda L. Griggs, Partner, Morgan Lewis will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Statement 5 and 141R Loss Contingency... - May 03, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Understanding the IRS and Treasury 2009 Business Plan Compensation & Benefits Issues
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 Understanding the IRS and Treasury 2009 Business Plan Compensation & Benefits Issues. This two-hour event is scheduled on... - May 03, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Groom Law Group’s William F. Sweetnam, Jr. to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Understanding the IRS and Treasury 2009 Business Plan Compensation & Benefits Issues
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that William F. Sweetnam, Jr., Partner, Former Benefits Tax Counsel, Office of the Tax Policy, U.S. Department of the Treasury, Groom Law Group will speak at The... - May 03, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Deloitte’s Elizabeth E. Drigotas to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Understanding the IRS and Treasury 2009 Business Plan Compensation & Benefits Issues on 5/28/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Michael L. Hermsen, Partner, Mayer Brown International LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding the IRS and... - May 03, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Monetizing the Changing Marketplace
In 2008, 525 magazines folded in the United States and this trend shows no signs of slowing in 2009 with approximately 90 additional magazines shuttering in the first quarter alone. What do these closures mean? Aside from the thousands of jobs that have been eliminated, it means advertising... - May 03, 2009 - WSI Internet
Centrifuge Media, Inc. Named a "Business Champion" by Business Leader Magazine
Centrifuge Media, Inc. was recently named one of the Triangle’s 2009 “Business Champions” by Business Leader Magazine. - May 03, 2009 - Centrifuge Media, Inc.
Sonitrol Pacific Detection "Tickles Pink" School Principal
For the third time in less than a year, Sonitrol Pacific detected criminal activity at this Washington grade school and the fast response by officers lead to another arrest April 30. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Marlene Olson received an activation of the school’s audio-based security system... - May 03, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
HPG Audit In-Charge Joins Pay It Forward Fertility Foundation Board
Hughes Pittman & Gupton CPA, Anna Pattison, has joined the Pay It Forward Fertility Foundation’s board of directors. She will serve as treasurer of the newly formed non-profit organization. - May 03, 2009 - Hughes Pittman & Gupton
Experts Share Product Development and Revenue Generation Best Practices to Help Companies Weather Out the Economic Downturn
As newspapers across North America and the globe continue to flood with stories of economic downturn and businesses fighting to survive, organizations this month are placing a renewed focus on innovation and revenue generation. A poll taken at the 10th Annual Process Excellence Summit that took... - May 03, 2009 - IQPC
NPSA Develops Billing Fraud Prevention Program
The National Portable Storage Association has developed a Problem Account Database to help members steer clear of deadbeat vendors. - May 03, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Kelly Media Group Announces Marketing Blog for Lead Generation
Kelly Media Group Inc., a full service global advertising agency and marketing company serving business to business and non-profit organizations, announces the launch of their new blog, Kelly Media Marketing. This interactive website provides advertising news, videos and marketing strategies for lead generation outsourcing, TV advertising. Kelly Media specifically offers IVR, voice broadcasting, organic internet lead generation, live operators and SEO. - May 02, 2009 - Kelly Media Group
APCO/EasyCare Named to Georgia’s Top Privately Held Businesses List for 2009
In recognition of the economic power of privately held companies, DiversityBusiness.com today honored APCO as one of the top privately held businesses in Georgia. This is the 9th annual listing of Georgia’s top businesses by DiversityBusiness.com. The companies listed on the Top Business... - May 02, 2009 - Automobile Protection Corporation/EasyCare
Utz Engineering Acquires PVscreen.com
Utz inc acquires www.pvscreen.com - May 02, 2009 - utz technology
IvanaJuliana, LLC Launches Their Cutting Edge and Fashion Forward Interactive Internet Shopping and Sharing Site, Hauteline.com
IvanaJuliana, LLC announces the launch of their dynamic and exciting new Internet site, Hauteline.com, with cutting edge technology offering women throughout the world the unique opportunity to shop along with sharing ideas, styles, life experiences and contests. On May 1, 2009 Hauteline.com will... - May 02, 2009 - IvanaJuliana, LLC
Vitamin Treehouse Goes Online and is Set to Dominate the Health Supplement Market
Long established Vitamin Treehouse finally enters to compete and dominate the on-line health supplements market. - May 02, 2009 - Vitmain Treehouse
Solve Debts Sees Increased Flexibility by Debt Collectors
Solve Debts, a debt resolution company located in San Francisco, California is noticing an interesting trend taking place in the debt settlement industry. As the economic recession continues, Solve Debts is seeing increased flexibility from debt collectors who were usually reluctant to forgive... - May 02, 2009 - Solve Debts
IPscape Offers ‘Call Centre in the Cloud’ Contingency Plan Options
IPscape, the Australian hosted contact centre specialist, today offered all Australian call centres four-hour access to hosted call centre facilities to support contingency planning in the face of increasing health alerts from the World Health Organisation (WHO). According to IPscape, as only a very short period of time is needed to complete the setup, it can provide additional options for call centre and business management considering contingency options. - May 02, 2009 - IPscape
Accounting Technology Announces InterDyn - Artis Selected to Its VAR 100 List for 2009
Accounting Technology, a magazine published monthly by SourceMedia, is pleased to announce that InterDyn - Artis has been selected to its VAR 100 list for 2009. The VAR 100 lists the top 100 resellers by revenue for 2008. These are chosen from organizations that center their practices on the sale... - May 02, 2009 - InterDyn Artis
EssentiaLink Warns Flu Epidemic Could Seriously Hurt Small and Medium Sized Business
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a Phase 5 Alert that a swine flu pandemic imminent. EssentiaLink’s CEO, Bill Douglas, warns that “particularly in tough economies, SMBs run on minimum staff and the extended loss of even one significant contributor can seriously affect the company’s health.” - May 02, 2009 - EssentiaLink
Sonitrol Pacific Client Can "Rest at Night" After Audio Detection Leads to Arrest of Vandals
One of the owners of an Aloha business said she can “rest at night” after deputies arrested three people suspected of vandalizing their facility April 29. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Kris Etheridge received an impact-activated audio alarm from Elmer Setniker Auto about 4:40 a.m. She... - May 02, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
First Advantage, a Global E-discovery and Computer Forensics Provider Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on FCPA on 05/06/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that First Advantage, a global e-discovery and computer forensics provider will be a sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled:... - May 02, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Adam Pollitt, Senior Director, Litigation Consulting Services, First Advantage to Speak at KC’s Event on FCPA on 05/06/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Adam Pollitt, Senior Director, Litigation Consulting Services of First Advantage will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled:... - May 02, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Recent Published Guidance on §168(k)(4) - Credit Acceleration in Lieu of Bonus Depreciation Live Webcast on 07/23/09
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 Recent Published Guidance on §168(k)(4) - Credit Acceleration in Lieu of Bonus Depreciation. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, July 23, 2009, at 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT. - May 02, 2009 - The Knowledge Group