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Sunera Hires Two Business Development Directors
Sunera has hired Lee Cook and Ari Roloff to direct its business development efforts. - April 11, 2009 - Sunera LLC
$2 Billion of Capital Available for Private Business Owners
Bridge announced that another Private Equity group agreed to participate in their unique capital access program. The program opens up additional channels for private business owners to access capital. - April 11, 2009 - Bridge Ventures, LLC
KRAA Security Finalist in Business Leader Media’s Business Leader of the Year Awards
This month Business Leader Media announced KRAA Security as one of the finalists in their Business Leader of the Year Awards. This prestigious award is given each year to honor the top business leaders in South Florida. The demand for Miami-based KRAA Security’s information security services is growing rapidly with new offices opening up in Dubai, UAE ; Los Angeles, CA; Delhi, India and Sarasota, FL. - April 11, 2009 - KRAA Security
E. Sue Huff Was Guest Speaker at Hodges University for Career Development
Sue Huff of E. Sue Huff & Associates, Inc. was a guest speaker for Hodges University Career Development Center in March. The Florida based consultant spoke on the importance of "being exceptional" in every aspect of job hunting. - April 11, 2009 - E. Sue Huff & Associates
Commercial REO Brokers Association - Dinner Meeting, Newport Beach, CA April 28,2009. Is the Commercial Real Estate Market About to Collapse?
The Commercial REO Brokers Association, (CREOBA) was formed to assist the Banks and Loan Servicers in selling their Foreclosed Commercial Properties. Ray McLaine, CREOBA President, pointed out that, “Last year 4.5 Billion Dollars in Commercial Real Estate was foreclosed by the banks. This year, that figure could reach $20 Billion with $200 Billion more to come in the next two years. - April 10, 2009 - Commercial REO Brokers Association
Jobtrio.com Partners with Internet Marketing Inc. to Provide Greater Exposure to Contractors
The construction contractor directory website Jobtrio.com has retained the search engine optimization firm Internet Marketing Inc. to help increase the exposure offered to California contractors. Search engine optimization (SEO) is a process through which the quality and volume of organic, or... - April 10, 2009 - jobtrio.com LLC
Health Career Agents 30 Day "Fast Track" Accelerated Start-Up | Getting Started in Healthcare Recruiting as Fast as Possible
Entrepreneurs, sales people and business professionals interested in health care recruiting and staffing, either as a career or as a business venture, are invited to meet with Health Career Agents management and training staff on Friday, April 17th, 2009 to explore working with Health Career Agents. - April 10, 2009 - Health Career Agents
Costumeuniverse.com: New Owners & New Look
www.costumeuniverse.com is excited to announce its new look and new owner, Prad Unlimited LLC. Acquired in late 2007, costumeuniverse.com is committed to become one of the online costume leaders with a great selection of costumes catering to theater companies, holidays and events. - April 10, 2009 - Prad Unlimited dba costumeuniverse.com
The RRI Group of Companies Expands Device & Pharmaceutical Capabilities
The RRI Group of Companies has added four new members to their present 18 associates who will enhance their services in device (510K and PMA) and pharmaceutical development (505(b)(2) NDA), including the development of intellectual property (IP). - April 10, 2009 - The RRI Group of Companies
pulse Named to Branham 300 List of Top Canadian Technology Companies
pulse, a leading provider of intelligent communications solutions for the wireless and wire line markets, is pleased to announce its inclusion in this year’s Branham 300 list, selecting it as one of the Top 250 Canadian technology companies. The Branham 300 designations are published annually... - April 10, 2009 - pulse networks
Somali Justice Advocacy Center Cautions Use of Force for Sake of the Safety of the Captain Richard Phillips, and Concerns Involvement of Terrorist Group in the Piracy
Somali Justice Advocacy Center is now gravely concerned about new development of US ship and movement of US warships in the regions and terrorist involvement in the piracy. - April 10, 2009 - somali justice advocacy center
How to Save Fuel (How2SaveFuel.Com) Hydrogen Hybrid Conversion Systems Decrease Smog, Save Fuel and Increase Horsepower
How 2 Save Fuel (How2SaveFuel.Com), a Northridge, California based company is steadily approaching converting vehicles to hydrogen in a new and different way. What they are doing is revolutionary, a giant step in the right direction, the most professional hydrogen hybrid solution available and an answer which is affordable and available now. - April 10, 2009 - How2SaveFuel.Com
Largest Danish Real Estate Player Chooses Innovation Over Stagnation - Portrait Software Automates Marketing Processes
Portrait Software has been selected by EDC, the leading Danish realtor group, to provide an automated campaign management solution delivered through their SaaS (Software as a Service) hosting model. This approach allows EDC to incrementally add new marketing functionality with minimal impact on internal resources. EDC says it will gain market share because of its increased productivity and more effective processes compared to its competitors, who are 'simply struck by paralysis.' - April 10, 2009 - Portrait Software
Seminar on Growing Profits in a Volatile Economy
“How to up your profits in a down economy,” a seminar for growth-minded business owners, executives and professionals, is being presented by ActionCOACH of Connecticut, part of the world’s largest business coaching organization. The event will be held Wednesday, April 22, from 5 p. - April 10, 2009 - ActionCOACH of CT
Socius Named to Accounting Technology’s VAR 100
Socius has earned a prominent place on Accounting Technology and WebCPA’s VAR 100 list, recognizing the country’s top 100 value-added resellers (VAR) of mid-level accounting software packages, for the fourth consecutive year. - April 10, 2009 - Socius
RedVector Employees Help Build Habitat House
Corporate Work Day Allows Employees to Give Back to the Community - April 10, 2009 - RedVector
President of Creative Gifting Achieves Membership in National Association of Professional Women
Debra Simonette, president of Creative Gifting, Inc., a business that specializes in unique gift designs and corporate branding, has been named a member of the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW). As a member of NAPW, Simonette will now have access to resources and benefits that will... - April 10, 2009 - Creative Gifting
Diane Kuehn of VisionPoint Marketing Named to International Affairs Council 2009 Executive Committee
VisionPoint Marketing (www.visionpointmarketing.com) has announced that Diane Kuehn, president and CEO, has been named a member of the 2009 Executive Committee for the International Affairs Council (IAC), a community-based organization that champions knowledge and understanding of world affairs and... - April 10, 2009 - VisionPoint Marketing
Fulbright & Jaworski’s Scott Maberry to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding Economic Sanctions for Banks & Financial Institutions on 05/28/2009
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast recently announced that J. Scott Maberry, Partner, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding Economic... - April 10, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
RNCOS Releases a New Report- UAE Insurance Market Forecast to 2012
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “UAE Insurance Market Forecast to 2012” to its report gallery. The report provides exhaustive research and in-depth analysis on fast developing insurance sector in the UAE. - April 10, 2009 - RNCOS
Internet Marketing Coach eOneNet.com Breaks Sales Record in March 2009
Top Internet marketing Asia company eOneNet.com has broken month to month sales record in March, despite the global financial crisis. - April 10, 2009 - eOneNet.com Sdn Bhd
Binding.com Introduces Automatic Letter Openers
www.Binding.com, a leading provider of binding machines, laminators, laminating supplies and binding supplies, now offers automatic letter openers. - April 10, 2009 - NSC International
Lovetropolis.com Announces Collaborative Partnership with Dating and Relationship Expert Christian Carter
Lovetropolis.com, the popular online dating site at www.lovetropolis.com, is proud to announce its collaboration with Christian Carter as the site’s next featured dating and relationship expert. Christian Carter has helped over three million women become more successful with men, dating and... - April 10, 2009 - The Lombard Company, Inc.
SixPack App for iPhone Pumps Up Fitness Buffs
SixPack App, a new fitness application for iPhone, includes an illustrated collection of more than 100 exercises that have been categorized by muscle type. Each entry includes a "SixPack" of detailed information. The application also contains a handy collection of eight pre-configured workout routines. - April 09, 2009 - Pocket Cocktails Inc.
Time Tracking Software Provider, Replicon, Inc., Honored as One of Canada's Best Workplaces
Replicon recognized as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for 2009 by the Great Place to Work Institute of Canada. - April 09, 2009 - Replicon Inc
Global Defence Exhibition Heralds JM Rental’s Entry Into Middle East Market
JM Rental Ltd., one of Asia’s largest LED display rental companies, was chosen to supply the 9th edition of International Defence Exhibition& Conference (IDEX) with screen requirements for its opening ceremony on February 22nd 2009. IDEX, which took place on the 22-26 February 2009 in... - April 09, 2009 - Lighthouse Technologies Limited
Ejazti.com, the E-Partner for “Saudi Travel & Tourism Investment Market 2009 (STTIM)”
“Ejazti.com,” the E-gate for Travel and Tourism participate this year as (Electronic Partner) in sponsoring STTIM forum, as one of its major activities in sponsoring and E-covering the conferences, forums, exhibitions & festivals along the past years. - April 09, 2009 - Ejazti For E-Travel & Tourism
Business Expo Meets Social Network
Weebiz.com Opens for Pre-Registrations. The Most Influential Company on Weebiz.com Will Win 1.000.000€. Weemagine, a Portuguese Web 2.0 startup, is launching Weebiz.com (its first product). Weebiz is just like a business expo but with the utilities of a social network, where companies from... - April 09, 2009 - Weemagine, Lda
Jefferson Wells Named Sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on “the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: What You Need to Know?” on 05/05/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Jefferson Wells, leading solutions provider of internal auditing, accounting and finance, tax, and technology services will be a sponsor at the Knowledge... - April 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Sonitrol Pacific Detection Results in Arrest of Repeat Offender
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a suspected burglar April 5 who was already on probation for a previous offense as he attempted to flee an Oregon School after Sonitrol Pacific security detected activity. Award winning Sonitrol Pacific Operator Michael Young received the initial security system... - April 09, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Thrifty Office Furniture Announces Ugliest Chair
Office Furniture Store Offers New Executive Chair to Winner Thrifty Office Furniture, a leading provider of quality office furniture, has launched a contest to find the ugliest chair offering contestants the opportunity to win a brand new HON VL700 Series Executive Chair valued at $392.00. The... - April 09, 2009 - Thrifty Office Furniture
Jefferson Wells’ William M. Gienke, Corporate Director, Technical Market Intelligence, to Speak at KC’s Event on “The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act” on 05/05/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that William M. Gienke, C.P.A, Corporate Director, Technical Market Intelligence, Jefferson Wells at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled:... - April 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Karen M. Golz, Americas Vice Chair, Independence/Americas Independence, Ernst & Young LLP to Speak at KC’s Live Webcast on Auditor Independence on 5/7/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Karen M. Golz, Americas Vice-Chair, Independence/Americas Independence, Ernst & Young LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Auditor Independence: What You... - April 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Wiley Rein’s John Reynolds to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding Economic Sanctions for Banks & Financial Institutions on 05/28/2009
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast recently announced that John B. Reynolds, III, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding Economic Sanctions... - April 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Office of Foreign Assets Control’s Gerard (Jerry) W. LiVigni to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding Economic Sanctions for Banks & Financial Institutions on 05/28/2009
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast recently announced that Gerard (Jerry) W. LiVigni, Senior Compliance Officer, Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of the Treasury will speak at the Knowledge... - April 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Assets of Detroit Forklift Acquired by Alta Lift Truck Services, Inc.
Alta Lift Truck Services, Inc. is Pleased to Announce the Acquisition of Detroit Forklift. - April 09, 2009 - Alta Lift Truck Services, Inc.
N.C. CEO Forum Announces Speakers and Panelists
The 2009 N.C. CEO Forum (www.ncceoforum.com), an invitation-only business event scheduled for Friday, May 15 at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, N.C., has announced the confirmed speakers and panelists for the event. - April 09, 2009 - NC CEO Forum
Wake County Economic Development Launches New Video Series “Raleigh-Wake County Business Showcase”
Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org) has announced that the organization is launching a new video series called “Raleigh-Wake County Business Showcase,” which will feature a variety of locally-based companies that are continuing to grow and remain highly... - April 09, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Sandy Abalos Participates in Arizona State University Panel
Sandy Abalos, managing partner of Abalos & Associates, PLLC (www.abaloscpa.com), will serve on a panel discussing career opportunities for accounting majors enrolled in Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University. - April 09, 2009 - Abalos & Associates
First General Services Focuses on First Class Service with Luxor CRM
First General Services focuses on first class service with Luxor CRM Atum Corporation today announced that a new generation of Luxor CRM, its flagship customer relationship management (CRM)SaaS solution, will be generally available on July 1, 2008. - April 09, 2009 - Luxor CRM
BarterQuest Introduces Features to Support Trading in Real Estate
Barter site continues to expand trading capabilities and attracts 1,000 visitors a day. - April 09, 2009 - JPM Global
Optical Image Technology Receives AIIM’s Carl E. Nelson Best Practices Award
On March 31, 2009, the Association for Information and Image Management (AIIM) recognized Optical Image Technology as the showcased vendor for the Carl E. Nelson Best Practices Award. The award highlighted a major enterprise content management implementation. - April 09, 2009 - Optical Image Technology
Sylver Consulting's New Blog Focuses on Making Research Count
Sylver Consulting launches a new blog to discuss innovation, breakthrough ideas and business strategies focusing on how to make research count. - April 09, 2009 - Sylver Consulting
Slavitt Joins ActionCOACH of Connecticut
Joshua Slavitt has joined ActionCOACH of Connecticut, part of the world’s largest business coaching organization, as a Certified Action Business Coach. - April 09, 2009 - ActionCOACH of CT
TierOne Networks Completes Sale/Leaseback Transaction with Subcarrier Communications for Forney, Texas Property
TierOne Networks, a Dallas-based Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) and Subcarrier Communications, Inc., one of the nation’s largest owners/managers of telecommunications sites and services, today completed a Sale/Leaseback transaction pursuant to their existing joint venture agreement. - April 08, 2009 - TierOne Converged Networks, Inc.
TierOne Networks Acquires Cool Access of Mesquite, TX
TierOne Networks a leading provider of carrier-grade wireless and broadband products and services announced today that the company has completed the acquisition of Cool Access, LLC of Mesquite, Texas. The $2,000,000 purchase is the second in a rapid series of transactions scheduled to close in 2008. - April 08, 2009 - TierOne Converged Networks, Inc.
Nationwide FCC License Granted to TierOne Networks for 3.6 GHz Spectrum
TierOne Networks today announced it had been granted a nationwide FCC license to operate in the 3.6 GHz spectrum. TierOne is one of a handful of companies holding a 3.6 GHz license thereby creating “first mover” advantage. “This represents an enormous opportunity for TierOne to... - April 08, 2009 - TierOne Converged Networks, Inc.
TierOne Networks Signs 6th Acquisition Agreement Adding 1,700+ New Subscribers
"Our roll-up strategy is gaining momentum as we reach critical mass in the DFW market. The few remaining WISPs will now have to compete with TierOne Networks as the market share leader and all the advantages which come with scale, said Kevin Weaver, President and CEO. As the fixed wireless space begins to rapidly consolidate, TierOne Networks is leading this first wave of industry consolidation and in 2009 TierOne will become a regional player.” - April 08, 2009 - TierOne Converged Networks, Inc.
Block Imaging International, Inc., Announces New Office in Japan
Block Imaging International, Inc., the premier global provider of Used and Refurbished Medical Imaging Systems, Parts and Services, announced today the opening of their Japanese subsidiary, Nihon Block Imaging KK., located in Tokyo, Japan. The new Japan office will be managed by Mr. Takashi Ito,... - April 08, 2009 - Block Imaging
Pinpoint Associates Announces Strategic Partnership with United Systems
Pinpoint Associates the leader in global senior alignment services announces strategic partnership with United Systems. The relationship will enable Pinpoint to re-sell technology in the Middle East, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania and India. - April 08, 2009 - Pinpoint Associates