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Performance Flight Opens Its Doors to the Public
On Saturday, April 11 from 10am-3pm, Performance Flight will host an Open House, welcoming anyone interested in learning to fly, purchasing an aircraft, or booking charter services. On display will be the newest from Cirrus Aircraft, Piper, Socata, and Avidyne. There will also be displays from... - April 08, 2009 - Performance Flight
VisualCube Launches Community Website for Epiphany CRM Users, Developers
VisualCube, provider of products and services designed to enhance performance of Infor’s CRM, has launched a community website (www.ourepiphany.com) for Epiphany users and developers. “We launched this open and free forum to connect users’ wants and needs with developer... - April 08, 2009 - VisualCube
Tracesmart Appoint New IT Manager
People tracing specialists restructure their IT team - April 08, 2009 - Tracesmart Ltd
Bestselling Business Experts Offer 7 Tips for Recovery
Dr. Kevin and Dr. Jackie Freiberg, bestselling business authors and leadership experts, give business leaders tips to drive business up toward recovery. - April 08, 2009 - Freibergs.com
PhaseWare, Inc. Hosts User’s Summit: Outdoorworld Embassy Suites Dallas/Fort Worth
PhaseWare, Inc. is hosting a User’s Summit in Dallas on April 16-17, 2009. The summit will include a Help Desk Industry Expert session featuring Kristin Robertson, President of KR Consulting. Also on the agenda are two full days of training on the PhaseWare Product Suite plus a demonstration... - April 08, 2009 - PhaseWare, Inc.
50% Off on Report - China Aluminium Market Analysis
RNCOS is offering more than 50% discount on Market Research Report titled, “China Aluminium Market Analysis.” - April 08, 2009 - RNCOS
Panel "Winning Strategies to Land Your Dream Job in any Economy" at 2nd Career Night hosted by GoldenNetworking.com and EventagiousEvents.com
Business Networking Website GoldenNetworking.com, and EventagiousEvents.com Will Host their 2nd Career Night, Wednesday April 16th, Which Will Feature Panel "Winning Strategies to Land Your Dream Job in any Economy" - April 08, 2009 - Golden Networking
RNCOS Releases a New Report - Indian Pension Fund Market Forecast to 2013
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Indian Pension Fund Market Forecast to 2013” to its report gallery. The report provides comprehensive research and in-depth analysis along with information on current and future performance of pension market in India. - April 08, 2009 - RNCOS
BPO Voice Releases Outsourcing Survey 2009 Report
BPOVoice.com today announced the release of its much awaited Outsourcing Survey 2009 Report. With global recession and sensitive market sentiments, there is a state of confusion and sense of suspicion regarding outsourcing business in the months to come. BPOVoice.com has attempted to understand market sentiments in order to realize the possible behavior of outsourcing business especially the one related to India. The complete report is available at bpovoice.com. - April 08, 2009 - BPO Voice
Paradox Studios Ltd Announces Launch of New Business Partner ConceptCV
Paradox Studios Ltd is proud to announce the acquisition of new business partner ConceptCV. In spite of the current economic crisis, Paradox Studios Ltd have recently acquired the professional CV writing and career management firm into their expanding group of companies. ConceptCV who provide... - April 08, 2009 - Paradox Studios Ltd.
First Investors Lexington Office - Frank Patton Promoted to Division Manager
First Investors is pleased to announce the promotion of Frank Patton to the position of Division Manager of the Lexington, Kentucky sales office. The promotion took effect February 2, 2009. A graduate of Western Kentucky University, Frank Patton has been with First Investors since 2001, when he... - April 08, 2009 - First Investors Media
Hoteliers Go Back to Basics During Economic Downturn
Great Hotels Organisation sees an increase in applications for membership during ITB. - April 08, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
InitioStar Introduces ‘Recover Audit’ for IT Projects
Recover failed IT projects through independent and professional project management from InitioStar. - April 08, 2009 - InitioStar Limited
PhaseWare, Inc. Offers Webinar Topic: Increasing the Customer Support Experience
PhaseWare, Inc. is hosting a 1 hour webinar entitled “PhaseWare – Increasing the Customer Experience”. This webinar will be offered on several dates in April, 2009. Maintaining and increasing customer satisfaction, retention, and growth is a critical factor in business success. - April 08, 2009 - PhaseWare, Inc.
Benchmark Introduces Video Email Feature with All Email Marketing Plans
The new tool lets all Benchmark customers store YouTube and Google videos, drop them into their layouts, and send them to the permission-based recipients of their email marketing campaigns. - April 08, 2009 - Benchmark Email
NSHMBA to Host 2009 Connecting Firms with Hispanic Talent Event at Cintas Center
Hispanic Professionals to Gather for Roundtable Networking Event. - April 08, 2009 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
NKES Establishes Group to Connect Area Facility Managers
Northern Kentucky Electric Service Founds Midwestern Facility Managers Network - April 08, 2009 - Northern Kentucky Electric Service
New Episode of Senior Care Podcast by LivHOME Explores Brain Aerobics for Seniors
Exercises Can be Done by Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime. - April 08, 2009 - LivHOME
EZWatch Pro, a National Supplier of Video Surveillance Systems Unveils Its New Government & Schools Purchasing Program
The long awaited video surveillance purchasing program for government, schools and universities was unveiled by EZWatch Pro, a national provider of commercial video surveillance and security camera solutions. The new Government & Schools Purchasing Program (GSPP) sets a new standard for federal, state and local government purchasing. - April 07, 2009 - EZWatch Pro
Jumpstart Your Online Business with the Search Monster’s Recommendations
The Search Monster’s focus is on recommending affordable, dedicated programmes for those who are new to internet marketing and are truly committed to finding the information and the resources they need to start a successful business on the internet. - April 07, 2009 - thesearchmonster
Timesheet Software Provider, Replicon, Inc., Honored as One of Canada's Top Canadian Tech Companies
With a remarkable client list of over 6700 companies, Replicon has made itself the benchmark in the timesheet software and expense tracking industry. - April 07, 2009 - Replicon Inc
Ashton Capital Group, LLC. Alternative Business Solutions: Bringing Unconventional Financing Methods Into the Mainstream
Ashton Capital Group, LLC (ACG) have been providing financing to start-ups and established businesses for years. ACG are able to provide traditional and alternative financing with a specialty in accounts receivable financing and equipment financing. Unlike traditional banks, ACG are able to provide equipment financing to start-ups and businesses with good to poor credit ratings. - April 07, 2009 - Ashton Capital Group, LLC
Buff N’Shine’s President Earns International Certification in Floor Care
Joe Gradwohl, president of Buff N’Shine Professional Textile and Floor Care, located in Lansing’s Old Town neighborhood was recently recertified by the Institute for Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). This IICRC certification means that Mr. Gradwohl has proven... - April 07, 2009 - Buff N'Shine
Inaugural Lecture of New Customer Management Institute Identifies Recession Opportunities
Customer service professionals shown how to turn economic recession to advantage. - April 07, 2009 - Adaptation Ltd
Excellence in Motivation Battles Businesses for Charity
Excellence In Motivation, a Dayton, Ohio, performance-improvement firm, has fielded a team to participate in the Greater Dayton Battle of the Businesses to benefit Ohio Special Olympics. From May 30 – June 6, 2009, teams representing over 50 Dayton-area businesses will compete in 15 co-ed sporting events ranging from volleyball to sack races for Ohio Special Olympics. - April 07, 2009 - Excellence in Motivation
Seminar: How to Profit from New Product Ideas and Patents from the Authors of Business Success Through Innovation
With the goal of inspiring small and medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurs, Dave Rogers (Patent Attorney and Partner with Squire Sanders & Dempsey) and Amy Hartzer (President of IsoPatent), co-authors of Business Success Through Innovation, will present a seminar entitled “How To Profit From New Product Ideas and Patents” on May 14, 2009 at Kierland Corporate Center, 7047 E. Greenway Parkway, Suite 250, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254. Those interested can register at www.isopatent.com. - April 07, 2009 - IsoPatent
Auto Insurance Quotes for Existing Vehicles Still Strong Says E-INSURE Services
According to CEO, David Thompson of E-Insure Services, site traffic for auto insurance quotes have remained on track, but there has been a notable shift in the approach of an auto insurance quote shopper. Many insurance shoppers are simply looking to switch auto insurance companies to get a lower rate and thus save a few extra dollars. - April 06, 2009 - E-INSURE Services, Inc.
Edmonton Business Coach Partners with Brian Tracy to Get Local Business Owners in the Game
John Cutler, a certified FocalPoint Business Coach works with local business owners, self-employed professionals, and senior executives to get on the path of success through business performance coaching and development services. - April 06, 2009 - FocalPoint Business Coaching Inc
Putting Pencils in the Hands of Future Leaders: Oakland Community College Partners with Operation: Kid Equip to Change Children's Lives
Call it a lesson in social responsibility, the “pay it forward” concept, or just smart educating. Whatever you call it, Oakland Community College has partnered with Michigan-based Operation: Kid Equip on a college-wide school supply drive called “You can Be the Change in a... - April 06, 2009 - Operation: Kid Equip
Total Mortgage Offers DU Refi Plus(TM) to Streamline Mortgage Refinancing for Homeowners
Recently released, DU Refi PlusTM is expected to reignite the housing industry by loosening underwriting guidelines and allowing LTVs up to 105%. By offering DU Refi PlusTM, Total Mortgage Services recognizes that the combination of reduced documentation requirements, decreased credit score acceptability and historically low interest rates have created the perfect opportunity to benefit hard-working homeowners who continually pay their mortgages on time. - April 06, 2009 - Total Mortgage
YapStone Announces New Senior Account Executive
YapStone, Inc., through its RentPayment™ and VacationRentPayment™ divisions, is the Country’s largest payment processor to the property market, focusing primarily on apartments, student housing, homeowner associations and other property-related markets. - April 06, 2009 - Yapstone, Inc.
Inspirtech Offers Free 3D CAD Training Tutorials for New SolidWorks Software Users
In an effort to help combat a rising unemployment rate, inspirtech has begun offering free 3D CAD technology training to users new to SolidWorks. SolidWorks is industry standard mechanical design software used to design products ranging from industrial machinery to medical instruments. Inspirtech uses proven teaching techniques to instruct, inspire and instill confidence into users with cutting edge technologies. - April 06, 2009 - Inspirtech
New Book for Home Based Businesses
The Successful Home Business Guide is a comprehensive book for anyone running or considering running a business from their home. - April 06, 2009 - Doubleware Publications
Saville Interactive Technology for Lancashire Cardiac Centre
Part of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Hospitals NHS Trust, the Lancashire Cardiac Centre is a new £52 million purpose-built hospital, providing comprehensive Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgical Services for the adult population of Lancashire and South Cumbria. - April 06, 2009 - Saville Online
Help for Those Facing a Senior Health Care Crisis
Finally, the most complete website for all facets of finding senior care launches. - April 05, 2009 - GeriCareFinder, Inc.
Smarty Paws Dog Training in New Hyde Park, NY Announces the Start-Up of 2009 Group Classes for Obedience and Socialization
Smarty Paws Dog Training by Helen Del Bove provides positive dog training for all ages and levels. Helen's services include private, in-home instruction/counseling for obedience and behavior problems as well as group classes for puppy kindergarten, basic obedience and the newly added beyond basics. - April 05, 2009 - Smarty Paws Dog Training
Go-Kustom Films in Pre-Production for Rat Rod Rockers!
Hot Rod Girls Save The World Writer & Director, D.A. Sebasstian and Go-Kustom Films are now officially in pre-production for their next Lo-Fi Hot Rod Epic - Rat Rod Rockers! set for an early 2010 release. - April 05, 2009 - Go-Kustom Rekords & Films
If It’s Monday, This Must be My Call Centre - 40 Percent Profit Boost Expected ‘virtually Overnight’ with IPscape
Last Thursday, Pacific FX Traders had a manual dialling system for its 22 agents. On Monday morning, after signing the contract on Friday, the agents were making calls via a fully automated outbound call centre from IPscape, the Australian Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) contact centre specialist. The IPscape solution bundles telco voice, software, reporting and management on a per-second billing basis for inbound, outbound or blended contact centre requirements. - April 05, 2009 - IPscape
CareerNet Provides Advice on Finding a Career That Fits
CareerNet has announced that Gary Greene, president of Greene Resources, Inc., will be the speaker at the ministry’s next meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, April 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, located at 7506 Falls of Neuse Road. - April 05, 2009 - Career Transformations
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. Sponsors Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference Reception
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) (www.cbh.com) will sponsor the Inter-City Visit & Leadership Conference Pre-Trip Orientation Reception on Tuesday, April 7 from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, located at 800 South Salisbury Street. The reception will... - April 05, 2009 - Cherry Bekaert LLP
Vivio Technologies Partners with SmarterTools Inc
Vivio Technologies is proud to announce a partnership with SmarterTools Inc in which Vivio Technologies will offer SmarterTools software products to enhance Vivio's new ColdFusion Windows Hosting account options. Vivio Technologies is a long standing member of the ColdFusion community and seeks to better serve it's client base with Windows Hosting and SmarterTools software. - April 04, 2009 - Vivio Technologies
IsHitlerInHeaven.com Releases Its First Book. Is Hitler In Heaven? The New Book by Mike Cullison Claims He Is.
Mike Cullison has released his first book, Is Hitler in Heaven? ($19.99 ISBN: 978-0-615-28820-8) This book explores the questions of humanity, religion, science, evolution, and the Universe. It is the author's opinion that "Hitler believed in God, and the Bible says that if you believe in God,... - April 04, 2009 - Mike Cullison
DCIA Announces P2P MEDIA SUMMIT LA Agenda
4th Annual Event Will Focus on P2P Usage Data, Analytical Tools, Relevant Trends, and Future Opportunities – Pre-Registration Ends April 27th. - April 04, 2009 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Russ Ryan, Partner, King & Spalding LLP to Speak at KC’s Live Webcast on Auditor Independence: What You Need to Know on 5/7/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Russ Ryan, Partner, King & Spalding LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Auditor Independence: What You Need to Know”. This 2-hour event is... - April 04, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
New Solutions for Organizations in Hard Times
Nonprofit Solutions NW is proud to announce the formation of a new subsidiary, SolutionsNOW! Consulting. SolutionsNOW! consultants, a network of independent top local business and management professionals, believe that their collaboration demonstrates how efficiency in planning, careful analysis,... - April 04, 2009 - NonProfit Solutions NW
Vaco Raleigh Announces the Launch of Chicago Office
David R. Rhode, managing partner of Vaco Raleigh, LLC (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm specializing in the fields of accounting and finance, information technology, operations and executive search, has announced the launch of a new Vaco office in Chicago located on the... - April 04, 2009 - VACO Raleigh
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Indian Housing Sector Analysis
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Indian Housing Sector Analysis” to its report gallery. This report provides exhaustive information and objective analysis on the growing housing industry in India. - April 04, 2009 - RNCOS
Kevin Tom, Director, Transaction Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Untangling 157 & 141R: Business Combinations, M&A & Fair Value On 5/1/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Kevin Tom, CFA, Director, Transaction Services of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled:... - April 04, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Michael Nesta, Director, Advisory Transaction Services, KPMG LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Untangling 157 & 141R: Business Combinations, M&A & Fair Value On 5/1/2009
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Michael Nesta, Director, Advisory Transaction Services of KPMG LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Untangling 157 & 141R: Business Combinations, M&A & Fair Value”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on May 1, 2009, Friday, at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT. - April 04, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Kenneth W. Bond, Partner, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Critical GASB Issues for 2009 on 7/8/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Kenneth W. Bond, Partner of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Critical GASB Issues... - April 04, 2009 - The Knowledge Group