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Nationwide Collision Centers: Proud New Participants in the CertifiedFirst™ Network of Quality-Rated Auto Body Repair Centers
Nationwide Collision Centers, a leading provider of autobody repair services, has been selected and approved to join the elite CertifiedFirst network of top-rated repair shops throughout the country. CertifiedFirst member companies are carefully selected after a vigorous and lengthy process that... - March 28, 2009 - Nationwide Collision Centers
ZE PowerGroup's ZEMA is Prepared for MRTU Launch
MRTU is the Market Redesign and Technology Upgrade program being developed by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) intended to provide a more reliable, transparent and efficient power grid. The March 31, 2009 go-live date is soon approaching and with it comes a series of new data... - March 28, 2009 - ZE PowerGroup
txtNation Announces Its New Website Billing Widgets
txtNation's leading billing solution, mENABLE (http://www.m-enable.com) is about to get a new look with a wide range of additions, to its current payment platform - 'plug and pay' widgets. txtNation will shortly roll out three new billing widgets, all centred around its already popular,... - March 28, 2009 - txtNation
ReferralWeb Announces Kickoff of Monthly Seminar Series
April 8 Seminar: Building Your Business with Online Social Networks - March 28, 2009 - ReferralWeb
Resonance Consultancy Pte Ltd Pledges Its Support for Earth Hour
Resonance Consultancy takes small steps towards saving the Earth. - March 28, 2009 - Resonance Consultancy Pte Ltd
Shakti Pharmatech Pvt. Ltd. Introduces New Single Punch Tablet Press Mini GMP Model SSP12
Minimum consumption of material in the new model is 200 gms. which makes it ideal for Research and Development in Lab at Hospital, Small Batch Production Units, and Pharmacy Colleges. - March 28, 2009 - Shakti Pharmatech Pvt. Ltd.
RFID Reader for Library: Simplify Library Items Check In/Out Process
DAILY RFID has recently unveiled 13.56MHz multi-tag RFID Reader DL810, designed as a fixed RFID reader at issuing desks for RFID library management, so as to simplify the check-in and check-out the library items process. This RFID Reader DL810 is specifically developed by DAILY RFID to be... - March 28, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Mobile RFID Reader with Bluetooth Connectivity
DAILY RFID, has recently unveiled 13.56MHz Mobile RFID Reader DL8033 with low price at 810USD, specially designed for mobile solutions. This Mobile RFID reader allows us to automate data collection and get better utilization of our facilities,improves productivity as well. Designed for true... - March 28, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Banking and Financial Services Laws for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on the “Banking and Financial Services Laws for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective Live Webcast.” This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at... - March 28, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Sara Kelsey, Counsel, WilmerHale to Speak at KC’s Event on Banking and Financial Services Laws for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective Live Webcast on 5/14/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Sara Kelsey, Counsel at WilmerHale will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Banking and Financial Services Laws for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective Live Webcast”. - March 28, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
txtNation to Reward Clients for New Business Wins
The mobile billing and comms specialist says anyone that recommends its services will receive a bonus of five per cent of whatever revenue their referred accounts generate. And all the cash will come from come from txtNation, not from the newly referred clients. To benefit, existing clients need... - March 28, 2009 - txtNation
N.C. CEO Forum Announces Event Co-Chairs
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 its co-chairs. Rick Deckelbaum, president and CEO of Rick Deckelbaum & Associates (RDA) (www.rickdeckelbaum.com) and Brian... - March 28, 2009 - NC CEO Forum
Apriorit Releases AutomateIT! Pro PM Edition to Enable Export to OpenOffice
ApriorIT recently released the new commercial product – AutomateIT! Pro Project Management Edition. It enables to redirect Export to MS Office operations of mindmapping and project management software to the OpenOffice applications. - March 28, 2009 - Apriorit
Vaco Director Discusses Game Developers Conference
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... - March 28, 2009 - VACO Raleigh
Sunera LLC Unveils the "Sunera Cost Advantage" Model to Demonstrate How Companies Can Cut Internal Audit Department Costs in Half
Cutting expenses and trimming budgets has become the focus of many corporate Chief Financial Officers and Internal Audit departments are in the crosshairs. Following a reduction in the scope of Sarbanes-Oxley testing, executives are looking to accomplish more with less resources and costs. - March 28, 2009 - Sunera LLC
Paul Hastings' John Douglas to Speak at KC’s Event on Banking and Financial Services Laws for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that John Douglas, Partner, Corporate Department, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Banking and Financial Services Laws... - March 28, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
EssentiaLink Warns of Conflicker Worm Scheduled to Cause Havoc April 1st
Not keeping operating systems updated is like swimming in shark infested waters with a porterhouse steak strapped to your chest. - March 28, 2009 - EssentiaLink
Navicus Expands Talent Management Suite with Integrated Competency and Performance Based Assessments Products from Global Human Asset Systems
Navicus, a leading Employment Screening and Talent Management software service provider, today announced the launch of Talent Intelligence™, a competency and performance based assessment product offering. The introduction of competency and performance based assessments from Global Human Asset... - March 27, 2009 - Navicus, Inc.
Texas Right of Way Associates Holds Barnett Shale Land Title Training Class
There is a need for trained land title abstractors. It is anticipated the development of the Barnett Shale will continue for the next two decades. According to local professionals, land title abstractors working in the area of the Barnett Shale typically earn between $45,000 to $90,000 annually,... - March 27, 2009 - TRWA, Inc.
DonorPerfect Enables Automated Workflows in Fundraising Software with SmartActions
SofterWare has introduced new and exclusive technology called SmartActions, which provides automated business rules for nonprofits using DonorPerfect Online, their web-based fundraising software. - March 27, 2009 - SofterWare
Mod-Model - Beasley & Henley at Ovation Tower
The award-winning designers of Beasley & Henley Interior Design created a masterpiece with their newest model for JMC Development, The Ovation Penthouse. Located in St. Petersburg, FL, the Ovation is a new tower with million dollar condos and fabulous panoramic vistas! Principal Designer Troy... - March 27, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Excellence in Motivation’s April Mescher Named DBJ Forty Under 40 Winner
Excellence In Motivation, Inc., (EIM) is proud to announce that April Mescher, Executive Director, Travel, has been named to the Dayton Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 Class of 2009. One of the most popular award programs sponsored by the Dayton Business Journal, the award honors the... - March 27, 2009 - Excellence in Motivation
Business and Community Leaders to Gather in Chicago to Address Economic Recovery
The economic downturn has impacted the resources that businesses and their partners can provide to minimize community impacts, but this is not stopping dedicated corporate citizens from strategizing about ways to make a difference. A group of companies and organizations are convening to help the nation move past the finger pointing and focus on getting people, businesses, and communities back on their feet. - March 27, 2009 - Business Civic Leadership Center
The Center for Association Resources to Use Dashboard Concept for Clients
The Center for Association Resources, a leading consulting and management firm for non-profits, has announced its intention to use a ‘dashboard concept’ across all client management groups. The goal of the new system is to display and monitor performance metrics to determine how well... - March 27, 2009 - The Center for Association Resources
InteliBrands Group Presents, W, The Women’s Show, Educating Parents on Cord Blood Banking
Each episode offers viewers helpful ideas and timely information that make their lives easier and more enriched. - March 27, 2009 - Intelibrandsgroup
3gs, LLC Acquires the Shredding Operations of Databank Business Services, Inc.
3GS, LLC, a business venture formed to consolidate the document destruction industry, has acquired the shredding operations of Databank Business Services, Inc., marking the sixth acquisition for 3GS. Located in Montgomery, Ala., Databank provides onsite and offsite material destruction solutions... - March 27, 2009 - NorthShore Capital Advisors
Ken Atkins to Speak at USGBC Triangle Luncheon
Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org) has announced that Ken Atkins, executive director, will speak at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) North Carolina Triangle Chapter panel discussion and annual business meeting on Wednesday, April 8 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the... - March 27, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
How to Get a New Job, or be Well-Positioned, in the Event You Are Cut Loose
Get expert Job Search an Career Coaching from Les Gore: Founder and Managing Partner of Executive Search International, Newton, Mass. Over 25 years of human capital and career development experience. - March 27, 2009 - Executive Search International
Fensec to Expand Customer Service Capabilities with SRB Security Acquisition
Fensec Pty Ltd have officially finalised their acquisition of Perth-based SRB Security. - March 27, 2009 - Fensec Pty Ltd
Nicholas J. Ketcha, Jr. of FinPro to Speak at KC’s Event on Deposit Insurance and Risk Based Assessments on 06/16/2009
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast recently announced that Nicholas J. Ketcha, Jr., Managing Director, FinPro, Inc., will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Deposit Insurance and... - March 27, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Paul Hastings’ John L. Douglas to Speak at KC’s Event on Deposit Insurance and Risk Based Assessments on 06/16/2009
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast recently announced that John L. Douglas, Partner, Corporate Department, Paul Hastings, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Deposit Insurance... - March 27, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
MDA Leadership Consulting Announces Partnership with ExperiencePoint
MDA Leadership Consulting has entered into an agreement with simulation developer ExperiencePoint Inc. to use the company’s business simulations as part of the services MDA offers to leadership development and organizational performance clients. The partnership arose from MDA’s... - March 27, 2009 - MDA Leadership Consulting
Australian Cloud Contact Centre for Salesforce Announced - Only Local Complete Contact Centre Solution for Australian Salesforce Users
Australian contact centre provider IPscape today launched IPscape for Salesforce, a fully integrated contact centre module for salesforce.com. IPscape for Salesforce was developed to deliver high-end call centre functionality, like dialer, voice recording and IVR, as an integral part of salesforce. - March 27, 2009 - IPscape
New Product Release: AWS Diplexer - New Filter Designed for High Performance in a Small Package
Trilithic, Inc. a market leader in RF and Microwave Components has released a High performance AWS Diplexer for applications that require a high level of TX-RX isolation. Featuring a 45dB minimum TX-RX isolation, TX power rated at 3 Watts CW, and low insertion loss, it has a temperature range of... - March 27, 2009 - Trilithic
The Castilian Dorm Serving the University of Texas Receives Upgrades
University of Texas students as well as those attending Austin Community College continue to rank The Castilian their #1 choice for student housing with new improvements almost complete and more on the way. The Castilian’s current amenities include: Newly renovated indoor heated swimming... - March 26, 2009 - Campus Acquisitions
Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach Offering Savings of $70,000 on All Remaining 2008 SL65 Models: Southern California Dealership Looking to Clear Out 2008 Inventory
Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach is clearing out the last of its 2008 inventory. For a limited time, receive $70,000 off the manufacturers suggested retail price on any of the remaining Mercedes SL 65 models in stock. “The SL65 is a sophisticated roadster made in limited volume for drivers with... - March 26, 2009 - Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach
Artwork Contest Lets Winning Kids Contribute to the Charity of their Choice
Children can learn about the international benefits of charitable giving by participating in ThreeSixtyFiveCards.com’s “Kids n’ Charity” greeting card design event. - March 26, 2009 - ThreeSixtyFiveCards.com
WindowsNetworking.com Readers' Choice Award for ServersCheck's Monitoring Software
ServersCheck Monitoring Software was voted best product in the category of Network Monitoring & Management by the visitors of WindowsNetworking.com The international website WindowsNetworking.com announced today that its visitors voted the monitoring software of the international company... - March 26, 2009 - ServersCheck
Gripper Edge™ Tack Strip Reaches Manufacturing Milestone Despite Poor Economy
Southern Cross Building Products announces a new production milestone for GripperEdge™ carpet tack strip. More than 200,000,000 (two hundred million) lineal feet of GripperEdge™ tack strip has been sold in North America. According to Southern Cross CEO Rodrigo Vera, “Gripper Edge... - March 26, 2009 - Southern Cross Building Products, LLC
Decline in Global Demand for Forest Products Reduces Timber Prices in China, Reports WRQ
Sawlog prices in China declined for the first time in three years in the 4Q/08 because of reduced demand for lumber, panels and paper products both domestically and from export markets, reports Wood Resource Quarterly. - March 26, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
ePestSolutions, Now Carrying Full Line of MistAway Mosquito Misting Systems and Parts
ePestSolutions Now carrying the full line of MistAway Mosquito Misting systems, nozzles, maintenance items, repair pieces and insecticides. ePestSolutions, provider of professional quality pest control products for homeowners and the general public, has expanded its product line to include a full range of MistAway products, whether this is a new installation, expansion or repair. - March 26, 2009 - epestsolutions
New Rational SLT Mind Mapping Software for Capturing, Organising and Utilizing Ideas and Information
Solution Language Oy, provider of interactive mind mapping tools, has released a new rational SLT Mind Mapping software. SLT is a cost-effective, easy-to-use, general-purpose mind mapping software, which fully conforms to mind mapping guidelines defined by Tony Buzan. SLT has been designed to be a... - March 26, 2009 - Solution Language Oy
Cantcha Launches iMissal on iTunes – The first Catholic Missal / Missalette for iPhone and iPod Touch
Just in time for Easter. iMissal is the first true Catholic Missal / Missalette application for iPhone and iPod Touch. - March 26, 2009 - Cantcha, Inc.
The End to the Mid-Life Crisis
A unique web-based assessment has the ability to accurately and objectively identify the best careers for an individual to pursue - March 26, 2009 - CareerDirection.com
The Northeastern University Center for Family Business Announces Larry Rubin, of Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture, to Speak at the 2009 Massachusetts Family Business of the Year
The Northeastern University Center for Family Business is pleased to announce that Larry Rubin, of Bernie & Phyl’s Furniture, will speak at the 3rd annual Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Awards. The Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Awards program was created two years... - March 26, 2009 - Northeastern University Center for Family Business
txtNation Strengthens Its Offerings
Leading mobile messaging and billing solutions provider txtNation has reported additional services to its existing platform in the face of global economic woes. Going from strength to strength despite the global crisis, txtNation has invested in new SMS connectivity in China and the USA and has... - March 26, 2009 - txtNation
Pride Hotels India Signs Deal with RateTiger for RTChannelManager
Channel Management specialist experiences organic international growth - March 26, 2009 - eRevMax Inc.
Inspirational Book Outlines Four Ways for Businesses to Thrive During the Down Economy
Mike Goldman has released a new book which helps organizations thrive in this challenging economic environment. He believes that today’s most successful companies have employees with an incredible passion for what they do. - March 26, 2009 - Performance Breakthrough
ActionCOACH Conducts Program on Business Growth
ActionCOACH of Connecticut, part of the world’s largest business coaching network, is holding its next ProfitCLUB meeting Monday, April 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 .p.m. at the ActionCOACH offices, 1175 Post Road East, Westport. There is no charge to attend for the first time, but reservations must be made by calling 203 210.7003 or emailing officeops@optonline.net. - March 26, 2009 - ActionCOACH of CT
Recession Busting Websites
Caboodle Digital London has launched a suite of packaged web products that he claims will enable small businesses to get a professional web presence that won’t break the bank. - March 26, 2009 - Caboodle Digital London