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SLS International, Inc. Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy with DIP Financing
Plans to Complete Sale in Bankruptcy Within 60 Days. SLS International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SLSZ) announced today that it filed a voluntary chapter 11 petition in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The Company announced that it intends to conduct a sale of... - March 06, 2009 - SLS International, Inc.
Niva's Fun Day for Houston's Cuney Homes Kids
Indie R&B artist Niva to put on a free show for Houston's Kids. - March 06, 2009 - New Black Music.net
Teen CEO Book and Blog Site Launches
Teen entrepreneur coach offers more encouragement in her new book "Teen Entrepreneur Success Secrets" and companion site. - March 06, 2009 - Renegade CEOs
Hunter Douglas Rolls Out Localized Brand Websites Across 12 Countries in Asia Using ChannelNet Technology
New Asian brand sites mark the next phase in the global deployment of Websites powered by ChannelNet’s SiteBuilder. - March 06, 2009 - ChannelNet
James J. Moloney, Partner, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Cross Border 2009 on 5/27/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that James J. Moloney, Partner and Co-Chair, Securities Regulation and Corporate Governance Practice Group, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast... - March 06, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
RFID Product China Manufacturer: DAILY Announces Entry Into Worldwide RFID Market
DAILY RFID (www.rfid-in-china.com), a Chinese leading manufacturer of RFID tags and rfid readers, announces its planned entry into worldwide passive radio frequency identification (RFID) Market. DAILY RFID, with its own factory in China with an area of 5000 square meters, focuses on the... - March 06, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
RateTiger Awarded European Seal of e-Excellence
Channel management specialist wins ‘Marketing of Innovation’ title. - March 06, 2009 - eRevMax Inc.
Russell Bedford Boston Member Firm, Rucci Bardaro & Barrett, Expands Through Merger
Rucci Bardaro & Barrett has merged with Mathias Barnes & Henshaw to become a five partner CPA firm with three offices in New England. - March 06, 2009 - Russell Bedford International
ActionCOACH of Connecticut is Conducting Its Next Quarterly GrowthCLUB Workshop for Business Owners, Executives and Professionals Friday, March 20th
ActionCOACH of Connecticut is conducting its next quarterly GrowthCLUB Workshop for business owners, executives and professionals Friday, March 20, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Mill River Country Club, 4567 Main Street, Stratford. The program, covering special strategies and tactics for business leadership in a difficult business environment. For information and reservations call 203 210.7003 or email officeops@optonline.net. - March 06, 2009 - ActionCOACH of CT
Text Sells – Classified Concepts Demonstrates Mobile Advertising at NAA mediaXchange 2009
Classified Concepts will demonstrate mobile texting for Classified Advertising at next week’s NAA mediaXchange 2009 exhibition. - March 06, 2009 - Maps.com
One Important Action EssentiaLink Recommends Leaders Take to Secure Their Enterprise and Reduce Cost
Waiting to implement the cost saving services is like waiting until you have money in a savings account before you start saving. - March 06, 2009 - EssentiaLink
Modern Analytics Joins Futrix Reseller Program
Modern Analytics, a leader in automated predictive modeling, data mining and data processing, has announced a new partnership with Futrix, a worldwide business intelligence software company based in Wellington, New Zealand. The exciting partnership allows the end-user to have total flexibility in... - March 06, 2009 - Modern Analytics
Local Virtual Assistant Receives Entrepreneurial Recognition
Sandi Silva of Dynamic Support Solutions Receives VAccolade Business Entrepreneur Award. - March 06, 2009 - Dynamic Support Solutions
Upcoming Running Movie to be Screened on March 8 at Washington DC’s Jack Morton Theater
Film features couple who ran 25,000 miles around world in 5 years; Producers/Directors present for post-screening Q and A. - March 05, 2009 - Beyond The Epic Run
Myalgarvecars Lda - Rent a Car
Myalgarvecars are delighted to offer car hire special offers and discounts for car rentals in the Algarve, Portugal. Myalgarvecars.com offer a range of vehicles available from over 20 rental stations in Faro Airport, Vilamoura, Albufeira, Portimao, Lagos, Lisbon, Porto. - March 05, 2009 - MyalgarveCars Car Hire
Dallas Music Instructor Publishes Book on Chord Theory with Method Never Seen Before
Mike Ellis Music Instruction in Dallas, Texas, has published a no-nonsense, practical book on how to understand chords on the piano. This book contains a method never seen before in the industry. - March 05, 2009 - Mike Ellis Music Instruction
Shubert Ticketing Selects Smart Transaction Systems for Gift Card Processing
Broadway theatre giant launches gift card program. - March 05, 2009 - Smart Transaction Systems
Tresstina, a Luxury Baby and Children’s Boutique, Announces Grand Opening Event
Tresstina will be featuring their Grand Opening Event from now thru April 30, 2009. During the Grand opening customers can receive 10% off their entire order using discount code Grand10. All customers will also receive free shipping with any order over $99.00. - March 05, 2009 - Tresstina Baby and Children's Boutique
Think Up Consulting Gets IT Support Answer from PTG
Needs Assessment Determines Financial Return Model for IT Services. - March 05, 2009 - PTG
100% Free Conference Calling from ConferenceTown.com
ConferenceTown.com was developed to offer free full-featured conference calling to the corporate world as well as the casual conference call user. No gimmicks, no fees, no small print. Just free conference calling. - March 05, 2009 - Conferencetown.com
Leading WSI Consultant Speaks at 49th Annual IFA Convention
Ron Adelman Highlights Social Media Opportunities to Over 200 Attendees. - March 05, 2009 - WSI Internet
‘Rummaging’ Tips Off Sonitrol Pacific Operator
Sonitrol Pacific audio sensors captured rummaging sounds at Medical Imaging NW in Lakewood, Wash. and sent sheriff’s deputies to arrest one March 1. Michael Young, award winning Sonitrol Pacific operator, received an activation from Medical Imaging NW’s security system and listened to... - March 05, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Search Engine Optimization Workshop in Malaysia Full Class
eOneNet.com organises its first Internet Marketing Workshop for 2009 and offers tips on how entpreneurs & business owners from Malaysia and Singapore can successfully make money online. - March 05, 2009 - eOneNet.com Sdn Bhd
ICIDO, Provider of Virtual Reality Solutions, Convinced Several US Market Leaders of Its Cost-Cutting Virtual Engineering Solutions
In the worldwide 50 million virtual reality market ICIDO (www.icido.com) is not only the pioneer but also the market leader with its software solutions for virtual prototyping and virtual engineering. In the US market ICIDO has plenty of the Top 50 companies as its customers, like Ford, Boeing and one of the largest heavy equipment manufactures. - March 05, 2009 - ICIDO Inc
Engraved Well Launches Wedding Gift Destination Line
Personalized Gifts and Engraved Gifts are a great way to tell someone that you've been thinking about them. Their Engraved Gifts are of the highest quality, and they stand behind their product. All of their personalized gifts and engraved gifts come with free personalizing and engraving and a free gift message. Need more ideas about what kind of personalized gift to give? Just search their store. - March 05, 2009 - Engraved Well Gifts
Miller Heiman Sponsors Selling Power Sales 2.0 Conference
Miller Heiman is a platinum sponsor at the Selling Power Sales 2.0 Conference, to take place March 4-5 at the Intercontinental Hotel in San Francisco. As a part of the sponsorship, Miller Heiman client, Jeanne Glass, will speak about the results her company, Fair Isaac, has experienced from using... - March 05, 2009 - Miller Heiman, Inc.
Business Expert Webinars Names Dr. Drew Stevens to Host Radio Show
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that Dr. Drew Stevens has been selected to host BEW Radio. “We are excited about having Dr. Stevens host our Internet radio show. He will interview the BEW speakers to highlight their expertise and... - March 05, 2009 - Business Expert Webinars
14th Annual MED Week Awards to be Held on March 18
On Wednesday, March 18, The 14th Annual MED Week Awards Ceremony and Networking Luncheon will take place at the newly opened L.A. LIVE Entertainment Complex in downtown Los Angeles from 10 am to 2 pm. The MED Week Awards program will celebrate the outstanding achievements of minority... - March 05, 2009 - Soulstice Marketing
Learn to Cook via Twitter @Sweetmandarin
What’s Twitter got to do with cooking? For the home cooks who end up tearing their hair out on what to cook read on or tweet on. Lisa Tse, CEO of Sweet Mandarin, an award winning restaurant and cookery school is tweeting you free recipes, cooking tips and a real time cookery school via... - March 05, 2009 - Sweet Mandarin
Hot Dog Cart Manufacturer Opens New Location in US
Willy Dog, Ltd open up their fist US Hot Dog Cart showroom called Carts of America, Inc in Fort Wayne Indiana. The location will have a large warehouse showroom where customers can browse the newest models, purchase and take their purchase home the same day. Order and delivery options are also available at the new location. - March 05, 2009 - Carts of America, Inc
S2 Project Accounting® Software Gets High Marks
S2 Incorporated, a Master Developer for Sage, was recently notified that its S2 Project Accounting™ module was awarded an unqualified passing grade from VeriTest®. VeriTest®, a service of Lionbridge Technologies, Inc., is authorized by Sage to conduct testing of third-party solutions... - March 05, 2009 - S2 Incorporated
Global Wood Fiber Prices in the 4Q/08 Experienced the Largest Drop in Over 20 Years, According to the Wood Resource Quarterly
The WRQ Global Average Wood Fiber Price Indices recorded their sharpest quarterly decline since their inception in 1988, as wood fiber consumption by struggling pulp and paper industries decreased worldwide in the 4Q/08. - March 04, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Eye on Entertainment Films Show with Technology Expert and Ambassadorial Society of America Founder Venus Day
2009 Ambassadors to the World Are Announced by the Board of Directors in Daytona Beach, Florida. - March 04, 2009 - Eye on Entertainment
Earth's Sweet Pleasures Fudge Voted in the Top 5 by Mother Earth News
In the article "Chocolate! The Best of the Best of Organic, Fair Trade Chocolates," published Feb. 26, 2009, Earth's Sweet Pleasures Rich Rainforest Dark Gourmet Fudge Bar ranked in the Top 5. - March 04, 2009 - Earth's Sweet Pleasures
Business Development Corporation of Provo Recognizes Renasis Success
Renasis founder, Ki Chun, thanks BDC board for mentoring and continued support. - March 04, 2009 - Renasis, LLC
Systemation Rolls Out Comprehensive New Package of Learning Improvement Solutions
Expanded offering includes large array of new training workshops in project management, business analysis and agile development; new virtual learning format provides enhanced flexibility, greater convenience to participants - March 04, 2009 - Systemation
Small Businesses Can Now Hire Virtual Assistants More Affordably Than Ever
Team Double-Click® Develops Direct Placement Virtual Assistant Program for Small Businesses Who Want to Work With a Virtual Assistant Without the Ongoing Agency Fees. - March 04, 2009 - Team Double-Click
Sportsbook Solutions 007 – A New Web Site for the Sports Outsourcing Industry
Sportsbook Solutions 007 is a new web site for agent outsourcing in the sports industry. Their motto; “Discreet Solutions for the Undercover Agent” encompasses the companies’ dedication to ensure 100% confidentiality in all transaction processing. - March 04, 2009 - Sportsbook Solutions 007
Conserving Water = Conserving Dollars with American Leak Detection
American Leak Detection in Dallas/Fort Worth Helps Consumers Save Money - March 04, 2009 - American Leak Detection
ActionCOACH Announces Territory Alliance
ActionCOACH, the world’s number one business and executive coaching firm, recently announced a strategic alliance between territories. The GulfSouth (serving Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama), North and Central Florida, Mid-Atlantic (serving Maryland, Delaware and Washington, DC) and the... - March 04, 2009 - ActionCOACH of Maryland
RationalPlan Project Management Software v3.11: Spreadsheets Integration, Split Tasks and Easier Resource Leveling
Stand By Soft has released RationalPlan 3.11, a strong project management software application developed to assist project managers in creating plans, tracking progress, allocating resources, managing budgets and analyzing workload. Suited for applications in the area of construction, engineering, services & consulting, software development or for a simple student project, RationalPlan can help complete projects on time and within budget. - March 04, 2009 - Stand By Soft Ltd
Keller Williams Realty Climbs to Third-Largest Real Estate Franchise in United States
Company outpaces market with financial model, agent-centric initiatives. - March 04, 2009 - Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
How do We Keep A-Rated Schools on a Shoestring Budget?
School districts across the country have experienced significant budget cuts. How will Americans develop the future workforce on a shoestring budget? This question and others will be discussed at the 3rd Annual Workforce and Education Forum: Partnerships for a Competitive Workforce: Defining the... - March 04, 2009 - Clay County Chamber of Commerce
CEO of Largemouth Communications Shares Best Practices for Protecting Brands during a Recession
Brandon Bryce, president and CEO of Largemouth Communications, provides tips for companies to survive the recession. - March 04, 2009 - Largemouth Communications, Inc.
Michael F. Zeldin, Principal, Forensic & Dispute Services Practice, Deloitte to Speak at KC’s Event on 4th Annual Anti Money Laundering on 4/16/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Michael F. Zeldin, Principal, Forensic & Dispute Services Practice, Global Leader, Anti-Money Laundering/Trade Sanctions Practice of Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP will speak at the... - March 04, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Columbus's Premier Self Storage Facility is Now Open
Finally a top of the line Self Storage Facility is now open in Columbus. - March 03, 2009 - Cardinal Self Storage
Leading Internet Marketing Company SEO 1 Services Reports Record Sales
Dallas SEO 1 Services, an internet marketing firm specializing in organic search engine optimization promotion, reports record sales and customer base growth. - March 03, 2009 - SEO 1 Services
Small Business Seminar: Offline to Online Business Solutions Seminar for Small Business Owners
March 2009, New Image Marketing Group launches the first of several seminars, designed to educate small business owners on specific online marketing strategies they can implement for an immediate impact on their local business. The Offline to Online Business Solutions Seminar is a 90 minute seminar, jam-packed full of advertising expense reduction methods along with, automated sales and customer retention strategies. - March 03, 2009 - New Image Marketing Group, Inc.
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart’s Paul F. Hancock to Speak at KC’s Event on Avoiding Unfair & Deceptive Marketing Practices for Banks & Credit Unions (UDAP Laws) on 03/19/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts recently announced that Paul F. Hancock, Partner of Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Avoiding Unfair & Deceptive Marketing... - March 03, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Goodwin Procter’s Thomas M. Hefferon to Speak at KC’s Event on Avoiding Unfair & Deceptive Marketing Practices for Banks & Credit Unions (UDAP Laws) on 03/19/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts recently announced that Thomas M. Hefferon, Partner of Goodwin Procter LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Avoiding Unfair & Deceptive Marketing Practices for Banks &... - March 03, 2009 - The Knowledge Group