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New Members Selected for Business Club of the Triangle
Paladin and Associates, KeySource Commercial Bank, and Dupree & Webb added to organization’s membership. - February 08, 2009 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. to Host Government Contracting Seminar
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) (www.cbh.com) will host a seminar titled “Government Contracting 101: The Basics” on Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 8:15 to 10:45 a.m. The seminar will cover topics including background on the government contracting industry, general contract... - February 08, 2009 - Cherry Bekaert LLP
Technology Advisors, Inc. Announces Microsoft Dynamics CRM Training Courses
Technology Advisors, Inc. will now be holding scheduled Microsoft Dynamics CRM courses for End Users. - February 08, 2009 - Technology Advisors, Inc.
WCED Project Receives 2009 SPACE Economic Development Award for New Industry
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that HCL America Inc. received the Triangle Business Journal’s SPACE Award for Economic Development in the New Industry category. This award honors a company that is locating new... - February 08, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
The Roby Institute Offers Research Data Suggesting Hormone Imbalance Like Steve Jobs' Can be Successfully Treated in Less Than 6 Months
The Roby Institute is a clinical and research entity headquartered in Austin, Texas. Other research centers and researchers are in San Antonio, Texas, Boston, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Mumbai, India. The research deals with hormone imbalance disorders which include hormone allergy, weight disorders, fatigue, pain, shortness of breath and sexual dysfunction. It is the view of these researchers that many serious disorders may have a simple hormone imbalance at their root. - February 07, 2009 - The Roby Institute
Hundreds of Bake Sales to be Held Nationwide the Week Before Mother’s Day Supporting Women with Breast Cancer
The Bake for Hope project is hosting the first ever national-wide, 100% volunteer run, series of hundreds of bake sales to run across the country.This event will run the week before Mother's Day in honor of mothers and women everywhere and 100% of the proceeds will go to local Susan G. Komen for the Cure affiliates. Bake for Hope makes it easy for everyone to participate. Volunteers can sign up as bakers and organizers and businesses can host sales at their locations, and anyone can attend. - February 07, 2009 - Cause Good
Calida Gaming.com Adds William Hill Casino and Poker to Its Blue Chip Portfolio of Partners
CalidaGaming.com add William Hill Casino and Poker to their portfolio of certified operators. Calida Gaming.com test, certify and promote only the very best operators. - February 07, 2009 - Calida gaming
Elvior and OAK Systems Announce Reseller Agreement
Elvior Ltd, provider of software test tools based in Tallinn, Estonia, and OAK Systems Private Ltd, a software testing and consultancy company based in Bangalore, India, announced a reseller agreement. According to the agreement OAK Systems will have sole rights in reselling and supporting... - February 07, 2009 - Elvior Ltd.
Pedersen & Partners Appoints Three New Partners
Pedersen & Partners, a leading international executive search firm, announced today the appointment of three new partners and co-owners of Pedersen & Partners: Evita Lune, Mona Neagoe and Gautier Vasseur. - February 07, 2009 - Pedersen & Partners
Daimer Industries Announces Anti-Bacterial Steam Cleaner Technology That is More Than 99% Effective Against Germs
ISO-certified ATIS ® technology kills disease-causing bacteria and is built into new equipment for the cleaning industry. - February 07, 2009 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Hellotrade.Com Announces the Launch of "Free Buy Leads"
HelloTrade.com, the next generation online B2B search engine, unveils a unique “Free Buy Leads” feature for its users. - February 07, 2009 - Hellotrade International
System Detects Four Outside Secured School, One Arrested
Sonitrol Pacific's unique audio security sensors detected threatening activity outside a school in Washington January 31. - February 07, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Outsourced Technical Support Specialist Qcom Launches New Website
Outsourced technical support specialist Qcom Maintenance has launched a new website and brand identity. Qcom is an international technical outsourcing company, operating across a large range of technologies offering pre- and post-sales technical support, delivering warranty packages and technical... - February 07, 2009 - Qcom Maintenance
Kids on Broadway Holds Super Bowl Pledge Drive to Fund Acting Scholarships
Help needy children from ages 7-18 in the theatre arts pay their tuition for annual musical productions. - February 06, 2009 - Kids On Broadway
Model Management Group, MMG (NYMMG) Signs America’s Next Top Model Finalist (Cycle 11) Sheena Santana and ABC's True Beauties Ashley Michaelson and Laura Leigh
The signing of Sheena Santana was another of MMG’s bold moves based on its insight and strong belief that Sheena has all the tools and popularity to be one of the best TV hosts. MMG believes she has the potential reach the Asian market which currently is void of a major TV Host. They see her as a Host that is not only stunning but approachable and animated and speaks to the viewers in a way that they attached to her quickly. - February 06, 2009 - Model Management Group NYMMG
New "Self-Service Oxygen Bars" Offer an Alternative to Pricey Gourmet Coffee Drinks
Move over coffee bars. There’s a better alternative than caffeine to that afternoon lag. Oxygen is a proven pick-me-up and mixed with aromatherapy it offers enhanced benefits. One company has introduced a new self serve oxygen bar called the Rejuvenation o2 Station™ and users report a... - February 06, 2009 - o2 Planet, LLC
David Gauld Architect Wins 2009 A.R.E. Store Fixture Award
David Gauld Architect's design for the Lion Brand Yarn Studio in New York City has won a 2009 Store Fixture Award from the Association for Retail Environments (A.R.E.). According to the A.R.E., "this recognition is only awarded for designs that exceed current standards of creativity and... - February 06, 2009 - David Gauld Architect
Live Social Media Marketing Event - Experts to Provide Training to Small Business Owners
The worldwide recession has changed the rules of marketing forcing companies to use Web 2.0 strategies to connect with friends, fans and followers to get more sales. Social Media Marketing is emerging as the low cost, high ROI alternative to traditional marketing. - February 06, 2009 - Street Smart Sales and Marketing
Keep Up with the Vanderbilt’s? Try Keeping Up with the Ramble.
In anticipation of Asheville’s upcoming National Truffle Fest (www.NationalTruffleFest.com), Biltmore Farms breaks new ground by planting a truffle orchard donated by Garland Truffles in the Ramble – the company’s luxury residential community (www.RambleBiltmoreForest.com). - February 06, 2009 - National Truffle Fest
Roots Recovered Proclaimed as Black History Month's Premiere Travel Book for African Heritage Travel
Roots Recovered" is a How-To Guide for Tracing African-American and West Indian Roots Back to Africa and Going There for Free or on a Shoestring Budget - February 06, 2009 - James White
Sex Toy Home Party Company Brown Bag Party Launches a Mergers & Acquisitions Program
Brown Bag Party is currently seeking acquisitions through its new Mergers & Acquisitions Program (M&A Program). - February 06, 2009 - Brown Bag Party Inc.
Keely Connection Announces Grand Opening of Website That Helps Individuals and Businesses Cut Service and Wholesale Expenses
New website could help economy by increasing competitiveness and access to certain markets as it serves to connect individuals and businesses with service providers and suppliers locally, nationally, and globally. - February 06, 2009 - Keely, Inc.
Business Expert Webinars Adds Marilyn August to Its Speaker Portfolio
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that Marilyn August, author of “Wealthy U,” has joined their speaker community to deliver “money” skills training. “Money is one of the most uncomfortable subjects for business... - February 06, 2009 - Business Expert Webinars
Brownbook.net’s New Listing Customization Features Further Widen Gap with Traditional Online Directories
For the first time, businesses can differentiate themselves from every other listing in the directory as Brownbook.net releases its suite of advanced yet easy-to-use business listing customization tools. - February 06, 2009 - Brownbook.net
James J. Moloney, Partner, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Smaller Reporting Company on 2/24/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that James J. Moloney, Partner and Co-Chair, Securities Regulation and Corporate Governance, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled:... - February 06, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Universal Action Travel Comments on Spring Break Season
Universal Action Travel, Inc. predicts a very busy spring break season. - February 06, 2009 - Universal Action Travel, Inc.
NETSHARE Launches Regional Networking Meetings for New York Metro Area Executives Interested in Career Advancement
Monthly Manhattan Meetings Led by Area Career Experts Help Job Seekers Build Network of Contacts. - February 06, 2009 - NETSHARE
WSI Opens a Master Franchise Office in the Baltics
Online marketing services expanding across Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. - February 06, 2009 - WSI Internet
Green Initiatives Help EssentiaLink Prepare for Tough Economy
Over a year ago EssentiaLink’s CEO Bill Douglas became acutely aware of tightening credit. Lacking a crystal ball, his gut instinct told him it was time to take action. After a series of meetings with the entire staff a plan emerged that not only would improve the company’s cash flow,... - February 06, 2009 - EssentiaLink
ExecuTrain of Kentucky Trains Over 240 Displaced Workers
“We are ecstatic that during one week we were able to train more than 240 people in our local communities,” said Crinda Francke, Vice President of Business Development at ExecuTrain. “We realize the benefits for employees in updating and refining their skills as they pursue new employment opportunities and we want to thank the local businesses and media that came together to partner with us to make this training such a wonderful success.” - February 06, 2009 - ExecuTrain of Kentucky
UpsideLMS Makes It Easier to Quick Start eLearning
Upside Learning’s Learning Management System, UpsideLMS, is now easier to avail throughout February. - February 06, 2009 - UpsideLMS HR Tech Pvt. Ltd.
UHF RFID Label - 01: Low-Cost Adhesive UHF RFID Tags from DAILY
DAILY RFID, has developed new UHF RFID label, each including a small IC chip and antenna. It has be integrated into many UHF RFID projects successfully, which is available at around 0.32 USD per piece. This UHF RFID label has a long-range readability of up to 5m-6m and can be rewritten over... - February 06, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
USB RFID Reader/Writer Fits for Everyday Devices
DAILY RFID (www.rfid-in-china.com) recently released 13.56MHz USB RFID reader/writer with a very small footprint. As a pocket device, this USB rfid reader/writer fits for everyday devices, including laptops, PCs and smartphones. - February 06, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Media5 Introduces the Media5Boss-Branch Suite of Branch Office Secure Survivable Solutions
Media5Boss-Branch delivers secure and survivable real-time communications solutions for the enterprise and service provider marketplace. - February 05, 2009 - Media5 Corporation
Sheet Music Leader Announces Two New Distribution Centers
J.W. Pepper, the largest sheet music retailer in the world, is opening two new warehouse distribution facilities to support the company's order fulfillment needs. - February 05, 2009 - J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc.
WorldSharp 1042-S Tax Form Preparation System for 2008 Now Shipping
WorldSharp Technologies, Inc. announced the 2008 Version of WorldSharp 1042-S Preparation System with Electronic Reporting is shipping. 1042-S is the Tax Form is filed for a Foreign Person’s U.S. Source Income Subject to Withholding. - February 05, 2009 - WorldSharp Technologies, Inc.
Aternity and EMA Present Webinar: Got Business Disruptions?
With more than 200 enterprises reporting nearly 50% of revenue loss as a result of poor application performance, webinar will provide insight to take control and proactively manage real end user experience - February 05, 2009 - Aternity
TFI Solutions Providing Opportunity
TFI's goal is to increasingly create and develop more entrepreneurial opportunities than any other company in the southeast. The company's management training program allows individuals from all backgrounds to come together to strive toward one common goal. - February 05, 2009 - TFI Solutions, Inc.
Save Over 20% on Advance Valentines Orders from Island Rose
Island Rose introduces a limited gift item that will surely go perfectly with a bouquet of roses this Valentine season. - February 05, 2009 - Philippine Cut Flower Corporation
The Marketing Beacon Delivers Website to American Services Inc
Site Highlights Company's Unique Service Offerings. - February 05, 2009 - The Marketing Beacon
Center for Association Resources Launches E-Learning Service
Chicago area consulting firm, Center for Association Resources, provides educational tool for client. - February 05, 2009 - The Center for Association Resources
AMlingua - Discount on Russian Translations: 5% Off
AMlingua, a translation agency specialized in “native” English to Russian and Russian to English human translations, offers a special 5% discount off the original Russian translation price offer throughout February 2009. - February 05, 2009 - AMlingua
SizzleWiz Announces New Web Page Product
SizzleWiz has announced its new “SizzleWiz” web page which allows any business to create a web presence for their business or for any product or service they provide. Expanding on the concept of a fly-catcher or landing page, a SizzleWiz page incorporates many web features typically... - February 05, 2009 - SizzleWiz
Hirease, Inc Announces Addition of NCCRIM
Instant real-time information on North Carolina criminal records. - February 05, 2009 - Hirease, Inc
ASAP Office Supply Celebrates Eleven Year Anniversary
Carrie Mitchell, president of ASAP Office Supply (www.asapofficesupply.com), has announced that the company is celebrating its eleven year anniversary. Founded on Feb. 2, 1998, ASAP Office Supply is a Raleigh-based, woman-owned independent office products company offering more than 30,000 office... - February 05, 2009 - ASAP Office Supply
Control Risks Screening Announces the Launch of EverScreen – an Ongoing Employment Screening Service for Employers
Control Risks Screening, the global employee background screening provider, has announced the launch of a new employment screening service – EverScreen. Unlike traditional pre-employment screening which generally occurs prior to a candidate commencing work, EverScreen continues after the... - February 05, 2009 - Control Risks Screening
Recession Pressure Creates Diamonds for Enigma Games
After a stunning layoff and with foreclosure looming in the distance, Enigma Games' owner, Xavier D. Moore, forges ahead and finds profit. Five months, 10 mobile applications, and a new online role playing game have proven that fortune does indeed favor the bold. - February 05, 2009 - Enigma Games
NPSA Releases Preliminary Results of Industry Study
Industry-wide survey determines size and strength of portable storage industry. - February 05, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
San Diego Entrepreneur Segways, Cycles, & Walks 500 Miles for Charity During Green Product Launch
SalesImpaq.com to provide free CRM desktop software with integrated business intelligence providing immediate access to 27 million accounts and 36 million contacts through agreements with Hoover’s Inc. for leads, PoliteMail for eMail marketing campaigns, and Mikogo (Me-ko-go) for free web meetings. - February 04, 2009 - SalesImpaq Inc.
Web Goes e-Mortal with Farawayfish Launch
Website gives users a third life. - February 04, 2009 - farawayfish.com