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RJT Compuquest Joins the Business Objects Solution Provider Partner Program
RJT Compuquest, a leading provider of managed business solutions and system integration services, announced today it has joined the Business Objects Solution Provider Partner Program for software and service providers, a robust partner program that is committed to building and nurturing win-win... - January 27, 2009 - RJT Compuquest, Inc.
Westlake Healthcare Center Appoints Diana Cremeans Director of Nursing
Westlake Healthcare Center, a leading provider of skilled care services in the greater Cuyahoga county area, announced that it has named Diana Cremeans Director of Nursing. As Director of Nursing, Ms. Cremeans will be responsible for the Clinical Services Department of Westlake Healthcare Center, a... - January 27, 2009 - Boulevard Healthcare, LLC
New Jersey Foreclosures Up Only .95% Over Q4 2007, and Down 34% from Q3 2008; Essex, Bergen, Union and Monmouth Counties Had the Most New Foreclosures in Q4 2008
PropertyShark.com released its quarterly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in New Jersey for Q4 2008. New Jersey Foreclosures were up only .95% over Q4 2007, and were down 34% from Q3 2008; Essex, Bergen, Union and Monmouth counties had the most new foreclosures in Q4 2008. Sussex, Union, and Passaic counties had the highest rate of foreclosures per household in Q4 2008. - January 27, 2009 - PropertyShark.com
Marketing Services Provider, McKinley Marketing Partners, Inc. Named Top 500 Women Owned Businesses in the U.S. for 2009
Premier provider of marketing consultants in Washington, DC, New York, and Dallas recognized by DiversityBusiness.com - January 27, 2009 - McKinley Marketing Partners, Inc.
Texas Self Storage Market Survey Results Published
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) announced the publication of the results of its fourth annual market survey. The report with exclusive data not available elsewhere contains analysis and commentary specific to Texas. This is an important report for anyone in the financial and capital markets who regularly make, rate, or analyze investments in the self-storage industry. It is a must for developers, lenders, owner/operators, brokers and appraisers interested in the Texas storage market. - January 27, 2009 - Texas Self Storage Association
Deborah Kerr Joins Perrone Group
The Perrone Group is pleased to announce that Deborah Kerr has joined their team as Director of Sales and Strategic Marketing. Ms. Kerr will be based at Perrone Group’s Corporate Headquarters in Hingham, MA and oversee the development of client relationships nationally. She will work with... - January 27, 2009 - Perrone Group
Go iLawn Online Software Eliminates On-Site Quoting for Lawn and Landscape Companies
GIS Dynamics has recently launched a new product by the name of Go iLawn. The Go iLawn product is an online software designed to save lawn and landscape companies time and money, and assists them in becoming more green. Go iLawn is changing the way professionals quote by eliminating the need to travel to the home or business. Their product provides users with high resolution aerial photography, measurement tools and property information. The process is simple, fast, and extremely accurate. - January 27, 2009 - GIS Dynamics
More Consumers Look to Online Insurance Portals for Variety of Plan and Price Options, Privacy, According to Insurance Portal Healthinsurance.org
Many health consumers who no longer have access to employer-sponsored plans have traditionally looked to insurance agents for help in finding the right health plan with the best possible costs on the private market. But new resources on the Web are allowing some of these consumers to gain a competitive advantage by, in effect, becoming their own agents. - January 27, 2009 - Health Insurance Resource Center
InkHead Promotional Products Takes PPAI Gold for Technical and Ecommerce Website Innovation
InkHead Promotional Products has earned 2009 gold honors from the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) for technical and ecommerce innovation in the annual Web Awards, just another indication of InkHead’s surge to the top of the promotional products industry. - January 27, 2009 - InkHead Promotional Products
Lombard Global, Inc. and Immobilier Himalaya Real Estate Corporation of Quebec, Canada Announce Strategic Partnership
Lombard Global www.lombardglobal.com, a growing International Business Consultancy today announced a strategic partnership with Immobilier Himalaya Real Estate Corporation of Quebec, Canada. Although the global market for commercial investment sales is down significantly overall, the middle market is faring much better. “We see this as a great opportunity to begin growing our formal international network of firms and properties for the underserved middle market (up to $50 million).” - January 26, 2009 - Lombard Global
Happy Hour is Back at Arnold Palmer's Restaurant
Arnie’s Pub, and it is once again serving up variety of drink specials including cocktails, beer and wine, as well as offering a 20% off the entire bar menu seven days a week. - January 26, 2009 - Arnold Palmer's Restaurant
Devane's Old Town Restaurant Celebrates Grand Opening
Located in the heart of La Quinta, Devane's Old Town Restaurant hosted its official grand opening to a packed house of local leaders and invited guests. - January 26, 2009 - Devane’s
Happi House Restaurants Fight Tough Economy with Introduction of New Snack Meals
Bay Area Asian fast casual chain enjoys sales growth in a bad economy; credited to the introduction of new lower-priced snack foods. - January 26, 2009 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
New Book: MicroCurrent for Horses (and Other Vital Therapies You Should Know) by Deborah Powell
MicroCurrent for Horses (and other vital therapies you should know) focuses on low level electrical stimulation and other complementary therapies for improving injury recovery, reducing injury recovery costs, injury prevention, and optimizing performance. Fully illisustrated with drawings, pictures, and charts. Matrix Publishing 280 pgs. 2008. $89.95. - January 26, 2009 - Matrix Therapy Products Corp.
Career Transition Network Launches Holistic Transition Services to Support Those Losing Their Jobs
Career Transition Network, LLC (CTN) launches holistic transition services to support those losing their jobs. CTN's comprehensive services model brings together a team of Certified Leadership Coaches, Registered Wellness Providers and Financial Consultants to provide personal transition services... - January 26, 2009 - Career Transition Network LLC
ArdiBathrooms.com – The Largest Collection of Bathroom Vanities Now Available
Not long ago thousands of people’s favorite online store updated its web site, offering the biggest collection of bathroom vanities, sinks, faucets and other bathroom stuff for the bathroom of one's dream. - January 26, 2009 - Ardi Bathrooms
ROXX Rocks NSF Whitebook
ROXX Bionix, Inc. ALL! Purpose Cleaner receives NSF Certification for use on food contact surfaces. - January 26, 2009 - ROXX Bionix, Inc
Local Business Woman Winner of the Make Mine a Million $ Business™ Florida Event
1,500 contestants narrowed to 25 Finalists competed for financing, mentoring, and other prizes to help catapult their businesses into million-dollar enterprises. - January 26, 2009 - Casauri
Bloggers Gathering on the Virtual Red Carpet for a Chance to Win $2,000
Who Will Be Chapeau Blog Awards’ “Most Brilliant Blog”? - January 26, 2009 - Chapeau Blog Awards
New Customer Management Initiative for Africa
African entrepreneurs and practitioners are to be helped to build more profitable and lasting customer relationships. - January 26, 2009 - Adaptation Ltd
Customer Service Expert Offers New Tool to Improve Customer Service
Applying research from a noted behavioral economist, customer service expert Kevin Stirtz has created a new tool to help organizations of all kinds improve the quality of customer service they offer. - January 26, 2009 - Amazing Service Guy
The New Year Brings a New Electronic Cigarette- Fifty-One, The Fastest Growing Products On The Mark
Electronic cigarette smokers predict that by 2010, thirty-five percent of smokers will switch to e-cigarettes. E-cigs are among the fastest growing consumer products on the market today, so it makes sense that smokers would want to enjoy the best. - January 25, 2009 - Smoke Anywhere USA, Inc.
RateTiger Launches RTAllocator Pro 2.6
Leader in online channel management technologies, RateTiger has launched a new version of RTAllocator Pro (version 2.6) with enhanced performance and new features. This new version has been distributed as an automatic update to all existing customers. The new features of this 2.6 version are: Tax... - January 25, 2009 - eRevMax Inc.
The City of Palm Springs Hires XTS Global to Boost Tourism in a Down Market
XTS Global Springs Into Action to Build the Buzz for Oasis City. - January 25, 2009 - XTS Global
A Toast to the Triangle™ Releases Podcast with TLC Family
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced the release of a new podcast featuring commentary from Janine Slater, the mother of Deuce Slater, a child at the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities. In the podcast, Slater provides... - January 25, 2009 - A Toast To The Triangle
OpticsPlanet Honored as Dealer of the Year by Blackhawk
Tactical Gear Manufacturer Names OpticsPlanet as Its Top Retailer. - January 25, 2009 - OpticsPlanet
RPost Launches Registered E-mail and eSignOff Services in The Netherlands Through Alliance with Leading Software Consultancy
RPost partners with Amsterdam-based Epona to bring advanced e-mail proof, electronic contracting, security, and collaboration tools to local law firms and financial institutions. - January 25, 2009 - RPost
Pre-Launch of Global Company - Synaura International - Founding Member Elan Colen, MD
On January 1, 2009, the newest company of 2009 began pre-launch promoting its breakthrough product: Avia. Synaura International is headed by Dan Maltais, a business veteran who has been involved in the network marketing industry for nearly 20 years. - January 25, 2009 - Synaura International
NPSA Partners with ME Payment Solutions
The National Portable Storage Association partners with ME Payment Solutions for credit card processing. - January 24, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
David C. Dufendach, Partner, Grant Thornton LLP’s Valuation Services Group to Speak at KC’s Event on SFAS 142: Goodwill & Other Intangible Assets on 03/05/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that David C. Dufendach, Partner, Grant Thornton LLP’s Valuation Services Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “SFAS 142: Goodwill & Other Intangible Assets.” This 2-hour event is scheduled on March 5, 2009, Thursday, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET. For further details of the event and panelists, please visit http://knowledgecongress.org/event_2008_SFAS_142.html. - January 24, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
BarricadeMX Version 2.2 Anti-Spam Software Released
Fort Systems Ltd. has released a new version of BarricadeMX, the popular anti-spam software for commercial email gateways. BarricadeMX is used by ISPs and ASPs world-wide to filter inbound and outbound e-mail for spam, viruses and phishing schemes. BarricadeMX has been popular for large sites because of its speed, accuracy, efficiency, licensing model and associated cost savings. - January 24, 2009 - Fort Systems Ltd
Mack’s® New Roll Ups™ Wallet Earplugs Mark Convergence of Convenience, Technology and Hearing Safety
Innovative new product brings easy-to-use convenience in an easy-to-carry wallet-sized package. - January 24, 2009 - McKeon Products
IMPACT International Marketing Expands Opens East Cost Office in Florida
IMPACT International Marketing Group, Inc. continues to grow despite the economic downturn. The corporate headquarters located in Lake Havasu City, AZ opened a new office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with the addition of Shaun Smith to the sales team. Smith was previously with Spirit Incentives and brings a wealth of experience with him. Future plans for 2009 include growing the sales team at the Florida office. - January 23, 2009 - IMPACT International Marketing
Texas Self Storage Association Welcomes New Board Members, Elects Officers
Texas Self Storage Association welcomes three new board members and elects new officers for the 2008-2009 service year. - January 23, 2009 - Texas Self Storage Association
Sawlog Prices Fell 5-12% Worldwide in the 3Q/08 as Lumber Markets Weakened, Reports WRQ
Reduced consumption of lumber in North America and Europe in the 3Q/08 resulted in lower demand for sawlogs and declining prices for softwood timber, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ). Because wood costs account for 65-75% of the production costs when producing softwood lumber, they are the key factor determining a regions or company’s competitiveness. - January 23, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Heartland Information Services Moves Up to 2nd Place in National Survey for Outsourced Transcription
Heartland Information Services placed second out of 12 ranked outsourced transcription companies in a report released in December of 2008 by KLAS®, an independent healthcare research firm (www.KLASresearch.com). As compared to 2006 and 2007, this second place ranking shows a consistent improvement by Heartland. - January 23, 2009 - Heartland Information Services
Abalos & Associates, PLLC Names Senior Tax Accountant
Sandy Abalos, managing partner of Abalos & Associates, PLLC (www.abaloscpa.com), has announced that Jamie Altman has joined the firm as a senior tax accountant. In this position, she will handle client relations, research and compliance, as well as tax returns for businesses and individuals. - January 23, 2009 - Abalos & Associates
Tri-Worth Solutions Ranked Top 10 Best Staffing Agency in Denver
Denver Based Executive Search Firm is Recognized as Top Colorado Staffing & Recruiting Agency by the Denver Business Journal. - January 23, 2009 - TriWorth Solutions
Home Network Test Tool Added to Trilithic’s Versatile 860 DSPi Frequency Domain Reflectometer Now Available on the Popular Analyzer
Trilithic is pleased to announce the introduction and immediate availability of a new FDR (Frequency Domain Reflectometer) option for the continuously evolving 860 DSPi Field Analyzer. - January 23, 2009 - Trilithic
SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc., Principal Receives 2009 Engineer of the Year Award
SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc., (SFC) Manchester, NH, is proud to announce that George Fredette, PE, Principal of SFC, is the 2009 recipient of the Joint Engineering Societies Engineer of the Year Award. The Engineer of the Year Award and Young Engineer of the Year Award are the highest awards... - January 23, 2009 - SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc
nPower Consulting, Inc. Launches Lifelong Commitment to Buy One, Give One to a Deserving Youth
nPower Consulting, Inc., a leading service consulting firm focused on teaching people how to professionally and socially network, recently announced that its Buy One, Give One to a Deserving Youth, holiday campaign will become their lifelong commitment. For each networking workbook purchase,... - January 23, 2009 - nPower Consulting, Inc.
Appointment of Second Buenos Aires Practice Launches Russell Bedford Argentina National Network
Buenos Aires audit and consulting practice Marinozzi-Mazzitelli & Asociados joins Russell Bedford International. - January 23, 2009 - Russell Bedford International
Comparative Effectiveness Research Tools Address Variations in Corporate Spending
In tough economic times companies can employ comparative effectiveness research tools to address large, unwarranted variations in project management, web marketing promotion, and health & welfare benefits corporate spending. - January 23, 2009 - Corporate Health Initiatives Consulting, LLC
mokono to Provide Reach of 41m Unique Users in Blogs
Berlin based mokono GmbH extends international portfolio and offers eminent campaigns throughout Europe. - January 23, 2009 - mokono GmbH
HF RFID Smart Label for Library Management – by DAILY RFID
DAILY RFID, has developed a new HF smart label for library management. This RFID tag, including a small IC chip and antenna, can be embedded in books to enable automatic management of library books within libraries, with price at under 0.32 USD. This HF smart label offers a guaranteed more than... - January 23, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
RFID Document Management Solution - by DAILY RFID
DAILY RFID, a Chinese leading manufacturer of RFID readers and RFID tags, has launched a RFID Document management solution to track and manage document. It enables the automated gathering and sending of document information. This RFID document management solution,base on UHF, integrates RFID smart... - January 23, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Get a Refreshing Lift and Earn $1 Per Minute with Aromatherapy Oxygen Stations by o2planet.com
Businesses looking for an additional source of revenues for their spa, hotel, tanning salon, event, or wellness center are adding O2 Planet's Aroma o2 Aromatherapy Oxygen stations. These oxygen stations can be set up anywhere to provide refreshing oxygen with aromatherapy. Charge $1 a minute, They're money making machines. - January 22, 2009 - o2 Planet, LLC
Oxygen Detoxification Station Takes Detox Spas to a Whole New Level
The latest way to fully detoxify the body is now available at www.o2planet.com Toxins in the air, water, and in our food can make the body system sluggish. Excess fat and cellulite can develop as a result of toxins that cannot be released. The Oxygen Detoxification Station produces gentle sweating with infrared and o2/o3 steam to pull the toxins out, leaving skin soft and moisturized. Clients rave about the benefits of this revoltionary spa capsule. - January 22, 2009 - o2 Planet, LLC
Alienhomemaker Soliciting Stories for Living in America
Alienhomemaker is a blog dedicated to inspiring as well as helping people when they move to the United States. The blog’s goal is to make the transition fun and successful. - January 22, 2009 - Alienhomemaker
World Dryer Corporation Introduces New Cover and Recessing Kit for Popular AirForce Hand Dryer
Leading electric hand dryer manufacturer World Dryer® Corporation has added new options to the popular and revolutionary Airforce™ model hand dryer. These new options offer more choices to customers, enabling installation and use of the Airforce™ in a number of new locations. - January 22, 2009 - World Dryer Corporation