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Software Developer, Big Bang LLC, Releases Version 4.0 - IT Departments More Efficient with Latest Version of Universal Imaging Utility
Big Bang LLC releases the Universal Imaging Utility (UIU) version 4.0 including new upgrades and features. With IT departments in Milwaukee and around the world struggling with budget cuts and more stringent demands on productivity, Milwaukee-based Big Bang is doing what it can to increase efficiency. - January 22, 2009 - Big Bang LLC
Wausau Paper Selects Nexus Distribution for Midwest Hub, Creating Jobs in Illinois
Logistics Provider Nexus Distribution selected to open Midwest U.S. Distribution Center for Wausau Paper (NYSE:WPP). Further enhancing service to customers of its Printing & Writing segment, Wausau Paper selected Nexus Distribution’s facility in Bedford Park, IL as the location for its... - January 22, 2009 - Nexus Distribution
American Right of Way Associates Holds First Haynesville Shale Training Class
American Right of Way Associates will hold it first training class January 24th, 2009 at the Petroleum Club of Shreveport. The class is titled Right of Way Training Program. It was developed to teach the skills necessary for new right of way agents to serve the various oil and gas companies located... - January 22, 2009 - American Right of Way Associates
ReviewSNAP Announces New 360 Degree Feedback Module
In a move to offer current and future clients a comprehensive performance management system, ReviewSNAP announces the launch of the new 360 Degree Feedback module, ReviewSNAP360. A division of Applied Training Systems, ReviewSNAP provides a fully automated, web-based performance review... - January 22, 2009 - ReviewSNAP
JamesList.com Launches Global Luxury Marketplace in Midst of Financial Turmoil
The world’s first truly transparent luxury marketplace, Jameslist.com, launched today, allowing discerning buyers to find and compare high-end cars, watches, boats, yachts and aircraft from dealers around the world. - January 22, 2009 - James List
SEO Consult Feature on MSNBC as the UK’s Number 1 Search Engine Optimisation Company
SEO Consult, the UK’s leading Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) company, have been featured on MSNBC, a global leader in breaking news, video and original journalism. The story appeared in the business section of the MSNBC website on January 6th, 2009. The story was based on the publication... - January 22, 2009 - SEO.co.uk
Family Christian Movies Announces Jan 27 DVD Release of Fireproof, the Hit Christian Film with Kirk Cameron
Fireproof has impacted Christian theater goers with it's positive message and quality production. Produced by Sherwood Pictures, the creators of Flywheel and Facing the Giants, Fireproof will be released to DVD on January 27. Family Christian Movies is offering many significant discounts and promotions in coordination with the DVD release of Fireproof. - January 22, 2009 - Lukas Media LLC
Open Source BI Helps in Economic Crisis, BizCubed Increases Pentaho Support
Business Intelligence consultants expect more interest in open source, open standards BI software in times of economic downturn. As companies try to save money, open source BI provides an effective alternative to expensive proprietary software. Lower IT spending not only delivers immediate savings but also secures higher competitiveness in the long term. - January 22, 2009 - BizCubed Pty Ltd
Leadership St. Pete Alumni Association Announces Board of Directors
Leadership St. Pete Alumni Association (LSPAA) has announced its board of directors for 2009. - January 22, 2009 - Leadership St. Pete
Métis Entrepreneur Brings Virtual Assistance to Businesses
Aboriginal businesses now have the opportunity to work with a virtual assistant to decrease administrative overload and build their business. - January 22, 2009 - Azure Virtual Assistant Services
Communications Firm Presents Free Webinar on Public Relations Tactics; Registration Open to Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations
Every business or nonprofit can use free publicity. Attend this free, half-hour webinar to learn about the basic tools you'll need for an effective public relations campaign. - January 22, 2009 - Word Technologies Inc.
Wendell Davis to Speak at the Chamber’s State of the County Luncheon
Wendell Davis, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners will be the keynote speaker at the Clay County Chamber of Commerce’s State of the County Luncheon. The luncheon will be held on Thursday, January 29 at The Hilltop Club, located at 2030 Wells Road in Orange Park. - January 22, 2009 - Clay County Chamber of Commerce
Michael A. Krafft, Founder and Chairman of The Global Center for Economic Enabling Environments (GCEEE) Announced Today a New Professional Services Forum on LinkedIn
Global Center for Economic Enabling Environments (GCEEE)’s mission is to provide a platform and create insight so policy makers and small and middle enterprises ("SMEs") can better define, assess, and improve their effectiveness and impact in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (“FDI”) by creating an enabling environment where investments can flourish. - January 22, 2009 - Global Center for Economic Enabling Environments (GCEEE)
Sonitrol Pacific Calls, Police Chase Suspect Into the Woods
A man cut a hole through a Seattle Azteca’s wall in order to get inside, but thanks to timely response by Sonitrol Pacific and the police, he was arrested before anything was stolen January 20. Operator Michael Young received the security system activation from the restaurant and listened to... - January 22, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Addition of Correspondent Firm in Albania Boosts Russell Bedford Coverage in South East Europe
Multi-discipline Tirana practice, ZIG Consulting, joins Russell Bedford International as Albanian correspondent firm. - January 22, 2009 - Russell Bedford International
Trade Show Emporium to Support President Barack Obama’s Green Movement
With Barack Obama stepping into the office of the President of the United States of America, there will be a renewed interest in renewable and environmentally friendly efforts. Trade Show Emporium, a trade show display distributor in Denver, will promote these challenges by continuing to offer trade show displays and products that are environmentally friendly. - January 22, 2009 - Trade Show Emporium
Allison Dawn Public Relations Adds Article Writing and Article Distribution to its List of Creative Services
Owned by an established entertainment and news journalist, Allison Dawn PR has added article writing services to its list of creative services available to clients. - January 21, 2009 - Full Scale Media Group LLC
StreamSend Delivers Smart Email Marketing Guidelines for 2009
Dan Forootan, President of the StreamSend Email Marketing service, offers guidelines to help you optimize your email marketing effectiveness in 2009. - January 21, 2009 - EZ Publishing
Multiple Sign-Up Forms Enhance Lead Generation Capabilities for StreamSend Subscribers
The StreamSend Email Marketing service, today introduced multiple sign-up forms. Once subscribers sign up, StreamSend customers can target them with triggered (often called autoresponders) emails. This feature makes it easier to implement drip marketing campaigns. - January 21, 2009 - EZ Publishing
YourBookTube - Where Book Videos Sell Books
Nightengale Media LLC Launches YourBookTube - January 21, 2009 - Nightengale Press, A Nightengale Media LLC Company
World Dryer® Corporation Releases Highly Efficient, Hygienic Automatic Hand Dryer
World Dryer® Corporation introduces the High Speed AirForce at the June Construct 2008 show in Las Vegas, beginning a new era of automatic hand dryers. - January 21, 2009 - World Dryer Corporation
SharePoint Cascaded Lookup, a Powerful SharePoint Lookup Tool
SharePoint Cascaded Lookup allows users to cross-site lookup Filtered information from other lists of different sites. - January 21, 2009 - Brandysoft
Use of Contract Talent and Independent Contractors Growing, According to MBO Partners and HCI
According to research announced today by MBO Partners and HCI, the segment of the U.S. workforce that includes contract talent, such as independent contractors, freelancers, and independent consultants, is growing at more than twice the rate of traditional employment. - January 21, 2009 - MBO Partners
MediaBids’ Print Ad Marketplace Still Thriving While Google Abandons Print Ads Program
While Google has abandoned its Print Ads program, MediaBids' print advertising marketplace is still going strong. - January 21, 2009 - Mediabids Inc.
Multilizer Enhances Compatibility with Delphi/C++Builder Software
Multilizer, leader in localization and translation software, has released a new scanner plug-in that provides support for the localization of Delphi/C++Builder source code. Multilizer tools already support the localization of executable files developed with Delphi/C++Builder. - January 21, 2009 - Multilizer
Dicejoint Online Casino Opens to the Public
On January 19th 2009 Dicejoint.com opened its online doors to the public for interactive gambling and sports betting. - January 21, 2009 - Dice Joint
MorrCo Refurbish the Head Offices of Mitsubishi UK
MorrCo, the office refurbishment and office fit outs specialists, today announced the comprehensive refurbishment of Mitsubishi’s UK Headquarters in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. At a cost of £1.3 million, the project encompassed 40,000 square feet of office space. Lead by Project Manager,... - January 21, 2009 - MorrCo
MorrCo Unveil Their Client Portfolio
MorrCo, the office refurbishment and office fit outs specialists, today unveiled its client portfolio. The client list is comprised of public limited companies and multinational corporations that MorrCo have worked with in the past. In terms of market capitalisation, MorrCo has worked for some of... - January 21, 2009 - MorrCo
Owners Perspective Magazine Confirms Distribution Deal in Leading Supermarkets
The new consumer magazine for leisure property and travel takes another step into the mainstream public domain with distribution through Tesco and Sainsbury’s stores throughout the UK from March 2009. - January 21, 2009 - Perspective International Ltd
Used Cubicles from The Furniture Source Help to Eliminate Cubicle Claustrophobia in Call Centers
Refurbishing Modern Day Office Staple Ensures Successful and Productive Call Centers are Created with Used Cubicles. - January 21, 2009 - The Furniture Source
Top Professional Coach Releases New Book on Taking the Struggle Out of Selling
Terri Levine’s new book, Sell Without Selling, reveals her selling-without-selling formula, which combines the knowledge and wisdom of many successful entrepreneurs. - January 21, 2009 - Terri Levine
UHF RFID Reader with High-Performance from DAILY
DAILY RFID, a leading manufacturer of RFID readers and RFID tags, has unveiled UHF RFID Reader DL6820 with long read range up to 10m, which provides high performance under complicated environment. And it can be configured within a frequency range of 860 – 960 MHz. This UHF RFID Reader has... - January 21, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
EPC Gen 2 RFID Wristband for One-Time Use
DAILY RFID has developed a Gen 2 RFID Wristband for one-time use, designed for healthcare applications such as tracking patients, especially newborns in hospital settings. Once it is taken off, the Gen 2 RFID wristband is broken for sanitary and privacy. This UHF Gen 2 RFID wristband is... - January 21, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Start Selling
Despite the struggling economy, America’s sales professionals are surprisingly optimistic about 2009’s business prospects. According to a newly released survey conducted by SalesDog.com, a surprising 57 percent of the sales professionals do not expect their sales to go down in... - January 21, 2009 - SalesDog.com
ForeignTRADEX Helps Industrial Importers Worldwide Connect with U.S. Manufacturers
American exporters of industrial products have a new resource to connect with qualified buyers in Europe, Australia Asia and the Middle East on the ForeignTRADEX Industrial Supply Directory and Trade Portal. - January 21, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com
What’s Up Interactive Announces Establishment of Board of Advisors
Feedback from group of local experts will be targeted toward the company’s aggressive strategic growth plan. - January 21, 2009 - What's Up Interactive
The Brooks Group and Client, United States Air National Guard, Nominated for 2009 Stevie Awards
The Brooks Group and one of its major clients have been recognized as finalists for the 2009 Stevie Awards. The Brooks Group’s IMPACT Selling® is being considered for ‘Sales Process of the Year’ and the Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention Division is a strong candidate for ‘Hiring and Recruiting Program of the Year’. - January 21, 2009 - The Brooks Group
WSI Ranks #1 Internet Business Franchise for 9th Year in a Row
WSI Maintains Its Long-Standing Top Rankings in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 Listing. - January 21, 2009 - WSI Internet
Centrifuge Media, Inc. Names Jill Welle Print Production Manager
Jill Welle has joined Centrifuge Media, Inc. as print production manager. - January 21, 2009 - Centrifuge Media, Inc.
NPSA Partners with AIM Supply
The National Portable Storage Association partners with AIM Supply to offer its members preferred pricing on transportation and industrial supplies. - January 21, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Madison & Mulholland Creates Official Celebrity VIP Gift Bags for the Creative Coalition’s 2009 Inaugural Ball
Madison & Mulholland creates coveted celebrity gift bags for the Creative Coalition’s 2009 Inaugural Ball presented by Pepsi, January 20th, 2009 in Washington, DC. The gift bag includes innovative, entrepreneurial products which echo the progressiveness of the new administration. - January 20, 2009 - Madison & Mulholland, Inc.
Alvarez Technology Group Achieves SonicWALL Gold Partner Status
Luis M. Alvarez & Anil R. Melwani Designated Certified SonicWALL Security Administrators - January 20, 2009 - Alvarez Technology Group, Inc.
President Obama's Youth Celebration “Chooses to be King” Come to D.C., Washington with G.O.O.D music artist Tony Williams as He Performs Alongside Jay Z and Kanye West
Come to D.C., Washington with G.O.O.D music artist Tony Williams as he performs alongside Jay Z and Kanye West. - January 20, 2009 - Tony Williams
InvitingHome.com Debuts Architectural Storm Shutters Collection
Home decor retailer, InvitingHome.com, unveils a new line of storm shutters designed to help homeowners looking to sell make a better first impression. - January 20, 2009 - InvitingHome.com
The 2009 Conscious Life Expo Announces BrandU's Conscious Entrepreneur Experience at February Event
The 7th Annual Los Angeles Conscious Life Expo added an innovative symposium to the February event. BrandU’s Conscious Entrepreneur Experience, an edutainment workshop held February 13th, will be instructed by business experts and BrandU co-creators Kim Castle and Vito Montone. Via unique processes, the symposium will teach business owners skills necessary to thrive a business while impacting lives. Learn about BrandU’s Conscious Entrepreneur Experience at www.consciouslifeexpo.com. - January 20, 2009 - Intention Products, LLC
MCorp Consulting Announces Customer Experience Mapping Suite for Brand Marketers
Proven research and analytical tools help organizations prioritize and focus brand, marketing and customer experience investments. - January 20, 2009 - MCorp Consulting
Amanda Yokobosky, Senior Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on SFAS 144 on 2/26/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Amanda Yokobosky, Senior Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “SFAS 144: Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” This 2-hour event is scheduled on February 26, 2009, Thursday, at 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET. - January 20, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Business Expert Webinars Adds Denise Harrison to Their Speaker Team
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that Denise Harrison has joined their speaker community to deliver business communication and networking content. “Denise Harrison brings a unique perspective and hands-on experience to business leaders in... - January 20, 2009 - Business Expert Webinars
Learn How to Form Successful Strategic Alliances from Steve Steinhilber, Author of Strategic Alliances on the StrategyDriven Podcast
Tune in to beyond-the-scope-of-the-book interviews with Nathan Ives on the StrategyDriven Podcast. In this interview, Nathan delves into the expertise of Steve Steinhilber, Vice President of Strategic Alliances at Cisco Systems and author of Strategic Alliances: Three Ways to Make Them Work, to explore how companies can form and maintain profitable business alliances. - January 20, 2009 - StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC
Financial Relief for This Valentines Days Economic Hurtle: ItFigurez.com
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and there are still folks out there who may be worried on how to get their loved ones something special for Valentine’s Day without breaking the bank. - January 19, 2009 - it Figurez