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Jetty Marketing's Clients See That Recession Can Spur Business Growth

In spite of the gloomy economic situation, certain businesses are thriving. Jetty Marketing is helping clients in various industries realize opportunities for business growth in a down economy. - October 27, 2008 - Jetty Marketing LLC

Tile, Stone and Grout Cleaning Services, New Website

Hard Surface solutions, based in Orlando, Fl today released the new company website featuring pages for residential and commercial owners as well as how to pages for cleaning stone. - October 27, 2008 - Hard Surface Solutions

Understand Breast Cancer- Information Available at Bizymoms

Bizymoms has recently introduced their most important segment of their Cares section related to Breast Cancer. - October 27, 2008 - Bizy Moms

Bizymoms Introduces New Local Business Directory

Inspiring and empowering mothers everywhere is the main role played by Bizymoms. In a bid to achieve their goals, the site has offered a vast amount of free information, established chat rooms and discussion forums, launched exciting programs for moms, given technical support in business ventures and allowed busy moms to help each other to solve common problems. - October 27, 2008 - Bizy Moms

Bio Energy Plantations CEO Wins "Spirit of Enterprise" Award

Bio Energy plantations has won Singapore’s prestigious “Spirit of Enterprise” award. - October 26, 2008 - Bio Energy Plantations Pte Ltd

Unique Baby Nursery Themes, Crib Bedding Designs and Decorating Ideas Expands Product Line and Information Service

Unique Baby Gear Ideas, after two years in operation, has announced an expansion in article categories and products. - October 26, 2008 - Unique Baby Nursery Themes, Crib Bedding and Decorating Ideas

Leading Online People Search Provider Opens Up Names Database

Tracesmart aims to optimise customer tracing activity by offering additional information. - October 26, 2008 - Tracesmart Ltd

Platinum Protection Helps Secure More Than 50,000 Homes in Summer 2008

Platinum Protection continues its plans to secure homes across the nation as its customer base swells to nearly 90,000. - October 26, 2008 - Platinum Protection

Rocky Top’s Brie Pasick Joins Logistics Committee for the Triangle Heart Ball

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Brie Pasick, catering manager for 1705 Catering and Events, Rocky Top Hospitality’s catering company and event facility, has been named to the logistics committee for the American Heart Association’s 2009 Triangle Heart Ball that will take place on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Embassy Suites in Cary. - October 26, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality

PLM Trailer Leasing Develops Web-Based Trailer Specification Program

PLM Trailer Leasing has designed, developed and implemented an interactive web based program to simplify and assist both customers and OEM vendors in the designing and ordering of customer specific refrigerated semi-trailers. “The program allows our customer to go on-line and follow easy to... - October 25, 2008 - PLM Trailer Leasing

IFAI Awards the 2008 Outstanding Achievement Award for Interiors to Fabric Images, Inc.

The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is proud to announce Fabric Images, Inc. as the 2008 Outstanding Achievement Award for Interiors. - October 25, 2008 - Fabric Images, inc.

Safety Management Hawaii Provides Employers with Peace of Mind

A new company provides Hawaii businesses with comprehensive and affordable safety management programs, training and accident prevention programs, along with accident investigations courses. Attorneys & Insurance brokers use this company in Hawaii for their local contact & representative. - October 25, 2008 - Paradise Partners of the Pacific, LLC

Entry Through Ceiling Detected by Sonitrol Pacific, One Arrested

Police arrested a man suspected of breaking into a Seattle area Money Tree by going through the unsecured roof hatch of a neighboring Jiffy Lube and creating a hole in Money Tree’s ceiling October 19. Expert Sonitrol Pacific Operator Jaime Maranville received impact-activated audio signals... - October 25, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific

Beautiful Flowers Appear on the New "Zen Lotus" Check Design from LifeChecks

LifeChecks expands its already beautiful collection to include the new “Zen Lotus” product suite. The new design features lotus flowers with words of inspiration on personal checks, self-adhesive address labels, personal contact cards, and a canvas checkbook cover. - October 25, 2008 - Life Checks

First Co-Branded Great Workplace Job Site Offered by The People Group

GreatPlaceJobs and The People Group sign an affiliation agreement. - October 25, 2008 - The People Group, LLC

Industrial Leaders Helps Tennessee Manufacturers and Exporters Develop Trading Partnerships Worldwide

IndustrialLeaders.com, publisher of Buy American, a blog designed to promote U.S. manufacturers overseas has launched a new report to help Tennessee-based industrial suppliers enter or expand into foreign markets. - October 25, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com

Specialist Security Company Raises Corporate Team Building to a New Level

Training in Anti-Surveillance, Situation Awareness, and Defensive Driving Offered by Task Services UK. - October 25, 2008 - Task Services UK Limited

Storm International Launches Blog

Storm International a leading consulting firm launches it weekly blog service, covering all aspects change management, performance improvement, leadership and training - October 25, 2008 - Storm International

Outsourcing Association to be Founded in Central and Eastern Europe

Outsourcing Associated bodies and Branch Associations from the Baltics, Ukraine, Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania established Central and Eastern European Outsourcing Association (CEEOA). - October 25, 2008 - Ukrainian Hi-Tech Initiative

Shenoa & Company – Ready for Another Record Breaking 4th Quarter

Shenoa & Company is leveraging, learning and refining their efforts and customer satisfaction to position them for another record breaking 4th quarter. - October 25, 2008 - Shenoa Diamonds

InkjetSuperstore.com Continues to Focus on Reducing Printing Costs When Printing Checks with MICR Toner Cartridges

With the expansion of its lineup of replacement MICR toner cartridges for use in Lexmark, HP, IBM, Dell, Xerox, Troy, and Source Technologies printers, InkjetSuperstore.com continues to focus on reducing printing costs when printing checks with MICR toner cartridges. "InkjetSuperstore.com has... - October 24, 2008 - InkjetSuperstore.com

Shrink Film Solves Outdoor Storage Problem, Saves Time, Money, and Improves Image for Metal Fabricator

Automotive metal fabricator succeeds in solving government regulations puzzle as well as protecting their expensive metal dies. Easy to use Intercept™Shrink Film is the long-term solution for these critical concerns. - October 24, 2008 - Liberty Packaging Co., Inc.

Business Expert Webinars Adds Marilyn Edelson to Its Speaker Portfolio to Deliver Leadership Training

Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that Marilyn Edelson has joined their speaker community to deliver business eLearning training on leadership and management topics for information technology professionals. “Companies and business... - October 24, 2008 - Business Expert Webinars

Two Charlotte, North Carolina Clubs Have Provided Its Members with the Tools to Ensure Success in Today's Market

In today’s challenging business climate, it’s not a good idea for anyone to go it alone. Two of the area’s most prestigious clubs have found the key to survival by providing its members with the tools to ensure their continued success. - October 24, 2008 - Foundations Club

Thunderbird Collection Specialists Receives 2008 Best of Scottsdale Award

U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement. Thunderbird Collection Specialists has been selected for the 2008 Best of Scottsdale Award in the Collection Agencies category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). The USLBA "Best of Local Business"... - October 24, 2008 - Thunderbird Collection Specialists

Creativeworks Productions Wins Gold and Silver in International Video Award Competition

Creativeworks Productions, a Toronto-based agency wins three awards for their excellence in video animation work in this year’s Crystal Vision Awards competition. - October 24, 2008 - CreativeWorks Marketing

New Industrial Paints and Industrial Coatings Directory for North America, Europe and Asia

IndustrialCOOP, a co-op industrial search engine for the manufacturing and engineering community has launched a series of regionally targeted directories to connect buyers and suppliers of industrial paints and coatings worldwide. - October 24, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com

AIT Announces “No Limits Hosting” – Service Upgrade Provides More Value

In an effort to increase value for its customers during difficult economic times web hosting company Advanced Internet Technologies announced today that for a limited time all of its new hosting plans will allow unlimited domains to be served regardless of price. - October 24, 2008 - Advanced Internet Technologies, Inc

Excalibur Technology Announces Franchise Offering

Scott Cummings, founder and President of Excalibur Technology formally announced his plan to offer his business model as a franchise business to assist in becoming a nationally recognized brand. “I’m excited to offer our proven business model to people looking to change their economic... - October 23, 2008 - ExcalTech (Excalibur Technology Corp.)

Mercedes-Benz Of Long Beach Announces Two-Day Sale

Deep Discounts Offered On All New Models in Stock. - October 23, 2008 - Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach

SinuPulse Elite® Revolutionary New Pulsatile Nasal Irrigation Device. Published Medical Reports Indicate 100X More Effective Than Manual Nasal Irrigation Methods.

High speed sonic toothbrushes revolutionized the toothbrush market. The SinuPulse Elite® Advanced Nasal Sinus Irrigation System is poised to revolutionize the growing nasal irrigation category. - October 23, 2008 - Health Solutions Medical Products Corp

Ezega Launches Ethiopia’s Largest News and Information Web Portal

Ezega Engineering PLC has launched the largest news and information portal with highly interactive and customer-friendly interface to serve the Ethiopian public at home and abroad. The portal includes various sections with distinct feel and look including News, Jobs, Real Estate, Classifieds, Social Networking and Shopping. - October 23, 2008 - Ezega Engineering PLC

Atlanta Company Perfects Effective, Green-Cleaning Option — Brings Eco-Friendly Power Cleaning to Marketplace

Atlanta-based green pressure washing company, Organic & Environmental Systems, Inc. offers commercial and industrial cleaning services using eco-friendly techniques. It the only company servicing the Southeast region that specializes in dry steam vapor cleaning, green power washing, graffiti and surface oil removal, and mobile waste water recycling services that reclaim and re-use 98% of water on-site. - October 23, 2008 - Organic & Environmental Systems, Inc.

DDL’s “Packaging Quizzler” Recognizes Medical Device Packaging Professionals Knowledge of ASTM Standards

Medical Device Packaging Requirements Awareness is Crucial to Ensure Patient Safety and Medical Device Integrity - October 23, 2008 - DDL Inc.

New Blog Receives Recognition – "SMac To The Rescue – A Superhero's Diary" Named VAnetworking Blog of the Week

SMac To The Rescue Virtual Administration Solutions, a Canadian Virtual Assistant company, is the author of a blog titled, "SMac To The Rescue! – A Superhero's Diary" that has been named VAnetworking Blog of the Week. - October 23, 2008 - SMac To The Rescue Virtual Administration Solutions

How YOU™ Are Like Shampoo is an Award-Winning Finalist for the National Best Books 2008 Awards

Author Brenda Bence’s book on personal branding, How YOU™ are like Shampoo: The breakthrough Personal Branding System based on proven big-brand marketing methods to help you earn more, do more, and be more at work, is an award-winning finalist in three categories in The National... - October 23, 2008 - Brand Development Associates International Ltd

Consultants Advised to Make Selling Top Priority

Study reveals that a defined sales process may benefit consulting firms. - October 23, 2008 - Miller Heiman, Inc.

The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webinar on "The Changing Financial Landscape"

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webinar on The Changing Financial Landscape: What will the Financial Services Industry Look Like in 2009? Practical Guidance: The Bail Out Bill, TARP and much more. This... - October 23, 2008 - The Knowledge Group

Tom Lehner, Director of Public Policy, Business Roundtable to Speak at KC’s Event on The Bail Out Bill and Selling Your Underperforming Assets on 1/15/2009

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Tom Lehner, Director of Public Policy, Business Roundtable will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “The Bail Out Bill and Selling Your Underperforming Assets”. - October 23, 2008 - The Knowledge Group

ForeignTRADEX Promotes American Manufacturers in South Africa, New Zealand and the Philippines

The Industrial Directory and Trade Portal ForeignTRADEX has published its latest series of reports focusing on promoting U.S. manufacturers and exporters of industrial goods in New Zealand, South Africa and the Philippines. - October 23, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com

ASAP Office Supply Inks Deal with ENLIGN Business Brokers

Carrie Mitchell, president of ASAP Office Supply (www.asapofficesupply.com), has announced that the firm has been selected by ENLIGN Business Brokers as their office product supplier. ENLIGN Business Brokers, which has its headquarters in Raleigh, provides seller and buyer services, professional... - October 23, 2008 - ASAP Office Supply

First Aid Firm Shines Despite Dismal Economy

Enjoys Record Growth During Tough Economic Times. - October 23, 2008 - RestockMyKit.com

Custom Direct Raises Money for Breast Cancer Research in Preparation for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is sponsoring walks all over the United States. To help raise money for research and awareness, Custom Direct is joining in this walk and accepting donations for The American Cancer Society. - October 23, 2008 - Custom Direct, LLC.

Classic Checks Supports NBCF with Ribbon of Hope Bears

Classic Checks helps support the National Breast Cancer Foundation with the release of the new Ribbon of Hope Bears. Each bear is wearing a white t-shirt that features the pink breast cancer awareness ribbon. - October 23, 2008 - Classic Checks

Enovlink Training Center (ETC) Opens Its Doors to Call Center Aspirants

Enovlink Training Center opens its training rooms at the 3rd Floor Angelica Building, Osmeña Boulevard in Cebu City, Philippines. ETC’s goal is to be the leading provider of top quality English-speaking call center agents with exceptional customer service skills and with a clear and precise focus on their career. Enovlink Training Center’s training program is focused on improving the skills needed to add job performance value and exceed customer expectations. - October 23, 2008 - Enovlink Training Center

CPX Interactive COO Adds “President” to His Title