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Read the Diary of a Superhero – SMac To The Rescue Virtual Administration Solutions Launches a New Blog
SMac To The Rescue Virtual Administration Solutions, a Canadian Virtual Assistant company, launched a new blog on September 8th, 2008 titled, "SMac To The Rescue! – A Superhero's Diary." - September 10, 2008 - SMac To The Rescue Virtual Administration Solutions
Learn to Write Proposals Now Offers Lifetime Membership
www.learntowriteproposals.com is now offering all new and existing members lifetime access to all tools and resources on the Learn to Write Proposals portal. - September 10, 2008 - Learn to Write Proposals
Susan Wilson Solovic Selected as a Top-Idea Maven by the Woman’s Advantage
Susan Wilson Solovic Featured in Woman’s Advantage Calendar. - September 10, 2008 - Small Business Television
NPSA Members Prepared to Respond to Hurricane Ike
The National Portable Storage Association stands ready to respond to emergency situations in the wake of Hurricane Ike and other storms meteorologists expect to form this season. - September 10, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Blogertize to Launch Its Forum by 30th November 2008
Content for the Blogertize newsletter(s) to be provided by the bloggers advertising with the site. - September 10, 2008 - blogertize.in
Food & Beverage Managers: Introducing ‘Master It!’ Customizable Computer Training Modules for Servers & Bartenders
Innovative Marketing Solutions, LLC (IMS) today introduced the ‘Master It!” system of customizable server and bartender training modules to support live staff training. Each module converts a wine list, drink list, food menu or spirits list into a computer guided review. The system automatically scores the user and verifies completion with a printable certificate. Master It! runs online or off-line and requires no back end support. - September 09, 2008 - Innovative Marketing Solutions, LLC
A Small Company Making a Big Difference by Creatively Empowering and Motivating Tweens and Teens to Make a Difference Today for a Better Tomorrow
dekoposh, Inc. releases their selections for Tween/Teen, Charity, and Celebrity for the month of September. dekoposh, Inc. believes in empowering tweens/teens to make a difference today for a better tomorrow by volunteering, giving back, and leading by example. dekoposh, Inc. is the premier designer of text messaging apparel. - September 09, 2008 - dekoposh, Inc.
AutoCrib's New Compact RoboCrib 500 Delivers Total Security and Control for MRO, Tools, Fasteners and Supplies for Under $15,000
AutoCrib, Inc. introduces the latest version of its popular RoboCrib carousel tool dispensing system. The new RoboCrib 500 will provide distributors and users with the power of RoboCrib in a compact and mobile machine. The RoboCrib 500 offers high-security issue and return of a variety of items, including tools, fasteners, welding supplies, MRO, gloves and PPE supplies. - September 09, 2008 - AutoCrib, Inc.
Happi House Restaurants Test Market Three New Gourmet Salads
Happi House Restaurants Director of Marketing, Kevyn Johnston, announced today that the company is test marketing three new Asian style entrée salads to appeal to younger and more health-conscious demographics. - September 09, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
VT Media Announces New Television Initiative to All Small Business, Fortune 500, 1000, Start-Ups, and Fast Companies
New Business Series Launched for Exposure. - September 09, 2008 - VT Media
Compliance Alert Global Website for Compliance Professionals Launched
Lebanon witnessed the launch of Compliance Alert Global website for Compliance Professionals, the 1st portal in the Mena region. Compliance Alert is a professional association with members from the financial services industry. April 1st, 2007 witnessed the launch of the Compliance Alert, 1st... - September 08, 2008 - Compliance Alert
BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. Completes Refinancing of Two A340-300’s on Lease to Air Namibia
Chicago-based BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. (“BCI”) today announced that it has completed the refinancing of two Airbus A340-300 commercial aircraft that are on lease to Air Namibia. - September 08, 2008 - BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.
Expansive Kitchens a Fit for Every Size Family: Full-Size Kitchen & Dinettes Featured in All Gladstone Single-Family and Villa Designs
Open, flowing kitchen-centered home designs are the hallmark of Northern Illinois semi-custom homebuilder Gladstone Homes. - September 08, 2008 - Gladstone Homes
Cypriot Peace Talks Spells Good News for the North Cyprus Property Boom
The island of Cyprus, divided by partition for 34 years, is set for reunification. Expected to benefit most heavily is North Cyprus, with its already flourishing tourism and property industries. The North Cyprus property boom is expected to heighten following the talks. - September 08, 2008 - Blue C Developments
Ken Brown and Tawana Williams Ask "Are You Ready to Successfully Change Your Life and Raise One Million Dollars for Detroit's Ronald McDonald?"
Ken Brown and Tawana Williams are living testimonies to the fact that one can achieve and dream or reach any goal despite his or her humble beginnings or so-called disabilities if only she or he would refuse to lose and use whatever gifts or abilities one has to achieve more than anyone ever expected. - September 08, 2008 - Ken Brown International
Coensys, Inc Announces Simulation Contest and Prize
Coensys is pleased to announce an annual simulation contest and an associated prize to promote the education of Agent Based Modeling (ABM) and Multi-paradigm modeling using Anylogic 6. The winner of the contest will receive a prize of $1000.00. This prize will be awarded to students, researchers,... - September 08, 2008 - Coensys Inc.
Tiki Shark Hawaii Announces Exclusive Distribution Deal with JGR COPA LLC
Kailua Kona – HI-- Tiki Shark Hawaii Inc. has just announced that it has inked an exclusive manufacturing and distribution deal with Florida based JGR COPA LLC. Distribution covers the Caribbean, Canada and over 20 States nationwide. Products included in the deal are COPA’s private... - September 08, 2008 - Tiki Shark Hawaii
Halloween Costume Retailers do Their Part to Help Shoppers During "Scary" Economic Times - "Shop Early to Save Big"
NewYorkCostumes.com and HalloweenAdventure.com, two of the largest Halloween costume retailers in the world, are currently offering discount codes and money saving advice to their customers to help them in this economically challenging times. - September 07, 2008 - HalloweenAdventure.com
Financial Analysis of Dental Website Marketing Campaigns
Internet dental marketing can be a great way for dental practices to improve their bottom line, but a good return on investment demands proper dental website search engine optimization. - September 07, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Dental Marketing a Profitable Investment for Educated Dentists
To find patients in tough times, dentists are turning to dental directory marketing and dentist website campaigns for their dental marketing. Jim Du Molin offers a no-cost video tutorial. - September 07, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Dani Brubaker of United States Was Awarded Honorable Mention in the 2008 International Photography Awards Competition
Dani Brubaker of United States was Awarded: Honorable mention in Advertising in professional category for his entry, "Girl in Fog." - September 07, 2008 - Dani Brubaker
TechBiz Connection’s Expert Panel to Reveal Small Business Sales Strategies for Fast Growth
TechBiz Connection (http://www.techbizconnection.org) will host a distinguished panel of business leaders and innovators who will reveal how small businesses can grow sales revenue while averting shrinking profitability on Wednesday, September 17 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at TechSpace on 65 Enterprise... - September 07, 2008 - TechBiz Connection
Juhani Sotka Appointed as Resort Manager at Away Resort Koh Kood
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management has announced the appointment of Juhani Sotka as Resort Manager for Away Resort Koh Kood. Juhani, a Finnish National, will supervise the entire operation of Away Resort Koh Kood, including food and beverage, rooms operations, engineering, human resources and... - September 07, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management Announces the Appointment of Wira Chaipramote as Group Financial Controller
Astudo has announced the appointment of Khun Wira Chaipramote as Group Financial Controller at Astudo Hotel & Resort Management. With his extensive knowledge as a financial specialist and his expertise in a range of financial software systems, Khun Wira will oversee the entire accounting... - September 07, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Voxdata Continues to Garner Honors
VOXDATA wins ContactCenterWorld.com 2008 Members’ Choice Award for Best in Class role in North America’s outsourced call center industry. This award rewards call center companies with the most points in evaluations carried out by each outsourcer’s clientele. Commenting on the awards, France Couture president of VOXDATA added, “We are very proud of VOXDATA’s performance and of the credibility that we have built for ourselves over the past 12 years.” - September 07, 2008 - Voxdata
Ron Losby, President of Steinway & Sons -- Americas, Talks About 150 Years of Perfection on the CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Ron Losby, President of Steinway & Sons -- Americas, talks on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss about 150 years of Steinway unparalleled quality, perceiving customers as members of the Steinway family, and the emphasis placed on exceeding each customer’s expectations. Losby explains the scope of Steinway customers: Artists, institutions, and others who aspire to be Steinway owners. Losby also talks to about how Steinways are exceptional investments outpacing many standard investment vehicles. - September 07, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Mary Cantando Announces Calendar Launch at National Women’s Conference
Mary Cantando, a nationally-recognized growth expert on women business owners (www.WomanBusinessOwner.com), has been invited to unveil her latest product, The 2009 Woman’s Advantage Page-A-Day Calendar, at the National Conference of Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP). The conference will... - September 07, 2008 - WomanBusinessOwner.com
First Choice Joins with Bizymoms.com to Educate Moms About Becoming a Business Broker
Bizymoms.com is pleased to announce its partnership with First Choice Business Brokers in an effort to introduce stay at home moms to the challenging and rewarding world of business brokering. The collaboration will provide visitors to the Bizymoms website with information and advice on all aspects of business brokering, with special attention to the First Choice Business Brokers network. - September 07, 2008 - Bizy Moms
ekiwi Delivers Connector to Integrate Screen Scraper and Oracle® Secure Enterprise Search
ekiwi, LLC, a member of the Oracle PartnerNetwork, has worked with Oracle to develop an adapter that integrates ekiwi’s Screen Scraper with Oracle® Secure Enterprise Search. - September 07, 2008 - ekiwi, LLC
New Book Pinpoints Power Networking as the Key to Career Success
There is no doubt that enormous strides have been made by women in the workplace in the past few decades, but they are currently still a minority in the executive ranks. JoAnn Ashman and Dianne Gubin, both seasoned business executives, have written a practical and honest book that offers short cuts to creating a powerful personal network—the fundamental building block to career success. - September 06, 2008 - Tech Exec Partners, Inc.
Jack Russell Software Offers Free Accounts on JackFile.com
JackFile.com the new online document management and storage application is now offering a free 25mb storage locker for new members. - September 06, 2008 - Jack Russell Software Company, LLC
Jennifer Fox's Hit Feminist Manifesto and Real-Life Soap Opera "Flying: Confessions of A Free Woman" Now Available Nationwide
Six-part reality series on reproductive rights, motherhood, sexuality, relationships, and the modern female life now out on DVD at select women’s sites. - September 06, 2008 - Alive Mind
CrimeCog Technologies Announces COO Departure
CrimeCog Technologies Inc, a leader in integrated software solutions for the Criminal Justice community today announced that Joe McKeown is leaving as Chief operating officer of the company to pursue other business interests in the Event, Sponsorship and Marketing Communications... - September 06, 2008 - CrimeCog Technologies
August 2008 Foreclosure Report Issued by PropertyShark.com Covering New York City, Miami, Seattle and Los Angeles Foreclosures
PropertyShark.com releases quarterly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in Los Angeles, Miami, Seattle and New York City for August 2008. - September 06, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
New Expense Management Company Offers Cutting-Edge Services
Expense management solution to offer the ability to capture expense receipts via camera phone, SMS message, email, voice mail, scan, fax, or image upload. - September 06, 2008 - Cirtify.com
Money Laundering Online Training Set for Unveiling
New online training course is launched on 17th September. Money Laundering awareness is aimed at all levels of staff working in financial services. Free Priority access is available for a limited period of time. - September 06, 2008 - Sharp End Training
Business Growth Workshop Offered
ActionCOACH of Connecticut, part of the world’s largest business coaching organization, is conducting its quarterly GrowthCLUB Workshop for business owners, Friday, September 19, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Mill River Country Club, 4567 Main Street, Stratford. The program is free for current... - September 06, 2008 - ActionCOACH of CT
ForeignTRADEX Helps U.S. Industrial Exporters Trade with Australia, Germany and United Kingdom
The US-European industrial trade portal ForeignTRADEX has launched three industrial reports to help American exporters develop trading partnerships with companies based in the UK, Germany and Australia. - September 06, 2008 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Blevins Franks Donate to World Vison
Since the introduction by World Vision of child sponsorship, a programme is underway for constructing schools, clinics and water pumps. People are being trained to dig healthy pit-latrines as poor sanitation is the cause of many illnesses. - September 06, 2008 - Blevins Franks Ltd
Search Engine Optimization Company Zunch Hired by Nation’s Top At-Home Services for Seniors Company
Zunch retained to assist LivHOME.com in expanding its online reach for consumers interested in high quality at-home services for seniors. - September 06, 2008 - Zunch
ActionCOACH Offers Group for Business Growth
ActionCOACH of Connecticut, part of the world’s largest business coaching network, is holding a ProfitCLUB meeting Thursday, September 11, noon to 2 p.m. It will be hosted by Everest Heating & Air Conditioning, 22 Shelter Rock Lane, Danbury. There is no charge to attend the first meeting,... - September 06, 2008 - ActionCOACH of CT
SBS Group Ranks Inc. 5000 List for 2nd Consecutive Year
Inc. today ranked SBS Group on its annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the country. The leading technology consulting firm makes the list for the 2nd consecutive year and continues with double digit growth. SBS is one of a few value-added resellers to make the list posting an impressive three-year growth. - September 06, 2008 - SBS Group
Glomark-Governan Expands Benchmarks Research with Addition of Two New EVC Consulting Analysts
Due to the continued interest in IT value benchmarks and research from IT buyers and vendors, Glomark-Governan has recently expanded its international consulting force to include two new consulting analysts. Kelly Tatum has recently joined the Glomark-Governan team as an EVC Consulting Analyst at... - September 06, 2008 - Glomark-Governan
MyNewPlace Announces New Listing Options for Multifamily Professionals
MyNewPlace's Pay per Lease listing program replaced with the option of either a Lead or Subscription program. - September 05, 2008 - MyNewPlace
27 Facets Jewelry Concierge: Diamonds at Your Door, a New Jewelry Concierge Catering to Busy Individuals’ Gifting Needs
27 Facets, a premier jewelry concierge, the first full-service personal jeweler that comes to you. From bespoke jewels to designer brands, they cater to a variety of clients’ special occasion gifting needs that share a desire for convenience, quality and personalized attention. Let 27 Facets make gift giving hassle-free as your ultimate jewelry experts. They will remember all important dates in your life to ensure that busy schedules no longer lead to belated special occasion gifts. - September 05, 2008 - 27 Facets
Kern Schools Federal Credit Union Launches CULearn Training Portal Powered by KnowledgePortal360
CULearn Training Portal for staff and members goes live powered by TFactor’s enterprise Learning Management System. - September 05, 2008 - TFactor Inc
Daisy Martinez Promotes New York Culinary Experience on TODAY Show
FCI Grad, Daisy Martinez, cooks with TODAY Show host Billy Bush to promote the New York Culinary Experience, hosted by The French Culinary Institute and New York magazine. - September 05, 2008 - International Culinary Center
Irvine BMW Announces Winner of IMAC Giveaway
Dealership Also Donates Second iMac to Make-A-Wish Foundation. - September 05, 2008 - Irvine BMW
Pound or Euro? New Book Seeks to Clarify the Issues Involved, Both Economic and Political, for the Layman as Well as the Professional. Written by an Economist.
One day the British public may be asked to vote in a referendum on whether or not Britain should adopt the Euro; but it is unlikely that ' the man in the street ' fully understands the subject. In this book, 'The Single European Currency', an economist tries to clarify the issues involved, both economic and political. Its final pages focus on political reflections which could be of vital relevance to Britain's long-term future. - September 05, 2008 - William I. Wickham, Publisher
Small Video Company Innovative Video Productions Produces Hit Business Cable Series
Small video production company Innovative Video Productions located in Northern Virginia produces hit cable series called The Profit Partner. - September 05, 2008 - Innovative Video Productions