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Transform Partner, Dale Boylston, Published in Marketing Health Services
Dale Boylston, Managing Partner - Healthcare for Atlanta-based consulting firm Transform, has been published in the Spring 2008 edition of Marketing Health Services. In the article “Back to the Future” [(Spring2008) Back to the Future: Marketing Health Services, 28, Issue 1, p38-40],... - March 08, 2008 - Transform
Alco Washer Center Announces PA Spring Laundry Equipment Open House and Sale
Alco Washer Center, a Dexter Authorized Distributor will host a Spring Sale and Open House at the Four Points Sheraton in Mars, PA. Scheduled for Monday May 19th, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This event will celebrate the commercial and on-premise laundry industries with a full day event featuring... - March 08, 2008 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
WSI Launches Internet Marketing Initiative for Printers
World’s Largest Internet Consulting Firm offers its “Bolt–On” Internet Marketing Solution to the Printing Community. - March 08, 2008 - WSI Internet
Dentistry Argues Discrimination in Dental School
When gender profiling in dental school admissions was covered in a Wealthy Dentist survey, the slight majority of dentist opposed gender discrimination. However, many dentists felt that favoring male applicants could increase access to dental care. - March 07, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Lawn & Garden WebvisionTM Partners with Kohler to Power First IP Channel for Lawn/Garden Industry
Lawn & Garden WebvisionTM (LGWV), is pleased to announce the addition of Kohler as the “Official Engine” of their global Internet Protocol Channel. - March 07, 2008 - Lawn & Garden Media Solutions, LLC
NutraNutra.com Now Free for All Users
As a special promotion, NutraNutra.com has announced that the entire site, including all listing fees will be free to all users for a select period of time. From now until October 1st 2008. - March 07, 2008 - nutranutra.com
International Affairs Council Announces 2008 WorldQuest for Business Winners
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced the winners of the 2008 WorldQuest for Business competition, which was held on Feb. 19 at the American Tobacco Campus in Durham. The winners, team Global Village Whiz Kids, represented... - March 07, 2008 - International Affairs Council
Workshop on "Lean for Accelerated Business Growth" from BMG India
There are several questions that the practitioners have – Is there any structured methodology that guides journey to future state? Is there a methodology that weaves the application of Lean Tools in a way that delivers best results? Is there a way to engage people and make it an organization wide movement and bring about culture change? - March 07, 2008 - BMGI India
Redwood Empowers SAP Financial Fast Close Solution
Redwood Software is unveiling a new Financial Fast Close solution for world-class companies that has been jointly developed with SAP AG. The new Fast Close solution is being featured by Redwood at next week’s SAP Financials2008 show in Orlando on March 10 - 13. - March 06, 2008 - Redwood Software
Beware the Culture Nazi
Beware the Culture Nazi: DFW Author Publishes Book That Helps Corporate Leadership Avoid This and Other Common Mistakes Made While Implementing Culture Changes. Texan author Teresa Rector has turned a decade of organizational training and development experience into a unique book that is certain... - March 06, 2008 - Teresa Rector
Announcing the Launch of Volo
Business management software for health and fitness clubs, studios and trainers. Scheduling, invoicing, member and staff management all in one place, accessible anytime, anywhere. Cut the clutter, end the errors, provide killer customer service. - March 06, 2008 - Volo Innovations
Jeff Snell Named to the Business Leaders’ Club Board of Directors
ENLIGN Business Brokers (www.enlign.com), which represents profitable privately-held, North Carolina-based companies for sale that have gross revenues in excess of $1 million, has announced that Jeff Snell, principal broker for the firm, has been named to the Business Leaders’ Club Board of... - March 06, 2008 - ENLIGN Business Brokers
SunGard to Present at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on Liquidity Risk Management Scheduled for March 6, 2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has announced today that SunGard, a global leader in software and processing solutions for financial services, higher education and the public sector, will be a key sponsor at its upcoming teleconference entitled:... - March 06, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Sourcio in CeBIT 2008: IT Consulting and Web Services for Successful e-Business
Sourcio CJSC, a leading IT consulting company, which provides web monitoring and support for business web applications, exhibits at CeBIT 2008 showing solutions for effective IT monitoring and management. - March 06, 2008 - Mon.itor.us
CI Solutions India Establishes Strategic Alliance with Dutch Competitive Intelligence Firm
CI Solutions India establishes Strategic Alliance with Dutch Competitive Intelligence firm. - March 06, 2008 - CI Solutions India
Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald Attorney First to be LEED Accredited in Virginia
Chris Cheatham, attorney with the construction and surety law firm Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, has been certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Cheatham is the only Virginia practicing... - March 05, 2008 - Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald
Mata Global Introduces OSHA Compliant Alcohol-Free, Rinse Free Hand Sanitizers; Hy-5 Brand Targets Health Care, Food Services, Travel, Lodging and Government Venues
Mata Global Solutions Inc., which specializes in licensing, manufacturing and marketing innovative products, including Canada’s Soapopular® brand, alcohol-free hand sanitizer line, announced that it has introduced Hy-5, a new line of alcohol-free, rinse-free hand sanitizer products that... - March 05, 2008 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
DirectBuy Opens New Palm Springs Members-Only Design Showroom
Low-cost alternative to retail is a one-stop shopping destination for consumers furnishing, remodeling or building a new home. - March 05, 2008 - DirectBuy
It's a Material World
OnlineLabels.com continues to distinguish itself from competition through releasing new products and materials, answering the call of small business owners' labeling needs. - March 05, 2008 - Online Labels, Inc.
BathKitchenandBeyond.com Offers Exclusive and Luxury Bathroom Vanities and Bathroom Products Online
Bath Kitchen and Beyond is a company that specializes in selling bathroom vanities, steam showers, Jacuzzis, shower enclosures and panels, and other various bathroom products to suit any kind of home décor. - March 05, 2008 - Bath Kitchen And Beyond
2008 PCI/Gazelles Recognized as Benchmark Group of Top Growth PCI Companies
The Private Company Index (PCI) announces the creation of the PCI/Gazelles, a 10 company subset of the PCI portfolio recognizing the top growth firms of 2007—as measured by the percent change in 2007 revenues over 2006. The PCI/Gazelles Index will be tracked monthly and plotted against the... - March 05, 2008 - Private Company Index
Daniel Hron Appointed Country Manager, Czech Republic at Pedersen & Partners
Pedersen & Partners, a leading executive search firm in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today the appointment of Daniel Hron as Country Manager for the Czech Republic. - March 05, 2008 - Pedersen & Partners
IPA-IBA President Named as Member of Toronto Board of Trade
IPA-IBA President Steinberg continues membership with the Toronto Board of Trade - March 05, 2008 - IPA
First Light Net Announces Acquisition of Domain Name Fishing.Net
First Light Net, a provider of targeted internet advertising for the fishing, hunting, sports & outdoor industries, announced today it has acquired the domain name fishing.net, the third in a series of recent acquisitions including fishing.org, and chatanoogafishingforums.com. - March 04, 2008 - First Light Net
Attaain Inc. Launches AttaainCI Competitive Intelligence Software as a Service.
New System Provides “Active Intelligence for Strategic Advantage” By Tracking Key Companies, People and Markets Crucial to the Success of a Business. - March 04, 2008 - Attaain Inc.
Multilizer Partners with Hunnect
Multilizer and Hunnect Ltd. have entered a value added reseller agreement for the Multilizer product range. Hunnect will act as a reseller for Multilizer’s products from March, while the localized Hungarian versions will be available for sale from April, 2008. - March 04, 2008 - Multilizer
O’Keefe Casto Residential Brokerage Thriving and Actively Recruiting Real Estate Agents Despite a Tough Market and Other Brokerage Firms Closing
Finally, some positive Las Vegas real estate news you can write about. O'Keefe Casto - a new residential real estate brokerage firm - officially opened its doors today and, in fact, is actively recruiting agents and outperforming the MLS... despite other brokerage firms in Las Vegas closing or downsizing and the fact that this is an extremely tough real estate market. This press release can also be downloaded at: http://www.mxservices.net/OCRB/OCRB-PR022608-FINAL.pdf - March 04, 2008 - O'Keefe Casto Residential Brokerage
LuxeJets Launches Aircraft Finance Division
Air charter broker LuxeJets LLC, headquartered in Manhattan, New York, announced today it has launched LuxeJets Credit Services LLC--a company specializing in assisting owners of private aircraft with new and innovative ways of financing, refinancing and leasing new and used aircraft. - March 04, 2008 - LuxeJets Credit Services
New CV and Careers Consultancy Website
Professional CV Writing Services is a London based company specialising in a range of CV writing services for all levels of experience and backgrounds. Specialised customised CVs designed for maximum impact available in various formats. - March 04, 2008 - Professional CV Writing Services
ExportNation.com Awards 10 Companies with Annual Crystal Awards
Seven out of ten companies are from China. - March 04, 2008 - ExportNation.com
Round Table Concepts LLC Announces Acquisition of H3 Technologies
Round Table Concepts, a Grand Rapids based technology, web design and development company, has acquired H3 Technologies. - March 04, 2008 - Round Table Concepts, LLC
Professional Networks, Headquartered in Greenville, SC Hires Three to Their Management Team
Professional Network Connections hires four to their Network Management Team. Jon Grandrath as Sales Manager for Charleston through Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Ted Hackett as Tennessee State Director, Dawoud Charles as the Georgia State Director, and Myndi Ziemann as Sales Manager for the Jacksonville, Florida area. - March 04, 2008 - Professional Network Connections
Professional Network Connections Launches in Delaware
Professional Network Connections, the newest business networking organization, is launching in Delaware, Florida, and Tennessee during the month of March. Professional Network Connections was founded by Debbie Griffith-Brown in Greenville, South Carolina over three years ago. It was built on four... - March 04, 2008 - Professional Network Connections
Renowned Dutch Designer Visits Phillip's Flowers
"Flowers touch us," said van Rems, "at a sensory and even a spiritual level. That's what makes great art. It's something we can all understand." - March 03, 2008 - Phillip's Flowers ~ 1-800-FLORALS Florist
Track Chic Partners with Extraordinary Motorsports Artist Bettie Miner
Track Chic shifts into high gear fashion with motorsports artist Bettie Grace Miner to provide designs for unique fashions in Track Chic’s Boutique, www.TrackChic.com/shopping. - March 03, 2008 - Track Chic, Inc.
Educating Children Key in Fight Against Childhood Obesity
“Planning to feed our kids well can be difficult,” according to originator Amy Roskelley “but it is possible. If children know what a healthy plate should look like, they can begin to make good choices that will carry them throughout their lives.” - March 03, 2008 - Super Healthy Kids
The Computer Doctor Earns Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program
The Computer Doctor, LLC, today announced it has been approved for certified status in Microsoft’s Partner Program, which recognizes The Computer Doctor’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Certified Partner, The Computer Doctor has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies for three consecutive years. and has further proven proficiency under the Information Worker Solutions Competency. - March 03, 2008 - The Computer Doctor, LLC
Operational Excellence Seminar to be Held in Cleveland, Ohio
An operational excellence training event will be held by Process Coaching Incorporated. This event, which teaches participants how to use lean tools, will be conducted on Sept 24 and 25, 2008 at the Airport Hilton Garden Inn in Cleveland, Ohio. It is designed for engineers, executives, managers and... - March 03, 2008 - Process Coaching Incorporated
Greene Resources Announces Record Breaking Number of Applicants for Job Positions at RTI International
Greene Resources, Inc. (www.greeneresources.com) has announced a record-breaking number of applicants for its recruiting project to fill 900 available contract job positions working onsite at RTI International in Raleigh. Since Greene Resources’ first call for job applicants, the Raleigh... - March 03, 2008 - Greene Resources, Inc.
Lean Training Seminar to be Held in Toledo, Ohio
Process Coaching Incorporated will be conducting a two day training event on Operational Excellence in Toledo, Ohio on OCt 22 and 23. This event is designed for executives, managers, supervisors, and engineers for manufacturing and service companies. - March 03, 2008 - Process Coaching Incorporated
Dissertation Editing – Critical Aspects of Dissertation Process Finally Revealed
Some might find dissertation to be rewarding while some may find it utterly dreadful. Oeinet has stepped forward to reveal critical aspects in dissertation editing. - March 02, 2008 - OEI Consulting Inc
Keynote Resource Now Offers Systematic Approach in Corporate Event Planning
What do Fletcher Christian's shoes and corporate event planning needs have in common? The answer may be more than everyone thinks. - March 01, 2008 - Keynote Resource Inc.
Small Illinois Company Spends $1.7 Million on Domain Name
A small company in Edwardsville, Illinois buys datarecovery.com in one of the top ten most expensive domain name acquisitions in history. - March 01, 2008 - Datarecovery.com, Inc.
Third Wave Digital Wins Interactive Media Award for Georgia Southern University’s College of Health & Human Sciences Website
Third Wave Digital wins, for the second year in a row, Best of Show. - March 01, 2008 - Third Wave Digital
Noted eBay “Weird Stuff” Author and Entrepreneur Releases New eBook About Online Marketing
Brian Schwartz, a successful eBay seller noted for his successful "weird stuff" auctions (such as candy bar wrappers and drink cups) and his highly creative approach toward cross promotion of his legitimate eBay store, is releasing a new eBook on innovative cross-promotional strategies for the general online commerce market. - March 01, 2008 - ItsALLinThePackaging
ElizaJ Announces "Green" Portable Restrooms
Renting an upscale portable restroom for your next event, yet concerned about the environment? ElizaJ, providers of upscale, self-contained restrooms for special events, has gone “green” with the addition of Solar Deluxe units in her portable restroom line. - March 01, 2008 - Eliza J
Search Engine Strategies (SES) and Pepperjam Network Announce the Launch of Exclusive Affiliate Program
Affiliates Earn 5% of All Ticket Sales - February 29, 2008 - Search Engine Strategies
Search Engine Watch Job Board Matches Job Seekers in Interactive Marketing with Hiring Managers Offering Cutting Edge Opportunities
Interactive Recruitment Center Boasts Jobs from Around the World for Those Seeking New Opportunities in Digital Marketing - February 29, 2008 - Search Engine Strategies
The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center Launches Their Interactive Online Website to Help Home Owners at Risk
Due to the huge increase in foreclosures, lenders and loan servicers are rethinking the foreclosure process. The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center has been established to help homeowners communicate with their lenders to develop alternatives to losing their home. - February 29, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
New Contractor Tool Trailers Make a Better Alternative to the Average Truck Body
All Pro’s new line of Tool Trailers are designed to increase Contractors efficiency and productivity by becoming a professional rolling work shop. - February 29, 2008 - All Pro Trailer Superstore