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Premium Domain Broker NameRSS.com Launches Super February Domain Sale

Looking for a Premium Domain at a great price? Premium Domain Broker NameRSS.com has announced a Super February Sale that will allow customers to purchase any of the premium domains listed on their website for only $995. - February 06, 2008 - NameRSS.com

Two Out of Three Dentists Are Not Wealthy

When asked if they consider themselves wealthy, two out of three dentists said no. Though the average dentist's salary is high, so are the costs of getting a dental education and running a dental practice. - February 06, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist

ENLIGN Business Brokers Named Member of Local Business Club

Jeff Snell, principal broker for ENLIGN Business Brokers (www.enlign.com), has announced the firm’s membership with the Triangle Business Clubs of America. Through its membership, ENLIGN will have access to business development events, Internet marketing opportunities and online training... - February 06, 2008 - ENLIGN Business Brokers

Consumer Demand for Green Practices Changing the Business of Home Improvement Contractors

As Americans become more eco-conscious, consumer-driven companies industry-wide have begun offering more ecologically friendly products and services to retain a competitive edge. - February 06, 2008 - Pristine Home Solutions

WorldVitalRecords.com Launches World Genealogy Collection: A Billion Names from 33 Countries Coming Online

WorldVitalRecords.com (a service of FamilyLink.com) released today its flagship product, the World Collection, an online genealogy database containing more than 1.5 billion names from 35 countries. - February 06, 2008 - World Vital Records, Inc.

The Federal Banking Co-Op Today Introduced TheCertificateofDepositStore.com to Assist Members in Making International Deposits at Higher Interest Rates

In response to the continued decline in interest rates offered to depositors by US banks The Federal Banking Co-op has introduced thecertificateofdepositstore.com offering deposits easier access to foreign deposits in the EU and the Commonwealth at much higher rates of return. - February 05, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop

Outdoor Lighting Business in Jacksonville to Participate in Upcoming 5 Star Design Television Series

The 5 Star Design Show to feature backyard makeovers in the Jacksonville area and NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Jacksonville has been chosen to particpate. - February 05, 2008 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting

New German Franchise Direct Web Site Launched

Franchise Direct is proud to relaunch its newly designed German website, with high quality content unique interactive features. - February 05, 2008 - Franchise Direct USA

Mary Scully to NASCAR: "No Past Champion’s Provisionals and No Top-35"

Track Chic talks with Mary Scully, Editor, Racing Milestones Magazine in Track Chic’s Women Behind the Wheels, www.TrackChic.com/wbw, section this month. - February 05, 2008 - Track Chic, Inc.

PinHawk LLC Provides Daily News Service, Customized to Each Law Firm

PinHawk daily emails deliver web news targeted to the needs of each firm. The most important headlines can be seen at a glance; full access is just a click away. For more details email sales@pinhawk.com. - February 05, 2008 - PinHawk LLC

Corporate Governance Summit 2008

Finance IQ, a division of IQPC, will hold its Middle East Corporate Governance Summit at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai, UAE from 18-21 February 2008. The summit comprises a two-day conference on 19-20 February and two days of interactive workshops on 18 and 21 February 2008. The workshops being offered cover Sound Corporate Governance Practices, Anti-Fraud, Transparency and Sustainability and CSR. - February 05, 2008 - IQPC Middle East

Despite Increasingly Difficult Jobs, Market Research Professionals Expect More Time to Conduct Analyses in 2008 — and Higher Salaries

Easing the workload, market research professionals expect to hire more staff in 2008. - February 04, 2008 - MarketResearchCareers

Free Online Local Business Directory Launches Helping Consumers Spot and Identify Rogue Traders – Brownbook.net

The Brownbook (www.brownbook.net) launches its UK service today - a free and open wiki-type ‘local business directory’ website that lets consumers add and find local businesses, rate them and add reviews, and where small businesses can add their listings for free. The Brownbook gives the power back to the people, and is the UK’s first ‘peer-produced’ online directory service. - February 04, 2008 - The Brownbook

MBA in a Day Launches Online, Web Delivery... What You Would Learn at Top-Tier Business Schools... If You Only Had the Time

As a Professor teaching at a #1 ranked MBA program for the past decade Steven Stralser has taught well-educated professionals like doctors, lawyers, non profit executives, scientists, and even small business owners about the "basics of business" they may have missed in their medical... - February 04, 2008 - MBA in a Day

Enterprise Class Document Management and Work Flow Solutions Finally Within Reach for SMB's, via Phantom Data Systems Inc. of Norwalk, CT

Phantom Data Systems Inc. today finally announced their long deployed online document management and work flow solution for small businesses. The product dubbed "ImageSilo" integrated scanning, indexing, storage, backup and retrieval of documents, emails, records, and images in over 200... - February 04, 2008 - Phantom Data Systems Inc

BDA Advises DIC and Sun Chemical on China Transaction

Business Development Asia ("BDA") advised Sun Chemical and Dainippon Ink & Chemicals ("DIC") on their majority JV with Nantong Shanjing Metallic Pigments, a leading Chinese manufacturer of aluminum pigments. - February 03, 2008 - BDA Partners Ltd

Harrison Township Police Receive AED Donation from NewHouse Medical

NewHouse Medical donated three (3) AED units (automated external defibrillators) to the Harrison Township Police Department as part of their ongoing philanthropic effort of donating AEDs each year to selected recipients. The police department can now have one AED in every patrol car at all times. - February 02, 2008 - NewHouse Medical

Historic Initiative Results in Landmark Commitment to Sustainability

The North Carolina component of the American Institute of Architects will have a completely "green" new headquarters building in downtown Raleigh. - February 02, 2008 - Frank Harmon Architect PA

Microsoft Strikes Back at Google with Proposed Yahoo! Acquisition - Market Share Analysis from Net Applications

A market share comparison between Google and the merger of Microsoft and Yahoo! by Net Applications - February 02, 2008 - Net Applications, Inc.

Michael Lett Appointed Director of Franchise Development at ElizaJ

ElizaJ, providers of upscale, self-contained restrooms for special events and serving thousands of clients along the East Coast, has recently named Michael Lett as the new Director of Franchise Development. - February 02, 2008 - Eliza J

Palomita™ Brings in the New Year with Jerry Leigh

Junior fashion brand announces licensing agreement with Jerry Leigh to manufacture and distribute Palomita™ tees and fashion tops. - February 02, 2008 - Palomita Clothing

Diamond Packaging Launches Green Website

Diamond Packaging today announced the launch of a new green website to coincide with the introduction of their Diamond greenbox initiative, the company’s commitment to research, design, and implement packaging solutions that are innovative and sustainable. Diamond’s new green website... - February 02, 2008 - Diamond Packaging

DoveBid® to Conduct Online "Buy Now" Sale for Cristallerie du Val Saint Lambert

DoveBid, Inc. is the leading global provider of capital asset management and valuation services. - February 02, 2008 - DoveBid, Inc.

No More Brush-Offs Presented by Dancing Elephants

Tim Moore, principal of Dancing Elephants Achievement Group, will present “No More Brush-Offs and 5 Stupid Things Salespeople Do That Cost Them Money!” at the Cary Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 13, 2008. - February 02, 2008 - Dancing Elephants Achievement Group

Health and Wellness Corporate Programmes Abroad

More and more companies recognize that the healthy bottom line for their business highly depends on its key asset – the people. Human Resources (HR) professionals compete with numerous benefit packages for the top specialists and managers in order to attract and retain the best people in the... - February 02, 2008 - Spa-Resorts.cz

Corrotherm International Wins Inconel 625 Bulks for Qatar Gas 3 & 4 Offshore Facilities

Corrotherm International have finalized an order with Qatar Petroleum for over 200 tonnes of Inconel 625 welded and seamless pipe for its Qatargas Phase 3 + 4 Offshore facilities project. The order is for seamless and welded pipe from 6” up to 24” dia in solid Inconel 625 and is the... - February 01, 2008 - Corrotherm International Ltd

Anglo Irish Bank Interim Management Statement1 and Chairman's Address to the Annual General Meeting, 1 February 2008

2007 has been another year of outstanding achievement for your Bank with record earnings, strong lending growth, excellent asset quality and continued development of our franchises in Ireland, the UK and North America. This excellent performance is grounded in the Group’s disciplined and... - February 01, 2008 - Anglo Irish Bank

"Make Anything Work" CEO Recognized as Business in Vancouver "40 Under 40" for 2007

Alex Read, CEO of Vancouver-based training company Make Anything Work has been awarded the prestigious “Business In Vancouver: 40 Under 40 Award” for 2007. This is partly in honor of the recently launched revolutionary new training concept – the Bookinar – that’s creating a major buzz in the training and marketing worlds. - February 01, 2008 - Make Anything Work

New Jersey Advertising Agency Declares - Brand Better and You’ll do Better – in Good Times and Bad

"Investing in your brand" says branding expert Allan Gorman, "is integral to increasing the market value of your company. Brand building is not an expense. It's an investment," declares Gorman in his new white paper, "It's not as much about perfecting your tag line as it is about enhancing your bottom line." - February 01, 2008 - Brandspa LLC

Million Impossible - the UK's Most Exciting Entrepreneur Opportunity Just Got Better

In a dynamic move, Million Impossible Plc, who own and operate the UK’s fastest growing Entrepreneur and Business Website have announced their intention to open up their web site www.millionimpossible.com and allow guest user access. - January 31, 2008 - Million Impossible Plc

ENLIGN Business Brokers Retained by Truck-Tire Retread Company

Jeff Snell, principal broker for ENLIGN Business Brokers (www.enlign.com), has announced that the firm has been retained by an established commercial truck-tire retread service to represent them in the sale of the business. The north Raleigh business, which has 28 years of consistent customer... - January 31, 2008 - ENLIGN Business Brokers

CSA Opens an Associate Office in Russia

The new CSA Associate office will be located in Moscow, Russia, and will offer its extensive portfolio of celebrity speakers and experts. - January 31, 2008 - CSA-Celebrity Speakers, Sp. z o.o.

Sunreef Yachts Launches the Official Website in Italian and in Hebrew

Sunreef Yachts website is now available in 6 languages. - January 31, 2008 - Sunreef Yachts

Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center Opens Its Online Help Center

The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center, today announced that they have launched an on-line assistance help website, providing information, help, legal aid, housing aid, current news and events for Home Owners at Risk due to the current mortgage and lending crisis. Go to www.FederalForeclosureAssistanceCenter.com - January 30, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop

A New Eagle in the Sky Over East Tennessee

Bird watchers in east Tennessee are sighting a new breed of Eagle in the skies. Not the feathered kind, but the latest pet of Sevierville based media company S.D. Professionals, LLC. - January 30, 2008 - SD Professionals LLC

Executive Training Solutions Launches New Microsoft Business Certification Program in Phoenix, Arizona

Next generation of credentials for Microsoft Office 2007 and Windows Vista to enhance and validate in-demand professional technology skills valued in business. - January 30, 2008 - Executive Training Solutions

Shape Your Business Organizes New Webinars in February

The business consultancy and mentorship firm will offer business owners the chance to discuss key issues related to running a start-up. - January 30, 2008 - Shape Your Business

Susie Phillips Named to VP Role at Informative Research

Susie Phillips, a former executive at Countrywide Home Loans, has joined Informative Research as the company’s Vice President of Strategic Planning and Business Development. - January 30, 2008 - Informative Research

ACG Chicago Elects James A. McNair as 2008-2009 President

The Association for Corporate Growth Chicago (ACG Chicago) today announced the appointment of James A. McNair, Senior Managing Director of Corinthian Capital Group LLC, an equity investment group, to Chapter President for the 2008-2009 term. “I am very proud to be involved with such an... - January 30, 2008 - Association for Corporate Growth Chicago (ACG Chicago)

Brian Blomgren & ActionCOACH Announces Birmingham’s U Dirty Dog as New Client

Brian Blomgren, owner of ActionCOACH, an Atlanta based Business Coaching practice, announced today that the company has signed Birmingham-area pet care services, U Dirty Dog, as a business coaching client. “I am thrilled to have U Dirty Dog as one of my clients,” says Blomgren. - January 30, 2008 - Brian Blomgren

Helms Mulliss & Wicker Attorney to Appear on the Cover of North Carolina Super Lawyers 2008

Helms Mulliss & Wicker’s John “Jack” H. Cobb will be featured on the cover of North Carolina Super Lawyers 2008. - January 30, 2008 - Helms Mulliss Wicker

Former Lt. Governor Dennis Wicker Named Impact Business Leader

Helms Mulliss & Wicker’s Dennis A. Wicker has been selected by Business Leader magazine as a Triangle area Impact Business Leader for 2008. - January 30, 2008 - Helms Mulliss Wicker

Wealth Strategist Landon Watts Partners with Independent Advisors

Landon Watts has teamed with Independent Advisors to work with clients to ensure they have affordable medical insurance coverage in order to prevent hardship as a result of a medical situation. - January 30, 2008 - Banyan Rock & Talent

How to Promote Your Company’s Green Side

More than 40 million baby boomers say they are more likely to purchase environmentally-friendly products and use services from companies that are socially responsible. Given this, Better Business Bureau offers advice to help guide your company’s social responsibility efforts to boomers and other consumers. - January 30, 2008 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina

International Profit Associates' Director Joins Chicagoland Business Leadership Network

Tony Jones, International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) Director of Business Coordination, recently became a member of the Chicagoland Business Leadership Network (CBLN). The CBLN is a business-to-business consortium allowing members to network, gain best practices and get information regarding... - January 30, 2008 - IPA

IPA Charities Supports Community Choir and Local Church

IPA Charities contributed $2,000 to a local community choir’s holiday concert, and $1,000 to St. Mary Parish for the use of video equipment and related services needed to record the parish’s holiday concert. International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) Chief Information Officer (CIO),... - January 30, 2008 - IPA