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Luxury Residential Chicagoland Auction Set for Dec. 13th
Westar Properties, Inc., an Oak Brook, IL-based real estate marketing firm, announced it will conduct a Chicagoland auction of six luxury single-family homes and one townhome on December 13, 2007 at the Sheraton Gateway Suites in Rosemont, IL. The properties are located in Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Frankfort, Glencoe, Naperville and Northbrook, Illinois. For a complete color brochure on the auction, call Westar Properties, Inc. at (630) 705-5500, or visit www.WestarProperties.com. - November 28, 2007 - Westar Properties, Inc.
New Search Engine Confirms That Milliseconds Matter
ShipGooder.com uses speed and simplicity to attract a loyal following. - November 28, 2007 - ShipGooder, Inc.
ENLIGN Business Brokers to Participate in 2008 Business Expo
Jeff Snell, principal broker for ENLIGN Business Brokers (www.enlign.com), has announced that the firm will participate in the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce 2008 Business Expo, which is scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2008, from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Jim Graham Building on the N.C. State... - November 28, 2007 - ENLIGN Business Brokers
Yvonne Brandon Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Yvonne Brandon has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Yvonne makes her home in Redmond Washington and earned her Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Tennessee State University. Yvonne is a Group Manager for Microsoft Corporation and her personal... - November 28, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Atlas Experts to Share Key Strategies at National Ergonomics Conference
Atlas Ergonomics, LLC, specialists in reducing work-related injuries and related costs, will share findings from applied research and intervention in office and healthcare ergonomics at the National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition, November 27 through 30, 2007 in Las Vegas. On Thursday,... - November 28, 2007 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
Quality Certification
STAR Servicios Lingüísticos achieves double quality certification - November 28, 2007 - STAR Servicios Lingüísticos S.L.
Dr. Abhijit Shanbhag, Chief Technical Officer of Scintera Networks, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Dr. Abhijit Shanbhag, Chief Technical Officer of Scintera Networks, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Dr. Abhijit Shanbhag makes his home in Sunnyvale California and earned his Ph.D in Electrical Engineering of Computer Sciences from the University of... - November 28, 2007 - Princeton Premier
The StreamSend Email Marketing Service Now Serves the UK
StreamSend, a leading email marketing solutions firm headquartered in the United States and serving clients globally, today announced streamlined service access for its United Kingdom clients. - November 27, 2007 - EZ Publishing
CEO Positivity Waning and Private Sector Employment on the Rise
Based on a poll conducted by the Private Company Index (PCI) at the close of Q3, CEOs are feeling increasingly negative about the prospects for capital and debt availability in Q4 2007. At the same time these companies report the average number of full time employees to be at the highest level for... - November 27, 2007 - Private Company Index
Index of Private Company Performance Kicks off Q4 with an Energetic Climb
October Private Company Index (PCI) data indicates that North American private companies made a strong charge into Q4. October’s 939 Index reading, a PCI high, reflects a 10.5% increase from the prior month. - November 27, 2007 - Private Company Index
Announcing the State of Information Security: New Study Will be the Word on Top Trends in Finance Industry
Information Security Media Group, publisher of BankInfoSecurity.com and its sister site, CUInfosecurity.com, announces its latest endeavor, the State of Information Security 2008 – top trends, threats and priorities for financial institutions. - November 27, 2007 - Information Security Media Group
HG Art and Framing Consultants Completes Artwork for the Sandpearl Resort
HG Art and Framing Consultants proudly announces the successful completion of the artwork design and installation for the Sandpearl Resort in Clearwater Beach, Florida. Duncan & Miller Design created the interiors for the resort with Beasley and Henley Interior Design creating the look for the... - November 27, 2007 - HG Arts
Mr. R. Nanda Kumar Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the Honors Edition of the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registryl
Mr. R. Nanda Kumar Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the Honors Edition of the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Mr. Kumar founded Afras Limited over 17 years ago and has since served as its managing director. As the managing director, Mr. Kumar oversees all aspects of the company’s... - November 27, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Charlotte, NC CPA Firm Participates in New Orleans Financial Literacy Campaign
Charlotte, NC CPA firm - November 27, 2007 - Regina H. Rudolph, CPA, PLLC
QuickBooks© Seminar for Members of the Metrolina Minority Contractors Association
This press release announces that a CPA firm was retained to provide training to a minority organization. - November 27, 2007 - Regina H. Rudolph, CPA, PLLC
“Spiritual Water” Makes a Big Splash at International Food & Beverage Show Debut
New Product Attracts Not Only Investors & Distributors but Also Newspapers & Television Stations - November 26, 2007 - Spiritual Brands, Inc.
Denver Based Shycon.com Launches New Site and Design Services, Keeps Business Dollars Local
Shycon Design launched a new site today and revealed they have added more services to their already impressive resume. They are now offering services in graphic design, web site design, computer aided drafting and 3D design and animation. - November 26, 2007 - Shycon Design
Vicky Hortman Named Member of Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheon Committee
Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. (www.grayandcreech.com), a Raleigh-based distributor of drinking water and coffee systems, has announced that Vicky Hortman, president of the firm, has been named a member of the Executive Women’s Luncheon committee of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of... - November 26, 2007 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
Edward Mcqueen Salley, President of the Performance Measurement Group, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Edward McQueen Salley, President of The Performance Measurement Group, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Edward makes his home in Georgia and earned his Masters Degree in Industrial Engineering from Lehigh University. As President, Edward leads a team of... - November 26, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Hiring Sales People Who Can be a Force
Winfree Business Growth Advisors offers tips on how to avoid bad hires and make quality additions to your sales staff. - November 26, 2007 - Winfree Business Growth Advisors
CEO Advisors Network Announces Plans to Form New CEO Peer Group
This new CEO Peer Group will be focused on small and medium size businesses historically excluded from peer advisory boards. - November 25, 2007 - CEO Advisors Network
Bella Rose Children's Boutique Announce the Addition of Mud Pie Baby, Nollie Custom Seat Covers, and Jamie Rae Hats to Its Product Offering Just In Time for the Holidays
Bella Rose Children's Boutique caters to the smallest roses by offering Unique Chic one of a kind boutique style baby clothing, gifts, and toys. Expecting mommies and moms alike have made Bella Rose Children’s Boutique their one stop shop for baby couture. - November 24, 2007 - Bella Rose Children's Boutique
An Insanely Healthy Energy Drink? Is That Even Possible?
V 4 Health LLC of Denver, CO has recently agreed to represent 2 new products, both from Vemma International -- Vemma Nutritional Supplement and Verve! energy drink. Both products have received high praise from the health, sports and medical industries. - November 24, 2007 - V 4 Health LLC
Safe’s FastPath is a Real Fast Track to Success by Winning 4 Contracts in 6 Weeks
The continuing success of Safe Computing’s FastPath implementation strategy is aptly demonstrated with the winning of 4 new contracts over the past 6 weeks. The deals included Major Players and PSD in London, Change Recruitment in Scotland and MRC in Shrewsbury. Jason Martin, Safe’s... - November 24, 2007 - Safe Computing
Seavus Group is Proud to Announce the Release of the New Version of Seavus Project Viewer 3.2 – Now with Enhanced Security
Seavus group is pleased to announce the newest version of Seavus Project Viewer 3.2 with Seavus Secure View add-in. - November 24, 2007 - Synami
Turtlejet Readies for Launch from Its Base Station in US State of Kentucky
Jet propelled Quality assured solutions. Premium consultancy services at outsourced rates; that’s the ideology pursued by a fledging Indian IT service provider (Grey Matter India Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (GMI)), in incubating “TurtleJet.net Inc”. As the name implies, TurtleJet... - November 24, 2007 - Grey Matter India Tech Pvt Ltd
fring Goes Web. fringME! Web Widget Brings Location-Based Presence and Chat Between fringsters and Internet
fringTM has just announced a major step in its evolution with the launch of fringME!TM - a new, free-to use widget which allows fring users (“fringsters”) to stay connected with each other and all their internet communities. The fringME! widget enables fringsters to take their... - November 23, 2007 - Fringland Ltd.
Castle CRM Achieves Sage Software Million Dollar Club Status and President Circle for 2007
Castle CRM (www.acastle.com) a Sage Software business partner specializing in the sales, installation and support of Sage SalesLogix, has been named to Sage Software's Million Dollar Club for the past fiscal year. Castle CRM received this honor for achieving over $1,000,000 in sales for Sage... - November 23, 2007 - Castle Group
ExecUchange President Debuts New Product at Christmas Carousel Event
Linda Leake, president of execUchange, a business management consulting firm that transforms the way organizations accomplish results, will debut her invention, Make a Mark!™, at The Christmas Carousel, a holiday festival held Friday, Nov. 23 through Sunday, Nov. 25 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (5 p.m. - November 23, 2007 - execUchange
Leading Soft-Drink Producer Still Thirsty for Technical Writing Seminars
The Murawski Group has capped two decades of technical writing seminars for a leading producer of soft drinks. To develop and deliver thousands of products around the world, this Fortune 500 client needs clear correspondence, instructions, and reports. Much of its technical writing goes to... - November 23, 2007 - The Murawski Group, Inc.
BaronSeries.com Wins Again, Claiming Three 2008 Black Web Awards
Best-selling author and business coach William R. Patterson is helping thousands of entrepreneurs and investors around the world build wealth with his Baron strategies for financial independence. - November 23, 2007 - The Baron Solution Group
ENLIGN Business Brokers Sponsors Triangle Special Hockey Association and Shop ‘Til The Puck Drops Event
Jeff Snell, principal broker for ENLIGN Business Brokers (www.enlign.com), a firm providing seller and buyer services, professional negotiation, and valuation and marketing services to small- and medium-business sellers and buyers, has announced that the firm is sponsoring the Triangle Special... - November 23, 2007 - ENLIGN Business Brokers
Business Leader Media Announces Joan Plotnick as Business Leader Editor
Business Leader Media has announced that Joan Plotnick has been named editor of the Triangle edition of Business Leader, a publication that has served the Research Triangle Park business community since 1989. In this position, Plotnick will develop story ideas, assign articles and determine budgets... - November 23, 2007 - Business Leader Magazine
“Outside the Box” Thinking Lands UThinkIt Graphics a Silver Davey Award
Small graphic design firms, ad agencies and public relation firms worldwide submitted over 4,000 entries in hopes of securing the coveted Davey. - November 22, 2007 - UThinkIt Graphics
Money Managers Are Reconsidering Their Positions
Money managers that use the profitable but risky strategy of borrowing low yielding currencies such as JPY and investing in to higher yielding currencies are reconsidering their positions as the current US economic conditions send ripples across the globe. “These are very interesting times... - November 22, 2007 - easy-forex
Easy-Forex Invites Participants of the 2nd ME Forex Expo to Booth 14-17 for a Chance to Win Cash
Easy Forex is pleased to announce its participation in the 2nd Middle East Forex Trading Expo in Abu Dhabi on November 27-28, 2007 and invites all participants to come to booth 14-17 for a chance to win a glass globe filled with currency from around the world. “The contest is simple to play... - November 22, 2007 - easy-forex
BDA Advises U21Global on Sale of Cengage's 50% Stake to Manipal Universal Learning International
Business Development Asia LLC is pleased to announce that Manipal Education Group has acquired 50% of U21Global, the world's premier online graduate school, by purchasing the holding of Cengage Learning (formerly Thomson Learning). - November 22, 2007 - BDA Partners Ltd
Vital Office Solutions is Now Open for Business
Christina Nelson is announcing the launch of her company Vital Office Solutions. Vital Office Solutions is a Virtual Assistant company which provides administrative services to individuals and small businesses all over the US. - November 22, 2007 - Vital Office Solutions
Norma Stephenson, President of Unison, Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business
Norma Stephenson, President of Unison, has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business. Norma makes her home in Stockton on Tees Great Britain and is Certified in Nursing. As President, Norma works to develop union strategies and travels to set up new policies and procedures. Unison is... - November 22, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Dr. Jeremy Desai Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Dr. Jeremy Desai Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Dr. Desai is currently serving as the Executive Vice President of Research and Development at Apotex, Inc. Apotex is a leading pharmaceutical company specializing in generic products. Dr. Desai has a wide... - November 22, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Dancing Elephants Presents Martin Brossman at November Final Friday Forum
Martin Brossman, President of Coaching Support and author, will present highlights from his book, Finding Our Fire, for Dancing Elephants Achievement Group’s Final Friday Forum on Nov. 30, 2007 at the Business Networking Center in Cary, N.C. - November 22, 2007 - Dancing Elephants Achievement Group
Launette Hosts Open House; Gives Away Dexter T-400 Express Washer
Launette Equipment Company, a Dexter Authorized a Dexter Authorized Distributor, recently held a free, all day open house at their headquarters in Laurel, MD. The event was attended by more than 50 people who celebrated the commercial and on-premise laundry industries with a full day event... - November 21, 2007 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
Strategic HR Advisors Build a Total Wellness Component Business Alliance
Strategic HR Advisors today announced the formation of a strategic business alliance to market total wellness concepts and technologies. A global company, their affiliate focuses on helping to produce a more healthy and satisfying lifestyle. This is where we must focus our efforts in changing our lifestyles. Instead of adhering to the traditional approach of Western medicine that concentrates on curing disease, wellness emphasizes prevention, avoiding illness rather than curing it. - November 21, 2007 - Strategic HR Advisors
Dancing Elephants Course to Increase Your Sales in 2008
Dancing Elephants Achievement Group is holding an orientation for its guaranteed sales training course, Mastering Sales Magnetism, on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007 in Cary, N.C. - November 21, 2007 - Dancing Elephants Achievement Group
Raghu Bala Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Honors Edition of the Princeton Premier Registry
Raghu Bala has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Honors Edition of the Princeton Premier Registry. Raghu is a highly educated individual and a dedicated professional. He received a Masters in Business Administration from the Wharton Business School and a Masters of Science from... - November 21, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Dexter Laundry Announces Third Online Winner of T-400 Washer 20th Anniversary Giveaway
Dexter Laundry is proud to announce that Patti & Dave Fielding of Embassy Laundromat in Manchester, NH are the third online winners of their T-400 20th Anniversary Washer Giveaway. Patti Fielding entered to win a T-400 at www.dexterlaundry.com and was selected from submitted entries as the... - November 21, 2007 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
Professional Laundry Systems Hosts Open Houses; Gives Away 2 Dexter T-400 Express Washers
Professional Laundry Systems, a Dexter Authorized Distributor recently held two free open houses at their offices in Buffalo, NY and Philadelphia, PA. The events were attended by more than 100 people who celebrated the commercial and on-premise laundry industries with a full day of activities... - November 21, 2007 - Dexter Laundry, Inc.
Just in Time for the Holidays: a Safe Toy That is Made in the USA, is 100% Recyclable and Comes with a Lifetime Guarantee. Say Hello to Toobee® the Amazing Flying Can
Finally an American toy company that offers a toy for life guarantee, contributes most of its earnings to children's charities and is an environmentally friendly 100% recyclable toy (green toy) - November 20, 2007 - Toobee International Inc.
Easy-Forex Diamond Sponsor of ME FX Expo
Easy-Forex is pleased to announce its Diamond sponsorship of the 2nd Middle East Forex Expo held at the Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers located in Abu Dhabi U. A. E. - November 20, 2007 - easy-forex
OnlineLabels.com Launches Specialty Templates and Label Shapes
Just in time for the holiday season, the leader in blank labels for laser and inkjet printers, offers holiday label templates and specialty label shapes. - November 20, 2007 - Online Labels, Inc.