IHG has partnered with LRA Worldwide on a comprehensive quality assurance evaluation program for all of its properties and brands in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. LRA consultants will visit upwards of 650 properties either one or two times annually in order to help IHG deliver the desired guest experience. - January 28, 2009 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.

Visitors to LabAutomation 2009, a popular trade event held January 24th -28th at the Palm Springs Convention Center, will have an exclusive opportunity to view a new technical animation produced by Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. - January 28, 2009 - Bal Seal Engineering, Inc.

Asia Society Southern California will honor Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers, Olympic Gold Medalist and the 2007-08 NBA Most Valuable Player, on June 30, 2009 at its annual gala dinner in Los Angeles. - January 28, 2009 - Asia Society Southern California

The IDX solution provides and quick and easy way to search real estate online, saving both realtors and consumers time. - January 28, 2009 - IDX, Inc.

Organizers of InnovationErie: Design Competition released today the names of the independent panel of judges that will select the semi-finalists and finalists of the product design competition. Jonathan D’Silva is a registered patent attorney with MacDonald Illig Jones and Britton, LLP. He... - January 28, 2009 - Erie Art Museum

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida has received $2 million in funding to construct housing for people with disabilities in Hendry County. - January 28, 2009 - Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.

Clients of Canadian web hosting company, Cirrus Tech, can now choose openSUSE 10.3 on new Linux VPS Hosting Plans. - January 28, 2009 - Cirrus Tech Ltd.

Ad♦Q Studies finds CKR Interactive’s creative design to have the highest impact in its recent Readership Study of NURSEWEEK. - January 28, 2009 - CKR Interactive, Inc.

Online advertising company USA SEO Pros recently announced their six month placement results and the numbers may surprise you. As of the January 26, the search engine optimization company held nearly four million placements for their clients. This is an increase of 228 percent over the previous... - January 28, 2009 - USASEOPros

The majority of Americans want to get out of debt in 2009, and there is help for those unsure how. - January 28, 2009 - National Financial Awareness Network, Inc.

Renowned high street retailer increases first-contact resolution with the on-demand version of eGain KnowledgeAgent™. - January 28, 2009 - eGain Corporation

Simulation authoring tool features more than 30 enhancements to make custom simulation development easier and faster. - January 28, 2009 - NexLearn

American Home Services, Inc. has been awarded the prestigious 2008 Angie's List Super Service Award. - January 28, 2009 - American Home Services, Inc.

Several Metro Detroit Companies Also Represented on AIA Detroit Board of Directors. - January 28, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Detroit

Northeastern University is pleased to announce that the 3rd annual Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Awards program will be held on April 29, 2009. The awards program created two years ago in a partnership between Northeastern University's Center for Family Business and The Family Firm... - January 28, 2009 - Northeastern University Center for Family Business

As part of its journey to becoming a World Class Organization, Custom Direct started the Team Excellence Award Program. This year, the prestigious award was given to the QA Work Standardization Team for its outstanding performance in upholding the missions of Custom Direct. - January 28, 2009 - Custom Direct, LLC.

The Mississippi APICS chapters, in partnership with the Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Mississippi, Holmes Community College and True North Consulting, announce an intensive Supply Chain Management education series of five, 3-day courses in all elements of Supply Chain Management. These... - January 28, 2009 - True North Consulting, LLC

Neutral arbitrator rendered his decision on the National Paint & Coatings Association’s challenge to the Commodity Classification Standards Board Dispositions on Subjects 13 and 14. - January 28, 2009 - National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc.

As customers are looking for ways to become more green, many businesses are offering reusable, eco-friendly, custom-imprinted tote bags to help keep their name in front of their public. EcoMarketingSolutions.com has just introduced a new line of over 25 environmentally-friendly tote bags. - January 28, 2009 - Eco Marketing Solutions

LRI responds to new study of lupus-related costs. - January 28, 2009 - Lupus Research Institute

A FriendPad.com survey polled over 1000 members at its 100% free online dating service that reveals a staggering 60% chance that you could have sex on a first date. - January 28, 2009 - FriendPad Media

E-Z Movers signature pink vehicles will illustrate awareness of the fight for the cure and allow observers to connect with friends and family to join the fight, for the cure of breast cancer. On the Move for a Cure® is made possible by the E-Z Movers On the Move for a Cure® Fundraiser which will be an annual fundraiser held by E-Z Movers who will donate a percentage from every move they make. - January 28, 2009 - E-Z Movers, Inc.

Many Green Building Shows have vendors that sell green cleaning products, solar equipment. Here we have Energy Engineers and HVAC Engineers all giving seminars on how to save Energy (Fuel) on the Large Mechanical Equipment that keeps buildings warm or cool. The equipment uses a lot of energy. Green = Save Energy (Fuel), Save Cash, Save Equipment, Local Labor, Local Equipment, Good for Environment. - January 28, 2009 - Oatley Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning

Little Lady Foods welcomes new CEO to move company at an even faster pace. - January 28, 2009 - Little Lady Foods

Binder-USA has extended its M8 field-attachable connectors with an option of solder termination for both metal and plastic versions. The connectors now include a full plastic contact body design. These Series 768 M8 connectors are ideal for automation sensor applications. All M8 connectors are... - January 28, 2009 - Binder-USA LP

Inventory Control Provider Debuts In-House Promotional Tool, New Website - January 28, 2009 - Bevinco

MagicIndie Softworks (www.magicindie.com), announced today the release of Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, a casual hidden object-adventure game inspired by the classic masterpiece by Daniel Defoe. About the Game Adventures of Robinson Crusoe is a story of a XVII-th century mariner who survives a... - January 28, 2009 - MagicIndie Softworks

Recogmission, a developer of Picollator universal search engine, launched the solution for the automatic adult content filtering based on the visual content analysis. - January 28, 2009 - WeSEE Ltd

The best New feature for homeowners to request when getting new replacement windows. Capital Remodeling Inc. has been the leader in replacement windows for decades and now their new revolutionary Ultrashield Shield glass package with Climaguard SPF technology is helping homeowners in ways never... - January 28, 2009 - Capital Remodeling Inc.

Xfort the complete Endpoint and Data Security Network Software from MicroRiver. Your Number one partner for Data Loss Prevention. - January 28, 2009 - MicroRiver

Why are shoppers checking out before actual checkout? User experience professionals from the UXalliance offered their advice in a recent report on online checkout functionality. - January 28, 2009 - the UXalliance

Enhancements to Infor PLM Runtime, Integration with Microsoft Outlook Improve Agility and Collaboration. - January 28, 2009 - Infor

The Gulf Coast Venture Forum (GCVF) schedule for monthly membership meetings for 2009 are set for Thursdays on the following dates: March 12, 2009; April 9, 2009; and May 14, 2009. These meetings will be held from 4p.m. to 6 p.m. at Tiburon Golf Course Clubhouse, 2620 Tiburon Drive in Naples,... - January 28, 2009 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., (www.mmimarketing.com) a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been certified by the N.C. Department of Transportation as a pre-qualified private consulting firm for the department’s Project... - January 28, 2009 - MMI

Alexander Valerievich Eist was appointed the Director for Regional Development of IDGC of Centre. - January 28, 2009 - IDGC of Centre

Office Assistance Plus announced today the launch of their 2009 Get Organized Specials just in time to save those New Year’s Resolutions. By now most people have already given up on their New Year’s Resolutions. According to Goals Expert, Michael York, “Statistics show that... - January 28, 2009 - Office Assistance Plus

VACO (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm specializing contract, special project and direct hire services in the fields of accounting and finance, information technology, e-training and design, operations and executive search, has announced that David Rhode, managing partner... - January 28, 2009 - VACO Raleigh

PIM-data.com is offering a Free product information guide. Product Introduction Cycles are getting Shorter and Shorter, Yet Enterprise communication of new product information to customers and prospects is still in the Dark Ages. This guide tells marketing and technology professionals how to get new product information to customers faster to boost sales. - January 28, 2009 - PIM-data.com

The most prestigious awards in the UK logistics and supply chain industry were handed to the cream of the British freight forwarding sector at a landmark awards ceremony hosted by The Rt. Hon. Michael Portillo. - January 28, 2009 - British International Freight Association

Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced the release of a new audio podcast discussing key benefits of Wake County for relocating and/or expanding companies in the medical design and medical manufacturing industries. The... - January 28, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development

Some say a picture is worth a thousand words. However, partners Julian Rebolledo and Sean Elias-Reyes believe that the core of great storytelling is the skillfully crafted fusion of sound that gives voice to visual imagery. Their passion for this genre initially drew them to careers as actors,... - January 28, 2009 - Hyperbolic Audio

Integrated Marketing Firm Assists the Leading Ethical Business Standards Organization in Developing a Web 2.0 Strategy. - January 28, 2009 - H L Moe

Recent listing at Frankfurt Stock Exchange signalizes prime importance of the German market for FCBB – FCBB provides quick return of up-front investment and great long-term residual income for Masters – German spokesman and Public and Investor Relations Agency for enhanced brand development in Germany. - January 28, 2009 - First Choice Business Brokers

Autism Speaks Announces Seventh Bethesda Triathlon The National Capital Area chapter of Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest autism advocacy organization, today announced the opening of registration for the 7th Bethesda Triathlon to benefit Autism Speaks. Event Chair Peter Beveridge will be... - January 28, 2009 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area

VS Grenier and Donna McDine of Stories for Children Magazine will be Lea Schizas’s guests at Blog Talk Radio on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 7:00 pm EST - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Lea-Schizas. VS Grenier is the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Stories for Children Magazine and SFC... - January 28, 2009 - Stories for Children Magazine

Zappella will support programming and grant making activities of the Community Foundation, and explore the Foundation’s role in supporting older adults and livable communities in southeast Michigan. - January 28, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

DAVACO, Inc. (www.davacoinc.com), the national leading provider of retail services, announced that the company continues to remain a solid business offering value to the “who’s who of retailers”, despite today’s uneasy economical times. DAVACO, which was established in 1990,... - January 28, 2009 - DAVACO, Inc.

The Onyx Six Network has developed a new affiliate exchange program to help small business owners maintain business growth during challenging economic circumstances. The concept of the affiliate exchange program is to trade services or products within the business network to ensure the forward... - January 28, 2009 - Onyx Six

Launching a new magazine at any time has its fair share of obstacles and is no easy task. Launching a magazine in an economic recession is, as noted by some, a recipe for disaster. However, as in any business, or in any industry, careful evaluation and proper planning can lead to success. Fit... - January 28, 2009 - Fit Parent Magazine

A tough new player was recently introduced in the fertilizer spreader arena. Barron and Brothers International is now offering The Trooper, a hard working, well built spreader designed for fleet application. The Trooper is a tandem axle, ground wheel drive fertilizer spreader that is easy to... - January 28, 2009 - BBI Spreaders