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Local Seniors Using It, Not Losing It
Over 200 local senior citizens are planning to attend upcoming two day lecture series in Delray Beach, FL on Oct 30 & 31, 2007. This continuing education program, sponsored by Senior Summer School, includes lectures on topics such as: Jew's vs Jew's in the Promised Land; Current Events & U.S. Relations in the Middle East; Jew's in the Civil War; World War II; Those Who Dared to be Different; Kosher Nostra (Jewish Gangsters); Hollywood Moguls; and Looking Good & Feeling Great at Any Age. - October 13, 2007 - Senior Summer School
Strategic Global Management Structure Announced by Mallory Alexander International Logistics; Expands Shanghai Office
Mallory Alexander International Logistics announced a strategic management structure in support of logistics solutions for global customers. - October 13, 2007 - Mallory Alexander International Logistics
Famous Pacific Shipping Adds Household Removal Services in Indonesia
In Indonesia, the Famous Pacific Shipping Group (FPS) has launched a new subsidiary dedicated to household removal and personal relocation services. - October 13, 2007 - Famous Pacific Shipping
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Adds Facility in Canada: Global 3PL Increases North American Network
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) announced the expansion of its network with the recent lease of a facility in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, in the Heartland Industrial Park, located approximately 15 minutes from the Toronto International Airport. Mississauga is Canada's sixth largest... - October 12, 2007 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
International Profit Associates Executive Director Celebrates 11th Anniversary
As International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) enters its 16th year, the Executive Director of Survey Services Tyler Burgess celebrates his milestone 11th anniversary with the company this past month. Tyler Burgess is the Executive Director of Survey Services for International Profit Associates and... - October 12, 2007 - IPA
Incredible India at 60 Contest from Dreamland Tours
Dreamland Tours Inc. launches a promotional contest awarding two free round-trip air tickets to India as part of the ongoing celebrations and events for India at 60. - October 11, 2007 - Dreamland Tours Inc.
MOL Announces New Asia-Black Sea Service
The New World Alliance (TNWA) - Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), APL, and Hyundai Merchant Marine, Co., Ltd. (HMM) - Hanjin Shipping Co., Ltd and United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) today announced a new Asia-East Mediterranean / Black Sea service, named “EBX” (East-Mediterranean /... - October 11, 2007 - MOL
JAS Forwarding Worldwide Utilizes Nexus' Chicago Land Bridge to Provide Savings to International Shippers
JAS Forwarding Worldwide provides a unique service offering to international shippers, allowing them to ship heavy containers direct from the port into Chicago via the Nexus Chicago Land Bridge. - October 08, 2007 - Nexus Distribution
Global Supply Chain Group to Sponsor the Inaugural "Green Supply Chain Award" at the Upcoming Supply Chain Asia Logistics Awards 2007
Global Supply Chain Group, a supply chain strategy consulting organization headquartered in Sydney is sponsoring the coveted ‘Green Supply Chain Award’ at the upcoming Supply Chain Asia Logistics Awards 2007. There are 5 finalists in the category: Bayer, CIBA, Eastman Chemicals, Pfizer & Shell. The judges are deciding the winner soon, and the winner will be revealed on the night of the awards on November 22nd in Hong Kong at a gala industry dinner at Hong Kong Convention Centre. - October 08, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Group
Biggest Not Always Best, Says Davies Turner, as M&A Frenzy Continues in the UK Logistics Industry
Significant structural changes in the UK logistics industry are seeing mergers and acquisitions of key players hit the headlines. - October 06, 2007 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
Free PADI Shipwreck Specialty Certification
Learn how to obtain a free PADI Shipwreck Specialty certification on your next vacation. - October 04, 2007 - Aqua Sports, Inc.
Storage Opportunity Partners Acquires Two Additional Self Storage Facilities in the Boston Area
Storage Opportunity Partners LLC (“StorageOp”) of Farmington Hills, Michigan and Newton Highlands, Massachusetts is pleased to announce the acquisition of two Storage King Self Storage properties in the suburban Boston communities of Holbrook and East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The... - October 04, 2007 - Storage Opportunity Partners LLC
towSearch.com Reaches New Milestones with Towing Discount Program
towPartners® today announced that it’s towing and road service provider locator tool, towSearch, now has over 22,000 listed companies across the United States and that over 500 of these member companies have already opted-in to offer a 10% discount to users of towSearch.com. The system is being heavily used by transportation fleet managers, individuals and even motor clubs as vehicles need service across the United States. - October 02, 2007 - towPartners
Get an AED and Don't Pay
The Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) was introduced over two decades ago. It is designed to administer an electrical shock to a victim’s failing heart in an effort to restore a normal heart beat. Over the years, the AED has become remarkably effective at saving lives, its ease of use... - September 30, 2007 - Aqua Sports, Inc.
New Name, Same Great Service and Dependability... The Packaging Store Repackages Itself as Boston Pack and Ship
After more than two decades as a strategic partner to many area movers, known particularly for their expertise in packing and shipping small loads and delicate items, Joe Fell and Bill Yankee, owners of The Packaging Store in Braintree, thought the days of being referred to as the “new... - September 30, 2007 - Boston Pack and Ship
Free PADI Certification on Your Next Dive Vacation
Aqua Sports, Inc., the premier scuba & rescue training institute based out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has long been known for providing expert instruction and certification courses from Maine to Miami. They have certified thousands of students and are now offering a free PADI dive... - September 30, 2007 - Aqua Sports, Inc.
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG) is Calling for Nominations for the 2007 Chief Supply Chain Officer Award
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG) serves leaders of supply chain management in business, government, and other organizations, on a worldwide basis. The mission of the Group is to respond to the unique needs of leaders who are increasingly responsible for the profitable growth and... - September 28, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Leaders Group
Sunset Transportation Organizes Logistics for Largest One Day Food Drive
Sunset Transportation Will Organize the Logistics for the Largest One Day Food Drive in America for the Fourth Year in a Row - September 28, 2007 - Sunset Transportation, Inc.
South Lamar Storage & Wine Cellar Set to Pop the Cork on New Location
Grand opening scheduled for October 3; wine tastings and cigar-rolling demonstrations planned - September 27, 2007 - South Lamar Storage & Wine Cellar
IPA Charities Supports Hasbara Fellowships
IPA Charities has contributed $25,000 to Hasbara Fellowships. Due to this contribution, Hasbara Fellowships can continue to bring college students to Israel in order to arm them with the materials and tools needed to promote Israel on their campuses as well as to enhance education around... - September 27, 2007 - IPA
IPA Charities Supports Chicago Foundation for Women
IPA Charities has contributed $2,500 to the Chicago Foundation for Women. This donation helped support the foundation’s 22nd Annual Luncheon & Symposium held on September 11, 2007. The symposium included speeches conducted by various individuals such as activist, actor, writer and... - September 27, 2007 - IPA
International Profit Associates President, Managing Director and Charities President to Participate in Annual MLK, Jr. Dinner
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) President, Gregg Steinberg, was asked to serve as the Dinner Co-Chair for the Illinois Commission On Diversity & Human Relations’ (ICDHR) 40th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. dinner held on January 12, 2008. As well, IPA-IBA’s Managing... - September 27, 2007 - IPA
IPA Charities Supports Hispanic Heritage Organization
For the third consecutive year, IPA Charities contributes to the Hispanic Heritage Organization. - September 27, 2007 - IPA
Tsi and Moving Solutions Team Up to Assist Older Adults Organize and Downsize
In response to an increasingly urgent need for moving services geared to the needs of senior Americans, TSI and Moving Solutions have teamed up to assist older adults and other busy working adults de-clutter their homes and downsize. Moving Solutions helps seniors plan and execute moves, while TSI... - September 26, 2007 - Transit Systems, Inc.
IPA Charities Contribute to Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon
IPA Charities makes their annual donation of $10,000 at the MDA Telethon. - September 20, 2007 - IPA
IPA Charities Supports American Red Cross of Greater Chicago
John R. Burgess is welcomed into the Clara Barton Society’s Mabel Boardman Circle. - September 20, 2007 - IPA
Regency Executive Transportation Services, a Division of The Marino Group, to Participate in 2007 Naples Bridal Show Extravaganza on October 7th
The Marino Group's two divisions, Regency Executive Transportation Services and Marino Parking Systems, to participate in Naples Bridal Show Extravanganza on October 7, 2007. - September 15, 2007 - The Marino Group
Travis Perkins Deploys SmartDrive in the UK
SmartDrive Systems Inc™, a leader in vehicle safety measuring and management services, is pleased to announce today that Northampton-based (UK) Travis Perkins PLC, a leading supplier to the UK building and construction industry, has equipped a portion of its UK fleet with the SmartDrive... - September 14, 2007 - Smartdrive
Dreamland Launches Incredible India Special Promotion
Dreamland Tours Inc. launches Incredible India standards compliant promotional package for visits to India. - September 13, 2007 - Dreamland Tours Inc.
Grimes Companies Proud Participant in Project Alaska Turf
The Grimes Companies proudly participated in the first-ever delivery of a high school football field playing surface thousands of miles to the town of Barrow, Alaska. It all began when Cathy Parker, the wife of a former NFL player, heard the plight of the Barrow High School Whalers and their... - September 07, 2007 - Total Distribution, Inc.
LSI Wins Contract, Company Plans New Hires, Expansion in Clovis, New Mexico
Locomotive Service, Inc. (LSI) recently won a 2-year contract from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railway for locomotive refueling operations in Clovis, New Mexico. The contract begins November 1, 2007, and LSI plans to hire up to 17 new full-time employee drivers and expand the services offered... - September 07, 2007 - LOCOMOTIVE SERVICE, INC.
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG) is Calling for Nominations for the 2007 Supply Chain Excellency Award
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG), which serves the senior leaders of supply chain management in business, government, and industry on a worldwide basis, is calling for nominations for the 2007 Supply Chain Excellency Award. The award, which was created to honor CEOs who have made a... - September 06, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Leaders Group
Global Supply Chain Leaders Group Announces Its Newest Member to Its Board of Directors - Hannah Kain is President and CEO of ALOM
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG), which serves the senior leaders of supply chain management in business, government, and industry on a worldwide basis, announces its newest member to its Board of Directors - Hannah Kain. Hannah Kain is President and CEO of ALOM, a leading package... - September 06, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Leaders Group
New Private Luxury Submarine Delivered by SEAmagine
SEAmagine Hydrospace Corporation announces that it has just delivered its latest luxury submarine, the Ocean Pearl submersible, which will be installed on a luxury mega yacht in Europe, named the Amevi Surprise, during the fall this year. - August 31, 2007 - SEAmagine Hydrospace Corporation
Inc. 5000 Names TSI One of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies
Transit Systems three-year revenue growth rate exceeds 104 percent. - August 31, 2007 - Transit Systems, Inc.
Tony Marino of The Marino Group Appointed to Parkinson's Association of Southwest Florida Advisory Board
Tony Marino, owner of The Marino Group, Inc. is pleased to announce his continuing affiliation with the Advisory Board of the Parkinson's Association of Southwest Florida. - August 30, 2007 - The Marino Group
International Profit Associates Hosts Their 4th Annual American Red Cross Blood Drive
With blood supplies at their lowest point in the year, IPA-IBA hosts another blood drive. - August 29, 2007 - IPA
Michelin’s Laurens Proving Grounds Announces Website
Introduction of internet site - August 25, 2007 - Michelin Laurens Proving Grounds
Russian Mid-Market Soon to Benefit from Affordable Advanced SCM Solutions
Made4Net and the supply chain management consultancy group SCM-SG are collaborating to lead the way in providing smart supply chain management solutions to the Russian market. SCM-SG will sell and implement powerful, flexible and cost-effective solutions designed by Made4Net to meet the requirements of companies of any size. - August 24, 2007 - Made4net
Crescent Ridge Dairy Promotes Four Drivers
Four milk delivery drivers at the award-winning Crescent Ridge Dairy have recently received promotions. The 75 year-old dairy is headquartered in Sharon, Mass. The following drivers have been promoted to Senior Transportation Experts and will be responsible for route expansion as well as... - August 23, 2007 - Crescent Ridge Dairy
Radnor Hills Mineral Water Company Outsources Electronic Trading to Wesupply.com to Deliver Efficient Customer Service
Wesupply.com, leading provider of On Demand Supply Chain Management solutions, today announced that Radnor Hills Mineral Water Company has selected its On Demand Electronic Trading solution to meet increased demand from customers to trade electronically. Implementation of the Wesupply.com solution... - August 23, 2007 - Wesupply.com
Made4net Execution Solutions Provider Announces New Strategic Partnership with Red Tree in Russia and CIS
Made4net, the SCM industry’s leading developer of real-time execution solutions for supply chain management, is pleased to announce it has appointed Red Tree as its strategic distributor, implementation and support partner for the SCExpert™ product suite in Russia and CIS. The new... - August 22, 2007 - Made4net
SegwayGuidedTours.com Online Directory Reaches 200 Tours Milestone
8,000+ monthly website visitors search for guided tours featuring the Segway® PT. The Segway PT has transformed guided tours in popular tourist destinations and historical cities because they allow tourists to cover much more territory than a walking tour. Many participants enjoy it so much that they inquire about similar tours in other locations. SegwayGuidedTours.com serves as a resource to find those other tours. - August 20, 2007 - The JBI Company, Inc.
M-Focus to Sell Made4net's Supply Chain Execution Products in Thailand
Made4net and M-Focus, have signed a partnership agreement appointing M-Focus as an authorized provider of Made4net's SCExpert™ in Thailand. The partnership between M-Focus, an experienced business solutions provider in Thailand, and the leading supply chain execution solutions company, Made4net, expects to capture a substantial market share in one of the highest growth regions for supply chain management software in Asia/Pacific. - August 17, 2007 - Made4net
Karen H. Folino Named Assistant Vice President, Industry Support Services by Railinc
Railinc has announced the appointment of Karen H. Folino as assistant vice president, industry support services. Her role with Railinc--the largest, single source of real-time, accurate interline rail data--will be to continue strengthening relationships between Class I railroads, short lines... - August 16, 2007 - Railinc
The Grimes Companies Makes List of 50 Fastest Growing Companies
Jacksonville based The Grimes Companies, has been ranked as the area’s 9th fastest growing company according to the Jacksonville Business Journal’s 2007 list of “50 Fastest Growing Companies” in northeast Florida. The Business Journal’s criteria are stringent and... - August 13, 2007 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Conservative Party Rwanda Social Action Project Boosts Volunteer Travel
Fresh from volunteering on social action projects in Rwanda with David Cameron and the Conservative Party, trip organisers Different Travel highlight the benefits of short-term volunteering and voluntourism. - August 13, 2007 - Different Travel
GRSI (Glen Road Systems, Inc.) Announces FastTrak® 2.0 Warehouse Control and Order Management System
GRSI utilizes FastTrak® 2.0, its redesigned warehouse control and order management system, to provide seamless integration of all material handling subsystems. The software allows clients to have unattended shipping conveyor lines with automated packing, weighing, routing, labeling, manifesting, and shipping sortation. FastTrak® 2.0 makes integration easy as it allows clients to automate, integrate, coordinate, and control all warehouse activities. - August 11, 2007 - Glen Road Systems, Inc.
Davies Turner Will Cancel FSA Regulation Following UK Government’s About Turn on Marine Insurance
Davies Turner, the UK’s leading independent freight forwarder, has welcomed the UK Government’s confirmation that freight forwarders have been given an exemption from the scope of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) insurance regulations and will no longer need to be registered with the FSA to offer marine or cargo insurance direct to customers. - August 11, 2007 - Davies Turner & Co.Ltd
TruckerHub.com - Free Trucking Job Postings and Driver Applications to be Permanant Free Service
TruckerHub.com announces the free trucking job postings and a trucking job application process will become a permanent free feature. - August 09, 2007 - TruckerHub.com