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KOSBE Announces Region Winners, 2017 KOSBE Awards
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 KOSBE Awards: 2017 Food Truck Business Excellence – Me & K’s (Gray, TN) 2017 Franchise Business Excellence – Fish Window Cleaning (Kingsport,... - December 23, 2017 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Family Counselors Can Now Expand Services with Wise Business Plans
In the race to raise public awareness of the need for intervention and support for at-risk individuals, family counseling services have now become an important community health partner. Wise Business Plans is offering individual, family and group therapists and mental healthcare entrepreneurs effective planning strategies to garner funding for expansion, and the cutting-edge market strategies necessary to reach those in need. - December 22, 2017 - Wise Business Plans
Sun Acquisitions Announces Sale of Meat Processing Plant in Chicago
Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce the sale of a meat processing, packing, and distribution company to an individual investor. The business is family owned and in continuous operation for over 70 years. The company provides processing, packing and distribution services for meat, poultry,... - December 22, 2017 - Sun Acquisitions
Mission Federal Credit Union Receives 2017 BBB Torch Award for Ethics
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving San Diego, Orange and Imperial Counties has named Mission Federal Credit Union as recipient of its prestigious 2017 BBB Torch Award for Ethics, category 500+ employees. The award recognizes Mission Fed for its strong commitment to integrity, customer service... - December 21, 2017 - Mission Federal Credit Union
Radly Bates Index Oct. 2017: US Entrepreneurial Activity at Highest Level
The self-employment rate in the United States had reached a new 2017 peak of 9.90% in October after surpassing the previous peak set in September 2017. The preliminary data for November of 9.80% suggests that the higher levels will be maintained but the November data is subject to adjustment and... - December 21, 2017 - S7 Group
Hong Kong's First Cloud Based Corporate Services Provider Reveals New Look & Website; LCCS Offers Free Company Formation, Registered Office & Company Secretary Services
LCCS a.k.a. the Low Cost Corporate Services provider has released a new brand identity featuring a new logo and website with increased functionality. To celebrate they are offering free incorporation and/or free registered office and company secretary if transferring an existing company. About... - December 21, 2017 - iNCUBEE | LCCS
Campus Consortium Awards Oregon State University $252,465 Grant to Implement A Mobile App for Their Campus
Campus Consortium, the largest global education association of schools, colleges and universities, awards Oregon State University a $252,465 Grant to implement a mobile app for students and faculty. - December 21, 2017 - Campus Consortium
Oregon State University Awarded $22,495 Grant to Implement Campus Safety App for Their Campus
Campus Consortium, the largest global education association of schools, colleges and universities awards Oregon State University a $22,495 Grant to implement a mobile app for students and faculty. Located in Corvallis, Oregon, Oregon State University, with 11 colleges, 15 Agricultural Experiment... - December 20, 2017 - Campus Consortium
Tennessee Licensee Earns Home Inventory Certification
Lighthouse Inventory owner Jenny Cossett achieves home inventory industry designation as a Certified Inventory Specialist. - December 18, 2017 - Nationwide Inventory Professionals LLC
CTS Systems' Partnership with Dezika Takes on Global Reach with Meetings and Groups Industry
CTS Systems, one of the global leaders in hotel commission payment, reconciliation and recovery services is delighted to announce major customer acquisitions for the Meeting, Events and Group product line, in conjunction with its partnership with Dezika, a Chicago-based meetings and events business services company. - December 16, 2017 - CTS Systems
Wise Business Plans Now Offers Updated Brochure and Flyer Design Services
Wise Business Plans announces the addition of a complete and updated brochure/flyer design and production department for clients looking to turn prospects into loyal customers and share business information in a distinctive, productive manner. Wise uses engaging copy and visuals to capture the interest of and intrigue the viewer, a Wise brochure or flyer is an ambassador for your brand. - December 16, 2017 - Wise Business Plans
CHWA Meets ACA Head on with Education Mandate
Association goal to educate as many professionals as possible in healthcare, well-being and worksite benefits with lowest priced certification and membership packages yet. - December 16, 2017 - Corporate Wellness Conference
Paramount Business Development Business Coach Writes Book That Could Double the Conversion Rate of All Salespeople
"Sales Magic: 12 Steps to Achieve Massive Sales Growth" is a new sales book based on years of success with clients, written by Stroudsburg business owner, Bill Skinner and its focus is helping salespeople from all industries close more sales. - December 14, 2017 - Paramount Business Development, Inc.
Georgia Licensee Earns Contents Inventory Certification
Skills and knowledge are learned through the courses taken to achieve the Certified Inventory Specialist designation. - December 13, 2017 - Nationwide Inventory Professionals LLC
Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Consultancy Recognized for Promoting Green Supply Management
Industry-leading Procurement consultancy Source One Management Services earns its sixth-consecutive Green Supply Chain Award from Supply and Demand Chain Executive. - December 12, 2017 - Source One, a Corcentric Company
Smith Communications Group Re-Launches Online Magazine – Personal Assistant Magazine.com
Smith Communications Group, a consulting, business development, and multimedia firm based out of Los Angeles, California is pleased to announce the re-launch of Personal Assistant Magazine.com. - December 12, 2017 - Smith Communications Group
Immigrant Founder Launches Startup (Efemex.com) to Help U.S. Small Businesses Thrive
New Online Service Brings Together Contractors and Property Owners - December 12, 2017 - Efemex
Kompac Partners with Xeikon; Installs UV Coating System at Demonstration Facility
Kompac is pleased to announce they have recently partnered with Xeikon, and installed an EZ Koat 20 Plus at their new Itasca, IL., demonstration facility to show UV/aqueous coating capabilities when paired with Xeikon technology. Following the placement was the North American edition of Xeikon... - December 09, 2017 - Kompac
IDI Consulting Hosts Third Annual Toys for Tots Foundation Collection
IDI Consulting hosts its third annual Toys for Tots Foundation holiday drive, a holiday gift collection sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps benefitting local less-fortunate youth. The company participated for the first time during the 2015 holiday season, garnering a generous amount of gift... - December 08, 2017 - IDI Consulting
Understanding the Black Sheep of Standards: An Analysis of EN ISO 14630 on Non-Active Surgical Implants and Practicalities of Its Application
An eBook on the standard EN ISO 14630 written by Haroon Atchia analyses the controversial standard on non-active surgical implants whose latest version from 2012 is considered non compliant with the relevant legal requirements (Article 10. 6 of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012) by the European Commission. - December 07, 2017 - Quality First International
Company Folders, Inc. to Challenge Amazon.com's Dominance
Company Folders, Inc. poised to be largest binder seller online, adds jobs. - December 05, 2017 - Company Folders, Inc.
OCN Credit 4 Learning Grants Accreditation to London TFE
London Training for Excellence has been granted accreditation by the OCN Credit4Learning (UK). This accreditation confirms that London TFE’s training courses adheres to the high quality standards specified by OCN Credit4Learning. This also means that those partaking in any of London... - December 04, 2017 - London Training for Excellence
London TFE Receive Recognition from the ILM
London Training For Excellence (TFE) has this week been recognised by the ILM as an approved centre for training and learning. Acknowledging London TFE’s hard work in delivering quality training courses not just in the UK but internationally too. The ILM is passionate about helping... - December 04, 2017 - London Training for Excellence
Suttle-Straus Announces Webinar for Marketers and Designers on 10 Ideas to Add Wow to Your Print
Suttle-Straus, a commercial printing and marketing services provider, is hosting a complimentary webinar with Trish Witkowski, President of Foldfactory.com and Rock the Mailbox, titled “10 Big Ideas to Add Wow to Your Print.” For marketers and designers who are feeling uninspired,... - December 02, 2017 - Suttle-Straus
Vanessa G. Nelson to Hold Free Seminar, "Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employers"
Vanessa G. Nelson, President of Expert Human Resources, is holding a free seminar, "Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employers," on Tuesday, December 12, at the Hampton Inn and Suites - 6060 Rashelle Drive (located off Hill Road) from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. - December 01, 2017 - Expert Human Resources
U.S. Wool Producers Gain New Support from Wise Business Plans
Long-time business planning leader, Wise Business Plans, is now offering wool entrepreneurs plans uniquely focused on their industry. - December 01, 2017 - Wise Business Plans
Gold Rush: California Cannabis Operations and Compliance Seminar
JLS|Network presents Cannabis Operations and Compliance Seminar with Cannabis Expert, Steve Owens, CEO of Adherence Compliance, at Sheraton LAX – January 18th & 19th, 2018. The golden state of California officially legalizes marijuana January 2018. Every phase of the marijuana business comes with strict government regulations. Owens discusses how to succeed, limit exposure to harsh penalties, license & SOP expectations, compliance, top failures, average compliance market scores and more. - November 30, 2017 - JLS|Network
Australian Owned Phone Answering Company Redesigns Their Website
A reputable live answering service provider based in Melbourne has recently launched a fresh new website. Call Service looks after clients from all over Australia with a range of virtual answering services, essentially acting as an external receptionist and handling calls as required. Fully... - November 29, 2017 - Call Service
Entrepreneur Enlightenment Academy Hosts a 2 Day "Reinvent Your Business" Retreat
This intensive and experiential retreat offers guidance to entrepreneurs to clarify their purpose and align their business with it so they can expand to the next level. - November 23, 2017 - EEA
Personal Property Inventory Business Launched in Tennessee
Lighthouse Inventory Services to provide home and business contents inventory documentation and appraisal services. - November 22, 2017 - Nationwide Inventory Professionals LLC
Cybriant Announces PREtect®; New Integrated Cyber Risk Management Service
Five essential cyber risk management services integrated into an affordable, flexible, subscription-based model - November 22, 2017 - Cybriant
New Book "101 Costly Hr Mistakes... And How to Fix Them" by Vanessa Nelson Released to Help Employers Avoid Costly HR Mistakes and Save Millions
Human Resources Expert, Vanessa Nelson, announces the release of her new book, "101 Costly HR Mistakes... and How to Fix Them." Nelson wrote her book due to her concerns regarding a constant rise in workplace lawsuits. “My goal has always been to protect organizations from expensive... - November 20, 2017 - Expert Human Resources
Campus Consortium Awards Alvin Community College a $252,465 Grant to Implement a Mobile App for Their Campus
Campus Consortium, the largest global education association of schools, colleges and universities awards Alvin Community College a $252,465 Grant. - November 18, 2017 - Campus Consortium
Radly Bates Index SEP: US Entrepreneurial Activity Increased to Highest Level of 2017
Up until September of 2017, self-employment had peaked at 9.58% in February but that peak has been surpassed by September’s number of 9.67%. The preliminary numbers for October suggest that it could be as high as 9.9% but the October data is subject to adjustment and the RBI is calculated... - November 17, 2017 - S7 Group
Contenders in the 23rd Annual KOSBE Awards Are Announced
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is pleased to announce 28 contenders for the 23rd Annual KOSBE Awards. Winners will be declared at a special recognition event on Thursday, December 14th, from 6 to 9 PM, at The Meadowview Marriott in Kingsport,... - November 13, 2017 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
CenturionCARES Announces Release of CARES 14.0
Newest Call Center Software Release Delivers Unprecedented Efficiency Gains & Real Cost Savings - November 12, 2017 - CenturionCARES
Green Rush Packaging Unveils the Latest Innovation in Child Resistant Packaging
Grip ‘N Rip to revolutionize cannabis child resistant compliant packaging. - November 09, 2017 - Green Rush Packaging
Personal Property Inventory Business Launched in Virginia
Concierge recently started a complementary business - residential and commercial personal property inventory services. - November 09, 2017 - Nationwide Inventory Professionals LLC
Campus Consortium Awards Alvin Community College $22,495 Grant to Implement Campus Safety App
Campus Consortium, the largest global education association of schools, colleges and universities awards a $22,495 Grant to Alvin Community College. - November 09, 2017 - Campus Consortium
Source One Releases New Whitepaper Sharing Key Advice for Impactful Procurement
Leading Procurement consultancy explores the common pitfalls of seeking "best-in-class" status in supply management operations. - November 07, 2017 - Source One, a Corcentric Company
Randy Powell Launches Transformational Executive and Life Coaching Services
Southern California Coach dedicated to helping his clients create the change and personal success they want. - October 27, 2017 - BrightCoach
UTECH Inc. Collaborates with Computer Systems Institute to Transform the Classroom Experience
UTECH Inc. partners with CSI to offer live projects to their students and enrich classroom learning with real world projects to prepare a highly skilled workforce. - October 26, 2017 - Utech inc
KOSBE Seminar – How to Hire the Help You Need Without Breaking the Bank
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host How to Hire the Help You Need Without Breaking the Bank on Thursday, November 2, 2017 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, at Your Kingsport Chamber. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business... - October 25, 2017 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Bumrungrad International Hospital Achieves Global Healthcare Accreditation
Bumrungrad International Hospital (BIH) (https://www.bumrungrad.com/thailandhospital), a pioneer in medical travel since 2002, has been awarded a three-year term of “Accreditation with Excellence” by the Global Healthcare Accreditation Program (http://globalhealthcareaccreditation.com/)... - October 23, 2017 - Global Healthcare Accreditation
Sun Acquisitions Has Been Engaged to Sell a Hospitality Products Importer-Manufacturer
Sun Acquisitions announced today that it has been engaged to sell a hospitality products importer-manufacturer. The business was acquired by the Seller 25 years ago but has been in operation for over 75 years. The business has locations in the Chicagoland area and in Indiana. The business sells... - October 21, 2017 - Sun Acquisitions
Omniscien Technologies Releases Next-Generation, Machine Learning Based Deep Neural Machine Translation (Deep NMT)
With the latest release of Language Studio™, Omniscien Technologies combines Statistical Machine Translation (SMT), Neural Machine Translation (NMT) and advanced Deep Neural Machine Translation (Deep NMT) technologies based on machine learning on a single platform for all 550 Language Pairs supported currently. - October 19, 2017 - Omniscien Technologies
Digital Lion Donates 10% of Profits to Brown Bagging for Calgary Kids
Digital Lion, a company specializing in web development, graphic design and digital marketing, has chosen Brown Bagging for Calgary Kids for this year’s 10% donation. - October 19, 2017 - Digital Lion Inc.
KOSBE Seminar – Get Googled to Grow
Boost Your Business Sales This Holiday Season - October 19, 2017 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Suttle-Straus Announces Webinar on Top Mistakes in Direct Mail Design
Suttle-Straus, a commercial printing and marketing-services provider, is hosting a complimentary webinar with Rob Hanks, a Certified Mailpiece Design Professional, titled “The Top 10 Mistakes in Direct Mail Design.” In this free 1-hour webinar, you can learn the top 10 most common... - October 18, 2017 - Suttle-Straus
KOSBE Seeking Entries for Annual Small Business Challenge
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is seeking the best companies across the region to submit entries in the 2017 Annual KOSBE Awards. Last year, KOSBE received 31 applications and 11 companies were recognized with the prestigious award for business... - October 18, 2017 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE