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Technical Foam Services Announce New Polyurethane Foam
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom (04 March, 2011) - Technical Foam Services, a leading independent engineering-biased manufacturer and foam producer, recently developed a new special grade of high quality polyurethane foam for the Generator market.
Technical Foam is a prominent UK foam company that has established themselves as the main supplier of sound absorption foam for the Generator market in India and the Middle East. They can now provide a special grade of…
Smart Investors target carbon tax opportunities
Opportunities
The move is on to a global clean energy economy. Our re-insurers, superannuation funds and smart investors are beginning to realise this is the case. In 2010 clean energy investments hit record levels globally at $243 billion(1). The EU and China are leading the charge with renewable energy and energy efficiency investment expected to grow between $180 -260 billion pa to 2030 (Bloomberg). Australian investment is lagging behind the…
WSI INTERNET FRANCHISE:Helping to Make Child Poverty History
-WSI Internet Franchise, Aims to Make Child Poverty History-
March 8 2011, WSI realizes that not one person in today’s age need to go famished. Most notably young people shouldn’t have to feel the anguish of lack of nutrition. Inspired by the thoughts of Nelson Mandela, who said, ‘Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity, it is an act of justice,’…… WSI joined forces with World Vision and created…
Free Project Management Professional Development Event to Feature Deputy Secreta …
George White, Deputy Secretary for Information Technology for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, will provide the opening remarks at PM Partners
Harrisburg, PA, March 10, 2011 -- George White, Deputy Secretary for Information Technology for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, will provide the opening remarks at PM Partners - a free professional development program - hosted by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.
The free event is scheduled for 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM,…
SAJJAD PURVEZ - Fed Stocks gains boosted Americans' wealth last quarter; corpora …
SAJJAD PURVEZ - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Albany, New York, United States of America March 10, 2011 -- WASHINGTON — Americans' wealth grew 3.8 percent in the final three months of 2010 boosted by gains in stock portfolios. Companies, meanwhile, added to their cash stockpiles, which reached their highest point in more than a half-century.
The Federal Reserve says household net worth rose to $56.8 trillion in the October-December quarter, even…
The Miller Group Shares Best of Digital Marketing with Japanese Businesses Leade …
Los Angeles, CA, March 10, 2011 -- The Miller Group Advertising, Los Angeles, launched its “Connective Digital Marketing” seminar series to a group of Japanese business leaders on Thursday, February 10, 2011.
Parlaying its expertise in SEO, social media and digital marketing, The Miller Group shared best agency practices and case studies with the international audience. “There’s no question being web 2.0-savvy is the price of entry for today’s marketer,” agency…
Jittery Joe's and Patient Patty's...Biggest Investing Mistakes Revealed
I just wanted to review some of my thoughts about short term tracking of investment strategies. One of the biggest mistakes I see my clients make is to switch strategies after a few months when their accounts go down. I have witnessed this for years. Then inevitably, right after they switch investment strategies (with me) the investment strategy they just left starts to go up and the investment strategy they…
India Sets the Scene for GLOBALG.A.P's TOUR 2011
Government and Industry Demonstrate Readiness to Adopt IndiaG.A.P.
New Delhi, India, 2nd March 2011: Key stakeholders from retail, producers, traders and Government showed their commitment to introduce GLOBALG.A.P based standards for farm assurance in India. This was the consensus among the delegates of the kick-off event for the GLOBALG.A.P TOUR 2011, celebrated in New Delhi.
The Conference day was opened with a keynote address of Thomas Varghese, CEO of Abitya Birla…
ISO certification for BookGenie
BookGenie, the publishing solution service provider was recently awarded the ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications for its quality of service. Bureau Of Assessment Services (BAS), conducted the assessment and hence these certifications were awarded.These certifications were awarded based on the process qualities and data security adopted by BookGenie. ISO 9001 is awarded to organization with best process qualities and ISO 27001 is awarded to that organization that has best…
Free Training Search and Registration Tools Announced By FindaSeminar.com
Enhanced training search tools allow training seekers to quickly shop compare and register for all types of training.
West Palm Beach, Florida, March 10, 2011 -- FindaSeminar.com officials have announced that several free training search and registration tools have been added and upgraded.
Training seekers that visit FindaSeminar.com enjoy the benefits of shopping and comparing training seminars workshops and conferences offered by popular National training providers offering training in all disciplines and…
A Lot to Build for Brazilian Real Estate
The combination of a rising population and chronic housing shortage means the Brazilian real estate sector has a lot to build. 23.1 million homes are needed by 2022, an investment in Brazil that runs to R$3.2 trillion.
A recent study carried out by the Fundaçao Gertulio Vargas for the Sao Paulo Federation of Industry (Fespi) calculates there’s a shortage of around 7.2 million properties in Brazil at the moment. Of the…
Gain an edge over competitors with Sage CRM 7.1, explains DMC Software
Sage Circle of Excellence Winners, DMC Software, recommends that businesses make use of Sage CRM 7.1 to enhance their customer service and distinguish themselves from the competition.
Following the recession of 2009, customer needs are changing and better service quality is a key concern prospective buyers. Sage CRM v7.1 includes features which will make an immediate impact to businesses looking to stay ahead in today's competitive marketplace. All features have been…
Steelhenge confirms it will be featured in the BCI Business Continuity Awareness …
Steelhenge has announced that it will be featured as one of the leading industry providers of business continuity consultancy, training and exercises in the virtual expo held as part of Business Continuity Awareness Week (BCAW). Facilitated by the Business Continuity Institute, Business Continuity Awareness Week features a wide range of global activities, designed to promote awareness of business continuity, running from the 21st to the 25th of March 2011. For…
Discovery Bay Games Signs Licensing Deal With The Smithsonian Institution To Dev …
SEATTLE – March 9, 2011 – Discovery Bay Games is excited to announce a licensing relationship with the Smithsonian Institution, America’s national educational facility with 19 museums, 9 research centers and over 160 affiliate museums around the world. The new line of Smithsonian products by Discovery Bay Games will include board and card games, activity kits, puzzles, and digital game apps.
For 2011, Discovery Bay Games will launch the following…
Launch of new magazine for financial and investment advisers – IFA Magazine
A new magazine has been launched this week, targeting the upper end of the financial and adviser community - IFA Magazine.
Editor Mike Wilson said” We’ve assembled a panel of outstanding contributors, with backgrounds ranging from the FT, the Economist and the consumer investment magazines to the more specialised strata of the trade press, and then we’ve teamed them up with an outstanding design studio”
IFA Magazine will contain regular factual sections…
Intelligence Best Practices from around the World Now Available to Online Subscr …
March 10, 2011 Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA), a global strategic market intelligence and advisory group, has officially launched a premium online knowledge resource and networking platform on intelligence best practices.
"The materials on GIA’s Intelligence Best Practices Online represent a culmination of almost a decade’s worth of research and advisory work by GIA with leading international companies on their market intelligence operations. For instance, we feature cases or videos from…
40Billion.com Launches Audio Startup Guides To Help Entrepreneurs Start New Busi …
Five downloadable guides help entrepreneurs start new businesses quickly with tips for raising money, writing business plans, incorporating, managing cash flow, and protecting ideas.
Atlanta, GA - March 10, 2011 -- 40Billion.com, an online micro-funding and social networking platform for entrepreneurs and business professionals, has announced the release of 5 new Startup Guides to aid new business owners. The downloadable audio guides and templates provide quick access to information about raising…
Sustainable Agricultural Technology will Change to Meet New Challenges and Globa …
The country's most prominent venture capitalists are convinced the next big opportunity is in the business of sustainable agriculture technology. Venture capital fund Open Prairie Ventures is poised to take advantage of this trend.
Effingham, IL, March 10, 2011 -- Fifty years ago the cherry and apricot orchards of Northern California began to be replaced by the microchip and semiconductor plants populated by today's technology sector. Today the most prominent venture…
Flint Telecom Subsidiary to Address the $8.2 Billion Vietnamese Remittance Marke …
Remit2Vietnam PTY Ltd. to Provide Prepaid Debit Card and Remittance Services to Vietnamese Communities in the United States and Australia
Overland Park, KS, March 10, 2011 -- Flint Telecom Group, Inc. (http://www.flinttelecomgroup.com) (OTCBB: FLTT), an International Telecoms Technology and Services Organization, today announces that its wholly owned subsidiary Ingedigit International Inc. ("III"), is to become a significant shareholder in the Australian based Remit2Vietnam PTY. Ltd, ("R2V"), a company established in Sydney,…
RENTADIRECTOR RECEIVED GREENLIGHT STATUS
Rentadirector received “Greenlight" status from UK Trade and Investment's Global Entrepreneur Programme as a " Technology of Exceptional Potential."
London, February 21, 2011 – Rentadirector, a management and governance consulting firm is proud to announce their recent achievement from the UK Trade and Investment. Rentadirector is honored to be recognized by GREENLIGHT status.
Rentadirector is an organization helping companies in executive finance, risk and governance related matter, offering…
New York Branch of a German Bank Chooses Banker’s Academy for Sexual Harassment …
The New York Branch of a German-based Bank has chosen Edcomm Banker’s Academy to provide custom Sexual Harassment and EEO training.
New York, NY, March 10, 2011 -- The New York Branch of a German-based Bank has chosen Edcomm Banker’s Academy to provide custom Sexual Harassment and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) training. The Bank has also opted to use Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Link®, for hosting and…
Transformations Welcomes Ryan Semanchik as New President
Transformations Inc., a recognized leader in process improvement software for manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the United States, has appointed Ryan Semanchik as partner and president.
Brentwood, TN, March 10, 2011 — Transformations Inc., a recognized leader in process improvement software for manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the United States, has appointed Ryan Semanchik as partner and president. Semanchik, who holds an equity interest in Transformations Inc., was…
Thomas Anderson Advisory Market Overall performance
Stocks and shares closed reduced in October at last in several months, as investors asked whether the large move off the March levels had surpassed the economy’s capability to produce development in output and income.
Thomas Anderson Advisory are market leaders in the marketing and advertising of private equity property investment potentials to the investors in options. TAA provides a confined selection of directors with differentiated techniques, usually on an exceptional…
Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co. Introduces KingSet™ Riveting System
Northvale, NJ (March 8, 2011) – Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co., a global manufacturer, distributor and importer of quality rivets and fasteners, today announced its latest product, KingSet™ - a cutting-edge, hand-held automated riveting system. Industrial Rivet’s KingSet™ is the first of many in a line of new tools available and in development.
KingSet™ is ideal for use in sheet metal fabrications, including, the assembly of appliances, automotive products,…
BCS Promotes Naranjo to New Acting Vice President Role
BCS, Incorporated, a management consulting firm serving the public and private sectors, recently announced the promotion of Analysis Group Manager Robert D. Naranjo to the role of Acting Vice President of Technology and Analysis. In this new role, Naranjo will manage three of the company’s business units—Science and Engineering, Science and Technology Policy Analysis, and Economic and Market Analysis.
Naranjo brings 13 years of experience in technical analysis and management…
Trump Gets Thumped in White House Poll
Real estate mogul Donald Trump is likely to have a hard time running for the White House if he decides to run for the presidency, according to a just released opinion poll by Housing Predictor.
Destin, FL, March 09, 2011 -- Billionaire real estate investor and reality TV show host Donald Trump was thumped in his bid to run for U.S. president in a just released opinion poll. The question of…
DAG hires Merchants Against Unfair Interchange to ensure Fair Pricing Practices.
Los Angeles, California – March 8th, 2011 – Merchants Against Unfair Interchange, (“MAUI”) the payment industries only unbiased source of validation on fair pricing practices is excited to begin working with Diversified Acquirers Group, (“DAG”). DAG has become another in the ever growing number of ISO’s who are becoming MAUI Certified. By working with merchants and their processors such as DAG, MAUI has successfully identified and reduced…
Drawing Battle Lines – Merchants Against Unfair Interchange Takes a Stand on Fai …
March 2nd 2011, Los Angeles California – With Merchants Against Unfair Interchange, (“MAUI”) drawing a line in the sand in the fight against unfair fees and pricing practices the opponents are coming to life. Processors, ISO’s and even Agents who benefit the most from the deceptive pricing practices are beginning to voice their concerns as they see their ill gotten gains fade away. Both sides of the discussion…
NH Architect Jeremy Bonin of Bonin Architects Receives “40 Under Forty Award” …
MANCHESTER, NH, March 9, 2011: Jeremy Bonin, lead architect and principal partner of Bonin Architects, New London, New Hampshire, was named as one of New Hampshire Union Leader’s “40 Under Forty”, an annual honors program that highlights some of the state’s best, brightest, and youngest individuals. Recipients were honored at a reception hosted by the Business & Industry Association of New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Union Leader…
CityRoom Inc. Announces Launch of Yoga Tours Worldwide
Port Townsend, CA (openpr) March 05, 2011 - CityRoom Inc. today announced the unveiling of its newest online enterprise, Yoga Tours Worldwide ( yogatoursworldwide.com ). This new and innovative site provides outstanding convenience for consumers seeking the finest in yoga tours and will serve as a centralized online venue for specialty tour companies wishing to advertise their own unique products. Yoga Tours Worldwide aims to benefit both consumers and…
BBB Offers Free Document Shredding on April 16
RALEIGH, N.C. (March 8, 2011)—Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina (bbb.org) announces today its semi-annual “Secure Your ID” Day, will take place on Saturday, April 16, 2011. Free document shredding will be offered from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Coastal Federal Credit Union, located off Wake Forest Road at 1000 St. Albans Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609. This event is jointly organized by the Council…
Rylaxing LLC Members Accepted as Syracuse University Engagement Fellows
The four core members of the Rylaxing LLC team were accepted to Syracuse University’s fifth year Entrepreneurship Engagement Fellows program. Members include:
Ryan Dickerson, founder and CEO (rsdicker@syr.edu)
Stephen Fox, director of communications (smfox03@syr.edu)
Mike Santaniello, co-director of sales (msantani@syr.edu)
Case Wayne, co-director of sales (cfwayne@syr.edu)
As Engagement Fellows, these four will receive among the following:
- A tuition scholarship of up to 12 credits each semester (for 1 academic year).
- Admission to the MS…
Panelists to Offer Insights on Establishing a Career in Video Games During Free …
Game designers, producers, programmers and technical directors will be among the panelists at the "Establishing a Career in Video Games"
Harrisburg, PA, March 08, 2011 -- Game designers, producers, programmers and technical directors will be among the panelists at the "Establishing a Career in Video Games" event set for April 15, 2011 at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.
The free event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon in the Auditorium…
Insecticides (India) Limited acquires MONOCIL Brand
Hyderabad; March 9th, 2011: Insecticides (India) Ltd. (IIL), a BSE & NSE listed Agrochemicals manufacturing company has acquired MONOCIL, India’s most popular agro chemical brand & highly accepted among the farming community since years.
MONOCIL is a systemic insecticide cum acaricide with contact and stomach action which controls broad spectrum of pests in a wide range of crops and is one of the largest selling molecules. With this IIL’s…
Power Finance Corporation Limited - Public Issue of Infrastructure Bonds opens o …
Hyderabad, February 23, 2011: Power Finance Corporation Limited (“PFC” / the “Company”), one of the leading Public Financial Institution dedicated to financing the power sector, will open its Public Issue of infrastructure bonds on February 24, 2011. The bonds will be of face value of Rs. 5,000 each and will be listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited. The Issue shall not exceed 25% of the incremental infrastructure investment made…
More accolades for Tuscany’s TRIO web-based learning system
TRIO, the web-based learning system in use in Italy’s Tuscany Region, is helping individuals enhance their skills; companies maintain their competitive advantage, and other organisations operate more efficiently and provide greater value for money to their stakeholders.
This news was given to some 250 people at a recent conference, called ‘The TRIO System for Competitiveness’. The conference, held in Florence, Italy, reviewed case studies relating to Training Innovation Research and (job)…
AuraPortal improves INS's Proceedings Support in Costa Rica
This project involves the workflow of thousands of civil servants, more than a million clients, and millions of documents managed by complex and highly automated BPM processes
Woburn (Boston), MA -March 09, 2011 - AuraPortal (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM), announced today that Costa Rica partner AIC (Spanish abbreviation for 'International Insurance Adviser') will launch, in April this year, the complete set of business processes within the…
Quest for partners service – Made in San Marino n°1/2011
QUEST FOR PARTNERS SERVICE
Working abroad has never been easier!
San Marino companies should now have their sights set on the export market more than ever before, without fear and fully aware of the enormous opportunities provided by the global market.
And to help companies approaching the export market for the first time and give fresh impulse to habitual exporters, the Chamber of Commerce has set up the Quest for Partners Service,…
1 in 3 Purchasing Job Vacancies Request CIPS Qualifications
A survey has revealed that almost 1 in 3 procurement job vacancies request that applicants are CIPS qualified.
The survey shows the high value employers are placing on relevant professional qualifications in an increasingly competitive jobs market.
In research conducted by Distance Learning College and Training, 118 out of 400 purchasing, procurement or buying job adverts surveyed listed a professional qualification from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply as a…
Techno Brain BPO ITES Ltd contribution for a Social Cause
Nairobi, Kenya: Techno Brain BPO ITES Ltd, the BPO division of Africa’s leading IT Solutions Provider, Techno Brain, is proud to announce its contribution towards a social cause. As an initiative towards Corporate Social Responsibility, Techno Brain BPO ITES division upgraded the existing Childline Kenya’s Call Centre Infrastructure with the support of Rockfeller Foundation.
“National Child helpline 116”, the core program of Childline Kenya, a National Non-Governmental Organization, was launched with…
Six-Sigma One of the Most Powerful Tools for Contemporary Business
Global markets are becoming more tightly integrated and competition in business will continue to intensify. Also customer expectations are going up with information available at a click of a button. To put it simply customers want their products and services faster, cheaper and better.
And Rohit Khanna, Chief Operations Officer of GE CAPITAL explains that by providing and structured approach to drive customer satisfaction and bottom-line results by reducing variation…
Gera Developments celebrate Safety Week on 5th of march 2011.
9-03-2011 Gera Developments have always taken their Corporate Social Responsibility seriously. They have ensured safety and sanitation at all their construction sites and have always taken keen interest in the education and overall growth of the children of their labor force. All the sites are provided with schooling and crèche facilities to discourage child labor. The laborers are also provided with living quarters. Programs spreading awareness about AIDS, malaria,…
EZ Tattoo, Scottsdale’s Original Tattoo Shop, Unveils Brand New Location
Responding to customer demand, EZ Tattoo, Scottsdale's original tattoo shop, has opened a larger, state-of-the-art studio in Scottsdale. The new studio, located at 909 N. Hayden Road, doubles the original shop’s square footage and further enhances the Arizona Tattoo shop's reputation for delivering a professional and safe approach to the increasingly popular art form.
Scottsdale, AZ, March 09, 2011 -- Responding to customer demand, EZ Tattoo, Scottsdale's original tattoo shop, has…
Bags Defined Visit Miss Sixty Showroom
Staffordshire, United Kingdom (25 February 2011) - Bags Defined, a leading online retailer of handbags, cross body bags and clutches, visited the Miss Sixty showroom in North London to observe the brand's handbag trends for 2011.
Miss Sixty, a comprehensive brand retailing clothing, shoes and handbags, has recently exhibited their collections for the Autumn and Winter season for 2011 at their London-based showroom, in order for buyers to view and decide…
Colibrys SA Strengthens its Presence in China
Colibrys has profited from significant growth within China across many different markets these past years in particular for instrumentation and industrial applications.
Neuchatel, Switzerland, March 09, 2011 -- Colibrys signed today an agency agreement with NAV Technology Co., Ltd. based in Beijing, China for its MEMS accelerometers within China.
Colibrys has profited from significant growth within China across many different markets these past years in particular for instrumentation and industrial applications. To…
Edcomm Banker’s Academy Adds Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) to Online Resou …
Edcomm Banker’s Academy has recently added information on HMDA to its online library and resource center.
New York, NY, March, 09, 2011 -- Edcomm Banker’s Academy has recently added information on the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) to its online library and resource center for Banks, Credit Unions and Money Services Businesses (MSBs) at www.bankersacademy.com/library.php. The Library presents the important information that financial institutions around the world need to know about…
Raftree Releases First Indie Rock CD The Long Way
New Jersey based Raftree began their story in 2006 and after things came together and the timing was right they released their debut. The Long Way is bound to satisfy the rock audience as well as hard rock and metal enthusiasts everywhere.
Newark, NJ, March 09, 2011 -- New Jersey based Raftree began their story in 2006 and after things came together and the timing was right they released their debut.…
New UPS Suppliers Guide Helps Realizing Green UPS Solutions
UPSonNet, a leading Power protection and UPS consulting and information source, launches a Guide of Professional North American UPS Suppliers that have the knowhow and means to provide UPS Service for selecting, implementing and maintaining proper protection of critical equipment, designed to meet latest green oriented computer requirements.
Miami, FL, March 09, 2011 -- Recent UPSonNet Off Line UPS study reveals that almost 100% of currently marketed Standby or Backup UPS…
New Division of South Africa’s Top Insurance Provider offering Business Insuranc …
Worcester ( openpr ) March 05, 2011 - Businesses all over the world need to understand the importance of good quality business insurance. Businesses need to be prepared for any eventuality that could arise, which may interfere with the ability for the business to continue to operate at its peak earning potential. When the worst happens a business needs to be ready with solutions that can get it back to…
Multi-unit franchisee recruitment the key
There may be a potential franchisee recruitment market franchisors are overlooking, according to Asia-Pacific Centre for Franchising Excellence Researcher Dr Stephen Bennett.
“Instead of only considering single unit suitability in the initial franchisee recruitment process, franchisors should consider suitability for multiple unit ownership from the outset, and target their recruitment strategies accordingly,” Dr Bennett said.
“Often senior managers from a corporate background make ideal multi-unit franchisee candidates, as they have the skills…
