Press Releases by Category Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance
TAGthink Presents New Way for IT Professionals to Connect
Atlanta, Georgia – March 23, 2011 – Long gone are the days when information technology professionals worked in isolation, researching relevant technology on their own and tirelessly working to stay current on breaking developments in industry news. Now, they have TAGthink.com.
TAGthink is part of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), a nonprofit organization committed to the interests of IT professionals. This leading industry association promotes the advancement of the technological…
Landmark Bank Partners with SteadyRain to Improve Online Marketing Strategy
St. Louis based Internet strategy, design and development agency, SteadyRain, extends its partnership with Landmark Bank to create a comprehensive, cross-channel online marketing strategy, focusing efforts primarily on search marketing and social media.
The strategy process began with a comprehensive discovery phase in which SteadyRain assessed Landmark Bank’s current online marketing efforts. By acknowledging current strengths and weaknesses, SteadyRain was able to develop targeted and creative solutions, unique to…
Better Burgers Are Headed For Burleson
This summer, residents of Burleson will have something new to “moo” about as the town’s first MOOYAH moves into McAlister Square. The franchise owners, brothers in-law Bailey McGuire and Frank Sciuto, are eager to set up the family oriented brand within Burleson, which has long been celebrated for its sense of community.
The location is slated to open in June and will be located at 12632 S. Freeway on the…
Russia's number 1 chooses Plunet. EGO Translating Company, the largest LSP in Ru …
St. Petersburg/Berlin, March 2011. More than 170 in-house staff and a network of over 1500 freelance translators, thousands of satisfied customers from industry, the services sector, public authorities and governments in over 130 countries: the numbers are impressive and according to EGO Translating Company, it is one of the biggest players worldwide as well as the number one full service translation service provider in Russia. Now the company also has…
IndiaMART.com & Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency Announce Joint Initiativ …
Launch an exclusive Korean Products Pavillion on IndiaMART.com to help Korean SMEs connect with Indian Buyers & vice versa
• Assist in increasing bilateral trade between the two countries
• Mr. Kim Dong-Sun, Administrator, Small & Medium Business Administration provides impetus to the initiative with his presence
• Mr. Dinesh Agarwal, Founder & CEO, IndiaMART.com delves on how the alliance would benefit SMEs in both countries
• Mr. Moon Seok Choi, Director General, KOTRA,…
Study a language abroad, discover a world. LanguageBookings.com Goes Live.
A new state-of-the-art online booking website for language courses has just launched. LanguageBookings.com, based in Ireland, will help students who want to study a language abroad, as well as language schools who offer these courses.
Students who want to study a language abroad can search for and book courses and accommodation quickly using the sophisticated new website. They can choose courses to suit their budget and other requirements, and can…
Quest CE’s Oregon Annuity Training Course Approved
MILWAUKEE – March 23, 2011 – Quest CE, premier provider of insurance continuing education and FINRA compliance training, is proud to announce their Oregon Annuities Training Course has been approved and meets Oregon’s NAIC State Specific Annuity requirement. Producers can immediately begin taking the course to ensure compliance when the rule goes into effect.
Principally, annuities have become more readily available and complex in selecting the one best suitable for the…
Retail Industry Worldwide In A State Of Upheaval
In its latest currently published report “Global Retail Report 2011” Hamburg-based market research firm yStats.com outlines retail trends worldwide following the global economic crisis.
The yStats.com report presents retail markets 38 countries worldwide listing important facts and figures along with the major players and their revenue. Furthermore, it analyzes market trends on all continents. Aside from established markets such as the USA, Great Britain, France and Germany also growth markets like…
Brazilian Investment Figures for 2010
Official economic figures for last year show key areas for investment in Brazil were civil construction, household consumption and agriculture. All three registered high growth, confirming the potential for Brazilian investment.
GDP growth in Brazil during 2010 reached 7.5%, the highest level since 1985. This translates into an average increase in GDP of 4.5% a year since 2002 and confirms that Brazil has left the worldwide economic crisis far behind. In…
Seminar on Emerging Trends in Intellectual Property.
Intellecture, Brain League's training division, is organizing a seminar on Emerging trends in Intellectual Property on 22nd of April 2011 at Le Meridien, Bangalore. The underlying focus of the seminar will be to help companies be aware of the Emerging trends in Intellectual Property and devise future business strategies accordingly and to gain competitive advantage.
Intellectual Property plays an important role in providing business advantage to companies. International Technology transfer is…
DNV Comment on the Benefits of Supply Chain Risk Management
London, United Kingdom (March 15, 2011) – DNV, a leading international provider of risk management and quality certification services, have commented on what they believe are the main benefits of effective supply chain risk management.
DNV is an independent provider of certification to ISO management standards, which can help create competency within a company and ensure they are performing to industry recognised standards. DNV will ultimately assess, identify and advise a…
Network of SGS CPSIA Accredited Laboratories is Best in Field
CPSIA legislation in the United States requires that both manufacturers and importers adhere to stringent standards when it comes to the safety and regulatory compliance of consumer products, especially those targeted for the children’s market. Testing and certification standards have never been higher, with lead and phthalate levels in particular, being subject to more rigorous regulation.
On August 14, 2008, the President of the United States signed legislation that reformed…
Pure Hawaiian Gold Kona Coffee Beens
Kona Gold Coffee Plantation is the largest sustainable Coffee Plantation in the USA.
The Parry Estate reaches across 900 rain-blessed acres high on the slopes of the Kona region in Hawaii, where the rainy and dry seasons are clearly defined. Raised on Mauna Loa's volcanic mountain slopes, bathed in crystalline water and cooled by Pacific trade winds all create a unique combination and ensuring the unique exotic flavor and character…
Award-winning Quick Heal Devises Global Expansion Plan
Pune, February 25, 2011
Quick Heal Technologies, the leading provider of Internet Security tools, continues to expand its global operations through distributors and channel partners. The company has recently signed up with five partners in Italy, Kenya, Bangladesh and Syria as part of its global expansion initiatives.
With these partnerships, Network SAS Di A.Bettoni from Italy, Smart Technologies bd Ltd. from Bangladesh, MIS Software Nigeria Limited from Nigeria, Plus X Company…
Sensear to Showcase Innovative Technology at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011
SAN FRANCISCO, March 21, 2011 –- Sensear, the world’s leading high noise communication headset manufacturer, today announced its participation in the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 to be held on March 22-26, 2011 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG will be the international gathering place in 2011 for the construction industries. Held every three years, the exposition showcases the latest equipment, products, services and technologies from the industry. With…
New smartKPIs.com Report Ranks the Top Marketing KPIs of 2010
March 23, 2011, Melbourne, Australia - smartKPIs.com, the world's largest source of thoroughly documented Key Performance Indicator (KPI) examples announces that Customer Portfolio Dynamics and Customer Profitability KPIs dominate the "Top 25 Marketing KPIs of 2010". The report presents in detail KPIs such as: % Brand awareness, % Customer retention and $ Customer acquisition cost, among other KPI examples reviewed by the smartKPIs.com research team. "Top KPIs of 2010" is…
Kemnor soars high in Sydney with high-tech BIM Software
BIM (Building Information Modeling) software has been around for over 30 years in its rawest form and has recently come to the design forefront as the software of choice for many international design projects.
BIM software offers a new approach to HVAC design, HVAC construction and facility management by encompassing geometry, spatial relationships, geographic information, and the quantities and properties of the buildings components.
Basically, BIM is the process of generating and…
Just in Time for the Opening Day of Trout Season, Pro Tool Industries Introduces …
Pottstown, PA, March 23nd, 2011 -- Family owned and operated in Pennsylvania, Pro Tool Industries is known for providing outdoor enthusiasts with exceptional knives, gear, and other high quality products for the outdoors. The manufacturers at Pro Tool Industries have applied their skilled workforce and heritage of manufacturing excellence to a new line of handcrafted American made products which they’re proud to supply to the public.
Just…
Wolfestone Director Anna Bastek to Speak at ‘South East Women in Management Netw …
Swansea, United Kingdom (17 March, 2011) – Wolfestone Translation, a multi-award winning, internationally renowned language translation service provider, reveal that their company Director, Anna Bastek, is scheduled to speak at an upcoming event for the Women in Management Network (WIM network).
The aim of WIM is to bring interesting speakers and women in management positions together to discuss their achievements and what they have learned from managing a team or organisation.…
Commlab India Launches its US Office
Hyderabad, India March 23, 2011: CommLab India announces the launch of its US office, headed by Terry Heiney, Ph.D, Vice President, Sales, USA. The establishment of this office will give CommLab’s North American customers strategic advantages. First, clients will benefit from improved communications, especially during the critical phase of project startup. The US office, in addition to playing an important role in Sales and Communications, will also play a key…
Enventure Now Offers Compliance Services for Conflict Minerals
NH, U.S.A. (14 March, 2011) - Enventure Technology Services, a leading engineering services and compliance data services provider to global corporations, is now offering services and support for companies that need to comply with the upcoming US legislation on conflict minerals.
'Conflict minerals' refers to minerals mined predominantly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and adjoining countries where armed conflict is prevalent (the DRC Zone), and in conditions which abuse…
The Law Firm of Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Launches an Investigation into Possible Vi …
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating TETRA Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TTI), and its Board of Directors, for possible violations of federal securities laws in connection with the upcoming May 3, 2011 shareholder vote.
New York, NY, March 23, 2011 -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating TETRA Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TTI), and its Board of Directors, for possible violations of federal securities laws in connection with the upcoming May 3, 2011…
Education Online Services Corporation Salutes Progress at Morris Brown College
Education Online Services Corporation (EOServe Corp.) issues statement saluting Morris Brown College’s strides towards re-accreditation
Coral Springs, FL, March 23, 2011 -- In a response to the recent announcement by Morris Brown College President, Dr. Stanley Pritchett, that “We are now an applicant school in the accreditation process. Once we meet all 11 standards, we can become a candidate school. That means students who attend would again be eligible to receive…
The Cross at the Crossroads Announces Launch of Online Christian Bookstore
The Cross Foundation has announced the opening of a new online Christian bookstore, in association with The Cross at the Crossroads, in Effingham, Illinois.
Effingham, IL, March 23, 2011 (Straight Line PR) -- The Cross at the Crossroads, a Christian Monument at the intersection of Interstate 57 and Interstate 70 in Effingham, Illinois, has launched an online Christian bookstore.
Over 50,000 visitors a day pass by the Christian monument which was commemorated…
Sustainable Agricultural Technology Will Change to Meet Global Demand
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 22, 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…
Calgary Furniture Store Announces Anniversary Event
Birchwood Furniture Galleries recently announced its first annual anniversary event. The furniture gallery is celebrating being in operation for over a year and has already gained a reputation for exceptional customer service. Their exclusive, premium made furniture complements any home. Options, ideas and possibilities can be viewed in their Calgary furniture store or online at BirchwoodFurniture.ca
Since February, the store has been receiving new product in every category. All items are…
New smartKPIs.com Report Ranks the Top Call Center KPIs of 2010
March 21, 2011, Melbourne, Australia - smartKPIs.com (smartKPIs.com), the world's largest source of thoroughly documented Key Performance Indicator (KPI) examples announces that Agent Performance and Service Responsiveness KPIs dominate the "Top 25 KPIs of 2010". The report presents in detail KPIs such as: % Agent utilization, $ Revenue per successful call and # Call handling time, among other KPI examples reviewed by the smartKPIs.com research team. "Top KPIs of 2010"…
GIO reassures flood-affected customers
Major insurer GIO would like to reassure customers affected by recent weather events who hold personal home and contents policies that they are covered for all forms of flood.
Reports of insurers denying flood claims may unnecessarily alarm GIO customers.
Flood cover has been a standard feature of GIO’s personal home and contents insurance policies since 2008, and covers any flood damage caused by rain – including riverine flood,flash flooding, rainwater run-off…
Exquisite African crafts – Quixotic home décor techniques
Minneapolis, Minnesota (openpr) March 17, 2011 - African art is well known for its exceptional quality and imagination as it is one of the ancient arts which are still under existence. African sculptures, jewelry and craftworks represent the culture and history of the place and that’s a reason why art lovers and collectors have a renowned craze for African art. Known for its uniqueness and fine quality, African…
Mobile Marketing Drives Participation And Revenues With Text To Screen
Professional Sporting Events And Concert Promoters Push Mobile Marketing To New Levels With iVisionMobile.com’s Real Time Text To Screen At Live Events.
Los Angeles, CA – The leading sports franchises and concert promoters in the US and Canada have a powerful new tool in their arsenal of mobile marketing solutions. iVision Mobile (www.iVisionMobile.com), a leading mobile marketing provider to the US and Canada’s top brands and mobile marketing companies, has…
FAZ Investments LLC Announces Launch of New Web Site
FAZ Investments, LLC, operational since 2008, is launching a new web site, www.AllNaturalLinens.com (ANL), to provide customers an alternate choice for purchasing quality yet less expensive organic bedroom and bath linens.
FAZ Investments LLC, incorporated the E-commerce business to assist customers with enhancing their personal living areas as well as becoming ‘More Green’ towards the environment.
The Company’s owner, Barbara Ann Fowler, graduated from West Virginia University and has…
The Debt Selling Game
By Brendan Malkin
More than ever, the fortunes of project finance lenders are in the hands of powerful forces they have little or no control over. Their ability to lend and retain large portfolios are restricted by the continuing high cost of wholesale debt, while Basel III is requiring them to significantly increase the amount of capital they retain in reserve.
A combination of these factors, as well as others, is helping…
New Study Points to 6 Managed Futures as Highest Yielding Worldwide
eManaged Futures, a leading expert in the field of managed futures and high yield investments, completed a new study which examined the vast majority of high yield investment programs in the arena of managed futures. Thousands of different investment platforms were ultimately ranked on 5 deciding factors and ranked accordingly. The key factors reviewed included number of years with positive returns, program age, average annual returns, drawdown ratios, and risk…
Forex-Metal Introduces Free Android Trading Application
In addition to already available full-featured trading application for iPhone, iPad, and iPod and PDA devices, Forex-Metal, a leading forex and CFD broker, has introduced mobile trading solution, specifically designed for Android devices.
Forex-Metal droidTrader, powered by Forex On The Go Technology, allows free mobile MT4 trading for all new and existing clients. Along with Forex-Metal MT4 iTrader application for iPhones, key features of Forex-Metal DroidTrader include trading from a real-time…
Leading Industry Analyst Firm Research Director to Keynote Plateau Insights Euro …
Gartner, Inc. Research Director Thomas Otter will be a featured keynote speaker at Plateau Insights Europe 2011, the European edition of Plateau’s landmark talent management user conference, taking place 28-29 March, 2011 at the Westin Excelsior hotel in Rome, Italy.
Plateau’s Insights Europe 2011 provides an interactive forum for attendees to meet and engage with industry leaders, peer and Plateau executives to discuss talent management trends and best practices. …
Efektim has attended the international exhibition Romenvirotec 2011
Another season of the international exhibition of technologies and products for environmental protection and sustainable development, the Romenvirotec 2011, took place on March 10th – 13th 2011. Romenvirotec is one of the most significant exhibitions in the Eastern European Region. Its significance is further strengthened by the support for photovoltaics that is being prepared in Romania. The four day exhibition took place in the Romanian capital Bucharest. The exhibition and…
ICICI Bank launches website in Cantonese for Hong Kong
Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Branch of ICICI Bank Limited, India's largest private sector bank, today announced the launch of its website in Cantonese language (www.icicibank.hk). With an increasing number of Chinese customers, this website will offer convenience and a wider reach within the Hong Kong banking space for the Bank.
The website will have complete information about the products and services offered by the Hong Kong Branch of the Bank,…
WORCESTER COMBINES ENERGY AND NATURE IN CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW URBAN GARDEN
Leading boiler manufacturer, Worcester, Bosch Group, is helping show just how nature can seamlessly provide energy for our homes, through its stunning Urban Garden at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, 24 – 28th May.
Working with award winning architect and landscape designer, Olivia Kirk, who scooped a Silver Gilt award at last year’s show, the urban garden incorporates solar, ground source and air source heat pumps among an abundance of…
Spaze, India’s leading building and construction firm
Similarly, it has many cities to live a luxurious life, and one of them is Gurgaon, Haryana, which is just adjacent to Delhi, the capital of India. In the past few years, there has been a massive development in the real estate sector that has taken place in this city. All of a sudden, many real estate developers/builders and contractors came forward to develop it. And now, this Haryana city…
European Coatings Show 2011: Oxea Presents New Products and Applications
The global chemical company, Oxea, will be presenting its new products and applications at the European Coatings Show 2011 (ECS) in Nürnberg, Germany, the leading trade fair for the international paint and coatings industry, from March 29 - 31. Under the motto "Join the oxo people", specialists from Oxea will be available at booth 215 in hall 9 to inform customers about its comprehensive range of products and their different…
SMA along with Infodat to Host Webinar on Automation of IT Workloads
SMA along with Infodat to Host Webinar on Automation of IT Workloads. Carnival Cruise Lines discussing “Workload Automation” to retain staff and decrease operating costs while increasing service levels
Houston, TX, March 22, 2011 -- SMA leader in IT Automation software, today announced that they will host a live Webinar on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 9:30am CT along with Infodat, consultants in automation of work processes. For event details and…
SGS Collaborates with SDC to Deliver Colour Training
SGS is now delivering its SDC ISO Colour Fastness Training Program in China. The program was designed to supply knowledge in vital keys areas and promote best practice.
In January 2011, the Chief Executive of the Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC), Ms. Susie Hargreaves, signed an agreement for collaboration with Mr. Spencer Yeung, Vice President of SGS Global Softlines.
SDC (http://www.sdc.org.uk ) is the leading independent charity dedicated to advancing…
The Law Firm of Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Launches an Investigation into Possible Se …
Levi & Korsinsky is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Kid Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KID) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws.
New York, NY, March 22, 2011 -- Levi & Korsinsky is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Kid Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KID) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws.
On March 15, 2011, Kid Brands announced it would delay the…
The Rise and Shine of Online Shopping In India
Mumbai, Maharashtra ( openpr ) March 22, 2011 - When Thomas Freidman, a columnist with The New York Times asked his readers to believe the hype around Asian countries like China and India, there was a predictable deluge of comments that ranged from disbelief to even anger. In a country where a majority of the population earns less that $2 per day, it’s hard to believe that about 52 million…
WealthMantra – a Prestigious Name always counted while discussing about Online T …
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, - March 21, 2011 – There is a delicate yet burning concept running quite valid and true in the present society where the currency trading paradigm is picked by most of the likeminded people these days. wealthmantra.in is the web portal of the Wealth Mantra Group, which has earned an invincible status in this niche industry segment by dedicating themselves in evergreen disciplines like portfolio…
The Law Firm of Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Launches an Investigation into Possible Vi …
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating FLIR Systems, Inc. (“FLIR Systems” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FLIR), and its Board of Directors, for possible violations of federal securities laws in connection with the upcoming April 29, 2011 shareholder vote.
New York, NY, March 22, 2011 -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating FLIR Systems, Inc. (“FLIR Systems” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FLIR), and its Board of Directors, for possible violations of federal…
Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, San Diego Invests Nearly $1 Million in San Diego B …
As a result of the incredible efforts San Diegans have made this past year, Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, San Diego will award close to $1 million in grants to local breast health organizations at the 2011 Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Awards Ceremony.
San Diego, CA, March 22, 2011 -- As a result of the incredible efforts San Diegans have made this past year, Susan G. Komen for…
Texas Community Bank Deploys Comprehensive Bank Training from Edcomm Banker’s Ac …
A Texas Community Bank has deployed three years of comprehensive bank training from Edcomm Banker’s Academy.
New York, NY, March 22, 2011 -- A Community Bank located in Texas has recently deployed three years of comprehensive bank training from Edcomm Banker’s Academy. Banker’s Academy Unlimited will be hosted and maintained by Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Link®.
Banker’s Academy Unlimited, from Edcomm Banker’s Academy, provides every employee at a…
The Law Firm of Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Launches an Investigation into Possible Se …
Levi & Korsinsky is investigating China Integrated Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBEH) to determine whether it has violated federal securities laws by issuing false and misleading statements.
New York, NY, March 22, 2011 -- Levi & Korsinsky is investigating China Integrated Energy, Inc. (“China Integrated” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CBEH) to determine whether it has violated federal securities laws by issuing false and misleading statements. On March 16, 2011, Sinclair Upton Research…
Zegrahm Expeditions Offers a New Take on Ireland Adventure Travel
Zegrahm Expeditions has become the leader in small-ship island circumnavigations and this August the adventure travel company will circumnavigate Ireland on an expedition that is not being offered by any other tour operator. Linking together a combination of places in the country that independent travelers couldn’t easily access on their own, this 14-day Ireland adventure travel voyage combines charming villages, wondrous birdlife, historic landmarks, and incredible geologic features.
Seattle, WA, March…
