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Rosa and FOCUS-IP Announce Strategic Alliance for Enhancing Proof-of-Concept Dru …
Rosa & Co. LLC (rosaandco.com) today announced that it has formed a strategic scientific alliance with FOCUS-IP (focus-ip.de), a leading EU-based drug development advisory firm. FOCUS-IP sources novel new drug candidates from European academic research centers and emerging biotechnology companies, leads the exploratory development of these compounds from preclinical through proof-of-concept studies, and forms early-stage strategic development partnerships with established global pharmaceutical organizations. The Rosa-FOCUS-IP alliance will strengthen FOCUS-IP’s innovative…
Home Stager Economy Report Released by Staging Diva
(UNITED STATES) May 3, 2011 – Debra Gould, also known as The Staging Diva®, originally released her special report called “Can I grow a home staging business in a depressed economy?” in 2009. Thousands of stagers have downloaded their own free copy since then to learn how the home staging industry has been affected by the downturn in the real estate market.
This report has inspired many home stagers despite difficult…
John J. Maalouf Ranked As One Of The Top 10 International Trade & Finance Lawyer …
New York, New York – May 3, 2011 – Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, LLP, one of the world’s leading international trade and finance law firms, today announced that John J. Maalouf, Senior Partner of the Firm, has for the sixth consecutive year been ranked as one of the Top 10 International Trade & Finance Lawyers in the U.S. by the United States Lawyer Rankings.
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2011 GRA/TAG Business Launch Competition Announces Finalist
ATLANTA (April 22, 2011) – The Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) and Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) are today announcing the finalists for the GRA/TAG Business Launch 2011. The judges for the semifinal round have selected four companies to compete for $50,000 in cash and over $400,000 in services. “Every year we are astounded by the number of innovative and game changing businesses that enter our GRA/TAG Business Launch Competition,”…
Voyage Manager To Provide Travel Management To Fugro Geoteam
(Oslo, 02 May 2011) Voyage Manager Ltd, has entered an agreement with oil services company Fugro Geoteam AS., to supply Fugro Geoteam AS with Voyage Manager Ltd.’s travel management, monitoring and tracking solution.
Voyage Manager Ltd. and Fugro Geoteam AS today announced a 6 month pilot whereby Voyage Manager will supply Fugro Geoteam AS with their travel management, travel security and travel monitoring service. The deal gives Fugro Geoteam AS…
Economist/Former Washington, D.C., Bureau Chief Walter Rybeck, Author of "Re-Sol …
SILVER SPRING, MD (May 3, 2011) -- Walter Rybeck, a retired journalist and economist who has spent his life searching for answers to poverty and related socio-economic problems, will speak about these themes from his book “Re-Solving the Economic Puzzle” on Wednesday, May 18, from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., at Riderwood retirement community’s Lakeside Commons Clubhouse, 3140 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, Maryland (seating is limited; please RSVP to:…
Corcentric to Exhibit at International Accounts Payable Professionals’ Fusion 20 …
May 3, 2011, McLean, VA — Corcentric, a leading provider of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable automation solutions, today announced they will host booth #213 at the International Accounts Payable Professionals’ (IAPP) 2011 Fusion Conference. This conference will take place May 8-12, 2011 in Orlando-Kissimmee, Florida.
Corcentric is a leader in financial process automation, specializing in Accounts Payable automation, PO requisitioning and imaging, and workflow solutions. By…
Kaindl Masterfloor: Best in Test at Selbst ist der Mann magazine
In cooperation with the independent testing agency LGA / TÜV Rheinland, the German DIY magazine Selbst ist der Mann tested eight laminate floors for their practicability in its April edition. Kaindl Masterfloor 7.0 was Best in Test.
With an overall mark of 1.8 and several straight A’s in the technical tests, Kaindl Masterfloor was able to assert itself over seven competing products. In its conclusion, the magazine rated the test winner…
Blue Asset Management LLC Weathers Floods in Northern New Jersey
According to Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner of Blue Asset Management, "This has been a most unusual winter, bringing a dozen snowfalls and seemingly monsoonlike rain to the area.
Wayne, NJ, May 01, 2011 - According to Charles Blumenkehl, managing partner of Blue Asset Management, "This has been a most unusual winter, bringing a dozen snowfalls and seemingly monsoonlike rain to the area. The result was that, for the first time since…
Opalesque Roundtable: Singapore wins battle to spearhead Asian wealth management
Opalesque has published a 25 page protocol of a hedge fund Roundtable (the Opalesque 2011 Singapore Roundtable) held March 31st with local hedge fund managers, banking and family office representatives. The Opalesque Roundtable Series highlights fundamental developments within the global hedge fund industry, a full archive with 49 Roundtable scripts can be accessed here: www.opalesque.com/index.php?act=archiveRT. The current Singapore Roundtable can be downloaded here: www.opalesque.com/RT/RoundtableSingapore2011.html.
Singapore wins battle to spearhead Asian wealth…
Promises of Restitution of Dictators´ Assets are Empty Phrases
Zurich, May 3 2011. The recent events in North Africa and the Middle East show once again that every time a dictator falls from power, governments, politicians and banks across the world announce that his, his family’s and follower’s assets in foreign countries will be frozen and later returned to the new, legitimate government. But the fact of the matter, according to a new report by the research company MyPrivateBanking,…
National Work From Home Day 20th May - 6 Great Reasons To Convince The Boss
Taking part in National Work From Home Day 20th May
6 Great Reasons To Convince The Boss
Instead of spending a dull day at the office – how about taking part in the National Work From Home Day? Enjoy a brighter, more creative and productive time working from home. Office Boutique, an office stationery retailer specialising in decorative and distinctive stationery is supporting this initiative from Work Wise UK…
Bulgari to open new property in London Knightsbridge for 2012 Olympics
Luxury Italian brand Bulgari has just received approval for a new luxury hotel in London’s exclusive Knightsbridge area.
The Bulgari Hotel and Residences are due to be completed in May 2012, just before the start of the 2012 London Olympics. The new luxury hotel will have seventy eight rooms and five apartments, with six apartments and a penthouse available for sale to private investors.
CEO of Bulgari Group, Francesco Trapani, commented;…
Thailand property developer invests US$300 million in India real estate
Bangkok, Thailand: Leading Thailand property developer, Pruksa Real Estate PLC, has unveiled ambitious plans to invest US$300 million in the Indian property market
over the next five years.
The Thai developer is set to build property in major Indian cities such as Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore under the company’s flag ship Indian brand, Pruksa India
Construction Pvt. Ltd.
The news follows the success of the real estate developer’s first project in India,…
Northern Rock launches improved E-bonds
Northern Rock has launched two new improved issues of its online fixed rate e-bond account, providing competitive interest rates for those savers who wish to operate their accounts online. E-bond (Issues 7 and 8) will be available from April 2011.
With a minimum deposit of just £1, customers can benefit from a competitive fixed rate of interest until 20 May 2012 on e-bond issue 7, which pays 3.10% gross*/AER** annually,…
Steelhenge Consulting releases a business continuity guide for small businesses, …
Steelhenge, one of the UK's leading providers of crisis management and organisational resilience consultancy and a Partner of the Business Continuity Institute, has created a business continuity guide designed specifically for small businesses. The guide, free to download, is available in the Resources section of the Business Continuity Awareness Week 2011 website found at http://www.bcaw2011.com/ and for more information, visit www.steelhenge.co.uk or call 0845 094 2117.
"We felt it was important…
Louisiana Attorney Experiences Growth in Recovering Economy
Louisiana attorney Walton “Ti” Barnes, II, hired a new attorney, Rahim Smith, in the first quarter of the year.
City Of Central, LA, May 03, 2011 -- Louisiana attorney Walton “Ti” Barnes, II, hired a new attorney, Rahim Smith, in the first quarter of the year. They moved the practice to a new location at 12628 Hooper Road Suite A, next door to their prior location to accommodate their expansion.
Barnes began…
Versatile pH Meter Used in the Cleanest Room in the World
A METTLER TOLEDO SevenMulti pH Meter has recently been installed at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA) in Stuttgart, Germany. The Fraunhofer IPA has the cleanest room in the world and the SevenMulti1 is used in it. A pH meter is of course seldom subjected to such extreme environmental conditions. But the SevenMulti easily mastered all the applications.
Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is one of the…
Banker’s Academy Enhances 360 Degree AML Compliance Audit to Include Mobile Tech …
Edcomm Banker’s Academy enhances Anti Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Audit to include the most current mobile technologies.
New York, NY, May 03, 2011 -- Edcomm Banker’s Academy has recently enhanced its Anti Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Audit to include the most current mobile technologies. 360 Degree AML Compliance Audit has been revised as part of Edcomm Banker’s Academy ongoing commitment to providing the most up-to-date and pertinent information to the financial…
KPO CONSULTANTS ANNOUNCES - R n R OUTSOURCERS, AS A SILVER SPONSOR FOR THE GLOBA …
NYC, NY, USA, FEB 10TH, 2011: "The Global LPO Conference, NYC, JUNE 2011, USA – “Buyers and Vendors Meet in US" to be held on June 15th and 16th, 2011 at the Hotel Hilton*, New York City, New York, USA – KPO Consultants, announces R n R Outsourcers, as its Silver Sponsor for the Conference.
R n R Outsourcers an ISO 9001-2008 Company is a Nagpur, India based LPO and BPO…
Chamber CFO William Scarfia Amongst Top Finance Executives in San Diego
The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce announced today that Chief Financial Officer William Scarfia was presented with a Lifetime Achievement award at the San Diego Business Journal’s 5th Annual CFO of The Year Awards.
San Diego, CA, May 03, 2011 -- The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce announced today that Chief Financial Officer William Scarfia was presented with a Lifetime Achievement award at the San Diego Business Journal’s 5th…
Tennessee Community Bank Chooses Edcomm Banker’s Academy for Compliance Training …
A Community Bank based in Tennessee has chosen Edcomm Banker’s Academy to provide Compliance training.
New York, NY, May 03, 2011 -- A Community Bank based in Tennessee has chosen Edcomm Banker’s Academy to provide Compliance training for the next year. The Bank has also selected Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Link® for hosting and maintenance of Focus on Compliance.
Focus on Compliance, from Edcomm Banker’s Academy, is a…
Louisiana Marketer says Social Media is Not the Future
Many marketing publications, marketers, and web designers feel that social media is the future of marketing and communications. Louisiana marketing firm owner, Brockwell Bone, rejects this belief.
City Of Central, Louisiana, May 03, 2011 -- Many marketing publications, marketers, and web designers feel that social media is the future of marketing and communications. Louisiana marketing firm owner, Brockwell Bone, rejects this belief.
Social media includes online tools and websites such as Facebook,…
JVS’ 14TH Strictly Business Highlights Vital Need For Job Services
LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2011--As Californians face major government cutbacks, including reductions in federal WorkForce Investment Act funding, JVS’ 14th Annual Strictly Business Luncheon will highlight the impact of non-profit JVS’ crucial free job programs and honor the leaders in the community who have stepped up to help. California Secretary of Labor Marty Morgenstern will be the keynote speaker at the luncheon, to take place on Thursday, May 19…
Ben Franklin Creates/Retains 743 Jobs in 2010
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/NEP) has reported that 743 northeastern Pennsylvania jobs were created or retained as a result of its work in 2010. These results were accomplished in the organization’s 21-county service area, including Berks, Bradford, Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Pike, Schuylkill, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Wayne, and Wyoming counties.
Impact results are a summation of the accomplishments…
Nation's Top Long-Term Care Insurance Agents Announced
The nation's top long-term care insurance agents for 2010 were announced today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). The Ninth Annual Long-Term Care Sales Achievement Awards recognizes producers based on sales across multiple categories.
"In any given year, some 40,000 insurance and financial professionals market long-term care insurance protection nationally," explains Jesse Slome, AALTCI's organization's executive director. "Those who are the most successful and committed…
National Gift Card signs sponsor pact with Advertising Specialty Institute for 2 …
May 2, 2011 – CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. –National Gift Card Corp. (NGC) announced today it has reached an agreement with The Advertising Specialty Institute® to become a supplier sponsor for The ASI Show, the largest series of events in the industry for advertising, promotional, and motivational product manufacturers and distributors. The ASI Show hosts five super-regional trade shows annually in Orlando, Dallas, New York, San Diego and Chicago.
Under the sponsorship…
Forex-Metal: New Service to Provide Complete Business Solutions for Forex Broker …
Forex-Metal, a leading online Forex and CFD market maker since 2007, has launched a new website, ForexBrokerSolutions.com, to help finance professionals and companies trading in stocks, CFDs, futures, and options start or expand forex and CFD trading business. The Company’s White Label Solution is suitable for established brokers and newly formed businesses as well as for business consultants, educators, accountants and other financiers who may wish to open another business…
One Million Jobless Americans Have Exhausted Their Benefits, Hound Finds 206,000 …
Pasadena, CA, May 2, 2011 – The Labor Department in a report released last week has said that there are at least one million Americans now who have exhausted their unemployment benefits.
These one million Americans have still not being able to find work in a sign that shows how tough the labor market is at the moment. There were another 8.2 million unemployed Americans who were getting unemployment benefits for…
RAK Ceramics announces Joint Ventures with KLUDI
Hyderabad, 2nd May, 2011:RAK Ceramics the world’s No.1 ceramic manufacturer announced the launch of KLUDI-RAK brand, a new range of designer faucets in India. The joint venture with KLUDI offers different ranges of taps, shower and faucets. The KLUDI-RAK series is specialized for its fittings for bathroom and kitchen. The JV between Ceramic leader RAK and European bath fitting manufacturer KLUDI will offer four major brands— JOOP, Espirit, KLUDI and…
HILBROY ADVISORY WEEKLY MARKET WRAP UP
Montreal, Quebec, April 29th, 2011– Hilbroy Advisory Inc. (DeutcheBörse: 2H0) Weekly, Market wrap up.
Week ending 29-Apr-11The S&P 500 gained 1.9% as most companies continue to top earnings expectations and first quarter GDP grew at a slightly faster-than-expected pace. As stocks gained, the dollar fell, gold hit a new record and oil prices rose to a fresh multiyear high.
Buying interest was broad-based with all 10 sectors advancing at least 1%.
Commodity prices…
Faster and More Accurate Results with Grain Grading
Operators at Australian grain receiving sites must work quickly to keep operating costs low. However, they must also accurately grade grain to ensure quality for international food supplies. METTLER TOLEDO offers durable, high-performance balances that help grain operators meet the demand for accuracy plus speed. This benefits not only buyers but also farmers who are paid based on crop quality.
Grain quality assurance
Harvest is a busy time at grain receiving sites.…
Capital CFDs Releases New Trading iPhone App
CAPITAL CFDs’ NEW iPHONE APP NOW AVAILABLE
Capital CFDs, Australia’s newest contract for difference provider, has launched its new iPhone application for download, bringing the world’s financial markets even closer for trading clients.
“We are committed to providing our clients with the best and latest trading tools available to make it even more efficient for them to trade on thousands of markets worldwide,” Andrew Merry, Managing Director of Capital CFDs said.
“The global…
Fishman PR CEO Brad Fishman to Speak at IFA Franchise Development Seminar
Chicago, IL – Brad Fishman, the CEO of Fishman Public Relations, will be a speaker at the Franchise Development Seminar in Denver, CO.
The Seminar will focus on providing valuable tools and the strategies for franchise development professionals who are looking for the hottest and most innovative ways to build their franchise systems in today’s marketplace.
Invited by the International Franchise Association, Brad Fishman will share his many years of…
Buy-out Offer at TimberWest Reflects Forestry Recovery Says AAA
Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) said that news of a CA$1 billion takeover offer from two pension funds to take over Canada-based TimberWest Forest Corp, reflects a growing appetite for investment in the global forestry industry.
Boston, MA, May 02, 2011 -- The Public Sector Pension Investment Board and the British Columbia Investment Management Corp. have joined forces to make the CA$1 billion offer for the firm. This news follows earlier reports…
First State Bank Deploys Comprehensive Bank Training from Edcomm Banker’s Academ …
First State Bank has recently deployed comprehensive bank training from Edcomm Banker’s Academy.
New York, NY, May 02, 2011 -- First State Bank has recently deployed comprehensive bank training from Edcomm Banker’s Academy for the next year. 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 Bank, Credit Union or Money…
Shriram Transport rolls out Automall in Vadodara
Mumbai, May 1, 2011: Shriram Transport Finance Company Limited, India’s largest asset financing company, today, launched Shriram Automall in Vadodara, the country’s first single- window destination for trade of pre-owned commercial vehicles. Hon. Mr. J. P. Gupta, Chief Guest, Transport Commissioner of Gujarat, who graced the occasion, inaugurated Shriram Automall in Vadodara today.
The facility spread across a sprawling 1,30,000 sq. feet space, is the first-of-its kind initiative which will…
The charity drive for the African Mozambique was supported by a number of compan …
The charity drive “Help the Children of Africa” that was initially organized in Europe by EFEKTIM has provided help to the children in our region in the form of material and financial donations. The drive was ultimately supported by other European companies, state and non-profit organizations. The main partners of the drive are EFEKTIM, TRAMINCORP, BMW Invelt, Česká charita, Arcidiecézní charita Praha Sv. Terezie and a number of other organizations.…
Announcing A Reliable Brisbane Plumber for All Plumbing Emergencies
Best Brisbane Plumber offers top service, high quality of work at affordable prices.
Brisbane, Queensland, April 30, 2011 - Announcing a reliable Brisbane Plumber for all plumbing emergencies. Best Brisbane Plumber offers top service, high quality of work at affordable prices. The main feature is that the company does not charge travel time. The quote given is fixed and the plumbing work is executed efficiently.
Owner of Best Brisbane Plumber, Paul Wright…
Health Industry Company GISPASA Automates its Business Processes with AuraPortal …
AuraPortal allows Health Industry Company, GISPASA, to manage its procurement processes in which 90% of the documentation associated with the processes is automatically generated by the system
Woburn (Boston), MA, April 29, 2011 - AuraPortal (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM), has announced today that the consulting firm PFS Grupo has implemented new core business procurement processes for hospital supplies and services at GISPASA (Health Infrastructure Management of…
Sales of Hardwood Floors Expected to Grow
Virginia Beach, VA ( openpr ) April 29, 2011 - Due to a recent hardwood flooring survey, online retailer, FloorMall is expecting another year of sustained growth in hardwood flooring sales. The survey was performed by National Flooring Trends Magazine and they polled over a hundred members of the floor covering industry on a variety of flooring issues. The survey revealed that over 50% of the respondents expected hardwood…
City orphans express joy while watching live IPL match on stadium
The opportunity to watch the IPL match between Pune Warriors and Chennai Superkings in Mumbai on Wednesday was definitely a day of amusement for the orphan children.
DSK foundation organized an outing to the D Y Patil Stadium in Mumbai for the children who belonged to two trusts from which 60 children were from the Eklavya Bal Shikshan and Arogya Dnyan Trust and 25 children of Sadguru Datta Dharmik and…
Should I Asphalt Mill and Asphalt Overlay my Parking Lot? How Long will it last?
This is a popular and cost effective asphalt paving resurfacing option because it allows the surrounding finish elevations to remain the same, while being significantly less expensive than a complete dig out.
We begin this process by milling or grinding to a specific depth to remove the damaged spider web top coat asphalt . The milled material is loaded on the trucks and hauled from the site. Some areas where…
Open Prairie Ventures Announces New Office in Kalamazoo
Venture capital firm Open Prairie Ventures announces the opening of its new office in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In partnership with Southwest Michigan First, Open Prairie Ventures offers investment opportunities to agricultural companies in Southwest Michigan.
Effingham, IL - April 29, 2011 (PR Solutions) -- Open Prairie Ventures, a leading venture capital firm providing equity to early-stage agricultural technology and medical device companies throughout the Midwest, is pleased to announce the expansion of…
Collin County DWI Attorney Fights for Justice
Texas poses serious penalties for those found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol. So in order to prove the innocence and remove all such charges, Collin County DWI Attorney represents the case on behalf of the defendant by giving his best efforts. Understanding the circumstance of each client and to take the legal steps accordingly is his main aim.
Challenging the DWI Charges
When a police officer in Texas suspects…
CFO Survey Finds Increased Optimism on U.S. Economy in the West
Los Angeles, April 29, 2011 - In a biannual survey of Western U.S. Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and senior comptrollers conducted by Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, there is growing optimism about the U.S. economy as 38% say it will improve over the next six months (up from 28% six months earlier). However, the survey results also indicate that inflation may be in…
Actionable Strategies Awarded Romania ICT Investment Project
Washington, DC - Actionable Strategies, a boutique consulting firm serving clients globally, has been awarded a project to identify investment opportunities in the ICT sector in Romania. The ICT Definitional Mission was awarded by the USTDA and will focus on Cloud Computing, e-government, e-health and broadband access. The USTDA (U.S. Trade and Development Agency) is a federal foreign assistance agency that promotes economic growth in developing and middle…
Solaronix Agrees to Provide Sample Test-Firing Service for Torrey Hills Technolo …
Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC (THT) today announced that it has signed an agreement with Solaronix, the leading supplier of Dye Solar Cell components and specialty chemicals in Switzerland and one of THT’s most important furnace customers, for the use of its furnace to test-fire samples sent from THT’s potential clients.
“The toll firing concept is a very good idea to give THT the chance to showcase its furnace and…
New Website Helps People Start a Handwriting Service Home Business
Frederick, MD – April 29, 2011 – Ray Hrach, author of the popular book, Handwrite for Cash: Firsthand Advice from Write On Results, has launched a new website. The site, www.handwriteforcash.com, is dedicated to helping people with a talent for handwriting start a home business.
On the site, users will find resources for overcoming the challenges that all new home businesses face, such as: setting goals, forming a company,…
Paint Color Specialist Uses Home Staging Services to Grow Business
(UNITED STATES) April 29, 2011 – Staging Diva, Debra Gould, loves hearing from Graduates of her program like Pamela Sholty of Fresno, California, who have left behind jobs they despised to reinvent themselves as home stagers.
Sholty is known locally, as “The Color Coach of the Central Valley.” She’d always considered color and design to be her first loves but she hasn’t always managed to earn a living from her passion.
Gould…
