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RadiantBrands Helps Promote Green Alternative to Paper Products with New Package …
Berkeley Creative Agency Develops New Packaging for Organic Cotton Reusable Towels Going to Whole Foods Market and The Container Store.
BERKELEY, Calif. (May 17, 2011) -- RadiantBrands (http://www.radiantbrands.com), a full-service creative branding and design agency, has completed a new branding project to bring People Towels (http://www.peopletowels.com), a reusable organic towel made from Fair Trade cotton, to the shelves of The Container Store and Whole Foods Market. The project included designing new…
MeinSchreibservice.de welcomes a new colleague to its team
Cape Town, 17th May 2010 – The MeinSchreibservice.de team would like to welcome their new colleague Anne-Marie Sterr as Project Manager responsible for the competence centres Medical & Pharmaceutical and E-Learning.
MeinSchreibservice.de, an online typing and translation service, who has successfully offered transcriptions, proof reading and editing in most languages for clients from all over the world, and is continuously expanding its team. Anne-Marie was born in Stuttgart, Germany. She…
Introducing the NV11 Vending Payout Solution
Bank note manufacturer Innovative Technology will bring their new payout solution the NV11 to AVEX from stand B40.
Designed for the vending industry the NV11 combines a bank note validator and ‘Note Float’ payout unit. The Note Float can store up to 30 notes for future payout as change, helping to keep machines running.
The new must have validator payout system, the NV11 optimises cash management to help alleviate the problem of…
ECB approve the NV9 USB & NV10 USB
Innovative Technology Ltd is pleased to announce the NV9 USB & NV10 USB bank note validators have both received European Central Bank (ECB) approval for their ability to recognise Euro Note counterfeits.
The European Central Bank, test banknote authentication devices on their ability to recognise genuine Euro notes and identity counterfeits. The results, published on-line, are available to assist banknote users when selecting appropriate counterfeit detection equipment.
Marketing Executive, Dayna Patterson…
Harrisburg University’s CONNECT Campaign Raises More than $44.7 Million
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is pleased to announced that it has surpassed the $40 million goal set for the comprehensive fundraising campaign
Harrisburg, PA, May 16, 2011 - Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is pleased to announced that it has surpassed the $40 million goal set for the comprehensive fundraising campaign, CONNECT: The Campaign for Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.
Dr. Mel Schiavelli, president of Harrisburg…
Commercial Construction Projects Up for Bid Announced in New Jersey
Over 18 new commercial construction projects are up for bid with EliteProNet, the fastest growing network for professional contractors in Florida.
West Palm Beach, FL, May 16, 2011 - Over 18 new commercial construction projects are up for bid with EliteProNet, the fastest growing network for professional contractors in Florida.
Subcontractors licensed to perform commercial work should register their information with EliteProNet online at www.elitepronet.com or call 877-656-4706. Past references must be…
Personal Career Solutions Can Help To Beat Unemployment Worries
Leeds, United Kingdom May 13th -- With the first anniversary of the coalition government came a major spotlight on government spending cuts, inflation, and unemployment figures. Many of the public sector job cuts have yet to strike and not only does this mean that employment figures are likely to drop further but it also means that there will be a greater clamour for positions and more competition for executive positions.…
Fast-Growth Craft Firm Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Says Address Validation “Cri …
Worcester, UK – 17 May 2011 – London-based arts and crafts business Crafty Arts celebrates 20 years in business this week. The company credits its adoption of a multi-channel model for its significant expansion, and says address look-up services, supplied by Postcode Anywhere, were “critical to online growth.”
Crafty Arts was established in 1991 to supply the art, crafts and hobbies market. After establishing extensive retail premises and an order-and-pay-by-phone service,…
Sevenoaks retailing gets a welcome boost
The future of retailing in Sevenoaks is looking brighter, according to a local commercial property expert.
George Gray, who heads Ibbett Mosely’s Commercial Property team, has recently been successful in letting premises in Sevenoaks to numerous clients. As well as transactions on London Road and Dorset Street, he has also arranged the letting of a prime High Street shop and is advising many occupiers and investor clients concerning other opportunities in…
Afghan Ministry of Mines Delegation on Study Trip to South Africa
Munich, May 17th, 2011
A delegation of the Afghan Ministry of Mines headed by the Deputy Minister of Mines, His Excellency Mr. M. T. Durrani, and 20 engineers from the Departments of Inspectorate and Cadastre went on a mining study trip to South Africa organized by GAF AG.
Afghanistan has rich natural resources many of them still untapped. The development of this potential will be an important step towards the eradication of…
Funds Round-Up Q1 2011: Ports, Energy Assets Dominate Q1 Infra M&A Activity
By Michael Dunning
The steady ticking-over of trade in infrastructure assets continued in the first quarter of 2011 and since InfraDeals’ last infrastructure funds round-up at the end of January. Ports and other maritime infrastructure featured strongly in the deals done, with one major acquisition (Forth Ports) and another (Steam Packet Ferry Company) highlighting the dangers of overleveraged buyout structures. Transactions involving European gas assets were the main staple over the…
Schmidt + Clemens Group: Positive annual balance for 2010 presented
Excellent market position in difficult environment
The Lindlar-based family enterprise Schmidt + Clemens (S+C) is today presenting its balance sheet for the previous financial year. The company group achieved in 2010 a consolidated turnover of 233 million euros (previous year 228 million euros). The balance sheet total increased primarily due to current effects by around 14% to 125 million euros. Overall, the company management rated the achieved result as very positive…
Connie Podesta a Gold Medal Winner With 10 Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd
Top organizations seek real-world answers and strategic solutions to stay competitive in a constantly changing market. They're finding all of that and more in Connie Podesta's new book, 10 Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd. And the folks at Independent Publisher Book Awards agree.
Dallas, TX, May 17, 2011 -- Connie Podesta and co-author Jean Gatz proudly announce the selection of their new book, 10 Ways to Stand Out From…
AAA: Brazil Deforestation Declining
Ethical investment analysis firm, AAA (Alternative Asset Analysis), has welcomed news that the rate of deforestation in Brazil between August 2010 and February 2011 has declined.
Boston, Mass, May 17, 2011 -- Ethical investment analysis firm, AAA (Alternative Asset Analysis), has welcomed news that the rate of deforestation in Brazil between August 2010 and February 2011 has declined.
According to the statistics from the Real Time Deforestation Detection System (DETER) from the…
ADFIAP Representing More Than 120 Development Banks & GCEL Launch Strategic Coll …
Witnessed by the world’s leading development finance institutions, GCEL and the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific announced a new strategic collaboration to enhance the capacity of the world’s 500 million SMEs and spur their prosperity. Global experts agree that SMEs, particularly in developing countries, represent a crucial pillar of the new economic order, but lack the business tools they need to be competitive, in terms…
BAETA Corp Initiates Clinical Trial at NYU School of Medicine to Measure Efficac …
The trial will compare the current standard of pain care monitoring to Baeta's device which facilitates accurate data collection
Fort Lee, NJ, May 17, 2011 -- BAETA Corp. (OTCBB:BAEA.ob - News) announced today that the NYU School of Medicine will conduct a clinical trial to measure the efficacy of the Company's "MyHealthTrends for Pain" handheld device during intra-operative, pre- and post-surgical periods. This trial will compare the current standard of pain…
New Free International Online Stock Photography Resource Launches Today
StockPhotoSecrets.com releases its new stock photography industry guide that simplifies the stock photo buying process and highlights stock photo deals
Bonn, Germany, May 17, 2011 -- StockPhotoSecrets.com releases its new stock photography industry guide that simplifies the stock photo buying process and highlights stock photo deals
StockPhotoSecrets.com launched their new stock photography industry online-guide today. This online resource is the first to work with all stock photo markets, agencies and buyers, to…
Stuart Lichter of Industrial Realty Group (IRG), partner of Chris Semarjian from …
Stuart Lichter, owner and President of Industrial Realty Group (IRG) of Los Angeles and barnstorming partner of Rust Belt rejuvenator Chris Semarjian with Industrial Commerce Ltd. of Cleveland, is scheduled to appear on The FOX Business Network tomorrow.
Lichter is scheduled to appear on Bulls and Bears, which airs 4-5 p.m. EST. The FOX Business Network (FBN), based in New York, is owned by FOX Entertertainment Group, part of the News…
National Pawn Essay Contest Winners Announced
All Triangle area elementary students were eligible. Two Orange County elementary school students were selected given to each prizes valued at $3,500.
Durham, NC, May 17, 2011 -- Neo Best, a kindergarten student at Pathways Elementary School in Hillsborough, and Horacio A. Rios, a fifth grader at Central Elementary School, also in Hillsborough, submitted the winning essays in a contest sponsored by National Pawn. With the two students tied for…
Obama’s Small Business plans: Not working
Obama claims he’s trying to help save small businesses but in actuality he’s creating more red type and obstacles for smaller companies to overcome. Only large small business are the strength to jump through all the hoops. Small businesses already facing challenges of obtaining credit and keeping up with loans and receivables. However there are some small business who still have working capital, but all the different kinds of certificates…
Trinity Research Initiates Coverage on Sebastian River Holdings, Inc. (Ticker: S …
Trinity Research Initiates Coverage on Sebastian River Holdings, Inc. (SBRH)
Trinity Research Reporter a leading provider of sector specific independent investment research today initiated coverage on Sebastian River Holdings, Inc., (Pink Sheets - SBRH). Trinity Financial Reporter believes that SBRH is creating a better world…
Capital Gardens Choose Alexander Rose Garden Furniture as Main Supplier of Woode …
Highgate High Street, London (openpr ) May 13, 2011 – Capital Gardens are a well respected garden retail company with garden centres in London and a long established website business. The website has extensive garden furniture stocks which are stored and distributed from a large warehouse in south London. Selected pieces from the Alexandra Rose Garden Furniture range are also being displayed at four of the garden centres being…
Alyssa Lane Fowler Of Mckesson Wins First Annual TAG Diversity Leadership Award
Atlanta, GA, May 3, 2011— Alyssa Lane Fowler of McKesson was the winner of the First Annual Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Diversity Leadership Award presented at a dinner ceremony April 26th at Villa Christina. Lisa McVey, CIO of McKesson nominated Ms. Fowler for her outstanding leadership of internal diversity initiatives and made the introduction at the event. Alyssa shared her passion for her efforts by making an impromptu…
CureMyPC Launches New Technical Support Business
“We [CureMyPC] are excited to offer online computer support for consumers in need of technical service,” stated Richard Armstrong, National Operations Manager at CureMyPC. “We believe customers are being underserved in this industry, and there’s a high demand for help. CureMyPC is positioned to fill that need.” In discussing the company’s capabilities he says, “We are currently staffed to solve thousands of technical problems monthly, and as our customer…
Enterprise Bank & Trust Promotes James J. Tighe III to Senior Vice President
May 16, 2011 (St. Louis) – Enterprise Bank & Trust recently announced that James (Jim) J. Tighe III to was promoted to Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager. In his new position, Tighe is responsible for leading a team of middle-market relationship managers, growing the team’s commercial and industrial loan and deposit portfolio, and further advancing the Enterprise Value Lending initiative.
Before joining the company six years ago, Tighe was a…
WSI Franchise: Proclaims an important Area Representative for Franchisees in Flo …
- WSI Franchise Owners in Florida will Benefit from an Additional Business Support Channel by having a Local Area Rep -
Toronto, Canada, May 16, 2011 - WSI, the world’s #1 Internet franchise, is thrilled to declare that it has selected an Area Representative for Florida, USA. Tim Miller, a WSI franchise owner and Web Marketing Consultant, was hand selected by WSI Corporate to represent fellow Internet franchisees…
National Consulting Firm Debuts New Technology to Speed Business Decision-Making
NOVI, Mich. (May 16, 2011) – A new business technology system now available to C-level executives of middle-market, retail companies is the first to allow for instant data views so business trends can be immediately spotted, enabling quick decisions. CFO Rapid Fire™ Business Intelligence is a product of longtime specialized financial consulting firm CFO Advisors, LLC, which has exclusively piloted the system with its multi-unit retail clients across the country…
TAG Announces Launch of Data Governance Society
ATLANTA (April 27, 2011) – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) today announced the formation of its newest society, TAG Data Governance. The mission of the society is to raise awareness of data governance as a transformational business function and to foster a collaborative non-competitive environment for data governance professionals to share their experiences and showcase their successes. TAG Data Governance is holding a formation and interest meeting on Wednesday,…
Boss Certified Realtime Reporting Founder Honored by Hispanic Unity of Florida
Donna Kadosh, president and founder of Boss Certified Realtime Reporting, received the 2011 Job Creation “Driven” Entrepreneurial Success Award Recipient at the recent Hispanic Unity of Florida’s Inaugural Entrepreneur Summit.
“Donna and her company represent the characteristics the panel of independent judges were looking for in a successful entrepreneur who was able to grow her business,” said Josie Bacallao, president and CEO of Hispanic Unity of Florida. “Despite a…
Connection2 and Winn Technology Group Forge Strategic International Partnership
Connection2 and Winn Technology Group announced today that they have entered into a strategic partnership for international demand generation solutions exclusively for the technology community.
Through this partnership, Connection2 and Winn will expand their global capabilities for the complex sale in both direct and channel sales, including demand generation, bringing the combined expertise of B2B marketing in both firms to a larger audience in the US, EMEA, and APAC.
Thomas Hughes,…
ALT Asteria MR16 Wins 2011 Red Dot Product Design Award
The Taiwan leading high power LED lighting manufacturer Aeon Lighting Technology (ALT) proudly announced to win 2011 Red Dot Product Design Award by Asteria MR16. After winning M Technology and iF Design Award, ALT, once again, is recognized by international design institution through excellent quality and stability design. Outstanding from more than 60 countries and 4000 competitors, ALT has become the first LED lighting manufacturer in Asia to acquire top…
Cloud9 Real Time Showcasing At New Jersey Accounting & Business Technology Show
SAN DIEGO, CA - Cloud9 Real Time will be exhibiting at the 2011 New Jersey Accounting Business & Technology Show at the Meadowlands Exposition Center May 18th and 19th. Cloud9 Real Time is a licensed Commercial Host by Intuit and an accredited Managed Service Provider by MSP Alliance. The show is free to attendees and has opportunities for free CPE classes. Cloud9 will be giving away $100 bills each day…
Core Learning Services helps MMU offer accountants a unique online degree course
Core Learning Services (CLS), a consultancy providing e-learning-related products and services, is helping Manchester Metropolitan University Business School provide a unique degree course for students with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) have formed a unique global partnership to give CIMA students the opportunity to gain an honours degree. CIMA, the world’s largest and leading professional body of management…
City of Ottawa selects Lagan to power its Citizen Service Management Solution
Sunnyvale, California – 11 May 2011 ‐ Lagan , a division of KANA Software, announced today that the City of Ottawa has selected its Government‐to‐Citizen (G2C) suite to power Ottawa’s Citizen Service Management solution – enhancing residents’ ability to access municipal services through various channels.
The $6.95‐million software and services agreement is the result of a comprehensive competitive RFP process which resulted in Lagan’s selection based on the company’s ability…
KANA Announces Response 10 R5
Sunnyvale, CA ‐May 12, 2011 - A new version of KANA’s market leading Email Management System
Company News
• KANA, the Service Experience Management leader, today announced the general availability of KANA Response 10 R5. The new offering updates the market leading email management system. Response is employed by several hundred enterprises, including almost half of the Global 100, to deliver customer service by email.
• Response 10 R5 delivers complete control over email‐based service experiences. The…
China’s Growth Plan Prompts Stricter Standards from China Suppliers and Manufact …
With strong commitment to leveraging new industries and boosting domestic markets, China is implementing an ambitious five-year economic plan that transforms the export sector into manufacturers of value-added products.
The plan to guide China’s economic structure over the next 5 years will be pushing the nation’s export industry to become top producers of valued-added products and companies with upgraded R&D capabilities.
Starting in 2011, China is entering its 12th Five-Year…
HERMES Capital Partners Has Streamlined Process for Commercial Loan Modification …
HERMES CP, LLC. has streamlined process for commercial loan modifications in california
Los Angeles, CA - May 16, 2011 -- Hermes Capital Partners, LLC. established in Los Angeles, is an independent private banking firm focused on 2011 Commercial Loan
Liquidity Issues – http://hermescapitalpartners.com.
"The problem today is that most middle market borrowers are unable to access capital,and this liquidity challenge with $1.4 trillion forecasted by banks needs solutions. Our ultimate aim is…
Great Gorilla Run will start on May 28th already with the support Gonarezhou Tra …
A press conference regarding the Great Gorilla Run took place on Thursday May 12th, 2011. This charity project focused on saving the gorillas in the wild will start yet another season on May 28th, 2011 at 2 PM at the Prague Castle. The Gonarezhou Transfrontier Park in Mozambique has actively become involved in the Great Gorilla Run project. As a general partner of the project it provides a valuable prize…
Mint Collection announces its exclusive store for best designed Red Carpet Dress …
USA, May 16, 2011 – In the epoch of alluring fashion and vogue, there is a pertinent demand for the latest in-trend fashion as far as dresses are concerned. People use to follow idols and these idols may vary from sector to sector. Some may be influenced by great political leaders and some with the industrialists. Many people are there who follow the cine-stars and fashion models with apt fashion…
The Spine & Pain Institute of NY now Offers the MILD® Treatment Minimally Invasi …
Dr. Tim Canty, along with Dr. Kenneth B. Chapman and Dr. Sudhir Diwan of The Spine & Pain Institute of New York, now perform the MILD® procedure – a safe, new option which relieves pressure on the spine, increasing mobility and reducing lower back and leg pain in those suffering from lumbar spinal stenosis.
Staten Island, NY, May 16, 2011 -- The Spine & Pain Institute of New York is pleased…
Gloople Puts Social Media at the Heart of Ecommerce for UK SME’s
Gloople, the UK’s first social shopping ecommerce platform, is set to transform the fortunes of retailers across the country with the launch of its fully integrated Social Sharing marketing suite, revolutionising the way small and medium-sized businesses sell online.
London, UK, May 16, 2011 -- Shortlisted for the 2010 Econsultancy Innovation in E-commerce Award, Gloople is specifically designed to give SMEs the impact of a big brand without the big budget.…
Harris James Associates - Osama Bin Laden "Bleeds”: United States Economic Clima …
United States Economic Climate, Approach Remains To Be In Position
Osama bin Laden isn’t a mad terrorist seeking to destroy as much US citizens as they may. In reality, which possibly wasn’t his major objective in the 9/11 strikes.
To learn exactly what he desires, people must realize his main aspiration, which would be to create an Islamic Caliphate Kingdom.
Harris James Associates will also seek to provide expertise to investee…
Russian Log and Lumber Exports increased Substantially in 1Q/11 thanks to Higher …
The world’s largest log exporter, Russia, increased the shipments of logs in the 1Q/11 after having declined for four years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Russian exports of softwood lumber have also gone up substantially, especially to China, Uzbekistan, Japan and Egypt.
Seattle, WA, May 16, 2011 -- Russia has for many years been, by far, the largest exporter of logs in the world. When the country announced a log export…
AAA: Middle East Funds Return to us Real Estate Market
Investors have begun to start considering returning to the US real estate market, in a move that has been welcomed by alternative investment advocacy group, AAA (Alternative Asset Analysis).
Boston, MA, May 16, 2011 -- Investors have begun to start considering returning to the US real estate market, in a move that has been welcomed by alternative investment advocacy group, AAA (Alternative Asset Analysis).
Reports in the Financial Times about how banks…
Top Project Management Service Provider Blue Maple Weighs in on PMBOK®and PRINCE …
Sydney, NSW –One of Australia’s most successfulproject management services companies, Blue Maple weighs in on two of the most popular standards and methodologies in project management: the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) and PRINCE2®.
In a blog article through their website, Blue Maple cites the differences between the two.
PMBOK® Versus PRINCE2® Methodology
Project Performance International describes PMBOK as a useful guide reference covering the entire subject of project management. Blue Maple…
Atlantic International Partnership Headlines: FINANCIAL MATTERS: The choices bef …
By: Ifeanyi Uddin
I readily confess to a fascination with the “theory of unintended consequences”. But, a small clarification before anything further is written. My interest is not in the certainty that everything that may go wrong about a policy choice/decision is bound to. Confronted by almost six decades of inept and often cynical management of this economy, it is to be expected that we have come to associate “unintended consequences”…
Made in the Freakin' USA
North Carolina - May 15, 2011 - As American industry continues to be exported, young creatives are bringing textiles back to North Carolina.
In recent years, an increasing surge of American companies have been looking to developing nations for their industrial needs, a trend that has turned many industrial hubs of America into mere ghost-towns. A new trend is emerging, however. Young entrepreneurs from across the nation are bringing textiles…
Fort Collins Hood Sale Company Discusses Naked Fish Restaurant Fire
PLACENTIA AND FORT COLLINS, CALIFORNIA- A fire that destroyed a Hayward, CA restaurant has American Professional Services (APS-Hoods), a Fort Collins hood sale company (http://www.aps-hoods.com/), reminding restaurant owners and managers to take precautions to prevent costly damage to their establishments.
Firefighting News reported that a two-alarm fire that broke out April 8 in the kitchen of Naked Fish Japanese Cuisine restaurant destroyed the business.
"They got lucky that the fire didn't cause…
Stride Business Consulting launches exclusive contract jobs website
contractjobs.in is a new website for recruiting professionals from India for contract job openings worldwide
Bangalore based Stride Business Consulting has launched a jobs site exclusively for contract jobs. This site does not accept job adverts for permanent jobs. The site offers Contract Jobs advertisements for organizations and Resume posting and contract job search for candidates. Given the exclusive focus on contract jobs, advertisers will not face the problem of their…
Social Media & Mobile Marketing Among Dropshippers Rockets by Over 70% in 2011
Social media and mobile computing are increasingly gaining sophistication as dropshipping businesses strive to manage customers and generate sales more effectively.
Smart phones, tablets and social networking are fast becoming the most essential tools for dropshipping businesses in 2011. Like the e-commerce retailers of recent years, they are slowly embracing the capabilities of Web 2.0 technologies such as social media to manage order processing, fulfilment and more importantly, to keep pace…
