Press Releases by Category Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance
Power2Motivate Expands to Europe, Asia Pacific
August 18, 2011 - Markham, Ontario – Carlton Group’s Power2Motivate (P2M) On-Demand software solution that simplifies employee recognition programs and offers significant savings for companies, continues its expansion with the opening of Power2Motivate-Europe with offices in Florence, Italy, and London, England. In addition, Power2Motivate-Asia Pacific increases its coverage with offices in Singapore and Vietnam, which will serve the South East Asia Region.
Carlton’s European operations in Italy will be…
Quest CE Introduces Compliance Consultant Programs
MILWAUKEE – August 18, 2011 – Quest CE, premier provider of insurance continuing education and FINRA firm element training and tracking, is proud to introduce Compliance Consultant Programs, the industry’s first fully integrated Firm Element Training and Tracking solution for compliance consultants. Through the comprehensive programs, compliance consultants can offer Quest CE’s complete suite of firm element products and services, while maintaining their firm’s corporate identity.
Consultants and/or their clients will…
Houston Attorney John Kim Representing Plaintiffs Against Marathon Oil Over Unpa …
HOUSTON – Houston attorney John Kim of The Kim Law Firm is representing two plaintiffs against Marathon Oil Company based on the company’s alleged failure to pay royalties from a highly lucrative oil and gas field in West Africa.
Mr. Kim represents Janis Frank Henry and Barbara Frank Sharman, the daughters of noted geologist/geophysicist G.W. Frank, who assisted in the development of the Alba oil and gas field located in and…
VRoooom Web Expands Into Dallas
VRoooom Web, a leading creative design and marketing agency, announced today of its expansion into the greater Dallas/Ft. Worth area.
"We have always wanted to have an office in Dallas from the inception of our company since I was born and raised in Dallas," said Angela Wagenti, CEO of VRoooom Web. "We have enjoyed incredible success in Georgia and have built and hosted over a thousand websites around the world,…
CFOwise promotes new CEO, expands Management Team, & announces Scoreboard Techno …
Pleasant Grove, Utah - August 18, 2011 - In an aggressive move to handle its existing and future growth, CFOwise® has promoted one of its own to CEO and created three new executive roles, all of which have been filled by veterans of the firm. Brad Jones is the new CEO of CFOwise®, and David Sullivan, Tim Weeks, and Jeff Hall are now Director of Operations, Director of Scoreboards &…
GRAND HYATT DFW ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW GENERAL MANAGER
The Grand Hyatt DFW, a premier hotel for business and international leisure travelers located inside Terminal D of the Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport, today announced the appointment of Lance Marrin to general manager. Marrin replaces Andrew Davidson who has been promoted to general manager at the Park Hyatt Washington.
Marrin brings more than 24 years of senior management experience in the hospitality industry to Grand Hyatt DFW. He began his career…
New Online Service Helps Businesses Find Government Bid Solicitations
Unicom Systems has launched bidsUSA, an online service that helps businesses find federal, state, county, city and other government contract opportunities by monitoring websites from across the United States for tenders, request for proposal (RFP), request for quotation (RFQ) and other bid solicitations. bidsUSA utilizes keywords and geographic preferences supplied by business users to find potential bid opportunities and then notifies each user of relevant bid opportunities in their area…
Hound finds over 4,500 jobs when weatherization program in Seattle fails
Pasadena, CA, August 18, 2011 - Seattle's weatherization program has gone in vain. Seattle Mayor, Mike McGinn, won $20 million federal grant to invest in weatherization.
McGinn announced the Weatherize Every Building program in April of last year. The goals were generating 2,000 living-wage jobs in Seattle and 2,000 existing buildings would be improved with energy efficiency equipment in poorer neighborhoods.
Even though the announcement came with great fanfare, Seattle's…
Microchip Announces Analog Resistive USB Touch-Screen Controller
Bangalore, August 17, 2011: Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today launched the mTouch™ AR1100 Analog Resistive USB Touch-Screen Controller. Building upon the AR1000 Analog Resistive Touch-Screen Controller series, the AR1100 controller is a high-performance, USB plug-and-play device that offers advanced calibration capabilities as a USB mouse or single-input digitizer. The new controller is available as a turnkey chip or board product,…
Business Opportunities in Waste Management: Potentials and Challenges
Press Release
Business Opportunities in Waste Management: Potentials and Challenges
Date: October 5, 2011
Venue: WASME House, Sector 16A, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Increase in volume and types of solid waste have become an unmanageable problem for national and local governments. It has come to be a major challenge for all developing economies. Waste mountains have come to be a regular scene in many cities around the world, especially in the developing world.…
How the London Riots Affected Businesses
The London riots which occurred from the 6th – 10th August 2011, caused a lot of unrest throughout London and many businesses were hit by looters and vandals causing devastation in some communities.
Many of the worst hit areas were lower income areas of London. Where many local businesses suffered from goods being stolen and even worse seeing their business premises being completely vandalised or worse, torched to the ground.…
Best Job Portal Launched In Pakistan
Pakistan currently is one of the fastest growing economy growth rate near 7%. This growing and flourishing trend in the country has created a lot of jobs in Pakistan`s products and services industry. Foreign investors have been attracted in various sectors of Pakistan`s economy due to reforms of present government and the security of investment.
Various websites are offering their services to the young and talented generation for seeking jobs according…
OILPRO Launches Procurement Services In Nigeria
Ikeja, Lagos (openpr) August 17, 2011 - OILPRO Nigeria is a company that specialises in procurement of oilfield equipment for the upstream oil and gas industry in Nigeria in particular and West African Sub – region.
OILPRO creates value for our clients by reducing the time it takes to source a product to the barest minimum. Without OILPRO, the client will have a procurement officer search out the…
Engage Mutual Enters Corporate Health Cash Plan Market
Harrogate, United Kingdom (16 August, 2011) - Engage Mutual, one of the larger UK mutuals providing simple, value for money savings, protection and investment products, recently announced its acquisition of National Friendly's sales team and ongoing rights to the 'One Fund' health cash plan.
The addition of an experienced sales team and a differentiated health cash plan for the corporate market builds on the growth of Engage Mutual's health business to…
SqwishLanders are the next ‘It’ Toys
In the toy industry, there will always be that toy that gets its well-deserved time in the spotlight. Last year, Silly Bandz was the ‘It’ toy for kids. This year, with kids going back to school, the very affordable colorful rubber pencil toppers known as SqwishLanders are predicted to become the next ‘It’ toys.
Very light on the pocket, SqwishLanders are toy collectibles that are popularly bought at vending machines. Developed…
The Largest Recycling Organization WITS Introduces A New Volunteer-For-Free-Comp …
Nagercoil, TamilNadu ( openpr ) August 17, 2011 - Recently, there has been a boon in the scrap recycling industry which has led to the development of many non-profit scrap industries as well as organizations. Different kinds of scraps like aluminium scraps, copper scraps, lead scrap, zinc scrap, nickel scrap, electronic scrap, battery scrap, brass scrap, glass scraps, paper scraps are traded all over the globe to be reprocessed or…
Trellis Design Added to Pride Family Brands' Line Up of Cast Table Top Options
With the combination of a fresh open work cast design and an intricate carved inset, the Trellis table top is the latest cast design from award winning casual furniture manufacturer, Pride Family Brands. Created to coordinate with multiple seating styles, the Trellis Table Top is the latest addition to the high-end manufacturer's outdoor dining selections.
"Each season, we look to our artisans to introduce another…
Entrust, Indusface Ink Master Distributor Agreement
Vadodara – India, 17, 2011: Indusface, a leading end-to-end global information security organization is pleased to announce its partnership expansion with Entrust, a global leader in securing digital identities and information. Indusface will be the empowered sales arm for the complete suite of Entrust’s products in the region, covering India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Indusface has been a partner of Entrust and LRA (Local registration authority) for Entrust SSL, since its…
Insurance Made Easy: Website for Insurance Health Quotes and Information Release …
Manila - Fl Healthinsurance4Less is a website designed to provide consumers web based services for various insurance services across the Florida Area.
“FL-HealthInsurance4Less.com is a business-to-consumer insurance agency that delivers Web-based, insurance information to individuals, families and small businesses who are in need of insurance information. Our integrated suite of online services facilitates a comprehensive search and review of leading insurance companies.”
The website is independent from any insurance agencies ensuring…
Brazil's next hotspot
Aside from being associated with sun, carnival and idyllic beaches, Brazil has really come into its own recently with its economy and with a flurry of businesses wanting to expand in the South American hotspot.
Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia and Sao Paulo are probably the better known areas of Brazil where investors see opportunities and where tourists flock.
But there are regions in Brazil that boast the potential to flourish…
Kazakhstan Looking Increasingly Attractive to International Businesses, Investor …
Kazakhstan, strategically placed between China and Russia, has a wealth of mineral riches which it is eager to profit from. While Kazakhstan is probably best known for its oil, changes are on the horizon as mining companies flow in searching for copper, gold, zinc and other natural resources.
While British and Swiss concerns continue to enter the country to pen mining deals, no less a player than industry giant Rio…
Website Keeps Diabetes Patients On Track
Buffalo Grove, IL (openpr) August 17, 2011 - Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) “2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet” puts the number of adults and children with diabetes in the U.S. at an astounding 25.8 million, with another 79 million teetering on the edge of the disease having a precursor condition called “prediabetes”. That is one of every three Americans. Diabetes and prediabetes are defined by…
BHM Healthcare Solutions Launches Executive Healthcare Job Search Tool
BHM Healthcare Solutions, a healthcare consulting firm has recently re-launched their Executive Recruitment division, and added a unique searchable job database to their site to assist those seeking high level positions in the healthcare field. The recently revamped division is headed up by Jeanette Baker, promises to offer experienced executive recruiting services and a unique search process for optimal results.
St. Louis, MO, August 17, 2011 -- Though the economy may…
A Cautious welcome to Dilnot
The Right Equity Release welcomes the initial findings of the Dilnot Report but cautions people to wait and see what the final outcomes are.
Lyn Perrett , Director at The Right Equity Release commented “we are broadly in agreement with the report and welcome any true initiative that both clarifies and updates the social care funding system. We do though have to be mindful that these are only recommendations and wait…
Cardea International Announces New Website Redesign Featuring Asset Allocation, …
Luxembourg, August, 2011 --- Cardea International, a leading investment management company focusing on multi-asset fund of funds, recently launched a new website design for the company’s website, www.cardeainternational.com. Now with a modern design and expanded features, the new website has a more interactive interface for the average website visitor, and at the same time provides valuable data on investment funds, managed futures, asset allocations and any industry-related topics.
Apart from the…
Forecast 3D adds FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) with addition of a Fortus 900mc …
Carlsbad, CA ( openpr ) August 12, 2011 – Forecast 3D is pleased to announce the addition of a new Fortus 900mc FDM machine from Stratasys Corp. The Fortus 900mc offers an extremely large build envelope, measuring 36” x 24” x79.8”.
The new machine will be able to print parts in a variety of materials, including ABS (in both black and white), Ultem 9085, PC-ABS, Polycarbonate, PPSF Polyphenylsulfone, Polycarbonate…
LosAngelesCountyBusiness.com Offers New Program
Networking Service for Small Business Owners.
Los Angeles, CA, August 13, 2011 — LosAngelesCountyBusiness.com (powered by SmartGuy.com) today announced a new FREE program to assist and connect thousands of local businesses in a single massive referral network.
Within just 1-2 minutes, businesses can enter their information and be listed in the Los Angeles County Business directory, included in the businesses-to-business referral network, and provided an online web page that can rank on…
LosAngelesCountyBusiness.com Offers New Program
LosAngelesCountyBusiness.com (powered by SmartGuy.com) today announced a new FREE program to assist and connect thousands of local businesses in a single massive referral network.
Encino, CA - August 16, 2011 -- Within just 1-2 minutes, businesses can enter their information and be listed in the Los Angeles County Business directory, included in the businesses-to-business referral network, and provided an online web page that can rank on top of major search engines…
AlphaStaff Enhances Online Broker & Client Experience with New Website
AlphaStaff Group, Inc. one of the nation’s largest professional employer organizations (PEO), unveiled its fully-upgraded and enhanced website, alphastaff.com.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - August 16, 2011 -- AlphaStaff Group, Inc. (“AlphaStaff”), one of the nation’s largest professional employer organizations (PEO), unveiled its fully-upgraded and enhanced website. The announcement was made by John Gibson, CEO.
The new website has more tools and resources to support clients, brokers and businesses in general, such as…
Asheville Website Design Companies Merge to Offer Affordable Quality Websites to …
July 21, 2011 saw the merger of ZeroZen Design zerozendesign.com and LaunchPad Design Studios, zerozendesign.com/press-release/launchpad-design-studio two Asheville, North Carolina-based businesses specializing in the online growth of small businesses through affordable quality websites.
Additionally, we teach clients about search engine optimization so they are confident when they are editing and adding content to their new site. We include a SEO checklist built into each of our websites, which follows basic guidelines set…
MWW Automotive Group Reports Q3 FY 2011 Financial Results
Increase of 69% in Q3 2011 Sales over Q2 2011 Reduces Operating Loss By 61% For the Same Periods
Howell, Michigan, August 17, 2011 - MWW Automotive Group (OTCBB: MWWC), a global design, engineering, and manufacturing firm serving some of the world's leading automotive and industrial manufacturers, announced today its financial results for the Third Quarter of fiscal 2011 ended June 30, 2011.
For the three months ending June 30, 2011, MWW…
Brac Systems Inc. Announces Sale of a Commercial Greywater Recycling System
Brac Systems Inc. (BAAC - OPEN MARKET - Frankfurt Stock Exchange) today announced the sale of a commercial greywater recycling system to the New Cassel Community Center, New York, U.S.A.
Montreal, Quebec, August 17, 2011 - Brac Systems Inc. (BAAC - OPEN MARKET - Frankfurt Stock Exchange) today announced the sale of a commercial greywater recycling system to the New Cassel Community Center, New York, U.S.A.
The New Cassel Community Center, currently…
My Local Buzz TV Announces Free Social Media Seminars in Greater Los Angeles
Los Angeles, August 16, 2011 – The leading provider of turn-key social media and video solutions My Local Buzz TV is pleased to announce its upcoming free seminars focused on identifying social media tools which will improve sales for businesses in the greater Los Angeles area. The upcoming free Social Media Boot Camp events, will take place at the Courtyard Marriot Culver City (August 30th), Courtyard Marriott Burbank (August 31st),…
Manufacturing in Mexico Solutions Provider Implements Quality Management System: …
El Paso Texas., August 16, 2011- MFI’s International, Mexico manufacturing subsidiary meets the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 and is effectively implemented. The system reinforces a rigid procedure to ensure quality of its services and products in its contract manufacturing and shelter services (administrative support services for Mexico manufacturing).
The ISO 9001: 2008 standard provides best practices to improve quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction through well established procedures that guarantees consistency in…
TechAmerica Georgia Announces the Call for Nominations and Event Sponsors for th …
Awards Honor Most Innovative Georgia Technology Businesses and People
ATLANTA (August 15, 2011) – TechAmerica Georgia and the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) are accepting nominations for the ninth annual Sprit of Endeavor Awards through October 14, 2011. The awards program recognizes outstanding technology companies and individuals in Georgia. Honorees and finalists will be celebrated during the awards ceremony over breakfast from 7:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. on December 9, 2011 at Twelve…
Rapid Machining Announces Upcoming Open House
Significant Growth Drives Prototype Machining Company to Fill New Positions
Nashua, NH, August 17, 2011: Rapid Machining, a dedicated rapid prototype machine shop will be holding an open house at their facility on Saturday August 20th from 8:00am – 1:00pm. The open house will provide an opportunity for prospective employees to take a tour through the facility and talk with Human Resources as well as Management about the benefits of…
Berkshire’s leading Ford-approved servicing provider Anchor Vans builds dedicate …
Padworth UK, Anchor Vans, Berkshire's leading Ford-approved vehicle servicing provider, has built a dedicated parts room in order to stock van and car parts on site and thereby reduce the turnaround time for each vehicle service. The Anchor Vans servicing department has recently expanded due to demand, making the on-site parts room a critical addition. For more information call 0118 9710 230 or go to www.anchorvans.co.uk.
"We've been delighted with the…
ScripNet adds key operational, IT and sales executives to its management team.
LAS VEGAS, NV – August 16, 2011 ScripNet, a nationwide pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) who contracts with workers’ compensation insurance carriers, self-insured public and private organizations and pharmacies, has added a number of key executives to its management team in the areas of operations, IT and sales.
Mark Hollifield, Chief Operating Officer, has over twenty years of experience in business development, operations, finance, and program management.…
The Continental Group Presents Two Free Condominium Board Member Certification C …
-Sarasota and St. Petersburg locations fulfill board members’ requirements-
(HOLLYWOOD, Fla.) August 16, 2011 – The Continental Group (TCG), a FirstService Residential Management company, announced today that two free Condominium Board Member Certification Courses will be offered on the West Coast of Florida. The first course will take place on Monday, August 22, 2011, from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., at the Hyatt Regency located at 1000 Blvd. of the…
Magic Logix Sponsors 2011 Asian Business Expo
Magic Logix will be an exhibitor at the 2011 10th Anniversary Asian Business EXPO. The Expo, hosted by the USPAACC-SW Chamber, is the largest Asian business event in the Southwest region. Last year’s event received approximately 700 attendees and 80 exhibitors. The event will be held on Wednesday, August 17th at the Arlington Convention Center. Magic Logix will be exhibiting at booth #323, so stop by for an introduction.
This…
Panic And Anxiety In The Financial Markets - Dr. Laurie Pappas Offers Practical …
Every tick downward in the financial marketplace creates a corresponding uptick in the anxiety levels of investors worldwide. Bleak scenarios, often fueled by gossip or the media, only serve to increase our fears. Dr. Laurie Pappas offers practical advice on overcoming anxiety in her new book, 'The Loving Heart: Navigating the Journey from Conflict to Peace'. She is now offering a limited number of no-charge consultations.
"It is so easy," stated…
HCR Group – The First Employee Relocation Company to become Carbon Neutral
International Relocation Management Company, HCR has announced that it has achieved carbon neutral status, making it the first company of its kind in the world to do so.
HCR has become the first employee Relocation Management company to achieve Carbon Neutral status, as measured by the globally recognised Publicly Available Specification 2060 (PAS2060).
In order to officially achieve the status, HCR were required to meet the specifications set by PAS2060 in…
800.com Inks Deal with 800Commerce.com
QuamTel, Inc. (OTCBB:QUMI) announces that its wholly owned subsidiary 800.com, a feature rich worldwide Toll-Free service provider available in 195 countries
Dallas, TX, August 16, 2011 - QuamTel, Inc. (OTCBB:QUMI) announces that its wholly owned subsidiary 800.com, a feature rich worldwide Toll-Free service provider available in 195 countries with features that allow global business access to customers worldwide, has signed a JVC with 800Commerce.com.
The Joint Venture will allow 800Commerce.com to substantially…
Personality Assessment Test Pro.file Performance System Adds Fraser Engel to Sen …
Pro.file Performance System, a world class personality assessment test and talent development technology designed in Canada, is pleased to announce the addition of Fraser Engel to the Pro.file Performance family. Pro.file Performance System provides strategic HR solutions to small entrepreneurial organizations through to large corporations. As a Senior Consultant for Pro.file, Fraser Engel will bring to his role a deep understanding of human personality and how it affects…
Investment in Brazil Steams into Fifth Place by Obelisk International News
Foreign investment in Brazil in 2010 was the fifth highest in the world. Within South America, Brazilian investment is the main focus for foreigners.
In the latest World Investment Report issued by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Brazil lies in fifth position in terms of the world’s top host economies. Ahead of Brazil in investment are the US, China, Hong Kong and Belgium.
With US$86 billion last…
LawCrossing finds 20,000+ legal job openings to help indebted students
Pasadena, CA, August 16, 2011 - Top law schools have pushed big law firms to recruit in August. Because of the growing pressure to help students with heavy debts to get jobs, a lot of interviews for careers at law firms are taking place now.
Law schools are hoping to give their students an edge in the struggle by forcing the big firms to recruit in August, months earlier than…
FL Technics performed Cabin Interior Modification and Reconfiguration on Boeing …
An integrated aircraft maintenance and repair organisation FL Technics is swiftly expanding its capabilities by launching cabin modification and reconfiguration services on two brand new long-range Boeing 737-800 and cabin refurbishment service on Boeing 737-300.
Two Boeing 737-800 aircraft reached the FL Technics hangar straight from the manufacturer and underwent full cabin interior refurbishment on the 4th of August. FL Technics specialists equipped the aircraft with the highest quality brand…
Los Angeles, CA: Second Season Of Self Storage Show Launches
The second season of the web series, Self Storage launches on August 17th, beginning with Dana and Shoshanna being evicted once again and having to find a new storage facility.
Irvine, CA, August 16, 2011 -- The second season of the web series, Self Storage launches on August 17th, beginning with Dana and Shoshanna being evicted once again and having to find a new storage facility. You can view a trailer…
AtOnePlace.com announces the 4th edition of Indian Property Show to be held at U …
atOnePlace announced its 4th edition of biggest property exhibition to USA - The 4th Edition of Indian Realty Show will cater to the growing demand of NRIs residing in the U.S for Indian Properties. The exhibition – which comprises of the properties from across the countries by renowned Indian developers – is a “must attend” affair in the diaries of serious buyers, investors and other trade professionals.
For anyone who…
Key Assets opens as a new fostering agency in Kentucky
Key Assets Kentucky, a newly established fostering agency, is now open and ready for the challenge of placing children in Kentucky with complex needs into family based foster homes.
Through an official ribbon cutting ceremony, held courtesy of the Chamber of Commerce, Key Assets Kentucky opened the doors to its first new office based on Main Street in Mt. Sterling.
The fostering (http://www.keyassetskentucky.com/ ) agency is now fully focused on…
