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San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce Works to Create Commerce Connections for …

The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce today announced the launch of ChamberBid, a one-stop local procurement and lead generation service for the nearly 3,000 member businesses and 400,000 members’ employees of the Chamber. San Diego, CA, August 25, 2011 -- The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce today announced the launch of ChamberBid, a one-stop local procurement and lead generation service for the nearly 3,000 member businesses and 400,000 members’

The Writers' Workshop Launches New Crime Blog

Charlbury, United Kingdom (16 August, 2011) – The Writers’ Workshop, a leading editorial critique agency specialising in providing writing feedback, festivals and courses, have launched their brand new Crime Blog, ‘Mean Streets’. Set up and run by Harry Bingham of The Writers’ Workshop, the leaders in editorial critiques and online courses for aspiring writers, Mean Streets promises to explore Crime writing in all its guises. Harry Bingham, successfully-published author

Strategic Market Intelligence Advisors Bring Popular GIA Conference to Chicago, …

Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA) brings the much-anticipated GIA Conference to Chicago, USA on 14-16 November 2011. To be held at the Drake Hotel, the Conference theme focuses on helping companies achieve world class market intelligence: “From Firefighters to Futurists”. GIA Conferences focus strictly on delivering best-in-class educational programs for market intelligence leaders and practitioners as well as decision makers from a variety of industries, and have been very well received wherever

Japan Extends Special Tax Rates for Small/Medium Companies

(Sunnyvale, CA) - As the proposed Tax Reform Bill submitted to the Japanese Diet was not passed in its original form, the Amended Tax Reform Bill which includes Corporate Tax rates was approved and became effective on June 30, 2011. The main changes under the amended Tax Reform Bill are: The expiration dates of the Special Tax Measures Law which had been extended by 3 months (i.e. from March 31 2011 to

Inc. Magazine Unveils Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Compan …

ScripNet Ranks No. 3,365 on the 2011 Inc. 5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 55% LAS VEGAS, NV – August 25, 2011 ScripNet, a nationwide pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) who contracts with workers’ compensation insurance carriers and pharmacies, announced that Inc. Magazine ranked ScripNet #3,365 on the Inc. 5000 ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a comprehensive look at the most important segment

Sir Speedy Addison To Sponsor Britna Savarese in 2011 Walk to End Alzheimer's

Sir Speedy Printing of Addison, TX is pleased to announce that it will be providing participant sponsorship for the 2011 Walk to End Alzheimer's. Marketing consultant Britna Savarese will be walking the three-mile event representing herself and Sir Speedy Addison. Savareses' participation is a personal matter, saying, "This walk is very close to my heart. I have family members that have been touched by this disease and it's very important to

Longtime business relocates as industry booms

Interactive Study Systems/CareerSaver makes room for growth In a move hallmarked by phenomenal growth, Interactive Study Systems / CareerSaver, has relocated to the Gateway Center in Pinellas Park, Florida. With thousands of clients and training programs covering all of the major vendors and certifications and nine years in the industry; ISS is expanding their business. The business quickly outgrew the Largo, Florida location as CareerSaver continued to expand. Quickly realizing that the

Innovative Technology at Kiosk London

Innovative Technology Ltd (ITL) has taken two stands [24-25] at the first Kiosk London show, which will be held at the Barbican, London on the 19th & 20th October 2011. ITL will bring their Innovative Payout Solutions to Kiosk London, showing the industry the SMART Way to payout! Highlights on the stand will be: The SMART Hopper - A true multi-coin hopper operating at speeds of up to 12 coins per second the

Aleva Stores Gains Accolades as a Fast-Growing Business

The 2011 accolades continue to roll in for the Michigan-based online retailer, Aleva Stores. Aleva Stores was first named to Internet Retailer’s Second 500 List. They came in on the list at 601 and ranked 7th overall in the Health/Beauty category. “We spent months gathering information for the Second 500 Guide and determining who’s in and who’s out,” said Research Analyst for Internet Retailer, Stefany Moore. “We found companies in a number

Metrofuser Named to INC Magazine “Americas Fastest Growing Private Companies” 4 …

ROSELLE NJ, August 23th , 2011 -- Inc. magazine today ranked Metrofuser in its annual Inc. 500/5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. This honor marks the forth year in a row that Metrofuser has been acknowledged by the magazine for its consistently rapid revenue growth. “This is all the more

TotalCare IT Support introduced by DMC Software for robust remote IT support

In recent times, the need for businesses to cut costs to defend against the economic storm has given rise to a dramatic increase in the number of companies choosing to outsource aspects of their business. The most popular department to be outsourced is the IT department, with over 28% of UK businesses now actively outsourcing to specialist IT organisations (it-outsourcing-adviser.com). 4Research suggests that 42% of these businesses witnessed an overall

Waste King continues recycling for the British film industry

The specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, Waste King, is continuing its special relationship with the British Film Industry by not only supplying a 40 yard waste container to Elstree Film Studios but also recycling 100 per cent of the materials that were put into it. “We pledge to recycle at least 75 per cent of all the waste materials we collect from our customers,” said Waste King’s managing director, Glenn

EmploymentCrossing finds over 3,500 jobs in Oregon even when unemployment rate i …

Pasadena, CA, August 24, 2011 - Unemployment rate remained high in southern and central areas of Oregon, stubbornly rising to a seasonally adjusted 9.5 percent. Crook County experienced a 0.2 percent hike from June's unemployment rate bring it to 15.6 percent in July. Nearly 40 jobs were lost in Crook County. According to the Employment Department of Oregon, total nonfarm employment decreased by 3,650 jobs in Benton County, when a decrease

MakroCare Partners with LSK Global in Asian Expansion

US-headquartered trial services firm MakroCare has continued its expansion in Asia with a new partnership with South Korea-based CRO LSK Global, according to Outsourcing-Pharma. The deal, financial terms of which have not been disclosed, will see the firms provide client and promotional support for drug development, trial management and commercialization services in their respective territories. MakroCare president Mahesh Malneedi told Outsourcing-Pharma that a key motivation for the collaboration was supporting the firm's

Vebsite.com-Providing Solutions to Online Entrepreneurs

Vebsite.com has launched their new and better services to budding online entrepreneurs. Though they have already been consistent in giving excellent services to their clients, they wanted it to be better. For them, helping these online business owners to be globally competitive is what they call satisfaction guaranteed for their clients. Since there are still a lot of aspiring online marketers who have no idea how to

Leadzumba to Help Young Entrepreneurs Gain their Edge Over its Competitors

Aspiring online business entrepreneurs are sprouting all over the web. Since there have been a lot of business opportunities that these people see online, they decided to try their luck and pursue their dreams. With so many online businesses that have been operating, competition has become tougher and tougher. Those who have just opened are still on the verge of looking for their positions in the market

Supportive regulatory policies and control to drive the Banking Industry in Chin …

Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd. launches its Banking Industry in China 2011 report covering an industry with strong growth potential. This is a part of Netscribes’ Financial Services Series. Mumbai, India – August 24, 2011 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of its Banking Industry in China 2011 report covering an industry with strong growth potential. Supportive regulatory policies and control are strongly benefiting

SEMI India Launches Solar PV Technical Training Programmes in Jaipur

Jaipur India August 24, 2011: SEMI India, the Indian arm of the global industry organization, SEMI, today launched a solar PV work force development initiative, with a three day short course on “Solar PV Power Systems: Concepts, Operation and Applications” in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Workforce development was identified as a priority action area for 2011 by SEMI India’s PV Advisory Committee, comprising key executives from India’s solar PV industry.

Aggreko Expands Again in Western Canada

Aggreko, the global leader in rental power, temperature control and oil-free compressed air solutions, is continuing its expansion in Canada with the opening of a larger service center in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Aggreko first established itself in Fort McMurray in 2009, and is now doubling the size of its local operations. The new 7,000 sq ft facility will host an expanded fleet of rental generators,

Aggreko to Power Up and Cool Down Brazil's Biggest Music Festival

Aggreko, the world leader in the provision of temporary power and temperature control services, has been awarded the contract to provide power and cooling services to Rock in Rio, one of the largest live music festivals in the world. The contract is with the event's organizers, Dream Factory for the Rock in Rio site, Parque Olímpico Cidade do Rock, or the Olympic Park City of Rock, in Tijuca, south

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Phoenix Property Management Gets Shaped As Phoenix Proper …

With over 50 years of experience in the real estate industry, the leading Detroit property management company is now serving the Phoenix, AZ area. PHOENIX, AZ (August 19, 2011) – Larry Garner, founder of Garner Properties and Management LLC, has expanded their successful Detroit operation to serve Phoenix, AZ property management clients. This move will allow investment property owners to take advantage of the knowledge and expertise of one

Green Room Scores Wembley Gig

Birmingham, United Kingdom (15 August, 2011) – Green Room Retail, the UK’s fastest growing retail design and delivery practice, has been awarded the contract to refresh and develop the retail elements of Wembley National Stadium. The six-figure brief will see (Birmingham-based) Green Room complete an upgrade of the stadium’s existing retail store and merchandise kiosks, create two new premium Club Wembley boutique stores, and refresh the retail way-finding signage.” Green

OfficeTime Update for PC and Mac Makes Time Tracking Faster and More Secure for …

OfficeTime.net, creators of the OfficeTime time tracking solution, has launched a time-saving update. The latest version offers increased speed and faster file opening. It also allows users to import contacts from Outlook on the Windows version, eliminating manual data entry for addresses when invoicing. These changes are a precursor to the release of the OfficeTime for the iPhone and iPad on Thursday, Aug 25. London, UK, August 24, 2011 -- OfficeTime.net,

Installation of Durable Bi Folding Doors and Replacement Windows

East Sussex, United Kingdom, 10, 2011: For house owners, replacement windows are great solutions to update their homes. When an existing window is in a terribly bad shape, it needs to be replaced. Parsons Joinery provides bespoke window replacement service to home owners. There are aesthetic concerns along with maintenance and security related issues associated with installing replacement windows. Expert timber workers at Parsons Joinery take care of all of them.

Couponsforzipcodes.com Promises Superior Back to School Deals

Parents are more cautious on price tags this year as they keep buying all the back to school supplies and accessories for their kids. They have been checking with various stores and online sites for quality products at better bargains. Even it has been researched and reported that for parents expenditure on back to school supplies will matter more than brand, style and quality this year. It is also shown

Asia Pacific Real Estate Investment Boom revealed by AAA

Boston, MA, USA - August 23, 2011 -- The real estate market in the Asia Pacific region is expected to continue to see a strong performance for the remainder of the year, Jones Lang LaSalle and Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) have claimed. Internal research by AAA, an alternative investment advocacy group, supports the Jones Lang LaSalle findings which show that investment volumes have increased by 11.1 per cent in August 2011,

Hassett & Donnelly Opens New Office in Hartford

HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 24, 2011 – Hassett & Donnelly, P.C., a litigation defense law firm based in Worcester, Mass., announced today that it has opened a new office at 100 Pearl St., 14th floor in Hartford. The firm’s primary focus on handling insurance coverage cases and bad faith claims makes Hartford a natural location for the growing firm, according to Managing Partner David F. Hassett. “By opening a Hartford office,

Wholesale Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry and Sunglasses Distributor Apparel Cand …

Los Angeles based Apparel Candy Inc., a major wholesale apparel distributor has moved to its new location on Grand Ave. The new location offers a bigger and wider office space with more than 20,000 square feet of warehouse space to accommodate their 2011 product line expansion. Los Angeles, CA, August 24, 2011 - Los Angeles based wholesale clothing distributor Apparel Candy Inc. recently moved to its new location. The new

Clues to HIV Persistence on ART

Recent research has found that while antiretroviral therapy (ART) is effective at significantly reducing the number of plasma-to-T-cell transmissions of HIV, it's not as effective against T-cell-to-T-cell. The remaining virus hides in infected T-cells, which allows it to easily be passed on to non-infected ones; this, in fact, is one of the reasons why HIV persists through ART. Toulon, France, August 23, 2011 - HIV has a built-in backup plan when

Deadline Extended For Health IT Leadership Summit Award

Companies Encouraged to Apply for Intel Innovation Award through September 15 ATLANTA, August 22, 2011 – Due to numerous requests from companies and organizations that want to participate in the Intel Innovation Awards portion of the 2011 Health IT Leadership Summit, the deadline for submissions has been extended to September 15, 2011. Presented for the first time this year, the Intel Innovation Awards will recognize companies developing leading-edge technology to improve

Quest CE Ranks No. 1540 on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth o …

Inc. magazine today ranked Quest CE NO. 1540 on its fifth annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. Online retailer ideeli tops this year’s list. Quest CE joins Spirit Airlines, television maker Vizio, Honest Tea, Dunkin Donuts and Metrokane, makers of the Rabbit corkscrew, among other prominent brands

National Gift Card Corp. Ranks No. 1,340 on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000

Elgin, IL and New York - August 23, 2011 -- Inc. magazine today ranked National Gift Card Corp. (NGC) of Elgin, Ill. number 1,340 on its fifth annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. NGC ranked at number 46 in Chicago and at 101 in the Business Products and Services category. The list represents the most comprehensive look at America’s independent entrepreneurs. With three-year sales growth

Gatekeeper Business Solutions, a Labor Management System, Celebrates 12 Year Rel …

Hardware Distribution Warehouses, Inc. was formed from the merger of three companies in November 1994. The predecessor companies were South States, Inc of Shreveport, LA, Henderson & Baird Company, Greenwood, MS and Higginbotham-Pearlstone Hardware Company, Dallas, TX. South States acquired Henderson & Baird in 1984 and Higginbotham-Pearlstone in 1994 and operated both as wholly owned subsidiaries until merging them on November 1, 1994, into South States. At the same time,

Association Releases Study Of Asset-Based Long-Term Care Insurance Buyers

The sale of asset-based long-term care insurance protection grew significantly according to research by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance the national trade organization. According to data gathered from the industry's leading insurers, premium in 2010 increased 79 percent compared to the prior year. The number of covered lives increased 83 percent. "Asset based or linked products are experiencing growth as they are highly suitable for a

Houston Law Firm McGehee, Chang, Barnes Announces $3.4 Million Jury Verdict

HOUSTON – The Houston law firm of McGehee, Chang, Barnes is announcing a $3.4 million verdict handed down against Austin-based Medicus Insurance Company after jurors found that the company committed unfair and deceptive practices when it wrongly denied insurance coverage to a Dallas doctor. In the verdict issued Aug. 17, 2011, a Dallas County jury found that Medicus misrepresented the quality and standards of its indemnification practices, resulting in

GetReadyGEAR, Inc. Partners with Preparedness Training Services to Develop Emerg …

As our nation ages, more and more individuals are being admitted to adult residential facilities (ARF) and residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFE) for care. With this increased emphasis on residential care growth, California has passed legislation to mandate such facilities create an Emergency Plan, maintain emergency supplies for residents and staff, and train employees in emergency procedures. Similarly, group homes (GH) and day care facilities are

Casual Furniture Manufacturer, Pride Family Brands Promotes Beth Entwisle to Sal …

Pride Family Brands proudly announces that Beth Entwisle has been promoted to the position of Sales Manager for the company's Castelle, Prestige and Summer Winds brands. Entwisle has been with the Ft. Lauderdale, FL- based designer and manufacturer of cast aluminum outdoor furniture since 2001 when she joined its Customer Service department. Most recently, she has held the post of Assistant Sales Manager under Vice President of Sales and

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Enlists Legal Solutions Group to Help Control L …

August 9, 2011 New York, NY – Legal Solutions Group (LSG), a leader in web-based software applications and outsourced supporting services, announces the launch of a new partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS.) Miami-Dade is one of the most culturally diverse counties in the United States, and its public school district is the fourth largest in the country. This partnership came about as a result of a litigation

Click Consult to Exhibit at eCommerce Expo 2011

Cheshire, United Kingdom (16th August, 2011), Click Consult, a leading UK agency offering a range of internet marketing services, have announced that they are set to be amongst the exhibitors at the eCommerce Expo 2011 in London. At their stand, Click Consult will be offering a free and comprehensive SEO analysis of existing websites to visitors so that they can maximise their online effectiveness and ROI. As industry leaders in

SGS helps Manufacturers observe India’s New E-Waste Law

On May 1, 2011, India's Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) introduced its “E-waste (Management and Handling) Rules 2011”, which comes into effect May 2012. There is a considerable similarity with the EU’s WEEE and RoHS legislation, and the rules will apply to all those in the supply and usage chains, from producers to dismantlers of electrical and electronic equipment After several years of campaigning by environmental groups, India's Ministry of

Sailing Success at Isle of Wight F18 and Hurricane Nationals

Over 100 sailors took part in this year’s F18 and Hurricane 5.9 Nationals, the UK’s largest catamaran event sponsored by Dinghy Insurance provider Insurance4dinghies. The event took place at the Yaverland Sailing and Boat Club in Sandown Bay, the Isle of Wight from 12-14 August. Participants enjoyed fabulous sailing conditions at what is argued to be the highlight event of the season, with the eventual winners Richie Hanmore and Steve Pyman

Language Connect expands service portfolio with new multilingual SEO service

Language Connect, a global language services company, has announced the launch of a new multilingual SEO service for customers. With this service, Language Connect aims to bridge the gap between prospective clients and the untapped multi-language search markets. As Internet users continue to expand globally, multilingual SEO service is increasingly becoming important for any international web marketing campaign. English speaking users only account for 26.8%1 of world online population and they

Brazil Property Price Index on the Horizon

Obelisk International News, Marbella, August 23 2011. The first official index tracking Brazilian real estate is about to become a reality. The first state and regional statistics are expected by the end of this year. The Brazilian government has announced the imminent approval of the Brazil Property Price Index. The forthcoming Index is a clear sign that the market for real estate in Brazil is reaching maturity. Developed by the

ART SAN DIEGO Contemporary Art Fair to Host “Conversations” Between Collectors, …

Art San Diego Contemporary Art Fair, scheduled for September 1-4 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, features numerous “Conversations” during the fair giving both novice and experienced collectors first-hand information on aspects of art collecting and direct encounters with numerous artists and leaders in the art world. San Diego, CA, August 23, 2011 -- Art San Diego Contemporary Art Fair, scheduled for September 1-4 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, features

EE Times Highlights Case Study of EM Emissions Scans of New Chip Features Used i …

New EE Times article highlights very-near-field EM scanning technology. The EMxpert Scanner, produced by EMSCAN, delivers immediate spatial and spectral electromagnetic emission profiles. The article includes two example case studies included test results and images. Calgary, Alberta, August 23, 2011 -- On August 11, 2011, EE Times posted a new Design Article on the Automotive Design site that highlights electromagnetic emission test results and images for two new chip features. The

Ascenta Asset Management Upgrades Website Structure and Content Management Syste …

August 2011 --- Ascenta Asset Management, a licensed portfolio manager and investment advisor to the Ascenta Special Situations Resource Fund, recently enhanced their website with a modern, streamlined design and structure accompanied by an upgrade to their website’s content management system which makes website maintenance and updates simpler and quicker. The website upgrade was part of an overall online awareness campaign of the company designed to help online visitors and searchers

Seavus Group Joins ARM Connected Community

Malmoe (Sweden), July 26, 2011 – Seavus® Group today announced it is a new member in the ARM® Connected Community®, the industry’s largest ecosystem of ARM technology-based products and services. As part of the ARM Connected Community, Seavus® will gain access to a full range of resources to help it market and deploy innovative solutions that will enable developers to get their ARM Powered® products to market faster. “ARM Connected Community

Movers and packers Hyderabad

Packing and moving is always a key process in relocation and it is only professionals who make it an effortless task. It is important to find out movers and packers Hyderabad who are well trained and experienced in handling such tasks. It is equally important to understand that the process of relocation involves packing of goods in a proper manner, moving goods by way of hiring transporting vehicles, moving goods

New 2011 Copper Vessel Sinks release

San Luis Potosi, Mexico ( openpr ) August 23, 2011 - Copper Sinks, the Mexican based manufacturer of traditional bath and kitchen sinks and drainers has sent out a precursor of their soon to be released catalog. It shall feature the latest models of copper vessel sinks designed by the community of artisans. Thanks to the internet, the world continues to shrink in size; with people becoming ever so conscious of

Prosportstickers.com Introduces New Designs For Family Decals

Northwest Indiana, USA, 23th August 2011- ProSportStickers.com, the online store that is known to provide with all kinds of stickers and decals, has introduced a new range of family decal which includes special baby stickers also. Many buyers buy the decals from this company and use them on their vehicles. The online store is known to provide with the best quality decals that do not peel away or fade with

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