Press Releases by Category Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance
i1connect names Andrew Kevorkian to Advisory Board
Philadelphia, PA – March 27, 2007 – Today, i1connect, an independent online news and press release distribution agency announced that they have named Andrew Kevorkian, to its Advisory Board.
Kevorkian brings over 40 years of Public Relations experience in the United States and in the United Kingdom. He has consulted for major companies such as Eaton Corporation, Plessy Electronics, and Commodore Computers.
In addition, Kevorkian has…
LuminUltra Seeks Agents and Distributors
LuminUltra Technologies Ltd. is currently looking for qualified agents and distributors in North America, South America, Asia, and Australia. LuminUltra’s ATP test kits represent a revolutionary advancement in the ability to quickly and accurately measure total microbiological activity in any water or wastewater sample, with several built-in advantages over competing test kits. This unique technology provides microbiological parameters within minutes instead of days, and is the most accurate indicator…
Empowered autonomy is key to successful organisational learning says new SkillSo …
A new benchmark study into current and future trends in organisational learning has revealed that self-directed learning is the route preferred by the majority of employees and that the role of managers in facilitating this is critical to success.
The study, by online learning provider, SkillSoft, was compiled following two major pieces of research which took place towards the end of 2006 - involving an online survey of 5,360 employees plus…
Hollander Consultants Has Strongest First Quarter Revenue Ever
Twenty-fifth Year in Business Should Be Best Year Ever
Tualatin, OR – First quarter 2007 revenue for Hollander Consultants is the strongest in the history of the practice management consulting company and executives foresee a highest ever year in terms of revenue.
Hollander Consultants is celebrating its silver anniversary in 2007 and projections for the growth of the company are the best in its history. There have been a…
Juanell Teague, Author of "The Zig Ziglar Difference", Names Daniel Imperato "St …
West Palm Beach, FL – March 26, 2007 – Today the Imperiali Organization announced that its founder, Daniel Imperato, has been named \"Street-Smarts for God\" by renowned business trainer, Juanell Teague.
Teague is known for representing celebrity speakers such as Dr. Norman Vince Peale, Art Linkletter, Dr. Denis Waitley and Zig Ziglar. She is the author of \"The Zig Ziglar Difference\" and continues to work with top national…
direct/ Eureko B.V. (NL) - Webcast Eureko Full Year Results 2006
On the 3rd of April at 8.00 a.m. Eureko will issue a press release with its full year results 2006. Furthermore, CEO Maarten Dijkshoorn and CFO Gerard van Olphen of Eureko will present the results during a press conference held on the same day at its head office in Zeist, The Netherlands.
The press conference will start at 11.00 a.m. It can be viewed live on www.eureko.net in three languages:…
Syria and Djibouti Authorities Join the IFSB - IFSB membership increases to 126
Kuala Lumpur, March 26, 2007 – The Council of the IFSB admitted 16 new members to the IFSB in its 10th meeting on Monday, 26 March 2007, bringing the total of IFSB members to 126. The meeting was chaired by Governor Bank Negara Malaysia, Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz, and was attended by all IFSB Council members, including 9 central bank governors, the President of the Islamic Development Bank and six…
Law of Attraction Coach Launches New Monthly Training Program
(TUCSON, AZ)—Cheryl Vallejos, Law of Attraction (LOA) coach, launched a 12-month program in March called “Living in Prosperity: Putting the Law of Attraction to Work as You Expand Your Business.” It continues on the second Tuesday of each month for one hour at 7:30 PM EST. Each month will include a one-hour group session combined with notes, tools, and exercises as well as support and access to recorded sessions. As…
Global Crossroads Capital Standard Operating Procedure Part II
( EMAILWIRE.COM, March 24, 2007 ) Las Vegas, NV -- Global Crossroads Capital (globalcrossroadscapital.com) Standard Operating Procedure is of the "Readiness Review" process or preparatory due diligence of clients.
The purpose of the funding options list provided per request is to help companies seeking debt/equity capital identify possible financing structures combined with matching clients goals with capital providers approval criteria.
Preparation prior to contracting Global Crossroads Capital include…
MSc Program „Environmental Technology and International Affairs“
High-flying careers for a better environment
MSc Program „Environmental Technology and International Affairs“
A Joint Venture of the Vienna University of Technology and the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna
On 27th September 2007, a completely new postgraduate program will be offered by the Vienna University of Technology: “Environmental Technology and International Affairs”.
This unique program is based on a cooperation of the Continuing Education Center (TU Vienna) and the Diplomatic Academy of…
Zenith Business Solutions Launches Offering Entrepreneurs Cost-effective Solutio …
East Stroudsburg, PA (March 25, 2007) -- Business owners are continually faced with the challenge of finding ways to keep costs low and increase profits. Zenith Business Solutions, LLC, a complete business management and operations service firm, announces its grand opening and offers entrepreneurs cost-effective services to help them meet the challenges they face today.
Many new entrepreneurs start with sold business ideas, yet lack the time, resources and experience necessary…
direct/ FogScreen(TM) WINS 2007 BOTTOM LINE DESIGN AWARD in PROMOTION CATEGORY
FogScreen(TM) has been recognized for its innovative design at the 3rd annual Bottom Line Design Awards, sponsored by leading strategic-creative consultancy frog design and Business 2.0 magazine. The awards are published in the April issue of Business 2.0 and not only celebrate products that feature great design, but also those that demonstrate versatility, elegance, an ability to increase their value by attracting attention, driving sales, and nurturing long-term customer loyalty.…
An Online Distance University Offers High-quality, Affordable Education
Panama City, Republic de Panama – Students anywhere in the world can now afford a high-quality education from an accredited, online distance university.
Universal University offers open enrollment, so students can start a class whenever they are ready. They can complete each class according to their own schedule, and progress from course to course as quickly as desired.
Each student works one-on-one with the course instructor, so every student receives…
Industrial Steam Cleaning Opens New GreaseBusters Offices Nationwide
Rockville, MD (March 22, 2007) – Industrial Steam Cleaning, also known as The Greasebusters!, has announced the opening of new franchises in Northern Ohio, South Florida, Chicago, Western Michigan, and Central Texas. The company also plans to open new offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, Minnesota and Dallas later this spring.
The company, which currently has 30 operational offices throughout the United States, specializes in cleaning kitchen exhaust systems for…
First WiMAX seminar in Bulgaria a success, more to follow
Nexcom’s WiMAX seminars are intended to boost the level of awareness about the revolutionary wireless technology amongst business professionals
Sofia, Bulgaria March 21, 2007 – Nexcom Bulgaria, the first telecom in Bulgaria to offer commercial WiMAX, has started an educational campaign about the technology to boost the level of awareness amongst large and medium businesses in the country. The first WiMAX seminar of the campaign was held in the beginning of…
SLAY JOINS COALITION OF MISSOURI MAYORS URGING AMERICAN AIRLINES TO EXTEND RECAL …
St. Louis, MO – The last five years have been very difficult for the former TWA flight attendants but now their plight is drawing congressional and mayoral attention - their wings haven’t been clipped just yet.
When American Airlines purchased TWA in 2001, TWA flight attendants were promised equitable seniority integration but upon arriving at American, found themselves at the bottom of the seniority list and were ultimately furloughed because…
Canadian Rod Burylo 2004 Financial Advisor of the Year Contributes to a Solid In …
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, March 22, 2007 — International speaker, business author and award winning financial advisor, Rod Burylo has been added to the expert team at fundVallarta.com. This announcement is in response to the creation of comprehensive coverage throughout North America in the development of real estate investment opportunities in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Burylo will be providing his broad range of expertise through a series of seminars hosted by fundVallarta…
Protecting the Elderly: ForAccess.com adds GROW Coalition link on site
SAN ANTONIO, TX— There are approximately 1.5 million frail, elderly, and disabled residents currently living in America’s nursing homes. For many adult children, placing mom or dad in a long term care facility remains a difficult and exhausting decision. Concerns about the quality of care, the level of attention, the overall quality of life and the cost to provide such care weigh heavily on those caring for elderly family members.
“The…
JD Corporation retains ITMS Marketing for electric-wheels launch
Frankfurt, March 19, 2007 — JD Corporation, the Taiwanese manufacturer of trendy mobility products and bike components and creator of the global kick-scooter craze in 2000, has retained ITMS Marketing, a 16-year-old, Frankfurt-based, multispecialty communications group, as its agency of record. The agency will develop and implement marketing and brand-strategy programs to launch a state-of-the-art drive system for e-bikes and direct JDs entry into the electric bicycle market.
“ITMS has shown…
Bank Negara Malaysia hosts IFSB Annual Meetings in Kuala Lumpur
The 10th Meeting of the Council of the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) will be held on 26th March 2007 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz, Chairperson of the IFSB and Governor Bank Negara Malaysia, will chair the high level meeting to be attended by 11 central bank’s governors, President of the Islamic Development Bank, 2 deputy governors and 2 governor’s representatives.
• The…
Shackelford, Melton & McKinley Represents Sellers in $384 Million Acquisition of …
DALLAS – SVEDKA®, the fastest-growing vodka brand in the country, has been sold to Constellation Brands Inc. for $384 million. The deal, which closed today, includes the acquisition of Spirits Marque One LLC, the SVEDKA brand owner.
Partner Andrew L. Siegel and Of Counsel Roy J. True of Dallas’ Shackelford, Melton & McKinley, LLP, represented the sellers, Belgium’s AlcoFinance, S.A., AlcoFi, Inc., Spirits Marque One LLC and SVEDKA® creator Guillaume Cuvelier…
Ted Mininni Invited to Chair at IIR Youth Marketing Mega Event
Design Force President to Lead off Each Day of Conference with Opening Remarks.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA: 27-28 March, 2007: Ted Mininni, president of Design Force Inc., Marlton, New Jersey, will be conference chair for the “Tweens Track”, on March 27 and 28 at this year’s Youth Marketing Mega Event, to be held at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort + Spa in Huntington Beach, California. As chair, Mr. Mininni was…
direct/ ASSA ABLOY (SE) - ASSA ABLOY publishes Annual Report for 2006
Today, Monday, March 19, ASSA ABLOY has published its Annual Report for 2006. The report is available on ASSA ABLOY´s website, www.assaabloy.com.
Further information can be obtained from
Martin Hamner, Director of Investor Relations and Group Controller, Tel: + 46 8 506 485 79
Press release (PDF):
http://hugin.info/1014/R/1112749/202434.pdf
The announcement distributed by directnews.
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.…
Marketing in/to Europe
Internationalization is important for every company. Europe - with its now nearly 500 million inhabitants, however, only looking towards the European Union's countries - is a perfect place for companies to go. Especially the Western countries are highly industrialized. Find some reasons and help in this article.
Most of the European companies - actually more than 90 % / country on an average - are fighting the more or less stagnating…
Dodge Texas Company Continues as Certified Business Member
(EMAILWIRE.COM, March 17, 2007) San Angelo, TX - CEO Carlos Burleson announced today that Natural Emu Products, Inc. would be continuing their participation in the American Emu Association Certified Business Members Program. The family owned wholesale business has been supporters of the program since 2004. The Certified Business Member Program (CBMP) was created in order to allow the American Emu Association (AEA) to respond to requests for information…
Nouveau portail sur la WEBconférence : Tele-efficience.com
Souffrez-vous de réunionite? Mais c’est quoi le vrai problème? Ce sont les inconvénients pour aller et revenir de réunions : stress sur la route, course, retard, attente, perte de temps et d\'argent. Pourtant, vous pourriez tenir vos réunions sans vous déplacer grâce à la WEBconférence. Ses applications pour chacune des fonctions d’entreprise sont décrites sur le portail Tele-efficience.com : direction, marketing, ventes, production, service, personnel, finance. Mieux encore, on y…
Nuevo portal sobre la WEBconferencia : Tele-eficiencia.com
¿Sufre usted de juntitis? ¿Cual es el verdadero problema? Los inconvenientes para ir y venir a reuniones: stress, carreras, retrasos, esperas, pérdida de tiempo y de dinero. Sin embargo, usted podría tener sus reuniones sin desplazarse gracias a la WEBconferencia. Las aplicaciones disponibles para cada función empresarial están descritas en el portal Tele-eficiencia.com : dirección, marketing, ventas, producción, servicio, personal, finanzas. Y más aun, las mejores prácticas de inspiración americana…
Illinois Emu Oil Products Company Celebrates 8th Year as CBM
( EMAILWIRE.COM, March 16, 2007 ) San Angelo, TX - March 20th Uniquely Emu Products will be starting their 8th year as an American Emu Association Certified Business Member. The Certified Business Member (CBM) program enables the American Emu Association (AEA) to refer consumers to companies able to respond quickly and professionally to inquiries for emu oil or other emu related products. Partial use of the CBM program…
Better World To Appoint Global Ambassadors
Philadelphia, PA – March 13, 2007 – Today, Better World has announced that the organization will start naming its Better World Global Ambassadors.
The vision of a \"Better World\" and its founder, Beryl J. Wolk, was an organization that supports people, groups, and ideas that all contribute to a better world.
Whether it is new medical breakthroughs, social justice, community development, or any other issue for…
Better World Spokesman and Newly Ordained LACA Chaplain Imperato Calls on Mayor …
New York – March 16, 2007 – Today Better World Spokesman and newly ordained LACA (Latin/African American Chaplain\'s Association) Chaplain, Daniel Imperato called on media mogul and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg for support.
The Latin/African American Chaplain\'s Association, recently announced that they are in need of $65k and has appealed for 6500 people around the world to donate $10 to keep their doors open.
The Organization, which is headed…
direct/ Glitnir (IS) - Glitnir acquires 68.1 percent of FIM Group in Finland
Not for distribution in the United States
16 March 2007 - Based on to the agreements entered into between Glitnir banki hf. and the 11 main shareholders of FIM Group Corporation on 5 February 2007, Glitnir banki hf. today aquired 68.1 percent of the shares in FIM Group Corporation in Finland on terms announced on February 5th 2007. Glitnir plans to launch a tender offer for the remaining shares in…
direct/ IBC EUROFORUM GmbH: RFID chips in container transport
3rd International "EURO ID 2007" Trade Fair
8-10 May 2007, EXPO XXI, Expocentre Cologne
Cologne/Düsseldorf, 16 March 2007. There is still enormous potential for rationalisation through the use of information technology (IT). IT is still in the early stages of breathtaking developments, particularly in container transport, which freight-fowarding companies use to ship some 70 per cent of international trade. Radio-frequency chips, small identification units for the contactless reading of information…
direct/ All Nippon Airways Co Ld: Re FBI Investigation
Re: FBI Investigation at ANA Los Angeles Branch
March 16, 2007 10:30 JST
The FBI conducted an investigation at the premises of ANA Los Angeles Branch in Torrance, California, at 07:30 on Thursday, March 15 (March 15, 23:30 in Japan). Details ascertained follow below. All times are given in local time followed by Japan Standard time:
05:30 (21:30)
ANA Los Angeles Customer Service Center opens
07:30 (23:30)
FBI investigation commences at ANA…
direct/ Glitnir (IS) - Glitnir´s rating unaffected by Fitch sovereign downgrade …
Fitch Rating agency has today affirmed Glitnir Bank´s ratings at Issuer Default ´A´, Short-term ´F1´, Individual ´B/C´ and Support ´2´. The Outlook on the Issuer Default rating is Stable. Glitnir´s rating unaffected by Fitch sovereign downgrade of Iceland
Fitch rating is attached.
For further information from Glitnir, please contact:
Tómas Kristjánsson, CFO, Glitnir, Mobile: +354 844 4656, e-mail: tomas.kristjansson@glitnir.is
Ingvar H. Ragnarsson, Executive Director of International Funding, phone +354 844 4665,…
direct/ ASSA ABLOY (SE) - ASSA ABLOY makes acquisitions in the U.S., Israel and …
Division Entrance Systems has acquired La Force Associates in the U.S. The company distributes, installs and performs service on automatic doors in the southwestern U.S. where the company has a market-leading position. The company´s sales amount to about SEK 80 million annually with 70 employees. The service and installation parts of the business are priority activities for the growth of Entrance Systems.
Division EMEA has signed an agreement to acquire…
Leading Franchise Consultancy Group Puts Its South East Franchise Region Up For …
FDS, the UK’s leading franchise consultancy and publishing group with established Regional Franchisees in Southern England, the Midlands and the North West, is seeking a fourth Regional Franchisee to take over existing business in its South East region.
Established in East Anglia in 1981, FDS has earned a strong track record advising and assisting some of the UK’s major franchise brands with their national and international development strategies.
Operating as FDS…
Sales Soar with Staff Selections at HometownQuotes
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The HometownQuotes sales department gains more experience and expertise with the addition of Karen Kozy to its staff. She is the company’s most recent hire.
Kozy is a seasoned sales professional that will work with the insurance agents HometownQuotes partners with to help consumers shop for affordable insurance. Her well-versed sales skills, in addition to her keen interpersonal skills, will aid her significantly in her new role at…
Affiliate Manager Slated for Presentation at Webinarstock
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – HometownQuotes Affiliate Manager Matt McWilliams will be an online presenter for the 2007 First Annual Webinarstock on Wednesday, March 14, 2006 at 6 p.m. EST.
HometownQuotes.com is one of thirteen companies that will give presentations at the first ever Webinarstock that will be viewed by approximately 500 people. The event will give HometownQuotes an opportunity to market to numerous affiliates and affiliate managers.
“Affiliates are such a…
Voice Biometrics Technology Ideal for Call Center Market
Tel Aviv, ISRAEL -- Pioneering Voice Biometrics company CellMax Systems has issued a White Paper presenting Voice Biometrics as a leading user-friendly, cost-saving identification and verification technology, and the ideal application for Call Centers.
CellMax Systems serves the call center and financial markets, as well as the defense and security sectors. The White Paper presents an interesting and informative overview about CellMax Systems\' innovative voice biometric technology that enables identification…
2006 - was a very good year for Hübner Schlösser & Cie
In 2006 Hübner Schlösser & Cie (HSCie, hscie.com) successfully advised on eight transactions whereof one was not published at customers request. Five transactions were structured sales processes of mid-sized companies to financial and strategic investors. The remaining transactions dealt with corporate acquisition, capital raising, and corporate restructuring.
HSCie claims to handle mid-sized transactions with highest professionalism and competence while providing their service cost efficiently. HSCie's track-record proves the team's profound experience…
The Imperato-led Daimler-Chrysler Employee Owned Company Proposal
Detroit – March 11, 2007 – Recently, an international business consortium led by Daniel Imperato, has proposed to make Chrysler an Employee Owned Company (EOC).
The Chrysler Corporation has attracted a great deal of buyout interest from major private equity groups, since the December 2006 announcement that Chrysler would consider all options.
The Imperato-led Proposal, which would be around the most commonly stated buyout range…
direct/ Cisco and IBM Expand Global Services Alliance to Collaborate on Maintena …
Expanded Relationship Provides Mutual Customers With Single Source for Product Maintenance Services
SAN JOSE, CA and ARMONK, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- March 12, 2007 -- Cisco® (NASDAQ: CSCO) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the expansion of their Global Services Alliance and their collaboration to provide product maintenance services for mutual enterprise customers in 46 new countries. This collaboration builds on the success that IBM and Cisco have seen…
Hexis installs incinerator
Hexis S.A., manufacturer of self-adhesive vinyl with headquarters in France, supports efforts aiming at a sustainable development and long term protection of the environment and in 2006 the company invested EUR 400,000 in the installation of a high temperature incinerator.
The incinerator operates as a thermal oxidiser at temperatures between 800°C and 1000°C and completely eliminates waste rejections of VOC, mostly solvents, used in the production process. They are burnt at…
In Business Newspaper Honors 40 Las Vegas Business Leaders
International Institute of Management (IIM), today announced that Med Yones, the President of IIM, has been named to Las Vegas Top 40 Under 40 List. The criteria for winning this award included community service, entrepreneurial spirit and impact on respective industries. The honorees were distinguished professionals from various industries who made their mark early in their careers - before the age of 40. Other professionals named to the Top…
'Skills Crisis' a Scapegoat for Lack of Brand Leadership and Inadequate Talent M …
South African chief executives have warned that their companies are buckling under the increasing demands of a growing economy and in the face of fierce competition from international businesses, according to a survey on supply chain efficiency. The report paints a worrying picture of companies “creaking under the strain” of a “skills crisis” and the need to deliver bigger volumes of goods to increasingly diverse customers. This is compromising SA’s…
Branding from the Inside Out: The IziCwe Code on Internal Branding Secrets
\"Companies are becoming painfully aware that sending the right message to their employees is just as important as making a good impression with customers, vendors and investors.\" This was the conclusion of a recent Wall Street Journal review of key management issues.
Says Trevor Lloyd-Jones, editor of Business Intelligence: \"We spend days, sometimes weeks, developing our \'marketing message\'. Examining and experimenting with taglines and logos. It\'s also not unlikely to…
Virtual Assistant Association Hosts Alicia Forest of Client Abundance for March …
TACOMA, WASHINGTON, February 23, 2007--Virtual Assistants are often so focused on their client work that they sometimes let their own business building tasks take a back seat.
And once they do have a full client roster, they often find they've hit an income cap, because there are only so many billable hours in any given day.
Teaching solo service professionals, like Virtual Assistants, how to leverage their time and talent so they…
SUKUK - The Growing Phenomena Attracts Issuers, Private Banks & Major Ratings Ag …
The Middle East Business Forum will be convening on April 25th 2007 at the Grand Hyatt, Dubai to bring together a plethora of banks, issuers and ratings agencies, all immersed intensely in the global phenomena that are Sukuk.
The Forum Moderator, Alberto Brugnoni, who runs ASSAIF, an Islamic finance-tailoring consultancy out of Italy will be moderating the event which will be hosting over 200 key institutions in from the SUKUK issuance…
direct/ Cisco Helps Women in Emerging Markets Embrace the Need for Technology Sk …
Value of Cisco Networking Academy Program Demonstrates Support for Female Gender Initiatives in Middle East & Africa; Central & Eastern Europe; and Latin America
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- (MARKET WIRE) -- March 08, 2007 -- Female students at a college in Dubai, groups of women in Central and Eastern Europe and an under-privileged, 18-year-old Chilean girl all have one thing in common: a desire to improve their IT skills…
Wild Women Entrepreneurs to Hold Webinar Power Lunch in Miami Scheduled for Marc …
Boston, MA (March 8, 2007) – Wild Women Entrepreneurs (Wild WE) is hosting Miami: Wild WE Power Lunch to discuss successful marketing techniques on Thursday, March 22, from 12:00 to 1:00pm via telephone and computer.
“Wild Women Entrepreneurs will bring together business and professional women representing many different industries, companies, and corporations throughout the Miami area to provide the ultimate networking experience,” says Ja-Naé Duane, president and founded of Wild…
