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Illinois Manufacturers' Association Chairman Ron Bullock to Address Workforce Development at ProMat 2009

The Fix For Fear Of Writing

Author and Writing Coach, Milli Thornton, has announced a special promotional offer for purchasers of her book, Fear of Writing: for writers and closet writers. On January 24 & 25, 2006, Amazon.com customers who purchase Fear of Writing: for writers and closet writers will also be eligible for over $600 worth of bonus gifts and prizes. The bonus gifts and prizes include several additional titles especially for writers. More information about the special promotion can be found at specialoffer.fearofwriting.com.... (Continue reading)

AOR, Inc. Adds Eight New Accounts to its Client Roster

Denver-based advertising agency AOR, Inc. (Agency OFF Record), online at www.thinkaor.com, has won eight new clients recently from across the U.S. and the world, including companies in the industries of business-to-business (B2B), real estate and development, automotive, non-profit, and law.

In the business-to-business (B2B) arena, Paris-based Dassault Systemes, the world leader for Product Lifecycle Management software solutions, has chosen AOR to create conference promotion materials for customer events in Orlando and Tokyo. Back in Denver, Hutter Wholesale is working with AOR on a new website project, expanding their customers' access to online information about the many fixtures and hardware Hutter offers for high-end builders, architects and designers.... (Continue reading)

Case Study Blog Launches To Rid the World of Boring Case Studies

Acclaimed copywriter and veteran journalist Nettie Hartsock, fo 558 under of Hartsock Communications, and blog editor of the widely followed Must Read Business Books blog on allbusiness.com has launched the Internet's first site solely dedicated to all the leading news, trends, marketing and research in the case study creation and publishing arena.

Located at http://casestudyblog.typepad.com/ , the blog aims to be the definitive guide on case studies and case study how-to. The blog will keep up with the latest news on case studies, highlight case studies, cover how to tackle success stories, case studies, feature interviews with outstanding copywriters and provide a bevy of tips, tutorials and real "case studies" on the art, process and power of the marketing case study.... (Continue reading)

Gilbert & Frech Launches Home Based Jewelry Business

Gilbert and Frech, a leading global online merchant of jewelry, gemstones, beads, and supplies, today announced the launch of Gilbert & Frech Representatives. The program will allow individuals access to wholesale pri 558 ces and special consulting services to create their own home based jewelry business.

"With Gilbert & Frech Representatives, individuals have the incredible opportunity to use the vast experience of our jewelry company while creating their own business," said Robert Frechette, CEO of Gilbert & Frech. "Using the unique products and services of Gilbert & Frech, individuals will receive everything they need to create a successful business. We've made a home based business that's easy to start with great income potential"... (Continue reading)

State and Local Social Services Technology Spending to Reach $9.2 Billion By 2013

- Ongoing modernization, combined with the lack of architectural planning, will drive $2.5 billion of growth in the U.S. state and local health care information technology (IT) vertical, according to a newly released report by INPUT, the authority on government business. Annual spending on Health Care IT will reach $9.2 billion by 2013-led by efforts to develop federally-certifiable state automated child welfare information systems (SACWIS), which are the newest addition to the social services IT portfolio. Annual SACWIS investments will reach $2.5 billion in 2013.... (Continue reading)

The Changing Marketplace: To Exchange or Not to Exchange

Although the commercial marketplace has not experienced the drastic declines that we have seen in the residential market, there are conditions affecting commercial real estate that give reason for Accommodator Finance Company (http://accommodator.net) to take a good hard look at what is on the horizon. "We all know that the real estate market is cyclical, and that there are opportunities in every market. Many investors believe that due to current market conditions, this is the best time to acquire property through the use of a 1031 tax deferred exchange and defer their capital gains tax until sometime in the future," states Kevin Levine, Vice President of Accommodator Finance Company.... (Continue reading)

Seasonal-Selling Strategies Attracting Buyers for A Real Estate Purchase

With the children going back to school and holiday season fast approaching, it is not surprising that looking for a buyer a property will be so much more challenging. But there are some changes home sellers can use to make their home show better in the fall than those that make no effort to change their strategy. Consider the following seasonal-selling strategies from a FSBO search engine Fizber.com to sell a home in early fall:

1. Be Festive

With the fall colors making everything look warm, homeowners can immediately improve how their home looks by adding some festive decorations. These decors will give a home a warmer atmosphere and would certainly delight potential buyers.... (Continue reading)

Smarter Security Systems Sets Design Standard with New Optical Turnstile

Smarter Security Systems, provider of intelligent entrance control and outdoor security solutions, today announced the availability of its new Fastlane ClearStyle 400 optical turnstile. The new product updates the design of the original architect-inspired ClearStyle to reflect more contemporary building designs.

"ClearStyle has long been considered the most elegant optical turnstile on the market. The new ClearStyle 400 strengthens this position as its patented design is now even more sleek," said Jeff Brown, President of Smarter Security Systems. "Buildings choose ClearStyle because of its unique, minimalist design and fast throughput. The new 400 model can also further increase throughput as it accommodates our FastScan™ TVS integrated barcode/proximity reader, for which we're seeing eager market acceptance."... (Continue reading)

Office Phone System Pitfalls, Solutions Revealed On Top Telephony Site VendorGuru.com

VendorGuru.com, a one-stop telephony and customer relationship management (CRM) resource for professionals, announces a new white paper exploring common mistakes companies make when selecting telephony solutions. The paper, "Taming Telephony: Avoiding Common Mistakes in Choosing a Vendor," is part of a comprehensive online series of detailed studies devoted to helping companies make prudent decisions when evaluating Internet protocal (IP) convergence, call centers, office telephone systems and more.... (Continue reading)

No More Standing In Line At eCheck-Out

Online area rugs retailers, RugSale.com, has changed it's check out process reducing the number of steps by more than two thirds. "We listened to our customers and heard what they wanted from us loud and clear" Said Charlie Kaoud CEO of RugSale. He continued "Though we had originally made our checkout process simple but comprehensive, our customers wanted it shorter".

RugSale eliminated superfluous pages condensing only the most essential elements into just two steps. They also reduced redundant tasks. If the billing and shipping addresses are the same the information automatically appears in the shipping fields as it is being typed into the billing fields.... (Continue reading)

Business Savvy: CHENG Concrete Exchange Announces New Concrete Countertop Fabricator Training

In response to the ever-growing demand for concrete countertops and concrete formations within the home, CHENG Concrete Exchange is pleased to announce the development of its most focused, business-specific concrete countertop training program to date. Concrete Countertop Fabricator Training, the first educational program created to address the expanding professional concrete countertop industry, will be available starting in November of 2007.

Throughout the course, students -- who will include professional fabricators, contractors, builders and designers from across the nation -- will be educated in the fundamentals of developing, marketing and managing a concrete countertop business. Furthermore, detailed education in the design, craftsmanship and specification of concrete pieces will be emphasized.... (Continue reading)

Consumer Packaging CEO Tells Women's Businesses How to Go Global

Tara Abraham, CEO of Accel Inc., the global consumer packaging company based here, spoke to the business strategies that enable companies to thrive in today's global environment, at the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Women in Business 2008: Power of Progress Conference and Business Fair. Abraham presided as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) co-chair at the conference, whi 5a8 ch is the largest of its kind and attracted a record audience of nearly 3,000 in Atlanta last month.... (Continue reading)

TIG Global Unveils New Destination Website for the Richmond Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau

TIG Global, the leading travel Internet marketing company for hotels and destination marketing organizations, recently launched a cutting-edge website for the Richmond Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau (www.VisitRichmondVa.com). The new destination website and accompanying tourism online marketing plan were specifically developed to engage users and inform them of the Destination's vast array of attractions and activities, while creating a user-friendly, comprehensive solution for travelers, meeting planners and travel professionals alike.

Prior to designing the website, the TIG Global creative team visited the Richmond area and experienced the Destination first-hand. The team then mapped out a website to meet the unique business needs of the Richmond Metropolitan CVB and reflect the interests of the Destination's target audiences. TIG Global built in separate, user-friendly sections on the site for each of the niche traveler groups, equipped with detailed, printable sample itineraries.... (Continue reading)

PatchAdvisor, Inc. Announces Release of New Vulnerability Intelligence Products

PatchAdvisor, Inc. (PA) of Alexandria, VA, unveiled its new suite of Vulnerability Intelligence products June 12th at the TechnoSecurity 2005 conference, in Myrtle Beach, SC.

As the discovery rate of security vulnerabilities increases, organizations worldwide are struggling to stay on top of the vulnerabilities that threaten their organizations. PatchAdvisors new product line makes vulnerability intelligence easily accessible to all sizes of organizations. The new product line includes PA Flash!, PA Alert! and PA Source to match differing customer needs.... (Continue reading)

It's Never Too Late ... With TheLate.com

It's never too late for people with an Archive For Life with theLate.com, a newly launched brand and online service. At theLate.com, as well as being able to place a death notice online and open a Book of Condolence & Remembrance, visitors can also leave important information for their nearest and dearest when they die.

Jane Spencer-Rolfe, founder of theLate.com said, "During our research we found that many people have that shoebox at the bottom of the wardrobe, or envelope in a drawer somewhere, setting out their wishes for when they die. However, we also heard how on many occasions such documents and information had not been found in time - and how funeral and even burial wishes had sadly not been followed."... (Continue reading)

Portablehottubsnow.Com Goes Green

Portablehottubsnow.com goes green. Bonnie Feltz, owner of portablehottubsnow.com is doing her part to conserve energy and save vital natural resources. Bonnie is looking into providing solar panels, generators and covers, making the hot tubs not only more economical but environmentally friendly.

Bonnie says, "This portable hot tub has many benefits to save the environment." She continues, "the smaller size uses less water, needs less energy to come to temperature and because of the smaller volume of water it needs less energy to maintain temperature than the larger standard hot tub."... (Continue reading)

Area Brokers Wined & Dined During Cocktail Reception at Crystal Point's New Sales & Model Center

Real estate brokers from throughout the region packed the new off-site sales and model center at Crystal Point to get an up-close look at what distinguishes the new 42-story luxury condominium building facing Manhattan on Jersey City's Hudson River waterfront.

The elegant and well-attended party hosted more than 100 brokers enjoying cocktails and culinary delights before taking tours of the impressive sales center which is located at 80 1st Street, just steps from Crystal Point, and is highlighted by a fully-furnished, two-bedroom model residence merchandised by renowned New York City-based interior designer Kim Depole Design.... (Continue reading)

Liberty Tax Covers Last Minute Filing Options For Taxpayers

The countdown is running for one of life's ultimate deadlines. Liberty Tax Service reminds taxpayers that the filing deadline for 2006 taxes will be Tuesday, April 17th, 2007. Taxpayers will have extra time to file and pay because April 15th falls on a Sunday in 2007, and the following day, Monday, April 17th is Emancipation Day, a legal holiday in the District of Columbia.

April 17th is also the deadline for starting or contributing to an existing IRA retirement account. As taxpayers face the April 17th federal tax filing deadline, those who owe taxes have some choices. Liberty Tax Service will offer extended hours during the final days of the tax filing season.... (Continue reading)

AValonRF and XteQ Announce the Availability of AvalonRF Rugged PDA with Integrated Wireless Link and GPS, to be Demonstrated at AFCEA

AValonRF presents its Rugged PDA with integrated Wireless Link and GPS at AFCEA WEST 2005, San Diego, California, February 1-3, 2005, San Diego, California, Booth 1451.

AFCEA 2005 offers the first public opportunity for AvalonRF to demonstrate file transfer between two V38R Rugged PDAs, transmission of images and realtime messaging using the TR430 RF link.

This Ruggedized PDA unit can be used as a low cost handheld device for short range UAV, UGV, USV, and for various other Military, Industrial and Security applications.... (Continue reading)

Illinois Manufacturers' Association Chairman Ron Bullock to Address Workforce Development at ProMat 2009

Ron Bullock, Chairman of the Board of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association will be a featured panelist at ProMat 2009, the premier event for material handling and logistics buyers from more than 90 countries. Bullock will be featured in a panel discussion concerning workforce development needs in the manufacturing sector. The panel is scheduled on Wednesday morning, January 14, beginning at 8:45 am at McCormick Place South in Chicago.

Ron Bullock, Chairman, Illinois Manufacturers' Association & Bison Gear & Engineering Corp.

"Ron Bullock is to be commended for his pursuit of excellence in bringing together the manufacturing and education communities for the benefit of Illinois children," said Gregory W. Baise, President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association. "Contributions such as these demonstrate the conviction manufacturers have to improve Illinois as a great place to live and work."... (Continue reading)

September 3rd, 2010