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Momentum Wins Award for Third Consecutive Year

HOUSTON, Texas -- Momentum Transport - Momentum Freight, the nation's premier auto and freight transport provider, has once again garnered the Better Business Bureau's coveted Winner of Distinction award. This marks the third straight year (2008, 2009, and 2010) that Momentum has received this honor. The Winner of Distinction award recognizes companies who demonstrate a consistent commitment to ethics, overall excellence, and quality in the workplace.

Comergence Compliance Monitoring Selects DepthPR for Public Relations and SEO Services

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Depth Public Relations, an Atlanta, Georgia, provider of public relations, Internet search visibility and marketing strategies for the mortgage lending and financial services industry has signed Comergence Compliance Monitoring, a leading provider of third-party originator (TPO) monitoring and due diligence solutions based in Orange, Calif.

One-Day Workshop Focuses on Critical Waste Responsibilities in New York State

ALBANY, N.Y. -- Lion Technology Inc., a nationally recognized regulatory compliance training firm, will present its one-day Managing Hazardous Waste in New York workshop series during the month of June. This training program is designed to help the regulated community meet New York's annual training mandate. Workshops will be held in Buffalo on June 7; Syracuse on June 9; White Plains on June 11; Rochester on June 14; Albany on June 16; and Long Island on June 18, 2010.

Avoid Costly Penalties with Hands-On Training on Hazardous Waste Management Rules

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Lion Technology Inc., a nationally recognized regulatory compliance training firm, will present its two-day Hazardous/Toxic Waste Management workshop series during the month of June 2010. The course is designed for compliance professionals who must be trained annually under the RCRA hazardous waste regulations. Workshops will be held in Portsmouth, Boston, Albany, Hartford, Northern NJ, Baltimore and Philadelphia.

Ballantine Provides Tips for Choosing Right Vendor for Direct Mail Campaigns

WAYNE, N.J. -- Direct mail continues to be one of the most effective ways to reach a targeted audience. In addition, choosing the right vendor can make or break a direct mail campaign. So, this week the Ballantine Corporation announced that they are offering their expertise in a newly-released white paper that focuses on how to make the best vendor choice.

Stylish Eco-Retailer bambeco Celebrates One Year Anniversary During Earth Day's 40th Year Celebration

BALTIMORE, Md. -- Stylish and innovative eco-retailer bambeco, which launched on Earth Day 2009, is celebrating a banner first year. The company has become recognized for its retail innovations, and for presenting a complete collection of beautiful and affordable green home furnishings and decor that meet stringent eco-friendly standards. This commitment has created a retail destination that consumers trust.

Industry Veteran Roger Harvey, former COO of Crunch Fitness International, Joins the Technique Fitness, Inc.'s Board of Advisors

CHERRY HILL, N.J. -- Technique Fitness, Inc, a leader in online fitness management, announced today that industry veteran Roger Harvey has joined the company's Board of Advisors to spearhead its fitness center personal training management initiative, which is branded as Technique Fitness 'Gym Management Solution' or GMS(TM).

13 Georgia Business Brokers Named to Million Dollar Club with $30 Million Sold

ATLANTA, Ga. -- The economy may be in a slump, but 13 members of the Georgia Association of Business Brokers (GABB) helped enough business owners buy and sell $30 million worth of businesses to earn membership to the organization's prestigious Million Dollar Club for 2009. Each year the GABB, the state's only professional association dedicated to buying and selling business, recognizes the state's outstanding business brokers.

James Monk Returns to the Commercial HVAC Business and Opens Aircon Experts, Inc.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- James Monk, a 38 year veteran of the HVAC industry in Central Arkansas has started a new company, Aircon Experts, Inc. to service the heating and cooling needs of commercial clients throughout Central Arkansas. With a focus on commercial projects only, Aircon Experts, Inc. will provide services for new construction, remodels and retrofits.

CMI Completes First Quarter Expansion of Project Management Team

ATLANTA, Ga. -- CMI, a full-service marketing research company, has added three new professionals to its project management team: Alisa Hamilton as senior project manager, and Matt Orenstein and Nicole Stover as assistant project managers. CMI is a full-service marketing research company that creates competitive advantages for clients by turning research data into strategic insights and recommendations that drive business results.

MADE In Missouri State Entrepreneurship Competition Deadline Extended

MARSHALL, Mo. -- The Missouri Alliance for the Development of Entrepreneurship announced today that the deadline for the 2010 MADE In Missouri State Entrepreneurship Competition, an event that will highlight new and aspiring businesses through a competitive and educational business development process, has been extended to accept preliminary submissions until May 8th, 2010.

New Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rules Discussed at Environmental Training Program

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- For those managers and supervisors who need an in-depth overview of today's environmental regulations, Lion Technology Inc., the nation's leading regulatory compliance training firm, will soon be presenting its Complete Environmental Regulations workshop in the area. Key topics include air quality, water quality, chemical controls, and waste management. Students will learn how to comply with new requirements, including new reporting responsibilities under the 261-page greenhouse gas rule.

Swarovski Debuts New Retail Design Concept in New York City – Fashion Jewelry Company Announces Opening of Two Boutiques

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Swarovski, the leading designer and producer of fashion jewelry, will soon feature its new retail design concept at two locations in Times Square and Penn Plaza in New York City. The Times Square boutique will open in mid May while the Penn Plaza location will open in early June. The 950 square foot Times Square space will be located at 1540 Broadway and its exterior will feature a large LED screen.

JD Woods Joins CMI Team as Account Manager

ATLANTA, Ga. -- CMI, a full-service marketing research company, is pleased to announce the addition of JD Woods to its client services team. Woods will be responsible for managing key accounts in the insurance and telecom industries, supporting account executives for new business development, and assisting project management staff.

Multimodal Hazmat Shippers Learn the Latest DHS/DOT Regulations at Lion Technology Workshop

CHICAGO, Ill. -- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) have stepped up enforcement to reduce undeclared and illegal hazmat shipments via airline, truck, rail, and ship. To help the regulated community understand the rules for multimodal hazmat shipping, Lion Technology, the nation's leader in regulatory compliance training, is presenting a how-to training series on the DOT, IATA, and IMDG regulations.

Lion Technology Helps Calif. EHS Professionals Avoid Costly Compliance Fines and Penalties

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Lion Technology Inc., a nationally renowned regulatory compliance training firm, will present their two-day Hazardous Waste in California workshop series during the month of May. These courses are designed for industry professionals that must assure compliance with California's hazardous waste regulations. Workshops will be held in San Diego on May 3-4; Ontario on May 6-7; San Jose on May 10-11; and Sacramento on May 13-14, 2010.

Metrology: Inspection at the Speed of Light

MIDDLETOWN, Del. -- Industry leaders frustrated with high cost of inspection: push for speed in the quality department without sacrificing accuracy or adding complexity. These days, equipment is only as good as the software that runs it. According to Erik Adams, of George Products Company, 'Customers don't want a collection of parts; they want a turn-key solution to their inspection problems that includes powerful software to drive the system.'

More than 4 Million Families Face Foreclosure

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Data published by ForeclosureListings comparing February 2010 to January 2010 shows that Texas has witnessed the highest increase in foreclosures with a rise of 35.3 percent, followed by Michigan at 17.54 percent, California at 11.93 percent, and Florida at 4.71 percent increases. Georgia actually showed a decrease of 5.55 percent and Arkansas showed the largest drop in foreclosures down 28.6 percent.

REMIS AMERICA Invests in Production, Creates Jobs

ELKHART, Ind. -- REMIS AMERICA, a leader in energy efficient products for grocery retailers, is proud to announce that it has opened a new production line at its Elkhart, Indiana headquarters. This new 35,000 square foot facility represents a multi-million dollar investment and has created over 25 new jobs since the company's inception in February of 2009. Additionally, the company's business model forecasts an impressive 30+ new hires by year's end 2011.

Pacific West Management, Inc. Joins U.S. Residential Group, Inc. to Serve Multi-Family Industry Nationwide

DALLAS, Texas -- Pacific West Management, Inc. is pleased to announce its affiliation with U.S. Residential Group, Inc., a Dallas-based company established to provide multi-family real estate services on a nationwide scale. U.S. Residential Group is a full-service, fee-based management company for conventional and affordable multi-housing communities.

KnowledgeAdvisors Named Finalist by U.S. Chamber of Commerce for 2010 Blue Ribbon DREAM BIG Small Business Award

CHICAGO, Ill. -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced it has been named a finalist for the 2010 Blue Ribbon DREAM BIG Small Business Award as named by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Georgia Chamber President to Speak to Georgia Brokers on Keys to Economic Growth

ATLANTA, Ga. -- The President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, George M. Israel III, will speak on March 30 to the state's largest association of business brokers, GABB, on ways Georgia can recover economically by remaining a place where businesses can thrive. The Georgia Association of Business Brokers (GABB) is the state's only professional organization and Multiple Listing Service dedicated to buying and selling businesses and franchises.

Naples Hotel Group to Offer Hotel Management, Turnaround, and Development

NAPLES, Fla. -- Naples Hotel Development and Management Co. announces the formation of Naples Hotel Group (NHG), a fully integrated Hotel Management, Turnaround, and Development company with offices in Naples, Houston and Vero Beach. The new company will provide years of experience, expertise, and proven abilities to hotel owners and operators throughout the United States.

U.S. Residential Group, Inc. Formed to Serve Multi-Family Industry Nationwide

DALLAS, Texas -- U.S. Residential Group, Inc., a company based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, has been formed to provide management and real estate services to the multi-family housing industry nationwide. USRG is a full-service, fee-based management company for conventional and affordable multi-housing communities.

Long Term Care Insurance Leader Seeks 320 New Agents in 2010, Following Strong 2009 Growth

KIRKLAND, Wash. -- In an economy that seems stuck on stagnate, business is booming, thank you, for LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP), one of the nation's most experienced long term care insurance agencies. In fact, 2009's growth was so strong and the future so promising, the firm seeks to expand its army of agents by 300 this year, an increase of about 60 percent over last year.

Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Highlights Job Creation at SKECHERS Groundbreaking

RIVERSIDE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today attended the groundbreaking of the new, state-of-the-art SKECHERS North American Operations Headquarters at the Highland...

Art Lennig to Lead Georgia Association of Business Brokers

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Art Lennig, a regional director of Murphy Business and Financial Corporation, has been elected president of the Georgia Association of Business Brokers (GABB) for 2010. GABB is the state's only professional organization and Multiple Listing Service dedicated to buying and selling businesses and franchises.

The Business Case for Paid Internships

BOSTON, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intern Bridge, the nation's leading college recruiting research and consulting firm, began releasing data today from its national internship survey completed by over 25,000 students from 250 universities. In the 2010 Internship Salary Report, the firm details the business case for offering paid internships based on this firsthand data.

Lion Technology Helps Environmental Health and Safety Professionals Avoid Costly Compliance Fines and Penalties

CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Annual training is mandatory for employees who generate, manage, or dispose of a RCRA hazardous waste. Training must be job-specific and cover waste management procedures such as waste classification, proper container and tank storage, manifesting, emergency response, and disposal. Failure to comply with the RCRA hazardous waste rules can result in penalties up to $37,500 per day/per violation. Effective training is the best line of defense to assure regulatory compliance.

California Recovery Task Force Announces $17.8 Million Awarded For California Data Centers and Telecom Industry

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- The California Recovery Task Force yesterday announced that California companies and organizations have been awarded $35 million in American Recovery...

Calif. Assemblymember Pedro Nava Demands Answers from California’s Largest Banks

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara), Chair of the Assembly Banking & Finance Committee, asked California’s largest financial institutions on October...

KnowledgeAdvisors Releases Performance Optimization Framework Using Six Sigma to Measure Human Capital Effectiveness

CHICAGO, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced it has released a methodology and toolset to measure human capital effectiveness known as the Performance Optimization Framework. The Performance Optimization Framework is grounded in Six Sigma and is designed to help organizations improve the effectiveness of their talent development process.

Gov. Schwarzenegger Congratulates Kohl’s on Opening 30 New Stores in California, Hiring an Estimated 4,200 Workers

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the statement below following Kohl’s Corp.’s announcement of the grand opening of 30 new stores...

Small Business Transaction Expert Speaks October 2 at Georgia Association of Business Brokers Conference

ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The difference between profit and loss can sometimes boil down to understanding the balance sheets, tax codes and accounting. Nationally known expert Monty Walker will lead seminars in understanding business financial statements and transaction tax code at the Georgia Association of Business Brokers state-wide Fall Conference on October 2, 2009 in Atlanta.

1st Advantage Mortgage, DocuTech, Del Mar DataTrac Named Synergy Award Finalists

SAN DIEGO /California Newswire/ -- 1st Advantage Mortgage, DocuTech and Del Mar DataTrac (DMD) have been named Mortgage Technology magazine's Synergy Award finalists, recognizing...

Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Low Interest Federal Loans Available for Residents, Business Owners Affected by Station Fire

SACRAMENTO /California Newswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has declared Los Angeles County a disaster area...

New EMK SUPRA Night Cream Introduced by Beauty Beverly Hills

BEVERLY HILLS /California Newswire/ -- Regal International, Inc., doing business as Beauty Beverly Hills, exclusive worldwide distributor of the EMK Placental anti-aging skin care...

Virtual Law Partners Welcomes Charulata Pagar, Adam Lin, Eda Tan, and Byron Rodriguez

PALO ALTO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Virtual Law Partners LLP (VLP) has announced that Charulata Pagar, Adam Lin, Eda Tan, and Byron Rodriguez have joined the firm. 'VLP is continuing to expand with top quality attorneys. Our newest lawyers further expand the firm's practice areas and also strengthen our Asia practice,' said RoseAnn Rotandaro, VLP's President and Co-Founder.

Opportunities for Women to Buy or Sell Business, say Women Brokers

ATLANTA, Ga., Aug. 20 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Opportunities abound for women who want to start or buy a business, say four veteran women business brokers, who talk about the economic, gender and professional challenges of buying and selling businesses at a monthly meeting of the Georgia Association of Business Brokers (GABB) Tuesday, August 25, 2009.

California GM Dealers and eBay Motors to Launch ‘Click and Buy’ Shop

SAN JOSE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In a move to help simplify the car-shopping process, eBay Motors and General Motors Company today announced the...

Dr. Michael Sundine Joins Board of Renaissance Surgical Arts at Newport Harbor

COSTA MESA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Renaissance Surgical Arts at Newport Harbor, a new cutting edge outpatient surgical facility located within the Pacific Medical...

Virtual Law Partners Welcomes Ari Kahan, Michael Powlen, Andy Toebben, Brian Swanson and Geoff Ossias

PALO ALTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Virtual Law Partners LLP (VLP) has announced that Ari Kahan, Michael Powlen, Andy Toebben, Brian Swanson and Geoff...

Mather Aviation LLC Opens New Maintenance Facility in Van Nuys Despite Economic Downturn

VAN NUYS, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In spite of the economy's effect on General and Business Aviation, Mather Aviation opened a new facility in...

Sit ‘n Sleep’s SleepBook.com Guides Tired Southern Californians on Improving Sleep

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- According to data from thousands of recent sleep survey respondents, SleepBook has found that residents in Southern California...

TeamF1 Exhibits CPE Routers and APs with Specialized Device Management and Security at Computex 2009

FREMONT, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- TeamF1, Inc. (www.TeamF1.com), the high-performance embedded networking and security software company, today announced that its latest advances in software...

Mutiny Pictures reports busy winter and spring with key entertainment industry accounts

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mutiny Pictures (MutinyPictures.net), a Los Angeles-based film company specializing in online branded entertainment and webisode production, made several...

Cal Net Technology Group, will join YAO Chair Liesel Pritzker to raise funds for capitalizing a bank in Tanzania

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Cal Net Technology Group has announced that Founder & CEO Zack Schuler will serve on the board with...

Encinitas’ First Green Station: Encinitas Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair Receives Environmental Status

ENCINITAS, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Encinitas Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair (EFADAR) has announced that they are now one of the first certified "Green...

SF Giants Travis Ishikawa Autograph Signing – Fundraiser for Riordan High School

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Ballpark Gallery is hosting an autograph signing with San Francisco Giants first baseman Travis Ishikawa on May 16th,...

Audiolife announces fulfillment and warehousing capabilities to complement indie music sales

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Audiolife (www.Audiolife.com), an Artist Services platform designed for indie artists to sell music online and on-demand to fans,...

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