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MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — The global telecommunications industry continues to expand as spending by consumers and businesses for wireless services fuels industry revenue growth, says a new market analysis report from The Insight Research Corporation. According to the new industry market study, telecommunications services revenue on a worldwide basis will grow from $2.1 trillion […]
DALLAS, Texas /CitizenWire/ — According to Girls Incorporated of Metropolitan Dallas, on December 28, 2011, President Obama issued a proclamation designating January 2012 as National Mentoring Month. He stated: "Every day, mentors help young Americans face the challenges of growing into adulthood. By setting a positive example and sharing their time, knowledge, and experience, mentors […]
IRVINE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announces that Chinese solar manufacturer, ZNShine, has joined the growing number of international solar panel manufacturers adopting PowerGuard's unique PowerClip extended warranty protection. ZNShine Solar is a vertically integrated producer of solar photovoltaic modules. Controlling the value chain from raw silicon to solar photovoltaic systems, the company […]
SAN DIMAS, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — ESI Edgebanding Services Inc., Has announced the full update of HanStone Quartz Surfaces color selections for 2012 on the ESI web site. HanStone Fine Quartz Surfaces combines the natural elegance of quartz with advanced technology to create a new realm of possibilities, dramatic colors and vibrant patterns in a solid […]
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Aomei Technology, an innovative hard disk partition management solution provider, today announces the release of new Partition Assistant 4.0, an ALL-IN-ONE partition manager software and reliable hard disk management toolkit with user-friendly interface and enhanced data protection. The brand new Partition Assistant 4.0 introduces "Aomei Partition 3+2 Concept" – […]
PHOENIX, Ariz. /CitizenWire/ — The Gogiro Internet Group announced this week the opening of a new regional office in the Phoenix area. "The Gogiro Phoenix East office will introduce Gogiro products to small businesses in the East Valley and provide local support," says Connie Grennan, Phoenix East co-owner. "We are very excited about this opportunity." […]
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — 2012 is coming, but it's not the end, it's a new start. At the beginning of the New Year, EaseUS Software, a leading provider of data recovery, partition manager and backup utilities, announces general availability of EaseUS Todo Backup 4.0. Exchange 2010 backup is available in this version. Moreover, […]
DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — Mortgage fulfillment outsource services expert Titan Lenders Corp. (Titan), has entered into a strategic relationship with one of the nation's top-five residential mortgage originators and the largest non-financial mortgage servicer in the country PHH Mortgage Corporation, a subsidiary of PHH Corporation (NYSE:PHH). This strategic relationship will give PHH Mortgage's correspondent lenders […]
KANSAS CITY, Kan. /CitizenWire/ — Foley Group, Inc., a leader in the commercial and industrial lighting industry is celebrating their 50th year in business. "This is a major milestone for Foley Group. Our company began as a representative for Lithonia Lighting in 1961, and Foley Group still represents Lithonia and the Acuity line today," said […]
DULUTH, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Third Law Sourcing managing partners Brad Birdwell and Scott Drobes were chosen by Business to Business magazine as two of metro Atlanta's Top 25 Entrepreneurs. Third Law Sourcing is a strategic sourcing and procurement consulting company. Third Law Sourcing revenues grew by 963 percent between 2007 and 2010, earning them the […]
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /CitizenWire/ — IDS Inc., a mortgage document preparation vendor, has installed a SaaS-based social customer service platform from Assistly, a recent acquisition by Salesforce.com, into its back-office operations to improve responsiveness to customer inquiries. "When lenders come to IDS with an issue, their issue needs to be addressed as quickly as […]
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — Multi-Flow Industries, a manufacturer of fountain-dispensed beverages, announced that it has recently received an "excellent" rating on their 2011 Silliker Audit with a score of 97.3 percent. The audit covered Food Safety as well as GMP requirements. Silliker is recognized as one of the world's leading food safety auditing firms, […]
KIRKLAND, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — Looking for a New Year's resolution that's not a sweat, like losing 15 pounds or going off cigarettes? "Consider resolving to investigate long-term care insurance," says Denise Gott, National Sales Manager and Chairman of the Board of LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP). "It's a snap to accomplish, takes just minutes, and […]
FORT COLLINS, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — The past three years have been tremendous years of growth for the Fort Collins/Loveland branch of Financial Foundation Group, also known as FFG. This branch has helped hundreds of clients and developed many upper management staff members and the office was bursting at the seams. The FFG team had no […]
CHARDON, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — e2b teknologies CEO Bill Henslee, an avid motorcycle and race enthusiast and CEO of ERP business software company e2b teknologies (www.e2btek.com), finished third in the nation for the Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series Bike category in the Super Senior A Class. Henslee finished ninth overall nationally. The GNCC Super Senior […]
BETHLEHEM, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — Sher Fertility Institute announced today that Joel and Mary Roberts of Slatington, PA would be receiving free In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatments as the winners of a contest that the company offered this month. The donation is part of Sher Fertility Institute's "Giving Back" initiative, intended to help some of the estimated […]
BEACON, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Sher Fertility Institute announced today that Victoria Lyons and Walter Henkel would be receiving free In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatments as the winners of a contest that the company offered this month. The donation is part of Sher Fertility Institute's "Giving Back" initiative, intended to help some of the estimated one million […]
RALEIGH, N.C. /CitizenWire/ — Massey Consulting (www.masseyconsulting.net), specializing in Intacct financial accounting implementation, sales and support, is hosting a free webcast on "Cloud Accounting in 2012 and Beyond" on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 1 p.m. ET. The webcast – https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/530020842 – provides an in-depth look at how cloud computing has changed the landscape of […]
HOUSTON, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Whiteflash Inc. (whiteflash.com), retail jewelers and ideal diamond specialists, has just announced a holiday promotion featuring a free pair of 14k gold "Martini" studs. The special will run through January 2012 – just in time for the gift giving season. The popular three prong style 14k gold ear studs (valued at […]
VACAVILLE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Integrated Comfort Inc. (ICI) of Vacaville, CA has recently completed DualCool installations on 14 Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) stores in northern and central California. DualCool is a retrofittable system that significantly improves the efficiency of rooftop cooling units (RTU's) in dry climates. The patented DualCool technology is owned and manufactured by ICI. DualCool […]
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, has announced the hiring of Ben Itkin as Senior Trade Desk Executive. In this role, Mr. Itkin will be responsible for co-managing MCT's Trading Desk operations along with Head Trader and COO, Philip Rasori, as […]
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), a national wholesale mortgage lender operating in 47 states, announced today that it has successfully implemented the government's enhancements to the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP 2.0) that went into effect December 1, 2011. HARP is a federal government program designed to help millions of underwater homeowners […]
CHARDON, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — e2b teknologies (www.e2btek.com) was named to the Lake-Geauga Fast Track 50 List. This is the fourth time that e2b teknologies has made the list of the fastest growing companies in Lake and Geauga counties. "We spend about a quarter of our lives at work, so we focus a lot of attention […]
BUFFALO, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Drumbeat Networks, a Buffalo, N.Y.-based service provider of digital lifestyle services, including internet, video and voice services to the multi-family industry, announced today that it has completed its second round of funding. Officially launched in December 2010, Drumbeat successfully raised seed capital from a strategic partner to begin operations. Using contacts […]
TORRANCE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Neotrope, a California based brand identity, internet marketing, and PR firm established in 1983, today announced it has expanded the deliverables of its 2012 Non-Profit PR Grants Program. All recipients of the 2012 program will now also receive up to $2,500 in additional services; specifically free online text and banner advertising […]
ORLANDO, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — ThePeoplesVote.com is pleased to announce that George Jensen, Jr., current President and CEO of Jensen Expansion Capital, Inc. has joined their Board of Directors. Mr. Jensen will be advising the company on strategic planning and long term expansion, and will also be investing in the company. "It is both an honor […]
CLEVELAND, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — Ohio Restaurant Recruiters, a restaurant manager recruiting firm in Ohio and Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce that DiBella's Old Fashioned Submarines, Hyde Park Grille, and Piqua Country Club have chosen its professional restaurant management recruitment group to assist with its management recruiting needs. "We will be working with these three restaurant […]
ALAMEDA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — 'Tis the season to be green! We are right on track for yet another record year in online holiday shopping sales. GreenEarthMall.com officially launches its portal today. The site boasts a massive array of eco friendly products, making it the largest all green shopping site in the world. Finally consumers have […]
ELKHART, Ind. /CitizenWire/ — REMIS AMERICA (www.remisamerica.com) has installed its first black RemiSafe doors on 24 feet of previously open Hill Phoenix cases at a ShopRite in New Rochelle, NY. These are the first black RemiSafe doors anywhere in the world. "This is a great extension of our product line brought about by customer request," […]
IRVINE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — What's blonde, blue-eyed, six-feet tall and looks like a leading actress? She's Aloha Wanderwell – the first woman to travel around the globe in a car; she was 16. And, AlohaWanderwell.com is dedicated to preserving her nitrate films, books and more. It all started when Aloha read an ad in the […]
KIRKLAND, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or another end-of-year holiday, long-term care insurance just might be the best present you could possibly give. "That may sound crazy," says Denise Gott, National Sales Manager and Chairman of the Board of LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP). "But think about it. The whole point of […]
CHARDON, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — e2b teknologies (www.e2btek.com) was named to the Weatherhead 100 list of the fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio for the fifth straight year. e2b ranked #30 on the 2011 list with a sales growth rate of nearly 160 percent. "It's been a tough five years for many companies in Northeast Ohio," […]
HOUSTON, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Whiteflash Inc. announced free Saturday delivery this December. Already known for free overnight weekday FedEx delivery on everything they sell, Whiteflash will help last minute shoppers this season by providing free FedEx Priority Overnight Saturday delivery on all orders of in stock merchandise purchased as late as 4 p.m. on Friday, […]
HOUSTON, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Based in the USA, Softway Solutions has been innovating web design and multi-media services for more than eight years. These services, along with their Internet marketing and mobile solutions background, have helped many businesses get off the ground. With a satisfied customer base, Softway Solutions has expanded its business to encompass […]
MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — Today the EraNova Institute announces the publication of a special report, Avoiding the Long-Term Care Wipeout by Riding the Life-Extension Wave. "It offers a win-win-win strategy that can enrich three constituencies while helping America thrive again," says Richard W. Samson, Director of EraNova and author of the report. The constituencies […]
HOUSTON, Texas /CitizenWire/ — HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 14, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The name of Brian Gavin is known by diamond specialists far and wide. His company's creative take on diamonds paved the way for the introduction of several innovative interpretations of this precious gemstone by implementing his specialized Princess, Hearts and Arrows and Quadex […]
TEMPLE, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Smashburger, the nation's fastest growing "better burger" restaurant, brings their fresh approach to burgers to Temple when they open their first location on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 3008 S. 31st Street. Smashburger(R) brings their juicy burgers that are smashed fresh and served delicious, along with its Haagen-Dazs(R) shakes, tempting sides […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — The Governments of Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United States jointly condemn any actions that imperil human life in the Southern Ocean. We are deeply concerned that confrontations in the Southern Ocean will eventually lead to injury or loss of life among protestors, many of whom are nationals of […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — At the Freedom Online conference hosted by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs December 8-9, fourteen countries endorsed a declaration pledging concrete actions in support of Internet freedom. The launch of this coalition is a groundbreaking step in undertaking joint action for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms online.
CHARDON, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — e2b teknologies has been named a 2011 Pacesetter by Accounting Today magazine. This is the second consecutive year that e2b teknologies has been selected as a Pacesetter. Accounting Today magazine awards the Technology Pacesetter award annually to 100 organizations that market financial midmarket applications. In the 2011 Pacesetters cover story, Seth […]
