ControlCase, a leading provider of compliance, information security and risk management solutions, is pleased to announce that it has certified Snapfinger Inc., the nation's largest and most comprehensive restaurant food ordering and payment application, for Level 1 Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) certification - the highest level of certification - for the sixth year in a row. This comes after continuous monitoring and maintenance of the compliance of the company's secure payment application, process and procedures. PCI DSS is a series of security ...

Acqueon Technologies, a leader in software solutions for the customer collaboration space, today announced that it has been selected as a candidate for Red Herring's 2012 Top 100 Global award. This prestigious recognition honors the year's most audacious and far-reaching private technology companies and entrepreneurs from across the globe. In 2010, Acqueon was selected as a Red Herring Top 100 North America Tech Startup. The Red Herring editorial team selected the companies demonstrating the most innovative technologies and business models originating from over 1000 ...

Carol Ruiz, principal of Los Angeles-based New Ground PR & Marketing, was appointed chair of the Residential Neighborhood Development Gold Council (RNDC-Gold) of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) at the Institute's recent Fall Meeting in Denver, Colorado. As chair of the council, Ruiz is responsible for determining the council's topical focus for the year, setting the agenda for the council's twice-yearly meetings, and leading the council meetings. In addition, she will represent the council at other ULI leadership programs and events. "I am honored to be chosen ...

Panorama Consulting Solutions, the world's leading independent enterprise resource planning (ERP) consulting firm, has launched four benchmark surveys to gather implementation and deployment data specific to SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics and Epicor ERP implementations. The surveys are targeted for organizations around the world that have implemented (or are in the process of implementing) an SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or Epicor system. Participants who complete one of the surveys by midnight EST on January 18, 2012 will be eligible to win a $100 American Express ...

If you're looking for the perfect holiday surprise or a special treat for yourself, give the gift of jazz. Present family and friends with tickets to the 2013 Newport Jazz Festival , which is set for August 2 - 4. The Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. is once again offering special discount tickets for the Fort Adams events priced at just $50.00 for the holiday season. The $50.00 tickets (regularly $74.00 in advance) can be used for General Admission to concerts at Fort Adams State Park on either Saturday or Sunday, so there is no need to decide now which day to attend. ...

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines features two new 'Grand Voyages' for 2014, and full details of these epic voyages and their cruise sectors, is its new, dedicated brochure -'The Voyage of a Lifetime 2014'. One of the great joys of a long cruise is being able to call into so many diverse islands en route to the world's major ports. These exciting 'Voyages of a Lifetime', aboard cruise ships Balmoral and Black Watch, will visit some brand new ports of call, such as exotic Yangon in Myanmar - formerly Burma - and a first foray into Japan, with visits to the historic island of ...

Martin Group, an office technology dealership based in Lake Geneva, Wis., won a 2012 Elite Dealer Award by The Week in Imaging (www.theweekinimaging.com), an online information and news publication for independent dealers and resellers of imaging technology, supplies, and services, for the third year in a row. In 2011, Martin Group was selected as the 2011 Elite Dealer of the Year by the same publication. With the exception of 2010, the Elite Dealer awards have been presented annually from 1989-2009, with 2011 the first year they were presented by The Week in Imaging. ...

While the country is focused on the so-called "fiscal cliff", lost in the negotiations is an important extension of several tax incentives for alternative fuels that expired over a year ago. Fleets have been the early adopters of biodiesel and alternative fuel vehicles, but without these incentives they will have a hard time justifying the additional costs involved with the purchase of biodiesel and alternative fuel vehicles. The incentives include the $1.00 per gallon tax credit for biodiesel and the $0.50 per gallon alternative fuel tax credit for natural gas ...

RPG Solutions, an insurance brokerage and consulting firm focusing on employee benefits and HR solutions, recently selected S&A Cherokee as its agency of record. S&A Cherokee will assist with messaging, collateral design, digital marketing, online optimization and PR strategy. Founded in 2000 by current owner and President Phil Gruber, RPG offers a full range of human resources functions, including business strategy, HR consultation and employee benefits. In addition to these core functions, the company offers numerous training sessions for management and leadership ...

ProcessPro Software would like to announce that The Valdez Corporation selected ProcessPro Premier ERP software to support its manufacturing and business operations. "We're excited to welcome The Valdez Corporation to the ProcessPro Software family. The Valdez Corporation is a leader in the food industry, and we're looking forward to being an integral part of streamlining its business processes and increasing growth," says Joe Blauert, ProcessPro Software CEO. The Valdez Corporation provides custom blend and private label dry spices, herbs, seasoning mixes, ...

Voicent's Call Center solutions have achieved a new level of sophistication with the addition of a Call Center Rules Engine that enables automated, fine control of call center operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. Available as an add-on for Voicent's Call Center Manager software, the Rules Engine is included in Voicent's Version 8.5.2 software release, which is now available for download. Voicent's Call Center Rules Engine is designed for Call Center managers who desire a high degree of control over everything from call distribution to how lines, messages ...

Talk Fusion, a rapidly growing global video communication solution company, today announced that Founder & CEO Bob Reina was recently featured in the first-ever English-language print edition of United Networker Magazine, a German-based publication for the Direct Selling/Network Marketing industry. During Talk Fusion's Euro NOW Corporate Event last month in Prague, Czech Republic, Reina sat down with Markus Th. Ruediger, Director & Co-Publisher, United Networker, for an in-depth interview about Talk Fusion. The result of this interview is spread across four glossy ...

Having released her first album 'Boo' back in 1972, Lawson's career in the music industry has been eventful to say the least. Seen as a British version of Joni Mitchell in the early days of her career, Lawson promised much and was predicted to be one of the 'Superstars of 74'' (Record Mirror), along with Linda Ronstadt and Cockney Rebel. Despite the positive reviews and praise Lawson received for 'Boo', this never transmitted into wide-scale success for a variety of outside factors. However, her dedicated cult following has been sustained throughout her career, which has ...

SAFESHRED , California's leading document destruction, product destruction, and waste paper recycling company wants to empower businesses to be more diligent about protecting their company and clients' sensitive information for 2013. Through cost-effective and substantial means, SAFESHRED endeavors to work closely with businesses to consult and set up a document shredding program that would include free training for companies that would need it. SAFESHRED, based in Los Angeles, has a shredding program for every size of business and budget - no matter what your paper ...

Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County is pleased to announce the opening of a new walk-in counselling clinic in Collingwood. The clinic will open its doors on December 6th , with an official media launch between 12:00 - 1:00 pm. This marks the sixth location for the organization in Simcoe County. This is thanks in large part to the financial support of the United Way of South Georgian Bay. The new Collingwood Clinic will be open on the first and third Thursday of every month from 1:00 - 7:00 pm. The clinic can be found in the same building as Community Connections, ...

The 2012-2013 football season is in full swing and will soon be coming to a close with exciting bowl games. The 2013 BBVA Compass Bowl is on January 5th in Birmingham, Alabama at Legion field, located just 20 minutes from the SpringHill Suites Birmingham Colonnade hotel. The historic 2013 BBVA Compass Bowl will bring together the Big East and Southeastern Conferences in a spectacular battle that is sure to have fans jumping up and cheering. The Compass Bowl will consist of more than just the game and includes: • Street Fest and Pep Rally on Friday, January 4th from ...

De Smet, South Dakota has taken a huge step for their community. They have teamed up with Golden Shovel Agency and it's online web solution, Economic Gateway, and together have created a premier website that will help fulfill the needs of keeping De Smet ahead of the curve in the virtual world. Their new website is an online resource for a wide variety of people. It has information for current citizens, for people visiting the area's sites, and for people or businesses looking to relocate to the area. The new website can be viewed at http://desmetsd.com/. One of the ...

December is the perfect month for cultivating joy and building anticipation. Speaking of anticipation, Egreetings is preparing a special Christmas Advent calendar, with a little inspiration for every day of December, counting until Christmas Eve. Each day will reveal either a card with a Christmas-anticipation tip, or a tutorial from the Egreetings blog for making Christmas decorations of all sorts, winter-themed photo frames, festive cookies, and many more. The Advent calendar will be found exclusively on the Egreetings Facebook page, and each decoration idea will ...

Campbell Law School (http://law.campbell.edu) has announced that Assistant Professor of Law Amos Jones delivered a lecture at Universidad de los Andes in Bogota, Columbia on Thursday, Nov. 22. Jones' lecture, "The U.S. Presidential Election in Context: The Constitution, Racial Politics and the Future of Civil Rights Lawyering," marked his first-ever appearance in South America. He has presented his research to audiences on three continents. Jones' publications and presentations over the last decade include an uncanny record of unconventional, yet accurate political ...

The Social Gaming Association (the "Association") is pleased to announce that AbZorba Games, Bally Technologies and Slingo have joined the Association as Executive Members and will be sitting on the Executive Committee, the driving force behind the Association's policy direction, creation and implementation. Stuart Tilly, Director of the Association commented: "I'm delighted to welcome all three members on to the Executive Committee. Their combined breadth and depth of knowledge of the social games space is going to be invaluable in the pursuit of our ...

Within3, the market leader providing digital collaboration environments for life sciences and healthcare institutions, partnered with the Business Development Institute to host the "Future of HCP Collaboration Leadership Luncheon." Medical affairs and digital communication leaders from major pharmaceutical and medical device companies convened to discuss how social technologies can improve communication and collaboration in healthcare. The private, invitation-only gathering is the first in a series of leadership events, bringing industry and physicians together ...

Don Mills, president of SIA Group (http://www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with nine offices throughout North Carolina and in Blacksburg, Va., has announced that the firm has purchased the business and agricultural/equine divisions of Triangle Insurance Group, based in Clayton and Smithfield, N.C. President Jim Nappier Jr., CIC, CBIA, and Vice President Earl Johnson will transfer from Triangle Insurance to SIA Group and play an active role in management as well as maintaining their books of business and helping SIA Group expand its existing presence in ...

MGM Grand Detroit's "Touching Communities, Touching Lives " initiative has announced the winners of its second annual online charitable event, "Merry Merry Monday," which took place on Cyber Monday, November 26. The contest dispersed $10,000 amongst the top three of the five eligible non-profit organizations. From midnight to 11:59 p.m. on Monday, voters logged onto the contest tab on "Touching Communities, Touching Lives" Facebook page (www.facebook.com/MGMGrandDetroitTCTL) to support their favorite of the five non-profit organizations, ...

Hill, Chesson & Woody (HCW) (http://www.hcwbenefits.com), a health and welfare benefits brokerage and consulting firm that designs, manages and implements employee benefit programs, has announced that the firm has named Katharine Marshall as the company's compliance officer. In this position, Marshall will be responsible for guiding clients and staff in regulation compliance for health and welfare benefit plans, including all laws that impact employee benefits. Prior to joining HCW, Katharine worked for a number of years in a premier multi-national law firm before ...

Cindy Huefner Cromer, author of 'Desperate Measures', has been chosen as one of '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading'. Winners will appear in this year's edition of the book. Cromer was chosen as the result of her appearance on The Authors Show Radio. "This has been such an exciting experience for me" Cindy stated, "as leaping into the literary world has been a whole new business to learn. I have always dreamed of writing a book and now my greatest expectations have become a reality with the publication of my debut mystery suspense novel, 'Desperate ...