Experts say the logistics and transportation industry in the Columbus, Ohio region plays a significant role in the affect of the area economy. Every business is affected by the industry by some means through the distribution or shipment of goods. The rising cost of fuel drives the industry's expense that could affect their customers. Ohio retailers, many apparel retailers, employ thousands of workers and represent billions in sales. Home to Limited Brands Inc., Big Lots Inc., Express, Inc., DSW, Inc., Tween Brands, Inc. and others, the logistics industry in Ohio is still ...

On the 9th June the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) announced the outcome of their fast track review into feed-in tariffs for large-scale solar installations and anaerobic digestion. Consumer website http://www.uk-energy-saving.com has been awaiting this news since the end of the consultation earlier this year and joins in the widespread disappointment at the level of cuts to tariffs for solar installations over 50kW in size. Hayley Jones, Web Marketing Director at UK Energy Saving, talks further about the decisions. "Whilst it is a small positive ...

A personalized customer experience is delivered when an automated system uses key elements from a previous transaction to resolve a query more efficiently. Superior care occurs when voice recognition interactivity provides a "heads up" phrase to an agent to avoid repeated questions after a transfer. Engagement is therefore encouraged by what is perceived as "automated intelligence" specific to each caller - that in turn improves satisfaction and contributes to bottom line results. ABBY is this and more! Voice self-service solutions, like ABBY, are ...

Bucking the tide of violent and dangerous games and toys with those that "play with your imagination" instead, Kazoo & Company have been enhancing the lives of kids, parents, and kids at heart since 1980. They are now partnering with Franchise Growth Systems to bring that ethic to the greater marketplace. Diana Nelson acquired the company in 1998, and has since been steadily building its reputation as a conscientious pillar of the community, offering toys - or "creative playthings" as she might say - that stimulate growth and positivity, instead ...

Green Collar Operations is pleased to announce that it has again received the prestigious 2011 Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Century Club Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. This Century Club Award recognizes Green Collar Operations as one of a select few that have improved the energy efficiency of more than 1500 homes in the past year through the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program. Home Performance with ENERGY STAR offers homeowners a comprehensive, whole-house approach to improving energy efficiency and ...

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Smokehouse Grille & Wingery, the area's first authentic smokehouse dining concept located at 2257 North Federal Highway in Boca Raton is launching its second location this July in West Boca Raton at the former location of the Thirsty Turtle, located at 9908 Yamato Road. The expansion marks a significant achievement for the privately owned barbecue establishment, which first launched to the area nearly one year ago with a modest 1,500 square-foot location. At 4,136 square feet, Smokehouse West Boca will be more than double the original's size and will almost triple ...

To help shoppers gear up for summer, charitable linen and textile manufacturer Blanket America is running a special sale on its line of Patricia Field beach towels, available at http://www.BlanketAmerica.com/shop/patriciafield_special. On sale from $35 to $19.99, Blanket America's selection of Patricia Field towels encapsulates the designer's bold and bright style. "The Patricia Field towels we sell are in a way a reflection of our lighter, hipper side. It's an easy way to target a younger demographic, which means we can more effectively alert a younger group of ...

Graduates from CollegeAmerica will take another step toward successful futures on Friday, June 17, when they receive their college diplomas. The graduates join the thousands of alumni who have received career training from CollegeAmerica through degree programs in business, graphic arts, healthcare, and information technology. The ceremony will begin with an address from Mark Driscoll, president of First National Bank, Fort Collins. The 2011 graduation class has 89 students. "I am immensely proud this class. Some overcame great personal challenges to earn their ...

About Red Deck Productions Red Deck Productions is on the cutting-edge of poker-themed programming. High Stakes Hold'em will be the fourth program from the RDP team since its inception in 2008. HSH viewers will experience a show that is gritty, action packed, and dramatic. Filming will utilize 720p HD footage shot in full-color and black & white. Camera shots will be sped up, slowed down, and edited in a manner that will make HSH a truly one-of-a-kind show. The inaugural season of HSH will consist of 15 one-hour episodes that will begin airing nationwide in June ...

Stevens-Henager College will host a community event called "Save Lives, Save Money" at its Nampa satellite campus on Friday, June 17. Community members are invited to attend the event to give blood, donate to disaster relief efforts, and even take a class on coupon cutting to save money. Stevens-Henager College will partner with the American Red Cross and A Thrifty Mom for the event. What: "Save Lives, Save Money" community event Where: Stevens-Henager College, Nampa satellite campus 16819 N. Marketplace Boulevard, Nampa, ID When: Friday, June ...

Grimaldi's Pizzeria based in Scottsdale AZ, have unveiled plans to launch their second location of a new concept called Coal Burger, in Woodlands Texas. Coal Burger will be a fast casual dining concept that will utilize a similar coal-fired brick oven as Grimaldi's Pizzeria, to flavor the burgers they serve. The second location is set to open at the ever growing Town Center. Although, Coal Burger will be known for its savory coal-fired burgers, the restaurant has an expanded menu to offer even more healthy options. Selections will include a vegetable and rice vegetarian ...

Dr. Gaitanis has demonstrated exceptional leadership in the ¬field of Hematology and Oncology. He is a distinguished expert in the field with a distinguished background most recently working at the Hematology/Oncology Center in Santa Cruz, CA. The Oncology Institute is focused on strengthening an already respected practice while at the same time expanding its service to a greater portion of the Southern California community. Founder Dr. Richy Agajanian commented on the addition of the new physician with "Dr. Gaitanis is a rising star in our field and we are ...

MDnetSolutions will feature its newest comprehensive marketing and multimedia solutions at the 28th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) June 12-17, 2011, at the Gaylord Palms Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Located in booth 519, MDnet will showcase several new marketing solutions specifically designed for bariatric and medical practices, including medical call centers, search engine optimization, medical online seminar design, and patient tracking. MDnetSolutions is also a leading medical Website designer, ...

Max Advance, a merchant cash advance (MCA) provider backed by a prominent hedge fund, is encouraging ISOs to maximize their commission potential with its new "Dog Days of Summer" incentive program. A secure, well-capitalized small business financing company, Max Advance helps ISOs enhance their revenue streams while increasing the value of their merchants' business. "All too often, summer is a time when the business world is content to maintain status quo, but now is the time for ISOs to improve their commission revenues and help their merchant clients ...

High-tech hands-on demos and exhibits are mainstays of the annual Learning and Entertainment Evolution Forum at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and LEEF 2011 will be no exception with its array of new training simulations. Attendees at the June 16-17 event will get to create and play various training simulations and mobile applications during the annual event, which also features keynote speakers, case studies and workshops to explore the use of games, simulations and virtual worlds and how these new approaches for learning. Hands-on demos and exhibits ...

In a joint venture, Doug Oucharek of Cadent Computing Inc. and bestselling author, Stephen Joyce, have introduced a solution to the emerging cloud-data security issue. In response to the recent breaches of file sharing security highlighted in the media, their software addresses a critical gap in the area of personal cloud data encryption. As Stephen Joyce shared, "To function we have to share data with others via the cloud. The cloud is not going away. What we need is a security system that the average person can use on their own data. theLocBox was specifically ...

Offering convenience, affordability and knowledgeable staff, s.h.a.p.e.s Brow Bar is thrilled to announce the addition of three new Georgia locations to open this summer. The six existing locations in Atlanta, Morrow, Lawrenceville and Alpharetta will be joined by an Atlanta location set to open today in Perimeter Mall followed by new locations in Morrow and another in Atlanta. s.h.a.p.e.s Brow Bar continues to be the top beauty bar destination for Georgians who are looking for perfectly shaped brows. s.h.a.p.e.s Brow Bar creates precise arches and lasting results with ...

Texas storage provider Proguard Self Storage's Bear Creek, Houston location offers the same amenities as Proguard's other facilities - such as climate controlled storage units, free use of loading carts, and automatic lighting - in addition to boat storage ideal for the warm weather. Located conveniently off Houston's Highway 6 North, the Bear Creek/Copperfield location is one of the company's larger facilities, able to easily store a number of boats and RVs. "We know that boat storage is an asset in any area, and Houston is a place people pass through a lot while ...

Cygnus Instruments, the leading UK manufacturer of digital multiple echo ultrasonic thickness gauges, have launched a new range of ROV mountable devices. The new gauges are designed to work at greater depths, streamline the measurement process and provide unrivalled functionality. With two new models pressure rated to 2000 and 4000msw, the gauges break new ground with optional on-screen video overlay of thickness measurements, allowing ROV pilots to guide the ROV whilst viewing measurements simultaneously. It is also the first Cygnus device to offer user selectable output ...

Textile Center is hosting the 2011 International Surface Design Association Conference, Confluence, this week. The international event takes place once every two years, with this year's location in Minneapolis-St. Paul. Conference events started Saturday, June 4 and run through Saturday, June 17. "Textile Center is an international resource for fiber art," said Margaret Miller, executive director of Textile Center. "We are honored to serve as the host community for this exceptional gathering of fiber artists from around the world and are eager to introduce ...

Sean R. Sullivan, an appellate attorney and business litigator with Bucks County law firm Curtin & Heefner LLP, has been elected vice-chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Civil Litigation Section. The Civil Litigation Section promotes the development of the law and procedures pertaining to civil legal matters. The section also works to encourage the study of civil litigation, obtain uniformity in legislation and administration relating to civil litigation, and to simplify and improve the application of justice to this area of the law. In addition to serving ...

4D announced today the pre-launch of Wakanda, the first open source, end-to-end JavaScript platform dedicated to developing and deploying professional Web applications. This new platform is available at http://www.wakanda.org. Offering a complete and unified environment based on the JavaScript language, the latest Web standards (HTML5, CSS3, etc.), and the direct manipulation of business logic, Wakanda aims to revolutionize the development and deployment of applications from the cloud on all types of desktop and touch interfaces, such as tablets and smartphones. ...

Speakman Cooling, manufacturer of HVAC products, announced today that they have appointed Long Building Technologies as their manufacturer representative for Colorado, Utah and Southern Nevada. Since 2005 Speakman Cooling, a division of Speakman Company, has been manufacturing indirect/direct evaporative coolers for residential/light commercial applications in the Western US. In early 2011, Speakman Cooling launched a line of two-stage indirect/direct evaporative coolers, The Air2O . The unit is environmentally friendly, using no CFC's only fresh cool air. The Air2O ...

Häagen-Dazs Shops, known for its super premium, all-natural ice cream, has announced that it is turning to its 35,000-plus Facebook fan base for help in determining which one of its three new specialty shakes should become a permanent addition to the menu. Through July, Haagen-Dazs locations nationwide will be testing new specialty shakes such as Cookies & Cream, Caramel Cone and Java Chip and encouraging customers to visit the Häagen-Dazs Shops' Facebook fan page, facebook.com/haagendazsshops, to vote on their favorite flavor. The shake that receives the most 'Like' ...