Ottumwa Economic Development Corporation (OEDC) has partnered with Golden Shovel Agency and its online Web solution, Economic Gateway, to embrace and promote economic development in the Ottumwa/Wapello County area of Iowa. The new site can be viewed at http://www.ottumwadevelopment.org The OEDC was formed in 1963 and has worked closely with the city, county and state leaders to make Ottumwa more attractive to businesses for 49 years. A nonprofit corporation that supports and promotes responsible economic development, OEDC's board and staff are comprised of a diverse ...

Zen Rabbit, a customer loyalty gifting company, announces the creation of a gratitude program to help real estate agents say thank you to their clients. Zen Rabbit specializes in helping business professionals build strong relationships with clients, thereby increasing customer retention and referral business. The company now offers a system for busy real estate agents to consistently say thank you to customers and provides done-for-you implementation. Many successful residential real estate professionals representing Re/Max, Keller Williams, Long & Foster, ...

JK Design, a leading creative services agency with locations in New York and New Jersey, has hired Justin Bilik as director of business development for its Manhattan office. Justin brings over a decade of experience to his new role at the agency, where he is focused on cultivating long-term business relationships with potential clients throughout the New York City area. He has a history of sales and marketing excellence across a wide range of industries, including education, health information technology, and cloud-based technology services. Justin has built a solid ...

H. Ross Ford, president and CEO of TCN Worldwide, is proud to announce View The Space as one of this year's strategic partners and a sponsor of the TCN Worldwide 2012 Fall Conference to be held in Las Vegas this October. Headquartered in New York City, with satellite offices in San Francisco and Newport Beach, View The Space is recognized as a preeminent provider of Internet-based property tours and overall leasing software. "We wanted to create a platform that delivered you results, not just a listing; a place where real estate professionals can go to make decisions, ...

Long Island Snow Removal Company, Longo's Landscaping announces that they will be plowing and removing snow for clients in the upcoming 2012 season. As the beauty of summer fades, replaced with the crisp and cool fall months, we all know that winter hides gently behind falls breeze. With it will come a typical Long Island winter? Snow, heavy winds and a deep freeze. However, Longo's of Long Island, the Long Island Landscapers now a popular Long Island Company, will not be hibernating. Rather, they will turn to those aspects of their business that allow them to operate ...

Unique Gifts and Decor, an online retailer of unique gifts and home decor products, released its second annual list of some famous people who have not purchased anything from it. This year's list contains everyone from last year's list (who obviously did not get the hint) as well as several new clueless people. As with last year, the list includes politicians, scholars, entertainers, sports figures, business luminaries and people who are famous for no discernible reason A spokesman for the company stated: "We have commissioned a study to find out why famous ...

Bulldog777 Casino has just added a selection of new games from CTXM to its already impressive line-up of Microgaming no-download casino games. The new instant-play games offer industry-leading tournament technology so players can look forward to lots of slots tournaments and table game tournaments in weeks to come. CTXM is one of the world's leading casino games suppliers and provides fresh and exciting games that are bursting with vivid graphics and rich functionality. Some of their most popular new titles now available at Bulldog777.com include World Cup Soccer Spins, ...

"There is no question that we see a lot more new scoliosis patients and children diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis during the warmer summer months and especially around the time school fall sport physicals are being conducted," states Dr. Clayton J. Stitzel of the Lancaster Spinal Health Center. While no official data has been published on the topic, the anecdotal evidence is clear; more kids are seeking information and scoliosis treatment during the summer than any other time of the year. One possible reason for the spike in scoliosis diagnoses could be related ...

Everyone from US First Lady Michelle Obama to National Air Traffic Control was using teleconferencing to stay connected during the Olympics. As Team GB athletes focused on winning medals, many other people behind the scenes worked flat out to ensure that everything ran smoothly and all international state commitments and transport services continued to operate. Michelle Obama made her first Olympics conference call on 24th July to conduct a press conference and advise US delegates and officials on plans for her four-day state visit to London during the Games. Her ...

The number of applications received for each job advertised in the UK is on the rise. With an increase in the number of jobseekers looking for work, many more people than ever before are applying for each job advertised. Employers and recruiters often receive hundreds of applications for each role, so to reduce the amount of time taken up by the recruitment process, many are now beginning to ask for a video CV for online interview. A video CV for online interview is beneficial for both employers and candidates. It means both parties do not have to take time out to ...

Online career development and recruitment specialist, The Needle Online continues to develop and expand its comprehensive range of online career development services for candidates, employers and recruitment professionals with a package of online CV Services. Research shows that most employers and recruiters will spend no more than 30 seconds looking at each CV when considering applicants for a role. And these figures are generous, with many reporting 10-15 seconds maximum for an initial skim read. In an increasingly competitive job market, it is more important than ...

Approximately 30 percent of healthcare providers with an infection control system tell KLAS they couldn't live without it but there are tradeoffs. These and several other key findings are highlighted in a newly released KLAS report "Infection Control 2012: Breaking the Barriers and Getting Value." Based on interviews with numerous healthcare providers, the report also indicated that more than 70 percent of those without a solution haven't been able to justify the expense. Most infection control practitioners, IT directors, and clinical directors use their ...

TheStreet.com has provided readers with a list of tips meant to assist them in shopping for back to school items online. Moneyonthego.net recognizes that e-commerce is a wonderful medium through which to purchase electronics, in particular, as it offers consumers the ability to easily compare prices and product specifications. Electronics are essential for many students headed back to school; from calculators to laptops to tablets, these electronic devices will play a major role in the success of students across the country. They can also be fairly expensive. Moneyonthego.net ...

Is your home currently worth less than what you owe on it? Can't afford your house payments? Do you need to move but can't sell your home? Is your mortgage company not cooperating with you on obtaining a loan modification? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone. The current economic environment has put many Ohio homeowners in the extremely difficult position of having to abandon their homes. Foreclosure If you are facing foreclosure, you may be considering walking away from your home (also called "strategic mortgage default") ...

Financial investment is hardly a simple or straightforward matter; it requires both knowledge and discipline, and even a seemingly small error can ultimately prove costly. Even seasoned investors can make these small mistakes, to say nothing of investment novices. MarketWatch reports a recent study into investor behavior, which identifies three particularly common investor errors--all of which can ultimately keep a portfolio from being as profitable as it might be otherwise. Meanwhile, financial education services can help to provide both seasoned and new investors with ...

Good Dog Great Dog, a professional dog training company based out of Northern California, today announced the launch of their new Quick Fix Program for bad dog behavior and related issues. Wednesday Bogel, the founder of Good Dog Great Dog, is a professional trainer of dogs and their people. She provides a private, reward-based behavior training which takes place in the owner's home. Bogel stated, "The first step in the program is a consultation in which I evaluate and explain to the owner, why their dog is demonstrating the problematic behavior that they are. ...

Nearly one in five (18%) of professionals in the finance and accountancy sector have admitted making a mistake at work because of tiredness or stress, according to Randstad, the UK sector specialist recruiter. - Finance and accountancy employees fit 6.5 days worth of work into working week - Nearly half of employees in the sector feel they are working harder than a year ago - One in five finance workers admit making a mistake at work because of tiredness or stress - Tougher financial targets and increased responsibility having biggest impact on workloads In a ...

KEO Marketing Inc, announces President Sheila Kloefkorn will present at the upcoming Marketing Technology Summit August 30, 2012. This year's theme is "Grow Mobile: Understanding Why Mobile Marketing Is Imperative for Your Success." The annual conference will be held at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort and Villas Grand Ballroom located at 6333 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. The conference targets business and technology marketers from all industries. Ms. Kloefkorn is the founder of KEO Marketing based in Phoenix, Arizona. The company has assisted hundreds ...

Economic hardship manifests itself in different forms, with struggling American families seeking to cut costs or make sacrifices in a number of ways. According to a recent news report, Florida seniors are easing their financial burdens in a surprising and unorthodox fashion--by foregoing property insurance. While this trend may offer economic benefits, many insurance experts agree that it is ultimately an imprudent approach. Ivo Labar, a San Francisco lawyer who specializes in insurance law, has weighed in with a press statement, offering his own thoughts on the Florida ...

Many individuals are looking for quick and affordable ways to transform their appearance and boost their confidence, starting with their teeth. To make this option more viable than ever, Los Angeles cosmetic dentist, Dr. Kevin Sands DDS, is now providing locals with multiple teeth whitening and bleaching options to completely restore the appearance of their teeth. These whitening services have remained a popular option for patients of all ages throughout the years as it will allow individuals to once again smile with confidence. For those that are unsure of where to ...

Various teeth whitening treatments have become some of the most popular cosmetic options for individuals of all ages throughout the world. While it was not many years ago that teeth whitening was only accessible for those that were willing to spend excessive amounts of time and money on the appearance of their smile, many of these services are now more effective and affordable than ever. This is why West Los Angeles cosmetic dentist, Dr. Sanaz Khoubnazar, is now offering cutting edge home whitening kits to all patients at huge discounts. For those that are considering ...

For those that have begun looking into data storage options for their own personal use or to resell for their own business, it will not take much for this task to become expensive as well as time consuming. Even some of the leading retail stores charge huge prices on this essential hardware and software, and this means that more customers than ever are unsure of where to turn for all of their Blu Ray media packages, clear DVD cases, and other data storage options. To make this choice just a little bit easier, one trusted online retailer, Americal, is now offering free shipping ...

Boston law firm Cushing & Dolan, P.C. has been named to the Best of B & T 2012. This award recognizes superior service. The results of the fourth annual B & T readers' poll are in! The where readers cast votes for the best providers of services and goods in real estate and banking industries, are in. Based on their experience with nominated providers, the readers vote for the companies that provide the best services. B & T describes the best as, "the companies that won the loyalty and support of the Bay State's financial and real estate community." Boston ...

According to the Human Rights Campaign, there are over 1000 federal benefits that hinge on whether a couple is married in the eyes of the law. From Social Security to tax benefits, family medical leave to inheritance, rights automatically attach to spouses that are not automatic for unmarried couples. While some couples choose not to get married, others are kept from doing so simply because of their gender. The fight for marriage equality is in full swing in the United States. President Obama has expressed his support for marriage rights for all, but until the federal ...

Michael (Bridgewater, MA) came to the offices of Blue Tax with a few returns missing for the State and the IRS. The IRS had filed a Substitute For Return (standard protocol) for the taxpayer for $16,300 for 2004. Blue Tax's challenge was going to be protecting Michael from any collection action while filing the missing returns and resolving his case. But the expert team at Blue Tax eats challenges for breakfast! After Blue Tax completed the returns and filed them with the IRS and the State, Michael was then placed on a payment plan with the IRS to ensure that no collection ...