The Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) and Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) are today announcing the semifinalists for the GRA/TAG Business Launch 2011. Preliminary Application Judges have selected 11 semifinalists to compete for $50,000 in cash and over $400,000 in services. The semifinalists for this year's competition are Arrivu, Telineage, Soket, Transaxion, TripLingo, Pave Systems, Merlin Mobility, AuditMyBooks, Nexpense, Soneter, Viscid Technology. GRA/TAG Business Launch supports Georgia's burgeoning start-up community by helping local entrepreneurs launch ...

Bella Bag has achieved a reputation as one of the foremost online sites offering the sale of new and pre-owned designer handbags, including Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, and others. Whether new or gently used, each handbag or accessory is verified for its authenticity through careful inspection and analysis by an in-house staff of experts. In addition to offering bags for sale, Bella Bag also accepts consignments and trades of pre-owned designer handbags, and offers authentication services for consumers. Many consumers may be confused due to the recent market saturation ...

Choosing a roofing contractor to install a new roof or fix a leak can be a daunting task. How do you know that you can trust your roofer to do a great job, to clean up afterwards, and to charge a fair price? Often, you will hire a roofing contractor when you have a roofing emergency—your roof is leaking and you need help as soon as possible. You need to know that the person on the other end of the phone is trustworthy. Here are some things to look for when choosing your roofing contractor. What should you look for in a roofing contractor? License Licenses show ...

BDI Services, Inc., the company who owns the only biochemical treatment scientifically proven to permanently neutralize toxic sulfur in Chinese drywall, announced that their company can not only offer permanent relief to millions of businesses and homeowners facing this problem, but also offer additional life-saving benefits in an environmentally safe solution. When asked why this is such a revolutionary find, Founder Kevin Libby explains, "Until now, the only processes available by other companies could only cover up or temporarily hide the toxicity of the Chinese ...

Bencardino Excavating, a Bucks County, Pa. excavation company, recently completed work on the Camden Water Front Technology Center in Camden, N.J. The Bensalem, Pa. based excavation company was hired by Skanska USA Building Inc. to work on the parking lot infrastructure upgrade project at the Technology Center. The parking garage received new storm drainage, grading, curbs and paving. The project manager was Steve Borusiewicz and the foreman was Lou Biskup. The 100,000-square-foot Technology Center was created to accommodate established businesses and startups in ...

Gateway Analytical, a new quality-focused analytical testing and consulting services company, will be exhibiting its materials characterization and industrial problem-solving services at booth number 431 at the Materials Research Society (MRS) Spring Meeting and Exhibit, April 25-29, Moscone West Convention Center, San Francisco. A subsidiary of ChemImage Corporation, Gateway Analytical opened its doors for business in October last year at 4156 Kenneth Drive, Gibsonia, Pa., to expand ChemImage's contract service offerings. With a focus on quality, the company's scientists ...

Value Analysis is certainly a trendy topic in the packaging industry today. After all, scaled-back budgets, speed-to-market and sustainability concerns can have a profound effect on the way you go to market with a product. When considering packaging options, it's imperative that consumer package goods companies view the whole picture when it comes to value assessment and finding ways to trim costs, because the perception (success) of their brands depends on it. It doesn't do a brand any good to reduce or eliminate costs that can have a negative effect on consumers' perception ...

New York nanny agency Penelope's People is a proud sponsor of the BabyBites.com MommyBites Summit, an educational and social event for parents and business owners. Hosted by BabyBites.com, the MommyBites Summit will take place from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and will be held at Columbia University's Faculty House, 64 Morningside Drive, New York, NY. "Penelope's People is devoted to forging positive, mutually beneficial relationships between our customers and our employees, and events like this can help lay the groundwork. The MommyBites Summit is a fun, enriching event and we're ...

Radcom, Inc., a custom learning solutions consulting firm in Hudson, Ohio, has been selected as a 2011 NEO Success Awards winner. Inside Business magazine recognized Radcom's achievements, along with 75 other regional businesses, at an awards luncheon on March 24 at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven. Since 1995, the NEO Success Awards program has celebrated the growth and successes of Northeast Ohio's top-performing public and private companies. The award is based on a combined measurement of sales growth and profitability. For Radcom, growth in the last few years has ...

Digitec Interactive today announced their partnership with NiUG (National iMIS Users Group) as sponsors of the upcoming NiUG Chicago Conference to be held April 18 - 20, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. The 2-day networking and educational event for member-based organizations that utilize Advanced Solutions International's association management system (AMS) draws in association professionals from around the world and is the group's most anticipated networking event of the year. This year Digitec Interactive is proud to be sponsoring the event and demonstrating the ...

The CIO Retail Summit team announced today that they would like to invite CIOs and IT executives in the retail industry to speak at the upcoming IT event, August 28-31, 2011. The CIO Retail Summit brings together CIOs, analysts and solution providers to network and attend interactive education sessions in a relaxed, yet focused business setting. The agenda includes roundtables, think tanks and panel discussions as well as keynote presentations. A few of the topics to be discussed at the event: • Digital signage • Influencing customer choices through social media • Cloud ...

You Can Thrive! (YCT) Foundation went into 2011 with an aggressive plan to fight an aggressive disease. YCT founded in 2005 by Luana DeAngelis Halpern, after herself being diagnosed with invasive cancer, is a Breast Cancer Foundation and wellness center that creates resources to alleviate the psychosocial and physical distress of breast cancer survivors especially those underinsured and financially strained , by providing free and low-cost patient-centered educational and wellness programs to promote better health after breast cancer. For 2011 YCT has decided to sign ...

As part of its "Be Good to Your Whole Body" campaign in its Whole Body departments, throughout the month of April, Whole Foods Market focuses on educating consumers on its higher organic body care guidelines, eco-friendly packaging efforts and the carefully evaluated ingredients in Premium Body Care products. "We've expanded organic standards to body care, we're using greener and promoting greener packaging and we're insisting on even safer ingredients in all body care products," said Jeremiah McElwee, global Whole Body coordinator, Whole Foods Market. "By setting ever ...

ISC WEST [Booth #31022] (April 5, 2011) - Plustek Technology Inc. (www.plustek.com), a manufacturer of consumer, prosumer and professional imaging devices, will be demonstrating its network video recorders (NVR) security solutions at the ISC West 2011 International Security Conference & Exposition at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas April 5 through April 8. Plustek Technology, based in Cerritos, Calif., is an image solution provider that creates innovative scanners, NVRs, servers and imaging-related devices. Plustek's portable, ruggedized and scalable ...

ID Wholesaler, the largest online retailer of ID card printers and supplies, has been named as a referral partner by ECCOgen, a cashless campus solution provider. This new referral partnership will allow schools to complete their cashless campus programs with the equipment necessary to print ID cards. Thousands of K-12 schools already turn to ID Wholesaler for assistance with printing photo ID cards for students, faculty, and visitors. ID Wholesaler offers all of the equipment needed to print, encode and manage student and faculty IDs, including ID card printers and ...

Real estate professionals in the southeast are now executing transactions online through the all-encompassing, collaborative workspace DotLoop. In the midst of a national expansion, Georgia-based agents are the newest group of users to DotLoop; increasing efficiency and meeting today's home buyers' demand for faster transactions. With the prevalence of smart phones and instant connectivity, today's home buyers want the ability to complete the purchase of real estate transactions similar to other products they purchase online. As online business continues to evolve, these ...

Dodging discs has never been so fun with indie developer RX Games' new offering Maximus Discus, available from 11th April 2011. With its innovative and intuitive controls, players will be immediately hooked on the old school action gameplay. Maximus Discus boasts three different modes, including a range of mini games which guarantees to keep players entertained for hours. With a total of six different types of discs, Maximus Discus offers players a multitude of game tactics in order to progress through the game's 50+ levels. Dodging isn't the only name of the game however ...

Like many other taxpayers who owe the IRS back taxes, Christopher and Kathy Carr of Tulsa, OK had so much stress from their tax debt, it was affecting their health. "I am intelligent, just not in tax matters," said Mr. Carr. "Early in my career, I had saved up some money and things were looking up." However, that money eventually dwindled away as the Carrs coped with personal family issues and were forced to file bankruptcy. "I had set aside money to pay my taxes, but the bankruptcy court confiscated that and I got behind on paying the IRS," Carr said. "In order ...

Online bidding is quickly becoming a popular alternative to attending auctions on-site. NextLot's online auction software is making it easy to bid at live auctions without having to leave the comforts of your own home. The software company has made an impact on the auction industry through its easy-to- use online auction software, which enables remote bidders to attend auctions through a real-time audio and video webcast. To operate NextLot's webcast system, all a user needs is an Internet connection and the enthusiasm to bid. In recent auctions, online participants ...

Vicinity Manufacturing, a leading provider of formula-based manufacturing software, today announced it will be an exhibitor at Microsoft Convergence 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia, from April 10th to 13th at the Georgia World Congress Center. Vicinity Manufacturing has been participating in Convergence since 2002. Convergence is the premier Microsoft Dynamics event, brining customers, partners, team members and industry experts together to discuss solutions, address business needs and establish a true user community. "Microsoft Convergence is an outstanding event and a unique ...

Infinite Solar, a leader in the solar training industry, provides quality training and education services to individuals who are interested in obtaining careers in the solar field. In the past, participants who were interested in taking advantage of the educational opportunities currently offered by Infinite Solar would either have to live nearby the training facility or arrange for travel to a training area. Infinite Solar has recognized the limitations that geographical location can place on those who wish to pursue a solar installation career and, as a result, has ...

Bluegreen Corporation a leading provider of Colorful Places to Live and Play, today announced its participation as a resort destination for guests attending the Silver Dollar City World-Fest in Branson, Missouri. April 7, 2011 to May 8, 2011 visitors are invited to stay at Bluegreen's Missouri resorts, The Falls Village, Bluegreen Wilderness Club at Big Cedar , or The Cliffs at Long Creek, to enjoy America's largest International festival. With so much to do at the festival and within these Bluegreen properties, guests are sure to have an unforgettable experience. Each ...

FundingPost (www.FundingPost.com) will host a panel discussion with local Venture Capitalists and Angel Investors at its "Las Vegas Early-Stage Venture Event," sponsored by Technology Business Alliance of Nevada, Vegas Valley Angels, Nevada's Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, and RMSC Law. FundingPost has organized 180+ sold-out venture events over the past 10 years. Leading Venture Capital and Angel Investors are set to speak and coach entrepreneurs at the Las Vegas FundingPost event on April 28, 2011. This event will allow entrepreneurs to both learn from these ...

Automation Devices, Inc (ADI), a vibratory feeder and part system components manufacturer, has recently been successfully registered in accordance with the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR Part 122) with approval from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) for the manufacture and export of "Defense Articles" and are also currently listed on the Central Contractor's Registration (CCR) for participation in the Government bid process. These registrations authorize ADI to manufacture and supply automation machinery, ...

Xtreme Profit Robot is a software suite that allows for automation, in which all you need to do is feed it instructions. If you are able to do so the software can allow you rank well with Google and fetch you devoted traffic; something that is referred to as targeted traffic. The idea behind the robot is to use it for low competition, high volume markets. This kind of market is called a niche market. Xtreme Profit Robot bonus will be released on April 11th, 2011. It is making quite a noise in its pre-release and many say that the noise is well worth it. However, it is ...