Energy Kitchen, the Manhattan-based fast-casual chain whose health-centric menu features no menu item that exceeds 500 calories, announces the signing of an area development agreement for 10 restaurants in the greater New York City metro area. The signed agreement - which will target Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens - is part of an aggressive expansion plan calling for 50 of the calorie-conscious eateries throughout Greater New York in the next 4-5 years. "It's an exciting time for us as we continue to strengthen our footprint in the healthy, fast-casual dining industry ...

MEDecision, Inc., a leading provider of collaborative healthcare management solutions, has placed 17th on the Central Penn Business Journal list of the 100 Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania for 2010. The award marks the second consecutive year MEDecision has received the honor which reflects the company's continued ability to create a positive and rewarding workplace and attract hardworking and talented employees. Carl Smith, MEDecision executive vice president and chief financial officer, and Susan Vitiello, director of human resources, received the award on the company's ...

Launching December 2010, Il Gruppo - http://ilgruppo.cc - represents an exciting development in cycling media. Developed as an antidote to hackneyed cycling reportage, Il Gruppo brings a fresh approach and a frontier spirit to the coverage of professional cycling on the Web. From breaking news to lively commentary, unexpected Q&As to entertaining columns, Il Gruppo is the last word on cycling. Edited by Tim Collins, Il Gruppo was developed for a savvy, international readership hungry for cycling coverage that is served straight up with a dash of panache. Il ...

L.A. Management Company, a firm specializing in website development, online marketing and video production, has been retained by Jeffrey Marvel, M.D., a board certified cosmetic surgeon near Nashville, TN, to design a new website to promote his plastic surgery, hair restoration, and cosmetic treatments practice. L.A. Management Company specializes in video production, multimedia production, search engine marketing, organic website optimization and social marketing. The company has won numerous Telly Awards, one of the most prestigious awards in advertising, film and ...

Zatista is pleased to announce a variety of events like charity auctions, sales and breathtaking experiences for original art lovers to take advantage of. As the premier online dealer of original artwork, Zatista has joined forces with various charities and is offering special events just in time for the holiday season. Charity Auction: Zatista and Housing Works Join Forces In This One Of A Kind Online Auction In Honor of Art Basel The only thing better than exquisite art is exquisite art sold for a good cause. Between December 2nd and December 5th, Zatista will be ...

In October, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) along with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released "The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health". The report assesses and offers recommendations for the future of the nursing profession in the United States. According to the report, which forecasts major physician shortages exacerbated by an expansion of coverage under the health care reform law, nurse practitioners (NPs) need to be even more empowered to further their education, practice to their potential, expand as a profession, and fully participate in ...

Louisiana's finest full service catering company, Mr. Mudbug, recently selected ProcessPro Premier ERP software. Mr. Mudbug specializes in manufacturing the famous King Creole line of soups, sauces, and entrees used by many restaurants across the country. Mr. Mudbug, established in 1984, is committed to maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction and exceptional food quality. "Mr. Mudbug was looking for an ERP developer and implementation team with a solid background in understanding FDA regulations as well as a system that could match their quality control ...

The CDM Media team announced today that it has formed a strategic partnership with Enterprise Technology Management (ETM), a print and online media outlet dedicated to CIOs and IT executives and driven by the independent analyst community, for all 2011 CIO summits. Through its magazine and website, http://www.globaletm.com, ETM provides readers and Web visitors with cutting-edge IT business strategies, independent research and vendor thought-leadership. The website also features white papers, case studies and podcasts on technology topics ranging from SMB project management ...

GammaTech Computer Corp., a major international manufacturer and supplier of innovative notebook and tablet computers, brings its military-grade rugged design and versatile computing to the fast-paced healthcare environment with the MT10L clinical tablet PC. Featuring advanced Intel Health Mobile Clinical Assistant Solutions reference architecture, a recognized leader in the industry, the MT10L is an ideal mobile solution for healthcare providers searching for an easier way to maintain accurate, timely and instantly accessible records. "Our MT10L clinical tablet PC is ...

The second Paddy Pallin Adventure Race for the 2010/11 series saw clear skies and brilliant sunshine greet competitors at the Crowne Plaza. The maps were received and the Classic teams already had smiles on their faces in anticipation for the slides on the second leg of the race. First up though there was a challenging run leg to collect 34 points worth of checkpoints amongst the long grass and rocks of the Pinnacle Reserve. It brought some of the teams unstuck, including some experienced navigators but Egos like Hairdos and The Bexton Experience took in their stride to ...

SBS Group strengthened its presence in the Midwest with the addition of Lakeshore Consulting, Inc. to the SBS Group Partner Network. SBS Group, a leading technology consulting firm, provides accounting and business solutions to mid-sized companies through a network of regional offices across the United States. With over 24 years of successful experience in providing business management solutions, SBS has begun to expand its market reach through strategic and organic growth opportunities in several major markets across the country. With extensive process manufacturing ...

- Health Market Science (HMS), a leading source for healthcare provider data and solutions, and PDX, Inc., a leading provider of integrated technology solutions for the Retail Pharmacy industry, today announced a strategic relationship to provide retail pharmacies with a solution that mitigates the risk of submitting an invalid prescriber identifier or submitting a prescription for a state or federally sanctioned prescriber. The HMS-PDX relationship leverages the expertise of two market leaders in pharmacy management technology and prescriber data solutions. HMS and PDX ...

The Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership (ERCGP) made a concerted effort in July of 2009 to reach out to the craft brewing industry as part of their Tap into Erie campaign. This industry, comprised of breweries that generally produce less than 2 million barrels annually, represents a rapid yet steadily growing sector. The ERCGP identified this industry as part of a broader business attraction strategy, Tap into Erie¸ targeted at water-intensive industries that are both growing as well as fit in Erie's regional economy. This business attraction campaign, aptly named ...

The National Wildlife Federation recently published a sustainability case study by Ecotech Institute, the first and only college entirely focused on preparing students for careers in renewable energy and sustainable design. The document, compiled by Kyle Crider, centers on Ecotech Institute's groundbreaking sustainability efforts at its flagship campus in the Denver Metro area. Crider is Environmental Operations Manager and LEED Green Associate for Education Corporation of America (ECA), Ecotech Institute's parent corporation. The case study appears on the National ...

Great Alternative for Google Sync Users Baseline Data Systems Announces the release of Office Accelerator BlackBerry Wireless Sync Service. Office Accelerator BlackBerry Sync, is an alternative for Google Sync users who require more functionality when syncing their Desktop computer and Outlook to their BlackBerry. Office Accelerator BlackBerry Sync addresses the limitations of Google Sync by allowing unlimited contacts and Calendar events to sync to their BlackBerry. In addition, Office Accelerator offers free phone support from highly trained technical professionals. ...

The Lowest Price Alliance (http://lowestpricealliance.net) is giving away a price comparison app at no charge for people on tight budgets or others just wanting to find the lowest prices fast for items they need to purchase. With unemployment rates out the roof, more Americans than ever are on a tight budget and searching for ways to save money on items they need to purchase. In seconds, using the new price comparison app, users are able to find the lowest prices for any product such as DVDs, tires, wheels, clothes, shoes, LCD TVs, GPS systems, cameras, phones, concert ...

WHAT: A free, one-hour Webinar presented by The New Brain for Business Institute, http://www.newbrainforbusiness.com, on "Goals, Measures and the Defeat of Business Success" WHO: Presenters are Diane Marentette and Richard Trafton, Ph.D., authors of "A New Brain for Business," and co-founders of The New Brain for Business Institute. WHY: Attendees will discover how goal setting and performance management activities are defeating best efforts for a thriving organization and what to do about it. "If your business performance is not meeting expectations, ...

Bodyshapers are hard at the office adjusting your shape to some more pleasing form. Women's body shapers, also known as shapeware, less difficult improved in the old fashioned girdles of the past that your mother or grandmother may have worn. You will find modern shapers offer not only performance but also style and comfort. A new website has been launched to highlight shapewear and it is benefits for ladies and men. The web site, bodyshapers.gogoodpages.com shares information and resources associated with finding a right body shaper for you. Our goal with this website ...

On Thursday December 7, 2010 TargetGov will host the "How to Use Free Resources to Find, Pursue and Win Federal Contracts" teleconference. Gloria Larkin, President of TargetGov will discuss how to utilize the many resources that are available to those who wish to do business with the federal government. This teleconference is geared to entrepreneurs newly making the transition from the private sector into government that want to take advantage of every resource available to find, bid on and win government contracts. Gloria will give instruction and tips for success on ...

The Volunteer Ministers of Tampa Bay announced this week that their signature yellow tent has gone virtual and is ready to provide navigation through one of the most stressful times of the year - the Winter Holidays. "With the holidays swiftly arriving, many of us will find ourselves spending a lot of time with relatives and family friends. Some we get along with perfectly, and others...well, not so much," said Judy Fagerman, who heads up this Volunteer Minister's Chapter. "It is estimated that one-third of all Americans suffer from extreme stress," continued Fagerman. ...

When it comes to tracking processes, many organizations are challenged with passing along paperwork, making sure the right emails are forwarded to the right people, and that all involved are working with correct information. Apto Solutions found itself in this situation, and called upon HighOrbit Corporation, a provider of cost-effective BPM solutions, to help them implement an effective workflow system to eliminate the uncertainties and enhance the processing of information for the firm's purchase requisitions and work order requests. Prior to implementing HighOrbit, ...

Marketest, a subsidiary of Netetude UK offers a comprehensive report on consumer opinion regarding at home well-being services. The objective of the research is to understand consumer opinion regarding receiving personal services at their place. The research presents an insight into the different services people would like to get staying at home rather than going to the service provider. This questionnaire was primarily created to determine: • People's interest regarding different kind of at home well-being services • How the respondents would use this kind of ...

"Every dollar saved on taxes is one more dollar that can be used to put people back to work. It's critical for small business to act now to take advantage of every possible tax break," said John Harris, a leading expert on tax issues facing small business and founder of JK Harris & Company, the nation's largest tax representation firm. Harris is scheduled to speak to a business group in Queens, New York at the LaGuardia Marriott Hotel at 1:00 p.m. on December 9, 2010 to share his thoughts on business growth strategies for the recovery. Harris is the author of Flashpoint: ...

Business Ready Solutions, LLC, a Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner, is presenting webinars on December 7 and 16 about year-end close for Dynamics GP users and non-GP users interested in learning more about the software. The webinar offers one hour of CPE credit. "Year End Procedures for Microsoft Dynamics GP" is a webinar that helps accounting and finance professionals breathe easier with their business management system. Year-end close is an important and challenging task , but the webinar will demonstrate it doesn't have to be stressful. The webinar will walk attendees ...

It's the holiday season and many business owners are hard at work planning office Christmas parties. But owners should also be doing some other important planning this month: business planning! Here are the top 5 tips you have to include in your 2011 Business Plan Ways to diversify your customers How to redefine your market to be a first-place product How to work towards a steady profit margin growth Develop a predictable, recurring revenue stream How effective is your internet marketing? Putting a business plan together is simple. So simple that you can do one ...