Michael Burlew, regional managing partner of BKD, LLP's Initiative & Subsidiaries Region, is pleased to announce the addition of Ruth Quinde as a senior consultant to BKD Technologies' Microsoft Dynamics AX practice. Quinde has more than seven years of experience performing system selections, implementations and training for financial and customer relationship management applications. She has her IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification and is trained in developing disaster recovery strategies. Quinde works with BKD Technologies' Microsoft Dynamics AX team ...

Biodiesel consulting group, Lee Enterprises of Little Rock, Ark., is pleased to announce the addition of Earl Stout II to its team of biofuels consultants. Stout received his B.A. from the University of California at Santa Barbara and his Master's Degree in Management from Central Michigan University. He is retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel with over 40 years of experience in the government and private sectors. Stout owns Stout Solutions Group, the first Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business to provide biodiesel to the Federal Government's Department of Veterans Affairs. ...

The Construction Marketing Association, announces its newest offering to association members, a Web-based career center that connects job seekers with prospective employers in the construction industry. The new job board, powered by career services leader JobTarget, can be found at http://www.constructionmarketingassociation.org. Access is available to CMA members and nonmembers alike. "Our association promotes construction industry knowledge, networking, and excellence, says Neil M. Brown, Chairman of CMA. "Launching an online career center for professionals in our ...

The Institute for Environmental Solutions (IES) will present a new workshop for Fort Collins residents on April 14 to help them reduce their chemical footprints. Sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association, the "Non-toxic Cleaning and Living" Workshop will be on Thursday, April 14, 6 - 8 p.m., at the River Rock Common House in Fort Collins. Advance registration is required (sustainablelivingassociation.org). The cleaning products aisle at the grocery store is stacked with tubs, bottles, sprays and wipes, a troop of cleaning agents to make you think ...

The Seattle Seahawks will host the 5th Annual Seahawks Fish & Feast Charity Fundraiser in support of the Catch A Special Thrill (C.A.S.T.) for Kids Foundation on May 15 2011 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center (VMAC). The team will host disabled and disadvantaged children from the local area through C.A.S.T. with event sponsors and team alumni, coaches, and members of the Sea Gals. The event includes fishing on Lake Washington followed by a barbecue lunch, entertainment, and auction featuring a variety of local items and authentic Seahawks memorabilia. Sponsorship ...

LONGBOARD Marketing is proud to announce an addition to its management team by bringing on Robert Williams as Vice President. Mr. Williams holds a bachelor's degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point, and a MBA in General Management from Harvard Business School. He will be responsible for new business development at LONGBOARD as well as the day to day management of their 2011 Pro Football Legends Tour benefitting Gridiron Greats. "We are very excited to add someone with Robert's impressive background to our growing management team and think our clients ...

Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, Delaware's premier full-service educational facility, was recently honored with the Delaware Small Business Administration (SBA) Entrepreneurial Success Award. The Entrepreneurial Success Award recognizes Back to Basics' steady expansion over the past 25 years in both revenue growth and number of employees. Selection was also based on Back to Basics' innovative approach within the education industry and its outstanding community involvement, as well the company's receipt of SBA assistance in the past. "It's incredibly gratifying ...

DIG Coaching Practice presents an informative episode on Attention Talk Radio with host, Jeff Copper, as he interviews Robb Garrett, president of the ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO), who shares his insight on what to expect at this year's ACO conference in Chicago from April 29 to May 1. In addition to his role as ACO president, Robb Garrett is the founder and principal of ADHD Works. His diverse academic, business, and coaching background makes him well suited to understand how organizations grow and evolve, how they become more effective, and what is needed to move ...

"We believe small business payroll accounting software should be simple - stupid simple - so that owners can focus their time and energy on running their businesses, not trying to figure out how to run payroll software." explains Dr. Ge, President and Founder of halfpricesoft.com. "We intentionally engineered ezPaycheck payroll tax software for those end-users who are not professional accountants and payroll tax experts." ezPaycheck payroll software is loaded with intelligent, intuitive features, but not burdened by complicated suites of expensive applications small ...

The Quebec boutique hotel offers a special package. The chic Hotel Le Priori stands proudly in the heart of the Old Harbour and Place Royale area in Quebec, offering distinctive and cutting edge accommodation in a building dating from 1734. For its 20th anniversary, Hotel Le Priori and Epoque Hotels wish to thank sincerely its clientele with a special promotion: for a 2 nights minimum stay, get 20% off on the second night. The package includes a maple delight from La petite Cabane à Sucre de Quebec, American breakfast and parking. Each of the loft style suites of ...

Laura A. Schoppe, president of Fuentek, LLC (http://www.fuentek.com/), a local technology consulting firm that provides intellectual property and technology transfer services, has announced that Karen Hiser, a senior consultant at the firm, has created a fundraiser to benefit Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) research. The fundraiser is called "Swim To Breathe" in memory of Hiser's father, who died from PF in 2009, only three months after his diagnosis. Hiser has pledged that for every one dollar donated to the fund, she will swim one yard on Friday, April 15 at the Cary YMCA located ...

Rising music superstar, Skinny Jay is making a profound impact on club scenes across the nation with his smash single "The High Life". The new single is also taking the world by storm with international listeners from Europe, Canada, Mexico and other countries demanding his presence at venues and events. Interviews, promotional offers and digital sales are steadily piling up for this hot new artist. A relative newcomer to the mainstream, Skinny Jay is a rising artist & producer out of Atlanta by way of Northwest Georgia. Growing up with exposure to various social groups ...

On Tuesday, April 26th between 3 and 6 Concordia University will host a drop-in graduate information session for the Graduate School of Education at the Ann Arbor campus located at 23 and Geddes. Concordia's School of Education graduate options in education include: Master of Science in Educational Leadership, Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction and the Certificate of School Administration Studies. This informal drop-in session is open to anyone interested in graduate studies in the field of education. Concordia University encourages participants to call ...

PetTravelCenter.com announced today that it will provide Ohio-based Jolly Pets products on its site, including the Road Refresher Non-Spill Water Bowl. "The Road Refresher Bowl is spill resistant and has an intuitive design that makes driving with a pet easy and clean," said Tom James, president of PetTravelCenter.com. "The floating plate inside the bowl also limits the amount of water your dog can drink at one time and restricts the flow whenever you drive around turns or brake suddenly," he said. "We're pleased to carry the Jolly Pets brand on our site to help ...

"Qui audet adipiscitur" or "Who dares wins" is this year's motto of the Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards. As of now Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards welcome corporate companies and public relations agencies, services, public sectors (ministries, city halls, public institutions...), film producers and film makers, production companies, multimedia companies, TV stations as well as students from all over the world to enter the international competition. All entries must be submitted until June 17th, 2011. With 352 entries from 27 countries worldwide and a total of 77 awarded ...

"It's amazing how quickly time flies. It seems like only yesterday that we sold our first machine," commented SoluTech's Managing Director Alex Burgess on celebrating 10 years of renting, selling and servicing Sharp photocopiers. "And what's even more amazing is how much advancement there has been in the photocopier industry during that time. From the standard black and white machines to the current touch-screen models that enable you to scan a document and send it via email - all within a couple of 'clicks'," he continued. The company, which has seen turnover rise ...

The Online Video Blue Paper looks at ways to successfully incorporate online video into your marketing plans as well as giving advice and tips on how to develop an online strategy, set goals and get started. According to Mashable.com, the world's largest blog focusing exclusively on Social Media news, adding video to a web site can drive 36% more clicks, 20% more inbound calls and more than double the time a user spends on your site. Blue Papers, are in-depth, 'how-to' articles covering a variety of topics to help organisations to succeed. They are available to download ...

Oxford is the centre of the book-reading world this week as the elite literati gather for the annual Sunday Times Literary Festival, and Speakers Corner is proud to present a handful of its best who will be giving inspirational and entertaining presentations. The 2011 Festival will present the most impressive and prestigious programme yet with speakers including novelists, historians, scientists, economists, cookery writers and commentators. This year, events in the Middle East will be highlighted in The Chancellor's Lecture on Our Last Best Chance - The Pursuit of ...

Wood burning stoves are becoming very popular due to its several unique features and benefits. Nowadays, wood burning stoves are available in many designs. They would even add beauty to your home. If you want to save your money and the environment, then wood burning stoves would be an ideal choice because wood is a less expensive fuel and using EPA certified stoves would not harm the environment. Paying utility bills is the concern for most people because of the high cost of electricity and gas for daily living. Why opt for such utilities when you have this natural way ...

AAA analyst forecasts significant growth in Canadian forestry investment from China. After several miserable years of mill closures and staff layoffs, totaling as many as 1,000 in a single month, Canada is now looking forward to a brighter future for its forestry industry, according to an alternative investment expert. The major surge in the desire for Canadian timber from China has marked a turn-around for Canada, whose forestry industry suffered greatly as a result of the US property slump and the global recession as a whole. Anthony Johnson, an analyst partner ...

Innovative security software developer SafenSoft has reacted to the rapid increase in threats to online banking security by issuing an update to SysWatch Personal, the company's home user security solution. The new v3.6 software enables users to control whether unauthorized JavaScript and Visual Basic scripts may execute on their local machine, preventing stealthy redirects and drive-by downloads. "With the recent security breach at bank emarketing services firm Epsilon and the continuing growth in the use of banking Trojans by banking Trojans, consumer online transaction ...

International law firm Ince & Co announced today that it has taken a significant new step by establishing the Ince Law Alliance with newly-formed Singapore law practice, Incisive Law LLC. Ince & Co Singapore is the first of the English firms specialising in maritime law to do this. Through the Ince Law Alliance, Ince & Co Singapore now offers an experienced team of dual-qualified lawyers in a true 'one-stop' shop for both Singapore and English law advice. The Incisive Law team, who are sharing office premises with their offshore alliance partner Ince & Co, will provide ...

Kab accountants en belastingadviseurs, the Russell Bedford accounting group's firm in The Netherlands, has acquired the accounting and tax practice Account Services Holland B.V. (ASH) in The Hague. ASH was established in 1990 and provides a wide range of services including accounting, audit of financial statements, regulatory audit, corporate tax, payroll, due diligence and financial advice. All the firm's activities and employees have been merged within the existing Kab office in The Hague. Kab is represented by a total of eight offices in different locations in ...

Come stay at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila hotel from April 22 to 24 and get two complimentary tickets to Sofitel's fabulous Easter Egg Hunt on the 24th, plus access to Easter activities such as face painting, balloon twisting, and other games, gifts and surprises. Overnight accommodation for the month of April starts from Php6,370+++ inclusive of a sumptuous breakfast at Spiral for two. Easter brunch at Spiral features eight varieties of free flowing champagne and sparkling wines, plus face painting and balloon twisting for kids. Rate is set at Php2,488+++, valid ...

Temperatures rose as Manila's newest and most exclusive luxe lounge, Fever, opened in full cabaret-meets-burlesque fashion at Sofitel Philippine Plaza. An audiovisual feast greeted guests upon arrival, with a blazing red motif, sexy French club tunes and seductive Bohemian imagery and sound. Pole dancers, air dancers and coyote dancers kicked off the party's provocative repertoire, as host Sanya Smith and DJ Funk Avy took the evening's program to a steamy crescendo - much to the delight of the three hundred something nightlife connoisseurs, celebrities and media personalities ...