Wingspan Seminars was among finalists for an International Business Leadership Award from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. The Awards are presented during the Americas Linkage Conference. The event aims to recognize individuals and businesses engaged in international activities, whether for-profit or not-for-profit, that significantly impact the economy of the state of Florida. Awards were presented to one small and one large business in each of the following categories: Business Retention & Expansion, Education & Training, Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Innovative ...

As the nonprofit sector continues to feel the brunt of the recession, charitable organizations worldwide are desperately seeking strategies to generate additional revenue. One new Internet start-up, Karmarang (www.Karmarang.com) offers a solution - giving supporters the ability to contribute to charities without having to open their checkbooks. The new site allows users to sponsor a charity by sharing recommendations about books, music and other content with their friends via email and Facebook. The site combines elements of the popular Causes app on Facebook with the ...

My Premier Business Today - MPB Today is a direct sales company affiliated with Southeastern Delivery, a grocery home delivery service company located in Pensacola, FL. It is funded by a group of successful businessmen specializing in traditional businesses that include real estate development, restaurant franchises, and industrial supplies. MPB Today has a Unique Product - Not to mention the fact that groceries are a consumable product. You might still be asking yourself, what the heck is so unique about them? What's so great about this opportunity is that you can start ...

Smart Levels Media is hosting a 'Go Big or Go Home' Indoor and Outdoor Vinyl Banner Sale. These banners are touted as an effective way to promote new business at trade shows, bands at clubs, and events around the community. Durable and able to withstand years of heavy use, the fully customizable banners are expected to sell out fast at SmartLevels.com. According to Smart Levels Media, posting vinyl print banners is a great method to brand any business. The banners are ideal for indoor and outdoor usage, are made of a thick vinyl material, are fade resistant and the ...

Technology Management Solutions, LLC (TMS) - A premier information technology (IT) support service and networking partner focused on enabling the success of small and medium companies and organizations in Southern California. "We are very excited about our new partnership with Appia Communications, and their enhanced product offering that includes Hosted Video Conferencing, Hosted Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Hosted Exchange email, Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), and Session Initiation Protocol Trunking (SIP) that we will be able to offer our clients" says ...

"Dr. Mike" Lenhardt of Lenhardt Optometric Group has a desire to enhance the vision of his patients and the community as a whole. Dr. Mike is the newest doctor at FullertonEyeCare.com, following in the footsteps of Dr. Hoang, Dr. Lovcik, Dr. McCellen Jr. and his father Dr. Geo McClellan. Fullerton Eye Care offers a full spectrum of vision solutions. These include: • Comprehensive eye exams • Eyeglass frames and lens selection, which focuses on safety, fashion and professional needs • Contact lens exams, which include fittings, training and follow up care • Vision ...

MountainStats.com releases the first snow-sports social-media and travel booking website, integrated with an interactive ski resort database and travel-tool. Shortly after the opening of most major ski resorts for the 2010/2011 season, MountainStats.com launches a live open-beta format of the site, granting users early access to website tools and resources. MountainStats.com is challenging existing ideas about the possible applications of social-media, and demonstrates how relevant e-commerce product offerings can enhance and improve users' real life experiences. MountainStats.com ...

The textile industry is a booming sector that is headed for great potential. Textile products continue to attract customers because of the clamor for comfortable yet stylish items that people can use to accessorize sections of their homes or even themselves. David Textiles, Inc., a textile manufacturing company which was founded in 1985 offers many selections for those whose eyes are set on acquiring quality products with competitive prices. With their broad range of exclusive fabrics, quilt kits, finished products, coupled with reputable names such as Thomas Kinkade, ...

On a recent blustery Saturday in downtown Clearwater, the Church of Scientology and Florida Blood Services had something big to celebrate. By 5pm on the 18th of December, a total of 239 pints of blood had been collected from four different blood drives throughout 2010. As each pint of blood can save up to three lives, more than 700 lives were potentially saved due to these blood drives. "It has been a long-time tradition for us to contribute to the community," said Pat Harney the Public Affairs Director for the Church, who coordinated the blood drive. "Donating to Florida ...

As part of the Boulder Chamber's Climate Leader Series, Amadeus Consulting's CMO Jay Millard was asked to be part of the discussion, "Creating your 2011 Green Strategy," as a panelist. Along with custom software application development, Amadeus Consulting runs the BLAST! Program (Business Leaders in Action for Sustainability Today) founded by CIO John Basso and Jay Millard. The panel was designed to help Boulder's business leaders get ideas for their 2011 sustainability plans by hearing more about panelist's own effective protocols and implementations, as well as how ...

Steep Canyon Rangers have played in front of more people than any other bluegrass band this year. When iconic comedian - and accomplished banjo player - Steve Martin handpicked SCR to tour with him across the country, they jumped at the chance. Yet, Martin shifts the spotlight: "I need them," Martin says. "They don't need me." In a year jam-packed with tour dates, including Carnegie Hall, along with Steve Martin the band landed appearances on "Austin City Limits," "The View," "Good Morning America" and "Late Show with David Letterman," introducing bluegrass to millions ...

To get ready for the season of giving, DPR Construction recently completed the build-out of several large toy storage bins for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots (Toys for Tots) annual toy collection. For 15 years, DPR Construction has supported the organization, which makes the holiday season a little brighter for deserving children. DPR assembled eight toy storage bins measuring 4 feet wide, 8 feet tall and 32 feet long at the Toys for Tots' collection and distribution facility at the Marine Corps Reserve Center. After the toys are collected and sorted by ...

With a new year just around the corner and malpractice insurance policies up for renewal, many doctors, physicians, and other medical professionals will be shopping around to get better rates. Although medical malpractice insurance is not required by every state, it should still be a consideration given the litigious society that we live in. Every day doctors put their career at risk when they don't have malpractice insurance to cover them in case a patient decides to file a claim. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, based on suits occurring in the 75 largest ...

Advertising and marketing expert Linda A.B. Miller joined a select group of America's leading entrepreneurs and businesspeople to collaborate and co-write the business and marketing book, Ignite Your Business. Transform Your World. Released on Thursday, December 2, 2010, the book has already reached #1 in Amazon's Direct Marketing category and best-seller status in the Entrepreneurship category. "I'm thrilled to be involved with this book, which features top advice from entrepreneurs around the country on how to transform your world and your business by building a mission-driven ...

Dawna Heising, producer and host of "Eye on Entertainment," today announced that the latest segment of the popular cable TV series features an interview with acclaimed writer, director, producer Frederick Friedel. Friedel, whose credits include "Axe" and "Kidnapped Co-ed," discusses his newest project, "A Dog's Life," a poignant drama about a homeless deaf mute who loses the dog he can't live without. During his question and answer period with Heising, Friedel describes "A Dog's Life" as "a love story that brings together the world of the homeless and the forgotten ...

Today, Cleanicity announced that it is among StartupNation's Top 100 Home-based businesses for 2010. Cleanicity is one of hundreds of home-based companies that entered the contest, which ranks home-based entrepreneurs in ten categories, including most innovative, recession busters, and savviest in social media. Cleanicity is a winner in the recession busters category. The Austin, TX-based company makes products for clean freaks, especially picky pet owners and homeowners. The company's premier product is the Kitty Litter Gripper Mat, which has 30 layers of sticky adhesive ...

Lanner Group today announced 20 years of being in partnership with Cranfield University, the postgraduate university for science, technology, engineering and manufacturing. Since its formation, the partnership has facilitated best practice in numerous research projects at Cranfield, as students and academics have adopted Lanner Group's industry leading simulation software across a number of disciplines, most recently as part of the university's Operations Excellence and Engineering and Management of Manufacturing Systems Masters programs. As well as providing its WITNESS ...

Valensi Rose, PLC, a leading Los Angeles law firm, recently announced the addition of Donald L. Saltzman as a partner in its litigation group. Mr. Saltzman has extensive experience in both jury and bench trials concentrating in the areas of business, real estate, and securities litigation. He also represents plaintiffs in medical malpractice and major injury cases on a contingency fee basis. "I am excited to join Valensi Rose," said Mr. Saltzman. "They're truly a group of talented attorneys who are not only committed to their clients, but also participate in philanthropic ...

CollegePlus! is pleased to make available to college students and their parents an informative and eye-opening report on the 11 hot college degrees for 2011. The CollegePlus! report, 11 Hot Degrees For 2011, can be accessed for free here: http://www.collegeplus.org/blog/11-hot-college-degrees-for-2011 In the report, students will discover how to choose a degree they can ultimately use to monetize their college education. For parents who are helping out with college tuition, they will learn which degrees can offer a significant return on investment. High school ...

Woody Auction will ring in 2011 with a blockbusting multi-estate sale on Saturday, Jan. 22. It will be an absolute auction (everything sells regardless of price) held in the 4H Hall of the Sedgwick County Extension Center in Wichita. Sold will be gold and silver coins, Lowell Davis figurines, R.S. Prussia and more. The auction will begin at 9:30 a.m. (CST). Headlining the event will be the estates of Gloria Gugel of Kansas (who collected items in all the categories listed above) and Russell Cunningham of Nebraska, who specialized in rare and collectible R.S. Prussia ...

Astoria's favorite Italian restaurant offers holiday diners a haven of fine Italian dishes as it features a line of delicious Christmas specials for the season. Cara Bella Trattoria Italiana, located at 47-02 30th Avenue in Astoria, offers delicious appetizers to start off your holiday dining experience. The restaurant's sumptuous Insalate, a Caprino Salad mixed with greens, roasted peppers, tomato, endive and warm goat cheese will be served for only $9.00 while a choice of Antipasti's, Clam Casino or King Crab Legs, is priced right at $18.00. To further elevate your ...

Jahia, the premier provider of web content integration software combining web, document, and portal features, today announced the release of its predictions with the Top 10 trends for CMS/WCM for 2011. Contributed by Jahia's founder Stephane Croisier, the list details his top ten predicted trends for the year 2011 and evaluates the accuracy of last year's predictions in the areas of Content Management Software and Web Content Management. Topping Stephane's list this year is the rise of the next generation of composite content platforms, providing social content and ...

Design Advisor announced today the beta launch of http://www.designadvisor.com, a site that connects design professionals, including graphic designers, artists, photographers and web designers, to share design work and feedback. The site features a powerful voting system, with results arranged according to demographic segments, enabling designers to have visibility of their designâEUR s impact on different markets. Design AdvisorâEUR s interactive system provides a checkpoint in the creative development process to ensure the intended message is being received and embraced ...

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is announcing a PSA competition as part of this year's national outreach campaign to raise awareness about eating disorders (EDs) during its 24th annual National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Feb. 20-26. With the theme It's Time to Talk About It, NEDAwareness Week is the non-profit group's largest national outreach campaign to raise consciousness about the realities and seriousness of these illnesses, while educating the public on signs and symptoms and encouraging people to get help. The goal is also to spread a message ...

The Mercedes E-Class, the mid-sized segment of the Mercedes family, remains one of the most popular executive and family automobiles on the market. The popularity of the E-Class stems from its strengths in every area that counts: luxury, performance, safety and prestige. Available in the four distinct body-styles of sedan, coupe, station wagon and convertible, the E-class truly offers something for everyone. Mercedes E-Class Features All Mercedes E-Class cars come with luxury features including a sunroof, dual-zone climate control, leather seating, power front seats, ...