Quantum Communications, a 22 year old San Diego Ad Agency has compiled a list of 7 common mistakes trade show planners make when preparing for a show, particularly Expo East. "We openly admit that we have made some or all of these mistakes at one time or another at our agency, particularly for Expo East" states Terry Vitiello, founding partner of San Diego based Quantum Communications. "That's partly how the list was generated" concluded Vitiello. Mistake #1: Chairs for booth attendants. It sends the wrong message—to the person approaching AND the folks working the ...

Chicago real estate firm, Dream Town Realty, announces that Lois Schwarz-Charles is one of eight new agents to join the company in July. Ms. Schwarz-Charles has been in the real estate business for decades, working first for developers and then with buyers and sellers in the Chicago area. She has won numerous professional awards and comes to Dream Town from one of the city's other leading agencies. Ms. Schwarz-Charles has achieved great success in Chicago's new construction market working for a well-respected developer for many years. She helped launch and promote several ...

Magic Logix recently launched a new website for new client Accessology, Inc. Accessology, Inc. is a company based in McKinney, Texas that is minority owned (women) and was certified through the General Services Commission as a historically Underutilized Business. Accessology, Inc. services include Assessments, Consulting, Expert Witness, Plan Reviews, State Inspections, Training (HSW/CEU credits approved). The Company was founded in November of 1990 by Kristi J. Thomas due to her direct involvement in a national disability related issue that caused her desire to learn and ...

In response to the cautious recession economy which has led to a decline in large-scale web design and development sales, MetaSpring has announced the launch of several affordable, small business website packages. Since the onset of the recession, MetaSpring and other Southeast Michigan web firms have found sales leads hesitant to invest in hefty, one-time custom web design and development projects; instead, opting for lower-cost, on-going services like website maintenance, web marketing and SEO. MetaSpring's new website packages aim to minimize these cost barriers while ...

Lahaina Island Accommodations, a Fort Myers Beach, FL vacation rental company, announced today that they have added a new water view penthouse condo rental with panoramic Gulf views to their properties. Located in a luxury complex on the south side of Fort Myers Beach, FL, the three-bedroom, two-bath bay front condominium features high ceilings, a spacious floor plan, oversized terrace and panoramic windows that provide spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico, Estero Bay and a lush golf course. The penthouse offers a semi-private keyed private elevator. Known for ...

Several months after the 2010 Good Faith Estimate (GFE) went into effect, lenders and brokers continue to be confused about its correct completion and disclosure. In fact, GFE mistakes remain as one of the top findings in the quality control audits that Mortgage Compliance Advisors (MCA) performs. As a result of these continued findings and questions, MCA felt it would be helpful to provide further GFE training for lenders and brokers. On September 23, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. MDT, Mortgage Compliance Advisors will hold a free webinar to provide further training on the 2010 ...

enjoyed a day of relaxation at Makeovers Salon + Spa in Easton before the big mixed martial arts "Fan Expo" event at the Hynes Convention Center last week in Boston's Back Bay. Kicking back in Makeovers plush, relaxing Couples Suite, Liddell enjoyed a 90-minute Deep Tissue Massage from Marilynn Lima who had worked on Texas Rangers Pitcher CJ Wilson a few weeks back. Northcott received her 90-minute Deep Tissue Massage from Teresa Flaherty. According to Liddell, "The Makeovers crew treated me as if I had walked into their home. We had a great time. This will be my ...

In the online marketplace, buyers trust other buyers. According to a 2009 online consumer survey by Neilson, only 70% of people trust what companies say on their web sites, while 90% trust what other customers say. Unfortunately, effectively gathering and using testimonials can be time consuming and complex, so most small business owners don't tap the full potential of this critical business asset. "We've found that most business owners understand that testimonials are critical to establishing trust. Yet, most owners are too busy, or don't know how, to ask customers ...

Apple's recent launch of Ping, a new social network on iTunes that claims to promote music discovery, had music lovers optimistic. However, their optimism may be short lived - in a CNN article published last week titled "iTunes Ping: the Missing Thing," technology contributor and Mashable Founder/CEO Pete Cashmore hinted that Ping fails to deliver in terms of taking the public beyond Top 40 hits and exposing them to lesser known artists. Fortunately, online music hub likeZEBRA.com has the indie space covered. As the voice of the music underground, likeZEBRA allows fans ...

The American Dream Project, an online initiative to help individuals discover their dreams, is offering a 30-day free video coaching series featuring leadership expert, Will Marre. The videos focus on helping you live your dream life both personally and professionally. Marre, co-founder and former President of the Covey Leadership Center (7 Habits of Highly Effective People) has spent the last thirty years helping people discover their dreams. What he has found is that most people, if not all, want to live a life of genuine meaning where their career, lifestyle, and ...

viaLanguage, a leading provider of global healthcare translation and localization services, today announced that York Hospital is the winner of its video production giveaway. The short "Welcome" video will greet York Hospital's Latino patients, visitors and members. York Hospital will receive design, voice and production services - up to a $2,500 value. "Websites are often the first impression to your community and as the Spanish-language dominant population continues to rapidly increase, it makes sense to incorporate Spanish content," says Chanin Ballance CEO of viaLanguage. ...

Flood Control, Inc., a nationwide damage restoration company, is monitoring Tropical Storm Hermine which is currently developing in southern Texas and northeast Mexico. It is also expected to reach Oklahoma City. Four to eight inches of rain are a possibility in the southern Texas and northeast Mexico regions. Some regions may even receive up to twelve inches of rain. As a result, flooding will be a major concern for people living in Corpus Christi to San Antonio and Austin Texas. The same applies to people living further up north. Flood Control Corporate, has placed ...

On September 8, 2010, the Alvin-based headquarters of RiceSelect , producers of Texmati rice, will become 8 tons lighter. That's because the company, which produces specialty rice, couscous and orzo, will be loading 16,000 pounds of Texas-grown long grain white rice destined for delivery to the Houston Food Bank at 3811 Eastex Freeway, as well to the Alvin Community Food Pantry at 1212 S. Durant Street. Both non-profit organizations will receive the rice as a donation from RiceSelect. "We're very proud to support two extremely worthy organizations," says Deborah Locke, ...

With kids starting a new school year the subject of juvenile health is always a hot topic, as the many stories on school lunches illustrate. Having a healthy lunch is just one part of ensuring their health, but giving their child emotional and loving support is vitally important for their success. Author Beate Epp, who is currently on a Western Canadian book tour, has been speaking to parents and children about living a complete healthy lifestyle, one that her novel's main character Kiran experiences in her book The Magical Horses. "In my work counseling families ...

The CIO Summit team is pleased to announce recently confirmed delegates who will be attending the upcoming technology event: Gerry Coady, CIO, Frontier Airlines; Micki Nelson, CIO, MWH Global; Jack Bergstrand, CEO, Brand Velocity and Former CIO, The Coca-Cola Company; and Viji Muralidharan, CIO, Washington State University. Held November 7-10, 2010, the CIO Summit brings together CIOs, technology executives, IT analysts, and solution providers to network with a group of their peers, attend educational sessions on critical technology topics, and explore new technology ...

Threeplicate, an Italian startup whose mission is creating "software that works", is proud to announce the commercial availability of Amanuens. Amanuens is an innovative web-based service that allows software development companies to translate their software in a fast, simple and intuitive way. The advantages are tangible during the entire localization process: • project managers have access to graphical tools for monitoring the progress of localization jobs • developers no longer have the need to manually incorporate changed translations in the source code and continue ...

The response has been overwhelming to Diane Flynn Keith's Unschool Your Teen Seminar: Rethinking, Redefining and Reinventing the Teen Years! This seminar will provide parents with the information they need to unschool their teen through the high school years. "High school is not mandatory for a good life," says Diane. "I believe strongly that this seminar will inspire parents' imaginations and transform the way their teen will live and learn through their high school years," The Unschool Your Teen Seminar will take place on Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 8:30am to ...

Ameriworld Enterprises, which facilitates the set up and operation of international companies in the United States, has launched a new website with detailed service descriptions, facility photos, and company blog. The website will serve as an informational resource to current clients and prospective businesses looking to expand via Ameriworld Enterprises' service offerings. Ameriworld Enterprises has since provided manufacturers with office and warehouse space as well as back-office support services, from administration and accounting to processing and shipping of client ...

Wednesday October 13 Noon Eastern / 9AM Pacific —Dr. Mark Crear will share with the listening audience of Altruistic Leadership his educational, Olympic, and career journey; successes, trials, triumphs, and tripping points. During this 45-minute segment, we will discuss the importance of preserving through difficult circumstances. Callers are welcome to join the conversation during the show by calling (917) 889-3394. The LIVE, Internet talk-radio show will stream from the host page at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/altruisticleadership. An archive will be available at ...

Best Friends Forever (BFF) can share quality time and save money at the BFF Buy One Get One Free Special Sept. 13-24 at all International Academy of Hair Design schools in Arizona. When one person comes in and gets either a haircut, wax services, manicure or purchases any Peter Hantz products during the BFF special, the clientâEUR s BFF will receive the same service or product for free. âEURœEveryone has someone in their lives that is special and we want them to come in and get rewarded with these outstanding deals,âEUR said Jessica Wolman, one of the owners of the ...

A sudden cardiac arrest victim's chance of survival falls seven to 10 percent for every minute of delay until defibrillation if CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is not provided, underscoring the need for training in this lifesaving skill set. Health Education Solutions, the leading provider of continuing education solutions for healthcare professionals and the general public, today released a new Heartsaver Special Section, a series of articles, vignettes and important facts about the American Heart Association's Heartsaver courses, including CPR and Automated External ...

The law firm of Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg, PA., was named the 2010 recipient of the Outstanding Pro bono Service by a law Firm in Sarasota County Award, the Outstanding Service by a Mentor was presented to Alyssa Nohren and 17 members of the firm received Pro Bono Lapel Pins. This esteemed award was given in recognition for the organization's outstanding dedication to pro bono efforts on behalf of Legal Aid of Manasota and the 12th Judicial Circuit. Icard Merrill has a long standing reputation for providing pro bono service. In additional to receiving ...

The grand re-opening event features gifts that range from baby gift baskets to diaper cakes all available on the store section of this blog and e-commerce combination site. "I'm excited to be able to re-launch the Web site on a new platform that is easier for customers to use," said Margaret Gonzalez, owner of MyBabyShowerGiftBaskets.com. "My hopes are for it to become a one-stop-shop for those with baby needs." The site's gift options include gift baskets, gift sets, diaper cakes, organic gifts, holiday gifts and the popular licensed baby gifts. The blog section ...

Lanner Group, Inc., announces the date of a Free webinar explaining the power of simulation and simulation software. WHAT: Lanner Group on Tuesday, September 28th presents a Free webinar: Explaining the Power of Simulation and Simulation Software. SUMMARY: Improving your business but wary about putting changes into action? What if you could test out the changes first to make sure your good idea is a great one? With simulation modeling software, that's exactly what users can do. Presented by a simulation software expert, the 30-minute webinar will allow attendees ...

Wall Post: Combine the populations of Japan, Russia, Nigeria and Turkey- that's still less than the 500,000,000 users on Facebook. It looks like it isn't a fad after all. While Facebook members are exponentially increasing every month, companies are looking for ways to utilize the social media craze to create business. Grass Roots Marketing (GRM) Inc. is offering the Top Five Company Facebook Tips to help organizations use this ever-growing social media outlet. "Through the use of Company Pages, businesses are aiming to leverage Facebook's capabilities to connect with ...