Chambers of Commerce offer useful and essential services to promote the businesses of their members. Through the services of Carlos Acosta, they can now offer their members free listings in Google's Local Places. "Only two percent of businesses have claimed their Google Local Places listing," said Acosta. They may not know how, don't know how it works, think it's too difficult or just ignore it. They don't realize how much business they're missing by not being listed in Google Local Places." Acosta specializes in local business insurance, with over 22 years in the ...

Nationwide jewelry retailer, Alyce Fine Jewelry, recently announced new, 2011 promotional offerings on jewelry at its website at http://www.alycejewelry.com. In addition to sales of up to 70% on jewelry, Alyce Fine Jewelry is offering substantial discounts to new customers of 20% off the price of a wide variety of jewelry that is already on sale at substantial discounts. According to one media relations representative at Alyce, the new customer promotion offers significant value to new customers at the same time as Alyce introduces an exciting variety of new jewelry ...

Online flooring retailer FloorMall, has placed a greater emphasis on changing the way people shop on their site with customer friendly options. One of the major features the site has implemented has been the added functionality of auto-complete in the search section of their header. This was done to provide customers with faster, more meaningful results. The search algorithm is also more accurate so that if customers aren't sure of the exact name of the product, getting close to it will likely provide the correct result. The search area was made more prominent and customers ...

Navy Chaplain Tim Moore has been serving as an active-duty Navy Chaplain for the past twelve years. He provides religious ministry to Sailors and Marines and has deployed to Iraq and was in the Persian Gulf during 9/11. His duties onboard ships, stations or with Marines is to notify service members of personal loss or tragedy then provide follow-up grief counseling. Open to Hope Radio broadcasts every Thursday. To listen to this show, go to http://opentohope.com . About Dr. Heidi Horsley Dr. Heidi Horsley, PsyD, LMSW, MS, is a bereaved sibling and a licensed psychologist ...

PERI Software Solutions, Inc. plans to attend the National Assn. of Regulatory Utilities and Commissioners (NARUC) Winter Meeting (Feb 13-17) and the joint NARUC/DOE Annual Electricity Forum (Feb 16-17), at the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel (999 Ninth Street NW • Washington, District Of Columbia 20001 USA) "We received great reception on PERI's case studies," said President & CEO Sarav Periasamy, Software Solutions, Inc., Newark, NJ. "We showed regulators and ratepayers examples of energy efficiency and security of smart grid technology in our presentations ...

For the second year in a row, e.l.f. Cosmetics (eyeslipsface.com) will be spearheading a spokes model search -- turning to its own loyal customers to fill the role as the new face of the brand for 2011. The exciting, interactive opportunity will kick-off on January 18th and will run until March 20th, with finalist selection taking place in mid April. e.l.f. Will be partnering with Explore Modeling (exploremodeling.com), a top online casting and modeling resource site to launch the contest that will be open to the general public for both entry submissions and voting. ...

The founder of Hunter Vision, one of the most advanced LASIK facilities in the country, says that recent advances in 3D technology are helping people to see better—safely and permanently. Pioneered by Dr. Joel Hunter, and offered exclusively at Hunter Vision, 3D LASIK is a groundbreaking approach to vision correction. It begins with the initial exam—when a technician captures three-dimensional photographs of a patient's eyes. "My patients are amazed when I show them their 3D images," Dr. Hunter says. "These photos enable me to precisely diagnose a person's vision ...

The popularity of cruises has grown considerably with a large number of people preferring cruise vacations over other conventional means of travel. For those preferring to travel in style, a luxury cruise is the perfect answer. A luxury world cruise is different from a normal cruise, as the ships are smaller making the passenger lists smaller, too, so there isn't any standing in long lines for buffet dining, or long waits for onshore activities. The smaller luxury ships allow more personalized service, better accommodations, better amenities, and superior itineraries. Everything ...

As we at home adapt our tastes and larder to the winter season so do the Da Bruno Marbella restaurants chain. Taking care of their customers' health and nutritional needs is always central to the team at Da Bruno Italian Restaurants Marbella. For the winter season of 2010/2011 the chefs have created twelve special winter dishes which are the stars of the restaurants and the delight of their clients' palates. Recognising how our physical needs change during the winter season, Da Bruno's winter creations include risottos, meat dishes, fish dishes, soups, pizzas and pastas ...

S.M.A.R.T. Athletics, Inc. Releases Free Videos on the Submission Master Website. When it comes to MMA training, the right information and instructions at the onset play a big role in what the efforts eventually yield. So even though one might have all the right equipment that is required for effective MMA training, not knowing how to use it properly would surely have an adverse effect on its efficacy, and this is particularly true if you're practicing on a grappling dummy. The good news is that grappling dummy enthusiasts the world over can now benefit from free grappling ...

The Ultimate Sports Online Surf Shop is officially open! Inside the surf shop, you will find the following brands of bodyboards, surfboards, skimboards, and SUP paddle boards: BZ , Cartel, No. 6, Wave Skater, Morey Boogie, Gerry Lopez, Trident Performance Sports, X-Paddle, Custom X, Nomad, Quiet Flight, Riviera Paddlesurf, Ron House, Reform Industries, Zap Skimboards, and Victoria Skimboards. "Working in conjunction with one of the largest surf and skate suppliers in the world gives us a lot of options", said Jeff Till, owner of Ultimate Sports Online. With access to ...

The CDM Media team announced today that it is looking for CIOs and VPs of Policy Administration, Claims, Billing, and IT Systems from the Property & Casualty and Life & Annuity sectors of the insurance industry to speak at the Core Systems Summit. The Core Systems Summit, to be held April 14th and April 15th in Chicago, Illinois, features one day of agenda sessions for P&C representatives and another for L&A representatives. Both agendas feature think tanks, roundtables and case studies as well as keynote presentations and an analyst Q&A session. The Summit is being ...

The Look Better Naked Online Fitness Boot Camp allows anyone to enjoy the benefits of working out at home combined with the proven, fat-burning methods of Yun Fitness Boot Camps. By following the online program, campers not only enjoy privacy, they enjoy the convenience of working out whenever and wherever they choose. "The beauty of the Look Better Naked Online Fitness Boot Camp is that it saves people time," explains program founder and fitness expert Jason Yun. "Time is our most precious commodity. Many people don't believe they can reach their fitness goals because ...

CryptoHeaven Corp. adds rapid secure folder sharing to the secure email suite. Secure communications and document management systems provider CryptoHeaven Corp. has added secure folder sharing to anyone with an email address in one easy step. Secure folder sharing is now as simple as entering the recipient's email address. Recipient can retrieve the secure folder documents by clicking on the pickup link provided in an email. No separate registration or lengthy sign up is required. Designed to provide secure, auditable and confidential e-mail communication, the CryptoHeaven ...

Topper's Pizza is furthering its commitment to embrace technology with the launch of a fully interactive website geared to franchise development, featuring a password-protected virtual brochure that interested prospects fill in at their own pace. The automated process is a key step in the company's ongoing growth strategy, says company president Keith Toppazzini. "We're literally courting potential partners on the Internet to see if there's a match between our company and their own personal goals," says Toppazzini. Rather than piggy-backing on its existing corporate ...

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They lied. "Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door." Yes, it's an UNtruth. The truth is, even with a great product -- even with a powerful differential advantage -- you need to bring in customers -- preferably lots of them. Music Intelligence Solutions is doing just that, using technology to build a community around their company. Their "mousetrap" is attracting lots of buzz; they've developed an algorithm that accurately predicts a song's popularity. It's patented as glitzy "Hit Song Science." Less glamorous is the business of attracting ...

"it" Girl Public Relations, one of Los Angeles' leading boutique public relations firms, is excited to announce their partnership with singer/songwriter/producer Benny Cassette. His single, "God Forgive Me," from his forthcoming album, The Invisible Man, is currently impacting west coast rhythmic and pop radio and is already garnering buzz at clubs. Cassette is not a text book pop artist - he personifies edge. When creating music, he pulls from alternative influences that range from hip-hop to country. His vast knowledge and familiarity with different genres of ...

Abacus Financial LLC, a national leader in the acquisition of commercial real estate and operating companies, is actively seeking the immediate purchase of private manufacturing companies with annual sales of $20-100M/year. Manufacturing is an expansive term directly relating to include all processes required for the production and integration of a product's components. Some industries, such as semiconductor and steel manufacturers use the term fabrication instead. In a recession that continues to hit production sector after sector stifling growth and lessening purchase ...

Stunning landscapes, stirring portraits and spectacular wildlife shots are among the visual splendors to be savored in the March 2011 issue of Cowboys & Indians, The Premiere Magazine of the West. Winners of the sixth annual Cowboys & Indians Photo Contest are proudly displayed in the March issue, along with representative works by six master photographers -- Annette Ross Hume, Carleton Watkins, Jessica McGlothlin, Gerard Keenan, Jim Krantz and Kate Gaustad - justly famed for their images of the American West. Arizona-based photographer Bev Petit claimed top honors ...

Lori Torline, President of Lori Leigh Designs announced today that her concept atelier has retained the services of Harrington Product Development to assist in final engineering and production management of a new line of jewelry accessory organizers being developed for the retail marketplace. "Along with our managing consultant Duquesa Marketing, we researched a number of firms that specialize in streamlining the product design and manufacturing process", said Ms. Torline. "Rick Harrington has been an excellent partner in streamlining and tightening the whole ride from ...

There's no putting the brakes on Aussie Pet Mobile Canada as the Vancouver-based company announces three new multi-unit franchise agreements for Vancouver Island, Vancouver West and Mainland Vancouver. The announcement comes just 30 days after Aussie Pet Mobile, the largest mobile pet groomer in the world, inked a multi-unit franchise agreement with Michelle Berg, owner of Aussie Pet Mobile North and West Vancouver. More than 1.25 million Canadians now have access to the eco-friendly, convenient pet concept. "We are moving full-steam ahead and have no plans to slow ...

The Independent Adoption Center announced the release of the first of its kind, exclusive social networking website to support women who choose open adoption. The Independent Adoption Center's parent site for birthmothers: iheartadoption.org is a website that addresses the issues a pregnant woman faces while she considers placing her baby for adoption. The site features prospective adoptive parent profiles and testimonials from birthmothers who chose adoption for their babies. Members of the site have the option to chat live, send messages and save their favorite families. As ...

Jimmy Carwile, owner and auctioneer of Carwile Auctions, Inc., has been tapped to conduct an auction at the 35th annual Convention and Sport Show of the National Wild Turkey Federation, slated for Feb. 17-20 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville. Mr. Carwile will conduct the Ladies' Luncheon & Auction on Sat., Feb. 19. "I am honored to have been selected to participate in an event of this size and scope," Mr. Carwile remarked. "The NWTF attracts between 40,000 and 50,000 people a year to its annual convention and sport show. To say I am both ...

Serif, a leading independent design, publishing and creative software developer, today unveiled the new CraftArtist range of digital crafting products. Each of the six new products includes state-of-the-art software, templates and graphics for all types of projects such as photobooks, wedding stationery, greeting cards, scrapbooks and much more. The CraftArtist range is ideal for craft enthusiasts -- or those looking to embrace digital crafting for the first time - to make high-quality, personalized and photorealistic projects at home. With one-click, true-to-life crafting ...