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Business Wire Retail Report on October 2009 Retail Sales Figures

Auto Channel (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009

Business Roundtable Statement on House Vote on Health Care Bill

Business Wire (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--“We are disappointed by the passage of a House bill that we cannot support. The House legislation contains many provisions that will threaten the coverage that 177 million Americans currently have through the employer-based system. Not only does it establish a government-run health plan, but it includes a “play or pay” mandate for employers...

McGrath Systems - 2010 Emerging Business of the Year

Business Wire (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009

BLUE BELL, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--McGrath Systems, a Human Capital Management Firm has been recognized as the 2010 Emerging Business Award Recipient of the Year by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce (“GPCC”). Since 1982 the GPCC has annually recognized the exceptional achievements of entrepreneurs and small business owners in our region with the Excellence...

Conscious Collection Names Goodsell Group as Consultant Business Development

Business Wire (Free subscription) | yesterday

PALM DESERT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Conscious Collection (CC), the exclusive spiritual clothing and home furnishings line developed and inspired by visionary designer Trey Isenhower, has named Goodsell Group as their consultant for business development, marketing and public relations. Each CC design is personal and inspired from Trey’s experiences. He embodies the philosophy...

Nicor Subsidiary to Acquire Shipping Business - Deluxe Freight, Inc.

Business Wire (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009

NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) announced today that its subsidiary, Birdsall, Inc., has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Miami-based Deluxe Freight, Inc. Terms of the agreement were not announced. Birdsall, Inc. is the parent company of Tropical Shipping, a leading carrier of containerized freight in the Bahamas and Caribbean. Deluxe Freight is the leading...

Preparis: Businesses Must Share Blame for Spread of H1N1

Business Wire (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Preparis, Inc. today associated the rapid spread of H1N1 pandemic to the high percentage of companies that are not doing enough to prevent its spread in the workplace. In response, the company has unveiled a special website dedicated to helping businesses and their employees prepare for the “swine flu” pandemic. This free service, called...

Business Wire Retail Report on October 2009 Retail Sales Figures

Business Wire (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Business Wire's Monthly Retail Report is available on the day that retail sales figures for the previous month's sales are announced by the various retailers nationwide, usually the first Thursday of each month. The Retail Report is based on information provided and released by the retailers. This chart tracks each retailer's total sales for the...

SunGard Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results (Business...

Philadelphia Tech News (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009

SunGard Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results (Business Wire) SunGard feels the pain from broker-dealer volatility (Finextra) Could Comcast/NBC rival ESPN? (USA Today) Voice is Cable’s Secret Weapon for Growth (GigaOM) EC Might Lodge 'Formal Objection' to Oracle Acquisition of Sun (eWeek) Philly Gets the WiMAX Love (Zatz Not Funny!) MAC Alliance: Promise of Clean Tech in Region...

Masonite Inc. Announces Acquisition of Israeli Steel Security and Safety Entry Door Business

Business Wire (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Masonite Inc., a world leader in interior doors and entry door systems, announced its acquisition of the assets of 7 Tech, an Israeli-based steel security and safety door business. Masonite’s Israeli subsidiaries Etz Karmiel Ltd. and Open Gallery Ltd. will add the 7 Tech steel security and safety doors, with their attractive modern and...

Business Roundtable Statement on President Obama’s Signing of the Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension and Five-Year NOL ‘Carryback’ Expansion

Business Wire (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--“The members of Business Roundtable commend President Obama and an overwhelming bipartisan majority in Congress for enacting legislation to extend and expand the federal homebuyer tax credit. This vital program is the right type of action for our nation. With more than one-fifth of our economy tied to industries related to housing and real estate,...

Safeguard Business Unit Announces New Contract with Texas’ Largest Private Utility

Business Wire (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Safeguard Security Holdings, Inc. (OTC:SSHS), a provider of corporate and industrial security systems and personnel, announces that its subsidiary, SYSTEMSgroup Protective Services, has entered into a five year agreement, which began Q1 2009, to provide security services for one of Texas’ largest utility companies. The utility is a market-leading competitive...

Confederation of Indian Industry and U.S.-India Business Council Announce Healthcare Partnership

Business Wire (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009

NEW DELHI, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Confederation of Indian Industry and the U.S.-India Business Council today announced a major new advance in healthcare collaboration, partnering under the banner of the USIBC-led “Coalition for Healthy India”. The partnership was announced on the sidelines of CII’s 6th Annual Healthcare Summit, which was attended by a delegation...

United Supermarkets Named ‘Texas Family Business of the Year’

Business Wire (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009

LUBBOCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Institute for Family Business at Baylor University today recognized United Supermarkets as the “Texas Family Business of the Year” in the Large Business category at the 20th annual Texas Family Business of the Year awards banquet at Baylor University’s Bill Daniel Student Center in Waco, Texas. United Supermarkets...

IMW Consultants Launches H1N1 Flu Contingency Plan for Businesses

Business Wire (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009

WOODLAND PARK, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IMW Consultants helps businesses limit financial losses from swine flu with a contingency plan that can be implemented in just a few hours. "Fear of the virus may have a greater impact on businesses than the virus itself," said Amy Edwards, senior partner at the firm. "We want to give all businesses that rely on...

IT Business Edge Launches Live Events Business to Deliver Prime Technology Leads in Face-to-Face Setting

Business Wire (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IT Business Edge, the professional online community for business technology decision makers, is taking the concept of “delivering leads” for advertising clients to a whole new level. The company’s new line of events will gather hand-picked IT executives from across the country and put them up at a four-star resort for three...