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For the first time in the auction industry, Auctionservices.com will use virtual salespeople in designing and hosting a client's website. This new tool has been proven to attract customers, increase sales and retain interest in company services, according to Rick Romanus Sr., President and CEO of Auction Services, Inc. Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB) September 13, 2006 -- For the first time in the auction industry, Auctionservices.com will use virtual salespeople in designing and hosting a client's website. This new tool has been proven to attract customers, increase sales and retain interest in company services, according to Rick Romanus Sr., President and CEO of Auction Services, Inc. "We are delighted to offer this innovative video and audio messaging capability," noted Romanus.
MyWebGrocer.com expands with new appointments in sales and development
MyWebGrocer.com is expanding with the appointment of two new sales representatives to the team. The company, which provides e-commerce and Internet marketing solutions to grocery retailers, has more than 80 retail grocery chain clients for services including web site design and hosting, e-mail, online circulars and other e-commerce operations. Rob Rice, who joins the company in a sales and business development role, will be focusing on the New England and the Tri-State area encompassed by New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. He brings more than 19 years of experience in the grocery field to his new role, including 13 years of experience in retail grocery, customer relationship management, and sales of software, technology, analysis, direct mail and related data processing solutions.
WSI Internet Marketing Consultant to Open National Office in Orange ...
WSI opens a new national office located in Orange County, CA. The office, lead by Tracey Johnson MA, MBA, will partner with businesses to grow their revenue and reduce operating costs by implementing Internet marketing solutions customized to their business needs. Johnson will customize campaigns for ROI, which include dynamic websites, identity design, email marketing, sponsored advertisements, blogs, video, chat, communities, search engine registration and optimization, e-commerce and hosting. .
Web hosting operation is paying off for two Montrealers
Martin Leclair and Eric Chouinard began their careers in the mid-1990s as typical computer geeks. Fascinated by the advent of the Internet, they started helping customers with website design and training. Soon, they were into hosting websites on their own servers, building up a large list of small clients who paid anywhere between a few dollars and $100 a month for the service. .
Julian Lennon Invests in MyStore.com
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Today MyStore.com confirmed Julian Lennon, son of Beatles icon John Lennon, is among the group of private investors behind yourStore, LLC. The company owns and operates http://www.mystore.com/, an online marketplace. "In addition to his monetary investment, Julian has contributed some great ideas to the options MyStore.com offers to musicians and artists who want to resell or self distribute their music and art online. As an independent artist himself, Mr. Lennon was an early user of MyStore.com, setting up his own MyStore and linking it to several places he has a presence online including his MySpace page. We are glad to have him involved. He's been a friend for a long time," stated Todd Meagher, the company's CEO. About MyStore: MyStore.com is owned by yourStore, LLC (http://www.yourstore.com/) which is a virtual real estate company and application service provider offering individuals and businesses with FREE online "retail" space and software usage in the form of personalized web stores located within the company's marketplace http://www.mystore.com/ and an e-commerce service provider offering seller support and software services; including web hosting, site design, marketing, fulfillment and inventory and customer management tools.
Green Mayonnaise
In a food processor fitted with the metal blade or a good blender, process the herbs and lemon juice with about 1/4 cup mayonnaise until well pureed. Add the remaining mayonnaise, salt and pepper and process to blend well. Transfer to a bowl, cover and chill several hours to allow the flavors to meld. Makes about 1 1/4 cups.
Per (1-tablespoon) serving: 81 calories, 98 percent calories from fat, 9 grams total fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 4 milligrams cholesterol, .17 gram carbohydrates, .03 gram total fiber, .03 gram total sugars, .13 gram net carbs, .06 gram protein, 60 milligrams sodium. .
Appriss to Serve as Local Host of 2008 NOVA Conference
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) -- an advocacy group dedicated to the recognition and implementation of victims' rights and services -- has chosen Louisville as the site of its 34th National Conference on Victim Assistance. Appriss Inc. -- a technology provider for local, state, and Federal government agencies -- will be the local host of the event, scheduled for September 28-October 2, 2008. The theme of the 2008 conference, "Advocacy: Turning Survivors into Thrivers," was chosen by NOVA members through an online survey tool on the organization's Web site, http://www.trynova.org/. In October 2007, members were invited to submit theme suggestions which were posted online. Members then had the opportunity to rate those submissions for their preferred theme.
Business Briefs: Chamber organizes annual trade show
The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the annual Business Expo on March 27 at The Classic Center. Organizers for the 2008 Business Expo have adopted the theme "Let's Make a Deal" and will provide activities throughout the day. The day will start with a networking event, Business Before Hours, and end with award presentations at 4 p.m. The awards will include the annual Small Business Person of the Year. Trade show organizers are expecting more than 100 exhibitors, said Rich Cary, the chamber's vice president of member services. Exhibition booth costs are $475 for members and $575 for non-members. For more information, visit the chamber's Web site at www.athensga.com or call (706) 549-6800. Toccoa company plans $1M expansion Combat Training Solutions, a Stephens County company that manufactures simulated explosives for the military, announced that it plans to add more than 30 jobs and invest $1 million to expand a facility in Eastanollee.
Six years at Barcelona, Shawn Marion launches a Web site and Panic
Celebrating its 6th anniversary, the chi chi north Scottsdale mega club is hosting a winter wonderland bash with a VIP reception for 8 to 10 p.m. and a general admission party from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. A few members of the Los Angeles-based Spinal Tap-like cover band Metal School will perform as Triple Scoop. ANd while you won't be turned away for wearing otherwise, organizers have stressed that "white attire is strongly desired." .
Elkington, Performa projects and problems
The contract, slated to close in November, was never completed, according to partners in the project who spoke on condition of anonymity. Elkington said the project will proceed and said his relationship with its developers is so solid that he will participate in Celebrate Alabama, a similar project by the same company. Jackson, Miss. A $12 million project to revive the Farish Street District, originally slated to open this month, got a boost Feb. 12 with a new financing plan -- after initially being proposed by Performa in 2001. However, Jackson Mayor Frank Melton's chief of staff, Marcus Ward, says it's unlikely the financing will save Performa's involvement in Farish Street. "We've given the developer numerous opportunities to come up with a plan, a strategy that would make this project a reality," Ward said.
TN legislators want to get more serious water fight
Over development and disregard for our precious resources will lead to shortages and worse. I'm sorry, but you don't need a perfect gulf course lawn. Let's encourage the planting of native species that are drought resistant and other conservation efforts. .
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