Mia Mariu Announces the Ambassador Circle Program – Ground Floor Small Business Opportunity - YAHOO!

Mia Mariu, a Dallas based health and beauty company, is pleased to announce its Ambassador Circle Progam designed for an elite group of top leaders looking to perpetuate the Founder's vision in key US markets.

Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) June 17, 2012

Mia Mariu, a Dallas based health and beauty social selling company that offers entrepreneurial business opportunities for women announces the Ambassador Circle Program. This program will be made up of a very elite, inner circle of top field leaders who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and solid business acumen. These leaders, who will be selected in key US markets, will perpetuate the Founder’s vision for wanting to build a company for women who want a contemporary and progressive way to make money.

The Ambassador Program is fast-paced and aggressive with only a five month timeframe to complete the Qualification Period and five months to achieve Ambassador Status. This program offers those leaders the opportunity to not only earn lucrative bonuses, special recognition, and direct support from the company but also have the opportunity to earn a luxurious BMW 3 Series Hardtop Convertible.

“We are excited to offer this ground floor opportunity at Mia,” said Jeannie Price, Founder and CEO, “Beauty and health go hand in hand and Mia’s high performance products, formulated with the most natural ingredients available, help you to achieve vibrant beauty and health inside and out. Each unique product fuses nature and technology by combing the highest quality botanicals, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and peptides. The result is healthy products that provide a perfect balance that reflects itself through beautiful and glowing skin at an exceptional value.”

Mia’s Independent Advisers are offered an exceptional compensation plan with the flexibility to manage their own schedule. Mia offers convenient direct delivery to customers, no inventory quota requirements and each Adviser has their own twenty-four by seven online e-boutique. Mia Advisers have the potential to earn up to fifty percent commissions on the Mia product line and have the opportunity to earn up to an additional twelve percent by building their team. Mia offers Advisers several levels of Starter Kits to choose from to begin their Mia home based business.

About Mia Mariu

Mia Mariu is a Dallas based health and beauty social selling company. Mia offers a home-based social selling business opportunity that combines the power of ecommerce, social networking and personal service behind extraordinary natural health and beauty products. The Mia Mariu product line includes botanical skin care, mineral cosmetics, natural health supplements and fine fragrances. Mia’s products are available for purchase via the Internet and from Independent Advisers.

Debra Robinson
Mia Mariu LLC
800-600-1642
Email Information

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Mia Mariu Announces the Ambassador Circle Program – Ground Floor Small Business Opportunity - YAHOO!

Mia Mariu, a Dallas based health and beauty company, is pleased to announce its Ambassador Circle Progam designed for an elite group of top leaders looking to perpetuate the Founder's vision in key US markets.

Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) June 17, 2012

Mia Mariu, a Dallas based health and beauty social selling company that offers entrepreneurial business opportunities for women announces the Ambassador Circle Program. This program will be made up of a very elite, inner circle of top field leaders who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and solid business acumen. These leaders, who will be selected in key US markets, will perpetuate the Founder’s vision for wanting to build a company for women who want a contemporary and progressive way to make money.

The Ambassador Program is fast-paced and aggressive with only a five month timeframe to complete the Qualification Period and five months to achieve Ambassador Status. This program offers those leaders the opportunity to not only earn lucrative bonuses, special recognition, and direct support from the company but also have the opportunity to earn a luxurious BMW 3 Series Hardtop Convertible.

“We are excited to offer this ground floor opportunity at Mia,” said Jeannie Price, Founder and CEO, “Beauty and health go hand in hand and Mia’s high performance products, formulated with the most natural ingredients available, help you to achieve vibrant beauty and health inside and out. Each unique product fuses nature and technology by combing the highest quality botanicals, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and peptides. The result is healthy products that provide a perfect balance that reflects itself through beautiful and glowing skin at an exceptional value.”

Mia’s Independent Advisers are offered an exceptional compensation plan with the flexibility to manage their own schedule. Mia offers convenient direct delivery to customers, no inventory quota requirements and each Adviser has their own twenty-four by seven online e-boutique. Mia Advisers have the potential to earn up to fifty percent commissions on the Mia product line and have the opportunity to earn up to an additional twelve percent by building their team. Mia offers Advisers several levels of Starter Kits to choose from to begin their Mia home based business.

About Mia Mariu

Mia Mariu is a Dallas based health and beauty social selling company. Mia offers a home-based social selling business opportunity that combines the power of ecommerce, social networking and personal service behind extraordinary natural health and beauty products. The Mia Mariu product line includes botanical skin care, mineral cosmetics, natural health supplements and fine fragrances. Mia’s products are available for purchase via the Internet and from Independent Advisers.

Debra Robinson
Mia Mariu LLC
800-600-1642
Email Information

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Mia Mariu Announces the Ambassador Circle Program – Ground Floor Small Business Opportunity - YAHOO!

Mia Mariu, a Dallas based health and beauty company, is pleased to announce its Ambassador Circle Progam designed for an elite group of top leaders looking to perpetuate the Founder's vision in key US markets.

Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) June 17, 2012

Mia Mariu, a Dallas based health and beauty social selling company that offers entrepreneurial business opportunities for women announces the Ambassador Circle Program. This program will be made up of a very elite, inner circle of top field leaders who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and solid business acumen. These leaders, who will be selected in key US markets, will perpetuate the Founder’s vision for wanting to build a company for women who want a contemporary and progressive way to make money.

The Ambassador Program is fast-paced and aggressive with only a five month timeframe to complete the Qualification Period and five months to achieve Ambassador Status. This program offers those leaders the opportunity to not only earn lucrative bonuses, special recognition, and direct support from the company but also have the opportunity to earn a luxurious BMW 3 Series Hardtop Convertible.

“We are excited to offer this ground floor opportunity at Mia,” said Jeannie Price, Founder and CEO, “Beauty and health go hand in hand and Mia’s high performance products, formulated with the most natural ingredients available, help you to achieve vibrant beauty and health inside and out. Each unique product fuses nature and technology by combing the highest quality botanicals, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and peptides. The result is healthy products that provide a perfect balance that reflects itself through beautiful and glowing skin at an exceptional value.”

Mia’s Independent Advisers are offered an exceptional compensation plan with the flexibility to manage their own schedule. Mia offers convenient direct delivery to customers, no inventory quota requirements and each Adviser has their own twenty-four by seven online e-boutique. Mia Advisers have the potential to earn up to fifty percent commissions on the Mia product line and have the opportunity to earn up to an additional twelve percent by building their team. Mia offers Advisers several levels of Starter Kits to choose from to begin their Mia home based business.

About Mia Mariu

Mia Mariu is a Dallas based health and beauty social selling company. Mia offers a home-based social selling business opportunity that combines the power of ecommerce, social networking and personal service behind extraordinary natural health and beauty products. The Mia Mariu product line includes botanical skin care, mineral cosmetics, natural health supplements and fine fragrances. Mia’s products are available for purchase via the Internet and from Independent Advisers.

Debra Robinson
Mia Mariu LLC
800-600-1642
Email Information

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XForex Offers a Great Opportunity to Earn Huge Profits wth its New Affiliate Program - YAHOO!

This press release informs readers that XForex, a web based Forex trading platform offers a new affiliate program, which is a great opportunity for ambitious people to earn huge profits.

(PRWEB) April 28, 2012

XForex has recently launched an online affiliate program, which offers an excellent opportunity for affiliates or website owners to make money. Partnering with XForex is one's ticket to earn great revenues, by introducing one's visitors to an already established and reputed Forex trading platform.

An experienced affiliate program manager of XForex said, “Take a step forward with our innovative Forex trading platform for high referral and traffic conversion revenue. We offer the most dynamic features to our affiliates to ensure that their business experience will be professional. Our platform is user friendly and visually pleasing.”

He further added, “This affiliate program is a combined effort of our team. Our fast and simple new affiliate platform makes it easy for affiliates to sign up. We provide a lot of marketing tools, which will make our affiliates, feel happy and satisfied.”

Forex trading is one of the most lucrative fields for trading in the internet allowing both traders and brokers to earn high profits. To catalyze this, XForex has developed a unique and robust trading platform that allows traders to trade from anywhere.

XForex affiliate program is a great opportunity to earn extra income. In addition to reliability and credibility, XForex affiliate program also offers all the tools one would need to monetize the business opportunity in the extremely profitable Forex trade industry. Another advantage is definitely the multi-language feature supported by XForex platform which enables one to get support in the language of one's choice.

XForex “Dream Team” affiliate manager said, “We offer CPA (Cost Per Acquisition) reward plan. There is no restriction on how much money you can earn while working with us. With our high conversion rates, sophisticated products, helpful team and tools, reaching your financial goals are not at all difficult. What you can earn is in your hands. If you are able to generate more traffic to our products’ sites, you can get greater earnings.

XForex allows you to choose from different size of banners. You can also get effective marketing tools like email templates, lading pages and widgets like currency quotations, economic news feeds and currency symbols. Using these tools efficiently will boost your income.”

Referring clients to XForex not only helps one earn profits, but also goodwill. It offers impeccable support to people who opt for it. XForex has a professional, courteous customer support team that is available 24 hours a day, from Sunday 9.00 PM to Friday 9 PM. The customers can contact the team via toll free numbers, live chat or email. The customer support team comprises various representatives who are proficient in a number of languages. XForex platform offers expert training, including training strategies, daily reports and so on.

About XForex

XForex is an exceptional online Forex trading platform. With XForex, clients can trade from any computer at anytime. It offers professional service during all Forex market hours. The platform was developed by traders who have a clear understanding of what a trader needs to succeed.

Contact Information

You can contact the affiliate managers at http://www.xforex.com to get more information.

Jacob M
XForex
+61 2 90370163
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Microsoft and Nokia to Invest Up to 18 Million Euros in Mobile Application Development Program at Aalto University

HELSINKI, Finland, March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To drive innovation and business opportunities in Finland's mobile ecosystem and beyond, Microsoft Corp. and Nokia will each invest up to 9 million euros into a newly established mobile application development program at Aalto University during the next three years. The AppCampus program has been set up to foster the creation of innovative mobile applications for the Windows Phone ecosystem, and in addition Nokia platforms, including Symbian and Series 40, to create a new generation of self-sustaining mobile startups.

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Kicking off in May 2012, the Finland-based program will be led and managed by Aalto University, which has a growing reputation as a hotbed of new startup companies. AppCampus is intended to attract thousands of application proposals from students and entrepreneurs from all over the world. Aalto University will make a significant contribution to the project by providing premises, coaching services, and access to both academic and business networks for budding app developers.

Within the AppCampus program, mobile entrepreneurs can benefit from comprehensive support, training in mobile technology, design and usability, and funding to create innovative new mobile apps and services. Windows Phone Marketplace and Nokia Store offer local and global business opportunities to program participants via distribution to consumers around the world.

Mentored by veterans in the mobile industry, program participants will be given insights and business coaching to help them commercialize their ideas while retaining the full intellectual property rights for their innovations.

"The ICT industry and knowledge base in Finland is one of the most competitive in the world, particularly in the mobile technology field," said Jyrki Katainen, Finnish prime minister, at the launch event for the AppCampus program in Helsinki. "Finland is an early-adopter market, and the significance of national education and technology innovation is deeply rooted in our culture. As a result, there is a growing appetite for entrepreneurship among the younger generation at Aalto University and beyond. The partnership between Microsoft and Nokia is a critical investment in this growing ecosystem and represents an exciting opportunity and access to global markets for our local startup community."

"AppCampus offers an unprecedented opportunity for entrepreneurs to put their ideas into practice and create world-class mobile products," said Klaus Holse, president, Microsoft Western Europe. "We want to turn a new leaf in the mobile industry and foster Finland's role as a center of excellence for mobile technology. Such investment into early-stage concepts has rarely been seen in this sector, and this demonstrates how highly both Nokia and Microsoft value Finnish mobile expertise."

"We are proud to announce this new program, which will enable new and existing developers to create next-generation mobile apps and unique user experiences," said Kai Oistamo, executive vice president, Nokia Corp. "The partnership will allow developers to ideate and monetize business opportunities globally, via both Windows Phone Marketplace and Nokia Store."

"An essential part of Aalto University's mission is to strengthen Finland's competitiveness," said Tuula Teeri, president of Aalto University. "We are pleased to host this initiative, which concretely boosts utilization of new knowledge and skills in creation of new entrepreneurial ventures."

"Through our technology transfer and Aalto Venture Garage activities, the Aalto University community has been able to help catalyze the creation and growth of more than 30 companies during the past two years, with a number of them having mobile applications," said Will Cardwell, head of the Aalto University Center for Entrepreneurship, which will be charged with managing the program. "The people and ideas we work with hail from all corners of the world, and our partnership with Microsoft and Nokia will further strengthen our global network. This program will provide a unique opportunity to turn application ideas into real business with the support of world-class partners and coaches."

"Within our student community, we have a strong mission to boost entrepreneurship and to create more startups," said Teemu Tapanila, a board member of the Aalto Entrepreneurship Society and leader of the Windows Phone Aalto community. "We warmly welcome the opportunities and networks brought by this cooperation."

On the AppCampus Program

Mobile entrepreneurs can apply for grants within the AppCampus program beginning in May 2012. More information can be found at http://appcampus.aalto.fi.

About Nokia

Nokia is a global leader in mobile communications whose products have become an integral part of the lives of people around the world. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people use their Nokia to capture and share experiences, access information, find their way or simply to speak to one another. Nokia's technological and design innovations have made its brand one of the most recognized in the world. For more information, visit http://www.nokia.com/about-nokia.

About the Aalto University Center for Entrepreneurship

The Aalto Center for Entrepreneurship (ACE) at Aalto University, Finland, offers innovation, commercialization, and start-up services for Aalto University researchers, students and other stakeholders. In addition, we facilitate innovation and growth entrepreneurship by co-creating research and education of these areas across all the Aalto schools. ACE partially funds and participates in the award-winning Aalto Venture Garage and Startup Sauna open source seed accelerator. For more information, visit www.aalto.fi and http://ace.aalto.fi.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT - News) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realise their full potential.

About Microsoft EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)

Microsoft has operated in EMEA since 1982. In the region Microsoft employs more than 16,000 people in over 64 subsidiaries, delivering products and services in more than 139 countries and territories.

This material is for informational purposes only. Microsoft Corp disclaims all warranties and conditions with regard to use of the material for other purposes. Microsoft Corp shall not, at any time, be liable for any special, direct, indirect or consequential damages, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other action arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the material. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting any kind of warranty.

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Microsoft and Nokia to Invest Up to 18 Million Euros in Mobile Application Development Program at Aalto University - Microsoft Presspass

HELSINKI, Finland — March 26, 2012 — To drive innovation and business opportunities in Finland’s mobile ecosystem and beyond, Microsoft Corp. and Nokia will each invest up to 9 million euros into a newly established mobile application development program at Aalto University during the next three years. The AppCampus program has been set up to foster the creation of innovative mobile applications for the Windows Phone ecosystem and in addition, Nokia platforms, including Symbian and Series 40, to create a new generation of self-sustaining mobile startups.

Kicking off in May 2012, the Finland-based program will be led and managed by Aalto University, which has a growing reputation as a hotbed of new startup companies. AppCampus is intended to attract thousands of application proposals from students and entrepreneurs from all over the world. Aalto University will make a significant contribution to the project by providing premises, coaching services, and access to both academic and business networks for budding app developers.

Within the AppCampus program, mobile entrepreneurs can benefit from comprehensive support, training in mobile technology, design and usability, and funding to create innovative new mobile apps and services. Windows Phone Marketplace and Nokia Store offer local and global business opportunities to program participants via distribution to consumers around the world.

Mentored by veterans in the mobile industry, program participants will be given insights and business coaching to help them commercialize their ideas while retaining the full intellectual property rights for their innovations.

“The ICT industry and knowledge base in Finland is one of the most competitive in the world, particularly in the mobile technology field,” said Jyrki Katainen, Finnish prime minister, at the launch event for the AppCampus program in Helsinki. “Finland is an early-adopter market, and the significance of national education and technology innovation is deeply rooted in our culture. As a result, there is a growing appetite for entrepreneurship among the younger generation at Aalto University and beyond. The partnership between Microsoft and Nokia is a critical investment in this growing ecosystem and represents an exciting opportunity and access to global markets for our local startup community.”

“AppCampus offers an unprecedented opportunity for entrepreneurs to put their ideas into practice and create world-class mobile products,” said Klaus Holse, president, Microsoft Western Europe. “We want to turn a new leaf in the mobile industry and foster Finland’s role as a center of excellence for mobile technology. Such investment into early-stage concepts has rarely been seen in this sector, and this demonstrates how highly both Nokia and Microsoft value Finnish mobile expertise.”

“We are proud to announce this new program, which will enable new and existing developers to create next-generation mobile apps and unique user experiences,” said Kai Öistämö, executive vice president, Nokia Corp. “The partnership will allow developers to ideate and monetize business opportunities globally, via both Windows Phone Marketplace and Nokia Store.”

“An essential part of Aalto University’s mission is to strengthen Finland’s competitiveness,” said Tuula Teeri, president of Aalto University. “We are pleased to host this initiative, which concretely boosts utilization of new knowledge and skills in creation of new entrepreneurial ventures.”

“Through our technology transfer and Aalto Venture Garage activities, the Aalto University community has been able to help catalyze the creation and growth of more than 30 companies during the past two years, with a number of them having mobile applications,” said Will Cardwell, head of the Aalto University Center for Entrepreneurship, which will be charged with managing the program. “The people and ideas we work with hail from all corners of the world, and our partnership with Microsoft and Nokia will further strengthen our global network. This program will provide a unique opportunity to turn application ideas into real business with the support of world-class partners and coaches.”

“Within our student community, we have a strong mission to boost entrepreneurship and to create more startups,” said Teemu Tapanila, a board member of the Aalto Entrepreneurship Society and leader of the Windows Phone Aalto community. “We warmly welcome the opportunities and networks brought by this cooperation.”

On the AppCampus Program

Mobile entrepreneurs can apply for grants within the AppCampus program beginning in May 2012. More information can be found at http://appcampus.aalto.fi.

About Nokia

Nokia is a global leader in mobile communications whose products have become an integral part of the lives of people around the world. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people use their Nokia to capture and share experiences, access information, find their way or simply to speak to one another. Nokia’s technological and design innovations have made its brand one of the most recognized in the world. For more information, visit http://www.nokia.com/about-nokia.

About the Aalto University Center for Entrepreneurship

The Aalto Center for Entrepreneurship (ACE) at Aalto University, Finland, offers innovation, commercialization, and start-up services for Aalto University researchers, students and other stakeholders. In addition, we facilitate innovation and growth entrepreneurship by co-creating research and education of these areas across all the Aalto schools. ACE partially funds and participates in the award-winning Aalto Venture Garage and Startup Sauna open source seed accelerator. For more information, visit www.aalto.fi and http://ace.aalto.fi.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realise their full potential.

About Microsoft EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)

Microsoft has operated in EMEA since 1982. In the region Microsoft employs more than 16,000 people in over 64 subsidiaries, delivering products and services in more than 139 countries and territories.

This material is for informational purposes only. Microsoft Corp disclaims all warranties and conditions with regard to use of the material for other purposes. Microsoft Corp shall not, at any time, be liable for any special, direct, indirect or consequential damages, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other action arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the material. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting any kind of warranty.

Note to editors: For more information, news and perspectives from Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft News Center at http://www.microsoft.com/news. Web links, telephone numbers and titles were correct at time of publication, but may have changed. For additional assistance, journalists and analysts may contact Microsoft’s Rapid Response Team or other appropriate contacts listed at http://www.microsoft.com/news/contactpr.mspx.

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GSI Group's Continuum business awarded major scientific laser program - TMCnet

(ENP Newswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) ENP Newswire - 16 March 2012 Release date- 14032012 - Bedford, MA - GSI Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GSIG), a global leader and supplier of laser-based solutions, laser scanning devices and precision motion and optical control technologies to global electronics, industrial, medical, and scientific markets, today announced that its Continuum laser business, a leading producer of high energy laser products to scientific and industrial markets, has been awarded a $4.8 million contract with the French National Center for Scientific Research for the delivery of a 400 Joule amplifier section that will be used as part of the Apollon high energy laser program developed by the Institut de la Lumiere Extreme.

Apollon is designed to be the world's first 10 petawatt femtosecond pulsed output Sapphire laser system. The award comes as the result of a four-year program, funded in part by the French Government, to develop a compact, high energy laser pump module operating at typical repetition rates approximately 20 times faster than the repetition rate of conventional high energy laser glass pump modules.

The program award reflects the joint efforts of GSI's Continuum team, Laboratory of Laser Energetics, and National Energetics. National Energetics is based in Austin Texas and was founded by the foremost authorities in chirped pulse amplification (CPA) technology. The Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) of the University of Rochester, in New York, is a unique national resource for research and education in science and technology.

'This was a team effort involving the best of cooperation between industry, government labs and academic institutions,' said Dr. Laurence Cramer, President of GSI's Continuum business.

'We are very pleased to be awarded this business, which recognizes our role as a global leader in large, high power, scientific laser systems, and positions us well for future opportunities on other similar programs,' said John A. Roush, CEO of GSI Group Inc.

About the Companies GSI Group Inc. supplies laser-based solutions, precision motion control devices, optical controls, and associated precision technologies, and semiconductor systems to global industrial, electronics, medical, and scientific markets. GSI Group Inc.'s common shares are quoted on NASDAQ (GSIG).Continuum Electro-Optics Inc., a subsidiary of GSI Group Inc. and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, manufactures and markets a complete family of high energy laser products worldwide to industrial and scientific markets.

Safe Harbor and Forward Looking Information Certain statements in this release are 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements contained in this news release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, and are generally identified by words such as 'expect,' 'intend,' 'anticipate,' 'estimate,' 'plan,' and other similar expressions.

These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to: the Company's expected future financial performance; the expected effect of the refinancing on the Company's interest expense; the expected impact of the 12 x 12 Program and related charges; the expected impact from recent orders; the Company's optimism regarding its prospects for the future and other statements that are not historical facts.

These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could affect future results and cause actual results and events to differ materially from historical and expected results and those expressed or implied in the forward looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: economic and political conditions and the effects of these conditions on our customers' businesses and level of business activity; our significant dependence upon our customers' capital expenditures, which are subject to cyclical market fluctuations; our dependence upon our ability to respond to fluctuations in product demand; our ability to continually innovate; delays in our delivery of new products; our reliance upon third party distribution channels subject to credit, business concentration and business failure risks beyond our control; fluctuations in our quarterly results, and our failure to meet or exceed the expectations of securities analysts or investors; customer order timing and other similar factors beyond our control; disruptions in, or breaches in security of, our information technology systems; changes in interest rates, credit ratings or foreign currency exchange rates; risk associated with our operations in foreign countries; our increased use of outsourcing in foreign countries; our failure to comply with local import and export regulations in the jurisdictions in which we operate; our history of operating losses and our ability to sustain our profitability; our exposure to the credit risk of some of our customers and in weakened markets; violations of our intellectual property rights and our ability to protect our intellectual property against infringement by third parties; risk of losing our competitive advantage; our ability to make acquisitions or divestitures that provide business benefits; our failure to successfully integrate future acquisitions into our business; our ability to retain key personnel; our restructuring and realignment activities and disruptions to our operations as a result of consolidation of our operations; product defects or problems integrating our products with other vendors' products; disruptions in the supply of or defects in raw materials, certain key components or other goods from our suppliers; production difficulties and product delivery delays or disruptions; changes in governmental regulation of our business or products; our failure to implement new information technology systems and software successfully; our failure to realize the full value of our intangible assets; any requirement to make additional tax payments and/or recalculate certain of our tax attributes depending on the resolution of the complaint we filed against the U.S. government; our ability to utilize our net operating loss carry forwards and other tax attributes; fluctuations in our effective tax rates and audit of our estimates of tax liabilities; being subject to U.S. federal income taxation even though we are a non-U.S. corporation; being subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax for U.S. federal income tax purposes; any need for additional capital to adequately respond to business challenges or opportunities and repay or refinance our existing indebtedness, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; volatility in the market for our common shares; our dependence on significant cash flow to service our indebtedness and fund our operations; our ability to access cash and other assets of our subsidiaries; the influence over our business of several significant shareholders; provisions of our articles of incorporation may delay or prevent a change in control; our significant existing indebtedness and restrictions in our new senior secured credit agreement that may limit our ability to engage in certain activities; our intention not to pay dividends in the near future and our failure to maintain appropriate internal controls in the future.

Other important risk factors that could affect the outcome of the events set forth in these statements and that could affect the Company's operating results and financial condition are discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, and in the Company's subsequent filings with the SEC made prior to or after the date hereof.

Such statements are based on the Company's management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to the Company's management. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this document except as required by law.

Investor Contact: Robert Buckley Tel: (781) 266-5137 [Editorial queries for this story should be sent to newswire@enpublishing.co.uk] ((Comments on this story may be sent to info@enpublishing.co.uk)) (c) 2012 Electronic News Publishing - [ Back To dark-fiber.tmcnet.com's Homepage ]

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ANZ Partners with Innovyz to Launch Small Business Accelerator Program - YAHOO!

ANZ, in partnership with Innovyz, has recently launched the 'ANZ Innovyz START Program', a three month intensive accelerator program aimed at assisting prospective and existing small business owners to develop and grow their businesses for success.

Melbourne, Victoria (PRWEB) March 14, 2012

Start ups, early stage small businesses or those with innovative ideas are encouraged to apply. Applications are open until 20 April 2012. To apply, go to http://www.innovyzstart.com/.

The ANZ Innovyz START program is a member of the Global Accelerator Network and is modelled on TechStars, the US mentor-driven seed stage investment program which has created some of the world's most successful start-up businesses.

The ANZ Innovyz START program offers participants the unique opportunity to be mentored by global specialists in entrepreneurship and innovation, including world renowned expert, Dr Jana Matthews.

Commenting on ANZ's partnership with Innovyz, ANZ General Manager for Small Business, Nick Reade said: "Our support for this program forms part of ANZ's commitment to the Australian small business sector. We're also a strong supporter of the start up segment, having an approval rate of around 80 per cent for ANZ start up loan applications.

"The Australian small business sector contributes almost half of Australia's private sector jobs, and while many are very successful, there are some which are having a tough time at present, and the sector continues to need investment and support.

"This program is about fostering growth and innovation in small business, and accelerating the development of start-up companies who really need that initial leg-up to get going.

"Whether you're a new small business, or just someone with a great innovative idea, it's about having the right support, mentoring and skills to get off the ground. The ANZ Innovyz START program is all about creating a launch pad for these people by giving them the expertise and funding to grow and commercialise their business," Mr Reade said.

The program commences on 28 May 2012 and will require 10 selected companies to reside in Adelaide for three months. The companies will be mentored by successful global entrepreneurs, be given the tools and programs to help them identify target markets, develop business plans and create strategies for growth. On the final day of the program they will then present to potential investors to seek funding.

ANZ has also launched The ANZ Small Business Hub' LinkedIn group which provides an interactive and inclusive community for small businesses to connect, share ideas, build profiles and open doors to new opportunities. To become a member of ANZ's Small Business Hub community, go to LinkedIn.

Bonnie Lynch
ANZ Banking Group
+61 3 8655 1146
Email Information

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Franchise Centered Program Offers Business Opportunity for Entrepreneurs and Corporate Refugees Seeking New Opportunities - 24-7PressRelease.com

    BETHESDA, MD, March 10, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Nothing in life is guaranteed, of course. But after this type of preparation: 11 volumes and 1000 pages, 13 weeks of mentoring and coaching, days of intense coursework, a business owner who is opening a franchise knows as much as possible to ensure the success of an investment. The end result is a franchise system that continues growing and succeeding four decades after the first office was opened.

"Our training program is so basic it is almost redundant but we have an almost zero franchise failure rate because of it," says David Banfield, president of the alternative financing firm The Interface Financial Group. "Our long time franchise owners train and guide the new folks coming into our system so our new franchise owners have everything needed to be successful."

Banfield reports many long-term unemployed workers as well as entrepreneurs looking to own their own business are contacting him to inquire about franchise opportunities. Banfield says these prospective owners have heard IFG's training program and the company's low franchise failure rate. In addition, IFG franchises are inexpensive to open,can be run out of a house and provides a career that is not only entrepreneurial but also flexible.
IFG franchisees provide short-term working capital to small and medium sized businesses through invoice discounting. IFG's service allows a company to use their unpaid invoices to accelerate their cash flow and meet current financial obligations. Clients can be provided with access to instant capital within 2 -4 business days. The service is transactional, allowing businesses to use it as often as they need it. This easy and fast form of short term financing offers small business owners the opportunity to access cash quickly without having to wait for their outstanding invoices to be paid. IFG's service is in high demand in today's economy because many small businesses are struggling with cash flow issues to meet payroll or add inventory but do not qualify for a traditional bank loan.

DARYL'S STORY
Daryl Turko worked in the oil and gas industry for 15 years until he was laid off. He explored various opportunities through an outplacement service and finally settled on buying an IFG franchise. 15 years later, Turko carries just a handful of clients in a very manageable portfolio. Turko says his leads first came from contacts mostly in the banking arena but many more are now coming through referrals from existing clients.

"IFG promised to provide all the training and support I would need and they've delivered," says Turko. "I'm my own boss, I work out of my house, and I've been able to adjust my schedule through the years to fit my family.

IFG celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and is consistently ranked one of the top franchises among Entrepreneur magazine.

About the Interface Financial Group (www.interfacefinancial.com)
The Interface Financial Group (IFG) is North America's largest alternative funding source for small business. IFG provides short term working capital funding in the form of a unique Invoice Discounting service. The company serves clients in the manufacturing, service and construction sectors. Interface operates from a base of more than 150 franchise offices in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom, The Republic of Ireland and the United States. IFG's innovative Invoice Discounting service is a fast and easy way for small businesses to turn receivables into cash.

For more information visit: http://www.interfacefinancial.com or contact IFG at 800.387.0860, dtb@interfacefinancial.com.

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Diversified Global Holdings Group Initiates Investor Relations Program - Marketwatch

ORLANDO, Fla., Mar 02, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Diversified Global Holdings Group Inc. /quotes/zigman/7142118 DGHG +28.79% announced today that it has engaged Bibicoff + MacInnis, Inc., a full service investor relations and strategic planning firm, to increase investment community awareness of the Company. Bibicoff + MacInnis will initially concentrate on developing and implementing communications strategies and programs specifically targeting the retail brokerage, institutional and investment banking communities.

Harvey Bibicoff, President and CEO of Bibicoff + MacInnis, stated, "Some of the reasons we find DGHG an interesting investment opportunity are its rapid growth since inception, its strong asset base, the depth & breadth of management's relationships, and the vast opportunities created by the robust commercial growth in Russia."

Through its subsidiaries, Diversified Global Holdings operates in three principal business segments -construction, real estate development and business consulting - primarily in Russia.

Wall Street's Growing Interest in Russia

-- Morgan Stanley recently committed the first $1billion to purchase a mall in Moscow from a $4 billion real estate fund;

-- Marriot, Schlumberger, Ikea, and Pepsi are examples of recent business activity in Russia;

-- J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Citigroup Inc., and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. executives have all met with the Russian President to discuss ways to support the growing American investment interest;

-- Russian economy grew by over 4% last year;

-- Russia's national debt is approximately 8% of GDP (compared with 105 % for the U.S.);

-- Retail sales are rising; U.S. exports to Russia grew 11% in 2010 to nearly $6 billion.

Bibicoff continued, "Since its inception in 2009, Diversified Global Holdings has built itself into a meaningful construction and real estate development company (with multiple marquis projects) in Kazan, one of the most rapidly developing commercial centers in Russia. The Company already has the asset base and revenues to make it significant. We believe management has the expertise to direct and grow its existing businesses, the relationships to see many important growth opportunities in Russia, and the ability to capitalize on them."

Kazan, Russia's third capital which was rated the second best city for business by Forbes, has a $14 billion expansion budget. DGHG's latest Kazan project is a $30 million contract to complete construction of the Lily Stadium by the end of this year for the World Summer Universiade 2013 Games. Russia will host the 2014 Winter Olympics and DGHG expects to be awarded a contract to construct the Kazan Universiade training village for 10,000+ athletes. The Company is actively focused on additional opportunities, including the FIFA World Cup games held in Russia in 2018.

U.S. Investments in Russia Are Becoming Increasingly Attractive

-- Its GDP has been growing at over 4% per year;

-- Major U.S. companies are actively doing business in Russia;

-- It is not a member of the EU and is not struggling with those debt issues;

-- Investments in Kazan grew 40% in 2011, with 80% of the funds invested in the construction of business and residential real estate.

Company Outlook and Milestones

Richard Lloyd, CEO of Diversified Global Holdings Group Inc., said, "We look to Bibicoff + MacInnis to support our increasing activities in the areas of investment banking and investor communications. Now is the right time to step up our efforts in these areas. We have completed a series of successful acquisitions and are now focused on securing the financing to monetize our largest real estate asset -- a $184 million property in Kazan. With a 2012 current backlog in excess of $35 million, we are confident that this year we will exceed 2011 revenues. We look forward to executing on the growing number of substantial new business opportunities before us."

About Diversified Global Holdings Group Inc.

Diversified Global Holdings Group Inc. is a rapidly growing holdings company with strong subsidiaries worldwide. The Company has proven M&A expertise and intends to maintain its focus in three core divisions (construction, real estate development and business consulting); while expanding its operations in these sectors through acquisitions primarily in emerging markets. For more information, visit diversifiedglobalholdings.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are based on the Company's current expectations as to future events. However, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this press release might not occur, and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements.

SOURCE: Diversified Global Holdings Group Inc.

Investor Relations Contact: Bibicoff + MacInnis, Inc. Terri MacInnis, Dir. of Investor Relations 818.379.8500 terri@bibimac.com

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OSF Global Services Joins NetSuite Solution Provider Program

WOBURN, Mass., Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IT Professional Services provider OSF Global Services announced today that it has joined the NetSuite Solution Provider Program. Having previously built best practices with NetSuite CRM, OSF is expanding its long-standing partnership to capitalize on the growing business opportunities available with the entire line of NetSuite's cloud-based applications.

OSF will deliver NetSuite's end-to-end solution, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Financials, eCommerce and NetSuite OneWorld – the first cloud-based system that enables multi-national and multi-subsidiary companies to manage global business management and financial consolidation. By implementing and customizing this full suite of NetSuite's cloud-based business applications, OSF will ensure seamless integration within clients' enterprise organizations and global operations. 

"For several years OSF has been configuring and implementing NetSuite's CRM software for our clients," said Gerard Szatvanyi, President and CEO of OSF Global Services. "We're excited to leverage our extensive knowledge in business processes and structured project management to now deliver world class services across the full range of NetSuite's business critical applications."

OSF distinguishes itself through a combination of SLA-grade services, best practice methodologies, and cutting-edge application development and technology integration skills. Partnership with NetSuite provides OSF with access to a superior line-up of cloud-based business management solutions that produce measurable results for clients seeking to upgrade from antiquated client/server ERP systems to cloud ERP.

"Having OSF expand their NetSuite portfolio to deliver the benefits of the entire NetSuite cloud-based business management solution to their clients worldwide aligns with the demands we have been seeing from companies on a global spectrum," said Craig West, NetSuite Vice President of Channel Sales. "The NetSuite-OSF partnership is important for us, as we jointly race to meet the surging demand for cloud-based solutions that help customers achieve stronger business outcomes."

About NetSuite

With more than 10,000 customers around the globe, NetSuite is the leading provider of web-based solutions for ERP, accounting, CRM, PSA and ecommerce.  For more information about NetSuite, please visit www.netsuite.com.

About OSF Global Services

OSF has been delivering SLA-grade professional services since 2003, having established itself as a trusted advisor and technology integrator to SMBs in 17 countries. The company's forte is application development and technology integration across key markets, including Ecommerce, CRM and Cloud.  Headquartered in Quebec, Canada, OSF has offices in the U.S., Romania and Ukraine. This mix of onshore and offshore expertise offers comprehensive, follow-the-sun support for its clients. OSF Global Services is ISO 9001:2008 certified, Microsoft Certified, a Salesforce.com Consulting Partner, a Netsuite Solutions Partner and a Rackspace Hosting Member Partner.  For more information about the company please visit www.osf-global.com.

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Ten-week program gives entrepreneurs a business crash course - Courier-Journal

Alex Frommeyer and his two partners in Beam Technologies have developed several dental-health products, including a toothbrush paired with a smartphone app that monitors daily brushing and, if you want, sends reports to your dentist.

But besides bright ideas, young high-tech entrepreneurs like Frommeyer, 24, need business training to get their inventions to market quickly.

Frommeyer got a crash course in entrepreneurship through the Kauffman FastTrac TechVenture program, offered by two Louisville business-development organizations ? Nucleus, an initiative of the University of Louisville Foundation, and InnovateLTC, a Louisville center for long-term-care innovation.

Over a 10-week period last spring, he and about 15 other entrepreneurs with startup companies met downtown one night a week to learn from experienced business operators, venture capitalists, business lawyers and others.

They received individual coaching and mentoring, refined their companies? business plans, made valuable contacts, compared notes with their peers, and honed their ?elevator speech? ? a two-minute pitch aimed at possible investors.

Besides education, they met professionals whom in some cases they later hired to provide valuable patenting help or accounting services, or even found angel investors to put money into their companies.

?The connections that you have an opportunity to make are incredible,? said Frommeyer, CEO of Beam.

So was the advice, he said. For example, his FastTrac coach suggested that instead of contracting with a manufacturer to produce one of Beam?s products ? then trying to sell it themselves ? Frommeyer and his partners should consider a licensing deal in which the manufacturer would pay for rights to make and sell the product. Beam would avoid risk and wouldn?t need a sales force.

That ?really redirected the entire business plan, because we decided we should commercialize the product in a completely different way,? Frommeyer said.

Nucleus and InnovateLTC are about to hold their third session of Kauffman FastTrac classes, a program of the entrepreneurship-focused Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City.

Entrepreneurs from 25 startups have graduated from the program, said Vickie Yates Brown, CEO of Nucleus. She said the next two series of classes will include 10 military veterans whose tuition will be paid by a grant from the Obama administration to help veterans start businesses.

Alicia Heazlitt, market research manager for InnovateLTC, said her organization and Nucleus began talking about establishing a new local program for entrepreneurs not long after InnovateLTC was created in 2010. She said they set out to find an offering that would ?really help them go to market quicker, and really arm them with the right information.?

They settled on the Kauffman program, and Nucleus and Innovate LTC employees underwent training to become FastTrac facilitators.

In return for tuition ? $895 per person, or $400 for the second and third person from the same startup ? FastTrac attendees meet and learn from a roster of volunteer speakers and business coaches from fields such as finance, law and marketing.

They include well-known Louisville business names such as venture capitalist Bob Saunders; serial entrepreneur Kent Oyler, who has co-founded 18 business ventures; and Mayor Greg Fischer, a former businessman who co-invented the SerVend ice and beverage dispenser.

?Every week, it?s just sort of a Who?s Who of our community that comes in to say, ?I?m willing to work with you, help you, and try to mentor you,?? Brown said.

She said graduates have later said they couldn?t have become involved with such people on their own, and that such introductions ?made a real difference in helping them to become more successful.?

?It connects you to the people who are really plugged in to the business scene in Louisville. You?re really connected with the movers and shakers,? said Todd Deetsch, who attended the course last fall. ?It?s a great resource.?

Deetsch, president of Psyche Comfort Products, has developed a memory-foam pillow shaped to let mask-wearing sleep apnea patients sleep on their side.

He was trying to build his company based on what he had learned through trial and error in other ventures until he heard of the FastTrac program and enrolled to get more systematic training.

The course took him through the process of launching a business, from developing a concept to satisfying investors? expectations, he said.

He also developed relationships with professionals who have continued to work with his company after the fall sessions ended.

?I think the Kauffman (program) is good because we each speak our own language. There?s the scientists speaking the language of science, and then there?s the businessmen speaking the language of business,? Deetsch said.

?I think Kauffman is kind of a bridge to connect us, so that we can understand each other. That?s what I thought was useful about the program.?

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Wharton Executive Education Program to Help Business Leaders Identify Foreign Growth Opportunities - msnbc.com

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania today announced a first-of-its-kind program, Leading in Foreign Markets. The executive education program has been developed to meet the needs of business leaders working in foreign countries and cultures. The week-long program, to be held in April on the Wharton School's Philadelphia campus, will address every aspect of leadership in an unfamiliar environment.

"Everyone recognizes that the world is flat," notes Wharton Marketing Professor Z. John Zhang. "But not everyone seems to notice that flat doesn't mean homogenous. There are remarkable differences in cultures, language, and behavioral norms that carry over into the business environment. Bringing your business onto foreign soil without this recognition can set you up for many surprises."

Leading in Foreign Markets will provide the knowledge and tools leaders need, including new perspectives on marketing, internal management issues, accounting, and finance. The program will help participants overcome cultural and language barriers, and navigate new regulations, marketing environments, incentive issues, and business acumen.

Zhang, who serves as the program's Faculty Co-Director, continues, "Wharton programs draw participants with substantial responsibilities from around the world, some of whom have had a 'honeymoon experience' in unfamiliar markets. They come with specific problems, looking for new perspectives and new ideas, and deep learning comes from the experience in the room."

Wharton Executive Education will prepare executives to expand their organizations into foreign markets to capitalize on some of today's most promising growth opportunities. Leading in Foreign Markets offers a unique opportunity to learn from world-class faculty and a network of global peers how to lead, manage, and motivate people in a different culture or country.

Leading in Foreign Markets is designed for country managers, managing directors, regional presidents, and those anticipating a move into one of these roles in the near future. The program will be held April 9-13, 2012 at the Steinberg Conference Center at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. For more information and an application, please visit:

http://executiveeducation.wharton.upenn.edu/open-enrollment/senior-management-programs/leading-in-foreign-markets.cfm

ABOUT THE WHARTON SCHOOL

The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania — founded in 1881 as the first collegiate business school — is recognized globally for intellectual leadership and ongoing innovation across every major discipline of business education. The most comprehensive source of business knowledge in the world, Wharton bridges research and practice through its broad engagement with the global business community. The School has 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students; more than 9,000 annual participants in executive education programs; and an alumni network of 88,000 graduates.

CONTACT: Wharton Executive Education contact: Eleena de Lisser Aresty Institute of Executive Education The Wharton School University of Pennsylvania Telephone: +1.215.898.7239 E-mail: execed-pr@wharton.upenn.edu

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Wharton Executive Education Program to Help Business Leaders Identify Foreign Growth Opportunities - msnbc.com

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania today announced a first-of-its-kind program, Leading in Foreign Markets. The executive education program has been developed to meet the needs of business leaders working in foreign countries and cultures. The week-long program, to be held in April on the Wharton School's Philadelphia campus, will address every aspect of leadership in an unfamiliar environment.

"Everyone recognizes that the world is flat," notes Wharton Marketing Professor Z. John Zhang. "But not everyone seems to notice that flat doesn't mean homogenous. There are remarkable differences in cultures, language, and behavioral norms that carry over into the business environment. Bringing your business onto foreign soil without this recognition can set you up for many surprises."

Leading in Foreign Markets will provide the knowledge and tools leaders need, including new perspectives on marketing, internal management issues, accounting, and finance. The program will help participants overcome cultural and language barriers, and navigate new regulations, marketing environments, incentive issues, and business acumen.

Zhang, who serves as the program's Faculty Co-Director, continues, "Wharton programs draw participants with substantial responsibilities from around the world, some of whom have had a 'honeymoon experience' in unfamiliar markets. They come with specific problems, looking for new perspectives and new ideas, and deep learning comes from the experience in the room."

Wharton Executive Education will prepare executives to expand their organizations into foreign markets to capitalize on some of today's most promising growth opportunities. Leading in Foreign Markets offers a unique opportunity to learn from world-class faculty and a network of global peers how to lead, manage, and motivate people in a different culture or country.

Leading in Foreign Markets is designed for country managers, managing directors, regional presidents, and those anticipating a move into one of these roles in the near future. The program will be held April 9-13, 2012 at the Steinberg Conference Center at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. For more information and an application, please visit:

http://executiveeducation.wharton.upenn.edu/open-enrollment/senior-management-programs/leading-in-foreign-markets.cfm

ABOUT THE WHARTON SCHOOL

The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania — founded in 1881 as the first collegiate business school — is recognized globally for intellectual leadership and ongoing innovation across every major discipline of business education. The most comprehensive source of business knowledge in the world, Wharton bridges research and practice through its broad engagement with the global business community. The School has 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students; more than 9,000 annual participants in executive education programs; and an alumni network of 88,000 graduates.

CONTACT: Wharton Executive Education contact: Eleena de Lisser Aresty Institute of Executive Education The Wharton School University of Pennsylvania Telephone: +1.215.898.7239 E-mail: execed-pr@wharton.upenn.edu

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Wharton Executive Education Program to Help Business Leaders Identify Foreign Growth Opportunities

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Aresty Institute of Executive Education at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania today announced a first-of-its-kind program, Leading in Foreign Markets. The executive education program has been developed to meet the needs of business leaders working in foreign countries and cultures. The week-long program, to be held in April on the Wharton School's Philadelphia campus, will address every aspect of leadership in an unfamiliar environment.

"Everyone recognizes that the world is flat," notes Wharton Marketing Professor Z. John Zhang. "But not everyone seems to notice that flat doesn't mean homogenous. There are remarkable differences in cultures, language, and behavioral norms that carry over into the business environment. Bringing your business onto foreign soil without this recognition can set you up for many surprises."

Leading in Foreign Markets will provide the knowledge and tools leaders need, including new perspectives on marketing, internal management issues, accounting, and finance. The program will help participants overcome cultural and language barriers, and navigate new regulations, marketing environments, incentive issues, and business acumen.

Zhang, who serves as the program's Faculty Co-Director, continues, "Wharton programs draw participants with substantial responsibilities from around the world, some of whom have had a 'honeymoon experience' in unfamiliar markets. They come with specific problems, looking for new perspectives and new ideas, and deep learning comes from the experience in the room."

Wharton Executive Education will prepare executives to expand their organizations into foreign markets to capitalize on some of today's most promising growth opportunities. Leading in Foreign Markets offers a unique opportunity to learn from world-class faculty and a network of global peers how to lead, manage, and motivate people in a different culture or country.

Leading in Foreign Markets is designed for country managers, managing directors, regional presidents, and those anticipating a move into one of these roles in the near future. The program will be held April 9-13, 2012 at the Steinberg Conference Center at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. For more information and an application, please visit:

http://executiveeducation.wharton.upenn.edu/open-enrollment/senior-management-programs/leading-in-foreign-markets.cfm

ABOUT THE WHARTON SCHOOL

The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania -- founded in 1881 as the first collegiate business school -- is recognized globally for intellectual leadership and ongoing innovation across every major discipline of business education. The most comprehensive source of business knowledge in the world, Wharton bridges research and practice through its broad engagement with the global business community. The School has 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students; more than 9,000 annual participants in executive education programs; and an alumni network of 88,000 graduates.

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Pasco Business Owners Recognized by USHCC Foundation Green Builds Business Program - YAHOO!

To: ENVIRONMENTAL AND STATE EDITORS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Foundation announced today that five business owners from the Pasco, WA area have been selected as winners of the USHCC Foundation's national Green Builds Business (GBB) Program. The Pasco GBB participants were honored with a special welcome from Pasco Mayor Matt Watkins on the first day of the training program and Kennewick City Mayor Steve Young on day two of their training.

Green Builds Business, underwritten by Walmart, is a signature program of the USHCC Foundation. The two-day training program encourages business owners across the country to incorporate sustainability measures into their overall business plans by teaching best practices for lowering operating costs, increasing revenues and motivating workers with green initiatives.

"As evidenced by their projects, the winners of the Pasco Green Builds Business program demonstrate a commitment to the continued education surrounding environmental sustainability," says USHCC President & CEO Javier Palomarez. "It is this type of training, and these types of proactive entrepreneurs who will help ensure the health and success of both of our business and our environmental landscapes for years to come."

The GBB program, held in Pasco, Washington on December 9 and 10, 2011, was co-hosted by the Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (TCHCC). The five business owners selected will receive a combined 24 hours of one-on-one green coaching with Bill Roth, Green Business Coach for Entrepreneur.com and Founder of Earth 2017. Roth will help the winners formulate a green business plan or implement a green project that holds the potential of creating jobs, growing profits and reducing emissions this year.

The winners from the 2011 Green Builds Business program in Pasco include:

-- Derek Brandes and Brett Riley of Columbia Basin College. Brandes and Riley aim to establish a LEED certification program at Columbia Basin College and will take this additional training opportunity to learn the details of what is required for a LEED certification program, and how to implement that process effectively. -- Rudy Pena of Rudy's Pepper Blends, a homemade chili powder company, who is looking to expand his current business to canned goods, and beyond. Pena will use this training to learn how to expand his company with environmentally-conscious and sustainable business practices. -- Isabel Quiroz who works in the candle making business will maximize this opportunity by learning how she can develop environmentally friendly packaging for her products. Quiroz' goals include website development, branding and marketing initiatives for a business model that will donate a percentage of earnings to charity. -- Martin Valadez, in Business Consulting and Development at Tonatiuh Consulting. Valadez aims to help local business attain their own green certification and will utilize his one-on-one opportunity to gain the knowledge, training and green certification necessary to accomplish his goals.

"The Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is grateful to the USHCC Foundation and Walmart for working with us to make this program possible, and we are proud of all of the individuals who participated," says TCHCC President Martin Valadez. "It is encouraging to hear how our local business owners will integrate these new skills and knowledge into effective, sustainable and prosperous businesses and we look forward to seeing the impact and influence they have on the surrounding community."

About the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Founded in 1979, the USHCC actively promotes the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs and represents the interests of nearly 3 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States that combined generate in excess of $420 billion annually. It also serves as the umbrella organization for more than 200 local Hispanic chambers and business associations in the United States and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit www.ushcc.com.

About the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation

The USHCC Foundation is committed to giving Hispanic entrepreneurs alternatives for life preparation and life-long learning by developing and implementing initiatives and educational campaigns to awaken and nurture their entrepreneurial spirit. The Foundation leverages corporate and public support to ensure that existing and aspiring Latino entrepreneurs gain access and achieve success in the world of business. Please visit www.ushccfoundation.org for more information on the USHCC Foundation.

GREEN BUILDS BUSINESS CONTACTS:

USHCC Foundation Jennifer Tarazon, Director (202) 715-0493 jtarazon@ushcc.com http://www.ushccfoundation.org

Earth 2017

Bill Roth (925) 323-2304 bill.roth@earth2017.com http://www.earth2017.com

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Houston mayor announces business education program - Your Houston News

Mayor Annise Parker, the Mayor’s Office of Business Opportunity and Houston Community College today announced that applications are currently being accepted for the third class of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. The deadline for applying is February 15, 2012. Applicants must have been in business for at least two years, have at least four employees, have a revenue stream of $150,000 to $4 million annually and be poised for growth.

“By helping small businesses to grow, we boost the local economy and create jobs,” said Mayor Parker. “As I stated in my inaugural address, creating jobs is my number one job for my second term in office.”

The 11-session business management education program will meet from early April to late June at Houston Community College’s Northwest and Southeast Campuses. Classes are held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Fridays and some Saturdays. Participants are also required to commit six to eight hours per week for out-of-class activities geared toward their businesses. Interested business owners should plan to attend one of the following informational meetings.

• 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m., January 11, 2012 at 5330 Griggs Road, Houston TX 77021

• 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m., January 18, 2012 at 3 Riverway, Houston, TX 77056

• 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., January 26, 2012 at 1010 W. Sam Houston Parkway, Houston, TX 77043

To RSVP for the informational sessions please send an email to 10ksb@hccs.edu or call 713-718-8348. Walk-ins are also welcome.

First announced in February 2011, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is designed to help local small business owners create jobs and economic opportunity by providing them with greater access to business education, financial capital, and business support services.

In addition to studying accounting, human resources, negotiation and marketing, applicants accepted into the program applicants will receive instruction in the following areas.

• One-on-one business and pro bono legal advice

• Practical business and management education

• Potential access to capital

• Business support services

• A network of support

• Alumni services

A short video about the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program in Houston is available at www.hccs.edu/10ksb

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Houston mayor announces business education program - Your Houston News

Mayor Annise Parker, the Mayor’s Office of Business Opportunity and Houston Community College today announced that applications are currently being accepted for the third class of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. The deadline for applying is February 15, 2012. Applicants must have been in business for at least two years, have at least four employees, have a revenue stream of $150,000 to $4 million annually and be poised for growth.

“By helping small businesses to grow, we boost the local economy and create jobs,” said Mayor Parker. “As I stated in my inaugural address, creating jobs is my number one job for my second term in office.”

The 11-session business management education program will meet from early April to late June at Houston Community College’s Northwest and Southeast Campuses. Classes are held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Fridays and some Saturdays. Participants are also required to commit six to eight hours per week for out-of-class activities geared toward their businesses. Interested business owners should plan to attend one of the following informational meetings.

• 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m., January 11, 2012 at 5330 Griggs Road, Houston TX 77021

• 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m., January 18, 2012 at 3 Riverway, Houston, TX 77056

• 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., January 26, 2012 at 1010 W. Sam Houston Parkway, Houston, TX 77043

To RSVP for the informational sessions please send an email to 10ksb@hccs.edu or call 713-718-8348. Walk-ins are also welcome.

First announced in February 2011, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is designed to help local small business owners create jobs and economic opportunity by providing them with greater access to business education, financial capital, and business support services.

In addition to studying accounting, human resources, negotiation and marketing, applicants accepted into the program applicants will receive instruction in the following areas.

• One-on-one business and pro bono legal advice

• Practical business and management education

• Potential access to capital

• Business support services

• A network of support

• Alumni services

A short video about the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program in Houston is available at www.hccs.edu/10ksb

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