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“Boards in the GCC have a tremendous will to raise their effectiveness, and BDI has thrived in an effort to bring the classroom into the boardroom. While this roadshow is a celebration of the continued corporate governance developments in the region, it is equally a great opportunity to pause to consider where corporate governance will and should be in the next five years.”
Cintas & Carhartt Cold Crew Voting Begins
Nominations for the annual Cintas & Carhartt Cold Crew contest have closed, and it’s time for the public to select the most worthy cold-weather worker out of our 10 finalists at the contest website. Voting takes place beginning March 1st, and the grand prize winner will be announced in early April. Cintas Corporation and Carhartt launched the Cintas & Carhartt Cold Crew contest last December in conjunction with the release of the … continue reading »
Bell introduces enhanced Mobile TV player powered by QuickPlay Media
Bell today announced further enhancements to its industry-leading Mobile TV service including an improved interface, an advanced programming guide and other innovative features. Powered by QuickPlay Media, the new Bell Mobile TV player delivers live access to upcoming popular sporting events such as Tim Hortons Brier, NCAA March Madness and the Stanley Cup Playoffs as well as a wide variety of other live and on-demand sports, news, entertainment and… continue reading »
PetSmart Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2011
PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011, and provided guidance for 2012. For the quarter, earnings per share were up 18% to $0.91. Comparable store sales, or sales in stores open at least a year, grew 5.5%, benefitting from comparable transactions growth of 2.9%. Total sales for the quarter were up 8% to $1.6 billion, partially impacted by $1 million in unfavorable… continue reading »
Harris Corporation to Upgrade Air Traffic Control Communication Systems in Indonesia
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has been awarded two contracts to modernize the air traffic control systems (ATC) at two regional airports in Indonesia. Harris will supply its Liberty-STAR™ Voice Communication and Control System (VCCS) to the Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali and the Sepinggan International Airport in Balikpapan. Liberty-STAR™ VCCS features a… continue reading »
Embassy Suites Hotels Launches “366 Days of More” Campaign to Give Consumers More of More in 2012
Embassy Suites Hotels is celebrating Leap Day by launching “366 Days of More,” a campaign to give consumers more value in unexpected ways throughout the next 366 days. The full service, all-suites hotel brand – already known for giving guests more during every stay including spacious two-room suites, free cooked-to-order breakfast and complimentary beverages and snacks at the nightly Manager’s Reception* – is expanding the “More” that guests… continue reading »
Oragenics, Inc., a Leader in Oral Probiotics Care, Presenting at the 10th Annual BioPartnering North America™
Florida-based nutraceutical company, Oragenics, Inc. (OTCQB: ORNI), announced today that Chief Executive Officer, John N. Bonfiglio, Ph.D., and Dr. Marty Hanfield, Vice President of Research and Development, will be participating at the 10th Annual BioPartnering North America™ Conference, to be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Dr. Bonfiglio will giving Oragenics’ corporate presentation on Monday, February 27,… continue reading »
- Silks Corporation Announces Renewal of 2012 Simulcast License -
SUNGOLD INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS CORP. (“Sungold”) (PINK SHEETS: SGIH) Silks Corporation, a subsidiary of Sungold International Holdings Corp., and operator of the RacingtheWorld.com ADW, received its Simulcast License renewal for 2012 at the North Dakota Racing Commission meeting on February 16, 2012. Les C. Rankin, President of Silks Corporation, and Keith Blackwell attended the meeting to make a short presentation and answer… continue reading »
ARTAS™ System Receives Canadian Medical Device License to Treat Hair Loss
Restoration Robotics, Inc., a privately-held medical device company, today announced that its revolutionary ARTAS™ System has received a Canadian Medical Device License and can now be marketed and sold within Canada. The physician controlled ARTAS™ System allows them to quickly identify and harvest healthy follicular units directly from the patient’s scalp during hair transplantation. Through its design and ease-of-use, the ARTAS™ System will enable… continue reading »
Online Video Chat Announced for International Students: Learn Why Thousands Come to Sunny Southern California for Certificates
Foreign students looking to study in the United States will have a rare opportunity to speak live with top UCLA Extension administrators and two current international students to learn more about the distinctive and highly supportive continuing higher education program based in Los Angeles. The free, half-hour-long live video chat will occur Tuesday, March 6, beginning at 11 a.m. (PST). The latest online “UCLA Extension Expert Insights”… continue reading »
Z-Y-N-G-A Brings Bingo Back!
Zynga (NASDAQ:ZNGA), the world’s leading provider of social game services, today announced the global launch of Zynga Bingo, a modern take on the classic bingo game with a fresh look and social features. Launching within Zynga’s newly established franchise, Zynga Casino, the game brings back the challenge, thrill of victory, and social escape that will keep players around the world entertained and pining for another chance to call out BINGO. Zynga… continue reading »
Z2Live Acquires Vancouver Based Big Sandwich Games
Z2Live, creators of genre defining, free-to-play social games for mobile devices, today announced the acquisition of Big Sandwich Games, an independent full-service game development studio based in Vancouver, BC. Led by game industry veterans Glenn Barnes and Tyler Sigman, the Big Sandwich Games team will create the foundation of the newly formed Z2Live Games Vancouver. The new studio gives Z2Live a foot hold in the talent rich Vancouver… continue reading »
PartSelect.com Names the Top 10 Cities Most Likely to DIY
PartSelect.com, the complete online resource for the do-it-yourself (DIY) repair market and official home of the Instant Repairman, today revealed the cities in America in which people are most likely to tackle their own appliance repair jobs. Using data collected from millions of customer orders throughout the company’s history, PartSelect.com determined that the top 10 cities most likely to DIY, grouped by Combined Statistical Area,… continue reading »
Bally Technologies Announces Enterprise-Wide Systems Agreement for the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) Casinos; Operator Selects iVIEW DM™ and Elite Bonusing Suite™ For Floor-Wide Player Engagement
Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino-management, interactive applications, and networked and server-based systems for the global gaming industry, today announced an enterprise-wide agreement to provide systems solutions for six Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) casinos. Bally Technologies and Bally Gaming Canada, a wholly owned subsidiary, will replace the slot and table-game… continue reading »
Intergraph® and Skire Announce New Customer Signing of INPEX Ichthys LNG Project
Intergraph®, the leading global provider of enterprise engineering software, and its partner, Skire, have entered into an agreement with INPEX for the purchase of Skire’s Unifier™ solution for the Ichthys LNG project. INPEX selected Unifier as the mega-project’s cost control system after a formal call for tender based upon its powerful purpose-built capabilities, proven track record in the global oil and gas industry, and ability to integrate with… continue reading »
SpotlightTMS™ Extends International Sales Channel, Selected as Ticket Management System for Toronto Maple Leafs’ Suiteholders
Hockey is big business in Canada -- and not just on the ice. Executive suites at NHL games and other professional sports and entertainment events have become an alternative meeting place for corporations that want to build business relationships and close deals. Recognizing companies’ need to demonstrate a return on these suite investments, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. (MLSE) will provide its corporate clients with… continue reading »
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