by admin ~ May 10, 2012
New York, NY - May 10, 2012- Finalists were announced today in The 10th Annual American Business Awards. Companies as diverse as Apple, Chipotle Mexican Grill, The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Air Lines, Ford Motor Company, ING DIRECT, NASCAR, Overstock.com, and YouSendIt are among those recognized. Lists of Finalists by category have been published at http://www.StevieAwards.com/ABA.
The American Business Awards are the nation’s premier business awards program. All organizations and individuals in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit nominations.
This year’s Gold, Silver and Bronze Stevie Award winners will be announced at two award banquets: the first will take place on June 18 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York; and the second, a new event, will be held on September 17 at the Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco, California and will honor Stevie Award winners in all tech-related categories. More than 800 executives are expected to attend the events. The ceremonies will be broadcast nationwide by the Business TalkRadio Network.
A record number of nominations were submitted this year with more than 3,000 from organizations of all sizes and from virtually every industry. The ABAs include a wide variety of categories including management awards, new product awards, marketing awards, public relations awards, human resources awards, information technology awards, web site awards, and more.
Finalists were chosen by business professionals nationwide during preliminary judging in April and May. Members of 10 specialized final judging committees will determine Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award placements from among Finalists in judging that will begin next week. More than 250 executives will participate in the judging process this year.
Voting will open in early July for the People’s Choice Stevie Awards for Favorite New Products, a component of The American Business Awards that invites the general public to vote for their favorite new products of the year in a number of categories including Favorite New Smartphone, Favorite New Tablet, Favorite New Consumer Product, and Favorite New Smartphone or Tablet App.
For press credentials for the June 18 and September 17 award banquets or for more information, contact jill@mediashoppr.com.
About the Stevie® Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at www.StevieAwards.com/, and follow the Stevie Awards on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.
Sponsors and partners of The 2012 American Business Awards include American Support, Business TalkRadio Network, Callidus Software, Citrix Online, Dynamic Research Corporation, iolo technologies, John Hancock Funds, LifeLock, PetRays, Primus Telecommunications Group, SoftPro, and VerticalResponse.
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by admin ~ May 9, 2012
Fairfax, VA - 9 May, 2012 - Organizers of The Ninth Annual International Business Awards, the world’s premier business awards competition, are reminding businesses and individuals that the entry deadline is on 16 May. While the competition is on track to receive a record number of entries, there are still many opportunities for aspiring entrants.
All individuals and organizations worldwide - public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small - may submit nominations to The International Business Awards. The entry deadline is Wednesday, 16 May, and late entries will be accepted until 27 June with an additional fee. Entry details are available at www.stevieawards.com/iba.
The International Business Awards recognize achievement in every facet of the workplace. Categories include:
The 2012 International Business Awards will include the Second Annual People’s Choice Stevie Awards for Favorite Companies, in which the general public worldwide will vote for their favorite companies. Each company honored with a
Gold, Silver or Bronze Stevie Award in The International Business Awards’ company of the year categories will automatically be included in people’s choice voting, which will open in late July.
Winners of the competition will be celebrated at the ninth annual awards banquet on Monday, 15 October at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Seoul, South Korea.
The 8th Annual International Business Awards were presented in October 2011 in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Honorees included American Express, Bombardier, Inc., Etisalat, Everything Everywhere, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, Siemens AG, TATA Motors, Tesco Poland, Toyota Motor Corporation, Turk Telekom, and Unilever N.V., among others. 2011 results are summarized at http://www.stevieawards.com/pubs/iba/awards/408_2219_21081.cfm.
About The Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at http://www.stevieawards.com/, and follow the Stevie Awards on Twitter @TheStevieAwards.
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by admin ~ April 23, 2012
New York, NY - April 23, 2012 - The Stevie® Awards today named the 10 executives who will chair and form specialized final judging committees for its 10th Annual American Business Awards.
All organizations and individuals operating in the U.S.A. - public and private, large and small, for-profit and non-profit - are eligible to submit nominations to The American Business Awards. Details are available at http://www.StevieAwards.com/ABA. The final entry deadline is April 25.
The 10 committee selections are based on the categories that will be judged. The appointments are as follows:
- Company/Organization Awards: Doron Reuveni, CEO & Co-founder of uTest, Southborough, MA
- Corporate Communications, Investor Relations, and Public Relations Awards: Alison Graves, WW Influencer Relations, Printing of Hewlett Packard Company, Escondido, CA
- Creative Awards: Stafford Kendall, Principal of Covalent Logic, Baton Rouge, LA
- Customer Service Awards: Anita Samojednik, VP Customer Operations of TheLadders, New York, NY
- Human Resources Awards: John Hovnanian, Senior VP of Human Resources & Chief Talent Officer of Williams Lea Americas, New York, NY
- Support Awards Awards: Jerry Weinberger, Senior Director, Customer Service and Retention of Webs, Inc., Silver Spring, MD
- Information Technology Awards: Elizabeth Redding, President of Tellago, Schaumburg, IL
- Management Awards: Therese Tucker, CEO of BlackLine Systems, Los Angeles, CA
- Marketing Awards: Charles Kirby Wadsworth, VP of Global Marketing of F5 Networks, Seattle, WA
- New Product Awards & Product Management: Mike Oeth, CEO of OnSIP Business VoIP, New York, NY
“The executives who will chair the final judging committees for the 2012 ABAs are all past Stevie Award winners and are leaders of their industries,” said Michael Gallagher, president of the Stevie Awards. “Having a deep involvement and understanding of their respective industries and changing landscapes, these individuals possess the insight to recognize success factors for this year’s nominees.”
Finalists in The 2012 American Business Awards will be determined in preliminary judging to be conducted through May 6 by volunteer professionals nationwide. Final judging, to be conducted by panels that will be formed by the newly appointed
committee chairs, will take place from late May through early June. In total, more than 200 executives across the U.S.A.
will participate in the judging process to determine 2012 Gold, Silver and Bronze Stevie Award winners.
ABA Stevie Award winners will be announced at two award banquets: the first will take place on June 18 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York; and the second, a new event, will be held on September 17 at the Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco, California and will honor Stevie Award winners in all tech-related categories.
For more information on The American Business Awards, visit: www.StevieAwards.com/ABA.
About the Stevie® Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at www.StevieAwards.com/, and follow the Stevie Awards on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.
Sponsors and partners of The 2012 American Business Awards include American Support, Business TalkRadio Network, Callidus Software, Citrix Online, Dynamic Research Corporation, iolo technologies, John Hancock Funds, LifeLock, PetRays, Primus Telecommunications Group, SoftPro, and VerticalResponse.
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by admin ~ April 12, 2012
New York, NY - April 12, 2012 - The Stevie® Awards, organizer of the world’s premier business awards, today announced the preliminary schedule of events for America Means Business, a landmark three-day event about entrepreneurship, taking place in New York City on June 13, 14, and 15.Headquartered at the Metropolitan Pavilion at 125 West 18th Street, with events taking place there and at other locations throughout New York City, America Means Business will feature informative panel discussions, “How I Did It” case studies, an exposition of products and services that can help aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners, and many other events about how to start and grow a business. Highlights from the current schedule include:
- - How to Get Started and Which Business is Right for You, presented by SCORE
- - Social Media and Email Marketing: How to Leverage the Power, presented by small business marketing experts of VerticalResponse
- - How to Be a Pro at Hiring, presented by Joanna Shows of ActionCOACH, the world’s top business coaching firm
- - How to Be a Master of Time Management, presented by Tony Signorelli, president and author of New Rules of Self Employment
- - Sales Fundamentals for the New Economy, presented by Julie Thomas, president of ValueSelling Associates
- - Is Network Marketing Right for You?, presented by Barbara McCollough and Deanna Clarance, the entrepreneurs behind the Appreneur Lab
- - 1-to-1 Counseling Lounge providing immediate small business feedback by SCORE’s small business professionals
For a full calendar of events scheduled thus far, visit: www.AmericaMeansBusiness-NYC.com/calendar.
“Since announcing America Means Business in February, we have received a huge response from entrepreneurs and business experts around the country seeking to participate through speaking, sponsoring, exhibiting, and attending,” said Michael Gallagher, president and founder of the Stevie Awards. “We are very pleased to announce our preliminary schedule, and are looking forward to adding even more events to the program that will benefit and inspire future and current entrepreneurs.”
America Means Business still has openings for those interested in speaking or staging an event related to entrepreneurship and business management. There is no cost to participate and proposals are being accepted online until June 13. Attendee registration for America Means Business is free through May 25, and just $10 thereafter. Details on creating an event and registration are available at http://www.americameansbusiness-nyc.com/.
About America Means Business
America Means Business is a landmark event about entrepreneurship - about how to start, grow and manage your own business. To take place in New York City on June 13 - 15, 2012, America Means Business will be packed with educational, networking and social events that will show you how to bring your dream to life. For more information visit http://www.americameansbusiness-nyc.com/.
About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.stevieawards.com/, and follow the Stevie Awards on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.
by admin ~ April 11, 2012
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25 New Contracts Signed So Far in 2012; Buyers Drawn to Location, Amenities and Value
New York, NY - April 11, 2012 - Halstead Property Development Marketing today announced that over 70% of the units are sold at 5th on the Park, the full-service residential high rise on Upper Fifth Avenue.
A total of 41 contracts were signed at 5th on the Park in 2011, the most out of any new development in Harlem, and the development is already on track to exceed the record in 2012. Since January 1, 2012, the development has signed 25 contracts, almost two per week, and is continuing to see steady sales progress and high traffic.
“We are very pleased with the sales pace at 5th on the Park over the last year,” said Stephen G. Kliegerman, president of Halstead Property Development Marketing. ”After signing the most contracts in Harlem in 2011, we predicted that this accelerated sales pace would continue, and there has been consistent interest in the building. Buyers are drawn to 5th
on the Park’s terrific location, unique amenities, and the excellent value that will increase over time.”
Located at 1485 Fifth Avenue, 5th on the Park is a 28-story shimmering glass tower on the corner of 120th Street directly across from historic Mount Morris Park. The remaining units are comprised of spacious studios, one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, many with private outdoor space. These units range in size from 568 to 2,242 square feet and are priced from $399,000 to $1,675,000. Immediate occupancy is available for purchasers.
5th on the Park provides buyers with an abundance of amenities, including a state-of-the art gym and a 55-foot indoor, heated lap pool, which have an adjacent outdoor terrace and sun deck overlooking Central Park and the beautiful Manhattan Skyline. Residents can also enjoy an additional outdoor common terrace, entertaining areas and resident lounge with catering kitchen, as well as a children’s playroom. The development also provides a 24-hour concierge service, on-site, elevator-accessed valet parking and bicycle storage space.
Each pet-friendly residence at 5th on the Park features five-inch engineered cherry wood floors; 9′ to 10′ 6” ceilings; floor-to-ceiling double-paned windows; a washer and dryer in each unit; custom designed closets; and central air conditioning.
All units are uniquely designed and created to provide buyers with the feeling of upmost luxury and comfortability. Italian designer kitchens are purpose-built for everything from everyday meals to entertaining with style and are equipped with GE Monogram and KitchenAid stainless steel appliances; absolute black granite countertops and flooring; European cherry wood cabinets with frosted glass accents; task lighting; under-counter stainless sinks; sleek Kohler fixtures; bar-style counters; and distinct dining areas. Bathrooms are accented by honed cream-colored marble floors and walls; luxurious soaking tubs; and glass-enclosed showers.
For floor plans or information regarding listings, please visit: http://www.halsteadpdm.com or http://www.5thonthepark.com/. To make an appointment, please call: (212) 348-5353.
About Halstead Property Development Marketing:
Halstead Property Development Marketing is the exclusive sales and marketing firm for numerous new developments in New York and New Jersey. They consult with developers on every aspect of the development process, including pre-development planning, such as comprehensive market research, detailed unit mix and layout analysis, and amenities planning — all of which enable their clients to maximize sales prices, increase absorption rates and provide an overall superior product benefiting the consumer and developer. In addition, the division directs and coordinates the selection of all on-site personnel, conducts extensive sales training and monitoring, designs exceptional sales environments, and creates
integrated communications planning including marketing, advertising, public relations and branding. For more information on the Halstead Property Development Marketing Division, please visit: http://www.HalsteadPDM.com/home.
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