ISRMEX India 2010-Press Release

/EIN News/ ISRMEX India is being organized by Pixie Consulting Solutions Ltd. from 3-5th Feb, 2010 at NDRI, Karnal (India). The company has a successful past record of having conducted ILDEX (International Livestock and dairy Expo) in collaboration with NEO Bangkok in the year 2006, 2008 & 2009. ILDEX is one of the biggest exhibitions on Livestock and Dairy and has around 150 exhibitors from 17-20 countries and more than 12,000 trade specific visitors.

ISRMEX(International Sugar, Rice & Maize Expo) is a B2B expo of international stature focusing on:
- Pre-Harvest Technology (Agricultural Equipments & other Agri- inputs)
- Post-Harvest Technology
- Export-Import (Rice).

Industry Scenario:
Agriculture:
India is an Agri based economy with Agriculture contributing % in India’s GDP and providing employment to around 60% of the population. Growing awareness among farming community has further accelerated the already speeding mechanization in Indian agriculture. The Indian Farm equipment Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5%. So India is a highly potential market for agricultural equipments and fertilizers/Pesticides.

Rice:
India is the 2nd largest producer and 4th largest exporter of Rice in the world. India’s Basmati Rice is renowned rice and is the favorite in many countries. India has 1,30,000 rice mills so it is also a potential market for milling machinery manufacturers from various parts of the world.

Sugar:
India has more than 550 sugar mills and is the 2nd largest producer of Sugar in the world after Brazil.

Maize:
India is the 5th largest producer of maize in the world. There is an increased demand for export of maize to some importing countries i.e. China, Japan and far-east countries etc.

ABOUT THE SHOW:
ISRMEX India 2010 is a unique expo that is designed to maximize your chances of success through pre scheduled business meetings supported by our extensive pre-event infrastructure. ISRMEX is designed to bring the cutting edge technology of these industries under one platform.
If you are looking for buyers or suppliers of Indian Basmati in existing as well as emerging market, this expo is the ultimate destination.

Our Activities:
ISRMEX INDIA Inaugural: The inaugural session is attended by who’s who of the industry. One can use this as an opportunity for the launch of various intellectual properties like web portals, publications, trade specific books by our honorable chief guest in the presence of entrepreneurs, industry leaders, consultants etc.
Exhibition: Exquisitely planned stalls and excellent layout to exhibit your esteemed brands to magnetize new clients.
Seminars and Presentations: Industry focused seminars, panel discussions address the concerns of the industry while our presentation rooms facilitate the lounge of your new ideas and products
International Meet and Match Lounge: Discuss your business in comfortable ambiance and explore potential international clients, partners and business associates.

Media Plan
- Promotion through literature, letters, posters, banners, collaterals etc.
- Event promotion coverage worldwide through various web portal partners.
- Advertisement and advertising previews in various business and industrial magazines.
- Print media promotional campaign-write ups and articles in leading newspapers and magazines.
- Extensive marketing through road shows in different countries.
- Organizing various workshops and business meetings on industry related topics in different cities in India.
- Pre and Post event coverage in leading newspapers and magazines.
- Direct mailing and distribution of newsletters among industrial players to create awareness of the exhibition and exhibitors.
- Direct E-mail invitations to target key buyers and personal invitations & visits to top executives, CEOs, Embassies, Trade Counselors, Associations, Trade groups, Government officials etc.

Supporters:
ISRMEX is supported by many international portals and publications and many Associations and trade related Govt. Departments.

For any further queries please contact:

Geetika Malhotra
Mb: +91-9991705003
Tel: +91-184-4033326/27
Fax: +91-184-2231050
Email: isrmex@pixie.co.in
Web: www.isrmexindia.com

Business Leaders to Meet in Europe to Discuss Using Outsourcing to Rebuild Global Economy

IAOP European Outsourcing Summit to Be Held This Fall at Copenhagen Business School

/EIN News/ POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., Aug. 31, 2009 - Several hundred business leaders will come together in Europe this fall to discuss using outsourcing to rebuild the global economy at The 2009 European Outsourcing Summit.

Produced by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals(R) (IAOP(R)), in association with the Copenhagen Business School, the Summit will be held 15-16 October at the academic institution in Denmark.

The two-day program includes sessions focused on real-life case studies, strategies to move from crisis to recovery and new ideas for the new world. Speakers include executives from PROCURiSource, Vodafone The Netherlands, PricewaterhouseCoopers and LegoSystem A/S.

Delegates also will hear insights from experts from the London School of Economics and Political Science; Duke University, Fuqua School of Business; Copenhagen Business School and Carnegie Mellon University, as well as the Danish Trade Council.

The European-focused event is part of IAOP’s world-renowned Outsourcing World Summit(R) Conference Series, now in its 13th year, which is the industry’s leading global conference series for defining and shaping the future of outsourcing as a management practice.

“Companies will only succeed long-term if they have plans in place for when the world market improves,” said IAOP Chairman Michael Corbett. “The 2009 European Outsourcing Summit will focus on crucial outsourcing strategies that will enable companies to not just survive through the global economic crisis, but emerge as leaders.”

Among the critical strategies that companies participating in The 2009 European Outsourcing Summit, will learn are how to:

· Structure, negotiate and renegotiate outsourcing, shared services and global business operations that work during both crisis and recovery

· Create ?exible, quickly-changeable business processes that can handle today’s levels of volatility

· Strengthen the organization’s global portfolio of capabilities and talent

· Establish relationship governance models to ensure that all parties — customers, providers and advisors — can work together to create shared success

For additional program information and to register, visit www.outsourcingprofessional.org or contact +1.845.452.0600, ext. 110.

About IAOP

The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) is the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. With more than 100,000 members and affiliates worldwide, IAOP helps companies increase their outsourcing success rate, improve their outsourcing ROI, and expand the opportunities for outsourcing across their businesses. To learn more, visit www.outsourcingprofessional.org.

Media Contact:

Kimberly L. Maneeley

+1.845.452.0600 ext.104

kim.maneeley@outsourcingprofessional.org

Trucking Consulting Firm, Ahern & Associates Engaged by National Drayage Services, LLC (NDS) to Secure Bi-Coastal Agent Opportunities

NDS seeks to expand agent operations to Los Angeles and New York, hires transportation consultants, Ahern and Associates to aid in securing agent locations.

/EIN News/ Phoenix, AZ August 31, 2009–Securing successful agent locations in the nation’s two largest ports of entry is an integral first step in NDS’ overall, long term growth strategy. Assigned with the task of seeking out and acquiring agent partners that conform to NDS’ standards is Ahern & Associates, the nation’s leading trucking and transportation consulting firm.

Leveraging their broad list of contacts accrued over their twenty-two years in business, the skilled consultants at Ahern & Associates truly understand the market and are well positioned to advance the growth strategies of NDS. Developing agent locations in Los Angeles and New York will allow NDS to markedly expand their thriving import/export cargo business as well as increase their capacity to service their existing customer base.

Selecting Ahern & Associates to guide their expansion efforts was not a difficult decision for the company explains Christopher Moore, President of NDS. “We’ve had a long standing relationship with Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates. They’ve helped our family of companies in the past and have always provided a very high level of service.”

Andy Ahern, CEO of Ahern & Associates comments on his relationship with NDS and IMC Companies. “We’ve really enjoyed working with them on previous deals and are confident that we can secure the right agent partners for their company.” Ahern goes on to explain, “Because of the affinity relationships we’ve developed within the trucking and shipping industries, we’re often times able to create markets where they didn’t exist before.”

If all goes according to plan, NDS intends to add an additional ten agent locations by the end of 2010.

About National Drayage Services, LLC (NDS):

NDS is a Memphis-based non-asset based motor carrier who provides intermodal transportation services specializing in import/export cargo shipments. In addition to inland trucking, they offer port-to-port drayage; local and long haul drayage; U.S. Customs bonded carrier; specialized equipment; dedicated operations. For additional information please visit http://www.NDSV.com.

About Ahern and Associates:

Ahern and Associates is North America’s leading trucking and transportation management consulting firm. The skilled consultants at Ahern and Associates specialize in mergers and acquisitions of trucking and logistics companies as well as the restructuring and evaluation of existing carriers that seek to increase operating efficiency and improve profitability. Since 1987, Ahern and Associates has aided hundreds of buyers in the acquisition of trucking and logistics companies throughout the U.S. and Canada as well as assisting many transportation and logistics companies in reducing their overall operating costs and increasing their profitability.

For more information, please call 602-242-1030 or visit http://www.Ahern-Ltd.com.

Business contact:
A.W. Ahern
602-242-1030

Media contact:
Jason W. Jantzen
Red Spot Marketing
602-282-0202

/EIN News/ Energy people, here is a great way to add some critical contacts to your business network and have a wonderful time in the process.

This Saturday, The Greater Houston Partnership is hosting an event at one of Energy People Connect’s favorite haunts and they have an incredible evening planned.

It isn’t too late to sign up for what promises to be an amazing event.
CHECK IT OUT!
http://www.houston.org/soiree/

Join the evening to meet the region’s global business leaders, government representatives, economic development allies and our valued Consular Corps at this world-class tribute to international business and the world marketplace.

The evening continues at a great after party hosted by the Jet-Set Young Professionals. You can read more about the high energy fete that this group has planned here.

Make an entire night of it!

Cheers,
Brandy Obvintsev
President, Energy People Connect
www.energypeopleconnect.com

P.S. Did you know that Houston’s Consular Corps is one of the largest in the country? You will be able to network with people representing over 90 countries in just ONE EVENING! Perfect for people in the international energy business.

Intechra Investors Lose Their Shirts With ECP Transaction - Investigation of Claims Imminent

San Diego, CA - August 27, 2009 — On August 11, 2009 the assets of Intechra Holding Company (IHC or Intechra), a leading provider of information technology disposal services, were acquired by Environmental Capital Partners (ECP). The transaction was facilitated by Marathon Asset Management (Marathon) after notification to IHC of a formal UCC1 Article 9 foreclosure. In essence, the IHC executive management and its Board of Directors were unable to meet debt obligations and were in default to Marathon. Therefore, the IHC assets that were used as collateral for debt were seized by Marathon.

A myriad of investors in IHC lost their entire investment. In a letter to investors, Michael Profit, Intechra CEO and David Wilds, Intechra Chairman, say “Unfortunately, while any private investment in a young company is risky, the confluence of world and U.S. macroeconomic conditions and the worldwide financial market crises created an almost “perfect storm” in Intechra’s case… We can assure you that Intechra’s management and board explored every practical alternative to attempt to salvage value for Intechra’s stake holders.”

Several outside investors in Intechra have discussed a potential lawsuit against the Board of IHC, as well as its former executives. “IHC needed to conserve cash and act prudently, instead IHC executives were flying on corporate jets,” says Stampp Corbin, an Intechra investor. Corbin is a pioneer in the IT disposal industry and he built RetroBox, one of the most successful companies in the industry. IHC bought RetroBox in 2005. Intechra investors will also be investigating whether misleading financial information was provided to investors, as well as whether IHC employees misappropriated assets of the company. Corbin says “the investors in IHC want answers. It is not acceptable to send a letter saying oops, we mismanaged the company and your investment was lost, when the Board and executive management did not, and still refuses to, provide investors with information about their investment.”

Regarding the ECP transaction, Intechra CEO Michael Profit has publicly said “This transaction validates our business strategy and confirms the market opportunity … when many others in the industry are struggling.” In direct contradiction to his public statement, Profit wrote to investors “it is safe to say that no stockholder of Intechra or holder of Intechra’s warrants, convertible promissory notes or Installment Stock Issuance Agreements will receive any assets upon dissolution or liquidation of the company.”

For more information contact:
Stampp Corbin
RetroBox Minority Investors
stamppcorbin@yahoo.com
4225 Arista Street
San Diego CA,
92103
(614) 579-4136

DC Law Firm Finds Charitable Solutions For Excess

Washington, DC - August 27, 2009 — Too often, perfectly good furniture ends up in a landfill. Meanwhile, local non profits are in desperate need of these items. The Washington, DC law firm of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky & Popeo, P.C., recently called on the services of Etreev to find a recipient for their surplus. Etreev was able to connect them with Camp Fire USA Patuxent Area Council in Bowie, MD. Camp Fire USA is a national non-profit organization providing leadership development programs for youth.

“The law firm made it clear that is was important to reuse their excess furniture as opposed to having it sit in a landfill. Their commitment to sustainability is commendable”, said Gregory Korthase, President of Etreev. According to Mr. Korthase, over 4 tons of material was diverted from the landfill.

“We were thrilled that Etreev was able to put us in touch with Camp Fire USA and that they have put to great use, office furniture and other supplies which the firm no longer needed,” said Susan Berson, Managing Member of Mintz Levin’s Washington, D.C. office

“In early June we took possession of a very large building which has become home to our Camp Fire Community Service Center. The building had a few chairs and 3 round tables. Not quite enough to accommodate the young people who would enter our lives for summer camp and summer playgrounds. Then like a blessing from above three very full moving vans arrived filled with … desks, chairs, tables, bookshelves, and file cabinets. These have found a home and are well in use by the children”, Rosemary Pezzuto, CEO, Camp Fire USA Patuxent Area Council.

Etreev is a local sustainability consulting firm committed to saving customers money, time, energy and helping the environment by making reuse easy. Visit www.etreev.com

If you would like more information on this topic, or to schedule an interview, please contact Gregory Korthase (571-229-5312) or email: gregory@etreev.com

New Book - How Jill Learned to Read Using Phonics

McHenry, IL - August 26, 2009 — “Wow Miss Betty I can read!” exclaimed Jill. These are words parents, caregivers, and teachers yearn to hear! Author and educator Betty Davis who resides in McHenry, recently has written her first in a series of books published by Outskirts press. How Jill learned to read using Phonics is a narrative of young four year old girl and her struggles and successes in learning to read. An abundance of creative and inspiring strategies and techniques makes this book an excellent resource for anyone teaching young children to read or to become an excellent reader. When asked why she decided to write a book on this topic, she replied “ to benefit teachers and parents in improving the literacy rate of our children”. Jill now five enjoys reading material two years above grade level.

About the author; Betty Davis has a passion for teaching children to read. As a former teacher of grades k-12 she developed a highly successful program to make reading fun for children and now owns a tutoring company called Funn with Phonics. Davis a graduate of Roosevelt University and has a degree in psychology. Author Betty Davis will be available for a book signing at Barnes and Noble In Crystal Lake Ill on September 12, from 1-4pm.

Media

Media samples are available upon request, email: readingbooks52@comcast.net

Parents, Educators

You may purchase this book on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and direct:
www.outskirtspress.com/howjilllearnedtoread

Proceq SA of Switzerland acquires 100 percent interest in CNS Farnell Ltd.

Schwerzenbach, Switzerland, August 26, 2009 — Proceq SA of Switzerland, maker of portable precision instruments for quality testing of concrete, metal and paper/film rolls in the construction, manufacturing and engineering consulting industries, has acquired 100 percent interest in U.K.-based CNS Farnell Ltd. CNS Farnell manufactures quality-testing products that are complementary to Proceq’s offerings.

Proceq and CNS Farnell are world-leading brands and the acquisition of CNS Farnell will further strengthen Proceq’s position as a global leader in the development and supply of quality testing instruments. CNS Farnell has an excellent reputation, built up in part by innovative products such as Pundit, which uses ultrasonic testing technology to detect cracks and other defects in concrete.
CNS Farnell customers will automatically benefit from Proceq’s prompt customer service and widespread distribution network. Proceq has own subsidiaries in Switzerland, the United States, Singapore, China, United Arab Emirates, Brazil and Russia.

For more information about Proceq, visit www.proceq.com. For additional information about CNS Farnell, visit www.cnsfarnell.com.

About Proceq

Proceq was founded in 1954 and manufactures quality nondestructive portable testing instruments for metal hardness, concrete properties and paper roll hardness. Proceq invented the Equotip portable metal hardness tester and the world’s first portable concrete test hammer, the Schmidt concrete test hammer. The SilverSchmidt portable concrete test hammer belongs to the latest generation of Schmidt hammers. Proceq also produces other concrete test equipment, such as the Profometer 5+/Profoscope Rebar Detector and covermeter, the Canin+ Corrosion Analyzing Instrument and the Tico Ultrasonic Instrument.

About CSN Farnell
CNS Farnell is a global market leader in ultrasonic NDT equipment for use in the ceramics and civil engineering materials testing markets. CSN Farnell makes world-renowned test equipment such as the Pundit, Pundit Plus, and Erudite. These are all manufactured in the UK by CNS Farnell and distributed worldwide.

Chris Martin, MPH
Chris Martin Public Relations
Web: www.chrismartinpublicrelations.com
Blog: http://cmpr.wordpress.com/
Mobile: 630.670.2745
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisMartinPublicRelations
Twitter ID: CMPR

More Than Your Everyday Discount Card

Winter Garden, Fl - August, 26, 2009 — Launching this week, The YE$ Card™ is being introduced into West Orange County as an answer to consumer demand to increase purchasing power, help businesses attract new customers, and most importantly to help non-profit organizations raise funds to ensure their services continue to be available for everyone.

Starting next week the YE$ Card will be sold and distributed through the Roper YMCA in Winter Garden and the South Lake County YMCA in Clermont through the kids sports leagues fundraising activities. Over 1000 children participating in soccer and baseball will sell the card in these communities to raise money for the YMCA Scholarship Fund.

More than 50 local businesses have agreed to become YE$ Card Partners and will offer monthly discounts for YE$ Card holders for an entire year. A complete list is available on the yescardonline.com website

“The team here at The YE$ Card is excited about the phase one launch in our own community, and we feel that the fundraiser with the YMCA will be the first of many. Our goal is to impact the local economy directly and immediately. Businesses are in need of attracting new customers and retaining current ones, and consumers everywhere are feeling the pain of these economic times. The YE$ Card answers that need,” says Alex Greengold, president of the YE$ Card. “Non-profits often bear the brunt of a down economy. We love being able to help these organizations with fund-raising through our service.”

The company was founded by two local Winter Garden residents, Alex and Brenda Greengold, who have made it their mission to help the local community. Alex spent the majority of his career working for big corporations in consumer marketing roles after receiving his MBA. His wife, Brenda, former founder and owner of a publication in Northern Virginia, is now a full time mom committed to facilitating growth in the local market.

For more information contact:

Alex Greengold, Executive Director
The YE$ Card™ (Your.Everyday.Savings)
Phone - 407-610-2467
AGreengold@yescardonline.com
www.YesCardOnline.com

Visual Persuasion Responds to Design Professionals in Tough Economic Times

Up and coming graphics design firm to answer the challenge of supporting design related small businesses and professionals by developing workshops to help them improve their business while not breaking their wallets at the same time.

Denver, CO - August 26, 2009 - Visual Persuasion, a graphic design firm is creating a series of classes designed to get the graphic related entrepreneur, or employee off the ground and running through the adobe suite of products. On September 18th and 19th from 9:00 - 4:00pm, Mandi Pralle of Visual Persuasion will be starting the series off with Adobe Illustrator CS4. “Because these are tough economic times for everyone, we are offering these classes at a reduced price and in a central location for the Denver metro area” said Pralle.

The 2-day Adobe illustrator workshop is being taught at the beginner level and will not only give the user the basics of how to use the software, but will also teach information not found in the manual. “My experience with the Adobe Suite has allowed me to really get an expert-level understanding of all of the features. I find myself using many of the features in ways that aren’t found anywhere in the manual. This knowledge not only makes it easier to use the software, but it also allows me to teach than what the average instructor would know” said Pralle. Her knowledge comes from years of using the software and also from her experience of teaching the program at the Art Institute of Colorado as well.

The Adobe illustrator CS4 class is good for those who are just starting out, or want to get a deeper understanding about the software, or are looking for tools that can enhance or improve their jobs. Web designers, fashion designers, fine artists, graphic designers, Illustrators and multimedia designers will be able to use this training to greatly enhance their design offerings.

The classes are small, so everyone can get individualized attention, and although a laptop is required, you don’t have to own the software to take the class. It will be temporarily installed on your laptop for the duration of the class so you can get the necessary hands-on experience.

Those interested in learning more about how to use Adobe Illustrator to expand their ability to offer solutions to their clients, or bosses, should sign up immediately at (http://vpclasses.com) as there are only a limited number of slots offered at this reduced price. Participants can also contact Mandi Pralle directly at: 303.632.6952

ABOUT VISUAL PERSUASION:
Visual Persuasion is a graphic design firm that has expert level knowledge through experience of the Adobe CS4 suite of tools. Their own extensive use of this suite allows them to stay on the cutting edge of graphic design technology and share that expertise through hands on training classes and workshops at prices to fit the economic times

CONTACT
Mandi Pralle
mandi.pralle@gmail.com
303 623 6952
http://vpclasses.com