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Boating, Marine and Maritime, Business

ShipCom Appoints TCS as HF Radio Consultant

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: COVINGTON, La. — ShipCom, a provider of High Frequency (HF) maritime single sideband voice and electronic mail services has appointed Tusa Consulting Services (TCS) as its authorized radio consultant supportive of emergency operations throughout the states of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and coastal Texas.

Business, Plastics and Chemicals

LRM Industries Re-brands, Launches New Web Site

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: ROCKLEDGE, Fla. — LRM Industries International, Inc. headquartered in Rockledge, Florida, has re-branded and launched a new Web site showcasing a range of developing new thermoplastic/composite products for the environmental engineering and green building markets. The designs of these innovative products were enabled by the unique size and structural features capabilities of LRM’s unique patented STF Sheetless ThermoForming and TPF ThermoPlastic Flowforming technologies.

Business, Insurance

Suit Against LTC Financial Partners Dropped, Industry Leader Reports

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: KIRKLAND, Wash. — A suit against LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP), the nation’s largest producer-owned long term care insurance agency, has been dropped, the company reports today. The suit, for more than a million dollars, was by a former agent, Linda Caruthers of Richmond, Virginia, who was seeking compensation for providing an introduction that helped land a large account.

Business, Economic Development

12 EDGE Fund Applications Approved to Advance to Second Phase of 2010 Funding Process

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — The Economic Development Generating Excellence Policy Board announced that 12 pre-proposal applications from an initial field of 62 have been approved to advance to the next step in the 2010 funding evaluation process. This year represents the third round of funding disbursement from the EDGE fund; in 2009, five awards were granted totaling $7.5 million.

Business, Patent and Trademark

Vitamin E Cosmetic Foam Patent Filed by Enefco

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: AUBURN, Maine — A U.S. patent has been filed by Enefco USA for a new process of applying Vitamin E as a surface coating on non-latex hydrophilic polyurethane cosmetic foam. The patent pending process adds Vitamin E to the foam after the foam is manufactured and impregnates the foam in a range from surface coating to complete saturation.

Business, Transportation

Multimodal Workshop by Lion Technology Teaches Hazmat Shippers The Latest Regulations

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: DALLAS, Texas — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) have stepped up enforcement to reduce undeclared and illegal hazmat shipments via airline, truck, rail, and ship. Undeclared shipments of hazardous materials are predominately aerosols and flammable liquids (e.g., paint and paint-related materials), as well as batteries, fireworks, dry ice, perfume products, and cigarette lighters.

Business, Employment, HR and Outsourcing

Six-Part Training Is Key to Long Term Care Insurance Leader’s Rapid Growth

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Companies tend to do well when they hire good people, but even the best people can do better when given good training. That’s the philosophy of LTC Financial Partners LLC, one of the nation’s most experienced long term care insurance agencies. It must work, judging from the company’s rapid expansion in a down economy. For three years in a row LTCFP has been named one of America’s 5,000 fastest-growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

Business, Webinars

Tightening Restrictions for Shipments that Include Lithium Batteries Increases Need for Specialized Shipper Training

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: LAFAYETTE, N.J. — Lion Technology, the nation’s leader in regulatory compliance training, is presenting a unique two-hour training session to address the new domestic and international shipping regulations for lithium batteries. A live Web seminar hosted through Lion.com will be held on July 22nd, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT.

Business, Regional Events

Kaiser Roof Garden: Unveiling of the Bay Area’s Largest Roof Top Wedding and Event Space on August 3rd, 2010

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: OAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland’s hidden gem, and America’s first roof top garden constructed after WWII, proudly opens its doors for event hosting on August 3rd, 2010, featuring an event industry exclusive reception from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Kaiser Roof Garden overlooks picturesque Lake Merritt and provides stunning 360-degree views of architectural and scenic beauty. Now under management by Oakland Venue Management and Inspire Productions.

Business, Construction and Building

Union Ironworkers Raise the Bar with Continuous Training, Competitions, and New OSHA Relationship

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: AUSTIN, Texas — While U.S. industries struggle to rebuild, today’s union ironworkers are preparing to lead the next wave of new business construction. That’s because amidst the economic challenges of the past several years the Iron Workers International Union – teaming with the Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT) and the Ironworkers National Training Fund – has invested heavily in worksite-ready training programs for union ironworkers.

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