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Human Capital 'Best Performane Awards' launched by KnowledgeAdvisors

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today proudly announced Sprint and New Horizons Computer Learning Centers as recipients in their premier Best Performance awards. Sprint and New Horizons were recognized by KnowledgeAdvisors for top Corporate University and top Customer Education provider respectively.

KnowledgeAdvisors has released a brand new research report providing benchmark information about Learning and Development

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced it has released a brand new research report providing benchmark information about how Learning and Development (L&D) and Human Resources (HR) organizations utilize Training Needs Assessments to improve the development of their employees.

Author JF McCarthy announces First Guidebook to Integrate the Benefits of Project Management PMBOK Methodology into Construction Management

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- Pareto announces a new guidebook that integrates the internationally proven PMBOK® project management knowledge areas and process into construction management to bring construction managers' skills to the next level: 'Construction Project Management - A Managerial Approach' (ISBN: 978-0-9799969-1-7) by J.F. McCarthy.

KnowledgeAdvisors Releases Metrics that Matter Autumn 2010 Edition

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced it has released the Autumn 2010 version of its proprietary analytics software, Metrics that Matter(R). Metrics that Matter is a talent development reporting and analytic system.

KnowledgeAdvisors to open Singapore Office for Industry Leading Talent Measurement Solutions

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, announces the opening of a brand new office in Singapore in January 2011. Continuing the expansion of its global footprint, its Singapore office will represent its Asian-Pacific hub of business activities.

Affinity Healthcare, the employed physician group of Northwest Community Hospital adds New Physicians

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- Affinity Healthcare, the employed physician group of Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, IL is pleased to announce the addition of two Internal Medicine physicians to its 1051 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL office.

Solo Contemporary Circus Show – First Evidence, features Shayna Swanson

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- 'First Evidence,' a solo, contemporary circus show created by Shayna Swanson, founder and artistic director of Aloft - Chicago's 'most badass contemporary circus company' - will debut this December. For more than 14 years, Swanson has created and performed aerial works that have been described by the Chicago Reader as, 'Truly heartfelt and creative.'

Windy City Woman of Color, NFP to Honor Women of Color in Chicago at 2nd Annual Diamond Awards

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- Windy City Woman of Color, NFP an exclusive network for professional multicultural women in the Chicagoland area will be hosting its 2nd Annual Diamond Awards, which pays tribute to women of color who have made a positive impact on the community through their corporate and philanthropic efforts.

KnowledgeAdvisors wins Bronze Award for the CLO Excellence in Customer Service category

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, is the proud recipient of the Bronze Award for the CLO Excellence in Customer Service category.

Chicagoans can stay in shape this Fall by playing a game of pick-up basketball each week

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- All City Sportz Corp., a brand new Chicago-based adult recreational sports group, is announcing their grand opening with the launch of Men's pick-up basketball. This highly organized program allows individuals the opportunity to stay in shape while enjoying basketball without season commitments and provides a flexible play-as-you-pay registration process.

KnowledgeAdvisors client is yet another CLO of the Year Winner

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today proudly congratulates Tamar Elkeles, Vice President of Qualcomm Learning and Development Center, who was named 2010 CLO of the Year by Chief Learning magazine at the Fall 2010 Chief Learning Symposium.

Homeowners may be in Hidden Peril if residing in Woodford and Marshall Counties, Illinois

ROANOKE, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- Residents of Woodford and Marshall counties are being warned about the possibility of mine subsidence damage occurring to homes built over abandoned, underground mines. The warning is being issued by the Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund (IMSIF) in its continuing effort to educate consumers about the risk of mine subsidence in Illinois.

IMSIF Cautions that Homes in Livingston County Illinois may be at Risk for Mine Subsidence

PONTIAC, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- The risk of mine subsidence is present for many homeowners in Livingston County, and the Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund (IMSIF) has initiated a consumer education initiative to address the issue. Mine subsidence occurs in an abandoned mine when a mine roof or pillar collapses, causing the ground above to sink or subside.

Property Owners in McLean County Illinois Alerted to Mine Subsidence Risk

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- Some homes in McLean County may be at risk for mine subsidence, according to the Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund (IMSIF). Mine subsidence occurs in an abandoned mine when a mine roof or pillar collapses, causing the ground above to sink or subside. Homes built in close proximity to these mines are subject to foundation or structural damage, which may cost thousands of dollars to repair.

Illinois' Hardin and Pope Counties Targeted for Mine Subsidence Education

ROSICLARE, Ill. -- In its continuing effort to educate Illinois property owners, the Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund (IMSIF) announced that residents of Hardin and Pope Counties should be aware of the possibility that their homes may be built over abandoned, underground mines, which would make them at risk for possible mine subsidence.

Henry County Illinois Residents May Be at Risk for Mine Subsidence

KEWANEE, Ill. -- The Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund (IMSIF) is expanding its consumer education campaign to make residents of Henry County aware of the possibility that their homes may be built over abandoned mines, which would make them at risk for possible mine subsidence. Mine subsidence occurs in an abandoned mine when a mine roof or pillar collapses, causing the ground above to sink or subside.

Ancona Jewelers launches new collection at Chicago event: 18k925 – an addition to the Tacori brand

CHICAGO, Ill. -- Looking for a night out with the girls? Ancona Jewelers is excited to announce a launch party for a brand new, beautiful and versatile collection - 18k925 - an addition to the Tacori brand. This event takes place on October 21 from 6-9 p.m. at Ancona Jewelers, 1570 West Lake Street, Addison, IL.

Lion Technology Inc., a nationally recognized regulatory compliance training firm, will present its two-day Hazardous/Toxic Waste Management Workshop regionally throughout September

CHICAGO, Ill. -- Fines and penalties are on the rise for facilities that fail to comply with Federal and State hazardous waste rules. An Illinois recycling facility faces a $700,000 fine for violating the RCRA hazardous waste regulations (EPA 5/6/10). Lion Technology Inc., a nationally recognized regulatory compliance training firm, will present its two-day Hazardous/Toxic Waste Management Workshop regionally throughout September.

Dallas and Peoria Donations Part of Sher Institute 'Giving Back Program

PEORIA, Ill. -- Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine (SIRM) announced that they will be donating free In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatments at upcoming fertility education seminars in Peoria, Illinois on Wednesday, Sept. 22, and Dallas, Texas on Sunday, Sept. 26.

KnowledgeAdvisors announces new research report investigating the current state of talent management analytics

CHICAGO, Ill. -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, today announced it has released a brand new research report investigating the current state of talent management analytics and determining how and to what extent organizations are mining their data to extract value.

EH&S Training Helps Facilities Avoid Fines and Penalties

CHICAGO, Ill. -- Fines and penalties are on the rise for Illinois facilities that fail to comply with Federal and State hazardous waste rules. Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 cited an Illinois recycling facility for the improper management of hazardous waste and proposed a penalty for non-compliance with the EPA Hazardous Waste Regulations in excess of $700,000.

Annual 2010 Regional User Group Dates and Locations announced by Human Capital Analytics Company, KnowledgeAdvisors

CHICAGO, Ill. -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the largest provider of talent measurement solutions, is pleased to announce the dates and locations for its annual 2010 Regional User Groups where Metrics that Matter users are enabled to take their measurement practices one bold step further.

Talent Measurement Solutions Firm, KnowledgeAdvisors Celebrates its 10th Anniversary

CHICAGO, Ill. -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, celebrated ten years of world-class performance this July. In 2000, Kent Barnett founded KnowledgeAdvisors. The inspiration behind KnowledgeAdvisors arose from his dissatisfaction by the lack of measurement solutions available to express the relationship between the real impact of training and organizational performance.

David Vance and Frank Anderson, Jr. Join KnowledgeAdvisors Advisory Board for Talent Measurement Solutions

CHICAGO, Ill. -- KnowledgeAdvisors, Inc. announced today that David Vance and Frank Anderson will be joining their renowned Advisory Board. Vance and Anderson will ensure KnowledgeAdvisors remains focused on executive level talent development reporting and analytics in the public and private sector.

Talent Measurement Whitepaper: KnowledgeAdvisors Investigates Importance of Informal Learning in Organizations

CHICAGO, Ill. -- KnowledgeAdvisors, the world's largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions, has announced it has released a brand new whitepaper focusing on informal learning measurement. The research conducted by KnowledgeAdvisors was based upon substantial data collected across diverse industries in an effort to gain a comprehensive representation of the present condition of informal learning.

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