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USPTO Issues Notice of Allowance for MMDI BetaWire Guidewire Patent

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Minnesota Medical Development, Inc. (MMDI) today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a Notice of Allowance...

Det-Tronics Ultra-Fast H2S Gas Detector Uses Nanotech to Save Lives

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Detector Electronics Corporation (Det-Tronics) today announced an NTMOS hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas sensor that detects low H2S gas concentrations in five...

New from Minnesota: Judo Joel's Asian-Infused Jamaican Jerk Marinade

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- With the abundance of HFCS (high-fructose corn syrup) and high-sodium marinades on the market today, conscientious consumers are demanding healthier alternatives...

MMDI Rebound HRD Receives CMS Reimbursement Coding for Hernia Repair

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Minnesota Medical Development, Inc. (MMDI) today announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have agreed to create seven...

Caring Creations Launches National Campaign to Donate B.B. Book and Bear to Schools

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- A-Rod, Christie Brinkley and Britney Spears' kids aren't the only ones whose lives have been uprooted due to their parents' divorce....

Boating Industry Magazine Announces 2008 Top 100 in Marine Industry

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- With the boating market facing some of the most difficult economic conditions in recent history, it is of vital importance that...

International Snow Sculpting at Ely Winter Festival

ELY, Minn. -- Preparations are underway for the ten-day Ely Winter Festival being held February 1-10, 2008 in Ely, Minnesota. The cornerstone of the festival is the International Snow Sculpting Symposium in Whiteside Park with 20 "amateur" blocks and 20 large "expert" blocks each carved by a three-person team.

Boating Industry Magazine Announces 2007 Top 100

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Under the gray skies of today's troubled economy, it's critical now more than ever that boating consumers find reliable, reputable dealers with the staying power to guide them through a lifetime of boating journeys. These consumers now have a trusted source they can turn to, thanks to Boating Industry magazine's third annual Top 100 Dealers.

Vacation Research and Planning Enhanced with Video

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- This was a bond that was just meant to happen. ResortsandLodges.com, a niche portal Web site that provides advertising for the hospitality and travel industry, recently completed a successful pilot program that brings high-quality, full-motion video to Internet users exploring their options in travel.

Travel Industry Portal Offers Video Production to Resort and Lodge Partners

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- ResortsandLodges, a leading niche portal Web site providing advertising for the hospitality and travel industry, announces a major initiative to integrate custom-produced video into its Web site. The company recently launched a successful pilot program encompassing four highly-traveled regions on the site, presenting its resort and lodge partner properties through high-quality video.

ResortsandLodges.com Collects International Award for Superior Website Design

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- ResortsandLodges, a leading niche portal Web site providing advertising for the hospitality and travel industry, has received a WebAward for excellence in Web site design and development from the Web Marketing Association (WMA). The company was chosen from among 2,400 entries from more than 40 countries during the WMA's annual WebAward competition.

HotGigs Co-Founder Doug Berg to Present at DirectEmployers Association Annual Meeting

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. and LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- At this week's annual meeting of the DirectEmployers Association in Las Vegas, Doug Berg, Chief Gigster of HotGigs, Inc. will present a case study reviewing the results achieved by a Fortune 100 pharmaceutical company that implemented HotGigs' Jobs2Web career site optimization solution.

HotGigs Welcomes Consultant Member 100,000 to its Online Staffing Exchange

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- HotGigs Inc., an innovative provider of staffing solutions and services, announced that it achieved a membership milestone on the HotGigs Staffing Exchange, when Minneapolis-based business planning and management consultant Craig Kalscheur registered as the 100,000th consultant member. Kalscheur joined HotGigs on the recommendation of fellow consultants.

Improvised Guitar Music on Brian Butler's 'Axuality' Album is Aimed at the Head as well as the Heart

guitarist Brian ButlerMINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- With a new genre of music called axuality, guitarist Brian Butler is composing and performing music with a lofty goal: to improve listeners' mental outlook while enjoying cool, unique guitar playing. One of Butler's aims is to help facilitate listeners achieving a "clear mind" when hearing the music.

GSP Economic Architecture Expert Dr Jerry Paytas to Speak at the 12th Annual Minnesota Development Conference

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Leading economic development expert Dr. Jerry Paytas will discuss Regional Competitiveness: Best Practices and Lessons Learned at the 12th Annual Minnesota Development Conference "Harnessing Minnesota's Ingenuity" on September 26, 2007.

The Ultimate Credit Repair Book Reveals Secrets to Creating Economic Independence

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Eagle Enterprises, a financial consulting firm, announces its new publishing division, Eagle Publishing, and launches its first book - The Ultimate Credit Repair Book (ISBN: 10-0-9798153-0-4 or 978-0-9798153-0-0). Authored by James Young, the book guides readers who are seeking to repair their credit or to improve their credit score by 120 points or more.

HotGigs Inc. Names Gregg Bjork Executive Vice President of Sales

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- HotGigs Inc., an innovator in web-based contract workforce solutions, announced that it has appointed Gregg Bjork as its new vice president of sales. Bjork has 15 years of senior management experience and more than 23 years experience in software and technology businesses.

MMDI's Rebound HRD Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance

Rebound HRDMINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Minnesota Medical Development, Inc. (MMDI) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance to its new Rebound HRD(TM) (Hernia Repair Device). The Rebound HRD is intended to assist in the repair and/or reinforcement of hernia or other soft tissue defects where weakness exists and where the support of a nonabsorbable material is preferred.

NOW Micro Inc Awarded Minnesota State IT Solutions Contract

SAINT PAUL, Minn. -- NOW Micro, Inc., a manufacturer of custom configured computer systems based in St. Paul, was recently awarded a contract with the State of Minnesota for the purpose of providing Information Technology Solutions (ITS) Products and Services.

Genesis10 Launches New Online Business Unit – Genesis10 Select

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Genesis10, a New York City-based leader in business and technology consulting, has partnered with HotGigs Inc., an innovator in web-based contract workforce solutions, to build Genesis10 Select, a customized and secure online portal that facilitates interaction between Genesis10's clients and consultants.

HotGigs Inc. Names Ken Holec as New CEO – New Appointment Sets the Stage for Growth

hotgigsMINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- HotGigs Inc., an innovator in web-based contract workforce solutions, appointed Ken Holec as its new chief executive officer. Holec has spent his entire career in the software industry, including 17 years in President and CEO roles. He also has significant background in the Human Capital Management solutions industry.

Boating Industry Magazine Announces 2007 Top 100 and Leadership Alliance

Boating IndustryMINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- With gas prices hovering above $3 a gallon and expected to creep higher throughout the summer, it is critical now more than ever that boating consumers find reputable dealers to buy from and service their boats. Thanks to Boating Industry magazine and its soon-to-be-published list of the 2007 Top 100 Dealers, consumers will soon have the definitive list of the best-of-the-best dealers at their fingertips.

Minnetonka Audio Ships AudioTools(TM) Batch Pro(TM)

Minnetonka AudioTools Batch ProMINNETONKA, Minn. -- Minnetonka Audio Software ships AudioTools(TM) Batch Pro(TM), an out-of-the-box application that will revolutionize the way audio assets are managed and processed. Batch Pro is the industry's first fully automated processing tool for audio assets.

ERP, Web, Project Management Skills in High Demand Across North America Reports HotGigs Inc.

hotgigsMINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Demand for contract workers with information technology skills is on the rise in the U.S. and Canada, with enterprise resource planning (ERP), Web development and project management skills leading the way, according to the HotGigs 2007 IT Contract Workforce Report, released today. The report is a key measure of IT skills in highest demand in North America.

Minnetonka Audio Announces AudioTools Consult, a Workflow Assessment and Software Development Service

Minnetonka AudioMINNETONKA, Minn. -- Minnetonka Audio Software announces AudioTools(TM) Consult(TM), a workflow assessment, custom engineering and software development service designed to automate complex audio workflow processes. Software consulting and development service provides unique automation and integration solutions to industry's most difficult audio workflow issues.

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