Marketing Innovators International, Inc. (MI), a leading people performance management (PPM) company, has been named a Top 500 Diversity-owned Business and Top 500 Women-owned Business in the U.S. in 2013 by DiversityBusiness.com. Marketing Innovators was also ranked 8th in the Top 100 Diversity-owned Businesses in Illinois and second in the Top 50 Women-owned Businesses in Illinois in 2013 by DiversityBusiness.com. This is the third time that Marketing Innovators has been recognized in multiple categories by DiversityBusiness.com. In 2010 the company was recognized ...

For nearly 30 years David has traveled the world as a New Thought musician, keynote speaker & workshop facilitator. His focus on remembering the Divine within and reclaiming that connection has empowered hundreds of thousands on their spiritual journey. The union of David's charismatic message & heartfelt singing has elevated him to keynote speaker of choice in many nationwide churches, centers and global organizations. Throughout the 1980's, David, along with the late Jerry Florence and Keith Kimberlin made their mark in New Thought history by helping ...

As an actress, Lou Gideon whose career has spanned soaps to sitcoms and film (and is most known for her villainous role as Danielle Atron from Nickelodeon's The Secret World of Alex Mack), learned early on to adapt to new roles which took her out her comfort-zone. When stricken with Stage 2B ductal invasive breast cancer in March, 2009 she realized it was time to embrace a new chapter. While there may not yet be an award category for Best New Wrap Artist even though awards season has come and gone, Author-Actress-Breast Cancer Survivor Lou Gideon is taking on her role as ...

Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina taught an estate planning and probate class at John's Island Regional Library on Wednesday February 13th 2013. This class covered the basics of planning an estate and the ins and outs of probate court in South Carolina. This was the second presentation that attorney Evan Guthrie has made at the library on Johns Island with the first one taking place the previous summer. John's Island Regional Library is part of the Charleston County Library system and is the newest of the regional libraries in the area. ...

Automation Devices, Inc (ADI), a vibratory feeder and part system components manufacturer, made a recent company-wide technology upgrade. This included new desktop computers for all office employees, a system server, an advanced operating system and upgraded software. This is ADI's first major upgrade since 2005. ADI President Kevin Smith made the decision that it was time to update the current systems in place. "We were starting to run into software compatibility issues, adequate memory on our server and our previous computers were slowing down," says Smith. ...

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein believes that using technology such as Skype, teleseminars, chat or webinars to bring authors into libraries, schools, and book clubs, even if thousands of miles away, opens the world up in amazing ways. However, many people do not understand how to use technology to accomplish this and so, for many, that opportunity can be lost. Dr. Holstein created 'Authors And Technology' to help authors gain the knowledge and skills to take advantage of these opportunities. For a child in a classroom, a simple Skype session with an author, whether he or ...

Jaxxwear, creators of a fun and unique layette collection made of washed 100% Peruvian pima cotton, is excited to launch its e-commerce site, http://www.jaxxwear.com. For the first time, the public will be able to access the company's full line of exclusive designer prints at the click of a button. By working with the finest cotton producers in the world, Jaxxwear developed a washed 100% Peruvian pima cotton fabric that has a silky finish unlike any other fabrication typically used in infantswear. Jaxxwear's e-commerce site launches with their Spring 2013 collection, ...

The Junior League of Raleigh will host its Women in Leadership Breakfast featuring City of Raleigh Police Chief Cassandra Deck-Brown at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, at the Center for Community Leadership at 711 Hillsborough St. The event, which is free and open to the public, will give attendees a chance to hear Chief Deck-Brown speak as well as ask her questions about her time as police chief. The event, organized by the League's Government Relations and Public Affairs (GRAPA) team, seeks to engage members in the political process as well as educate the League's members ...

Habitat for Humanity of Wake County (http://www.habitatwake.org/), an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, has announced their "Passport to Habitat: Tour & Party," taking place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 18 at the Habitat Wake ReStore, located at 181 High House Road in Cary, N.C. The event will raise awareness for the Cary ReStore, as well as the affordable housing shortage in western Wake County. During the party, attendees will have the opportunity to tour the store and several local Habitat homes. Since 1985, Habitat for Humanity ...

Tricia Meyer, Managing Attorney of Meyer Law Group, a boutique technology law firm, joined Chicago's top startup attorneys at the Entrepreneurs Unpluggd Startup Law Summit on Saturday, March 16 to share legal insights with the Chicago startup community. An entrepreneur herself, Meyer presented at the event and discussed "The Top 3 Essential Agreements for Startup Founders," covering the basics on founder agreements, independent contractor agreements and revenue share contracts. "It's easy, as a young entrepreneur, to say, 'I'm starting this business ...

William Peace University (http://www.peace.edu), a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced that the university will host its admissions open house for prospective students and families on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a variety of events taking place throughout the day, including a registration and academic fair, parent panel discussion and optional campus tours. Keynote speaker for the event will be Anthony "Spudd" Webb, a former NBA point guard with local ties to Raleigh. In addition, attendees will be invited ...

The Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (http://www.vvma.org/) has announced that Norbo von der wilden Nachbarschaft, a disaster search canine more commonly referred to as "Racker," received the 2013 Animal Hero award at the 2013 Virginia Veterinary Conference on Friday, March 1 at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, located at 110 Shenandoah Ave in Roanoke, Va. This award is presented to an animal that has performed an individual act of service or heroism, or that has, in performing his or her daily duties, provided an outstanding service to humans. ...

Clinically proven Kelo-cote Advanced Formula Scar Gel is now available at Rite Aid in 4700 stores nationwide. "Expanding into Rite Aid's 4700 stores nationwide makes it more convenient than ever for our customers to find Kelo-cote 's clinically proven and easy-to-use formula," said Bethany Fite, National Sales Director for Enaltus' consumer division. Kelo-cote is the only 100% Silicone scar gel with a patented, fast-drying technology that binds to the skin to form a custom-fitted silicone sheet for the prevention or treatment of hypertrophic and keloid scars, ...

The Lucentra Corporation is moving into its second quarter and is preparing to hold a conference call on May 1 regarding first quarter financial results. A press release relaying the findings will also be issued the same morning on Lucentra's Investor Relations site. The first quarter findings will involve bringing in an internal auditor who will assess the total spending, earnings and profit for the company. A mid-quarter analysis presented a 193 percent profit. However, this profit is expected to have increased by the end of the quarter to more than 200 percent. Speculation ...

Since its establishment in 1910, industry leader Simoniz USA has staked the longevity of their reputation for excellence on their protection products. However while at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2012 Seth Schneider, Vice President of Development at Pneumacore, Inc realized there was a lack of focus on a potentially deadly problem with mining vehicles- wheel and rim cracks. "A critically important component of any tire maintenance program is to help identify rim cracks," says Schneider. "Many companies incorporate Simoniz Life X-Tend (a tire and rim conditioner) ...

Professional Development Resources is a national provider of continuing education (CE) home study courses for psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and registered dietitians. Heading the list of vital clinical topics today is Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), which affects millions of families and demands early and aggressive intervention in the areas of language, behavior, and social skills. In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, Professional Development Resources is featuring ...

Edmonton home builder, Pacesetter Homes, would like to announce that they have a variety of new homes for sale in the Edmonton area. They are currently building in many different communities in Edmonton including Newcastle, Granville, Woodhaven-Edgemont, Langdale in Windermere, Glenridding, Griesbach, Rutherford Heights, Summerside, Laurel Crossing, Walker Lakes and Summerwood. These Edmonton new homes for sale can be previewed by visiting any of Pacesetter's show homes. Walking through these show homes can give potential buyers a firsthand look at how a home is laid ...

Mark Smith, CEO and Chief Research Officer at Ventana Research, announced today that he will be the co-chair of the Enterprise MobileX on June 18-19, 2013 at the Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CA. Framed by the uptake of mobile devices like smartphones and tablets crossing from personal to professional use, the event brings together leading business and IT executives to define the trends, challenges, and opportunities of equipping organizations with the best mobile information technology and tools. According to Ventana Research's recent research on business ...

AskDerm.com, a leading online retailer of Dermatologist recommended products, is providing discounts on rosacea treatment products to promote Rosacea Awareness month. These discounts will be available on popular brands such as Murad, Avene, and Glytone. Dermatologists at AskDerm.com encourage both medical treatment and self-care measures when dealing with rosacea. "You play an important role in caring for your rosacea," said Dr. Mercedes Florez, a consultant for AskDerm.com. "Wash your face with a soap-free cleanser and lukewarm or cold water. Use a non-comedogenic, ...

Airwave Networks, the leader in providing high speed wired and wireless internet, video and technology services to the Student Housing Industry, unveils the Airwave Illumination (Ai) platform. The Ai platform is a combination of cutting edge data and video solutions with outstanding customer service. As an integral part of this new platform, Airwave Networks introduces a new mobile (Ai) app which provides advanced resident messaging, network performance status, resident experience information and customer service metrics. "For many years, Airwave Networks has provided ...

Rhys W. Powell, Founder and President of Red Rabbit is recognized by Crain's 40 Under 40 list. This annual list honors 40 people who have achieved success in business before turning 40 years old. Powell is at the center of today's food revolution movement and was saluted for his tireless pursuit to fix the school food system-one community at a time. Founded in New York in 2005,Red Rabbit delivers 18 thousand made-from-scratch meals a day from breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinners to school children across the Greater New York Area. Working with regional farmers, all ...

Each state requires dentists to complete a certain amount of continuing education hours in order to successfully provide superior dental care at their practices. These continuing dental education courses allow each dentist to remain up to standards for their dental association and the state. Dr. Tatiana Shifrin, dentist in Suwanee, GA, is proud to announce her completion of 300 hours of continuing education in the last 2 years. By completing 300 hours, Dr. Shifrin, cosmetic dentist in Suwanee, further showcases her dedication and commitment to providing her patients ...

Dr. Brar, dentist in South Elgin, is offering his patients a clear alternative to conventional metal braces. With Invisalign, patients can straighten their smile without anyone knowing they are in treatment. Invisalign is virtually invisible, removable and more comfortable than metal wires and brackets that can irritate the inside of cheeks. "I am glad we are able to offer this service to our patients. Invisalign is perfect for teens or adults who don"t want others to know they are straightening their teeth. Invisalign is also removable so oral hygiene is easier ...

The 3rd Annual Bowling for Better Breathing fundraiser took place on Friday, March 29th. The event was a great success and included a bowling party for participants as well as a silent auction. 1st Class Medical, the largest distributor world wide of portable oxygen concentrators, was a proud supporter and sponsor again this year. Gary Nelson, 1st Class Medical's general manager says, "Our goal is to partner with the American Lung Association to send as many kids with asthma to Champ Camp as possible. We think it's an amazing program and are proud to lend our continued ...

A+ Images, Inc. is pleased to announce the debut of their new website: TeacherShirts.com! Teacher T-shirts are OUR business!We offer a variety of t-shirts for teachers, from rhinestone teacher designs, screen printed teacher designs and embroidery for staff shirts for teachers. While we have many designs for early childhood teachers, such as Kindergarten Rocks, First Grade Rocks, Rocking in Pre-K, we also carry grade level designs up to Sixth Grade. We have a large selection of Reading t-shirt designs, Math teacher t-shirts and other subjects up through High School as ...