Central Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation (CAREDF) in partnership with Golden Shovel Agency is proud to announce the launch of an economic development website designed to highlight the economic benefits of doing business in the region. Pinal County, located along Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson, has a lot to offer. Suburban sprawl from both cities has spread into the county and this accelerated growth has resulted in an invaluable resource: a large and skilled workforce of over 500,000. Despite growth, the communities in the area remain small ...

The path to peacefulness can now be accessed via cell phone. Dr. Jude Theriot, a respected Houston-area neurologist, certified meditation instructor and artist, has announced the release of an e-book and phone app to help people start and maintain a daily peacefulness practice. The e-book, entitled "Peaceful Habits: A Brain Injury Doctor Teaches Meditation to his Patients and Distills the Experience into a Modern Prescription for Peacefulness," will be available through Amazon beginning April 23. The e-book is downloadable at http://peacefulhabits.com/e-book/ The ...

Nicholas Maze announced today that his new book, Deleting God: Distractions, Misunderstandings, & Misinterpretations, will be released on May 21st, 2013. In Deleting God, Nicholas critiques the state of the modern church and brings attention to the many overlooked issues that exist. He discusses how Christianity is changing and the reasons why. "Having served as an usher for several years has allowed me to experience the church from a different perspective," said Nicholas. "Ushers are required to be in the church far earlier than the rest of the congregation ...

Former Black Mafia Family (BMF) member Tonesa "Toni" Welch officially launched her nonprofit organization Sylent Heart today. The organization's mission is to help the children who are impacted by incarceration live the most nurturing and fulfilling lives possible. Sylent Heart will provide resources including mentoring, personal development workshops, arrangement and transportation of visits, school supplies, clothes, shoes, electronics, field trips and more. It is the goal of Sylent Heart to provide children with the tools to get through adolescence as seamlessly ...

Appearing as mystical and mysterious as ever before, David Carradine appears in his final film release, now available in stores and through online streaming. Paul Sampson's smash cult-film titled "Night of the Templar" captures everything Tarantino looked to showcase by putting David Carradine in his films. Winding viewers through a tale of deception and revenge across seven generations, Night of the Templar brings an original story to life through the eyes of writer/director Paul Sampson. The film stars "Walking Dead" personality Norman Reedus with ...

Both Alyssa and Jameel are determined to shed light on the important subject of Bullying and Cyberbullying and those affected by it. "We are delighted that both Alyssa and Jameel are lending their names to this very important issue," commented Ross Ellis founder and Chief Executive Officer of STOMP Out Bullying. "As role models, their voices can make such a difference." While bullying may seem like "a rite of passage" among adolescents, many parents and kids don't take it seriously until someone they know is directly affected by bullying ...

According to the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), approximately 3 million people have Celiac disease, a genetic autoimmune disease which damages the small intestine and prompts intolerance to gluten. In the United States, approximately 21 million people are sensitive to gluten. May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month, and Brain Balance Achievement Centers, nationwide specialized achievement centers for children with neurobehavioral issues, is educating families on the direct link between gluten intolerance and neurobehavioral issues. Such issues include ...

Clever Container, a direct sales company focusing on organizational products, has launched Leapfactor's Salesfactor iPad App. The app is now available for their 1,500 consultants to boost their productivity and enrich the sales experience while on the go. The Salesfactor iPad app combines the cool and easy-to-use experience of consumer apps with a wide-range set of features that will help Clever Container consultants to tell the story, present the opportunity, showcase products, take orders, and get training directly from an iPad. Features such as interactive catalogs, ...

Whole Health Partners, a North Dallas based chiropractic care and wellness clinic, hosted a vegetable fermentation workshop Tuesday night (4/16) to a packed house. Led by resident nutrition expert Dr. Matt Rayner, the event focused on educating the community about the benefits of probiotics and the process of fermenting your own vegetables at home to create these valuable nutrients. Dr. Rayner and the Whole Health Partners Team host community events every month which are focused on patient education, a matter which is central to the care provided by the clinic. The next ...

The Shanley Team at Inlanta Mortgage, a privately held mortgage banker, is pleased to announce their partnership with Homes for Heroes and to welcome the public to a Homes for Heroes launch party on May 8. The launch party will be held at Drake's Keystone, 3740 E 82nd St., Indianapolis at 5:30 p.m. Homes for Heroes is a national network of the top mortgage lenders and real estate professionals who are prepared to give real savings to their community's heroes when they buy or sell a home. This program is our way to say thank you! Homes for Heroes' mission is to provide ...

J.M. Field Marketing has welcomed SEO specialist and Copywriter Carmen Sigman to their team. Sigman graduated from the University of Florida in Gainesville with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism. As part of the SEO team at J.M. Field Marketing, Sigman will be working on content development and strategic SEO for an array of in-house projects and clients. Prior to joining the J.M. Field Marketing team, Sigman worked as the Senior Writer/SEO for a national moving service company based out of South Florida where she was responsible for managing and directing a group of ...

Data-driven marketing company eleventy is proud to announce the addition of Angie Moore as Vice President of Strategy and Development. "We couldn't be more excited to have Angie joining our team," said eleventy President and CEO Ken Dawson. "Her extensive background in nonprofit management as well as her agency experience will help us continue to build on our successes and help more clients reach their goals." As Vice President of Strategy and Development, Angie will play a key role in marketing leadership at eleventy. She will provide guidance ...

MEFranchising, a leading franchise consultant with offices in London, Kuwait, Riyadh and Morocco, recently participated in the British Franchise Exhibition in London and also delivered a key note on cultural differences/global impact. The British & International Franchise Exhibition, the only London franchise exhibition to be supported by the British Franchise Association, took place at London Olympia over two days, with thousands of potential franchisees passing through its doors. As London's premier franchise exhibition, the event was ideal for leading franchise ...

Benny's Chop House (444 N. Wabash Ave.; 312-626-2444) and Garnacha Wine Company celebrate Bodegas wines at a special reception and dinner, 6 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at Benny's Chop House. The menu (below) features four delicious courses paired with five stunning Garnacha wines. Wines will be available for ordering and purchase. The per person cost is $75 plus tax and service charge. For reservations, please contact Katy@Bennyschophouse.com or call 312.626.2625. Wines being offered: 2011 Borsao Blanco, Viura Campo de Borja, Spain Located in the town of Borja in the ...

Summer is fast approaching, which means swimming for many families in Arizona. Pool covers are being peeled away, and chemical and salt levels are being balanced in preparation for the upcoming months of water entertainment. Most people will spend multiple afternoons cooling off in the water in an attempt to escape the summer heat. Not only are aquatic activities great for keeping cool, they are excellent for improving physical and mental health regardless of age. No wonder they're so popular! Unfortunately, popularity does not equate to safety, so a collection of organizations ...

Hurricane Grill & Wings, an island-inspired, full-service restaurant franchise announced two new additions to the executive team. The new Vice Presidents, Guy Stanke and Nancy Bennett, will lead operations and training respectively for the rapidly expanding business. As the newest team members, Stanke and Bennett will have key roles in growing the brand and ensuring its continued success. With over 35 years in the restaurant industry, Stanke brings prior operations experience from national restaurants such as Ruby Tuesday, O'Charley's and Shoney's. During his time ...

Western Michigan University School of Medicine (WMed) is seeking Family Medicine faculty as well as an Osteopathic Family Medicine Program Director to join the Department of Family and Community Medicine. Western Michigan University is in the process of opening a new medical school in Kalamazoo, which will provide faculty members with the unique opportunity to be actively involved in the formation of a new school. Candidates will join a collegial, stable group that is passionate about teaching, but enjoys work / life balance as well. The dually accredited (AOA and ACGME) ...

The report, based on full year data for 2011, provides the most up-to-date picture of labour cost levels and trends in the region. The Edition 2013 includes extended comparison of labour costs for the manufacturing sector's sections and divisions. An essential part of the report is a five-year forecast of labour costs and earnings trends in the region's 13 economies. The report contains: - Comparative analysis of gross and net earnings, labour costs and labour-related taxes. - Analysis of earnings and costs on a regional level, by ownership, by sectors of the economy ...

GTV Corp today announced the launch of GTV.COM (www.GTV.com) - an intelligent digital video service that aggregates the content from sites like YouTube, Vimeo, Daily Motion, Vevo and Facebook, into one convenient interface where users can browse and search videos across all platforms at once. The GTV service also features a wide variety of original content produced by GTV Studios and third-party programming partners who distribute their content through the GTV platform. With billions of indexed videos, GTV's proprietary 'personalization algorithms' utilize social graph ...

Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina taught a class on the subject of estate planning at Hanahan Senior Center in Hanahan, SC on Thursday February 28th 2013. The class that attorney Evan Guthrie taught went over the basics of estate planning and probate and covered aspects including what an estate is and what makes up and estate, the most common types of assets that one can own, the difference between probate and non-probate assets, how the probate court process interacts with a deceased person's estate, the five main steps of probate ...

Technology Consultant Chip Reaves has confirmed his participation in Small Biz Thought's upcoming online conference: IT Business Reboot 2013. Reaves, President of Bigger-Brains.com and founder of the Computer Troubleshooters franchise, will explain the role of education in the Managed Service Provider sales process. He says "a typical MSP has fantastic productivity solutions for sale - things like Mobile Device Management and Managed Print Solutions. The problem is a typical customer has no idea what all that means, or why they would want it." Reaves says ...

In the capacity of Consultant, Jason will be responsible for the continued growth and development of the Healthcare Recruiting Business and will help Brine Group evolve in ways to better service its client's recruiting and employment needs. Jason has extensive experience in sales and sales management. Most recently, Jason came to Brine Group from Enterprise Rent-A-Car where he was a Branch Manager in southern California. It is with tremendous excitement and optimism that they welcome Jason to the firm. Brine Group Staffing Solutions is located at 8 New England Executive ...

Dave Asheim, a leader in innovative mobile fundraising strategies and Founder of Give by Cell, will speak at the Federal Trade Commission's Mobile Cramming roundtable in on May 8, 2013 in Washington, D.C. The Federal Trade Commission will host a roundtable to examine unauthorized third-party charges on mobile phone bills—a practice known as "mobile cramming." The roundtable will bring together consumer advocates, industry representatives, and government regulators to explore various issues, including how mobile cramming occurs and how to protect consumers ...

Scottish based acquisition/ sales outsourcer 1Call Direct has launched a major online recruitment campaign to support exciting expansion plans at its Glasgow Branch for 2013. 1Call Direct's growth path has taken it from a twelve-person start-up in London, to a top of the league outbound sales company with over 250 employees in the UK. In July 2012, 1Call Direct's ambitions began to materialise with the opening of their second Scottish branch in Larbert, bringing 100 welcomed jobs to the area. "Our success is down to our great people who are passionate about ...

A Better Leader is designed with both the user and the administrator in mind, allowing flexible online scheduling, customized depth of information, comprehensive reporting, and user-side accessibility on any platform device with an internet connection. A Better Leader (http://abetterleader.com) announced today the formal release of a revolutionary new online leadership training tool. Created in collaboration with some of the today's most experienced leadership trainers, A Better Leader offers a highly intuitive dashboard for administrators, including drag-and-drop functionality ...