MINNESOTA —The Blandin Community Broadband Program kicks of a series of webinars to increase awareness of the role sustainable broadband can play in Minnesota's future. The first in the series of monthly webinars begins Thursday, June 13th from 3-4 p.m. Central Standard Time with Aaron Brossoit from Golden Shovel Agency, a leader in combining web technologies and design expertise to present communities in their best light. Golden Shovel utilizes gateway technologies to create customized websites and social media content geared toward individualized economic goals. Brossoit ...

Dr. Duke Maduagwu, M.D. saw a disparity in the academic performance of Hillsborough County youth. That is why he founded Achievers Link, Inc. as a way to help students who have fallen behind. Currently 70% of the children who drop out of school do so because they have poor literacy skills. This problem is compounded when you realize that in low income families, private tutoring may not be an option due to cost. Achievers Link Summer Tutoring Bootcamp was founded as a summer learning loss prevention program. "My vision is to get the youth constructively engaged this ...

Pumping Essentials, a durable medical equipment provider (DME) that provides breast pump necessities to new moms through existing healthcare legislation, will attend America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) Institute 2013 in Las Vegas June 12-14. A result of legislation as part of the Affordable Care Act, new moms can now receive breastfeeding supplies through their existing health insurance provider without co-pays or deductibles. Through a partnership with Pumping Essentials, insurance companies' members are eligible to receive the Pumping Essentials Breast Pump bundle, ...

On June 22 and 23, four popular Chicago animal shelters will come together for a 2-day adoption event called the Windy City Feline Frenzy to find homes for Chicago's felines during the peak of "Kitten Season"—a time of year when the cat population is on the rise. The Anti-Cruelty Society, Chicago Animal Care and Control, Tree House Humane Society, and Felines & Canines will simultaneously host the Windy City Feline Frenzy in which cat adopters will receive major discounts on adoption fees when they "scoop" for a discount. Those adopting a cat ...

Following on the success of the WINGStand, Stanford student Daniel Haarburger today launches his second Kickstarter project, the Handleband, a versatile solution that securely attaches any smartphone to a bike. The inspiration for the Handleband came when Haarburger was pulled over for biking after sunset with a faulty bike light. Instead of a ticket, the police officer gave him an interesting piece of advice: if you're in a bind, use your smartphone as a bike light. Haarburger —a junior at the Stanford D-School — began on a solution for making smartphones and their ...

The national ADDY Awards show took place at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona on the evening of June 8. Atlanta-based breensmith took home five gold for its Guinness work, tying Leo Burnett Chicago for the most in the country. The agency was one of only three Atlanta shop to be honored at the event. "It was fun seeing our name up there on a national level with the likes of Leo Burnett, Goodby Silverstein & Partners, and BBDO. It's pretty flattering really", added Chris Breen, the agency's Creative Director and Co-founder. As far ...

Sara and Ugo Colombo were recently named one of Miami's Haute 100 in the Power Couple category. Individuals on Miami's Haute 100 are recognized for their unique contributions to the Miami community in one of thirteen categories. Ugo and Sara Colombo were featured as a Power Couple for their respective businesses, CMC Group and NEST. Ugo Colombo is recognized for his 'Midas' Touch' and luxurious contributions to the city of Miami, while Sara Colombo is recognized for her innate sense of style which is represented in every piece chosen for her interior design shop, NEST. "We ...

To showcase its group events capabilities, Golfer's Grail Indoor Golf & Tap is hosting an open house for event planners on June 18 from 4-7 p.m. Professional event planners and individuals planning personal group events are invited to come out and see how this facility offers something entertaining for both golfers and non-golfers alike. Attendees will enjoy hors d'oeuvres from Carmel Cafe in Carrollwood, refreshments and prizes. Participants can play a few complimentary holes, break a few windows and learn more about group functions at Golfer's Grail. "Golfer's ...

LaSalle Network, Chicago's premier provider of professional staffing and recruiting services, announced today its recognition on the 2013 list of Chicago's "101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For." This is LaSalle Network's second consecutive year making the list. "When I started LaSalle, I made it a priority to put employees first, and to be named on this list is validation that I've been able to achieve that goal," said Tom Gimbel, President and CEO of LaSalle Network. Sponsored by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR), ...

R. K. Redding Construction (RKR) of Bremen, Georgia, a full service, multi-disciplinary construction management and general construction contracting firm, received two awards from AGC Georgia, the statewide chapter of The Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. (AGC of America) at its "Build Georgia" award ceremony in Hilton Head Island, SC. The firm's work on the Trinka Davis Veteran's Village was recognized with a First Place Award in the construction division and a Merit Award for best sustainable practices. "The Trinka Davis project was an ...

The next stop was Rockville Maryland, where he met Eran Sharon at an elegant restaurant, Motty's Grill. Mr. Sharon, a staunch supporter of Aleh Foundation requested several months ago that Rabbi Braun coordinate a guided tour for him at the Aleh Jerusalem Center to see their unique services first hand. "It was mostly the smiles of the children," said Eran, in describing his first visit to Aleh. "The welcoming response I got from the youngsters, whose only way of communicating their feelings was through a gesture and a smile, was really heartwarming." ...

babymusic.com announces the launch of a competition, with a prize that money just can't buy! Marketing Manager Laura McDermott: "Imagine your baby's photo appearing on the cover of one of our babymusic.com CDs, marketed and distributed worldwide! What better keepsake than enchanting music, with a picture of your little one on the front?" The label is looking for a photograph of a baby to feature on its forthcoming release, "Baby Cool". The disc contains jazzy, laid-back and 'cool' numbers, and parents might wish to bear that in mind when considering ...

Matrox Graphics Inc. today announced the upcoming release of MuraControl 2.0 for Windows video wall management software for Mura -based video walls. The new version responds to video wall integrators' requests for even greater control over Mura MPX-based video wall content and layouts. Key new features include transparency and color-keying effects, the addition of local inputs and control over them, plus source touring and scheduling functionality. The new software will be demonstrated for the first time at InfoComm 2013 in the Matrox booth (4759). It will be available ...

For the second year in a row, audio specialist Sennheiser hosted the silent disco at The Governors Ball on Randall's Island in New York City, held last weekend. At this year's silent disco, partygoers were unfazed by the muddy grounds surrounding the festival, courtesy of Tropical Storm Andrea — which hit the New York metro area during the festival's first day. Despite unhospitable weather conditions that were less than favorable on the feet, Sennheiser's silent disco proved to be a popular destination, providing a top-shelf DJ entertainment, premium sound quality and a ...

Fairfield Harbour (http://www.fhpoa.com), a residential boating and golf community located 15 minutes from historic New Bern, has announced that Lloyd Moore, a resident of the community, has been named the 2013 North Carolina Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Volunteer of the Year for his leadership and continued active role in the Fairfield Harbour CERT (FH CERT) program. The program is comprised of volunteers dedicated to providing emergency aid to neighbors in case of a community emergency or natural disaster. A FH CERT member since 2006, Moore is actively ...

The Kroger Co., (http://www.kroger.com/), the nation's largest traditional grocery retailer with 14 stores throughout the Triangle, has announced that it served as a platinum sponsor and had approximately 50 employees participate in the 2013 NC Triangle Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, an annual event celebrating survivorship, honoring those who have lost their battle, and raising funds and awareness in the fight against breast cancer. The event took place Saturday, June 8 at Meredith College at 3800 Hillsborough St. It began at 7 a.m. and featured a Competitive Open co-ed ...

The Chef's Academy (http://www.thechefsacademy.com), the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 110-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers more than 40 degree programs in five schools of study, has announced that the institution is the recipient of the community service award from the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities (APSCU). APSCU operates as a voluntary membership organization that provides educational programs for private education institutions. With more than 200 schools evaluated, The Chef's Academy received the organization's ...

Vaco Raleigh (http://www.vaco.com/raleigh), an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced that Kelly Jarrell has been named the relationship manager for BLDG25, a division of Vaco Raleigh that specializes in design, development and project delivery for clients in a variety of industries. In this role, Jarrell is responsible for managing and completing various projects for both BLDG25 and its clients, as well as assisting the firm's creative directors with business development tasks. Prior to her position with BLDG25, Jarrell worked in sales for an IT training ...

According to the amendment gazette published on 9 April (1), there are amendments to Articles 5, 6 and 7 of the "Sanitation Standard for Food Utensils, Containers and Packages", including: 1 - Addition of new requirement on prohibition of BPA in baby bottles in article 5; 2 - Relocation of the general specification for food utensils, containers and packaging to article 6; and 3 - Deletion on limits of BPA in dissolution testing on polycarbonate, polyphenylene sulfone and polyethersulfone for baby bottles. The amended provisions will become effective on ...

Wendy Coulter, CEO of Hummingbird Creative Group, has announced the addition of a new director of digital marketing, David Mooring. A native of North Carolina, Mooring earned his Bachelor of Arts in International Studies at UNC Chapel Hill, and his MBA from Regent University. He brings 16 years of varied experience in management, marketing, and customer service, which includes serving as Executive Vice President of CrossComm, Inc., an award-winning website and mobile application development firm in Durham, NC. Mooring is Founder and President of BurlapSky, Inc., a digital ...

Workshare, a leading provider of secure enterprise collaboration applications, announced today that Network Products Guide, a leading technology research and advisory guide, has named Workshare a Silver winner of the 8th Annual 2013 Hot Companies and Best Products Awards in the Innovations in Enterprise 2.0 category. Built for the enterprise from the ground up, Workshare addresses the enterprise's need for document security and collaboration without losing sight of end user requirements such as ease of use. Workshare enhances employee productivity in highly-regulated ...

Body Restoration Day Spa in Philadelphia has made it easier than ever to buy a gift certificate from their website. After navigating to their home page, users can click on "Shop Gift Certificates Online" in the top right corner. Once there, they can select the dollar amount they would like (minimum $50). After completing the secure checkout through PayPal, the Gift Certificate will be emailed directly to the user, ready to print. Does it get any easier? Summer is here and Body Restoration specializes in Brazilian Waxing. Grab a gift certificate and come on ...

Paragon Bank (http://www.paragonbank.com) has announced that Patsy D. Johnson has joined the bank as senior vice president and client development officer. In this position, she is responsible for assisting Paragon Private banking clients with their borrowing and banking needs and developing new business for Paragon. Prior to joining Paragon, Johnson spent the past 27 years in banking, most recently as vice president at Patriot State Bank. She earned her Bachelor of Arts with honors at UNC-Chapel Hill and her Master of Education at North Carolina State University. Johnson ...

MedicAlert, the global charity that provides medical identification jewellery for people with hidden medical conditions and allergies, launched the fantastic new Early Start Programme this week. The programme allows children's membership fees to be supported until their 10th birthday, even providing their first medical identification jewellery, engraved and medical checked totally free of charge. Mark Rawden, CEO of MedicAlert UK said, "Launching the Early Start Programme allows us to help during the vital first years from diagnosis, taking financial pressure away ...

Infiniti HR, a leading professional employer organization and national human capital management firm, joins small business owners from across Arizona during small business month that is power packed with seminars, symposiums, roundtables and continuous education. On May 7, 2013, Infiniti HR sponsored the Business Clubs America (BCA) Signature Event to record attendance at the Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. This invite-only event brought together leaders of small and midsize enterprises from across the state for a networking lunch, business expo, opening ...