NetNearU today announced that it has appointed Robert M. Brown as Senior Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer. The appointment of Mr. Brown, a leading executive in the Wi-Fi space, signals a renewed focus for the Company to expand into new vertical markets, strengthen its current partner relationships, and further develop its product and service strategies. Brown said, "I am honored and delighted to join NetNearU. There is tremendous potential here, and I look forward to building upon the successes of the Company". "The Board of Directors ...

Madico Inc., a specialty manufacturer and distributor of commercial and residential floor protection solutions, is pleased to launch a new http://www.madicoinc.com website featuring an updated interface with quick search features and online purchasing capability. This new website enables Madico customers to access the company's comprehensive and still-growing product catalogue, from felt, casters, feet, and glides to more specialized products such as lawn-and-garden wheels. Users can compare products side by side and create a convenient, printable wish list, while registered ...

Kathy Marlowe & Associates Realty was the corporate sponsor of Kids' Day at the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Women's $50,000 Pro Circuit Tournament. The week-long tournament, hosted recently by The Oaks Club in Sarasota, featured players from around the world. Thirty local boys and girls ranging in age from 6 to 17 participated in the Kids' Day clinic, which included hitting with a professional. "This was the perfect opportunity to give back to the community, focusing on kids and promoting exercise at the same time," said Kathy Marlowe, ...

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) today announced that its 3rd Annual Executive Online Auction is now open and currently accepting bids. The event is a unique online fundraiser that auctions the time of high-level executives in support of entrepreneurial activity across the state. During the auction, individuals initiate bids online for the chance to take a prominent executive out to lunch. "Personal introductions to Senior Executives are often difficult to arrange," says Tino Mantella, TAG President and CEO. "Our Executive Online Auction offers ...

Last week, greeNEWit, a Maryland sustainability company that helps homeowners and businesses adopt energy efficiency best practices, participated in the Startup America Partnership Region Championship Summit in Phoenix, Arizona. greeNEWit, a Startup Maryland regional champion, was selected amongst 526 other businesses in the state to participate in the three day summit. Region Champions are local entrepreneurs, investors and corporate representatives volunteering their time and skills toward a common goal: growing their local startup community. The event took place ...

Advice Unlimited LLC, a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) serving government organizations and IT firms supporting the government, is honored that its President and founder, Sandy Levine, was chosen to deliver a session for government communicators on using social media in a disaster. The session was presented at the 2013 NAGC Communications School in Arlington, VA on April 18. Ms. Levine's standing-room only session provided hands-on guidance on how to integrate social media into disaster recovery communications plans. During the interactive presentation, Ms. Levine ...

Baseball cards, coins, comic books and wine are common things to collect; but they just didn't do it for Howard Hoffman. He focused on items that he saw as "icons of the age we live in" - advertising signs, architectural pieces, art pottery, and Americana; a collection of 400 pieces that will be sold May 4 at Gateway Gallery Auction in Chambersburg, PA. Hoffman, 71, spent the last 50 years collecting things that spoke to him "cool stuff, primitive, factory elements, whatever struck me." Beginning in the late 1960s, as fun outings with friends, the ...

Internet World is the UK's largest event for online & digital business and aims to deliver the latest trends to professionals looking to develop their digital and online strategy. PacNet Services, an international payment processing company that serves the transaction processing needs of multi-channel retailers worldwide, provided a strong presence both on the floor and through an educational seminar offering insight on payment strategy in global markets. Although this year's show was noticeably smaller than last year's turnout, the reduction in crowds proved beneficial ...

WHAT: Kick-off show in Downtown El Cajon's free outdoor summer series, "Dinner & a Concert", featuring some of the finest bands in San Diego. • Several thousand attendees expected in the first week. • "The Might Untouchables" as kick-off band. • Semi-finalists chosen every week to win a Taylor Guitar. Winners chosen at the last concert of each month. • Dozens of vendors and live entertainment. • The event is free. WHERE: Main Street and Magnolia Avenue off I-8. WHEN: Friday, May 3, from 6-8 pm. SUMMER CALENDAR: Date & Band 5/3 ...

As a result of the low levels of ICD-10 readiness reported through the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI) survey results published by ModernHealthcare.com earlier this month, Career Step, an online education company, and YES HIM Consulting, Inc., a firm specializing in ICD-10 preparation, have developed a self-evaluation to help healthcare facilities gauge whether their organizations are among those not making the progress necessary to be prepared for the ICD-10 transition. "Because facilities are focused on their current DNFB (Discharged Not Final ...

Out-Fit Challenge, (http://out-fitchallenge.com), announced today that they will be bringing a 5K cross-country trail Mud Run to New York this summer, as part of the official line up of events during NYC Pride. The event will take place on June 29th 2013 in Tuxedo Ridge, 581 Route 17A West, New York New York 10987 from 9am to 5pm with race waves beginning every 20 minutes. This mass regional sporting event was originally created as a graduate school project by Out-Fit Challenge CEO Tory Fitzgerald while at the Kellogg School of Management, and has grown to be a state to ...

Transcend, an interactive marketing company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, announced donations to The One Fund Boston and The Officer Richard Donohue Fund, each a charity set up to help victims of the Boston Marathon bombings on April 15th. "Like many who were in Boston to witness the tragic events on marathon day, our thoughts continue to be focused on those individuals and families most directly impacted," Transcend CEO Jason Nauman said. "We know it will be a long road back for many of the victims but we are incredibly encouraged by the outpouring ...

The West Michigan Symphony will welcome three of Broadway's most talented divas to the stage on May 10 and 11 for a concert that will feature music from some of the most beloved Broadway shows. Jan Horvath was Christine in the original "Phantom of the Opera."  Debbie Gravitte won a Tony Award for Jerome Robbins' "Broadway." Christiane Noll originated the role of Emma in "Jekyll & Hyde."  Together, they will sing Broadway standards from the pens of Marvin Hamlisch, Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jerry Herman, Leonard Bernstein, ...

K-Sun Corporation's new PEARLabel 360 label printer system has received a Bronze "Industry Best" award from New Equipment Digest magazine's second annual King Awards. "We are thrilled that our PEARLabel 360 received an award this year," said Michael Kasun, president of K-Sun Corporation. "This is the second year of the competition, and our products have received recognition both years. That says volumes about our commitment to providing superior labeling solutions for industrial professionals." The K-Sun PEARLabel 360 printer was selected ...

The Texas trial and appellate law firm, Godwin Lewis PC is pleased to announce that firm Chairman and CEO Donald E. Godwin has been named to D Magazine's 2013 list of The Best Lawyers in Dallas. The complete list will be included in the May 2013 edition of D Magazine and is available online at http://www.dmagazine.com. The 2013 selection marks the sixth time Mr. Godwin has earned selection to D Magazine's list of the city's best lawyers in recognition for his work in business litigation matters. Mr. Godwin currently represents Halliburton as the lead trial attorney in ...

Dr. Mark Galland, a physician at Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina (OSNC) (http://www.orthonc.com/galland.html), has been named the top Orthopaedic Surgeon in North Carolina by HealthTap, an online interactive health network. The award represents the highest recognition for orthopaedic surgeons in the network. QUOTES: "I am honored to be recognized as the Top Orthopedic Surgeon in the great state of North Carolina. It is even more special to know that my contributions, which I have never considered extraordinary, are recognized as noteworthy and special ...

JK Design, a leading creative services agency with locations in New Jersey and New York, has expanded its capabilities with the addition of seven new employees in its graphic design, interactive, and video departments. Brian Faust has also been promoted to the position of senior project manager. Tim Faherty brings more than 13 years of experience in Web design, search engine optimization, email marketing, site analytics, and project management to his new role as interactive project manager. He is passionate about creating customer-focused websites that are easy to find ...

Energy Muse is pleased to announce the launch of a new PETA-inspired bracelet on April 25, 2013. PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, has been at the forefront of world news as the group fights for the rights of animals. Energy Muse shows its support of this worthy cause with the introduction of the PETA bracelet. Pure is named for the purity represented in healthy food choices such as vegetables and fruits. Vegetarianism is a choice that pampers the body, mind and soul. This lifestyle contributes to the well-being of animals and the planet as a whole ...

First Valuation, an industry leading property valuation services provider, announced today that Bill Carey has joined the company to further develop their innovative valuation technology platform. Bill brings more than twenty five years of experience in the real estate and mortgage banking industry, having focused much of his energy and effort on improving mortgage banking processes. In 2006, Bill's expertise was critical in the development and integration of a valuation application that was approved by Freddie Mac. This inventive and out-of-the-box solution was later ...

Onepath Systems, LLC announced today that Tim Miller has joined the firm as Account Manager to be based in their Florida market. Tim will assist in the development and implementation of comprehensive sales strategies centered around Onepath's audio-visual (AV) solutions to increase market share in Florida. Prior to joining Onepath, Tim served as an Account Manager with a national commercial and residential AV solutions company where he helped clients design and build custom integrated AV systems. He has significant experience working with low-voltage systems and understands ...

The boundaries of consumer electronics just got pushed a bit further. Waterfi is proud to announce their newest innovation: the fully waterproof 7th generation iPod Nano. Waterproofed by Waterfi from the inside out, the latest Nano can be added to any activity worry free - from swimming, surfing, kiteboarding, skiing, and snowboarding - all without an external case. Waterfi's latest offering brings one of the best selling media players to the active world. Thanks to Waterfi's pioneering efforts in the area of waterproofing, the patent pending Dual Layer process takes ...

Bruce Clarke, president and CEO of CAI (http://www.capital.org), a human resource management firm that helps organizations maximize employee engagement while minimizing employer liability, announced the company's May 2013 schedule of training and development seminars. All courses will be held at CAI's Raleigh location at 2900 Highwoods Blvd. unless otherwise noted. -"Cutting Your Worker's Compensation Costs: How to Reduce Costs and Avoid Pitfalls" is a one-day course designed to provide HR professionals with a fundamental knowledge of worker's compensation ...

Bruce Clarke, president and CEO of CAI (http://www.capital.org), a human resource management firm that helps organizations maximize employee engagement while minimizing employer liability, announced the company's May 2013 schedule of training and development seminars. All courses will be held at CAI's Greensboro location at 7817 National Service Road, Suite 509 unless otherwise noted. -"Essentials of HR Certification Program" is a three-day course in which participants will discover the fundamental regulatory and compliance knowledge needed to establish a solid ...

Huthwaite, the world's leading performance improvement organization with expertise in sales and marketing, is expanding its presence in the Asian market with the launch of a new office in Hong Kong. The office, which will open this quarter, will be the company's second hub in the Asian market, following its Singapore office. Hong Kong is a premiere location for multinational companies in the region. Huthwaite's Hong Kong office lead by Principal Consultant, Dickson Barnhoorn, will focus on territory in northern Asia, including greater China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. ...

Davis Whitehall reintroduced the Salute cremation urn at the ICCFA 2013 Convention and Exposition held earlier this month in Tampa, FL. First introduced more than a decade ago, this one-of-a-kind hardwood urn has been absent from the market since 2011. Davis Whitehall has licensed the right to manufacture the Salute urn through an agreement with Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc. The Salute is a light-colored hardwood urn hand crafted from domestically sourced solid maple. The front of the urn features a 3-D sculpted laser carving of a soldier saluting which serves as a ...