Xchange Technology Group today announced the appointment of Chappell Phillips as the Vice President of Administration & General Counsel. In his new role, Chappell will report directly to the CEO of XTG, Jeff McFarlane and will be in charge of national and international legal transactions, M&A, contract negotiations and other legal matters. Chappell is a proven and effective consensus-builder and manager of international business initiatives with over 19 years of extensive experience in corporate governance, commercial contract negotiating, M&A, intellectual ...

BlueGrace Logistics announced today that it has been featured in both the 2012 Inc. 500 | 5000 and Inc.'s inaugural Hire Power Awards list, which recognized the fastest-growing private companies in the United States and businesses that have created the most jobs in America the past three years, respectively. In its first appearance on the Inc. 500 | 5000 list, BlueGrace Logistics garnered the top honor in its industry as the brand claimed the No. 1 spot among the Top 100 Logistics & Transportation Companies, and ranked No. 20 overall on the esteemed list. With a ...

There are a lot of debates in Washington, DC about how to get our fiscal crisis under control. Democrats propose raising taxes as a solution to this problem. However, many economists believe that raising taxes during a time of high unemployment and in a bad economy can hurt our country. According to the accounting firm Ernst & Young, Obama's tax increase on business owners would not spur any job growth but instead kill 710,000 jobs. "There is ample proof that the Democratic approach to eliminating debt by raising taxes can ruin any chance of a healthy economic ...

Each year, the Mid-America Economic Development Council hosts a "Best of the Midwest" Conference. This conference was held December 2-4 in Chicago, IL at the Intercontinental Hotel. It consisted of many different specialists from various aspects of Economic Development presenting their ideas. This year's conference was the best attended in MAEDC history. One of the highlights of the conference was their annual Site Selection Dinner. This is an event that gives Site Selectors a chance to network, converse, and dine with select MAEDC sponsors eligible to attend ...

From January 13-17, N-Hance Revolutionary Wood Renewal, a national partner of The Home Depot for wood refinishing/renewal of kitchen cabinets and wood floors, will hold its 10th annual conference at the Caribe Royale All-Suite Hotel and Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Double Meaning Theme is "Illuminating the Finish" This year's featured speakers will include Keni Thomas, a U.S. Veteran of the Black Hawk Down mission; Andy Cindrich, Lead instructional Designer for Franklin Covey's "Four Disciplines of Execution" and Norman Frendberg, President ...

The Washington County Bar Association has honored Peacock Keller Partner Kenneth L. Baker with its Robert L. Ceisler Professionalism Award. The award recognizes attorneys who exemplify the Working Rules of Professionalism and who strive to encourage other attorneys, particularly those who are newer to the practice of law, to do the same. Mr. Baker, who has practiced law with full-service Washington, Pa. firm Peacock Keller for more than three decades, is a well-known estate lawyer and longtime solicitor for the Washington County School District and the Citizens Library ...

Pinypon, a whole new world of creative play featuring collectible and customizable mini-dolls, pets, play sets and vehicles, is now available nationwide at TARGET Stores. This colorful collection of interchangeable friends was developed by Famosa, a leading European toy company that made its successful U.S. debut last spring with this award-winning, pint-sized doll line. Famosa has a well-established reputation for developing high-quality dolls with engaging and unique features and will launch additional brands this year. "We are thrilled to offer our Pinypon collection ...

Practice Management Institute (PMI) has announced speakers for its National Conference for Medical Office Professionals in New Orleans, May 29-31. The three-day conference will focus on training to improve coding, reimbursement, management and compliance for the small to mid-sized medical office. Master of Ceremonies, Aric Bostick, will kick off the conference with a look back at changes that have taken place in health care over the past 30 years. Throughout the conference, Bostick will guide participants through an unforgettable presentation aimed at reinvigorating ...

Advanced Feedback, Inc. provides valuable services to growing businesses in a wide variety of industries including automotive, hospitality, education, financial services and virtually any other customer-driven industry. Zachary Hooker, President of Advanced Feedback Inc. commented, "With the addition of many new services, now covering all customer revenue channels it is time to update our web presence. We are very excited about the new website and look forward to regularly updating it with our latest developments." The revamped website showcases services including ...

All are welcome to attend HarumiYoga+ Open House on on Saturday January 12th from 9:00am to 4:00 PM. HarumiYoga+ is offering a special of $25 for unlimited classes for two weeks for month of January. Details of event: What: Free Yoga Open House with demonstrations and festivities. When: Saturday, January 12th, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Where: 8787 E Pinnacle Peak Rd. Suite 206- Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 All are welcome to attend HarumiYoga+ Open House on the second floor of 8787 E Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale, AZ on Saturday January 12th from 9:00am ...

The book provide tips on how one can raise a happy child, influence their child's self-esteem, raise them with self-confidence, and program them to manifest their own success so they can be in control of their destiny. Because this program is a systematic training for effective parenting, parents will learn ways to enhance their relationship with their kids. This is an all in one parenting solutions book that not only reinforces positive parenting but also offers a "whole person" approach to child rearing. It enhances the total well-being of every family member ...

"Jumpin Johnny" Kline played basketball with the Harlem Globetrotters from 1953 - 1959. According to blacklegends.org, he was, "only 6-feet, 3-inches tall," but still, "considered the best power forward in basketball from 1950-1960." His profile on the website goes on to say that he led his Wayne State University and Harlem Globetrotter teams in scoring, rebounding, assists and steals while defending much taller players on opposing teams. After his playing career with the Globetrotters ended, Kline earned a doctorate in history and philosophy ...

Today PlotHost.com announced the addition of two extra months free for all customers who purchase one year of shared hosting. This gives customers 14 months of hosting for the price of 12. With the already affordable prices on the shared hosting plans this move places PlotHost as the most affordable and reliable web host provider. Every day thousands of people decide to set up a website for business or personal use. New business owners and the average consumer don't always have access to unlimited budgets. They understand the importance of reliable hosting but are not ...

After losing his job in the financial industry, Blake Metsch took control of his destiny and made a bold career change, earning him the prestigious Client of the Year award from The Entrepreneur's Source (E-Source), North America's leading career and franchise business coaching company. With ongoing help and guidance from E-Source and a partnership with his parents, Blake opened Tutor Doctor of Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming in September 2011, a daring move for a 26-year-old entrepreneur with no business ownership experience. Success came quick, and in just ...

Rosedale Golf and Country Club, a well-known community established in 1993, will expand its presence in Southwest Florida with new construction. The developer plans 445 single family homes on 237.3 acres adjacent to the existing residences. Rosedale Links will be designed and built in keeping with the natural and mature beauty of the existing community. Patrick Hogan, vice president of the Hunt Group of Companies and president of its development subsidiary, Rosedale Construction, is enthusiastic about the expansion. "We were exclusive builders of the original 650 ...

ElectraTherm, a leader in small-scale, waste heat to power generation, installed two Green Machines at FOSFA, a manufacturer of phosphoric acid and phosphates in the Czech Republic. The machines were commissioned this summer and have a combined fleet runtime total of more than 5,000 hours. The manufacturing plant operates four 250kW internal combustion engines for onsite power. ElectraTherm's Green Machines run in parallel with two of the engines, supplied by hot water from the jacket water and exhaust systems of the engines at 88-95°C. The machines are cooled by a cooling ...

The 13th annual expo, which is the largest single consumer show in the region focused exclusively on women, will feature more than 275 women-owned and women-focused businesses during its three-day run downtown at the Lansing Center. Women will have the chance to hear national speakers, attend seminars and DIY presentations, connect face-to-face with physicians and other healthcare professionals, sample new food items, get a massage or new hairstyle and shop to their hearts' content during the Expo. Highlights of this year's lineup of exhibits, speakers and events include: McLaren ...

Central Florida Chocoholics Celebrate! Chocolate Factory featuring Tours and Chocolate Store is set to open on January 2, 2013! Kissimmee, Florida (December 2012). Chocolate Kingdom Factory Adventure Tour, the only interactive working bean-to-the-bar chocolate factory on the East Coast will open its doors on January 2 at 12 pm. Chocolate Kingdom is located at 5720 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, Florida 34746 next to Fun Spot off 192. Chocolate Kingdom offers guests hourly tours created as an interactive journey to uncover how chocolate transforms from ...

With the New Year, countless Americans make resolutions, often aimed at improving health or attitude. Many of these ambitious goals can produce temporary weight loss or a spurt of self conjured overzealous patience, even in the midst of rush hour traffic. 19 Upstream, a Christian tee shirt company focused on Bible study, is sending out an open invitation to join them in a resolution that is guaranteed to produce lasting results. 19 Upstream has launched a read through the Bible campaign for 2013. Believing that God's Word is life changing, 19 Upstream is encouraging ...

The Katonah Art Center is hosting its third Annual Faculty Show, with a Reception January 26, 2013, 2:00-4:00pm, at the Garden Room of the Katonah Village Library. The show will run through the month of January. The Faculty Show was incredibly successful last year, and this year promises to be even bigger. "Our instructors, in addition to being great teachers, are talented and acclaimed artists," explains Loren Anderson, founder and director of the Katonah Art Center. "It's always so exciting to see them present their own work. I love this chance to share ...

The musical home of Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band has a new rock 'n' roll resident - a bakery that fuses a playlist of your favorite tunes with a menu of delectable treats. Confections of a Rock$tar recently opened its stage doors in Asbury Park, New Jersey to fans with a sweet tooth, featuring musically inspired cakes, cookies and cupcakes - a Red (velvet) Carpet cupcake, a Brown-Eyed Girl (salted fudge caramel) brownie and a Tunnel of Love cannoli. Autographed photos of rock stars and other memorabilia adorn the hot pink walls while rock music plays in the ...

Can eating meat make you smarter? According to some anthropologists, a meat rich diet led to the evolution of the human brain (source: National Public Radio). For National Meat Month this January, fuel up and maybe increase your brain power at Benny's Chop House (444 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60611; 312-626-2444). It's possibly the city's only steakhouse serving a selection of 100% USDA Prime Natural, Dry-aged and Wet-aged cuts of beef. Benny's Chop House introduced USDA Prime Natural Beef to its menu a year ago, to rave reviews, making it the only Chicago steakhouse ...

Sunflower Enterprise 5.0 offers expanded functionality, improved usability and enhancements to existing property functions. Sunflower 5.0 contains additional functionality to enhance and expand your property management activities: • Enhanced parent/child relationships through asset configuration and kitting • Visualize configuration of groups of assets through configuration mapping • Track specific events related to agreements such as audits or contract renewals • Print and generate barcodes Sunflower 5.0 improves the end-user experience through the implementation ...

Rob Wagner, BKD, LLP managing partner, International Tax Services, announces the promotion of Elizabeth Hazzard to managing consultant. Hazzard delivers unmatched client service, embraces change and shows dedication to the firm's values and the accounting industry. She assumed the new role on December 1, 2012. Career paths at BKD are divided into levels, and each position is defined by its own set of duties, responsibilities and competencies requiring cumulative and advanced degrees of education, training and experience. Personnel also must demonstrate their leadership ...

The APIS OPC Trend Historian is a versatile product for collecting data from OPC compliant servers, storing the information in a high performance time series database, and making the historized information available for OPC compliant clients. In this context a time series is an array of numbers indexed by a datetime or a datetime range. The time series are often called profiles, curves or trends. APIS OPC Trend Historian is a mature process historian with superior performance and reliability. The system has a proven record and it's predesessors have been used for more than ...