On Tuesday, May 7th, the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/NEP) hosted its annual i xchange at the Zoellner Arts Center on the campus of Lehigh University in Bethlehem. More than 550 technology entrepreneurs, business people, venture capitalists, economic developers, political leaders, and regional influencers from Ben Franklin's 21-county service area attended. The evening event celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Ben Franklin Technology Partners statewide program. The i xchange began with a video entitled Stories of Challenge, Perseverance, ...

In appreciation of the collaborative efforts of We Care for Humanity and Hope of the Valley, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has offered a Letter of Appreciation endorsing the upcoming "Concert to Feed the Homeless" at the Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission in Sun Valley, CA on May 11, 2013. States Villaraigosa, "Their contributions will allow more than 300 homeless and underprivileged women and children to obtain food, clothing, blankets and many more essential items during the live concert." Performing artists include Aaryn Rose, Athena Katalaris, ...

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), in partnership with the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, will host the second annual African American History Hike in celebration of National Trails Day on Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The one mile guided hike takes participants back in time as they learn about the rich African American history in Harpers Ferry along the Appalachian Trail (A.T.). This event is free and open to the public. The guided hike will begin at 10 a.m. in the ATC's Visitor Center at 799 Washington St. and will be led by National Park Service ...

Attorneys Christopher E. Brown and Lance O. Leider with The Health Law Firm participated in the inaugural Med School Classic Golf Tournament on April 22, 2013. The Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, Florida, opened its private course to more than 100 community members for 18 holes of golf and a full dinner reception. Participants from all over the community came together to raise money for the University of Central Florida School of Medicine Scholarship Fund. The event raised $35,000 dollars that will allow the medical school to attract the best and the brightest ...

In partnership with beauty queen turned international model, Agueda Lopez and Raine Magazine - Épice International is in search for the star of their next "It's All About Healthy Skin" campaign! Dr. Michael Spicer, Dermatologist and Founder of Épice International explains, "Our products are designed with your health in mind. Combining science and the desire for healthy skin, we have brought together the best of both worlds. We use advanced patented technology from a Swiss laboratory and the highest quality of raw materials to formulate superior skin care ...

Dallas attorney Frank L. Branson, founder of the Law Offices of Frank L. Branson, again has earned selection to D Magazine's annual listing of The Best Lawyers in Dallas based on his work in personal injury cases for victims of bus crashes, construction accidents, truck wrecks and other wrongful injuries. Mr. Branson's listing in the 2013 edition The Best Lawyers in Dallas appears in D Magazine's May issue and is available online at http://www.dmagazine.com. Mr. Branson has been honored in D Magazine as one of the city's top lawyers every year since the list debuted ...

Sea Turtle Camp, a leading marine biology program for teens, is directing a summer camp program in Costa Rica with a two week session from July 22 through August 4, 2013 for girls ages 13-17. The waters of Costa Rica are home to six of the world's seven species of sea turtles, providing an ideal environment for this unique marine biology camp program with its special focus on sea turtles. Watch our Sea Turtle Camp Costa Rica Video on Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/18723560 The Costa Rica girls-only session of Sea Turtle Camp provides a balance of activities geared to the ...

Game On Sports Marketing, Inc. announced that the Second Annual Colavita Motivation Man ½ Iron & Olympic Triathlon (www.motivationman.com) will be held on Saturday, June 1 in downtown West Palm Beach. The triathlon, presented by Publix, will benefit the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America. The 2012 Motivation Man race attracted over 600 participants and was the first triathlon ever held in downtown West Palm Beach. Organizers are hoping the event will sell out at 1,200 participants this year. The event consists of two races: an Olympic-distance triathlon ...

Beloved crystal jewelry company, Energy Muse, has introduced handmade crystal jewelry to activate intentions, realign, and energize the human body and spirit. These beautiful handmade jewelry pieces are a favorite of consumers and celebrities alike, frequently appearing around the wrists and necks of athletes, singers, and actors. Energy Muse has become one of the most popular crystal jewelry companies because of their beautiful handmade designs and their detailed process. Said founder Heather Askinosie, "We create our jewelry to reconnect our customers to the ...

The IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC) planning committee today announced its selection of a keynote speaker for the conference's 39th meeting, to be held June 16-24 in Tampa, Fla. Shayle Kann, Vice President of Research for Greentech Media, will set the stage for the week-long technical conference and exhibition. Since 1961, the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference has served as a global meeting place for the industry's brightest minds to discuss the latest research, developments and trends in the sector. "The IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists ...

Boston-based digital marketing agency inSegment, Inc. is co-sponsoring the Strategic Margins Conference on May 17, 2013. The conference, which is being held at the Sheraton in Framingham, MA, is geared towards marketing professionals in the financial services industry, and will consist of panels and presentations by industry experts on best practices, success stories, and the next big ideas in marketing for financial institutions. "We are very excited to be a sponsor of Strategic Margins," says Alexander Kesler, president of inSegment. "In years like ...

Zeus Mortgage, a leading mortgage lender, today announced the company has officially been selected by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) as one of its finalists for the "2013 Awards for Excellence." Today, the BBB Education Foundation will honor BBB Accredited Businesses and Charity Partners that maintain a superior commitment to ethics, overall excellence and quality in the workplace at the "2013 Awards for Excellence" held in Houston at the Westin Galleria. Zeus Mortgage is one of the fastest growing mortgage companies in Texas, comprised of a team ...

Coggno, the premier Learning Management System (LMS) and online training marketplace, announces the start of its contest, asking entrants to share their bad corporate training experiences, to be submitted on the company's blog, ThatTrainingSucked.com, and judged by other entrants and readers. Submit your entries at http://www.thattrainingsucked.com, starting at midnight on May 1, 2013 PDT until 11:59 pm PDT, May 22, 2013. All entries will be posted by May 24, 2013. Voting will begin after all entries are posted, and will end at 11:59 pm PDT on May 31, 2013. Coggno ...

A group of female editors and bloggers from the worlds of fitness, beauty and fashion were especially invited by Therafit Footwear for a private workout session to experience their shoes firsthand. The training session was held at New York City's Blink Fitness - a fun, friendly and affordable gym equipped with the latest fitness equipment. The writers from various national publications attended the 90 minute private workout session at Blink Fitness' new Murray Hill Manhattan location. Each participant received a pair of new Therafit By Dr. Lisa trainers in the color ...

LSS Life Safety Services (LSS), a leader in passive fire protection inspection services, announced today that Mrs. Emily Lagler has joined the company as the new Customer Service and Special Project Manager. Emily will be responsible for helping maintain LSS 'commitment to creating solid partnerships with facilities throughout the United States and Canada by promoting exceptional customer service for the company. Emily has immediately been tasked with mapping out current business work flows to aid the recruiting department in hiring efforts. As LSS Life Safety Services ...

Jenne, Inc., a leading value-added distributor of IP telephony, audio and video conferencing, unified communications, data networking and security and surveillance products, announced it has signed a distribution agreement with 911 ETC, the industry leader in enhanced E911 services. Under the terms of the agreement, Jenne will distribute 911 ETC's solutions as the E911 piece to its IP telephony and unified communications solutions portfolio. As more organizations move from traditional PBX infrastructure to IP telephony systems, a critical element to ensuring employee ...

Elma Electronic Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of rotary switch components and electronic packaging products, introduces the X4, the first in a family of new rugged switches based on the latest Hall Effect sensor coding technology. Hall Effect sensing technology offers enhanced reliability and performance where conventional switches would not survive, such as in the presence of dust and/or vibration. Products that could benefit from this new switch technology would be any device required to withstand harsh environments as found in the construction, transportation, ...

High Tech Innovations, today announced that it has been endorsed by the New Jersey Dental Association (NJDA) as its recommended technology & computer solutions partner, for its over 4,600 members. The prestigious Partners Program is the highest level of recognition a dental trade company can achieve within the NJDA. After a review process, High Tech Innovations was the choice for its technology and computer recommendation, based on their experience and long standing relationships with hundreds of New Jersey dentists. With over 15 years of experience in dental technology, ...

Greenerd Press & Machine Company, Inc. announced today they recently designed, built and delivered a 1,000 ton hydraulic coining press to Global Parts Networks, LLC (GPN), a company that manufactures brake shoes, brake shoe kits, friction material and related parts for tractor trailers and heavy duty trucks. The Greenerd press was delivered to GPN's South Bend, Indiana facility and features a unique design which enhances part quality and reduces cycle time for the manufacturer. (http://www.greenerd.com/) The new press is the second of two Greenerd presses at GPN and ...

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 that the firm has released the results of the 2012/2013 NC Healthcare Benefits and Cost Survey. The NC Healthcare Benefits and Cost Survey is a statewide annual health plan benchmark survey for North Carolina-based companies. Providing employers with the information that is most critical in managing their employee benefits plan, the survey addresses the need for local benchmark ...

SearStone, a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community being developed in Cary, will be hosting a roundtable discussion on May 14 at from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. entitled "Starting the Discussion." Adult children of SearStone's future residents will address how to start a conversation with parents about choosing a retirement community. The event will be held at SearStone's model home, located at 106 Walker Stone Drive in Cary. Light refreshments will be served, and attendees are asked to RSVP for this free discussion by calling (919) 466-9366 or by visiting ...

William Peace University (http://www.peace.edu), a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced that Linda Paulhus has been named student accounts coordinator. In her position, Paulhus will serve as the primary cashier for the university and will be responsible for preparing statements and collection follow-ups, as well as assisting students, staff and faculty with transactions involving the PacerCard, which is the university's campus card system. Additionally, she will serve as the primary contact for all university billing and accounts receivable ...

Robert Buhler, president of MMI Public Relations (http://www.mmipublicrelations.com), a full-service public relations firm, has announced that Patty Briguglio, CEO of MMI Public Relations, has been named to the North Carolina Symphony Society Board of Trustees. This board is the governing, policy and operating board of the Symphony Society. Its responsibilities include securing financial resources, approving program goals, engaging in strategic planning and overseeing budgets, all in an effort to continue the Society's mission of presenting an orchestra of the highest artistic ...

Fuentek, LLC (http://www.fuentek.com/), a local consulting firm that provides intellectual property (IP) and technology transfer services, announced that president Laura Schoppe will serve as a panelist at the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association's RTP Chapter event on the realities of working virtually on Wednesday, May 22, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Quintiles office located at 4820 Emperor Blvd., Durham, N.C. The event will address how to highlight virtual leadership skills, the pitfalls often associated with working virtually and the presumption that virtual ...

Wiltshire and Dorset Fire and Rescue Services have both decided to procure the Symphony Bluelight Suite of gazetteer management software from industry leader Aligned Assets. The system, which has been developed specifically for use in the emergency services, is designed to enable the creation of corporate gazetteers that can feed all frontline and back office systems with the Ordnance Survey's AddressBase Premium - the Country's most accurate and up to date address data. Both Wiltshire and Dorset Fire and Rescue Services will be using the software as part of the Networked ...