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 ...

In an effort to better serve its clients, IMC Construction has implemented BIM to enhance communications, coordination and accuracy. The firm's services and capabilities range from conceptual models for budgeting and estimating; to complete systems modeling showing all architectural, MEP, structural aspects of a facility and as-built facility management models on completion of a project. Achieving these certifications is a measurement of the experience and expertise IMC's professionals have in using the technology. "We recognized several years ago that using BIM ...

Colorado WaterJet (CWJ), the leader in abrasive waterjet shape cutting in Colorado, joins a select group of Colorado companies recognized as a Colorado Companies to Watch finalist. This selection acknowledges the company's hard work, growth and success, represented by its commitment to creating new possibilities for its clients, and the company's contribution to business development in the state. Colorado Companies to Watch honors second-stage companies that develop valuable products and services, create quality jobs, enrich communities and create new industries throughout ...

Sonorous Entertainment Inc. will include another gospel music legend to its Platinum Gospel Series for 2013 on April 30th with the release of soloist Clara Ward. Widely acclaimed among the greatest soloists in gospel history, Clara Ward was also the subject of much criticism from purists with her backing group, the Ward Singers. She pushed gospel out of the church and into the nightclubs, infusing the music with a shot of glitz and glamour the likes of which had never before been seen. Decked out in colorful gowns, towering wigs, and dazzling jewelry, the Wards sang only ...

GiveGab (www.givegab.com), the social network for volunteers, announces it will exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt NY 2013-Startup Alley on Tuesday, April 30th in the Networking section. Visitors to the GiveGab booth can receive a demo of the site, and learn how it's designed to make volunteering and volunteer management easier. The process of matching volunteers with opportunities, and then administratively tracking their volunteer hours is often very difficult. The software was developed to make the process of volunteering fun and simple, while helping to make volunteer management ...

SolBites today announced their all-natural, single-serving packages of crackers and spreads will be available in nearly 100 additional Whole Foods Markets in 10 states and 263 Cost Plus Market locations nationwide beginning this month. SolBites has been available in several Whole Foods and Vitamin Cottage locations, as well as a number of independent retailers. The popularity and strong sales of the product has lead to steadily increased distribution since the product's introduction in 2011 and has now led to this significant expansion. "More and more consumers ...

Bartech, a world leader in automatic profit-generating minibar solutions for the hospitality industry, is proud to announce the installation of its Ethernet-connected, energy-efficient automatic minibars in all 367 guestrooms of the luxury PARKROYAL on Pickering in Singapore. The hotel, which debuted in January, is the newest hotel in the PARKROYAL Hotels & Resorts portfolio. PARKROYAL on Pickering boasts 15,000 square meters of lofty sky gardens, along with an exclusive rooftop that offers 360-degree views of the Singapore skyline for club room guests. As a proud ...

G60 Fit has introduced the newest fitness craze to its already packed lineup of boot camp fitness classes in Huntington Beach- SURFSET Fitness Classes. As the only approved SURFSET Fitness provider in North County, G60 Fit is at the forefront of the fitness movement. Focusing on four major components of fitness—balance, burn, build and blend—the SURFSET Program allows clients to work toward a lean surfer physique using the same movements that surfers make when catching waves. This dynamic and fun fitness course is a must try addition to their already challenging boot ...

C4L, today announced that they will be exhibiting at CRN's Partner Connect event on 16th May at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, stand N5. C4L will use this event to provide first-hand information on their updated partner program, the C4L Partner Network, which features enhanced benefits including new tools, expanded partner tier levels and increased support, both technical and marketing. C4L's Partner Network has been designed to assist Business Partners in enhancing their competitive position within today's marketplace. At the event, C4L will also be showcasing their existing ...

LINENS à la CARTE the tri-states' leading supplier of fine linens for leading restaurants and caterers, is pleased to announce once again, their participation and co-sponsorship with Wheelabrator Westchester L.P., a leader in the safe conversion of municipal solid waste into clean, renewable energy at the 2013 Keon Center Golf Outing. Keon Center, a non-profit agency certified by the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, plans to host its Second Annual Golf Outing on Monday, May 20th (rain date is May 21st ) at the Hollow Brook Country Club in ...

Rick Robbins, ASGCA, was elected President of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) at the organization's recent 67th Annual Meeting in Greensboro, Ga. The Cary, N.C., resident heads Robbins & Associates International. His career has included golf course designs and master plans created in 24 states in the U.S. and 11 countries around the world, including China, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. Robbins holds a degree in Environmental Design in Landscape Architecture from North Carolina State University School of Design. With more than 39 years ...

Woof Gang Bakery, a leader in the pet industry, has grown to 33 locations, with the newest store in Wilmington, North Carolina. Opening May 11, Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Wilmington is a locally-owned small business, offering full-service grooming, and a wide selection of pet foods and supplies. The store is located at 1930 Eastwood Rd., Suite 108, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403; phone 910-256-5557. Erskine Smith, a Wilmington resident for 24 years, is the franchise owner of the Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Wilmington store. He is dedicated to the local ...

Campbell Law School (http://law.campbell.edu) has announced that three adjunct faculty members were recently recognized by the North Carolina State Bar during the Board of Legal Specialization's Annual Luncheon & Awards Presentation. Judge John Tyson was awarded the 2013 James E. Cross Jr. Leadership Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership as the only North Carolina judge who is board certified in Real Property Law. The award is presented to a certified specialist who has taken an active leadership role in his/her practice area through presentations at ...

Dr. Pratik Desai, MD FACC, President of Avance Care, P.A. announced the results of their 2012 patient satisfaction and quality measure report in an effort to recognize and implement patient needs and information to encourage informed healthcare decisions. Avance Care served 15,284 patients throughout 2012. The 1400 patients who gave feedback in a Patient Satisfaction Survey rated Avance Care 4.96 out of 5 on Access to Care (ease in getting an appointment), 4.90 out of 5 on amount of time spent with the patients, and 4.93 out of 5 on listening to patients. The Patient ...