The count of 43 completed business for sale deals in Sacramento County last month is well ahead of the total of 29 small and mid-sized county businesses sold in February last year, it was announced by the BizBen Index. The company also said last month's total sales volume for the state reached 1,241, a 25% increase from the 992 business transactions closed during February 2012. "While it's encouraging to see improvement in the business for sale marketplace in much of California and in Sacramento County, we need a growth trend that shows every month recording more ...

Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that senior district court judge and civil rights leader Thelton Henderson will take part in the Farella Braun + Martel Law and Justice Credit Recovery Program. Judge Henderson will visit Thurgood Marshall High School in San Francisco's Bay View/Hunter's Point community on Tuesday, March 19 to meet with students and to answer their questions about his life and career. The Farella Braun + Martel Law and Justice Credit Recovery Program was made possible by a charitable gift to ConnectEd: The California Center for College and ...

Grassi & Co. is pleased to announce that it was named as one of the Top 100 Firms by Accounting Today. Accounting Today has also ranked Grassi & Co. among the Top 20 Mid-Atlantic Firms. "Being among the nation's Top 100 Firms, as well as, being one of the Top 20 Mid-Atlantic Firms are achievements of which I'm very proud," commented Louis C. Grassi, CPA, CFE, Managing Partner of Grassi & Co. "Being recognized by an industry publication like Accounting Today is not only an honor, but also an attribution to the firm's overall commitment to expanding ...

EbonyLife TV is proud to announce the wrap up of the filming of one of its flagship programmes, SISTAZ! Directed by Heidi Uys, Sistaz! is a compelling Reality TV Series about two sisters of Greek-Nigerian descent, the STAVRO sisters, who decide to check into the famous Eko Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, for a long overdue holiday reunion. While there, they meet STEPHANIE, a British-born Nigerian friend who has also checked in to relax from a busy schedule. Together, they set out on a 30-day roller-coaster to rediscover afresh the passion of sisterhood, friendship and ...

One of the most widely used contract vehicles in the federal market is the GSA Schedule, and on March 20, 2013, the Government Contracting Institute in conjunction with bwtech@UMBC is presenting a full day class "Navigating the GSA Schedule System." This class demystifies the GSA Schedule application and negotiation process and details the successful marketing of a GSA Schedule. Specific topics covered in the course include an overview of the GSA Schedule, scope of services and products covered, the importance of the vehicle, how to identify competitors on ...

The USO of Metropolitan Washington (USO-Metro) hosted its 31st Annual Awards Dinner last night at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Crystal City. The evening was devoted to honoring outstanding individuals from each branch of service, as well as the exceptional people who support our nation's service members and their families, with special emphasis on the military medical community. Attended by senior government and military leaders, celebrities, business and community leaders, nearly 600 guests joined with USO-Metro last night to honor our nation's heroes ...

Christie has donated a top-of-the-line Christie digital cinema projector to help entertain the local community in the new Gianopulos Family Theater at the Wilson-Hanks Family Cultural Center, Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, California. The theater is the latest addition to the Huffington Center, located in the Byzantine-Latino Quarter of Los Angeles. Christie's Managed Services team worked with audio-visual innovator BLACKSTAR Engineering to install the Christie Solaria Series projector and other theater equipment, transforming a basketball court by day into a fully ...

Terramor Homes (http://www.terramorhomes.com/), a local premier home building company in the Triangle, has announced that they are now accepting donations to benefit the Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center's 2014 Miracle Home. Terramor Homes proudly accepted the invitation to build the 2014 Miracle Home to benefit the cause, joining the recent Mix 101.5 Radiothon, and have pledged to raise more than $120,000. The company plans to achieve the fundraising goal through its "Touch of Hope" community outreach program by creating partnerships with trade partners ...

ETCO Homes in conjunction with Westbrook Properties today announced that construction is underway at 432 Oakhurst, an uncommonly opulent new home community located in the prestigious 90210 Beverly Hills zip code. The luxury condominium community is artfully designed to meet the living tastes and needs of some of the world's most discerning buyers. An anticipated completion, grand opening event, and first move-ins are expected in July 2013. The collection of 34 homes that make up 432 Oakhurst are designed in a warm, contemporary style and feature thoughtfully planned, ...

Earthquake, the leading expert and manufacturer of outdoor power equipment appointed Billiou's Inc. in Porterville, Calif. as their new distributor in the western United States. With over 50 years of experience, Earthquake, out of Cumberland, WI, will now be represented by Billiou's, who has been serving the parts needs of Outdoor Power Equipment dealers across the Western United States for more than 65 years. Earthquake's quality lawn and garden chore products, such as power-augers, tillers, and chainsaws, will have the full support of Billiou's corporate culture of customer ...

Crosse + Crosse Solicitors in Exeter, Devon are pleased to announce that the firm has changed its structure to become a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP). Becoming an LLP has given Crosse + Crosse the stability it needs to expand and adopt a modern and efficient structure in order to attract the best legal talent, and to maintain a high quality service to customers. Converting to LLP status will not affect the delivery or quality of service that Crosse + Crosse are known for, nor does it fundamentally change the way in which the firm operates or works with clients. Elaine ...

SuperME, a line of superhero-inspired products for kids, is thrilled to display their fun and handy collection at the Quebec Trade Show, which will take place March 16-17. SuperME is partnering with respected Canadian children's sales expert, Nancy Paquette, who will be showcasing a variety of products that are sure to soar through Canada with flying colors. SuperME features products that encourage kids to express their individuality, like the Cape Backpack which allows little superheroes to quickly transform with a cape that appears from a hidden pocket. The Messenger ...

Taylor Moldmen have now introduced the latest and best high-tech mold inspection, removal, and remediation for moldy houses and commercial buildings anywhere in Metro Manila, southern and central Luzon, and anywhere else in the Philippines. Merley Taylor and Hank Taylor are the Moldmen's Certified Environmental Hygienists and Certified Mold Inspectors who do mold inspection and mold remediation in Manila, Angeles City, Batangas, Cabanatuan, Calamba, Caloocan, Cavite, Dagupan, Dasmarinas, Las Pinas, Lipa, Mabalacat, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Muntinlupa, ...

Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLP (CDF), a leading California labor, employment and business immigration law firm, welcomes Nicole A. Legrottaglie as an associate to its Sacramento office. Legrottaglie represents clients in a broad range of employment claims, including discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, ADA/FMLA compliance, wage and hour, contract disputes and unfair business practices. "CDF is focused on expanding its Sacramento office with talented, results-driven individuals to further bolster our firm's expertise," said ...

Pricing Engine, http://www.pricingengine.com, today announced the launch of an easy-to-use but powerful platform for online advertising that levels the playing field for small business owners looking to significantly improve the performance of their ad dollars. The Pricing Engine platform is available now for optimizing multichannel search marketing campaigns, with tools for display media, social media advertising and e-commerce coming later this year. Pricing Engine was founded by CEO Jeremy Kagan, formerly a Vice President with the Global Digital Business of Sony Music ...

Local photographers Cheryl D. Dobbins and Eric Hege will showcase their photography in a permanent exhibit at the Freedom Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate museum, in Manassas, Va. Both photographers are from Thomasville, N.C. On Saturday, March 9, 2013, Dobbins and Hege presented a total of six works of art to the Freedom Museum including images of two World War II Prisoners of War, Emanuele "Manny" Fontana and Merle Hancock; as well as images of military aircraft and military equipment. The photography honors the Americans who have made the supreme sacrifice ...

William Peace University (http://www.peace.edu), a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced that Justin G. Roy, vice president for communications and marketing, has been named to serve on the 2013 Community Health Assessment (CHA) Steering Committee for Wake County, which identifies and evaluates factors affecting overall public health in Wake County through a comprehensive state-developed process. Conducted every four years, the CHA evaluates specific areas including behavioral and social health, economic health, environmental health, lifelong ...

Eric Hobbs, president of Technology Associates (http://www.technologyassociates.net), a full-service technology solutions and support firm, has announced the opening of a new headquarters, located at 3434 Kildaire Farm Road, Suite 390 in Cary. Formerly operating from Towerview Court in Cary, Technology Associates' new 5454 square-foot space will allow for the firm's continued growth, as well as provide IT experts with increased service capabilities for a wide range of clients. QUOTES: "We are excited to announce that our new office headquarters is up and running," ...

May 18-21 the National Restaurant Association (NRA) will bring together over 1,800 suppliers for a 4-day show featuring the latest trends and products for the food service and restaurant industry. Among those making an exhibitor appearance is Konie Cups International. Located at booth 5630, Konie Cups International will be featuring their line of conical cups. With several products popularly used for condiments, food sampling, dressing and much more, Konie's paper cone cups are an ideal solution. With single serving sizes from 1.5 to 12 ounces and designs such as funnel ...

CEO of Tears of Crimson, LLC Michelle Hughes, made the announcement today that all books in the Forbidden Desires series, including 10 Nights, Beyond 10 Nights and the debut book of 10 Nights Past, which was set to be released in June of 2013, will now be out of circulation. Royalty fee's with the previous co-author of the titles were brought to a standstill in negotiation, this decision was concluded from those failed negotiations. Hughes states that all other works released by Tears of Crimson will still be available to the general public and maintains that she will ...

Triumph Group Management (TGM) (http://www.tgmfit.com/), a Raleigh-based operations and management service company dedicated to fitness and hospitality, has announced that it has partnered with Trim Nutrition in order to offer total wellness solutions to fitness centers' personal training staff. As TGM continues to open new gym locations, management teams from each location can use a program developed by TGM and Trim Nutrition that allows personal trainers to receive certification in both fitness and nutrition in order to offer clients a customized program to assist them ...

The Texas trial and appellate law firm Godwin Lewis PC is pleased to announce that seven firm attorneys have been named to the 2013 Texas Rising Stars listing, which recognizes the top young lawyers in the state. The 2013 list marks the fifth selection for Godwin Lewis appellate attorney Misty Hataway Cone, who serves as the firm's Houston Administrative Shareholder, and the second selections for both W. Ira Bowman and Sean W. Fleming, business litigation shareholders in the firm's Dallas office. Dallas senior attorney Lon M. Loveless earned his fifth selection in ...

Streaming live on the Co-Creator Radio Network on Tuesday, March 19, at 11 a.m. Pacific time/2 p.m. Eastern time, on her show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity," shaman and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks to guest Stephan Beyer, professor, peacemaker, and author of Singing to the Plants: A Guide to Mestizo Shamanism in the Upper Amazon, who says "In indigenous cultures, shamans heal because they are in a personal and mutual relationship with the healing spirits. In this view, the sacred plants ...

Webelinx has launched a new game that is perfect for all the users who love playing shooting games. With an absolutely innovative tower defense mechanics, this game is an ideal pastime and will provide users hours of fun. "Defender 3" is great both for kids and adults. It has lots of action, shooting and a simple, but extremely fun gameplay that can amuse everyone. Users have the task of helping a little brave alien to save his planet from evil alien invaders. Invaders are attacking in waves, they are coming from everywhere and user has to shoot them all by ...

Gotham, LLC of Hickory and its online marketing partner and sister company, X-Factor Web Marketing, have created a new corporate website for ProEdge Precision, LLC. "We are gearing up to be a leader in advanced manufacturing of machined parts for aerospace, energy, military, automotive, medical and commercial applications," explained ProEdge president Joey Chambers. "Our business is cutting edge and our online presence needed to reflect that. Gotham's expertise in industrial marketing gave us the confidence to work with them and they certainly delivered." Gotham ...