Stiletto Woman In Business Awards (SWIBA) is a nationally recognized comprehensive awards program that exclusively honors women in the micro business sector. Known for its influential reach, this initiative commemorates prolific leaders across United States and Canada. The SWIBA Awards has been dubbed a game-changing business conference for diverse women in business. For the 2013 award season, the organization received hundreds of nominations from various companies across the nation; representing nearly every business industry. "Our awards conference provides ...

The iconic New York Daily News Golden Gloves returns to Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway for the third consecutive year on Wednesday night, April 3, 2013. There will be four championship bouts and six semi-finals contested in the 2013 rendition of the fabled amateur boxing tournament which will be hosted on the Casino's fourth floor. General Admission tickets are $25; Policemen, Firemen, senior citizens, students and children under 14 are $15 (with proper ID). For more information log onto http://www.nydailynews.com/GoldenGloves; or call Brian Adams at the Daily ...

Burbank based AlphaDogs Post Production celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Editors' Lounge by convening a group of industry experts for their annual Pre-NAB Discussion Panel. Topics ranged from 3-D, 4K, multi-screen and what to expect at this year's NAB in Las Vegas with an extensive Q&A before an audience of over 100 production and post-production professionals. http://www.editorslounge.com Moderated by Debra Kaufman, Associate Editor at Creative COW, panelist speakers included; Terence Curren (Editor/Colorist and Founder of AlphaDogs Post), Mark Raudonis (VP ...

Growing Child Pediatrics is hosting a "Picture Perfect Prom" event on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for young ladies who may not otherwise have an opportunity to get a dress for an upcoming prom. More than 75 gently used prom and formal dresses in a variety of sizes will be given away at the practice's Wake Forest location at 11130 Capital Boulevard, by the Golden Corral. Event organizers Mandy Johnson, PNP and Joanne Wagner, MD have been collecting donated dresses at all seven locations of Growing Child Pediatrics throughout the Triangle. Everyone ...

Playtoddlers announced today the availability of their game "My First Animal Puzzle" for Android. In "My First Animal Puzzle", players assemble pieces of 24 cute hand drawn animal illustrations and learn their name on 4 different languages. In this game, Playtoddlers has taken a step foward to create a unique and educational experience, so the kids are not only amused by the puzzle itself, but with colorful and interactive backgrounds and lots of pedagogical details created to stimulate the senses of kids and babies. Playtoddlers' owner Guillermo ...

Brentano's Symphonic collection features emerging colors as well as those that are tried and true. Fashionable combinations of grey and green or periwinkle and mauve can be used to update any interior. The spring 2013 collection also relies on residential staples like chocolate brown and robin's egg blue but suggests pairing them with a vibrant tangerine to add a current pop of color. Bold, large-scale, polka dot Bravo comes in 12 colorways spanning everything from classic neutrals to surprising and current saturated combinations. With its fantastic hand, this 100% ...

Colorado WaterJet Company (CWJ), the leader in abrasive waterjet shape cutting in Colorado, announces the addition of new, state-of-the-art 5-axis waterjet technology to its precision machining and fabrication services. The company's latest machine, the Mach 4C WaterJet from Flow, features the most advanced technology in the industry, and provides the most accurate bevel and 3D cutting capabilities available. "This machine, combined with our highly-trained and experienced staff, gives us the most advanced material-shaping capabilities in Colorado," says CWJ ...

Whole Wood, the San Carlos hardwood flooring retailer with the Bay Area's largest selection of hardwood flooring styles, has just moved into a new combination showroom-warehouse at 1100 Industrial Road #17 in San Carlos. Whole Wood's move to the 10,000 square foot facility means that they can provide more selection and availability all in one location. Previously, the warehouse and showroom were in separate locations. Whole Wood still maintains warehouse outlets in Oakland and Long Beach, California. "Lots of our customers are overwhelmed by the huge selection ...

Donna Forrest Johnston with RE/MAX Executive Realty of Charlotte, NC was recently presented with the RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award. To receive the coveted RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement, an associate must have been affiliated with the RE/MAX organization for at least seven years and have reached in excess of $100 million in closed sales. In 2011, less than one percent of the RE/MAX network achieved this prestigious award. "It is truly rewarding to be recognized for this accomplishment especially since very few agents in the industry receive this honor. This achievement ...

Marketing Innovators International, Inc. (MI), a leading people performance management (PPM) company, has been named a Top 500 Diversity-owned Business and Top 500 Women-owned Business in the U.S. in 2013 by DiversityBusiness.com. Marketing Innovators was also ranked 8th in the Top 100 Diversity-owned Businesses in Illinois and second in the Top 50 Women-owned Businesses in Illinois in 2013 by DiversityBusiness.com. This is the third time that Marketing Innovators has been recognized in multiple categories by DiversityBusiness.com. In 2010 the company was recognized ...

For nearly 30 years David has traveled the world as a New Thought musician, keynote speaker & workshop facilitator. His focus on remembering the Divine within and reclaiming that connection has empowered hundreds of thousands on their spiritual journey. The union of David's charismatic message & heartfelt singing has elevated him to keynote speaker of choice in many nationwide churches, centers and global organizations. Throughout the 1980's, David, along with the late Jerry Florence and Keith Kimberlin made their mark in New Thought history by helping ...

As an actress, Lou Gideon whose career has spanned soaps to sitcoms and film (and is most known for her villainous role as Danielle Atron from Nickelodeon's The Secret World of Alex Mack), learned early on to adapt to new roles which took her out her comfort-zone. When stricken with Stage 2B ductal invasive breast cancer in March, 2009 she realized it was time to embrace a new chapter. While there may not yet be an award category for Best New Wrap Artist even though awards season has come and gone, Author-Actress-Breast Cancer Survivor Lou Gideon is taking on her role as ...

Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina taught an estate planning and probate class at John's Island Regional Library on Wednesday February 13th 2013. This class covered the basics of planning an estate and the ins and outs of probate court in South Carolina. This was the second presentation that attorney Evan Guthrie has made at the library on Johns Island with the first one taking place the previous summer. John's Island Regional Library is part of the Charleston County Library system and is the newest of the regional libraries in the area. ...

Automation Devices, Inc (ADI), a vibratory feeder and part system components manufacturer, made a recent company-wide technology upgrade. This included new desktop computers for all office employees, a system server, an advanced operating system and upgraded software. This is ADI's first major upgrade since 2005. ADI President Kevin Smith made the decision that it was time to update the current systems in place. "We were starting to run into software compatibility issues, adequate memory on our server and our previous computers were slowing down," says Smith. ...

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein believes that using technology such as Skype, teleseminars, chat or webinars to bring authors into libraries, schools, and book clubs, even if thousands of miles away, opens the world up in amazing ways. However, many people do not understand how to use technology to accomplish this and so, for many, that opportunity can be lost. Dr. Holstein created 'Authors And Technology' to help authors gain the knowledge and skills to take advantage of these opportunities. For a child in a classroom, a simple Skype session with an author, whether he or ...

Jaxxwear, creators of a fun and unique layette collection made of washed 100% Peruvian pima cotton, is excited to launch its e-commerce site, http://www.jaxxwear.com. For the first time, the public will be able to access the company's full line of exclusive designer prints at the click of a button. By working with the finest cotton producers in the world, Jaxxwear developed a washed 100% Peruvian pima cotton fabric that has a silky finish unlike any other fabrication typically used in infantswear. Jaxxwear's e-commerce site launches with their Spring 2013 collection, ...

The Junior League of Raleigh will host its Women in Leadership Breakfast featuring City of Raleigh Police Chief Cassandra Deck-Brown at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, at the Center for Community Leadership at 711 Hillsborough St. The event, which is free and open to the public, will give attendees a chance to hear Chief Deck-Brown speak as well as ask her questions about her time as police chief. The event, organized by the League's Government Relations and Public Affairs (GRAPA) team, seeks to engage members in the political process as well as educate the League's members ...

Habitat for Humanity of Wake County (http://www.habitatwake.org/), an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, has announced their "Passport to Habitat: Tour & Party," taking place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 18 at the Habitat Wake ReStore, located at 181 High House Road in Cary, N.C. The event will raise awareness for the Cary ReStore, as well as the affordable housing shortage in western Wake County. During the party, attendees will have the opportunity to tour the store and several local Habitat homes. Since 1985, Habitat for Humanity ...

Tricia Meyer, Managing Attorney of Meyer Law Group, a boutique technology law firm, joined Chicago's top startup attorneys at the Entrepreneurs Unpluggd Startup Law Summit on Saturday, March 16 to share legal insights with the Chicago startup community. An entrepreneur herself, Meyer presented at the event and discussed "The Top 3 Essential Agreements for Startup Founders," covering the basics on founder agreements, independent contractor agreements and revenue share contracts. "It's easy, as a young entrepreneur, to say, 'I'm starting this business ...

William Peace University (http://www.peace.edu), a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced that the university will host its admissions open house for prospective students and families on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a variety of events taking place throughout the day, including a registration and academic fair, parent panel discussion and optional campus tours. Keynote speaker for the event will be Anthony "Spudd" Webb, a former NBA point guard with local ties to Raleigh. In addition, attendees will be invited ...

The Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (http://www.vvma.org/) has announced that Norbo von der wilden Nachbarschaft, a disaster search canine more commonly referred to as "Racker," received the 2013 Animal Hero award at the 2013 Virginia Veterinary Conference on Friday, March 1 at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, located at 110 Shenandoah Ave in Roanoke, Va. This award is presented to an animal that has performed an individual act of service or heroism, or that has, in performing his or her daily duties, provided an outstanding service to humans. ...

Clinically proven Kelo-cote Advanced Formula Scar Gel is now available at Rite Aid in 4700 stores nationwide. "Expanding into Rite Aid's 4700 stores nationwide makes it more convenient than ever for our customers to find Kelo-cote 's clinically proven and easy-to-use formula," said Bethany Fite, National Sales Director for Enaltus' consumer division. Kelo-cote is the only 100% Silicone scar gel with a patented, fast-drying technology that binds to the skin to form a custom-fitted silicone sheet for the prevention or treatment of hypertrophic and keloid scars, ...

The Lucentra Corporation is moving into its second quarter and is preparing to hold a conference call on May 1 regarding first quarter financial results. A press release relaying the findings will also be issued the same morning on Lucentra's Investor Relations site. The first quarter findings will involve bringing in an internal auditor who will assess the total spending, earnings and profit for the company. A mid-quarter analysis presented a 193 percent profit. However, this profit is expected to have increased by the end of the quarter to more than 200 percent. Speculation ...

Since its establishment in 1910, industry leader Simoniz USA has staked the longevity of their reputation for excellence on their protection products. However while at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2012 Seth Schneider, Vice President of Development at Pneumacore, Inc realized there was a lack of focus on a potentially deadly problem with mining vehicles- wheel and rim cracks. "A critically important component of any tire maintenance program is to help identify rim cracks," says Schneider. "Many companies incorporate Simoniz Life X-Tend (a tire and rim conditioner) ...

Professional Development Resources is a national provider of continuing education (CE) home study courses for psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and registered dietitians. Heading the list of vital clinical topics today is Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), which affects millions of families and demands early and aggressive intervention in the areas of language, behavior, and social skills. In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, Professional Development Resources is featuring ...