The Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (http://www.vvma.org/) has announced that Thomas B. Massie Jr., D.V.M., of Rose Hill Veterinary Practice, P.C., has received the 2013 Virginia Veterinarian of the Year award in recognition of his leadership and contributions to the veterinary profession. Dr. Massie was presented with this prestigious 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. Dr. Massie received his Bachelor of Science degree in animal science ...

ESP/SurgeX (Electronic Systems Protection, Inc.) (http://www.espei.com), an energy intelligence firm, has recently expanded its marketing team by hiring Robert Nelson and Paul Watson to promote ESP/SurgeX's products and services. As product marketing manager, Nelson manages the company's new market and IT industry marketing initiatives, reporting to the firm's director of marketing. He has more than 15 years of industry experience serving in various marketing roles with leading companies. He received his Bachelor of Science in business administration from the New York ...

The newly-renovated 40/40 Club works with Advanced Networks to build its IT infrastructure. On January 18th, the 40/40 Club reopened its doors after a $10 million renovation and expansion. The all-American sports bar and lounge is owned by rapper and hip-hop mogul Jay-Z and partner Juan Perez. The 40/40 first opened in 2003 and has locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Attending the redesigned club's reopening party were celebrities such as Warren Buffett, Ashanti, Spike Lee, and Russell Simmons. Designer Jeffrey Beers oversaw the renovation of the space. The updated ...

The Westchester Mall in White Plains, NY has added a new business that provides first class care for cars, ranging in price from $35 for basic interior/exterior wash to $1,000 for deluxe services. With a host of unique services including car pick-up and delivery -- the opening of High Marques Auto Salon on Level 1 of The Westchester Parking Garage (Bloomingdale Road Entrance), fills a unique niche by catering to the specific needs of the Westchester shopping and business community. High Marques (meaning "top brand") is an exclusive automotive car-care facility ...

PEER 1 Hosting, the global IT hosting provider, today announced its listing in CRN's 2013 Partner Program Guide as well as its 5-Star Partner rating award. The 5-Star Partner Program rating recognizes an elite subset of Partner Program Guide vendors who give solution providers the best partnering elements in their channel programs. The CRN Partner Program Guide is the definitive listing of IT companies that service solution providers or provide products to the IT channel, recognizing vendors that have channel programs and derive a portion of their sales through the indirect ...

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (http://www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Rocky Top Catering was honored as a winner of the 2012 Catering Professional of the Year Award at the 2012 Triangle National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) Awards Gala. Rocky Top Catering tied with Laura Petersen of Washington Duke Inn as award recipients in the individual awards category. NACE is a professional association that addresses all aspects of the catering industry nationwide. With more than 40 chapters, NACE offers monthly meetings that feature nationally ...

Thoughtful app is constructed around 18 pickers with fragments of thoughts that can be combined into complete thoughts or affirmations. The thought fragments are carefully selected to encourage and reinforce various types of positive thoughts. "The thoughts we think often, affect our mood the most. Thoughtful app makes it easier to pick better-feeling thoughts and to repeat them," explains Anna Sköld. With the help of background patterns, typefaces, shapes and colors, the user can design their own affirmation card to print or to use as a lock screen on ...

William Peace University (http://www.peace.edu), a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced that the university will host a town hall meeting with U.S. Rep. David Price (D) on Monday, April 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Kenan Hall. The event is free and open to the public and members of the media. It will include discussions between the congressman and his constituents about general legislative issues and updates, current events and other topics of concern. Members of Price's staff will also be on hand at the Town Hall Meeting to help constituents ...

HIV is an epidemic that has been affecting people all over the world since the 1980s. Since it's discovery, scientists everywhere have been actively working to cure the infection and help those living with HIV keep it from developing into AIDS. What can we do to help combat this epidemic and promote healthy living around the globe? HIVAdvocates is a social change movement dedicated to educating the masses about HIV via social media. In an effort to spread their message, HIVAdvocates is providing other passionate advocates with free resources and tools to join the movement ...

Paragon Bank (http://www.paragoncommercial.com), has announced that Greg Roberts has been named credit analyst. In this position, Roberts' responsibilities include reviewing business and personal financial statements to determine borrowers' ability to repay debt. Roberts primarily focuses on commercial real estate loans, researching and underwriting properties based on cash flow. Prior to joining Paragon Bank, Roberts served as a credit analyst for Wells Fargo. He previously held three internship positions focused on investment banking and commercial real estate. Roberts ...

The Unitive Press have launched a new Audio CD "Rediscover Yourself: Core Concepts for Personal Authenticity", making the Unitive approach to personal development available in audio format for the first time. "To rediscover yourself is to find your true pathway through today's uncertain world, to stop looking back through the distorting lens of the past, and to realise the power and strength of living a creative, joyful and fulfilling life in the here and now" says Charles Bentley of website http://www.RediscoverYourself.co.uk. Over the past four ...

Online timeshare resale and rental advertising leader BuyATimeshare.com announces that Steve Luba has been hired for the newly created position of Chief Communications Officer as the company prepares to increase outreach efforts to consumers and industry professionals in the lead up to new program launches planned for 2013. Formerly the Chief Operating Officer for Perspective International, Mr. Luba's primary role will be to explain the significant benefits of the BuyaTimeshare.com resale and rental platform and how its industry-leading paperless transaction system protects ...

Richard P. Brown, MD, and Patricia Gerbarg, MD, teach innovative Breath~Body~Mind Level 1 Training for Transformation and Well-Being, April 5-7, 2013, from Friday evening through Sunday noon at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, MA. The workshop, eligible for CE credits, will teach mind-body healing techniques to reduce stress, recover from trauma, relief physical discomforts, and enhance quality of life. Based on extensive research, this training combines a variety of effective breathing techniques to relieve stress and improve mood, mental focus, ...

There have been moments on weddings where our Tampa Photographers, could have captured some precious moments during the processional, but were prevented from doing so by some well-meaning people. We have some advice, Free the Groom, Free the Dress, and Free the Ringbearer! 1) Allow the Groom to view his bride for the whole processional. We have had some weddings where they keep the groom's back to the bride as she approaches the aisle, and then only at the last few seconds, or when the bride reaches the actual aisle (which is usually not very long) do they let him turn ...

The first group of TapSnap franchisees are ready to make their mark across North America, after three days of intensive "TapSnap University" training in Vancouver, Canada at the end of February. Now they are ready to bring TapSnap -- the photo booth created for the social media era -- to corporate events, wedding and parties across the continent, effectively creating the first far-reaching North American photo booth franchise (without the booth). Unlike traditional party photo booths, TapSnap is high-tech, open-concept and instantly connected to social media, ...

Registration is NOW open for the Spring 2013 Lab Classes at TechniTrader starting on Tuesday, April 16th, 2013. Below is a preview of the classes that will be available for registration. Lab Classes are 4-10 week on-line courses that are offered in a semester style format. Each lab class takes a specific topic that is explained in great depth. Graphs, charts, and other visual tutorials are used to aid the student in learning the material quickly. Lab Classes are developed and taught by Martha Stokes C.M.T. a Master Technical Analyst for Decisions Unlimited, Inc. ...

Exlar, a business group of Curtiss-Wright Controls, announces the release of its latest Product Catalog, detailing the company's extensive selection of electric linear and rotary actuators. This comprehensive resource describes the wide range of performance capabilities, features, specifications and application suitability available with the company's innovative product offering. The catalog is divided into sections including series overviews, specifications, performance curves, dimensional drawings, system configurations and ordering information and provides in-depth ...

Growth expectations have fallen from 1.2% to 0.6% since the Autumn Statement and Osborne now plans to boost enterprise and encourage more growth within the UK economy. Chris Haynes, Managing Director of Liverpool Marketing Solutions says of the plans: "The new report seems to recognise hard workers and it is exciting that it promises to support those who wish to start up new businesses as well as those who wish to grow their companies." It was announced that a reward will be given to those who invest in start ups by an extension of Capital Gains Tax relief; ...

William J. Daily, Research Chemist for Lonza, Inc., has been selected as an Honored Member of the Covington Who's Who Executive and Professional Registry. The selection recognizes William J. Daily's commitment to excellence in Chemical Manufacturing. William J. Daily began his first permanent industrial chemistry position in 1993 at Genta, Inc., a biotechnology company in San Diego, California. He has been working in the field now for twenty years. After completing his BS Degree in Chemistry at Whitworth University in 1984 William Daily went on to pursue his PhD in ...

Tricia Lynn Strader, Journalist, Writer, Public Relations Consultant and Actress, has been selected as a Featured Member of the Covington Who's Who Executive and Professional Registry. The selection recognizes Tricia Lynn Strader's commitment to excellence in Communications. Strader, who holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Goldey-Beacom College, Wilmington, Delaware, began writing short stories in junior high and later served as a writer and assistant editor for her college newspaper. After finishing her degree, Strader worked as a freelance ...

Source Marketing Direct can report that their increased focus on brand positioning has proved successful for their growing client base. Current growth projections for the outsourced sales and marketing firm are estimated to exceed 6% by the second quarter of 2013. Brand positioning is the placing of a product in the marketplace, in order for it to have a specific place in the consumer's mind. The Management Study Guide article 'Brand Positioning Strategy' describes brand positioning as "creating points of similarities and points of difference" between separate ...

MD of Mahon Enterprises Ltd. Tina Fletcher comments "this news has shocked me after the devastating effect the asteroid estimated about 17 metres in diameter exploded on 15 February over Chelyabinsk, Russia, generating shock waves that shattered windows and damaged buildings and injured over 1,500 people. MD Tina Fletcher reports that it was the largest object to hit Earth's atmosphere since the 1908 Tunguska event when an asteroid or comet exploded over Siberia, levelling 80 million trees over more than 2,150km squared. The asteroid is due to be passing close ...

The firm's Managing Director believe that this approach has helped propel their business to success in New York City and promotes their transferable face to face marketing approach to different industries. New York based sales and marketing firm Red Ten NYC provide a cost effective marketing route for their clients in several markets including, financial services, telecommunications, fundraising, entertainment and home improvements. The firm uses a tried and tested business model that can be applied to any sector. Managing Director of Red Ten NYC campaigns to ensure ...

Strategic Five Marketing have revealed their power of resilience in today's tough economy. The outsourced marketing company based in Birmingham, have reported growth for every quarter throughout 2012. "Outsourcing is a very cost-effective marketing tool for many companies, especially since the credit crunch"; says managing director Ben Lambert. "Therefore, the outsourcing market is very competitive and we have continuously focused on our goals in order to achieve such great result and further growth over the past months", continues Ben Lambert. The current ...

Nick Johnson, Managing Director of London based firm Citipeak Promotions Ltd shares his reaction to this announcement and his belief that Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SME) will be the economic driving force in the UK over the next few years. 'The Budget is the single most important economic and financial statement made each year by the Chancellor of the Exchequer to Parliament and the nation' (http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/budget.htm). The UK Government are required to produce a Budget Report for each financial year from 'The Budget Responsibility and National ...