Strengthening and expanding its hospitality services capabilities, Trigild - a full service real estate services firm headquartered in San Diego - has formed a strategic alliance with Blu Hotel Investors, a Santa Barbara-based hotel company with extensive expertise in acquisitions and ground-up development. According to John Beazley, Trigild's managing director of hospitality, the newly formed alliance brings together leading industry professionals, allowing each entity to better serve clients by sharing specific resources, services and specialties. "The alliance ...

Currituck County residents were on hand at Sanctuary Vineyards last month and found out that buying local really does pay off. The Buy Local 3rd quarter contest drawing at Sanctuary Vineyards was a big success with 4 Currituck County residents taking home a combined total of almost $3,000 in prizes, all for supporting Currituck County by buying local. The Grand Prize winner is Patsy Howard, who went home for almost $1,200 in prizes for buying local. Howard won the Whalehead package, which includes $500 worth of prizes including a "Friends of Whalehead" membership, ...

The Operation Role Model (ORM) workshop is finally here. "What Role Do You Play?" Calling all models ages 16 and up of any race, size, or gender who want to be transformed into stunning, properly trained and skilled models on and off the runway. Get ready to walk the red carpet, pose as a high fashion editorial model, and turn heads at any casting call. ORM will hold our monthly modeling workshop at Pearl Studios in NYC on the weekend of Nov 10, featuring top industry professionals. Our speakers include; 2012 Miss USA Runner-up Nana Meriwether and international ...

GearSprout LLC is excited to announce TunePad for the iTunes App Store. This incredible application is available now for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. With over 40 high quality, sampled instruments available, anyone can tap on the matrix of notes on the screen to create beautiful songs and tunes. Become a composer by drawing patterns on the TunePad grid while listening to your composition being made in real time. TunePad allows anyone to create complicated beats or simple tunes in a fun and exciting way. The company behind TunePad, GearSprout LLC, wanted to create a ...

Justin Hines: Live in Concert is a journey with the unique, inspiring, and courageous, singer-songwriter Justin Hines. Justin spreads his message of hope and resilience from Canada to tornado torn Joplin, Missouri, to school children rebuilding their schools and dreams in South Africa. Born with the rare genetic disorder Larsen Syndrome, Justin is confined to a wheelchair his whole life but he still finds a way to thrive against the odds that would daunt someone with a less indomitable spirit. "The reality is I don't really look at my situation as that big a deal", ...

Jack Thurman, president of BKD Wealth Advisors, LLC, is pleased to announce the promotion of Lynn Mayabb to office director for the Kansas City and St. Louis practices. The Kansas City and St. Louis practices are two of five Midwestern offices of BKD Wealth Advisors, which manages and consults on more than $2 billion for affluent/ultra-affluent families and institutions. "This is an important career milestone that brings with it additional opportunities and challenges. Lynn deserves the opportunities and is up to the challenge of leading these practices," ...

My Perfect Pet, the first company in California to provide lightly cooked, frozen pet food, announced today the release of its two newest specialty blends, an Ultra-Low Glycemic (ULG) Chicken Blend and an Ultra-Low Glycemic (ULG) Beef Blend. The ULG Blends are formulated to meet 100% of an adult dog's nutritional needs while delivering a low calculated glycemic load. In collaborating with Dr. Carmine Bausone, DVM, CVA, of Acacia Animal Health Center in Escondido, CA, My Perfect Pet has formulated two Ultra-Low Glycemic Blends using fresh, whole foods naturally low in ...

AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) Software, has announced the opening of a new office in Santiago, Chile, from where it will operate in tight coordination with its Partner network. Chile is the most competitive economy in Latin America and the Caribbean, leading this year's economic growth among OECD countries. In the first quarter of 2012 Chile recorded a 5.6% economic growth. AuraPortal (*) already has a strong presence in Chile thanks to its exclusive network of Partners and several prestigious customers, including ...

Boot Camp Digital (www.bootcampdigital.com), a trusted and top-rated leader in the field of social media and Internet marketing education, invites business professionals to its successful and results-oriented 2-Day Boot Camp: Social Media and Internet Marketing Training. The seminar will be on October 25th and 26th, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day, at Boot Camp Digital's training facility in downtown Cincinnati at 1600 Main Street. Boot Camp Digital's incredibly successful and popular 2-Day Social Media Boot Camp was created to educate business professionals on successful ...

Benning Violins, a renowned family-owned and operated violin shop since 1953, is pleased to now offer individualized financing plans on instruments, bows and accessory purchases. The distinguished violin shop, which offers one of the largest and finest collections of old and new violins, violas, cellos and bows on the West Coast, begins financing on June 5. Los Angeles, CA. June 5, 2012 - Benning Violins, an established and renowned Los Angeles violin shop providing sales and service to the classical music scene of Southern California since 1953, has announced the genesis ...

Cleantech Fellows Institute, a Colorado-based executive training program aimed at creating near-term cleantech startups, kicked off recently with five executives selected from across the nation. The Cleantech Fellows Institute is the first of its kind with a national focus and aims to help experienced entrepreneurs and executives accelerate their transition into the cleantech sector, stimulating new venture formation, job creation and growth of the cleantech industry. With the selection of five seasoned entrepreneurs in its inaugural class, the Cleantech Fellows Institute ...

Solar Electric Power Company (SEPCO) announced today a move to their new state-of-the-art facility to streamline manufacturing. SEPCO is expanding to meet the worldwide demand for high-quality, economical clean energy outdoor lighting solutions. "We are very excited to expand to a new, larger facility. We are proud to maintain our manufacturing operations in Stuart," Steve Robbins, president of SEPCO said. "The move will improve our production, support our continuing growth and support innovation of new products." SEPCO's new facility is in the ...

William Peace University (http://www.peace.edu), a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced that President Debra M. Townsley, Ph.D., has been named by Triangle Business Journal as a recipient of the 2012 Women in Business Award. The award honors dynamic and exceptional local female business leaders with an established track record of significant accomplishments in the business arena and local community. The publication recognized Townsley and other award recipients at an Aug. 23 luncheon at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham, N.C. Inaugurated ...

Mark Rosenberg, MD, Fellow with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) and Fellowship Director of Integrated Cancer Therapies with the A4M, of Boca Raton, FL, appeared on The SUZANNE Show this week. He answered a question plaguing many, "What is Anti-Aging Medicine" and explains how A4M has changed how he practices medicine. His appearance, which is one in a series devoted to natural life extension, aired on Wednesday, October 3, at 7 a.m. (ET/PT) on Lifetime Television. Anti-Aging medicine is based on the principals and foundations of slowing the ...

Rapid Fitness (http://www.rapidfitness.com), the Triangle's leading gym and fitness center, has announced that it has become the first gym in the United States to offer "Strong Over 50," a revolutionary, progressive fitness concept that changes the way a person above the age of 50 exercises and stays fit. The program uses the SO-50, a product manufactured and developed in the Triangle that recently hit the fitness market which focuses on body weight suspension training and allows participants to progressively work towards their fitness goals by improving their ...

TITUS today announced that Morpho (Safran group), a market leader in security solutions, has selected the full suite of TITUS Classification products to help them identify and protect their sensitive corporate information. TITUS solutions help organizations simplify and improve enterprise security by integrating user-based data classification with network security. TITUS Classification products - TITUS Message Classification, TITUS Classification for Microsoft Office, and TITUS Classification for Desktop - involve the user to identify sensitive information, and classify ...

Robert Buhler, president of MMI Public Relations (http://www.mmipublicrelations.com), a full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been named the agency of record for Rising Sun Pools & Spas (http://www.risingsunpools.com), a Raleigh-based, family-owned business that specializes in custom pool design and construction, spa installation services, and offers a variety of stylish outdoor furniture. MMI will assist Rising Sun Pools & Spas in increasing its local, state and industry awareness of its products and services through a public relations ...

The security service within IMFC began as an offer of support for clients using The Ian M. Franklin Consultancy Ltd., to recruit staff for various roles within their companies. Some of these positions, are high profile or sensitive and because of that, clients have to know they are recruiting the correct person with the correct credentials for the company. IMFC in conjunction with Earnshaw Consulting (a global security and business support consultancy) are able to offer clients a piece of mind service where they could carry out in-depth background checks and CV fraud ...

Brian Garff and Geoff Huguely, creators of the Haunted Forest at Panic Point (http://www.raleighhauntedhouse.com), have announced that the best haunted attraction in the greater Raleigh area will take place various nights from Saturday, Sept. 29 through Saturday, Nov. 3 at 2808 Cedar Creek Road. The Haunted Forest at Panic Point scared thousands of North Carolinians during its inaugural season in 2011, and has added several new bone-chilling features for 2012 as it aims for more than 8,000 visitors. The haunted forest consists of a dark half-mile walk on a trail on ...

Light Up the Season Make holiday shopping an enjoyable experience by finding presents that truly reflect the personality of the recipient. The good news: there are so many designs and styles that it's easy to find that really special gift. Here, from Ross-Simons, are gift ideas guaranteed to "wow" jewelry lovers everywhere. Dazzling Diamonds: Diamond jewelry is the ultimate holiday gift. Indulge in colored diamonds - a stylish way to sparkle and shine. Yellow and brown diamonds set in gold are stunning. But let's not ignore the classics: the elegant tennis ...

The Chef's Academy (http://www.thechefsacademy.com), the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 110-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers 40 degree programs in five schools of study, will send students to observe the 2012 IKA (Internationale Kochkunst Ausstellung) Culinary Olympics at the Messe Erfurt in Erfurt, Germany from Saturday, Oct. 6 through Wednesday, Oct. 10. The IKA 2012 Culinary Olympics is a prestigious international culinary competition which features both team and individual challenges. The categories of team competitors include junior ...

HoGaming, a leading provider of Live Dealer gaming products, has launched an innovative and immersive product for tablet devices. Players will be able to partake in casino favourites such as Roulette, Blackjack and Baccarat on their handheld devices whilst enjoying the live dealer experience of a land-based casino. The launch of the company's Live Dealer casino capitalizes on advancements in mobile technology and the rollout of 4G networks by telecommunications companies. Also by their very nature, touch screen devices are perfectly suited to the online casino gaming ...

While triples may be somewhat rare in baseball, early registration for U.S. and international students at Wexford University online is hitting it out of the park: Early registration for January 2013 classes has tripled expectations and continues to grow. The 100 percent online Wexford University offers associate through doctoral programs with self-directed learning and flexible scheduling. Online registration for degrees in fitness training, health and fitness, nutrition and sports psychology is now available at http://wexford.edu/; online winter classes begin Jan. ...

Graphic Encounter has been awarded/completed the contract to provide custom framed framed original photographic images by Meg Durrance for the guest rooms of this iconic hotel. Graphic Encounter dialogues with distinguished interior design/architectural firms throughout North America to provide framed artwork/mirrors for 5 star hotel projects/commercial venues. About Graphic Encounter Graphic Encounter, founded in 1970 by Ron Golbus, is a professional fine art + hospitality art consulting firm located in Aspen, Colorado. Graphic Encounter provides Framed Art + ...

The Wall Center for Plastic Surgery has been named a Black Diamond level provider by Allergan, Inc., an industry leader in medical aesthetics. The family of plastic surgeons in Shreveport, Louisiana, earned Allergan's highest distinction for their expertise and experience in procedures using Allergan products. Dr. Holly Wall attributes the award, in large part, to The Wall Center's patients. "We could not have achieved this status without our amazing patients, many of whom have been with us for decades. We want to thank them for helping us to earn this prestigious ...