The 2012 Vista Strawberry Festival kicks off on Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 7:35am with the Strawberry 5,000 run followed by a pie eating contest, strawberry costume contest, Strawberry Idol and more! Don't miss this exciting day full of food, fun, memories and of course - strawberries! The Vista Strawberry Festival is the only festival in San Diego County that celebrates all the joys and pleasure of the Strawberry. Why strawberries? - Vista was once the "Strawberry Capital of the World" and still boasts many strawberry fields. This year's celebration of the 'berry ...

Pie Consulting & Engineering (Pie) is currently providing Mortenson Construction with building enclosure testing and quality assurance observation services on the historic Byron G. Rogers Federal Office Building Modernization project for the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Project Profile Originally constructed in 1964, the 18-story 620,000 square-foot Byron G. Rogers Federal Office Building is home to 11 federal agencies in downtown Denver. The modernization project includes complete design and construction for upgrades to structural elements and all ...

Renton School District in Washington state's King County selected Integrated Media Technologies, Inc. (IMT) to implement Meraki's MR24 cloud-controlled wireless access points to provide enterprise-class WiFi to all of Renton's 16,000 students, faculty and staff. Now equipped with the nation's first campus-wide 3-stream 802.11n network, Renton School District has it installed at 29 sites, including elementary, middle, and high schools in and around the city of Renton. "We want to put new technology in the hands of the students," explained Stosh Morency, Renton's ...

Leading global B2B sales training and B2B sales consulting firm BayGroup International will facilitate a roundtable discussion on Improving Sales Performance: Challenges and Best Practices for HR and Learning Leaders at the upcoming "HR Director UK" strategy meeting, sponsored by Strategy Insights. The forum provides an opportunity for best-practice sharing on topics related to B2B sales execution, sales negotiation, and sales training effectiveness. The session, held in London 24 April 2012, focuses in four areas related to sales enablement and performance ...

Realtor Jan Sundahl has joined RE/MAX Alliance Group in the University Office. Sundahl has 18 years of real estate experience, and has lived in East County Sarasota for 15 years, giving her a strong knowledge of East County communities and neighborhoods. Formerly with RE/MAX Properties, which has since merged to form RE/MAX Alliance Group, she has been awarded the RE/MAX Executive Club award and was a three-time recipient of the RE/MAX 100% Club award. "I chose to come back to RE/MAX Alliance because I like their business model and the freedom it provides agents ...

Tampa's BlueGrace Logistics continues its involvement in sponsoring MMA fighters with ongoing support of XFC fighter Felice "Lil Bulldog" Herrig in her bout against Patricia Vidonic at XFC 17: Apocalypse in Jackson, Tenn. at the Oman Arena on Friday, April 13. The freight and logistics company will also be supporting DaMarques "Darkness" Johnson in his bout against John Maguire at UFC on FUEL TV 2 taking place April 14 from the Ericsson Glove Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. Herrig is an American Kickboxer, Muay Thai fighter and mixed martial artist. She ...

The Magellan Group, a leading Southern California real estate investment and development firm, has purchased two Los Angeles storage facilities for $11.2 million, adding to its portfolio of Magellan Storage properties located throughout the Southland. The Magellan Group is already underway with plans to rebrand both properties with its award-winning Magellan Storage brand and perform substantial improvements to the storage facilities. "We identified two investment opportunities that meet the growth objectives for Magellan Storage and represent significant upside ...

The winner of the new "Life is Always Greener Sweepstakes" will receive a high quality 1.30 carat emerald and .70 ct. t.w. diamond three stone ring in 18kt white gold (item # 280125); retail value is $3995. To enter the sweepstakes, visit http://www.facebook.com/Ross.Simons.Jewelry, LIKE Ross-Simons and click on the "WIN" tab. Good to be Green "We are thrilled to offer our Facebook friends the chance to win a truly magnificent piece of jewelry," explains Darrell Ross, CEO and President of Ross-Simons. "Emeralds are one of our most ...

Boast Capital and Espresso Capital just hosted a successful Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Seminar at Innovate Calgary to discuss the new Federal Budget. More than 50 C-level executives were in attendance to learn more about the SR&ED program and the changes arising from the new Federal Budget announced on March 29th, 2012. Over the past few months, there had been talks of streamlining the SR&ED tax credit program to support a more direct funding model from the savings created. While the changes to the SR&ED program were minor, ...

La Quinta Resort & Club is pleased to present musician extraordinaire Greg Lake and his spectacular "Songs of a Lifetime" - an intimate performance from one of the greatest voices and musical minds of a generation - on Saturday, May 26 at 8 p.m. In addition, a special breakfast buffet and meet and greet with Greg Lake will be held on Sunday, May 27. Concert goers can also take advantage of a special resort package for a truly memorable Memorial Day weekend launching into the summer of 2012. WHAT: On Saturday, May 26, Greg Lake's "Songs of a Lifetime" ...

Streamline Control Solutions (SCS) Principle Greg Tink announced today that the company has hired a new project coordinator to help expand the growth of the consulting firm within the oil and gas industry. "The growth of our company has been outstanding, and we knew that we needed to expand and hire a project coordinator to manage business processes and client relations. When we discovered that Sutton has a background working as an IT Business Analyst at an energy giant, and had fantastic organization skills, we knew she was the employee for us," commented ...

What: Tempus for The Spring Reception and art exhibition, DJ, hors d'oeuvres and cocktails When: Saturday, April 28, 2012 6 p.m. VIP Admission 7 p.m. General and Student Admission Where: Creative Loafing Space 1911 N. 13th Street, Ybor City Ticket Pricing: VIP Admission 6 - 7 p.m. Includes silent auction preview and VIP Lounge access $30 in advance online $35 at the door General Admission 7 - 10 p.m. $10 online and at the door Student Admission 7 - 10 p.m. $5 suggested donation at the door, with student ID The event includes a Silent Auction ...

The Design and Architecture Senior High (DASH) 12th Annual Phantom Film Festival will continue its tradition of student cinematic excellence at The Historic Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts located at 174 East Flagler Street, Miami on May 12, 2012 at 7 P.M. Tickets are $10 pre-sale at the school, $10 at the door the night of the screening or available through Ticketmaster, ticketmaster.com. Since its humble beginnings 11 years ago at the historic Lyric Theatre, DASH's Annual Phantom Film Festival has steadily grown. "It is only ...

Five Star Painting, an international painting franchise that is experiencing rapid expansion, just opened a location in Chicago. Rochelle Scarbalis, who graduated in commercial art, decided to use her education in interior design and color theory to augment the growth of her own Five Star Painting business. Rochelle decided to open a franchise because of her desire to have both more control over her career and long- term security. Rochelle says, "Outsourcing of work overseas has affected a couple of us through job elimination, leading us to feel less secure in a ...

At NAB 2012 in Las Vegas, Liquid Compass, in conjunction with their partner AdsWizz, will announce the release of several new advertising technologies for the LC Pro 2.0 streaming platform. These new features give radio broadcasters more inventory to sell while making their streaming desktop and mobile players more interactive to attract and retain listeners. "Our goal is to equip terrestrial and Internet radio broadcasters with the necessary tools to help grow their audience while monetizing new revenue streams," said Zackary Lewis, CEO and founder of Liquid ...

Earth friendly t-shirts with Wisconsin themed designs by Green Ts of Madison, Wisconsin are the latest addition to the Wisconsinmade.com online gift store. Gift giving experts carefully select only the finest gifts to be included on the website which gives customers the opportunity to ship Wisconsin items nationwide. "Green Ts fits in perfectly at Wisconsinmade.com since pride and passion shines through each stylish t-shirt," says Linda Remeschatis, owner of Wisconsinmade.com, "The shirts are designed and printed in Wisconsin and are sure to be popular in ...

Today, Une Belle Vie Memorial Urns, LLC, announced the expansion of their line of fully biodegradable urns as the funeral industry takes massive steps towards no flame cremations. No flame cremations, or resomation, is the process where the body is broken down chemically using a method called alkaline hydrolysis. Currently, there are only a few funeral homes is the U.S. that conduct resomation. "Many people don't realize that with resomation, you still have a small amount of cremains," said Melody Jamali, president of Une Belle Vie Memorial Urns. "If ...

Horizon Medical World's MyDoctorsChart has received the federal government's "meaningful use" stamp of approval by earning Complete EHR Ambulatory Certification. The designation officially deems the electronic health record (EHR) software capable of enabling providers to qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Tested and certified under the Drummond Group's Electronic Health Records Office of the National Coordinator Authorized Testing and Certification Body (ONC-ATCB) program, the EHR software is 2011/2012 compliant in accordance ...

Nancy Ficke, General Manager, announced today that her Branding and Product Development firm Duquesa Marketing has scheduled another in a series of national radio interviews for Company President and Founder Geoff Ficke to discuss best jobs for the future - create your own! "Geoff Ficke will appear on The Buzz with Hosts Scott Rorek and Zita Ost April 16th at 8:30 am CT / 9:30 ET on Z Talk Radio (www.ztalkradio.com)", said Mrs Ficke. "The discussion will be about the opportunity to take hold of your life and career options by exploring Entrepreneurial ...

MyMajors.com, Kansas City, took third place in a recent apps contest. The college major and career search site was recently recognized by the 2011 Best App Ever Awards. MyMajors mobile application took third place from more than 20 nominations for Android's Best High School App. The iPhone and Android app was developed through a partnership with Townsend Communications and Moblico Solutions. It was one of six applications honored in the division. The Best Apps Ever nominations are strictly a "people's choice" award. This year saw the highest voting participation ...

Individuals who have demonstrated exemplary courage and dedication in their work with children and families affected by crime and incarceration are being recognized this year by the Care Plus Foundation at their annual Courage Awards Gala on June 12, 2012 at the Venetian in Garfield, New Jersey. This year's honorees include Bergen County Freeholder David L. Ganz, HOMECorp of Montclair, and a nationally-recognized guest honoree that is pending announcement. The Courage Awards, now in its 14th year, honor and celebrate individuals, groups, and corporations who work tirelessly ...

Robert Weiss, artistic director and CEO of Carolina Ballet (http://www.carolinaballet.com), has announced that Carl Orff's scenic cantata Carmina Burana will be presented at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium Thursday, April 19 through Sunday, April 22 in five performances choreographed by Lynne Taylor-Corbett, principal guest choreographer of the ballet, and backed by more than 140 singers with the North Carolina Master Chorale, vocal soloists, and an orchestral accompaniment, all conducted by Music Director Alfred E. Sturgis. The second half of the program will feature the world ...

The aches and pains of aging are never enjoyable. Moving around gets more difficult and getting out of bed becomes a chore. Bed rest is the only real option for some people. That is why Specialty Medical Equipment is offering great deals on all of their products. Today, Specialty Medical Equipment, Inc. announced that they are lowering almost all of their prices for online orders. Products like alternating pressure low air loss mattresses, bariatric mattresses, lateral rotation turning mattresses, foam and gel mattresses and chair items are available with free shipping ...

The DiLeone Law Group, P.C. (http://www.dileone.com), has announced that managing partner, Ralph J. DiLeone, was named one of the area's top attorneys in the 2012 Best of Downtowner Awards by Raleigh Downtowner Magazine, a monthly print publication dedicated to coverage of downtown Raleigh. The annual awards, previously open only to downtown Raleigh businesses, were opened this year to all of Wake County and brought in twice the number of reader votes as the 2011 awards. QUOTES: "It is an honor to be ranked as one of the top attorneys in the Wake County," ...

Adaptiva, the award-winning provider of IT systems management solutions, Microsoft Gold Partner and Gold Sponsor of Microsoft Management Summit 2012, will be exhibiting at booth #415 at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas from April 16-20, 2012. Adaptiva will lead a variety of learning opportunities for IT professionals to simplify IT complexity, enhance and extend the functionality of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager and rapidly improve return on investment. Adaptiva will also raffle a Harley-Davidson motorcycle during the expo. The Microsoft Management Summit ...