The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania's (BFTP/NEP) Board of Directors has approved the investment of $354,876 in support of regional economic development. BFTP/NEP's goal is to help lead northeastern Pennsylvania to a better economic future by building partnerships that develop and apply technology for competitive advantage. To achieve this goal, Ben Franklin staff concentrate their efforts on three key areas: 1. developing and growing early-stage technology-oriented companies, 2. helping established manufacturers creatively apply new technology ...

ShutterBooth of Tampa Bay, Orlando and Sarasota proudly announces OPEN by ShutterBooth, the newest experience for every event. With OPEN, your guests can walk the red carpet and strike a pose in front of fabric or custom backdrops. OPEN provides guests with an atmosphere suitable for any occasion, from weddings to A-list celebrity VIP events, and allows guests to take a piece of the event home with them. ShutterBooth provides a variety of beautiful fabric backdrops for you to choose from, or a customized logo can be featured on a vinyl backdrop. OPEN allows clients ...

The Rogers Company is pleased to announce its recent hire of Dana Kostovny, who has joined The Rogers team as an Account Manager. Ms. Kostovny is a graduate from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA where she received her Bachelor Degree in Journalism. Dana previously worked for Global Experience Specialists, Inc (GES), for 6 years as an Account Manager for domestic and international accounts. In her role at GES, she was responsible for strategic planning of client trade show programs. Dana managed exhibit projects from design to execution including the preparation ...

The 2012-2013 Harris Seeds Home Garden Catalog introduces many new items, including new vegetable seed varieties such as Peppermint Swiss Chard, Relic Lettuce, Nature Bites Tomato, Chioggia Guardsmark Beet, Red Satin Radish, Indigo Rose Tomato and Honeynut Squash. New flower seed varieties include Jams 'N Jellies Blackberry Vinca (an All-America Selections award winner), Serena Waterfall Mix Angelonia, Pleasantly Blue Petunia Fuseables , Marbles Mix Four O' Clocks, Cheyenne Spirit Mix Echinacea (an All-America Selections award winner), Sophistica Lime Green Petunia, and ...

The latest version of CardExchange software from ExchangeIT is now available at ID Wholesaler, the largest photo identification products retailer. CardExchange 7 offers improved functionality and features to simplify the ID card creation process. Available in five editions - Designer, Entry, Premium, Professional, and Ultimate - CardExchange 7 ID card software meets the needs of basic to advanced ID card printing applications. The latest version includes a number of improvements, including advanced design tools, automatic mapping with drag and drop functionality, and ...

On Thursday December 20th, Seattle Firefighters, IAFF Local 27, will provide brand-new winter coats to more than 800 children living in poverty in conjunction with Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation, a new community outreach program designed especially for Firefighters across North America. The Washington State Council of Firefighters has adopted this program and is launching efforts which span the entire state. Firefighters will reach more than 2,000 children across Spokane, Pierce County, and Seattle before the New Year. "Nearly 300,000 children in Washington ...

Inlanta Mortgage is pleased to announce it may now conduct business in Vermont. Inlanta has recently undergone a large expansion into the New England area with licenses in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and now Vermont; along with three new branches in the area. Regional Vice President Scott Reid explained how important expansion into additional New England states is important for business and growth in the area. "During times like these, when our industry is undergoing significant changes, Inlanta has remained stable and has continued to grow in a ...

Fatburger, the hub for 100% lean beef, never frozen burger patties, is proud to announce its newest location on the corner of Santa Monica and Sepulveda in West L.A. This free-standing location will also feature a Buffalo's Cafe Express, a sister company for Fatburger, which will offer more choices for fans and new customers alike. With fresh ingredients and burgers made just the way you want, this new location is sure to be a hot spot in no time. Fatburger has remained true to the culture that Lovie Yancey created over 60 years ago. Everything is cooked-to-order, the ...

Digisonics has received the Best in KLAS award in the Cardiology market segment for the fifth consecutive year, an unparalleled distinction. KLAS, an independent healthcare research firm, conducts interviews with healthcare executives, managers and clinicians from thousands of facilities to monitor and evaluate the performance of healthcare IT software and services vendors. The annual Best in KLAS Awards Report names the best vendors in each category based on customer ratings. Vendor scores are compiled from customer evaluations in categories including implementation ...

Philadelphia VIP and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP together sponsored the eighth annual Corporate Pro Bono Day (CPBD) on November 8, 2012. CPBD provided micro-entrepreneurs the opportunity to discuss immediate and ongoing legal matters with both corporate counsel from various Philadelphia-area businesses and attorneys from Morgan Lewis at no cost. Corporate counsel volunteers came from over a dozen companies, including TE Connectivity, Exelon, Lincoln Financial, Hewlett-Packard, Pershing, 21st Century Insurance, Aetna, Sunoco, GlaxoSmithKline, Coty, Endo Pharmaceuticals, ...

The wait is finally over! Sendible is proud to announce new Google+ pages functionality now integrated into Sendible's Social Media Management Dashboard. Sendible is excited to be selected as the first UK based company to be a Certified Google Development Partner. Overview of the integration with Sendible: - Management of multiple Google+ Pages alongside your other social media properties. - Publishing on your Google+ Pages - Post status updates, rich links, and photos to your Google+ page(s) - Monitoring and responding to your Google+ Page connections - Review ...

Electro Standards Laboratories, Cranston, RI, has collaborated with the University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, in the development of two new wave energy conversion systems to power remote sensor buoys. The green energy accomplishments include a Direct Drive System and a Resonant Drive System. The Direct Drive System developed by Electro Standards Laboratories and the University of Rhode Island team employs small electric generators that are directly driven via a surface buoy's wave-induced heave motion. This system provides power from the differential motion between ...

Dominion Systems, Inc. a leading provider of Employee Resource Management solutions recently rolled out a major update to DominionSource, the company's online payroll solution. The update was primarily to the visual design, using different color elements to improve the user experience. "Our primary goals with our latest update to DominionSource were to enhance the user experience and provide users with a more productive workflow," said President and CEO, Jud Highhill. The company has been developing the new look for almost a year. Study groups and surveys ...

With only 12 days remaining for The Mississauga Food Bank's 2012 Holiday Food and Fundraising Drive, the charity is pleased to report on its progress. The drive has collected 210,000 lbs. of food to date surpassing their goal of 175,000 lbs. They have raised $166,000 and have until December 31 to reach their $250,000 fundraising goal to ensure the necessary resources are available to distribute this food into the new year. The success of the Holiday Drive so far is a result of the overwhelming generosity of the Mississauga community and the tireless efforts organizing ...

Florida Bar President, Gwynne A. Young, announced on December 7, 2012, that Danielle M. Murray, an attorney with The Health Law Firm, has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. Ms. Murray will begin her three-year term as a voluntary Director on January 1, 2013. Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc., is a non-profit law firm dedicated to providing quality civil legal advice, representation and education for low income people and communities. The organization provides free civil legal assistance to indigent families and low-income ...

Paragon Commercial Bank (http://www.paragoncommercial.com), North Carolina's first business-only bank, has announced that the bank has partnered with Junior Achievement (JA) of Eastern North Carolina for the fourth consecutive year to bring JA financial literacy programs to students at Daniels Middle School. Paragon employees taught Junior Achievement Economics for Success , which explores personal finance and students' education and career options based on their skills, interests and values. Each year, Paragon employees volunteer and lead JA courses teaching students about ...

KMT Marketing launches its newest App, Bachelorette Scavenger Hunt which guarantees to change bachelorette parties forever. As times are changing so is the typical bachelorette party. It was only a matter of time before bachelorette parties went digital... and now they have, thanks to Bachelorette Scavenger Hunt App, a new iPhone/Android app. This entertaining mobile game is the perfect addition to a bachelorette party, a hen party, or a night out with your girlfriends. Plus it won't max out the credit card, Bachelorette Scavenger Hunt costs a mere $0.99. The mobile ...

North Raleigh Florist (http://www.northraleighflorist.com), located at 7457 Six Forks Road, has announced the release of a podcast on the best flower choices for Christmas this year. In the podcast, Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist, predicts new floral trends that have not been seen in previous holiday seasons. She offers advice to people looking to forgo Christmas trees and poinsettias on how to decorate their home with alternative flowers and plants, as well as discusses the best way to incorporate mistletoe and ivy into holiday decor. The podcast ...

Earning the highest rating of 5 stars for two straight years, Villa Springfield Health & Rehabilitation Center has won its second CMUS Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award in the Health & Medical — Nursing Homes & Rehabilitation Centers category. The Talk of the Town Awards, presented by Talk of the Town News, Customer Care News magazine and Celebration Media U.S. (CMUS), honor companies and professionals that provide excellent customer service as reported by their customers through no-cost, user-review websites, blogs, social networks, business ...

Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI) of Hatfield, PA recently expanded into a third facility, known as LTI East, to continue meeting the service needs of its growing customer base. This additional building has become home to the Administration Department and LTI Metrology, the calibration and dimensional inspection division of Laboratory Testing Inc. The vacated space at the main building is being used to expand the company's materials testing laboratories, as well as the Sales/Customer Service and Marketing Departments. Expansion to the second building occurred in 2011, when ...

Chris Hendricks (http://www.chrishendricksmusic.com), a musician based in Raleigh, N.C., has announced that he will release his latest EP, "Meant To Survive," during an all-ages CD release show on Saturday, Jan. 5 at Lincoln Theatre located at 126 East Cabarrus Street. Joining Hendricks will be Raleigh-based band Saints Apollo followed by The Kicks from Nashville, Tenn. Recorded over a month-long period, the EP's final listing of songs includes: "Make It," "Meant to Survive," "Battle Cry," and "Poetic Behavior." Tickets ...

RhinoDox announced today that industry veteran Brian Bagan has been hired as Director of Document Management Services to further develop the company's Enterprise Content Management division and reseller network of offerings. Brian brings a wealth of document imaging and management experience, having been an entrepreneur and owner of a document imaging company and as the Enterprise Solutions Manager of the U.S. and Canada Document Imaging business unit at the Eastman Kodak Company. "Brian's experience in overseeing the roll out of software solutions and implementation ...

Tis' the season to help those in need. This year, greeNEWit has partnered with the Howard County Police Officers' Association to spread a little holiday cheer. The organization that provides energy and water saving upgrades to help homeowners and renters in Howard County, Maryland save money on electricity bills, has donated to the association's annual underprivileged children's holiday Shop-With-A-Cop Program. The program supports hundreds of kids locally. Proceeds go toward taking under privileged children out with one of the Howard County police officers to purchase ...

In recent months, the new car market has become increasingly competitive, with many dealers and manufacturers offering unprecedented low deals for drive-away buyers. There's no better time that the New Year to take advantage of these great prices, and purchase a quality new car. The hardest part of the buying process is undoubtedly the research and reviewing of potential cars. Where previously buyers where relying on spending hours in various sales yards, many have now turned to the internet as a hassle-free way to find the information that they need. Cars4Sale brings ...

Chronicles Publishing is launching in January a new, weekly e-magazine - Paddleboard Chronicles. Paddleboarding is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. The Paddleboard Chronicles will be a high quality publication that delivers suitable content aimed at the nucleus of the paddleboard market - the basic recreational paddleboarder who makes up the vast majority of the 1.5 million people who paddleboarded last year. People are paddle boarding everywhere - lakes, rivers, oceans, and ponds. The growth curve for paddleboard participation has gone from steady to ...