MarCom Awards recently announced Garden City Hospital, Garden City, MI, won a Gold Award for outstanding Medical Website in its 2012 international awards competition. The competition recognizes high standards in fields of marketing, communications and interactive media. Garden City hospital's website, http://www.gch.org, was produced by Biznet Internet Solutions in Wixom, MI, utilizing the Kentico CMS platform. The site's simple, bold design reflects the hospital's brand while providing improved access to interactive features that health care consumers want today. New ...

Patrick Brown, Member of Parliament (MP) for Barrie recently toured local paper shredding company Shred North in an effort to learn more about the service and the importance of identity theft prevention. According to a survey conducted by the Canadian Privacy Commissioner's office in 2010, 1 in 6 Canadians have already been victims of identity theft. In addition, it is important for businesses to shred any confidential documents to help reduce liability issues when storing sensitive client information or financial records. "Businesses are starting to see ...

Merry Carole Powers, founder of Branding Powers International and Double Bottom Line BrandingTM, is hosting a complimentary webinar on one of the most important topics of the 21st Century business world: Personal Branding. Forget Being Forgettable: The Six Essential Building Blocks That Create A Stand-Out Personal Brand will be offered on December 5, 2012 7PM CST. 'We live in a world where first impressions are no longer made in person. 50 million times each day, someone Googles someone else. Recruiters, HR professionals, college admission boards, potential business ...

Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, now offers the GE950 G Plus high torque die grinder with spindle lock and wide speed range. The GE950 G Plus features a unique spindle lock. This feature makes accessory changes quick and easy using a single wrench. With its wide speed range spanning from 2,500 rpm - 8,700 rpm, the new die grinder is used for polishing and graining, sanding, deburring, edge finishing, beveling and cutting ...

Clinical Professor of Surgery and world-renowned pioneer in cancer research, Sarah Blair, MD, has been appointed head of UC San Diego's Women in Surgery Lectureship. In 2010, the program was established by the Department of Surgery at UC San Diego Health System with a mission to support the professional development of women surgeons and raise gender awareness. The program consists of a lecture series that aims to educate surgeons, instrument manufacturers, and the general public. As the program's director, Dr. Blair will set up and direct the lectureships and be heavily ...

Ellison Technologies, provider of advanced machining solutions to metal-cutting manufacturers and their global affiliates, won a W3 Silver Award in the Manufacturing category. The award highlights exemplary websites in a variety of categories and is considered to be a prestigious award in the online marketing world. The Ellison Technologies website was chosen out of 3,000 sites to be distinguished as one of the best in creative design and user interface. "We are honored to receive such an esteemed award," says Sara Bussan, Ellison Technologies' Director of ...

Mindsharp, a SharePoint Training company, will be hosting the 2013 Best Practices Conference. This SharePoint Conference is unique because the focus will be on using SharePoint from the business side of the organization; there will not be an IT Pro or Developer track with technical information. There will be over 30 speakers from various profit and non-profit organizations, including General Mills, Sprint Nextel, Intel, Goodwill, Coca-Cola, Best Buy, and many others. All of the speakers will be sharing their own experiences in using SharePoint: the hurdles they overcame ...

Cary MacGregor Rotary Club has honored the staff of the Town of Cary's Citizen's Convenience Center with the 2012 Vocational Service Award. The award, presented by the Club during a meeting to cap off Vocational Service Month, is given annually to an individual or group that provides exemplary service to the Cary community. "We are proud to award this team for the exceptional and much-needed service they provide to the Town of Cary," said Donna Peffley, Cary MacGregor Rotary Club President. The award was presented by former Cary Mayor Ernie McAlister and ...

Nexxus Management (www.nexxusmanagement.com), a leading provider of marketing, sales and operational services for small- and medium-sized businesses, boosted the sales of Surface Savers, a Boca Raton-based tile and grout cleaning company, nearly 200 percent by employing a heavy dose of Internet business savvy. The Surface Savers makeover utilized the following techniques - a new logo, colorful Website with clear calls to action, product specials and videos, a little social media, and plenty of consistent email marketing. Nexxus also reframed the Surface Savers message ...

Author Martin Gibbs has released a new book just in time for the Christmas season. Following Yonder Star (http://hisholylight.blogspot.com/ )reinforces the true meaning of Christmas with a new look at the journey of the Three Kings. The legend of the Three Kings is a heart-warming story of three wise men who gave precious gifts to the newborn King of Man. But they quickly vanished into history. Who were they? How did they meet each other? What transpired on their expedition? "Readers seek both traditional and new stories for the season, and this book provides both," ...

Jack Thurman, president of BKD Wealth Advisors, LLC, is pleased to announce that JR Humphreys, senior managing advisor with BKD Wealth Advisors, has received the Chartered Alternative Investment AnalystSM (CAIASM) designation. The CAIASM Charter is a distinct achievement signifying the highest degree of academic competence and working knowledge of alternative investments. Membership in the association demonstrates a strong commitment to industry best practices and professional excellence, as well as dedication to furthering alternative investment education. "JR's ...

Valuation Management Group (VMG) announces the company's registration in five additional states to offer an outsourcing solution to the appraisal process. VMG conducts business in Alabama, Kentucky, Florida, Tennessee, Maryland, and Texas in addition to the 39 other states currently served. According to COO Patrick McMillen, VMG will be continue to register and be appropriately licensed in all applicable states as the remaining State Appraisal Management Company (AMC) Laws are passed. VMG handles the entire appraisal process for residential and commercial properties ...

David Finch, president and CEO of ATCOM Business Technology Solutions (http://www.atcombts.com), a communications solutions provider, has announced that Amber McFetters has joined the firm as a project manager. In this role, McFetters will work with clients to gather specific database and programming information for the planning and implementation of custom communications systems for the specific needs of their businesses. She will be responsible for working with technicians to oversee the installation of communications systems and assist new clients with product training. ...

The Carlson Center's rotunda and amphitheatre is stunning and boasts room for up to 360 guests. Get married at their outdoor ampitheatre; surrounded by water, it is hard to find a location like it. Their two floored rotunda is perfect for a reception. With a high cathedral ceiling and floor to ceiling windows, wedding guests will have a beautiful view of the Carlson Center's sprawling grounds. This venue is paired with Bon Apetit who uses local ingredients and sustainable practices. Having a wedding and reception in the same location makes it easier on the bride, groom ...

A cutting edge, brand new web based platform has been launched to provide business vendors of all sizes with a gimmick free alternative and legitimate option for marketing, advertising and selling products, all without having to rely on owning standalone business websites of their own. The innovate website 'TransactionCity' provides vendors with a ready made marketplace through which online businesses are able to effectively and efficiently market their products and get them out in front of the consumer without the fuss, expense and time required when using other conventional ...

CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic consulting and research firm announces the publication of a white paper, Product Lifecycle Management and the Data Deluge, that reports on new research on PLM and "Big Data," a phrase used to describe data sets so large and complex that they cannot be readily analyzed using traditional database techniques. Based on CIMdata's global market research, companies all over the world rely on product lifecycle management (PLM) strategies to enhance their product development and manufacturing processes. Through the use ...

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (www.ncvma.org) has announced the release of a podcast discussing issues with animal diabetes. Dr. Scott Helms, DVM, Diplomate ABVP, of the Veterinary Referral Hospital of Hickory in Hickory, N.C., shares advice on how to recognize animal diabetes, discusses the major symptoms of the disease and provides steps to helping pets overcome diabetes. In addition, Dr. Helms provides insight into the breeds and ages of pets that are most likely to develop diabetes, as well as the most prevalent type of diabetes in pets. Often, symptoms ...

Marketing Management Analytics (MMA), a leader in helping companies plan, execute, forecast and optimize their brand/portfolios' marketing, pricing and product innovation investments, today announced the expansion of its U.S. business by significantly increasing its Midwest operations in Chicago. The move increases MMA's operational, service and consulting components in the United States by more than 20%, supporting its strong growth trajectory. The company is projecting its revenues and resources will more than double between 2010 and the end of this year. MMA's office ...

Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering & Construction (http://www.sepiengineering.com) has announced that the firm will sponsor employees to participate in the Triangle Expressway Trot III 5k and Family Fun Ride on Sunday, Dec. 2 from 1 p.m. through 4 p.m. The event will take place in a section of the Triangle Expressway near South Salem Street in Apex, N.C. The North Carolina Turnpike Authority is planning to open by Jan. 1, 2013, this last remaining section of the Triangle Expressway, a project in which SEPI Engineering & Construction has been heavily ...

Truliant Federal Credit Union is excited to be celebrating their 60th anniversary. Located in Winston-Salem, NC; the credit union was founded in 1952 to serve the employees of Western Electric, starting with 2,000 members and $100,000 in assets. First known as Radio Shops Credit Union, the organization later became known as AT&T Family Federal Credit Union. In August 1999, they changed their name to Truliant Federal Credit Union to more accurately reflect the growing and diversified member-owner base. For 60 years, Truliant has remained dedicated to serving the ...

Robert Buhler, president of MMI Public Relations (http://www.mmipublicrelations.com), a full-service public relations firm, has announced that Senior Account Executive Jennifer Fair received a Bronze Award in the Female Employee of the Year - Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations category from the 9th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Fair, who has been with the firm since 2007, won based on her outstanding job performance, work ethic and passion for her industry. At MMI Public Relations, Fair handles the needs of many clients in a wide range of industries ...

Rapid Fitness (http://www.rapidfitness.com), Raleigh's leading gym and fitness center, has announced that the gym will host "Rapid Fitness Boot Camp," a four-week training program designed to optimize fitness results, at its North Ridge location at 6150 Falls of Neuse Road. The program runs from Tuesday, Nov. 27 through Thursday, Dec. 20, and both members and non-members can take part. Boot Camp participants will receive two personal training sessions, three hot yoga sessions and one nutritional consultation per week. For more information, visit http://www.rapidfitness.com/raleigh-boot-camp-gym-north-carolina.php ...

The subject of dog abuse has risen to the forefront of the consciousness of many Americans. How should dog abusers be punished is a question hotly debated by dog lovers. Many believe lenient court sentences aren't punishment enough. Nationally syndicated columnist (The Antique Detective) Anne Gilberts novel 'Mayor Of The Dog Park-Dog Abusers Get Theirs' offers a unique and controversial story line. The novel has six dog-loving vigilantes punishing the abusers the way they punished the dogs. Pretty rough stuff? Debateable since the abuse stories were taken from actual ...

Maddin, Hauser, Wartell, Roth & Heller, P.C., (www.maddinhauser.com) a Southfield, Michigan-based law firm, has named Kate S. Matlen as an associate attorney. Matlen earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and her juris doctor, cum laude, from Wayne State University Law School, where she was named a member of the school's chapter of the Order of the Coif. While in law school, the Troy resident served as a senior articles editor and a voting member of the editorial board for the Wayne Law Review. A member of the State Bar of Michigan, Matlen ...

Steve Graham, the Deputy Consul-General from the British Embassy in Brazil has officially opened the new premises of offshore technology company Sonardyne Brasil Ltd. in Rio das Ostras. The opening of the new office on Thursday 22nd November coincided with the 20th anniversary of the company first deploying its subsea offshore technology in the region. Deputy Consul-General Graham unveiled a commemorative plaque before an invited audience of leading oilfield services clients, oil company representatives and local government officials after being taken on a tour of the ...