With the average lifespan of a family business being less than 25 years - and with only 15% that make it to the 3rd generation, family-owned and operated Bruss Landscaping announces it has achieved the rare milestone of celebrating 60 years of service to its customers and the community. Bruss and Company, Inc. as it was first known, was started in 1952 by Carl and Anne Bruss. The couple and their five children relocated to the Chicago area from Wisconsin setting up a 5-acre nursery to grow fruit trees, which Carl sold door-to-door in the then sparsely populated western ...

Hotel Byblos Resort in conjunction with Kids Saving the Rainforest will be hosting a community fundraiser to collect funds and supplies to enable the continued care and operation of the only locally government sanctioned wild animal rescue center located near Costa Rica's world famous Manuel Antonio National Park. Kids Saving The Rainforest, a not for profit Costa Rican organization and US non profit 501 C 3, was founded 13 years ago with the Monkey Bridge Program, and later expanded by an overwhelming community need to include an Animal Rescue Center for the Quepos ...

Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina taught a class on the subject of estate planning and probate at the Johns Island Regional Library in Charleston, SC on Tuesday June 5th 2012. The class was free and open to the public and concentrated on the basics and fundamentals of planning an estate and going through the probate process. The presentation touched on the topics of what an estate is, the different kinds of assets one can have, what happens when someone dies without a will, the ins and outs of probate court, how a last will and testament ...

The San Diego County Medical Society Foundation (SDCMSF) announces the appointment of Carmel Valley resident Francesca Mueller as Program Director, responsible for supervision of Project Access San Diego, the Foundation's flagship program. Mueller is the former Project Manager at the Center for the Promotion of Maternal and Infant Health at the University of California, San Diego, and previously held the position of Advocacy and Communications Manager at the "Health Care for All New York" Coalition in New York. Mueller obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language ...

Each year, the Bridgeview Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Bridgeview area a great place to live, work and play. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2012 Bridgeview Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are ...

Since 1999, INgage Networks has been helping organizations create value from the networks of people that are core to their business. B Culture Media and INgage understand that the true value for any large organization is their people networks - partners, customers, vendors and employees. These people networks drive business value like revenue, innovation, customer loyalty through advocacy, and employee retention. B Culture Media's strategy is to be the leaders - not the followers with a vision to be brand storytellers and position our clients as trendsetters and household ...

The incomparable Stix Bones will be hosting another Jazz Night at the renowned Metropolitan Room in NYC on Saturday, August 25, 2012, at 9:30 PM. The internationally esteemed Metropolitan Room is one of the most critically acclaimed venues in NYC and home to big name talents as well as rising stars. Jazz Night is a seventy-five minute performance highlighting music from the forefathers of Jazz such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Dizzy Gillespie, and original compositions by drummer Stix Bones. The event will showcase the musical prowess of a variety of rising stars along ...

Copeland Catalina walnut furniture is the newest modern collection to be added to Vermont Woods Studios' online gallery. Vermont Woods Studios is a top retailer of American-made, handcrafted, fine Vermont furniture. "Mid century, modern, 1950s American design is what the Copeland Catalina furniture collection is all about," says Peggy Farabaugh, owner of Vermont Woods Studios. "Handcrafted in Vermont and made to order, in natural solid black walnut or maple wood, you can customize with your choice of finish and a variety of knob or pull options." Catalina ...

Social Media is everywhere. This is probably not a surprise to anyone reading this. The top social media platforms are Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, and MySpace. Other social media platforms include interactive blogs, product review sites, anything that allows individuals to socialize and interact. How many companies would want the ability to socialize and interact with previous, current, and future consumers of their product or service? The answer is probably every company. However there are many things to consider when implementing a social media or any ...

Arguably one of the most decorated athletes in Louisiana State University's history, fourteen time All-American gymnast, April Burkholder also known as Alazae is continuing to make a name for herself outside of sports. With the Long Green Music team behind her, Alazae is well on the road to success as she transitions from world-class athlete to music star. Alazae has been performing in front of crowds since a very young age. While growing up, Alazae found herself immersed in competitive sporting events and dance. In order to cope with the stress of everyday life, Alazae ...

We all have a journey we're on and the paths we take in life are often ones not chosen by us but are a direction we feel we must take because of our current state of being. But what happens when you challenge yourself to look beyond your norm and the expected? At the point of challenge is where we meet Philadelphia native Deb Denis, a 45-year old wife, mom, executive coach and organizational consultant. With years of experience helping others break through in their careers and personal lives, Deb found herself in need of something; something big, something monumental. The ...

"The Spirit of Wine sang in my glass, and I listened with love to his odorous music, his flushed and magnificent song." - William Ernest Henly Virginia wine has become more and more celebrated as of late, and we here at the Bed and Breakfast Association of Virginia are offering a number of Wine Package and Specials. Check out some of the upcoming Virginia wine events, and enjoy lodging at a BBAV inn as part of our "Wine"-ing Around Virginia Promotion! September 8, 2012, 3rd Annual Shrimp and Wine Festival at Sans Soucy Vineyards, Brookneal, VA ...

SMC Software, a leading provider of centralized reservations technology and internet marketing services for the parking industry, announced today that it has negotiated a nationally-based contract with Constant Contact for its clients. "Constant Contact's suite of online marketing tools, specially designed to help drive participation and strengthen relationships, will quickly become an integral part of our clients on-going marketing activities," said Mike Harley, SMC president and COO. "We only partner with 'best of breed' companies and Constant Contact ...

Hospice of Michigan will hold Fly & Remember kite decorating events and a memorial service in September to celebrate the legacy of family and friends who have passed away. Attendees of these free events will have the opportunity to personalize a kite in memory of their loved one and then to fly it in that person's honor. HOM invites the whole family to join in for an afternoon of decorating, face painting, prizes and food. Kite decorating events will be held: • Tuesday, Sept. 11, in Ada at HOM's West Michigan headquarters, 989 Spaulding Ave. SE from 4-7 p.m. • Thursday, ...

DALLAS, TX (August 13, 2012) - Capriotti's Sandwich Shop opens its doors to its first location in Downtown Dallas on July 23, 2012 and offers customers more than just great sandwiches. Capriotti's newest location is beautifully restored piece of Dallas history. The fully modernized, original 1923 Old Magnolia Oil Gas Station is now home to award winning sandwiches. With freshly made ingredients, this new location will be the perfect spot for city dwellers to enjoy quality sandwiches. Capriotti's is famous for their delicious signature sandwiches such as the Bobbie also ...

Rasco Industries, Inc. has developed and launched a new product: the "Cool & Easy" Security Panel, a new idea to protect inventory and employees when a little sunlight and airflow is needed, but the main door of your facility cannot be left open. How the Cool & Easy Security Panel works—raise the existing solid door enough to allow the Cool & Easy panel to be placed on the floor between the door tracks, slide the locks closed on both sides, then lower the solid door down onto the Cool & Easy panel for a tight fit. Rasco's Cool & Easy ...

Remember couture? Classic clothing so stylish, so elegant you can't get it out of your mind? The Bob Mackie beaded evening dress that turned heads at the club's New Year's ball? The Adolpho red knit suit Nancy Reagan wore at Inauguration? The handsome tailored men's suit that made him feel like a master of the universe? The enormous nineteenth century French hatbox redolent of grace and gracious living with its original label? The HomePorts Collection now has these show-stopping items and many more on exhibit and also available for purchase. These stars are taking a bow! ...

As K-12 schools across the country are preparing for the 2012-2013 school year, ID Wholesaler, the largest photo identification products retailer, is reminding schools to stock up on supplies for their photo identification programs. One of the keys to creating a safe school is controlling who's in it. Many schools are using plastic ID badges to do just that. "Student IDs are an important tool for school security programs," notes Jennifer Clancy, marketing manager at ID Wholesaler. "With this, it's important that schools have the supplies they'll need ...

The Philadelphia Suburban Development Corporation (PSDC) has selected Annodyne to create the brand identity for its newest project, tentatively called "Towamencin Town Square." Currently in development, the Square -- which may be renamed as part of the branding -- will be an upscale residential and business community right in the heart of Towamencin, at Sumneytown Pike and 40 Foot Road. It will feature a luxury apartment complex, a flagship Marriot Courtyard Hotel, the Culinary Arts Institute of Montgomery County Community College, retail shopping and more. ...

"Banyan is thrilled to be appointed as the KODIAK dealer for the Florida region," said Michael O'Keeffe, Banyan's senior vice president of aircraft sales. "This is a natural complement to our existing maintenance service capability for the KODIAK, and we are proud to offer complete sales and service under one roof." Florida is a strong market for the KODIAK for charter operators, small businesses, personal owners, skydiving operations, U.S. and international government, and humanitarian organizations. The KODIAK'S rugged aluminum construction ...

Twin brothers are among five minority students at four Michigan universities who have received Law School Admissions Test Preparation, or LSAT, scholarships from Warner Norcross & Judd LLP. Recipients Raymond D. Diggs and Richard D. Diggs are the oldest of six brothers in their family and grew up attending Detroit Public Schools. At the age of 16, their law school dreams began to take shape after the twins took first and second place in an essay contest that was held by the Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association. The twins were given the opportunity to meet several ...

Lombardo Homes has only been building in St. Louis for a short time, but we are here to tell you that we love this area for a number of reasons. St. Louis is a vibrant place, full of culture, music, architectural beauty and more. We simply love spending time in this city. Lombardo Homes is a company that is dedicated to not only helping you find your new home, but also committed to helping you settle in once you're there. For this article, we have compiled a list of 5 MUST SEE events and attractions in the St. Louis area. Take the kids for a weekend trip or just make a ...

This year's Cambridge Teachers Conference is now full, with more than 180 delegates booked onto the event on 17 to 19 September 2012. We look forward to welcoming teachers from over 30 countries to Cambridge. The conference theme is 'Confident learners, confident teachers: new ways of looking at leadership'. Experts from the University of Cambridge, leading education institutions and schools will explore topics such as how teachers can take on a leadership role, how we can develop leadership in students, and what role schools can have as leaders in their communities. ...

The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) co-sponsor World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) every year on September 10th. IASP has prepared a World Suicide Prevention Day 2012 Toolkit that offers users easy access to World Suicide Prevention Day resources and related Web sites. (http://iasp.info/wspd/pdf/2012_wspd_toolkit.pdf) The toolkit - a PDF document - includes links to: the official WSPD brochure "Suicide Prevention Across the Globe: Strengthening Protective Factors and Instilling Hope," the theme ...

The Graduate School of Management Barcelona announces the start of it's new Master's Degree course in Business & Marketing in October 2012 with grant funding. This is offered with a guaranteed internship in a relevant company to your professional requirements. Students are entitled to work up to 20 hours per week during the course. Study grants / financial aid Graduate School of Management Barcelona now offers partial study grants from 10% up to 70% of total tuition fee. Each year a number of scholarships will be awarded on the bases of merit, need, or in a framework ...