Band Together NC, a Triangle-based organization that uses live music as a platform for social change, has announced Communities in Schools of Durham County and Communities in Schools of Wake County as its 2014 nonprofit partners. Both Communities in Schools are nonprofit organizations whose mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. The two organizations will jointly partner with Band Together on its annual event that has produced as much as $566,000 in net proceeds for the community. "We were ...

Fleet managers from some of the largest companies in the United States met in Tampa, FL last week for NAFA's 2nd Annual Mastering International Fleet Management Seminar. The three-day event (October 16-18) was developed by NAFA in cooperation with FleetVision and featured expert speakers who covered the major aspects of fleet operations in Europe, Asia, Australia, Central America, and South America. The seminar was sponsored by ARI, Athlon Car Lease International, eco frotas, Toyota, Phh Arval BNP Paribas Group, and Wheels. Automotive Digest and Fleet Europe were media ...

Cable manufacturer, Northwire, Inc. (NWI), today announced their debut on DIY network's hit television show, I Hate My Kitchen. Northwire's rapid design and manufacturing met the tight timelines for the remodel and show production. Northwire-NWI Lab 360 is the premier partner for the design, manufacture and contract engineering services of custom technical products for diverse markets. NWI Lab 360 leverages professional certifications in Six Sigma , Lean, Project Management and the American Society for Quality to optimize design, manufacturing and quality to achieve the ...

Intelliware was nominated under the Sustainability category which recognizes contributions toward enhancing how vibrant communities can be built through improved social well-being, strong and diverse economies and the maintenance and improvement of the environment. "Building a sustainable business is not a sprint, it's a marathon," explains Greg Betty, Founder and CEO, Intelliware. "As a result, all we do focuses on ensuring we can viably maintain our operations. Sustainability is embedded in our corporate guiding values which were created for staff by ...

After a successful LA screening at the LA Femme Film Festival and sell-out Arizona premier, inspirational film, Sacred Journey of the Heart continues for its second week at Harkins Camelview Theatre in Scottsdale. Producer Ronna Prince has been on hand for Q and A and to greet her audiences after each 7 pm show this week. According to Prince "Audience members have been so gracious They have greeted me warmly after seeing my film and are thanking me for providing this healing forum for them. It's as if they are sharing the wisdom and sentiments I have expressed ...

With just a few days left before the Halloween holiday, many are looking for last minute ideas for costumes and parties. Some discover the artistic joy in preparing and designing homemade Halloween costumes for young and old. Others may be looking for a simple enhancement to an existing costume or some new ideas for Halloween parties. Lunabrite provides inspiration and a starting point for lighting enhanced holiday designs. Lunabrite is a high performance, photo luminescent glow material that is engineered to illuminate from dusk to dawn (8+ hours). This makes its uses ...

We're pleased to announce Loralyn Designs, in association with The Artisan Group, will participate in the official celebrity gift lounge in honor of The 46th Annual CMA Awards on October 29 - November 1, 2012 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. All attending celebrities and members of the press and media will receive our business cards in their exclusive swag bags backstage at the CMA Awards. To learn more about Loralyn Designs and our products, or our participation in The 46th Annual CMA Awards, visit http://www.facebook.com/LoralynDesigns, our shop: ...

Alliance Group Property Management (AGPM) has recently opened to provide a full suite of residential property management services. AGPM will provide first-class property management services throughout Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. The company will manage rentals in all price ranges, including single-family homes, condominiums, villas, townhomes and investment properties. Both owners and tenants will benefit from a unique combination of top quality property managers coupled with state-of-the-art technology to allow for complete online access to monthly statements, ...

Vampires, zombies and other two-legged creatures came out to support their four-legged friends on Oct. 20 at the first MetroGistics Monster Mash fundraiser. The Halloween-themed event, held at MetroGistics' headquarters on Rock Cliff Road, raised over $18,000 for two charities: Stray Rescue of St. Louis and Project VIP (Very Important Pets). MetroGistics is a full-service transportation company founded by William Billiter and Scott Naz. The company actively supports local charities through its employee-driven MetroGistics Charity Program (MCP) and through fundraisers ...

The Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. medical malpractice lawyers in Michigan recently created an infographic on the recent United States meningitis outbreak linked to steroid injections. The infographic was created to aid those victims who are currently suffering from meningitis due to the injection, as well as make others who have also received the injection aware of the symptoms of this disease, and how it spreads throughout the body. Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. is a Southfield law firm that is actively investigating the legal rights of patients who have been injured or ...

Beutler, one of the premiere heating, air conditioning and plumbing service companies, completed the annual Heat Exchanger training program earlier this month with trade company, Heat Exchanger Experts. Led by Ellis Prach, a 40-year industry veteran, the Heat Exchanger program trains industry specialists on the latest advancements in heating and ventilation technologies, including: • The most effective way to identify defects in the heat exchanger and where they commonly occur • Metal behavior tendencies and histories of heat exchanger failure • Consistent defects in ...

Campbell Law School (http://law.campbell.edu) has announced that local attorney Christopher G. Browning, Jr. has joined the Campbell Law School Board of Visitors to assist the dean, faculty, and leadership in developing and evaluating strategic planning efforts and launching new initiatives. The group also serves as a sounding board to review ideas, while helping to develop and foster important relationships throughout the legal and business community, nonprofit organizations, higher education, and government agencies in an effort to enhance all aspects of the law school. ...

Jack Thurman, president of BKD Wealth Advisors, LLC, is proud to announce the investment advisory firm has reached $2 billion* under management and supervision. This milestone reaffirms BKD's standing as one of the country's top-tier CPA wealth management firms. "BKD Wealth Advisors is fortunate to have reached this pinnacle considering the ongoing market volatility," Thurman said. "This is not only an achievement for BKD Wealth Advisors, but for all of BKD." To celebrate, BKD Wealth Advisors will make a donation to the American Cancer Society ...

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (www.ncvma.org) has announced the release of a podcast discussing pet euthanasia, and the procedures and options for the end of a pet's life. Dr. Brenda Stevens, clinical assistant professor at the NC State School of Veterinary Medicine, explains that euthanasia is sometimes a necessary decision for pet owners. She discusses when euthanasia is the appropriate choice, and the decision-making processes that veterinarians and pet owners use, along with options for pet owners dealing with grief and pet owners who may need to ...

Treillage Network Strategies, Inc. has released a report which provides an overview of Field Service Automation solutions for small and medium sized businesses. Treillage is a provider of product and services marketing and analysis services. "The report provides an overview of the solutions currently available as well as profiles of the leading providers of those services - both cloud and premise based," said Deb Mielke, the author and managing director of Treillage Network Strategies, Inc. "It also includes a complete list of providers as well as ...

The Cary Innovation Center (http://www.caryinnovationcenter.org), a local organization dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs by offering professional mentoring and entrepreneurship education programs, has announced that Kindred, an artisan incubator located in downtown Raleigh, has launched a Kickstarter fundraising campaign to outfit its boutique (http://kck.st/QCuwtg). Fundraising efforts began on Sept. 25 and will continue through Friday, Nov. 9. Kindred is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to encourage emerging artisans through mentoring and the creation ...

Nationwide Appraisal & Settlement Network is making good on their promise to deliver their clients the best service possible by matching clients up to the professional teams created to best service their business sector. Mortgage servicing companies can now look to Nationwide Appraisal & Settlement Network to handle their appraisal management needs with trust that the job is getting done by a team that understands the servicing business model. In the third quarter of this year, Nationwide Appraisal and Settlement Network announced the opening of their divisions ...

Christie , a global leader in cinema projection, fascinated leading exhibitors from Asia Pacific with a demonstration of its prototype laser projector in Beijing today. Short movie clips of 3D content projected on a 20-meter wide by 12-meter high screen were screened at typical 3D brightness levels of 3-4 ft-L and then using the laser projector at 14 ft-L at the theater of Wanda Shi Jin Shan Cinema, leaving the audiences in awe. "Today's laser projection demo was fabulous! I'm impressed with the ultra brightness and life-like colors delivered onto the screen," ...

BalanceLogic recently completed and launched a newly designed website for Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living (SMCIL), based in Mechanicsville, MD. The new website includes a plethora of information regarding the services that SMCIL offers to the community. The website, located at http://www.smcil.org, highlights the excitement and passion of the organization by use of vibrant colors which coincide with their present logo. The site also includes information about the organization, a news section, both national and regional resources, and an image gallery. ...

Angel Wasserman, founder and owner of Paws in Training Inc. (http://www.pawsintraining.com), a group of dog training and behavior specialists, has announced the release of the Woof It Up Play & Train Kit, a unique, all-inclusive dog training kit designed to turn bored dogs into contented canines. The kit includes Woof It Up: A Guide to Happy Dogs and Happy Owners, a behavioral guide book that incorporates innovative training ideas for the exasperated pet parent. The Play & Train Kit, the only tool of its kind on the market, teaches dog owners how to manage their ...

123ContactForm online form builder announces the launch of their dedicated form making app for Wix, the website creator with a worldwide audience of 25M users. The integration is part of the first 25 apps to be available in the new and widely acclaimed Wix Apps Marketplace. The 123ContactForm app can be found in the Wix App Market, inside the Business Tools section, and can be added to any Wix HTML5 website. Users can easily create and embed HTML forms within their Wix websites - on landing pages, Contact Us sections, home pages, and in any other placement. The 123ContactForm ...

Following previous tracks Let Go (Originally produced by Labrinth and Re-produced by 3RA Music) and Speed Of Light, Starstruck will be the new single that accompanies them on the soon to be released Let Go mixtape 3RA have had the close support from established names in the industry including Bubble & Scratch (Disturbing London), Jon Baker (GeeJam) and Bradley McIntosh (S Club 7), giving them a strong presence in the industry to kick start their journey to success After having the opportunity to wow audiences at prestigious venues like Proud Camden, London, 3RA's ...

CalvinAyre.com has signed a contract to become official video media sponsor of the very first Social Gambling Conference taking place at Dexter House in London on November 16, 2012. The deal will see CalvinAyre.com provide on camera coverage with a summary video and plenty of interviews with the key personalities that are there on the day. The conference, organized by iGaming Business, aims to give social gambling stakeholders a forum over which to share views whilst presenting the opportunity for new investors to find out more about this fairly young sector of the ...

Outrage, horror, and helplessness are some of the feelings expressed by those who hear about the childhood sexual abuse pandemic that surfaced in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky/Penn State child molestation trial. What to do with those feelings has become an issue for many people across the country, especially as so many news organizations, including CNN, Reuters, and "The New York Times" have helped to spark an unprecedented awareness of child sexual abuse and child sexual predation. Child sexual abuse is reported up to 80,000 times a year, but the number ...

Enkata (http://enkata.com), the leader in cloud-based people operations software, today announced that Mark Vashon has joined the company as Vice President of Sales. Mark brings more than 25 years of experience from SuccessFactors, Borland, Extensity, Compuware and most recently ServiceMax, where he served as Vice President of Sales & Europe Operations. "The Enkata board and I are tremendously excited about Mark's plans for our sales organization," said Dave Stamm, CEO and President of Enkata. "Mark was our number one choice for the job due to his ...