Despite facing rigorous competition in an entrepreneurial-driven area, Five Star Painting has maintained its ranking among the top 50 businesses in Utah Valley for four years in a row. Utah Valley Business Q Magazine's fifth annual rankings recently revealed the international painting franchise at No. 30 on its list of Fastest-growing Companies. Utah Valley Business Q Magazine is a quarterly publication that spotlights the top 50 businesses in Utah Valley and their entrepreneurs. Companies are selected from a pool of qualified applicants and represent a broad range ...

Brad Bergman, Metallography Supervisor at Laboratory Test Inc. (LTI), has complied with the requirements of AWS QC1, Standard of American Welding Society Certification and is now a Certified Welding Inspector at LTI. The certification enables Bergman to perform weld inspections and related activities as described by AWS B5.1. Prior to joining Laboratory Testing Inc. in 2008, Bergman worked as a metallurgist performing metallurgical examinations and failure analyses for nearly ten years. He is a graduate of Michigan Technological University with a Bachelor's degree in ...

Klever Kids, a line of fun, stylish and high quality children's clothing, will be exhibiting its Spring/Summer 2013 collection at the ENK Children's Club taking place October 21st-23rd. Showcasing a line made from super soft, comfortable and resilient 100% Peruvian pima cotton, Klever Kids bold colors, fun graphics and classic style is sure to catch the attention of all retailers. Klever Kids Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is filled with playful themes including All Aboard, Surf Club and English Garden, which showcases nautical stripes, neons and abstract graphics. From ...

Brock Solutions today announced it has joined the SAP PartnerEdge program as an SAP services partner. The program gives partners access to resources, services and benefits that will help Brock build and maintain a successful partnership with SAP, which will help it to optimize business results for clients. SAP services partners help SAP customers design, implement and integrate SAP solutions; optimize business processes; and provide strategic business consultation. As an SAP services partner, Brock will take an active part in the support, customization and deployment of ...

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (www.ncvma.org) has announced the release of a podcast discussing ways to recognize and prevent animal ear infections. Dr. Scotty Gibbs, DVM, owner of Hilltop Animal Hospital and president of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association, provides advice on how to determine if a pet has an ear infection and helps identify the main causes. In the podcast, Gibbs notes that ear infections are often a symptom of a more serious underlying condition, however they can generally be easily diagnosed and treated if they are caught ...

Experienced real estate recruiter, manager and trainer Elaine (Talamo) LaCorte has joined Xena Vallone Realty Inc. In addition to general real estate sales, she is the recruiter for the company. A real estate professional since 1981, Elaine has been licensed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Florida, and has been a multimillion-dollar producer with major real estate franchises including Prudential, Coldwell Banker and RE/MAX. Originally from Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Elaine went on to become a regional recruiter for Prudential in Pittsburgh, recruiting 600 agents ...

Game On! Learning, a new player in the corporate training arena, has announced the release of two new simulations to the U.S. market, Merchants and Triskelion. Today, corporate training executives and business owners can explore the employee skill-building games at the company website, http://www.GameOnLearning.com. Set in 15th-century Venice—where players assume the role of an aspiring trader—Merchants teaches employees the art of negotiation and persuasion. In Triskelion, players assume the role of an archaeologist in search of the lost treasure of the Order of Wisdom, ...

Securus, Inc., proud maker of groundbreaking mobile safety and security products, today announced the release of the company's first-ever Android app for its eZoom and eCare+Voice products. The new app enables customers to use their Android mobile devices as a tool to keep loved ones and valuables safe and provides caregivers with added peace of mind. The company also released new versions of its BlackBerry and iPhone apps to expand existing app service to Alaska, Puerto Rico and Hawaii. The Android app, which is available at Google Play free of charge to Securus customers, ...

Powered by CORDURA Denim fabric, Deane Apparel's new Urban Deane Denim short and Jean bring stylish durability to men's workwear apparel. Known for its exceptional abrasion resistance over traditional 100 percent cotton denim, the fabric featured in the Urban Deane CORDURA Denim fabric Short and Urban Deane CORDURA Denim fabric Jean offers a fashionable alternative to the regular workwear pant style without sacrificing durability and comfort. The Urban Deane CORDURA Denim fabric short and jean also add new features to the classic-fit, five-pocket jean. The double-hem ...

Bruce Clarke, president and CEO of CAI (http://www.capital.org), a human resource management firm that helps organizations maximize employee engagement while minimizing employer liability, announced the company's November 2012 schedule of training and development seminars. All courses will be held at CAI's Greensboro location at 7817 National Service Road, Suite 509, unless otherwise noted. -"Tell It Like It Is: How Communication Can Help Improve Perceived Value and Control Your Healthcare Costs" is a three-hour interactive session focused on teaching attendees ...

Talk Fusion, a rapidly growing global video communication company, today has announced that its Diamond Rush Training Guide—the company's unique system for Associates looking for the education, motivation and inspiration necessary to build a successful relationship marketing orgainzation—is now available for the first time in both French and Polish. With the addition of these two vernaculars, Talk Fusion is now offering its Training Guide in 12 different languages as the company continues to quickly grow in more than 140 countries worldwide. "We are seeing an increased ...

The first Roundtable in the discourse on network-centric performance management saw experts debating fundamental questions, such as the definition of network-centric, and what is driving the need to examine performance management so minutely. Opinions were heard from Aamer Akhter of Cisco, Benoit Claise, OAM Area Director at the IETF, Vikas Trehan, SVP Alliances, InfoVista, Gordon Bolt, VP Engineering, OPNET. Dr. Vishal Sharma, Principal, Metanoia, Inc. summed it up when he said, "Network-centric performance management is the management of network parameters and ...

With an intimate 60-seat screening room, the not-for-profit Downing Film Center in Newburgh, N.Y. fills the void for movies outside the mainstream with a diverse presentation of independent and foreign films, as well as celebrated classics in this waterfront town. It will soon provide for another cinematic need: a superior movie viewing experience thanks to a Christie Solaria CP2210 digital cinema projector, which is expected to be fully installed by mid-October. As the Lower Hudson River Valley's only independent cinema, the center offers moviegoers an experience unlike ...

Bruce Clarke, president and CEO of CAI (http://www.capital.org), a human resource management firm that helps organizations maximize employee engagement while minimizing employer liability, announced the company's November 2012 schedule of training and development seminars. All courses will be held at CAI's Raleigh location at 2900 Highwoods Blvd. unless otherwise noted. -"Essentials of HR Certification Program" is a certification program that will teach participants the essential elements of the human resources function. Participants will discuss the fundamental ...

Eric Hoffer Award Finalist Stephanie Hart has released her third book, 'Mirror, Mirror: A Collection of Memoirs and Stories'. This inspirational book motivates the reader to see the past not as an obstacle to be overcome, but rather as a present catalyst for personal growth. The book has drawn rave reviews from industry reviewers including Foreword Reviews and Kirkus Reviews. Hart's latest work is a seamless blend of both real and imagined memories. It is a motivational book filled with inspirational stories in which readers will see their own lives reflected in a series ...

The Chef's Academy (http://www.thechefsacademy.com), the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 110-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers 40 degree programs in five schools of study, has announced its partnership with Indianapolis Public Schools for the "Chefs Move To Schools" initiative, founded in May 2010 as a part of First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! campaign. As part of the initiative, students from The Chef's Academy, along with members of the American Culinary Federation, will be in seven Indianapolis Public Schools on Wednesday, ...

Produced in association with Professor Stephen Mayson of the Legal Services Institute, the 'Strategic Leadership Forum 2012' has been billed as the ultimate master class for law firm management. With presenters including James Caan (formerly of the Dragons Den), Dr Patrick Dixon, Dr George Beaton, Richard Burcher, Lord Andrew Phillips OBE, Karl Chapman, Tim Oliver, Helen Molyneux, David Jabbari and Simon Hodson, this year's event has attracted representatives from a wide array of UK and International law firms who will gather on the 24th October 2012 in London to witness ...

Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (http://www.royaloaksbg.com), an award-winning residential new homebuilder, has announced that the company is expanding its presence across the Raleigh-Durham market with the addition of four new home communities, located in Cary, Apex, Clayton and Holly Springs, N.C. These additions bring Royal Oaks Building Group's total number of communities under development in the Triangle area to 12. The new communities are The Peninsula at Amberly, Bella Casa Parkside, Chandler's Ridge and Forest Springs. The Peninsula at Amberly encompasses approximately ...

Dr. Marlene Maheu, Executive Director of the TeleMental Health Institute, Inc., is excited to announce affiliation with Therasoft Online. The fields of telemental health and Therasoft Online represent two professions that are likely to see the significant growth in response to health care reform, and the combination of these specialties will assist consumers in under-served areas with access to much needed, comprehensive mental health care. A focus on these two specialty areas will undoubtedly prepare psychologists to benefit maximally in 21st Century practice. Dr. Maheu ...

Lou Amico, president of L.A. Management Company, a strategic marketing firm specializing in website development, online marketing, social media management and video production, has been honored as a 2012 Charlotte Mover and Shaker by Business Leader Media. Recipients of this honor must demonstrate significant impacts in their organizations, respective industries and the community. Amico has led L.A. Management Company to double-digit growth each year and is recognized as an expert in the field of internet marketing. He is also actively involved in professional and community ...

Halcyon Software, the global leader in systems management software, has announced the immediate availability of the first product of its class that fully supports the Japanese language. Halcyon was assisted by Solpac, its Tokyo-based strategic partner, which is a leading provider of consultancy services and specialist software solutions for the IBM midrange server market in Japan. Solpac will now provide Halcyon Software's full range of cross-platform monitoring and automation products which will significantly reduce the operating costs of Japanese companies using IBM's ...

Sahara One TV "India's Premiere Entertainment Channel", has just secured a new distribution deal with Mobile TV network Yamgo, bringing the live broadcast of Sahara One TV to mobile devices. With this new agreement Sahara One TV will now be available worldwide through Yamgo's Mobile website (www.yamgo.mobi) and smartphone apps, showcasing the Indian Entertainment channel to millions of Yamgo viewers worldwide. Discussing the deal, Sahara One TV representative Adris Chakraborty said, "I am delighted to announce this new deal with Yamgo that will see our ...

Amped Software (www.ampedsoftware.com) will be present at the Law Enforcement & Emergency Services Video Association (LEVA) 2012 Annual Training Conference (www.leva.org) on October 22-26, 2012 at the BAHIA Hotel in San Diego, California. Amped will be demonstrating and showcasing the new 2012 version of their popular Amped Five Professional forensic video enhancement software. Amped will also present VideoScanner, its latest product for forensic video e-discovery, a tool which can save hours to investigators while looking for video files as evidence. A VideoScanner ...

The Priceless Campaign is a national campaign to eliminate the lies and untruths that are often thrown on teenage girls. The Priceless Campaign was founded by school social worker Ruby Taylor, MSW. She created the campaign because she was sick of the labels that were being placed on teenage girls such as teenage girls are lazy, have attitudes, they are disrespectful, moody, selfish, they make bad choices, and the list goes on. Ms. Taylor believes teenage girls are beautiful, smart, brilliant, respectful, compassionate, caring, creative, lovable, and most importantly ...

Tom Bibiyan is pleased to announce his official involvement and participation in the short film piece Strange Fruit as Associate Producer. Says Mr. Bibiyan "I'm thrilled to be a part of this budding team." "Strange Fruit", written and directed by Anabelle Munro and starring the seasoned actress in a small voice cameo as "Alex", is a heart-felt film about the touchy subject abortion and about how the truth can set you free. Munro, besides being an award winning actress and director is also the CEO of the LA based production company "Blue ...