Phillip Bloch, widely considered to be Hollywood's premier fashion stylist, is featured in an innovative new web video series from Ross-Simons. The Jewelry Fashion Series shows how to incorporate the very the latest jewelry trends into one's wardrobe -- without spending a fortune. "We are so excited to present these videos featuring truly impressive style icons," states Darrell Ross, president and CEO of Ross-Simons. "Phillip Bloch is terrific. He's a natural on-camera and has a great eye for jewelry. He is a tremendous force in the fashion industry, with ...

Business improvement specialists Oliver Wight, have published a white paper revealing how organisations with a Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process can make the most of their monthly review meetings - to ensure the key issues facing the business are addressed in a standardised way, plans are validated and the required decisions made. S&OP, originated by Oliver Wight in the early 1980s, has become the business management process of choice for thousands of organisations across the world. This white paper, 'Five Simple ...

Hill, Chesson & Woody (http://www.hcwbenefits.com), a healthcare and welfare benefits brokerage and consulting firm that designs, manages and implements employee benefit programs, has announced that it will host "Healthcare Costs StormTracker," a breakfast and panel discussion about what to expect in healthcare during the next three to five years featuring top executives from five insurance companies serving North Carolina, on Thursday, June 14 at the RTP Sheraton Imperial at 4700 Emperor Blvd. from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Panelists will answer questions regarding ...

Local financial advisor, Frank Patzke, of Guidant Wealth Advisors, today announced he has become a member of the Financial Services Institute (FSI) in Washington, D.C. FSI advocates for Main Street Americans' access to unbiased, affordable financial advice, delivered by a growing network of over 35,000 independent financial advisor members. "I am proud to become a member of the FSI, an organization that works hard every day, to protect my clients' access to quality financial advice," said Frank. "FSI helps educate elected officials and regulators on what ...

Servion Global Solutions, world leader in Customer Interaction Management (CIM) solutions, and Citibank NA Singapore won the coveted Best Call Centre Project Award at the 13th Annual Asian Banker Summit 2012. Over 45 financial institutions from 14 countries across the Asia Pacific and the Gulf region were evaluated as part of the Technology Implementation Awards Programme 2012. A highly anticipated recognition program for technology in the financial services industry, the awards program is designed to determine and award best practices of technological innovation in ...

Global Information Inc. has announced the addition of a new market research report, "The World Subsea Hardware Market Forecast 2012-2016" by Douglas-Westwood. The subsea hardware market is expected to recover this year, following the global economic crisis and the repercussions of the Deepwater Horizon accident in 2010. Douglas-Westwood (DW) forecast that the subsea sector will continue its growth trend, reaching an annual total of $32 billion in expenditure by 2016. Rod Westwood, Research Manager at DW, commented, "Expenditure of nearly $135 billion ...

William Peace University (http://www.peace.edu), a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, welcomes Huntingdon College and Covenant College as fellow members in the USA South Athletic Conference in the 2013-2014 academic year, bringing an anticipated total number of 13 members to the NCAA Division III conference. The two colleges are part of the USA South's expansion to include member institutions outside of North Carolina and Virginia, with Huntingdon located at Montgomery, Ala., and Covenant based in Lookout Mountain, Ga. Both schools presently compete ...

On all continents, there are more respondents to the Ceresana Industry Monitor that expect their business situation to improve than to worsen. Expectations are above the average, especially in North America and Asia-Pacific. Stable Number of Employees and Increasing Production Many companies responded that they did not plan on changing their number of employees at home and abroad. However, about 29% expect their number of employees to increase at home. 16% anticipate a decline in the number of staff abroad. This results from the increasing production volumes seen ...

One of the most illuminating characters of the gambling industry, Paddy Power, communications director at Paddy Power Plc has joined the esteemed list of experts at the iGaming SuperShow (www.iGamingSuperShow.com). In a session entitled "Irreverent Marketing" Power will bring a wealth of tales and insight from one of the best known operators in the industry. Paddy Power Plc are renowned for their unconventional sponsorship and ambush marketing tactics, which follows their business mantra of being 'different from the pack'. Their exponential growth is testament ...

Custom Fab, the largest distributor based manufacturer of custom fabricated ductile iron, steel and stainless piping systems in the Unites States, is pleased to pronounce the promotion of Tara Kirkland to Branch Manager of their Phoenix, Arizona facilities. The announcement was made by Custom Fab Inc. President and SEO Christopher Comins from their headquarters in Orlando, Florida. In the announcement, Comins hailed Kirkland's performance for the past six years, fulfilling the role of Regional Sales Manager based in Texas, as well as supporting their San Antonio Branch ...

The company BioCote Ltd is a leading provider of antimicrobial technology with proven and evidence-based and consulting services worldwide. The technology of antimicrobial silver ions is proven effective in reducing levels of bacteria and fungi such as mold and mildew on the surface sat is 99.99%. The technology antimicrobial or antibacterial Bio Cote continually works to reduce the levels of bacteria and microbes on the surface of the products when its manufacture. BioCote technology of silver ions is economically viable and built during the manufacture of products. ...

Venue and Time:- • Venue: At your desk: On your Laptop/PC • Date: 30 May 2012 • Time: 9:00 am PDT/11:00 am CDT/12:00 pm EDT • Duration: 60-80 minutes including Q & A Conference Experts:- • Gregory L. Wilkinson, Esq., In-House Counsel, ACT 1 Group, Inc., USA • Evelyn Sullen Smith, General Counsel - Americas, Mettler-Toledo, LLC, USA Key Topics To Be Discussed: • How to conduct the feasibility analysis • How much would you save post outsourcing? • ROI? • Which country should I offshore to? What is Inshoring? Can I do it? • How to find the perfect LPO ...

In a report in Manufacturing Digital, Mike Boles explains why Stant Corporation provides the best automotive parts in the industry. The first Model T hit roadways in 1908. Stant Corporation, originally founded in 1898 and specializing in piano tuning pins, quickly joined the explosive growth of the automotive parts industry and began supplying Henry Ford with radiator caps for his Model A vehicles. Over a century later, Stant Corporation continues to be a leader in the field today. Headquartered in its original location of Connersville, Indiana, the company is now ...

Time seems to go by a little faster at Royal Adhesives & Sealants, a leading manufacturer out of Indiana that's celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Considering their growth, it seems like it's been at least twice that long. Through an aggressively managed campaign of both organic and acquisitions-based growth under CEO Ted Clark, the company has grown spectacularly over the past decade. "It's always been a very growth-focused company," says Clark, "and we're going to continue that pattern with both organic growth and a well-managed acquisitions ...

In a report in Supply Chain Digital, Modern Transportation utilizes some of the most advanced technologies on the market in a way that separates them from the crowd with safety as the number one driving force in leveraging those technologies. What started out with just a few trucks 25 years ago has evolved into almost 700 drivers operating in 25 terminals throughout the U.S. today. Having received numerous awards for its unique implementation of safety technologies, Modern Transportation's reputation has attracted the attention of a number of Fortune 500 companies, ...

In a report in Food and Drink Digital, the massive growth of Subway's Latin America & Caribbean division is looked at. The region, with 2,155 locations across 34 countries, is the international sandwich giant's premier growth market outside of the United States. With nearly 37,000 locations, the US-based international sandwich giant is the world's largest single-brand restaurant chain. The first Subway Latin America and Caribbean shop opened in Brazil in 1991 and the country is now home to 804 locations, followed by Mexico (566), Puerto Rico (198), Venezuela (163) ...

In a report in Supply Chain Digital, steps taken by innovative City of St. Albert, AB public transpiration overseer St. Albert Transit (StAT) to enhance its services are chronicled. To that end, StAT publicly launched its Google Transit Trip Planner on March 21 that allows customers to plan a transit trip in seconds. Additionally, StAT's NextBus real-time passenger information system developed by WebTech Wireless, rolled out in May 2011, predicts arrival times based on a vehicle's actual GPS location. "We now have a lot of smart systems with which we're providing ...

In a report in Construction Digital, the decision by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill to re-consider its business practices during the economic downturn of the late 1980s and early 1990s is examined. Decisions made during that time of reflection laid the foundation upon which today's acclaimed international design specialist rests. "We were focused on the office building market in English-speaking countries. During that downturn, basically every project stopped and clients went bankrupt. That forced us to expand our variety, both in terms of geography and the types ...

In a report in Supply Chain Digital, the benefits of Millis Transfer's affiliation with the Environmental Protection Agency's SmartWay initiative are examined. Diverse, responsive and family-owned for more than 70 years, the dry-van truckload carrier based in Black River, WI provides regional, dedicated and cross-country service for clients in 48 states. Millis Transfer is a SmartWay Transport Partner under the direction of the third-generation management team of President David Millis, Vice President of Sales Steve Millis, Treasurer Dan Millis, also Director of Safety ...

In a report in Healthcare Global, the success of Mercy Health System under the direction of its CEO/President Javon R. Be a is examined. Based in Janesville, WI, the organization is a model of industry efficiency. In 1989, Mercy consisted of a single stand-alone community hospital with no employed physicians, no ambulatory care centers and none of the comprehensive array of services it now provides patients through its vertically integrated system of 68 facilities in 26 southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities. Mercy Health System now stands as a nationally-acclaimed ...

In a report in Construction Digital, members of the management team discuss the Vegas Tunnel Constructors' dynamic solution to reverse the effects of the decade-long drought along the west slope of the Rocky Mountains that had caused the water level at Nevada's Lake Mead to drop as low as 140 feet below the spillway. The steady decline over the years of the largest man-made reservoir in the United States left hundreds of acres of the lake above water level and endangered the existing water intake so crucial to the seven water districts and approximately two million residents ...

A report in Energy Digital details the capabilities of premier emergency response and environmental specialist HEPACO of Charlotte, NC. Founded in 1984 by CEO Ron Horton St., the company provides services across multiple sectors. HEPACO is at its very best when confronted with the most dire of incidents such as oil and chemical spills, chemical fires and transportation disasters. HEPACO's specialty extends beyond emergency response expertise to provide scheduled environmental service projects to their clients. The company now numbers 23 locations across the Southeast, ...

In a report in Energy Digital, CEO of US Operations John Foster discusses the March 1 re-branding of international steel trading and trading services organization C&F Gruenstahl, formerly known at Coutinho & Ferrostaal Incorporated. The incorporation of "Gruenstahl" - German for "green steel" - into the company name reflects the corporate color of parent company Grupo Villacero of Mexico and the passion of its environmentally-conscious owner Julio Villarreal; as well as the Hamburg, Germany location of C&F Gruenstahl's international headquarters. Coutinho ...

Every day the Department of Defense faces a variety of tasks, from testing new equipment to maintaining its personnel. Every now and then, it needs a little outside help. That's where companies like SUBSYSTEMs come in. For twenty-six years, SUBSYSTEMs has been helping military and civilian government agencies develop new, streamlined technologies in the realms of engineering and logistics. Thanks to its tenets of integrity and communication, the company's relationships with its clients are as strong as its dedication to advancement. "I believe what sets us apart ...

"War is hell"---a sentiment General Sherman expressed and one that is probably echoed by any who have survived the fire-storms of combat. For the past 10 years, Strategic Operations Inc (STOPS) has prepared over 600,000 Marines, Sailors, Airmen, Soldiers, and Coast Guard personnel for the rigors of combat through their unique Hyper-RealisticTM training simulations, which combine the special effects of the movie industry with the tactics and techniques of military training. The business focuses on two major sectors: combat training support services; and the manufacturing, ...