Bethlehem - Governor Tom Corbett today toured the Ben Franklin Partners' TechVentures facility, a highly successful business incubator located at Lehigh University that has helped to launch dozens of start-up companies that support thousands of jobs in Pennsylvania. "My administration has been happy to partner with Ben Franklin and TechVentures to create the innovative, high-tech and high-wage jobs that emerge from this program," Corbett said. "We want to bring young people to Pennsylvania's best schools and keep them here to live out their dreams." ...

History is being made, and the days of expensive travel costs for Real Estate expos, are over! On October 9th at 10am Eastern, the Real Estate Web Summit began, and after months of anticipation, the event is officially the largest internet housing event in history! The Real Estate Web Summit is presented by PresPro and Reo Success TV. The event provides innovative sales tips and all of the marketing tools you need to take your business to the next level. Speakers such as Todd Mobraten (RES.NET) took center screen on opening day but others like Mike Krein (National REO ...

It's the economy, students. That's the clear take-away from the first Blast polls in this year's national VOTES Project (Voting Opportunities for Teenagers in Every State), an initiative spearheaded by Northfield Mount Hermon (NMH), a prestigious private school in Massachusetts, and StudySync (www.studysync.com), the web-based Common Core curriculum from BookheadEd Learning, LLC. The only program of its kind in the country, the VOTES Project brings together more than 100 public and private schools nationwide, as well as schools internationally, to give students ...

The resume services provided by Zoomqa Resumes are as diverse as the clients who invest in them. Over the last three years, Zoomqa Resumes has worked to ensure that each and every resume designed works in conjunction with the career needs, goals and expectations of the individual - and here recently, Zoomqa Resumes has found yet another way to do just that. By providing resume writing services for clients at the student, professional and executive levels, Zoomqa Resumes has began to tap into an expanded client market. "We have improved our resume services to help ...

World renowned Russian conductor and concert violinist Ashot Tigranyan has recently acquired a violin crafted by master violinmaker Eric Benning of Benning Violins in Los Angeles. The 2011 violin, modeled after a well known and celebrated 1748 violin by the Italian master Tommaso Balestrieri, will be performed on by Tigranyan on his upcoming tour of Mallorca, Spain. Los Angeles, CA. September 10, 2012 - Renowned conductor and concert violinist Ashot Tigranyan has acquired a violin crafted by violinmaker Eric Benning from his Los Angeles violin shop in Studio City, California. ...

Beintoo, the innovative company behind the leading loyalty and monetization platform for mobile games, apps, and websites, has closed a partnership deal with the Spanish video games studios, WildBit. Paper Zombie, the new WildBit game was integrated with Beintoo's loyalty program which rewards users for their achievements and their engagement. The WildBit Studios team has a background of more than twenty years in game creation, development and company management and, with a well-known trajectory in this business that has earned them a widespread recognition. The video ...

New homes, in a great neighborhood, that are close to everything but far from ordinary describes Pardee Homes' Sorrento Terrace. This stylish collection of condominiums, with pricing from the high $300,000s, has seven floor plans to choose from and availability for move in this December. Sorrento Terrace fulfills a need in the Sorrento Valley area for new homes now, including floor plans that are versatile as well as energy-efficient. An example of a move-in ready home is the Aster, Plan A1-U (Home site 26). This one bedroom home with loft/office has slab granite kitchen ...

The Bala Cynwyd Library in Bala Cynwyd, Pa., recently expressed its gratitude toward Stanley Goldis, CPA for donating his time and effort to successfully preparing the library's non-profit tax return. Goldis, a partner in Citrin Cooperman's Philadelphia office, has provided annual accounting services to the Southeastern Pennsylvania library since 1992. He has also served as the library's treasurer for the past decade. A Bala Cynwyd resident, Goldis has long shared his professional talents with community organizations. "I am fortunate to have a successful practice ...

Appointment-Plus, the worldwide leader in mobile and online scheduling software, has announced the release of native mobile apps for the iPhone, iPad and Android phones and tablets, making "on-the-go" appointment- and reservation-scheduling from mobile devices even easier and more efficient. The leading provider of online scheduling solutions is now the only major and universal online appointment scheduling system to offer the value of native mobile apps for the iPhone, iPad and Android phones and tablets. The apps are available free to all Appointment-Plus ...

SiteWit (www.sitewit.com), a brain for your website driven by fully automated SEM optimization and engagement analytics for SMBs, announces the appointment of Bridget Shea as Chief Revenue Officer. "Bridget has a proven track record of driving fast growth for leading technology companies. We are excited to leverage her experience in building and scaling superior sales and support teams at SiteWit," said Ricardo Lasa, SiteWit CEO. "Bridget is an industry veteran with a reputation of thinking creatively to create mutually beneficial partnerships that prosper ...

The Schaumburg Business Association's 2012 Toast of Schaumburg event was hosted at the Renaissance Hotel in Schaumburg on Saturday, October 10th from 6:00pm to midnight. The black tie event consisted of dinner, an open bar, dessert, a photo booth, a silent auction, awards, a dance floor and live music. Last year, Gary Rabine, CEO of the Rabine Group was awarded Entrepreneur of the year. Eight Rabine Group team members filled a table at the 2012 Toast of Schaumburg and had a great time visiting with each other, networking with the Schaumburg Business Association (SBA) ...

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 hiring of Niva Shrestha as Senior Vice President of Strategic Accounts. At MMA, Shrestha will be part of the executive team where she will be responsible for working with key MMA clients and for helping shape the strategic direction of the company. Her blend of deep marketing analytics expertise and client engagement experience position her well to help Fortune 500 companies ...

ScoreBand has announced that Shelly Haywood, LPGA Class A Professional, has signed on to act as one of their official Product Ambassadors. The 2005 LPGA National Coach of the Year will represent and promote ScoreBand to the golf community. Haywood believes ScoreBand will help students improve their game: "I'm so excited to be a ScoreBand Ambassador for Golf! I love the concept and design and I'm confident it will help my students lower their scores and make their golf experience more fun and enjoyable. I wear mine on the golf course, at the gym, and just running ...

Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI), an independent materials testing, nondestructive testing and metrology laboratory, is proud to announce that the Best Companies Group has included LTI in its list of the 2012 Best Places to Work in PA. LTI had been a past entrant and winner in the 2002, 2009 and 2011 awards programs. The Best Places to Work program was designed in 2000 to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in Pennsylvania. The statewide survey and awards program is a partnership between Team Pennsylvania Foundation, the Pennsylvania Department of Community ...

Nested Bean will be unveiling the Zen Swaddle 's first set of prints at the ABC Kids Expo taking place October 14-17. From pods, wheels to dots, the Zen Swaddle is sure to soothe babies while mimicking the maternal touch. The Zen Swaddle is the first swaddle product that uses a unique weighted construction that harnesses the proven power of the maternal touch to soothe and comfort infants while also employing the benefits of swaddling. The three intricate designs feature a Kumquat and Pebble palette. The Pods print feature leaves, stems and buds while the Wheels have ...

Crystal Wind announced today that in collaboration with Indie Goes software and Artist Lisa Iris they have created and launched a new App for the mobile and desktop markets. Versions for the Apple IPhone and IPad and Windows and Apple desktops will also be available in the next several weeks. Free demo of the App is available here: http://www.crystalwind.ca/shop-here/the-crystal-wind-oracle/4926-crystal-wind-oracle-demo.html or on Facebook here: https://apps.facebook.com/crystalwindoracle/ "The Crystal Wind Oracle is a means to observe your mind and reflect on your ...

The Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts (http://www.progressenergycenter.com), has announced the lineup for ARTStober, a new festival highlighting resident performing arts organizations at the Center, taking place from 12:25 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 2 E. South Street. The event celebrates October's National Arts and Humanities Month, and Raleigh will be hosting a range of arts events throughout this time. ARTStober participants include Carolina Ballet, Theatre Raleigh/Hot Summer Nights, the North Carolina Symphony, PineCone: Piedmont Council of Traditional ...

Sepi Asefnia, president and founder of SEPI Engineering & Construction (http://www.sepiengineering.com), a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the Southeast, has announced that the firm has been named to Inc. magazine's 2012 Inc. 5000 List. The list highlights SEPI Engineering & Construction as a top corporation within their industry, ranking the company 19th in growth among engineering firms. Every year, the publication releases the rankings to recognize America's independent-minded entrepreneurs. ...

Medical alert provider, Rescue Alert of California is proud to be amongst the senior resource exhibitors this year at the Westlake Park 2nd Annual Senior Health and resource Fair, and to contribute their specialized knowledge and experience to that of the other healthcare professionals who will be attending. At Rescue Alert of California's booth, there will be special product demonstrations, and they will be offering one of their many products/services as a raffle prize. The Westlake Mobile Home Park in Fresno, California is home to over 500 seniors, 80% of which take ...

World Trade Center St. Louis hosted more than 650 business leaders, representing small- and medium-sized as well as multinational organizations, at the 2012 Growing Global Annual Luncheon on September 28, 2012, located at the Ritz Carlton. The event honored local leaders Anna Crosslin, Bob Fox and George Paz for their collective contributions to economic and international development in St. Louis. Additionally, Orion Genomics, a local small business, was recognized for its international growth. Co-recipients Bob Fox, chairman of Casa de Salud, and Anna Crosslin, president ...

Robert Buhler, president of MMI Public Relations (http://www.mmipublicrelations.com), a full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been named the agency of record for Lewey Landscaping & LawnCare, Inc. (http://www.leweylandscaping.com/), a local landscaping and lawn management company serving customers in the greater Triangle area. MMI will assist Lewey Landscaping & LawnCare, Inc. in promoting its services through a public relations campaign that will include media relations, strategic planning and community engagement. Established in ...

Okyanos Heart Institute (http://www.okyanos.com/), which brings a new standard of care and a better quality of life to patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) using cardiac cell therapy, announces that Matt Feshbach, CEO, will serve as a guest speaker at The Strategic Forum meeting on Friday, Oct. 26. The meeting will take place at Nova Southeastern University's H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business in the Amaturo Board Room located at 3301 College Ave. in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Attendees will enjoy breakfast and networking from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m., followed by the forum ...

Rapid Fitness (http://www.rapidfitness.com), the Triangle's leading gym and fitness center, has announced that it will offer two fundraising programs during the month of October for the Pretty In Pink Foundation in order to fight breast cancer. Rapid Fitness will donate $5 to the charitable foundation for every new member who signs up in October. The gym has created a special referral form that will award members for inviting friends and family this month by giving them one month to one year of free gym membership. The gym is also offering four donation-based fitness ...

South Bend-based retailer Working Person's Store earned silver honors last week in the 2012 MCM Awards announced at the conference of the National Etailing and Mailing Organization of America (NEMOA) in Mystic, Connecticut. The award recognized the company's work following migration of its website to an updated website platform. After an expected initial downturn in sales and profitability as a result of the switch, the online retailer posted a stunning 25.9% increase in sales, with 14.2% more site visits, 33.5% more page views and a conversion rate increase of 4.8% ...

Fox Electronics, a leading global supplier of frequency control solutions and an IDT company, has enhanced its innovative XpressO line of low jitter configurable oscillators with the XpressO-TC, a new TCXO version with custom frequencies up to 250 MHz. As with all XpressO oscillators, the new TCXOs can be delivered in less than ten working days, a major improvement over the standard lead times of competitive offerings. Part of the FXTC-HE73 series, the new HCMOS XpressO-TC oscillators offer a tight frequency stability of ±2.5 ppm across an extended temperature range ...