Mindjet announced that the company's CEO Scott Raskin was honored with a Silver Stevie Award for Executive of the Year - Computer Software. Mindjet was honored with three awards in this year's American Business AwardsSM, including the People's Choice Stevie Award for Favorite New Collaboration Solution for Mindjet Connect and the Silver Stevie Award in the New Product or Service of the Year - Software: Collaboration/Social Networking Solution category. "I'm proud to be listed alongside such an impressive group of Executive of the Year honorees, including leaders ...

The Ilkeston-based firm, who manufacture composite components for aerospace, defence, satellite communications, as well as carbon fibre components for motor sport, has seen a 10% increase in staff numbers compared to the corresponding time last year. Seventeen-year-old Reece Bikow and 18-year-old Luke Yassin will be joining the Atlas Composites ranks via Derby College's Engineering Careers Academy - an innovative programme that provides valuable work experience, site visits, mentoring and guru lectures from engineering industry leaders. Commenting on his new recruits ...

3-GIS expands access to GIS for utility and telecommunications companies with technology driven software incorporating Esri's ArcGIS platform. Being demonstrated in the booth will be Network Express and Field Express as well as a new mobile application for Android and iPad. Not only able to view GIS data, Field Express for Android and iPad can also edit both feature level and related record data. Eric Fulcher, 3-GIS' Vice President of Utilities will present 'Montana Dakota Utilities' Deployment of an ArcGIS for Server Field Solution' in room 258, October 9 at 8:30am. ...

William Peace University (http://www.peace.edu), a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced that Chris Duty has been named the university's first head baseball coach. In his position, Duty will be responsible for overseeing the recruitment of high school students and junior college baseball players in an effort to build the first baseball team, which will compete in the NCAA Division III USA South Athletic Conference. Additionally, he will attend baseball showcases across the state of North Carolina, meet with local community college coaches ...

The Kroger Co. (http://www.kroger.com/), the nation's largest traditional grocery retailer with 16 stores throughout the Triangle and North Carolina, has announced the availability of its new Simple Truth and Simple Truth Organic brands, which are free from 101 artificial preservatives and ingredients. Simple Truth Organic products are certified organic by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In addition, the Simple Truth brand offers several USDA-certified natural products, including meat, chicken and eggs. September marked the initial roll out phase of Simple ...

The New England School of Metalwork will host a car show on Saturday to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Maine Chapter. The 7th annual Charity Car Show will take place in the Maine Oxy parking lot at 7 Albiston Way Auburn, Maine on Saturday, October 6, 2012 from 8am - 1pm. Car enthusiasts and members of the general public are welcome to attend the New England School of Metalwork Charity Car Show for free. Car registration is $10.00 per vehicle and there are17 classes to choose from to enter a vehicle, depending on make, model and year. Registration begins ...

EmbroidMe, the world's largest embroidery franchise, announces a new store at 3683 Clague Road, under the ownership Cristina Bertero. Before moving to the United States, Bertero worked in Brazil as an attorney. She says, "During the past 15 years in the USA, I am proud to say that I helped my daughters grow and develop into beautiful women. Now I am turning another page in my life, and I am very proud and excited about this new challenge." Bertero says she feels "confident and full of energy" at this stage in her life and owning a business has ...

Hydraulic fracturing, which employs a mixture of water, sand and chemicals pumped at high pressure deep underground to generate production of natural gas and oil, is used in approximately 90 percent of the 50,000 gas wells in the United States. As practice of fracturing, also known as fracking, continues, concerns are growing regarding undisclosed chemicals that pose significant threats to surface and underground water supplies. Central Park N.C. (http://centralparknc.org/), a nonprofit organization designed to promote a new economy based on the sustainable use of natural ...

The management of Bisque Bar & Brasserie at Edinburgh's Bruntsfield Hotel has been celebrating after taking 1000 customer bookings in less than a fortnight using simpleERB, their new simple Electronic Reservation Book. Powered by restaurant reservation veterans 5pm.co.uk, simpleERB is a new cloud-based restaurant reservation system. A scalable solution, simpleERB offers valuable benefits to all restaurants whether they take 20 covers or 200. In addition to 5pm's guarantee that simpleERB is free forever for small restaurants, with no cost and no commitment, smaller ...

Talk Fusion, a rapidly growing global video communication solution company, today announced that it is has recently introduced its redesigned TalkFusion.com site in the languages of Bahasa [Indonesia], Japanese and French. The sites display a fresh, clean format that offer quick and easy access to product and company information for both customers wanting to experience the power of online video and today's relationship marketer seeking an income opportunity in those growing Talk Fusion markets. In addition to the new languages of Bahasa, Japanese and French, the enhanced ...

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (http://www.rockytophospitality.com/), has announced that Tribeca Tavern was recognized as having the area's Best Wait Staff by Cary Living magazine in its 2012 Diamond Awards. An annual event, the Diamond Awards honor readers' favorite places to live the good life across western Wake County. Readers are invited to vote on items ranging from shopping and beauty to entertainment and business. For more information on the awards, visit http://www.caryliving.com/. QUOTES: "We are honored to receive a 2012 Diamond Award from ...

i-CAT Imaging Sciences is proud to host the educational and networking opportunity focusing on optimizing dental treatment using 3-D imaging; such as three-dimensional orthodontics, applications and benefits of using 3D imaging, 3D imaging for sleep apnea, TMJ and airway evaluation. Participants will earn 16 Continuing Education Credits as they enjoy lectures by many interesting industry-leading speakers and experience the benefits of the i-CAT and i-CAT Precise first hand. Other event topics to include: the future of 3D dentistry going, technology integration and future ...

REDW, LLC, Abalos & Associates, PLLC, and Miller, Allen & Co., P.C, have announced that the three firms are combining. The consolidation under the REDW name offers clients of all three firms a broader set of resources and a more dynamic infrastructure that will support them and their ever evolving needs. Providing clients with the highest level of service will remain the top priority. Mike Allen, principal-in-charge of the current REDW Phoenix office, expects the combination of the three firms in Phoenix to open up a host of growth opportunities. Allen noted ...

MEElectronics (www.MEElec.com), a premier manufacturer of earphones, earbuds, headphones and audio accessories, announces the addition of five new colors to the Sport-Fi M6, the top-selling sports headphone on Amazon.com. Created to both help you stay fit and get noticed, the new Sport-Fi M6 color options add flare to your workout routine while maintaining the comfort, fit, and sound quality of the original Sport-Fi M6. Limited quantities are currently available at http://www.MEElec.com and http://www.Amazon.com. Offered in fun new colors - white, teal, orange, purple ...

East Kilbride-based Sinclair Voicenet, the UK's longest established specialist provider of multimedia interaction recording, quality management, interaction analytics and workforce management solutions, has proactively implemented an apprentice programme in partnership with QA Apprenticeships, the leading provider of training and learning services. "This programme is providing young people with the expertise and skills needed to meet the growing demands of the business," commented David Kindness, Professional Services Director at Sinclair Voicenet. "It ...

PureShowers.co.uk is proud to announce three new exclusive products to their range of high quality shower filters. This Autumn PureShowers.co.uk will be making available through their secure online eCommerce website at http://www.PureShowers.co.uk three new Shower Filter and Bath Filter products. The new Autumn product line will enhance their already ample offering of Shower Filter units, which promote healthy lifestyles by removing Chlorine, Heavy Metals, Chemicals, Bacteria, Lime Scale and other contaminants from shower water. The first new product in the Autumn ...

Rockpool Digital, one of the UK's fastest growing digital agencies, is improving the way it manages its people with the help of Cezanne OnDemand, an online HR software for small and mid-sized businesses that's available on pay as you go Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) basis. With teams based in both Bristol and London, and working with FTSE and high growth companies, Rockpool has enjoyed rapid growth since it was formed in 2004. Consistently profitable, the business has grown multi-million revenues based on a foundation of investing in its employees and processes in order ...

With an impressive 6-0 record in mixed martial arts fighting, many of Johnny Cisneros' opponents have felt like the "Tattooed Terror" was everywhere at once. Proving them right and highlighting the growing global phenomenon of mixed martial arts, the Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association (MMACA) recently inked a new endorsement deal with Cisnero. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. A professional mixed martial arts fighter since 2005, the Tattooed Terror has enjoyed a quick ascent through the ranks; he is also a blue belt in jiu jitsu, and has trained ...

Pardee Homes is pleased to offer a home buyers program that puts a new home within reach for just $999 down. The program is available at their attainably-priced LivingSmart Homes neighborhoods in master-planned Tournament Hills in Beaumont. "This amazingly low down payment is available with an FHA loan and qualification in the CHF Platinum Program, a grant that gives you all but five percent of your down payment," explained Peter Altuchow, regional director of sales for Pardee Homes. "This example, of a $999 down payment, is for a beautiful, new single-story ...

Nexen Group recently launched its breakthrough Harmonic Gearhead at this year's International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago. With over 100,000 attendees present to preview the newest manufacturing technologies from nearly 2,000 exhibitors, Nexen's Harmonic Gearhead debuted to outstanding feedback. A first-of-its kind, true zero backlash automation gearhead, Nexen's Harmonic Gearhead is designed to deliver superior positional accuracy and torque capacity in a compact, highly rigid solution. Integrated with the company's innovative Roller Pinion System ...

TakeCharge Capital (TCC) has entered into a fantasy football competition for charity with eleven other companies from the small business lending industry. The rules dictate that each participant must select a registered 501(c)(3) organization to represent. TCC Chief Executive Officer, Sam Kota, was proud to share that they are competing for Distressed Children & Infants International (DCI), an organization whose primary objective is to provide children in rural areas the opportunity to receive an education instead of entering into child labor. Additionally the charity ...

Boyden Steele, Retired Naval Captain and Defense Contractor, has been selected as a VIP Member of the Covington Who's Who Executive and Professional Registry. The selection recognizes Boyden Steele's commitment to excellence in Government and Aerospace. Steele, who spent thirty years in the US Navy and another twenty-two years as a defense contractor, retired in 2008. During his time in the Navy, Steele advanced from Seaman Recruit to Captain, serving from 1956-1986 before becoming a full-time civilian systems engineer, logistics specialist, and finally, program manager. As ...

Bonus Counter has announced that for the month of October they will be running a fun and interactive competition using Pinterest. Every player at the casino plays to win and Bonus Counter want to know what you would do when you win big. The concept of the competition is for players to create a board on Pinterest and fill it with how they would spend the millions; the board must be called 'When I win the Million'. Pinterest has quickly become one of the most popular social media platforms for users to share their dreams, desires and aspirations. Users are able to use ...

Former athletes tend to be higher paid in business due to their self-confidence and competitive nature. Playing sports in school leads to them choosing jobs that pay more money when compared to their peers who did not play sport. Mahon Enterprises agree with James Shulman, author of The Game of Life: College Sport and Educational Values, who states former athletes strive to progress further than the average person. Former American President Ronald Regan was once quote as saying "the values that sports instill remain with us, they become part of us; influencing for ...

With the launch of the NewBuy scheme for first-time and buyers with existing homes in March 2012 and the extension of the FirstBuy scheme for first-time buyers, it is hoped that a greater volume of buyers will be able to buy new build homes. However, the challenges with obtaining mortgages from bank lenders and also in raising hefty deposits have left the property market stagnant with few buyers. This has meant that developers have had to drop prices for their new homes for sale in line with market conditions and the lack of house buyers. The only three areas in ...