Lori Torline, President of Lori Leigh Designs, Inc . announced today that her fashion and jewelry accessory product atelier has appointed The Dolan Group to handle retail sales activity in the key states of Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Kentucky effectively immediately. "The Dolan Group is one of the oldest and most successful sales agencies in the retail gift space", said Ms. Torline. "The lines they represent are among the strongest in the gift space and they are most adept at pioneering exciting new lines such as our Earring Chalets ...

Adaptiva, an award-winning provider of IT systems management solutions, is pleased to announce it is a finalist in the Fourth Annual Golden Bridge Awards. Golden Bridge recognized Adaptiva for its IT Systems Management Software Suite in the category of Best New Information Technology Software Product/Service. Winners will be honored at the Golden Bridge Awards Dinner and Presentation in San Francisco on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. The coveted annual Golden Bridge Awards program with active participation from a broad spectrum of industry voices, encompasses the world's ...

When SheerID crunched the numbers from their most recent student survey, even they were surprised by the results. As experts in the field of online discounts, they already knew that student discounts were under used by college students, but they didn't realize that 66% of college students didn't even realize they were eligible for discounts on software. Armed with their new shocking statistics, they set out to create an infographic to help retailers and marketers reach the valuable academic market and sell more software. SheerID's resulting infographic is based on the ...

American Girl recently introduced a new My American Girl Doll without Hair. According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer is, "...the leading cause of death by disease among U.S. children 1 to 14 years of age." The good news is that the survival rate for childhood cancer has increased drastically over the last ten years and today the overall 5-year survival rate is close to 80%. That means there are some little girls out there who could use a doll that may look different, but can truly make a difference. American Girl has long been an icon as well as ...

The Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, Chicago's leading provider of orthopedic care and diagnostic imaging, announces the addition of Computerized Tomography (CT) Scanning to the list of diagnostic services available at the Des Plaines location. Computerized Tomography, also called CT or "CAT" scans, has been an anchor in diagnostic testing for orthopedic physicians around the world. A CT scan is used to help diagnose kidney stones; pelvic masses; cancers; vascular diseases; ear, nose, and throat ailments, and bone injuries and conditions. CT scans can also ...

Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority (FRA) officially opens its new $8 million, 37,000 square-foot Accelerator Building today, adjacent to its original Incubator Building at the Bioscience Park Center (BCP) in the Fitzsimons Life Science District. The announcement is made by Steve VanNurden, FRA President & CEO, who says, "The addition of this Accelerator will offer companies growing in the Incubator an opportunity to expand and continue their expansion nearby." The FRA's original Incubator Building opened in 2000 and now houses 35 companies in different ...

AMC Networks has teamed with renowned Los Angeles-based communications and special events company A-List Communications and premiere Toronto hospitality group Icon Legacy Hospitality to title sponsor and rebrand Icon Legacy's renovated downtown 4-story venue as "AMC STORYS" from September 7 - 10, 2012. In addition to building branding rights, AMC will present four days and nights of red-carpet special events during the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival, a media center hosting private press junkets for top film selections of the festival as well as a dedicated ...

Just in time for fall semester, AroundCampus is prepared to fatten the wallets of college students across the country. The website and mobile app, available at over 190 universities nationwide, is a mecca for students looking to cash in on deals around their college towns. AroundCampus is the nation's largest and most-respected college coupon site and mobile app. The app launched last fall and provides more than 14 thousand local coupons and deals to students on college campuses. Within five months of its launch, AroundCampus was named the "Best College Student ...

Metro Health Hospital announced today that it has hired Steve Polega to serve as director of emergency services. Polega will be responsible for directing the operations of the Hospital's Emergency Department. In this new role, he is responsible for the operational, financial and clinical management of the ED. He will also be responsible for quality management, safety and staffing for the ED, which has one of the shortest patient wait times in West Michigan and very high patient satisfaction ratings. Polega joins Metro Health Hospital with 16 years of experience in ...

The youth of Plymouth Community Renewal Center are telling a new story of their Louisville neighborhood with the center's new website designed by Signal Hill. The recently launched site, a first for the organization, is fueled by stories created by Plymouth's Digital Storytelling Group, a team of youth 13 to 16 years old. On July 31, Signal Hill traveled to Louisville to conduct a two-day training session on journalism, photojournalism and social media basics. "Things really got interesting when we went outside and walked the streets of the Russell community," ...

High-end features include external and video-capable triggering, auto-measurements, auto-scaling, a large 8" high resolution full color LCD display, XY mode, auto-set, averaging, math functions, USB output, waveform storage, pass/fail output, and a 3-year warranty. FFT functionality is included for frequency spectrum display, in addition to a built-in 6-digit frequency meter, which can measure frequencies from 2Hz to 30MHz. The Autoscale feature can automatically adjust the vertical gain, or the horizontal time base, or both together. This is useful for circuit ...

Tethys Interactive has just released Robot Kitten Balloon Assault, a fun for all ages, physics-based balloon popper game for Facebook, Chrome & Android. The game follows a group of robot kittens as they travel from the circus to exotic locations around the globe, hot on the trail of their arch nemesis, Krackles the Clown. "It is kind of like Angry Birds meets Breakout meets Bubble Popper. I can't wait to see more!" - Google Chrome Store User Review Players can bounce & pop their way to the top of the leader board through 20 beautiful levels in this ...

Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc., a national staffing organization specialized in recruiting skilled personnel for clients in the Professional Services, Life Science, Healthcare and Information Technology industries, was recently honored on Inc. Magazine's "Inc. 5000" list, an exclusive annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Medix earned the spot of 3118 based on the company's 68 percent three-year growth. This is the second consecutive year Medix has been featured on the list. "To have earned a spot on the 'Inc. 5000' list two ...

All Source Security Container USA is pleased to announce that Tim Walsh has joined the team in the role of a Business Development Manager. He has been brought in to establish, build and maintain new partnerships with shredding companies throughout the northeast USA. Tim Walsh brings a wealth of experience from a variety of industries including over twenty years in the plastic container industry, with ten of those under the role of National Sales Manager. He also brings an additional five years of experience in the transportation industry making him uniquely qualified ...

Inc. magazine has released its 2012 Inc. 500|5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies and, for the second consecutive year, The Rainmaker Group is among this elite group, ranking No. 2222, a significant 31 percent jump in the list from last year's ranking at 2907. The annual list represents the most comprehensive look at a critical segment of the American economy: independent entrepreneurs. Inc.'s exclusive ranking is particularly noteworthy when placed in a macro-business context and for two reasons: First, there are currently seven million private, ...

Realtor Denny Thomas has joined the University Parkway Office of RE/MAX Alliance Group as a Buyer Specialist with the Avery-Ayers & Associates team. A Manatee County native, Thomas said he joined RE/MAX Alliance Group because "the company is very involved in the community and its name is widely known." Thomas has always had a passion for real estate. "I've always driven around looking at properties and wanted to have the opportunity to share my 'finds' with others," he said. His superior customer service skills match the Avery-Ayers team's focus ...

Yalik's Modern Art in High Point, NC, is partnering with Guide by Cell, a leading mobile technology provider to cultural institutions, to offer interpretation through a cell phone audio tour and a podcast mobile website accessible via text message, for the upcoming "John Coltrane vs. the Jazz Critics: 1961-1966" documentary and photography exhibit. "I am pleased with Guide by Cell's cell phone audio guide and podcasting services," said Phyllis Bridges, CEO of Yalik's Modern Art. "We believe it will greatly enhance the visitor's experience and ...

Among workshops/events offered in September by the Women's Business Development Center (WBDC), a nationally and internationally recognized women's business assistance center providing services and programs that support and accelerate women's business ownership and strengthen the impact of women on the economy, are: Tuesday, September 4, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. "Wisdom, Wine and Cheese: An Introduction to WBDC Services" Description: A session that helps prospective and established business owners clarify their needs and learn more about WBDC resources. Location: ...

Modmade Goods, a lifestyle brand committed to supporting artisans and indie labels within the United States announced the launch of its online shopping destination modmadegoods.com, yesterday. All the products available online are hand-crafted by artisans in the United States and are made from creativity and passion. ModMade Goods is the ultimate online resource for the "Mod" lifestyle; a term coined by the founders of the company. When browsing online, you will immediately be drawn into an open feeling where home goods, fashion and paper goods reside. The site ...

Armed with a refreshed menu and new prototype design, Tampa-based Beef 'O' Brady's, the 216-unit franchise of family sports pubs & restaurants best known for great food and the ties it builds with its communities, has identified Arlington as a key component to the company's growth strategy in Virginia. Demographic research and other factors make Arlington an ideal market for further expansion of the franchised restaurant concept. While the demand for family-friendly eateries continues to grow throughout the area, providers are limited. "While there's definitely ...

Who are the fittest celebs in Hollywood? In a survey conducted among more than 100 top LA trainers/instructors, most of whom are on staff of the tony, celebrity-filled Spectrum Athletic Clubs, the results are in and on the list are some surprises among the usual suspects. Unlike other top 10 lists that simply identify "hot bods," which could be the result of Mother Nature, steroid use or unhealthy diets, this list was conducted among certified professionals who have the knowledge base and experience to evaluate one's overall fitness quotient. The voting was based ...

The city of Paterson will serve as host to an upcoming film festival in May 2013. The Paterson Falls Film Festival is being organized by local Paterson artists, looking to showcase the talent and pride of Silk City. "As a film lover and actor, I thought a film festival would be a great way to bring positive, exciting energy to this city while displaying local talent," said the festival's organizer and Paterson resident, Tazio Ruffilo. "There is a thriving art center here in Paterson's Historic District, which serves as a home to some extremely talented ...

Displays2Go, the largest subsidiary under the parent company of George Patton Associates, has expanded their sign standoff selection with the addition of a new complete Do-It-Yourself signage system. The DIY signage is made up two laser cut pieces of green-edge acrylic plates, pre-dye-cut printable film and stainless steel standoffs. "This directory sign is the newest shape and size in our custom line of DIY sign products," said Sandra Reno, head of the engineering department at Displays2Go. "We started this line of inter-office signage after our design ...

Union Circle announced today that the Michigan Joint Council Teamsters are now an active member of the popular social network unioncircle.com. With several thousand Teamster members living and working in Michigan, unioncircle.com is quickly signing up membership to provide an easy way for the teamsters to organize online while providing great benefits to the individual member. "Union circle is a great tool for the Teamsters to reach their member easy and quickly. With each local having their own virtual circle, information is easily controlled and shared across their ...

Lauran Bonaparte, Managing Partner of Lauton & Foxton Capital Partners and Anand Patel of High Rise Hotels, LLC have executed an agreement to finance the development of the Hilton brand Home 2 Suites Hotel in Florence, South Carolina. "High-Rise Hotels is a privately owned hospitality company that has operated in North and South Carolina since 1989. In that time, they have acquired and developed hotels at every accommodation level, from casual temporary residences to high-end luxury locations. We are honored to be a part of their team," states Lauran Bonaparte. Established ...