The 2011 Business Excellence awards for ActionCOACH were handed out last night at a gala awards ceremony held at the Fontainbleau Hotel in Miami, and Edmonton business owner Vern Stice came out a winner. The Business Awards are part of the Global Conference of ActionCOACH clients, and also honours Coaches as well. Vern and his local business Stice Drywall Ltd was awarded the Best Overall Company (Under 10 employees) in the world. Vern has been working with ActionCOACH to better his business, and this award just reinforces the great work that he has been able to achieve ...

The University of California, Irvine Extension today announced a new fall course titled, "Introduction to Digital Media & e-Publishing" to start on Sept. 26 and ending on Dec. 5. The 10-week class will be taught in a hybrid format, alternating between online and in-classroom instruction. The course is targeted toward those with creative interests and will demonstrate practical applications of those interests in context of the real world. Course instructor, Scott Hays, an experienced publishing consultant and author, will increase course participants' working ...

The Chaffee County Sheriff's Department has recognized Scott Larson with the Chaffee County Sheriff's Citizen Citation for Distinguished Service Award for his heroic efforts in saving a man's life while hiking outside of Salida, Colorado. On June 18, 2011, twenty-one year old Scott Larson was completing his descent down Mt. Antero, when he was stopped by Rick Denton to help save his friend's life. Denton and the victim, Jim Taylor, 69, were riding separate ATV's when a snow bank caused Taylor's vehicle to overturn, pinning him underneath the vehicle in the freezing ...

Shasta Beverages, Inc., a national leader in flavor creation, is bringing an extra blast of fun and excitement to Summer 2011 with the launch of three new flavors. California Dreamin', Very Cherry Twist and Fiesta Punch! are taste sensations in a long tradition of effervescent flavor creations from Shasta — sure to make it feel like summertime... anytime. California Dreamin' takes a classic combination and makes it pop! The smooth pairing of orange and creme will tingle your palate. Very Cherry Twist has the crisp taste of lemon-lime twisted with sweet cherries to add ...

Freedom Marathon, Inc. (FMI) is teaming up with Charity Partners for their upcoming Norfolk Freedom Half Marathon on Veterans Day weekends in Norfolk, VA. FMI is a non-profit organization whose mission is to raise awareness and support the needs of Veterans and their families through running events. The inaugural event is a weekend of events for the entire family. Charity Partners provides a free fundraising platform to increase funding to charities and the causes they support. FMI will provide: •A link for each charity to have a brief description about the cause ...

The company was founded in 2009 by Debbie Foster, the daughter of a portrait sculptor, with a vision to create exquisite bronze sculpture, designed and manufactured entirely in the UK using traditional craftsmanship techniques that span centuries. Formerly named The Sculpture Company London they have recently re-branded and will now be known as Nelson & Forbes Sculpture Company. The name change has been borne out of a desire to protect the artists that work with the company; by trade marking the company name the artists' work is protected from imitation. The ...

Consumers today live in the information age. Anything they are looking for is at their fingertips and easily searchable through Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc. More than 97% of all consumers stay on the first page of Google. For this reason, it is becoming more important for business owners to have a strong presence with Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc. Label Magnets and Markomm have entered into an agreement where Markomm, an Internet Marketing Firm, will provide both SEO and PPC services to Label Magnets, a magnetic label company based in Littleton, CO. This will help them have ...

Travelpro the inventor of Rollaboard luggage and leader in innovative, high-quality luggage design is pleased to introduce the next generation of its lightest collection of Rollaboards and Spinners, the Maxlite 2 Collection. This new collection offers lightweight durability, functionality and affordability for the frequent business and leisure traveler. "With the new Maxlite 2 collection, we are able to offer a line of luggage that is durable enough for the frequent flier as well as lightweight and affordable for the leisure traveler," said Scott Applebee, ...

Realty ONE Group announced today it will continue its rapid pace of expansion by opening an office in Corona, which will provide more opportunities for local real estate agents to experience its proven model for success: a simple and attractive compensation plan, backed by a full suite of educational, managerial and technological support. The Corona office - the first in Riverside County -- represents another step in Realty ONE Group's torrid growth, which included the August acquisition of John Hall & Associates, a leader in Arizona real estate since 1974, and a ...

The love of bacon has inspired foodies throughout the world. FriendsEAT has compiled the most interesting facts about bacon (and some related pork products) and compiled them all into an infographic. New York, NY August 30, 2011 -- This infographic was created with the intention of providing a visual sampling of the current rise in the popularity of bacon and bacon products. These figures are from various studies and sources that explain this cultural phenomenon. Bacon is the second-fastest growing pork product. More than 1.7 billion pounds of bacon are consumed just ...

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, the leader in innovative and fresh sandwiches for 35 years, is asking its fans to show their love for their sandwiches through dance. A new application on Capriotti's Facebook fans will allow fans to upload a 35 second video of them doing a CAPpy Dance which is defined as the sudden, primal and rhythmic exuberance one experiences after learning a visit to Capriotti's is imminent. Starting on September 1st, participants will have three weeks, to perfect and upload their own personal CAPpy dance through the Facebook application. Capriotti's ...

GMP Friction Products, a leading manufacturer and supplier of powdered metal friction products for clutch plates and brake pads, has created a voluntary wellness program with 62% of the employees choosing to participate. The employees are working out, counting calories and reducing stress to win the 2011 Healthy Lifestyle Challenge. "The purpose of this challenge is to increase awareness about the importance of fitness and have some fun as well," said Jerry Lynch, president and COO of GMP Friction Products. "Focusing on the healthy behaviors of exercise, ...

JUDCon, the JBoss Users and Developer Conference and premier JBoss developer Event, "By developers, For Developers," is pleased to announce that the call for papers for JUDCon:2011 London (October 31 - November 1) has been extended until September 5, 2011! Submissions are being accepted for the following tracks: • JBoss Application Server 7 • Business Rules, Workflow, SOA and Enterprise Application Integration • OpenShift/Cloud • Cool Stuff (e.g., if your idea extends beyond the other tracks) Presentation formats: • Speaking Session (60 minutes) ...

Kaleidoscope Consulting Group, a web development and graphic design company based in Los Angeles, California, is doing for small business what Washington D.C. did for Wall Street, by offering a Recession Starter Package. There is a running joke among small business owners trying to survive in today's economy, "when will Washington create a bailout for the little guy." According to Kaleidoscope Consulting Group, help is finally on the way. "We understand the needs of small business owners, said Bonique Edwards, CEO of Kaleidoscope. "In order to ...

What is the difference between style and voice? Style is the particular manner of writing individual to an author, the unique way an author puts his words together. The Working Writer's Club is a professional club for freelance writers, authors, coaches, and speakers providing training, resources, and networking opportunities for its members. The Working Writer's Club is pleased to share with you the latest writing article from member, Mayra Calvani entitled, "Style and Voice - What is the Difference." A sneak peak... "Different authors have different ...

Rockwell put it best in 1984 when he sang "Somebody's watching me." Collegiate athletes must learn quickly to adjust to this line of thinking as the murky anonymity of normal college life is floodlit by the NCAA. These students become ambassadors of their respective universities, role models to their fellow classmates, local celebrities; and they are always being watched. Sharon Hill, a Triangle-based professional business etiquette and diversity trainer, has been invited by Saint Augustine's College and Winston Salem State University to present her "Pump ...

OneWire, revolutionizing career and talent management, today announced that the company will be sponsoring and exhibiting at the 2011 Fall ERE Expo, running September 7th through the 9th. OneWire will have a booth at the conference, #215, and will be giving live demonstrations of its platform to attendees. Demonstrations will highlight OneWire's single-platform, cloud based solution that enables employers to manage the entire recruiting process, from sourcing and sorting, to candidate relationship management, applicant tracking, and talent mobility. Visitors to the ...

Newly renovated Willy's Overland Lofts will be the site of the 2011 DINING BY DESIGN fundraiser put on by DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids (DIFFA). Beginning September 22nd with the COCKTAILS BY DESIGN/ARTworks Auction, and ending with the exclusive DINING BY DESIGN gala dinner on September 24th, art amateurs and enthusiasts alike can experience artworks from premier artist from around the region while enjoying the atmosphere inside the Willy's Overland Lofts. DINING BY DESIGN is a one-of-a-kind, spectacular event that showcases local talent in the ...

The Family Hospitality Group (http://familyhospitality.com), the industry innovator that created the fastest-growing crayon market segment with its patented triangular crayons and that has introduced numerous other popular, kid-friendly activities for leading family restaurants and chains, announces the launch of a game-changing development. The Classy Kids Club is the newest and most effective way yet for restaurants to engage with kids and families. The Classy Kids Club was built on the proven capability of adult loyalty systems, but specifically tailored to enable ...

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (http://www.ncvma.org/) has announced that it has named Dr. Chessie Green as president of the organization. Green is an owner and partner at Falls Village Veterinary Hospital in Raleigh, where she practices small animal general medicine and surgery. She is the former president of the Friends of the NCVMA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the organization. A North Carolina native, Green is a graduate of Randolph Macon Women's College in Lynchburg, Va., and the NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Green also ...

ResorTime.com, the leader in nightly, weekly, and extended stay timeshare rentals has revealed the Top Ten Destination for Timeshare Condo Rentals. The top ten destinations are based on ResorTime.com booking and search traffic for the month of August 2011. It is an index of cities where travelers want to go for vacation and business and who want accommodations that are more than a cut above what can be found in a tradition hotel or other hospitality offering. The Top Ten Destinations for Timeshare Condo Rentals in August 2011 are: 1. Carlsbad / Oceanside, CA 2. Anaheim, ...

Health and Safety advice specialists, Citation plc, have announced a business collaboration with the UK's two leading first aid charities, St John Ambulance and St Andrew's First Aid. Clients of Wilmslow based Citation will receive a preferential rate for all Health and Safety and first aid training courses provided in England by St John Ambulance and in Scotland by St Andrew's First Aid. Both first aid organisations supply training courses in the workplace and at schools. They also provide professionally trained and equipped volunteers at events across the country ...

Shasta Beverages, Inc., a national leader in flavor creation, is bringing an extra blast of fun and excitement to Summer 2011 with the launch of three new flavors. California Dreamin', Very Cherry Twist and Fiesta Punch! are taste sensations in a long tradition of effervescent flavor creations from Shasta — sure to make it feel like summertime... anytime. California Dreamin' takes a classic combination and makes it pop! The smooth pairing of orange and creme will tingle your palate. Very Cherry Twist has the crisp taste of lemon-lime twisted with sweet cherries to add ...

Stateside Associates has released the 2012 Bill Introduction Deadlines FactPad insert. The reference document features the deadlines for state legislators to introduce bills during the 2012 legislative sessions. Each state has unique deadlines for bills to be introduced into the legislative process. Knowing these dates for all fifty states is a crucial component of any state government relations strategy. Stateside Associates has recognized this need and makes it easy to track bill introduction deadlines from a publicly accessible FactPad insert. Some states, like ...

Forensic Fluids Laboratories was number 538 on the general list, number 37 in health care, number 9 in Michigan, and number 60 for women-owned. Forensic Fluids Laboratories (FFL) performs drugs of abuse testing and therapeutic drug monitoring with an easily collected saliva or oral fluid sample. FFL has a very extensive drug list including the latest synthetic drugs K2 (Spice) and Bath Salts. FFL is known for excellent customer service, short turnaround time, and cutting edge technology. Forensic Fluids Lab President and CEO, Bridget Lorenz Lemberg, commented on ...