Journalist, talk show host, actor, producer, novelist and philanthropist Rolonda Watts will host JVS' 14th Strictly Business L.A. luncheon on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The luncheon will highlight the impact of non-profit JVS' crucial free job programs and honor the leaders in the community who have stepped up to help. California Secretary of Labor Marty Morgenstern will be the keynote speaker and will address labor issues in the state. Ms Watts said, "I'm honored to be hosting this important event that draws ...

IMPACT! Inc., a public relations firm headquartered in the Charleston, South Carolina area, celebrated its 20-year Anniversary on May 1, 2011. Over the past 20 years, IMPACT! has successfully assisted more than 70 major corporations, non-profit organizations, education institutions, and small business owners with public relations, strategic planning, fund raising, marketing, crisis management, community involvement, curriculum development, and education services. "I highly recommend IMPACT! for any type of public relations work," said Gerald J. Geier, Jr. ...

When Dr. Harry Haddon, Jr. decided to retire from medicine in 1991, it didn't stop him from making his rounds - visiting friends, checking in on neighbors, and doing what he could for others. Haddon refused to sit back and watch the world pass by. There was too much history to learn, stories to be told. Haddon was a doctor by profession and a story teller by nature. His daughter Diane recalled of her father, who died in December 2010 at age 86; that he had a passion for history, for learning not just about things but the people and places behind those things. "My ...

New York Based Video Production company SK Media Group, launches exciting new cinematic small business mini documentary video packages. The short form Documentary style of 2-4 minute videos aims to give the viewer a unique perspective into the secrets of what makes the company unique. "We want to take business videos in a new direction. Many video production companies shoot video. But we want to create short-format mini documentaries that tell a company's story in a very interested unique and engaging way."-says Eric Cummings Producer at SK Media Group. Business ...

ExitCare, LLC, the most trusted, enterprise-wide solution for patient education and the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) formed a strategic partnership to offer the ExitCare Patient Education System to AAUCM members. With this special ExitCare licensed discounting program targeted to interested AAUCM members, ExitCare can provide urgent care physicians and professionals instant access to thousands of topics authored specifically for the urgent care setting. Organized by relevant diagnoses, the clinician-authored, peer-reviewed content is available in ...

SAPexperts announces a new article, "Explore Your Options for Setting up a Security-Related Organizational Structure" posted to the HR Expert knowledgebase. This article focuses on how to set up a security-related organizational structure. Learn what your options are for doing this within your organization. Manage your security concept during the assignment of authorizations. Options to consider include using an existing HR-oriented organizational structure or creating a new organizational structure that is security-oriented. Often problems arise when an ...

TimeStream Software announces an update of its popular "Walt Disney World Hidden Mickeys" app for the iPhone and iPod touch. With the addition of 50 new Hidden Mickeys, the new "Walt Disney World Hidden Mickeys 1.5" now contains over 150 Hidden Mickeys found throughout the four theme parks of Walt Disney World, including the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Animal Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios. All are arranged as an exciting guided tour providing hours and hours of fun for the entire family as they discover one Hidden Mickey after another ...

Now that you have the results from your post-close and pre-funding QC audits, how do you use the data to your benefit? Your mortgage quality control reports are full of useful information that can improve your company, and Mortgage Compliance Advisors (MCA) is announcing a free webinar to help you learn how to make the most of it. Join MCA on May 26, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. MDT for a free webinar "Making the Most of Your QC Data". The webinar is designed for you mortgage compliance professionals, to show you how to use quality control data to: - Make your processes ...

Established in 1975, Vitamin Power is an exclusive line of nutritional healthcare products. The addition of a new size bottle of Pre-Natal Formula enhances this line. Vitamin Power will be distributing this new product in the same manner as the rest of the line, through independent retailers, health professionals and authorized dealers worldwide. Blending the best of science and nature, Vitamin Power products provide powerful nutritional benefits for preventative healthcare and a wide range of individual needs. Every product is formulated and manufactured to the highest ...

McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds recently announced the launch of McNeillDesigns (dot) com, a new website that features information for game enthusiast, teachers, parents and students. "Special features such as lesson plans for teachers using games in the classroom, an expanded history section, and even rules for alternative methods of play are all contained on the new site. These are useful not only for those who love games, but for those who use games as teaching tools," explains CEO Donald McNeill.Founded in 2004, McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds quickly ...

CPA Site Solutions reports that client portal usage among their accounting clients increased 548.8 percent this year with 508.13 gigabytes transferred. Client portals on websites for accountants are used to securely exchange important tax documents with clients through their website. More secure than email, every client portal is password protected and includes access to tax data, financial statements, source documents, and software applications such as an online document management, interactive tax organizer, online accounting, and email marketing. "Client portals ...

Kopytek's formula for success has always been its constant focus on offering speed and flexibility to customers, while continuing to invest in the latest technology. In the last six months, Kopytek has continued on this path with the acquisition of the Oce Varioprint 6250 press, the world's fastest cut sheet laser printer, and the Renz AP 360 punch. Both additions represent the latest in digital printing technology, and are expected to help lead Kopytek to double digit sales growth in 2011. "Implementing this exclusive high tech equipment positions Kopytek for growth ...

DirectBuy, the home improvement and furnishings club with confidential dealer prices, has announced that the company and its more than 130 locations throughout North America will once again begin offering Free 30-Day Memberships to potential members. DirectBuy has more than 400,000 members throughout the US and Canada who have the collective buying power to purchase directly from hundreds of name-brand manufacturers or authorized suppliers to avoid hidden retail markups on a wide variety of merchandise for their homes. Through their unique business model, DirectBuy ...

Some of LA's movers and shakers crowded into a reception room at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills recently for a powerful presentation on overcoming addictions sponsored by The Nelson Center. In a rare public appearance, founder Roy Nelson shared his own personal struggle with alcohol, drugs and sex addiction with 300+ guests who gathered to hear about the program he founded 30 years ago that boasts a 90%+ success rate. With celebs like Whitney Houston, Charlie Sheen and Lindsay Lohan flooding the news with their addiction struggles on a near daily basis and ...

Galleria Shades & Shutters, a window treatment dealer based in Walnut Creek, California, and Markomm, an internet marketing firm from Denver, Colorado, entered into an agreement early in 2011 for Markomm to provide Search Engine Optimization (SEO) services to Galleria Shades & Shutters. This relationship has already helped Galleria Shades & Shutters secure a coveted first page spot on the major search engines. The vast majority of consumers daily search for products and services through Google, Bing, Yahoo!, etc. Consumers have become accustomed to easily ...

Petplan, America's top rated pet insurance company, today announced the promotion of Elyse Donnarumma to Claims Manager. With an accomplished background as a veterinary technician in New Jersey and Colorado, Ms. Donnarumma brings firsthand experience in the veterinary industry to her new position as Claims Manager. Since joining Petplan, Ms. Donnarumma has served as a Licensed Claims Adjuster working in the service department to assist policyholders with claims inquires and to answer pet health related questions. She is responsible for implementing an innovative process ...

After extensive consultation with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and national, regional and local small business bankers, FRANdata is expanding its Franchise Registry online lending portal to provide lenders with the additional credit risk information tools to assess the risks of lending to franchise systems. Since 1997, the Franchise Registry has served as the place where lenders validated technical SBA franchise loan risks. The service is now expanding to include tools that go beyond technical requirements of the SBA to include analysis of franchise system ...

First National Bank of Pandora asks consumers, "Do you Kasasa?" as it becomes the newest financial institution in Ohio to launch the country's most innovative financial products. Kasasa is a new brand of free checking and savings accounts that pays consumers to use their account with what interests them most—high interest, automatic savings or digital downloads from iTunes or Amazon.com. These accounts, combined with the personal service that only community financial institutions can deliver, are offering residents a better checking account option than the ...

For the second year, businesses across Long Island have partnered with Rolling River Day Camp in East Rockaway to donate 8 tuition-free camp scholarships to deserving children selected from Peninsula Counseling Center in Valley Stream. Rolling River Day Camp announced their initial 2011 business sponsors this week and the staff is excited to welcome new campers this summer. The Campmates Program , which launched in 2010, has fostered a unique partnership that benefits the Long Island community by not only providing valuable summer experiences to children in financial ...

The Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc. (RMBF) has once again taken a step in pediatric patient protection by helping parents demand a higher level of preparedness in dental offices. The "Pediatric Dental Care Checklist" is an acronym packed with pertinent questions and concerns when selecting a dental care professional team. The list, while simple, is powerful in its direct connect with the core requirements of pediatric patient emergency readiness and response. RMBF is honored to empower parents in protecting their children and is confident that the recently ...

The Union Sportsmen's Alliance and the International Union of Elevator Constructors have joined forces to give AFL-CIO affiliated Union members the opportunity to win a Nevada trophy elk hunt, while supporting conservation efforts. One lucky Union winner will join noted guide and outfitter Shad Leeder of Leeder Hunting for a 7-day, all-inclusive, pack train hunt in Nevada's Schell Creek and Snake Range areas, where bulls typically score 330-350 and can exceed 400 Boone & Crockett points. "This hunt really is a once in a lifetime opportunity," said William ...

There have been countless initiatives designed to support and encourage college, university and elementary school recycling programs. When it comes to "greening the daycare" however, very little is being offered to resolve the dilemma of starting and implementing a recycling program in a child care setting. For a limited time, Busch Systems will be offering a Recycling Promo Pack for every Multi Recycler order purchased. The Promo Pack will contain useful promotional items from the Busch Systems line to compliment your recycling program efforts. The Multi-Recycler ...

Helping people work online, Zoho today announced the latest highlights in its campaign to continuously improve its suite of online applications. The most recent enhancements to Zoho CRM, Zoho Docs, Zoho Mail and Zoho Recruit reflect upgrades to core functionality as well as integrations with other Zoho and third-party applications. "Zoho users have come to expect our online suite of collaboration, business and productivity applications to be deep as well as broad," said Raju Vegesna, Zoho evangelist. "Providing deep, rich functionality means paying attention ...

Bistro One West (1 W. Illinois St., St. Charles, Ill. (630) 444-0600), is hosting a wine dinner 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 19. Featuring young and dynamic winemaker Danielle Cyrot from St. Clement Vineyards, the event includes a four-course dinner prepared by chef Doug D'Avico and wine pairings. The cost is $80 per person (inclusive of tax and gratuity). The dinner starts with a delicious appetizer-West Coast Mussels, Fresh Water Crayfish and a Curry Broth served with Chardonnay, followed by the first-course Roasted Porcini Mushroom Salad with Bufala Mozzarella served ...

Dagmar Smeed, Head of Marketing & Communications for ss Great Britain based in Bristol, who was studying for the CIM's highest level qualification at the same time as developing and implementing the campaign, helped to lead her team to success for the best temporary marketing campaign for their 40th Homecoming Anniversary/Let's Celebrate campaign. Using a distinctive John Travolta-esque 'Mr Brunel' theme the campaign's objectives were to compliment the concurrent 'The Incredible Journey' exhibitions taking place to celebrate the epic salvage and homecoming of the ss ...