Farmers & Merchants Bank celebrated 12 Orange County women at the third annual Women of Courage breakfast on Thursday, October 20 at Zov's Bistro Cafe in Tustin. This exclusive event celebrates women who have displayed courage, tenacity and wisdom to make a lasting difference in both their business and community. The recipients, who were selected by F&M branch managers throughout Orange County, are women from a broad array of age groups, cultural backgrounds and professions, with each making a significant contribution to their business and community. "With ...

Garvey Schubert Barer has been selected for the 2011 Appleseed Award for Pro Bono Service by Washington Appleseed. Firm volunteers, led by firm Owner and Washington Appleseed board of directors member Ronald J. Knox, have contributed more than 200 hours to the organization, helping in matters such as assessing and reporting on the impact of payday loans and advocating for the homeless. Firm volunteers also have been active in helping devise and implement the organization's legal strategy. "Ron and all of our volunteers should be lauded for their outstanding contribution ...

Although not offered to the general public, Minx designer nail film has been making a huge statement in popular culture. As of now, Minx is for the elite celebrities that act as a sort of walking billboard for the company. The elaborate designs and coloring makes for a look that no other nail add-ons can achieve, and does it without taking forever to dry or easily being pulled off. Many salons right now will not be able to be Minx dealers, but there are other similar products that will become more popular as Minx does. Many of these are available to salons right now, ...

Blue Planet Publishing and author Tony Graff proudly announce the release of his debut title, Juniper Crescent. Sized at 5 x 8, this paperback is categorized under Fantasy and Sci-Fi Fiction. The title is the author's first release and will be initially displayed and sold at the Mile-Hi-Con Literary Convention the weekend of October 21, 2011. Juniper Crescent is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $13.95. About the Book (Excerpts & Info): Oksanya has been given the gift of a lifetime ...

Fuel purifier manufacturer RCI Technologies introduces the FRS 660-50-UL Automatic Fuel Recirculating System. The FRS is designed to automatically circulate and clean stored fuel at 50 gallons per minute on a preprogrammed schedule. The system is housed in a NEMA 4 key-lockable cabinet and is equipped with alarms to alert the user in the event of pump failure, purifier high water level, system high pressure and flow switch. This FRS model is ideal for larger fuel storage tanks and is also available in a multi-tank version. As with all of RCI's fuel recirculating systems, ...

Market Metrix, the premier source for guest and employee feedback management solutions for hospitality, has expanded its presence in Europe by opening an office in Barcelona, Spain. Leonard W. Nash, Market Metrix co-founder, and Georgina Pares, recently appointed Director of Business Development, will head the office. "The European, Middle East and African hospitality markets are known for their long tradition of service and innovation. We are delighted to be in this celebrated region and excited to support the industry with our cutting edge services and technology," ...

Peace is Possible, and on November 13, 2011 Rotarians and peacemakers on the west coast will gather in Palm Springs at the Palm Springs Convention Center to discuss this very theme at the Rotary Peace Conference. This event, hosted by Rotary International Director Ken Boyd is one of a series that have taken place throughout the world. "What is special about the event is our Keynote Speaker Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mohandas Gandhi, and the public is invited," says Host Chair Dr. Garbis Der-Yeghian. "Mr. Gandhi, founder of M.K. Gandhi Institute, will share ...

Kazawest Services Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of a residential strata building located central Vancouver to its strata management portfolio. The property comprises condo residences and is minutes away from Oakridge shopping centre, Queen Elizabeth Park, and Langara College (http://www.langara.bc.ca). The strata council for the property contacted several of Vancouver's leading property management companies in their search for a property manager. Kazawest was chosen as the best fit to the strata council's requirement to have a service provider demonstrating ...

Software Consortium, an information technology solutions provider, announced it was awarded the 8m Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification from the United States Small Business Administration. The 8m program allows Software Consortium to compete more effectively for 5% of government contracts, which are now set-aside for WOSBs, and to team with prime contractors who require the services of a quality IT solutions partner to meet their small business obligations. Software Consortium also holds a General Services Administration (GSA) Contract, Schedule 70, for Information ...

San Diego Chargers defensive teammates Jacques Cesaire, Quentin Jammer, and former Chargers Punter Darren Bennett are set to co-host the 3rd Annual JBowl Charity Bowling Party. The event will be held at Kearny Mesa Bowl located at 7585 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard on Monday, October 24, 2011 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. Funds raised from the event will benefit Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research as well as the Jammer Family Foundation in support of San Pasqual Academy, a school for foster teens. JBowl supporters include NFL Special Teams players Mat McBriar of the Dallas Cowboys, ...

"Moving America Forward" a National Television Show hosted by William Shatner will feature Piedmont Medical on Youtoo TV a new television network launched by Mark Burnett the executive producer of five network television series including "The Apprentice" and "Shark Tank". Byron Wurdeman the CEO of Piedmont Medical was interviewed at the Los Angeles Moving America Forward News Studio by William Shatner and Doug Llewellyn of "People's Court" fame on the success and amazing growth of Piedmont Medical a company started by Wurdeman in ...

Ecommerce software and hosting company, Miva Merchant, Inc. has launched a Social Commerce Page product, designed to help ecommerce store owners sell their products on their Facebook fan pages. Miva Merchant users can choose between a standard, or default social commerce template, and a customized template that includes a consultation with a Miva Merchant in-house Web Developer. Both templates include the ability to edit and control the products being displayed via the Miva Merchant Admin, and all orders are processed via the Admin, rather than through Facebook. "As ...

Communications Strategy Group (CSG|PR), an influencer relations agency serving clients in seven distinct industries, received two Bronze Leaf awards at the Colorado Healthcare Communicators' annual awards ceremony October 13. CSG|PR received a Bronze Leaf for online content developed for Health Education Solutions, a leading provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals. The SEO-focused content strategy aims to increase awareness of the company's online courses and boost website traffic. Over the past year, the strategy has helped to increase Health ...

GMP Friction Products, a global leader in the development of specialty sintered metallic friction materials in the clutch and brake markets, streamlines communication with the military by offering a single point of contact for all project communication. The single point of contact (POC) is responsible for ensuring efficient coordination of all facets of the concept-to-customer experience, in particular, the exacting process required of vendors working directly with government agencies or any branch of the military. "As a small business, we needed to make it easier ...

The 6/10 Corporation has acquired the building previously known as the Forum Center, and housed Winter Haven, Florida's historic Hoffman's Department Store from the late 1930's. With that history in mind, the 8800 square feet, 2-story office building located at 39 Third Street SW is being renamed The Hoffman Building, renovated by the 6/10 Corporation, with interior and exterior improvements including a vibrant color scheme, common conference room and other amenities planned for completion in the Fall of this year. "We continue to see steady demand for the executive ...

Don Thomas Sporthaus (The Sporthaus), the Birmingham, Mich., based premier retailer of skis, snowboards and winter sports equipment and apparel, is presenting "Attack of La Niña" from Matchstick Productions (MSP) on Saturday, November 12 at Birmingham 8 (211 South Old Woodward Ave.) in downtown Birmingham at 8:00 pm. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, November 12, the top ranked mountain skier, Ingrid Backstrom, and Freestyle Skier and Faction Team Rider Kristi Leskinen will be at The Sporthaus from noon to 2 p.m. to sign autographs for fans. Backstrom, ...

Custom Packaging and Products announces they will be providing custom eco-friendly Kraft sheet paper for the highly celebrated Carnivale du Vin event on November 11. This renowned event brings together Emeril Lagasse and an all-star line-up of the country's top chefs and vintners in New Orleans for the Emeril Lagasse Foundation's 7th Annual Carnivale du Vin. The event is a fundraising benefit, with proceeds going to improve the lives of young people in the New Orleans and Gulf Coast areas. "We are honored to be working with the Carnivale du Vin fundraising event ...

As Wisconsin's frac sand boom is in full swing, FEECO International has announced the launch of a new website, http://www.WhatisFracSand.com. FEECO International, an equipment and material handling solutions company of Green Bay, WI, has a unique position in the frac sand industry. A material handling specialist for over 60 years, FEECO is sitting right on the edge of the frenzy for frac sand, in Green Bay, WI. Their location allows for convenient equipment needs. FEECO International has been providing rotary dryers, rotary coolers, and conveyor systems and bucket ...

A new, free tool called SocialFloat offers hope for websites seeking better search engine rankings through "social signals". Recent studies have identified "social signals" as an increasingly important part of Google's and Bing's ranking algorithm. Many tools already exist to help web pages create social signals, such as shares and votes; SocialFloat takes social signals to the next level at http://www.seo-writer.com/tools/socialfloat-signup.php . "WordPress blogs have had an SEO advantage, because they have had 'floating' social sharing bars," ...

Paperly LLC is excited to announce it has launched an online proofing system that enables its customers and Consultants to personalized their holiday photo cards in real-time. While Paperly's traditional emailed proofs remain available, the new online proofing system allows users to personalize text, change fonts and ink colors and upload photos. The photos can then be enlarged, cropped, converted to black & white or sepia plus much more. With the new system, the back-and-forth between customers and Paperly in regards to emailed proofs has been completely eliminated. ...

On October 20, 2011, Attorney Bethany Macktaz will speak at Columbia Law School for the Attorneys General Eastern Regional Conference. Attorney Macktaz will speak on the issue of Human Trafficking, in particular her experience in dealing with victims during the prosecution of a state sex trafficking case. Attorney Macktaz served as an Assistant Attorney General with the Rhode Island Attorney General's office, Criminal Division, prosecuting sex-trafficking crimes, sexual assaults, and narcotics cases. When asked to comment on the opportunity to speak at this event, ...

Recently launched members-only home and lifestyle flash sale website, The Foundary (www.thefoundary.com), announced today that it will co-host a Sweepstakes with Apartment Therapy (www.apartmenttherapy.com) that will grant one lucky winner a trip for two to London. The "London Calling" Sweepstakes begins on October 19th at 11amEDT and ends at midnight CT on November 30, 2011. The winner will be chosen at random during the first week of December and announced on The Foundary's Facebook and Twitter pages, as well as on Apartment Therapy's website. The "London ...

Industry thought leaders from Innovative-e, Inc., a business consulting and technology services company specializing in SharePoint technologies, will be presenting sessions at the PMI Global Congress 2011—North America. Innovative-e managing partner, Dux Raymond Sy, PMP, will be presenting the session, "Leverage Project 2010 with Office 365 for Project Management Success." In this session, Sy will discuss how to effectively create a Microsoft Project Plan, create a SharePoint-based Project Management Information System (PMIS) with Office 365, and integrate ...

Northwest Hardwoods is the leading North American hardwood lumber brand and is recognized by the furniture, cabinet and millwork industries for its high quality and custom grades. Today, their 12 North American hardwood operations produce and distribute abundant, renewable and sustainable high grade hardwood lumber across North America. Weyerhaeuser NR Company releases the potential in trees to solve important problems for people and the planet. They are involved in nearly every facet of the forest products industry, from growing and harvesting trees to producing products ...

Chicago residents will have their fight cards filled today, as The OpenField Foundation hosts the 9th Annual Legends Fight Night charity boxing event at Soldier Field. A Las Vegas-style event with something for everyone, proceeds raised this year will benefit the broad efforts of OpenField Foundation as well as two benefactor charities, Walking With Anthony and the Semper Fi Fund, while honoring "Irish" Micky Ward as the Legend Honoree. Unlike any other event of its kind, Legends Fight Night combines the thrill of a golden gloves-style card, with live entertainment ...