This wasn't your typical Membership Business Breakfast for The Greater Delray Chamber of Commerce (GDBCC). While attendees enjoyed a healthy warm breakfast and a morning of conversation, the pivotal front table was dressed with graduation balloons, glasses, and streamers, hosting the graduating members of the 2011 Leadership Delray Class. "It is a true honor to be here today, standing in front of a new graduating class of leaders. In the future you will be our city commissioners, board of directors, and one of you maybe our future mayor," stated Mayor Woodie ...

GMP Friction Products, a military manufacturer and supplier of powdered metal friction products for clutch plates and brake pads, will exhibit at the upcoming Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Enterprise Supplier Conference & Exhibition in Columbus. GMP Friction Products will showcase their capabilities in the field of sintered metallic friction materials engineering, specialty friction products and friction mixes. "We look forward to connecting with the leaders in our military organizations," said Jerry Lynch, president and COO of GMP Friction Products. "We ...

iGoDigital, the market and technology leader in personalized product recommendations and guided selling tools, announces its participation in the Internet Retailer Conference and Exhibition (IRCE) 2011, taking place June 14-17, 2011 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. iGoDigital will be showcasing the company's solutions at booth #606 of the world's largest e-retailing show, in which every key industry is represented - retail, catalog, manufacturing and consumer service companies. Used by many of the largest online retailers, iGoDigital's personalized ...

With just days until the start of the world famous Wimbledon Tennis Championships, the temptation to watch the tournament first hand has just increased. Sportsworld is encouraging fans not to miss out on watching world class players in style by announcing 'smashing' deals on exclusive hospitality packages. "People might be able to watch the singles finals in 3D on television for the first time this year but nothing compares to the build-up and excitement of the big games live. Wimbledon is a real experience with a unique atmosphere and people that stay at home really ...

Boot Camp Digital (www.bootcampdigital.com), a market leader of custom social media marketing training programs invites business professionals to its most popular and top rated 2 Day Boot Camp: Social Media Marketing and Internet Marketing Training on June 23rd and 24th, 2011 from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM at Boot Camp Digital's Cincinnati Training Facility located at 1600 Main Street, Cincinnati. During this extremely popular 2-day training class business professionals learn exactly how to use internet marketing and social media to grow their business. The course is designed ...

At Harris Seeds' online Father's Day Gift Shop, customers can choose from a selection of products that make great gifts for dads. Since dads appreciate products that help add beauty, ease of care and value to their yard and garden, Harris Seeds lists yard and garden tools and supplies such as garden seeders, garden sprayers, soil test kits and meters, watering kits, and raised bed kits as part of the Father's Day Shop. For fathers who are bird lovers, Harris carries a selection of bird care supplies such as bird feeders and bird food. The weather stations have been a favorite ...

ChicaLogic (www.chicalogic.com), a leading provider of technology solutions that are intuitively created and designed with a woman's needs and workflow in mind, today announced the release of ChicaPC-Shield, a free anti-malware solution designed to protect PCs from malware attacks typically found on social networking sites and other websites that cater to women. ChicaPC-Shield can detect malware, isolate the threat and purge it from Windows-based PCs and laptops in minutes. "When you track the expansion of malware infections from social networking sites each month ...

At the ISSA/INTERCLEAN trade show which took place in Warsaw, Poland from May 18-20, 2011, Busch Systems International presented a recycling station featuring various lid openings and customizable signage for users of any language. The "Waste Watcher" recycling container is a single unit collection recycle bin which can be joined together to form a recycling station made up of as many (or as few) units as required. The attendees were particularly interested in the various lid openings available as well as the customizable signs. "Being able to customize ...

A winter activity holiday at the Aurora Chalet Hotel is the latest among the collection of extraordinary adventures to be chosen by the Mighty Fine Company to feature on their website. Finland is a remarkable country that is not only blessed with immaculate countryside, it also plays host to the phenomenal Northern Lights. The Aurora Chalet Hotel delights in paying homage to many of Mother Nature's wonderful creations. Situated in Luosto in Finnish Lapland, the Aurora Chalet Hotel is enveloped by striking scenery and offers idyllic surroundings for a winter holiday. ...

It was revealed this week that more English Universities than expected are planning top up fees of GBP9,000, according to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). The average fee planned by Universities is set to be GBP8,765, compared to the government estimation of GBP7,500. And although unemployment among under-25s fell by 30,000 in the first quarter of 2011, recent figures released by the Office for National Statistics revealed that one in five graduates remained unemployed in the last year. So not only are future graduates facing the prospect of poor financial ...

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute (http://www.laserspineinstitute.com), the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, has announced that the company has opened its newest consultation facility in Albuquerque. John Spallino, M.D., a Laser Spine Institute board-certified physician, will consult with potential spinal patients to determine whether endoscopic spine surgery is the most effective solution in addressing their chronic back and neck pain, and guide them in arranging the next steps for appropriate treatment. The new facility is located at 8801 Horizon Blvd., Suite ...

A honeymoon is the traditional holiday taken by newly-weds. But originally it simply described the period just after the wedding when things are at their sweetest. It is assumed to wane in a month so do not hesitate to make these days paradisiacal idyll. One of the world's most romantic cities, Antalya, seduces visitors with its architecture, history, style. No wonder so many honeymoons include this romantic destination. Summer vacation is a time couples in love joyfully anticipate. Warmer days, longer nights and being outside in places where the sun brightly shines ...

On May 19, 2011, the Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) honored the Peacock Keller law firm with its inaugural Excellence Award for Corporate Philanthropy at their annual Legacy Celebration. The award recognizes the law firm's tradition of exemplary giving and community service. WCCF also announced that the award would be named the Charles C. Keller Excellence Award for Corporate Philanthropy in honor of Peacock Keller Senior Counsel, Charles C. Keller. A founding partner of the firm, Keller is well known for his longstanding dedication to community service both ...

LuggagePoint.com has been providing online sales of premier luggage and travel products since 1999. In a response to growing demand for their products, LuggagePoint began their search for a partner that could provide the necessary customer service to their online customers. "It was critical that our partner had the technology and customer service mindset to provide superior support to our customers" says Sumit Bhanote, Luggage Point Business Development. "At Advanced Customer Services we found a partner that truly cares about our customers and has all ...

Muddy Puddles, started in 1994, and introduced stylish, durable, kid proof waterproofs, for those children who loved playing out in all weathers and enjoyed getting 'down and dirty' but wanted to be comfortable at the same time. Muddy Puddles has just produced a new range of award winning light weight waterproof clothing. This range of clothing consists of a PuddlePac jacket and Trousers which can fold into a pocket and are perfectly suited to be carried around just in case of that unexpected shower that takes you by surprise. Muddy Puddles PuddlePac is the winner ...

French Connections are pleased to report a record number of enquiries for holiday accommodation in the south of France in 2011. Due in-part to the steadily rising cost of some transatlantic airfares, coupled with a greater awareness of the potential environmental impacts of air-travel, holidaymakers from the United Kingdom are choosing to visit France's warm south coast for an affordable and comfortable getaway this year; lovingly referred to as the country's 'sunshine playground' The southern region of France boasts good travel links and is easily accessible from the ...

Therapist, Life coach and Emotional Mastery expert Dr. Simon Casey will appear on The Wellness Authors Show on June 13 and 14, 2011, to discuss his latest release, 'Secrets To Emotional Wealth'. Books in the self help genre offer guidance in many different areas: stress management, unhealthy relationships, career success, goal achievement, developing self confidence and self worth - the list goes on and on. Many of us have gone a step further and have been involved in talk therapies of one kind or another. But often neither books or talk therapy produce the results we ...

Sharon Hill, a Triangle-based professional business etiquette and diversity trainer, radio talk show host, and Toastmaster's District Governor, encountered all manner of challenges during and after her long tenure as a development and marketing manager for Fortune 500 giant IBM, none of which could have fully prepared her to take on the task of selecting a caregiver for her own mother. On Tuesday, June 21, Hill will share her experiences as the keynote speaker for the 2011 Triangle Caregiver's Conference, an all day event aimed at providing respite, resolution, and resources ...

As part of its plans to increase globalisation, and following success in the UK and Europe, cosmetics giant Revlon is now rolling out its Oliver Wight Integrated Business Planning (IBP) programme across all regions. The decision to implement IBP on a global level was taken after seeing spectacular results within the European operation, where inventory was reduced by 50% whilst service levels rose to 98.5%. The IBP programme has paid dividends in terms of organisational visibility, planning and better integrated processes. "It was huge progress for the organisation. ...

New colours for summer 2011 include tangerine, ice pink and purple to fully coordinate with this season's must have colour trends. The team at Cloggs were excited as usual when these new colours landed which are a firm favourite in the office and with a hopefully hot summer ahead, Havaianas are sure to be the footwear of choice. Havaianas flip flops were first introduced to the world in 1962 by the Brazilian brand. The original Havaianas flip flops were inspired by ancient Japanese style sandals made of rice straw soles and fabric strap uppers. Today, Havaianas flip ...

Devart schema comparison tool greatly maximizes the productivity of Oracle developers and DBAs. Schema snapshots and version control integration, command line support, synchronization of wrapped and unwrapped objects - and it is only part of new product functionality. Devart Team is proud to announce the release of dbForge Schema Compare for Oracle 2.0. While the first version of the product was being launched, we were already working on its next release, because it was quite clear that dbForge Schema Compare 1.0 is just a good starting point. We did not even manage ...

ResearchWritingCenter.com is still accepting entries to our new essay contest. This is a terrific opportunity for writers to highlight their skills and share their knowledge. Winners will receive cash prizes as well as the chance to write guest blog posts.This is an exciting new way to honor the writers of the best essays. We like to keep writing interesting and stimulating, because we know how tough, concentrated, and isolating this kind of work can be. Our last essay competition proved to be a lively mechanism for bringing writers together, and promoting discussion. We ...

L.A. Management Company, a marketing firm specializing in website development, online marketing, social media management and video production, will be recognized by Business Leader as a Top 300 Small Business of the South at a reception on June 22, 2011. Honorees are dynamic small businesses that have exhibited strong historical financial results, have a positive impact in the local economy and are making a difference not only in business, but also in the greater community. The Charlotte-based marketing firm has been recognized by Business Leader three times in the ...

When Married Couples Should Keep Separate Bank Accounts Newlyweds are not as likely as they once were to keep all assets jointly. According to a Raddon Financial Group survey reported in The Wall Street Journal, nearly half of all married couples have more than one bank account between them. A significant reason for the increase may be that couples are getting married later in life and therefore bringing in established accounts to the marriage. Also, those marrying later in life may simply be used to paying bills on their own and not feel a need to merge finances. ...

Maryland Schools Notified of Students' Serious Offenses, Not Drug Arrests In 2010, Maryland passed a law that allowed schools to be notified when a student is arrested for serious crimes such as assault or possession of firearms. In 2011, the Maryland House of Representatives considered a bill that would have added drug arrests to the list of required offenses reported to schools. The goal of the current law is to prevent repeat offenders and improve school safety. After a student is arrested for a crime that requires reporting, school officials meet with the student ...