One of the keys for a successful conference is to lure visitors to your booth and exhibitors are always looking for creative ways to accomplish that goal. NAFA Fleet Management Association is helping exhibitors at its 2011 Institute & Expo by holding a silent auction that will increase an exhibitor's exposure while raising money to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as well. NAFA's 2011 Institute & Expo will take place April 9-12 in Charlotte, NC. From now until March 11, exhibitors may sign up to participate in the Silent Auction. Items for the auction will ...

Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg, P.A., is pleased to congratulate shareholder Troy H. Myers Jr. for his award of The Florida Bar President's Pro Bono Service for 2011 for the 12th Judicial Circuit. This honor recognizes Mr. Myers' outstanding donation of his time and professional expertise representing people who cannot afford legal services. This award is presented annually to one attorney in each of Florida's 20 judicial circuits, which includes more than 90,000 members of The Florida Bar. "We are very proud that a member of our firm has received this ...

The Ubuntu Server community and Canonical are again asking Ubuntu users just exactly how they are using Ubuntu Server Edition -- and in what kinds of organizations. Ubuntu Server has established itself as a popular operating system in organizations of all sizes performing numerous standard and critical tasks in multiple environments. It has also become one of the most popular operating systems on public cloud environments and has established itself as the core host Infrastructure-as-a-Service solution for private clouds. This is the third year of the survey. The results ...

The online confectioner, which is renowned for beautiful chocolates exquisitely presented in a stylish gift box, has launched a lovely chocolate range in time for February 14, complementing the company's tempting selection of goodies which can be found at http://www.thechocolatemoon.co.uk "We've introduced a special Valentine's range to our online selection this year which looks and tastes delicious," says The Chocolate Moon's managing director Susannah Pack. "And whether you're looking to tell a special someone you love them or send a gift as a secret admirer we've ...

Stratus Building Solutions, the nation's premiere building services and maintenance franchise company, has been officially named the "Number 1 Fastest Growing Franchise" by Entrepreneur magazine in the annual Franchise 500, with three "Top Ten" spots total. Stratus also received Number 5 Low Cost Franchise, Number 6 Top Home Based Business, Number 18 Top Global Franchise and Number 20 in the Franchise 500, in addition to the Number 1 Fastest Growing Franchise. Stratus continues reign of Top Ten awards. Dennis Jarrett, CEO of Stratus Building Solutions, said, "The combined ...

Red Apple Auctions, a boutique benefit auction firm, is excited to launch its first Facebook sweepstakes that gives fans a chance to win a tool that will make or break a fundraising auction - the Charity Auction Bells & Whistles teaching series. "We use Facebook to provide advice, tips, and photos that volunteer auction chairs can read to get simple ideas that make their job easy. This sweepstakes is a chance to get people talking with us on Facebook. Our existing fans love our weekly how-to videos, so even after January 31, I know our new friends are going to like ...

The Ulum Group, a Eugene-headquartered public relations/public affairs firm, will change its name to Vox Public Relations Public Affairs, effective Jan. 1, 2011. "Vox is the Latin word for voice," said Patrick Walsh, president/CEO of Vox Public Relations Public Affairs. "As we considered a new name, it became clear that what we do is give voice to our clients' messages through properly prescribed communications channels in order for them to directly connect with their key audiences." Vox Public Relations Public Affairs has nine professional staff members. The firm ...

The opium poppy, one of mankind's oldest medicinal plants, serves today as the commercial source of the powerful analgesic morphine, from which a variety of analgesics and antitussive alkaloids, such as codeine, are derived by semi-synthesis. Principal Investigators, Dr. Toni Kutchan and Dr. Thomas Smith at The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center collaborated to discover new information about the atomic structure of the medicinal plant that may lead to new advances in plant-based pharmaceuticals. The results of this research are published in the recent article, "The Atomic ...

Faraz Qureshi and Eddy Garrido of MeetOnCruise.com, a social network for cruise travelers will appear on BlogTalkRadio's "AiresLibre Travel Show" with host Raquel Segura on Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern. On this episode entitled "Who Are Your Cruise Buddies?" Faraz, Eddy and Raquel will be discussing the latest cruise social network phenomenon. How to choose the right cruise and many more tips, advice and insight on cruising industry. Faraz Qureshi is the Co-founder and CEO of MeetOnCruise. His background includes technology and management consulting. ...

Janson Group, a full service public relations, marketing and branding firm specializing in the non-profit sector, is reporting notable placement of media coverage for its two nonprofit client organizations in Orange County, Calif., Mercy House Living Centers and Alzheimer's Association, O.C In the last 45 days, more than a dozen stories have appeared in the key regional media for the organizations, including four front page stories in The Orange County Register, as well as a national feature in last week's Huffington Post for Mercy House titled: "Homelessness In the ...

Mr. Lyne previously spent eight years as an investment banker in UBS Investment Bank's Global Healthcare Group, advising healthcare and life science companies in the US, throughout Europe and around the world. Subsequently he has served as Senior Vice President of Business Development at Regulon, a privately-held biotech company. Dr. Michael Roberts, CEO of Synpromics, commented, "Andrei is an important addition to Synpromics's senior management team. His many years of experience advising life science companies on financial and strategic transactions, as well as his ...

More than 30 regional businesses will be stepping out of the shadows and into booth space at the Ground Hog Day Advertising/Marketing Expo sponsored by the South Shore Ad Club. The Expo is scheduled for Ground Hog Day, February 2 and will be run from8:30 - 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 929 Hingham Street (Route 228), Rockland.The entire business community is invited to attend this FREE event. Acomplimentary Continental Breakfast will be served from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Exhibitors will include AdZoo, Air Graphics, American Computer Technologies, Boston Business Journal, Beaulieu ...

Portico Systems, the leader in Integrated Provider Management (IPM) solutions, will present a complimentary webinar to discuss how payers can leverage an integrated approach to provider management to accelerate their response to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The PPACA requirement clock is ticking and with it are the increasing pressures to meet new client demands, reduce medical and administrative costs, and create new forms of collaboration. The payers that can turn the PPACA regulations into operational opportunity first will be successful in ...

There's only one way to escape the dead of winter. Let your mind wander and get your creative juices flowing this February at the WordsWorth weekend. Join Judith Graves, one of the hottest YA authors around, on a horrific journey on how to write to die for fiction including the terrifying realms of character development and revision. Judith Graves is the smart and sassy author behind the hit paranormal trilogy Under My Skin. Librarian, singer, songwriter, author, and book club haunter, Graves has her own opinions about words and she's not afraid to voice them. Much like ...

What: Many PC users understand that the more software installed on their computers, the slower the systems will get; however, they are often hesitant about uninstalling programs that might be needed at a later time. PC optimization specialist TuneUp figured out a way to solve this issue with TuneUp Program Deactivator, which allows PC users to completely turn off unused programs and drastically reduce the load on their computers. Whenever users need the programs again, they can easily turn them back on. This feature prevents having to uninstall and reinstall programs, and ...

Vertex Systems, Inc., the leading provider of case management, vocational payroll, and financial management software for social service agencies that help those with disabilities, announced their support for the SaveMedicaid.org website and petition campaign. SaveMedicaid.org is a nonprofit site dedicated to demonstrating to the country's leaders, governors, and representatives how important it is to maintain funding to America's Medicaid program for all the people it serves. The SaveMedicaid.org site collects signatures, provides news on state Medicaid cuts, and ...

Creative Brand Communications (CBC) has launched a new website for Salem, Oregon-based Maps Credit Union, at http://www.mapscu.com. The website also introduces the credit union's new CBC-developed tagline, "Navigating Life. Together." "The Maps team has been working on refining their brand strategy, and the new website is a critical medium for introducing this new strategy to the world, and proving the credit union's story as a differentiated financial institution," says Jeff Stephens, Creative Brand Communications founder and CEO. "The result is a site that reflects ...

DIG Coaching Practice presents Attention Talk Radio with part two of a series on "ADHD Advocacy and the Real World." Jeff Copper, attention coach and show host, concludes a discussion with attorney Matthew D. Cohen on the legal rights of those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) concerning how the law pertains to ADHD and the reality of the real-world application. Matthew Cohen, co-founder of the Chicago law firm of Monahan & Cohen, is well known for his experience in special education law, as well as health care and mental health law. He has an extensive ...

SecurityCoverage today announced the general availability of its latest edition of Online Backup. This new version (v2.0) brings several new features to its already highly popular Online Backup software. These features include file sharing in the cloud, Internet folder synchronization, and remote file access capabilities. Launched in 2008, SecurityCoverage Online Backup provides easy, automatic, and secure backup of important data - the things that really matter. Customers simply install it, choose what to backup, and forget it. Online Backup does the rest. Customers ...

Incubator Creative Group, Christian music's only established incubator organization, is launching a series of three free online seminars for indie Christian musicians. Each one-hour free webinar will be available during a seven day period (by reservation only) with release dates of February 15th, 22nd, and March 1st, 2011. The webinar series, led by Incubator Founder and President Nate Sakany, will outline a revolutionary concept for success as an independent Christian artist. In the face of the recent near decimation of the established Christian music industry network, ...

Epic Development (formerly known as With Epic Precision), a full service residential and light commercial contractor that offers design/build services, has become a five time OBIE Award winner, with three gold awards and two silvers. The Sales and Marketing Council of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association presents the OBIE Awards annually to recognize outstanding achievement. The OBIE Awards began in 1980, and for 30 years have been considered the highest honor in the housing industry. "We are overwhelmed to receive five awards," said Jim LaVallee, responsible ...

Laura U Collection, a leading Houston home furnishings and furniture retailer, is making room for the New Year and new inventory with their New Year clearance sale. Beginning January 19th and continuing through September 17th, you can save up to 75% off on home furnishings, home accessories and decor items. Take advantage of this ten day sale where lines like Kalalou, Go Home, Ankasa, A&B Homes and Accessories, Fringe Studio and Trina Turk are all on sale. So, mark your calendars for a sale that you don't want to miss. Come early because these clearance items won't be in ...

USstoragesearch.com is excited to have been chosen to power self storage searches on Cazoodle.com. Cazoodle.com specializes in building search engines and their apartment search engine combines the listings from 10,000 listing sites, forums, newspaper classifieds and individual property management websites. At Cazoodle.com users can look for their perfect rental home in any location in the United States, making a partnership with USstoragesearch.com a perfect fit. USstoragesearch.com has the largest online storage footprint in the storage industry, covering more than ...

ADMA Solutions, LLC, a Pennsylvania-based debt resolution company, is proud to highlight an important associate, Wesley Young, General Counsel for Century Negotiations, for receiving the Inspirational Leadership Award. Young accepted the award from the Dallas Asian-American Bar Association (DAABA) at an event hosted by AT&T, and sponsored by American Airlines, among others. The event, which took place at the Dallas Opera House, featured AT&T Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel Wayne Watts as the keynote speaker. "We are exceptionally proud to have ...

Dr. Stephen Estner is pleased to announce the grand opening of his new office location at 500 Broad Street, Suite 5A, Providence, RI 02907. The new location will offer Chiropractic Care including Spinal Adjustments, Pain Control and Relief, Flexion/Distraction, Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, as well as other healing modalities. Dr. Estner commented about his new location, which is in the same neighborhood as S.W.A.P. (Stop Wasting Abandoned Property), an organization dedicated to using abandoned property as a means to provide housing for low income families and homeless ...