The Fastest-Growing Private Companies program was launched 16 years ago by the Puget Sound Business Journal to identify and recognize companies speeding to the top of their industries. To be eligible, companies must: be privately held and headquartered in Washington; have at least $500,000 in net revenue in 2007; show an overall growth from 2007 to 2009 fiscal years; and agree to have their CPA confirm their net operating revenues with Puget Sound Business Journal. "The companies that make this list are, by definition, among the most dynamic in our region," said Business ...

Seven Grauer School students recently traveled on a cultural immersion expedition to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, a Sioux Native American reservation that is the 8th largest in the U.S., but also the poorest with unemployment between 70 to 80%. The reservation was the site of the Wounded Knee Incident, which began on February 27, 1973 and was a 71-day stand off between the American Indian Movement activists, FBI agents and the National Guard. The students along with local Native Americans visited the historical site and other national monuments in ...

Inc Magazine acknowledged Ci2i Services Inc., as a member of their prestigious Inc 500 List, which gives credit to the 500 fastest growing US companies in 2010. Ci2i Services provides IT consulting and contingent staffing services to its customers in the USA. Their service offerings include developing marketing and sales solutions, project management, marketing management solutions, including competitive market research, and software development. Proudly holding the position at #398 on the Inc 500 List, Ci2i Services reports revenue growth of 739% in the past three ...

Eleven properties in Kansas City - ten single-family homes, plus a 6-unit apartment building - will be sold without reserve (everything goes, regardless of the final sale price) in an online-only absolute auction that ends Tuesday, Nov. 16, by Mayo Auction & Realty, based in Kansas City. The properties can be seen online, at http://www.auctionbymayo.com. The auction will conclude a six-year legal limbo for the properties, the last five and 1/2 of which saw them in federal receivership while the courts decided what to do with them. It was a case that involved the city, ...

Romance home party company Brown Bag Party today launched their newly redesigned, easy to navigate website, for both their customers and representatives at BrownBagParty.com. The new homepage highlights Brown Bag Party's stellar commission program for their sales representatives and offers clear, concise categories such as hosting a party, shopping through their secure on line store and circulating images of the company's top sellers. Peter Palmiotto, company co-founder and CEO, proudly stated "The redesigning effort has been well worth it! The new Brown Bag Party website ...

The 31st annual International Festival of Authors' (IFOA) touring programme has joined forces with Metroland Media Group Ltd. to promote this year's series of IFOA Ontario literary events. Between Oct. 21 and Nov. 5, IFOA Ontario events take place in Barrie, Burlington, Hamilton, Midland, Milton, Orillia, Parry Sound, Port Hope and Uxbridge, in addition to London, Owen Sound, Picton, Sudbury, and Windsor - for a total of 14 cities. "Between our long-standing community newspapers in many towns holding the IFOA Ontario events, and community websites promoting local ...

New German Representative, Handelsvertretung Alex is the newest addition to Harman Corporation. The new German representative will help reach across the globe to a new customer base as well as help greatly in the distribution of plastic parts. Harman Corp is greatly improving and expanding every year. With this new German distributor, providing safe quality plastic plugs, caps and grips to new areas around the globe will be greatly simplified. Harman Corporation has been a manufacturer and global supplier of dip molded flexible vinyl products for nearly 50 years, and ...

Motorcycle Attorney Brad Sinclair, an avid motorcycle rider and an active Lifetime Member of ABATE (American Bikers Aiming Towards Education) will attend and support the March of Dimes Bikers for Babies Poker Run. Complimentary event koozies will be donated by Sinclair Law Offices. "Sinclair Law proudly supports the March of Dimes Bikers for Babies," says Sinclair. "We hope our attendance and support of the Poker Run encourages the motorcycle community to participate and support such a worthy cause." Bikers for Babies allows riders and motorcycle lovers to promote ...

After 24 years in the speaking business, millions of those touched by Keith Harrell are mourning the loss of the motivational speaker, writer, and mentor. The vibrant and contagiously positive professional devoted the last quarter-century of his life to inspiring and encouraging people to evaluate their attitude as they developed strategies and methods to lead a happy and healthy life. Originally from Seattle, Harrell is a hometown hero thanks to his high school years as a key player on the undefeated 1973-74 Super Dogs who went on to win the state title. Keith earned ...

At El Portal Luxury Hotel in Sedona, we know there is so much to do in and around Sedona. Our passion for the area has led us to discover all of the historic, cultural and natural wonders that make the area so special, and we share our knowledge with our guests on a daily basis. When you stay at El Portal, we help you plan each day trip, arranging everything you'll need to experience these amazing sights. And don't just book a night or two with us - here's a sampling of some of the ways you could fill a full five day trip. Day one: explore the area around El Portal Luxury ...

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, online jewelry store Jewel Loft (http://www.Jewel-Loft.com)] announces that 20% of all online sales from now until then end of the month will be donated to Breast Cancer Alliance for breast cancer research and to promote breast health. Breast Cancer Alliance was founded in 1996 in Greenwich, CT, where Jewel Loft is based and several current Jewel Loft customers are avid supporters of the local organization. It is because of this that owner of Jewel Loft, Jennifer Freedman, has taken a close personal interest in her hometown's ...

Janice Russell, CPO-CD, president of Minding Your Matters Organizing, today announced the promotion of two of Minding Your Matters employees. Kc Coolbaugh has been promoted to Senior Professional Organizing Consultant/Senior Order Maker. Kc joined Minding Your Matters in May of 2005. Kc's professional experience includes helping a wide range of clients establish order from chaos - specifically in the context of preserving / archiving photographs and other memorabilia into custom designed albums. She also has experience managing human resource and financial tasks in a ...

The number of types of DuraLabel industrial labeling supplies available from safety labeling solutions provider Graphic Products, Inc. now exceeds 50, the company announced today. "As the leading provider of workplace safety solutions by means of label printers and labeling supplies, we strive to anticipate customers' needs for specific label and sign applications before customers even request them," said Eric Johnson, supply product manager at Graphic Products. "Having over 50 types of supplies that can be applied on nearly any surface and in nearly any setting is ...

Georgia Arts Exchange (GAE), an art and music development cooperative, announced the unveiling of Granite Countertop Atlanta as the Golden sponsor for 2010-2011. GAE's mission is to assist artists in Georgia to connect and network with other artists, galleries and collectors. GAE promotes art events at galleries, museums and other venues in Georgia. The Co-op is comprised of business professionals in Georgia that assist the individual artist and galleries to gain exposure and support. "We stimulate and encourage the original expression of Georgia culture. We expose, ...

American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST) has signed agreements with three stocking distributors to represent its pressure sensor products throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Arkansas. This change increases the number of outside field representatives to over forty professionals and over thirty inside sales support staff in the region. These companies are: Wilson Company, Process Solutions, and Precision Fitting and Gauge. Wilson Company, a recognized leader in the fluid power market for hydraulic, pneumatic and connector solutions, has signed on with AST to represent ...

This season's look is all about a full skirt and a small waist and when it comes to what tops to wear to complete this look there are plenty of options. The first and most classic is the cardigan, this when paired with the Shapeez Lacee Long cami peeking through underneath will give you that perfect and proper look. There are plenty of other options to pair with your full skirt, for example a fitted bracelet length sleeve sweater; that with Shapeez 'The Ultimate' underneath, can come in and give you that smooth bulge-free look while still keeping you comfortable. Need ...

Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has introduced a new large angle grinder in the Metabo Metal Masters series. The W24-180 features more power and the longest run time of any grinder in its class. Designed for cutting and grinding metal, this new angle grinder allows users to tackle large jobs safely and efficiently. With a 7" wheel, the W24-180 delivers 124 inch-lbs of torque and a no-load speed of 8,500 rpm. The tool also features ...

For the last decade the cornfields of the Jaworski family of Dundee, Michigan have been converted into Farmer J's Corn Maze. The maze is visible just off of highway US-23 at Exit 17, and has drawn thousands of visitors each year to their world record corn maze. Farmer J's is hoping to break four world records at the world record corn maze. In addition, they have added the option to visitors to support the local or national charity of their choice. Larger and longer than any other corn maze ever built, Farmer J's has turned in claims of breaking two Guinness World Records ...

"Rejection Therapy was a way of "gaming my social life" and not taking life and it's outcomes so dead serious. "But", exclaimed Comely, "I was surprised how much it transformed the way I viewed at the world. I'm happy others are having similar experiences with the game." In 2009, Comely conceived Rejection Therapy as a response to a common psychiatric illness known as social anxiety disorder. A recent study has shown that up to 14 percent of adults have this. Now, the new "real life game" has caught the imagination of bloggers around the world, some even taking the ...

Blatchford Solutions, a dental consulting company providing custom coaching programs for dental professionals, today announced a new addition to their coaching program, Blatchford in a Box. Blatchford in a Box is a condensed version of Blatchford Solutions customized dental coaching program, providing similar services, but at a fraction of the cost. Today's dental businesses are facing serious challenges and obstacles. Dental practice owners are spending more hours in the office and fewer hours at home, while gaining less net income. Blatchford in a Box is a program ...

Access Display Group, Inc. (ADG), a leading designer and manufacturer of changeable poster display frames and sign holders, has unveiled its latest e-commerce venture, SwingFrames4Sale.com. SwingFrames are patented, swing-open, quick-change display fixtures with discrete hinge and locking mechanisms that don't detract from the materials on display. Not just frames, they take a variety of forms, like enclosed display boards, menu cases and sign holders. They can be used by virtually any size business in any industry: retail, hospitality, corporate, or government. "The ...

As she watched the news accounts about Bishop Eddie Long of New Birth Baptist Church, Annette Johnson remembered when she, a church member at the time, was arrested at his church for temporarily parking near the front door to pick up a package. She had never seen the inside of a jail cell before that night 15 years ago and has not seen one since. She recounts the details of the arrest in her new book, "What's Your Motivation?: Identifying and Understanding What Drives You" (Allwrite Publishing, October 2010, $14.95, ISBN: 978-0974493510). In chapter 10 on the topic of ...

SUNY Ulster Associate Professor of Government and History Dr. Ray Raymond will be honored by His Royal Highness, Prince Andrew, The Duke of York, at a ceremony at St. James's Palace, London, on Oct.25, for his leadership in co-founding and leading the City Fellowships in Financial Services for 20 years as its Chief Executive. The City Fellowships are highly competitive, merit-based fellowships with the goal of: enabling outstanding young American minority financial service professionals to go to the City of London to get high level work experience of global capital markets ...

Providing a safe environment for our loved ones to minimize potential falls is key to staying healthy and avoiding other health issues. 1. Be sure that all electrical and phone cords are tucked out of the way and that all throw rugs are removed. 2. Make sure carpet is safely secured to the floor and that there are no wrinkles or raised areas. 3. Place non-skid strips on the bottom of the bathtub. 4. Be sure to sit down while shaving, brushing your teeth, styling your hair or putting on make- up. Use a tabletop mirror or a full length mirror so you can use ...

TechnoDyne LLC was named a Finalist in the Best Overall Company of the Year - Service Businesses - up to 2,500 Employees category in the 7th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, entrepreneurs, and the companies they run - worldwide. The Stevie Awards have been hailed as the world's premier business awards. Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word "crowned," winners will be announced during a gala event at the Marriott Marquis hotel in New York on Friday, November 12. Nominated women executives ...