Hood Hargett Breakfast Club’s November Murray Scholarship Awarded to Harrill
[November 17, 2008] CHARLOTTE – The Hood Hargett Breakfast Club (www.hoodhargettbreakfastclub.com) presented a $1,000 scholarship to Abby Harrill at its November meeting as part of the Liz Murray Scholarship Award. 

CEO Inc. Ranks 6th Best Place to Work in Charlotte
[November 17, 2008] CHARLOTTE –  CEO Inc. (www.ceohr.com), announced today that the firm was ranked No. 6 out of the Top 25 2008 Best Places to Work in Charlotte in the small business category.

KnowledgePoints Matthews to Hold Second Coffeehouse for Local Parents
[November 17, 2008] CHARLOTTE – KnowledgePoints Learning Center (www.knowledgepoints.com/matthews), will hold its second free CoffeeShop for parents on Thursday, December 4th. 

CFA North Carolina Society Helps High School Students Understand Current Events
[November 17, 2008] CFA North Carolina Society (www.cfanorthcarolina.org), an association of investment professionals including portfolio managers, security analysts, investment advisors, and other financial professionals, has partnered with 13 high schools throughout the state to provide a unique hands-on learning opportunity for students utilizing The Wall Street Journal.

Knowmad Technologies’ Diona Kidd Named to Arts Center Board
[November 17, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Diona Kidd, vice president of Knowmad Technologies (www.knowmad.com) has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Civic and Cultural Arts Center of Pineville.

Charlotte Entrepreneurs’ Organization Welcomes New Members
[November 17, 2008] CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO Charlotte) is proud to announce that the following entrepreneurs have been accepted as members…

TrainingFolks’ Exec Named President-Elect of ASTD Charlotte
[November 17, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Owen Davis, Managing Director of U.S. Operations for TrainingFolks (www.trainingfolks.com), a performance consulting and leadership development firm, has been named 2009 President-Elect of the Charlotte Chapter of the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD Charlotte).

WebsiteBiz President Moderates Discussion on Social Media in Sports
[November 17, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Eric Dudley, president of online marketing agency WebsiteBiz (www.websitebiz.com) moderated a panel discussion on “The State of Social Media in Sports: What Every Sports Marketer Needs to Know to Generate Revenue, Increase Fan Base, Sell Merchandise and Attract New Business Today” hosted by the Charlotte Chapter of the National Sports Marketing Network (NSMN).

 

Beanstalk Data Contracted by Fresh Air Technologies for Marketing Automation
[November 10, 2008] CHARLOTTE - Beanstalk Data (www.BeanstalkData.com) was recently contracted by indoor air quality solutions firm Fresh Air Technologies, Inc. to integrate and implement marketing automation services.

Peppermint Forest Presents WonderLit™ Design Team at Christmas Tree Festival
[November 10, 2008] CHARLOTTE –  Peppermint Forest Christmas Shop (www.peppermintforest.com) will hold its Christmas Tree Festival at the store on November 15th and 16th, featuring their unique brand of WonderLit™ artificial Christmas trees. 

Local Author Donald Haack Shares Diamond Adventures with Wingate History Students
[November 10, 2008] CHARLOTTE - Donald Haack, founder of Donald Haack Diamonds & Fine Gems (www.donaldhaack.com) and award-winning author of Bush-Pilot in Diamond Country and Diamond Safari (www.diamondmemoirs.com), recently gave a presentation at Wingate University about his adventures in diamond mining, flying and living in the jungles of South America.

Hinrichs Flanagan Financial Expands to Wilmington - Adds Krasnipol to Team
[November 10, 2008] WILMINGTON, N.C.
Steven E. Krasnipol, CFP„µ, CLU, ChFC, a Certified Financial Planner™ Practitioner of Wealth Coach of North Carolina has recently affiliated with Hinrichs Flanagan Financial (www.hinrichsflanagan.com), a general agency of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), in Charlotte, N.C.

Shred-it Charlotte and Matthews Post Office Help Shred Consumer Fraud
[November 10, 2008] Photo Caption 1 (Photo Courtesy of Shred-it Charlotte):
From front to back: Tom Yazvac (Matthews Post Office) and Gene Harris (Shred-it Charlotte) participate in a free community shred and identity theft awareness seminar, which was part of a Matthews Post Office customer appreciation event.

Hinrichs Flanagan Financial to Host VIP Breakfast Honoring Best Places to Work Finalists with Author Bill Whitley – Nov. 19
[November 10, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Hinrichs Flanagan Financial (www.hinrichsflanagan.com), a Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) General Agency, announced today that Hinrichs Flanagan Financial will host a VIP Breakfast for the 2008 Best Places to Work winners (by invitation only) on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 7:30-9:15 a.m. at the Charlotte Marriott SouthPark.

Green Rice Gallery to Showcase Famous Illustrator and Sculptor in December
[November 10, 2008] CHARLOTTE — Green Rice Gallery (www.green-rice.com), a fine arts gallery showcasing the works of over 100 talented local and national artists, will feature internationally known illustrator and sculptor, Bill Nelson. 

LA Management Company Produces Spanish Infomercial for McGrath Medical
[November 10, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Multimedia marketing firm, LA Management Company, recently completed a Spanish infomercial for McGrath Medical that is airing on Azteca America television network in Austin, Texas. 

Total Nutrition Technology Utilizes Visual Fitness Planner Program to Help Clients See Health Risks and Body Transformation
[November 10, 2008] CHARLOTTE — Total Nutrition Technology (www.tntgetfit.com), which specializes in weight loss, health management and enhanced sports performance, has recently started using a new 3-D technology, specifically designed for TNT, to help clients learn actual health age, health risks and see potential body transformation on a proper health and fitness program. 

Rent-To-Sell Realty President Shares Insights on Morning Show
[November 10, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Brett Furniss, ABR®, president of Rent-To-Sell Realty, Inc. (www.RentToSell.com) , a division of BDF Realty Inc., was a guest on WBT 1110-AM’s “Charlotte Morning News Weekend Edition” with Don Russell.

Unique Style, Comfortable Elegance Defines Newest Beaufurn Chairs
[November 10, 2008] WINSTON-SALEM, NC – Elegance. Style. Comfort. Durability. Beaufurn’s new SA-357 armchair, SA-359 side chair and SA-361 arm chair are all this and more.

OSHA Head Joins Fisher & Phillips LLP
Former Assistant Secretary Edwin G. Foulke, Jr. Joins Labor and Employment Firm’s Workplace Safety and Catastrophe Management Practice Group
[November 10, 2008] ATLANTA – Fisher & Phillips LLP, a leading national labor and employment law firm, announced that former Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., has joined the firm.

Rich Campe International Partners with Coachville to Offer MindScan Certification
[November 10, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Professional coaching firm Rich Campe International, LLC (www.RichCampe.com) has formed a strategic partnership with Coachville (www.Coachville.com), the largest online coach training community in the world to offer a professional certification in the MindScan assessment tool.

It’s Time to Apply for SouthWood’s Free Signage and Services Grant
[November 10, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Free signage and services from SouthWood Corporation (www.southwoodcorp.com), the Charlotte-based image, identity and signage specialists are available to local nonprofits that apply for SouthWood’s Identifying Our Community Grant Program.

TrainingFolks Brings Pease to ASTD Day of Learning Conference on December 3
[November 10, 2008] CHARLOTTE –TrainingFolks (www.trainingfolks.com), a performance consulting and leadership development firm, is sponsoring Gene Pease, CEO of Capital Analytics as a featured guest speaker at the Charlotte Chapter of American Society of Training and Development (ASTD Charlotte) Day of Learning Conference.

KnowledgePoints Matthews to Hold Free CoffeeShop for Local Parents
[November 10, 2008] CHARLOTTE – KnowledgePoints Learning Center (www.knowledgepoints.com/matthews), will hold its first free CoffeeShop for parents on Thursday, November 13th. 

 

Peppermint Forest Christmas Shop Holds Open House
[November 5, 2008] CHARLOTTE –  Peppermint Forest Christmas Shop (www.peppermintforest.com) will hold its annual Open House on November 8-9, featuring live music and refreshments. 


S.T.A.R. Resources’ Murphy Completes ORSC Training
[November 3, 2008] CHARLOTTE - Mary Elizabeth Murphy, Managing Director of S.T.A.R. Resources (www.starresources.biz), has completed the five modules of training for Organization and Research Systems Coaching (ORSC) by the Center for Right Relationship (CRR). 

LA Management Company Produces Training Video for Mack Trucks
[November 3, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Multimedia marketing firm, LA Management Company, has recently produced an internal training video for The McMahon Truck Group, which includes Mack Trucks of Charlotte, Mack Trucks of Nashville, Mack Trucks of Rock Hill and Southeastern Nationalease. 

Julie Haack of Donald Haack Diamonds & Fine Gems to Speak at MBPW Luncheon
[November 3, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Julie Haack, president of Donald Haack Diamonds & Fine Gems (www.donaldhaack.com) will be presenting “Trends in Jewelry” to the Metropolitan Business and Professional Women on Wednesday, Dec. 17.

Hinrichs Flanagan Financial Bowls for Junior Achievement
[November 3, 2008] Rebecca “Becky” Thompson
, director of recruiting with Hinrichs Flanagan Financial, presented a $3,000 check to Jeanine Gardner, executive assistant at Junior Achievement.

Moonlight Creative Group’s Ponischil Chosen as 2008 Marketing Impact Leader
[November 3, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Karen Ponischil, founder and co-partner of Moonlight Creative Group (www.moonlightcreativegroup.com), which specializes in providing effective marketing communications solutions, has been selected as one of Business Leader magazine’s “2008 Marketing Impact Leaders.”

Charlotte’s Brett Furniss Tells How to Rent-To-Sell Your Own Home in New Book
[November 3, 2008] CHARLOTTE, N.C. – We all have to get a little more creative in an economy like this. When it comes to residential real estate, one Charlotte business is taking a different approach that links investors, sellers and tenants in a model that benefits everyone.

Rich Campe International Adds Weeks to Team
[November 3, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Stacey Weeks has joined professional coaching firm Rich Campe International, LLC (www.RichCampe.com) as Sales Coordinator. 

Online Marketing Agency WebsiteBiz Engages DSS Corporation to Manage Dilworth Office Building Expansion
[November 3, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Online marketing agency WebsiteBiz (www.websitebiz.com) has chosen general contractor DSS Corporation to manage the interior construction and upfit of their new office at 1713 Cleveland Avenue in Charlotte.

 

Charlotte magazine 2008 Dream Home Unveils Schedule of Weekend Events and Workshops Starting Nov. 15
[October 28, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Charlotte magazine’s 2008 Dream Home (www.charlottemagazine.com) to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, will be hosting several events and workshops during its open house tours Thursdays thru Sundays from Nov. 20 – Dec. 14.


Beaufurn’s New Lounge Chair Makes a Bold Statement
[October 27, 2008] WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Corporate offices, hotel rooms and waiting areas are replacing ordinary furniture with the extraordinary new LOUA-34 lounge chair by Beaufurn (www.Beaufurn.com).

Online Marketing Agency WebsiteBiz Helps Classroom Central Get Ready for School
[October 27, 2008] CHARLOTTE – The employees of online marketing agency WebsiteBiz (www.websitebiz.com) joined together to supply local students with bookbags and school supplies through Classroom Central’s 12th Annual School Tools Campaign.

Hood Hargett Breakfast Club’s Snyder Speaks to Southpark Rotary
[October 27, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Jennifer Snyder, Executive Director of The Hood Hargett Breakfast Club (www.hoodhargettbreakfastclub.com), was the featured speaker at the Rotary Southpark Breakfast Club’s September meeting. 

Packaging Warehouse Hires Beanstalk Data to Provide Marketing Automation
[October 27, 2008] CHARLOTTE - Beanstalk Data (www.BeanstalkData.com) was recently contracted by packaging design firm The Packaging Warehouse, Inc. to integrate and implement marketing automation services.

Peppermint Forest, Kooiman Family Trademark Unique WonderLit Tree Design
[October 27, 2008] CHARLOTTE –  Wally and Susan Kooiman, owners of Peppermint Forest Christmas Shop (www.peppermintforest.com) recently acquired a trademark on the WonderLit™ line of artificial Christmas trees sold exclusively at Peppermint Forest. 

Donald Haack Diamonds & Fine Gems to Help MBPW Auction Shine with Diamond Pendant
[October 27, 2008] CHARLOTTE - Donald Haack Diamonds & Fine Gems (www.donaldhaack.com) has donated an 18k white gold diamond pendant for the 2008 “Champagne for Scholarships” Live and Silent Auction that will benefit the Metrolina Business & Professional Women (MBPW) Scholarship Fund.

Pea Organizing Services’ Sabato Presents to Waxhaw Moms Group
[October 27, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Fiorella Sabato, Organizing Consultant with Charlotte-based Pea Organizing Services Inc. (www.thepea.com), a full-service professional organizing and productivity consulting firm, was a featured speaker at a recent Waxhaw Moms Group meeting where she presented “Conquer Kid Clutter & Organize Your Home.”

Green Rice Gallery Branches Out to Offer New Services Outside the Gallery
[October 27, 2008] CHARLOTTE — Green Rice Gallery (www.green-rice.com), a fine arts gallery showcasing the works of over 100 talented local and national artists, has started a new program called Green Rice Gallery Without Walls to bring some of its services directly into the community, area homes and businesses. 

LA Management Company Hired to Upgrade Clinic of Cosmetic Surgery Web Site    
[October 27, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Multimedia marketing firm, LA Management Company, has been hired by the Clinic of Cosmetic Surgery to upgrade their Web site design with an expanded platform, new features and easier navigation tools. 

 

Whitfield Wows Hood Hargett Breakfast Club Membership at Noble’s Luncheon
[October 20, 2008] C
HARLOTTE – The Hood Hargett Breakfast Club (www.hoodhargettbreakfastclub.com) played host to Fred Whitfield, President and COO of the Charlotte Bobcats, at its September installment of the Carolina Horizons series of luncheons. 

Beanstalk Data Provides Marketing Automation to Griffin Home Health Care
[October 20, 2008] CHARLOTTE - Beanstalk Data (www.BeanstalkData.com) was recently contracted by home medical equipment supplier Griffin Home Health Care, Inc. to integrate and implement marketing automation services.


Hinrichs Flanagan Financial’s Kern Shares Financial Planning Tips on Local Radio Program
[October 20, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Matthew L. Kern, CLU, AIF, CLTC, Financial Planner at Knauff Insurance, Inc. an affiliate of Hinrichs Flanagan Financial (www.hinrichsflanagan.com), a Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) General Agency, was a guest on WBT 1110-AM’s “Charlotte Morning News Weekend Edition” with Don Russell.

Pea Organizing Services’ del Rosso Gives Time Management Tips to Legal Firm
[October 20, 2008] CHARLOTTE - Kristin White del Rosso, president of Charlotte-based Pea Organizing Services Inc. (www.thepea.com), a full-service professional organizing and productivity consulting firm, recently gave a presentation titled “Time and Paper Management for Busy Professionals” to Robinson, Bradshaw and Hinson paralegals.

Carla Garrison Becomes Owner of Green Rice Gallery  
[October 20, 2008] CHARLOTTE — Green Rice Gallery (www.green-rice.com), a fine arts gallery showcasing the works of over 100 talented local and national artists, is undergoing some exciting changes in order to showcase more artists and provide more personalized services. 

LA Management Company Hired to Design Web Site for Wisconsin Wellness & Weight Loss Center   
[October 20, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Multimedia marketing firm, LA Management Company, has been hired to design a weight loss Web site for the new Wisconsin Wellness & Weight Loss Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (www.weightlosswi.com). 

Fisher & Phillips Shares Organized Labor Update with Charlotte Employers
[October 20, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Mason Alexander, Managing Partner of the Charlotte office of labor law firm Fisher & Phillips LLP (www.laborlawyers.com) recently presented employers with the latest information regarding the likely impact of the upcoming election on the labor environment. 

Homoly Says Just Because You’re an Expert Doesn’t Make You Interesting
[October 20, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Dr. Paul Homoly, CSP, president of Homoly Communications Institute will bring his two-day workshop "Just Because You’re an Expert Doesn’t Make You Interesting" to Charlotte on Thursday, November 13 and Friday, November 14 at Hilton Charlotte Center City.

Rich Campe Shares Secrets of Peak Performance with Entrepreneurs’ Organization Executive Board
[October 20, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Rich Campe, CEO and managing member of professional coaching firm Rich Campe International, LLC (www.RichCampe.com) conducted a leadership development workshop titled “Peak Performance through Self-Awareness” for the executive board of the Entrepreneurs’ Association (EO).

New TrainingFolks Web Site Focuses on Custom Management Training and Leadership Development
[October 20, 2008] CHARLOTTE – TrainingFolks has launched a new Web site at www.Management-Training.net, which focuses on their custom management training and leadership development services.

WebsiteBiz Execs Join with Online Marketing Leaders at 2008 Search Engine Strategies Conference
[October 20, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Eric Dudley, president of online marketing agency WebsiteBiz (www.websitebiz.com) and Tom Dressler, Internet Marketing Director for WebsiteBiz participated in the 2008 Search Engine Strategies Conference & Expo in San Jose, California.

Community Blood Center of the Carolinas Kicks Off Fourth Annual Puppies for Patients Campaign
[October 20, 2008] CHARLOTTE – The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas (CBCC) (www.cbcc.us) is holding its Fourth Annual Puppies for Patients campaign from November 1 – December 19, 2008. 

 

One Half of “Team Hoyt” to Ride Into Hood Hargett Breakfast Club
[October 14, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Dick Hoyt, one half of “Team Hoyt,” will be the featured speaker at the Hood Hargett Breakfast Club (www.hoodhargettbreakfastclub.com) on Friday, November 14th at the Carmel Country Club.

Green Rice Gallery to Showcase Local Artist Holt McLean During Month of November
[October 13, 2008] CHARLOTTE — Green Rice Gallery (www.green-rice.com), a fine arts gallery showcasing the works of over 100 talented local and national artists, will feature local Charlotte artist, Holt McLean’s exhibit, Natural Surroundings, from November 7 – 29. 

LA Management Company Hired to Upgrade Metrolina Plastic Surgery Web Site     
[October 13, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Multimedia marketing firm, LA Management Company, has been hired by Metrolina Plastic Surgery in Charlotte to create a new Web site design with an expanded platform, new features and easier navigation tools. 

Murphy, S.T.A.R. Resources Produce First End-Buyer Show for CAAMP
[October 13, 2008] CHARLOTTE - Mary Elizabeth Murphy, Managing Director of S.T.A.R. Resources (www.starresources.biz), recently helped the Carolinas Association of Advertising and marketing Professionals (CAAMP) to produce its first ever End-Buyer Show. 

Hinrichs Flanagan Financial’s Platt Speaks at FIF Summit  
[October 13, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Ryan F. Platt, MBA, Director of Special Care Planning with Hinrichs Flanagan Financial Hinrichs Flanagan Financial (www.hinrichsflanagan.com), a Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) General Agency, recently presented “Special Needs Financial Planning” at the 2008 First In Families Fall Summit. First In Families (FIF) of Mecklenburg County and FIF of North Carolina hosted the event, which took place at the Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte at Concord Mills.

Sabato of Pea Organizing Services Helps Families Get Organized for School Year
[October 13, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Fiorella Sabato, Organizing Consultant with Charlotte-based Pea Organizing Services Inc. (www.thepea.com), a full-service professional organizing and productivity consulting firm, recently gave an organizing demonstration at the Park Crossing subdivision to show families how to get ready for the school year.

Shred-it Charlotte’s Hobgood Presents to Dilworth South End Rotary Club  
[October 13, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Brook Hobgood, a Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist, and general manager of Shred-it Charlotte (www.shredit.com), which specializes in providing secure on-site document destruction, was a featured speaker at a monthly luncheon meeting for the Charlotte Dilworth South End Rotary Club.

Growing Like a Beanstalk: Integraphx Introduces A Really Cool Tool for Marketing Automation
[October 13, 2008] CHARLOTTE - Commercial printing and marketing services firm Integraphx (www.integraphx.com) has launched Beanstalk Data (www.beanstalkdata.com), an innovative marketing automation process that integrates essential marketing data tools including contact management, e-mail, direct mail, customer surveys, tracking and scheduling.

Knowmad Technologies Recognized as WebGUI Contributor of the Year
[October 13, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Knowmad Technologies (www.knowmad.com) was honored as WebGUI Contributor of the Year at the WebGUI User's Conference in Madison, Wisconsin.

Pamela Lezotte Joins Rich Campe International
[October 13, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Pamela Lezotte has joined professional coaching firm Rich Campe International, LLC (www.RichCampe.com) as Senior Account Executive - Corporate Division.

Ahlum Receives Hood Hargett Breakfast Club’s October Murray Scholarship
[October 13, 2008] CHARLOTTE – The Hood Hargett Breakfast Club (www.hoodhargettbreakfastclub.com) presented a $1,000 scholarship to Stuart Ahlum at its October meeting as part of the Liz Murray Scholarship Award. 

SouthWood Awards Signage Grant to St. Peter's Homes’ McCreesh Place 
[October 13, 2008] CHARLOTTE – SouthWood Corporation (www.southwoodcorp.com), which provides image-conscious signage and graphics for clients nationwide, has awarded the inaugural “Identifying Our Community” Grant to St. Peter’s Homes Inc./McCreesh Place.

 

CEO Inc’s Millhouse Talks to Don Russell About Building Successful Résumés
[October 6, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Deborah Millhouse, President and Owner of CEO Inc. (www.ceohr.com), was recently a guest of Don Russell on Charlotte Morning News Weekend Edition on WBT 1110 AM. 

Ables talks CRM, Success Accelerators with Don Russell
[October 6, 2008] CORNELIUS – Geoff Ables, President of Customer Connect Associates (www.customer-connect.com), was recently a guest of Don Russell on Charlotte Morning News Weekend Edition, on WBT 1110 AM. 

Radio Program Features Pea Organizing Services’ del Rosso in Response to Charlotte’s Fuel Shortage
[October 6, 2008] CHARLOTTE - Kristin White del Rosso, president of Charlotte-based Pea Organizing Services Inc. (www.thepea.com), a full-service professional organizing and productivity consulting firm, was a guest on WBT 1110-AM’s “Charlotte’s Morning News Weekend Edition” with Don Russell to discuss time management tips to help people maximize their time and conserve gas during recent Charlotte’s fuel shortage.

Shred-it Charlotte and Matthews Post Office to Hold Community Shredding Event – Oct. 28
[October 6, 2008] CHARLOTTE
– Shred-it Charlotte (www.shredit.com), which specializes in providing secure on-site document destruction, is partnering with the Matthews Post Office to host a free community shred and identity theft awareness event on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (rain or shine).

November 19 & 20 Events:  CFA North Carolina Society Presents Program on the Coming Credit Deflation
[October 6, 2008] CFA North Carolina Society (www.cfanorthcarolina.org), an association of investment professionals including portfolio managers, security analysts, investment advisors, and other financial professionals, will host Larry Jeddeloh, founder of The Institutional Strategist Group (TIS) on Tuesday, November 19 from 12:00 noon – 1:15 p.m. at LaVecchia’s Seafood Grille in Uptown Charlotte and Wednesday, November 20 from 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. at the Piedmont City Club in Winston-Salem and 12:00 noon – 1:15 p.m. at the Capital City Club in Raleigh. 

Green Rice Gallery to Showcase Famous Illustrator and Sculptor in December
[October 6, 2008] CHARLOTTE — Green Rice Gallery (www.green-rice.com), a fine arts gallery showcasing the works of over 100 talented local and national artists, will feature internationally known illustrator and sculptor, Bill Nelson. 

Rock the Dog Vote!  The Boulevard at NoDa to Offer Canine Voting
[October 6, 2008] CHARLOTTE — The Boulevard at NoDa (www.blvdnoda.com), a unique fashion, art, craft and gift marketplace, is offering a unique opportunity for dogs to cast their vote on the upcoming presidential election on Saturday, October 11, 18 and 25 from 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. 

LA Management Produced Video for Jet Edge with NASCAR’s Michael Waltrip Named Video of the Week 
[October 6, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Multimedia marketing firm, LA Management Company’s video for Jet Edge, Inc. was recently named Video of the Week on American Machinist's Machine Tool Theater. 

Matrix Real Estate Services Completes Land Acquisition Project for Freightliner
[October 6, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Matrix Real Estate Services (www.matrixse.com), a project management company serving all phases of commercial real estate development, was retained by Daimler Truck of North America to assist with due diligence analysis for Daimler’s recent land acquisition in York County.

Total Nutrition Technology’s Lead Dietician Participates in National TV Makeover Program  
[October 6, 2008] CHARLOTTE — Jennifer Bean, MS, RD, LDN, lead dietician for Total Nutrition Technology (www.tntgetfit.com), recently participated in CNN’s AccentHealth makeover TV program called Mission Motivate. 

BDF Realty Partners with Americlean to Keep Properties in Top Shape
[October 6, 2008] CHARLOTTE – BDF Realty, Inc. (www.BDFRealty.com), a Charlotte-based real estate brokerage and property management firm is partnering with local maintenance company Americlean to provide cleaning and repairs on all homes managed by BDF Realty.

Fisher & Phillips’ Alexander Discusses Employment Termination at EEOC Seminar
[October 6, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Mason Alexander, managing partner of the Charlotte office of labor law firm Fisher & Phillips LLP (www.laborlawyers.com) was featured at the 2008 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Charlotte Technical Assistance Seminar where he discussed “The Termination Decision: Analyzing it Beforehand and Fixing Your Problems.”

Gerard Interns with Knowmad Technologies
[October 6, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Heath T. Gerard has joined Knowmad Technologies (www.knowmad.com) as an intern. Gerard attends University of North Carolina, Charlotte and is majoring in Computer Science/Computer Engineering.

Online Marketing Agency WebsiteBiz Engaged by Visit Charlotte to Expand Reach
[October 6, 2008] CHARLOTTE - Online marketing agency WebsiteBiz (www.websitebiz.com) has been hired by Visit Charlotte (www.charlottesgotalot.com).

Shred-it to Host Community Shredding Event at WestGate Mall – Oct. 22
GREENVILLE
– In commemoration of National Protect Your Identity Week (Oct. 19-25), the Greenville office of Shred-it Charlotte (www.shredit.com), which specializes in providing secure on-site document destruction, is teaming up with Belk and WestGate Mall to host a free community shred and identity theft awareness event on Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. (rain or shine).

Shred-it to Host Community Shredding Event in Hickory – Oct. 22
HICKORY
– In commemoration of National Protect Your Identity Week (Oct. 19-25), the Hickory Region of Shred-it Charlotte (www.shredit.com), which specializes in providing secure on-site document destruction, is teaming up with the Family Guidance Center-Consumer Credit Counseling Services to host a free community shred and identity theft awareness event on Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. (rain or shine).

 

The Boulevard at NoDa Offers Special Discounts at Customer Appreciation Event
[October 1, 2008] CHARLOTTE — The Boulevard at NoDa (www.blvdnoda.com), a unique fashion, art, craft and gift marketplace, is keeping its doors open later than usual in order to hold a customer appreciation night on Friday, October 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

Local Cornelius Woman and Total Nutrition Technology Participate in National TV Makeover Program
[September 30, 2008]
CHARLOTTE — Total Nutrition Technology (www.tntgetfit.com), which specializes in weight loss, health management and enhanced sports performance, was selected by CNN’s AccentHealth to participate in their new health makeover TV program called Mission Motivate. 

Hood Hargett Breakfast Club Announces Speaker Lineup for 2009
[September 29, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Hood Hargett Breakfast Club (www.hoodhargettbreakfastclub.com) announced its speaker lineup for 2009 at a members-only workshop recently. 

CAAMP, Murphy Generate Ideas in Greensboro
[September 29, 2008] CHARLOTTE - Mary Elizabeth Murphy, Managing Director of S.T.A.R. Resources (www.starresources.biz), along with the Carolinas Association of Advertising and Marketing Professionals (CAAMP), produced a two-day “idea camp” for CAAMP members August 21-22 in Greensboro, NC.

Donald Haack Diamonds & Fine Gems Wins Award from Visit Charlotte
[September 29, 2008] CHARLOTTE - Donald Haack Diamonds & Fine Gems (www.donaldhaack.com) received a “Partner of the Year Award” in the Shopping Category from Visit Charlotte.

LA Management Company to Produce How-To Video for Bonsal American     
[September 29, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Multimedia marketing firm, LA Management Company, has been engaged by Bonsal American to produce a how-to video about their new innovative Sakrete U.S. Cold Patch ready to use cold asphalt product, an environmentally friendly ready to use permanent patching for potholes, cracks and other defects in blacktop surfaces. 

BDF Realty Moves Office to Morehead Street
[September 29, 2008] CHARLOTTE – BDF Realty, Inc. (www.BDFRealty.com), a Charlotte-based real estate brokerage and property management firm has relocated its office to 1200 East Morehead Street in Charlotte. 

Beaufurn Introduces Stacking Banquet Chairs with Cutting-Edge Style
[September 29, 2008] WINSTON-SALEM, NC – Beaufurn, LLC (www.beaufurn.com), a high-quality commercial furniture supplier for restaurant, hospitality, airport, leisure and institutional markets, introduces its newest line of stylish stacking banquet chairs.

Fisher & Phillips' Mason Alexander Selected to The Best Lawyers in America 2009
[September 29, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Mason Alexander, Managing partner of the Charlotte office of labor law firm Fisher & Phillips LLP (www.laborlawyers.com) has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2009®.

Homoly Helps Make Experts Interesting
[September 29, 2008] CHARLOTTE - Dr. Paul Homoly, CSP, president of Homoly Communications Institute, (www.TheInterestingExpert.com) was a featured guest speaker at the 12th Annual Excellence in Periodontics Conference held September 26 in Jackson, Mississippi.

Knowmad Technologies to Upgrade Online Capabilities for Chicago-based Alter EatGo
[September 29, 2008] CHARLOTTE - Knowmad Technologies (www.knowmad.com), which helps clients operate more efficiently through software customization and process automation, has been engaged by Chicago-based Alter EatGo to upgrade their online capabilities.

Rich Campe International Adds Alissa McDonald to its Sales Team
[September 29, 2008] CHARLOTTE –Professional coaching firm Rich Campe International, LLC (www.RichCampe.com) has hired Alissa McDonald as Senior Sales Executive of the Entrepreneurial Coaching Division.

Online Marketing Agency WebsiteBiz to Provide Expanded Services to NewDominion Direct
[September 29, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Online marketing agency WebsiteBiz (www.websitebiz.com) has been engaged by NewDominion Direct to provide additional marketing services including online business optimization and expanded Web analytics.

 

Del Rosso of Pea Organizing Services Offers Time Management Tips During Gas Shortage
[September 26, 2008] CHARLOTTE – In response to the current gas restrictions, Kristin White del Rosso, president of Charlotte-based Pea Organizing Services Inc. (www.thepea.com), a full-service professional organizing and productivity consulting firm, is offering time management tips to help people maximize their time and conserve gas.

Yang Takes Hood Hargett Breakfast Club’s September Murray Scholarship

[September 22, 2008] CHARLOTTE – The Hood Hargett Breakfast Club (www.hoodhargettbreakfastclub.com) presented a $1,000 scholarship to Pang Yang at its September meeting as part of the Liz Murray Scholarship Award. 

Oasis Pools Plus Transforms Into Peppermint Forest Christmas Shop
[September 22, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Peppermint Forest Christmas Shop (www.peppermintforest.com) will hold its Grand Opening on Saturday, October 4th. 

Murphy Shares Expertise with Police Credit Unions
[September 22, 2008] CHARLOTTE - Mary Elizabeth Murphy, Managing Director of S.T.A.R. Resources (www.starresources.biz), was a featured speaker at the Fifth Annual Police Officers’ Credit Union Conference in Kansas City, MO. 

Customer Service Solutions Conducts Customer Satisfaction Survey for Mecklenburg County
[September 22, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Customer Service Solutions, Inc. (www.cssamerica.com) recently completed a customer satisfaction survey for Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement. 

Foreign Trade Zone Chairman Donald Haack Helps Roll Organization into Charlotte Regional Partnership
[September 22, 2008] CHARLOTTE – After 30 years of operation, the Charlotte Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) organization held its last official board meeting on August 25.

Hinrichs Flanagan Financial’s Donaghy Speaks to Matthews Chamber Sales Club
[September 22, 2008] CHARLOTTE – Henry “Hank” Donaghy LUTCF, CLU, ChFC and Financial Services Professional with Hinrichs Flanagan Financial (www.hinrichsflanagan.com), a Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) General Agency, recently gave a presentation about finding prospects to the Sales Cl