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L.A. Management Company Produces Point of Sale Videos for Killingsworth Environmental

jonathan@newmediacampaigns.com (Jonathan Hungate) — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

L.A. Management Company, a strategic marketing firm specializing in website development, online marketing, social media management and video production, has recently completed several point-of-sale videos for Killingsworth Environmental, an environmentally friendly pest control, bed bug treatment, termite service and lawn care company in Charlotte, NC.

The point-of-sale videos are used by field reps to demonstrate many of Killingsworth’s specific services to customers. The videos offer customers a visual way to understand how a recommended treatment will work to eliminate termites, control pests or improve the lawn.

About L.A. Management Company

L.A. Management Company specializes in online marketing, video production, multimedia production, website development and optimization and social marketing. The company has won numerous awards for their marketing work and video productions. For more information, visit lamanagementco.com or call (704) 560-6274. Join L.A. Management Company on Facebook at facebook.com/lamanagement.

Jones Angell to Provide Play by Play for Extraordinary Basketball Game in Carmichael Arena on May 31

jonathan@newmediacampaigns.com (Jonathan Hungate) — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

Jones Angell, the "Voice of the Tar Heels," will join the EV Spectrum Skills Camp to provide play by play commentary for the camp's final basketball game on May 31. The game, a scrimmage in Carmichael Arena, will cap off a four day camp for young adults with developmental disabilities.

The EV Spectrum Skills Camp is organized by volunteers and hosted by Extraordinary Ventures, the Chapel Hill Carrboro Chamber of Commerce's 2012 Nonprofit of the Year. Jones Angell has volunteered to provide commentary as a way of making the experience unforgettable for the participants.

"I'm thrilled to be able to help make this camp even more memorable and exciting," said Angell.

All attendees of the camp will be young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. About 20 campers are expected this year.

"The camp provides a great environment for campers to get out of the house, engage in physical activities and socialize," said organizer Stefan Hansen. "Many of these guys don't have a lot of chances to get out of the house, and we're providing that for them."

The EV Spectrum Skills Camp will take place from May 28 to May 31 at Extraordinary Ventures on South Elliott Road.

The final game featuring Jones Angell will be the morning of May 31 at Carmichael Arena and is open to the public. An awards banquet will follow at Extraordinary Ventures. All campers will receive a trophy and superlative.

About the EV Spectrum Skills Camp

The purpose of EV Spectrum Skills Camp is to provide summer social opportunities for young adults with developmental disabilities who would otherwise be at home. The camp allows the participants the chance to engage in physical activity while providing an ideal social situation for everyone. The 2013 sponsors include Brixx, Chick-fil-A, Jersey Mike's, Merritt's Store & Grill, Empower Personalized Fitness and Bombshell Studios. More information can be found at http://evnc.org/basketball

About Extraordinary Ventures

Extraordinary Ventures was named the 2012 Nonprofit of the Year by the Chapel Hill Carrboro Chamber of Commerce. EV was founded in 2007 with the mission of providing employment for young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. The organization operates a variety of small businesses to fulfill its mission, including the Event Center at Extraordinary Ventures, EV Gifts, EV Laundry and EV Office Services. For more information, visit http://www.evnc.org

HEAR VISIONARY THINKERS, CONTRIBUTE YOUR IDEAS AT FREE CONFERENCE ON MAKING CHARLOTTE REGION MORE LIVABLE FOR ALL GENERATIONS

jonathan@newmediacampaigns.com (Jonathan Hungate) — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

Hear visionary thinkers and contribute your ideas for making the Charlotte region more livable for seniors and all generations at a free conference.

Join elected officials, The Council on Aging, and The Ivey to listen, participate, and help ensure our citizens live their best life while aging. The Many Faces of Aging Conference is on Monday, June 3 from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm at the Queens University Sports Complex, 2229 Tyvola Road in Charlotte. Admission and parking are free. Morning coffee and lunch are included. Reserve your spot by May 30 by registering at www.manyfacesofaging.org or calling 704/909-2070.

At this conference, you'll have the opportunity to get informed, share your thoughts, and inspire further action. Listen and participate in a keynote discussion led by Ronald Manheimer, an internationally sought-after speaker, former executive director of the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement in Asheville, and former education director of The National Council on Aging in Washington, D.C. Topics include livable environments, lifelong learning and creativity, volunteerism by and for seniors, community leadership by and for seniors, and other issues.

This provocative conversation will include Sandra Timmermann, executive director for the MetLife Mature Market Institute, and AARP’s new North Carolina associate state director, Michael Olender.

Then it will be time for you to share your perceptions and opinions in facilitated breakout sessions. Your ideas will serve as the foundation for ongoing policy planning for successful aging and valuing human capital, no matter your age. For more detailed information, visit www.manyfacesofaging.org.

"The Many Faces of Aging" is sponsored by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Council on Aging and The Ivey, the non-profit memory care day center in the SouthPark area of Charlotte.

Royal Oaks Homes Named A 2012 Top Corporate Philanthropist

jonathan@newmediacampaigns.com (Jonathan Hungate) — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

RALEIGH, N.C. – Royal Oaks Homes, LLC ( http://www.royaloakshomes.com ), an award-winning residential new homebuilder, has announced that the firm has been named one of the Triangle’s 2012 top corporate philanthropists by Triangle Business Journal. Ranking among the top 25 leading philanthropic local companies, the publication recognizes companies by the dollar amount given throughout 2012. During the last year, Royal Oaks Homes contributed $50,000 and five months of building services to Operation: Coming Home, a nonprofit organization providing custom-built homes to disabled combat veterans and their families, as well as $14,550 to various other organizations in the Triangle, including NC State University, Triangle Pets Alive, Miracle League of the Triangle and Western Wake Crisis Ministry. The company secured the No. 21 spot in the listing.

Royal Oaks Homes has a history of philanthropic activity. It has served as the main builder for four of Operation: Coming Home’s Hero Homes and assisted in its launch in 2008, when the firm signed up to partner with Atreus Homes and Communities to provide the first ever Hero Home. Year after year, the firm has continued to serve the organization by volunteering time and money toward the construction of almost every Hero Home, which include features such as wider doorways, customized kitchens and bathrooms, and lower counters and light switches to meet the special needs of injured veterans.

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“We are honored to receive this recognition of our efforts to support Operation: Coming Home and other great organizations in the Triangle,” said Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Homes. “At Royal Oaks Homes, giving back, especially to the brave men and women who have served our country, is an integral part of our company culture. We will continue to use our available resources to make a positive difference in our local communities.”

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ABOUT OPERATION: COMING HOME:

Operation: Coming Home is a joint volunteer project led by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County (HBA), the Triangle Real Estate and Construction Veterans (TREAC-V), and supported by Royal Oaks Building Group and Gaines & Company among others. The project builds and donates homes for disabled combat veterans who have served in the Middle East, after a selection committee interviews candidates to determine the best fit. For more information, visit http://operationcominghome.com.

ABOUT ROYAL OAKS HOMES, LLC:

Royal Oaks Homes, LLC builds fine homes throughout Raleigh, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Knightdale, Cameron, Clayton, Wake Forest, Cary, Apex and Angier, N.C. Locally owned and operated, the company focuses on quality of design, construction and customer service, offering a portfolio of plans and a wide selection of standard features from which to choose in price ranges from starters to multimillion-dollar luxury homes. Royal Oaks is a member of the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County and has received multiple gold and silver awards from the HBA Parade of Homes. In 2008, 2010 and 2012, the company received the highly coveted Triangle Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence (MAME) Building Company of the Year Award, and its president, Rich Van Tassel, was named a recipient of the Builder of the Year Award presented by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County (HBA). Additional company awards include 4 Triangle Business Journal’s Fast 50 Awards, the Small Business of the Year by the Apex Chamber of Commerce, as well as consistent listings in the Triangle Business Journal’s premier list of residential builders, based annually by volume in the Raleigh-Durham market. For more information, visit http://www.royaloakshomes.com.

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Healing Waters Cosmetic Spa & Clinic Discusses Health Benefits Of Regular Relaxation

jonathan@newmediacampaigns.com (Jonathan Hungate) — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

DURHAM, N.C. – Healing Waters Spa & Cosmetic Clinic ( http://www.healingwatersbeauty.com ), a medical aesthetic clinic, has announced that Kirsten Rank, registered nurse, recently recorded a podcast outlining the importance of regular relaxation as an essential factor for maintaining overall health and wellness. In the podcast, Rank discusses the direct health benefits associated with regular relaxation and provides various treatment options for the busy, modern day woman. Additionally, Rank shares details about Healing Water’s Pure Commitment™ Membership Program, a unique option for clients that offers an introductory facial for $75, which is a 40 percent discount from the original price, and one facial per month for 11 additional months priced at $99 each, in addition to other benefits.

High stress levels caused by constant demands and hassles can produce negative effects on an individual’s health, relationships and work performance. According to Rank, practicing regular relaxation techniques can be a reliable method for preventing the negative outcomes associated with stress and provide numerous health benefits when practiced consistently. As Rank mentions, regular relaxation is proven to slow heart rate, decrease blood pressure, increase blood flow, decrease muscle tension, increase energy, improve sleeping patterns and enhance immunity to common viruses. Additionally, Rank notes that Healing Waters Spa & Cosmetic Clinic offers a number of specialized services for the busy modern day woman, including massages, body rituals, and facials, as well as individualized membership programs customized to fit the individual, with multiple options available based on the client’s needs.

The podcast is available to download at, http://bit.ly/167KDeB.

QUOTES:

“These days, people are taking on more and more responsibilities and have increased demands, which can have a direct negative impact on our lifestyle and overall health,” said Rank. “Practicing stress management and regular relaxation techniques can dramatically decrease these negative effects. Here at Healing Waters Spa & Cosmetic Clinic, we offer a complementary consultation with clients in order to better identify individual needs and provide the best relaxation options and treatments for each individual.”

“The direct benefits of setting aside time for regular relaxation are undeniable,” said Amanda Gorecki, president and founder of Healing Waters Spa & Cosmetic Clinic. “As women, we tend to put the needs of others first. However, we need to take care of ourselves to effectively take care of the people we love. Establishing a planned and regular relaxation routine is critical to positively shape our health, decrease stress and its negative effects on our bodies, strengthen our immune system, counteract the effects of aging and provide immeasurable benefits to our psychological health. At Healing Waters, we believe regular relaxation is the perfect solution to calm an anxious mind, balance your daily life responsibilities, correct bad habits and restore healthy living.”

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Healing Waters Spa & Cosmetic Clinic Facebook:

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ABOUT HEALING WATERS SPA & COSMETIC CLINIC:

Healing Waters Spa & Cosmetic Clinic is a medical aesthetic clinic offering the latest innovations in plastic surgery procedures, chemical peels, massage therapy, skin rejuvenation, and anti-aging treatments. Board-certified neurosurgeon and medical physician John Gorecki, M.D., and his wife Amanda Gorecki, an advanced registered nurse practitioner with a medical background in critical care, surgery, dermatology and neurosurgery, first opened the clinic in Wichita, Kan., in 2002. The clinic expanded to Raleigh-Durham, N.C., in 2005 and later launched a proprietary skin care line with the latest scientific advancements, Pure MD®, in 2007. Both clinic locations offer a variety of skin and body treatments ranging from clinical skin care to luxurious spa services in a comfortable, customer-oriented setting designed to calm an anxious mind, restore healthy living and enhance personal well-being from a team of highly trained professionals. In addition, Healing Waters Spa & Cosmetic Clinic in Durham offers plastic surgery procedures ranging from breast augmentation, mastectomy, smartlipo, eyelid surgery, labiaplasty, tummy tucks and more. The clinic’s medical team is led by Amber Allen, M.D., FACS, a board-certified general surgeon, who are committed to excellent results and quality patient care. For more information, visit http://www.healingwatersbeauty.com.

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William Peace University Names Nancy Eaton Welch As Registrar

jonathan@newmediacampaigns.com (Jonathan Hungate) — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

RALEIGH, N.C. – William Peace University ( http://www.peace.edu ), a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced that Nancy Eaton Welch will serve as registrar. In her role, Welch will be responsible for compiling and maintaining all student records in compliance with federal, state and accreditation laws. Additionally, she will work closely with faculty and staff in preparation for graduation, perform degree audits, and collaborate with faculty and the academic affairs department on how to improve processes that best accommodate the needs of the university’s students.

With 30 years of professional experience in higher education, Welch has worked with a diverse population of students in undergraduate and graduate programs in technical schools, private, for-profit and most recently at an Ivy League school in New England. During her career, she has progressed from counselor to assistant, associate and ultimately director of the office of financial aid and registrar.

Welch’s professional affiliations include the Vermont Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (VASFAA), where she served as president, Eastern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (EASFAA), where she chaired the membership committee and worked on the conference committee, New Hampshire Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NHASFAA), National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) and American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). She earned her Bachelor of Arts in American literature from Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vt., followed by graduate work in education at St. Michael’s College in Colchester, Vt. Welch completed the HERS (Higher Education Resource Services) Institute, a program that provides an intensive 12-day curriculum that prepares women faculty and administrators for institutional leadership roles, at Wellesley College in Wellesley, Mass.

QUOTES:

“The position of registrar at William Peace University requires an individual who can work comfortably with faculty, staff and students while providing a high level of creativity to contribute to the growth of our institution,” said Debra M. Townsley, Ph.D., president of William Peace University. “Nancy is strongly experienced in handling all of these responsibilities, and I look forward to the contributions she will make to our campus.”

“I am very excited to work for an institution that has a clear mission and a strongly engaged faculty, staff, board of directors and alumni,” said Welch. “William Peace University truly has ambitious plans for the future while remaining committed to the students and the community in which it serves, and I am honored to be part of it.”

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William Peace University Twitter:

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William Peace University YouTube Channel:

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ABOUT WILLIAM PEACE UNIVERSITY:

William Peace University is located in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina. It was founded in 1857 as Peace Institute, offering education for boys and girls in primary grades and to women from high school to college. Peace, an all-women’s college, became a four-year baccalaureate college and graduated its first bachelor’s students in August of 1996. Exclusively an all-women’s institution for its first 152 years, Peace began offering coeducational evening courses through the William Peace School of Professional Studies in 2009. In 2011, Peace College transitioned to William Peace University and welcomed its first coeducational class to its day program in fall 2012. Its mission is to prepare students for careers in the organizations of tomorrow. On average, more than 90 percent of the university’s graduates are placed in jobs or graduate school within one year of graduation. For more information, please visit http://www.peace.edu.

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M/I Homes of Charlotte Expands In FairHaven in Union County

jonathan@newmediacampaigns.com (Jonathan Hungate) — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

Stallings - M/I Homes of Charlotte is building upon its success in Union County's FairHaven community by announcing a new phase of 42 homes called The Elms.

New ranch homes with walk up 2-story options in The Elms will run from 1,714 to 2,953 square feet, and will cost from $180,990 to about $250,000, depending on home plan and options selected. Each plan features from three to six bedrooms, two to four baths, and a two-car garage, with further enhancements available.

“FairHaven has proven to be a really popular community for us,” says Tamara Lynch, M/I Homes vice president of sales and marketing. “This section of FairHaven will cater to people who enjoy having all of their primary living areas on the main level. We’ve found that the 50 and older market as well as families that are smaller in size especially prefer this type of design.”

Highlights of the five home plans include some brick or stone exterior accents, deluxe master bathroom with garden tub and separate shower, large family room, dining room, and upstairs lofts, extra bedrooms or bonus room. The model home at The Elms will be The Marvin, merchandised by Kay Green Design. Construction is expected to start on the model home in August. The Marvin can be built as 1.5 stories, with three to four bedrooms downstairs and up to two bedrooms upstairs plus a loft.

Homes at The Elms are pre-selling now. Call Michael Colo at 704-363-4317 or email salescharlotte@mihomes.com to tour the site and find out more, or visit www.mihomes.com/info.

All home plans at The Elms come from M/I Homes’ Eco-series. They have earned the whole-home, ENERGY STAR® rating from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This ensures the homes have minimal environmental impact, and also saves up to 30% on homeowners’ energy costs. Each home easily accommodates the entire family’s personal technology and supports future expansion.

Dorsett is new chair of NC Community Foundation’s statewide board

jonathan@newmediacampaigns.com (Jonathan Hungate) — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

RALEIGH – Stuart B. Dorsett has been appointed chairman of the statewide board of directors of the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF), according to James W. Narron, immediate past chairman.

Dorsett is only the fifth board chairman in NCCF’s 25-year history. “This is a key role for the Foundation during a milestone period in the organization’s growth and development,” according to Narron, whose four years as board chair ended last month. He remains a member of the board.

Dorsett is an estate attorney and leader of the Trusts and Estates Practice Group for Ward and Smith, PA. He has been a member of NCCF’s statewide board since 2004 and is a past president of the boards of advisors of the Craven County Community Foundation and the Wake County Community Foundation, both affiliates of NCCF.

NCCF CEO and President Jennifer Tolle Whiteside said that the Foundation would benefit from Dorsett’s professional stature as a leading estate attorney and thorough knowledge of North Carolina’s communities. “I speak for the entire board and staff when I say we are excited about Stuart’s new role as board chair,” she said. “His experience, expertise, commitment and energy combine to make him the right leader at the right time.”

Dorsett is certified by the North Carolina State Bar in estate planning and probate law and a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Some of his honors include being named among the “Best Lawyers in America” from 2001 to the present; “Lawyer of the Year” in 2013; and among Business North Carolina’s “Legal Elite” from 2002 to 2013. Dorsett received his juris doctorate from the School of Law at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his bachelor’s degree from Davidson College, where he has served on the board of trustees and as president of the alumni association.

About the North Carolina Community Foundation

The NCCF is the single statewide community foundation serving North Carolina and has made nearly $68 million in grants since its inception in 1988. With more than $156 million in assets, NCCF sustains 1,000 endowments established to provide long-term support of a broad range of community needs, nonprofit organizations, institutions and scholarships. The NCCF partners with 60 affiliate foundations to provide local resource allocation and community assistance in 67 counties across the state. An important component of NCCF’s mission is to ensure that rural philanthropy has a voice at local, regional and national levels.

For more information, visit nccommunityfoundation.org and Facebook or follow on Twitter @NCCF.

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News media contact:

Noel McLaughlin, NCCF Director of Communications and Marketing

919.256.6901

nmclaughlin@nccommunityfoundation.org

Fuentek President On Panel For White House Lab-To-Market Cross-Agency Summit

jonathan@newmediacampaigns.com (Jonathan Hungate) — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

Washington, D.C. - Fuentek, LLC ( http://www.fuentek.com/ ), a consulting firm based in Apex, N.C. that provides intellectual property (IP) and technology transfer services, has announced that Laura Schoppe, president, served as an external expert panelist for the Lab-to-Market Cross-Agency Summit. Sponsored by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), the summit took place on May 20. As an expert in innovation and commercialization, Schoppe was asked to provide feedback on enhancing lab-to-market programs for the benefit of the public. The federal government invests over $140 billion in research and development annually—through research institution grants, small business contracts, and civil servant research efforts—and OSTP convened the panel to help maximize the return on investment for the US taxpayer. The summit allowed experts and federal lab staff to explore current programs and discuss challenges as well as potential solutions.

Along with other experts from industry, academia and the finance sector, Schoppe discussed ways to leverage synergistic missions between federal agencies, align federal research activities with economic development needs, as well as more efficiently and effectively bring research innovations to the market.

The all-day summit, which was held at the White House Conference Center, resulted in a list of recommendations that will be documented in a memo to the President.

QUOTES:

“Our candid discussions with the federal agencies having to implement the White House’s future policies and recommendations were very productive and encouraging,” said Schoppe. “I feel privileged to have been included on such a panel of experts and look forward to seeing continued improvements in how federal labs bring value to the economy.”

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ABOUT FUENTEK, LLC:

Fuentek, LLC is a consulting firm that provides intellectual property and technology transfer services. With a specialization in technology commercialization and the Symbiotic Innovation approach to open innovation, Fuentek works with a wide variety of clients to identify promising technologies and assist them in converting their ideas and inventions into marketable products. Drawing upon its unique combination of technical, business and commercialization expertise, the firm is one of the largest NASA contractors in North Carolina and has helped organizations around the world find the technology they need through licensing as well as collaborative research and development (R&D) partnerships. Led by President Laura A. Schoppe, a 2008 recipient of the prestigious Triangle Business Journal Women In Business award, Fuentek also offers training workshops, guidebooks, white papers and websites to help clients and other technology transfer professionals improve effectiveness in managing their intellectual property. Recognized as a top women- and minority-owned small business in North Carolina for the past five consecutive years, Fuentek has been featured on National Public Radio and in the book The New Small: How a New Breed of Small Businesses is Harnessing the Power of Emerging Technologies. The firm has received numerous awards for its work, including an entrepreneurial Pinnacle Business Award from the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please call (919) 249-0327 or visit Fuentek’s website at http://www.fuentek.com.

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Raleigh Nightspot Amplifies Social Media Marketing with Video Sneak-Peek Inside

jonathan@newmediacampaigns.com (Jonathan Hungate) — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

Raleigh-based photographer/filmmaker Allen Weiss has created a new video for Oryx Ultralounge that’s intended to amplify and energize social media marketing for this popular nightspot in the Glenwood South entertainment district.

Adam Ajaj, one of the partners in Oryx, asked Weiss to capture the “young, energetic vibe” of his nightspot.

“I knew a video would be a good tool to attract a young crowd to Oryx, especially on Facebook, so I asked my friend Allen to use his expertise to do this. We wanted to make sure we were sending the right message – that Oryx is the place for the young, energetic, fun, and stylish crowd on Glenwood South,” said Ajaj, who also owns the Glenwood Avenue convenience store, Raleigh Beverage, and a new neighborhood bar next door to it, Havoc.

“The importance of quality video as a marketing tool can’t be underestimated,” Weiss said. “YouTube has the highest time-on-site rate of any social media platform. Why? Because it’s such a powerful tool for storytelling. If people have a choice between reading a lot of text or clicking on a video, guess what they’ll choose? A well-done three-minute video tells a business’s story immediately.”

What story does Ajaj’s new video tell? “The flavor and essence of the Oryx experience,” Weiss said. “In two minutes, it tells you exactly what a typical night at Oryx might be.”

To got the story, Weiss spent several evenings in Oryx capturing (with patrons’ permission) groups of young, well-dressed folks laughing and talking; bartenders creating cocktails; and cocktail waitresses interacting with the crowd, all while interior lights cast various colors across the room and the driving beat of a soundtrack echoes the energy of the place.

Weiss smiled as he recalled his assignment. “It’s refreshing to work directly with a client I know as well as I know Adam, especially when the assignment is ‘shoot some cool stuff.’ Period. Adam gave me total access and freedom to shoot and edit as I pleased. Directors seldom get such a gloves-off approach.” To view the Oryx video: https://vimeo.com/62710192

Allen Weiss is an accomplished photographer, videographer, filmmaker, and director who honed his visual storytelling skills by directing, and often filming, national and international television commercials and public service announcements. For more information, visit www.allen-weiss.com or contact him at allenmarkweiss@gmail.com.

Fisher & Phillips Charlotte’s Mason Alexander Ranked Among America’s Leading Business Lawyers

jonathan@newmediacampaigns.com (Jonathan Hungate) — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Mason G. Alexander, managing partner of the Charlotte office of the labor and employment law firm Fisher & Phillips LLP, is one of the firm’s 50 attorneys nationwide who are featured in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2013. The firm is ranked as one of the top labor and employment law firms in the United States.

Each year, Chambers USA publishes a list of the top law firms and attorneys across the United States. It determines rankings through thousands of in-depth interviews with randomly selected attorneys, clients, and businesses.

In addition, the Fisher & Phillips offices in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, and South Carolina were ranked among the top labor and employment law firms in their respective states. The Atlanta office was also ranked among the top immigration law practices.

Fisher & Phillips Chairman and Managing Partner Roger Quillen said: “Our attorneys don’t work for these recognitions, but it is a wonderful validation of their commitment to providing excellent client service all across the country. Each year, more people and organizations take notice of this commitment and as a result the number of our honored attorneys grows. They will continue to strive to put our clients’ needs first and foremost everyday.”

About Fisher & Phillips LLP (www.laborlawyers.com)

Fisher & Phillips LLP represents employers nationally in labor, employment, civil rights, employee benefits and immigration matters. The firm has 280 attorneys in 31 offices. Founded in 1943, it is one of the largest U.S. law firms to concentrate its practice exclusively upon representation of employers in labor and employment matters. In addition to the Charlotte office, the firm has offices in Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbia, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Gulfport, Houston, Irvine, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, New England, New Jersey, New Orleans, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Tampa, and Washington, D.C.

Campbell Students Awarded Wake County Bar Association Memorial Scholarships

jonathan@newmediacampaigns.com (Jonathan Hungate) — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

RALEIGH, N.C.– Campbell Law School ( http://law.campbell.edu ) has announced that Jacob Davis and Adam Steele, both rising third-year students, have received two of the four available Wake County Bar Association (WCBA) Memorial Scholarships for the upcoming academic year. Davis and Steele will be presented with their $4,000 scholarships at an upcoming WBCA luncheon on Tuesday, June 4, at the Woman’s Club of Raleigh.

Both students were awarded the scholarships because of their strong ties to Wake County as well as for demonstrating a strong commitment to their academics and to community service. The WBCA Foundation has awarded the Memorial Scholarships, totaling more than $150,000, annually since 1989.

QUOTES: “The committee was impressed by the credentials of our scholarship recipients,” said Alka Srivastava, WBCA Endowment Award Committee Chair and 2011 Campbell Law graduate. “We wish them the very best for their legal careers.”

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ABOUT CAMPBELL LAW:

Since its founding in 1976, the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University has developed lawyers who possess moral conviction, social compassion and professional competence, and who view the law as a calling to serve others. The School has been recognized by the American Bar Association (ABA) as having the nation’s top Professionalism Program and by the American Academy of Trial Lawyers for having the nation’s best Trial Advocacy Program. Campbell Law boasts more than 3,200 alumni, including 2,200 who reside and work in North Carolina. For 25 years, Campbell Law’s record of success on the North Carolina Bar Exam has been unsurpassed by any other North Carolina law school. In September 2009, Campbell Law relocated to a state-of-the-art building in downtown Raleigh. For more information, visit http://law.campbell.edu/.

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Paragon Bank Names Jason Rapuano Vice President And Client Development Officer

jonathan@newmediacampaigns.com (Jonathan Hungate) — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

RALEIGH, N.C. – Paragon Bank ( http://www.paragonbank.com ) has announced that Jason Rapuano has been named vice president and client development officer for the bank. In this position, Rapuano manages a commercial loan portfolio and develops new business opportunities for the bank. Prior to his new position, he served as a credit analyst at Paragon, where he was responsible for reviewing business and personal financial statements to determine borrowers’ ability to repay debt.

Rapuano graduated from North Carolina State University in 2006 where he earned a degree in business administration with a concentration in Finance. Originally from Los Gatos, Calif, Rapuano resides in Cary with his wife, Nichole.

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“We are excited to name Jason vice president and client development officer,” said Bob Hatley, Paragon president and CEO. “Jason has a great understanding of finance and has been a valuable asset to Paragon since he began working at the bank first as an intern and then as a credit analyst.”

ABOUT PARAGON BANK:

Founded in Raleigh, N.C., in 1999, Paragon Bank is North Carolina’s first business-only bank. Paragon Bank provides banking products and services tailored exclusively to the needs of middle-market companies with revenues from $5 million to $75 million, their executives and high net worth individuals. The bank’s business focus includes operating companies in a wide range of categories, professional firms and nonprofit organizations. Headquartered in Raleigh, the bank expanded to open a location in Charlotte, N.C., in 2006. For more information, visit http://www.paragonbank.com.

Information in this press release contains "forward-looking statements." These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including without limitation, the effects of future economic conditions, governmental fiscal and monetary policies, legislative and regulatory changes, the risks of changes in interest rates, and the effects of competition.

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The Hatteras Group Names Rod Randolph As Vice President Of Business Development

jonathan@newmediacampaigns.com (Jonathan Hungate) — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

RALEIGH, N.C. – Alan Clark, founder and principle of The Hatteras Group ( www.hatterasgroup.com/ ), has announced that the firm has named Rod Randolph as vice president of business development. In this role, Randolph will focus on connecting with business owners in the Carolinas who are ready to exit their business and retire or partner with select Private Equity Groups who assist owners in growing their business for a later sale and exit. Targeting business owners specifically in the industries of transportation and logistics, precision machining and niche manufacturing, Randolph will apply more than 30 years of experience in management and consulting to help educate business owners on the process of evaluating and marketing their business for sale as well as on their range of exit options in today's market.

Prior to joining the Hatteras Group, Randolph consulted and worked with major Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and small business owners throughout the Southeast. In addition, he served as the vice president of Prudential Bache Securities and established the Special Investments Department of Bear Stearns in Atlanta where he listed a business that was sold to a major NYSE company for $80 million. His clients included TVA, Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church USA and several New York Stock Exchange Corporations.

A native of North Carolina, Randolph earned both his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Masters of Divinity from Duke University Divinity School. He currently resides in the Winston Salem area.

QUOTES:

“Rod's years of experience as a professional advisor to business owners will make him a valuable addition to our team at The Hatteras Group,” said Clark. “His ability to listen to business owners, understand their needs and offer them tailored guidance on 'sell or hold’ decisions will add value in the owners' businesses. Rod will be creating opportunities for Private Equity investment in area businesses that can also lead to job creation and economic development.”

ABOUT THE HATTERAS GROUP:

Established in 1998, the Hatteras Group is a collaborative network of professional intermediaries and acquisition advisors leading business owners and entrepreneurs through the buying and selling of businesses. In addition to providing professional business evaluations and opinions of value, the Hatteras Group follows a proven, comprehensive process to expose businesses to a broad range of possible buyers while maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of the transaction. For more information, visit http://www.hatterasgroup.com.

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Heritage Rewards Realtors with Coastal Weekend Getaway

jonathan@newmediacampaigns.com (Jonathan Hungate) — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

(WAKE FOREST, NC – May 15, 2013)— Ammons Development Group hosted a beach-themed Realtor event in Heritage Woodlands on Tuesday, March 14th to showcase its newest neighborhood in Heritage East. Realtors were given the chance to tour three finished inventory homes in The Woodlands, an exclusive cul-de-sac neighborhood bordering lush woods, providing privacy and tranquility. Pre-sale pricing starts from the $380s.

More than 100 Triangle-area Realtors attended the event which featured lunch catered by 42nd Street Oyster Bar and the chance to win one of two weekend getaways to the North Carolina Coast including accommodations, gas and spending money.

Congratulations to the two Grand Prize winners of the coastal weekend giveaways: Kim Thompson with Coldwell Banker Howard Perry & Walston Falls Office and Kathy Williams with Real Living Pittman Properties in Wake Forest.

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“Hosting this type of event is a great way to introduce Realtors to the our growing neighborhoods,” shares Andy Ammons, President, Ammons Development Group. “We enjoyed valuable time spent with the area Realtors and got the chance to inform them on what this beautiful community has to offer their buyers.”

MEDIA CONTENT:

http://www.HeritageWakeForest.com

http://blog.heritagewakeforest.com/

http://twitter.com/HeritageWF

DETAILS:

Heritage is comprised of 37 neighborhoods ranging from starter townhomes in the $160s - $400s to single family homes from the $280s - $600s. The vast array of recreational amenities include golf, tennis, two swim complexes, miles of walking and biking trails, greenways, playgrounds, soccer fields, amphitheater and a fully stocked fishing pond. This outstanding community has been named Master Planned Community of the Year, three times in its twelve year history by the Home Builder’s Association and the golf course was given an outstanding 4-1/2 Star rating by Golf Digest Magazine. Heritage was also named Best of the Best Neighborhood by Wake Forest Weekly in 2011 and 2012.

Directions: From I-540, take US 1/Capital Blvd. North. Turn right onto US 1-A (Main St.) Turn right on Rogers Rd. and then left onto Heritage Lake Rd. The Sales & Information Center is on the left just past Heritage Lake Pool.

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ABOUT HERITAGE WAKE FOREST:

Heritage is located near the historic downtown district of Wake Forest NC. This master- planned community is comprised of 37 individual neighborhoods and offers townhomes and single-family homes priced from the $160s to the $600s. Heritage offers a variety of recreational amenities including golf, tennis, two swim complexes, miles of walking and biking trails, greenways, playgrounds, soccer fields, amphitheater and a fully stocked fishing pond.

This exceptional community has been named Master Planned Community of the Year, three times in its twelve-year history by the Home Builder’s Association and the golf course was given an outstanding 4-1/2 Star rating by Golf Digest Magazine. Heritage was also named Best of the Best Neighborhood by Wake Forest Weekly in 2011 and 2012.

For more information on the community, please call 919-453-2000 or visit us online at www.HeritageLiving.com. Become a fan at Facebook.com/HeritageWakeForest .Sales by Coldwell Banker Howard Perry & Walston Builder Services. Marketing by Stone Builder and Developer Marketing Group.

Presenting Chapel Hill Estate Planning Attorney Invited Back for June Event

jonathan@newmediacampaigns.com (Jonathan Hungate) — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

President of Chapel Hill estate planning firm TrustCounsel, Gregory Herman-Giddens, JD, LLM, TEP, CFP has been invited back by Strafford Publications to present an encore national teleconference on “IRA Beneficiary Trusts and Post-Death Administration” on June 6, 2013.

Herman-Giddens initially presented the 90-minute Continuing Legal Education webinar in April. He delivers the many benefits of IRA beneficiary trusts, like creditor protections and tax deferrals, and reviews issues that arise when coordinating with trustees and IRA custodians. Herman-Giddens, along with Los Angeles-area attorney Philip J. Kavesh, will answer how to avoid issues with defective beneficiary designation forms and how to manage missed deadlines. This webinar is designed for financial advisors and attorneys nationwide and offers CLE credits.

Herman-Giddens offers estate planning in North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, and New York through his TrustCounsel law firm. He is repeatedly invited to teach national courses for leading education providers in the financial and legal fields. A Certified Financial Planner and board-certified attorney, Herman-Giddens has hosted multiple webinars on IRAs, asset protection, and trusts. He has been voted a Super Lawyer on two occasions. He also launched the North Carolina Estate Planning Blog, ranked Top 25 in the US by LexisNexis in 2011.

“IRA Beneficiary Trusts and Post-Death Administration: New Estate Planning Tool” is part of Strafford’s CLE webinar series. The live national webinar takes place from 1PM-2:30PM EST on June 6, 2013. Discounted early registration fees, CLE credit, and a recording of the event are available. Participants can attend via the web, telephone, or a combination of both. Registration information and details about additional CLE courses taught by Herman-Giddens can be found on TrustCounsel’s website.

Christine John-Fuller of LFANC Among Charlotte’s 50 Most Influential Women

jonathan@newmediacampaigns.com (Jonathan Hungate) — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

Christine John-Fuller, President and CEO of the Lupus Foundation of America, North Carolina Chapter (LFANC), has been selected as one of the “2013 50 Most Influential Women” by The Mecklenburg Times.

“I am very humbled and honored to receive this honor and to be in the company of so many extraordinary women who are making a difference in our region,” said John-Fuller.

The Mecklenburg Times created the “50 Most Influential Women” award to spotlight the 50 Influential Women in the Charlotte region who are working within the business, government, education and non-profit fields.

About Lupus

Lupus is an unpredictable and misunderstood autoimmune disease that ravages different parts of the body. It is difficult to diagnose, hard to live with, and a challenge to treat. Lupus is a cruel mystery because it is hidden from view and undefined, has a range of symptoms, hits out of nowhere, and has no known cause and no known cure. Its health effects can range from a skin rash to a heart attack. Lupus is debilitating and destructive, and can be fatal, yet research on lupus remains underfunded relative to its scope and devastation. An estimated 45,000 North Carolina residents and 1.5 million Americans are estimated to have a form of lupus.

About the Lupus Foundation of America, North Carolina Chapter

The Lupus Foundation of America, North Carolina Chapter is part of the national force devoted to solving the cruel mystery of lupus while providing caring support to those who suffer from its brutal impact. We work with local health professionals and volunteers to provide information and programs to ensure people with lupus and their families get answers and health professionals know about new means to diagnose and manage the disease. The chapter now serves an estimated 45,000 living with lupus in North Carolina. For more information about lupus or the LFANC, visit www.lupusnc.org or call (877) 849-8271. For the latest news and updates, follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Moonlight Creative Group Gives power2give.org a Boost with New Marketing Materials

jonathan@newmediacampaigns.com (Jonathan Hungate) — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

Moonlight Creative Group (http://moonlightcreative.com/) – a leading Charlotte creative studio – wrapped up design of sales collateral for power2give.org, a groundbreaking website created by the Arts & Science Council to support the local culture sector through philanthropic giving.

“We are excited to have new marketing pieces as we continue to expand and reach new communities,” said Laura Belcher, national director of power2give.org. “Moonlight Creative Group did a wonderful job incorporating our brand and designing first-rate materials that are integral to our outreach efforts.”

About Moonlight Creative Group

Moonlight Creative Group Inc. is an award-winning marketing and advertising agency that specializes in creative and unique communications solutions. Clients include: Carolinas HealthCare System, Community Blood Center of the Carolinas, Daimler Truck Financial, power2give, and more. Visit http://www.moonlightcreative.com or call 704-358-3777 for more information.

Founded in 1996 and designated a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) by the City of Charlotte, Moonlight Creative Group has won over 150 awards for their design work and business accomplishments over the past 16 years, was named a finalist for the 2003 & 2005 Charlotte Chamber Entrepreneur Award, was ranked 91st on the Charlotte Business Leader magazine's 2008 list of "Top 100 Small Businesses in North Carolina," and named a winner of the "2009 Charlotte Regional Ethics in Business Award" in the Small Business Category.

Follow Moonlight Creative Group on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MoonlightCreative, Twitter at http://twitter.com/MoonlightCG, LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/company/moonlight-creative-group and their blog at http://blog.moonlightcreative.com/.

Community Blood Center of the Carolinas Welcomes Bailey, Ellis, Haas and Michalowski

jonathan@newmediacampaigns.com (Jonathan Hungate) — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas (CBCC) has added three members to its sponsorship development team: Lauren Bailey, Lori Haas and Roseann Michalowski. Each is responsible for educating the public on the importance of blood donation and recruiting new sponsors and donors. Kanika Ellis has also joined CBCC as a business analyst/project manager.

Previously, Bailey wrote for The Charlotte Observer and was a dance teacher. In her role at CBCC, Bailey also works on marketing and social media. Raised in Charlotte, she graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a degree in Advertising, English and Creative Writing.

Before joining CBCC, Haas was a pharmaceutical representative with Women’s Choice Pharmaceuticals. She is a New York native and now resides in Mooresville. She graduated from UNC-Charlotte and earned a master’s degree from Pepperdine University.

Michalowski’s past experience includes being a blood donor recruitment representative and doing sales. A licensed N.C. Wildlife Rehabilitator, she grew up in New York and now calls Statesville home. She is a graduate of Long Island University.

Prior to her role at CBCC, Ellis was a project manager at CCCi and Duke Energy, and a business analyst at Blue Ridge Analytics. Originally from Albany, N.Y., she graduated with a bachelor of arts in Business Management from Clark Atlanta University.

About Community Blood Center of the Carolinas

The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas (CBCC) is a non-profit community-based blood center and the primary blood supplier to 21 regional hospitals, serving 16 North Carolina and three South Carolina counties. CBCC focuses exclusively on gathering red blood cells, platelets and plasma from volunteer donors to save local lives – every drop of blood collected remains here to help people in the Carolinas. CBCC is a member of America’s Blood Centers, North America’s largest network of community-based, independent blood centers providing more than 50% of the nation’s blood supply.

For more information on hosting a blood drive or donating blood in your area, visit www.cbcc.us or call 704-972-4700.

Follow the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/BloodCenter and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CBCCarolinas.

Calling All Volunteers for 24-Hour Charity Cycling Event – July 26-27

jonathan@newmediacampaigns.com (Jonathan Hungate) — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

Volunteer registration is now open for the 12th Annual 24 Hours of Booty presented by Levine Cancer Institute. This year’s charity cycling event is scheduled to roll on the Myers Park “Booty Loop” 7PM Friday, July 25 to 7PM Saturday, July 27 when 1,200 participants will be riding and raising funds to help fight cancer.

Approximately 300 volunteers are needed to support this year’s Charlotte ride in the following areas: packet pick-up; pre-event course preparation and maintenance; course marking/signage; food and beverage; campground management; hospitality; and parking and traffic control. Volunteer shifts are assigned in three- and four-hour increments and opportunities are available for individuals and groups. All volunteers must register at www.24hoursofbooty.org/VolunteerCLT. For questions, contact 24 Hours of Booty at 704-365-4417.

“Our volunteers are instrumental in supporting all aspects of our rides and in providing year-round support for our organization,” said Basil Lyberg, executive director of 24 Hours of Booty. “When you volunteer for 24 Hours of Booty, it is a great opportunity to support the fight against cancer while making new friends and having fun. There is something for everyone.”

About 24 Hours of Booty

24 Hours of Booty, Inc. – which runs the Official 24-Hour Cycling Event of the LIVESTRONG Foundation and the premier national 24-hour road cycling charity event in the country – is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit charity located in Charlotte that provides extraordinary cycling events that are safe, fun, and open to all levels of cycling ability. Its mission is to conduct 24-hour cycling events that increase public awareness, funds, and support for the LIVESTRONG Foundation and local cancer charities. Local organizations include The Keep Pounding Fund at Carolinas Medical Center and the Brain Tumor Fund for the Carolinas in Charlotte, the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults in Columbia, Md., Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis.

In 24 Hours of Booty’s 11-year history, more than 11,000 riders have raised more than $9 million. In addition to the ride in Charlotte, 24 Hours of Booty will also host the Second Annual 24 Hours of Booty of Indianapolis at Butler University on Friday, June 28 – Saturday, June 29, 2013; the Fifth Annual 24 Hours of Booty of Columbia, Md. at the Gateway Business Park “Booty Loop” on Saturday, Aug. 24 – Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013 and the Fourth Annual 24 Hours of Booty of Atlanta at the Sandy Springs “Booty Loop” on Saturday, Oct. 5 – Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013. For more information, call 704-365-4417 or visit http://www.24hoursofbooty.org/.

Get updates and the inside scoop about 24 Hours of Booty! Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/24hoursofbooty and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/24HOB.

TradeMark Properties Welcomes Gabriela Clontz As A Real Estate Advisor

jonathan@newmediacampaigns.com (Jonathan Hungate) — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

RALEIGH, N.C. – Billie Redmond, CEO of TradeMark Properties ( http://www.trademarkproperties.com/ ), has announced that Gabriela Clontz has joined the firm as a real estate advisor. In her new position, Clontz will assist companies with the acquisition and negotiation of spaces for lease, expansions, renewals, subleasing, investment sales, and will develop individualized commercial real estate plans to benefit and effectively guide her clients.

Prior to joining the TradeMark Properties team, Clontz began her commercial real estate career at Cresa Commercial Real Estate Service Advisors, where she assisted business professionals in need of specialized tenant representation. She also served as a sales and leasing executive at Phoenix Commercial Properties, Inc. where she was responsible for creatively constructing business transactions with specialized one-on-one attention, and gained experience in site acquisition, tenant representation, landlord representation and portfolio management. Originally from Wilmington, N.C., Clontz now resides in Raleigh.

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“We are very excited to welcome Gabriela as a new real estate advisor,” said Redmond. “Her expertise in portfolio management, as well as sales and investment transactions, makes her an ideal candidate for this position. We are confident Gabriela will provide new opportunities for our firm as we continue to grow in the Triangle community, and we are proud to welcome her to our team.”

ABOUT TRADEMARK PROPERTIES:

TradeMark Properties offers a full range of real estate and investment advisory services. From acquisition evaluation and due diligence tasks, through value enhancement and disposition strategies, TradeMark guides its clients through every phase of real estate investment opportunities. Partnering with strategic alliances, TradeMark offers coordination of services such as equity development, financing, credit management, architectural and engineering services, development or project management oversight, and relocation services. TradeMark is organized around advisory services, such as sales, leasing, and asset management, including facility management and maintenance services. Its advisors are market experts in their areas of industry specialization, which include commercial, residential, retail, industrial, multi-family and investment property sales. The executive management team of TradeMark Properties has more than 200 years of combined real estate experience. For the past four years, Triangle Business Journal has ranked the firm as the No.1 Commercial Real Estate Company in the Triangle, and the same publication has named the firm among the area’s Best Places to Work. TradeMark is also recognized as one of the Top 25 Women-Owned Businesses in North Carolina. For more information, please call (919) 782-5552 or visit http://www.trademarkproperties.com/.

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Brasco Design + Marketing Managing Partner And Marketing Strategist Receives 2013 40 Under 40 Leadership Award

jonathan@newmediacampaigns.com (Jonathan Hungate) — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

RALEIGH, N.C. – Brasco Design + Marketing ( http://www.brascomarketing.com/ ), an award winning web marketing and creative design agency that helps companies design and implement strategies to springboard their growth, has announced that Brandon Ives, managing partner and marketing strategist, has received a 2013 40 Under 40 Leadership Award from Triangle Business Journal. Each year, the 40 Under 40 Leadership Awards recognize outstanding professionals under the age of 40 for their contributions to their organizations and to the community. Ives was selected from among more than 300 qualified nominees for his commitment to making a difference and improving the Triangle’s business climate and community at large.

Since joining Brasco in 2010, Ives has guided the company to expand its services to serve clients throughout the United States and into Canada. Beyond his contributions to Brasco, Ives also participates in many charitable groups in the Triangle community such as Arts in Action, the N.C. CEO Forum, the Society for Marketing Professional Services, Global Entrepreneurship Community and the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and its Young Professionals Network.

Ives, along with the 39 other award winners, were honored at an awards luncheon on Thursday, May 16 at the Durham Convention Center at 201 Foster St. Additionally, Triangle Business Journal profiled Ives and all other winners in a special section in its Friday, May 17 print edition.

For more information about the 40 Under 40 Leadership Awards visit http://bit.ly/10kTS3J.

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“I am honored to be recognized among the region’s up-and-coming thought leaders by Triangle Business Journal,” said Ives. “I look forward to the continued growth of the Triangle area and strengthening Brasco Design + Marketing on both local and national levels.”

NEW MEDIA CONTENT:

Brasco Design + Marketing Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/brascomarketing

Brasco Design + Marketing Twitter page:

http://twitter.com/#!/BrascoMarketing

ABOUT BRASCO DESIGN + MARKETING:

Brasco Design + Marketing is an award winning web marketing and creative design agency that helps companies design and implement strategies to springboard their growth. Armed with a client base in a variety of industries, Brasco Design + Marketing specializes in marketing strategy, creative brand design, web development, online / SEO marketing and comprehensive marketing management services. The company, located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, N.C., maintains a prestigious client base, and is a one-stop shop for all aspects of design and marketing creation and management. The agency has been providing services to clients since 2006 and delivers passion, energy, creativity and experience. For more information, visit http://www.brascomarketing.com/.

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TMH Announces The 2013 George Matsumoto Prize For Modernist Houses

jonathan@newmediacampaigns.com (Jonathan Hungate) — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400

George Smart, Executive Director of Triangle Modernist Houses (TMH), has announced the 2013 George Matsumoto Prize to recognize excellence in recent single-family Modernist residential design in North Carolina. Submissions are being accepted starting today.

Now in its second year, the Prize is named for George Matsumoto, FAIA, a founding member of the NC State University School of Design faculty who is well known for the mid-century Modernist houses he designed in North Carolina.

The Matsumoto Prize is a unique design awards program. Unlike other programs, the Prize offers monetary rewards ($6000 total), online public voting along with a blue-ribbon professional jury, and this program focuses on the houses submitted rather than those who designed them: The houses, built since January 1, 2007, must be in North Carolina but the designers can be from anywhere and they do not have to be licensed architects or members of the American Institute of Architects. (In North Carolina, you do not have to be a licensed architect to design a private residence.)

The Matsumoto Prize is also transparent. All information submitted, including the designer’s name, will be published online and available to the jurors and the public. The public vote counts for one-sixth of the jury decision for the final award winners. The houses with the highest number of public votes will also receive special “People’s Choice” recognition. Public voting will begin on www.trianglemodernisthouses.com in early July and end July 20th.

Again this year, George Matsumoto will serve as the jury’s Honorary Chair. Also returning to the jury are: Frank Harmon, FAIA, (Chair) of Frank Harmon Architect PA, Raleigh; Marlon Blackwell, FAIA, of Marlon Blackwell Architect, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Tom Kundig, FAIA, of Olson Kundig Architects, Seattle, Washington; and Larry Scarpa, FAIA, of Brooks + Scarpa Architects, Los Angeles, California.

Triangle Modernist Houses is an award-winning, non-profit organization dedicated to documenting, preserving, and promoting Modernist residential design. According to George Smart, the objectives for the Matsumoto Prize are “to expand the public’s awareness about the great inventory of North Carolina Modernist houses, to showcase the skills of the North Carolina residential design community, and to inform the public that great design can be well within a homebuyer’s reach.”

“We hope these entries demonstrate to the public that Modernist design is affordable, efficient, sustainable, and most importantly, a house a family will love decades,” he added. “We also want potential homeowners to realize that, by using an architect or designer, they can have a great home for the same budget as an ordinary house.”

Competition rules, submission procedures, and deadlines are available online at www.trianglemodernisthouses.com/prize2013. To see last year’s submissions and winners: http://www.trianglemodernisthouses.com/prize.htm.

Exhibit Resources Announces Benefit Corporation Certification

jonathan@newmediacampaigns.com (Jonathan Hungate) — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

RALEIGH, NC – Lana Calloway, CEO of Exhibit Resources, a full-service exhibit design and production agency, announced its certification as a Benefit Corporation. B Corps are certified by the nonprofit B Lab to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

Unlike traditional corporations, Certified B Corporations are legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on their employees, suppliers, community, consumers and environment. Exhibit Resources will share this vision as a B Corp through their sustainable practices that can bring efficiencies and financial benefits. Exhibit Resources illustrate notable efforts as a B Corp through planned usage of solar panels, their water collection project, and their consistent use of recycled materials.

“Being a socially responsible company is inherent to our business at Exhibit Resources,” said Calloway. “Gaining certification and status as a B Corp will enable us to better promote our commitment of social responsibility and our impact on the world around us. ”

More than seven hundred businesses from sixty industries and twenty-four countries make up the B Corp community. This unique community strives to redefine success in business while representing a diverse multibillion marketplace. Certified B Corporations meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, legally expand their corporate responsibilities to include consideration of stakeholder interests, and build collective voice through the power of the unifying B Corporation brand. For more information about the Benefit Corporation community, visit www.bcorporation.net.

For more information about Exhibit Resources, visit www.exhibitresources.com or call 919-832-4700.

For more information about B Corporation certification, visit http://www.bcorporation.net/.

About Exhibit Resources:

Exhibit Resources is a woman-owned, full-service exhibit design and production agency specializing in branded environments based in Raleigh, NC. For over twenty years Exhibit Resources has exceeded client expectations globally while becoming a stakeholder in the success of their client’s marketing objectives. From modular and portable display systems, custom exhibits and rental options, to high-end corporate interiors and retail kiosks, Exhibit Resources specializes in flawless customer service, award-winning designs and exceptional trade show program management. For more information, call 919-832-4700 or visit www.exhibitresources.com.

About B Corp:

Certified B Corporations meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, legally expand their corporate responsibilities to include consideration of stakeholder interests, and build collective voice through the power of the unifying B Corporation brand. As of February 2013, there are more than 690 Certified B Corporations from over 60 industries and 24 countries, representing a diverse multi-billion dollar marketplace.

About B Lab:

B Lab is a nonprofit organization that serves a global movement to redefine success in business so that all companies compete not only to be the best in the world, but the best for the world. B Lab drives this systemic change through a number of interrelated initiative: 1) building a community of Certified B Corporations to make it easier for all of us to tell the difference between “good companies” and good marketing; 2) passing legislation to accelerate growth of social entrepreneurship and impact investing (12 states have already passed benefit corporation legislation); 3) driving capital to high impact investments through the use of GIIRS Ratings and Analytics (more than 60 investors with over $3B in impact assets under management use GIIRS); and 4) providing free, powerful tools for businesses to measure, compare and improve their social and environmental performance (more than 7,000 businesses use B Lab’s free B Impact Assessment).

Chima Brazilian Steakhouse Raises Over $7,800 for Easter Seals UCP

jonathan@newmediacampaigns.com (Jonathan Hungate) — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

During the month of March, Chima Brazilian Steakhouse donated 100 percent of the sales of its signature and most popular drink - Chima Caipirinhas, the national cocktail of Brazil, to Easter Seals UCP. As a result, Chima Brazilian Steakhouse employees recently presented local Easter Seals UCP staff with a check for $7,884 that will be used to support local programs and services for individuals living with disabilities.

“We are so appreciative of the support and attention Chima has given to Easter Seals UCP,” said Senta Harvey, corporate relations manager for Easter Seals UCP. “This donation will make a tremendous impact in our community and the people we serve and we thank Chima for this very generous gift.”

Easter Seals UCP North Carolina & Virginia serves individuals and families through a multitude of services that provide support, care, and most important, hope to those living with disabilities and mental health challenges.

Located in uptown Charlotte (139 South Tryon Street), Chima Brazilian Steakhouse offers authentic Brazilian cuisine and cocktails with grand views of the Center City.