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Crescent State Bank’s Lewyn Hayes Appointed To Serve As Holly Springs Chamber Of Commerce Ambassador

Crescent State Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (Nasdaq SmallCap CRFN) has announced that Community Banker, Lewyn Hayes will serve as a member of the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce’s Ambassador Club. - August 03, 2005 - Crescent State Bank

Grier's Almanac Celebrating 200 Years of Continuous Publication in 2006

Started in 1807 by Robert Grier, the almanac named in his honor will be celebrating its 200th year of continious publication. - August 03, 2005 - Grier's Almanac

SF Welcomes First Ever International Design Fashion Week

South Africa, Philippines, Paris and India to Show at US International Fashion Week - August 02, 2005 - International Fashion Industries, Inc.

Wholesale Furniture Brokers Announces A Call for Wholesale Furniture Vendors

As part of their expansion strategy Wholesale Furniture Brokers (www.GoWFB.com) is seeking qualified vendors to partner with. Ideal vendors will: be able to drop-ship or accommodate retail size pick-ups, have a product that is in demand and being searched for by buyers, and supply quality digital images and product copy. - August 02, 2005 - Wholesale Furniture Brokers

Catering Works, Inc. Has Been Contracted By NC Museum of Art

Jill Kucera, President of Catering Works, Inc., has announced that the firm has been contracted to provide catering services for the North Carolina Museum of Arts outdoor concerts and events for summer 2005. - August 02, 2005 - Catering Works

Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc. Promotes New Vice President

Chris Cammack, President of Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc., has announced that Scott Parrish, formerly Director of Risk Management Services at the firm’s Greensboro office, has been promoted to Vice President. - August 02, 2005 - Carpenter, Cammack & Associates

Chicago Tour & Travel Product, Go Chicago Card Offers More than 25 Tours & Attractions

Chicago & Illinois visitors can now have access to over 25 attractions & tours for one low price. Cardholders enjoy express entry to many attractions, as well as shopping & dining savings. Purchase the Go Chicago Card online at www.GoChicagoCard.com. - August 02, 2005 - Smart Destinations

Advanced Therapeutic Solutions, LLC To Distribute ReLuma

Advanced Therapeutic Solutions, LLC. (ATS) has signed a distribution agreement with Invitrx Inc. for ReLuma™, a non-invasive product for aging and sun-damaged skin. ReLuma will be marketed to physicians by ATS sales professionals throughout the United States. ReLuma is the only skincare... - August 02, 2005 - Advanced Therapeutic Solutions, LLC

Commercial Real Estate Loans and the Impact of Rising Interest Rates on Commercial Real Estate

Pacific Security Capital, a leading commercial real estate investment bank, addresses the impact of rising interest rates on commercial real estate loans. - August 02, 2005 - Pacific Security Capital

Wine Reciprocity Law Takes Effect in North Dakota

A new North Dakota law goes into effect today allowing North Dakota wineries, retailers, and wholesalers the opportunity to sell wine directly to consumers in other reciprocal states via the Internet, mail, fax, or phone. Rep. Dan Ruby, R-Minot, one of the key supporters in the North Dakota House... - August 01, 2005 - Maple River Winery

Olympian Equestrian Competitor Launches E-Commerce Initiative

Olympic equestrian champion Laura Kraut is putting her decades of knowledge about world-class competition horses to work on the World Wide Web. Kraut and her husband Bob, a grand prix rider and trainer by his own right, are hoping to help other riders stay at the top of their game with a new e-venture called SummitTack.com. - August 01, 2005 - Summit Tack

Minco Shares Secrets to Optimize Thermal Component Supplier Relationships Conducts Educational Webcast with Machine Design

Register for the September 21st, 2pm ET, Webcast “Five critical tips on how to avoid design constraints and get the most out of your thermal component supplier” sponsored by Minco and Machine Design magazine at http://www.machinedesign.com/md/minco - August 01, 2005 - Minco

FasterHiring Teams with the Answernet Network to Offer Innovative Recruitment Solutions

New partnership brings "tele-recruiting" solution to small businesses. - August 01, 2005 - FasterHiring

BestNetArt.com Art Gallery Artist Receive Awards and Recognition

Benson Seto has received the Friends of the Springfield Art Museum Purchase Award for the Museum’s permanent collections from Watercolor U.S.A. 2005. - August 01, 2005 - BestNetArt Artgallery

ProActive Motorsports Cruising to the Buckeye State to Race at the Edgewater Sports Park with Local Sponsor NiteLites Rooting Them On

ProActive Motorsports cruises into the Buckeye State August 5th to compete in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series at the Edgewater Sports Park. NiteLites has recently teamed up with the ProActive Motorsports team and will be rooting for a victory. - August 01, 2005 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting

Jay McLamb Named To Accounting Practices Committee Of NAPEO

Suzanne Clifton, President of The Castleton Group, Inc., a Human Resource outsourcing firm, has announced that Jay McLamb, Chief Operating Officer, has been named to the Accounting Practices Committee for the National Association of Professional Employer Organization. - August 01, 2005 - Castleton Group

Linda Leake To Speak To Triangle Business And Professional Women

Linda Leake, President of NOVO, will be speaking to the Triangle Business and Professional Women (BPW) on Thursday, August 11, 2005 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., at Wyndham Garden Hotel in Durham, NC. - August 01, 2005 - execUchange

Major William Hurula Named To nFocus Software Board Of Directors

Major William Hurula, National Finance Secretary for The Salvation Army, has been named to nFocus Software’s Board of Directors. - August 01, 2005 - nFocus Software

Child Safety Day at The Little Gym Friday, August 12th Two Seminars Will Be Conducted. 5:00 p.m. & 6:45 p.m

Trained instructors will teach children how to avoid being victimized, how to be confident and say NO!, and other vital safety information, all in a fun and non-threatening environment. These seminars are not about promoting fear, but rather promoting confidence and personal safety. - August 01, 2005 - Safe Net Kids

Personal Safety Information Sites Available at ICanKarate.com

ICanKarate.com announces Free Access directory of the most visited Personal Safety Sites. - August 01, 2005 - I Can Karate

Online Care Package Company Offers High Tech Solution to College Stress Relief

SendCare.com eases the transition to college life for students with custom care packages created by the sender. Parents and other relatives can send snacks, gift items and messages from home easily and affordably with this convenient care package service. - August 01, 2005 - SendCare.com

Can it be True—Christian News in the Secular Media? “Absolutely!”—Proclaims Faith-Based PR Firm, WDC Media

“WDC’s core target audience is the unchurched,” says Zahn. “The single stay at home mom with only TV as a companion; the divorce lawyer who hates his life and reads the newspaper from cover to cover; the disillusioned policeman who secretly drinks at home and surfs the net; the teenager who feels empty inside and escapes through the use of music and drugs; the prodigal son who has lost his way,” states Zahn. - August 01, 2005 - White Dove Communications

New Fashion Trends for 2006 From Top Couture Designer Andy Anand

California Based, www.shopshop.com, new trends for Bridesmaid 2006 Trends for this year Bridesmaid and are being set by leading designer Andy Anand who has come up with a new line of exclusive head turner Bridesmaid Dresses at $49? - July 31, 2005 - Shopshop.com

The Life and Times of a President's Grandson

How Isiah Tolbert is overcoming adversities - July 31, 2005 - INJT Inc.

NetFilmz Makes a Statement… Before Saying a Word

NetFilmz has learned to expect the unexpected. The lead female in their most recent project, Shroud of Echoes, is a Muslim woman who was raised in Britain. The film takes a twisted look at terrorism and wrapped just days before the first attacks in London. - July 31, 2005 - NetFilmz Independent Filmmakers

Dentists Celebrate Fluoridation Where Children Suffer With Cavities

While Chicago children suffer with dental pain, limousines delivered dignitaries to a large white tent, ringed with yellow-shirted security guards, where dentists and others, on government payrolls, kicked off a four-day 60th birthday party for water fluoridation replete with ice sculptures, free... - July 31, 2005 - New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation

Los Angeles Mortgage Brokers Company Answers Questions Regarding Appraisal

Why might you need an appraisal? How do appraisals work? - July 30, 2005 - Lendcorp Mortgage Brokers

Peter S. Harvey Named To Active Data Services, Inc. Board Of Directors

Peter S. Harvey, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Active Data Services, Inc., has been named to the Active Data Services, Inc. Board of Directors - July 29, 2005 - Active Data Services

Carpenter, Cammack & Associates Relocates Raleigh Office

Jody Lughes, Executive Vice President of Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc. has announced that the firm has moved its office to 8341 Bandford Way, Suite 1 in Raleigh. - July 29, 2005 - Carpenter, Cammack & Associates

A New Way To Eat Out and Never Leave the Office

Eating out just became a lot easier thanks to a new Internet based delivery service from Hungry Helpers. The service allows consumers to log on their website and order food from many local restaurants and have it delivered when they want. - July 29, 2005 - Hungry Helpers Food Taxi

Town Of Clayton Proclaims Lois Stephenson Day

The mayor of Clayton, N.C. has announced that July 19, 2005 will hereby be known as Lois Stephenson Day, in recognition and support of Lois Stephenson’s contributions to North Carolina. - July 29, 2005 - Building Blocks Child Care & Development

Orlando Tour & Travel Product Go Orlando Card Launches with Over 50 Tours & Attractions

Florida visitors can now enjoy unlimited admission to over 50 Orlando & Central Florida attractions, tours, excursions and more for one low price. The all-inclusive Go Orlando Card attraction pass can be purchased online at www.GoOrlandoCard.com. - July 29, 2005 - Smart Destinations

Network South, Inc. Announces New Employee

Jerry Norris, President of Network South, Inc. has announced that Steve Taylor has joined the firm as a Network Engineer. In this position, Taylor will support converged technologies and VoIP implementations as well as assist the sales team with network design and engineering. - July 29, 2005 - Network South, Inc.

SuperiorSunrooms.com Announces Special Program for New Sun Room Dealers

Contractors, builders, SuperiorSunrooms.com wants to develop you another revenue stream by becoming a dealer in the $2.5+ Billion dollar sunroom industry. - July 29, 2005 - Superior Metal Products Company Inc.

Selective Marketing Unleashes A New Branding Component: Selmarq, Brands’ Best Friend

Selective Marketing Communications, Inc., a Southeast ad agency that has served major manufacturers for more than 20 years, has launched a new business component focused on building company brands: SELMARQ, Brands’ Best Friend.SM “Downsizing in the corporate world has resulted in... - July 29, 2005 - Selmarq

Florida Life Magazine Arrives

New, Free, Quartlerly Magazine - July 28, 2005 - Florida Life Magazine LLC

Turning Point Communications and ampm Convenience Stores Renew Agreement

Turning Point Communications and ampm convenience stores association continues through 2006 to expand African American franchise ownership through business strategies and cross-marketing opportunities. - July 28, 2005 - Turning Point Communications

Haircolorxperts Announces Change In Management

Larry Dunlap, Operating Partner of the Haircolorxperts (HCX) locations at the Arboretum and Cameron Village, has announced that he will be assuming management at the Haircolorxperts in the Northridge Shopping Center, located on the corner of Falls Of The Neuse Road and Spring Forest Road in Raleigh, NC. - July 28, 2005 - Haircolorxperts

Greater Media Detroit Radio Begins Broadcasting in HD Radio … Launches Three All-New Multicast Radio Stations

Greater Media, Inc. announces its three Detroit radio stations are officially broadcasting in High Definition (HD) digital radio and have launched companion independent multicasting channels for WRIF 101.1FM, 94.7 FM WCSX and WMGC 105.1FM. - July 28, 2005 - Greater Media, Inc.

Package Testing Lab DDL West Expands Testing Services with Recruitment of Hazmat Testing Expert

DDL West package testing laboratory is expanding its testing services with the addition of Hazmat Expert, John Koch, to its team. - July 28, 2005 - DDL Inc.

San Francisco Tour & Travel Product, Go San Francisco Card Increases to 49 San Fran Attractions

San Francisco visitors can now enjoy free entry to nearly 50 San Fran attractions at one great low price, thanks to the new edition of the Go San Francisco card. The all-inclusive attraction pass can be purchased online at www.GoSanFranciscoCard.com - July 28, 2005 - Smart Destinations

Personal Concierge Service Emerges in The Suburbs

After years of wishing she had someone to help her with life’s routine tasks, entrepreneur Stacey Rogan has launched Hudson Valley Concierge (HVC) in hopes of helping busy people in the Hudson Valley region of New York (an hour north of Manhattan) better manage their schedules so that they... - July 28, 2005 - Hudson Valley Concierge

New Dad Launches NEU Gentle Home Cleaners Without The Typical Hazards. ESS, Inc. Launches New Cleaning Product Line Promises Safe, Spotless Cleaning In Savory Scents

A cleaning chemist and recent dad, expresses “common cleaning products contain hazardous ingredients that understate the possible safety hazards. Having replaced similarly hazardous cleaning products in industry over the last twelve years, I decided I had the ability and the drive to do something about it and launched the new line,” says Matthew Pliszka, cleaning chemist with more than 17 years of experience formulating cleaning products in all sorts of applications. - July 28, 2005 - Environmentally Sensitive Solutions, Inc.

NiteLites, the Outdoor Lighting Professionals, Amaze Attendees of the 2005 Home Builders Association of Dayton and the Miami Valley Homearama

The elegant and practical outdoor lighting applications by NiteLites of Dayton will be on display at this year’s HBA of Dayton and Miami Valley Homearama in the Washington Trace subdivisions from July 29th - August 14th, 2005. - July 27, 2005 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting