North Carolina: Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill News

2007 MEAC Basketball Tournament Breaks New Ground with the MEAC Music Pass

Three Free Concerts United We Jam at RBC Center - January 23, 2007 - MEAC

Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Hosts Speaking of Women’s Health Volunteer Appreciation Party

Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill located at 2300 Walnut Street in Cary, has announced that the restaurant will host the Speaking of Women’s Health Volunteer Appreciation Party Wednesday, Jan. 24. The party will honor volunteers who assisted in the Speaking of... - January 22, 2007 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill

Exhibit Resources Hosts Expo Workshop

Lana Calloway, president of Exhibit Resources, has announced that the company hosted a workshop, entitled “Why Should I Exhibit?,” for Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce members. The workshop was designed to provide members tips on planning a successful experience at the Greater... - January 22, 2007 - Exhibit Resources

Crescent Financial Corporation Announces 63% Increase in Fourth Quarter 2006 Earnings and 56% Increase in 2006 Annual Earnings

Crescent Financial Corporation (NasdaqGM: CRFN), parent company of Crescent State Bank in Cary, North Carolina and Port City Capital Bank in Wilmington, North Carolina today announced unaudited net income for the year ended December 31, 2006 of $4,904,000 reflecting a 56% increase over net income... - January 22, 2007 - Crescent State Bank

Iatria MedSpa Announces Winter Wonder Makeover

Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria MedSpa, has announced that the firm will hold a Winter Wonder Makeover event Monday, Feb. 5 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at its location at 13200 New Falls of Neuse Road. The event will offer special rates on treatments and services, as well as tips from skin rejuvenation... - January 22, 2007 - Iatria Day Spa

Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Announces New Sales Agents

Roger Bernholz, sales manager for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Chapel Hill office, has announced that Rick Wheeler and Aleta English have joined the firm’s Chapel Hill real estate division. Wheeler has previous experience in automobile sales management. He resides in... - January 22, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston

Eric Hobbs Presents at American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina Technology Conference

Eric Hobbs, president of Technology Associates, will present at the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina (ACEC/NC) Business Practice Forums/Training event held Tuesday, Jan. 23 from 1-5 p.m. at the Sheraton Capital Center located at 421 S. Salisbury St. in Raleigh. Hobbs will... - January 19, 2007 - Technology Associates

Greystone at Widewaters Agent Named Top Leaser for Mid-Atlantic

Scott McCrary, president of Carolina Communities Development Group (CCDG), has announced Corinne Lwin, a Greystone at Widewaters leasing agent, is named a top leaser for Mid-Atlantic region by Lincoln Property Company. Greystone at Widewaters is an exclusive luxury apartment community in Knightdale... - January 19, 2007 - Greystone at Widewaters

Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Announces New Sales Associate

Kevin Woody, vice president and managing broker for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston South Square office, has announced that Richard Baldwin has joined the firm’s Durham real estate division. Baldwin received his Bachelor of Science degree in engineering and has previous... - January 19, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston

Jason Craighead Signs with Somerhill

Abstract expressionist Jason Craighead of Raleigh is now being represented by Joseph Rowand’s Somerhill Gallery in Chapel Hill, joining an illustrious stable that includes Herb Jackson, John Beerman, Elizabeth Matheson, Dorothy Gillespie, Jennie Bireline, and the late Horace Farlowe, among... - January 18, 2007 - Jason Craighead

ExecUchange President to Speak at Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle

Linda Leake, president of execUchange, a national firm that helps clients grow their companies, hold employees accountable and implement changes that make a difference, will speak to the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle on Friday, Jan. 19 at 7:00 a.m. at the RBC... - January 18, 2007 - execUchange

Charleston Homes Names Vice President of Construction Operations

James E. Baker, president of Charleston Homes, a subsidiary LLC of Carolina Communities Development Group (CCDG), has announced that Scott Huffman has joined the firm as vice president of construction operations. In this position, Huffman will be identifying and hiring subcontractors, developing... - January 18, 2007 - Carolina Communities Development Group

Business Leader Media Launches New Publication

Business Leader Media has announced it will launch Women in the Triangle, a quarterly magazine that will debut in March 2007 and feature issues of relevance to the region’s female professionals and working women. It will be the first subscription-based women’s business publication in... - January 18, 2007 - Business Leader Magazine

Pamela Chambers O’Rourke Named to Enterprising Women National Advisory Board

Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine, has named Pamela Chambers O’Rourke as an Enterprising Women National Advisory Board member. O’Rourke is the president and CEO of Icon Information Consultants, a company that specializes in identifying and recruiting highly... - January 18, 2007 - Enterprising Women

Coldwell Banker Commercial TradeMark Properties Releases Podcast on a Redevelopment Opportunity in Eastern Wake County

Coldwell Banker Commercial TradeMark Properties has announced the release of a podcast providing details for the new EastPoint redevelopment property in eastern Wake County. In the podcast, Grady Matthews, principal at Granite Development, LLC, and primary developer for EastPoint, discusses... - January 17, 2007 - EastPoint

Carolina Hurricanes Named Charter Member of Local Business Club

Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that charter member, the Carolina Hurricanes hockey club, will host a series of events in January for club members. The January events will include a cocktail reception co-sponsored by... - January 17, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle

First Tom Joyner Sky Show of 2007 to be in Raleigh During MEAC Basketball Tournament

The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announced today that the 2007 Basketball Tournament will host radio personality Tom Joyner as he broadcasts his acclaimed live “Southwest Airlines Sky Show” in Raleigh at 6 a.m. Friday, March 9 at the Progress Energy Center. The broadcast will... - January 17, 2007 - MEAC

Beth Blake Joins MMI Associates, Inc.

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, has announced that Beth Blake has joined the firm as office manager. In this position, Blake will oversee the daily operations of the firm and serve as a liaison between clients and staff. - January 16, 2007 - MMI

Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Announces New Sales Agents

Susan Holbrook, senior vice president and sales manager for Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Falls of Neuse Road office, has announced that Gary Clark and Jeff Schick have joined the firm’s Raleigh real estate division as sales agents. Clark has worked 26 years in travel management... - January 16, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston

The Castleton Group Announces January Business Seminars Schedule

Human Resources Outsourcing Firm Provides Business Seminars - January 15, 2007 - Castleton Group

MMI Associates, Inc. Named Agency of Record for Carolina Communities Development Group

Local Public Relations Firm Inks Deal with Real Estate Development Firm - January 15, 2007 - Carolina Communities Development Group

Iatria Day Spa President Speaks at Raleigh Young Professionals Network

Erika Mangrum to Outline Success Strategies for Growing Professionally - January 15, 2007 - Iatria Day Spa

The Executive Staffing Group Hires Personnel Coordinator

Kristin Herter Joins Local Staffing Company - January 12, 2007 - Executive Staffing Group

Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Announces New Sales Agent

Alan Mitchell Joins Local Real Estate Team - January 12, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston

Crescent State Bank Names City Executive for Holly Springs Office

Kenneth Meyer Chosen to Lead Community Bank Office - January 12, 2007 - Crescent State Bank

Iatria Day Spa Managing Partner and Spa Director Joins ECPI College of Technology Board

Cyndy Elkins Named to Local Advisory Board - January 12, 2007 - Iatria Day Spa

Volunteers Needed for 2007 Special Olympics North Carolina Basketball & Cheerleading Tournament in Cabarrus County

More than 800 volunteers are needed for the 2007 Special Olympics North Carolina Basketball & Cheerleading Tournament to take place in Cabarrus County Feb. 23-25. Athletes from 81 local Special Olympics programs across the state have been invited to compete in the event. Businesses, civic organizations, churches and youth groups are encouraged to get involved. Volunteers are needed to fill positions such as announcer, court assistant, venue support, volunteer registration and cheer team. - January 12, 2007 - Special Olympics North Carolina

Carolina Communities Development Group Announces Greystone at Widewaters Development

Real Estate Firm Oversees Knightdale Luxury Apartment Development - January 11, 2007 - Carolina Communities Development Group

Ralph J. DiLeone Named to Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite

Local Attorney Recognized by North Carolina Legal Community - January 11, 2007 - The DiLeone Law Group, P.C.

Coldwell Banker Commercial TradeMark Properties Releases Podcast on a Local Redevelopment Opportunity

Billie Redmond Addresses the Benefits of the EastPoint Property in Knightdale - January 11, 2007 - EastPoint

Stop Studios Releases Podcast Addressing Event Sponsorships

Principal and Creative Director Provides Advice on Pursuing Sponsorships for Events - January 10, 2007 - Stop Studios

Exhibit Resources Announces New Client Services Staff Member

Leigh Strickland Joins Exhibit Design Agency - January 10, 2007 - Exhibit Resources

New "PR Campaign Cookbook" Provides Recipe for Success

The PR Campaign Cookbook was written by Michelle Tennant and Christine Louise Hohlbaum. The workbook is a step-by-step guide for people seeking to promote themselves or their businesses. - January 10, 2007 - Wasabi Publicity, Inc.

Crossing Place at University of Texas-Austin Marks Third Investment for the Preiss Company and Harrison Street Real Estate Capital

The Preiss Company (“TPCO”), the largest housing provider of off-campus student housing at North Carolina State University, Clemson University, and UNC Charlotte (in 2007), is pleased to announce its third strategic joint venture with Harrison Street Real Estate Capital... - January 10, 2007 - The Preiss Company

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of the Triangle Releases Podcast on Choosing a General Contractor

Podcast Addresses What to Do When Using a Contractor. - January 08, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.

Kieran Shanahan Named to Legal Elite

Shanahan Law Group Principal Recognized by Business North Carolina Magazine - January 08, 2007 - Shanahan Law Group

Jason Craighead Adds "The Depth of Change" to Somerhill Show

When abstract expressionist Jason Craighead of Raleigh was invited to contribute a painting to Somerhill Gallery’s “things that are BLUE” exhibit, an exploration of artwork expressed with blue pigment, he knew immediately which of his recently completed canvases was perfect for... - January 06, 2007 - Jason Craighead

New Board for Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association Takes Oath

At a regular monthly meeting in December, the Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association (RWHRMA) installed the following people as Board members to lead the association in its service to human resource professionals in the Raleigh area in 2007. President Amy Jelovsek, PHR Human... - January 05, 2007 - Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association

Franklin Covey Presents Effective Planning Tools and Tips at the Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association Meeting

Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association provides membership with effective planning tips at monthly meeting. - January 05, 2007 - Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association

Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. Sponsors Chamber Marketing Event

Local Water and Coffee Systems Distributor Supports Meet the Purchasers Forum - January 05, 2007 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.

Landquest Development Celebrates First Anniversary in Raleigh

Real Estate Developer Has 2,000 Residential Units Under Contract in the Carolinas - January 04, 2007 - Landquest Development

The Executive Staffing Group Hires New Recruitment Manager

Diana Rospendowski Joins Local Staffing Company - January 04, 2007 - Executive Staffing Group

Wachovia Executive Joins Communities In Schools of NC

Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) has announced the addition of John William (Bill) Holt III, head of Community Banking and Business Banking for Wachovia Corporation, to its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors for CISNC provides direction in planning and policy decisions,... - January 04, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC