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Program Launched to Help Boost Tourism Revenue in North Carolina’s Northeastern Counties
Northeast Commission Plans “Hub and Spoke” Routes to Attract Visitors to Northeastern North Carolina. - August 09, 2007 - Northeast Development Commission
Northeast Development Commission Launches New Program to Assist in Bringing New Jobs to North Carolina
Northeast Commission Announces Regional Spec Building Program - August 09, 2007 - Northeast Development Commission
Commercial Real Estate Company Expands to Northeastern North Carolina
Company to focus on national & global commercial and industrial recruitment - August 09, 2007 - Northeast Development Commission
Seeaarch.com Launches New Free Driving Directions Comparison Service in August
Seeaarch.com launches a new service to provide free driving directions comparison. This free driving directions comparison service allows internet users to compare all major internet map providers' driving directions in one web page, side by side, with one click. - August 09, 2007 - Seeaarch
TomResults.com Launches Creative Industry Business Directory & Marketing Center
The businesses you need to grow are now all on one directory along with free small business marketing resources. - August 07, 2007 - TomResults.com
Moon Costumes Adds Unique Line of Costume Weaponry
Moon Costumes, a prominent Halloween costume retailer, has added a line of over 80 unique costume and specialty weapons ranging from metal medieval & samurai swords to wooden Cosplay weapon replicas. - July 03, 2007 - Moon Costumes
Country Legends to be in Concert at Carolina Crossroads
"Last of the Breed Tour" Coming to North Carolina - June 15, 2007 - Carolina Crossroads
The Mrytle Beach Herald Achieves Another First
The Myrtle Beach Herald, one the Southeast’s most progressive newspapers, has become the first U.S. news publication to assign UV scores to its news stories and columns. What is a UV score, and what is its purpose? UV stands for Understanding Value, an innovation of Understanding... - June 06, 2007 - Understanding Corporation
PR.com Creates the “Jenna Jameson Endorses Hillary Clinton” Story with Its Groundbreaking Jenna Jameson Interview
PR.com’s interview with Jenna Jameson creates nationwide headlines and late-night television material. - May 21, 2007 - PR.com
John Rex Endowment Commits Long-Term Funding to Healthy Weight Initiative for Children
Schools, Communities and Medical Teams Awarded Grants to Initiate Behavioral Changes and Create an Environment to Encourage Healthy Choices and Active Lifestyle - May 10, 2007 - John Rex Endowment
Amber Alert Issued For North Carolina Boy (Jose Angel Fitzpatrick - Age 8)
The Siler City Police Department and The North Carolina Department of Crime Control has issued an Amber Alert for an 8-year-old Hispanic boy. Jose Angel Fitzpatrick was last seen at his house, 516 N. Second Ave. in Siler City. Authorities report Kenneth Fitzpatrick is suspected of abducting his... - May 02, 2007 - Project Safekids
Boomer Advertising Wins International Creative Awards – 2007 Summit Awards
Boomer Advertising is a two-time bronze winner in the 2007 Summit Creative Awards® competition for a self-promotional television campaign and single television spot “You Need A Killer Website” created, written and produced in-house at Boomer Advertising. “We are honored to be... - April 25, 2007 - Boomer Advertising, Inc.
Discovery Channel to Feature WCPE’s Wake Forest Radio Tower
Curt Doussett, Host of “Hazard Pay,” risks life climbing 1,200-foot tower - April 20, 2007 - WCPE 89.7FM
PR.com Announces New Press Release Distribution Enhancements Including Yahoo News
PR.com continues to provide the highest level of service and press release distribution enhancements with these new features: distribution to Yahoo News; File Attachments; PDF Version of the Press Release; enhanced distribution by Industry Distribution Channels and Regional Distribution Channels; Social Bookmarking; and more. - April 16, 2007 - PR.com
New Partnership Brings New Possibilities for Learning via Dialogue Education Around the World
Global Learning Partners (GLP), Inc. is pleased to announce that seven of its long-time associates, all of whom are experienced trainers and facilitators, have established a new partnership to expand its work of promoting effective learning through Dialogue Education. GLP provides learning and... - February 10, 2007 - Global Learning Partners
14 Creative Ways to Use Rose Petals
Have the ubiquitous (and pricey) dozen roses become a tired cliche in your relationship? Try out any of these creative and romantic ways of using rose petals from Michael Webb, founder of www.TheRomantic.com - February 09, 2007 - TheRomantic.com
The Executive Staffing Group Releases Podcast on Writing the Perfect Resume
The Executive Staffing Group, an Inc. 500 firm specializing in strategic staffing, human resources, payroll services, and training, has announced the release of a podcast providing details for creating an effective resume. In the podcast, Brooks Savage, CEO of The Executive Staffing Group,... - February 09, 2007 - Executive Staffing Group
Iatria Spa & Health Center Announces Valentine Packages
Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Day Spa, has announced that the firm will feature an assortment of February specials including Aromatherapy Couples Massage, Ultimate Spa Pedicure and Smoothing Body Scrub in time for Valentines. The spa will also offer a dozen red or pink roses from... - February 09, 2007 - Iatria Day Spa
Jill Mastrangelo Joins MMI Associates, Inc.
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, has announced that Jill Mastrangelo has joined the firm as traffic coordinator. In this position, Mastrangelo will manage multiple projects and accounts, plan workflow, and make certain... - February 09, 2007 - MMI
Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP Named Charter Member of Local Business Club
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that the club has named Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP as a charter member. As a charter member, Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP will have a select seat on the Charter... - February 09, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Ranked Among Top 25 Triangle Residential Real Estate Teams
Don Walston, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, has announced that the firm has been ranked among the top 25 Triangle residential real estate teams seven times in the Triangle Business Journal’s annual 2007 Book of Lists. The Triangle Business Journal ranked teams... - February 09, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Crescent Financial Corporation Executive to Speak at 2007 Southeast SuperCommunity Banking Conference
Michael G. Carlton, president and CEO of Crescent State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ: “CRFN”), will be a presenting at the 2007 Southeast SuperCommunity Bank Conference on February 14 and 15, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Carlton will... - February 09, 2007 - Crescent State Bank
Coldwell Banker Commercial TradeMark Properties Releases Podcast Outlining Development Expansion in Knightdale
Coldwell Banker Commercial TradeMark Properties has announced the release of a podcast outlining commercial and residential expansion surrounding the EastPoint redevelopment in eastern Wake County. The podcast, which features commentary from Billie Redmond, president of Coldwell Banker Commercial... - February 07, 2007 - EastPoint
Wendy Coulter Named to the Carying Place Board
Wendy Coulter, president of Hummingbird Creative Group, a Raleigh-based creative services firm, has been named to the Carying Place Board. The Carying Place is a Cary-based nonprofit agency serving homeless families. As a member of the board, Coulter will help to carry out the Board’s mission... - February 07, 2007 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Carolina Communities Development Group Names Administrative Assistant
Scott McCrary, president of Carolina Communities Development Group (CCDG), announced that Kristy Molinari has joined the firm as an administrative assistant. In this position, Molinari will provide support to the vice president of marketing and sales, as well as help promote all CCDG properties;... - February 07, 2007 - Carolina Communities Development Group
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Announces New Sales Agent
Carole Notch, sales manager for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Strickland Road office, has announced that Malvina Huynh has joined the firm’s Raleigh real estate division. Huynh was previously employed as a broker and loan officer and speaks Vietnamese. She resides in Raleigh. - February 07, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Chatham Hill Winery Holds Annual Sweetheart Dinner
Jill Winkler, managing partner of Chatham Hill Winery, has announced that the winery will hold its annual Sweetheart Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 7p.m. This is a unique event at the Triangle’s only winery and includes a romantic buffet-style dinner for two prepared by Daniel’s... - February 07, 2007 - Chatham Hill Winery
The Women’s Forum of North Carolina Hosts Special Performance of Legends!
The Women’s Forum of North Carolina has announced that they will host a special performance of Legends! on Friday, May 4 at 8 p.m. at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in the Progress Energy Performing Arts Center in downtown Raleigh. A gala reception will be held at the Fletcher Theatre lobby... - February 06, 2007 - The Women's Forum of North Carolina
Iatria Spa and Health Center Sponsors Annual Networking Luncheon: Play Like a Man, Win Like a Woman - Love the Game!
Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Day Spa, has announced that the firm is a sponsor of the Savvy Women’s Conference: Play Like A Man, Win Like A Woman - Love The Game! presented by Wachovia. The event, scheduled for Feb. 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Jane S. McKimmon Center in... - February 06, 2007 - Iatria Day Spa
Stop Studios Partners with Independent Animal Rescue
Whitney Wilkerson, principal and creative director at Stop Studios, has announced that the firm has partnered with Independent Animal Rescue to provide full event and design services for the organization’s first annual Have A Heart benefit. Stop Studios will develop the overall event identity... - February 06, 2007 - Stop Studios
Ananda Roberts Named to Enterprising Women National Advisory Board
Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine, has named Ananda Roberts as an Enterprising Women National Advisory Board member. Roberts is president of nFocus Software™, a provider of data management and analysis software to more than 3,500 customers worldwide. Members of... - February 06, 2007 - Enterprising Women
Exhibit Resources Awarded Top Small Business in the United States from DiversityBusiness.com
Lana Calloway, president of Exhibit Resources, has announced that the firm has been selected a Top Small Business in the United States by DiversityBusiness.com. DiversityBusiness.com conducted its seventh annual survey of more than 500,000 businesses in the United States for the awards, which are... - February 05, 2007 - Exhibit Resources
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Ranked the Highest Privately Held Mortgage Lender in the Triangle
Don Walston, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, has announced that the firm has been ranked the highest privately held mortgage lender in the Triangle Business Journal’s annual 2007 Book of Lists for Triangle residential real estate companies. The Triangle Business... - February 05, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Speaking of Women’s Health Co-Chairs Earn Honor
Speaking of Women’s Health has honored its three co-chairs, Erika Mangrum, Dr. Angela Baylis and Dr. Lisa Roberts, with an award for chairing the conference’s executive committee. The three women led efforts to organize the Speaking of Women’s Health conference, a daylong event... - February 05, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health
Crescent State Bank Launches Switch Kit
Michael Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Market SM), has announced that the bank has launched the Crescent State Bank Switch Kit, a package that allows for easier account transitions from outside financial... - February 05, 2007 - Crescent State Bank
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Announces Blood Drive
Don Walston, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, has announced that the firm will host a blood drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross on Thursday, Feb. 8 from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the bloodmobile which will be located at the organization’s corporate office... - February 02, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Stop Studios Partners with Frankie Lemmon Foundation
Whitney Wilkerson, principal and creative director of Stop Studios, has announced that the creative services firm has been selected to provide event management services for Taste of Carolina, one of five Triangle Wine Experience events hosted by the Frankie Lemmon Foundation. Wilkerson will serve... - February 02, 2007 - Stop Studios
Crescent State Bank President Speaks at Local Chapter of National Association of Investment Clubs
Michael Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Market SM), will be the guest speaker at the Stock Study Group of the Central North Carolina Chapter (CNCC) of the National Association of Investment Clubs (NAIC)... - February 01, 2007 - Crescent State Bank
MMI Associates, Inc. Named Charter Member of Local Business Club
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that the club has named MMI Associates, Inc. as a charter member. As a charter member, MMI Associates will have a select seat on the Charter Member Committee, which controls the... - February 01, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Announces Executive Management Changes
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston has announced that Eb Moore, president of General Brokerage, will assume the position of CEO of the organization. Don Walston, owner of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston will assume the position of chairman of the board. He will focus his energy on... - January 31, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Coldwell Banker Commercial TradeMark Properties Launches New Web Site for EastPoint Redevelopment Property
Brian Farmer, vice president of commercial leasing at Coldwell Banker Commercial TradeMark Properties and leasing agent for EastPoint, has announced that the firm has launched a new Web site for the EastPoint redevelopment property located in Knightdale, N.C. The Web site, which features proposed... - January 31, 2007 - EastPoint
The Executive Staffing Group Hires Recruitment Manager
Brooks Savage, CEO of The Executive Staffing Group (ESG), a firm specializing in strategic staffing, human resources, payroll services, and training, has named Tina Oakley as recruitment manager. In this position, she will focus her activities on recruiting talent for the employment needs of the... - January 31, 2007 - Executive Staffing Group
Mary Cantando Wins Award for Support of Entrepreneurs
Mary Cantando, president of Cantando & Associates, and growth expert at WomanBusinessOwner.com, was named a Women’s Business Enterprise of the Year by the Women’s Business Enterprise Council Southeast (WBEC-SE). Cantando was presented this award at the Breakthrough Breakfast on Jan. - January 30, 2007 - WomanBusinessOwner.com
Big Bad Ball Voted One of the Best Charities in the Triangle
The Big Bad Ball, a fundraiser for Hospice of Wake County, has been named one of the Best Charities in the Triangle by the residents of Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina in Cary Magazine’s annual Maggy Awards poll. This poll recognizes the most popular and exceptional... - January 30, 2007 - Big Bad Ball
Technology Associates Inks Deal with MMI Associates, Inc.
Eric Hobbs, president of Technology Associates, a full service technology solutions and support firm that specializes in providing network design, implementation, management and support to small to medium-sized businesses in North Carolina, has announced that the company has been contracted by MMI... - January 30, 2007 - Technology Associates
Triangle Area Business Comes to the Rescue of Busy Professionals to the Stay-at-Home Mom in Completing Their “To Do” List
Local small business helps give busy people the priceless gift of time. - January 30, 2007 - The Concierge Place
Business Leader Magazine Announces First Annual Business Champion Awards
Dan Davies, publisher of Business Leader magazine, has announced that Business Leader Media and Wake Technical Community College will host the first annual Business Champion Awards, a tribute to the Triangle’s most innovative businesses. The event will also be sponsored by The Castleton Group. - January 30, 2007 - Business Leader Magazine
‘Rickey Smiley and Friends’ Tour Hits Raleigh, N.C.
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announced today that Rickey Smiley is bringing his tour to Raleigh for the Comedy Show hosted by the 2007 MEAC Basketball Tournament. The Rickey Smiley and Friends tour was a success across the country in 2006 and will now appear at the Progress Energy... - January 30, 2007 - MEAC
Kieran Shanahan Named One Of North Carolina’s Super Lawyers
Kieran J. Shanahan, principal of Shanahan Law Group has been named to Law & Politics magazine’s Super Lawyers in the category of business litigation. Each year Law & Politics mails 14,000 ballots to active lawyers in North Carolina. The attorneys are asked to nominate the best lawyers... - January 29, 2007 - Shanahan Law Group
Eight Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Associates Ranked Among Top 25 Triangle Residential Real Estate Agents
Don Walston, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, has announced that eight of the firm’s associates have been ranked among the top 25 Triangle residential real estate agents in the Triangle Business Journal’s annual 2007 Book of Lists. The Triangle Business... - January 29, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston