North Carolina: Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill News
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
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
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
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
Iatria Spa & Health Center Announces Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Iatria Day Spa has announced a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at noon at 13200 New Falls of the Neuse Road in Raleigh in honor of the new medspa and heath center. Iatria Medspa will offer clients a variety of medical procedures including painless hair removal, Botox, restylane and... - January 29, 2007 - Iatria Day Spa
Kristi Kanzig Joins MMI Associates, Inc.
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based marketing and public relations firm, has announced that Kristi Kanzig has joined the firm as an account coordinator. In this position, Kanzig will assist with the development and implementation of public relations campaigns,... - January 26, 2007 - MMI
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Named Title Sponsor of Local Business Club
Penn Shore, president of the Raleigh chapter of Breakfast Club America, has announced that the club has named Northwestern Mutual Financial Network as its title sponsor. In honor of the sponsorship, the club’s official name is the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the... - January 26, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
RelocateTriangle.com Releases Podcast on Economic Forecast for the Triangle Area
RelocateTriangle.com, a blog providing information to people interested in relocating to the Triangle, has announced the release of a podcast on the current and future economic factors that are shaping life in the Triangle for 2007. In the podcast, Dr. John Silvia, chief economist for Wachovia,... - January 25, 2007 - Relocate Triangle
Research Indicates North Carolina Real Estate Market Doing Well
Research from Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston shows the real estate market in North Carolina continues to perform well and is expected to stay strong. According to industry estimates, 2006 will be the third-best year on record for home sales, with an all-time high inventory of homes for... - January 25, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Cynthia Anderson Recognized in Triangle Business Journal’s 2007 Book of Lists
Cynthia Anderson, managing partner of CD Anderson, P.A., a full service CPA firm specializing in small and mid-size businesses, has been recognized in Triangle Business Journal’s 2007 Book of Lists as a 40 Under 40 winner. Rankings for the list were based on business accomplishments,... - January 25, 2007 - CD Anderson & Associates
CubeShield Reports 86% Revenue Growth in 2006
CubeShield, Inc., manufacturer and retailer of the patented CubeShield product, today announced record results for 2006. The company achieved 86% revenue growth for the year. A strong holiday season contributed to these results with 42% of sales occurring in the 4th quarter. Existing customers... - January 25, 2007 - CubeShield, Inc.
FKI Logistex Awarded Major Contract with Preferred Freezer Services
FKI Logistex to supply Condor VNA crane systems for third-party logistics and freezer storage company. - January 25, 2007 - FKI Logistex
FKI Logistex Unisort Mxt Software Module Dramatically Increases Sorter Throughput
New, patent-pending sortation subsystem boosts existing capacity, avoiding costly expansion. - January 25, 2007 - FKI Logistex
Carolina Communities Development Group and Charleston Homes Names Vice President of Marketing and Sales
Scott McCrary, president of Carolina Communities Development Group (CCDG), has announced that Nish Egerton has joined the firm as vice president of marketing and sales of CCDG and Charleston Homes. In this position, Egerton will handle marketing and budgets, as well as, working with design issues... - January 24, 2007 - Charleston Homes
Enterprising Women to Honor Women Entrepreneurs at Annual Celebration
Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine, has announced the winners of the 2007 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards, an annual tribute to North America's top women entrepreneurs. The three-day tribute will be held at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in Lake Buena... - January 24, 2007 - Enterprising Women
Coldwell Banker Commercial TradeMark Properties Releases 3rd Podcast Addressing the EastPoint Property in Knightdale
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, Brian Farmer, vice president of commercial leasing for the firm and leasing agent for EastPoint, discusses... - January 24, 2007 - EastPoint
Hummingbird Creative Group Announces New Employee
Wendy Coulter, president of Hummingbird Creative Group, has announced that Cathy Sanita has joined the firm as director of operations. In her position, Sanita will oversee the day-to-day operations of the business, focusing on financials, human resources, AP/AR and streamlining corporate processes. - January 24, 2007 - Hummingbird Creative Group
Greystone at Widewaters Hosts Interstate 540 Ribbon Cutting Reception
Scott McCrary, president of Carolina Communities Development Group (CCDG), has announced that Greystone at Widewaters, an exclusive luxury apartment development in Knightdale located off Highway 64 and Widewaters Parkway, hosted a luncheon Jan. 16, celebrating the opening of the new extension of... - January 24, 2007 - Greystone at Widewaters
Railinc Successfully Completes SAS 70 Type II Examination; Third-Party Assurances Help Customers Meet Sarbanes-Oxley and Other Regulatory Requirements
For the third consecutive year Railinc successfully completed a Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) 70 Type II examination. More stringent than a Type I examination, the Type II exam includes detailed testing of Railinc internal controls to demonstrate that they are suitably designed and... - January 24, 2007 - Railinc
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of the Triangle Launches New Web Site
Eric Phillips, vice president and general manager of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of the Triangle, a Bryant-Phillips Associates company, has announced that the firm has launched a redesigned Web site, http://www.dreammaker-triangle.com. The site has a new look, is more user-friendly and now... - January 23, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
The Executive Staffing Group Hires Division Coordinator
Brooks Savage, CEO of The Executive Staffing Group (ESG), a firm specializing in strategic staffing, human resources, payroll services, and training, has named Kathryn Leigh Phillips as a new division coordinator. In this position, she will focus her activities on handling candidate registration... - January 23, 2007 - Executive Staffing Group
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