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BIRMINGHAM - Energen Corporation announces that its Board of Directors approved its Birmingham-based energy company's 2009 budget. Relative to prior earnings guidance, the budget incorporated lower commodity price assumptions applicable to its unhedged production to better reflect the current market outlook for natural gas and oil. Based on a natural gas price of $6 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) and an oil price of $50 per barrel, Energen adjusted its 2009 earnings guidance to $3.20-$3.60 per diluted share.
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"People on the Move" - Alaska
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UAA launches needs assessment of breast cancer survivors
ANCHORAGE - UAA's Behavioral Health Research and Services (BHRS) is setting out to conduct a statewide needs assessment of breast cancer survivors. Through this research, BHRS hopes to identify the needs of Alaska women facing breast cancer, increase the body of knowledge about breast cancer in Alaska, and provide baseline data about necessary service development to meet the needs of women diagnosed with breast cancer in the state of Alaska.
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"People on the Move" - Arizona
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Expands Discounts on Medicare Supplement Plans
PHOENIX - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona is upping the ante in the competitive market to serve Arizona's seniors by increasing the size and extending the duration and eligible age limit for early enrollment discounts on its Medicare supplement plans. BCBSAZ's improved discount program knocks as much as 32 percent off of the first year's premiums for an eligible 65-year-old, extends the duration of the discounts from 5 to 10 years, and raises the eligible age limit for the discounts from 651Ú2 through 67. The changes are effective immediately.
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Arvo Mackenzie of Lewis And Roca Elected to Desert Mission Board
PHOENIX - Lewis and Roca is proud to announce that Julie Arvo MacKenzie has been elected Secretary of the Desert Mission Board. She has served on the Board of Directors since 2006. Her term as Secretary filled an existing vacancy and will continue through December 2009. Arvo MacKenzie is of counsel in the firm's Phoenix office and is a member of the Business Transactions Practice Group. She concentrates primarily in public finance and tax-exempt securities and is experienced in a broad range of financings, including revenue bonds, general obligation bonds, private activity bonds, remarketings and refundings. In addition, her experience as underwriter's counsel, bond counsel, issuer counsel and trustee's counsel have involved her in hospital, school district, housing, charter school, and health facilities project financings.
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"People on the Move" - Arkansas
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Acxiom Appoints Asia-Pacific Sales Vice President
LITTLE ROCK - Acxiom® Corporation, a global leader in interactive marketing services, announces the appointment of Claire Pribula as vice president of sales for Acxiom's Asia-Pacific business. The position is one of a number of recent appointments aimed at Acxiom's plans for regional consolidation and growth.
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Moore Stephens Frost Announces Name Change to FROST, PLLC
LITTLE ROCK - Moore Stephens Frost, an independent accounting firm that serves diverse clients in the United States and abroad, announces that it has changed its name to FROST, PLLC. Over a year ago, Moore Stephens Frost acquired Lynch & Howard, an 80-year old accounting firm based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Rick J. Tanneberger, CPA, PA, based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The mergers created a larger firm with a deep pool of talented people offering a varied array of accounting related services, including not just audit and tax services, but also retirement planning, investment management, business valuations, employee benefit plan design and administration, insurance services, and more.
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"People on the Move" - California
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Sony Pictures Entertainment Promotes Andrew Gumpert to President, Business Affairs and Administration for Columbia Pictures
CULVER CITY - Andrew Gumpert has been promoted to President of Business Affairs and Administration for Columbia Pictures; it was announced recently by Michael Lynton, Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) and Amy Pascal, Co-Chairman of SPE and Chairman, SPE Motion Pictures Group, to whom he will jointly report. As President of Business Affairs and Administration for Columbia, Gumpert will work closely with Columbia Presidents Matt Tolmach and Doug Belgrad. He will not only oversee deal negotiations and administration for the studio, but will be integrally involved in the budgeting and financing aspects of all of Columbia's theatrical releases. In this position, Gumpert will also work closely with Peter Schlessel, President of Worldwide Affairs for Sony Pictures Entertainment.
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Volterra Announces Appointment of Dr. Fu-Tai Liou to Its Board of Directors
FREMONT - Volterra Semiconductor Corporation (Nasdaq:VLTR), a leading provider of high-performance analog and mixed-signal power management semiconductors, announces that Dr. Fu-Tai Liou has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Dr. Liou is a 26-year semiconductor industry veteran, having spent his career at companies such as Intel, Motorola, SGS-Thomson Microelectronics and United Microelectronics Corporation. Dr. Liou has held senior management positions while at SGS-Thomson Microelectronics and at UMC, in the areas of manufacturing operations, quality & reliability, research & development and sales & marketing. "We are fortunate to be able to add another member to our Board with the breadth of experience that Fu-Tai possesses," said Jeff Staszak, Volterra's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We believe his strong international knowledge and experience will bring a particularly valuable perspective to our Board and Company as we continue to expand our market share in Asia."
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Occidental Elects E.A. 'Sandy' Lowe Vice President
LOS ANGELES - Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:OXY) announces that the Board of Directors has elected Sandy Lowe a Vice President of the corporation. Mr. Lowe, 57, is Executive Vice President, International Production and Engineering for Oxy Oil and Gas. He oversees all oil and gas international producing assets, and the engineering and major project development functions. Mr. Lowe joined Occidental in 1978.
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"People on the Move" - Colorado
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Absolutely PR Owner/Founder Maggie Chamberlin Holben, APR, Appointed to Second Three-Year Term on The Colorado BioScience Association Board of Directors
DENVER - Maggie Chamberlin Holben, owner/founder of Denver public relations consulting firm, Absolutely Public Relations, has been appointed to a second three-year term on the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) Board of Directors. Jack Wheeler, founder of MicroPhage, Inc., and chairperson of the CBSA Board of Directors made the announcement, recently. Other recent reappointments of CBSA board members include: Sean Moriarty, QLT USA; Rick Jory, Sandhill Scientific; John Eckstein, Fairfield & Woods; Tom Roach, Ernst & Young; Lynn Taussig, University of Denver and Wheeler.
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"People on the Move" - Connecticut
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Christina Stearns added as Assistant Account Executive at Mintz & Hoke
AVON - Mintz & Hoke Communications Group has added Christina Stearns as an Assistant Account Executive. Ms. Stearns will assist on a variety of Mintz & Hoke's accounts including the firm's engagement with the Department of Public Utility Control and with Aetna. Previously, Stearns was employed at two other marketing agencies working on consumer packaged goods. There, she worked with brands such as Reynolds, Nexxus Hair Care, Georgia-Pacific Tissue/Towel and Arm & Hammer.
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Crane Co. Acquires the Krombach Group
STAMFORD - Crane Co. , a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products, announces that it has purchased all of the capital stock of Friedrich Krombach GmbH & Company KG Armaturenwerke and Krombach International GmbH, both of Kreuztal, Germany. Krombach is a leading manufacturer of specialty valve flow solutions for the power, oil and gas, and chemical markets, employing 640 people globally. The purchase price was $51 million in cash and the assumption of approximately $18 million of net debt. In addition to their manufacturing and headquarters location in Germany, Krombach currently has foundry, machining and assembly facilities in Slovenia and China. Krombach's 2008 sales are estimated to be approximately $91 million.
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"People on the Move" - Delaware
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ING DIRECT Launches Bold Media Campaign “We the Savers” Challenging U.S. Consumers to Save and Invest
WILMINGTON - ING DIRECT, the nation's largest direct bank, announces a far-reaching media campaign urging Americans to save. The multi-faceted campaign allows participants to sign the online “Declaration of Financial Independence”; participate in and read informative online polls; and use “We the Savers” savings calculators, social networking and IM icons, online forums and more. ING DIRECT's campaign also rolls through the streets of New York, consumer capital of the world, with Taxi TV spots and taxi-top signs imploring you to “Save a spender.”
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"People on the Move" - District of Columbia
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Faizun Kamal Named Director of Strategic Alliances and Public Policy for Verizon
WASHINGTON - Verizon has named Faizun Kamal director of strategic alliances and public policy. In this capasity Kamal is responsible for directing national outreach to leaders in the Asian-American community and to women, youth and education stakeholder groups. Kamal also works with Verizon's healthcare reform initiative - an effort to educate Verizon employees and the public about health care issues and solutions.
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Microsoft's Jack Krumholtz Departs After 14 years, Fred Humphries to Lead Company's D.C. Government Affairs Office
WASHINGTON - Jack Krumholtz, Managing Director Federal Government Affairs, has decided to leave Microsoft Corp. to pursue a new chapter in his career. Krumholtz launched Microsoft's federal government affairs activities in D.C. in March 1995, and built the company's presence into one of the industry's leading voices in the nation's capital. Over the past 14 years, Krumholtz oversaw the development of Microsoft's federal relations function, leading a bipartisan team of Democrats, Republicans and policy experts. During his tenure, Microsoft has become a key resource for policymakers and their staff as they work to understand the often complex and technical issues related to intellectual property, telecom, trade and high-skilled immigration reform, and Krumholtz has testified before Congress on numerous occasions. He has been considered one of the top corporate representatives in Washington, D.C.
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TSA Completes Background Checks on Over 1 Million Truckers
WASHINGTON - The Transportation Security Administration announces the completion of over 1 million fingerprint-based background checks on truck drivers required to carry a Hazardous Material Endorsement (HME) on a commercial driver's license.
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"People on the Move" - Florida
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The St. Joe Company Announces Agreements Designed to Spur Economic Development and Job Growth in Northwest Florida
JACKSONVILLE - The St. Joe Company announces that it has entered into three agreements designed to stimulate economic growth and job creation in Northwest Florida. The agreements open the way for the reopening of a deepwater seaport in Port St. Joe, link the port with the national rail system and provide workforce training region-wide.
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PSS World Medical Appoints Steven T. Halverson as New Director
JACKSONVILLE - PSS World Medical, Inc. announces that its Board of Directors has appointed Steven T. Halverson, age 54, as a new director, effective immediately, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of T. O'Neal Douglas from the Board earlier this year.
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Deckard Joins Robb & Stucky as General Manager
PALM BEACH GARDENS - Marlo Deckard, a veteran of the patio furniture industry, has been named general manager of Robb & Stucky Patio in Palm Beach Gardens. For a decade, Deckard played an integral role as manager, buyer and merchandiser at her family's outdoor furniture showrooms in Palm Beach County. She was directly involved with addressing the lifestyle and design needs of clients. Robb & Stucky Patio is part of a larger Robb & Stucky campus that includes the Robb & Stucky Interiors showroom, and is within the Palm Beach Gardens Professional & Design Center just south of PGA Boulevard.
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"People on the Move" - Georgia
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Senior VP of Polaris Marketing Research, Branding Research Specialists, is Featured in Marketing News
ATLANTA - Polaris Marketing Research, branding research specialists, announces that senior vice president Debra Semans was recently featured in Marketing News, a publication of the American Marketing Association. The article, titled "10 Minutes with Debra Semans," recaps an interview with Ms. Semans on the topic of internal branding.
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Community Foundation announces grants
ATLANTA - The Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta has announced $200,000 in grants to several high-capacity nonprofits working to provide emergency assistance and foreclosure relief in the metropolitan region. The grants included a total of $60,000 to ten regional programs working to provide direct assistance to households with basic needs - food and medicine, rent and mortgage assistance, and transportation. Another $40,000 will be awarded to one of these organizations to conduct comprehensive outreach services and housing assistance for clients.
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"People on the Move" - Hawaii
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Hawaiian Electric Company Names New President & CEO
HONOLULU - Hawaiian Electric Company, subsidiary of Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. , announces that Richard M. Rosenblum has been named President and CEO, effective immediately. Rosenblum replaces T. Michael May, who stepped down as President and CEO in August of this year.
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Hawaii Eye Surgeon Receives Small Business Success Award
HONOLULU - Tyrie Jenkins, M.D., accomplished Hawaii ophthalmologist and eye surgeon, is a recipient of a Hawaii Business magazine 2009 Small Business Success Award. Dr. Tyrie Jenkins' success can be measured in many ways: professional trailblazer, health care advocate, educator and student. She provides eye care to patients of all ages, has worked in laser refractive surgery since its infancy and remains on top of technological advances in eye diseases, including cataracts and glaucoma. She performed Hawaii's first LASIK (Laser In Situ Keratomileusis) procedure in 1997. She participated in the national study that led to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and has remained in the forefront of refractive technologies, performing thousands of procedures. Dr. Jenkins is president of the Women's Fund of Hawaii, a philanthropic organization that benefits women and young girls in need in Hawaii. With an eye to a later-life career in missionary work, Dr. Jenkins is also working on a Masters in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University. Hawaii Business annually recognizes outstanding Hawaii-based companies with fewer than 100 employees. Hawaii Business magazine's editors review nominations and select the top 20 percent. Entries are judged on four criteria: longevity, unique service or product, rapid sales growth or expansion, and ability to overcome challenges and make a comeback. The 2009 awardees will be recognized at a reception in the first quarter of 2009.
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"People on the Move" - Idaho
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Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. Announces That Dr. Fred H. Helpenstell Is Retiring From the Board of Directors
NAMPA - Home Federal Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Home Federal Bank (the "Bank"), announces that Fred H. Helpenstell will not stand for re-election as a director of the Company or the Bank at their respective annual meetings of stockholders and will retire from service at the conclusion of the Company's annual meeting. The Nominating Committee of the Company's Board of Directors has identified and unanimously recommended Senator Brad J. Little to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Helpenstell's resignation and to stand for election for a three-year term as a director of the Company at its annual meeting. Mr. Little also will stand for election at the Bank's annual meeting. The Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on Friday, January 16, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. at the Nampa Civic Center located at 311 3rd Street South, Nampa, Idaho.
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"People on the Move" - Illinois
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Burris Named By Blagojevich to fill President-elect Obama's Senate Seat
CHICAGO - Former Illinois attorney general Roland Burris named to take the place of President-elect Barack Obama in the U.S. Senate. Burris was born and raised in a small community of Centralia in southern Illinois. He attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. He was an exchange student on scholarship to study International Law at the University of Hamburg in Germany. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Howard University School of Law in 1963. Burris is married to Berlean M. Burris, Ph.D., and is the father of two adult children, Dr. Rolanda S. Burris, and Roland W. Burris II, Esq. He also has a grandson, Roland T. Burris. The Chicago Tribune initially broke the report that embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich had named Roland Burris to fill the Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama.
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Sun-Times Media Group Announces Innovative Changes to The Courier News
CHICAGO - Sun-Times Media Group, Inc. , continuing its commitment to being the Chicago area's best source of local news and information, announces some exciting new format changes to The Courier News, the daily newspaper of record for Elgin, Illinois, and surrounding communities. The Courier News will be redesigned to contain even more local content, more graphics and more of the intensely local information that Elgin-area residents want and need. The redesigned newspaper will launch on Monday, January 26, 2009 and will be converted into a portable, easy-to-read tabloid format. It will feature more in-depth and investigative reporting, more local features and more names and faces of Elgin-area residents -- all reorganized into an easily digestible format perfect for the reader on the go. The newspaper will also switch publishing schedules to publish every day Sunday through Friday, and will debut a new Weekend Edition debuting on Friday, January 30, 2009, combining all of the news and features found in its Friday and Saturday publications. The Courier News will continue to carry all of the great content readers have come to depend upon, including their favorite columnists, local news and features and sports stories.
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Betten named Foundation Manager, Crawford, Jones, as Juvenile Justice officers, Vodopic, Housing Program Officer
CHICAGO - The Chicago-based John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has named Buck Betten as manager of derivative strategies, Cathryn Crawford and Candice Jones as program officers for juvenile justice, and Mijo Vodopic as program officer for housing. Betten formerly served as an options market maker for Susquehanna Investment Group in San Francisco. Crawford was an associate clinical professor at Northwestern School of Law and a staff attorney at its Children and Family Justice Center. Jones was most recently a litigator at the law firm of Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg. And Vodopic was a senior analyst on the financial markets and community investment team at the Chicago Government Accountability Office.
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"People on the Move" - Indiana
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Dean J. Abplanalp and Thomas W. Armor have joined Raymond James & Associates as Financial Advisors
GREENWOOD - Dean J. Abplanalp and Thomas W. Armor have joined Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC, as financial advisors at the 1499 Windhorst Way office, according to Regional Director Jim Oxley.
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"People on the Move" - Iowa
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Foundation announces grants
FORT DODGE - The Fort Dodge-based United Way and Community Foundation of Northwest Iowa has announced $54,545 in grants through the county endowment fund, which supports programs in the eighty-five counties in the state that do not have a gambling license. Recipients include the YWCA, Character Counts, and the Fort Dodge Parks Foundation.
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"People on the Move" - Kansas
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Noland Named Vice President, Board & CEO Services for B. E. Smith
LENEXA - B. E. Smith, a leading healthcare provider of interim and executive placement and consulting solutions announces the promotion of Kathy Noland to vice president of board and CEO services. Formerly vice president, senior executive search, Noland has more than 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles for hospitals, home care companies, health systems and national healthcare organizations. In her new role, Noland will lead B. E. Smith's business development and management of services for boards of directors and CEOs. Her duties include CEO recruitment, as well as managing the search process to help clients select the ideal CEO candidate.
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Robert Woody Promoted to Assistant Executive Director at Santa Marta
OLATHE - Santa Marta announces the promotion of Robert Woody as the new Assistant Executive Director at Santa Marta, the premier senior living community in Johnson County, now open at 13800 W. 116th Street. In his new position, Woody is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of dining services, maintenance, grounds, housekeeping and security services at the new Life Care community.
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"People on the Move" - Kentucky
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Community Foundation names Barry new CEO
LOUISVILLE - The Community Foundation of Louisville has named Susan A. Barry as its new president and CEO. Barry most recently served as president of the York County Community Foundation in Pennsylvania.
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"People on the Move" - Louisiana
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Shaw Names Gary P. Graphia as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
BATON ROUGE - The Shaw Group Inc. announces Gary P. Graphia, currently executive vice president of Corporate Development and Strategy, has been named executive vice president and chief operating officer of The Shaw Group Inc. In this new role, Mr. Graphia will oversee the operating segments of the company and continue to report to J.M. Bernhard Jr., Shaw's chairman, president and chief executive officer.
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Darian K. Rich Named Vice President, Human Resources of Albemarle
BATON ROUGE - Albemarle Corporation, a leader in the global specialty chemicals market, recently announces that Darian K. Rich has been named Vice President, Human Resources, effective immediately. Mr. Rich replaces Jack P. Harsh, who is retiring from the company. In his new role, Mr. Rich will oversee all aspects of Albemarle's talent management and performance based compensation strategies. He will work to enhance Albemarle's human resource ("HR") management systems and drive increased process automation to further align the company with competitive HR benchmarks.
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Albert Ruesga announced as President of Foundation
NEW ORLEANS - The Greater New Orleans Foundation has announced G. ALBERT RUESGA as president and CEO. Ruesga, most recently vice president for programs and communications at the D.C.-based Meyer Foundation, was earlier founding director of New Ventures in Philanthropy. He has also worked with the Boston Foundation and served as an assistant professor of philosophy at Gettysburg College.
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"People on the Move" - Maine
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UMaine's DePoy Receives American Public Health Association Lifetime Award
ORONO - Elizabeth DePoy, professor of social work and coordinator of Interdisciplinary Disability Studies at the University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies, has been honored with the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Disability Section of the American Public Health Association.
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"People on the Move" - Maryland
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The Washington Post and The Baltimore Sun to Share Content
BALTIMORE - The Washington Post and The Baltimore Sun announces that effective immediately they will share selected stories, photos and news content with each other in order to better serve readers of both newspapers. The Post and The Sun have agreed to share the newspapers' day-to-day coverage of certain Maryland news and sports. In addition, The Post and The Sun may draw on each other's national, international and feature stories that are distributed by the LAT-WP News Service, to which both contribute. The exchanges will allow each paper to take advantage of the other's strengths and expertise in specific subjects around the region and the world.
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Legg Mason Names Mark R. Fetting Chairman
BALTIMORE - As the next step in a leadership succession which began in early 2008, the Board of Directors of Legg Mason, Inc. announces that Mark R. Fetting, President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director, has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. He succeeds long-serving Chairman and Legg Mason co-founder Raymond A. ("Chip") Mason, who has served in a non-executive capacity since Mr. Fetting's appointment as chief executive in January of 2008. Mr. Mason, who leaves the Board, will continue to serve as a senior advisor.
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"People on the Move" - Massachusetts
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Klossner Named to Executive Appointment With Altra Engineered Couplings Group
QUINCY - Altra Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:AIMC), a leading global supplier of clutch brakes, couplings, gearing, belted drives and power transmission components, announces the appointment of Mark Klossner to the executive position of Vice President and General Manager of the Altra Engineered Couplings Group, according to Altra President and Chief Operating Officer Carl Christenson.
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"People on the Move" - Michigan
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Detroit Regional Chamber Responds to creation of Cobo Hall Board
DETROIT - The Detroit Regional Chamber has issued the following statement in reaction to the creation of a Cobo Hall Board: "The Legislature and Governor Granholm are to be commended for creating an authority to oversee the operation and improvement of Cobo Hall," said Richard E. Blouse, president and CEO for the Detroit Regional Chamber. "Getting our political leadership behind one plan is a significant accomplishment. The business community will continue to support efforts to ensure Cobo remains a regional asset for generating economic activity for Michigan through important events like the North American International Auto Show." With over 20,000 members, the Detroit Regional Chamber is the largest metro chamber of commerce in the country. The Chamber's mission is carried out through business attraction efforts, public policy advocacy, strategic partnerships and quality products and services for members.
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AIA Detroit Selects Roberts as its Young Architect of the Year
DETROIT - The Detroit Chapter of the American Institute of Architects picked a Down River designer as its Young Architect of the Year. The award goes to Thomas M. Roberts, AIA. He is an advocate for urban development who built his own home in a redeveloping area of downtown Wyandotte. Chapter President Mark Nickita, AIA of Birmingham made the presentation during the Chapter's annual celebration of architecture at the Detroit Institute of Arts. This award recognizes an architect for exceptional contributions to the profession who is less than 40 years of age. Roberts has invested in his hometown community in many other ways and is an advisor to the Planning Commission and City Council. He is known for his inventive designs for modern structures as well as seamless additions to historic buildings.
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"People on the Move" - Minnesota
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John Knapp Elected to National Board of Directors for State Law Resources, Inc.
MINNEAPOLIS - John Knapp, a partner with Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A., law firm in Minneapolis, has been elected to the national board of directors for State Law Resources, Inc., an international referral network of independent law firms that provides legal and regulatory strategy to clients across the country.
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"People on the Move" - Mississippi
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Jeff Lacey Named as President of M&F Bank
KOSCIUSKO - First M&F Corporation announces that veteran banker Jeffrey B. Lacey has been named President and Chief Banking Officer of M&F Bank. He succeeds Scott Wiggers, who will retain his position as President of First M&F Corporation and serve as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors.
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"People on the Move" - Missouri
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Former Kansas City Chief Joins Career Athletes
KANSAS CITY - Career Athletes, the leading career education and resource provider for graduating and alumni collegiate athletes, recently brought on former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marc Boerigter as a business development representative at its headquarters in Olathe, KS. Marc will be responsible for promoting all aspects of Career Athlete's unique branding and recruitment services to hiring organizations. "We are very pleased to have Marc join Career Athletes," said Chris Smith, CEO of Career Athletes. "Not only was Marc an outstanding collegiate and professional athlete, but he was also an outstanding student and brings a fresh experience and perspective to our organization."
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First Banks, Inc. Announces Election of Two New External Directors
ST. LOUIS - First Banks, Inc. announces the nomination and appointment of Mr. Allen H. Blake and Mr. James A. Cooper to its Board of Directors, increasing the composition of the Board to eight members effective immediately.
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Environmental Operations Names Human Resources Manager
St. LOUIS - Environmental Operations, Inc. has promoted Kara Szwargulski to human resources manager from executive assistant to the CEO. Szwargulski now is responsible for all human resources functions at the approximately 150-employee firm located downtown. Szwargulski, who has worked at Environmental Operations for three years, earned a bachelor of science in environmental policy at Eckerd College.
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"People on the Move" - Montana
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Stillwater Mining Company board elects Michael E. McGuire, Jr.
BILLINGS - Stillwater Mining Company announces that the Board of Directors has elected Michael E. McGuire, Jr., 43, as a director of the Company. Michael McGuire is founder and managing partner of Triple Trunk Capital LLC, which provides liquidity to middle-tier corporate clients and banks in the Russian market through the use of structured trade finance, structured finance and asset backed lending strategies.
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"People on the Move" - Nebraska
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David Kramer Elected to National Board of Directors for State Law Resources, Inc.
OMAHA - David Kramer, a partner with the Baird Holm law firm, has been elected to the national board of directors for State Law Resources, Inc., an international referral network of independent law firms that provide legal and regulatory strategy to clients across the country.
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Jose H. Villarreal Elected to Union Pacific Corporation Board of Directors
OMAHA - Union Pacific Corporation announces that Jose H. Villarreal, 55, as a member of the company's board of directors, effective immediately. Mr. Villarreal serves as an advisor to Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, LLP, a national law firm with offices around the country and overseas, including San Antonio, Texas, and Washington, D.C. He previously served as an assistant attorney general in the public finance division of the Texas attorney general's office.
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McAlister named Chief Information Officer of infoGROUP
OMAHA - infoGROUP, the leading provider of proprietary business and consumer databases, sales leads, direct marketing, email marketing, market research and global information solutions, has named Thomas J. McAlister its new Chief Information Officer. McAlister will be responsible for managing the enterprise technology aspects for the entire Company. He will be coordinating the initiatives of infoGROUP's business units with those of the corporate enterprise to develop an overall strategy for the governance of information technology.
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"People on the Move" - Nevada
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CORE to Build New Elementary School
LAS VEGAS - CORE Construction-Nevada announces the beginning of its construction on Mark L. Fine Elementary School at 6635 W. Cougar Ave. in Southwest Las Vegas for the Clark County School District. The 68,875-sq-ft, single-story school is situated on 30 acres and includes four blocks of classrooms, a multipurpose room, library, enclosed exterior courtyards and playgrounds. The plan calls for reinforced masonry walls with structural steel, single-ply roofing and a central plant for heating and cooling. Completion is scheduled for July 2009. JMA is the architect of record for the $18.7 million project.
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"People on the Move" - New Hampshire
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Gov. Lynch presents Financial Strategy to Address Revenue Shortfall
CONCORD - Gov. John Lynch has presented the Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee with a financial strategy to address a projected revenue shortfall and help ensure the state has a balanced budget by the end of the current fiscal year. “We are in the midst of an unprecedented global economic crisis. We are in the midst of an unprecedented global economic crisis. When we crafted this budget 18 months ago, no one could have predicted the depths to which our nation's economy would sink,” Gov. Lynch said. He also went on to say: “This crisis has led to budget shortfalls in states across the nation. And while we are better positioned than most states, New Hampshire is not immune to the global economic conditions. The challenge before us is very real and very significant.”
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"People on the Move" - New Jersey
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John Pellecchia Completes Term as Chair of National Board
MORRISTOWN - John M. Pellecchia, a senior partner with the law firm Riker Danzig and leader of its Government Affairs Practice Group, has completed his term as Chair of the national board of directors for State Law Resources, Inc., an international referral network of independent law firms that provide legal and regulatory strategy to clients across the country.
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Able Energy Announces CFO Change
ROCKAWAY - Able Energy, Inc. ("Able" or the “Company”) announces that it has appointed John F. O'Brien as Interim Chief Financial Officer to replace Daniel Johnston who is leaving the company for personal reasons. Mr. Johnston will continue to assist the Company on a consulting basis as his time permits and as required by the Company. Mr. O'Brien has an extensive background in financial accounting management, regulatory requirements of public companies, investment banking, private equity, M&A, financial operations and venture capital. He has managed numerous transactions related to mergers and acquisitions for clients ranging in size from small capitalization enterprises to Fortune 1000 companies, handled public market IPO's, and provided strategic and financial advisory services to both public and private corporations in a variety of industries.
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"People on the Move" - New Mexico
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Wildwood Management Corporation Signs Letter of Intent for Gold Mining Concession in Colombia
FARMINGTON - Wildwood Management Corporation (FRANKFURT: 4IO) - a mining exploration company - has signed a Letter of Intent for a 391 hectare gold mining concession in Rivera, Tolima in Colombia. Wildwood has been evaluating the gold opportunities in Colombia and has found the country to be at the forefront with more than 4,250 gold mines and 190 platinum mines.
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Tom Hnasko Elected as Chair of National Board
SANTA FE - Tom Hnasko, a partner with the law firm Hinkle, Hensley, Shanor & Martin LLP, has been named Chair of the national board of directors for State Law Resources, Inc., an international referral network of independent law firms that provide legal and regulatory strategy to clients across the country.
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"People on the Move" - New York
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The New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Named Council of the Year by National Minority Supplier Development Council
NEW YORK - The New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council celebrated its prestigious “Council of the Year Award” from the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) during its 35th Anniversary Partnership Awards Gala, a tribute to business collaborations between New York and New Jersey corporations and minority entrepreneurs.
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Nelson joins Cozen O'Connor's New York Office as Litigation Associate
NEW YORK - Amanda L. Nelson has joined Cozen O'Connor's New York office as an associate in the general litigation department. Prior to joining the firm, she was an associate with Belkin, Burden, Wenig & Goldman LLP in New York. Nelson focuses her practice on general litigation matters, and also has extensive experience in commercial and residential real estate litigation, including complex zoning and regulatory issues and loft law matters. She is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.
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Kent to Succeed Isdell as Coca-Cola Chairman
NEW YORK - Coca-Cola Co. announces it plans to elect Chief Executive Muhtar Kent as chairman of the board, succeeding former CEO Neville Isdell, who will not stand for re-election. The succession, which is consistent with the soft drink giant's stated plans, will occur after Coke's annual shareholder meeting in April of 2009. Kent, a protege of Isdell, took over the top job at Coke in July of last year.
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"People on the Move" - North Carolina
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Murphy-Erby named Program Officer
CHAROLETTE - The Duke Endowment in Charlotte, North Carolina, has named YVETTE MURPHY-ERBY as a program officer in its childcare program area. Murphy-Erby previously taught in the graduate program at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville school of social work.
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Smithfield Foods Chairman Sells Portion of His Stock To Family Members for Estate Planning Purposes
SMITHFIELD - Smithfield Foods, Inc. announces that its Chairman, Joseph W. Luter, III, has sold two million shares of Smithfield Foods common stock to his four children. According to Mr. Luter, the sale of stock was made for estate planning purposes and to ensure continuity of ownership. The sale enables his children to continue to participate in the long-term growth of Smithfield Foods. Mr. Luter sold the stock at a price of $6 per share.
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VACO Raleigh Names Senior Technical Recruiter
RALEIGH - David R. Rhode, managing partner of VACO Raleigh, an executive placement and consulting firm specializing in the fields of accounting and finance, information technology (IT), operations and executive search, has announced that Tommy E. Dalton has joined the firm as senior technical recruiter.
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"People on the Move" - North Dakota
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Titan Machinery Acquires Agriculture Dealership in Minnesota
FARGO - Titan Machinery Inc. announces the acquisition of Anderson Power and Equipment, Inc., an agriculture equipment dealership in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. David Meyer, CEO of Titan Machinery stated, “Thief River Falls is strategically located between our Crookston, Grand Forks and Roseau stores. Being on the edge of the Red River Valley, the Thief River Falls market is very similar to that of our core footprint in the Red River Valley of Eastern North Dakota and Western Minnesota. We are fortunate to have Cecil Anderson, the founder of Anderson Power and Equipment, as part of the Titan Machinery team, as he will continue to manage the dealership. Mr. Anderson is an industry leader and has done a great job over the years selling and supporting farm machinery representing the New Holland and CaseIH brands. We are witnessing increases in acres under production, improved farming practices, and improved seed genetics in this market, which will drive growth opportunities for Titan Machinery in the future.”
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"People on the Move" - Ohio
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Patrick J. McMahon Named Senior Vice President/CFO of Sisters of Charity Health System
CLEVELAND - Patrick J. McMahon, CPA, has been named the Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer of the Sisters of Charity Health System. In his new position, McMahon will be part of the leadership team charting the future of the Sisters of Charity Health System (SCHS) as it continues to play a significant role in the direction and overall operations of its 20 health, human service and philanthropic ministries in Canton and Cleveland, Ohio, and South Carolina.
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Cincinnati Financial Corporation Vice Chairman James E. Benoski to Retire from Executive Management
CINCINNATI - Cincinnati Financial Corporation has confirmed another step in previously announced executive transitions with the retirement from active employment of Vice Chairman James E. Benoski, effective January 16, 2009. Benoski continues to serve on the board of directors.
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Thompson Hine Names 13 New Partners
CLEVELAND - Thompson Hine LLP established in 1911, has more than 400 lawyers, and serves premier businesses worldwide. The firm has offices in Atlanta, Brussels, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, New York and Washington, D.C., and has elected 13 lawyers to the firm's partnership effective immediately. Download this issue of Houston Business Connections for more information.
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"People on the Move" - Oklahoma
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Sonic Announces Launch of Value Menu
OKLAHOMA CITY - Sonic Corp. , the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, announces that it is launching a system-wide value menu, in line with the company's previous announcement that it was taking a more strategic approach to pricing. Sonic's new value-oriented offerings reflect the added pressure that the challenging economic environment has placed on consumers and, in turn, the growing frequency of consumers trading to lower-priced choices. "We are focused on providing our customers with a variety of meal options at different price points," said Clifford Hudson, Sonic's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Our new value menu will give customers the flexibility to snack, add sides or build a meal at a price that best meets their needs. At the same time, we note that incremental growth in the quick-service restaurant segment has been driven primarily by value-based offers, and we believe that the combination of a strong value menu and our highly differentiated drive-in concept will enable us to capitalize on that opportunity."
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"People on the Move" - Oregon
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TriMetiquette - TriMet Riding Etiquette - Launches New Website
PORTLAND - TriMetiquette - a Portland Public Transportation news blog covering topics about TriMet riding etiquette - has relaunched their website. The new website features tips on public transportation riding etiquette as well as personal stories about riding public transportation. For additional information on TriMetiquette's new website launch visit www.trimetiquette.com.
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"People on the Move" - Pennsylvania
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Trial Lawyer Thomas Harty joins Cozen O'Connor Commercial Litigation Practice
PHILADELPHIA - Thomas Harty joins Cozen O'Connor as a member of the commercial litigation department. Harty, who will work from the firm's Philadelphia office, has more than two decades of experience handling complex corporate and commercial litigation matters. Joining from Levy Angstreich Finney Baldante Rubenstein & Coren, P.C., where he served as a managing attorney and on the executive committee, Harty complements Cozen's existing commercial litigation practice with a wide range of high profile trial experience in contract claims, anti-competitive and unfair trade practices act (including Federal Trade Practices Act) matters, business and securities fraud claims, shareholder litigation, complicated estate and guardianship litigation, and business related terminations, among other areas.
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Jim Clarke Joins Brandywine Global Investment Management Large Cap Value Team as Senior Research Analyst
PHILADELPHIA - Brandywine Global Investment Management, LLC (“Brandywine Global”) announces that Jim Clarke has joined the firm as a senior equity research analyst supporting our Large Cap Value investment strategies. He rejoins Brandywine Global after three years serving as a founding partner of Clarke Bennitt, LLC and co-portfolio manager of the concentrated, all-cap Montchanin funds.
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Cohen & Grigsby Forges Partnership with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
PITTSBURGH - Cohen & Grigsby, a business law firm with headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA and offices in Naples and Bonita Springs, FL, has formed a partnership with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust to be the Presenting Sponsor of the 2008-2009 “Trust Presents” series. A programming division of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, the “Trust Presents” series brings a diverse array of entertainment to Pittsburgh's Cultural District - from live music and uproarious comedy to literary luminaries and world-famous artists.
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"People on the Move" - Rhode Island
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Federal Electronics, Inc. Earns International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Registration
CRANSTON - Federal Electronics, Inc. has received official International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) registration from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, certifying the company's dedication to adhering to regulations controlling the export and import of defense-related articles and services. Federal Electronics, Inc. is a leading electronics manufacturing services (EMS) partner to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) outsourcing military and government contract manufacturing projects. The company is based in Cranston, RI.
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"People on the Move" - South Carolina
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Lexington Medical Center Names Co-Chairs of Estate Planning Advisory Board
WEST COLUMBIA - Lexington Medical Center announces that Donny Burkett and David Hipp are the new Co-Chairs of the Lexington Medical Center Foundation Estate Planning Advisory Board. The Estate Planning Advisory Board educates the community about charitable giving and estate planning options with the hospital.
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Operation Cares Receives $10,000 from TriWest
RAPID CITY - To ensure that even more military families can receive the financial aid they need, TriWest Healthcare Alliance recently contributed $10,000 to Operation Cares. The secretary of the South Dakota Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Maj. Gen. Steven Doohen, accepted the contribution from TriWest's Don Brown, market vice president for the Central market in Rapid City.
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"People on the Move" - Tennessee
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O'Charley's Inc. Announces Retirement of Chairman, CEO
NASHVILLE - O'Charley's Inc. , a leading casual-dining restaurant company, announces Gregory L. Burns will retire as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer effective February 12, 2009 after 25 years with the Company. The Company's Board of Directors will immediately initiate a nationwide search for his replacement. Commencing February 13, Lawrence E. Hyatt, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, will serve as interim CEO while Richard Reiss, Jr. and Douglas Benham, existing members of the Company's Board of Directors, will assume the positions of Lead Independent Director and Chairman of the Board's Executive Committee, respectively.
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Paul Melton Joins Cybera to Lead Enterprise Sales
NASHVILLE - Cybera, a leading MPLS-based managed service provider, announces the hire of Paul Melton as the company's Vice President of Enterprise Sales. Most recently Melton was co-founder and Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Global Linking Solutions (GLS), a managed service provider. Melton was directly responsible for revenue growth and profitability derived from direct and indirect channel resources. During his 10 years with GLS, Melton architected and executed the overall sales strategy and tactical team from the ground up and is responsible for contributing more than $10 million in annual sales.
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Gov. Perry Names Evans Chair of Texas Youth Commission Advisory Board, appoints Fisher, Hay to board
AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry has named Catherine Evans of Dallas chair of the Texas Youth Commission Advisory Board for a term to expire at the pleasure of the governor. He also appointed Scott W. Fisher of Bedford and Matthew J. Hay of Galveston to the board for terms to expire at the pleasure of the governor. Pursuant to Senate Bill 103 of the 80th Legislative Session, the board has advised the executive commissioner of the Texas Youth Commission.
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Motion Computing Secures $6 Million in New Funding
AUSTIN - Motion Computing®, a leader in mobile computing and wireless communications, announces that it has received funding of $6 million from New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Institutional Venture Partners (IVP), G-51 Capital, and other new investors. The funds will be used to drive continued expansion into the healthcare market and support international growth opportunities.-
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Austin Chamber Honors Pat Forgione as 2008 Austinite of the Year
AUSTIN - The Austin Chamber announces plans to honor Austin Independent School District Superintendent Pascal D. Forgione, Jr., Ph.D., as the Austin Chamber's 2008 Austinite of the Year at its 131st Annual Meeting on February 4, 2009. Dr. Pat Forgione has served as Superintendent of the Austin Independent School District since August 1999. Working with the District's Board of Trustees, Dr. Forgione has overseen continuously improving student academic achievement, the return to fiscal stability and a high bond rating for the district, two successful bond elections and improved community support for Austin public schools. In August Dr. Forgione announced his intentions to retire as AISD Superintendent in June of 2009.-
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Gov. Perry Appoints Esterline and Haley to OneStar Foundation
AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Bruce H. Esterline of Dallas and Joanie A. Haley of Houston to newly created positions on the OneStar Foundation. The foundation serves to further volunteerism and community service in the State of Texas.-
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Cleveland Coleman Promoted to Director and Limited Partner of Texas Wasatch Group
COLLEYVILLE - Texas Wasatch Insurance/TWG Insurance, a major Texas auto and home insurance broker, has promoted Cleveland Coleman to Director. He has also become a limited partner of the firm. The promotion reflects the ongoing success of the company's growth strategy in its core auto insurance and home insurance business. Mark E. Jones, Chairman and CEO commented, "Cleveland has had a major impact on our Texas auto insurance and home insurance business. His and others' efforts are propelling what we expect to be a doubling of our home and auto insurance business in 2009. Our growth is a function of intense focus on providing the best home and auto insurance alternatives for our clients and serving them with what I believe is the most capable team in the industry - bar none."-
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LMA Dallas City Group Officers Elected
DALLAS - The 2009 officers for the Legal Marketing Association's Dallas City Group have been announced. Lisa Whitley Coleman, Communications Manager, Gardere Wynne Sewell, LLP, has been elected as Chair. Ms. Coleman has worked in the legal marketing field for the past five years, after working for the proceeding five years covering the legal industry for newspapers including Texas Lawyer and the Dallas Business Journal. Other Dallas City Group leaders include: Immediate Past Chair, Susannah West, Marketing Strategist, Strasburger & Price, LLP; Program Chair, Brandy Austin, Client Relations Manager, Baker Botts LLP; and Membership Chair, Kelly Lindner, Law Firm Advertising Manager, Texas Lawyer. The Chair-Elect will be announced at a later date. All leaders serve a one-year term.
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Gardere's Spaniol Elected To Literacy Board
DALLAS - Attorney Andrew Spaniol, an associate in the Dallas office of Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP, has been elected to a two-year term on the Board of Directors for Literacy Instruction for Texas (LIFT).-
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Richard A. Lowe Elected Managing Partner of Shannon Gracey Experienced Attorney to Lead Respected Firm
FORT WORTH - Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller, LLP, announces the election of Richard A. Lowe as Managing Partner. Lowe joined Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller, LLP in 1999. He has served on its executive committee for seven years and was head of the firm's business section for eight years. Lowe assumes the duties of Managing Partner from Phillip McCrury. Lowe will be leading the firm's executive committee, managing the firm's multiple offices in Arlington, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston. “Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller is an exemplary team of professionals, and I am honored to be chosen as Managing Partner,” states Lowe. “Phil McCrury has done an extraordinary job, and to be chosen as his successor is truly a privilege.”-
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CBP Names New Leadership for Border Patrol in Hidalgo/Pharr Region
HIDALGO - U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Laredo Field Office announces the appointment of Mike DeBruhl as Interim Port Director for Customs and Border Protection at the Hidalgo/Pharr port of entry as part of a CBP senior executive development program.-
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Kraton Polymers Announces Larry R. Frazier as Chief Information Officer
HOUSTON - Kraton Polymers LLC (Kraton), a leading global producer of engineered polymers and styrenic block copolymers (SBCs), announces the appointment of Larry R. Frazier as Chief Information Officer. In this role, Larry will be responsible for all aspects of Information Technology for Kraton, including the planned global ERP (SAP) implementation to be undertaken in 2009.-
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Global Healthcare Alliance Welcomes Poole as New Vice President of Operations and Client Services
HOUSTON - Executives at Global Healthcare Alliance (Global) announces that Donna Poole joined the Houston-based medical billing and claims processing provider as vice president of operations and client services. A member of Global's senior management team, Poole is responsible for managing and leading the day-to-day operating functions of the company.
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Frontier Oil Announces the Appointments of Doug Aron as Chief Financial Officer and Nancy Zupan as Chief Accounting Officer
HOUSTON - Frontier Oil Corporation announces the appointment of Douglas S. Aron to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective immediately. Mr. Aron, 35, has served as Vice President - Corporate Finance for Frontier since 2005 and prior to that as Director - Investor Relations since 2001. He earned an MBA from the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management at Rice University and a Bachelor of Journalism in public relations from the University of Texas at Austin.-
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USAA Names Campbell-Ewald as Advertising Agency of Record
SAN ANTONIO - USAA, a diversified financial services company, announces it has named Detroit-based Campbell-Ewald as a new marketing partner. Campbell-Ewald will handle USAA's creative strategy and execution, as well as integrated media planning and buying.
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Harte-Hanks Announces CEO Transition
SAN ANTONIO - Harte-Hanks, Inc. announces that, effective immediately, President and Chief Executive Officer Dean Blythe will leave the company to pursue other professional opportunities and will be succeeded by company veteran and current Chairman of the Board Larry Franklin.-
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Clear Channel Radio Names New York, Phoenix Market Leadership
SAN ANTONIO - Clear Channel Radio announces Joe Puglise, 38, as President and Market Manager for its market-leading cluster of New York metro stations. Separately, the company announces Jeff England will replace Puglise as President and Market Manager in Phoenix. Both appointments are effective immediately.-
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"People on the Move" - Utah
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Kairos Autonomi First to Have Online Store for Unmanned Ground Vehicle Products
SALT LAKE CITY - Kairos Autonomi a manufacturer of retrofit unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and vessels for military and defense applications, has launched a new online store for its UGV support products. Kairos Autonomi is a leader in the unmanned ground vehicle industry with the Pronto4™ Strap-on Autonomy System. The Pronto4 system converts any ground vehicle or surface vessel into an unmanned system in about four hours, offering an immediate, proven solution at unrivaled prices for meeting current and future unmanned military needs.
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AdvancedMD Software Names Tech Veteran, Christopher J. Bijou, as Executive Vice President of Sales
SALT LAKE CITY - AdvancedMD Software, the leader in software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications for medical practices and medical billing services, announces that it has appointed Christopher J. Bijou, 41, as the company's executive vice president of sales. In his new role, Bijou is responsible for inside, field-based and channel sales operations. Bijou is part of the executive management team, reporting to Eric C. Morgan, CEO.
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"People on the Move" - Vermont
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Erik Glitman of Fletcher/CSI Elected to SCIP Board of Directors
WILLISTON - Fletcher/CSI announces that Erik Glitman, Managing Director at Fletcher/CSI, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Society for Competitive Intelligence. Along with Mr. Glitman, the others elected to Board positions were Adrian Alvarez, Jens Thieme and Todd Welda.
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"People on the Move" - Virginia
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Janet K. Ginn named Board Vice Chair
ALEXANDRIA - Heifer Foundation International president Janet K. Ginn has been named board vice chair of Certified Fund Raising Executive International, the Log Cabin Democrat reports. Before she rose to the top job at Heifer, Ginn worked in the nonprofit sector in Arkansas.
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Orbital Selected by NASA for $1.9 Billion Space Station Cargo Delivery Contract
DULLES - Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE:ORB), one of the world's leading space technology companies, announces that it has been selected for a long-term contract by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to provide cargo transportation services to and from the International Space Station (ISS). Orbital stated that the contract, awarded under NASA's Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) program, has an expected value of approximately $1.9 billion for cargo transportation missions to be conducted between 2011 and 2015. This contract amount covers ISS cargo transportation services for about 20 metric tons of cargo, which would be accommodated by 8 missions of Orbital's CRS system. The operational missions would follow Orbital's flight demonstration of its CRS system in late 2010 under the Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) program, which Orbital and the space agency initiated in early 2008.
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Timmons Group Selected by Thurston County, Washington to Provide Geospatial Consulting Services
RICHMOND - Timmons Group, a leader in geospatial and engineering consulting services, has been selected by Thurston County, Washington to provide GIS data migration services and GIS data maintenance software. This contract enables Timmons Group to provide geodatabase modeling and data migration services along with the Parcel LoGIStics software implementation and training to support the continued GIS development.
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"People on the Move" - Washington
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New Grantmaking Strategy Announced by Community Foundation
TACOMA - The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation has announced a new grantmaking strategy aligned with a long-term community development plan. Developed over the past two years, the plan includes five focus areas: arts and culture, basic needs, environment, education, and neighborhoods and communities.
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Kim named News and Information Services director at WVU
CHARLESTON - An award-winning communications professional with expertise in both traditional and new media has been tapped to lead West Virginia University's News and Information Services unit. As the new director of NIS, Danial Kim will oversee WVU's media relation efforts, as well as serve as primary spokesperson for the University and help strategically position WVU nationally with the media, said Christine Martin, vice president for University Relations.
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"People on the Move" - Wisconsin
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Foundation Announces Creation of Special Fund
MILWAUKEE - The Greater Milwaukee Foundation announces the creation of the Basic Needs Fund, which will work to help meet the needs of an increasing number of area families struggling during the current economic downturn. To that end, the foundation will allocate $300,000 in 2009 to help local nonprofits assist more families and individuals in need of food and shelter while working with existing networks of food and shelter providers to identify the areas of greatest need.
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"People on the Move" - Wyoming
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Firehole Technologies to Conduct Composites Analysis on XCOR's New Launch Vehicle, the Lynx
LARAMIE - Firehole Technologies, a leader in advanced composites analysis, and XCOR Aerospace announces a partnership that will lead to faster construction of XCOR's two-seat Lynx suborbital launch vehicle. This craft, first unveiled in March of 2008, will be built of composites. It will provide affordable access to space for researchers as well as individuals seeking to view Earth from the edge of space. “One of the key techniques that make it possible for a small firm like XCOR to build a fully reusable launch vehicle is composite construction,” said XCOR CEO Jeff Greason. “Composite construction provides strength, is light weight, and gives you flexibility in your aerodynamic design.”
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glimpse into the future with a new, more powerful HMI that hints at how Ford's future interior environments could function one day. It takes SYNC to the next level through the use of configurable controls and the use of an electronic personal assistant, or "avatar," named Eva (for Electronic Voice Activation).
edesigned and right on time! The redesigned 2010 Mustang GT powered by a 315HP 4.6L V8. EPA rated 16/23 city/highway for the GT and 17/23 for the V6. These vehicles should be available in late Spring 2009. Later in the year the twin turbo eco boost V6 should hit the market, offering better fuel economy and GT power.
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ormer Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele in this video is discussing conservative beliefs back in April of 2007, during the John William Pope Civitas Institute's Conservative Leadership Conference 2007. (Video from Carolina Journal Radio). Steele made history by becoming the first African-American chairman of the Republican National Committee on Friday, January 30th 2009. And is considered to be a moderate Republican. "We're going to say to friend and foe alike; 'We want you to be a part of us, we want you to be with us.' And for those who wish to obstruct, get ready to get knocked over," Steele said. Steele has declared that the Republican party has been misidentified as a party that doesn't care, a party that is insensitive, a party that is unconcerned about minorities. "Nothing could be further from the truth," he says.
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he Daddy's Little Girl Valentine's Dance Gala will come complete with an evening of dancing, refreshments, entertainment, photographs, door prizes, and every girl registered will take home a keepsake! Pre-registration: $35Per Couple $10 Each additional Daughter. The event will take place on Friday, February 13th, 2008 at the Marriott Sugar Land Town Square located at 16090 City Walk in Sugar Land, Texas 77479 from 7:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Contact Shan Oliver for more information at 832.453.9223.
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ebruary 16th 2009 is Presidents' Day in the United States. Aubrey R. Taylor, president and CEO of Aubrey R. Taylor Communications and publisher of Houston Business Connections newspaper and magazine along with his readers and supporters would like to pay tribute to President Barack Obama and past Presidents of the United States. Taylor also, announces Houston's very own "The Yolanda Adams Morning Show" with Brother Larry Jones as the "Inspirational Show" of he month for March of 2009. You can listen to the show by tunning into 92.1FM weekdays from 5:00am to 10:00am Central Standard Time.
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glimpse into the future with a new, more powerful HMI that hints at how Ford's future interior environments could function one day. It takes SYNC to the next level through the use of configurable controls and the use of an electronic personal assistant, or "avatar," named Eva (for Electronic Voice Activation).
edesigned and right on time! The redesigned 2010 Mustang GT powered by a 315HP 4.6L V8. EPA rated 16/23 city/highway for the GT and 17/23 for the V6. These vehicles should be available in late Spring 2009. Later in the year the twin turbo eco boost V6 should hit the market, offering better fuel economy and GT power.
ormer Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele in this video is discussing conservative beliefs back in April of 2007, during the John William Pope Civitas Institute's Conservative Leadership Conference 2007. (Video from Carolina Journal Radio). Steele made history by becoming the first African-American chairman of the Republican National Committee on Friday, January 30th 2009. And is considered to be a moderate Republican. "We're going to say to friend and foe alike; 'We want you to be a part of us, we want you to be with us.' And for those who wish to obstruct, get ready to get knocked over," Steele said. Steele has declared that the Republican party has been misidentified as a party that doesn't care, a party that is insensitive, a party that is unconcerned about minorities. "Nothing could be further from the truth," he says.
he Daddy's Little Girl Valentine's Dance Gala will come complete with an evening of dancing, refreshments, entertainment, photographs, door prizes, and every girl registered will take home a keepsake! Pre-registration: $35Per Couple $10 Each additional Daughter. The event will take place on Friday, February 13th, 2008 at the Marriott Sugar Land Town Square located at 16090 City Walk in Sugar Land, Texas 77479 from 7:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Contact Shan Oliver for more information at 832.453.9223.
ebruary 16th 2009 is Presidents' Day in the United States. Aubrey R. Taylor, president and CEO of Aubrey R. Taylor Communications and publisher of Houston Business Connections newspaper and magazine along with his readers and supporters would like to pay tribute to President Barack Obama and past Presidents of the United States. Taylor also, announces Houston's very own "The Yolanda Adams Morning Show" with Brother Larry Jones as the "Inspirational Show" of he month for March of 2009. You can listen to the show by tunning into 92.1FM weekdays from 5:00am to 10:00am Central Standard Time. 
