Five-Member Culinary Institution Student Team Heads To Detroit For Regionals

Indianapolis, IN -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/16/2012 -- The Chef's Academy (http://www.thechefsacademy.com), the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 110-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers 40 degree programs in five schools of study, has announced that a team of five students will head to the finals of the 2012 American Culinary Federation (ACF) Student Team Regionals competition on Saturday, April 14 through Monday, April 16 at the MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit. Patrick Early, Ian Isaacs, Zach Rohn, Kurt Stumpf and Michael Vancil advanced to the regional phase by winning the Indiana state competition, a combination of cooking and skills challenges, and they will face off against student teams from other institutions for a chance to compete for the title of National Student Team Champions at the ACF national convention, held Saturday, July 14 through Tuesday, July 17 in Orlando, Fla. The regional competition will consist of three phases: a cold food presentation, a skills salon and a cooking phase consisting of four courses, one of which will be an assigned classical dish. Courses for the third phase will include a fish starter, salad, main plate and dessert.

QUOTES:
"We are proud of the way our students have represented The Chef's Academy so far in the ACF competition," said Jayson Boyers, national division president of The Chef's Academy. "Their training as professional culinarians has prepared them well for this competition, and we hope to see them earn the right to showcase their skills at the national level as well."

DETAILS:
- The cold food presentation requires each team to present a cold buffet platter to judges.
- Cooking phase challenges include the preparation of a four-course meal for four persons, and the skills salon will require the student team to demonstrate one of four skills: butchery, fish filleting, vegetable and dessert preparation.
- A regional competition send-off was held in Indianapolis at The Chef's Academy's campus on Wednesday, April 4.

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About The Chef's Academy
The Chef's Academy is the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 110-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers 40 degree programs in five schools of study. More than 6,000 students altogether are enrolled at Harrison College's 12 campuses, its online division and The Chef's Academy. Headquartered in Indianapolis, The Chef's Academy opened a second academy on a 4.37-acre campus in North Carolina's Triangle in August 2011. At The Chef's Academy, students become prepared and marketable graduates entering the fields of culinary arts, pastry arts, and hospitality and restaurant management through classroom and experiential instruction that sets up expectations for the real-life industry. The college's culinary division provides an environment that fosters students' passion for culinary arts and hospitality and a curriculum developed by the most qualified instructors and leaders in the market. The Chef's Academy is endorsed and accredited by the American Culinary Federation (ACF). For more information about The Chef's Academy, visit http://www.thechefsacademy.com.

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Firm Provides Tech Transfer Industry With Detailed Tips For Effective Application Of Web-Based Communication Tools

Apex, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/16/2012 -- Laura A. Schoppe, president of Fuentek, LLC (http://www.fuentek.com), a local consulting firm that provides intellectual property (IP) and technology transfer services, has announced that the company has released a white paper titled "Leveraging Social Media for Technology Transfer Marketing." Fuentek's instructional paper not only explains the benefits that technology transfer offices (TTOs) can gain from incorporating social media into their strategic business plans but also offers suggestions for leveraging Web-based tools to achieve goals and get results.

The white paper includes experience-based recommendations for the effective use of platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and SlideShare. The paper emphasizes the importance of using these tools to build online relationships in order to establish potential partnerships and licensing opportunities. It also offers advice for using blogs to spark online conversations and enhance a TTO's visibility, and recommends a quality over quantity approach.

Fuentek is widely recognized as a leader in the use of social media for technology transfer. Fuentek staff have led numerous webinars, conference training sessions and panels, and the firm has shared insights about enhancing a TTO's online presence. The next panel, which will be moderated by Fuentek senior consultant Danielle McCulloch, will be at the annual meeting of the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) in Pittsburgh on May 1. The session, titled "Making Social Media a Reality: Insights from Implementers," will highlight the importance of establishing an online presence and offer logistical advice.

QUOTE:
"Technology transfer professionals recognize the prevalence of social media," said Schoppe. "This white paper illuminates the steps that all TTOs can take to capitalize on the ever-growing power of Web-based social platforms."

DETAILS:
- For an overview of the webinar that inspired the white paper, visit http://www.fuentek.com/webinars/social-media-webinar.php.

- For more information about the "Making Social Media a Reality: Insights from Implementers" panel, being presented on May 1 at the FLC annual meeting in Pittsburgh, visit http://www.federallabs.org/meeting/.

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Fuentek Twitter Page:
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About Fuentek, LLC
Fuentek, LLC is a consulting firm that provides intellectual property and technology transfer services. With a specialization in technology commercialization and the Symbiotic Innovation approach to open innovation, Fuentek works with a wide variety of clients to identify promising technologies and assist them in converting their ideas and inventions into marketable products. Drawing upon its unique combination of technical, business and commercialization expertise, the firm is one of the largest NASA contractors in North Carolina and has helped organizations around the world find the technology they need through licensing as well as collaborative research and development (R&D) partnerships. Led by President Laura A. Schoppe, a 2008 recipient of the prestigious Triangle Business Journal Women In Business award, Fuentek also offers training workshops and webinars, guidebooks, white papers, and websites to help clients and other tech transfer professionals improve effectiveness in managing their intellectual property. Recognized as a top women- and minority-owned small business in North Carolina for the past six consecutive years, Fuentek has been featured on National Public Radio and in the book The New Small: How a New Breed of Small Businesses is Harnessing the Power of Emerging Technologies. The firm has received numerous awards for its work, including an entrepreneurial Pinnacle Business Award from the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. Schoppe serves on the Association of University Technology Managers® (AUTM) board of directors as vice president of strategic alliances.

For more information, please call (919) 249-0327 or visit Fuentek's website at http://www.fuentek.com.

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Four-Year Baccalaureate University Expands Admissions Department

Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/16/2012 -- William Peace University (http://www.peace.edu), a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced that Luke Sweeney has joined the university as an admissions counselor. In his position, Sweeney will participate in outreach and recruitment programs, and represent the university at information sessions and college fairs, speaking to potential students and their families. Sweeney has worked at other higher education institutions that include Brown University, St. Andrews Presbyterian College and Brevard College.

QUOTES:
"I enjoy working with high school students, sparking their interest and kindling their excitement about their collegiate futures," said Sweeney. "Today's William Peace University students are focused on achieving a quality education and moving into meaningful and productive careers, and it is my pleasure to introduce them to all that the university has to offer."

"We are pleased to welcome Luke to the university's admissions department," said Debra M. Townsley, Ph.D., president of William Peace University. "Our admissions staff plays a critical role in the future of our university, as they represent the link between our current and prospective student bodies. With his commitment to serving students as they determine the educational choices that will impact them for a lifetime, Luke was an obvious selection for our university."

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DETAILS:
- Sweeney earned a Bachelor of Arts in communication and theatre arts from St. Andrews Presbyterian College in 2006.

- A native of Narragansett, R.I., Sweeney resides in Raleigh.

About William Peace University
William Peace University is located in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina. It was founded in 1857 as Peace Institute, offering education for boys and girls in primary grades and to women from high school to college. Peace, an all women's college, became a four-year baccalaureate college and graduated its first bachelor's students in August of 1996. Peace began offering coeducational evening courses through the William Peace School of Professional Studies in 2009. In 2011, Peace College transitioned to William Peace University and will begin admitting male students to its day program in fall 2012. Its mission is to prepare students for careers in the organizations of tomorrow. On average, more than 90 percent of the university's graduates are placed in jobs or graduate school within one year of graduation. For more information, please visit http://www.peace.edu.

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First Lady LaShawn Thompson And Her Pastoral Team At Local Church Traveling To Limuru To Empower Adolescent Girls Through A Four-Day Camp

Research Triangle Park, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/16/2012 -- Senior Pastor Andy Thompson, founder of World Overcomers Christian Church (WOCC) (http://www.wocconline.org), a nondenominational church serving worshippers in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park community, has announced that First Lady LaShawn Thompson and her pastoral team will leave Sunday, April 15 and return Monday, April 23 from a missions trip to Limuru, Kenya, where they will host a four-day camp to empower adolescent girls. The Christian and community-based "Thrive Girls Camp," being held in collaboration with Global Ethos and the Limuru Ministry of Education, will bring together 100 girls at the Kinyogori Primary School from April 17-20 to share Gospel-centered Bible studies and teach life skills lessons, character/self-esteem building, and healthy living education. World Overcomers Christian Church will also work to create a school library during the mission trip.

Each day, the WOCC missions team will mentor the girls, coordinate arts and crafts activities and prepare meals for participants. WOCC and Global Ethos, a Cary, N.C.-based organization dedicated to mobilizing Americans for global missions in support of social justice are partnering for all activities during the camp, including stocking the library with books. Through the trip, The First Lady and her team seek to place the needs of individual girls at the heart of their efforts, as well as help them achieve life in Christ in all its fullness.

To make an online contribution and learn more about the trip, visit http://www.wocconline.org/africa-missions.

QUOTES:
"This is one of the most ambitious efforts our church has sponsored, and we are placing the needs of these girls at the heart of our mission," said Pastor Thompson. "At World Overcomers Christian Church, we aim to provide for both the physical and spiritual needs of God's children, and this is what we want to do on our mission trip to Kenya. We appreciate the continued prayers from around the Triangle community."

"We want these sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders who live in the Kinyogori Village in East Africa to be empowered and transformed in spirit, mind and body through our ministry," said First Lady LaShawn Thompson. "In addition, we want to equip these girls to inspire and empower others. I and the rest of my pastoral team are eager to meet with the students, look at the world from their perspective and share the message of the Gospel with them."

DETAILS:
- Through April 4, WOCC collected donations by mail and at the church. Items requested included pencils, toothbrushes, sanitary napkins and children's gummy vitamins.

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About World Overcomers Christian Church (WOCC)
World Overcomers Christian Church (WOCC) serves worshippers in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park community and beyond by creating a spiritual experience that is powerful and positive for participants. Since 2003, WOCC has offered a casual, contemporary, dynamic service ministering to people of all ages and backgrounds. Under the leadership of Senior Pastor Andy Thompson ("Pastor Andy"), WOCC provides quality community service as well as Biblical ministry as part of its mission to create a balanced victory with a God-designed life. The church believes that God is as concerned about your life on earth as He is with where you will spend eternity. Its charitable activities include the annual Thanksgiving food drive, Angel Tree donations and volunteer work throughout the year in local shelters and schools. Located at 2933 S. Miami Blvd. at the intersection with TW Alexander Drive in Research Triangle Park, WOCC has more than 10,000 members attending its non-denominational services on Sundays at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., and its services air daily on WRDC at 6:30 a.m. and are streamed weekly on its website.

For more information, visit http://www.wocconline.org.

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President Of Local Floral Shop Discusses How To Celebrate Administrative Professionals Day

Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/16/2012 -- North Raleigh Florist (http://www.northraleighflorist.com), located at 7457 Six Forks Road, has announced the release of a podcast on the best flowers and other arrangements to send on Administrative Professionals Day, formerly known as Secretary's Day. In the podcast, Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist, discusses what to send an organization's administrative professional(s) or executive(s) of administration on the occasion, which will be held this year on Wednesday, April 25. She reviews the variety of arrangements that can be customized and personalized in recognition of the position holder as well as suggests display ideas for the flowers. The podcast is available for download at http://bit.ly/GQM80A.

QUOTES:
"Administrative Professional's Day started more than 40 years ago as a way to attract more employees to the secretary profession," said Cutler. "Today it has expanded to all administrative employees and is often celebrated for an entire week. At North Raleigh Florist, we fulfill quite a few requests for office-friendly plants, as well as smaller, yet colorful arrangements to fit a variety of budgets, which is something to take into consideration when there are multiple administrators in one office."

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North Raleigh Florist Blog
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North Raleigh Florist Facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/#!/NRFlorist

DETAILS:
- Administrative Professionals Week will be celebrated April 22-28, 2012.

About North Raleigh Florist
North Raleigh Florist, owned by Janice Cutler, former owner of Montgomery's Florist from 1996-2001, is committed to providing only the finest floral arrangements and gifts. Located at 7457 Six Forks Road in Raleigh, the firm is convenient to North Hills and Crabtree Valley Mall, local businesses and a host of special-event locations. Honored by Metro Magazine with a MetroBravo! Award in 2008, 2009 and 2011, and named Best Florist by Independent Weekly's 2010 Best of the Triangle awards, North Raleigh Florist is a full-service florist specializing in fabulous containers with elaborate designs for any occasion, and always offers the latest trends in floral design. The firm offers a variety of services including fresh flowers, silk flowers and plants for any occasion for local delivery and out of town ordering, in addition to a Sunday on-call option for sympathy work. For more information on North Raleigh Florist, please visit http://www.northraleighflorist.com or call (919) 847-3381 or (800) 447-5435.

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Four Scientists Recognized At SOT’s 51st Annual Meeting

Research Triangle Park, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/16/2012 -- The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (http://www.thehamner.org) has announced that four scientists have been recognized with awards from the Society of Toxicology, a professional organization committed to creating a safer and healthier world by advancing the science of toxicology at their 51st Annual Meeting that was held March 11-15 in San Francisco.

Dr. Russell Thomas, director, Institute for Chemical Safety Sciences and Center for Genomic Biology and Bioinformatics at The Hamner, was recognized for the Best Paper Advancing the Science of Risk Assessment Award for a paper he authored, titled "Application of Transcriptional Benchmark Dose Values in Quantitative Cancer and Noncancer Risk Assessment." The paper, co-authored by Dr. Harvey Clewell, senior investigator and director, Center for Human Health Assessment, and Dr. Melvin Andersen, associate director, Institute for Chemical Safety Sciences, along with colleagues at Bruce Allen Consulting and the Environmental Protection Agency, demonstrates that transcriptomic changes, following a 13-week exposure to a chemical, can provide reasonable estimates of noncancer and cancer points of departure for use in quantitative risk assessments. The article was published in Toxicological Sciences in March 2011.

Dr. Anne Loccisano, a former postdoctoral fellow at The Hamner, was awarded a 2012 Top 10 Abstract Award, Risk Assessment Specialty Section for her effort as first author of a poster titled "Use of PBPK models to evaluate associations in epidemiologic studies of reproductive outcomes with PFOA and PFOS concentrations." Co-authorship credits on the poster included Dr. Jerry Campbell, research investigator and associate director, Center for Human Health Assessment, Dr. Andersen, Dr. Clewell, and colleagues from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and 3M Corporation.

Dr. Bin Sun, postdoctoral fellow in the Institute for Chemical Safety Sciences, won the American Association of Chinese in Toxicology (AACT) Charles River Best Abstracts Award for his abstract entitled "Differential p53 DNA damage dose-response in human fibrosarcoma HT1080 and lymphoblast AHH-1 cells." Co-authorship credits include colleagues from Unilever, Inc., and the following from The Hamner: Susan Ross, Allen Thomas, Joe Trask, Dr. Andersen and Dr. Rebecca Clewell.

Lijuan Zhan, a former predoctoral fellow at The Hamner, was awarded the Student Excellence in Research Award: First Place, Stem Cell Specialty Section, for her research project titled "Regulatory Role of NRF2 and KEAP1 in PPAR-gamma Expression and Chemoresistance in Human Non-small cell Lung Carcinoma Cells." Hamner colleagues credited as co-authors on the poster include: Hao Zhang, Dr. Qiang Zhang, Dr. Peng Xue, Dr. Yongyong Hou, Aiping Wang, Weidong Qu, Kathy Yarborough, Dr. Courtney Woods, Dr. Andersen and Dr. Jingbo Pi.

QUOTES:
"We are proud of our scientists for receiving these honors from the Society of Toxicology," said Dr. William F. Greenlee, president and CEO of The Hamner. "These rewards reflect the tireless efforts and dedication of our talented scientific staff, fellows and students, and they validate our standing as a global leader in environmental health sciences research, training and education."

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About The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences is a nonprofit research organization located in the heart of Research Triangle Park (RTP), N.C. The two flagship institutes at The Hamner, the Institute for Chemical Safety Sciences and the Hamner-UNC Institute for Drug Safety Sciences, build upon 35 years of preeminent research in toxicology and human health research to develop and validate new cutting-edge tools for safety assessment. Novel technologies currently being developed include in silico models for predictive toxicology, in vitro models that utilize human cells or cell lines to evaluate perturbations of cellular responses, and in vivo models to elucidate genes that play a role in susceptibility to drug-induced toxicities. The Hamner continues to grow its open, multidisciplinary campus through global partnerships with academia, industry, and government, and remains dedicated to positively impacting human health. For more information, please visit http://www.thehamner.org.

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BJAC Project Named Top State/County/Municipal Project

Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/10/2012 -- Dan Fields, AIA, principal and CMO at BJAC, pa (http://www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional architectural and design services, has announced that the City of Medicine Academy, which was designed by BJAC for Durham Public Schools, received a SPACE award from Triangle Business Journal in the top state/county/municipal project category. Located at 301 Crutchfield St. in Durham, N.C., the City of Medicine Academy is a $7 million facility that was established for high school students interested in pursuing a career in health care. The SPACE Awards are given to the strongest economic development projects, innovative commercial real estate developments, and largest commercial real estate transactions of the year in the Triangle.

QUOTES:
"The City of Medicine Academy was an exciting choice for the Triangle Business Journal's SPACE award," said Fields. "This Durham Public Schools project presents an innovative, hands-on education model for high school students with an interest in health care careers."

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DETAILS:
-The City of Medicine is located adjacent to Durham Regional Hospital. Welty Building Co. was the general contractor on the project.

-The three-story facility is 40,000 square feet and can accommodate 400 students.

-The project received funding from a 2007 referendum, and the program is supported by the following local institutions: Durham Public Schools, Duke University, Durham Technical Community College, N.C. Central University and UNC-Chapel Hill.

About BJAC
Architectural firm BJAC, pa, offers professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects. The firm provides design expertise to healthcare, K-20 education, research, museum and municipal clients, along with a broad range of in-depth services, including architectural design, pre-design, programming, design, master planning, interior design, construction management, contract administration and design build. Established in 1994 by CEO and Managing Principal Lou Jurkowski, FAIA, BJAC is one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, with offices in Raleigh and Charlotte. In 2010, BJAC was awarded Firm of the Year by the North Carolina Chapter of The American Institute of Architects (AIANC). Most recently, the firm was awarded the 2011 Pinnacle Steady Growth and Profitability Master Award by the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please call BJAC at (919) 833-8818 or visit http://www.bjac.com.

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Families, Friends And Couples Mark Calendars For Pleasure Island Chowder Cook-Off, Carolina Beach Music Festival And More

Carolina and Kure Beaches, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/10/2012 -- Looking for the best bowl of chowder you've ever tasted? How about hearing beach music straight from the source? Both Carolina Beach (www.visitcarolinabeachnc.com) and Kure Beach (www.visitkurebeachnc.com) have great events year-round that are popular with visitors and worth the inexpensive trip to the coast. Fill up your tank and head east to check out one – or several – of these special occasions for lots of food, music and relaxation with your family and friends.

Pleasure Island Chowder Cook-Off
Carolina Beach Lake Park (http://bit.ly/xbuoTq) at the intersection of US Highway 421 and Atlanta Avenue is the site for the 16th annual Pleasure Island Chowder Cook-Off occurring Saturday, April 14, with gates opening at 11:30 a.m. Attendees can enjoy and vote on chowder from restaurants at Pleasure Island, Monkey Junction and Wilmington and other groups beginning at noon, with awards being announced at 5 p.m. In addition to serving up the area's best chowder, this event includes live music from the Mark Roberts Band and a "Kidz Zone" recreational area which will have face painting, balloon art, and a three-in-one inflatable house. There will be hot dogs, funnel cakes, soft drinks and beer and wine for sale as well.

Admission is $5 per person and free for children ages 12 and under. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/wnUOeN. If you want to enjoy a similar activity in the fall, look for upcoming information on 18th Annual Seafood, Blues and Jazz Festival. During the second weekend in October, this festival includes two days of nonstop jazz and blues on two stages with local and nationally famous musicians (http://bit.ly/zgKdHV). Visitors are encouraged to leave the lawn work behind and bring their lawn chairs to lounge and listen to the one-of-a-kind music while enjoying the warm, breezy weather that Carolina and Kure beaches offer.

Bluegrass By The River
For vacationers who want to add a little twang to their trip, the inaugural Bluegrass By The River festival fits the bill. On Saturday, May 12 at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation area in Kure Beach, visitors and locals alike are encouraged to bring their instruments and start "pickin' and grinnin'" while enjoying the beautiful beach sunshine. Activities include live bluegrass music and workshops, clogging, wash-tub bass instruction, open jam sessions, food, a craft fair and more. Gates open at 11:30 a.m. and music starts at 12:20 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 on the day of the show – children ages 12 and under receive free admission, and student, military and senior discounts are available at the gate. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/GU1EHk.

Carolina Beach Music Festival
For some people, the traditional kick-off of the summer season is this event – it's the biggest and only music festival held on the beach along the North Carolina coast. On Saturday, June 2, come join thousands of revelers on the shore for the 27th Annual Carolina Beach Music Festival, a daylong celebration of the region's music. This year's lineup is the Craig Woolard Band (11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.), the Band of Oz (1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.) and Jim Quick and Coastline (3 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.). Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 on the day of the show. Coolers, beverages and food are allowed. However, no glass bottles are permitted. Call (910) 458-8434 for advance tickets. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/zuCZDL.

For more information on Carolina Beach activities, go to http://www.visitcarolinabeachnc.com, and for Kure Beach activities, go to http://www.visitkurebeachnc.com.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS:
4th Annual Race for the Planet 5K
Sunday, April 22

Eastern Surfing Association Mid-Atlantic Regional Surfing Championship
Thursday, May 3-Sunday, May 6

The Cape Fear Disabled Sportsmen Tournament
Friday, May 11

Carolina Beach Farmer's Market
Saturdays from May 12 through September 15

The N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher offers a variety of weekly programs and events.

For all event information, visit http://bit.ly/xKgnaf and http://bit.ly/wnAYyN.

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Kure Beach on Facebook:
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Kure Beach on Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/KureBeachNC

About Carolina Beach, N.C.
Carolina Beach is an original and unique North Carolina beach. This recently renovated seaside town offers family-friendly fun all year long where visitors can experience a classic boardwalk, interesting festivals and colorful characters. For more information, go to http://www.visitcarolinabeachnc.com or call (800) 641-7082.

About Kure Beach, N.C.
Kure Beach offers visitors an inviting, small-town seaside retreat on North Carolina's beautiful coast. This naturally beautiful setting with easy access to the big attractions the area has to offer is the perfect place to bring the family year-round to unplug and unwind, enjoy a more relaxed pace and reconnect with what really matters. For more information, go to http://www.visitkurebeachnc.com or call (800) 631-1460.

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North Carolina Governor To Celebrate The Evolution Of Professional Women At Greater Raleigh Chamber Of Commerce Event

Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/10/2012 -- The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce (http://www.raleighchamber.org/) has announced that Governor Beverly Perdue will attend the organization's 20th anniversary Chamber Executive Women's Luncheon on Tuesday, April 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton North Raleigh/Midtown, located at 3415 Wake Forest Road. The event, titled "From Faxes to Facebook: the Evolution of Women in Business," will celebrate two decades of luncheons and feature a panel discussion from the area's most successful businesswomen on the importance of building a strong professional network, as well as the current state of business and the future outlook for women business owners in the greater Triangle area. Panelists will include Diane Adams, executive vice president of culture and talent for Allscripts, Melissa Essary, dean of the Campbell Law School, Ravila Gupta, president of Umicore USA, and Billie Redmond, president and chief executive officer of Coldwell Banker Commercial TradeMark Properties.

Cost of attendance is $40 for employees of Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce member firms and $55 for non-members. An RSVP is requested by Thursday, April 12. For more information or to register, visit http://bit.ly/ws2AXc.

QUOTE:
"We are honored to have Governor Perdue at our anniversary celebration," said Harvey Schmitt, president and CEO of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. "She is a strong example of the progress that women have made in the public sphere since we started our Chamber Executive Women's Luncheons twenty years ago. This is an inspiration to all women in the greater Raleigh area who seek to influence their communities through corporate and public leadership."

About The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce is the Triangle's largest nonprofit business membership organization made up of more than 2,400 member firms representing two-thirds of the private sector employment in Wake County. The Chamber has represented the interests of the local business community since 1888.For more information, visit http://www.raleighchamber.org.

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Crop Science Company Continues Support Of Youth Organization

Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/10/2012 -- Bayer CropScience (http://www.bayercropscience.us), one of the world's top innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds and traits, hosted two of the National FFA Organization's officers on March 23 during their visit to Research Triangle Park (RTP). Jason Troendle, National FFA Secretary, and Seth Pratt, western region vice president, visited Bayer CropScience RTP headquarters discussions with several of Bayer's current and developing leaders.

The National FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

QUOTES:
"We are honored to host the National FFA officers while in RTP," said Adrian Percy, VP and Head of Development North America. "We commend the work of the National FFA Organization -- promoting and supporting agricultural education for our nation's youth -- and enjoy strengthening our connection by spending some time with its young leaders."

DETAILS:
- Troendle attends Bethel University in St. Paul, Minn., studying economic and environmental studies, and Pratt attends the University of Idaho, studying agricultural science, communication and leadership.
- For more information on the National FFA Organization, visit https://www.ffa.org/Pages/default.aspx.

Video to come – youTube and connect.bayercropscience.us

About BAYER CROPSCIENCE
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care, nutrition and high-tech materials. Bayer CropScience, a subgroup of Bayer AG with annual sales of EUR 6.830 billion (2010), is one of the world's leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds and traits. The company offers an outstanding range of products and extensive service backup for modern, sustainable agriculture and for non-agricultural applications. Bayer CropScience has a global workforce of 20,700 and is represented in more than 120 countries. This and further news is available at: http://www.press.bayercropscience.com.

ABOUT FFA
The National FFA Organization, formerly known as Future Farmers of America, is a national youth organization of 523,309 student members as part of 7,487 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The National FFA Organization operates under a Federal Charter granted by the 81st United States Congress, and it is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture. The U.S. Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for FFA as a service to state and local agricultural education programs. For more information, visit http://www.ffa.org, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and FFA Nation.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by Bayer Group or subgroup management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. These factors include those discussed in Bayer's public reports which are available on the Bayer website at http://www.bayer.com. The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.

Jennifer Fair
MMI Public Relations
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Beth Roden
Bayer CropScience
(919) 549-2030
Beth.roden@bayer.com
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Local Engineering Firm Expands Marketing Department

Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/09/2012 -- Robert Macia, PE, LEED AP, president of Stewart Engineering (http://www.stewart-eng.com), has announced that Karen Lee has joined the firm as a marketing coordinator. In this role, Lee is responsible for researching and writing proposals to respond to new business opportunities. She also develops marketing packages and materials for the company and manages Stewart Engineering's intranet. Prior to joining Stewart Engineering, Lee served as an administrative and communications assistant at the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina (ACEC/NC). She received a Bachelor of Science in business administration from N.C. State University and resides in Raleigh.

QUOTES:
"We are pleased to welcome Karen to the firm," said Macia. "Her industry experience with ACEC/NC will prove to be an invaluable asset as she helps our marketing team better position our services with potential new clients."

DETAILS:
- Lee is a member of the Society of Marketing Professional Services.

About Stewart Engineering
Based in Raleigh, Stewart Engineering provides engineering, technical and design services in the areas of structural, civil, geotechnical and transportation engineering, landscape architecture, surveying, construction services and greenway design. With a corporate office located in Raleigh, N.C., and a branch office in Charlotte, N.C., Stewart Engineering is well-positioned to serve its diverse client base, which includes area architects, private developers, contractors, municipalities, universities, hospitals, community colleges and the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The firm's accolades include an EDGE award from Triangle Business Journal, the Pinnacle Award for Growth and Stability from the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, and multiple awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina including the 2012 Grand Conceptor Award. Stewart Engineering employs 90 people and is certified as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) owned and controlled by minority, women, disabled or disadvantaged owners. For more information, visit http://www.stewart-eng.com.

Jennifer Fair
MMI Public Relations
(919) 233-6600
jennifer@mmipublicrelations.com
http://twitter.com/mmipublicrelations
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Local Salon/Med Spa/Boutique Earns Recognition From Raleigh Downtowner Magazine

Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/09/2012 -- Douglas David, managing partner of Douglas Carroll Salon (http://www.douglascarrollsalon.com/), a nationally and internationally recognized salon in the beauty industry, has announced the salon has received two 2012 Best of Downtowner Awards by Raleigh Downtowner Magazine, ranking second for Best Salon and Best Spa. Presented annually and typically open only to downtown Raleigh operations, voting for the 2012 Best of Downtowner Awards was opened to all of Wake County bringing in twice the number of total votes from 2011 and a broader range of entries. An annual award, the Best of Downtowner Awards recognizes the best that Raleigh has to offer in food, dining, goods and services, shopping and local personalities.

QUOTES:
"All of us at Douglas Carroll Salon are honored to be recognized as one of the Triangle's best salon and spas in the 2012 Best of Downtowner award," said David. "Our goal at Douglas Carroll Salon is to provide legendary service in a comfortable, clean and safe environment, in a great location, where guests can relax and feel restored while surrounded by beautiful, artistic decor. We are proud to know that the Raleigh community seems to feel that we are meeting this goal. We would like to thank our customers, Raleigh Downtowner Magazine readers and everyone else who voted for their support. We hope to see everyone in our salon soon."

About Douglas Carroll Salon
Recognized nationally and internationally, Douglas Carroll Salon was founded in 1986 by Douglas David, a star stylist and leader in the beauty industry who is a member of Intercoiffure, the most powerful and influential organization in the hair dressing industry. Only the highest prized leading hair salons hold membership in the Intercoiffure organization, which determines the standards the rest of the industry follows. Located at 6325-27 Falls Of Neuse Road in Raleigh, N.C., Douglas Carroll Salon stays in tune with the latest fashion and beauty trends from all over the world, offering a combination of talent, creativity, good sense, and continuous education in product and technical knowledge. The salon has been awarded "One of America's Most Published Salons" by J.L. Global Media Group and named one of the top 200 salons in North America by Salon Today for 2011 and 2012. David himself has won the coveted TIGI Hairdresser of the Year Award, as well as more than 15 prestigious international awards and competitions. With a team of internationally-trained stylists, makeup artists, med spa professionals and personal trainers whose work can be seen on the pages of major trade and consumer magazines, Douglas Carroll's objective is to exceed expectations. For more information, visit http://www.douglascarrollsalon.com/.

Anjelica Cummings
MMI Public Relations
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$12.9 Million Raised On March 30 Will Fund Statewide Education Initiatives

Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/09/2012 -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), (http://www.kroger.com/), the nation's largest traditional grocery retailer with 16 locations throughout the Triangle, has announced that the Raleigh store located at 350 East Six Forks Road sold a winning lottery ticket worth $250,000 in the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, March 30. Only four tickets in North Carolina matched all five white balls to earn the quarter-million dollar prize. In addition to Raleigh, winning tickets were sold in Broadway, Jacksonville and Wendell. Smaller awards in the state will also be given to the owners of 369,594 tickets totaling $3 million in prizes.

Three tickets bought in Illinois, Kansas and Maryland won Friday's Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five white ball numbers – two, four, 23, 38 and 46 – as well as the Mega ball number, 23. These ticket holders will split a historic jackpot worth $640 million.

The North Carolina Education Lottery estimates that the record-breaking jackpot generated an extra $12.9 million in state revenue on Friday alone. The money raised will go toward supporting pre-kindergarten programs for at-risk toddlers, reducing class sizes in elementary schools, providing need-based college scholarships, paying for teachers' salaries in grades K-3 and repairing schools. Since its inception in 2005, the N.C. Education Lottery has raised more than $2.2 billion for these initiatives statewide.

QUOTE:
"Kroger recognizes that the lottery offers North Carolinians the exciting chance to win big while supporting important education initiatives as well," said Carl York, advertising & public relations manager for Kroger's mid-Atlantic marketing region. "We are excited that a ticket sold at our Raleigh store has earned a $250,000 prize, and we congratulate the winner!"

DETAILS:
- For more information about the N.C. Education Lottery, visit http://www.nc-educationlottery.org/.

NEW MEDIA CONTENT:
North Carolina Education Lottery Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/nc.educationlottery

About Kroger
Kroger, the nation's largest traditional grocery retailer, has 16 stores throughout the Triangle. Headquartered in Cincinnati, the company employs more than 338,000 associates who serve customers in 2,439 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states under two dozen local banner names including Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Jay C, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry's, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs and Smith's. The company also operates 788 convenience stores, 361 fine jewelry stores, 1,046 supermarket fuel centers and 40 food processing plants in the United States. Kroger focuses its charitable efforts on supporting hunger relief, health and wellness initiatives, and local organizations in the communities it serves. For more information, please visit http://www.kroger.com.

Erin Smith
MMI Public Relations
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Erin@mmipublicrelations.com
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Buyer’s Specialist For Full-Service Real Estate Firm In Raleigh Serves As Lead Agent For Raleigh Resident Seeking New Home On TV Series

Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/06/2012 -- Rachel Kendall, broker and team leader of The Rachel Kendall Team of Keller Williams Realty (http://www.rachelkendall.com), a full-service real estate firm, has announced that Angie Cole, buyer's specialist, will appear on an episode of HGTV's House Hunters airing Friday, April 6 at 10 p.m. EST as the lead real estate agent for a Raleigh resident touring three potential homes in an episode of the series. Taped over five days, the show follows Cole as she and her client consider several residential communities in Wake County to review before narrowing the choices down to two homes in Raleigh and one in Wake Forest. The final home the client selected is located in downtown Raleigh.

QUOTES:
"It is a great reflection of and testament to the quality of houses we have for sale in Wake County that House Hunters decided to film a show here spotlighting the excellent offerings for buyers, and I am very happy that they chose a member of the Rachel Kendall Team to participate in the process," said Kendall. "I congratulate Angie for providing her stellar work, which is indicative of the level of service all of our team's clients receive when they search for their dream home in the area."

"I was excited and honored to be contacted by HGTV to participate in this show," said Cole. "House Hunters is always looking for leading agents in local markets to employ in its episodes, and I was proud to contribute my experience and knowledge about the Triangle real estate market to assist my client in finding the right home."

NEW MEDIA CONTENT:
Rachel Kendall Team Blog:
http://blog.rachelkendall.com

Rachel Kendall Team Twitter:
http://twitter.com/rkteam

Rachel Kendall Team Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/TheRachelKendallTeam

Rachel Kendall Team YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheRachelKendallTeam

DETAILS:
- Cole has more than four years of real estate experience, including working in new home construction for private and nationally ranked production builders before entering general brokerage, and finishing among the top 1 percent of Pulte Sales.
- She is scheduled to shoot another episode of House Hunters that will air later this year.
- For more information about House Hunters, visit http://www.hgtv.com/house-hunters/show/index.html.

About Rachel Kendall Team of Keller Williams Realty
Rachel Kendall, a real estate entrepreneur, formed the Rachel Kendall Team of Keller Williams Realty, a full-service real estate firm, in Raleigh in 2008 with the overarching goal of providing clientele with industry education and assistance during the purchasing and selling of a home or investment property. Having earned the 2009 Rookie Team of the Year by Keller Williams Realty, the Rachel Kendall Team today is ranked among the top 10 real estate brokers in the Raleigh-Durham market and is staffed with a full team of brokers, buyer specialists and stagers. For more information, please visit http://www.rachelkendall.com/.

Anjelica Cummings
MMI Public Relations
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anjelica@mmipublicrelations.com
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Culinary Institution Welcomes Military Master Chef To Deliver Commencement Address

Indianapolis, IN -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/06/2012 -- The Chef's Academy (http://www.thechefsacademy.com), the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 110-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers 40 degree programs in five schools of study, has announced Chef Rene J. Marquis, CEC, CCE, PCEC, CCA, AAC, as the 2012 commencement speaker. A military master chef, Marquis will provide the commencement address to the 48 graduates of the December 2011 and March 2012 classes on Saturday, April 21 at 10:30 a.m. at the University of Indianapolis' Ransburg Auditorium, located in Esch Hall at 1400 East Hanna Ave. in Indianapolis. One of the highest certified chefs in the U.S. military, Marquis will address graduates on the topic of "What is in your future? You will never know!"

A native of Lewiston, Maine, Marquis graduated with an associate degree from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., serving in various hospitality industry positions before joining the U.S. Army in 1994. His military career has led him to locales in Florida, Hawaii, New York, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Marquis is a two-time winner of Virginia's Iron Chef Challenge, and a winner of the Freedom Chef Challenge. He also triumphed over Iron Chef Hiroyuki Sakai in an Iron Chef competition in Osaka, Japan. A member of both the American Academy of Chefs and the American Culinary Federation, Marquis is currently an enlisted aide for U.S. Special Operations Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla.

QUOTES:
"Chef Marquis sets an excellent example for our graduates to follow," said Jayson Boyers, national division president of The Chef's Academy. "His service to our country and the culinary industry is outstanding, and I look forward to the inspiration that he will provide graduates of The Chef's Academy as they prepare to pursue their careers in the United States and abroad."

NEW MEDIA CONTENT:
The Chef's Academy Twitter:
http://twitter.com/thechefsacademy

The Chef's Academy Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/thechefsacademy

The Chef's Academy Blog:
http://thechefsacademy.blogspot.com/

The Chef's Academy YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/thechefsacademy

DETAILS:
- Marquis has held various positions in the Army, ranging from being the personal chef to top military officials, to manager of dining facilities in the United States, to teaching aspiring chefs.

- Marquis is a certified American Culinary Federation judge, one of only four in the U.S. military.

About The Chef's Academy
The Chef's Academy is the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 110-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers 40 degree programs in five schools of study. More than 6,000 students altogether are enrolled at Harrison College's 12 campuses, its online division and The Chef's Academy. Headquartered in Indianapolis, The Chef's Academy opened a second academy on a 4.37-acre campus in North Carolina's Triangle in August 2011. At The Chef's Academy, students become prepared and marketable graduates entering the fields of culinary arts, pastry arts, and hospitality and restaurant management through classroom and experiential instruction that sets up expectations for the real-life industry. The college's culinary division provides an environment that fosters students' passion for culinary arts and hospitality and a curriculum developed by the most qualified instructors and leaders in the market. The Chef's Academy is endorsed and accredited by the American Culinary Federation (ACF). For more information about The Chef's Academy, visit http://www.thechefsacademy.com.

Anjelica Cummings
MMI Public Relations
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anjelica@mmipublicrelations.com
http://twitter.com/MMIPR
http://www.mmipublicrelations.com

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Barry Friefield, Partner Of CPA Firm, Discusses IRS Audit Work Involved In Debt And Bankruptcy Cancellation And Other Tax Implications

Phoenix, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/06/2012 -- Sandy Abalos, managing partner of Abalos & Associates, PLLC (http://www.abaloscpa.com), has announced the release of an audio podcast on the topic of debt cancellation and bankruptcy. In the podcast, Barry Friefield, partner at Abalos & Associates, discusses the 1099-C tax form and answers frequently asked questions about the form's implications. For example, Friefield states precautions that every taxpayer should take when receiving a 1099-C form and discusses whether or not cancellation of debt can be excluded from income filings. He also clarifies the circumstances under which a couple can claim a loss on their tax return after losing money on a home foreclosure, and explains whether an individual will receive a 1099-C form after using a debt management company to settle debt. The podcast is available for download at http://abaloscpa.com/newsworthy/podcasts/cancellation-of-debt-debt-management-and-the-1099-c.

QUOTES:
"As more people undergo cancellation of debt and bankruptcy during this turbulent economic period, we hear their concerns about what is involved in finalizing and reconciling these events so they are not penalized financially," said Abalos. "Barry's podcast addresses the questions we receive most often about this topic and offers listeners direct answers that they can use to their advantage."

NEW MEDIA CONTENT:
Abalos & Associates LinkedIn page:
http://www.linkedin.com/company/abalos-&-associates-pllc

About Abalos & Associates, PLLC
Abalos & Associates, PLLC is a full-service, award-winning CPA firm in Phoenix that specializes in the needs of privately held businesses. Established in 1981, the firm employs a custom approach to service each individual client. Among the wide range of services it offers are business and technology consulting, accounting, tax planning, succession planning, estate planning, audit services, business cash flow management and litigation support. Abalos & Associates, PLLC is nationally recognized as a leader in public policy, legislation and privately held business issues, and has been consistently recognized among the top accounting firms in the state by Arizona Business Magazine. For more information, contact (602) 943-1984 or visit the website at http://www.abaloscpa.com.

Jennifer Fair
MMI Public Relations
(919) 233-6600
jennifer@mmipublicrelations.com
http://twitter.com/MMIPR
http://www.mmipublicrelations.com

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President Of Local Public Relations Firm Leads Discussion About Public Relations In The 21st Century

Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/06/2012 -- MMI Public Relations (http://www.mmipublicrelations.com), a Raleigh-based, full-service public relations firm, has announced that Patty Briguglio, president of the firm, will give a presentation on public relations in the 21st century to members of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), a community of marketing and business development professionals working to secure profitable business for their architectural, engineering and construction firms.

The event will be held on Wednesday, April 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the PNC Center on Edwards Mill Road) and will feature a presentation from Briguglio, who will offer tips and strategies to SMPS members on how to craft a message and content that gives positive attention, makes an impact and builds relationships with reporters and media influencers. She will provide guidelines on how to pitch a story to broadcast, print, trade and social media outlets, as well as suggestions on when and why architectural, engineering and construction firms should contact a PR professional to develop and support their public relations initiatives. For more information or to register for this event, visit http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3189210013.

QUOTES:
"I am honored to be chosen as the speaker for this SMPS event," said Briguglio. "At MMI, we understand the importance of making sure architectural, engineering and construction firms are aware of the significance of public relations and the impact it can have on a company's overall success."

NEW MEDIA CONTENT:
MMI Public Relations' Twitter account
http://twitter.com/MMIPR

MMI Public Relations' "Be Heard" blog
http://www.mmipublicrelations.com/blog

MMI Public Relations' YouTube channel
http://www.youtube.com/user/mmipublicrelations

MMI Public Relations' Facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/mmipublicrelations

About MMI Public Relations
MMI Public Relations is a Raleigh-based, full-service PR firm that helps its clients start big conversations and make powerful connections.

With a strong base in traditional public relations, MMI has strategically evolved into a market leader in emerging PR tools such as social media, online video and podcasting. MMI works with firms and individuals in a wide spectrum of industries across the nation. Ranked one of the top PR firms in North Carolina and nationally, MMI is the recipient of numerous awards in the public relations arena and the community.

For more information, call (919)233-6600, visit the MMI Public Relations website at http://www.mmipublicrelations.com or the MMI Public Relations blog at http://www.mmipublicrelations.com/blog.

About The Society For Marketing Professional Services
SMPS is the only organization dedicated to creating business opportunities in the architectural, engineering and construction industry.

Through networking, business intelligence and research, SMPS members gain a competitive advantage in positioning their firms successfully in the marketplace. SMPS offers members professional development, leadership opportunities and marketing resources to advance their careers. SMPS was created in 1973 by a small group of professional services firm leaders who recognized the need to sharpen skills, pool resources, and work together to build their businesses.

Caitlin Russell
MMI Public Relations
(919) 233-6600
caitlin@mmipublicrelations.com
http://twitter.com/MMIPR
http://www.mmipublicrelations.com

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Architectural Firm Marks Three Decades Of Innovation Through Setting Industry Standards For Educational Construction, High Performance Green Design

Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/06/2012 -- Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of SfL+a Architects (http://www.sfla.biz), has announced that the firm is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2012. During the past three decades, the firm has undergone exponential growth and established its presence as one of the leading educational architectural firms in the region, winning multiple awards for educational construction and green design. Starting with one employee in 1982, SfL+a Architects has expanded to more than 30 employees and three offices in Raleigh, Charlotte and Fayetteville, N.C. The firm has set standards in the changing architecture industry through the alternative delivery of projects, as well as adhering to strict design guidelines to achieve high performance buildings in the educational, federal and military, medical and private sectors.

With 30 years in business, SfL+a Architects has established an innovative presence in the industry through various methods, including:
- Designing cost-effective, high performance buildings, including the firm's DRAGONFLY™ building design prototype for K-12 school facilities, currently the only K-12 facility design in the nation that will allow buildings to generate twice the energy that they consume.
- Serving as a development consultant and program manager to develop alternative delivery methods and financial solutions to fit client needs.
- Constructing buildings to meet LEED and Energy Star standards.

QUOTES:
"We are proud of our company's success and ability to remain on the cutting edge of green building and design," said Ferris. "In the coming years, we hope to become the nation's preeminent designer of high performance facilities, with a specialty in alternative delivery methods. Our success and direction for the future are possible because of the talented staff we have here at SfL+a Architects."

DETAILS:
- SfL+a Architects defines high performance buildings as those that reduce energy consumption by 50 percent beyond the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) baseline for energy use, increase occupant performance and reduce the environmental footprint of the facility.

- For a complete history of SfL+a Architects, visit http://www.sfla.biz/Our-Firm/Firm-History.aspx.

About SfL+a Architects
SfL+a Architects is a firm designed to provide state-of-the-art architectural solutions to educational institutions. Founded in 1982, the company has emerged as one of the most highly regarded architectural firms in the Southeast, offering expert services in architectural planning, design, construction, land planning and interior design. The firm has offices located in Raleigh, Fayetteville and Charlotte, N.C. The sister company of SfL+a Architects is Firstfloor K-12 Solutions, LLC, a North Carolina development company pioneering public-private partnerships to develop educational facilities. The company is comprised of talented professionals, each possessing 15-20 years of experience in banking, finance, construction and property management. For more information, visit http://www.sfla.biz.

Emily Packard
MMI Public Relations
(919) 233-6600
emily@mmipublicrelations.com
http://twitter.com/mmipr
http://www.mmipublicrelations.com

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Okyanos Heart Institute’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Howard Walpole Jr. To Serve As Trustee Of Nonprofit Medical Association

Freeport, The Bahamas -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/04/2012 -- Okyanos Heart Institute (http://www.okyanos.com/), which brings a new standard of care and a better quality of life to patients with chronic coronary artery disease (CAD), utilizing a European Union approved cell processing device, has announced that Howard T. Walpole Jr., M.D., MBA, FACC, FACAI, was elected to the board of trustees for the American College of Cardiology (ACC). Dr. Walpole is chief medical officer and interventional cardiologist at Okyanos Heart Institute, a Center of Excellence (CoE) adhering to U.S. surgical center standards and located in Freeport, The Bahamas. As a nonprofit medical association established in 1949, ACC advocates for quality cardiovascular care through education, research promotion, development and application of standards and guidelines, and works to influence health care policy. The ACC board of trustees consists of the officers of the College, the chair of the board of governors, and fellows elected at the annual meeting of the College. The board meets at least two times a year, and trustees are limited to a single five-year term. Walpole's term ends in 2017.

QUOTES:
"It is my honor and pleasure to serve on the board of trustees for the American College of Cardiology," said Walpole. "I believe wholeheartedly in the College's mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health. As a trustee, I am faithfully committed to our members and their patients, and I will work to ensure that the College continues to be a leader in the formulation of health policy, standards and guidelines, and a steadfast supporter of cardiovascular research."

NEW MEDIA CONTENT:
Okyanos LinkedIn Home page
http://www.linkedin.com/company/okyanos-heart-institute

About Howard T. Walpole Jr., M.D., MBA, FACC, FACAI
Howard T. Walpole Jr., M.D., MBA, FACC, FACAI is chief medical officer and interventional cardiologist at Okyanos Heart Institute in Freeport, The Bahamas, which brings a new standard of care and quality of life to patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), utilizing a European Union approved cell therapy technology. Dr. Walpole is a prominent cardiologist in the United States and serves on the board of trustees of the American College of Cardiology. During his more than 25 years of practice, Walpole has performed approximately 5000 catheter-based interventions and 12,000 diagnostic catheterizations, as well as myocardial biopsies. Besides his present duties on the ACC board of trustees through 2017, his participation in the American College of Cardiology includes working on the board of governors chair-elect nominating committee, co-chairing the "Evolving Models of Clinical Practice" from 2009-2010 and chairing the "Cardiovascular Care Summit" for 2012. A longtime member of the American Heart Association, Walpole served two terms as the president of the Davidson County, Tennessee Chapter from 1996-1997 and 2009-2010. Previously, Walpole served as chief of cardiac sciences at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tenn., a medical center with 3,300 employees and a service population of approximately 2 million across three states. He led the strategy and operations of the cardiac sciences division, which included 37 cardiologists, five cardiac surgeons and nine cardiac anesthesiologists. Prior to that, Walpole was the managing partner of The Heart Group, PLLC, where he directed an operating budget of more than $20 million and led the growth strategy which expanded the practice from seven cardiologists to 37 and developed 15 new clinic locations in middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky. Walpole received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Georgia, his M.D. from the Medical College of Georgia and his MBA from the Goizueta School of Business at Emory University in Georgia.

About Okyanos Heart Institute
Based in Freeport, The Bahamas, the Okyanos Heart Institute is a Center of Excellence (CoE) adhering to U.S. surgical center standards and led by Chief Medical Officer Howard Walpole Jr., M.D., MBA, FACC, FACAI, a leader of the American College of Cardiology for many years. The Okyanos Heart Institute brings a new option, standard of care and quality of life to patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), utilizing a European Union approved cell processing device. The Greek god of rivers, "Okyanos" symbolizes the primary mechanism of action that these adult stem cells have on ischemic (lack of blood flow) heart tissue, the result of the plaque deposits in the coronary arteries. The cells, derived from a person's adipose (fat) tissue, create new blood vessels, a process known as angiogenesis, and thus facilitate blood flow in the heart and intake and use of oxygen, as measured by a rigorous clinical trial known as the PRECISE trial, as well as cardiac cell-therapy trials at leading research institutions. For more information, visit http://www.okyanos.com/.

Anjelica Cummings
MMI Public Relations
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http://twitter.com/MMIPR
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Culinary Institution’s Morrisville Campus Awarded Top Hospitality/Entertainment Development

Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/04/2012 -- The Chef's Academy (http://www.thechefsacademy.com), the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 110-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers 40 degree programs in five schools of study, has announced that its first satellite campus in Morrisville was recognized by Triangle Business Journal's SPACE awards in the category of Top Hospitality/Entertainment Development. An annual commercial real estate award, the SPACE awards recognizes the most innovative commercial real estate projects across the Raleigh-Durham market. Capital Associates, a commercial real estate development company, negotiated a build-to-suit agreement with The Chef's Academy under a long-term lease for a 24,000 square-foot building located at 2001 Carrington Mill Blvd.

QUOTES:
"We could not be more excited to have our campus recognized with a Triangle Business Journal SPACE award and to be a part of the Triangle community, educating the next generation of culinary professionals," said Jayson Boyers, national division president of The Chef's Academy. "The work that has been accomplished to create this state-of-the-art facility is astounding, and we know that without the support and backing from local Triangle businesses, this vision of a culinary institution would not have come to fruition."

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http://www.youtube.com/user/thechefsacademy

DETAILS:
- The Chef's Academy offers a two-year program for culinary students in pursuit of careers ranging from general culinary, pastry arts and hospitality fields of work.

- The development of the culinary institution was supported with financing from BB&T; Rowland Design led the design team, John R. McAdams Co. Centurion Construction was the general contractor and ValleyCrest was the landscape contractor.

About The Chef's Academy
The Chef's Academy is the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 110-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers 40 degree programs in five schools of study. More than 6,000 students altogether are enrolled at Harrison College's 12 campuses, its online division and The Chef's Academy. Headquartered in Indianapolis, The Chef's Academy opened a second academy on a 4.37-acre campus in North Carolina's Triangle in August 2011. At The Chef's Academy, students become prepared and marketable graduates entering the fields of culinary arts, pastry arts, and hospitality and restaurant management through classroom and experiential instruction that sets up expectations for the real-life industry. The college's culinary division provides an environment that fosters students' passion for culinary arts and hospitality and a curriculum developed by the most qualified instructors and leaders in the market. The Chef's Academy is endorsed and accredited by the American Culinary Federation (ACF). For more information about The Chef's Academy, visit http://www.thechefsacademy.com.

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Managing Principal Architect Lou Jurkowski Discusses Observations From Recent Trip To China

Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/04/2012 -- Dan Fields, AIA, principal and CMO at BJAC, pa (http://www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced the release of a podcast on Chinese perceptions of U.S. health care design. In the podcast, Managing Principal Lou Jurkowski, FAIA, LEED AP, discusses U.S. and Chinese models of health care building and facility design. Jurkowski, who recently traveled with a delegation from North Carolina to foster trade and exchange between China and the state, reflects on the differences in design practices as well as what each nation can learn from the other for excelling in outcomes and standards while maintaining cutting-edge design. This podcast can be found at: http://bjac.com/podcasts.php.

QUOTES:
"From what I experienced on my trip, the Chinese want to emulate anything American – fashion, automobiles, furniture, retail – and the same can be said for architecture and health care design," said Jurkowski. "U.S. health care design is considered a model for much of the world, but the building climate in China offers experimental and groundbreaking design opportunities, so we have the opportunity to work together to use our evidence-based criteria and their speed and agility in design to develop a new level of excellence in healthcare design."

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About BJAC
Architectural firm BJAC, pa, offers professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects. The firm provides design expertise to healthcare, K-20 education, research, museum and municipal clients, along with a broad range of in-depth services, including architectural design, pre-design, programming, design, master planning, interior design, construction management, contract administration and design build. Established in 1994 by CEO and Managing Principal Lou Jurkowski, FAIA, BJAC is one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, with offices in Raleigh and Charlotte. In 2010, BJAC was awarded Firm of the Year by the North Carolina Chapter of The American Institute of Architects (AIANC). Most recently, the firm was awarded the 2011 Pinnacle Steady Growth and Profitability Master Award by the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please call BJAC at (919) 833-8818 or visit http://www.bjac.com.

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Rocky Top Hospitality’s Mash House Brewery Participating In Local Beer Festival

Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/04/2012 -- Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (http://www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that its brewery, The Mash House, will be one of the designated brewers on hand at the Brewgaloo beer festival on Saturday, April 28 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Raleigh's City Plaza. Bringing together local craft brewers, the Brewgaloo festival encourages consumers to eat, drink, purchase and think with a local mindset. Sponsored by Shop Local Raleigh, an organization in support of locally-owned independent businesses, Brewgaloo will include local breweries as well as local food trucks and live music. Cost will be $5 per beer, and $1 per 3 oz. tasting.

QUOTES:
"A core component of Rocky Top Hospitality's mission is finding ways to support the sustainability of local businesses, which is why we are excited to have The Mash House Brewery participate in the Brewgaloo craft beer festival," said Ogan. "The Triangle community is making its mark among craft brewers and the festival is a great opportunity to bring together breweries and consumers alike as a way to appreciate and support the local, independent businesses that have made this area so unique."

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The Mash House Brewery & Chophouse Twitter Page
https://twitter.com/#!/search/mashhousenc

DETAILS:
- For more information on Brewgaloo and Shop Local Raleigh, visit http://shoplocalraleigh.org/.

About Rocky Top Hospitality
Rocky Top Hospitality restaurants have consistently rated among the Triangle's most popular local dining choices since its first restaurant opened in 1998. Six different restaurant concepts operate under the Rocky Top Hospitality name: The Twisted Fork Grill, Market & Bar, Draft Carolina Burgers & Beers, The Mash House Brewery & Chophouse, Tribeca Tavern with two locations in Cary and Raleigh, Rockwell's American Grill & Bar, and Rocky Top Catering & Events, a thriving events facility and catering business. All Rocky Top restaurant menus provide items not found anywhere else, and focus on using local North Carolina beef, seafood, poultry, pork, dairy and organic produce. Pastas and desserts are made daily, in house by the chefs and never come out of a box. Rocky Top beef and pork have had no growth hormones, additives, antibiotics or chemical feed. Owner Dean Ogan is known for actively giving back to the community and was named the 2011 Restaurateur of the Year by the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA). For more information, visit http://www.rockytophospitality.com.

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Lead Physician Larry Fusco Discusses Facts And Risk Factors About The Common But Rarely Discussed Condition

Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/03/2012 -- HD Treatment Center (http://hdtreatmentcenter.com), which offers a painless and permanent treatment option for patients with hemorrhoidal disease through a direct microcurrent technology cleared by the Food and Drug Administration, has announced the release of a podcast on hemorrhoid disease. In the podcast, Dr. Larry Fusco, lead physician at HD Treatment Center, discusses the causes, misconceptions and treatment options available for hemorrhoids, with a focus on the prevalence of hemorrhoid disease and the new treatment offered by HD Treatment Center. This podcast can be found at: http://bit.ly/GLzq4V

QUOTES:
"Nearly 80 percent of people will suffer from hemorrhoids at some point in their lives, yet hemorrhoids are rarely discussed, even between patients and doctors," said Fusco, lead physician at HD Treatment Center. "At HD Treatment Center, we aim to create an open forum for discussion of this common but discomforting problem and allow patients the option of our simple and painless treatment for hemorrhoids."

About HD Treatment Center
HD Treatment Center, based in Raleigh, N.C., offers patients with hemorrhoidal disease a permanent and virtually pain free way to treat their condition by using direct microcurrent technology cleared by the Food and Drug Administration. The non-surgical, non-invasive procedure requires no anesthesia, no special preparation (no food or drinks to consume or avoid prior to treatment), no cutting or incision and no downtime – most patients may return to their normal activities immediately after it is completed. Patients frequently notice significant relief immediately following treatment and over the next seven to 10 days. Depending on the extent of the hemorrhoidal disease, oftentimes only a single treatment is required. Doctors at HD Treatment Center have more than 50 years combined experience in treating hemorrhoidal disease and provide consultations prior to performing procedures that are covered by insurance. For more information, call (919) 861-9777 or visit http://hdtreatmentcenter.com.

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Local Branding And Design Company Expands Account Management Team Support

Research Triangle Park, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/03/2012 -- Natalie Perkins, president of Clean Design, Inc. (http://www.cleandesign.com), has announced Tierney Farrell has joined the branding and design agency as an account coordinator. In her position, she will support the account management team, provide daily assistance to the account managers, serve as communications liaison with clients and attend meetings for planning strategies for clients. Prior to joining Clean Design, Farrell served as marketing manager for Winston Joseph LLC in Morrisville, N.C., where she provided global project management support, executed a branding campaign and designed a training website, among other activities.

QUOTE:
"Tierney is a strong addition to Clean Design, given her excellent skills in branding and management support," said Perkins. "We welcome her to the team and look forward to her contributing to our continued growth and success."

"Clean Design is a perfect fit for me, as it offers me new venues to employ my talents," said Farrell. "I am excited to learn more about the advertising aspect of branding and assisting in our campaigns for clients."

DETAILS:
- Farrell graduated magna cum laude from East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C., with a Bachelor of Science in interior design.

- She was awarded the "Outstanding Senior" for the university's interior design class of 2010 and was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.

- In her spare time, Farrell is an artist and sells her work through her website, http://www.tierneyfarrell.com.

- A native of Raleigh, N.C., she resides there.

About Clean Design, Inc.
Clean Design, Inc. is a branding and design agency that creates competitive advantages for brands by creating a unique brand voice, a differentiated design and by bringing them to life across every customer touch point. The agency works with some of the region's most recognized brands including John Deere, Lenovo, The Umstead Hotel and Spa and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. Clean Design provides branding, advertising, environmental, interactive, graphic and publication design services. Clean Design is the largest design agency in the Triangle. For more information, please visit http://www.cleandesign.com.

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Four-Year Baccalaureate University Expands Admissions Department With The Hiring Of Kelliann Miranda-Baltimore

Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/02/2012 -- William Peace University (http://www.peace.edu), a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced that Kelliann Miranda-Baltimore has joined the university as an admissions counselor and financial aid coordinator. In her position, she will monitor Institutional Student Information Records (ISIR), oversee student completion of FASFA forms and assist in the admissions recruitment process of prospective university students. A 2011 graduate, Miranda-Baltimore served in the admissions department for work study purposes for more than three years. She interned with InterAct of Wake County, a private nonprofit agency providing safety, support and awareness to victims and survivors of domestic violence.

QUOTES:
"I am excited to return to my alma mater and serve dually in both the admissions and financial aid departments," said Miranda-Baltimore. "I understand the concerns of today's William Peace University students, and I look forward to providing them quality service in regard to finances of education with hopes that more of their day-to-day focus can remain on achieving a quality education."

"We are always pleased to have the opportunity to retain top talent like Kelliann, as her return speaks volumes to the educational and personal experience she most recently enjoyed on our campus," said Debra M. Townsley, Ph.D., president of William Peace University. "Kelliann will be an invaluable asset to both the admissions and financial aid departments, as she is committed to supporting students and ensuring that all receive the same level of experience that she did as a student here."

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William Peace University YouTube Channel:
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DETAILS:
- Miranda-Baltimore graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in both psychology and Spanish.

-She resides in Wake Forest, N.C., with her husband.

About William Peace University
William Peace University is located in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina. It was founded in 1857 as Peace Institute, offering education for boys and girls in primary grades and to women from high school to college. Peace, an all women's college, became a four-year baccalaureate college and graduated its first bachelor's students in August of 1996. Peace began offering coeducational evening courses through the William Peace School of Professional Studies in 2009. In 2011, Peace College transitioned to William Peace University and will begin admitting male students to its day program in fall 2012. Its mission is to prepare students for careers in the organizations of tomorrow. On average, more than 90 percent of the university's graduates are placed in jobs or graduate school within one year of graduation. For more information, please visit http://www.peace.edu.

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