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Linor Technology, Inc. (Linortek), a research and development company that designs and builds controllers for the Internet of Things (IoT), announces an all-in-one solution to the Netbell® product line. This latest system combines Netbell's TCP/IP platform, built-in web server, web-based event scheduling software with high-quality multi-tone break buzzer into one easy-to-install, compact unit for custom sounds alarms.

The economic recovery has arrived and is in full swing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the total number of individuals filing for unemployment benefits has plummeted to the lowest level in more than four decades. In addition, private employers have added jobs to the workforce for seven straight years in a row.

Regency Office Products, has been awarded the Hewlett Packard Managed Print Advanced Specialist partner status, a designation only given to the top one percent of all HP partners in the U.S.

Don Rhoades with Raleigh based SEO and internet marketing company, TheeDesign Studio, has been recognized as on the of the Top 12 SEO Experts to watch in 2012.

ABC11 Eyewitness News has announced that it is celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by participating in three events across the region during the holiday weekend.

innowave Water Treatment System Provides Unique Feature To Add Carbonation To Purified Water With Low Maintenance Costs

The Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law has announced that Amos N. Jones, professor of law teaching in the areas of contracts, constitutional law, and racial relations, has joined the Campbell Law faculty. Jones has taught constitutional law and has more than three years practicing international trade and litigation with a major firm in Washington, D.C. Jones previously was a journalist with McClatchy newspapers and played viola professionally with the Charlotte Philharmonic Orchestra.

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations, a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm received an honorable mention from the 2011 MarCom Awards in the pro bono category for “Four Guiding Principles,” a video produced for Wake School Choice. The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and Wake Education Partnership created Wake School Choice as a result of the Wake County Board of Education’s request for creative solutions to the growing student population in the area.

Diane Kuehn, president and CEO of VisionPoint Marketing, a Raleigh-based online marketing agency that provides strategic consulting, development and execution of online marketing solutions for higher education, has announced that the firm has received a 2011 MarCom Gold Award for its design and development of Campbell University’s website.

Plaintiff For Cary, N.C.-Based Intellectual Property Law Firm Awarded More Than $300,000 In Damages From Supplier Of Rugs Infringing On Its Copyright

This winter, the adventurous are skipping the trip westward and trading their snowmen for sand castles. Why hit the slopes when you can hit the sand with an original winter getaway at Carolina Beach?

Deborah Todd, president of STATE Contracting, Inc., has announced that the privately held firm, specializing in site development and roadway improvement, is progressing on its work to improve access at Jordan High School in Durham, N.C., for what is the largest project in scope that the firm has ever handled. Work began in early 2011 to construct a second vehicle entrance into the high school from its location at 6806 Garrett Road, widen sections of the existing road, upgrade sidewalks on campus, create a new parking lot, and install curbs and gutters for stormwater runoff improvements. The project is anticipated to be complete by the spring/summer of 2012. The contract for STATE’s work, awarded by the Durham Public Schools Board of Education, is in excess of $1 million.

Nation’s Largest Grocery Retailer Tops Listing Compiled By Chronicle Of Philanthropy Of American Companies That Give Back To Their Communities

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association has announced that Claire Holley, executive director, and Dr. Chessie Green, president, are both attending a White House Roundtable discussion on jobs and the economy sponsored by the White House Business Council and Business Forward on Thursday, Jan. 12 at the White House in Washington, D.C.

Raleigh web design company, TheeDesign Studio has named Jared Chmielecki as its new Lead Developer. As a member of the TheeDesign Studio team, Jared handles development and programming for client websites, as well as works directly with clients to decide on website features and functionality.

William Peace University, a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced that the university has expanded its admissions department with the addition of Christopher Sharps as its newest admissions counselor. Previously the admissions counselor for Fairmont State University in Fairmont, W.Va., Sharps will be responsible for seeking prospective William Peace University students while managing specific recruitment markets across the United States. As an ambassador of the institution, Sharps will assist in expanding the reach of the university and its initiatives for providing a personalized education to both current and prospective students.

Longistics, a full-service provider of global logistics solutions, has announced that Amy Henderson has been promoted to manager of international foreign trade zones. As an international FTZ manager, Henderson oversees international shipments and receipts, inventory control and record-keeping systems for customs compliance, contact with Longistics customers and supervision of the customer service team.

Sandy Abalos, managing partner of Abalos & Associates, PLLC, has announced that Christina Roderick has joined the firm as a tax manager. In this position, she will review and manage engagements for privately-held companies and individuals. Roderick brings more than 14 years of industry experience to Abalos & Associates, and she has spent a substantial amount of time working with restaurants and the hospitality industry. She has helped both local and franchisee restaurant owners achieve financial benefits and navigate related issues such as inventory, multi-state employment credits and gift cards.

The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce has announced that the organization will host its quarterly Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle, located at 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd. in Cary. Gov. Bev Perdue will be in attendance to make opening remarks at the event. The luncheon’s theme, “Women in Politics: Heeding the Call of Public Service,” focuses on the region’s foremost women political leaders, their experiences in running for office and the necessary traits for success in a public leadership role. Panelists for the nonpartisan event include: Elaine Marshall, N.C. Secretary of State; Nancy McFarlane, Raleigh mayor; Jennifer Robinson, Cary Town Council member; and Annette Taylor, executive director for the NC Center for Women in Public Service.

OFM, one of the nation’s leading office and school furniture manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers, has unveiled for the first time QR codes in its 2012 product catalog, a high-tech effort that is rare in the furniture manufacturing industry. The codes can be accessed with any smartphone using several free apps.

The Chef’s Academy, the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 109-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers 40 degree programs in five schools of study, has announced that Executive Chef Eddie Wilson of The Chef’s Academy has released a podcast unveiling his personal perspective and background in the culinary industry. In this podcast, Wilson sheds light on previous roles served in the culinary field that led him to The Chef’s Academy, the common misconceptions that incoming students tend to have, and the unique career avenues that can be pursued upon degree completion.

William Peace University, a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced that Amber L. Stenbeck has joined the university to serve as the vice president for enrollment management. Previously working in both for-profit and non-profit colleges, Stenbeck brings more than 20 years of higher education experience to William Peace University, and will be responsible for overseeing the strategic planning and research required for university outreach among both current and prospective students.

Coats and Bennett, PLLC, an intellectual property law firm, has announced that Anthony Biller, an attorney with the firm, has instructed his first semester as an adjunct professor teaching intellectual property rights litigation at the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University. His class marked the first time the course was offered by the school, as well as one of the first comprehensive intellectual property litigation courses taught nationwide. As this course has no case books or curriculum at present, Biller is working with his partners at Coats and Bennett to develop IPR Litigation case book that can be used to supplement instruction. He began teaching intellectual property litigation at Campbell Law in downtown Raleigh, N.C., in August 2011. Biller received his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, 14 years ago from the university, where he also served as the managing editor for the Campbell Law Review while he was a student.

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations, a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has received a 2011 MarCom Gold Award from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals in the video category for “Making Science Make Sense,” a video produced for Bayer CropScience. The video features Bayer CropScience’s involvement with the Durham Performance Learning Center through Making Science Make Sense (MSMS), a national award-winning program which advances science literacy through hands-on learning.

Chip Mims, CEO of Mims Distributing Company, a beer distributor that services a nine-county area in and around the Triangle, has announced that Mims is now distributing beer from the Narragansett Brewing Company. Narragansett’s family of classic American lagers, light beers and ales are brewed in Rochester, N.Y., at a brewery that has been producing award-winning beers for more than 125 years. The bock and porter are craft-brewed in Providence, R.I., and Pawcatuck, Conn.

Guardian Capital Advisors, LLC (GCA), a firm specializing in Retirement Plans as well as financial advice for individuals and businesses, has announced that Suzanne Barham, AIF®, CDFA™, has released a podcast on divorce financial planning. In the podcast, Barham discusses how proper planning makes the divorce process less difficult for clients, as well as the necessary services provided by certified divorce financial analysts, and the documents and financial statements necessary to have on hand before, during and after a divorce.

William Peace University, a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced that the university will sponsor the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 12 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, located at 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd. in Cary, N.C. from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The luncheon will cover the topic of “Women in Politics: Heeding the Call of Public Service.” A panel of elected female officials will provide personal and professional insights into the political arena and all that encompasses running for public office. A nonpartisan forum, the panel will discuss the career paths that led to political offices, what is required for effective leadership and what inspired each individual to embark on careers of public service. Cost of the luncheon is $40 per employee of chamber member firms and $55 per employee of non-member firms.