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AgEye Technologies, provider of AI-powered IoT sensors and predictive analytics for indoor farming, today announced that Chief Science Officer, Dr. Shivangi Arvind, has been recognized by LEDs Magazine as one of the "40 under 40" young professionals who are taking an active role in advancing LED technologies and SSL applications.

OnRamp, a leading high security and hybrid hosting provider with data center facilities in Texas and North Carolina, is pleased to announce that Toby Owen will join the company as Vice President of Product Development. Owen brings 18 years of experience in product development, hosting and cloud, information security and application architecture. In this role, Owen will lead the strategic vision and delivery execution of the full suite of secure hybrid hosting, colocation, private cloud and managed services.

Crystal Suazo, partner at Vaco Raleigh, LLC, an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced that Brent Coles has joined the firm as an accounting and finance recruiter who will be responsible for identifying and assessing qualified candidates for accounting and finance job opportunities. With Coles’ previous experience as an audit and tax specialist for a multimillion-dollar company and a public accounting firm, as well as an executive recruiter in Troy, Mich., he is able to bring firsthand understanding and knowledge of the industry to Vaco Raleigh’s clients and candidates.

William Peace University, a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced Randy Cohen, an Emmy Award-winning writer, humorist and author of The Ethicist, will be a university guest speaker on Monday, Nov.14. Cohen’s professional experience includes writing for The New York Times, The New Yorker, creative segments for Late Night with David Letterman, TV Nation and The Rosie O’Donnell Show, and authoring The Good, The Bad and the Difference. In his presentation, “How To Be Good,” Cohen will discuss virtuous behavior and explore the idea of how to create comminutes in which people are likely to behave admirably. The speaker series presentation, which will include a book signing and reception, will be held in the Kenan building of William Peace University from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Michael J. Hensley, CFP, ChFC, AIFA, of Guardian Capital Advisors, LLC (GCA), a firm specializing in Retirement Plans as well as financial advice for individuals and businesses, has announced that the firm is a 2011 sponsor for Raleigh Roundup, a fundraiser supporting cancer research. This event presented by the Red Sword Guild is taking place on Friday, Nov. 11 at the Kerr Scott Building on the N.C State Fairgrounds at 1025 Blue Ridge Road. Proceeds from the event benefit the American Cancer Society. Activities at the Raleigh Roundup include live music, silent and live auctions, casino gaming, mechanical bull riding, dancing, food and more. The Red Sword Guild is a volunteer organization dedicated to raising funds in support of the American Cancer Society’s programs in research, education, advocacy and patient services.

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations, a Raleigh-based, full-service public relations firm, has announced that the company was named the top area small business at Triangle Business Journal’s Best Places To Work Awards. MMI Public Relations received the highest score among all companies in the small business category in a survey performed by the publication and Quantum Market Research, which ranks entrants on quality of human resources, employee morale, corporate values and more. 2011 marks the third year MMI Public Relations has been named to the Best Places to Work list.

Crop Science Company Discusses Food Scarcity And Population Growth On World’s Seventh “Billion-Person” Milestone

Lamont Farmer, managing partner of haircolorxperts at the Arboretum (http://www.haircolorxpertsraleigh.com), has announced that Catherine Melonas has joined the salon as a senior specialist. In this position, Melonas will use her 16 years in the salon industry to build client relationships and perform color and cut services as well as consultations with new clients. Originally from Cheboygan, Mich., Melonas graduated from Mitchell’s Hair Styling Academy and credits her success to her passion for working with people to make a difference in their personal appearance.

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, has announced that Patrick Foote has been promoted to vice president of marketing, where he will be responsible for coordinating and executing both internal and external marketing strategies, implementing tactical plans for online and offline marketing, budget and staffing, and managing the effectiveness of current and potential marketing approaches for all Laser Spine Institute facilities. Previously serving as Laser Spine Institute’s director of online marketing, where he led the planning and execution of online strategy, Foote will now oversee all marketing generation and business development.

The NC Ellis Cannady Chapter IAEI International Association of Electrical Inspectors will hold their annual convention, electrical industry tradeshow and NEC Continuing Education seminars on November 6-8, 2011 at the Richard Childress Vineyard facility in Lexington NC. This meeting is the best opportunity in North Carolina for Inspector and Contractor continuing education, with nationally recognized NEC experts and local electrical safety professionals.

Head Of Sustainability Nick Hamon Explains The Need To Double World’s Agricultural Output

Four-Year Baccalaureate College Expands Admissions Department With New Hire

Diane Kuehn, president and CEO of VisionPoint Marketing (http://www.visionpointmarketing.com), has announced that Erik Olson has joined the company as a web developer. In his new role, Olson will bring his expertise in interactive media and website development in areas of Flash and Flex components, including XML, JSON driven audio/video players, maps and photo galleries, as well as experience as a business owner and a high school teacher. Olson received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, Va.

Twenty families in Wake County no longer face foreclosure, thanks to The Homeownership Center, a division of CESI Debt Solutions, a Raleigh-based national nonprofit credit counseling agency. The Center announced today that it has disbursed $285,000 in assistance to Triangle homeowners as a Participating Housing Counseling Organization for the North Carolina Foreclosure Prevention Fund.

Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) has announced that April Adams, senior manager with the firm, has been appointed by unanimous vote to the board of directors for Dress for Success Triangle N.C. for the next three years. Dress for Success Triangle helps advance low-income women’s economic and social development while encouraging self-sufficiency through career development and employment retention.

Crystal Suazo, partner at Vaco Raleigh, LLC, an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced that Joe Medina has joined the firm as senior financial recruiter.

Dr. Darcy Ward and Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, doctors of chiropractic at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, a North Raleigh chiropractic center located at 8300 Health Park, have announced the Vitamin Challenge promotion, an ongoing event designed to promote whole food dietary supplements. Center for Chiropractic & Wellness will offer 20 percent off a large bottle of whole food multivitamin Catalyn in exchange for patients’ synthetic multivitamins. Catalyn, first introduced in 1929, supplies the body with vitamins and minerals for complete, complex nutritional supplementation and encourages healthy cell function in order to promote overall wellness.

Across the nation, school groups are using green fundraisers to raise money and promote environmental awareness among students says Kimberly Reynolds of FundraiserHelp.com

William Peace University, a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced the offering of men’s basketball, cross country and golf beginning in fall 2012. A member of the USA South Athletic Conference and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III, the university will begin with three male sports teams and will integrate men’s soccer and baseball in subsequent years.

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations, a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has received two gold 2011 Empixx Awards from the American Pixel Academy, which recognizes excellence in five divisions of moving pixels, including: television commercials, television programs, corporate videos, Internet moving pixels, and independent films and videos. MMI Public Relations won in the public relations category for “Four Guiding Principles,” a video produced for Wake School Choice, and “Discover the Leader in You Camp,” a video produced for the United Way of the Greater Triangle’s Women’s Leadership Council.

Many web designers are hard-core Apple fans. Back in the day, the old print design studios used Macs exclusively because if you wanted to do desktop publishing, there was only one choice - a Mac running PageMaker. Today, when you walk into a design studio, they're still mostly using Macs.

Bruce Clarke, president and CEO of CAI, a human resource management firm that helps organizations maximize employee engagement while minimizing employer liability, has announced the company’s November 2011 schedule of training and development seminars. All courses will be held at CAI’s Raleigh location at 2900 Highwoods Blvd., unless otherwise noted.

Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) has announced that Ron Wainwright, tax partner, will speak on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Architecture Exchange East (ArchEx) in Richmond, Va. Wainwright will present the latest tax planning opportunities for architects pursuant to the Section 179D federal energy tax deduction, the Energy Policy Act (Epact) and the most recent IRS pronouncements in regards to tax planning for architects. A certified public accountant with more than 25 years experience in the area of taxation, Wainwright serves a diverse client base at CB&H, including multinational, public and closely held companies in the manufacturing, distribution, technology, life science, real estate and construction industries.

Sally Webb, CSEP, CEO of The Special Event Company, a strategic event and meeting management company, has announced that the company received the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence award in the small business category. Recognizing the accomplishments and leadership of local businesses and organizations striving to enhance the overall Durham community, the 2011 Business Excellence Award reception was held in September at the Durham Convention Center. With more than 200 business leaders in attendance, the awards receptions honored both for-profit and nonprofit organizations in small, medium and large sized categories.

Dr. Frank Gozzo, CEO and president of Noverant, Inc., a firm that provides information, training and compliance solutions for clients across a wide variety of industries, has announced that Jim Tringas was promoted to vice president of global marketing. In this role, Tringas will develop and maintain Noverant’s marketing strategies to expand global awareness of the solutions it provides. He will play an integral role in evaluating customer research and understanding clients’ operational needs to help Noverant continually advance its solutions, both domestically and abroad.

Radon Stancil, Certified Financial Planner and managing partner of Retirement Investment Strategies, a fee-based financial advisement firm specializing in retirement planning, has announced the launch of its company blog. Covering a range of topics, including long-term financial planning, appropriate savings outlets, preparing for retirement income, the role of Stretch IRA and the economical impact on finances, the blog will provide readers with the necessary information needed for proper financial planning and savings.

Passage Home, a nonprofit agency fighting poverty and homelessness in Wake County, has named the members of its 2011-2012 board of directors. The board of directors, which is comprised of local community members and business executives, helps set the direction of the organization and guide its efforts to fight the cycle of poverty and homelessness in Wake County. Passage Home serves approximately 1,000 households per year across its range of housing and support services programs. The board plans to continue to expand the organization’s existing housing, re-entry and support services programs for youth and families, and neighborhood development programs in the coming year.