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Investor Management Services, the leading investor experience platform for commercial real estate owners and investment firms and the only complete solution for investor management, today announced plans to move its headquarters to a 10,700 sq. ft. space in the lower South End neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. The new headquarters will be located at 4001 Yancey Road in Bowers, a 73,500 sq. ft. adaptive re-use project that preserved a majority of the structures of the Bowers Fibers, Inc. textile business that operated there for over 70 years.

North Carolina-based Wellness Center Excel Body Fitness donated towards making Foundation of Hope's Walk for Hope in Raleigh a reality this month. The annual event was held this year on October 9, 2016 just one day after World Mental Health Day – a day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. 100% of the money raised by participants directly funds local mental health research at the UNC Neurosciences Hospital in Chapel Hill. However, Excel's contribution towards the event is but one small show of how the North Carolina fitness center takes mental health seriously.

Bruce Clarke, president and CEO of CAI, a human resource management firm that helps organizations maximize employee engagement while minimizing employer liability, has announced that Nicole Hendren, CPA, has won the Triangle Business Journal CFO of the Year Award in the Small Nonprofit Company category. Hendren has served as director of corporate services and controller at CAI for six years, where she manages accounting, human resources, IT and systems, and administrative support. She is a board member of the North Carolina Association of CPAs (NCACPA) and chairs the Member Connections Committee. Hendren, along with 18 other financial professionals dedicated to the improvement of local businesses and their financial future, were honored at a luncheon held at the Raleigh Marriott City Center.

Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering & Construction, a firm which provides engineering, planning, and construction management services to private and public sector clients across the Southeast, will be presented with an Achievement Award at the Honor Women Presidents’ Organization Women Of Color event on Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Capital City Club at 411 Fayetteville St. The event, presented by the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), in partnership with American Express OPEN®, the small business division of American Express, and the Triangle East Chapter of 100 Black Men of America, will recognize 10 entrepreneurial women of color for their contributions to local communities and the national impact of their respective businesses.

MedPro Rx, Inc., a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses who need clotting factor, IVIg and other medication, has announced that President Nancy McFarlane was honored with Business Leader Magazine’s 2011 Movers & Shakers Award. The awards were presented at a reception at Brier Creek Country Club on Oct. 6.

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association has announced that it will host an exhibit at the N.C. State Fair in the Exposition Center from Thursday, Oct. 13 through Sunday, Oct. 23. The NCVMA’s 2012 exhibit will feature a new booth with a colorful display showing images of the many different types of veterinary medicine that are practiced in North Carolina. Members of the NCVMA will be at the exhibit to answer general pet care questions and will distribute literature on a variety of topics related to pet and animal health, including advice on how to select a pet, dog bite prevention, information about spaying and neutering, and more. The 144th N.C. State Fair will take place at the state fairgrounds, located at 1025 Blue Ridge Road.

Melissa Essary, dean of the Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, has announced that Judge Rich Leonard has been named to the Campbell Law Board of Visitors, which advises, guides and counsels the dean, faculty, and senior leadership. A graduate of Yale Law School, Judge Leonard earned his undergraduate degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he received the prestigious full-tuition academic Morehead Scholarship.

David Finch, president and CEO of ATCOM Business Technology Solutions a communications solutions provider, has announced that the company has partnered with the Angus Barn, a fine dining restaurant located at 9401 Glenwood Ave. ATCOM upgraded the restaurant’s Iwatsu ECS IP Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communications system with the latest VoIP platform, and a unified messaging server for unified communication. The upgrades provided by ATCOM allow for seamless communication between the main restaurant and its banquet facility, the Pavilion at the Angus Barn.

Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC, has announced that the company has been ranked among the Triangle area’s top 10 residential builders by Triangle Business Journal. Rankings, which were based on dollar volume of Triangle contracts closed in 2010, listed Royal Oaks as having earned $30,949,234 for its work on 146 completed homes. Only the top 25 residential home builders who build locally were featured on this year’s list.

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations, a Raleigh-based, full-service public relations firm, has announced that Michelle Fowler has been promoted to director of account management. In her new position, Fowler will manage new business and day-to-day client public relations operations, staff training and advancement.

The Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law has announced that Dean Melissa Essary has announced her intention to step away from the dean’s position after six years and return to full-time faculty responsibilities at Campbell University’s law school, effective July 1, 2012. Essary made history in 2006 when she became the first woman dean of the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law. She led the relocation planning that moved the school from Buies Creek, N.C. to downtown Raleigh in September 2009, as well as increased law school applications to record levels; grew the student body from 345 in 2006 to the current 477, accompanied by a significant increase in the academic credentials of entering students; achieved the highest minority enrollment in the history of the law school; and continued the law school’s tradition of having the highest overall bar passage rate in North Carolina on the July bar exam over the past 25 years, among other accomplishments. Provost Dwaine Greene will convene the search committee to conduct a national search for the next dean of the law school.

Karen Albright, president of BodyLase Skin Spa, has announced the spa will sponsor the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Executive Women’s Luncheon on Oct. 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton North Raleigh at 3415 Wake Forest Road. The upcoming luncheon titled, “Resilient and Ready: How to Thrive through Challenge and Change” will host guest speaker Valerie Burton, a certified personal and executive coach and author of six books.

MedPro Rx, Inc. has announced that Nancy McFarlane, president of the company and mayor pro tem of Raleigh, will be inducted into the YWCA Academy of Women on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at the 29th Annual Academy of Women Awards. Established in 1983, the Academy of Women is a distinguished membership group of 256 remarkable women who excel in their fields while maintaining a strong commitment to the YWCA mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. McFarlane, who is a candidate for Raleigh mayor, will be honored in the business category.

Laura A. Schoppe, president of Fuentek, LLC, a local technology consulting firm that provides intellectual property and technology transfer services, has announced that the company will host a 60-minute webinar titled, “Stop Reacting, Start Proacting: Planning for Strategic Technology Marketing” on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. EDT.

One of the nation’s most dependable debt management nonprofits helps individuals filing bankruptcy

Longistics, a full-service provider of global logistics solutions, and Rare Bird Trading Company have announced the signing of three Raleigh, N.C.-based exhibitors to showcase their products and services at the Suzhou Industrial Park International Commodities Exhibition Center in Suzhou, China. The exhibitors include the Angus Barn; BJAC, pa; and the Turnberry Interior Design Group. All will be able to store, promote and sell merchandise, products and services at the Exhibition Center, which will celebrate its grand opening in late fall 2011.

Dan Fields, AIA, principal and CMO at BJAC, pa, an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced the release of a podcast on the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED certification process. In this podcast, Designer Tapati Bose discusses the various aspects of the leadership in energy and environmental design (LEED) certification process and the benefits of using LEED for architects. LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system, providing third-party verification of a project’s environmentally conscious features and green design.

Enterprising Women magazine has announced that publisher and CEO Monica Smiley has been named one of the 2011 Women of Western Wake by Cary Magazine. Each year, Cary Magazine profiles Wake County women who have exemplified the qualities of leadership, service and success in their respective fields. Smiley and four other honorees will be recognized during a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 14 at The Umstead Hotel & Spa in Cary, N.C.

Joint Venture Jewelry will host its Annual Vintage Show and Sale beginning on October 8th running through October 22nd. For those two weeks only, Joint Venture will feature exclusive vintage selections, courtesy of a third-generation vintage dealer from the North East. This will be Joint Venture’s ninth year working with this dealer for its Vintage Show. His collection is vast and unique due to his travels all over the world, hand selecting only the best vintage pieces. His gatherings, featuring rings, necklaces, earrings, wedding bands and more will be on display during the Vintage Show at 25% off.

Crystal Suazo, partner at Vaco Raleigh, LLC, an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced that Suzan Sprouse has joined the firm as a business development director in the operations and human resources division. With more than 10 years of business development and recruiting experience, Sprouse will assist with client/account management, new business development initiatives, and identifying and assessing qualified candidates for professional opportunities, with a particular focus on human resources, sales, administration and pharmaceutical positions.

Operation: Coming Home, a joint volunteer project led by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County (HBA), the Triangle Real Estate and Construction Veterans (TREAC-V), and supported by Royal Oaks Building Group and Gaines & Company, among others, has announced that the effort has attained official 501(c)3 status from the Internal Revenue Service, thus allowing all contributions to the charitable organization to be tax-deductible. This will benefit Operation: Coming Home in its efforts to direct more money to pay for homes constructed in the Triangle for disabled veterans of the Middle East conflicts. With this new status, Operation: Coming Home can apply to the N.C. Department of Revenue for exemption from state sales tax, corporate income tax and franchise tax as well.

Kristin Buie, communications manager of North Carolina Theatre, has announced the release of a podcast featuring actor Ray Walker discussing Evita, a musical drama that will run Saturday, Oct. 22 through Sunday, Oct. 30 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, located at 2 E. South St. Walker, who plays revolutionary Che Guevara, stars alongside Lauren Kennedy, who portrays Eva Perón, first lady of Argentina from 1946 until her death in 1952. Featuring Latin, pop and jazz-infused numbers, Evita creates a musical journey through a tumultuous and riveting time in South American history.

Willy Stewart, president and CEO of Stewart Consulting Group, a consulting firm that works with CEOs and senior management teams to assist in maximizing human capital efficiency, has announced the release of a podcast discussing the importance of a balanced life business structure. In the podcast, Stewart explains the challenges in overcoming an uneven life balance, the societal shift to a business-oriented mindset, the balanced life impact on organizational output and performance, and how companies can encourage a balanced life among employees.

Tom Adams, president and chief operations officer of Welty Building Company, LLC, a commercial building firm providing traditional construction management, general contracting, development and energy assessments for the healthcare, education and not-for-profit industries, has announced that the firm has served as the builder for the recently opened City of Medicine Academy, a 40,000-square-foot building with a cost valued at $7 million in Durham, N.C. A three-story facility, the school holds up to 400 high school students in pursuit of healthcare-related careers, providing specialized health science programs and healthcare-related internships. The educational program, which initially began in 2008, operated until completion at a separate location at 4100 N. Roxboro Road in Durham. Built adjacent to Durham Regional Hospital, the program was a collaboration funded from a bond referendum and program supported by Durham Public Schools, Duke University, Durham Technical Community College, North Carolina Central University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

The Edac Group – one of BTC’s 31 franchised/authorized lines - has expanded their line of waterproof connectors and now offers a new line of magnetic jacks.

Diane Kuehn, president and CEO of VisionPoint Marketing, a Raleigh, N.C.-based, full-service, online marketing firm, has announced that her team held a fall summit in late August. The focus of the summit was on clearly defining VisionPoint’s brand, culture and values in order to ensure continued success as the company continues to grow rapidly. The retreat’s theme was moving from a very good to great company, and activities on the agenda included creative brainstorming, team building exercises, culture discussions and lots of collaboration. These summits, which are intense and goal-oriented, occur every fall and spring at offsite destinations. This fall’s summit was held at The Proximity, a LEED platinum certified hotel in Greensboro, N.C., and all expenses were covered by the company.

North Raleigh Florist, located at 7457 Six Forks Road, has announced the release of a podcast offering advice on floral arrangements for fall weddings. In the podcast, Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist, discusses what flowers and shrubbery are available during the fall, which color choices complement a seasonal wedding, and how prospective brides can find the right arrangements to fit any budget.