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In today's world, people want information at their fingertips in a matter of seconds. As people search for a family dentist they are looking for professional expertise and quality care. Hamby Family Dental Center recently launched a new website that is aimed at giving patients all the information they need about their specialized dental services.

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.

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.

Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC, has announced participation in the 2011 Wake County Parade of Homes, slated to run the weekends of Oct. 1-2, 7-9 and 14-16 from noon to 5 p.m. Royal Oaks communities competing in the 46th annual event, organized by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County.

Melissa Essary, dean of the Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, has announced that the school will hold a reunion dinner for alumni who graduated from the law school in a year ending in a one or a six on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 225 Hillsborough St. The evening is free for alumni from Campbell Law classes of ’81, ’86, ’91, ’96, ’01, ’06, and ’11, with one guest allowed for each, and features a reception that starts at 6 p.m. and a dinner served at 7:15 p.m. Attendees must register online by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14. Lodging for the event is available at the Clarion Hotel Raleigh across the street from the law school, as well as the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel, five blocks from the law school at 421 S. Salisbury St.

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations, a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the company will serve as a sponsor for the Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheon, taking place Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton North Raleigh/Midtown located at 3415 Wake Forest Road in Raleigh. The luncheon’s theme, “Resilient and Ready: How to Thrive through Challenge and Change,” focuses on how women can face and overcome challenges in their work and personal lives. Valerie Burton, a certified personal and executive coach who serves as an expert for the CNN “Reclaim Your Career” segment, will be the featured speaker.

Ralph J. DiLeone, managing partner at The DiLeone Law Group, P.C., has announced the launch of a new website for the firm that integrates an enhanced design with expanded features. The website features an in-depth resources section which includes the firm’s blog, podcasts, helpful links, and gives clients the ability to schedule an appointment with an attorney online. A focus on greater user-friendliness allows for ease of access to important information on the revamped website.

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 regarding BJAC’s work on the North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace in New Bern. In this podcast, principal Jennifer Amster discusses the history of the project, some of the difficulties that appeared during the planning and construction phases, and how BJAC focused on improving the property through sustainable design

John Muter, president and chief operations officer of New Atlantic Contracting, Inc. a licensed general contractor providing traditional general contracting, construction management and design build services in the institutional, educational, health care and industrial markets across North Carolina, has announced that the firm served as the general contractor for the Wake Forest University’s Reynolda Hall project. The 22,500 square foot renovation, valued at $1.3 million, houses the administrative and student activities offices, dining services and a central information desk. Construction work occurred on schedule during the school’s 2011 summer break and encompassed several new rooms, such as a third floor conference room with updated whiteboards and projection surfaces, on the second floor is the new Personal and Career Development Office, and a third floor space design to allow efficient proximity of several inter-related departments that were previously isolated in different locations around campus.

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 October 2011 schedule of training and development seminars. All courses will be held at CAI’s Raleigh location at 2900 Highwoods Blvd., unless otherwise noted.

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein, LLP Partner’s Professional Leadership And Community Involvement Honored By North Carolina Lawyer’s Weekly

Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine, has named Sue Bhatia as a member of the Enterprising Women Advisory Board. Bhatia is the founder and CEO of Rose International, an industry leader in providing information technology and workforce solutions to commercial organizations and government agencies in 18 U.S. cities and India. Under Bhatia’s leadership, Rose International has grown to more than 5,000 employees and is ranked third on the latest list of the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned Companies in North America by the Women Presidents’ Organization.

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, has announced that Mary Mayer, CPC and health information manager, has been appointed as the chairwoman of the advisory board for Erwin Technical Center’s medical coding and billing program. Mayer established a medical coding externship with Erwin Technical Center, which is a vocational-technical college, in 2009. The program’s partnership brings medical coding externs to the Laser Spine Institute Tampa facility to work alongside Mayer’s medical coding team for increased learning and utilization of additional resources provided by the facility. In this volunteer position, Mayer will aid in curriculum enhancement and offer program guidance for the college and its future students.

Carolina Beach offers outdoor adventures at all activity levels for individuals and families alike. Whether a relaxed or energetic outing is desired, it can all be found at Carolina Beach.

The 2011 N.C. CEO Forum, an invitation-only leadership conference held on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, N.C., relayed practical insights, ideas and actions to a sold out crowd of more than 350 executives and management teams. Attendees heard personal accounts, advice and suggestions from some of the top business leaders to inspire an improvement in performance and provide attendees with ways to boost success. The sold-out event included a keynote address by Jim Collins, acclaimed business author of Good to Great, Built to Last, and his latest work, How the Mighty Fall. In addition to a captivating keynote address, speakers and panelists used story to communicate personal experiences and lessons learned regarding the three main tracks of the event: Purpose, Process and People. Each speaker also provided the attendees with a list of takeaways to help retain key points and areas of focus in the workplace.

David Finch, president and CEO of ATCOM Business Technology Solutions, has announced that the communications solutions provider installed a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communications system for MMI Public Relations, a Raleigh-based, full-service PR firm that helps its clients start big conversations and make powerful connections. The new technology provided by ATCOM allows for efficient communication between MMI and its clients, as well as the possibility for a future remote office to be seamlessly connected to the main office.

Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (http://www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses who need clotting factor, IVIg and other medication, has announced that the pharmacy awarded 49 scholarships in 16 states as part of its 2011 scholarship program. Since starting its “Education is Power” scholarship program in 2006, MedPro Rx has distributed nearly $300,000 to students nationwide who have either hemophilia or von Willebrand Disease (vWD). The annual scholarships are open to U.S. residents who are living with a bleeding disorder, entering or attending a community college, junior college, four-year college, university or vocational school, and active in their community.

SalesForce4Hire’ has announced that Managing Partner Kevin Schimelfenig will serve on a panel discussing The State of Medical Device and Diagnostic Funding at the 2011 AdvaMed Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 10:45 a.m. to noon in room 202B of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, located at 801 Mt. Vernon Place, Washington, D.C. The discussion will focus on investor and industry perspectives in securing funding at all stages of product development. The panel will be moderated by Christian Haller, vice president of product design at MPR Associates, and Schimelfenig will be joined by Kevin Wasserstein, managing director at Versant Ventures, Allan W. May, managing director at Emergent Medical Partners, and Eric Tardif, senior vice-president, corporate development and marketing, Gen-Probe Incorporated.

Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist (http://www.northraleighfloristinc.com), has announced that the company will serve as a silver sponsor for the 123rd Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, which will be held Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 5:15 p.m. at the Raleigh Convention Center at 500 Salisbury St. North Raleigh Florist will provide floral decoration for the event with eye-catching centerpieces and cocktail table accents. Tropical flowers in vibrant magenta, orange, yellow and green will complement the color scheme of the meeting, where James Carville and Mary Matalin will provide the audience with a behind-the-scenes look at politics in Washington, D.C. The event will also feature recent chamber success stories, a presentation of the A.E. Finley Distinguished Service Award, and comments from current Chamber Chairman Jim Beck of TrustAtlantic Bank.

Dean Melissa Essary Spoke On The Challenges Of Relocating Campbell Law School

Paul Holmes, managing partner for the Raleigh office of New York Life Insurance Company, has been selected for the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) Government Affairs Board, which seeks to support a pro-business agenda through unique programs and legislative initiatives that enhance Wake County’s quality of life, including a revitalized downtown, improved public transportation and maintaining a top-notch public school system. The board, responsible for the crafting and implementation of the GRCC government affairs business plan and legislative agenda, is also active in local arts and entertainment.

Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering & Construction, a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the Southeast, has announced the addition of Brian W. Mueller as senior CAD (Computer Aided Design) technician. Mueller will be responsible for assisting engineers in creating and modifying plans for construction projects. He will also be part of a committee that oversees the company’s drawing styles and standards.

Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC, has announced that Wayne E. Bell, Jr. has joined the company as purchasing coordinator, a role in which he is responsible for reviewing purchase requests and permit applications, issuing purchase orders and cost control. Having earned a Bachelor of Science in finance from the University of North Carolina Charlotte and an Associate of Applied Science in construction management technology from Wake Technical Community College, Bell has more than 14 years experience in the residential construction industry, and has served in various finance roles. He resides in Holly Springs with his wife and three children.

Visitors Find Beach Experience in Fall Preferable For Seasonal Relaxation, Special Offers, And Family Activities

Dan Fields, AIA, principal and CMO at BJAC, pa, an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that architect Jason Chang will serve on the Wake County Citizens’ Energy Advisory Commission.

Paul Holmes, managing partner for the Raleigh office of New York Life Insurance Company, has announced that the Raleigh office will sponsor the upcoming 2nd Annual Comfort Zone Camp Charity Golf Classic, which will take place on Monday, Sept. 19 at the Brier Creek Country Club. Aiming to bring community awareness, funding and support for bereavement services to children who have lost a family member, the golf classic will ensure that Comfort Zone Camp remains free to all children. Senior PGA Tour member Keith Clearwater will host a clinic the morning of the tournament following registration, which begins at 10:30 a.m.

Integrated Online Marketing Firm Creates Program for Graphic Design, Social Media, Project Management, Production, and Web Development Internship Positions