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New product with enhanced security, CAN interface, MQTT protocol that can be used in a wide range of remote sensors monitoring, industrial automation projects

It is extremely disturbing to know that Earth is directly in the path of about 500,000 asteroids and comets. Unfortunately, NASA and other space agencies don't know the location of 498,000 of them! Yet, these killer comets are capable of causing explosions far worse than the world's largest atomic bombs. Chelyabinsk, a small city in Russia, experienced such as incident in 2013 that seriously injured around fifteen hundred people. NASA warns that an asteroid named Bennu may hit Earth within a few decades. If so, the impact would be powerful enough to destroy any one of the world's largest cities.

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations, a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has received the Spirit Award from the Heart of Cary Association in honor of the company’s office decorating efforts for the 4th of July holiday. Decorations included festive red, white, and blue bunting, American flags and fireworks painted on office windows. Dedicated to the development and success of Cary's downtown and core area, the Heart of Cary Association presented the award to MMI Public Relations last week.

Fred Shropshire And Sheyenne Rodriguez Will Make Appearance To Introduce Bands And Announce The Festival’s Grand Prize Winner

Sid Mitchener, partner at Vaco Raleigh, LLC, an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced that Katie Curtis has been promoted from candidate sourcer to recruiter. In her new position, Curtis will be responsible for finding qualified job candidates and guiding them through the recruitment process, as well as attending networking and industry events.

Lamont Farmer, managing partner of haircolorxperts at the Arboretum in Cary, N.C. and Cameron Village in Raleigh, has announced September promotions for both locations. In an offer extended from August, customers can purchase “Liter Duos,” which include a 33.8 ounce shampoo and conditioner from the Nioxin, Sebastian or Wella Professionals product lines. The Nioxin shampoo and conditioner set is $59.95, the Sebastian set is $49.95 and the Wella Professionals set is $39.95. All products in the Wella Professionals line are provided under the promotional offer of “buy two items, receive 50 percent off one item.” Other September promotions include a deep conditioning treatment for $15, generally valued at $25, and a scalp renewal service with products from the Nioxin® line. The scalp renewal includes a five-minute head massage and a blowout; if the $39.99 starter kit is purchased, the service is included at no additional cost.

The Chef’s Academy, the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 108-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers more than 30 degree programs in five schools of study, will celebrate the grand opening of the school’s North Carolina division on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on its Morrisville campus located at 2001 Carrington Mill Blvd. The event will host a Triangle Chef Showdown featuring local culinary masterminds including Chef Scott Crawford of The Umstead Hotel and Spa, Chef Walter Royal of Angus Barn, Chef Khoury Solomon of Irregardless Café and Chef Michael Chuong of án Restaurant. In line with September’s Hunger Action Month, a national movement of the food bank networks to end domestic hunger, The Chef’s Academy grand opening will raise money and awareness of local hunger through the donation of 100,000 meals. All proceeds received will be donated to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.

SalesForce4Hire’® (http://www.salesforce4hire.com/) a leader in Sales Prototyping® and custom sales solutions to the medical device, life science and healthcare industries, has announced that Managing Partner Kevin Schimelfenig will lead a entrepreneur boot camp on Accelerating Commercialization: Capital Efficient Strategies for the Buyer, Seller and Investor at AdvaMed Conference held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, located at 801 Mt. Vernon Place in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Sept. 26. Schimelfenig will introduce the topic, discuss strategies and moderate a panel to provide additional points of view on the information presented. Panelists joining Schimelfenig include: Michael Cain, managing partner at Guardant Partners; Don Urbanowicz, principal of Urbanowicz Consulting and former vice president of business development for Stryker Orthopedics; and Bill Podd, president of Landmark Capital Group.

Ralph J. DiLeone, managing partner at The DiLeone Law Group, P.C., has been appointed to the board of directors for the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. In this position, he will serve a yearlong term on both the small business development board and the economic development board. DiLeone will work with other board members to formulate and review policies, proposed actions, programs and projects, and act in the best interests of the Chamber and the greater Raleigh community.

RAPassage Home, a nonprofit agency fighting poverty and homelessness in Wake County, has announced that it will host its second annual Tournament of Hope on Friday, Sept. 16 at The Neuse Golf Club located at 918 Birkdale Drive in Clayton, N.C. Event registration is at noon, and tee time is 1:00 p.m. All golfers will be treated to a complimentary barbecue dinner and live music at the conclusion of the tournament. All proceeds from the Tournament of Hope will benefit Passage Home in its quest to help local families.

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 that the company has been ranked on Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5000 list. Each year, the publication releases the rankings to recognize America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Businesses named to the Inc. 5000 list must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, independent companies. Revenue in 2007 must have been at least $100,000, and revenue in 2010 must have been at least $2 million. The Inc. 5000 are responsible for creating more than 370,000 jobs in the last three years, making the list perhaps the best example of the impact private, fast-growing companies can have on the economy. SEPI Engineering & Construction appeared in the top half of the list, largely due to a revenue increase of nearly $4 million from 2007 to 2010, or a three-year growth of 123 percent. The firm is also ranked 31st among all engineering companies on the list.

Paul Holmes, managing partner for the Raleigh office of New York Life Insurance Company, has announced that the Raleigh office is participating in Life Insurance Awareness Month, an annual industry-wide September campaign aiming to educate and inform the public on the need for and benefits of life insurance protection. Through this campaign, New York Life and other companies in the industry are hoping to inspire action among Americans to protect their financial future. In today’s uncertain economic climate, New York Life hopes to provide the understanding that a life insurance policy can offer financial protection for families.

Stewart Consulting Group, a consulting firm that works with CEOs and senior management teams to assist in maximizing human capital efficiency, has announced that Willy Stewart, president and CEO of the firm, will host a forum to discuss the establishment of high performing organizations through a balanced life business culture on Thursday, Sept. 22 from 8:30 a.m. until noon at Thornblade Country Club in Greer, S.C. Comprising business c-level executives, the event will uncover the core components of high performance, including clear vision, discipline and the development of high performing teams, and how to achieve an effective organizational shift through a balanced focus between family, work and self.

David Finch, president and CEO of ATCOM Business Technology Solutions, a communications solutions provider, has announced that Ashley Stinson has joined the firm as a customer support representative to serve as the customer’s liaison to ATCOM’s service team by connecting calls to either the help desk or the field. A graduate of Appalachian State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with a marketing focus, Stinson has prior experience working in new business sales. She resides in Raleigh.

Dr. Rebecca Schmorr of Glenwood Smiles, a Raleigh NC general and cosmetic dental practice, is proud to announce the launch of their new website

Melissa Essary, dean of the Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, has announced that 61 members of the graduating class of 2011 took part in a swearing-in ceremony on Sept. 9 at Campbell Law School at 225 Hillsborough St. The Honorable Paul C. Ridgeway, Wake County Superior Court Judge and member of the Campbell Law class of 1986, presided over the ceremony and led the swearing in of attendees.

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations, a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been named the public relations agency of record for 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. MMI will assist Welty Building Company in increasing local awareness and developing and implementing a public relations campaign, including media relations, strategic planning and community relations.

Karen Albright, president of BodyLase Skin Spa, has announced the BodyLase Skin Spa September events. An award-winning medical spa with several lasers and dozens of aesthetic treatment offerings, BodyLase offers these events as a way to educate clients on different services and medical procedures in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.

Laura A. Schoppe, president of Fuentek, LLC, a local technology consulting firm that provides intellectual property and technology management services, has announced that Dr. Nannette Stangle-Castor, a senior technology transfer consultant at Fuentek, has been appointed chair of the steering committee for the Triangle Women Against Multiple Sclerosis (WAMS) Luncheon, an event from the Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. In her new role, Stangle-Castor—who has a doctorate in molecular pharmacology and cancer therapeutics—will be responsible for providing leadership to the organization and for planning the annual WAMS Luncheon. The 2011 event will be held on November 15th and will feature ABC news correspondent and author Claire Shipman.

Jennifer and Ed Schrage, owners of local restaurant Pronto Pasta, have announced the release of a revamped menu. New items include hand-rolled meatballs, rich home-made alfredo sauce and whole-wheat spaghetti. There is also a “Favorite Macs” section that features suggested combinations of macaroni and cheese like the new, spicy Chili Cheeseburger macaroni. The format of the menu highlights the healthy and gluten-free items that have always been available at Pronto Pasta. There are new lunch combinations as well that let guests mix and match soups, salad, sandwiches and pastas at a great price. All soups, sauces, dressings and desserts are made from scratch, helping Pronto Pasta make “fast” food fresh and delicious as well.

Arizona Business Magazine And BestCompaniesAZ Recognize Leader In Endoscopic Spine Surgery As A Quality Workplace

One ER doc’s vision to franchise urgent care nationally is catching on as a cure for our ailing health care system

As the kids head back to school, moms do everything in their power to keep their families healthy. But moms often ignore themselves, not realizing kids bring home a “book bag full of germs” that send thousands of moms to the doctor each year. That’s why the local Doctors Express, the first nationally franchised urgent care, is offering local moms Top Ten Tips To Keep Moms Healthy - to keep them standing even when the family gets sick.

Jack Hoile, partner at Raleigh-based Legacy Wealth Strategies, recently attended the AXA Equitable At Retirement Forum held at The University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business.

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that the Red Room Tapas Lounge, a Spanish-influenced tapas lounge in downtown Raleigh, has received a standing ovation in the category of Best Appetizers and an honorable mention in the Martini category by Metro Magazine, as part of its annual MetroBravo Awards. The MetroBravo Awards are voted on each year by readers of Metro Magazine, and are based on customer service, popularity and overall experience.

Chris Wallace, vice president of sales and marketing at Southport Graphics (http://www.southportgraphics.com), a digital printing company, has announced the move of their offices and production facilities to 210 James Jackson Ave. Southport Graphics’ new location provides needed office space as well as an expanded production and fulfillment facility. Throughout 2011, Southport Graphics has operated in two locations to meet its ongoing growth and customer needs. The move to the new facility brings print production, bindery, fulfillment, and warehousing together under one roof.

ABC11 Eyewitness News has announced its participation in the 3rd Annual Tunnel To Towers 5K Run and Community Walk, honoring fallen Sept. 11 firefighters in Wake Forest, N.C. Beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, ABC11 Eyewitness News morning meteorologist Don Schwenneker will be the emcee for the 5K, which came to Wake Forest in 2009 to honor New York City firefighter Stephen Siller, who lost his life on Sept. 11, 2001. The race will begin at the Wake Forest Fire Department 1, located at 420 E. Elm St. in Wake Forest.