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Investor Management Services (IMS), the leading investor experience platform for commercial real estate owners and investment firms and the only complete solution for investor management, today announced the grand opening of its new headquarters, which will be celebrated with an invitation-only open house on Thursday, March 28th for employees, their family and friends, industry professionals, Lower South End neighbors, vendors, and partners. IMS will host additional open house events in the future, which will be open to the public.

Dementia Friendly Orange County (DFOC) announced that it has trained 889 people from 75 businesses and community organizations. While there are many similar grass roots efforts across the US, DFOC believes it is unique in the tremendous response it has received in this community.

The Carolina Mudcats (http://www.carolinamudcats.com), Wake County’s hometown professional baseball team, is proud to announce the opening of its 21st season with its upcoming homestand against the Mobile BayBears beginning Thursday, April 7 through Monday, April 11. The Mudcats will offer several promotions at Five County Stadium during the five-day period.

Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) (http://www.cbh.com), one of the largest regional public accounting and consulting firms headquartered in the Southeast, has announced that firm partner and Director of State and Local Tax (SALT) Services Cathie Stanton will serve as a panelist during East Coast Game Conference 2011. Stanton’s panel will address new interactive digital media (IDM) tax credit on Wednesday, April 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Raleigh Convention Center, located at 500 S. Salisbury St. The panel will consist of legislative, legal and tax experts who will explain the credit, guide participants through the computations and instruct them on how to claim the credit. The IDM tax credit is an economic incentive to help recruit interactive digital media producers to North Carolina and is equal to a percentage of expenses paid in excess of $50,000 in developing the media, platform or engine. ECGC is the leading East Coast event for developers and professionals working in the interactive entertainment and serious game industries.

Upcoming Production Of Musical Comedy, Set To Run May 7-15 In Raleigh, Features Cybill Shepherd In Starring Role

Zachary Henderson Joins Leading Internet Marketing Firm

Local Interactive Marketing Firm Receives Prestigious Award for Steady Growth and Profitability

Elaine Buxton, CEO and president of Confero, Inc. (http://www.conferoinc.com), a national customer experience measurement firm, has announced that the firm has been selected as a Top Privately Owned Business by DiversityBusiness.com, distinguishing the firm as one of the top entrepreneurial companies in the country. Confero is included in DiversityBusiness.com’s annual Top Business List, a recognized and respected compilation of women- and diversity-owned companies that differentiate themselves in the marketplace.

Lamont Farmer, managing partner of haircolorxperts at the Arboretum, has announced that Jennifer LeJeal has joined the salon as a master stylist. In this position, LeJeal will be responsible for sustaining client relationships and providing color and cut services as well as consultations with new clients. She has five years of industry experience as a stylist and joins haircolorxperts with an educational background from companies such as Aveda, Paul Mitchell and Redken. LeJeal is also certified to use Loreal INOA hair color and La Brasiliana treatment.

North Raleigh Florist, located at 7457 Six Forks Road, has announced the release of a podcast discussing the latest trends in wedding flowers and venue design. In the podcast, Janice Cutler, president and owner of North Raleigh Florist, covers the newest, in-demand styles in floral arrangements, how to perfectly marry traditional and contemporary styles, advice on how to achieve a modern feel in a conventional venue, tips for indecisive customers, and help on how to host vintage outdoor themes inside.

Human Resource Management Firm Offers Training For Professionals

Allergists Jammed So Local Urgent Care Fills Urgent Need

Coldwell Banker Commercial TradeMark Properties has announced that Fred Dickens, senior commercial advisor at the firm, negotiated the 5,954 square foot lease at the Concourse Building located at One Copley Parkway in Morrisville for Oxygen Biotherapeutics Inc. The building covers 131,335 square feet and offers ample parking, shower facilities and close proximity to restaurants, hotels and the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Coldwell Banker Commercial TradeMark Properties represented the landlord, Concourse Associates, in this negotiation.

After a client’s house fire, CESI raises funds to assist family to get back on track

The Dune Dogs, which consists of area executives playing “country-fried swamp ‘n’ roll music,” will perform on Friday, April 8 at Southland Ballroom, located at 614 N. West St. The Dune Dogs will share the stage with The Nasty Habits, a local country and southern rock band, for the first time ever. Doors open at 7 p.m. and performances start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.

SalesForce4Hire (salesforce4hire.com/), a provider of custom sales solutions to the medical device, life science and healthcare industries, has announced the official release of a case study addressing the importance of a successful sales strategy when positioning a company for a merger or acquisition. The case study concentrates on how to accelerate revenue and sell a client’s product while maintaining the client’s market traction for acquisition. Authored by Kevin Schimelfenig, managing partner of SalesForce4Hire, LLC, the case study is intended to serve as an informational guide for healthcare companies involved in critical decision-making during a merger or acquisition.

President Laura Schoppe And Senior Technology Transfer Consultant Danielle McCulloch Support Science And Engineering Tournament

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 Christa Morrison, CPSM, as marketing manager. Morrison is responsible for assisting with marketing proposals, creating marketing budgets, updating the company website and other marketing initiatives.

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, has announced the release of an Android application. The app was designed for students and prospective students of the academy, as well as food enthusiasts interested in weekly updates on recipes, and wine and beer pairings. Students who download the app will have career services, the student handbook and campus directory all in one convenient location. The app also includes campus news, polls, checklists and links to social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Youtube.

Tony Civello, President and CEO of Kerr Drug can now add a new title: Health Care Hero Lifetime Achievement Winner. Civello received the recognition from the Triangle Business Journal for his lifetime of work aimed at improving the quality of health care in the community. The Journal’s editors cited Civello’s leadership in the drug store industry and his proactive work to refocus chain drug retailing in the health care field.

Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina (bbb.org) announces today that Cintas Document Management (http://tinyurl.com/Raleigh-Cintas) is sponsoring its “Secure Your ID” Day event on Saturday, April 16, 2011. The company will provide free document shredding to consumers from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Coastal Federal Credit Union headquarters on St. Albans Drive in Raleigh.

Local Specialty Pharmacy Expands Online Presence To Enable Communication With Clients

Melanie Black Dubis, a partner at Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, has partnered with the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce to develop website terms of use and social media policy. The policy covers social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn as well as the Chamber’s blog. It details the rules and restrictions for appropriate and prohibitive content, and all responsibilities and liabilities for those using the website and contributing content.

Communications Solutions Provider Hires Mike Poage And Ryan Weathersbee

Tan Zheng Shares Meaning And Importance For Health Care Clients

Sid Mitchener Re-Appointed As Director Of Public Relations

Local Doctor Of Chiropractic Provides Alternative Healthcare Advice And Insights Through New Online Resource Center