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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.

Blue Gas Marine, Inc. and Dusky Marine partner to introduce natural gas fuel options to the sport fishing boat market. A Dusky Marine 252 featuring the award winning Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel-system technology from Blue Gas Marine, Inc. powering its Suzuki outboard motor will be on display at the Miami International Boat Show, Pier 1/Slip 137 February 11-15th for sea trials. This is the first factory built boat designed from the ground-up to seamlessly integrate the fuel system for the sport fishing market, while maximizing range.

This effort, named the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Holiday Food Drive is aimed at raising 5,000 pounds of food for struggling families in the Triangle area.

Theresa Clark, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS(RRAR), has announced that nine members of the association have earned their REALTOR Emeritus from the National Association of REALTORS. These individuals are recognized for their 40 years or more of membership in the National Association of REALTORS and for their valuable and lasting contribution to the real estate profession in the community. The Raleigh members who have achieved the Emeritus status are Zack H. Bacon, Robert Dodd, J.C. Glenn, Carol Fortune, Beverly Ford, G. Smedes York, Hal Worth, John Morisey, and Pat Juby.

David Rhode, managing partner of Vaco Raleigh, an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced that the firm was served as a sponsor for the Triangle Game Initiative Charity Golf Tournament on Oct. 15. The event was a benefit for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and raised more than $1,000 to grant two wishes to children in the area with life-threatening conditions.

Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) will host a seminar for not-for-profits titled “What’s Up With NFPs?” on Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham-Research Triangle East, located at 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd. in Cary. The seminar focuses on the pressing financial and operational issues facing nonprofit organizations today. Seminar speakers will provide information and answers to a variety of issues facing nonprofit executives and engage in a discussion on current best practices and trends in the nonprofit industry.

An estimated 3,063 people participated on Thanksgiving Day in the 2010 Ridgewood Turkey Trot, breaking the previous record of 2,700 set last year. Race officials estimated $22,500 was raised in support of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Eastern North Carolina.

The Second Empire Grand-Prix announces the final two fall races—The Jingle Bell Run on December 4 and the St. Michael Jolly Elf Run on December 11. Both are USATF-sanctioned races.

W. Landon Watts, a financial adviser with Raleigh-based wealth strategists Banyan Rock & Talent, announces today the addition of new investment research tools to LandonWatts.com. Watts has added market summaries that offer a condensed review of economic action. He believes these summaries can be beneficial to the long-term investor.

Hughes Pittman & Gupton, LLP, the largest CPA firm headquartered and staffed in the Research Triangle Park region of North Carolina, congratulates client Kingsdown Inc. on partnering with the “LIVE! with Regis and Kelly” show. Kingsdown’s premium mattress division, Sleep to Live, provided the mattresses used to break a Guinness World Record. The mattresses were then donated to charity.

Nancy McFarlane, president of 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 Christopher Rhodes was awarded an education scholarship. Rhodes resides in Garner, N.C. The pharmacy awarded 45 scholarships to students living in 15 states. Since starting its “Education is Power” scholarship program in 2006, MedPro Rx has distributed $200,000 to students nationwide.

Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery, has announced the company’s December schedule of medical seminars. The complimentary presentation will feature discussions about the anatomy of the spine, today’s conservative treatment options, and the latest innovative techniques for minimally invasive spine surgery that relieve chronic back and neck pain. Participants are encouraged to bring MRI films or CT scans to review one-on-one with a board-certified physician who can offer specific treatment options and advice.

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) has announced that NCVMA member Dr. Bill Rabon has been elected to the N.C. Senate representing southeastern North Carolina in the 8th Senate District, representing Brunswick, Columbus and Pender counties.

Lou Jurkowski, FAIA and CEO at BJAC, an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that its Gateway Research Building I is LEED® Silver Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). LEED is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. By using less energy, LEED-certified buildings save money for communities, businesses and taxpayers, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to a healthier environment for residents, workers and the larger society.

Elaine Buxton, president and CEO of Confero, Inc., a national customer experience measurement firm, will be featured in the 2011 Woman’s Advantage Shared Wisdom Calendar. The calendar includes daily advice from successful women business owners across the United States and Canada on topics such as strategy, teambuilding, marketing and finance. Each day will provide advice from a thriving woman entrepreneur who is successfully expanding her business. Selected from more than 5,000 submissions, Buxton’s quote is “Find solutions, not problems. Coach your staff to do the same.” This marks the fourth consecutive year in which her advice has been included in the calendar.

Academy Solar LLC a residential and commercial solar energy design and installation company, has launched in the North Carolina market with a primary focus in Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Durham and Charlotte. As part of this effort, Academy Solar is the only firm of its kind in the southeastern United States that allows customers an online calculator to estimate a firm, final price for their solar energy installation with complete cash flows, payback, expected real energy production and anticipated environmental benefits that their system will produce. Customers can expect to pay back expenses within two to seven years, with free energy for the remaining expected 18 years of energy production by the installation. Academy Solar provides seven guarantees to homeowners to insure their complete satisfaction with the installation process and a 10-year “no hassle no cost” 100 percent guarantee on their system. Academy Solar will handle all of its customers’ permits and regulatory paperwork for designing and installing solar panels, as well as insure that all applicable federal and state incentives are included in its firm, final price.

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality has announced that Hi5 American Restaurant and Sports Bar will host its 5th Annual Memories for Marcus toy-drive and fundraiser on Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hi5 customers will receive a buffet meal for making a $20 donation or bringing in a new unwrapped toy. The evening will include door prizes, great food and a silent auction.

Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) has raised $1,650 for Junior Achievement of Eastern North Carolina, a worldwide organization dedicated to educating students on entrepreneurship, the modern workplace and financial management. The firm raised the money during the Junior Achievement of Eastern NC’s annual Bowl-A-Thon on Nov. 5 at the South Hills AMF in Cary. Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy.

ClickCulture a Raleigh-based integrated marketing firm specializing in technology, has announced the firm has launched a newly-designed website for the North Carolina Symphony at http://www.ncsymphony.org. ClickCulture’s goal was to elevate the sophistication of the Symphony’s brand. The new site, which is designed to be more contemporary, includes a user friendly calendar that allows users to select performances within a certain series. Additional features of the new site include expanded content management tools to help meet the changing needs of the Symphony.

Clean Design Inc. has announced the launch of a new brand identity for Accuro (http://www.accurogroup.com), a strategic staffing and recruitment company to Fortune 500 and global organizations. Formerly known as The Accuro Group, Clean Design’s new brand identity process for the firm included a modification of its name to better accommodate the firm’s position in the marketplace.

Brady a company that provides energy systems and comprehensive building solutions for commercial and industrial facilities across North Carolina, announces today Tony Dillon has earned certification from the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association.

David Rhode, managing partner at Vaco Raleigh, LLC an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced that Sid Mitchener, partner at the firm, will serve on the executive committee for the American Diabetes Association’s North Carolina Tour de Cure. A series of cycling events held in 43 states nationwide, Tour de Cure is a fundraiser to benefit the American Diabetes Association, a nonprofit that fights against diabetes and its deadly consequences, and works to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The North Carolina Tour de Cure will take place on Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5, 2011.

Lou Jurkowski, FAIA and CEO at BJAC, pa, an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that the firm has been ranked among the top architect firms on the Triangle Business Journal’s list for Largest North Carolina Architectural Firms. The Triangle Business Journal ranked the companies based on the number of registered architects and the total number of employees working in North Carolina. BJAC specializes in healthcare, K-20 education, research, museum projects and municipal projects.

Dana Jennings, CEO of The NC Center for Women in Public Service (NCCWPS), a nonpartisan organization that prepares women to seek and serve in elected and appointed offices statewide, has announced the steering committee for the second annual Women On Board event, a celebration of the Women On Board program which was designed to increase the number of women on the boards and commissions of North Carolina. The invitation-only event is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Rocky Top Catering, located at 1705 E. Millbrook Ave.

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality has announced that on Cyber Monday, Nov. 29, through the Rocky Top Hospitality website, the company will be offering $40 gift cards for the cost of $20. This sale is only good on Monday, Nov. 29. Customers can sign up for the Rocky Top Hospitality newsletter at http://rockytophospitality.com/contact/newsletter.php and will receive a reminder Monday morning about the special that day. Certain Restrictions may apply – please refer to the newsletter for details.

Bayer CropScience one of the world’s top innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds and traits, has announced that it sponsored the TEDx NCSU conference that was held by the College of Engineering and University Sustainability Office and Center for Innovation Management Studies on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in N.C. State University’s Talley Student Center Ballroom. The half-day event was the first TEDx event to take place on a UNC-system campus. TED began in 1984 as a gathering place for innovators and leaders in the fields of Technology, Entertainment and Design, and 26 years later, it has become a nexus for a global community of individuals who believe in the power of Ideas Worth Spreading.

Longistics, a full-service provider of global logistics solutions, has announced that Karen Guile has been promoted to the position of director of accounting. Guile oversees all day-to-day accounting and payroll functions, accounts payable and receivable, and the company’s general ledger. Guile also coordinates with external accountants. Guile joined Longistics in 1998 and has worked in accounting for more than 15 years.