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Linor Technology, Inc. (Linortek), a research and development company that designs and builds controllers for the Internet of Things (IoT), announces an all-in-one solution to the Netbell® product line. This latest system combines Netbell's TCP/IP platform, built-in web server, web-based event scheduling software with high-quality multi-tone break buzzer into one easy-to-install, compact unit for custom sounds alarms.

OnRamp, a leading provider of high-security hosting, compliant cloud, and colocation services, was granted the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework Certification for the EU and Switzerland, formerly known as the EU-U.S. Safe Harbor Program. Awarded by the Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration (ITA), this certification adds to the growing list of data security and privacy credentials OnRamp upholds.

Lou Jurkowski, FAIA and CEO at BJAC, pa, an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that the North Carolina History Center will open publicly on Oct. 22. Located in the historic downtown of New Bern, the History Center is located at 529 South Front St., sited beautifully on the Trent River.

Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P (CB&H) has announced that Sheila Ahler, business development partner at the firm, was appointed to the 2010/2011 Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee and will serve as the chair of the Membership Services Committee. Ahler, who has consistently demonstrated her dedication to the Raleigh community through her involvement in various local organizations and charities, is serving the second of a three year term on the Board of Directors.

Vinita Jain, a local artist specializing in acrylic and pastel painting, has announced that her work will be on display at Martin’s Curry Rice located at 9549 Chapel Hill Road in Morrisville, N.C. The Indian fusion restaurant began showcasing Jain’s work as a part of its in-house exhibit starting in September 2010.

SfL+a Architects has been recognized by Triangle Business Journal’s Green Awards in the category of commercial new construction project with the most innovative or aggressive use of green building and/or energy efficiency features and strategies. The firm was recognized for its work on New Century International Elementary and its attached community-use West Regional Branch Library. Triangle Business Journal’s Green Awards honor those in the Triangle who make efforts to incorporate environmentally sustainable practices into their businesses and their communities. SfL+a Architects was recognized among other individuals, businesses, government leaders and entities, and nonprofit organizations at an awards event on Oct. 19, at the Embassy Suites in Cary, N.C. A special focus section featuring the Green Award winners was published in Triangle Business Journal on Oct. 22.

Allscripts, a leading provider of innovative software for healthcare organizations and physicians, announced that it will join BD Technologies to serve as the joint presenting sponsors of the 2010 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International’s (JDRF) “Walk to Cure Diabetes” (http://www.jdrf.org) event to be held Saturday, Oct. 30 at the Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion in Raleigh. The event will raise funds for research into a cure for Type 1 diabetes. As co-presenting sponsor and co-corporate chair with BD Technologies, Allscripts will donate $25,000 to this year’s fundraiser event in addition to money raised by the more than 1,000 employees located in the Allscripts Raleigh office. Allscripts also sponsors JDRF events at its other locations around the country.

Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC, has announced that the company has received three awards in the 2010 Parade of Homes, an annual event hosted by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. The company received the Gold Award for the Rutherford model at Parker Pointe in Fuquay-Varina, the Silver Award for the Juniper model at Churchill in Knightdale and the Bronze Award for the Holly model at Carriage Heights in Fuquay-Varina.

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association has announced that it is accepting applications for its High Five Grant Program. With a $125,000 budget, the NCVMA will distribute up to five grants of $5,000 per year over a five-year period (2011-2015) to qualified organizations that promote community service and show compassion for the people and animals of North Carolina

David R. Rhode, managing partner of Vaco Raleigh, LLC, an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced that the firm has been ranked on Inc. magazine’s list of America’s fastest-growing private companies for 2010. This is the fourth consecutive year that the firm has been featured on the list. Vaco has grown to include 24 locations and more than $110 million in revenue since its establishment in 2002.

J&L Risk Management Consultants, Inc. was once again named to Best's Directory of Insurance Expert Service Providers for 2011. The company was also named to the directory in 2009 and 2010

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations, a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm was honored with the 2010 Gold EMPixx Award. The achievement recognizes a video created by MMI in 2010 promoting the firm and highlighting the clients and capabilities of the organization, which was made as part of MMI’s rebranding efforts. The EMPixx Award is the second accolade for MMI in 2010, which has just recently entered the video arena to expand the firm’s traditional public relations and social media services. Earlier this year MMI won the 2010 Videographer Award of Distinction for a video it produced for Artspace, a nonprofit visual arts center located in downtown Raleigh.

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that The Red Room Tapas Lounge has been named Best Romantic Restaurant in Raleigh by Best of CitySearch 2010. The Red Room was also a finalist for Best Group Dining. The contest runs nationwide throughout the year and winners are determined by consumer votes.

The NC State Jenkins MBA program has announced that its case team earned second place at the National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA) Case Competition. The Jenkins MBA team, which consisted of Debranetta Gethers, Wei Gu, Stacie Nagy and Mansi Shah, participated in the competition against six other teams at the NAWMBA 2010 National Conference, which took place Sept. 30 through Oct. 2 in Louisville, Ky. With a theme of “Global Economy, Global Leadership,” the NAWMBA 2010 National Conference was designed to assist women, both students and professionals, as they develop and enhance their leadership skills.

Pool Professionals, LanArc and Canyon Stone, have recently joined forces to create a new resource for Triangle homeowners – the Outdoor Living Alliance.

Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine, has announced that the magazine has opened nominations for the top women entrepreneurs of 2011. The Enterprising Women of the Year Awards recognize the world’s top entrepreneurial women. Nominations officially opened Oct. 1 and will remain open through Monday, Nov. 15.

Vinita Jain, a local artist specializing in acrylic and pastel painting, has announced that that she will be exhibiting three of her oil pastel paintings at the Fine Arts League of Cary show at the Cary Ballet Conservatory at 3791 NW Cary Parkway in Cary, N.C. Those paintings are entitled “Cosmos,” “Backyard Fall I” and “Backyard Fall II”. The paintings will be on display in the Fine Arts League of Cary exhibition until Nov. 19, 2010.

Lou Tapper, vice president of global business development for Longistics, a full-service provider of global logistics solutions, will speak at two upcoming daylong seminars in North Carolina discussing the benefits for businesses utilizing Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs). Each seminar will run from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m., on Tuesday, Oct 19 at Composite Center of Excellence at the Global TransPark, Room 148, located at 3800 Hwy. 58 North in Kinston, and on Wednesday, Oct 20 at Edgecombe Community College, Fleming Building, Room 152, located at 2009 W. Wilson St. in Tarboro. Tapper has nearly 20 years of experience in transportation and logistics sales. He will be joined by other experts in the field for the seminars.

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SUBWAY® restaurants has announced that Jared Fogle, known popularly as “the SUBWAY® Guy” in a series of commercials for the franchise, is scheduled to judge the N.C. State Fair’s Great Fair-A-Thon Challenge on Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. MSA, agency of record for SUBWAY® restaurants and the N.C. State Fair, designed the Fair-A-Thon as a 60-minute scavenger hunt around the fairgrounds, challenging participants to explore new areas, vendors and rides that they may have overlooked in the past.

Eric Hobbs, president of Technology Associates, a full-service technology solutions and support firm, has announced that the firm has promoted Brad Curry to the position of network engineer. In this position, Curry will monitor and administer client networks and provide technical support to customers. Prior to joining Technology Associates, Curry garnered experience working as a systems administrator at Pope Air Force Base in Fayetteville, and he earned a Bachelor of Science in information technology management at Touro University in Vallejo, Calif.

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 Craig Lynch, P.E. has been named water resources project manager. In this position, Lynch will be responsible for assisting in a variety of tasks including proposals, project management and water resources related engineering and design.

Norwood Thompson, partner of Walthom Group, has announced that Portofino, a residential community located in Clayton, was recognized with four STARS Awards by the North Carolina Home Builders Association at its annual STARS Awards event on Sept. 15. The awards honor the achievements of professionals across the home building industry. Portofino took home one of the event’s top honors, Master Planned Community of the Year, in addition to Best Website for a Community, Best Sales Office/Information Pavilion for a Master Planned Community and Special Project