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These days people let their fingers do the walking, not through a phonebook, but rather online as they search for home improvement options and companies to perform those projects. Pro-Built Construction recently launched a new website, aimed at giving customers all the information about its specialty services: screen porches and 3 season rooms.

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.

Lamont Farmer, managing partner of haircolorxperts (www.haircolorxpertsraleigh.com), has announced the release of the salon’s latest podcast, “Five Questions to Ask Your Stylist.” In the podcast, Drew Horton, artistic director of the salon’s Arboretum location, discusses the top questions that people should always ask when visiting their hairdresser that will help them determine which haircuts will work best for them, how to keep summer hair healthy and the best products for maintaining a new hairstyle.

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations (www.mmipublicrelations.com), a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has received a 2010 Communitas Award in the category of Community Program Involvement. The firm won for its nomination titled “David vs. Goliath: MMI Environmental PR Campaign Takes On Global Toxic Polluter,” a summary of the yearlong effort to fight for the protection of North Carolina’s Yadkin River and its surrounding ecosystem from pollution at the hands of Alcoa, a multinational aluminum manufacturing corporation. MMI was recognized for the team’s campaign on behalf of the Yadkin Riverkeeper in benefit of the local community it serves. The campaign for the Yadkin Riverkeeper is to date the most significant pro bono project in the history of MMI Public Relations, which dates back to 1994.

Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, a North Raleigh chiropractic center located at 8300 Health Park, has announced the release of a podcast featuring licensed massage and bodywork therapist (L.M.B.T.) Kathleen Wilson. In this podcast, Wilson discusses how prenatal massages process and technique, as well as how they are beneficial and help to relax both the mother and child. She also gives helpful tips on performing prenatal massages at home. The podcast is available to download at www.mmipublicrelations.com/podcasts/entry/dr.-kathleen-wilson-discusses-the-process-and-benefits-of-prenatal-massage/

The goal of the Alliance is to simplify and streamline the experience for homeowners who wish to improve or renovate the exterior spaces around their homes.

Doctors Express, the first nationally franchised urgent care, received major national exposure in August with feature stories on the CBS Early Show and Today Show as well as an article in The Wall Street Journal. 919 Marketing focused the successful public relations campaign on the story of one owner who bought a Doctors Express franchise while still holding down a full time job. The media covered the story because it highlighted a growing trend of white collar workers “moonlighting” by buying a business while still working a day job.

Peter Millar is one of the hottest brands of menswear on the market today, particularly for golfers. In less than 10 years, the company has grown from an unknown start-up to the official apparel supplier of NBC Sports Golf Production Team.

Melanie Black Dubis, a partner at Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, has joined the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s Communication Committee. The Communication Committee works as an in-house, full-service agency handling a variety of communication activities, from media relations to advertising and marketing.

Fuentek, LLC has announced that Laura A. Schoppe, president, will participate on a panel at The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Carolina Chapter luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cambria Suites RDU, located at 300 Airgate Drive in Morrisville. Schoppe, along with co-panelists Leah Brown, president of A10 Clinical Solutions, and Heidi Dent, president of HirEase Inc., will discuss how they built their businesses in the Triangle and will share experiences with other business owners.

Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering & Construction (www.sepiengineering.com), a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the southeast, has announced that the firm has been ranked as one of the top women-owned businesses in the Triangle by Triangle Business Journal. The women-owned businesses were ranked by the number of employees in the Triangle. Triangle Business Journal is a weekly publication devoted to reporting business news in the Triangle.

Sid Mitchener, partner at Vaco Raleigh, LLC, an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced that Crystal Suazo, CPA and partner at the firm, has been named to the Triangle Family Services board of directors. As a member of the board of directors, Suazo will join other business leaders and work to uphold the TFS mission to help families and individuals overcome life challenges, as well as provide them with the tools that they need to move away from crisis into a more stable and healthier situation.

Clean Design, Inc. has announced that Natalie Perkins, president of the agency, has been named to the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for 2010 to 2011.

Monica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine, has named Kristi Atkins as a member of the Enterprising Women Advisory Board.

BodyLase Skin Spa has announced the release of a podcast discussing Botox® Cosmetic. In the podcast, Karen Albright, president of the medspa, describes the safe, therapeutic, muscle-relaxing treatment that is administered by BodyLase’s specially trained medical staff.

919 Marketing Company, a full-service marketing and PR agency, was recently featured as a top 200 marketing and PR firm on Inc. Magazine’s 2010 Inc. 500/5000 List of the nation’s fastest growing private companies. 919 Marketing was highlighted as number 189 among other national firms and number 5 among other NC-based firms in the advertising and marketing industry with a three year revenue growth of 131%.

Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that Felicia Evans Woodard has joined the bank’s Cary office as vice president and commercial relationship banker. In this position, Woodard will build and maintain strong client relationships and assist with past due management, loan reviews and renewals, maintain proper documentation, loan underwriting and grow loans and deposits.

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that The Twisted Fork has been recognized by OpenTable’s 2010 Diners’ Choice Awards. The restaurant was named a great place for lunch and a good place for groups. More than 50,100 diners vote each year for their favorite restaurants in OpenTable surveys, which are published online.

Bayer CropScience (www.bayercropscience.com), one of the world’s top innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds and traits, will join Triangle organizations in support of United Way of the Greater Triangle at the 2010 Women’s Leadership Council Awards Luncheon and Dessert Auction. The luncheon will be held Friday, Sept. 24 at Embassy Suites in Cary from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. At the luncheon, Bayer CropScience will unveil a video the company produced of this year’s Women’s Leadership Council Girls Leadership Camp. The video will be presented as a gift to the United Way of the Greater Triangle.

Regional CPA Firm To Provide Update On International, Professional Standards In “Coming To A Close: Tomorrow’s Accounting Issues Today”

CESI Debt Solutions, a national non-profit organization providing credit counseling and debt management services, is proud to announce that founder and CEO, Dr. Diane Chen was one of only twenty-five women awarded the 2010 Women in Business Award by the Triangle Business Journal on Wednesday, August 6, 2010, at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham, North Carolina.

Tammy Finch, Ph.D., licensed psychologist and creator of SkillSense, has announced that SkillSense will host “Where Are Superheroes When You Need Them Most?

The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association has announced the release of a podcast discussing which common foods are safe and unsafe for pets.

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that Tribeca Tavern has been honored by The Cary News in its annual Best of Cary survey.

The Chef’s Academy, the Culinary Division of Harrison College, a 107-year-old, nationally accredited institution that offers more than 30 degree programs in five schools of study.

CESI Debt Solutions, a nationwide nonprofit leader in finance education and debt counseling, was featured by FOX Business.com, USA Today, Forbes.com, and CBS Money Watch in various articles highlighting the prevalence of dishonest spending habits within marriages.

JLCO who is already registered with PCAOB, is now registered with CPAB. The CPAB oversees auditors of Canadian reporting issuers.