In an effort to provide the most cost effective pricing to its clients, and potential clients, Professional Communications Messaging Service, Inc. (PCMSI), a leader in the telephone answering service industry, has launched its “Best Rate Guarantee” pricing platform, ensuring that its clientele receive PCMSI’s best rate, period.

CPSI, the area’s leading provider of Information Technology consulting and staffing services, welcomed 2010 in a larger, more convenient new location.

When the lease was up at the previous Mellor Avenue location, it was apparent that more office space was necessary as a result of the firm’s consistent, impressive growth over the past several years. On December 28, 2009, CPSI relocated to the larger office space they recently purchased at 720 Maiden Choice Lane, Bldg. A.

Clarity Software Solutions, a cutting edge provider of on-demand document management and communications delivery services for the health insurance and other industries, announced today that the company experienced a 10x revenue growth in 2009 over 2008. In a tough economic environment, with many organizations experiencing significant employee layoffs, Clarity has more than doubled its workforce over the past twelve months and expects a similar trend in 2010.

Apple is facing a fresh challenge from a UK start-up for control of video delivery to the iPhone and the iPad. Jobaya has developed a Video on Demand solution for both devices based entirely on Amazon’s AWS cloud infrastructure. Content will be stored, transcoded and streamed from the Cloud. The service will use custom web apps for each type of device supported, starting with the iPhone and the iPad, and extending to Android and Windows Mobile devices.

The CIO Healthcare Summit team is pleased to announce that Citrix, Verizon Business and Zanett will sponsor the leading 2010 gathering for CIOs, analysts and industry-thought leaders within healthcare IT. The summit team is also pleased to release agenda session details including the executive participants from the above mentioned sponsors. The CIO Healthcare Summit will be held at the InterContinental Montelucia Resort in Scottsdale, AZ on May 9-12, 2010.

“Fire-rated doors are an important part of a building’s passive fire-protection system,” said Jack Merideth, Vice President of Production for Life Safety Services. “There are very stringent guidelines enforced by the National Fire Protection Association that has led Facility Managers and Engineers to seek qualified contractors to perform these inspections. Fire Doors are complicated – there are a lot of components that can fail which will ultimately compromise a building’s Fire Protection System. These inspections require an expert in the field”, said Merideth.

Innovative leadership specialist and executive strategy consultant, Seth Kahan is among Fast Company’s Top Ten author list for his blog, “Leading Change.”
Seth Kahan has contributed over 70 posts on his ‘Leading Change’ blog since August 2008. The complete listing of all Seth’s posts can be found at SethFast.com.

AB Commercial Inc. (ABCSI), a leading national Asset Recovery and Liquidation firm, has completed furniture liquidation for Jacobs, a California based engineering firm.

This project was managed by Michael Lombardi, President and COO at ABCSI. The furniture consisted of 7-year old Haworth Race Systems. Initially, Jacobs thought it would cost them $20,000 to have the furniture removed. After just 50 days of planning, AB Commercial was able to get them $12,000 by finding a buyer for the furniture resulting in $34,000 savings to Jacobs.

On March 10, 2010 The Wall Street Journal Published it’s most comprehensive article ever on the emerging field of Anger Management and Executive Coaching for Physicians, celebrities and other high profile clients. The article is entitled "When Does Anger Become an Illness?," and can be found in the "Health Journal" section of the Wall Street Journal and its web site.

Junior Achievement of South Florida, Inc. today announced that John Ray, III, president of Sonitrol of Fort Lauderdale, has been appointed to the organization’s board of directors.

Melissa Aiello, President of Junior Achievement of South Florida, said, “As a successful, high-energy entrepreneur, John brings our organization experience, leadership and community contacts. He’ll help us ensure that every child in South Florida has a fundamental understanding of the Free Enterprise System.”

Trelleborg Protective Products is pleased to announce that the Fire Department City of New York (FDNY), which is the largest fire department in the United States with over 14,000 emergency responders, has chosen to upgrade to Trellchem® VPS-FLASH as their standard Level A, fully encapsulated personal protective ensemble.

David R. Rhode, managing partner of Vaco Raleigh, LLC (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced that Vern McDonald, business development director in the firm’s information technology practice, who also serves as executive vice president of the RTP chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals, attended the AITP Members Summit held Jan. 22-23 in Chicago. Awards were presented for excellence in the field of Information Technology. McDonald accepted an award for Distinguished Information Science on behalf of Dr.

Daimer Industries, Inc.®, a specialized provider of gum remover machines for educational markets, shipped the high-performance KleenJet® Supreme 3000CVG. The system offers more power and higher capacity for large scale chewing gum removal applications.

"We wanted to offer a gum cleaner system for larger applications," according to KleenJet® and www.daimer.com spokesman Matthew Baratta. "The 3000CVG gum removal equipment handles gum wads and conventional steam cleaner jobs, such as cleaning hard surfaces like tile and grout."

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The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today John T. Boese, Of Counsel, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “False Claims Act Enforcement: Understanding the Legal Landscape LIVE Webcast” This 2-hour event is scheduled for May 5, 2010, Wednesday, at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT. (For further details of the event and an updated list of panelists, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2010_False.html)

The CIO Government Summit team is pleased to announce that the Government Technology Resource Alliance (GTRA), a forum for CXO government leaders to collaborate, strategize and create innovative solutions for today's most pressing IT needs, will participate in the upcoming event as an association partner. The CIO Government Summit will be held May 23-26, 2010 at the InterContinental Montelucia Resort in Scottsdale, AZ.

The CIO Utilities Summit team is pleased to announce that Warren Causey, well known independent analyst and current Vice President of Strategy, Research and Analysis at Five Point Partners, LLC, will preside as the event’s Master of Ceremonies. The CIO Utilities Summit will gather the nation’s CIOs, analysts and industry thought-leaders for a three-day, strategy-driven utilities conference on April 18-21, 2010. As Master of Ceremonies, Causey will help develop agenda content and will lead several sessions including the summit welcome address.

Mary Poole, executive director of Artspace (www.artspacenc.org), has announced that the visual art center will hold a project-oriented youth, teen and adult summer art program. The program, which takes place from June 14 through Aug. 14 for children and April 30 through Aug. 14 for adults, provides an opportunity for students to work directly with professional artists who teach new skills and individual expression.

Confero, Inc. (www.conferoinc.com), a national customer experience measurement firm, has announced that Elaine Buxton, president, has been elected to the Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina’s board of directors. As a member of the board of directors, Buxton will join regional business leaders and work to uphold BBB’s mission to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust by creating a community of trustworthy businesses; setting standards; encouraging and supporting best practices; celebrating marketplace role models; and denouncing substandard marketplace behavior.

Earlier this week, a draft report of the Office of Inspector General Review of the City of New Orleans Professional Services Contract with MWH Americas, was released to the press prematurely, prior to MWH having the opportunity to respond. The early release of this draft report has produced misleading, and in some cases, inaccurate information. MWH is reviewing the report and will have a detailed response soon.

EmpowHer Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to impacting the ‘silent epidemic’ of high school dropout rates among young women, will present a special engagement with Dr. Cheryl Saban on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Over 160 girls from the Compton Unified Whaley Middle School will meet with the revered author and philanthropist to discuss the importance of self-worth and how to value themselves as detailed in Dr. Saban’s latest book WHAT IS YOUR SELF-WORTH: A Woman’s Guide to Validation.

EmpowHer Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to impacting the ‘silent epidemic’ of high school dropout rates among young women, will present a special engagement with Dr. Cheryl Saban on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Over 160 girls from the Compton Unified Whaley Middle School will meet with the revered author and philanthropist to discuss the importance of self-worth and how to value themselves as detailed in Dr. Saban’s latest book WHAT IS YOUR SELF-WORTH: A Woman’s Guide to Validation.

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 Mark Fenton has joined the bank as director of mortgage. With more than 20 years of experience as a senior level manager in the mortgage industry, Fenton will work to grow Crescent’s mortgage division by attracting new customers while continuing to serve the current clientele.

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In a new media interview posted on San Diego Jewelry Buyers’ website, owner Carl Blackburn discusses various aspects of his company’s business, including the impact that its gold, jewelry, and diamond buying service has on the San Diego economy. A veteran jewelry designer, as well as a buyer of pre-owned luxury items, he sees San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) as making a positive contribution to both individual San Diegans, as well as the local economy as a whole.

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on "Nonprofit Organization Mergers, Consolidations, and Other Combinations: Accounting and Legal Issues". This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET.

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today Frank Farone, Managing Director, Darling Consulting Group, Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Interest Rate Risk Issues - Practical Guidance LIVE Webcast” This 2-hour event is scheduled for April 28, 2010, Wednesday, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT. (For further details of the event and an updated list of panelists, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2010_Interest_Rate.html)

Event Synopsis:

False Claims Act ("FCA") enforcement actions continue to be a high priority for the US Department of Justice ("DOJ") and are popular among civil plaintiffs (also known as whistleblowers) as well. Recent settlements and litigation under emphasize the ongoing need for comprehensive and effective compliance programs. This seminar will provide critical insight regarding:

- Innovations in government liability theories and expansion of FCA actions;

- How increased government investigative resources may impact your business;

Early this year, Donald Kohn of the Federal Reserve Board warned banks of the uncertainty going about in interest rates, thus increasing the risks posed on financial institutions. It is therefore very important to know how to properly and wisely manage interest rate risks. In this 2-hour live webcast, you'll learn more about the following practical guidance:

- Factors that influence interest rate risks
- How to avoid dangerous risks
- How is asset liability management performed
- Up-to-the-minute regulatory updates; and
- Live Audience Q&A

The California Sports Hall of Fame Induction will showcase Hollywood personalities and many sports legends. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available, including tables and individual tickets. For complete details, visit www.californiasportshalloffame.org for all registration information.

Cell2get.com, the premiere source for contract free cell phones has just updated their line to include the latest and greatest phones from Motorola, Apple, Sony, Palm, RIM, and HTC. Included in the new Cell2get lineup is the sleek and powerful Palm Pre GSM. Now one of the most talked about phones can be used for any GSM carrier in the USA and the world contract free. As always Cell2get sells these phones at near wholesale prices and offers world class customer service.

Innovative leadership specialist and executive strategy consultant, Seth Kahan has developed a series of educational and motivational podcasts based on his interviews with world class consultants. The complete listing of all popular interviews can be found on SethInterviews.com.