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.

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.”

The Touch Foundation’s Into Africa gala on March 25 will benefit the training of desperately needed doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers in the East African nation of Tanzania.

Sub-Saharan Africa has 10 % of the world’s population, 24% of the world’s disease burden, and less than 1% of the world’s expenditures for healthcare. The shortage of healthcare workers in Tanzania is particularly dire. There are approximately 1,300 doctors to cover Tanzania’s population of 40 million – that is just one doctor for every 30,000 people.

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.

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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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.

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.

One of the nation’s largest records-management and storage solutions companies was created today, as National Office Systems (NOS) www.nosinc.com announces a strategic partnership with Systematics, Inc., www.systematicsinc.com based in Westborough, MA.

Donald Pierce, President of Pierce Group Benefits, a full service provider of employee benefits packages, has announced that Paula Mitchell has recently joined the team as service specialist. In this position, Mitchell provides phone support for Pierce Group Benefits’ North Carolina Service Center, assisting many of Pierce Group’s 140,000+ public sector employees each year. Mitchell is also responsible for educating employees on available benefits and enrolling individuals interested in benefits offered though their employer. Mitchell joined Pierce Group Benefits in October of 2009.

Fuentek, LLC (www.fuentek.com) has announced that president Laura A. Schoppe has been selected to judge the NCFIRST Robotics Competition Regional Tournament. The event, which will be held at Dorton Arena in Raleigh April 1-3, will showcase the work of teams of high school students, who have six weeks to design and build a robot from a “kit of parts” provided by the competition. Each team is paired with professional mentors to guide them through the process.

Tom Sturgis, president of ICTS (Integrated Clinical Trial Services, LLC) (www.icts.us), has announced that the company has been awarded its fifth consecutive patient enrollment services contract in a series of fibromyalgia studies with the same sponsor. ICTS has been working with this sponsor, a major pharmaceutical client, on its fibromyalgia franchise since 2006 and has compiled an arsenal of strategies for recruitment and retention of the highest quality patients in the shortest amount of time in the most cost effective manners.

Education Online Services Corporation (EOServe Corp.) announced today the execution of a marketing agreement with HBCU Today to develop the publication as an online portal to facilitate educational marketing and recruitment initiatives. Under the provisions of the Agreement, the HBCU Today Online portal will prominently feature a different institution each week as well as provide marketing and recruitment opportunities for all participating colleges and universities.

ACCA’s Approved Employer Scheme plays a pivotal role in the recruitment, development and retention of ACCA members and trainees in the approved organisations. As an approved employer, ZTBL will attain global best practices on the front of learning and development of ACCA trainees and members. In the current financial year, ZTBL will provide 50 internships for ACCA trainees.

JCJ Architecture received the RED Award for Best Hospitality Project of 2009 for its design of The New Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino. The Real Estate and Development Awards (the “REDS”), hosted by AZRE Magazine and now in their fifth year, honors the biggest, best and most notable commercial real estate projects and transactions of the year.

Block Imaging International, Inc., the premier independent global marketer of pre-owned and refurbished medical imaging systems, parts and service announced today that Josh Nunez has been promoted to Product Manager for PET/CT and PET equipment effective March 1, 2010. Mr. Nunez first joined Block Imaging in 2009 as Project Manager.

Charles Nam is proud to introduce the newest subsidiary of Bluestone America’s companies - Bluestone Holdings. Charles Nam will head the company branch alongside William Soady, President of Bluestone America.

The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, Inc. announces two new executive appointments. Mr. Kent Anderson was appointed CEO/Publisher on January 4, 2010 and Vernon T. Tolo, M.D. will take office as Editor-in-Chief on April 1, 2010. Mr. Anderson and Dr. Tolo replace James D. Heckman, M.D. who is retiring after serving for ten years as Editor-in-Chief and CEO of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, American Volume (JBJS).

Just Believe Publishing is launching a new author's campaign of 'Babies Helping Mothers Build Homes'. Just Believe's author, Meri Ramey-Gray, has donated time as President of Northern Virginia Family Services Early Head Start/Head Start for two terms before deciding to bring this experience and knowledge into a printed format. 'Babies' Guide to Parents (and other important people)' is the only book available written strictly from the babies point of view.

Government stimulus programs, innovation and growth for companies in the greater Washington region was the focus of a dialogue session held by the GermanAmericanBusinessForum (GABF) on February 24, 2010.

Participants at the dialogue session, moderated by Peter H. Dehnen, president of the GABF, discussed the following:

- The nature of U.S. and German government approaches to stimulate economic growth.
- The impact of stimulus measures on private sector performance and growth.

Sachs Sax Caplan has added Ross A. McVoy as senior counsel in the firm’s Tallahassee office.

McVoy practices in the areas of Government Relations, Lobbying & Administrative Law; Real Estate, Finance & Land Use.

Prior to joining Sachs Sax Caplan, McVoy held the position of Contract Shareholder for 11 ½ years with the firm of Akerman Senterfitt in Tallahassee.
He received his B.A. in Political Science from Florida State University and his J.D. from University of Florida. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1969.

David Hartheimer, President of Clearbid Capital, will participate at GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2010, March 9th, in New York City, joining an exceptional faculty of top business and investment minds, who will provide the most up to date review of the complexities that arise investing in Distressed Financial Assets, Debt and Commercial and Residential Real Estate.

Restructuring and turnaround experts David Hartheimer, President of Clearbid Capital, and William Sherer, Director at Houlihan Lokey, are joining more than a hundred investors, bankers, private equity and hedge fund managers, real estate specialists, management consultants and legal and accounting advisors attending GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2010, Tuesday March 9th, at Kirkland & Ellis' New York headquarters.

BodyLase Skin Spa (www.getbodylase.com) has announced the release of a podcast discussing eyelash extensions and what the process entails. In the podcast, Karen Albright, president of the medspa, details the eyelash extension process as well as the results it provides.

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“Eyelash enhancement has been growing in popularity over the last year,” said Albright. “BodyLase Skin Spa offers a painless eyelash extension process that provides instant results for those looking to highlight the eyes.”

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PsychTests AIM Inc., one of the web's foremost source of personality assessments, releases a gender roles test. The online testing guru aims to uncover whether their visitors, who come from all walks of life, make it a point to defy conventional gender roles, or uphold time-honored traditions. The test is available at http://testyourself.psychtests.com/testid/2435.

PsychTests AIM Inc., one of the web's foremost source of personality assessments, releases a gender roles test. The online testing guru aims to uncover whether their visitors, who come from all walks of life, make it a point to defy conventional gender roles, or uphold time-honored traditions. The test is available at http://testyourself.psychtests.com/testid/2435.

Coastal Concepts, Inc., an outsourced sales and marketing firm, announced today that it has promoted one of its top performers from a corporate trainer to an assistant management position.

The new Coastal Concepts assistant manager is acquiring responsibilities including team development and motivation, human resources, administration, interviewing, payroll, operations, client relations, campaign management, and much more.

BRANDX GROUP, the leader in cutting edge marketing and branding solutions today announced its latest project with the UCLA Hospital Division of Dermatology. Hired for a complete website overhaul, BRANDX GROUP is tasked with both enhancing the marketability of the site through design and content improvements, while programming a more functional and content management focused back end. “For a school that undergoes such frequent changes, it’s important that we place an equal focus on the sites look and functionality”, says BRANDX GROUP Creative Director Andrew Modlin.

Clarity Advantage’s Sales Thoughts podcast, a weekly audio show aimed at helping bankers accelerate sales to small and medium-sized businesses, was named to the 100 Best Small Business Podcasts of 2010 (Marketing and Sales section) by Small Business Trends Radio.

The Columbus Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is accepting nominations for the 2010 Distinguished Communicator Award. The Distinguished Communicator is selected based on contribution to and leadership in the communication profession in the greater Columbus area, career achievement, as well as community involvement.