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Briggs Dodge Announces that Ten Dodge Teams Embark on 1,900-mile Road Trip From Detroit to Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals

Topeka, KS (PRWEB) July 22, 2011

The 1,900 mile road race is being watched closely by the sales team at Briggs Dodge – the premiere Dodge dealer in Topeka, Kansas and surrounding communities.

Ten pairs of drivers and navigators with new Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Fiat vehicles began a “MoVenture” road rally on July 15, 2011. They plan to travel along 1,900 miles of roads with stops at nearly every form of Americana. Along the way, they plan on enjoying the local food as well as take in attractions that are off the beaten path – ie not on the Interstates.

The first leg of the adventure started at Chrysler Group LLC Headquarters, just north of Detroit, on Saturday, July 16 at around 9:00 a.m. The next seven days were spent on the road. More than 1,900 miles later, the rally concludes at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway.

“Most people know us for our performance business because of our successful history in racing including the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals,” said Tricia Hecker, Head of Marketing, Mopar.

“Mopar is much more than racing. We can service and support virtually any need a car owner has and we want to demonstrate this value proposition. MoVenture also is an opportunity to meet an intense group of Mopar enthusiasts, share their experiences along the way, all while enjoying the great American tradition of a summer road trip.”

With Shell picking up the tab for fuel and Autonet mobile providing in-vehicle units for free Wi-Fi along the way, there are no worries about running out of gas money or getting lost on back roads.

With more than $ 5,000 in prizes and Mopar gear up for grabs, including a chance to win a Mopar Katzkin leather interior for the vehicle of their choice, “are we there yet” takes on a whole new meaning for the 10 teams in this MoVenture road trip.

Locals interested in learning more about the modern Mopar masterpieces are encouraged to stop in at Briggs Dodge. As the leading Dodge dealership in Topeka, Kansas and surrounding areas, they have a wonderful sales team that can answer questions and even schedule a test drive.

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International Association of Venue Managers Board of Directors Announces the 2011 Venue Excellence Award Winners

Coppell, TX (PRWEB) June 15, 2011

The Venue Excellence Awards will be presented in Phoenix, Ariz., July 25, 2011, during the International Association of Venue Managers’ (IAVM) VenueConnect – the Annual Conference & Trade Show. These prestigious awards recognize venues that demonstrate excellence in the management and operation of public assembly venues. The winners were assessed on four criteria: service to the community, team building/professional development, safety and security, and operational excellence. These criteria complement the IAVM Value Statements of integrity, service, safety, education, advocacy and people first.

The award winners are:

Arenas – BOK Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Convention Centers – Vancouver Convention Center, Vancouver, British Columbia

Performing Arts Centers – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Stadiums – Safeco Field, Seattle, Washington

Venue Education – Colonial Life Arena – University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina

“These awards were created to recognize outstanding venues. The venues that have been chosen this year have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and unsurpassed commitment of the highest standards within our industry. They are most deserving of this recognition.” said IAVM Chairman of the Board, John Siehl, CFE. Past Chairman Shura Garnett, CFE and Past President Robyn Williams, CFE, created the awards.

IAVM will annually recognize venues that demonstrate excellence in the management and operation of public assembly venues. The Board of Directors looks forward to seeing future venues take the stage to receive this prestigious distinction.

The International Association of Venue Managers is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to issues relevant to the management of public assembly venues. Members of the association manage public assembly venues such as amphitheaters, arenas, auditoriums, convention centers/exhibit halls, performing arts venues, stadiums and university complexes; or provide products, services or attractions to support the industry. IAVM has more than 3,500 members worldwide. More information is available at http://www.IAVM.org.                         

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Full Sail University Proudly Announces 2011 Hall of Fame Inductees Six Full Sail Graduates to be inducted during a ceremony scheduled to be held in November

Winter Park, FL (PRWEB) August 17, 2011

Full Sail University (http://www.fullsail.edu) is proud to announce the 2011 Hall of Fame induction class comprised of six Full Sail graduates. Plans to celebrate the latest additions to the Full Sail University Hall of Fame will be held during an induction ceremony this November.

The Full Sail University Hall of Fame, which held its inaugural induction ceremony in 2009, recognizes those graduates who have made outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment, media, and the arts. This honor serves as a tribute to the creative inspiration, technical brilliance, and determination of each inductee, their unyielding dedication to more than a decade of excellence in their professional career, and their heartfelt commitment to the students, faculty, staff, and graduates of Full Sail University.

The 2011 Full Sail University Hall of Fame inductees are:    

Darren Lynn Bousman

Current Title: Director/Writer
Industry Credits Include: Director/Writer of more than 14 film and television projects, including: 11-11-11, Mother’s Day, Repo! The Genetic Opera, and Director of three number one box office films from the acclaimed horror series Saw: Saw II, Saw III, and Saw IV.
2000 Graduate (Film)

Laurie Brugger

Current Title: Senior Rigger at Framestore
Industry Credits Include: Worked on a wide variety of films, including: Captain America: The First Avenger, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, pt. 1, Clash of the Titans, Where the Wild Things Are, The Tale of Despereaux, Valiant, and more.
2011 Visual Effects Society Award Winner: Outstanding Animated Character in a Live Action Feature Motion Picture Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, pt 1 Character – Dobby
2000 Graduate (Computer Animation)

Culley Bunker

Current Title: Owner and Visual Effects Artist at Skulley FX
Industry Credits Include: Created visual effects for films including: Spider-Man Reboot (2012), Water for Elephants, Spider-Man 2, The Aviator, The Grinch, Minority Report, and Donnie Darko, music videos for artists such as: Lady Gaga, Timbaland, Mariah Carey, The Black Eyed Peas, Common, Nelly, among many others, and commercials for Sketchers, Microsoft’s Xbox 360, Georgia Aquarium, Jeep, Panasonic, Hess, Toyota, AAMCO, and Coors Light.
His work on Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance video was nominated for a 2010 MTV Video Music Award for Best Special Effects.
Video Co-Director for Stone Sour Hesitate and Meital Dohan Get To The Point
1998 Graduate (Digital Media)

Jameson Durall

Current Title: Design Director at Volition, Inc.
Industry Credits Include: Worked on game titles Red Faction: Armageddon, The Godfather II, The Simpsons Game, The Godfather: The Game, Oddworld: Strangers Wrath, and more.
Design Excellence Award 2009 – Volition, Inc.
2001 Graduate (Game Development)

David Farmer

Current Title: Sound Designer
Industry Credits Include: Sound Designer for 19 years with work appearing primarily in films and video games. Worked on the Oscar®-winning films The Lord of the Rings trilogy and King Kong.
His work as a sound designer on The Lord of the Rings trilogy was also nominated in the Best Sound category of the BAFTA awards in 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Won the Best Sound Editing Golden Reel award from the Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) in 2005 for his work on video games GoldenEye: Rogue Agent and 2008 for StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty.
1992 Graduate (Recording Arts)

Sean Spuehler

Current Title: Audio Engineer
Industry Credits Include: Audio Engineer for 16 years on projects for Madonna, William Orbit, Pink, Limp Bizkit, Blur, and more than 20 other artists.
Worked as a personal Monitor Engineer for Madonna during her last three tours – the “Sticky & Sweet” world tour in 2008-2009, the “Confessions” world tour in 2006, and the “Re-Invention” world tour in 2004.
Music Composer for brands that include Walmart, Google Japan, Expedia.com, and Nemours Children’s Hospital.
1995 Graduate (Recording Arts)

Full Sail University President Garry Jones stated “Each year, our hearts are filled with joy as we join together to honor and celebrate those members of our alumni who have paved the way for excellence in their chosen industry. We are delighted to announce the Hall of Fame committee’s latest induction class and we look forward to the numerous events that we will share with our students and the community during the ceremony week in November.”

Additional information, special guests, and a complete schedule for the Hall of Fame celebration week will be announced at a later date.

About Full Sail University:

Full Sail University is an award-winning educational leader for those pursuing careers in the entertainment and media industry. Founded in 1979, Full Sail has been recognized as one of the Top Five Game Degree Programs by Electronic Gaming Monthly, one of the Best Music Programs by Rolling Stone Magazine, and one of the Best Film Programs by UNleashed Magazine. In 2011, Full Sail received the “21st Century Best Practices in Distance Learning Award” from the United States Distance Learning Association, was named the “School/College of the Year” by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges, and was recognized as one of the Top 100 Social Media Colleges by Studentadvisor.com.

Full Sail offers Master, Bachelor, and Associate campus and online degree programs in areas related to animation, art, business, education, graphic design, film, marketing, web development, music, recording arts, sports, and video games. Full Sail graduate credits include work on OSCAR®, Emmy®, GRAMMY®, ADDY®, MTV Video Music Award, and Spike Video Game Award nominated and winning projects.

http://www.fullsail.edu

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Skinit Announces Top Ten NFL Skins

www.skinit.com

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) July 26, 2011

Skinit®, the leader in on-demand personalization of electronic devices, and home and automobile products has the inside scoop on which NFL teams and players made Skinit’s Top 10 lists for the 2011 NFL season. This year, NFL fans can find hundreds of ways to show their team spirit with skins for their favorite consumer electronic devices.

“Our exclusive NFL officially licensed designed Skins enables fans to show off their team loyalty every day,” says Laura Christine, Executive Vice President of Skinit. “With the country ready to get back to football, we’re excited to offer NFL fans a huge selection skins everything from player action shots, to NFL and team caricatures, retro, distressed, NFL breast cancer awareness skins and more.”

Skinit skins are custom designed to meet the exact specifications of every individual device, following every corner, curve and cutout perfectly. Skinit skins never interfere with the screen, touch screen, buttons, keys or ports. Skinit skins are flexible and easy to remove. With more than 16 million combinations each skin can be truly unique.

The top ten best selling team skins at Skinit.com are:

Top 10 Teams*

1. Pittsburgh Steelers

2. Dallas Cowboys

3. Green Bay Packers

4. New England Patriots

5. Chicago Bears

6. Philadelphia Eagles

7. Indianapolis Colts

8. New Orleans Saints

9. New York Jets

10. New York Giants

Top Ten Player Designs*

1. Troy Polamalu-Pittsburgh Steelers Caricature

2. Peyton Manning -Indianapolis Colts

3. Aaron Rodgers-Green Bay Packers Caricature

4. Tim Tebow – Denver Broncos

5. Drew Brees-New Orleans Saints Caricature

6. Tom Brady – New England Patriots

7. Peyton Manning-Indianapolis Colts Caricature

8. Dez Bryant – Dallas Cowboys

9. Adrian Peterson-Minnesota Vikings

10. Brian Urlacher-Chicago Bears

“Skinit also offers customers additional protection,” says Christine. “In addition to showing off your team spirit, Skinit’s line of cases and protective film protects smart phones and tablets, while featuring your favorite NFL skin design. Our protective cases are great even for the rowdiest fans.”

Skinit also offers “make your own” vinyl posters for the home or office, known as Walllskins, and car decals known as Tailgate Packs. Skinit’s Tailgate Packs provide customers with a variety of sizes of NFL licensed, team decals for your car. All car decals are made from a high-quality vinyl for easy application, residue-free removal and stand up to the football season weather.

Skinit products are affordable, easy-to-apply, removable covers for just about any electronic device. The covers, referred to as “skins,” can be applied to a broad range of devices including: smartphones, laptops, MP3 players, gaming consoles and everything in between. The unique Skinit ‘Customizer’ enables users to personalize their skin with family photos, favorite colors, graphics, and text to take an ordinary electronic device and make it distinctive. In addition to the NFL, Skinit has partnerships with the most popular names in sports such as, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, MLL, and over 200 colleges and universities, as well as entertainment brands like Disney and Sanrio (Hello Kitty). Customers also have the option of choosing a skin from the work of hundreds of independent artists and Skinit original designs.

For more information, please visit http://www.skinit.com

About Skinit, Inc.

Skinit, Inc. is the industry leader in On-Demand Personalization Technology including the manufacture and distribution of customized products for electronic devices. Skinit’s online ordering and customization tools allow consumers to create branded, designed, and personalized electronic device covers, or skins, using high quality 3M products. Skinit offers B2B On-Demand Personalization Platforms as complete turnkey or stand-alone hosted software and service solutions. Products are available on http://www.skinit.com.

Results based on sales at http://www.Skinit.com

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EZBloomers.com Announces New Blog

Custom Flower Delivery

Indialantic, FL (PRWEB) July 19, 2011

EZBloomers.com President Kimba Vasquez wanted to provide additional information for not only their customers, but also the florists they work with. Kimba says, “Creating the blog is a way to make the website more than just a place to buy flowers. It’s a way to interact with customers and florists and hopefully provide content that they find informative, useful, and even funny,” referring to one post entitled, “A Humorous look at The Floral Industry through the Eyes of a Florist” discussing real-life wacky events that florists have encountered while dealing with customers and their sometimes ‘unique’ situations.

The company is willing to write about anything and everything related to flowers. Recent posts include a unique look at the floral industry, floral arrangement ideas for the 4th of July, how to plant fall flowers, and a tutorial on how to set up a florist-to-florist network.

“EZBloomers.com chose to develop a blog in order to enhance the overall experience customers have when they come to our website to buy custom floral arrangements online,” says Vasquez. “A flower blog helps communicate our company’s love for flowers and deepen our brand’s connection with customers as well as other florists in the industry. The more interesting content we can provide, the more enjoyable our site will become to visitors. Since the blog is updated every week, we hope customers find it worth reading on a continual basis.” Vasquez hopes the blog will become a gathering place for readers passionate about flowers and sees the blog as a way to differentiate EZBloomers.com from the competition, demonstrate their expertise, and gain mindshare with the consumer.

EZBloomers.com came from a simple idea to provide a new way of sending flowers. Online floral delivery giants often charge a $ 15 service fee when placing an order through their company. By removing the ‘middlemen’ EZBloomers.com can help customers save money on their order because the full amount goes directly to the florist. Also, EZBloomers.com keeps the process transparent. Meaning, they disclose to their customers who their florist is as well as telling the florist who their customers are. Unlike other models, this way of doing business is truly unique as well as cost-efficient.

Knowing it faces stiff competition from the well-known flower companies, EZBloomers.com continually tries to improve the experience customers have when they buy flowers online. The flowers come from florists around United States local to the delivery spot and are guaranteed to provide the highest quality flowers. They feature both single variety flowers, as well as custom flower arrangements – all at affordable prices. To view their new blog, please visit

http://www.customflowerdelivery.com/.

About EZBloomers.com: One of the leading online resources working to link top local florists with consumers, EZBloomers.com (http://www.ezbloomers.com/) offers custom floral arrangements without the high-priced service fees that have monopolized the online floral industry. No service fees allow the total amount to go towards what their customers order, allowing for a better quality product and ultimately the best value.

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BestSSLCertificates.com Announces Top 3 SSL Certificate Providers

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) June 29, 2011

http://www.BestSSLCertificates.com announces the top 3 SSL certificate providers for 2011. BestSSLCertificates is a website that was created by Internet experts in an effort to provide detailed information on Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificates, what they are, why an SSL certificate is needed, and to share reviews of some of the best SSL certificate providers to webmasters everywhere. Any business website that will be collecting sensitive information that needs to be kept secure will want to learn more about SSL and how it can keep private information safe.

SSL serves to main purposes, to protect confidential information that is be transferred to or from a website, such as a social security number or credit card number, and to provide authentication of a website, ensuring visitors that they are doing business with a real, legitimate business. Website visitors can tell if a business is using SSL by the “s” at the end of the http in a website address or by the locked padlock symbol and entire address bar turning green if the website is using a premium SSL certificate. The top 3 SSL certificate providers recognized by BestSSLCertificates are: GoDaddy, Dotster, and Network Solutions.

GoDaddy has been known for their domain name registration services and web hosting services for many years but webmasters may not realize that they also have some of the best SSL Certificates on the market. GoDaddy SSL Certificates are offered much cheaper than the prices found at most of their competitors. These certificates are unique in the fact that the GoDaddy SSL Certificates provide unlimited usage where many certificate authorities require a new license for each server. GoDaddy boasts a 99.9% browser recognition rate, indicating that their SSL certificates will work with virtually any web browser, and GoDaddy provides 24/7 service and support to answer any questions that may arise.

Dotster SSL Certificates are provided in conjunction with Thawte SSL or GeoTrust Certificates. Dotster SSL certificates provide three levels of security to choose from. With Thawte SSL certificates every webmaster choosing one of these SSL certificates will receive a seal to display on their websites showing visitors that the website is secure. In addition Dotster offers premium certificates through GeoTrust for those websites that need higher encryption rates and more visible signs of their authority, like the padlock or green address bar.

Network Solutions also provides a number of SSL certificates for wembasters to choose from. Depending on the traffic and amount of secure data that is being transferred to and from the website, as well as how visible the website wants their security to be to visitors, can all help determine which SSL Certificate is right for a business website. Some of the best web hosting service providers offer shared SSL certificates for free but this type of SSL provides very limited security and company authentication. For a business website that will be transmitting a lot of secure information, purchasing a private SSL certificate is highly recommended.

To learn more about what SSL certificates are and the features and benefits of each type of SSL certificate webmasters can visit BestSSLCertificates.com for detailed articles and additional company reviews of SSL certificate providers.

About BestSSLCertificates

BestSSLCertificates is a website designed with the business website owner in mind. The experts at BestSSLCertificates have years of experience in online business organization and operation. The website was created in an effort to share their experience and knowledge with other business owners looking for the best online business solutions.

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WeAreChristian.com announces, Â?Give the Gift of ChristÂ?. An opportunity to show your support for Service Personnel worldwide.

(PRWEB) December 5, 2002

SAN MARCOS, Calif., December 3, 2002 Â? WeAreChristian.com, a Christian Organization that provides fundraising support to Christian Churches and Organizations, announced the launch of Â?Give the Gift of ChristÂ? a campaign to provide service personnel worldwide with Christian cds.

The cds to be provided are from their GENESIS series of Christian music that were produced to be used by Christian Churches and Organizations for their fundraising efforts. The GENESIS series of cds contain music for all ages and musical tastes. Each cd features original works from Christian Artists who have donated their talents to this worthy cause.

Â?People who participate will be showing their support of our service personnel and will also be helping their local Churches and Charities,Â? says Paul Lorson, President of WeAreChristian. Â?This is a team effort that is a win-win-win-win. The donors receive the satisfaction of letting our service personnel know that we care for them, the artists will have their works heard by people who may never of had the chance to hear them, the Churches and Organizations receive much needed funds, and the service personnel receive a small token of our thanks and a lasting testament which they can enjoy for a very long time.Â?

To participate in Â?Give the Gift of ChristÂ?, you can contact your local Christian Church or Organization or visit http://www.WeAreChristian.com. You can also mail a contribution to:

WeAreChristian.com

Give the Gift of Christ

260 Springcreek Rd.

San Marcos, CA 92069

Churches and Christian Organizations who would like to participate can register at http://www.WeAreChristian.com .

About WeAreChristian.com

WeAreChristian.com was created to help Christian organizations grow their ministries and help Christian musicians and artists reach a larger audience. It is dedicated to providing Â?lastingÂ? testaments that can be used by Ministries to fund their growth.

For Additional Information, Please Contact:

Paul Lorson

http://www.WeAreChristian.com


760 798-2417

info@WeAreChristian.com

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WeAreChristian.com announces, Â?Give the Gift of ChristÂ?. An opportunity to show your support for Service Personnel worldwide.

(PRWEB) December 5, 2002

SAN MARCOS, Calif., December 3, 2002 Â? WeAreChristian.com, a Christian Organization that provides fundraising support to Christian Churches and Organizations, announced the launch of Â?Give the Gift of ChristÂ? a campaign to provide service personnel worldwide with Christian cds.

The cds to be provided are from their GENESIS series of Christian music that were produced to be used by Christian Churches and Organizations for their fundraising efforts. The GENESIS series of cds contain music for all ages and musical tastes. Each cd features original works from Christian Artists who have donated their talents to this worthy cause.

Â?People who participate will be showing their support of our service personnel and will also be helping their local Churches and Charities,Â? says Paul Lorson, President of WeAreChristian. Â?This is a team effort that is a win-win-win-win. The donors receive the satisfaction of letting our service personnel know that we care for them, the artists will have their works heard by people who may never of had the chance to hear them, the Churches and Organizations receive much needed funds, and the service personnel receive a small token of our thanks and a lasting testament which they can enjoy for a very long time.Â?

To participate in Â?Give the Gift of ChristÂ?, you can contact your local Christian Church or Organization or visit http://www.WeAreChristian.com. You can also mail a contribution to:

WeAreChristian.com

Give the Gift of Christ

260 Springcreek Rd.

San Marcos, CA 92069

Churches and Christian Organizations who would like to participate can register at http://www.WeAreChristian.com .

About WeAreChristian.com

WeAreChristian.com was created to help Christian organizations grow their ministries and help Christian musicians and artists reach a larger audience. It is dedicated to providing Â?lastingÂ? testaments that can be used by Ministries to fund their growth.

For Additional Information, Please Contact:

Paul Lorson

http://www.WeAreChristian.com


760 798-2417

info@WeAreChristian.com

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Front Porch Perspectives Announces Results of Social Media Project to Launch New Product

Pet lovers lap up Cranimals culture.

Victoria, BC (Vocus/PRWEB) March 01, 2011

Certified Management Consultant, Terry Rachwalski of Front Porch Perspectives Ltd says the Canadian National Research Council (NRC) gets two paws up for their support of a commercialization program using social media designed for Cranimals, a suite of organic cranberry and fruit based anti-oxidant supplements and biscuits for pets. Front Porch Perspectives worked with Cranimals via the NRC Management Advisory Services (MAS) program to develop a social media plan as part of their product launch. The Cranimals project was to introduce pet lovers not only to the product but also the funky, fun lifestyle and commitment to pet health that Cranimals embodies.

“Canadian technology is more than telecom, hardware and software. Different and emerging industries need appropriate go-to-market and commercialization strategies,” says Rachwalski, pointing to the NRC’s Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) that embraced consulting support for Cranimals’ social media launch.

“Cranimals is a pet neutraceutical that needed a fresh technology commercialization approach to match their product and culture – so they chose to do things differently – for example, the Cranimals Facebook page encourages their pet-loving friends to share their photos, videos and stories about their own special Cranimal. Over 3,000 friends have joined the page.”

Rachwalski went on to say that “the Cranimals innovation is using their Facebook page to broadcast their culture not just talk about their product. Of course they want their Cranimal friends to try their superior products though the purpose is to educate pet lovers about the benefits of organic, fruit based supplements through sharing not selling.”

Rachwalski went on to say that Cranimals was serious about the responsibility to the NRC contract by not only implementing the concepts but truly accepting that their technology product launch included an obligation to their on-line community as an extension of their company culture.

“Cranimals does ‘bark-outs’ and ‘woofs’ on their twitter account rather than the typical shout outs and started ‘Woof-Wednesdays’. The company took the social media angle and re-made it to fit their community.” The result, says Rachwalski is a look and feel that reflects Cranimals’ commitment to pet health. “It’s fun, it reflects who they are, and pet-lovers are lapping it up.”

Cranimals started with a single product and a small product launch comments Rachwalski, though now their community expects the company to continue to innovate and expand their organic pet supplement product line with the same commitment to quality and caring for pets that they have consistently demonstrated on-line.

Rachwalski said that Cranimals also has an active corporate giving program providing funds to animal rescue and shelter organizations.

In conclusion, Rachwalski says NRC is deserving of the Cranimals tail wag for their paws-itive support of a new approach to promoting technology commercialization and launch.

About Front Porch Perspectives

Front Porch Perspectives assists technology firms with business development, go to market strategies and product launch including customized internet marketing, pay per click campaigns and social media monitoring services. As a Certified Management Consultant (CMC), Rachwalski has completed multiple NRC Management Advisory Services (MAS) contracts via the NRC and in cooperation with the Canadian Association of Management Consultants. Rachwalski will readily admits that the Cranimals project has been paws down, the most fun.

For more information on NRC IRAP technology commercialization

The NRC supports Canadian technology via the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP). More information can be found on the NRC website at http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/ibp/irap.html

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UN Foundation Announces Inaugural Class of Global Entrepreneurs Council

Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) April 20, 2011

The United Nations Foundation has brought together ten of the brightest entrepreneurs under the age of 40 to help the UN achieve a new level of innovation and impact in solving global problems. Together they form the first class of the Foundation’s Global Entrepreneurs Council — the next generation of great thinkers who pledge to help the UN create a better world.

The Global Entrepreneurs Council is comprised of members representing various industries including the corporate sector, creative community, and media world with a proven track record of entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and advocacy on global issues. The ten inaugural council members are:

Ryan Allis — Founder, iContact

Elliott Bisnow — CEO, Summit Series

Sergio Fernandez de Cordova — Founder, Fuel Outdoor

Brian Gott — Publisher, Variety Magazine

Marissa Mayer — Vice President, Consumer Products, Google

Angela Mwanza — Senior Vice President, UBS Private Wealth Management

Shervin Pishevar — Executive Chairman, Social Gaming Network

Shauna Robertson — Co-Founder, Crowd Rise

Zaw Thet — CEO, 4INFO

Randi Zuckerberg — Director of Marketing, Facebook

“The members of the Global Entrepreneurs Council are the next generation of entrepreneurs who understand that working with the United Nations is good for the world and for business,” said UN Foundation CEO Kathy Calvin. “These innovative thinkers will help us work with the UN to create 21st century solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems.”

On Tuesday, April 26, 2011, the Global Entrepreneurs Council will meet for the first time in Washington, D.C. at the UN Foundation. Following their inaugural meeting, members will participate in a lively debate with the D.C. community on how entrepreneurs and corporations can partner with the UN to create a better world for future generations.

Background:

The Global Entrepreneurs Council was launched in 2010, and was born out of the idea that that young executives and business leaders play a vital role in the future of philanthropy. The Council will work closely with the UN Foundation to bring innovation and a new generation of supporters to the UN to increase the impact of its work on issues ranging from climate change, to supporting adolescent girls and strengthening global health. Members will support the UN Foundation in pioneering international campaigns such as Nothing But Nets and Girl Up, in addition to helping to develop new campaigns benefitting UN programs. For more information, please visit http://www.unfoundation.org/GEC.

About the United Nations Foundation

The United Nations Foundation, a public charity, was created in 1998 with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner’s historic $ 1 billion gift to support UN causes and activities. We build and implement public/private partnerships to address the world’s most pressing problems, and work to broaden support for the UN through advocacy and public outreach. Through our campaigns and partnerships, we connect people, ideas, and resources to help the UN solve global problems. These campaigns focus on reducing child mortality, empowering women and girls, creating a new energy future, securing peace and human rights, and promoting technology innovation to improve health outcomes. These solutions are helping the UN advance the eight global targets known as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). For more information, visit http://www.unfoundation.org.

Contact: Amy DiElsi 202-419-3230; adielsi(at)unfoundation(dot)org

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