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Business people - Dubuque Telegraph Herald Posted: 06 Dec 2009 07:58 AM PST » Ask Amy: What to do when old foe wants to be Facebook 'friend'? » What do you know about Bishop Mathias Loras? » Mediacom seeks to bypass municipal agreement » Local hunter delivers shot of a lifetime on first bow hunt » Fundraising campaign nears 70% » Soiree relocates to Kennedy Mall » Bobcats' hard press trumps Cougars' zone » Iowa: Alleged drunken driver hits parked squad car » 'Less under our tree; more for others' » The thrill of the hunt prevails » Rants, Branstad clash » College basketball roundup » Local/Area roundup » Senior swims to J-Hawk crown » Coming events » Good forecast for Iowa hunt » Help your horse recover from rain scald » Check it twice; shrink your holiday gift list » Week in review: Officer, suspect wounded in shootout after robbery » Last chance? Same old song, dance » Community calendar » Local detours » Walthall fills in again » Wisconsin avoids Duke letdown » Chicken stuffed with cocaine is a recipe for arrest » Concerts » Baucus: Girlfriend merited nomination » T-Birds winning streak ends at 15 » 2nd gay bishop elected » Greybeards square off » Pack's run defense up for challenge » Bears still trying to salvage lost season » Agriculture briefs » Crimson-colored roses » College football roundup » Afghan defense force also surging » 'It's a Wonderful Life' in Jimmy Stewart's Pennsylvania hometown » Walleye & sauger concerns close Mississippi tailwaters » Winter WONDERLAND » We shouldn't be mixing 'snacks' with healthy foods » Day 5 -- coffee toffee sandies » GPS cell phones 'app-ropriate' rivals for standalone devices? » Sharp show: Making of '10th generation' panels » What to do with all those pantry extras ... » Astrology » The Japanese failure that was Pearl Harbor » Section 8 deserves comprehensive study » The high cost of escalation » What course should the U.S. take in Afghanistan? Obama three-quarters behind our Afghan effort » What course should the U.S. take in Afghanistan? U.S. should pull military forces from Afghanistan » Almanac » Audio review » He's a runner up no more ... » Celebrity news » Wedding crashed by groom's ex and her relatives » NBA Roundup » Top songs » Police: Woman tried to kill rival's unborn child » Obama to pitch job plan » Senate debates Medicare cuts » Ray Romano tackles drama » Engineered cottonseed to feed millions? » Church selling Tiffany window to stay open » National briefs » King of Pop's new book offers rare images » Climate-drama climax elusive in Copenhagen? » Philippine president declares martial law in massacre area » Sports briefs » Travel briefs » With airlines shrinking, your flight could be cut » Muppets take the Web with 'Bohemian Rhapsody' » Shootouts in Mexico kill 13 after raid » Russian president urges tougher fire codes » World briefs » Iowa: Authorities bust meth operation » Iowa: Studies eye photo lineups » Iowa briefs » Home with sophisticated style » Pots, pans & Gadgets » Illinois: Tense times in governor race » Wisconsin: Program gives combat veterans second chance » Illinois/Wisconsin briefs This content has passed through fivefilters.org.
Business Spotlights - Jackson Sun Posted: 06 Dec 2009 08:13 AM PST Design firm welcomes new project engineer Askew Hargraves Harcourt & Associates Inc. (A2H) welcomes Steve Brigance to the firm as Project Engineer I. Steve received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Memphis in 1999. Steve has more than 10 years' experience in projects related to residential, commercial and industrial, from design stage to final implantation stage in civil engineering. Firm also welcomes new civil designer Askew Hargraves Harcourt & Associates Inc. welcomes Ben Campbell to the firm as a Civil Designer. Ben received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Christian Brothers University in 2009. With offices in Lakeland, and Hernando, Miss., A2H employs 40-plus professionals and support staff in the disciplines of architecture; civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering; planning; surveying; and landscape architecture. A2H's design and construction administration experience includes airports, public buildings, schools, roadways, bridges, water/wastewater improvements, parks and recreational facilities, solid waste facilities, industrial parks, master plans, landscapes and streetscapes. Procter & Gamble helps United Way Last year when the United Way of West Tennessee announced its new motto: LIVE UNITED, the employees of Procter & Gamble wasted no time showing their support. This year, as the United Way moved forward with its annual fundraising campaign, those same employees proclaimed they could do better - and they did. The last few weekends, several Procter & Gamble employees helped in fundraising events that raised more than $58,000 for the annual United Way campaign. "Our plant United Way campaign committee accepted a challenge to think outside of the box for raising funds. Their response was creative and rewarding. We are blessed that we have an opportunity to share our individual and corporate successes with United Way," stated Randy Kennedy, external relations manager for Procter & Gamble. He is also serving as the United Way of West Tennessee's vice chair of campaign. This content has passed through fivefilters.org.
Business Calendar - Savannah Morning News Posted: 06 Dec 2009 08:20 AM PST Fiber optics tech training new course dates Georgia Southern University will offer three short courses to train and certify new fiber optics technicians. -- Certified Fiber Optics Technician: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday at the Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. Cost: $700. -- Certified Fiber Optics Specialist in Testing and Maintenance: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 11-12, Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. Cost: $675. -- Certified Fiber Optics Specialist/Splicing: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Dec. 13-14, Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. Cost: $675. Participants in the two advanced courses should complete the CFOT course first or have a year or more of related experience. Each advanced course concludes with the related FOA certified specialist exam. Register: Call 912-478-5551 or go to ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/fiberoptics.html. Free financial education classes Consumer Credit Counseling Service, in partnership with the city of Savannah, Bank Of Savannah, the FDIC and Step Up Savannah, is offering the FDIC's "Money Smart" program. Where: Bull Street Library board room on the second floor. Choose from the following times and dates: -- 2-3:30 p.m. Monday -- 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 21 Reservations: Call 912-691-2227 or e-mail your contact information to cccs@cccssav.com. Learn how to raise money online The Georgia Center for Nonprofits presents, "Online Tools and Techniques for Fundraising" workshop When: Dec. 8 Where: United Way Building, downtown Savannah Information: Call GCN at 912-234-9688. Business after hours The Pooler Crossroads Chamber of Commerce Inc. will have its business after hours combined with its annual meeting. When: 6 p.m. Wednesday Where: Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum Art Gallery, 175 Bourne Ave. Cost: $12 per current Pooler chamber member and $20 per nonmember Reservations: 912-748-0110 or contact poolercrossroads@att.net for more information. "Stuff the stocking" Small Business Assistance Corporation will host a "Stuff the Stocking" event and Lenders League Networking Hour. Dropoff donationsto the SBAC,111 E. Liberty St., Suite 100, or bring the items to the year-end Lenders League Meeting. When: 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday Where: Bar Food, 4523 Habersham St. Reservations: Confirm your attendanceat Lenders League by calling 912-232-4700. CVB and TLC holiday celebration The Savannah Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and Tourism Leadership Council will have a joint holiday celebration. When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday Where: The Olde Pink House Tickets: $35 and proceeds from the event will go to Savannah-Chatham County CASA, Inc. Reservations: Required: contact Laura Simpson at 912-644-6452 or lsimpson@savannahvisit.com. Holiday Business After Hours The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce will host a special holiday Business After Hours. When: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday Where: The Old Oyster Factory Details: Attendees are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to a family in need. Cost: $10 for members, $20 for nonmembers. RSVP to events@hiltonhead island.org. Information: 843-341-8379. Toys For Tots Golf Classic Crosswinds Golf Club and the United States Marine Corps will support the USMC annual Toys For Tots campaign with a golf tournament. When: 9 a.m. Saturday Where: Crosswinds Golf Club. Cost: Register a team for $150 plus the donation of one new toy per player. Individual players are welcome at $37.50 plus toy. Register: Call 912-966-1909 or send e-mail to playcgc@gmail.com Information: www.crosswindsgolfclub.com. DynamicsGP Year End Tips Seminar Advanced Business Software Corp. will host a seminar covering Microsoft DynamicsGP Year End Tips and Tricks. When: Noon-2 p.m. Dec. 15 Where: Springhill Suites Historic District Reservations: Call Todd at 912-447-5000 for information. Chamber's Annual Meeting The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting will recognize 2009 Chamber Board Chair Diana Morrison of Advertising Specialty Services as she exchanges gavel with new 2010 Chamber Board Chair Bert Tenenbaum of Chatham Steel. When: Noon Dec. 17 Where: Savannah Marriott Riverfront Cost: $30 per ticket and $300 for tables of 10 for Chamber members, and $40 per ticket and $400 for tables of 10 for Member guests Reservations: Contact Margaret Mary Russell at 912-644-6432 or mrussell@savannahchamber.com. Chamber Ball 2010 Join the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, friends and associates at the 2010 Chamber Ball. When: 6:30-11 p.m. Jan. 23 Where: Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa Tickets: Corporate Platinum Sponsors are preferred seating for ten for $3,500. Corporate Gold Sponsorship is a table for ten at $2,300. A Patron Sponsor is two front placements for $650. For couples, the cost is $320, individuals are $160. Information: Contact Connie Killmar at 843-341-8372 or e-mail ckillmar@hiltonheadisland.org. Chamber Restaurant Week The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to dine out during the second annual Chamber Restaurant Week, showcasing the area's cuisine. When: Jan. 23-30 Information: www.hiltonheadchamber.org. Business EXPO 2010 More than 100 area businesses will be showcased at the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce's Business EXPO 2010. When: 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 17, noon-7 p.m. Feb. 18 Where: Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa Cost: $10 Information: www.hiltonheadchamber.org. This content has passed through fivefilters.org.
The business list - Detroit Free Press Posted: 06 Dec 2009 06:40 AM PST Tuesday • Pre-Business Research: For those thinking of starting your own business and for business owners to understand which research sources to use from 6-9:30 p.m. at the Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center, 2100 Pontiac Lake, Waterford. Free. 248-858-0783; www.oakgov.com/peds/calendar • Social Media Networking & Finding Time to Work It: 7-9:30 p.m. at the Life Learning Center, 3121 Rochester, Royal Oak. Free for members; $10 for others. 248-761-9568; www.stellargaia.org This content has passed through fivefilters.org.
Cisco Celebrates Anniversary of $100 Million Small Business Investment ... - PR-USA.net Posted: 06 Dec 2009 07:08 AM PST	New Small Business Services, Technology and Ongoing Profitability Programs Help Enable Partners' and Customers' Success and Boost Economy. SAN JOSE, Calif. Cisco today announced new partner presales technical support and a new hardware advanced-replacement service specifically designed for partners selling to the small business market. Cisco also announced it is expanding the industry's broadest portfolio of small business technology with new and enhanced networking, security and collaboration solutions. In addition, Cisco is continuing its partner profitability and financing programs to help partners and small businesses accelerate their business and boost the economy as it recovers. KEY FACTS / HIGHLIGHTS: Service and Support: Cisco launched new partner presales technical support and a hardware advanced-replacement service to help partners successfully sell, deliver, install and support Cisco Small Business solutions. * Cisco Partner Design Support offers complimentary assistance to partners in the design, installation and configuration stages so they can create and deploy the best solutions to solve their customers' unique business problems. o The new support service provides partners with access to a team of expert engineers focused on Cisco Small Business technology. It is offered via phone or online chat and in nine languages. * Cisco Small Business Pro Rapid Replacement Service provides four-hour hardware replacement plus 24-hour technical support and coverage for Cisco Small Business Pro products so partners can quickly resolve their customers' problems with little downtime. o The three-year service also includes software updates, 24-hour phone access to the Cisco Small Business Support Center and access to the Cisco Small Business Support Community. Broad Technology Portfolio: Cisco has expanded the industry's broadest portfolio to include more than 600 networking, security and communication products purpose built and priced right for the small business. The expansion includes new and enhanced technologies to help small businesses connect, secure and communicate. Connect: * Cisco AP 541N: The industry's first 802.11n dual-band clustering access point built for the small business allows partners to quickly set up and expand wireless access to provide small businesses with the freedom to work wirelessly with business-grade performance, reliability and security. Secure: * Cisco MonitorView: New capabilities in the Cisco Configuration Assistant enable the Cisco SPA 525G IP Phone to receive and display live video streaming from Cisco Small Business security cameras, helping small businesses secure their business and run their business more smoothly and productively. * Cisco VPN Support for the Cisco SPA 525G IP Phone: New software VPN technology for the Cisco SPA 525G IP Phone allows small businesses the flexibility to have teleworkers easily connect to the business in a highly secure environment over almost any broadband connection from where ever they choose. * Cisco SA 500 Series Security Appliances: Enhancements have been made to the all-in-one security solution designed to help protect a small business's network and critical data while allowing employees to connect to the business network. New enhancements include: o Intrusion prevention system (IPS) to help monitor the network for malicious or unwanted activities and automatically block or prevent those activities. o Cisco ProtectLink Gateway to block attacks through a hosted service that integrates anti-spam, anti-phishing, content filtering and Web reputation monitoring. o Cisco ProtectLink Endpoint to extend protection to Windows PCs and prevent users from accessing the Internet if their security levels are not up-to-date. Communicate: * Cisco Hosted Small Business Communications: This complete, reliable, cost-effective customer premises equipment solution allows service providers to deliver hosted IP telephony services to small businesses. The solution includes the new Cisco SRP 500 Series Services Ready Platforms, Cisco switches and IP phones, which can all work seamlessly together. o The Cisco SRP 500 Series Services Ready Platform is a flexible, affordable customer premises device that enables service providers to easily create, provision and deploy managed data, voice and security services for small businesses. * Smart Business Communications System (SBCS) Release 2.0: An enhancement has been made to the complete collaboration and communications system to connect offices, employees and customers anywhere at any time. o Release 2.0 includes the ability to support up to 100 users, so partners can easily install a solution that will smoothly and economically grow with the small business. Partner Profitability: Cisco continues to invest in partner profitability programs and innovative financing offers to help small business partners increase their profits and compete more effectively. * The Small Business Partner Development Fund (PDF) program has helped Select partners grow their Cisco business at times as much as 42 percent. o The PDF program, which provides quarterly payments to qualifying partners based on their purchases of Cisco Small Business products, is open to various partner types selling into the small business market, including: Cisco Registered Partners, Cisco Specialized Partners, online resale partners and service providers. * In the current economy, Cisco CapitalSM provides extended payment terms and an innovative range of financing options including zero-percent financing to qualifying partners and small businesses. o In the U.S., Cisco Capital is providing zero-percent financing of Cisco Unified Communications and Small Business Pro Series solutions for small businesses. This offer has been extended through July 2010 with terms of 36 months same-as-cash and the option to take ownership of the equipment at the end of the lease. o In Europe, the Cisco EasyLease zero-percent financing program has been extended to include all Cisco products and solutions with a maximum deal size of up to £200,000 or €250,000. o Cisco Capital continues to support Cisco channel partners through credit lines and payment terms beyond standard net 30-day terms. o Cisco offers end-user financing in over 80 countries, more than any other vendor in the IT industry. Product Pricing and Availability * Cisco AP 541N is listed at US$499 with regional variations and is currently available in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. * Cisco MonitorView and Cisco VPN Support are firmware upgrades for the Cisco SPA 525G IP Phone for customers with a service contract. The Cisco SPA 525G IP Phone is listed at US$430 with regional variations and is currently available in most countries worldwide, except China and Japan. * Cisco SA 500 Series Security Appliances pricing starts at US$550, depending on the model. The security appliances are currently available in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia. The new enhancements are available as licenses: IPS is a US$150 license; Cisco ProtectLink Gateway is US$178 for a five-seat license; Cisco ProtectLink Endpoint is US$185 for a five-seat license. Enabling IPS and Cisco ProtectLink Endpoint functionality requires a firmware update, which is scheduled to be available in late December. * Cisco Hosted Small Business Communications prices vary by region, specific configurations and number of users. The solution is currently available in the U.S., Canada and Europe. * Cisco SRP 500 Series Services Ready Platforms pricing starts at US$250, depending on the model. It is currently available in the U.S., Canada and Europe. * Cisco SBCS Release 2.0 pricing can be as low as US$164 per user, but varies by region, number of users, business needs and specific configurations. Cisco SBCS Release 2.0 is currently available in most countries worldwide. * All products are available to small businesses via Cisco Partners and Resellers. Supporting Quotes * Gia McNutt, president and CEO, Special Order Systems: "Over the past year, Cisco has demonstrated that it is 100-percent committed to the small business market. Most enterprise-focused companies have produced mini-versions of products for small businesses, but not in this case. Cisco has built solutions specifically for the small business market, which has helped partners like me solve my customers' business issues. Cisco has also created services and incentives to help me be successful and more profitable in the small business market" * Adrian Biesecker, owner and CEO, BBC Biochemical: "We needed to connect two sister companies that share office space to cut costs and share company information to help us both perform better, while keeping our sensitive patient information separate and private. We looked at several companies but none of them could provide all the solutions that Cisco could, including everything from the network to mobility to financing. Cisco was the only one that came to the table with everything we needed and the results have been flawless" * Ian Pennell, co-chair, Small Business Council, Cisco: "We're proud of our accomplishments this past year and are extremely focused on continuing to build and deliver the right technologies, services and support and profitability programs to help our partners and small business customers accelerate their business as the economy recovers" * Andrew Sage, vice president, Worldwide Small Business Sales, Cisco: "With the Cisco Small Business Advantage, our partners have all the essential tools necessary to help them be successful and profitable in the small business market"

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