Rock Star Comes Home to Invest in Community
Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, Chrissie Hynde had big dreams of becoming a famous musician. She chased her dreams to London and then around the world and is returning home to a revived Akron as a rock legend. Hynde, who is the lead singer of The Pretenders, will be in concert with Akron-area musicians at the historic Akron Civic Theatre on Saturday, September 15, at 8 p.m. Reserved tickets are now available for $30. Proceeds from the concert benefit the Akron Civic Theatre, the "Jewel on Main Street" in downtown Akron. 2007-08-19

Leading Sunroom Manufacturer, Patio Enclosures, Inc. Selects Trex Company, Inc. as Supplier for Decking and Railing Systems   Patio Enclosures, Inc., the largest manufacturer and installer of sunrooms in the US, has entered a supplier agreement for the products of the Trex Company, Inc., the nation's most recognized green building manufacturer of composite decking and railing systems. 2007-08-17

Walden University Summer 2007 Commencement Comes Home to Minneapolis
Walden University, an accredited online institution, welcomed graduates from 40 states and 19 countries to its summer commencement. 2007-08-16

Tavis Smiley to Keynote Ohio Young Black Professionals Conference in Dayton, Ohio   Tavis Smiley will be the Keynote Speaker for The Ohio Urban League Young Professionals Conference entitled C.E.O.'s for Our Future. 2007-08-14

Agency President/CEO Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to Community
Jack DeLeo, president/CEO of Hitchcock Fleming & Associates Inc. (hfa), a full-service marketing communications agency in Akron, Ohio, has been recognized with the 2007 Hospitality Volunteer Award as part of the Sixth Annual Zenith Awards sponsored by the Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau (ASCVB). The award recognizes the time and commitment he has donated to various hospitality organizations, including the ASCVB, Akron Symphony, Akron Civic Theatre and Greater Akron Chamber. 2007-08-12

Expand Your Living Space with a Sunroom from Patio Enclosures, Inc.
The benefits of adding a sunroom, solarium or conservatory to your house instead of moving to a larger home and what to look for in a sunroom manufacturer. 2007-08-07

Wolcott Group Achieves Authorization to Provide Holistic Information Security Practitioner (HISP) Certification Training
Wolcott Group's initial HISP Certification course scheduled for first week in October. 2007-08-07

HairConfirm -- First Comprehensive Home Based Hair Follicle is Already on a Growth Spurt After Just 6 Weeks on the Market   After just 6 weeks being in the market, HairConfirm™ Product of Confirm BioSciences (the first comprehensive home based hair follicle drug testing with drug history report) managed to sign more than 20 distributors and retailers. Due to the growing demand for a dependable and confidential drug screening method that can test for drug use for longer periods of time, HairConfirm was able to increase its distribution network and reseller base within 6 weeks of its launch. 2007-08-03 (Friend of PRWeb: 5)

Baby and Children's Online Boutique Kids Magical Wonder Launches
Kids Magical Wonder, a baby and children's specialty boutique, has recently launched. With a wide array of clothing for toddlers and baby, tutus and hair clips for any little princess, the site features something for any parent. 2007-07-31

Traffic Control Services Provider Integrates Business Applications and Improves Operations With Help From BCG Systems and Microsoft Dynamics GP
BCG Systems, Inc. announced today another way in which it continues to provide solutions that successfully integrate business process applications, with the successful implementation of Microsoft Dynamics GP for Area Wide Protective Services. Area Wide Protective Services provides traffic control safety services in construction zones, and is a recognized leader in the 12 states the company operates. 2007-07-25 (Friend of PRWeb: 1)

Online Christian Social Network Launches in Ohio with the Nation's Top Pastors   COMTACTICS, a multimedia and Internet solutions firm, launched its first of many social networks called ChurchOhio.com. A Christian-based Internet community that highlights churches and ministries in Ohio. 2007-07-22

Wolcott Group Announces Free, On-Site Trials of IBM Tivoli Access Manager for Enterprise Single Sign-On
Organizations are invited to experience first-hand the benefits of an Enterprise Single Sign-On system. 2007-07-18

Patio Enclosures, Inc. Receives U.S. Patent for Picket Screen Enclosure System™ to Enclose a Balcony   Patio Enclosures, Inc. was awarded a US Patent on May 29, 2007 for a new, economical product designed to enclose a balcony in commercial and residential applications. 2007-07-13

A Call for Participation in the 2007 ISO 27001 Benchmark Survey and Self-Assessment on Information Security Governance   Online survey provides participants with instant reports for comparing their information security practices to the ISO 27001 standard and to their peers. 2007-07-11

Newest Book For Colleges and Universities -- 101 Strategies To Increase Alumni Participation and Contributions
Traditional alumni magazines are lavish and beautiful but no one knows if they're really being read regardless of how much is spent on them. Given that overall readership of the magazine industry has been on the decline, why not invest this money in developing an online community website for students and alumni. The newest book, Alumni Online Engagement, offers college and university administrators 101 different ways to increase participation, contributions, and registrations in the online community -- anywhere from podcasting to blogs. 2007-07-09 (Friend of PRWeb: 57)

No-Hassle Back-to-School Shopping for Teachers and Parents at TomorrowsClassroom.com
Free to all teachers at any grade level, Tomorrow's Classroom offers an innovative new Back-to-School Supply Program (BTSSS) that enables teachers to offer a custom, discounted package of back to school supplies online. The supplies are packaged and posted on the website, where parents and students can buy from home in 5 easy clicks. Supplies are delivered within 2 business days. To participate, teachers and / or parents simply need to fax their list of needed school supplies to (888) 734-6293. 2007-07-07

Len Pagon Named Entrepreneur of the Year
Brulant, Inc., one of the leading interactive marketing and technology firms in the nation, announced today that Len Pagon, President and CEO of the company, was named Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year. 2007-07-07

New High Density Nylon Bristle Static Eliminator Brushes Introduced
Westmont Inc., manufacturer of anti-static brushes, offers a new higher density conductive nylon fiber static elimination brush. The high density nylon bristle brushes are ideal for applications requiring a combination of contaminant removal and static dissipation. 2007-07-06 (Friend of PRWeb: 1)

Ousted President of Ohio Company May Forgo Life-Saving Medical Treatment
Chris Cole, successful entrepreneur and businessman, may be without costly medication after being removed as president of Puritas Metal Products. 2007-07-02

Ohio Consumers' Counsel Regains Complaint Handling Authority; Praises Governor and Legislature
The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC), the residential utility consumer advocate, today praised Governor Strickland and the Ohio General Assembly for restoring the agency's complaint-handling authority through the state's new budget. 2007-06-30