CARY, N.C. — Dex has been honored with a 2008 Yellow Pages Publisher Recognition Award by the Association of Directory Marketing (ADM). ADM recently selected Dex for its “Communication Award,” which “recognizes efforts to improve communications between publishers and CMRs (Certified Marketing Representatives).” The award was announced at ADM’s Annual Conference in San Antonio, Tex.
Dex was selected based upon several criteria, including commitment to excellence in facilitating communications between the company and CMRs, who help develop, implement, manage and maintain Yellow Pages programs for national advertisers. Dex was also noted for its provision of high-quality, effective sales materials and marketing collateral and the continuous enabling of easy access to these materials. As a result, ADM recognized Dex’s ability to help CMRs improve efficiencies, solve challenges and implement successful advertising programs.
“Our goal is to provide CMRs with simple, focused communications that make it easier for them to access information and do business with Dex. This award is a reflection of that,” said Stephen Gibbons, vice president of national sales, Dex. “We’re happy to accept this award from ADM, and will continue to provide CMRs with exceptional communications tools that help them implement and manage their advertising programs.”
Dex is the market brand of R.H. Donnelley (NYSE: RHD), a leading print and online local search company. R.H. Donnelley’s products and services include the Dex(R) Yellow Pages; DexKnows.com(TM), a leading online local search site; 1-800-Call-Dex(TM), a free, voice-enabled local search solution; and Dex Search Marketing, which provides web site optimization and paid search advertising solutions.
Cary, NC – With the fall season well underway for football teams across the country, The V Foundation kicks into high gear with National College Football Day on Saturday, November 1st. This is an event that not only honors the birth of college football, but also increases awareness and promotes the fundraising efforts of The V Foundation for Cancer Research.
As an official partner of the Fifth Annual National College Football Day, The V Foundation for Cancer Research will once again team up with The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), the National Association of Division IA Football Officials (NADFO), Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) and the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic to celebrate the game of football for a noteworthy cause.
“We’re again honored to be the charitable partner of National College Football Day, which we know will help bring attention to the need for cancer research,” said Nick Valvano, CEO of The V Foundation. “We are grateful to the entire college football community, including the coaches, game officials and media for lending their credibility and visibility to the celebration of National College Football Day and embracing The V Foundation and our mission of funding cancer research.”
National College Football Day, observed on the first Saturday of November, was created by the AT&T Cotton Bowl five years ago as a way to pay tribute to a significant moment in our nation’s history. On Nov. 6, 1869, Rutgers defeated Princeton, 6-4. More importantly, those college athletes left a lasting legacy that would evolve into the great spectacle of football. Last year, the holiday took on added significance when the Classic teamed up with The V Foundation for Cancer Research.
“It’s uplifting to see the response we’ve received when our partners team up,” said Rick Baker, President of the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association. “Last year, nearly $20,000 was raised for research efforts of The V Foundation, and we hope to build upon the success from last year and continue to increase cancer awareness and raise money for a great cause.”
To honor college football’s 139th birthday, the AT&T Cotton Bowl has produced limited edition lapel pins. Over 3,000 pins will be distributed to coaches, athletic directors, university presidents, sports publicists, game officials and media throughout the United States in hopes that everyone will wear their pin on National College Football Day
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Statewide series of marches to end in Raleigh as NAACP conference begins
Marchers took to the street this week, calling for the state to make reparations for the 1898 Wilmington riots.
About a dozen people marched to the courthouse in Durham on Sunday. It was one of 13 such marches held across the state leading up to the 65th annual conference of the state NAACP, which starts Thursday.
The marchers are asking state legislators to make payments to the descendants of those harmed in an insurrection that led to the deaths of at least 14 black people and perhaps many more.
The riots were brought to the forefront when the 1898 Wilmington Race Riot Commission report was released in 2006 after six years of study by a state-appointed panel.
The panel found that the riots that led to a government overthrow in Wilmington were started by white supremacist leaders in a conspiracy to strip political power from black people and their allies.
State legislators have apologized for the conspiracy, but the state NAACP and other groups in a statewide coalition are calling for the state to make reparations to the families of those who died or lost their livelihoods as a result of the riots.
“You want to apologize, but you don’t want to share the wealth with these people,” said Fred Foster, head of the Durham branch of the state NAACP. “The only way to bring closure is to set things right.”
The group also seeks reparations for forced sterilizations under a state program aimed at preventing the mentally ill and those with low IQs from having children. North Carolina’s State Eugenics Board presided over a eugenic sterilization program from 1929 until 1974 that sterilized at least 7,600 people, almost all of them women and about 60 percent of them black.
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CARY, N.C. — Guitar Hero enthusiasts will get the chance to compete over two days at the visitRaleigh.com Benefit Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the John Entwistle Foundation for the chance to win a pair of tickets to the 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio. The overall winner will have the opportunity to test their skills against 16-year-old Raleigh Guitar Hero whiz, Blake Peebles. The concert is slated for September 19 & 20 at Koka Booth Amphitheater in Cary, N.C.
Competitors will perform an already selected challenge song and each score will be recorded. One winner will be declared on Friday and one on Saturday with each victor claiming a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame membership package. The two champions will battle on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. for the ultimate prize of two tickets to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The final contest winner will face Peebles on Saturday at 8:45 p.m. in an attempt to beat Guitar Hero’s fastest fingers.
A registration table will be set up for the contest just inside the amphitheatre entrance. Registration will begin on Friday, September 19 at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 20 at 12:00 p.m. Once the competitor has registered, they may perform the challenge song and try to earn their best score.
Winning the contest isn’t the only way to get a ticket to rock and roll’s biggest night. A random drawing consisting of all registered Guitar Hero participants will take place for another chance to win a pair of tickets to the 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
So, sharpen those skills on expert and bring it to the visitRaleigh.com Rock Hall Benefit Concert at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre for an opportunity to win rockin’ prizes.
Last March, Madonna, John Mellencamp, The Ventures, the Dave Clark Five, Leonard Cohen, and Gamble & Huff were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as the Class of 2008. The 2009 finalists will be announced late this fall.
Tickets to the September 19-20 festival are on sale at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre box office and via Ticketmaster. The visitRaleigh.com Rock Hall Benefit concert is presented by the Town of Cary and sponsored by SunTrust Bank, American Airlines, Harris Wholesale, Raleigh News & Observer, 96 Rock, 850 The Buzz, Paragon Commercial Bank, Prime Mortgage Lending, French/West/Vaughan and Black Diamond Capital Group. Proceeds from the concert will benefit both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Museum’s educational outreach and the John Entwistle Foundation’s program of providing musical instruments and music lessons to disadvantaged youths through the public library systems in communities across the country. For more information, visit www.rockhallbenefit.com.
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GARNER, N.C. — ASC Signal Corporation, (formerly Andrew Corporation Satellite Communications Group), today announced an agreement with Globecomm Systems, Inc. (GSI) to supply commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) antenna products. As GSI’s strategic partner and supplier, ASC Signal was selected to provide antenna products that support the recent major award to GSI by a global multilateral organization, which offers a potential revenue of $30 million over a three-year period.
ASC Signal’s antenna products allow Globecomm Systems to deliver a range of enhanced services and offer further support to their global customer. ASC’s antenna products will be supplied under a three-year IDIQ (Indefinite-delivery / indefinite-quantity) contract. These products include:
- 3.9 Meter F-1 compliant C-band Trifold® transportable antenna product
- 4.9 Meter Intelsat E-2 Ku-band type approved motorizable antenna
ASC Signal’s 3.9 meter antenna features a wide range of adjustment with the ability to view geostationary satellites, horizon-to-horizon, from any location worldwide. Its unique Trifold® reflector panels are cut from a single piece of precision spun aluminum.
Additionally, the innovative 4.9 meter Intelsat E-2 type approved Ku-band earth station antenna was developed for maximum accuracy and versatility. This low-maintenance antenna features a dual reflector Gregorian system that provides excellent pattern characteristics and high gain. Equipped with a self-aligning main reflector, it is also capable of reception and transmission for quad-band C-band, X-band, Ku-band and Ka-band configurations.
Previously, ASC Signal has supplied antenna products to GSI for the company’s other global projects. ASC Signal was selected by GSI due to its strong reputation and industry leading product line.
Dr. Russell Dearnley - Vice President, Earth Station Antennas and Solutions for ASC Signal, stated, “Being selected by GSI validates our shared goals of sustaining excellent customer service on a worldwide level.” He continued, “We are proud to provide GSI with our products. As we continue our dynamic growth, we are looking forward to building upon our existing synergistic relationship and collaborating with GSI on future projects.”
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RALEIGH, NC - On June 25th, the Greater Raleigh Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) showcased the growth of women-owned businesses in the Triangle at their 30th Anniversary Red Carpet Gala and Awards Ceremony. The black-tie event was held at Brier Creek Country Club. Kim Genardo, political reporter and host of “At Issue” on NBC 17, emceed the awards ceremony honoring the chapter’s finest.
The 2007-2008 Greater Raleigh NAWBO awards were presented to:
Rising Star Award - Debra Rezeli, owner of 2D Designs, Inc.
The Best Supporting Member (aka the Rising Star Award) recognizes the accomplishments of one new member who has joined NAWBO within 18 months of nomination and who has supported the Greater Raleigh NAWBO Chapter through active participation in meetings, events and committees, promotion, and networking.
Mary Diener Spirit Award - Leslie McMillan, owner of LSM Insurance Associates
The Mary Diener Spirit Award, named after the first Greater Raleigh NAWBO president, recognizes the accomplishments of one outstanding NAWBO member who exemplifies the spirit of NAWBO and has worked to practice, innovate, and effect changes by supporting and establishing the presence for NAWBO.
Woman Business Owner of the Year - Donna Peery, Principal of Five Star Staffing & Accounting Recruiters
The Best Business Owner of the Year Award recognizes the accomplishments of one outstanding NAWBO member who has used creative initiatives to overcome obstacles, create jobs, grow a successful business, and help her community.
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RALEIGH, N.C. – Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that Bogart’s American Grill (www.bogartsamericangrill.com) has received two write-in Maggy Awards for Best Creative Sandwich and Best Ladies Lunch. The Third Annual Maggy Award competition gave the community an opportunity to vote for the “Best Of” in over 80 categories. The 2008 Maggy Award winners will be featured in the January/February issue of Cary Magazine and on CaryMagazine.com. Bogart’s American Grill, located at 510 Glenwood Avenue in downtown Raleigh, is a full service restaurant and bar that specializes in rotisserie, fresh and local ingredients, a popular martini menu and an extensive wine selection.
“We are honored to announce that Bogart’s has received two write-in Maggy Awards,” said Ogan. “We are pleased that Bogart’s has proven to be so popular with the community.”
About Bogart’s American Grill:
Bogart’s American Grill, located at 510 Glenwood Avenue in downtown Raleigh, is a full-service restaurant and bar that specializes in rotisserie, fresh and local ingredients, a popular martini menu and an extensive wine selection. Guests will enjoy the outstanding food and service, as well as a very unique atmosphere. Bogart’s offers a Sunday brunch menu from 10:30 until 2 p.m., which features live jazz music and a wide variety of breakfast items. The menu offers daily specials, as well as weekly featured items emphasizing fresh ingredients from the area. For more information, visit www.bogartsamericangrill.com.
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RALEIGH, N.C. — Progress Energy (NYSE: PGN) is ranked number 16 in CRO’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens 2008, an annual ranking of top corporate citizens among public companies headquartered in the United States.
“It is an honor to be recognized as one of the nation’s top corporate citizens,” said Bill Johnson, chairman, president and CEO of Progress Energy. “Our company will celebrate its 100th anniversary of service this summer. Throughout our history, we have emphasized the importance of being a good corporate citizen and a powerful partner with the communities we serve.
“This recognition is a tribute to our more than 10,000 employees who act with integrity each day while focusing on safety, operational excellence and delivering superior service to our customers. We know that millions of people depend on us, and we have to keep earning their trust every day,” Johnson said.
He added that conducting all aspects of Progress Energy’s business in a responsible way, with integrity and transparency, is fundamental to the company’s success.
“For Progress Energy, being a good corporate citizen means being a good steward of the environmental resources — the land, water and air - that has been entrusted to us,” Johnson said. “It means valuing and respecting all stakeholders in our company — our employees, our customers, our shareholders and our community partners. It also means investing in our communities through our corporate giving, to enhance the quality of life for all citizens in the communities we serve.”
In compiling the 100 Best Corporate Citizens, CRO — in partnership with IW Financial - a Portland, Maine, research and consulting firm specializing in environment, social and governance issues — ranked the corporate responsibility efforts of large-cap companies from the Russell 1000 index in eight categories: Climate Change, Employee Relations, Environment, Financial, Governance, Human Rights, Lobbying and Philanthropy. CRO determined the final ranking as a weighted average of these eight categories.
With transparency being such an important component of corporate responsibility, IW Financial relies on publicly-available data from company financial disclosures, sustainability/environment/citizenship reports, websites, EPA databases, and a number of other sources as part of its standardized research processes.
“Some companies have good environmental policies,” said Mark Bateman, IW Financial’s director of Research. “Some companies have great employee relations. Some companies have exemplary human rights records. CRO’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens list answers the question: Which companies do best across a wide variety of citizenship issues?”
The 2008 list marks the 100 Best Corporate Citizens’ ninth year in publication. The list’s methodology for 2008 includes two significant updates. First, CRO changed rating agencies, switching from KLD Analytics to IW Financial. In contrast with KLD’s interview-and-questionnaire-based method, IW Financial bases rankings solely on publicly-available data and uses its set of patented technologies to do the analysis. Second, the 2008 100 Best Corporate Citizens rankings are limited to the Russell 1000-companies that represent the largest impact on B2B and consumer markets.
For more details about CRO’s 100 best corporate citizens 2008, the methodology and CRO magazine, visit http://www.thecro.com.
About The CRO
CRO is the only membership media platform for Corporate Responsibility practitioners, and the professional service providers and non-profit influencers that serve them. The CRO publishes the 20,000-subscriber ‘CRO’ Magazine and 200,000+ subscriber TheCRO.com, bi-weekly e-newsletters, webinars, and produces the four-time-annual CRO Conferences. With over 100 members including leading companies Sara Lee, Amtrak, IBM, Citigroup, Chubb Insurance, Mattel, Intel, Dell, Pepsi, Home Depot, Starbucks, Avon, Gap, State Street, Xerox, leading providers such as Deloitte, Baker & McKenzie, SAP, Hogan & Hartson, Edelman, Manning Selvage & Lee, Grant Thornton, Golin Harris, Ketchum, Cone, LRN, Integrity Interactive, and non-profits including Stanford University, Boston College, UCLA, and Harvard. Corporate membership information can be found at TheCRO.com, or by calling 732-476-6160.
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RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Folic Acid Campaign was honored with an award at the National Birth Defects Prevention Network Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. on February 13. The Latino Education Campaign, spearheaded by Leslie deRosset, MPH, won the 2007 Birth Defects Education and Prevention Award.
“This award would have not been possible without the dedication of staff, volunteers and partnering agencies. I especially want to thank our Community Ambassadors who have worked so hard to make this program successful,” said deRosset, Latino Campaign coordinator.
This award is given annually to a program to honor their efforts at raising public awareness of birth defects through innovative and collaborative projects.
The North Carolina Folic Acid Campaign started the Latino Education component because Latinas are twice as likely to have a baby born with a neural tube defect than other racial/ethnic populations. Latinas are also less likely to receive early prenatal care and they have additional barriers to care, such as lack of health insurance and language barriers.
To address this issue, the Campaign created a comprehensive and multifaceted program to reach Spanish-speaking women in North Carolina. The Latino Education Campaign uses a lay health education model, called the Community Ambassador Program; a specialized health care provider education component, which targets those that work primarily with Latinos; and media advertising, which uses culturally-relevant messages to convey the importance of taking multivitamins with folic acid.
In 2007 deRosset trained 229 new Community Ambassadors, who in turn reached 3,000 Spanish-speaking women through one-on-one or small group education. The Campaign also collaborated with 15 community-based organizations and conducted 30 health care provider trainings.
The Latino Education Campaign also won an award for “Best Community-Based Research” at Women’s Health Research Day at UNC-Chapel Hill in April 2007. In addition, deRosset presented to more than 700 health care providers at three locations in Mexico about neural tube defects, folic acid and the Latino Education Campaign in July and August 2007.
The North Carolina Folic Acid Campaign, a collaboration between the North Carolina Folic Acid Council and the March of Dimes, uses innovative initiatives to educate women about the benefits of folic acid and the birth defects it helps to prevent. To find out more about the Campaign visit www.getfolic.com, or contact Megan Fazekas at 919-781-2481 or by e-mail at mfazekas@marchofdimes.com.
About the North Carolina Folic Acid Campaign
The North Carolina Folic Acid Campaign is a statewide program whose mission is to improve health by promoting the benefits and consumption of folic acid by taking a daily multivitamin. Established in 1994, the program advocates that all women of child bearing age take 400 mcg of folic acid daily to help prevent neural tube defects (NTDs). Through its collaboration and partnership, the March of Dimes and the North Carolina Folic Acid Council have made significant progress in the campaign to reduce NTDs. To learn more, visit www.getfolic.com and www.marchofdimes.com.
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GARNER, N.C. – Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the Garner office has been named “Best Business in Garner” by The Garner Citizen News & Times. Crescent State Bank was recognized with a Citizen Choice Award for its business accomplishments, community involvement and future goals for the Town of Garner.
Recent accomplishments for the bank include the creation of a program at Garner Magnet High School which allows students to learn how a board impacts the community, as well as assisting the Garner Chamber of Commerce to raise $10,000 for Ralph Smith’s Packages for Patriots, a program that sent 300 care packages to local soldiers deployed overseas.
The Garner Citizen News & Times will host an awards ceremony March 12 at 7:30 a.m. at the Garner Chamber of Commerce to honor each Citizen Choice Award winner.
“We are honored to be recognized for the efforts of our Garner office,” said Carlton. “Crescent State Bank takes pride in giving back to the communities we do business in.”
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