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Facilities Planning Services Group Creates Re-Shoring Team Plan to Help Re-establish Manufacturing in the USA
WILMINGTON, N.C., Aug. 4, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Facilities Planning Services Group has announced the formation of the FPS Re-shoring Team. This team of specialist will help USA companies relocate their manufacturing operations back to the mainland to lessen their dependency on offshore outsourcing.
Sokal Signs the Leader Automotive Group
RALEIGH, N.C., July 24, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Auto dealer marketing firm, Sokal, recently signed as the agency of record for the Leader Automotive Group. As a growing dealership group, Leader Automotive Group is the U.S. Division of AutoCanada Inc.
New Agile Virtual Conference Sets Out To Make Carolinas The Next Agile Hotspot!
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 30, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- What do you get when you combine a week full of entertaining Agile Great Debates each morning, 6-dynamic speakers each day representing some of the region's leading Fortune 500 Employers and 24-Agile Industry hot topics followed by live Q&A opportunities in a virtual green room? You get, The Ultimate Virtual Conference by Agile Week Carolinas.
University Kia of Durham Donates Face Shields to Duke-Health
DURHAM, N.C., June 29, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A donation of Personal Protective Equipment assembled at Kia's U.S. plant is the latest element of Kia Motors' "Accelerate The Good" program. To aid in the fight against COVID-19, University Kia of Durham has donated more than 100 face shields for medical worker use at Duke.
Black-Owned Private Equity Firm Offers Zero-Percent Interest Loans to Businesses of Color Impacted by COVID-19, Civil Unrest
GREENSBORO, N.C., June 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, North Carolina-based, black-owned private equity firm, Building Wealth & Communities (BWC) Capital, announced the launch of the BWC+invest Zero-Percent Interest Loan Program. Developed for small, emerging businesses of color across the country.
Bunk 57 Ministries Receives a $40,126 grant to reshape the lives of Minority Young Men
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bunk 57 Ministries has received a $40,126 grant from the Mecklenburg County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council to fund its Youth Discipleship Program for minority youth, young men ages 12-17.
Part 1 of 4: COVID-19 and the Future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
GREENSBORO, N.C., June 4, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For over 15 years, Bridget Chisholm and her team at North Carolina-based black-owned economic development firm, Building Wealth & Communities (BWC) Consulting, LLC has had first-hand experience with providing high-level financial solutions to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Celebrating International Tea Day, Specialtea Gifts Announces Their New Product to Fight the Quarantine Blues
RALEIGH, N.C., May 21, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The global pandemic has impacted many facets of American life, causing stress and uncertainty. Specialtea Gifts today announced the launch of their new product, the "Dunk A Trump" Tea Infuser. This tea infuser was designed as both a humorous gift and an actual tea infuser.
The Devil is in the Details: Black-owned BWC Capital Works to Demystify Federal Stimulus PPP Loan Forgiveness
GREENSBORO, N.C., May 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Black-owned North Carolina-based investment firm, BWC Capital secured a Payroll Protection Program (PPP) forgivable small business loan during the first round of available funds several weeks ago.
Emergency Transportation Associates Launches New Emergency Vehicle Marketplace
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 6, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Three weeks ago ETA challenged WiT Group to develop an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of emergency vehicles. WiT Group, a Charlotte, N.C. based marketing agency, completed a full website redesign including the development of custom-designed responsive web pages, a fully functional online marketplace, and a search engine optimized web platform that will lead the way for the emergency vehicle industry.
Bob Karney pledges $25,000 to biker families affected by COVID-19
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 30, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bob Karney, a motorcycle accident attorney, donated $25,000 directly to biker families in need, The Karney Law Firm announced today. The requests poured in and over 80 families received immediate aid.
Unlikely North Carolina Companies Partner Together to Produce Reusable Masks
RALEIGH, N.C., April 28, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EHOP Health, a chronic disease reversal company headquartered in Apex, NC and Harriss & Covington, a hosiery mill headquartered in High Point, NC, recently delivered reusable face masks to customers across North Carolina and the United States. The first business to receive the Easy Masks reusable masks was Weaver Street Market.
Scopedive Launches and Disrupts Cyber Security Talent Market
RALEIGH, N.C., April 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Scopedive, Inc. announces the official launch of its novel cyber security talent marketplace, matching top cyber security freelancers and consulting firms with businesses for any cyber security or compliance project scope.
Capital Automotive Group Shows Sensitivity to Their Customers During COVID-19 Threat
RALEIGH, N.C., March 27, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leading the way in prioritizing the health and safety of their customers, the Capital Automotive Group has taken the initiative to offer a variety of services during the ever-changing circumstances surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic.
Crumley Roberts Reaffirms Its Commitment To Stand Up for Clients, Employees and Communities During the COVID-19 Outbreak
GREENSBORO, N.C., March 25, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Crumley Roberts is a 30-year-old consumer-based law firm with offices, partnerships and affiliations throughout the United States. Led by President and CEO Chris Roberts, along with a team of Vice Presidents and Attorney Shareholders, the law firm remains committed to STANDING UP for its clients, for its communities and for its employees.
Sokal Joins CDK Global Partner Program
RALEIGH, N.C., March 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal, a full service automotive advertising agency announced today that it has become a participant in the CDK Global Partner Program, the largest marketplace of third-party automotive applications and integrations. CDK Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDK) is the largest provider of integrated information technology solutions to the automotive retail industry.
Crumley Roberts Begins Its Roar Into the 20s With Its New Vice President of Technology Darrin Edwards
GREENSBORO, N.C., March 5, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Crumley Roberts Executive Strategic Planning Team led by President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Roberts is setting new and aggressive growth goals for the law firm. It is expected that these growth goals will take Crumley Roberts into new areas geographically and into new areas also legally.
Crumley Roberts Moving Forward Together with Community Partnerships for Bicycle Safety
GREENSBORO, N.C., Feb. 21, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wednesday of this week President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Roberts along with Chief Marketing Officer Kim Roberts and several members of its marketing team celebrated Crumley Roberts' seventh year as the lead sponsor of the Charlotte-based Carolina Cycling Team, an organization founded in 2011 and comprised of Masters-level competitive cyclists.
Crumley Roberts is a Proud Presenting Sponsor and Chris Roberts is a Proud Model for The Men’s Fashion Show Benefitting The...
GREENSBORO, N.C., Feb. 13, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Crumley Roberts and The Roberts Center for Leadership, Education, Advancement and Development with their mission to develop, promote, and support programs that provide lifelong learning opportunities for individuals, business, and communities are thrilled to be one of the presenting sponsors for this event benefitting the young men who are members of The Black Suit Initiative!
This Valentine’s, Experience Paris in a ‘Novel’ Way
RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 17, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With Valentine's Day around the corner, how does a romantic trip to Paris with your lover sound? If the bank account isn't quite up to that dream getaway, YourNovel.com offers an armchair escape to the City of Love, where you and your sweetheart become the hero and heroine of your own personalized romance novel.
Deacon Jones Acquires Lee Hyundai of Goldsboro
RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Deacon Jones Auto Group recently acquired Lee Hyundai of Goldsboro and will rename the store "Deacon Jones Hyundai." This location, at 304 N Oak Forest Rd. in Goldsboro, NC, will continue the growth and the investments that Deacon Jones has made to this area of the Goldsboro community.
New Year! New Look! As of Jan. 1, Fuzzy’s Empanadas is now The Naked Empanada
WAKE FOREST, N.C., Jan. 2, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New Year! New Look! As of January 1, 2020, Fuzzy's Empanadas is now The Naked Empanada. We're not going anywhere - just shaking things up a bit. Fuzzy will still be the master mind behind your favorite empanadas.
Sokal Opens Spacious New Office in Charlotte Area
RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 20, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal, a leader in automobile advertising in North Carolina, opened a new, cutting-edge office space in the Charlotte area. Sokal has been a long-time frontrunner in the competitive automobile marketing business.
Drop-In Daycare Grand Opening in Ballantyne Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 16, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Although many parents enroll their children in traditional daycare facilities and schools, there is a large gap when it comes to finding part-time childcare for working parents, stay-at-home moms, and after hours. Giggles Drop-In Daycare addresses those needs and is excited to announce the opening of their Charlotte location in the Ballantyne neighborhood on December 29, 2019.
Capital Automotive Group Donates $26,050 to Local Susan G. Komen Affiliate
RALIEGH, N.C., Dec. 12, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Automotive Group has generously donated $26,050 to the Susan G. Komen(R) NC Triangle to the Coast (Komen NCTC) local affiliate. The campaign, which was designated "Share the Awareness Breast Cancer Campaign" in October of this year, enabled the dealership to donate a portion of their proceeds for the month.
Cottage Cooking Adds Baking Class to its Schedule Lineup
ASHEVILLE, N.C., Dec. 9, 2019 SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cottage Cooking, known for their dinner-party style cooking classes, has recently expanded into offering daytime baking classes. Founders, John Godts and Liisa Andreassen, recently attended some baking classes at the King Arthur Flour Baking School in Norwich, Vermont, and are excited to share what they learned.
Capital Chevrolet Buick GMC of Lexington Partners with American Children’s Home to Host Holiday Toy Drive
RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 5, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Chevrolet Buick GMC of Lexington is partnering with American Children's Home in hosting a toy drive to benefit local foster children. The Lexington community is being asked to participate in the spirit of the holiday by donating a variety of items in order to give these children a happy celebration.
Capital Ford Lincoln of Rocky Mount Hosts First Responders Christmas Celebration
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C., Dec. 5, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Ford Lincoln of Rocky Mount will host a Christmas celebration with a focus on honoring their community's courageous first responders. The Rocky Mount Police Department, Nash County EMS, the Nash County Sheriff's office, and the North Carolina Highway Patrol will organize the celebration.
919 Designs Celebrates New Location in Cary, NC with November 2 Grand Opening
CARY, N.C., Oct. 29, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Candice Yagmin, founder of CY Design Studio and Cary resident, is pleased to announce the opening of her new retail location, 919 Designs. The shop is located at 955 N. Harrison Avenue in Cary. A grand opening event is slated for Saturday, November 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time.
Healthy Homes Expert Rick Bayless Today Offers New ‘Radon Health Risks’ E-Book to Public
ASHEVILLE, N.C., Oct. 23, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rick Bayless, owner and founder of A Healthier Home, LLC, today offers a new e-book, "Radon Health Risks: What You Need to Know When Living or Working in the Southern Appalachians."
Deacon Jones Family of Dealerships Celebrates the Opening of Deacon Jones Kia
GOLDSBORO, N.C., Oct. 22, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Deacon Jones Auto Group is pleased to announce the opening of its newest location. Deacon Jones Kia will open its doors on Monday, October 21, 2019. The dealership plans on doing a Chamber of Commerce and an official grand celebration later this year.
Capital Subaru of Greensboro to Hold Dog Appreciation Day Event
RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 18, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Subaru of Greensboro will host a free dog wash event in honor of Subaru's "Make a Dog's Day" effort. Sparked by the "Subaru Loves Pets" initiative, the Greensboro dealership will welcome dogs and their owners to enjoy the celebration, spotlighting their support for the love and well-being of our furry friends.
Registration Open for First Ever Charlotte Truck Pull – Fundraiser to support Move For Hunger, presented by MYMOVE
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 16, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Move For Hunger announced today that registration is open for the first-ever Charlotte Truck Pull, presented by MYMOVE. The event, in which teams of 5-10 will compete to see who can pull a moving truck 100 feet in the fastest time, will be held at Lenny Boy Brewing Co. (3000 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, 28217) on Saturday, November 16 from Noon-4 p.m.
Capital Automotive Group Runs ‘Share the Awareness’ Breast Cancer Campaign
RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 16, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Capital Automotive Group has chosen to bring awareness to the breast cancer topic for the month of October. The specific Capital stores that will participate in the event include: Capital Ford Raleigh, Capital Chevrolet, Capital Ford Rocky Mount, Capital Ford Hillsborough, and Capital Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM.
Teachers and Staff at Dayspring Receive a Back to School Gift: The Opportunity to Reverse Chronic Disease
RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 10, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EHOP Health, a chronic disease reversal company headquartered in the Triangle region, recently implemented their Journey 2 Health(TM) program at Dayspring Christian Academy. Dayspring, which educates students from kindergarten through high school, wanted to offer additional support to their team.
Pop-Up Problem-Solvers Help Nonprofits Grow and Go
RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 25, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- An easy, affordable way to access a team of experts focused on solving problems and moving forward is now an option for nonprofit organizations across the country. Recognizing the common challenges facing nonprofits, such as limited budgets and bandwidths, North Carolina-based My Change Agent (MCA) has taken notice of a concept known as a flash organization. The result: the Capacity Building Consortium.
Phone Ninjas Can Triple Appointment Setting Rates for U.S. Automotive Businesses
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 19, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Phone Ninjas, a certified phone coaching company, analyzes inbound sales, outbound sales, parts and service calls for car dealers. In some cases, its advanced phone and Internet training has increased appointment setting to nearly 86 percent.
University Kia Shows Support of Local Charities
DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 6, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In addition to opening a brand new showroom on August 30, 2019, University Kia showed their support of local community by presenting Meals on Wheels Chapel Hill - Carrboro with a donation of more than $10,000. This appropriation will help seniors and adults with disabilities in the Chapel Hill - Carrboro area.
New Horror Anthology Features Stephen King, Neil Gaiman and Many More – ‘DARK TIDES: A Charity Anthology’
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sept. 4, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gestalt Media is honored to announce "Dark Tides: A Charity Horror Anthology" (ISBN: 978-1733735537) featuring 31 of today's leading authors in the genre with 100% of the proceeds donated to the victims of the May 31, 2019 Virginia Beach shooting attack. (VIDEO)
EHOP Health Hires Baker Freiberg as Vice President of Sales
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 7, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EHOP Health, a chronic disease reversal company headquartered in the Triangle region, is proud to announce the hire of Baker Freiberg as Vice President of Sales. A veteran of the insurance industry, Freiberg brings extensive experience working with large employers that are looking for help reducing their healthcare costs.
Sokal Signs Empire Automotive Group
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 6, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Automotive advertising agency, Sokal, signs as agency of record for Empire Automotive Group. Empire is a large multi-rooftop automotive retail group with a main location in Huntington, New York.
Sokal Signs Pinnacle Ford Lincoln
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 6, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal, a leader in the automobile advertising business recently signed Pinnacle Ford Lincoln as their agency of record. Pinnacle Ford Lincoln is the newest addition to the current 16 store, booming Hudson Auto Group located in Tennessee. The new dealership address will be 4080 Lexington Road in Nicholasville, Kentucky.
Sokal Signs Montgomery Ford-Lincoln
RALEIGH, N.C., July 16, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Automotive advertising agency, Sokal, recently signed as agency of record for Montgomery Ford-Lincoln. Offering a wide variety of cutting-edge technology, Sokal will provide a new website in addition to assisting in many other areas of dealership business.
Capital Ford Raises $1000 for Camp WinShape
RALEIGH, N.C., June 6, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Ford in Raleigh generously raised $1,000 for Camp WinShape, a children's day camp to be held July 1-5 at Wake Crossroads Baptist Church this summer. The camp provides an unprecedented day camp experience for children who have completed grades kindergarten through eighth grade.
Sokal Signs Colonial Harley-Davidson
RALEIGH, N.C., May 30, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal signs Colonial Harley-Davidson of Prince George, Virginia and will act as agency of record. Starting immediately, Sokal, a leader in the automobile advertising industry will take on various services, in addition to consulting for the Harley-Davidson dealership.
Dreams Are About to Become Reality for Charlotte Rock Band Killakoi
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 15, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- N.C.-based rock band, Killakoi, opened the inaugural Epicenter Festival. On May 9, 2019 Killakoi took the stage in the Epicenter Village for the early arriving festival campers. The festival was estimated to have an estimated 10,000 campers.
Growing Work Opportunities for Artists in North Carolina – Creative Aging Symposium
GREENSBORO, N.C., April 22, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Creative Aging Network-NC (CAN-NC) is excited to announce its 2019 Creative Aging Symposium: Building Creative Communities Across Generations on April 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bell Campus in Greensboro. Artists in and around North Carolina have a unique opportunity to learn about the growing field of intergenerational arts at the fun and highly interactive event.
A Day of Self Discovery and Soulful Inquiry for Care Providers
GREENSBORO, N.C., April 19, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Creative Aging Network-NC is excited to announce its 2019 Creative Aging Symposium: Building Creative Communities Across Generations coming up April 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bell Campus in Greensboro, the event will be repeated on May 1 during the same hours at the Harris Conference Center in Charlotte.
Sokal Signs Huntington Ford Lincoln
RALEIGH, N.C., April 12, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Automotive marketing agency, Sokal, is the new agency of record for Huntington Ford Lincoln of N.Y. Beginning immediately Sokal will create new ad campaigns for Huntington Ford Lincoln and assist in many other areas of advertising, including a new website launch in May for Huntington Ford.
Asheville Angel Pets Conference and Angel Pets Expo 2019
ASHEVILLE, N.C., March 13, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bright Star Studio, llc proudly presents a pioneering, unique, and much needed, Angel Pet Conference 2019 in North Carolina, covering many topics on senior pet care needs, end-of-life care, caregiver support and grief healing.
