http://www.send2press.com/newswire/ Business, Entertainment and Technology News Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:19:40 GMT http://neotrope.com 60 en-us 144 31 http://www.send2press.com/newswire/index.shtml http://www.send2press.com/XML/send2press-rss.gif http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0203-003.shtml Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:33:32 GMT Business Medical Houston Texas Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0203-003.shtml TeDan Surgical Innovations HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 3, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeDan Surgical Innovations, industry leader in surgical access instrumentation, announces the launch of the Phantom Series MIS Anterior Hip Retractor System. TeDan Surgical's revolutionary hip retractor utilizes a system of adjustable surgical arms with attachable retractors, enabling surgeons to perform the entire procedure without a fracture table or a surgical assistant.

Dr. Lawrence Menendez and Dr. Daniel Allison, Orthopedic Surgeons at the University of Southern California Medical Center, partnered with TeDan Surgical to design and develop this innovative retractor.

Dr. Allison shared their idea with the TSI team. "We wanted to create a system that could place the anterior approach to hip replacement into the hands of any orthopedic surgeon, minimizing trauma to the patient's soft tissues and bone, while taking away the need for any surgical assistants."

The Phantom Series MIS Anterior Hip Retractor System has been used in surgery over twenty times. Evaluations by surgeons have deemed the system a success.

According to Dr. Menendez, initial trials exceeded expectations. "We were nervous before the first surgery that things wouldn't come together or the surgery would become more complicated, but from the first go-round, the surgery was made much easier. Since then we've only been making it better. We set some lofty goals and feel like we've accomplished them. We are very excited to start giving this system to other surgeons and patients."

With the realization that performing hip replacements through the anterior approach may expedite patient recovery time and reduce post-operative discomfort, surgeons, with increasing frequency, are opting to operate using the anterior technique. Previously, this technically demanding approach has only been possible using a Judet style fracture table and two surgical assistants. The Phantom MIS Anterior Hip Retractor System allows surgeons to access the surgical site through the anterior approach on a standard operating table without a fracture table or additional personnel.

About TeDan Surgical Innovations:
Founded in 2006 with the goal to innovate existing retraction techniques, TeDan Surgical has become an industry leader in access instrumentation. TeDan's patented retractors increase visibility for surgeons while decreasing patient wound size and the potential for tissue trauma. Experience the difference. Experience Innovation.

To learn how to maintain operative independence contact:
TeDan Surgical Innovations
+1-713-726-0886
hipretractor@tedansurgical.com.
http://www.tedansurgical.com .

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TAGS: TeDan Surgical Innovations, Devices and Research, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0202-004.shtml Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:19:36 GMT Fashion Internet Houston Texas Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0202-004.shtml Whiteflash Inc. HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 2, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash Inc., international retailer of ideal diamonds and fine bridal jewelry, announced today the addition of two perfectly matched, perfect color and clarity (D IF) one carat diamonds to their already impressive inventory of ideal and super ideal diamonds.

D IF diamonds (perfect color and internally flawless) are exceedingly scarce. Perfectly matched one carat certified AGS ideal diamonds are phenomenally rare. The fact that they are A CUT ABOVE® Super Ideal Diamonds makes them virtually irreplaceable.

Whiteflash has posted an article to their website called The "Perfect" Perfect Pair of Gem Diamonds profiling the pair and providing links to a comprehensive analysis of these world class gem diamonds including AGS Laboratory reports, light performance imagery and pricing.

Debi Wexler, Whiteflash CEO, had this to say about the gems: "By making diamonds of this stature available to a worldwide audience, we underscore the Whiteflash commitment to top quality diamonds and jewelry. This pair of diamonds is among the most perfect ever crafted by man."

Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® diamonds are well known to diamond connoisseurs across the globe. Exhaustively tested and evaluated, only diamonds with the finest light performance can carry the A CUT ABOVE® brand. A comprehensive collection of reports and light performance images are available on all in-house diamonds on the Whiteflash.com website, along with secure encrypted shopping and easy access to their staff of GIA trained diamond consultants and graduate gemologists.

Whiteflash is currently able to ship to seventy two countries worldwide, and glowing testimonials stream in from delighted customers in the US and abroad attesting to their top flight customer service as well as their impeccable products. Diamonds such as these are especially appreciated by Whiteflash customers in Singapore, Hong Kong and China.

For more information about these or other diamonds from their extensive inventories please call toll free 877-612-6770 to speak to a friendly GIA Accredited Jewelry Professional.

About Whiteflash:
Whiteflash is a full scale manufacturing jeweler specializing in Ideal diamond and Fine Bridal Jewelry and stocks the biggest inventory of AGS Certified Ideal Cut Diamond in the world.

The award winning Whiteflash.com website, described by Kiplinger's Magazine as the 'Lord of the Online Rings" enables shoppers the world over to view, compare and purchase top quality diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry in a convenient and secure environment.

Whiteflash is the first jewelry retailer in the world to attain ISO 9001 certification for total quality management.

For more information, log onto www.whiteflash.com or call toll free 877-612-6770.

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TAGS: Whiteflash Inc., Jewelry and Diamond, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0201-001.shtml Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:57:11 GMT Business Science Highland Park New Jersey Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0201-001.shtml Belvidere Pharmacy HIGHLAND PARK, N.J., Feb. 1, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 2012 marks an important milestone for Belvidere Pharmacy. It opened new doors in its new hometown of Highland Park. When owner and President Shara Rudner, R.Ph. took the reins of the business in 1996, it was a typical retail pharmacy stocked with everything from school to surgical supplies. But from the beginning, Belvidere's staff handled requests for compounded, or custom-made, medications from veterinarians, physicians and specialists.

Word quickly spread about the pharmacy's service and expertise. In 1998, the decision was made to drop the retail side and focus exclusively on compounding.

Compounding is the answer to health issues for countless patients: some patients may be allergic to ingredients found in mass-produced medications, some need to take more obscure drugs that are no longer manufactured, or may require a specific dose that isn't commercially available. Others have difficulty with swallowing pills and would welcome a topical or liquid form of their medications. Compounding can meet all of these individual needs, and more.

Rudner always had great hopes for her business. But even she may not have foreseen how Belvidere would blossom over the next decade and a half. The name Belvidere has become synonymous with quality, and its reputation has grown beyond the physicians and patients it served at the outset. As a result, the organization has been commissioned by several pharmaceutical companies for clinical trials.

In 2007, Belvidere became the first PCAB accredited compounding pharmacy in New Jersey; earning it a place of honor on the national compounding stage. It was awarded reaccreditation in 2010.

The pharmacy's new, ultramodern space will bring a host of conveniences and a serious "cool" factor to its clientele of patients, physicians and veterinarians. It's considerably larger, with a spacious and comfortable waiting area; has a street-level entrance; and is easily accessible from major roads and several area hospitals. The pharmacy's new design is contemporary, inviting, and "green," featuring a seamless, metallic copper epoxy floor, solar panels, paper-free faxes and more.

The most important upgrades are those behind the scenes.

"We've always prided ourselves on being on the cutting edge," said Rudner, "We offer nothing less to our clientele. But this move presented a unique opportunity: To create a facility that significantly exceeds national standards. And we are thrilled to have achieved that." The Highland Park facility now offers multiple ISO class 7 compounding rooms; new clean rooms; and equipment designed to prepare sterile preparations. It's all brand new, and eclipses most of Belvidere's competitors.

"With our new facility, we're able to accommodate individual customized medications, as well as any scale clinical study," said Rudner. "Our innovative facility goes hand-in-hand with our extensive policies and procedures."

According to Rudner, the demand for individualized medications is rapidly on the rise for patients of every species. In addition to formulating medications for people, Belvidere also specializes in compounding veterinary prescriptions. The pharmacy serves practitioners and patients from a wide geographic area and the full spectrum of specialties. Belvidere accepts most insurance plans in order to meet the growing needs of its customers.

With its new facility, a new chapter begins for this important player in a growing sector of modern healthcare.

"We're very excited to call Highland Park home for Belvidere Pharmacy. It's a vibrant community," said Rudner. "We look forward to thriving here for years to come."

For more information, visit www.BelviderePharmacy.com or www.facebook.com/BelviderePharmacy .

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TAGS: Belvidere Pharmacy, Drugs and Pharmaceuticals, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0123-002.shtml Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:59:07 GMT Manufacturing Insurance Irvine California Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0123-002.shtml PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 23, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announced today that solar panel manufacturer Lightway Green New Energy Co. Ltd. ("Lightway") has joined the growing number of solar energy providers globally that have adopted PowerGuard's unique PowerClip(TM) extended warranty protection.

Lightway is a fully automated, vertically integrated manufacturer of world class solar panels, controlling the production process from ingots through modules. With a strong balance sheet and the backing of strategic partner Longjitaihe Group (over $1.6B in assets), the company is continuing to expand its production capability and sales in the U.S. and other emerging global solar markets.

A specialty renewable energy program manager based in the United States, PowerGuard provides an innovative 25-year, non-cancellable quality and performance guarantee solution to back up a manufacturer's own warranty terms.

The insurance solution, conceived and underwritten by PowerGuard, offers back-to-back coverage for a 10-year materials and workmanship warranty. Additionally, it offers a linear power performance guarantee over a 25-year period for panels sold by Lightway and covered by the warranty.

Guaranteeing warranty terms through the use of insurance provides the certainty manufacturers and their customers seek, as well as long-term stability for the industry.

"PowerGuard is very proud that our innovative PowerClip warranty solution has become the 'gold standard' for leading solar energy producers around the world," said Mike McMullen, Managing Principal of PowerGuard. "PowerGuard will continue to support the development and success of the global renewable energy industry with unique, industry-leading products and services."

The PowerGuard solution provides certainty and security and its warranty terms are non-cancellable and will survive even insolvency and bankruptcy. Also offered are third-party rights to the policy in case the original solar manufacturer goes out of business. These rights are backed by the capital strength of the insurance market.

"Lightway recognizes that one of the key components for successfully generating and developing market share in the U.S. is the ability to offer a bankable product," said Wei Qiang, Lightway’s chief executive officer. "We feel that our investment in the PowerGuard warranty solution is a testament to Lightway's long-term commitment to our customers and exhibits our dedication to creating lasting relationships that are built on the principles that ensure the security of our quality."

Contact:
Mike McMullen
949.224.1325
mmcmullen@powerguardins.com .

About PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services:
PowerGuard is a specialty renewable energy program manager specializing in the design and underwriting of unique insurance and risk management solutions for wind, solar and other alternative energy companies.

PowerGuard's PowerClip warranty product is the most comprehensive contractual liability coverage available to renewable energy manufacturers, project developers, power generation operators and the financial institutions who invest in them.

PowerGuard's PowerWrap Solar Project Guarantee Policy is a simple and straightforward insurance policy that guarantees the performance of the entire solar energy system - written on investment grade paper with an insurance company holding an AA- rating from Standard & Poor's. For more information please visit www.powerguardins.com .

About Lightway:
Founded in 2008, Lightway is a leading international vertically integrated manufacturer of multi-crystalline ingots, wafers, cells, and modules. Lightway's comprehensive production chain guarantees superior product quality and a cost effective structure, benefiting a global customer base. LIGHTWAY is dedicated to a long-term growth strategy that includes technological innovation, downstream partnerships and financial solutions that meet the energy demands of a changing world. This market strategy resulted in a successful Q4 2011 in which LIGHTWAY executed over 100 MW of U.S. based sales contracts with the full expectation that this momentum will be carried over into 2012.

Contact:
William Sien
732-658-0605
w.sien@lightwaysolarusa.com .

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NEWS SOURCE: PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services
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TAGS: PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services, Energy, Oil and Gas, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0117-006.shtml Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:48:00 GMT Insurance Manufacturing Irvine California NYSE:WFR Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0117-006.shtml PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announces that leading global provider of solar energy services, SunEdison, a client of retail insurance broker Lockton Companies, has joined the growing number of solar energy providers to adopt PowerGuard's unique PowerClip extended warranty protection.

SunEdison develops, finances, operates and monitors solar energy solutions worldwide, ranging from some of the world's largest solar deployments to residential customers' rooftops. SunEdison is a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials (NYSE:WFR), a global leader in polysilicon and silicon wafer manufacturing, the foundation upon which most solar cells and semiconductor devices are built.

According to Kurt R. Bruenning, Treasurer of MEMC Electronic Materials, "We were impressed with the many unique features and valuable business benefits of the PowerGuard Solution. It was clearly developed by people who understand the nature of our business and anticipate the challenges an emerging industry and new technology face. Their people have proven to be outstanding partners to Gary Giulietti and our Lockton retail team throughout the entire underwriting and coverage placement process."

A specialty renewable energy Program Manager based in the United States, PowerGuard provides an innovative 25-year, non-cancellable quality and performance guarantee solution to back-up a manufacturer's own warranty terms.

Mike McMullen, managing principal of PowerGuard, says, "PowerGuard is proud that our innovative risk-transfer product is quickly gaining momentum with leading solar energy providers around the world like SunEdison and MEMC. We are committed to continuing to support the expansion and success of the global renewable energy industry with unique, leading-edge products and services."

Guaranteeing warranty terms through the use of insurance provides the certainty manufacturers and their customers desire, as well as long-term stability for the industry.

"The PowerGuard solution is an important way for solar energy providers to gain a greater degree of business certainty and it allows developers of solar parks to finance photovoltaic installations more easily and with increased flexibility," states Gary Giulietti, president of Lockton Companies' Farmington, CT operations. "We are very excited to partner with Mike and the PowerGuard team in delivering this innovative and valuable warranty product to our client, SunEdison."

PowerGuard's warranty solution, which is available directly from PowerGuard or through various retail brokers, provides certainty and security to the solar manufacturer's end customers. Its warranty terms are non-cancellable, surviving even insolvency and bankruptcy. Third-party rights to the policy, in case the original solar manufacturer goes out of business are also offered, and are backed by the capital strength of the insurance market.

Contacts:

PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services
Mike McMullen
949-224-1325
mmcmullen@powerguardins.com .

Lockton Companies
Gary Giulietti
860-558-6800
ggiulietti@lockton.com .

MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.
Kurt R. Bruenning
636-474-5925
kbruenning@memc.com .

About PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services:
PowerGuard manages programs specializing in the design and underwriting of unique insurance and risk management solutions for wind, solar and other alternative energy companies.

PowerGuard's PowerClip warranty product is the most comprehensive contractual liability coverage available to renewable energy manufactures, project developers, power generation operators and the financial institutions who invest in them.

PowerGuard's PowerWrap Solar Project Guarantee Policy is a simple and straightforward insurance policy that guarantees the performance of the entire solar energy system - written on investment grade paper with an insurance company holding an AA- rating from Standard & Poor's. More information: www.powerguardins.com .

About SunEdison:
SunEdison is a global provider of solar-energy services. The company develops, finances, installs and operates distributed power plants using proven photovoltaic technologies, delivering fully managed, predictably priced solar energy services for its commercial, government and utility customers. In 2009, SunEdison delivered more kilowatt hours (kWh) of energy than any other solar services provider in North America. More information: http://www.sunedison.com/wps/portal/memc/aboutus/ .

About Lockton:
More than 4,100 professionals at Lockton provide more than 15,000 clients around the world with insurance, benefits, surety and risk management services, offering an uncommon level of client service. Since its founding in Kansas City in 1966, Lockton has grown to become the 9th largest insurance broker in the world. It is the world's largest privately held insurance broker. More information: www.lockton.com .

NEWS SOURCE: PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services
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TAGS: PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services, Energy, Oil and Gas, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0116-003.shtml Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:34:48 GMT Business Manufacturing Miami Florida Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0116-003.shtml Combine Motor Works, Inc.
What's in a name? Practically everything is in a products name. Sports Combines are very well known today, the word Combine is synonymous with words like Athletics, Speed, Performance and Agility, just to name a few. A Sports Combine is one of the most exciting events today connected with sports. There are now Combines in all sports, the main and most recognized Combine today is the annual NFL Combine which has a direct link to the NFL Draft. Whether it's a youth Combine, High School, College or Professional Combine, the main event is always the 40 yard dash. "The Combine 40" is a very familiar term and will give instant name recognition to the Combine 4.0 automobile.

According to Emory Williams, company President and CEO, "We were in talks with a foreign manufacturer and very close to a deal, but the group wasn't fully understanding the magnitude of what we had on the table. They were looking to manufacture a weak version of what we had presented to them, not realizing the full concept of Combines and the class of consumers the auto would attract by its name alone. Knowing this would not be the right union, we decided to walk away and continue the search."

Combine Motor Works has secured trademark rights to the name and is looking to have one of the finest automobiles in the world, nothing less. With the exposure of athletic Combines today, the "Combine 4.0" will have an immediate consumer following which will include athletes of all sports, professional and non-professional, die-hard sports fans, and the consumer who buys what's new just to make a statement.

Athletes work and train very hard preparing for their presence at the Combines, we are putting forth the same efforts to make the Combine 4.0 automobile one of the finest on the market today. "Great driving dynamics, good weight distribution and maneuverability are some of the areas we will pay close attention to, not to mention a roomy plush interior, comfort and style," added Williams.

Being available in two design classes, sports coupe and SUV, the Combine 4.0 will be tagged as the "True American Sports Car."

Says Williams "We will now continue making contacts with various manufacturers, looking for the right union. We know that once certain consumers see the Combine 4.0 on the car lot, they won't leave without it."

More information: www.combinemotorworks.com / www.combine40.com .

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TAGS: Combine Motor Works, Inc., Auto and Motorsports, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0112-002.shtml Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:58:22 GMT Insurance Manufacturing Irvine California Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0112-002.shtml PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 12, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announces that leading solar manufacturer, Talesun, has joined the growing number of global solar panel manufacturers to choose PowerGuard's unique PowerClip extended warranty protection.

Talesun Solar is an international manufacturer of high quality crystalline solar cells and modules. Located in Changshu, just 50 miles from Shanghai, Talesun operates the world's largest, fully automated production plant using state of the art technology. The company also has offices in Munich, Germany and San Jose, USA.

A specialty renewable energy program manager based in the United States, PowerGuard provides an innovative 25-year, non-cancellable quality and performance guarantee solution to back up a manufacturer's own warranty terms.

The insurance solution, conceived and underwritten by PowerGuard, offers back-to-back coverage for a 10-year limited product warranty. It also includes a 10-year warranty for 90 percent power performance and an additional 15-year warranty for 80 percent performance for panels sold by Talesun and covered by the warranty.

Through the use of insurance, PowerGuard is able to offer manufacturers the ability to provide the certainty their customers seek, as well as long-term stability for the industry.

Mike McMullen, managing principal of PowerGuard, shares, "PowerGuard is excited to see leading solar cell and module manufacturers around the world embracing the value that our unique and innovative risk-transfer product provides to them. PowerGuard will continue to support the development and success of the global renewable energy industry with unique, industry-leading products and services."

The PowerGuard solution is available globally. Its warranty terms are non-cancellable and will survive even insolvency and bankruptcy. Third-party rights to the policy are also offered, in case the original solar manufacturer goes out of business, backed by the capital strength of the insurance market.

Contact:
Mike McMullen
949.224.1325
mmcmullen@powerguardins.com .

About PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services:
PowerGuard is a specialty renewable energy program manager specializing in the design and underwriting of unique insurance and risk management solutions for wind, solar and other alternative energy companies.

PowerGuard's PowerClip warranty product is the most comprehensive contractual liability coverage available to renewable energy manufacturers, project developers, power generation operators and the financial institutions who invest in them.

PowerGuard's PowerWrap Solar Project Guarantee Policy is a simple and straightforward insurance policy that guarantees the performance of the entire solar energy system - written on investment grade paper with an insurance company holding an AA- rating from Standard & Poor's. For more information please visit www.powerguardins.com .

About Talesun:
Talesun is a premium manufacturer of solar modules and solar cells. The 200,000 square meter fully automated production facility of the company is located in China and is planned to reach a production capacity of 2 GW by the end of 2012. Talesun has subsidiaries in Shanghai, Munich and San Jose, USA.

NEWS SOURCE: PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services
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TAGS: PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services, Energy, Oil and Gas, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-12-1228-002.shtml Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:39:01 GMT Consulting Business Duluth Georgia Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-12-1228-002.shtml Third Law Sourcing LLC DULUTH, Ga., Dec. 28, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Third Law Sourcing managing partners Brad Birdwell and Scott Drobes were chosen by Business to Business magazine as two of metro Atlanta's Top 25 Entrepreneurs. Third Law Sourcing is a strategic sourcing and procurement consulting company. Third Law Sourcing revenues grew by 963 percent between 2007 and 2010, earning them the #4 spot on the annual ranking of metro-Atlanta's Top 25 Entrepreneurs and Ones to Watch.

Honorees were chosen based on their company's revenue growth, profitability, and sustainability, in addition to their overall entrepreneurship, strategy, response to today's economy, leadership style, innovation, and people and culture.

"It is fulfilling to work in a business that creates and saves jobs by helping clients realize hundreds of millions of hard-dollar savings - especially in today's tough economic environment," said Scott Drobes, managing partner, Third Law Sourcing. "Brad and I are honored to be recognized among this impressive group of Atlanta entrepreneurs."

Business to Business magazine honored its Top 25 Entrepreneurs and six Ones to Watch in Atlanta on November 3, 2011 at the Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center. The entrepreneurs are featured in the November/December issue of Business to Business and online at http://www.sopdigitaledition.com/businessleader/b2batlanta/novdec2011/#/30/ .

About Third Law Sourcing:
Third Law Sourcing LLC, based in Duluth, Ga., provides strategic sourcing and procurement consulting to services companies with $500 million to several billion dollars in annual revenue. By adhering to the rules of principled negotiation, Third Law Sourcing helps clients achieve bottom-line cost savings without disrupting operations or vendor relationships. Unlike traditional hourly fee consulting firms, Third Law Sourcing's strategic sourcing and procurement consulting services are net cash flow positive because they are paid for through savings gained.

In addition to cost-reduction initiatives, Third Law Sourcing provides sourcing services to organizations undertaking financial restructuring and merger/acquisition transactions. Third Law Sourcing, founded in 2005, is ranked on the 2011 Inc. 500 as one of America's fastest-growing companies. For more information, visit www.3rdlaw.com .

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NEWS SOURCE: Third Law Sourcing LLC
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TAGS: Third Law Sourcing LLC , Awards and Honors, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-11-1104-005.shtml Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:33:01 GMT Employment Manufacturing San Bernardino California Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-11-1104-005.shtml Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Nov. 4, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board's partnership with California Manufacturing Technology Consulting® (CMTC) helped a local manufacturer, Microdyne Plastics, create a more competitive pricing structure and identify cost savings to maintain profitability.

Judy Lopez, Director of Business Development at Microdyne has witnessed many changes since she joined the company in 1975. The recent recession demonstrated the need for a major cultural shift in order to succeed in this new climate.

"As competition grew, we didn't want to lose jobs because we bid half a cent more than the company down the street," she said. "We needed to reevaluate our suppliers and our pricing structure, cut costs if possible and look at ways to aggressively market ourselves rather than rely entirely on word-of-mouth."

Lopez learned about the County's Business Consulting Program after attending a marketing seminar hosted by the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board. This program provides local employers an opportunity to receive consulting services in cost cutting and marketing at no cost. In May 2011, Microdyne began an intensive process audit performed by California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC®) and began designing a new website with Ron Stark of Voice Marketing.

"Businesses that struggled most in this recession shared a common trait in that they could not easily shift production into different market segments," said Michael Goblowsky, Account Manager for CMTC. "We showed Microdyne not only where they could cut costs and streamline operations, but also how they could expand and diversify to create new market opportunities."

Microdyne completed the program in September 2011 and recently launched their new website at http://www.MicrodynePlastics.com .

"We are leaner and feel ready to take on new opportunities as well as create them with our new marketing plan and our website," Lopez said proudly.

In 2010, the San Bernardino County's Workforce Investment Board's Business Consulting Program helped employers retain 902 jobs and create 204 new jobs.

"Our County Workforce Investment Board's business consulting program is one of the few offered in the nation that streamlines and empowers regional employers," said Chair Josie Gonzales, County of San Bernardino Fifth District Supervisor. "This is another example of why San Bernardino County is a great place to do business."

"We are very proud of the results from the Business Consulting Program," said Sandy Harmsen, Executive Director of the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board. "Our partners have given employers the tools they need to grow and have provided our workforce with new opportunities for long-term stability."

Employers and job seekers can find out more information about the business consulting program and services offered through their local San Bernardino County One-Stop Employment Resource Centers located in Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino and Hesperia. Please visit: http://www.sbcounty.gov/csb-win/wia.htm .

About the Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County:
The Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County is comprised of private business representatives and public partners appointed by the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors. The Board strives to strengthen the skills of the County's workforce through partnerships with business, education and community-based organizations. The County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors is committed to providing county resources which generate jobs and investment.

The Workforce Investment Board, through the County of San Bernardino Economic Development Agency and Workforce Development Department, operates the County of San Bernardino Employment Resource Centers (ERCs) and Business Resource Centers (BRCs). The ERCs provide individuals with job training, placement and the tools to strengthen their skills to achieve a higher quality of life, and the BRCs support and provide services to the County's businesses including employee recruitment.

NEWS SOURCE: Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County
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TAGS: Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County, Economic Development, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-11-1104-003.shtml Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:12:25 GMT Government Business San Bernardino California Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-11-1104-003.shtml Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Nov. 4, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board (WIB) has been an instrumental partner in helping local manufacturers such as California Steel Industries, Inc. (CSI) successfully graduate 34 electricians and 17 mechanics from its craft development program.

The in-house program provides on-the-job training and mentoring for employees to become "A" level electricians, mechanics or machinists. Starting salary for the trainees is $20.17 per hour. Upon graduation, an electrician's pay increases to $32.32 per hour; machinists and mechanics to $30.22 per hour.

Currently, CSI has 43 employees in their training programs who attend classes tailored specifically to their respective trades at Chaffey College and San Bernardino Valley College. Employees from member businesses of the Manufacturers Council of the Inland Empire also attend classes.

"The program began 13 years ago and we have been very successful in developing high quality technicians who have become fully qualified craft workers at CSI," said Brett Guge, Executive Vice President - Finance and Administration at California Steel Industries, Inc.

A survey of 800 manufacturers conducted by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) in 2005 reported that more than 80% experienced a shortage of skilled workers. When California Steel's regional and national efforts to recruit qualified "A" level electricians, mechanics and machinists fell short, CSI responded by creating the craft development programs assisted by the County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board.

"Our company faced a shortage of skilled craft workers as our current workforce neared retirement age," said Guge. "Even in this economy, we could not find qualified people to step into these positions."

"Manufacturers across the nation are having trouble finding skilled workers, but here in San Bernardino County, the Workforce Investment Board supports our employers and employees with federally funded training programs to develop our local workforce with the skills local employers seek," said Chair Josie Gonzales, County of San Bernardino Fifth District Supervisor.

The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board provides services to all manufacturers throughout the county. The Business Resource Team reaches out to employers of all sizes to help train and develop skilled employees as well as provide no-cost recruitment and hiring services. In 2010, the Business Resource Team saved county employers $3,647,877 through On-the-Job Training program reimbursement, and helped nearly 6,000 job seekers gain employment.

Employers and job seekers can find more information about the job training programs and services through their local San Bernardino County One-Stop Employment Resource Centers located in Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino and Hesperia. Please visit: http://www.sbcounty.gov/csb-win/wia.htm .

About the Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County:
The Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County is comprised of private business representatives and public partners appointed by the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors. The WIB strives to strengthen the skills of the County's workforce through partnerships with business, education and community-based organizations. The County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors is committed to providing County resources which generate jobs and investment.

The Workforce Investment Board, through the County of San Bernardino Economic Development Agency and Workforce Development Department, operates the County of San Bernardino Employment Resource Centers (ERCs) and Business Resource Centers (BRCs). The ERCs provide individuals with job training, placement and the tools to strengthen their skills to achieve a higher quality of life, and the BRCs support and provide services to the County's businesses including employee recruitment.

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