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Farrell Appointed to Alabama Iron and Steel Council

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:51:53 GMT

ANNISTON, Ala., Oct. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alabama Governor Bob Riley has appointed Jim Farrell, President of Blastcrete Equipment Co. in Anniston, Alabama, to the Alabama Iron & Steel Council. With the completion of the ThyssenKrupp plant in Mobile, the state of Alabama is expected to become the second largest steel producer in the U.S. by 2010.

"The Alabama iron and steel industry is not only one of our state's most historical industrial enterprises but each year grows in national scope and importance," said Gov. Riley. "This council was formed to make sure that Alabama continues to be the predominant force in a sector that literally drives the national economy."

"It's truly an honor to have been asked to serve on this important business development council," said Farrell. "The future growth of the state's steel industry will heighten Alabama's profile nationally and internationally."

Blastcrete manufactures and sells affordable, easy to use concrete mixers, concrete pumps, and shotcrete sprayers for use around the world. They also stock a full line of accessories and replacement parts.

More information: www.blastcrete.com.

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Ga. Secretary of State Karen C. Handel to Address Georgia Association of Business Brokers

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:00:18 GMT

Updates on Election Procedures and Voter Photo ID Law Highlight Statewide Business Broker Group Meeting

ATLANTA, Ga., June 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Georgia Secretary of State Karen C. Handel, the state's first Republican to hold the office, will speak at the Tuesday, June 24, regular monthly meeting of the Georgia Association of Business Brokers, Inc. (GABB), a statewide group with almost 200 members.

As Secretary of State, Handel oversees elections, corporations, securities, and professional licensing boards. This important constitutional office is responsible for ensuring Georgia's new voter photo identification law is properly enforced. The Secretary of State's Office also controls the state archives and the Capitol museum.

Said GABB President James Welch, "We are extremely fortunate to have Secretary of State Karen Handel speak to the membership of the GABB during this busy election season." Welch commented that he admired "the straight-forward, hard-working attitude" Secretary Handel brings to state government following a successful career as an executive at several Fortune 500 companies.

Secretary Handel also has served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Sonny Perdue, Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, and as a Deputy Chief of Staff for the Bush-Quayle White House.

Welch continued, "Presidential elections mobilize average citizens to exercise their Constitutional rights not only in voting for the nation's highest elected office but also in determining the course of local government in ways that affect every business person every day." He added, "No matter which candidate or party someone supports, the message this year is clear: America needs to do more to help entrepreneurs and small-business people who are willing to work hard to earn their own piece of the American dream."

The Georgia Association of Business Brokers, GABB, is a not-for-profit, statewide membership organization committed to establishing and maintaining an environment and support structure for success and professionalism in the business brokerage industry. GABB actively encourages each member to achieve his or her highest potential by promoting education, integrity, community responsibility, leadership, professionalism, and productivity.

The GABB meets on the last Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Please note the June and July meetings will be held at the Hilton Atlanta Northeast, 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross, GA 30092.

For more information please visit www.GABB.org.

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Environmentally Minded Developer Appointed to Oversight Board of Controversial Landfill

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:58:49 GMT

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Los Angeles business leader and environmental sustainability advocate David S. Honda has been appointed to the Sunshine Canyon Landfill Local Enforcement Agency (SCL-LEA). SCL-LEA is a recently created joint powers authority (JPA) formed in part to adjudicate operating issues surrounding the controversial urban landfill at Sunshine Canyon as they arise, while overseeing ongoing permit applications by owner-operator Browning Ferris Industries. Sunshine Canyon straddles a northern boundary of the City of Los Angeles and an unincorporated portion of Los Angeles County.

As SCL-LEA moves through the certification process and defines its enforcement methods, municipalities and state governments across the U.S. are watching closely. Sunshine Canyon Landfill Local Enforcement Agency may serve as a national model for similar JPAs in communities struggling with the complex issue of waste management.

Mr. Honda was appointed by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, and will serve the interests of the people of the County of Los Angeles.

"I am humbled by the trust and faith the Board of Supervisors have vested in me in regard to Sunshine Canyon," Honda said. "And I'm especially grateful to Supervisors (Mike) Antonovich and (Zev) Yaroslovsky for the opportunity to serve my fellow citizens of Los Angeles in this critical capacity."

Mr. Honda says his goal as a member of the local enforcement agency is to bring 21st-Century ideas to the landfill in order to make it an energy asset, and "more than just a dump." His ideas for the future of Sunshine Canyon Landfill range from introducing revolutionary methods of carbon sequestration, to refuse-decomposition-based energy production.

"We also need to ensure and enhance the integrity of the innovative double-liner at the landfill, which residential neighbors fought so hard to win," Honda added. "The landfill must not contaminate the water table beneath it."

David Honda is a resident of the City of Los Angeles, living in the neighborhood community of Northridge. He is president of D.S. Honda Construction and D.S. Honda International, LLC.