National News Desk

TRENTON, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc. is pleased to announce that Robert Kellner, AIA has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer. Scott Spiezle, AIA, LEEDap will remain as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In the early 1980's George Coleman, head of Dermedics Laboratories in Bridgeport, Conn., teamed up with the former Keneric Industries to reformulate and market an over-the-counter pharmaceutical product designed to treat the symptoms of hangovers. The product, Dr. Seltzer's Hangover Helper, went on to become the best-selling hangover remedy in the U.S. It was eventually sold to a well-known manufacturer and, after almost 20 years on the market, was discontinued when that manufacturer was sold.

HOUSTON, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash Inc., internationally acclaimed retailer of ideal diamonds and engagement rings based in Houston, Texas, announced today the opening of a new retail showroom in nearby Sugar Land, Texas. Scheduled to open in August 2012 the showroom located in Sugar Land Town Square will provide a more traditional retail experience to a rapidly growing number of local Whiteflash customers.

DAYTON, Ohio (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Crown is pleased to announce the addition of Dave Nixon, former Executive Director at Interbrand, in an executive Client Account Lead role. 'This is an exciting move for me,' Nixon said. 'It links my digital expertise, design and consulting background with my passion for client centric service.'

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Facility Rx (FRx) CEO and President Vivian Holder announced the acquisition of The Office Planning Group (OPG). OPG is a 25 year old company headquartered in San Antonio, Texas with client relationships in private and government sectors. It is also an aligned TAB dealer providing specialty file and storage systems, document imaging, records management, commercial office furniture, and related facility services.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On the list of celebrated songwriters from the 1940s through the 1990s is the name of Ruth Roberts (www.ruthrobertsmusic.com). While not as well-known as some of her contemporaries, you have heard her work because Ruth Roberts’ songs are played [...]

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The traditional college experience isn't for everyone. For those currently employed full-time or living in a remote area, online learning has provided the option of attending college at the time most convenient to them. By connecting those students with a selection of colleges that provide online learning opportunities, PETAP can help those students find the best education at affordable prices.

Everyday Center for Spiritual Living (ECSL) is hosting its first OPEN HOUSE and Holistic Business Showcase on July 14, 2012 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. This amazing event called 'ECSL Alive!' will feature: live music, free food, lots of fun, surprises and prizes, activities, and vendor booths representing our local businesses and organizations. Come see what we are all about. We want to get to know you better.

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin presented the Governor's Commendation for International Market Entry to Backbone Security along with representatives of 49 other West Virginia businesses assembled at the State Capitol yesterday. The award honors companies that have successfully exported to a new country during calendar year 2011.

FAIRFAX, Va. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brandon Witte, CEO, SightLine Systems Corp., is pleased to announce the launch of Sightline Systems Japan K.K. ('Sightline Japan') to expand the Sightline solution into the Japanese market. Sightline Japan will be headquartered in Tokyo, and will be represented by Yusuke Nakagawa, President of Sightline Japan.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Inc (SHPE) Chief Executive Officer, Pilar Montoya, has been nationally recognized by US STEMconnector(TM), '100 Women Leaders in STEM,' for her efforts to increase STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) awareness, access, support and leadership development among the Hispanic community.

SAN MARCOS, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leading mortgage compliance services provider, The Compliance Group, Inc. (TCG), has added A.J. Jacobson in the role of National Account Executive to serve its growing clientele of mortgage providers, including mortgage bankers, independent mortgage lenders, community banks, and credit unions.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- International Document Services (IDS), a mortgage document preparation vendor, has been listed among the 2012 Top 50 Service Providers, issued by SourceMedia's Mortgage Technology magazine. This marks the second year in a row IDS has been honored with this distinction.

BOSTON, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- WEST, Advancing Women in the Business of Science and Technology, continues its mission to bring visibility to woman leaders by nominating Kip Hollister as Entrepreneur of the Year in Service and Kip was awarded the honor. WEST demonstrated its key success factor of Visibility by nominating two advisory board members: Kip Hollister, CEO Hollister, a leading staffing firm, and Barbara Lynch, James Beard Award Winning Chef and serial restaurateur; to the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the year.

KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP) announces a free service to help consumers learn about the financial risk of needing long-term care someday, and how to manage the risk. The service blends the best of technology with the best of humanity: real, live advisors on the phone. It's a simple two-step process.

LAKE FOREST, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Professional Community Management of California, Inc. (PCM) continues to add charitable organizations to its roster of philanthropic endeavors. Most recently, the company sponsored Second Harvest Food Bank, the International Energy Alliance, Savannah's Organic Ranch Golf Tournament at the Aliso Viejo Country Club, Home Aid Orange County, Boys and Girls Club of Capistrano Valley and the Lake Forest Community Association's Community Spirit Team.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'A coupon is something a consumer presents to a restaurant, store or service business for a discount,' says Seth Schiller, CEO of Scan Code Saver. 'Companies like Groupon and Living Social don't distribute coupons. They sell on-line discounted certificates. There's a big difference. I believe business owners are getting tired of giving away all the profit in those deals just to get a one-time customer.'

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of default management technology solutions, announced that is has been selected as a Top 50 Servicer Provider by Mortgage Technology magazine back-to-back years.

COSTA MESA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LendingQB, a provider of seamless mortgage lending technology, announced that it completed an integration with ComplianceEase, the leading provider of mortgage compliance and risk management solutions. LendingQB integrated ComplianceEase's ComplianceAnalyzer(R) product with its end-to-end loan origination system (LOS).

CANTON, Ohio (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ohio Gratings, Inc. has launched Sunshade+ a new sunshade product that provides maintenance access for low-rise buildings. This new lightweight product provides shade and a lightweight walking surface and shading system. According to Carl Griffin, Marketing Director, 'The concept really grew out of a need for our sunshade louver product needing to support the weight of a maintenance worker.'