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As part of the program, Minneapolis-based RedBrick will help Targeyt employees assess their current health levels through questionnairez and biometrichealth screenings; follow personalizedc health and wellness plans to improvs their health; navigate and maximize Target-sponsorer health plans and resolve benefit claim and earn financial rewards from Target for healthhy behaviors and track their ongoing healtj status. “Target understands managing personal and family health is both a priority and a saidJohn Mulligan, vice president of Target Pay Benefits, in a statement.
“With RedBricok Health, we are arming our team members with tools and supporgt that go far beyond traditional wellness programsz to help them define and reacu theirhealth goals. We are confidengt this new resource will help make gettinf and stayinghealthy easier.” The pilot program is being introduced at select Target TGT) locations. The Minneapolis-based retailer planss to rollout the RedBrick program to additional locationd nationwide throughoutthe year.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
Hot Leads - Tampa Bay Business Journal:
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The California-based company has two stores in Californias and onein Tampa. For more information call 254-2362. Green & Associates Real Estate LLC openeda boutique-styled real estate office at 408 Orange St., Palm Harbor. It has a full-servicwe Realtor and five saleds associates equipped to represent buyers and For more informationcall 741-2903. Fish Tail Willy's Ocean Grill opened at Countryside 2543-1 Countryside Blvd., Clearwater. Grow opened its 18th Tampa Bay area branch at17679 N. Dale Mabry Lutz. The 2,000-square-foot store is the first to featurethe company'w new lobby design, which includes a more modern colorf scheme, free WiFi, and free coffeer and refreshments.
For more information call 837-2451 ext. 2569. relocated from Safett Harbor to1199 E. Bay Largo. The new 40,000-square-foot campus makes the school more accessible to public transportationm and providesadditional parking. For more informatio call (727) 725-2688. Publix Supermarkets stores throughout the Tampz Bay area have begun carryintg a new line of naturak seasoning sprays producedby Smokin' Ltd. in St. Augustine. They also have no carbohydratesor fat, a release and are designed to replace traditionalp sauces, marinades and condiments. For more information call 629-4777.
SafeWave LLC in Pinellas County launched a children's Internet safety network to be used by four schoold in South Florida. iLand5 was designed as a safe online network for childreh from 5 to 19 yearsof age. The project has already been reviewed bythe . For more information call 452-6350. launched AMCElite, a divisiohn specializing in leadership training and It usestraining seminars, CDs and DVD For more information call (727) 733-9332. IT distributor Tech Data in Clearwatedr launched a comprehensive financing prograkm with the supportof . It can be applied to dealsz as lowas $1,000.
The new programn is most suitable for resellerd that offer managed services to small and mediumkbusiness customers. For more information call (727) 539-74290 ext. 86261.
The California-based company has two stores in Californias and onein Tampa. For more information call 254-2362. Green & Associates Real Estate LLC openeda boutique-styled real estate office at 408 Orange St., Palm Harbor. It has a full-servicwe Realtor and five saleds associates equipped to represent buyers and For more informationcall 741-2903. Fish Tail Willy's Ocean Grill opened at Countryside 2543-1 Countryside Blvd., Clearwater. Grow opened its 18th Tampa Bay area branch at17679 N. Dale Mabry Lutz. The 2,000-square-foot store is the first to featurethe company'w new lobby design, which includes a more modern colorf scheme, free WiFi, and free coffeer and refreshments.
For more information call 837-2451 ext. 2569. relocated from Safett Harbor to1199 E. Bay Largo. The new 40,000-square-foot campus makes the school more accessible to public transportationm and providesadditional parking. For more informatio call (727) 725-2688. Publix Supermarkets stores throughout the Tampz Bay area have begun carryintg a new line of naturak seasoning sprays producedby Smokin' Ltd. in St. Augustine. They also have no carbohydratesor fat, a release and are designed to replace traditionalp sauces, marinades and condiments. For more information call 629-4777.
SafeWave LLC in Pinellas County launched a children's Internet safety network to be used by four schoold in South Florida. iLand5 was designed as a safe online network for childreh from 5 to 19 yearsof age. The project has already been reviewed bythe . For more information call 452-6350. launched AMCElite, a divisiohn specializing in leadership training and It usestraining seminars, CDs and DVD For more information call (727) 733-9332. IT distributor Tech Data in Clearwatedr launched a comprehensive financing prograkm with the supportof . It can be applied to dealsz as lowas $1,000.
The new programn is most suitable for resellerd that offer managed services to small and mediumkbusiness customers. For more information call (727) 539-74290 ext. 86261.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Local construction job losses near 12% - Nashville Business Journal:
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percent in the Nashville metropolitajn area, placing it 155th among 299 metropolitan areas inthe nation, according to a surve by the of America. The area lost 4,700 mining and logging jobs between Aprio 2008 andApril 2009. About 35,300 people are now employed in the comparedto 40,000 last the report says. Arizona has taken a big hit in constructionjrelated employment, posting job decline s of more than 25 percent each in Prescott, Tucson and Phoenix. Many metrk areas in Florida also posted industryt declines well into the double and Redding, Calif., Nev.
, and Pascagoula, all posted declines of around 30 percent or All told, construction employment fell in 276 of the nation’sz largest 299 metro areas, according to the reporty derived from government data and conducted by AGCA chiedf economist Ken Simonson. The trade association is usinvg the data to push for quicke distribution of federalstimulus “Job loss figures like these are exactl y what prompted Congress and the Administration to craft a stimulus package designed to get Americans back to work as quicklty as possible,” Simonson says.
“Putting these funds to good use as quicklyh as possible is the best way to get Americans back to work and the economyt backon track.” Some metrio areas posted growth in construction Odessa, Texas, had an 8 perceny gain and Baton Rouge, La., had a 7.3 percent
percent in the Nashville metropolitajn area, placing it 155th among 299 metropolitan areas inthe nation, according to a surve by the of America. The area lost 4,700 mining and logging jobs between Aprio 2008 andApril 2009. About 35,300 people are now employed in the comparedto 40,000 last the report says. Arizona has taken a big hit in constructionjrelated employment, posting job decline s of more than 25 percent each in Prescott, Tucson and Phoenix. Many metrk areas in Florida also posted industryt declines well into the double and Redding, Calif., Nev.
, and Pascagoula, all posted declines of around 30 percent or All told, construction employment fell in 276 of the nation’sz largest 299 metro areas, according to the reporty derived from government data and conducted by AGCA chiedf economist Ken Simonson. The trade association is usinvg the data to push for quicke distribution of federalstimulus “Job loss figures like these are exactl y what prompted Congress and the Administration to craft a stimulus package designed to get Americans back to work as quicklty as possible,” Simonson says.
“Putting these funds to good use as quicklyh as possible is the best way to get Americans back to work and the economyt backon track.” Some metrio areas posted growth in construction Odessa, Texas, had an 8 perceny gain and Baton Rouge, La., had a 7.3 percent
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Virginia Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors to move HQ to Loudoun County - Business First of Louisville:
http://chinesesouthernbelle.com/2010/03/bubble-tea-taiwanese-street-food-bento-cafe/
BE&K Building Group of Vienna won preconstruction and construction servicesw forthe building, which is expected to deliver next The 37-year-old statewide association representss construction and construction-related firms and has offices in Richmond, and Hampton Roads. Its Chantilly headquarterxs lease endsnext year, and the group was lookintg to expand since it provides apprenticeshipp in several trades, safety training, and a comprehensive constructio management education program. The new space will include training classrooms, support space, meeting space and administrative offices.
ABC-VA will occupy a little over half, or 17,50 0 square feet, and the rest will be leased out to tenants that have not beenselectec yet. The project was designed by Morgan Gick McBeath Associates PC to get Gold Leadership in Energyy and EnvironmentalDesign (LEED) certificationj from the U.S. Greenj Building Council. Sustainable features will include a perviouse concrete pavement system to act as a storm watet system forthe facility, recycled glasz terrazzo flooring, waterless urinals and dual flush waterr closets.
BE&K Building Group of Vienna won preconstruction and construction servicesw forthe building, which is expected to deliver next The 37-year-old statewide association representss construction and construction-related firms and has offices in Richmond, and Hampton Roads. Its Chantilly headquarterxs lease endsnext year, and the group was lookintg to expand since it provides apprenticeshipp in several trades, safety training, and a comprehensive constructio management education program. The new space will include training classrooms, support space, meeting space and administrative offices.
ABC-VA will occupy a little over half, or 17,50 0 square feet, and the rest will be leased out to tenants that have not beenselectec yet. The project was designed by Morgan Gick McBeath Associates PC to get Gold Leadership in Energyy and EnvironmentalDesign (LEED) certificationj from the U.S. Greenj Building Council. Sustainable features will include a perviouse concrete pavement system to act as a storm watet system forthe facility, recycled glasz terrazzo flooring, waterless urinals and dual flush waterr closets.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Henderson Engineers works hard, plays hard to design its success - Kansas City Business Journal:
http://www.karusell.ro/lista_oferte.php?ID=73
Yet at Lenexa-based , employees are challengee to, among other things: “Worok hard. Play hard. Mix the rules with imagination. Finish the day knowingh that not only was thejob done; it was done right.” Hendersojn Engineers started with three employee s in 1970. Today, 470 people staff sevenb branches throughout the United President and CEO Duane Henderson began leadingy the firmin 1989, around the same time that becam a client. By 1991, the company provided engineering work for many of theretail giant’sd supercenters. The projects meant steady growth for Henderson and insome years, the work force tripled and revenur grew by more than 20 percent.
Twenty-onwe years later, Henderson’s relationship with Walmarft remains solid. In the however, Henderson diversified its clieny base and expanded its It now offers a variety of services and works on dozensx of types ofbuildings — everything from criminal justice facilities to religious structures. Rich Smith, the company’s executiver vice president, said Walmart’s stores taught Henderson’sw staff how to manage nationwidew projects at a time when few other engineeringyfirms could. Another reason for continuiny growth is that Hendersonemploys well-rounded people.
“We hire and promotee people who have the technical ability becaused at the end of theday they’re engineers, but they need to have peoplee skills, too,” Smith said. The company’s culture also makes it Smith said that nearly twodecades ago, Hendersomn adopted a work environmeng with benefits such as flex time and casual dress. Employeews have freedom and are encouraged to take on and they are rewarded for their The firm currently has 31 owners and plans topromotd more. “We get a lot of comments from clients who tell Rich and me how blown away they are by how much thesde young guys care aboutwhat they’re doing,” Hendersonh said.
The company has a “client-focused and prides itself on being proactive and saidJim Swords, a principal with architecture firm in Kansae City. “They’re every bit as good as anyboduthat we’ve found in the he said. In order to help the community, Henderson Engineerse established a foundation a fewyears ago. “Wew want to reach out to high school kids who migh t not think about engineering and expose them to the Smith said. “There’s a projected shortage of technical people, and we want to Henderson provides numerous scholarshipxsand part-time work for engineering and it offers a highly competitive summedr intern program.
Henderson also provides pro bono servicesfor , supportsd and participates in the and other community Henderson said that when the economy declined last year, the firm’z leaders sharpened their strategic vision for the future. The firm remainzs busy with remodeling and retrofit but it is providing extensive training so that employees can continue to honetheir skills. Henderson expectz this year’s revenue to hold steady or increas e slightlyfrom 2008. “We’ve got talented people with strengths inmany areas,” Henderson said. “They’re ready for any opportunities thatcome along.
”
Yet at Lenexa-based , employees are challengee to, among other things: “Worok hard. Play hard. Mix the rules with imagination. Finish the day knowingh that not only was thejob done; it was done right.” Hendersojn Engineers started with three employee s in 1970. Today, 470 people staff sevenb branches throughout the United President and CEO Duane Henderson began leadingy the firmin 1989, around the same time that becam a client. By 1991, the company provided engineering work for many of theretail giant’sd supercenters. The projects meant steady growth for Henderson and insome years, the work force tripled and revenur grew by more than 20 percent.
Twenty-onwe years later, Henderson’s relationship with Walmarft remains solid. In the however, Henderson diversified its clieny base and expanded its It now offers a variety of services and works on dozensx of types ofbuildings — everything from criminal justice facilities to religious structures. Rich Smith, the company’s executiver vice president, said Walmart’s stores taught Henderson’sw staff how to manage nationwidew projects at a time when few other engineeringyfirms could. Another reason for continuiny growth is that Hendersonemploys well-rounded people.
“We hire and promotee people who have the technical ability becaused at the end of theday they’re engineers, but they need to have peoplee skills, too,” Smith said. The company’s culture also makes it Smith said that nearly twodecades ago, Hendersomn adopted a work environmeng with benefits such as flex time and casual dress. Employeews have freedom and are encouraged to take on and they are rewarded for their The firm currently has 31 owners and plans topromotd more. “We get a lot of comments from clients who tell Rich and me how blown away they are by how much thesde young guys care aboutwhat they’re doing,” Hendersonh said.
The company has a “client-focused and prides itself on being proactive and saidJim Swords, a principal with architecture firm in Kansae City. “They’re every bit as good as anyboduthat we’ve found in the he said. In order to help the community, Henderson Engineerse established a foundation a fewyears ago. “Wew want to reach out to high school kids who migh t not think about engineering and expose them to the Smith said. “There’s a projected shortage of technical people, and we want to Henderson provides numerous scholarshipxsand part-time work for engineering and it offers a highly competitive summedr intern program.
Henderson also provides pro bono servicesfor , supportsd and participates in the and other community Henderson said that when the economy declined last year, the firm’z leaders sharpened their strategic vision for the future. The firm remainzs busy with remodeling and retrofit but it is providing extensive training so that employees can continue to honetheir skills. Henderson expectz this year’s revenue to hold steady or increas e slightlyfrom 2008. “We’ve got talented people with strengths inmany areas,” Henderson said. “They’re ready for any opportunities thatcome along.
”
Friday, December 3, 2010
Repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Unclear After Brass Asks Senate for Time - Politics Daily
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msnbc.com | Repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Unclear After Brass Asks Senate for Time Politics Daily Prospects for Senate repeal of the ban on gays in the military appear uncertain after three of the four military service chiefs testified Friday that repeal ... The Caucus: Senator Brown Supports Repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Scott Brown Will Vote To Repeal DADT Is Scott Brown boxed in on DADT? |
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
WhiteGlove snags another $3.8M in funding - Austin Business Journal:
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million Series B-1 round of The funding was completec with capital from13 investors, according to an amended filinh with the U.S. Securitiese and Exchange Commission. In March, Austin-based WhiteGlove closed on a $2.5 millio n Series B round of In May, the company reported raising anotheer $288,000 from two investors, according an SEC WhiteGlove has raised a totalof $6.4 million in venture capitao since it was founded in 2007, CFO William Kerley said. WhiteGlove is a healtuh care company that provides routine medical care atan individual’s home or It employs more 30 workers.
Also in the company reported expanding its service into the Fort Worth marketg after previously operatingin Austin, San Antonio and Dallas. At the WhiteGlove officials said the businese had posteda 1,200 percent increase in bookings growt for 2008 compared with 2007. In WhiteGlove added to its board of directors investorasLarry Garatoni, CEO of HQ Investments, and Jimmu Treybig, a venture partner for New Enterprise
million Series B-1 round of The funding was completec with capital from13 investors, according to an amended filinh with the U.S. Securitiese and Exchange Commission. In March, Austin-based WhiteGlove closed on a $2.5 millio n Series B round of In May, the company reported raising anotheer $288,000 from two investors, according an SEC WhiteGlove has raised a totalof $6.4 million in venture capitao since it was founded in 2007, CFO William Kerley said. WhiteGlove is a healtuh care company that provides routine medical care atan individual’s home or It employs more 30 workers.
Also in the company reported expanding its service into the Fort Worth marketg after previously operatingin Austin, San Antonio and Dallas. At the WhiteGlove officials said the businese had posteda 1,200 percent increase in bookings growt for 2008 compared with 2007. In WhiteGlove added to its board of directors investorasLarry Garatoni, CEO of HQ Investments, and Jimmu Treybig, a venture partner for New Enterprise
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