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Aging Services of Georgia Teams with Unemployment Services Trust to Reduce Operations Expenses for Nonprofits

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Santa Barbara, CA (PRWEB) December 08, 2011

The Unemployment Services Trust (UST) and Aging Services of Georgia are pleased to announce they are entering into a partnership to offer a new member benefit to nonprofits in Georgia: saving money on unemployment expenses.

Aging Services of Georgia is a statewide association that represents nonprofit and mission-driven organizations dedicated to providing quality housing, health care and community-based services. Aging Services of Georgia consists of over 150 housing and service providers that proudly embrace the continuum of aging services, representing over 126,000 residents and clients in Georgia.

With Unemployment Insurance (UI) taxes continuing to rise across the United States, it works to the benefit of most nonprofit organizations to consider opting out of the state unemployment tax system in an effort to reduce operational costs. The current maximum tax rate for employers in Georgia is 7.29%, up from 5.40% in 2008, and these rates will continue to rise until the economy stabilizes. Opting out of the state unemployment tax system is allowed by federal law for 501(c)(3) organizations and can help nonprofits keep more funds to put toward their mission.

Employers who pay into the state unemployment tax system typically pay in $ 2.00 for every $ 1.00 for paid out in benefits. And, last year alone, Georgia erroneously paid out unemployment benefits by an estimated $ 53.6 million, so there are a lot of funds going to waste. Opting out classifies nonprofits as a direct reimbursing employer, where the organization repays the state dollar-for-dollar when an unemployment claim is filed against the organization. In becoming a direct reimbursing employer, organizations have the options to monitor and protest claims on their own or join an unemployment trust. Handling unemployment claims within the organization can be burdensome on Human Resources departments, so many nonprofits choose to join an unemployment trust because they can provide claims monitoring services as a benefit of becoming a member. With UST, organizations make quarterly deposits into a reserve account that is owned by the organization. When unemployment claims arise, UST reimburses the state with funds from the organizations reserve, which will be replenished through future contributions.

UST, a grantor trust founded in 1983 by nonprofits for nonprofits, is the largest national unemployment trust with more than 2,000 member organizations. USTs long-standing association with 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations provides an average annual savings of $ 35 million in claims and has provided over $ 33 million in refunds to trust members.

For more information about UST, visit http://www.ChooseUST.org or call (888) 249-4788. You can also visit Aging Services of Georgia on the web at http://www.AgingServicesGA.org.

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Video Goes Viral – A Young Man From Georgia Has Made News Headlines All Over the Country for his Unique Marriage Proposal.

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(PRWEB) June 06, 2011

Ginny Joiner had no idea that when she went to watch Fast Five with her brother, Charlie, she would be experiencing something more than heart-stopping action. What transpired was positively heartwarming her boyfriend, Matt Still, created a fake movie trailer using footage of himself asking her father for her hand in marriage, and asked the cinema to play it before the main attraction.

He calls it Making the Movies Jealous, but we think hes gone a little further than just the movies. The trailer, which is really more like a short film, goes through all the genres as after Matt receives her fathers blessing, takes off in his car for the theater, makes a comedic stop at the snack counter for some popcorn, and runs for the theater where Ginny is in, culminating in a romantic on-bended-knee will you marry me?.

The video was uploaded to Youtube last May 16th and quickly went viral. As of this writing, it has gathered more than 15 million unique views, catching the attention of many major news networks. The couple has gone on to appear on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, CNN, and HSN.

Matt proposed to Ginny with a lovely diamond ring just like the ones that can be found at Brilliance.com. Each diamond is hand-picked by gemologists and is manufactured in the United States by master jewelers. As you shop for the perfect jewelry item, they’ll guide you through the process with clear, honest advice, ensuring that your choice reflects your personal style and preferences.

Now all you need is an elaborate proposal.

Brilliance.com has been a reputable source of loose Diamonds, GIA certified, conflict free diamonds which are hand-picked only by by top gemologists. All jewelry are also hand-crafted by master jewelers in the United States. To complement their extensive selection of prestigious jewelry, Brilliance also has a unique array of services such as 30-Day Returns, Lifetime Warranty & Upgrades, Free Ring Resizing and Free Complementary Shipping. With over 20 years in the industry, the company has amassed a number of loyal satisfied customers making it a major player in the jewelry industry. The merchant’s address and contact details are as follows:

Brilliance, LLC

3469 Boynton Beach Boulevard, Suite 3

Boynton Beach, Florida 33436

phone: 5613695551

fax: 5613695558

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Dean of Georgia Tech Professional Education Named to Savannah Economic Development Authority Advisory Council

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) June 21, 2012

Dr. Nelson Baker, dean of Georgia Tech Professional Education, is one of 23 distinguished business and education leaders in the Savannah community to be appointed to The Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) Advisory Council. The council will assist in advising SEDA on its strategic direction and planning as well as serving as an advocate for the organization.

Nelson brings a wealth of unique experiences and knowledge to the SEDA advisory council, said Steve Weathers, SEDA President and CEO. We look forward to the continued guidance and contributions Nelson has made to SEDA and to coastal Georgia to improve and broaden the regions educational capabilities.

Baker is a nationally recognized leader in award-winning educational technologies designed for and applied to engineering and technical environments. As the dean of Professional Education, Baker is responsible for all professional education programs at Georgia Tech, which serves more than 23,000 students on an annual basis. This includes oversight of the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center in Atlanta and the Georgia Tech-Savannah campus.

Recently appointed to serve on the University System of Georgia’s (USG) Distance Education Task Force, Baker and members of the Task Force are working to create a framework to guide the future use of distance education for the 35 colleges and universities within the USG system. He currently serves as the President of the International Association of Continuing Engineering Education, and is past-chair of the Georgia Board of Regents Administrative Committee on Public Service and Continuing Education. Baker has a masters and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Carnegie Mellon and bachelors degree from Georgia Tech.

SEDA has a tremendous impact on the economy of Savannah, the coastal region and the State of Georgia, said Baker. I look forward to advising and assisting them in developing and sustaining programs that will help Savannah industry stay competitive in our global economy.

The advisory council, which serves a two year term consistent with the term of the current chairman of the board of directors, is responsible for regularly attending and actively participating in SEDA board meetings, events and activities; staying informed of relevant issues; providing support as may be requested and advocating on SEDAs behalf in the local community, throughout the state and across the country as opportunities allow.

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About Georgia Tech Professional Education

Georgia Tech Professional Education is an academic division of the Georgia Institute of Technology, which consistently ranks as one of the nations top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. Professional Education offers professional master’s programs, short courses, and certificate programs to meet the needs of working professionals and industry partners. Programs are available worldwide through a variety of face-to-face, blended learning, online and/or distance learning modalities. In addition to professional course offerings, the division administers K-12 outreach and English proficiency programs, and manages a meeting and learning facility. On an annual basis, Professional Education serves and educates more than 13,000 individuals and 3,100 companies, with an overall enrollment of 23,000 students from around the world. The division is located at the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center in Atlanta and at the Georgia Tech-Savannah campus. For more information, visit: http://www.gtpe.gatech.edu







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Window Genie Window Cleaning Franchise Comes to Savannah, Georgia

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Cincinnati, Ohio (PRWEB) September 06, 2011

How many things can one think of around the house that needs to be done when spring arrives? How many of those jobs do homeowners put off doing because they dont feel comfortable on a ladder, or because it takes too much time or they dont feel they have the skill to complete? Like most homeowners, they dont do window cleaning. Or seal their driveway. Or wash their house exterior.

Now those in the Savannah, Georgia, and surrounding area have another option to doing it themselves. Window Genie

eFortresses Named a Top 40 Innovative Technology Company by the Technology Association of Georgia

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Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) March 26, 2012

eFortresses and its cloud security scoring platform – CloudeAssurance, today has been recognized as one of the Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG).

TAG, the states leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgias technology industry, today announced eFortresses as one of its Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. TAG will recognize this prestigious group at the 2012 Georgia Technology Summit (GTS) on March 28, 2012, at the Cobb Galleria Centre.

TAGS Top 40 Awards recognize Georgia-based companies for their degree of innovation, the scope and financial impact of their innovations and effect of such innovation in promoting Georgias technology industry throughout the U.S. and globally.

The Top 40 companies are shining examples of what makes Georgia a hotbed for innovation in technology, said Tino Mantella, president & CEO of TAG. Georgia is home to more than 13,000 technology companies, so we applaud the 2012 Top 40 finalists for standing out as leaders in innovation and in Georgias technology community. These are the types of companies that will help Georgia become recognized as one of the top states in the nation for technology.

This year we had a 30% increase in the number of applications over the past few years. We were very impressed by the quality and breadth of technology companies that applied, said Dennis Zakas, a partner and founder of Zakas & Leonard, LLP, Chair of Group Office Buys, LLC, and chairperson of the Top 40 Selection Committee. It was very difficult to choose the Top 40 because of the large number of deserving companies. We expect great things from our winners.

eFortresses is honored to be named amongst this group of prestigious companies. This recognition coincides with the launch of our latest innovative product – CloudeAssurance 1.0 on March 31, following extensive closed beta testing with a handful of strategic customers in the last 3 months; I believe this achievement is a validation of our product roadmap and go to market strategy, explained Taiye Lambo, President and Founder of eFortresses, Inc.

With the global cloud services revenue projected to reach $ 148.8 billion by 2014 and $ 241 billion by 2020, Information Security will either become a nightmare or an enabler for cloud adoption…. CloudeAssurance SaaS platform is the industrys first truly risk-intelligent rating and continuous monitoring system assuring cloud service providers cloud security and governance, risk and compliance. Customers can know which cloud providers have the best cloud assurance score and history, a measure of cloud trust they can depend on. This platform enables safe and secure adoption of Cloud Computing!

For more information about the Top 40 awards and the Georgia Technology Summit, visit http://www.tagonline.org/georgia-technology-summit.php . Follow the conversation on Twitter through #GTS2012.

About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 15,000 members and hosting over 200 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 30 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAGs mission is to educate, promote, influence and unite Georgias technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgias technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the states economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAGs charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive.

For more information visit the TAG website at http://www.tagonline.org or TAGs community website at http://www.TAGthink.com. To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org.

About eFortresses, Inc.

eFortresses, Inc. is a Cyber Security & Governance, Risk management and Compliance solutions company with a focus on cloud computing security. We help our customers to stay out of the headline news due to a security breach or data loss that could result in major financial losses and reputational loss. Our mission is to provide clients with the knowledge and expertise to make informed decisions regarding exposure to regulatory non-compliance and potential theft or compromise of information assets. Knowledge and expertise are provided by a combination of automated assessment, extensive and continuous research, and real world experience gained in projects over several years for government and commercial organizations worldwide.

Our focus is always to quickly identify risks then propose remedial actions that provide tangible value, reduction in costs and return on investment (ROI).

For more information about eFortresses and its CloudeAssurance SaaS platform, please visit http://www.eFortresses.com or http://www.CloudeAssurance.com.





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Team Honda, Toyota and Nissan — First Carbon Neutral Dealerships in Georgia

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) July 22, 2009

AutoNation stores in Lithia Springs offset their Carbon Footprint. Team Honda, Team Toyota and Team Nissan of Lithia Springs, Georgia, already had an extensive recycling program in place for their used tires and oil when they decided to take the next step and offset their carbon footprint, becoming the first carbon neutral dealerships in Georgia.

“We found out that energy use was 90 percent of our carbon footprint” said the Controller of Team Honda, Toyota and Nissan, Clarence Ratcliffe. “It’s our job to make sure our dealerships run efficiently. Saving energy and natural resources have the benefit of helping the environment. Our customers were so impressed with our waiting room recycling unit that they’ve asked us where they can buy one too. We also reduced waste by giving each employee DCI Thermal Porcelain Cups, which eliminated the need for Styrofoam.”

All AutoNation dealerships, Team’s parent company, make it easy for car buyers to shop for more fuel-efficient vehicles with its E-Vehicle program. The program identifies cars and trucks that produce at least 28 miles per gallon or deliver 10 percent better fuel efficiency than average for their class. AutoNation also singles out what they call “F-vehicles” with a yellow leaf logo; these are cars and trucks that use flex-fuel technology.

“The three dealerships are taking responsibility for their carbon emissions,” said Verus Carbon Neutral’s Eric Taub, whose company measured the footprint and provided the offsets. “Seems especially appropriate when you offer hybrids that get anywhere from 35 to over 50 miles per gallon,” adds Taub. “Bottom line, they are trying to lower their electricity use but are still dependent on the grid. Until the local utilities employ more renewable energy, 50 mpg cars and offset projects help to reduce emissions.”

Team Honda, Toyota and Nissan decided to use a Georgia forestry project, managed by Valley Wood Timber, to offset their carbon footprint. The project is actively managed to sequester CO2 in a sustainable manner that protects over 60,000 acres of forest habitat. Proceeds support the Humane Society. Additionally, Team Lithia Springs also promotes Georgia Beautification license plate tags.

Verus Carbon Neutral is a member of the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX), the world’s first and North America’s only active, voluntary and legally binding offset trading system. Verus Carbon Neutral provides high-quality offset projects that are third-party verified by the CCX. The Environmental Defense Fund recently recommended 12 offset projects, of which, seven were registered on the Chicago Climate Exchange.

To assure more funding goes to offset projects, Verus Carbon Neutral sets its price based on the CCX market price. According to their managing partner, Eric Taub, no other offset provider offers a more transparent price structure.

About Team Honda, Toyota and Nissan:

Team Honda, Team Toyota and Team Nissan are located on Thornton Road in Lithia Springs, Georgia. Team Honda, Toyota and Nissan sell new and used cars, truck and hybrids. Team is owned by AutoNation, which has 239 dealership locations and 311 new vehicle franchises in 15 states. AutoNation’s “Driven to be the Best” vision is based on a foundation of operational excellence that drives an uncompromising focus on the customer. This vision shapes a company that’s continuously improving and setting industry standards in all that it seeks to achieve, from superior shopping experiences to market-leading brands, to unmatched scale advantages and productivity-boosting best practices. More information regarding Team Lithia Springs stores can be found at http://www.teamhondalithiasprings.com, http://www.teamtoyotaatlanta.com and http://www.teamnissanlithiasprings.com

About Verus Carbon Neutral:

Verus Carbon Neutral is an innovative and eco-conscious company that aids businesses looking to measure, offset and reduce their carbon footprints. After conducting an audit or life-cycle analysis to determine the size of their footprint, Verus Carbon Neutral provides a means to reduce or completely offset their client’s CO2 emissions, supplying them with certification and a tangible way to communicate their commitment to the environment. Privately held, Verus is based in Atlanta and more information can be found at their website: http://www.verus-co2.com.

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Georgia SoftWorks Announces Telnet Server for Windows Maintenance Release

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Dawsonville, GA (PRWEB) February 29, 2012

Georgia SoftWorks has published maintenance release v8.03.0019 for its GSW Telnet Server for Windows which includes both features and defect resolutions.

Georgia SoftWorks is committed to providing the very best Windows Telnet Server and Windows SSH Server for Windows on the market! This continuous improvement includes pioneering new features, listening to customer feedback and expanding the capabilities of the Georgia SoftWorks Telnet Server for Windows and SSH Server for Windows.

Due to the Georgia SoftWorks development and release generation methods and JIT User Manual production GSW software is released on a much more frequent basis than other organizations. As soon as features or defect resolutions are Alpha and Beta tested a release is generated. This provides Georgia SoftWorks customers with features much quicker than the grouping method used by other companies.

Version 8.03.0019 maintenance release published on February 23, includes both features and defect resolutions. “Existing users may determine if they are eligible to install the current version by reviewing the ‘Free Updates until’ field of the registration tool,” said Diane Sexton. “With the continual changes in technology you may be missing out on great features that have come along in the past such as the Graphical User Interface (GUI) configuration tool implemented for UTS and or Windows CE 6.0+ client compatibility.”

Customers are encouraged to contact Georgia SoftWorks to determine if a more current version of the software would be beneficial to their environment.

Established in 1991, Georgia SoftWorks is a privately held software development company recognized for creating high performance data communications, system and telecommunications applications. Georgia SoftWorks has obtained a worldwide presence with its industrial SSH/Telnet Server for Microsoft Windows. GSW’s long-term commitment to SSH/Telnet has led to the pioneering of major features such as Session Shadowing, Session Monitoring, Graceful Termination, Automatic Logon, Logon Scripting and more recently Team Services technology which allows mobile device users to transfer, swap, share and recover mobile device sessions.

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Parmenter Insurance Agency, Inc. Highlights Five Things Business Owners Should Do Now to Avoid Claims on their Georgia General Liability Insurance

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Cartersville, Georgia (PRWEB) March 30, 2012

The team at Parmenter Insurance Agency knows that during the beginning of the year, business owners may be more focused on starting the fiscal year off strong than taking steps to prevent an accident or insurance claim. However, since both of these things can be costly, its best to be proactive in preventing them. While many companies have Georgia general liability insurance, they must remember that these policies do have limits when it comes to covering the cost of claims related to injuries and faulty products.

The experts at Parmenter Insurance Agency want all local companies to start spring off on the right foot, so they have compiled a list of the top five things business owners should do now in order to reduce their odds of filing a claim on their Georgia general liability insurance.

1. Set a high, companywide standard for quality control. This should encompass both products and customer service.

2. Ensure that company records are up to date and complete. Having every business transaction in writing and in an easy-to-find place will be helpful in the event of a liability claim.

3. Train all employees on how to use business equipment and on how to keep themselves safe and healthy at work.

4. Even with Georgia general liability insurance, companies may need to ask their insurance agent if they need umbrella coverage in order to cover costs that exceed the limit set by the companys liability policy.

5. Complete an internal evaluation; ask employees what they think the company can improve upon and how to go about doing so.

While no one can fix mistakes that were made in the past, everyone has the opportunity to prevent repeat accidents in the future. The team at Parmenter Insurance Agency wants to ensure that all of its commercial lines clients are prepared to succeed by avoiding unnecessary and costly insurance claims.

About Parmenter Insurance Agency:

Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in historic Bartow County, Georgia, Parmenter Insurance is large enough to handle all residents property and casualty insurance needs, but small enough to provide that hometown service. The agencys licensed, professional staff has over 160 years of combined experience and they are uniquely qualified to handle all insurance matters. Parmenter Insurance is also one of 60 agencies across Georgia that make up Shared Agency Services, a cooperative partnership representing over 100 insurance companies.





Georgia Cosmetology CE License Renewal Deadline March 31, 2012

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Austin, TX (PRWEB) March 14, 2012

Calling all cosmetologists in Georgia! The Georgia cosmetology license renewal date of March 31, 2012 is fast approaching. Five hours of CE are required every two years to maintain a GA cosmetology license and time is running out for 2012 renewals.

The Georgia Board of Cosmetology mandates that every cosmetologist in the state have a license, which needs to be renewed every two years. To renew, license cosmetologists are required to complete five hours of continuing-education (CE) credit: three hours of health and safety courses developed by the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education (DTAE), and two hours of other courses in health and safety or in a related area of practice, such as industry trends, computer skills, or business management.

To complete their continuing education, license holders can select from a list of approved CE course providers published by the Georgia Board of Cosmetology. Note that not all cosmetology schools in Georgia are on the list.

Cosmetologycampus.com, an approved online provider of cosmetology continuing education, and the cosmetology portal of e-learning hub 360training.com, offer a suite of 5-hour complete packages, each one fully approved by and meeting all the requirements (including the required 3-hour DTAE course) of the Georgia state board. Students can simply choose the Georgia 5-Hour Cosmetology Success Package or the Georgia 5-Hour Cosmetology Career Package to satisfy all the CE requirements for license renewal. Students also have the option of selecting individual courses. For example, the 3-hour HIV Prevention and Sanitation (DTAE course) can be combined with a 2-hour course, such as the 2-hour Hair Color Made Simple, to complete the 5-hour CE requirement.

Cosmetologycampus.com offers two convenient formats for CE courses: online and e-book. If students select the online format, all course materials and quizzes are available online. Students will log in with a password and click through to the multimedia course. Students selecting the e-book format will download an e-book (PDF format) to study at their convenience then take an online exam. Students can print certificates of completion after the successfully completing the final quiz.

For more information regarding Georgia cosmetology CE courses at cosmetologycampus.com, contact 360training.com at 1-888-360-TRNG.





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Granite Commercial Management to Sponsor the 2012 Southeastern Small Business Lenders Conference on February 5-7 in Greensboro, Georgia

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Denver, Colorado (PRWEB) February 04, 2012

Granite Commercial Management (GCM), the industry leader in construction risk mitigation services, will be a silver sponsor at the 2012 Southeastern Small Business Lenders Conference (SESBLC) at The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation on February 5-7, 2012.

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