Marana, AZ (Vocus) October 28, 2009
When The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Dove Mountain opens in December, in conjunction with the resort, it promises to join the ranks of must-visit spas on the West Coast. With that in mind, the sparkling new 17,000-square-foot spa, which embraces the enchanting habitat of the southern Arizona’s Tortolita Mountains, will mark its debut with tempting, value-laden packages.
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Marana, AZ (Vocus) November 19, 2009
The new Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain will open one month from today, on December 18, 2009, debuting amid the scenic, high desert landscape northwest of Tucson.
Surrounded by thousands of majestic Saguaro cacti and diverse wildlife, guests can begin to explore an invigorating playground, while absorbing the many pleasures of a relaxed resort atmosphere.
Reflecting a Spirit of Adventure, The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain is ideal for those seeking private time, or play time whether its hiking, horseback riding, a cookout under the stars, mountain biking, cooling off in one of the three resort swimming pools, skimming down a 235-foot waterslide, or indulging in a passion for food at one of the resorts four dining venues.
This is a place that will engage the adventurous, yet provide gracious hospitality, all within our 850 acres, said Stephen Deucker, director of sales and marketing of The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, the 72nd Ritz-Carlton property to be opened. We have a championship Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, cuisine prepared by world-class chefs and a destination spa that is remarkable.
Nestled in the foothills of the Tortolita Mountains, the resort offers 250 guest rooms and a cluster of secluded, multi-bedroom casitas ideally suited for families and friends.
The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain embodies the authentic Arizona experience. Just outside the doors of the resort, there are more than 20 miles of charted hiking and biking trails specially commissioned by The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain ownership and clearly mapped by National Geographic that that wind through dramatic mountain terrain. Bordering the resort, the Tortolita Mountain Park offers 3,000 undisturbed acres and some of the most soothing desert landscape in the Southwest.
For a vacation that has the best of both worlds, the resorts Sonoran Golf and Spa Adventure Package is being featured at opening. The package combines rounds on the course that challenges the golf worlds legends during the Accenture Match Play Championship and soothing, signature spa treatments that reflects the enchanting high desert habitat.
The Sonoran Golf and Spa Adventure Package starts at $ 529 per night and includes:
Tucson, Arizona (PRWEB) May 24, 2012
CyraCom International, Inc. today announced that Chairman and CEO Jeremy A. Woan was named a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year
Campbell, CA (PRWEB) June 15, 2012
Bay Area ticket broker Top Notch Seats recently announced that it is offering a wide selection of tickets to the entire Mountain Winery2012 concert season in Saratoga, California, which includes performances by Kenny Loggins, Indigo Girls, Sarah Silverman, Ani DiFranco, Ziggy Marley and more.
It is no secret that Mountain Winery concerts are a popular destination during hot summer nights, says Paul Hillig of Top Notch Seats. Your chance to secure quality tickets at reasonable prices is here now at your fingertips.
Vintner pioneer Paul Masson bought the coveted mass of land and began to turn it into one of the state’s premiere wineries in the first years of the 20th century. He took great care in reconstructing a chateau on one of the area’s most scenic vistas, and he had a careful and skilled approach to making wines. He is credited as being one of the first winemakers to dabble in sparkling wines and in the century since his arrival, the area has turned into a paradise for folks all over Northern California, hosting dozens of concerts and other events every year. Before it changed hands to its current owners and operators, the winery was included on the National Register of Historic Places compiled by the U.S. National Park Service.
After a major renovation in 2008, the facility is now capable of welcoming more guests and providing them with increased comfort and amenities. Mountain Winery tickets to upcoming shows such as Kenny Loggins, Indigo Girls, New Edition and The B-52′s are sure to be popular draws, but Top Notch Seats currently has a bevy of Mountain Winery concerts to choose from.
The facility is one of the single best places to listen to live music in all of the Northern California. Masson did an excellent job of surveying the land and coming up with the perfect spot to center the activity. The hill that the amphitheater is perched on overlooks the entire South Bay area, and the city’s skyline can be seen clearly. When the sun disappears over the Pacific Ocean, the city lights down below give an amber glow, adding to the overall experience. Indeed, it will only take you a few moments of looking and walking around the facility to realize that Mountain Winery tickets are worth the price paid.
About Top Notch Seats
Operating from the heart of Silicon Valley since 1993, Top Notch Seats is an online leader in secure ticket sales. TNS supplies audiences with quality seating and tickets to all major concerts, theatre and sports events in the Bay Area and around the nation.
Top Notch Seats specializes in providing Bay Area concert tickets with a wide variety of seating options, which enables customers to choose their favorite vantage point. TNS is a licensed Bay Area ticket broker engaged in the business of buying and selling first-rate tickets. They do not sell tickets at face value; ticket prices are often well above face value and reflect the cost of obtaining quality seating.
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) April 23, 2012
Green Mountain Energy Company proudly presented a $ 10,000 check to Singularity Solar Energy, helping the new non-profit make its first solar installation through a partnership with Habitat for Humanity. The donation is made possible through the Green Mountain EnergyTM Sun ClubTM, a program where Green Mountain customer contributions provide solar power installations for non-profit organizations.
Formed in August 2011 by a Dallas-area family, Singularity Solar Energy is a new 501 (c) 3 non-profit created with the goal of providing affordable energy solutions, via solar installations, to low-income home owners in the DFW Metroplex. Singularity plans to provide free solar panels, installation, and eventually installation training for low-income and fixed-income families living in single-family homes.
We know many unemployed and underemployed folks in the area are facing significant financial burdens and that solar installations can greatly reduce electricity bills, said Jena Maharramov, director and CEO, Singularity Solar Energy. As a new non-profit, we are very eager to provide solar to people in need, but lack the initial funds to carry out this mission. Thats where Green Mountain comes in.
To aid in its effort of growing the funds necessary for providing families in need with solar installations, Singularity applied for a donation from Green Mountains Sun Club.
I was talking with a friend of mine soon after Singularity officially became a non-profit, and it turns out hes a Sun Club member, said Maharramov. He told me about the program, encouraged me to apply and Im delighted to say Green Mountain is now our first corporate sponsor! We couldnt have asked for a better company to help us launch our first donation.
Singularity has formed partnerships with the Dallas and Denton chapters of Habitat for Humanity. The donation from the Sun Club will go towards installing solar panels on select Habitat homes in 2012.
There is such enormous potential in solar power as a sustainable, cost-effective solution to providing energy, said Tony Napolillo, Sun Club program manager, Green Mountain Energy Company. Green Mountain is proud to support non-profits, like Singularity, that align with our mission of changing the way power is made.
We look forward to creating more partnerships with other Dallas-Fort Worth non-profits, local businesses, and individuals who would like to help Singularity leverage solar to supply families with renewable, affordable energy, said Jena Maharramov, director and CEO, Singularity Solar Energy.
For more information on Singularity Solar Energy and how you can help make a positive impact in communities and the environment, visit http://www.singularitysolar.org.
Green Mountain EnergyTM Sun ClubTM
Green Mountain EnergyTM Sun ClubTM is a program where Green Mountain residential customers have the opportunity to give back to non-profit organizations through the promotion of solar power. Direct monthly contributions from customers go toward the funding of solar installations. Since the programs founding in 2002, Sun Club members have helped install almost 500kW of solar power, preventing over 3.3 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions. That equals 3.6 million miles not driven or 8.1 million aluminum cans recycled. For more information, visit http://www.gmsunclub.com.
Green Mountain Energy Company
Green Mountain, the nations leading competitive retail provider of cleaner energy and carbon offset solutions, was founded in 1997 to change the way power is made. The company is the longest serving green power marketer in the U.S. Green Mountain offers consumers and businesses the choice of cleaner electricity products from renewable sources, such as wind, as well as a variety of carbon offset products. Green Mountains largest customer is the worlds most famous office building, the Empire State Building in New York City. Green Mountain customers have collectively helped avoid over 14.8 billion pounds of CO2 emissions. As a wholly owned subsidiary of NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG), Green Mountain is backed by one of the nations largest renewable power producers. For more information, visit http://www.GreenMountain.com.
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 22, 2011
DTT Surveillance has been selected as the preferred surveillance and loss prevention services vendor for Colorados Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (RMCF) and Aspen Leaf Yogurt, LLC. RMCF currently operates 361 stores in 37 states. DTT will begin the roll out of its systems in RMCF and Aspen Leaf stores in Texas, Colorado, Idaho, California, and New Mexico.
Key Jobson, Chief Information Officer for RMCF, said that The key factor in selection of DTT for our Aspen Leaf Frozen Yogurt and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory stores is the culture of partnership best exhibited by their SmartAudit service. We have installed surveillance systems in our company stores for a number of years. The limitation of these systems has been the resource requirement to produce actionable and measurable results around surveillance findings. DTT’s SmartAudit service provides a weekly Store Compliance Score Card addressing areas ranging from loss prevention to the appearance of the store and sales associate behavior. Each of the score card metrics are substantiated by video segments and POS transaction details where applicable. This report provides invaluable measurable and actionable information to our retail operations management team.
We are really pleased that Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory has chosen DTT as their premier partner for surveillance and loss prevention services, stated Thomas Moran, Executive Vice President for DTT. DTT is committed to providing our clients with affordable solutions that are easy to install and extremely reliable. We look forward to expanding our great partnership with RMCF.
This partnership reinforces DTTs position as the lead provider of surveillance solutions for the restaurant and hospitality industries. DTT currently services approximately 26,000 locations across the country within various categories including QSR, TSR, Convenience Store, and hospitality.
About Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc., headquartered in Durango, Colorado, is an international franchiser of gourmet chocolate and confection stores and a manufacturer of an extensive line of premium chocolates and other confectionery products. The Company and its franchisees currently operate 361 stores in 37 states, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates. The Companys common stock is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol RMCF. Aspen Leaf Yogurt, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.
About DTT Surveillance
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, DTT provides Digital Video Surveillance solutions to the Restaurant and Hospitality industries. DTT was founded in 1999 by Sam Naficy, leveraging the power of emerging digital technology to support the needs of a broad base of clientele. Since first launched, DTT has equipped, serviced and supported more than 25,000 clients. Every day, software provided by DTT protects trillions of dollars in assets and oversees nearly 2 million employees. Some of the worlds most popular and respected restaurant brands use DTT including McDonalds, Subway, Burger King, Dunkin Brands, TGIF, Taco Bell, KFC, Baja Fresh, Focus Brands, and Dairy Queen, to name a few. Please visit http://www.dttusa.com for more information.
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Charlottesville, VA and New York, NY (PRWEB) July 26, 2011
SNL Financial LC and New Mountain Capital, LLC today announce New Mountains acquisition of a majority equity stake in SNL. SNL is a leading provider of sector-focused information services on the banking, financial services, insurance, real estate, energy, and media & communications industries. New Mountain is a leading private equity firm that focuses on growth and business building and currently manages approximately $ 9 billion in assets.
SNL, which has grown its revenues every year since its founding in 1987, will use the proceeds to support and accelerate its growth plans, to continue its product development initiatives, and to provide liquidity to existing shareholders. The investment was privately negotiated, and terms of the transaction are not being disclosed. SNLs clients should expect continuity in the companys leadership team, product roadmap, and customer service and support, while benefiting from the greater capital resources available to the company.
We believe we have found the ideal partner in New Mountain to help us achieve SNLs next phase of growth, said Reid Nagle, SNLs founder. I will be SNLs second-largest shareholder after New Mountain. Our talented senior management team, who has run the company since I stepped down from day-to-day involvement in early 2010, will own the remainder. We will now have more resources than ever to achieve our strategic objectives and drive client satisfaction. This is an exciting and positive day for SNL, our employees, and our clients.
Mike Chinn, SNLs President and CEO, commented, New Mountains proven track record of working with management teams to build great businesses, along with its capital resources and strong network in the information services space, will allow SNL to expand even more aggressively than in the past. At the same time, we will continue to hold dear to the values of quality, timeliness, completeness and relevance that have defined our culture and our information philosophy over the past 24 years. Working together with New Mountain, we will deliver even better solutions to our clients while generating exciting growth opportunities for our employees.
We are excited to partner with the quality leader in the industry, said Pete Masucci, Managing Director at New Mountain. Reid, Mike and the rest of the SNL team have built a top-tier information franchise that serves as an excellent foundation for continued growth and success. We recognize and embrace the SNL culture, one that is dedicated to impeccable data quality, superior client service, leading-edge technology, and operational excellence.
Mr. Masucci continued, SNLs leadership team has developed a compelling growth strategy, with substantial organic and acquisition opportunities within the existing SNL product verticals. We look forward to helping the team accelerate the growth in these verticals and potentially into others while preserving the culture and entrepreneurial spirit that are keys to the Companys success.
About SNL Financial LC
SNL Financial is a leading provider of financial information on more than 4,000 public companies and 50,000 private companies in business sectors critical to the global economy: banking, financial services, insurance, real estate, energy, and media & communications. SNLs information services deliver comprehensive data, breaking news, and expert analysis, updated around-the-clock and accessible via web, Excel and mobile platforms. The Company is headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia with additional offices in the U.S. and around the globe. For more information, please visit http://www.SNL.com.
About New Mountain Capital LLC
New Mountain Capital is a New York-based private equity firm investing for long-term capital appreciation through direct investments in growth equity transactions, leveraged acquisitions, and management buyouts. The firm currently manages private and public equity funds with approximately $ 9 billion in aggregate capital commitments. New Mountain seeks out the highest-quality growth leaders in carefully selected industry sectors and then works intensively with management to build the value of these companies. For more information on New Mountain Capital, please visit http://www.newmountaincapital.com.
Lowenstein Sandler PC and Dennis Rooker PC served as legal counsel to SNL Financial.
New Mountain Capital was advised by Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP as legal counsel and Gleacher & Company as M&A advisor.
Media Contact: Christina Twomey
SNL Financial
One SNL Plaza
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434.977.1600 main
434.951.6914 direct
ctwomey(at)snl.com
http://www.snl.com
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Shreveport, LA (PRWEB) February 06, 2012
APS Payroll (APS) is pleased to announce the addition of Desert Mountain Club, Inc. (Desert Mountain) to its national client group. Desert Mountain launched APSs cloud-based payroll processing, human resources, and time & attendance solution last quarter with the goals of improving system efficiencies, access, usability and accuracy while significantly reducing costs.
Using a conservative number, we are projecting that this change will save our company more than $ 125,000 a year in direct costs, said Keli Greenberg, Executive Director of Human Resources for Desert Mountain. And being able to access the information wherever you are, whenever you need it, is invaluable. It greatly enhances productivity and improves the quality of life for those using and relying on the system.
As a private club with approximately 650 employees, Desert Mountains payroll system is multi-layered with a large number of pay codes, different classifications and a variety of employee groups. Prior to the conversion, the company utilized an older, in-house payroll system which required regular upgrades as well as the employment of a payroll expert dedicated to system management.
In considering an update, it was critical for us to identify a company which could handle the intricacies of our detailed payroll structure and provide a solution robust enough to provide the high performance we demand without being overly complicated, noted Greenberg. Many of the payroll companies we looked at had more of a department store approach to customer service instead of the highly responsive boutique level of personalized service and relationship building culture we experienced with APS.
Greenberg noted that the reporting function was another key area of concern in Desert Mountains selection process. Reporting is a critical business management tool for us, and it must be easy to use, intuitive, customizable and accurate, explained Greenberg. The APS system is so user-friendly that virtually anyone could master the basics in less than 30 minutes. APS also has its own software and an in-house development team which enables them to be very responsive to requests for changes; you can pull the reports you need with confidence, and the reports can be dumped into a PDF or Microsoft Excel file as needed for presentation and tracking.
Of note, APS ranked among the top national providers in CPA Practice Advisors 2011 National Professional Payroll Program Review. APS was reviewed in the Outsourced Systems and Programs Class, receiving a 4.75 score in the Reporting & Monitoring and Integration/Import & Export categories, the highest score received by any provider in a review category.
In reference to Desert Mountains decision to implement APSs cloud-based SaaS Solution, APS President Aaron Johnson said, At a time when all businesses are being charged to do more with less, were pleased to have the opportunity to help Desert Mountain reduce costs and gain critical efficiencies as it continues on a path of growth and distinction..
Desert Mountain is recognized as one of the worlds finest private golf communities. Located in the elevated foothills of North Scottsdale, Arizona, the luxury community spans more than 8,000 acres of lush high Sonoran Desert. The Desert Mountain Club features six Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses, six clubhouses, and a spectacular tennis, swim, fitness and spa facility.
APS Payroll is a national workforce management and payroll tax compliance provider committed to delivering value through flexible cloud technology and individualized support. APSs cloud-based SaaS solution provides payroll, HRIS, time keeping and employee self-service in a single platform which can adapt to meet changing customer needs. More information about APS Payroll products and services may be viewed at http://www.apspayroll.com.
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(PRWEB) February 18, 2003
A “Virtual Office Assistant” is that indispensable element of your staff that you cannot do without. Virtual Assistants are currently working as Executive Assistants, Secretaries, Data Entry Personnel, Clerks, Tax Advisors, Accountants, Medical Transcriptionists, Web Designetrs, as-well-as, a multitude of other tasks.
Your VA is not an employee of your company! They are in fact small business owners themselves. They are not just someone you want to type a single project. VAÂ’s become an integral part of your business. VAÂ’s pride themselves on becoming a part of your company; interested in helping your small business succeed. They get to know you personally, want to know your customers, and assist you in maintaining close contact with your customer base.
Communication between you and your VA is accomplished using phone, fax, email, diskette transfer, cassette tape, overnight mail, and instant messaging. VAÂ’s perform Information Processing, Internet Research, Bill Paying services, Mail and Email services, Event Planning and will making travel arrangements. Virtual Assistants (VAÂ’s) are normally well educated and have a multitude of hard skills and experience in office management, and computer systems, and software.
VAÂ’s have not only succeeded but have moved to the very top of the field. They are small business owners who, like any other business owner, define their success by customer satisfaction.
Mountain Valley Virtual Office Services and Schiller & Associates have what it takes to provide companies with their administrative and IT needs. Do you think about hiring an administrative assistant but hesitate because of the expense? Do you have times that your employees are overloaded? Do you spend too much time trying to make your computer work properly? Do you want to expand your possibilities? Do you want a reliable email system? Do you want a network? Welcome to the world of Virtual Assistance!
Mountain Valley Virtual Office Services and Schiller & Associates are located in Oakdale. Rick Schiller and Vera Regelbrugge have a combined 45 years of experience in the corporate world. They believe that now is the time to bring their experience and knowledge to the Central Valley and the State of California.
Rick, has worked for Memorex, Ungermann-Bass, Tandem Computers, AirTouch International, Compel Corporation and E & J Gallo Winery. He has been a Data Communication and IT Specialist for 25 years. Rick is a Technical Lead, Network Admin, Exchange Admin, QA & Director of Product Testing and now an experienced Consultant for Information Technology
Vera Regelbrugge is a Belgian citizen, now working in the US. Vera was an executive assistant for Belgacom Mobile, a joint venture between Belgacom, BelgiumÂ’s main telecom-operator and AirTouch. Vera is not only an executive assistant. She speaks, reads and writes Dutch, and French and has some competency in German and Italian. She is used making travel arrangements, from air tickets only to all inclusive. She is a Notary Public. In short she wears many hats and knows what business is like and what companies need.
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Taos Ski Valley, NM (Vocus) May 20, 2010
The Taos Ski Valley is kicking off its Second Annual Taos Mountain Music Festival Labor Day weekend with Govt Mule and Warren Haines. Big riffs, massive grooves, and expansive improvisations are the hallmarks of Gov’t Mule’s legendary live shows.
“Last year’s Taos Mountain Music Festival was a fantastic event!” says Taos Ski Valley’s Event Director Alejandro Blake. “This year we are stepping it up a level, and people are going to be blown away by the talented lineup slated to play the 2010 festival.
“This is a family friendly festival, and this year we are going above and beyond to give visitors a full weekend of fun in Taos Ski Valley” adds Alyson Hyder, Executive Director of the Taos Ski Valley Chamber of Commerce.
This outdoor festival in Taos Ski Valley is situated on four acres with the beautiful backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and surrounded by national forest. The gates open at 10am and festival attendees are urged to arrive early and claim your spot for the day to enjoy a full day of music and entertainment. Once settled, festival-goers can enjoy “Strawberry Fair” the festival’s marketplace. They can check out circus entertainers, shop for crafts from local artisans and sample food from top area vendors and restaurants. For just $ 5, kids can enter the “Kidzone” and go wild in the jumpy castle, get their faces painted, play games, even learn to play the drums. This Labor Day weekend Taos Ski Valley will host activities for all to enjoy all weekend long including “Movies in the Mountains”, guided hikes to Wheeler Peak (the highest Peak in New Mexico) and live bands in bars surrounding the festival grounds.
Lodges throughout Taos Ski Valley are offering great deals, as well as lodging packages that include your festival ticket making your stay even more affordable. Tickets will be delivered to your accommodation so all you have to do is wake up, enjoy breakfast and stroll into the festival at your leisure avoiding all the lines at the box office. View the packages available at http://www.taosmountainmusicfestival.com/lodging or call 800.517.9816. Early bird tickets, while supplies last, are available for $ 35 at http://www.TaosMountainMusicFestival.com/tickets.php. Regular tickets go on sale May 21 and are $ 42 in advance or $ 48 at the door.
For general event information, go to http://www.taosmountainmusicfestival.com
Media Contact: Alyson Hyder, Executive Director
Toll Free: 1-800-517-9816 Phone: 575-776-1413
info(at)taosmountainmusicfestival(dot)com
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