In continuing efforts to increase small business contracting participation by enhancing the competitive posture of small businesses and small farmer-owned cooperatives, there will be a workshop dedicated to contracting opportunities in rural America. There will also be an opportunity to meet one-on-one with USDA and other Federal agencies small business contracting specialists during a half-day matchmaking event.

The event will be held Wednesday, June 6, 2012, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the campus of North Carolina Central University, 1801 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27707.

There is no conference fee. Pre-registration is preferred with onsite registration available. To register: please email osdbu.smallbizconf@dm.usda.gov by May 25, 2012. For further information please call 202-720-7117 or visit www.usda.gov/osdbu.

The i-LIGHT™ Pro mobile application provides customers with the convenience to utilize their iPhone, iPad, or Android mobile device to track and manage treatments with the i-LIGHT Pro™, join the Auto Delivery Program, purchase the i-LIGHT™ Pro and additional cartridges from their mobile device, and review product information. In addition, by utilizing the mobile Tone Matcher, potential purchasers can review sample skin tones to determine if the i-LIGHT™ Pro is an appropriate hair removal system for their skin color.

Kadro Solutions is a software services firm that delivers custom, innovative and enterprise-class software and managed services with a strategic focus on e-Commerce, mobile and custom web-based applications.  Kadro provides flexible and robust capabilities combined with superior customer service that results in loyal customers ranging from Fortune 1000 companies to small business start-ups in a variety of industries including retail, wholesale, consumer packaged goods, field service, financial services, healthcare, and education.

Buy 1 get 2 suits FREE from Izod, Jones New York, Lauren

Extra 25% off all mens tailored clothing, dress shirts, neckwear with NO BRAND EXCLUSIONS!! Use your Belk card and earn double points on your entire mens purchase on May 16 only.  Call 919-361-8868 ext. 233 or 234 for more details. 

• Compost Bins will be sold for: $47.00
• Rain barrels will be sold for: $58.00
• Tarps will be sold for $1 to truck owners
• Items will be sold on a first come first served basis

For more information, contact Solid Waste Management at 919.560.4186

Event Details

Who: Special guest Lee Woodruff — author, mother, co-founder of ReMIND.org and the Bob Woodruff Foundation — will share her compelling story of hope during the recovery of her husband, Bob, the ABC News Anchor who was critically injured in Iraq in 2006, will inspire as she describes the need for a passionate and purposeful life, and the importance of long-term care.

What: Free mini makeovers, professional photos, refreshments, a limited number of gift bags, games, giveaways, information and resources.

When: Saturday, May 19, Noon – 5:00 p.m.

Where: Tanger Outlet Center, 4000 Arrowhead Boulevard, Mebane, NC  27302

Why: Women often focus their energy on others – caring for kids and parents – and rarely take the time to think about their own future. This event highlights the need for women to start securing their own future now.  We’re providing tools and information so women can plan their second phase of life.

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Reuel Heyden, FastMed’s Director of Community Relations says its all about the personal touches. “The CEO of FastMed has his personal email information in each exam room, so patients can provide feedback and realize that this is a community conscious company,” he said.  

FastMed has other value-adds that include:  registering  for an appointment online,  the ability to download/fill out medical forms in the comfort of your home and their digital x-ray machine  provides patients with their x-rays on CD to take with them to a specialist.

FastMed is open 365 days per year, from 8 a.m.  to 8 p.m. Monday thru Friday and from 9:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on  Saturdays and 10:4 5.am. to 5:45 p.m. on Sundays. There are currently 23 FastMed offices in North Carolina, with six more to open this year. FastMed is also teaming up with local schools to offer $30 sports physicals to students.

The platform went live on April 25 and launched with a “Fine Art of Durham Dining” campaign featuring six top Durham restaurants, including 604 at West Village, Dos Perros, Pop’s Trattoria, Rue Cler, Six Plates Wine Bar, and The Pizzeria.  The campaign sales window will be April 25 – May 8, 2012, and restaurant offers are valid beginning as early as the date of purchase, or in some cases beginning mid-May.  

The web-based platform, created by Durham entrepreneur Todd Atlas, contains features that allow a user to purchase a merchant’s offer online, and Viva Hub instantly directs a portion of the purchase-price to the fund-raising cause.  Viva Hub also allows merchants far more flexibility in constructing their offers and deal terms than other deal platforms in the market. For more information, go to www.vivahub.com/durhamartscouncil.

The 2012 Triangle Corporate Battle of the Bands gets a touch of classical this year and it all starts with the Battle Launch Party. Whether you’re a performer or a patron, it’s a must-attend event.

You’ll get the full score for this year’s Battle so you can prepare for an epic evening. You’ll also learn more about KidZNotes this year’s benefiting charity.

RSVP to info@trianglebattle.com. For more information, visit www.trianglebattle.com.