Kevin Connor, kconnor@oceana.org
Oceana, (202) 467-1910

STEVIE® AWARDS NAME OCEANA AS BENEFICIARY OF 2010 AWARDS PROGRAMS

A Portion of Proceeds from All 2010 Business Award Programs to Benefit Ocean Conservation

New York, NY - March 10, 2010 - The Stevie Awards, organizers of the world’s premier business awards, today named Oceana, the largest international organization focused on ocean conservation, as the sole non-profit beneficiary of its programs this year.

As the beneficiary of the Stevie Awards, Oceana will receive a portion of every ticket sold for each of the four awards shows in 2010 including The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.  

Oceana (http://wwwoceana.org/) is a global organization dedicated to helping our oceans return to their former levels of abundance.  Each year, Oceana works on a limited number of strategic, directed campaigns that identify problems, develop practical solutions and create measurable outcomes to improve the health of our oceans. 

“We are very happy to have the support of an organization like the Stevie Awards, as we know that introduction to the world’s business community will help further our cause,” said Andrew F. Sharpless, CEO of Oceana.  “The funding and promotion will help contribute to our goal of ensuring the health of our oceans and the future of our planet by protecting marine life and their habitats.”

In addition to the monetary contribution, Oceana will receive $50,000 worth of advertising and editorial coverage on the Stevie Awards web sites and email newsletter.  The Stevie Awards (http://www.stevieawards.com/) recognize outstanding performance in the workplace worldwide, and communicate with hundreds of thousands of business professionals each year.

“For our beneficiary this year, we wanted to select a global organization with a cause that appeals to - and affects - the widest possible audience,” said Michael Gallagher, president of The Stevie Awards.  “Oceana’s mission touches every corner of the globe and we are pleased to introduce the world’s business community to this important organization.”

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About The Stevie Awards

Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.  Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide.  Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.stevieawards.com/, and follow the Stevie Awards on Twitter @TheStevieAwards.

About Oceana

Oceana is the largest, solely marine-focused nonprofit in the world, with offices throughout North America, in Europe, and in Central and South America.  Global in scope and dedicated to conservation, Oceana campaigns to protect and restore the world’s oceans.  Our teams of marine scientists, economists, lawyers and advocates win specific and concrete policy changes to reduce pollution and prevent the irreversible collapse of fish populations, marine mammals and other sea life.  For a full description of our campaigns and victories, please visit http://www.oceana.org/.

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Speakers included:

- Stephen Kliegerman, executive director of Halstead Property Development Marketing

- Allie Baldassari and Andrew Leff of Bank of America

- Dawn Doherty, vice president of strategic development for StreetEasy.com

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Megan Raphael, megan@mediashoppr.com

THE 505 IN HELL’S KITCHEN TO HOST “REAL ESTATE 101″ SEMINAR FOR HOME BUYERS ON MARCH 9

Halstead, StreetEasy and Bank of America to Lead Seminar; Topics Will Cover: Trends, Technology and Financing in Today’s Real Estate Market

New York, NY - March 2, 2010 - Halstead Property Development Marketing, Bank of America and StreetEasy have joined forces to host a homebuyer seminar to help New Yorkers understand the current real estate market and learn what they need to know to buy now.  With changing interest rates and mortgage regulations, new digital resources, and overall market concerns, consumers are hearing mixed messages when it comes to buying real estate.  

The event is taking place at The 505hk in Hell’s Kitchen (http://www.the505hk.com/), a seven-story newly constructed luxury condominium development, and will cover topics that include understanding the mechanics of purchasing a home in New York City. The discussions will be led by experts from Halstead Property, StreetEasy and Bank of America.

During the reception following the seminar, representatives from Halstead’s Development Marketing Division, StreetEasy and Bank of America will be on hand to answer questions about purchasing real estate in today’s market.  More information on this event follows:

WHAT: Real Estate 101 Seminar at The 505 in Hell’s Kitchen
- What consumers need to know about qualifying for a mortgage today
- Understanding credit scores and changing credit restrictions
- Economic outlook for New York real estate
- The importance of online transparency in real estate
- Digital Real Estate - what resources exists online and how buyers can use them during their purchase decision analysis
- Current state of the New York real estate market
- Trends in New York City real estate

WHO:
- Stephen G. Kliegerman, Executive Director of Halstead Property Development Marketing, LLC
- Dawn Doherty, Vice President of Strategic Development, StreetEasy
- Allie Baldassari, Mortgage Loan Officer, Bank of America

WHEN:  Tuesday, March 9, 2010
- Seminar and Q&A 6:00 - 7:30pm; Reception 7:30 - 8:30pm
- Light refreshments will be served

WHERE: The 505 (505 West 47^th Street, between 10^th and 11^th avenues); PH 2S

RSVP: Event is free to attend, but space is limited and attendees must RSVP to reserve a seat: megan@mediashoppr.com. 

About Parkview Developers LLC
Parkview Developers is in the business of developing residential property in NYC. Parkview also owned and operated “The Carnegie Hotel” (http://www.thecarnegiehotel.com) on West 58th Street, steps from Columbus Circle and Central Park.  Residential projects have included land assemblage for new development, rehabilitating residential apartments, combining residential units including total gut rehabilitation and new constructions including the development of a 100-unit condo complex in NYC and 119 Watch World stores throughout the United States.

About Halstead Property Development Marketing:
Halstead Property Development Marketing is the exclusive sales and marketing firm for numerous new developments in the tri-state area.  They consult with developers on every aspect of the development process, including: pre-development planning such as comprehensive market research, detailed unit mix and layout analysis and amenities planning, all of which enables their clients to maximize sales prices, increase absorption rates and provide an overall superior  product benefiting the  consumer and developer. In addition, the division directs and coordinates the selection of all on-site personnel, conducts extensive sales training and monitoring, designs exceptional sales environments, and creates integrated communications planning including marketing, advertising, public relations and branding.  For more information on the Halstead Property Development Marketing Division, please visit: http://www.halsteadpdm.com/home.

About StreetEasy.com
StreetEasy.com is a real estate website providing in-depth information across all brokerages and offers the power to search, sort, and manage that information effectively, as well as the tools to keep you on top of the market. It provides consumers and real estate professionals the most transparent and complete view of the NYC residential real estate market and is the go-to site for New York City Real Estate.  For more information please visit: http://www.streeteasy.com/.

About Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world’s largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small- and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 59 million consumer and small business relationships with 6,000 retail banking offices, more than 18,000 ATMs and award-winning online banking with nearly 30 million active users. Bank of America is among the world’s leading wealth management companies and is a global leader in corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to more than 4 million small business owners through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients in more than 150 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

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HEALTH: Can Drinking Beer After a Marathon Help in Post-Race Recovery? — Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX)
I’m looking for the opinion of a nutritionist and someone with medical experience who may have tried this after a race. Contact: XXXXXXX

NON-EXPERT: Tech-Related Dating Gaffes — Match.com
I’m looking for dating women to share tales of tech-related dating gaffes. Maybe he kept checking scores on his iPhone during your date, or refused to remove his Bluetooth earpiece. What have guys done with their gadgets that have put you off? I’m happy to change names if necessary. Please send your tale with “Gaffe” in the subject line. Please, no etiquette or dating experts; *only* actual daters. Contact: XXXXXXX

BEAUTY: Tips for Looking Good in Pictures from a Modeling or Pageant Coach — Her Campus
[Re-send] I’m seeking information on how to look hot in pictures from spring break. I’m seeking tips to looking good (like bending your arm and putting it on your hip), the most flattering position to be photographed in wearing a bathing suit, what clothes look best in pictures, how to smile naturally, etc. Contact: XXXXXXX

DATING: What Not to Put in Your Online Dating Profile — Match.com
Experts in online dating and “real people” needed for an article in Match.com’s online Happen magazine on this topic: biggest turnoffs in profiles. What are the obvious and not-so-obvious things you shouldn’t mention in your profile, and why not? I need fresh, witty, insightful, and even surprising advice from established experts, academics, online dating coaches and other experts. I’m also looking for real-life tales from anyone who has written or read an online profile that you’d consider a big fail. Please send your answers directly to me, and since we’re conducting this as an e-mail interview, please be as clear and conversational as possible. You will be fully credited in this Match.com article. I respectfully request that you do not contact me as an expert if your expertise is not specific to online dating. I’m a freelancer. Contact: XXXXXXX

MANAGEMENT: Is the Boss Lying? — Freelancer
For my column on a major news site, I’m looking for individuals who have worked with bosses who they believe were liars. I’m also looking for experts who can discuss lying and leadership. How do firms encourage or discourage ethical behavior among leaders? Are leaders today more or less truthful? Contact: XXXXXXX

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 AMERICAN BUSINESS AWARDS NAME COMMITTEE CHAIRS FOR 2010 FINAL JUDGING

March 31 Entry Deadline for Eighth Annual Program

New York, NY - March 3, 2010 - The Stevie Awards today named eight executives who will chair specialized final-judging committees for its Eighth Annual American Business Awards.

All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to participate in The American Business Awards - public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small.  The 2010 entry deadline is March 31 and late entries will be accepted through April 30 with a late fee. More details are available at http://www.stevieawards.com/aba/.

The eight committees are based on the categories that will be judged.  The appointments are as follows:

-Company/Organization Categories-Bill Kirk, CEO, Weather Trends International, Bethlehem, PA

-Corporate Communications & Public Relations-Janice Maiman, Vice President, Communications & Media Channels, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, New York, NY

-Customer Service-Becky Wofford, Vice President, Marketing & Customer Relations, Study Island, LLC, Dallas, TX

-Human Resources-Tim Holbrook, Director of Human Resources, King’s Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, KY

-Information Technology-Timothy Keenan, President & Co-Founder, High Performance Technologies, Inc., Reston, VA

-Management-Tom Adams, CEO, Rosetta Stone, Arlington, VA

-Marketing-Paul Gennaro, Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer, AECOM, New York, NY

-Products & Product Management-Ross Kimbarovsky, Co-Founder, crowdSPRING, Chicago, IL

Finalists in The 2010 American Business Awards will be determined in preliminary judging to be conducted in April and May by volunteer professionals nationwide.  Final judging, to be conducted by panels to be formed by the newly-appointed committee chairs, will take place late May-early June.  The 2010 awards will honor work since the beginning of 2009, and they will be announced on June 21, 2010 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

“Each year The Stevie Awards name some of America’s most respected and influential executives to chair the final judging committees for The American Business Awards, and 2010 is no exception,” said Michael Gallagher, president of the Stevie Awards.  “These individuals are all 2009 Stevie Award winners, and offer an intrinsic insight into the ever-changing dynamics of their industries and have an appreciation for the factors that contribute to success in their professions.”

To enter The 2010 American Business Awards, visit http://www.stevieawards.com/aba.

About The Stevie Awards

Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.  Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide.  Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.stevieawards.com/, and follow the Stevie Awards on Twitter @TheStevieAwards.

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“The traditional way of looking at history is through the lens of either biography or war,” Stanton said in an interview. “One of the things this book does is fill in a missing piece of that equation.”

To view the entire article please visit: http://www.rollcall.com/issues/55_96/hill_bookshelf/43672-1.html

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It is estimated that 31 percent of Hispanics have more expenses than income every month. Following successful events in Miami and New York, Tide® will bring the 2010 “Más Valor por tu Dinero” Home Economics Seminars to help Hispanic women other cities get more value for their money by better managing their everyday finances. Open to the public, these free seminars will continue through June in the following locations:

o Dallas: March 23, Mountain View College

o Los Angeles: May 12, Boys and Girls Club

o Houston: June 10, Ripley House

For more information about Tide please visit www.Tide.com.

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Reporter Jamie Kirsner’s article, “Stevies Awards at Eden Roc Renaissance Hotel brings an impressive look at international corporations” is a run-down of the awards event, which was attended by 200 guests from around the country.

For a list of all winners and more information, please visit: www.stevieawards.com/sales

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What:
In order to help Hispanic women nationwide get more value for their money by better managing their everyday finances, Procter & Gamble (P&G) and its Tide® brand have teamed up with journalist and TV personality Maria Antonieta Collins and the national organization “Las Comadres” to bring them the Tide “Más Valor por tu Dinero” (More Value for Your Money) Home Economics Seminars.

When:
February 24, 2010
@ 6:30 PM

Where:
Queens Flushing Library
41-17 Main Street
Flushing, NY 11355
7 Train to Main Street

Why:
It is estimated that 31 percent of Hispanics have more expenses than income every month, according to Buenhogar Magazine.
Tide is bringing these free seminars to give attending women information to help them get more value for their money, with tips from how to put together a practical budget to how to save time and money when doing laundry and buying groceries.

About Tide®:
For more than 60 years, Tide has been caring for the clothes of American families and helping to provide the everyday miracle of clean clothing. Please visit www.tide.com/espanol for helpful product information, practical tips on laundry care, special offers and promotions, updated fabric care articles, and an interactive Stain Detective, which provides official Tide stain removal solutions.

Media contacts:
Jill Feldman, jill@mediashoppr.com
Mediashop PR, 212-867-8778 x228

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