Thursday, March 24, 2011

How to Break Into Video Production

An interview with Montrose Video owner, Deborah Shapiro, about how she got started, where the industry is going and how you can get into video production.by Monica Baird via the Akronist.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Japanese Earthquake: Find a Person



The last entry in this publication was the day of the earthquake. Since then, this tool has become available to help to find people.

Friday, March 11, 2011

Congratulations to the 2011 Akron ATHENA International Award Finalists


Congratulations to the 2011 Akron Young Professional Award Recipient and 2011 Akron ATHENA International Award Finalists!

This prestigious award is bestowed upon someone who has attained and embodies the highest level of professional excellence in her/his business or profession, has devoted time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community and actively assists women in realizing their leadership potential.

From left:

2011 ATHENA International Young Professional Award in Akron

  • Julia Hall, CPA, MT, BCG & Company

2011 ATHENA International Award Finalists for Akron:

  • Judge Carla Moore, Judge, Ninth District Court of Appeals
  • Tracy L. Carter MHSA. System Director, Government Affairs and Health Policy, Summa Health System
  • Kathy L. Stafford, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Strategy, Marketing and Communications, Akron General Medical Center
  • Bernett L. Williams, Vice President of External Relations, Akron Children's Hospital
  • Judge Elinore March Stormer, Judge, Summit County Court of Common Pleas

Register now for the 2011 awards banquet on Thursday May 5 at 5:30 by clicking on this link and then on the RSVP on the far right on the navigation bar. It will be an inspirational evening when the two young professional award recipients are honored and all the Cleveland and Akron Finalists are recognized the the two Recipients are announced.

Special thanks to the host: Inside Business Magazine

And thanks to the sponsors:
PNC Bank

Zinner and Co.

Meaden & Moore

Junior League of Cleveland

The Women's Journal

Monday, March 07, 2011

March is Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month. Here are 50 Fascinating Facts about Women in History.

Many of the facts I was aware of, but was surprised that 60% of the degrees go to women and that 71% of the women with small children work outside the home. I assume they are measuring only the United States.