BodyLase Skin Spa (www.getbodylase.com) has announced the release of a podcast discussing eyelash extensions and what the process entails. In the podcast, Karen Albright, president of the medspa, details the eyelash extension process as well as the results it provides.

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“Eyelash enhancement has been growing in popularity over the last year,” said Albright. “BodyLase Skin Spa offers a painless eyelash extension process that provides instant results for those looking to highlight the eyes.”

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Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with seven offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Todd Minchew has been appointed sales executive for the branch office in Wallace, N.C. Minchew’s responsibilities include prospecting and developing relationships with potential clientele as well as maintaining relationships with SIA’s current customer base.

BodyLase Skin Spa (www.getbodylase.com) has announced the release of a podcast discussing ZERONA™, a noninvasive body slimming treatment. In the podcast, Karen Albright, president of the medspa, describes the process which utilizes the Erchonia® Laser Scanner to target and melt the fat under the skin in an effort to reshape the body and slim down target areas.

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“ZERONA™ is one of our newest treatments and it can achieve measurable results,” said Albright. “This podcast describes what someone can expect from this process and how it works.”

Karen Albright, president of BodyLase Skin Spa (www.getbodylase.com), has announced that the spa was recognized with eight Best of Citysearch awards in the 2009 Raleigh Spa and Beauty contest. Nominated and voted by registered Citysearch users, the medspa won top honors in the Brazilian bikini wax, facial, laser hair removal, hair removal, skin care, spa, Swedish massage and waxing categories. This is the third consecutive year that BodyLase Skin Spa has been recognized in Best Of Citysearch.

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Vaco Raleigh, LLC (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced that Crystal Suazo, CPA and partner at the firm, will provide networking and career advice to a group at Crossroads Fellowship Church in Raleigh. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the church, located at 2721 Millbrook Road.

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Karen Albright, president of BodyLase Skin Spa (www.getbodylase.com), has announced that the spa is now offering DUSA® BLU-U®, an effective, noninvasive and pain-free blue light treatment for moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris, a condition affecting millions of adults, teens and children in the United States. Narrow band blue light causes a photodynamic effect within the pylosebaceous gland that kills P. acnes, the bacteria primarily responsible for acne vulgaris.

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David R. Rhode, managing partner of Vaco Raleigh, LLC (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced that Crystal Suazo, CPA and partner at the firm, will provide job search tips to members of the Raleigh chapter of the American Society for Quality during the networking portion of the organization’s professional development dinner meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 19 at the N.C. State University Club at 4200 Hillsborough St. in Raleigh. The event begins with the networking at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. and a presentation from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ronald D.

Karen Albright, president of BodyLase Skin Spa (www.getbodylase.com), has announced that the spa now offers Xtreme Lashes® Semi-Permanent Eyelash Extensions. Xtreme Lashes® are single strands of synthetic lashes that are applied to an individual’s natural lashes. They are available in a variety of lengths, colors, curvatures and thicknesses, and last until the natural eyelash completes its cycle and falls out.

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Lana Calloway, president of Exhibit Resources (www.exhibitresources.com), has announced that Lynn Nacewicz has joined the agency as an account coordinator. In this position Nacewicz will work with the senior account manager on major accounts, handling budget analysis, cost tracking, monthly reporting, detailed billing and post-show reconciliation.

Tom Sturgis, president of ICTS (www.icts.us), has announced that the company has launched a new Web site as part of a rebranding process to better reflect its evolving position in the clinical operations marketplace. ICTS (Integrated Clinical Trial Services, LLC) is a strategic clinical trials support company that utilizes more than 300 contract employees internationally. The new Web site helps convey ICTS’ identity within the clinical trials marketplace and highlights the company’s pre-trial preparation, recruitment, enrollment, retention, compliance and pre-launch services.

David R. Rhode, managing partner of Vaco Raleigh, LLC (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced the firm was a sponsor for the 2009 PLM Families Together (PLMFT) Homeward Journey breakfast on Nov. 12. The event included presentations from board members and testimonials from PLMFT program graduates and their children.

Karen Albright, president of BodyLase Skin Spa (www.getbodylase.com), has announced that the spa is honoring any Iatria Spa and Health Center gift certificate for fifty percent of its value. Iatria recently closed its three Triangle locations after becoming a victim of the economy. BodyLase Skin Spa is a medical spa offering many of the same services including skin, body and hair removal services.

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Lana Calloway, president of Exhibit Resources (www.exhibitresources.com), a full-service exhibit design agency, has announced that the company has upgraded their rental program for trade show displays and exhibits for event marketing. Rental is a cost-effective option that allows companies to customize the look of their displays for each trade show or event. The upgraded rental program now includes in-stock kits in Raleigh and a full range of custom rental options in Las Vegas and other major cities.

David R. Rhode, managing partner of Vaco Raleigh, LLC (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced that Beth Shandley, senior financial recruiter at the firm, was a featured panelist for the Alumni Panel Night, hosted by the Career Management Center at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, on Nov 9. Discussion topics included best practices when reaching out to an executive recruiter, insights into particular market sectors, career transitions, maintaining visibility and networking.

David R. Rhode, managing partner of Vaco Raleigh, LLC (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced that Peter Zierz, a consultant for Vaco, has received the 2009 Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service in North Carolina for his significant volunteer efforts and impact on the community.

David R. Rhode, managing partner of Vaco Raleigh, LLC (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm, has announced the release of a podcast discussing the role of the Vaco Financial division. In the podcast, Nick Palacios, accounting financial recruiter at the firm, discusses the types of positions that Vaco Financial most often fills as well as the difference between Vaco Financial and Vaco Resources.

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Lana Calloway, president of Exhibit Resources (www.exhibitresources.com), has announced that Amy Burke has joined the agency as an account executive. In this position Burke will plan trade show marketing programs for new and existing clients and educate clients on event marketing trends as well as new products and services offered by Exhibit Resources. Burke will also work to assist exhibitors on how to receive a better return on investment for their face-to-face marketing efforts.

Duke University’s Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics (COLE) (www.leadershipandethics.org) has announced the release of a podcast with Jim Whitehurst, president and CEO of Red Hat and a speaker for a keynote session at the 8th annual Fuqua School of Business & Coach K Leadership Conference. In the podcast, Whitehurst discusses the challenges of using open source software and how it relates to Red Hat’s business model, as well as leadership in times of uncertainty. The podcast is available for download at http://bit.ly/stZCH.

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Duke University’s Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics (COLE) (www.leadershipandethics.org) has announced that the 8th annual Fuqua School of Business & Coach K Leadership Conference will include an interactive session entitled “Leading the Next Generation of Workers and Customers: Leveraging the Social Network” on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Geneen Auditorium at Duke University. Tony O’Driscoll, professor of the practice at the Fuqua School of Business and executive director of the Center for IT and Media, will serve as the moderator.

Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with seven offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Dory Pell has been named commercial lines sales executive at the branch office in Charlotte, N.C. In this position, Pell will be responsible for retaining and expanding existing client relationships and handling business development in the Charlotte area.

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“We are very excited to have Dory join our team,” said Mills. “Her extensive experience in the insurance field and will be a valuable asset to SIA Group.”

Duke University’s Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics (COLE) (www.leadershipandethics.org) has announced that the 8th annual Fuqua School of Business & Coach K Leadership Conference will include a session entitled “Leading the Creative Enterprise” on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Geneen Auditorium. Featured panelists include:

- John Seely Brown, futurist and former chief scientist, Xerox Corporation
- Michael Capps, president, EPIC Gaming Company

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Duke University’s Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics (COLE) (www.leadershipandethics.org) has announced the confirmed speakers for the 8th annual Fuqua School of Business & Coach K Leadership Conference. The event will bring together proven chief executive-level leaders, moderated by Duke faculty, to speak on topical and relevant organizational practices in a unique, interactive environment.

Tom Sturgis, president of ICTS, has announced that the company has modified its corporate image as part of a rebranding process to better reflect its evolving position in the clinical operations marketplace. ICTS (formerly Integrated Clinical Trial Services, LLC) (www.icts.us) is a strategic clinical trials support company that utilizes more than 300 contract employees internationally. The rebranding process helps to reposition ICTS within the clinical trials marketplace and highlight their pre-trial preparation, recruitment, enrollment, retention, compliance and pre-launch services.