Legacy Wealth Strategies President Named to YMCA Board Position

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RALEIGH, N.C. (November 14, 2011) ─ Legacy Wealth Strategies (www.legacyws.com), a Raleigh-based company that offers a variety of wealth management strategies and processes custom designed for each client, announces today that John Parham, Jr., founding partner and president, has been appointed to the Triangle YMCA financial development committee.

“John’s tireless dedication to the YMCA and our camps has been immeasurable,” says Sallie Ransom, director of development, Camp Sea Gull and Camp Seafarer. “His passion and expertise will help ensure the sustained success of the organization, and we are thankful for his generosity.”

Parham, along with his wife, Shannon, have a longstanding commitment to the Triangle YMCA. They have supported the organization for more than 20 years. In addition to serving on the financial development committee, Parham has held multiple support positions. These include:

  • Major gifts co-chair of the Annual Fund for Camp Sea Gull and Camp Seafarer (www.seagull-seafarer.org), helping raise money for financial assistance and program enhancements that help strengthen the mission and make Camp more affordable. Located in Arapahoe, N.C., the camps offers boys and girls one, two and four-week overnight opportunities that feature a comprehensive seamanship programs providing kids 6 to 16 with a place to make decisions on their own, to challenge themselves and grow in the process.
  • Co-chair, contributor and team leader for the We Build People (http://tinyurl.com/YMCAWeBuildPeople) campaign for the past 10 years. The community-wide campaign helps raise funds for children teens, families and adults who otherwise could not afford YMCA programs.

“Shannon and I continue to support the YMCA and the camps because the organization has a direct, measurable impact on our community,” says Parham. “Being local, we can see firsthand the results of the dollars invested in various programs to help the mind, body and soul.”

Parham is a 23-year industry veteran. In addition to his work with Legacy Wealth Strategies, he has served with AXA Advisors (formerly The Equitable) since 1988. In 2011, he was named senior vice president of AXA’s national division. Visit www.legacyws.com for more information.

About Legacy Wealth Strategies: Legacy Wealth Strategies focuses on financial planning and wealth management strategies, business succession planning and risk management services. Formed in 2004, the firm provides forward-thinking and cost-effective financial strategies to its clients, helping them toward reaching their financial goals and achieving financial independence. Associates of Legacy Wealth Strategies offer securities through AXA Advisors, LLC (NY, NY 212-314-4600), member FINRA, SIPC.  Investment advisory products and services offered through AXA Advisors, LLC, an investment advisor registered with the SEC.  Annuity and insurance products offered through AXA Network, LLC and its insurance agency subsidiaries. Legacy Wealth Strategies is not a registered investment advisor and is not owned or operated by AXA Advisors or AXA Network.

Legacy Wealth Strategies and the AXA Advisors Raleigh branch are located at 3201 Beechleaf Court, Suite 450, Raleigh, NC  27604.  Financial services available to individuals and business owners through AXA Advisors, LLC include: strategies and products for financial protection and investments; asset allocation, college, retirement, business and estate planning strategies; life insurance, annuity and investment products. Visit www.legacyws.com or call 919.341.1639 for more information.

About AXA Equitable: In business since 1859, AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company (New York, NY) is a leading financial protection company and one of the nation’s premier providers of life insurance and annuities as well as financial strategies, and investment products and services through its affiliate, AXA Advisors, LLC. The company’s products and services are distributed to individuals and business owners through its retail distribution channel, AXA Advisors, LLC and to the financial services market through its wholesale distribution channel, AXA Distributors, LLC.

AXA Equitable, a subsidiary of AXA Financial Inc., is part of the global AXA Group, a worldwide leader in financial protection strategies and wealth management. “AXA Group” refers to AXA, a French holding company for an international group of insurance and financial services companies together with its direct and indirect consolidated subsidiaries. While a part of the AXA Group, AXA Equitable is solely responsible for its annuity and life insurance obligations. For more information, visit www.axa-equitable.com.

Legacy Wealth Strategies and AXA Advisors are not affiliates of the North Carolina LTCP

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DocuSource Celebrates 10 Years of Service

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RTP, N.C. (October 17, 2011) — DocuSource (www.docusourceofnc.com), a full-service integrated marketing solutions provider, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary as a Triangle enterprise. The company is led by CEO Kathy Murchison, one of the most successful women business owners in the area. The celebration will include a client-appreciation event in October.

“I’ve been blessed to be involved in many business endeavors throughout my career, but the last 10 years leading DocuSource have been especially rewarding,” says Murchison. “Our success stems from maintaining a solid focus on customers and providing our associates a good work-life balance.”

Dedicated to meeting the needs of clients, DocuSource has grown through diversification. Starting as a digital printer in 2001, today DocuSource is an on-demand powerhouse, offering extensive variable-data publishing, as well as order fulfillment and distribution services with an emphasis on nonprofits and Fortune 500 companies. DocuSource has experienced significant work-force growth as well. Beginning with 14 employees 10 years ago, DocuSource now has a team of 40.

While building a thriving business during the past decade, DocuSource has held true to a strong belief in corporate giving. The company and its team members consistently donate their time, services and funds to help improve the quality of life for Triangle residents. DocuSource has supported more than 20 local organizations. These include: Red Cross, Girls on the Run, Be Active North Carolina, Boys and Girls Club of Wake County, Meals on Wheels, SPCA, Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation, the Women’s Center of Wake County, the Durham Crisis Response Center, and the Raleigh and Durham Rescue Missions.

DocuSource’s history reaches back to 1990, when Murchison and Adele Fine, DocuSource co-founder, created Plain Paper Solutions. The company became an award-winning small business in Research Triangle Park, N.C., and was sold to IKON Office Solutions in 1997. The two paired up again to form DocuSource in 2001.

About DocuSource of NC, LLC:
DocuSource, a full-service resource for printing and communication materials, has built its success on providing businesses that most important element—visual impression. From customized marketing, training and technical documents; to life-size graphics; to an online document management system, DocuSource delivers communication relevant to each client’s success. Headquartered in Research Triangle Park, N.C., DocuSource is a woman-owned and FSC-certified green printer with a complete fulfillment and distribution operation. The customer care experts at DocuSource offer a customized approach to maximize their clients’ printing needs, adding value and saving time. Using state-of-the-art resources, DocuSource printing experts create tailored solutions including personalized booklets, binders, DVDs, large format color graphics and much more. From start-ups to Fortune 1,000 brands, DocuSource has proven relationships with servicing industries such as health and pharmaceutical, contract research, education and software development. Visit www.docusourceofnc.com or call (919) 459-5900.

Sixth Annual Magnificent Mile Race Set for September 18

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The Magnificent Mile RaceRALEIGH, N.C. (August 9, 2011) — Celebrating its sixth anniversary, The Magnificent Mile RaceSM (www.magmilerace.com) will take place on Sunday, September 18, 2011. The fundraising event includes competitive, recreational and kids’ races, as well as a street festival with family friendly activities, food and prizes. Proceeds benefit the Spastic Paraplegia Foundation and help fund research grants awarded to find a cure for upper motor neuron diseases.

Notable sports, entertainment and business personalities are once again lending their influence. For a third consecutive year, Charlie Slagle, Capital Area Soccer League CEO and host of the Back of the Net radio program, is challenging CASL members, coaches and parents to “Beat the Old Man.” The top five CASL males and the top five CASL females will receive prizes. Debra Morgan of WRAL will be emceeing the event. In addition, Dr. Richard Bedlack of Duke University will be on hand to discuss the latest research developments in the area of motor neuron disease.

“We are thankful to the more than 3,600 people who have participated in the event during our first five years,” says Sarah Roberts-Witt, co-founder of The Magnificent Mile Race. “Their continued support has helped us raise more than $200,000 to fund research into motor neuron disease.”

New this year, competitive racers, who are 15 years or older, have the option to purchase a moisture-wicking tech shirt when signing up for the race. All other race participants will receive a commemorative cotton race t-shirt.

2011 registration prices are:

  • Competitive mile (ages 15 and older) – $20 until 9/1/11; $25 after
  • Competitive mile (ages 15 and older with tech shirt) – $28 until 9/1/11; $33 after
  • Competitive mile (ages 14 and younger) – $10
  • Recreational mile (ages 15 and older) $15 until 9/1/11; $20 after
  • Recreational mile (ages 14 and younger) $10
  • Kids’ race – $10

Online registration is available at http://tinyurl.com/2011MagMileRace.

The Magnificent Mile Race is the first of the eight-race 2011 Second Empire Grand-Prix Fall Series, and is part of the NC-USATF – Endurance Magazine 2011 Long Distance Running Championship Series. It also serves as the NC-USATF one-mile championship. Visit www.magmilerace.com for more information.

About The Magnificent Mile:
Sarah Roberts-Witt, co-founder and inspiration behind The Magnificent Mile Race, was an avid runner and marathoner until developing primary lateral sclerosis in 2004. She is now confined to a wheelchair and has difficulty speaking, but the disease hasn’t stopped her. Since her diagnosis, she has dedicated her time to raising awareness of motor neuron diseases and fund-raising. This race combines her love of running with her desire to find a cure for motor neuron disease. The Magnificent Mile Race events have raised more than $200,000 to fund research grants awarded by the Spastic Paraplegia Foundation to help find a cure for motor neuron disease. Visit www.magmilerace.com.

Giles Shih Named to The NC Ag Biotech Advisory Council

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Giles Shih, Ph.D.RTP, N.C. (July 26, 2011)—North Carolina agricultural biotechnology company BioResource International, Inc. (www.briworldwide.com) announces today that Chairman and CEO Giles Shih, Ph.D. has accepted a three-year appointment to The North Carolina Agricultural Biotechnology Advisory Council. Shih will join 21 industry leaders from businesses and universities, as well as government and private organizations across North Carolina.

“We are pleased to add Giles to the council,” says Dr. Harold Martin., co-chair of the council and chancellor of North Carolina A&T State University. “The experience he brings, growing BRI from start-up to a multi-million dollar company, will be an asset as we move forward.”

Shih has a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics from Emory University, as well as an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. Prior to co-founding BRI, he served as a consultant for biotechnology venture capital firms. He serves on the Advisory Board of the North Carolina State University Technology Incubator and is active in the North Carolina World Trade Association and North Carolina Chinese Business Association.

“More and more we see agriculture being paired with biotechnology to feed, fuel, heal and clothe people here and around the world,” said Gwyn Riddick, vice president for agricultural biotechnology at the Biotechnology Center. “This council is working to move those ideas forward and to accelerate North Carolina’s economic productivity from agriculture to $100 billion by 2020.”

The council was established in December of 2010 by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center. Its directive is to identify goals, strategies and activities to strengthen agricultural biotechnology endeavors throughout the state and assist in implementation of recommendations from the State’s 30 in 10 Strategic Report. The full council meets every four month with work groups meeting as needed to address innovations, legislation and regulations, as well as emerging animal and crop trends.   About the North Carolina Biotechnology Center: The Biotechnology Center is a private, non-profit corporation supported by the N.C. General Assembly. Its mission is to provide long-term economic and societal benefits to North Carolina by supporting biotechnology research, business, education and strategic policy statewide.

About BioResource International, Inc.:
BRI is an RTP-based biotechnology company focused on harnessing the natural power of enzymes. Through the discovery and development of innovative animal feed enzymes, BRI hopes to create a future for animal agriculture that is both economically and environmentally sustainable from farm to fork. Founded by Drs. Jason and Giles Shih, BRI has developed two products, Versazyme® and Valkerase®, which are sold through distributors to more than 80 countries worldwide. BRI continues to research science-based solutions to aid growing agricultural and industrial markets around the world. For more information, visit www.briworldwide.com.

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TCAR Partners with Downtown Raleigh Alliance

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RALEIGH,  N.C. (July 12, 2011) – TCAR (www.TCAR.com), the Triangle Commercial Association of REALTORS®, announces today a strategic partnership with the Downtown Raleigh Alliance (www.YouRHere.com). TCAR has integrated its commercial real estate exchange portal, Tacquire, into the DRA website to provide visitors with real-time commercial property and lease data.

Tacquire tracks office, industrial, retail and specialty space available for lease across the Triangle region, as well as buildings and land being marketed for sale. The database is set up to be searchable by location, property type, price range and square footage. To ensure accuracy, Tacquire has in-house researchers that regularly verify and update listings.

“TCAR and its members have played a pivotal role in the growth of the greater Raleigh area, and we are proud to partner with them,” says David Diaz, Downtown Raleigh Alliance president and CEO. “In using Tacquire’s database, we are able to provide potential investors with instant access to information on six million square feet of commercial office space in downtown Raleigh.”

With a population of more than 405,000, Raleigh is the second largest city in the Carolinas, and the fastest growing major city in the state. Formed in 1996, the Downtown Raleigh Alliance is the official nonprofit organization designated to manage and promote downtown Raleigh as a regional center of commerce, tourism and livability.

In addition to providing expanded research capabilities to potential business owners and investors, the partnership brings added exposure to Tacquire members. The Invest section of the YouRHere website averages 4,500 page views per month, increasing the visibility of Tacquire member listings.

About Triangle Commercial Association of REALTORS®:
The Triangle Commercial Association of REALTORS® (TCAR) is one of 1,800 local associations of REALTORS® nationwide that comprise the National Association of REALTORS®. TCAR is the second largest commercial overlay board in North Carolina with 600 members and is accredited through the REALTORS® Commercial Alliance. The association was established in 1995, but began as a committee of the residential board in 1977. TCAR currently serves a 14 county area, including the Triangle, for real estate practitioners, appraisers, property managers, and other professionals allied with the real estate industry. For more information, visit www.tcar.com.

About Downtown Raleigh Alliance: The Downtown Raleigh Alliance is the official nonprofit organization designated to manage and promote downtown as a regional center of commerce, tourism, and livability. Through its dedicated board of directors and professional staff, the Alliance team provides a comprehensive array of programs designed to build on the strengths of the downtown business district. The programs are categorized into five main areas: Clean & Safe Ambassadors, Marketing & Events, Economic Development, City Plaza Management, and Membership and Advocacy. The Alliance was created in 1996 by a coalition of community advocates, corporate leaders, and government officials. Visit www.YouRHere.com for more information.

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