Brady Provides Scholarship for Forsyth County High School Senior

GREENSBORO, N.C. (November 29, 2010) — Brady (www.bradyservices.com), a company that provides energy systems and comprehensive building solutions for commercial and industrial facilities across North Carolina, announced today a $500 scholarship in honor of Don Martin PhD., superintendent of Winston-Salem/Forsyth Schools. The scholarship will be given to a Forsyth County high school senior who plans to enroll at Forsyth Tech.

HPG Sponsoring Third Annual Internet Summit

RALEIGH, N.C. (November 16, 2010) Hughes Pittman & Gupton, LLP (www.hpg.com), the largest CPA firm headquartered and staffed in the Research Triangle Park region of North Carolina, is sponsoring Internet Summit 2010 (www.internetsummit.com). The third annual event is being held November 17-18, 2010 at the Raleigh Convention Center.

More than 100 industry leaders will present thought leadership on the Internet economy and Web-oriented technologies. Conference topics include social media, online video, cloud computing, online advertising, e-commerce, mobile and real-time technology and Web analytics.

“The Internet continues to evolve and change the way we do business,” says Brooks Malone, HPG partner and co-leader of the firm’s Knowledge Based Industries practice. “It is imperative to remain updated on the latest trends in order to better serve our clients.”

HPG remains committed to the advancement of Triangle technology industries. In addition to its support of Internet Summit 2010, the firm and its members are active with the Council for Entrepreneurial Development, The North Carolina World Trade Association, The North Carolina Technology Association, NCBIO, SEBIO, the Triangle Game Initiative and the Small Business and Technology Center.

About Hughes Pittman & Gupton, LLP (HPG):
HPG is the largest CPA firm headquartered and staffed in the Research Triangle Park region of North Carolina, as ranked by the Triangle Business Journal. More than just an accounting firm, HPG assists clients in looking beyond the bottom linesm by being the right people, right value and right firm to achieve each client’s definition of success. HPG is a member of CPAmerica International and affiliated with the Crowe Horwath International alliances of firms, with offices worldwide. The firm leverages this to provide national and global accounting resources to its clients. HPG offers a wide array of business accounting, auditing, corporate tax and management advisory services. Specialties include serving owner-managed, investor-backed technology and life science organizations, healthcare services, real estate development, manufacturing and distribution businesses, as well as providing ERISA audits, family wealthcare services and Sarbanes-Oxley internal audit services.

HPG has remained committed to advancing a thriving Triangle community since its founding in 1983. In recognition, the firm is the recipient of two Pinnacle Business Awards by the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce; the 2009 Large Entrepreneurial Business Award and the 2010 Integrity in Business Award. Additionally, HPG has been certified Green Plus by the Institute for Sustainable Development for integrating environmental sustainability efforts into company culture, and has been named one of the top 100 Best Accounting Firms to Work For in the country by Accounting Today. Visit www.hpg.com or follow HPG on Twitter at http://twitter.com/HPGcpas.

About Internet Summit 2010:
Innovation, intelligence, forward thinking and leadership converge on the Raleigh Convention Center on November 17-18, 2010 for the third annual Internet Summit. The goal of the Internet Summit is to promote thought leadership on topics related to Internet technologies and best practices. Conference attendees will network and learn from more than 100 industry leaders and innovators on the future of the industry, how to capitalize on the shifting dynamics of the Internet and tap into its unlimited business potential. www.internetsummit.com.

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DocuSource Supports SPCA of Wake County

RTP, N.C. (November 11, 2010) — DocuSource of NC (www.docusourceofnc.com), a marketing services provider of printing and communication materials as well as Web portals for document storage and ordering, has served as the print sponsor for the 15th annual Fur Ball benefiting SPCA of Wake County. This is the eighth year that DocuSource has supported the organization by providing printed materials for the event.

“Whether it is providing protection and shelter, promoting adoption or educating individuals on responsible pet ownership, SPCA of Wake County does so much to help homeless animals,” says Kathy Murchison, DocuSource president and CEO. “We are thrilled to continue our support of this great organization.”

The Fur Ball is SPCA of Wake County’s signature black-tie fundraising event. Held on October 3, 2010, the fundraiser featured live and silent auctions, music hors d’oeuvres, desserts and spirits. Additional details are available at www.spcawake.org.

DocuSource remains committed to community involvement. In addition to its support of SPCA of Wake County, the company has supported more than 20 programs and organizations that improve the quality of life for Triangle residents. These include: Be Active North Carolina, Boys and Girls Club of Wake County, Meals on Wheels, Summit House Raleigh, Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation, the Women’s Center of Wake County and the Raleigh and Durham Rescue Missions.

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)

National Honor for Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog Partner

RALEIGH, N.C. (November 5, 2010)—Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog, LLP (www.cshlaw.com), congratulates partner Richard Boyette on receiving the Louis B. Potter Lifetime Professional Service Award. Boyette was presented the award at the Defense Research Institute’s (www.dri.org) annual meeting in San Diego on October 28.

Recipients of the award exemplify both professional service and professionalism defined as follows:

  • Professionalism goes beyond observance of the legal profession’s ethical rules and serves the best interests of clients and the public in general
  • Professionalism requires that lawyers conduct themselves before the court and with opposing counsel in a manner which demonstrates respect for the law and preserves decorum and integrity of the judicial process
  • Professionalism preserves and enhances the image of the legal profession in the eyes of the public
  • Professionalism supports programs and activities to educate the public about the law and the American legal system; and it fosters respect and trust among lawyers

“Richard is well deserving of this honor,” says Dan Hartzog, Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog managing partner. “For more than 30 years, he has been dedicated to practicing law with the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.”

A past president of DRI, at his urging the organization established the National Foundation for Judicial Excellence, a charitable foundation having as its mission the education of state court judges. Boyette currently serves as chair of the board for the foundation.

Boyette’s legal practice includes litigation, concentrating on legal and other professional malpractice defense. In addition, Boyette has served as a mediator in more than 1,300 disputes including:

  • breach of contract
  • real estate, construction and land condemnation
  • personal injury and wrongful death
  • employment relations
  • professional, product and medical-device liability
  • insurance coverage
  • intellectual property
  • stockbroker/customer disputes

A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the UNC Law School, Boyette is a certified mediator by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission. He is also a member of the North Carolina Bar and admitted to appear before all North Carolina Federal Courts, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Best Lawyers in America