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3.01.07 : Charleston, SC, USA News and Notes iFive:K New Member Companies Belimed JSJ Pharmaceuticals Monolith Software Solutions Shippers Commonwealth New Roundtable Expert PR for Members "Fridays @ the Corridor" Thank You Thanks to Our Sponsors:
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News and Notes The warmer temperatures are a sure sign that spring is almost upon us. This spring, the Charleston Digital Corridor is pleased to launch a new event that is sure to become an annual favorite - a 5K Evening Race on Peninsular Charleston. For those of you who have been a little tardy with your New Years resolutions, we at the Digital Corridor want to get you back on track. iFive:K Join us for the 2007 Charleston Digital Corridor iFive:K on Thursday, April 19th, 2007 at 6:30 PM. The race will start and finish at the Charleston Maritime Center on the Harbor. The race will wind through historic downtown Charleston and finish with a post-race celebration at the Charleston Maritime Center. Want to take the team challenge? The iFive:K is open to teams of two, six and ten, as well as individual runners/walkers. Register and put your company's name on the 'Bragging Rights Trophy' housed at the Charleston Digital Corridor Office. A portion of the proceeds from the race will be donated to the Burke High School Scholarship Fund and earmarked for a student seeking an education in a technology related field New Member Companies The Digital Corridor welcomes four new companies to its distinguished list of members - Belimed, JSJ Pharmaceuticals, Monolith Software Solutions and Shippers Commonwealth. Belimed Belimed AG is a global leader in infection control technology for hospitals, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Belimed designs, produces and sells machinery and complete systems, supported by comprehensive customer service. Belimed's markets are found in the realm of cleaning, disinfecting and sterilization centers of medical, laboratory and pharmaceutical installations. JSJ Pharmaceuticals Formed in 2003, JSJ Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (JSJ) is a specialty pharmaceutical company that identifies and brings to market products targeted for topical use, primarily in the dermatology community. JSJ promotes its own line of products that started with three products in October 2003. Today, as a result of R&D and acquisition, JSJ sells over 15 product lines. Monolith Software Solutions Monolith Software Solutions provides the Quick Service Restaurant industry with business intelligence tools, custom integration to accounting systems and providers, point of sale systems and environmental monitoring. Shippers Commonweath Shippers Commonwealth is the premier provider of On Demand transportation planning and management systems and advanced consulting services for freight management. Shippers Commonwealth offers the most advanced Transportation Management Systems (TMS) in the industry on either a subscription (or "pay as you go" ASP) basis in addition to the more traditional software licensing options. Corridor Roundtable Welcomes New Expert The Corridor Roundtable, an initiative to provide guidance and answers to the immediate questions and pressing challenges entrepreneurs face in growing their business, is pleased to add Anthony J. Powell to the list of business advisors. Anthony Powell, President and CEO of Knowledge Capital Group, joins Sean Ryan and Elizabeth Prout on the Digital Corridor Roundtable. As President and CEO of Knowledge Capital Group, Anthony specializes in assisting early-stage companies with the development and implementation of growth-oriented, strategies which focus on sales, marketing and financial planning and working with mature firms to increase profits through the utilization of metrics-based management principles and focus on the utilization of best practices and business process optimization. Since its inception in 2005, the Corridor Roundtable has advised more than 40 entrepreneurs and business owners. Public Relations for Corridor Members In an effort to help companies understand and manage their public relations, the Digital Corridor is pleased to announce a strategic alliance with Trevelino/Keller (TK). TK will offer a full range of professional services to Digital Corridor members at preferred rates. Headquartered in Atlanta with offices in Charleston, SC, Trevelino/Keller Communications Group is a public relations firm specializing in strategic and creative communications. Their Clients include AdvanceMe, Lancope, Verizon Wireless, RMI, Raving Brands, Planet Smoothie, PJ's Coffee, SITA, The Weather Channel Interactive and TRX. Contact TK's Kira Perdue if you wish further information. March's "Fridays @ the Corridor" Talent is the #1 issue facing Charleston's growing knowledge economy! With the robust growth in Charleston's knowledge economy so goes the need for highly skilled professionals. Join us on Friday, March 16th to provide us with your input as we develop a blueprint to address issues related to growing Charleston's talent landscape. This "Fridays @ the Corridor" session will be held from 9-10am at the Digital Corridor's office at 392-A Meeting Street on March 16th. If you are interested in attending and would like to reserve a seat, please email Kimberly Demetriades or call 843.579.7659. Thank You Finally, thank you for your continued support of the Charleston Digital Corridor. Our success is a reflection of the terrific civic engagement and collaboration we have received from you. Continued Success! Sincerely  Ernest Andrade, Director Charleston Digital Corridor 392 A Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29403 USA |
