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With the creation of SMS | Host, a property management system that integrates guest services, John Springer-Miller changed the face of hospitality technology by creating a guest-centric approach to software. For his contributions to the hospitality industry, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) inducted Springer-Miller into the International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame at the 2007 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®. Opening Session on Tuesday, June 26 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
"The Hall of Fame is, perhaps, the greatest honor one can receive in this industry," said Springer-Miller. "I am honored to be recognized on the same level as the previous Hall of Fame inductees."

ADManager Plus is a comprehensive web-based Active Directory Management software that supports IT Administrator and helpdesk technicians to effectively control and manage their entire windows based IT network. It simplifies the IT Administrators task by providing template based management of Users, Groups & Contacts and thus it avoids manual, error-prone administrative activities on Active Directory. It also provides web-based Active Directory Password & Account Lockout scheduler Reports through which HelpDesk Technicians can proactively reset & unlock the accounts before the Domain Users raise a ticket to them.
ManageEngine ADManager Plus 4.1 includes the following features:
* User Management - Allows creation and modification of users in bulk on Active Directory from a CSV file or on user defined templates.

* Group and Contact Management - Allows creation and modification of groups and contacts using CSV.

Marta Pauer-Tursi announces the launch of Borealis PR, a full-service public relations agency specializing in social marketing, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and public affairs. Ms Pauer-Tursi is a seasoned communications specialist with ten years of corporate communications experience at a Fortune 100 company. Her career also includes nine years as an editor and writer at The New Yorker magazine.
In opening Borealis PR, she brings experience in developing communications strategies for organizations seeking to pursue programs in corporate social responsibility. "In today's business environment, transparency, accountability and reputation are crucial components of organizational identity," said Ms Pauer-Tursi, "Companies are scrutinized by consumers and the media as much for how they run their business as for the profits they earn. That is why a solid strategy that communicates a company's core values is essential."

Keeping your money safe is one of the biggest challenges these days. The modern era has offered plastic money and electronic dealings as brilliant solutions for safe cash handling. Credit card and merchant account services allow a user to make safe financial communications in comparison to handling cash, where there is danger of theft or accidental loss of money. Electronic payment options are convenient, safe and secure for paying taxes or user fees.

Urban Rhino wins a Bronze Telly at the 28th Annual Telly Awards for a video they produced for Mansfield Heliflight. The video was produced in HD last summer and is featured on Mansfield Heliflight's web page. It was shot, edited by Nathan Beaman and produced by Lars Gange of Black Bullet. The video can be seen online at
www.urbanrhinovisual.com/video/heliflight.mov
Description of Telly Awards:
Founded in 1979, the Telly Awards is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions. The 27th Annual Telly Awards also included new categories to honor video and commercials created specifically for the Web. Winners represent the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators, and corporate video departments in the world.

Northern Power's parent company in trouble

Rutland, VT: Seven Rutland-area organizations have been selected to receive financial grants to help improve the health of their employees through their worksite wellness programs.
Community Care Network, Green Mountain College, The Humane Society, OMYA Industries, Rutland High School, Rutland Regional Medical Center, and the Vermont Achievement Center all will receive grants from the Rutland County Community Advisory Board (RCCAB) of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT). The grants, which range from $200 to $750, will be distributed at an awards ceremony on June 29th at the South Station Restaurant in Rutland.

People's United Financial to acquire Chittenden Corp for $1.9B
People's United Financial, Inc (Nasdaq: PBCT), of Bridgeport, CT, the holding
company for People's United Bank, announced June 27, 2007, a definitive
agreement to acquire Chittenden Corporation (NYSE: CHZ), based in Burlington, in
a stock and cash transaction valued at $1.9 billion. Consummation of the
agreement is subject to the approval of the shareholders of Chittenden, as well as
various regulatory agencies. The acquisition is expected to close in the first
quarter of 2008.

Paul Perrault, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Chittenden
Corporation said in a prepared statement that Chittenden will receive two seats on
the People's board. Chittenden Bank nameplate will continue, as will the local
nameplates and boards of directors of the several other banks around New
England owned by Chittenden Corp.

Sale of Local Golf Course Complete: New Ownership Shares Plans
NORTH CLARENDON, VT (June 13, 2007) - Stonehedge Golf Course announced today that the course has been purchased by Richard "Dick" Bendig and his two sons, Shawn and Chriss. The 9-hole course, Rutland County's only par-3 golf offering, features 1,107 yards of rolling fairways and well-manicured greens. The course was designed and operated by Robert Matson since 1995.

MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE
Montpelier, VT . . . The Department of Labor reminds Vermont employers and employees that on
June 7, 2007 Senate bill S.27 became law. Effective July 1, 2007 this bill will change the definition
of a "service or tipped" employee. Currently the law defines service or tipped employees as ... all
those, in hotels, motels, tourist places or restaurants who customarily and regularly received more
than $30.00 a month in tips. As of July 1, 2007 a tipped employee will be anyone customarily and
regularly receiving more than $120.00 a month. The change in definition means any employee who
customarily and regularly receives less than $120 per month in tips must be paid the regular
minimum wage.

Montreal, QC- Ship2Save announced today that California-based Megatrux, Inc. has extended its logistics offering with a cutting-edge asset management and tracking system using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and Ship2Save's Operation Management System. The multi-dock deployment has enabled Megatrux to automate operations and provide added value services to its clientele.

Colchester VT- As summer settles in and temperatures rise, consumers looking for their favorite frozen treat no longer have to wait for the sound of the ice cream truck. Now, frozen and perishable goods can come to their homes on demand, thanks to MyWebLink and NetGrocer.com, the online provider of "Groceries and more, delivered straight to your door."
NetGrocer.com, a leading online grocery store for 11 years, now provides next day delivery to customers East of the Mississippi of perishable and frozen food orders over $35.00. "Now, customers can order anything they want from the grocery store without leaving their home," said Drew Vitulano, General Manager of NetGrocer. "Our customers have always loved the time-saving convenience of online ordering, and this new service completes the picture."