The 29th US Open at Stratton, Photo by Hubert Schriebl

(PRWEB) February 16, 2012

Feb Fest – Bromley Mountain

February 18, 2012

The party starts at 7:00 p.m. with a torchlight parade followed by fireworks. Then it’s dancing, silent auction, vacation raffle, dessert tasting and all of the other frivolity from 8-11:00 p.m. in the base lodge. Visit http://www.bromley.com.

Disney FamilyFun Winter Carnival, Smugglers’ Notch Resort

February 23, 2012

Smugglers’ Notch Resort and Disney’s FamilyFun magazine team up to host the Disney FamilyFun Winter Carnival, an afternoon of games, giveaways, face painting, music, a free barbecue and family fun on the snow! Visit http://www.smuggs.com.

Black Magic Extreme Challenge, Magic Mountain

February 25, 2012

Competitors tackle the hardest trail at Magic to celebrate the best skier/rider on the mountain. Visit http://www.magicmtn.com/event.php?day=25&month=02&year=2012.

Bud Light Mardi Gras, Mount Snow

February 25 & 26, 2012

Bud Light Mardi Gras Celebration featuring our skiing jesters, lift line giveaways, 10,000+ beads, après parties at Cuzzins and a huge Bud Light Concert at the Snow Barn. Visit http://www.mountsnow.com/events.

Stowe Derby

February 26, 2012

The Stowe Derby is the oldest and original downhill cross-country race in North America. It started in 1945 as a personal challenge between two amazing skiers- Austrian, Sepp Ruschp and Erling Strom, world famous mountaineer from Norway. The challenge was the same as it is today – a race from the top of Mt. Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak to the historic village of Stowe.Today, the race attracts more than 800 competitors, for 20km of challenging terrain, racing down Mt. Mansfield’s Toll Road and along the entire length of the Stowe Recreation Path before reaching the finish in the village. The course has a total vertical drop of over 2,600 feet.http://www.stowe.com/mountain/resort_calendar/

The 10th Annual Mardi Gras, Jay Peak Resort

February 27 – March 2, 2012

Jay Peak brings the wild verve of the Big Easy up to northern Vermont with a week’s worth of on and off-hill debauchery. Visit http://www.jaypeakresort.com.

Marchdi Gras

March 3, 2012

Stratton Mountain Resort

Come to the Village block party that’ll redefine your sense of fun, March 3, 3pm til you can’t take it anymore. The Stratton Village will be lined with food and drink vendors, including an ice bar where you’re encouraged to take a shot off the luge, and a day full of live music. We’ve got the beads; now bring your friends to enjoy a day into night of music, drinks and just enough naughtiness to keep you on Santa’s nice list next year.

30th Burton U.S. Open of Snowboarding, Stratton Mountain Resort

March 4-11, 2012

The 30th U.S. Open is the final stop of the Burton Global Open Series. Voted by the Vermont Chamber as one of the Vermont Top Ten Winter 2011-2012 Events, the USO is the longest standing snowboard event on the planet. Whether coming as a competitor or a spectator, this weeklong contest offers something for everyone. Amateurs will compete on the same platform as the world’s best riders including Stratton Mountain School alum Louie Vito.

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USSA Hole Shot, SBX NorAm Tour, Killington Resort

March 6-8, 2012

Visit http://www.killington.com for full event details.

North American Telemark Festival, Mad River Glen

March 10-11, 2012

Visit http://www.telemarknato.com/festival.htmlfor full event details.

Nordic Relay for Life, Trapp Family Lodge

March 10, 2012

The Relay for Life is a fun-filled, overnight event that enlists volunteers to help fight cancer by raising money and awareness to support the American Cancer Society mission. Last year the event raised $ 102,000. Visit http://www.relayforlife.org/nordicstylevt.

Spring Fling Weekend, Magic Mountain

March 17-18, 2012

A fun filled day featuring a free fun race on Show Off, live music and a Rocking Après Party. Visit http://www.magicmtn.com/event.php?day=17&month=03&year=2012.

U.S.Freestyle National Championships, Stratton Mountain Resort

March 20-26, 2012

Stratton is excited to announce the return of the U.S. Freestyle Championships! The contest will bring the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team as well as the best of divisional skiers from across the country to Stratton to compete for the top title in moguls, aerials, halfpipe and dual moguls. Come watch as Vermont native and Olympic Gold Medalist Hannah Kearney defends her title and champions are crowned.

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Pond Skimming, Bolton Valley Resort

March 24, 2012

Pond skimming takes place on a man-made pond created especially for the event, right in front of the Base Lodge. Competitors, fueled only by gravity, technique and the desire to stay dry, will attempt to skim across the pond for special prizes and awards. Join the after party of this great spectator event with music, a DJ and good vibes all around. Visit http://www.boltonvalley.com.

Sugaring Time Festival, Sugarbush Resort

March 24, 2012

Sugar on snow, pancake eating contests, mountain-wide scavenger hunts in search of maple syrup nips, live music, and more. Visit http://www.sugarbush.com.

ReggaeFest, Mount Snow

March 23 – 25, 2012

MountSnow’s annual spring celebration has grown to epic proportions! Thousands of folks come out every year to witness other guests dressed in costumes to skim on a pond, slide on cardboard and enjoy some great live reggae music in and around the base area. Live reggae performances kick off Friday night at the Snow Barn, continue all day Saturday and Sunday on Cuzzins Deck and reach a fever pitch on Saturday night with the headliner performance back at the Snow Barn. Accompanying the Bud Light ReggaeFest will be the 10th Annual Sink or Skim pond skim competition on Saturday and Duct Tape Derby V on Sunday. Visit http://www.mountsnow.com/events.

Spring Fling Weekend – Bromley Mountain

March 24-25, 2012

Saturday features live Reggae from the Equalites and a pond skimming contest. The Trampoline Things will be on hand from Vermont’s Summer Adventure to liven up both days, and don’t miss the Fourth Annual Duct Tape Derby on Sunday! In addition, there’ll be two-day E-coupons available at http://www.bromley.com.

FestEVOL 2012 with Guster, Barenaked Ladies and Big Head Todd

March 24 – 25, 2012

Okemo Mountain Resort

This two-day celebration of snowsports, mountain lifestyle, live music, innovative natural brands and a sustainability-focused eco-village, will feature concert performances by Barenaked Ladies and The Pete Kilpatrick Band on Saturday, March 24, and Big Head Todd and the Monsters and Guster on Sunday, March 25. In addition to skiing and snowboarding at Okemo Mountain Resort, FestEVOL attendees can enjoy the Reverb Eco Village in the Jackson Gore courtyard. Reverb includes local, regional and national environmental non-profit groups alongside alternative-energy and transportation exhibits. The Eco Village also highlights all-natural and organic food sampling, and ski and snowboard equipment demos with Ramp, Nordica and Burton Snowboards. For more information, visit http://www.festevol.com.

SnowMont Festival with Snoop Dog, Kaskade, The Flaming Lips, Big Boi, Diplo, Borgore, Railroad Earth and More

March 30 – April 1, 2012

Killington Resort

Combining the world’s best musicians with the world’s best snow conditions, the 2012 SnowMont Music Festival is the East Coast edition of the S.N.O.W. series, which proposes the ultimate marriage: music and mountains. With multiple stages showcasing the talent of some of today’s most exciting artists, the live music at this year’s SnowMont Festival is sure to satisfy thousands of hungry music fans. SnowMont is guaranteed to bring your average festival experience to new heights – both on and off the mountain. Mark your calendars and get ready for the experience of a lifetime – for one fun filled weekend, this all ages festival will show you all what Killington, Vermont has to offer.

Okemo Slush Cup, Resort: Okemo Mountain Resort

April 2, 2012

Costume-clad Slush Cup competitors schuss toward an 80-foot-long slushy pond and try to make it across without falling in. It’s a chilly spring dip for those who don’t make it. Open to the first 125 participants. Entry fee is $ 20. Participants win fabulous prizes in various categories. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the pond skimming starts at 11 a.m. Call 802.228.1600 for more information or visit Okemo’s Calendar Listings.

Pond Skimming Celebration, Burke Mountain Resort

April 7, 2012

Join Burke’s wet and wacky annual spring ritual. Watch 50 brave contestants ski the pond for a chance to become the King and Queen of the Pond. Visit http://www.skiburke.com.

Winter Brewer’s Festival, Mount Snow

April 7, 2012

Celebrate the end of winter with beer! This popular festival returns for the third straight year and will feature some of the top breweries from across New England and the Northeast including the likes of Long Trail, Woodchuck Cider, Magic Hat, Allagash, Harpoon, Rock Art, Red Hook, Stone, Olde Burnside, Brooklyn and Budweiser. Located right in the main base area, admission is $ 10 for adults from the hours of 1pm- 6pm. Your paid admission gets you a souvenir Winter Brewers Festival pint glass and your first drink is on Mount Snow. An outdoor BBQ and tons of vendors make this an event not to be missed. Enjoy great spring skiing and then enjoy some great spring beers! Visit http://www.mountsnow.com/events.

Sugarbush Adventure Games

April 14-15, 2012

Into it’s fourth decade, the Sugarbush Adventure Games host a kid’s triathlon on Saturday and an adult triathlon on Sunday that includes a run, a kayak/canoe down the river, a road cycle, and a cross-country ski leg. A great event for family teams, corporate teams and individuals, followed by a lunch, awards and live music. Visit http://www.sugarbush.com.

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New York, NY (PRWEB) February 21, 2012

New York’s Fashion week is here again and Copycat Fashions (http://www.copycatfashions.com) is pleased to announce the launch of their premier site offering women the ability to upload images of garments they want to have made or remade at a cost that will not break the purse!

Copycat Fashions grew out of the need to offer women American made, high end garments at lower prices. According to the Head Designer and Co-Owner, Denise Lasprogata, “After the recession hit, women were coming to my studio off of Park Avenue asking me to make them multiples of old designer pieces they owned or would even bring me tear sheets from high end retailers’ catalogs asking if I could make something similar at a fraction of the cost. Word of mouth spread as I never advertised this service and month after month more women came knocking on my door armed with clothing to remake in various colors and with changes to the design. While these women were relatively well off “Park Avenue Ladies”, they were not willing to spend what they used to. It appeared as though the consumer finally caught on that yes, the retail mark-up was breaking their purses and they were smart enough to seek out another means to get similar clothing items for less.”

After several years of not only designing her own collection, but also developing a thriving business of redesigning and making clothing for women from tear sheets, magazine clippings and also original clothing women wished to have remade, Lasprogata linked up with her partner, Chad Phillips to extend this service online. The designer claims, “It is a financially sound solution for women who know what they want as most of my women do, but also do not want to spend an arm and a leg getting it. Now women can request the color they want, select fabrics and make style changes as well. For example, I have had women tell me they want to remake a sleeveless blouse into one with sleeves to hide their upper arm or that red is a much better color on them so they want to change the garment color. After all, the fashion minded woman has her own eye and it is important to adhere to the customer’s wishes.”

So exactly how does Copycat Fashions work? To begin, the site has a few options and is easy to navigate. Consumers simply upload images of garments they want made. These can be images of garments from runway shows, magazines, catalogs, or for instance even a look they saw on the streets of Milan or Paris. After Copycat Fashions receives the images, the team reviews the cut and fabric option and sends back a quote for production. If the consumer agrees to the price, then the team goes to work. On average, they offer 30-50% off original garment prices. A second option is to submit pictures of a garment that one wishes to have remade. It could be that perfect dress that has been “worn out” too much or a pant with a perfect fit. Again, the team sends a quote for the item and if accepted by the consumer, they are asked to mail the original to the Copycat office on Madison Avenue. Finally, Copycat Fashions has an online design studio where women can customize their own garment. Each month Copycats Designer creates a new look for women to “play with” allowing them to add sleeves and collars as well as select shape and fabrics.

The Copycat Fashions team prides themselves on the fact that all production is done right here in New York City. While both owners are originally from Philadelphia and have both studied and worked in Rome, Italy, it is here in New York that they operate Copycat Fashions making American made fashions for the American woman!

For more information, please visit the Copycat Fashions website at http://www.copycatfashions.com.

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Houston, TX (PRWEB) February 18, 2012

CouponScratch.com recently introduced a new webpage dedicated to Target coupon codes. The Target shopping deals and coupons featured on the site, just as described on the Post, go across consumers shopping across multiple categories like electronics, clothing and shoes, home furnishings and decor, and more. The deals available on the site range from free one-day shipping codes, to discounts on furniture and up to 20% discounts on women’s apparel, kids items, in addition to home & garden items.

Virtually any popular product can be found on Target. The company is focused on being the most customer-centric ecommerce retailer. Target is also home to exclusive designer partners and fashion collections like Jason Wu. With the launch of their dedicated webpage for Target discounts, CouponScratch.com offers internet shoppers a chance to save time on their shopping and use the Target coupon codes below to get an even better deal on furniture, wellness products, clothing and more.

“We provide our users a great benefit by aggregating the best coupons and deals from Target.com,” said Justin Davis, a spokesperson at CouponScratch.com. “Our purpose is to add value to the average user’s shopping experience, with the use of great coupons like the 15% off on select cookware available in the Target home & kitchen section.”

With incredible savings on the table for the rest of the shopping season, there is good incentive for any online window shopper to take advantage of these deals. As always, Target tries to excel in many ways with their customer satisfaction focus, a fast shipping and fulfillment promise and a focus on passing savings to shoppers at a price they can afford. The Target free shipping code, as well as all other Target.com coupons, can be found on the new dedicated webpage at Target Promo Codes.

About CouponScratch.com

CouponScratch.com is a leading US destination for discount shopping. Users join the site to access thousands of coupons and exclusive deals providing significant savings on groceries, dining, shopping and entertainment locally. With support for thousands of national merchants and hundreds of thousands of users, CouponScratch allows its members to print coupons, use promo codes in real-time for online shopping, and a mobile app to redeem mobile coupons on the go with thousands of merchants.

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Sustainable Seafood Initiative at the South Carolina Aquarium

Charleston, S.C. (PRWEB) February 16, 2012

Sustainable, seasonal, local and organic, that’s what you can expect at the next South Carolina Aquarium Sustainable Seafood Dinner taking place February 25, 2012. The six-course meal featuring wine pairings is being held at Middleton Place Restaurant with dishes carefully created by Executive Chef Micah Garrison.

Offerings include:

    North Carolina catfish “stew” with fingerling potatoes, fennel, leeks, garden herbs and tomato broth
    Adluh cornmeal fried oysters with organic Anson Mills grits, Split Creek Farm’s goat cheese crumbles and gremolata
    Prince Edward Island Mussels with a coconut and saffron broth, country ham cracklin’s and Normandy Farm’s baguette
    Hickory smoked North Atlantic scallops with Middleton heirloom lima beans, Sea Island red peas, corn and ham hock jus
    Porcini crusted Atlantic black sea bass with Carolina gold rice risotto, brussel sprouts, Mepkin Abbey mushrooms and broth
    Chocolate bread pudding with white and dark chocolates, Grand Marnier and cherry reduction

The dinner is taking place in the Middleton Place pavilion where diners will enjoy each dish paired with the perfect wine and enjoy an intermission featuring the sweet sounds of local musician Graham Whorley. The South Carolina Aquarium’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative coordinator Megan Westmeyer will also be on hand to talk to guests about fisheries, seafood sustainability, as well as, tips on selecting environmentally friendly seafood. Middleton Place Restaurant has been a Sustainable Seafood Initiative Platinum Partner for five years, it was twice named partner of the year.

The dinner is $ 60, all inclusive, and occurs on February 25, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at Middleton Place. Advance tickets may be purchased by visiting http://www.middletonplace.org; if available, tickets may be purchased at the door. Ten percent of the proceeds will go to support the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative.

For all media inquiries, please contact Kate Dittloff at (843) 579-8660 or kdittloff(at)scaquarium(dot)org

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(PRWEB) February 16, 2012

Mike started Arden Reed out of his dorm room, providing made to measure clothing to students at the University of Miami. In late 2011, he decided to bring his solution online, but with limited funding his options were few.

“We looked at various sources for funding, but found that the demands for equity by angel investors just didn’t make sense.” commented Carlos Solorio, co-founder of Arden Reed, “Kickstarter allows us to fund our company and maintain our equity stakes. This is going to revolutionize the way that companies are started.”

Kickstarter has become a popular platform for companies to launch their products. In recent days it has had various projects cross the $ 1 million mark with one campaign approaching nearly $ 2 million. Arden Reed is aiming for a fraction of that and as of this release has 30% of their $ 4,000 goal.

They hope to use the proceeds to develop their website and fund specialized equipment to automate their production line. Their current offerings allow customers the chance to customize minute details from the suit lining to the threading. Their garments also come with a Perfect Fit Guarantee.

“We’ve found that style is heavily influenced by fit.” commented Mike Abadi, “But for most consumers a perfect fit is out of reach, costing in the thousands of dollars. That’s what we’re trying to change. We want to create affordable fashion.”

Their Kickstarter campaign rewards funders with various products depending on their contributions. These range from a personalized Arden Reed dress shirt for $ 65 to up to $ 2,500 for the entire Arden Reed Launch Collection which includes 7 suits and 10 personalized dress shirts.

For more information about Arden Reed, e-mail carlos.solorio(at)ardenreed(dot)com.

About Arden Reed

Founded in 2011, Arden Reed aims to change the way menswear is created. By cutting out the middle men they can supply customers with low cost, high quality tailored suits and shirts.

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New York, NY (PRWEB) February 14, 2012

The Xxtra Mile LLC (http://www.xxtramile.com), a women’s and girl’s active lifestyle company based in New York City, announced its 2012 Events Calendar today, which includes the eight-race Danskin Triathlon Series (http://www.danskintriathlon.net) and two stand-alone Events. It is anticipated that, collectively, the 8 all-women Danskin Triathlon Series events, each comprised of a half-mile swim, 12-mile bike and three-mile run, will attract more than 20,000 women and girls and close to 60,000 spectators. Details regarding the two stand-alone Events will be disclosed soon.

“The Danskin,” which has been conducted for more than 20 years, has provided the opportunity to “TRI” for more than 375,000 women in more than 150 races, since its start in 1990. It is the largest and longest running multi-sport Series in the United States. In 2012 races will be held in:

    Orlando, Florida – May 13
    Austin, Texas – June 3
    Howell, Michigan – August 5
    Seattle, Washington – August 19
    Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin – August 26
    Sandy Hook, New Jersey – September 9
    Palm Springs, California – October 7
    Webster, Massachusetts – TBD

“Our team has delivered the triathlon experience to hundreds of thousands of women and girls across the country, and it still excites us to see the look of sheer joy and achievement as each woman crosses the finish line,” said Xxtra Mile Partner and Series Director Maggie Sullivan. “The stories that we hear from women about how our event has changed their lives is something we cherish. It is what motivates us to continually listen to our participants about what they want and need in order to produce the best races in the country.”

Ms. Sullivan continued, “We are thrilled to announce that joining long-standing Platinum level sponsors of the Danskin Series – BIC Soleil and Whole Living Magazine – will be Giant Bicycle, under the Liv/giant brand.

A multi-year agreement that launches with the 2012 Danskin Triathlon season will position Liv/giant securely in the Official Bike category of the sport’s pre-eminent Series for women through 2014. Liv/giant is a cycling brand dedicated to the female rider. As the Official Bike Sponsor of “the Danskin,” Liv/giant makes clear its support of female consumers and their desire to ensure that the call to action to “get back to bike riding” – on whatever level one chooses – is heard far and wide. I say – let’s go ride our bikes!”

“We’re proud to join the Danskin Tri Series,” said Elysa Walk, General Manager of Giant USA. “We launched the Liv/giant brand only last summer, and the response from women cyclists has been overwhelmingly positive. More female athletes will discover the fit, form, and function of Liv/giant bikes and gear at Danskin events.” She added, “The Liv/giant mission fits perfectly with ‘the Danskin’ – we’re both all about women leading happier, healthier, more adventurous lives.”

As part of the Series’ continuing effort to make this experience available to the broadest portion of the gender, it will offer seven official entry categories – Age Groups (separated by five-year increments), Mixed Age Group (so women can do the race with family and friends), Athena (150lbs +), Women in Uniform (military or government), Physically Challenged, Elite and Relay Teams (2 or 3 women; sharing the 3 legs of the Race). Participants aged 14-21(14221), can take advantage of a reduced entry fee of $ 60 at each Race.

The Xxtra Mile is proud to continue its partnerships with both The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) and The National Association of Team Survivor (NATS). BCRF was founded in 1992 by the Lauder family has raised over $ 270 million to support the most advanced and promising breast cancer research that will help lead to prevention and a cure in our lifetime. NATS is a non-profit organization that provides women who have a present or past diagnosis of cancer with free group exercise, health education classes and support programs. One hundred percent of money raised through the Participant Pledge Program goes directly to these organizations.

The Xxtra Mile will again partner with a local women’s shelter and local food bank in each race market. Race participants will be encouraged to donate personal care products, clothing, food and other miscellaneous items that will be collected and donated to the organizations.

For more information about the Xxtra Mile, the Danskin Triathlon Series or our other Events, visit http://www.xxtramile.com, or find us on Facebook and Twitter.

About the Xxtra Mile LLC

The Xxtra Mile LLC is a women’s and girls’ active lifestyle company based in New York City. Its properties currently include the Danskin Triathlon Series, Team Future™, a mentoring and training program for women and girls, and BRAIDS™, a think tank for women’s and girls’ active lifestyle initiatives. Danskin is a trademark of Studio IP Holdings LLC. Xxtra Mile™, Team Future™ and BRAIDS™ are trademarks of the Xxtra Mile. The Xxtra Mile is a women-owned business.

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(PRWEB) February 18, 2012

Olsen operates in over 50 countries worldwide, offering high quality, casual ladies’ clothing

Fashion-conscious women can go through the online catalogue featuring all of this season’s highlights such as ladies’ cardigans in the hottest shades of the season.

This catalogue isn’t your typical run-of-the-mill store booklet. This catalogues features fabulous women of all ages at the height of their careers sporting Olsen’s ready-to-wear collection. Olsen took the time to know these confident women who are paving the way for many more. These inspiring women are more than just models, they are Olsen Ambassadors.

Models include creative freelancers, creative directors, office managers, actresses, photographers, and more. Popular German actress Anja King posed for the Olsen team, and also sat down for an interview with the team. In this interview, King gave her two cents on people’s perception of themselves. “I think it’s a lie when people say they feel self-confident and sexy at all times,” said King. The Olsen website features a full video of this interview, as well as video interviews of other models.

The Wolff family, the backbone of Olsen Fashions, has been in the global trade business for over 100 years. As of 1959, this family’s new passion steered them to the fashion industry, and the Wolff family have been leaders in this sector ever since. Olsen retailers are now available in dozens of locations across North America, carrying trends for women who love life.

To learn more about Olsen Fashions, please visit http://www.olsenfashion.com. This website features a digital copy of the Spring/Summer 2012 catalogue, full interviews, and online shopping. Interested in supporting the Olsen community? Like Olsen on Facebook at facebook.com/olsenfashion.

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Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) December 19, 2011

As the economy begins to rebound and business travel picks up, the Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains has completed renovations to meet the growing demands of technology-savvy and health-conscious executives.

The Scottsdale resort has undergone a $ 2 million project that has re-invented its traditional boardrooms and meeting areas and injected excitement and vitality into the more than 15,000 square feet of versatile space using vibrant carpets and state-of-the-art technology.

The 5,000-square-foot Valencia Ballroom has received a major upgrade to its sound system that allows multiple background music options for any occasion. Interfaced audio and video capabilities with fewer cables and flexible furniture make all of the meeting rooms well-positioned for any style of conference, event or trade show.

Executive boardrooms now feature 60-inch LCD flat-screen TVs that can be used for important business Power Point presentations or casual viewings of Arizona Cardinals or Phoenix Suns football or basketball games. Elegant but ergonomic executive chairs and new window coverings and accent lighting highlight the boardrooms and Seville and Bella Vista meeting rooms.

An expanded and renovated fitness center gives health-conscious guests the opportunity to workout with state-of-the-art Life Fitness cardio equipment complemented by free weights, a heated outdoor saltwater pool and whirlpool.

The Four Diamond AAA Scottsdale resort’s recent renovation project comes on the heels of upgrades to its guest suites that include Marriott’s Revive bedding, wet bars and mini refrigerators in separate living and bedroom spaces.

About the Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains

The Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains is an all-suite luxury resort overlooking the TPC Scottsdale Champions Golf Course, named one of the Top 10 public golf courses in Arizona by Gold Digest Magazine. Minutes from downtown and Old Town Scottsdale, the resort includes a full-service business center, more than 15,000 square feet of meeting space and state-of-the-art fitness facility. Dining options include the Mediterranean-style Zambra Grille and casual Agave Bar serving American cuisine. Suites with breathtaking views of the McDowell Mountains feature 575 square feet of separate living and bedroom spaces with luxurious all white Revive bedding and pillow-top beds. For information, visit http://www.marriott.com/PHXNO.

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Setauket, New York (PRWEB) January 25, 2012

Marketing Works, Long Island’s boutique marketing and public relations firm, has enjoyed rapid growth over the past two years, despite the economic downturn. Led by Ron Gold, president and founder, the Setauket-based firm has doubled its business by helping Long Island and New York City-area firms in a wide variety of industries grow through creative and efficient marketing and public relations campaigns. Gold, an industry veteran with decades of experience, works directly with clients, delivering a full range of marketing, public relations and networking services.

The growth of Marketing Works is part of a larger trend. Boutique public relations agencies are predicting moderate to high growth for their businesses in 2012, according to a new survey by PR Boutiques International, a worldwide collaborative network of firms. The anticipated growth is a reflection of the increasing recognition that these specialized firms deliver real value in a challenging economy, according to PR Boutiques International. Two-thirds of respondents reported that the perceived value of the PR boutique has increased during the economic recession, because companies see that they get more value for their investment (38 percent) and clients value the hands-on-role of senior, experienced practitioners (38 percent).

In helping his clients grow, Gold thinks outside the box to come up with marketing solutions that create excellent bang for the buck. Marketing Works has a knack for pinpointing an area of a client’s business that will generate considerable press. For instance, a recent public relations campaign for Maple Family Centers’ Mini-Bowling Lanes at the Coram Country Lanes bowling alley generated press, including an article in Newsday that directed a large volume of new customers to the bowling alley to use the Mini-Lanes, which are designed to make bowling easier for young children.

Next month, Marketing Works will launch a multi-faceted marketing campaign to build awareness of a new product by its client Lifespire, Inc. Lifespire, a nonprofit organization that serves developmentally disabled individuals, is releasing an alert card that an individual can carry. In the event of an emergency, first responders will be able to scan the card with a smart phone or other electronic device with scanning capability to access the individual’s vital medical history, health care providers and emergency contacts. “Many different media will want to share information about this potential life-saving device with their audiences,” Gold said.

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Glen Meadows Executive Director Yolanda Johnson Describes “Masterpiece Living” to the Local Media

Glen Arm, MD (PRWEB) February 16, 2012

Glen Meadows, a Presbyterian Senior Living retirement community, today announced that it has become the first retirement community in Maryland to offer Masterpiece Living®, a new approach to senior living that helps residents lead more robust and fulfilling lifestyles. Glen Meadows is the first of Presbyterian Senior Living’s 24 locations, all located in the mid-Atlantic region, to launch Masterpiece Living.

“Research shows that aging well – both physically and mentally – is largely dependent on lifestyle,” said Steve Proctor, President, Presbyterian Senior Living. “As Baby Boomers continue to reach the age of retirement in record numbers, Masterpiece Living is our way of ensuring that seniors living at Glen Meadows and other Presbyterian Senior Living communities have the opportunity to challenge themselves across all aspects of their lives, creating stronger balance and fulfillment.”

The launch event at Glen Meadows featured remarks from special guest Kevin Kamenetz, Baltimore County Executive. Residents participated in activities that represent each pillar of Masterpiece Living – social, physical, spiritual and intellectual fulfillment. Events included a “Zumba Gold” fitness class, Brain Health cocktail party, resident drum circle, and lecture from local author Frances Bond on “The Modern Grandparent.”

Based on a 10-year Study on Aging by the MacArthur Foundation, the Masterpiece Living approach provides stimulating, life-enriching, measurable programs designed to enhance the lives of residents, staff and the entire culture of the community. Rooted in the finding that how we age depends more on lifestyle choices (70%) than genetics (30%), Masterpiece Living strives to enact change within and by the community, aiming to challenge and motivate residents to discover new hobbies, set and achieve new goals, and ultimately lead healthier, more fulfilling lifestyles.

Dr. Roger Landry, President of Masterpiece Living, offered this insight, “If a community can provide the environment and culture that believes in the growth of their residents, the residents will respond to that. That is what Masterpiece Living is all about – a philosophy that believes in the growth in all areas of our lives and achieving this potential.”

For more information about Masterpiece Living at Glen Meadows, please visit http://www.glenmeadows.org or contact Jessica Callahan with Abel Communications at 717-329-0167 or JCallahan(at)abelcommunications(dot)com.

About Presbyterian Senior Living

Presbyterian Senior Living is a not-for-profit organization, providing retirement and senior care services for more than 80 years. Headquartered in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, Presbyterian Senior Living provides services to more than 5,400 seniors in 24 locations in the mid-Atlantic region of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio and Delaware.

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