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Cape Town, South Africa, January 11, 2012 –(PR.com)– Social 2 Business offers a tangible and easy solution to seeking profitable and like-minded Sponsorship Partners.

S2B is the first of its kind to service the South African Sponsorship Market. An online, proactive Sponsorship Connection, Resource and Education Tool, S2B offers a platform to showcase Offerings, Needs and Guidelines of both the Sponsor and the Sponsorship Seeker.

www.social2Business is the only South African Website where you will find all the key information you will need to help you align with the right Sponsorship Partner.

The advantages of such a Business Tool for the Sponsoring party are:

Redirecting potential prospects to the site where your Brand’s Sponsorship Values, Guidelines and Objectives are shown, giving Sponsor Seekers a clear understanding of your Objectives and therefore not wasting your time. You can also Search through the data base of Sponsor Seekers and contact the Sponsee through the Easy Connect Service available on the Site.

The advantages of such a Business Tool for Sponsorship Seekers are:

Promoting your proposal online gives you more visibility with potential Sponsors, enabling direct connection to the decision makers, saving you Time and Money. Offering and Criteria based Search enables Sponsorship seekers to find Sponsors based on specific needs. The Resources and Tips pages are great help for building a Strong Marketing Opportunity.

The events calendar, social share, article submissions and easy links to valuable resources and tools are extra benefits for the user.

Social 2 Business’s Target Market includes all Sponsorship Seekers, such as, Individuals, Events Initiatives, Educational Facilities, NGO’s and Sponsors, such as, Corporate, Government Organizations, Brands, Agencies and all forms of business that can realize the mutual benefit and from Sponsorship.

Social 2 Business has launched, with personal consultants, in Cape Town and Bloemfontein and is aiming to have a personal consultant in each a major city in South Africa by mid 2012.

So if you have ever thought of Sponsoring or Seeking Sponsorship, but just never knew the how, when, what or who, then visit www.social2business.co.za or email info@social2business.co.za with your questions.

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, January 15, 2012 –(PR.com)– Anyone looking to make a positive change in 2012 can turn to “The Compass” movie, book and transformation program for a little guidance and inspiration. The award-winning movie, which has now been translated into five languages and viewed by millions, continues to make an impact on its viewers across the globe.

A story of change, exploration and self-discovery, “The Compass” tells the tale of Jonathan, a man who is numb with grief after a personal tragedy, and decides to journey across the globe to realign his inner compass, leaving behind his friends, family, job and home. Throughout his journey, Jonathan meets people who offer significant life lessons and insights, providing valuable lessons for himself and viewers. The program’s motto is: From where you are to where you want to be.

“I remember waking up one day and telling my wife, ‘I’m going to make a movie that will help people around the world’,” said John Spencer Ellis, creator of “The Compass” and founder of John Spencer Ellis Enterprises, a fitness and personal development solutions company. “Whether your compass needs a little fine-tuning or you are looking to make a major life change, this movie and book can give you the ideas and inspiration you need to start and succeed on that journey.”

With a focus on believing in your dreams, surrounding yourself with people who believe in you and dreaming big, “The Compass” can be used as a new year’s tool for personal transformation, goal setting and exploration.

“The Compass” earned its producers, 336 Productions, a Communicator Award from the International Academy of the Visual Arts, an organization of media professionals dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of both traditional and interactive media.

A movie trailer for “The Compass,” behind-the-scenes footage, ordering information for the DVDs and book, and more are all available online at http://johnspencerellis.com/the-compass-movie-still-inspires-and-changes-lives-around-the-world/

About John Spencer Ellis Enterprises and The Compass
John Spencer Ellis Enterprises is a solutions provider for fitness and coaching professionals around the world, providing education, turn-key business programs, coaching and resources for new and advanced fitness and coaching professionals. For more information about John Spencer Ellis Enterprises or The Compass movie and book, please visit http://johnspencerellis.com/the-compass-movie-still-inspires-and-changes-lives-around-the-world/

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Toronto, Canada, January 12, 2012 –(PR.com)– The 24th annual Queen’s Entrepreneurs’ Competition will take place this January 19th-21st in downtown Toronto, Canada. Headed by co-chairs Daniel Farewell and Katherine Wong Too Yen, the QEC team anxiously awaits the competition and its introduction to Toronto. The QEC is Canada’s largest international undergraduate business plan competition and attracts the brightest young entrepreneurs from around the world. Toronto stood out as an innovative and accessible location for the competition’s international competitors, judges and speakers. The QEC exists to foster innovation and provide aspiring entrepreneurs with the opportunities they need to launch a successful and sustainable business. The deadline for competitors to enter business plan submissions was in early November. The submissions entered a preliminary round of judging, and the top 16 teams were invited to compete in Toronto. These top 16 teams will have the opportunity to present their winning business plans to leaders in Canadian business. The QEC is the only competition hosted by the Queen’s School of Business that allows students and competitors to compete for $25,000 CDN in cash prizes.

The QEC 2012 will be hosting representatives from firms including TD Bank Financial Group Wealth Management, ONCAP, IBM Canada, Manulife Bank, Level5, LoyaltyOne, Ricoh Canada and Freshii, giving student entrepreneurs the opportunity to meet and network with top executives. The founder of the QEC, Meredith van Binsbergen, will be attending this year’s competition with her husband Steven van Binsbergen. Keynote speakers include Chris Hodgson, Head of Industry Retail for Google Canada; John Poulos, President and CEO of Dominion Voting Systems, and Ted Zittell President at Ted Zittell Associates.

For further information, or to arrange an interview, please contact:
Charlotte Gadon
Queen’s Entrepreneurs’ Competition Public Relations Officer
(613) 532 5695
charlotte.gadon@theqec.com

Backgrounder
Founded in 1988, the Queen’s Entrepreneurs’ Competition is under the management of undergraduate commerce students at Queen’s School of Business in Kingston, Ontario. The QEC is part of the Queen’s Commerce Society, the governing body over the undergraduate commerce population at Queen’s University. As Canada’s largest international undergraduate business plan competition, the QEC seeks to provide student entrepreneurs with the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and mentors, develop their business ideas, and ultimately make them a reality through competition for cash prizes.

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Corpus Christi, TX, January 12, 2012 –(PR.com)– The largest commercial real estate deal ever in Nueces County — and the largest in the Nueces market since 2004 — will bring a new owner to one of the biggest retail shopping centers in the area.

Silver Star Real Estate Group announced Monday it has purchased the Corpus Christi Landing shopping complex on State Road 100 for $40.4 million from International Holdings Realty Trust of Houston.

The complex has 28 stores, including TJ Maxx, PetSmart, Michael’s and Books-A-Million, and is anchored by a Super Target store. The Target property is not part of the acquisition by Silver Star.

The 171,297-square-foot retail complex opened in 2008.

The deal is the largest commercial property sale in the two-county area since West Texas Mall was sold for $64 million in 2004.

“That’s the largest that I’m aware of,” said H. Gary Miller, manager of the commercial division at Silver Star’s Commercial Real Estate in Corpus Christi.

Miller said the deal fits the trend he has seen of developers and investors preparing for an economic rebound.

“If they want to be there when this thing does turn around in, say 2014 or 2015, they’ve got to start now,” Miller said.

Greg Rundgren, Nueces County’s economic development manager, said the sale is good news for the area.

“When these large capital investments happen in our community, it is definitely a sign of recovery,” Rundgren said. “With this purchase and the expansion of the hospital, there are strong positive signs that Corpus Christi is coming out of the recession.”

Matt Rossdale, vice president of Silver Star Real Estate acquisitions, said the retail property was an attractive buy because of the county’s demographics and because it is 100 percent occupied.

“Finding a shopping center that has maintained its stability through the economy is a positive,” he said. “It’s hard to find one that hasn’t lost one big box” retailer.

Asked if the purchase represents a positive outlook for the Nueces County economy, Rossale said if Silver Star had any uncertainties about the area “We probably would have stayed away from the property.”

Marge Jones, a commercial Realtor in Nueces County, said the sale reflects confidence in Nueces County’s economic future.

“I see that people are really believing in the future of the county,” she said. “Large tracts of land that sell are really a good leading indicator.”

Kerri Baumgrand, who works in Silver Star’s Corpus Christi office, said she has seen an uptick in commercial activity.

“Just in the last few months of 2011, we saw quite a bit of activity,” Baumgrand said.

Nueces County Chamber of Commerce Affiliates President Doug Baxter also sees nothing but positives in news of the sale.

“People are always

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Plainview, NY, January 12, 2012 –(PR.com)– Royal Products USA and Steve Marden are pleased to announce that the start up company decided to keep manufacturing of their new product Royal Pedi in the United States rather than overseas. The company will be launching new and exciting skin care products. When choosing domestic manufacturing, United States companies know that the price will be greater.

Marden was quoted in a recent interview, “We wanted to see if America could compete globally. We looked at the margins and knew we had to be extra innovative if we were to make our new products domestically. We knew going in that there would be huge obstacles to overcome, but we approached it as a challenge and something to be embraced, rather than a problem to be avoided.” When asked if more companies should keep manufacturing here in the states, Steve replied, “We believe we are at the beginning of a new wave of domestic manufacturing.”

When asked how he feels about companies that take manufacturing jobs overseas, Steve adds, “We have no problem with companies that go to other countries to manufacture. Its a global market and in this day and age, it’s definitely harder to compete and stay profitable, yet we love challenges and think with a little old-fashioned elbow grease, determination, and creativity, we can compete and help provide jobs, while staying right here in New York, nonetheless.”

Learn more about this fresh and innovative product line and about the company’s commitment to manufacture domestically, thus providing jobs in the United States, by visiting the web pages at royalpedi.com today. Individuals and press corps members may have additional questions about this press release which can be answered through contact as specified.

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