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Friday, April 11, 2008

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Classic Image Salon and Day Spa was recently recognized as one of the top retailers of Eufora beauty products in the mid-Atlantic region, according to a company press release.

The award was announced during an industry business conference at the Sheraton Premiere in Tysons Corner, and was presented by BeautyScope Distributors of Manassas, Va., host of the two-day event.

Classic Image was honored as one of the top three retailers of Eufora products in the geographic region that includes Maryland, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

Classic Image, located in the Smallwood Village Center in Waldorf, is now entering its 23rd year of business and has received numerous industry awards including four-time recognition by Salon Today Magazine as a national Top 200 salon.

Bonifant featured in finance magazine article

George F. Bonifant III, president of Bonifant Financial Group Inc., was recently interviewed by Financial Planning Magazine for an article in the Feb. 8 issue, according to a company press release.

The article, ‘‘The Client, Immediate Gratification,” dealt with new studies indicating that immediate annuities add both income and stability to a retirement portfolio.

Bonifant is also scheduled to be a speaker at the Retirement Industry Conference in Las Vegas this week. The conference is bringing together top retirement planning professionals to learn about and participate in the cross-functional aspect of the retirement planning industry.

Attendees will include actuaries, administrators, strategic managers, marketing and sales professionals, distribution experts and consultants.

Home inspector earnsCRI designation

Paul Goins of STF Residential Services LLC of Prince Frederick recently earned the certified real estate inspector designation by passing the required examination and meeting the requirements set forth by the board of directors of the National Association of Home Inspectors.

The designation is bestowed upon home inspectors who demonstrate their knowledge and proficiency in all aspects of home inspection. A certified real estate inspector must maintain continuing education credits to remain in the program.

Pair recognized for work with Market America

Accokeek residents Anthony and Valore Cave continue to move up the ranks within Market America’s UnFranchise System. The individuals have advanced to master coordinators as independent distributors for Market America, a product brokerage and Internet marketing company.

Their advancement is a result of the application of Market America’s business strategies and demonstrates outstanding sales success, leadership ability and management skills.

EXIT hires Bates

EXIT Landmark Realty in White Plains announced that Realtor Angela Bates joined its staff.

Bates and her husband, Ben, have two children and live in La Plata after relocating from Andrews Air Force Base. As a military spouse, Bates has experienced the trials and tribulations of relocation, according to a company press release.

EXIT Landmark Realty is in the Southern Maryland Business Park in White Plains.

Country View Landscapingjoins business group

Country View Landscaping of Waldorf has joined the Southern Maryland Business Network.

Owners Josh Bailey and Robby Oliver bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to SMBN, according to a press release from the business group.

Oliver grew up farming with his family in Bryantown and Charlotte Hall. He was a heavy equipment operator for Charles County for 10 years. His business started approximately seven years ago as a lawn-cutting service. He did the job part time to keep busy in the afternoons. The business gradually grew from there, and in January, Country View Landscaping was established.

SMBN meets weekly from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Southwinds Adult Active Community just off Billingsley Road on Southwinds Place. For more information, go to www.smbn.org or call Irene Cusack at 301-893-9001.

Zahniser’s earnsboating industry award

The 2007 award for Excellence in Customer Service was presented to Zahniser’s Yachting Center in Solomons Island, according to a company press release.

The American Boat Builders & Repairers Association recently held its annual meeting in Atlanta to present awards. ABBRA represents more than 250 boatyards, repairers and associated businesses in the United States and abroad.

Established in 1960, Zahniser’s is a family-owned and operated marina and repair facility with an industry-wide reputation for quality service, according to the release. ABBRA’s annual awards recognize individuals and companies from the boatyard and repair industry for their stellar performance in each category throughout the year.

Food safety certificationavailable

Many buyers of agricultural products now require certification through a voluntary food safety program

The Maryland Department of Agriculture is encouraging fruit and vegetable producers and handlers to participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Good Agricultural Practices and Good Handling Practices voluntary certification programs. In order to become GAP or GHP certified, the farm or business in question must complete a successful audit of its operation. The audit provides national recognition for producers and handlers to the many buyers now requiring audits for compliance to the GAP and GHP guidelines.

‘‘The increase in demand by buyers for certification follows recent high profile food safety issues across the country and the world,” said Agriculture Secretary Roger Richardson in a press release. ‘‘The certification gives buyers a certain level of confidence in the fruit and vegetables they are purchasing and is a good marketing tool for producers and handlers of agricultural products.”

As an incentive for more farmers and handlers to participate, MDA will to pay up to $400 reimbursement to the first 10 who complete a successful audit.

Call Deanna Baldwin at 410-841-5769 or e-mail baldwidl@mda.state.md.us.

PRISM to discuss e-mailmarketing at April meeting

‘‘Cut Through the Clutter Creatively” in e-mail marketing will be the topic at the Public Relations Individuals in Southern Maryland lunch meeting April 17.

Online marketing entrepreneur Greg Cangialosi, president and CEO of Baltimore marketing firm Blue Sky Factory, will discuss e-mail marketing best practices.

PRISM’s buffet lunch meeting is open to public relations and marketing professionals in Southern Maryland. It begins at noon at Petruzzi’s in Wildewood Shopping Center at 23415 Three Notch Road in California. Cost is $13 for PRISM members, $18 for nonmembers.

For reservations, register online at www.prismonline.info by noon April 16 or contact Jenny Mercer at 301-866-5426 or JMercer@thebaynet.com.

PRISM is the organization of public relations and marketing professionals in Southern Maryland. It holds bimonthly luncheon meetings and occasional workshops to foster professional development and networking opportunities for its members.