(Research Triangle Park, N.C.) Cenduit, LLC, a global provider of Interactive Response Technology (IRT) solutions for clinical trials, announced that two of its experts will present at upcoming clinical trial supply events in Europe and the United States. Anthony Frankland, Global Head of Sales and Marketing, and Kirsten Ferrandiz, Senior Director Account Management will discuss the use of Interactive Response Technology (IRT) to optimize the global clinical supply chain. Read the rest of this entry →

(Wilmington, N.C.) Spectrum Bridge, Inc., today announced the launch of the first commercial TV White Space (TVWS) network in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. The company’s cloud-based spectrum management platform is the centerpiece of technology that taps into frequencies freed up by digital TV transition to provide wireless bandwidth and network access for a range of innovative solutions. Read the rest of this entry →

(Durham, N.C.) Aldagen, Inc. today announced that a poster describing the homing properties of its cellular therapies was presented at the Seventh International Conference on Cell Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease. The data further explains the mechanism of action for Aldagen’s cell therapy products, and supports the ability of these cells to home to the site of ischemic injury. Read the rest of this entry →

(Cary, N.C.) Cornerstone Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRTX), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing proprietary products for the hospital and respiratory markets, announced a new analysis published in the eFirst Pages section of the Pediatrics website reporting significant benefits in mortality rate and the need for redosing when treating neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) with Cornerstone’s CUROSURF® (poractant alfa) Intratracheal Suspension1. The objective of the independently performed meta-analysis was to compare the efficacy of CUROSURF versus Survanta® (beractant) and Infasurf® (calfactant) with respect to clinical outcomes among preterm infants with RDS. The analysis was led by Neetu Singh, M.D., at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Read the rest of this entry →

[Editor's Note: The following is a statement issued today by Governor Bev Perdue on her plans to seek re-election.]

(Raleigh, N.C.) Like the rest of the nation, North Carolina has been facing difficult economic times — demanding many difficult decisions.  I have had to make painful budget cuts in important areas of government.  But I believe I have approached this challenge in a way that is consistent with my values and the values that have made our state a wonderful place to live and raise a family.  I have spent my tenure in office - and, in fact, my adult lifetime - fighting for things that I care deeply about.  And as anyone who knows me will tell you, I do not back down from tough fights. Read the rest of this entry →

(Charlotte, N.C.) EO Charlotte, a chapter of the globally recognized Entrepreneurs’ Organization, recently treated members and sponsors to a lunch event at Ruth’s Chris SouthPark featuring candid conversation with banking history-maker and entrepreneur, Hugh McColl. More than 50 chapter members enjoyed great food as they posed a host of diverse questions to Mr. McColl. The setting created a very comfortable atmosphere for EO Charlotte’s business owners to quiz Mr. McColl and glean valuable information from his answers and colorful stories. Read the rest of this entry →

(Morrisville, N.C.) Tekelec (NASDAQ: TKLC) today announced that at a special meeting held today its shareholders voted to approve the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated November 6, 2011 (the “merger agreement”), providing for the acquisition of Tekelec by a consortium led by Siris Capital Group, LLC (”Siris”) and including affiliates of The ComVest Group, funds and accounts managed by GSO Capital Partners LP, Sankaty Advisors LLC, ZelnickMedia and other Siris limited partners and affiliates. Read the rest of this entry →

(Marshall, N.C.) With a month left before the conference several organizations have provided support in several ways. Advantage West is providing some sponsorship funding to the 2nd Annual North Carolina Conference on Sustainable Viticulture to be held Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Warren Wilson College. Matthew Raker, Vice President Entrepreneurship & AdvantageGreen, said “Viticulture supports a diversity of expanding industries in Western North Carolina such as wine, natural products and tourism. AdvantageWest is excited to be able to support this conference bringing together nationally recognized leaders in sustainable viticulture and serving as an annual focal point for our region’s grape-based industries.” Read the rest of this entry →

(Charlotte, N.C.) Jackrabbit Technologies, leading provider of web-based solutions for youth sports & activities centers, was recently recognized as the 15th fastest growing among companies owned or operated by University of Georgia alumni in The 2012 Bulldog 100: Fastest Growing Bulldog Businesses. The Bulldog 100 honored entrepreneurial alumni in the third annual event hosted by the University of Georgia Alumni Association. The rankings are based on a compounded annual growth rate of revenues for the past three years. This is the consecutive year that Jackrabbit has been ra nked in the list, illustrating the company’s commitment to growth, innovation and culture. Read the rest of this entry →

(Raleigh, N.C.) Stackpole Electronics Inc. announced the addition of the 1210 size to the CSR / CSRN Series of thick film SMD current sensing chip resistors.   The CSR1210 has a 0.5 watt power rating and can achieve resistance values from 0.01 ohms up to 1 ohm in tolerances as low as 1%.  Kory Schroeder, Stackpole’s Director of Marketing commented “for current sensing, the 1210 size chip offers distinct advantages in that the wider termination enables the part to handle more current than the 1206 size at temperatures tyically10 to 15 degrees C lower.” Read the rest of this entry →

(Raleigh, N.C.) Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) today announced that it has delivered notice to Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC) of its proposal to nominate five independent director candidates for election to Vulcan’s Board of Directors at its 2012 Annual Meeting and has filed a preliminary proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the proposal. Martin Marietta’s nominees are proposed to fill the Vulcan directorships whose terms are scheduled to expire in 2012. Read the rest of this entry →

(Winston-Salem, N.C.) Hatch®, a leading provider of technology for early learning, unveiled today WePlaySmart™, a research-based content solution for the multi-touch SMART Table™ that provides early learners with an engaging environment to build crucial social and emotional skills against a backdrop of cognition. WePlaySmart is an intuitive tool for social-emotional development, skills that are shown to directly impact long-term academic achievement, and complements Hatch’s proven-effective products for cognitive skill development – TeachSmart® and iStartSmart™ – to round out Hatch’s suite of 21st Century Classroom products for success in early learning. Read the rest of this entry →