AUSTIN, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems, the oldest continuously operating non-profit organization in the U.S. focused exclusively on green building, sustainable development and ecoBalance design, received a $75,000 grant from the Meadows Foundation, the Dallas-based philanthropic institution dedicated to helping improve the quality and circumstances of life for all Texans.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board is helping companies keep manufacturing jobs in California. Six months after taking advantage of a Lean Manufacturing Program funded by the Workforce Investment Board, local employer A&R Tarpaulins has added three positions, including one inventory manager and two entry level engineers, and is still growing.

ROCKLEDGE, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- LRM Industries International, Inc., headquartered in Rockledge, Florida, announces ASSHTO H-25 load certification for its two unique, high-efficiency HydroDome(TM) stormwater chambers.

ELKHART, Ind. /eNewsChannels/ -- REMIS AMERICA LLC, the maker of energy efficient doors and covers, has expanded its American production, creating jobs and standing out in a tough economy. Driven by increased demand for its energy saving solutions and several commitments from major North American grocery retailers that extend into 2012, Indiana production of REMIS doors will now include the RemiSafe T line.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- SecuGen Corporation, a world leading provider of optical fingerprint technology based in Silicon Valley, announced that it has filed counterclaims against Korean biometric company Suprema Inc. for fraud, breach of contract, and negligent misrepresentation.

SEATTLE, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- BetterThanDiamond, Inc., a privately held U.S. corporation, today announced it has filed a patent re-examination request with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office regarding Charles & Colvard's (NASDAQ:CTHR) patent for manufacturing 'Silicon Carbide Gemstones.' The patent in contention has allowed Charles & Colvard, Ltd. to enjoy a monopoly position and bill itself as the 'sole manufacturer.'

HOUSTON, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- Prominently featured in The New York Times Small Business section article, 'Connecting With Clients Through the Power of Tech,' Whiteflash has yet another reason to boast about cornering the market on bringing superior quality loose diamonds and engagement rings to consumers and winning over tough critics in the process.

IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Solar panel manufacturers in China and around the world continue looking for ways to provide greater economic certainty with their products, says PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services. Guaranteeing warranty terms through the use of insurance provides the certainty manufacturers and their customers look for, as well as long-term stability for the industry.

HOUSTON, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- Whiteflash Inc. announced today a new promotion in celebration of their expanded line of A CUT ABOVE® Princess Diamonds - the stunning sister to their internationally recognized super ideal A CUT ABOVE Hearts and Arrows Round Diamonds.

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Hill PHOENIX, a designer and manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment, and Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market will host a community open house at Sprouts' first GreenChill Platinum Award-winning store on May 17 in Thousand Oaks, Calif. The Westlake Village store is only the third grocery store in the nation to receive the EPA's highest GreenChill Award.