MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- HotGigs Inc., an innovator in web-based contract workforce solutions, appointed Ken Holec as its new chief executive officer. Holec has spent his entire career in the software industry, including 17 years in President and CEO roles. He also has significant background in the Human Capital Management solutions industry.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- With gas prices hovering above $3 a gallon and expected to creep higher throughout the summer, it is critical now more than ever that boating consumers find reputable dealers to buy from and service their boats. Thanks to Boating Industry magazine and its soon-to-be-published list of the 2007 Top 100 Dealers, consumers will soon have the definitive list of the best-of-the-best dealers at their fingertips.

MINNETONKA, Minn. -- Minnetonka Audio Software ships AudioTools(TM) Batch Pro(TM), an out-of-the-box application that will revolutionize the way audio assets are managed and processed. Batch Pro is the industry's first fully automated processing tool for audio assets.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Demand for contract workers with information technology skills is on the rise in the U.S. and Canada, with enterprise resource planning (ERP), Web development and project management skills leading the way, according to the HotGigs 2007 IT Contract Workforce Report, released today. The report is a key measure of IT skills in highest demand in North America.

MINNETONKA, Minn. -- Minnetonka Audio Software announces AudioTools(TM) Consult(TM), a workflow assessment, custom engineering and software development service designed to automate complex audio workflow processes. Software consulting and development service provides unique automation and integration solutions to industry's most difficult audio workflow issues.

MINNETONKA, Minn. -- Minnetonka Audio Software announces AudioTools(TM) Batch Pro(TM), an out-of-the-box software application that will revolutionize the way the audio assets are managed and processed. Part of Minnetonka AudioTools structured workflow; Batch Pro is the industry's first fully automated processing tool for audio assets.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- HotGigs Inc., an innovator in web-based staffing solutions, has upgraded its online staffing exchange HotGigs.com, adding new tools and capabilities, such as the ability to compare billable hourly rates for a large variety of consulting professions.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Who says wishes don't come true? Call it a fairytale ending, the ultimate Christmas gift, an answered prayer, or just good karma, but something magical happened at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity (TCHFH) this past holiday season.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Is there someone you want to hug? January 21 is your chance! Marianne Richmond, author and illustrator of the new "Fish Kisses and Gorilla Hugs" (ISBN 1-934082-03-4, $15.95), offers a few options for National Hugging Day.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Carry You, LLC, a Minneapolis-based family company, was invited to kick off the awards season and to participate in the Boom Boom Room - the ultimate gifting suite for Hollywood parents and their little ones. Founded by Jayneoni Moore, a celebrity-style insider, the Boom Boom Room was founded to bring baby fashion lines and products to celebrities and the media.