State: North Carolina

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. -- Haywood County tomatoes are now traveling worldwide, thanks to a short web-based video recently produced by the Buy Haywood Market Development Project. More and more, people are receiving messages that communicate "thousands of miles fresher," "buy local," and "support sustainable agriculture."

CARY, N.C. -- If getting organized this year is a top New Year's resolution, Innovention Lab, Inc. can help. The company crafts innovative solutions to today's modern problems. Their newest creation - the Internet Password Organizer(TM) (ISBN-13: 978-0615164700) - provides Internet users with a practical solution to password management.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus), who was commended for being a role model to young people, heads the list of the "Ten Best-Mannered People of 2007," as named by the National League of Junior Cotillions, an etiquette and social training program that involves thousands of young people in the United States.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- This fall artist Damaris Pierce launches her new, national postcard art project just in time to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. The project, entitled "I Am Thankful," encourages individuals of all ages and organizations such as craft guilds, public schools and counseling centers to create original postcard artwork expressing gratitude.

GREENVILLE, N.C. -- LBA Group, Inc. announces that it has made Inc. magazine's list of the top 5,000 fastest-growing businesses in the nation with a ranking of 3,613 and a three-year sales growth of 80 percent. Inc. 5,000 lists companies, that when put together, represents the backbone of the U.S. economy. LBA Group is a CMSDC certified small disadvantaged Hispanic business.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- While many Americans are receiving more vacation time, they are taking less time off. So, vacation planning and business travel is more important than ever. The Residences at Biltmore, located in the heart of Asheville, N.C., is re-inventing the importance of stress-free vacation days and efficient business stays.

GASTONIA, N.C. -- Stabilus, the world market leader in the design and manufacture of gas springs and hydraulic dampers, has appointed Anthony "Tony" Haba as President Stabilus Inc. Mr. Haba will be responsible for Stabilus business operations in the North American market with facilities in North Carolina, Mexico and Michigan.

MUSKEGON, Mich. and CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Caselite Software specializes in online therapy scheduling for school-based speech-language pathologists and analytical reporting for district administrators working in the schools; Muskegon County's North Service Unit is located on the shores of Lake Michigan and offers state-of-the-art technology combined with a comprehensive and challenging curriculum.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Write Away, Inc., a full-service editorial company, announces today that a 20-plus year chef and culinary professional joins their creative team to meet the growing demands of businesses pertaining to the food industry. The company specializes in writing about the food and beverage industry.

DURHAM, N.C. -- Heart Imaging Technologies (HeartIT) announced today that medical images can be viewed on Apple's new iPhone. Physicians can simply click on a web link sent via email by one of their colleagues, enter their password, and, for example, instantly view movies of a patient's beating heart halfway around the world.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The National Children's Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) and PreViser Corporation today announced a joint initiative to collaborate in an effort to improve the oral health of low income children nationwide. The NCOHF, whose non-profit mission is to eliminate oral disease, and promote overall health and well-being for economically disadvantaged children.

GOLD HILL, N.C. -- Hangar talk. That's where it all started. Ron Schreck (61) of Gold Hill, North Carolina took it just a bit further. Schreck lifted off from Gold Hill Airpark in his home built airplane and after 19 hours and 51 minutes he had touched down at all 109 public use airports in the state. "I suppose a few pilots have landed at all of those airports, but I know of no one who has done it in one day," said Schreck after completing the record breaking flight.

CORNELIUS, N.C. -- Communication is the foundation for an incredible life at work, with friends, and especially at home. That's why so many baby boomers are turning to HearPod 32X to power up their hearing. Baby boomers have a reputation for expecting the best and many will not settle for less. However, cost can sometimes interfere when purchasing a quality hearing aid.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Winning the Game, LLC, a full service software and Internet marketing company, announces the launch of TheTalentQuest.com, a web site for people who want to be a star, discover a star, or wish to help create a star. TheTalentQuest is a showcase where singers, dancers and comedians compete within their own category for the number one spot.

CORNELIUS, N.C. -- So what's so different about HearPod, than any other hearing aid out there? To the average person looking at all the hearing aid ads not much. To an astute person who understands technology, there is a huge difference. Look at all the hearing aids offered and you will see all of them are priced according to the technology they provide.

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. -- A North Carolina author has found a unique way to market his writings to potential publishers. Steven Blood has put the manuscript for his children's book "The City of Lost Socks" on the online auction website eBay in what seems to be the only auction of its kind.

CORNELIUS, N.C. -- According to HearPod Hearing Aids millions of Americans who suffer from hearing loss and could benefit from hearing aids don't wear them. High cost is often cited as the reason. A National Council on the Aging survey showed that 55 percent of surveyed seniors not using hearing aids find cost to be a barrier.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Known for its exquisite French antique reproductions, The Elysee Collection is saying "Buon giorno" with its latest offering, Collezione Contessa, a group of about 20 pieces inspired by traditional Italian living and the rustic beauty of the Tuscan countryside.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Fight fans get ready! Ring of Dreams presents Fight Night Saturday, April 14, 2007, at the LJVM Coliseum Annex in Winston-Salem, North Carolina at 8:00 p.m. Undefeated Super Middleweight Derek "The Black Lion" Edwards (20-0-0) will square off against the also undefeated Joe Green (14-0-0) in a showdown that is sure to rock the house. Which man will walk away with a perfect record, and which will face his first loss?

CORNELIUS, N.C. -- HearPod Hearing Aids president Randy Wohlers, BC-HIS, announced today the introduction of a new line of 32-channel hearing aids. Each of the new products matches the company's current line of aids manufactured with four channels.

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Responding to the recognized fact that approximately 40% of the estimated 75 million NASCAR fans are women, Fast-Track Fan LLC announces today the launch of HerRacing.com, directed by NASCAR Busch Series Driver, Kim Crosby.

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Shop4Humanity is a new and unique online directory that promotes businesses that give to charity. "Shop4Humanity.com is a new concept that differs from other sites by encouraging people to shop at businesses that give back to the community," Michelle Dunston, founder explains.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Taylor Hicks, American Idol winner who was commended for being a role model to young people, heads the list of the "Ten Best-Mannered People of 2006," as named by the National League of Junior Cotillions, an etiquette and social training program that involves thousands of young people in the United States.

CORNELIUS, N.C. -- HearPod Hearing Aids president Randy Wohlers, BC-HIS, today announced the introduction of HearPod Directional Mic Open Fitting hearing aid. This behind the ear aid is designed to cater to the hearing industry's hottest trends-directional microphones, open fitting and cosmetically discrete design. Directional microphones improve the wearer's ability to understand speech by focusing correction on voices in front of the wearer while reducing noises from behind.

CORNELIUS, NC -- HearPod hearing-aid solutions (www.myhearpod.com) were developed by baby boomers for baby boomers to resolve mild to moderate and high-frequency hearing loss. Baby boomers do not like settling for second best; that is why this active, successful and health-conscious group of people is turning to HearPod digital hearing aids - to help improve their lives through better hearing.