Featured Sponsor: Schwarze Industries

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With more parking lot and street sweeper models to choose from than any other manufacturer, Schwarze Industries is dedicated to using a Total Performance Teamwork concept to produce, maintain and market the finest, most durable, quality power sweeping equipment in the world. You will also see this high quality and durability continue in our safe, cost effective road patching and asphalt repair units, we proudly call the RoadPatcher line.

Whether you are investigating sweeping as a business opportunity for the first time, looking for a quality used street sweeper for sale or would like a bid on replacing your entire sweeper fleet, you can count on the Schwarze Industries team to meet your needs.

Personal Interview with VP of Sales and Marketing, Greg Heyer

How does helping our veterans and environment make you feel?

Being able to support those who have served our country in any way is an honor and a privilege

What about the Adopt-a-Solar-Panel Program did you find the most interesting?


The ability to utilize the worlds natural resources and save the environment.

Please tell us a little about yourself and your background


25 years of Management, Sales, Marketing & Customer Service experience through multiple channels of distribution in Industries that have included appliances, outdoor power equipment, tank and heavy haul trailers and street sweeping equipment.

Please tell us about your company and how you got started


Schwarze lndustries has been In business for over 40 years. Started by Bob Schwarze ‘in Huntsville, AL in 197 4 and taken over by Mark Schwarze until being sold to the Alamo group in 2000. Schwarze.is an industry leader in the sales and support of a full line Air, Mechanical and Parking lot sweepers as well as a full line of Road Patching equipment.

Has Schwarze Industries received any awards or recognition you would like to share?


2015 winner of the Alabama Governor’s Trade.Excellence Award

Why do your customers select you over others?


Quality, Performance, Public Safety, Value, Customer Support

Are there any charity or community efforts you would like to mention?

We support various charities in the Huntsville area that supports children with cancer, local
teachers & education, as well as several children’s sporting activities.

Is Trident part of any business organizations?

Huntsville Chamber of Commerce, NAPSA, NPE, NJPA, HGAC, GSA

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Featured Sponsor: BluePay

April 30, 2014 By

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Secure Credit Card Processing You Can Trust

BluePay is proud to support veterans and give back to the community by sponsoring a solar panel with SolarCure.  We have an A+ rating with the BBB and provide comprehensive payment processing solutions to fit every merchant’s needs. You can count on BluePay’s all-in-one merchant accounts for secure credit card processing, simplified. We provide superior service, technology and some of the most competitive rates in the industry.

With BluePay, merchants of all types and sizes can enjoy:

  • Competitive rates
  • Streamlined credit card processing
  • Full capabilities for all your payment needs
  • Accounting and software integration
  • All-in-one solution to eliminate third party hassles
  • PCI compliance and security
  • Reliable customer support, 24/7

A Full Suite of Payment Processing Services

Whether you run a small business or a large enterprise, an e-commerce website or a retail store, BluePay has the solution to meet your unique needs.  We serve a wide range of merchant types.

We offer advanced processing products:

• Virtual terminals

• Echeck/ACH payments

• POS systems

• Credit card machines

• Integrated payment gateway

• End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)

• Mobile and tablet processing

• Accounting software integration

• Tokenization

• Secure hosted payment forms

• PCI compliance

BluePay’s extensive industry experience helps you get the best rates according to your business needs.

For additional information, please contact BluePay directly at 855-758-2062 and mention SolarCure.

Personal Interview with Josephine Posa, Regional Sales Manager

How does helping our veterans and environment make you feel?

We all personally know a Veteran and regardless of the era in which they served, whether in peace time or war. These are the men and woman who keep us, our loved ones, and our country safe, we are grateful for the opportunity to give back to these heros. Managing our environment is about paying it forward. We have used the riches and resources that the earth has provided, we must take the responsibility and make the provisions to ensure future generations can do the same, adopting a solar panel allows us to contribute to helping our Veterans and preserving the environment.

What about the Adopt-a-Solar-Panel Program did you find the most interesting?


Adopting a Solar Panel serves two causes, it provides employment to our Veterans and the Panel offers a sustainable green form of energy for 25 years and with the dashboard, we can access and track how and what positive energy our Panel is adding to the environment.

Has BluePay received any awards or recognition you would like to share?


A+ Rating from the BBB and Ranked 128 with Inc. 500

Why do your customers select BluePay over others?


BluePay is a one source Merchant Service Provider offering a vast array of electronic payment services allowing our merchants to consolidate multiple functions and services, including standard credit card processing. BluePay is also a technology company and offers cutting edge industry technology and support, such as Mobile Payments, customized integration of our payment services to a merchant’s existing systems, easy to use plug-ins for Quickbooks, Microsoft Great Plains and a host of other software products, allowing clients to utilized their existing software. Most importantly, the BluePay secure payment gateway provides for end to end encryption and tokenization of transactions, ensuring the Merchant’s data and that of their clients is completely secure and protected. All of these services and technology are offered at competitive rates, with superior customer service.

Are there any charity or community efforts you would like to mention?

Susan G. Komen for the Cure

 

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Featured Sponsor: Trident University Intl.

April 15, 2014 By

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Trident University has been in operation since 1998. The university’s faculty and staff have an incredibly diverse background, many are SMEs in their particular field, and amongst the faculty, 90% have achieved a Ph.D.

Trident University is headquartered in Cypress, California and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Since 1998, Trident University has been dedicated to serving the needs of a highly-motivated adult student population from diverse professional backgrounds and experiences. It all starts with respecting each individual student and surrounding them with supportive staff and faculty who are compassionately committed to their success. It’s our student-centered approach and our dedication to continually improve the student experience with the latest technologies and teaching methodologies that has made us so well-respected and admired by our students, faculty and staff alike.

Trident University has become the University Choice for tens of thousands of men and women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and today those proud servicemen and servicewomen make up a significant portion of our student population.

Personal Interview with Thomas Katsahnias, National Director of University Partnerships & Veteran Affairs 

How does helping our veterans and environment make you feel?

This is something that pleases us, as a large portion of our current student and alumni population is made up of veterans. It’s important to help the environment, and although it’s not a value that is outwardly and publicly defined by the University, it’s protection is important to all of our lives.

What about the Adopt-a-Solar-Panel Program did you find the most interesting?


Allows us to help veterans in a unique way!

Please tell us a little about yourself and your background


Former US Army logistics officer and Iraq War Veteran.  I currently lead a team who is responsible for forming partnerships with veteran friendly companies to educate their workforce through a regionally accredited institution that has over 90% doctoral prepared professors, and at an affordable price.

Has Trident received any awards or recognition you would like to share?


Top Masters in Healthcare, Best Bang for the Buck (http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/magazine/september_october_2013/features/americas_bestbangforthebuck_co_1046447.php), Completion Rates (http://www.trident.edu/news-february-26-2014?pid=2373), Best Affordable Masters in Human Resources Online #11 (http://www.geteducated.com/online-college-ratings-and-rankings/best-buy-lists/best-buy-masters-human-resources)

Why do your customers (students) select Trident over others?


We understand their wants and needs, our 90% Ph.D faculty, ease of accessing classes wherever they may be, our focus on academic excellence, and our commitment to individual and collective student success.

Are there any charity or community efforts you would like to mention?

We are active in charity and community. Most recently we have donated to the Philippines Typhoon relief effort (raising north of $3000), Toys for Tots, and a local event called “Race to the Base.” You can read more about these here: http://www.trident.edu/news-february-21-2014?pid=2373

Is Trident part of any business organizations?

We are a regionally accredited body, courtesy of WASC. http://www.trident.edu/accreditation-status

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Trident University Honors Veterans through Solar Panel Adoption Marketing Program

April 14, 2014 By

Cypress, CA – (April 14, 2014) Trident University International, a 100% online university of choice for veterans and civilians alike, has recently become the nation’s first educational institution to join the SolarCure “Adopt-a-Solar Panel” Marketing Program.

As part of this cause marketing program, Trident will sponsor a portion of a solar panel and its’ associated all-inclusive costs that will be installed as part of a complete solar array on the roof of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6061. This solar panel installation will provide the VFW with extra income through Solar Renewable Energy Credit and generate free and clean energy for at least 25 years. The reduced electricity bills will allow the VFW to allocate more funds towards their organization’s mission. Once installation is completed, web based monitoring software will provide a constant feed of the multiple environmental benefits this project provides.

This innovative program benefits multiple beneficiaries: the environment, our economy, and military veterans.

Thomas Katsahnias, National Director of University Partnerships & Veteran Affairs, and Former US Army logistics officer and Iraq War Veteran, stated “Partnering with SolarCure allows us to give back to the veteran community in a unique and innovative way, while also benefiting the environment.   This is something that excites us, as a portion of our current student and alumni population is made up of veterans. It’s important to help the environment, and although it’s not a value that is outwardly and publicly defined by the University, its protection is important to all of our lives.”

Trident University also supports many charities and community efforts such as the Philippines Typhoon relief effort and Toys for Tots. Their second annual participation in the “Race on the Base” event allowed Trident to continue its support of the Armed Forces while promoting a healthy lifestyle.

 

About Trident University

Founded in 1998 and based in Cypress, California, Trident University is a regionally accredited online college with a 90% Ph.D. faculty that strives to serve professionals and members of the U.S. military family. Trident offers high-quality Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees using a learning model which employs proven case-based and applied online learning methodologies.

Trident University International has a rich tradition of serving the women and men of the Armed Forces; Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, Veteran, or Spouse and Dependent. With programs specifically developed with the schedule of a working adult in mind, TUI’s 100% online programs uniquely serve individuals with demanding schedules. Offering 15 degrees and 82 concentrations, there is an ideal program for many working professionals.

Trident has been awarded “Best Affordable Masters in Human Resources Online #11” by  GetEducated.com.

 

Trident University Contact

To learn more about Trident University and their military friendly education programs, please visit http://www.Tui4education.com or contact Thomas Katsahnias at .

 

 

About SolarCure

SolarCure specializes in helping businesses combine powerful messaging and brand promotion with legitimate, sustainable, renewable green energy practices – all while helping veterans. For more information on career opportunities or how your company can grow its business while helping veterans and the environment, please visit http://www.solarcure.us or email your questions to 

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Featured Sponsor: BlueClaws

March 7, 2014 By

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BlueClaws Support Military Veterans and local community

The BlueClaws have made a choice to support America’s veteran organizations as a way of giving back to those that have served. In addition to their generous solar panel sponsorship, which is consistent with their dedicated support of military veterans, BlueClaws also hosts a “Military Partners Program” and “We Salute You Wednesdays” through which the military is honored at Wednesday home games and companies donate tickets to local active and retired military members.

The BlueClaws have also partnered with OceanFirst Foundation on Home Runs For Heroes, and every time the BlueClaws hit a home run at FirstEnergy Park, a donation is made to a local military-based non-profit. Over $100,000 has been raised since 2009.

Other military initiatives include military discounts, appreciation nights that collect supplies and cell phones for our active troops, special nights dedicated to Veteran non-profits such as the Disabled American Veterans, VFW, and Joint-Base nights.

BlueClaws Charities works with 45 area non-profits, including several military-based organizations, through their Community Partners Program. These non-profits, large and small, raise money through BlueClaws fundraisers and concession stand volunteering, plus gain exposure throughout the season. Organizations can also apply for an end-of-year grant.

The BlueClaws are a member of 18 local Chambers of Commerce and staff members sit on boards of directors or event committees for over 75 different Chambers and non-profit organizations.

Personal Interview with Greg Giombarrese, Director of Media Relations

How does helping our veterans and environment make you feel?

There are so many military veterans in our area that we try to assist wherever we can.

What about the Adopt-a-Solar-Panel Program did you find the most interesting?


We’re able to help the environment and the veterans at the same time with this great program. It was a unique situation for us and one that we are excited to be a part of.

Please tell us a little about BlueClaw’s background


The BlueClaws debuted in 2001 and have been a Phillies affiliate in the South Atlantic League ever since. The BlueClaws have won three South Atlantic League Championships in their 13 year history and 57 alums have reached the Major Leagues, including Ryan Howard, Cole Hamels, and Carlos Ruiz.

Are there any charity or community efforts you would like to mention?

BlueClaws Charities works with 45 area non-profits through their Community Partners Program. These non-profits, large and small, raise money through BlueClaws fundraisers and concession stand volunteering, plus exposure throughout the season. Organizations can apply for an end-of-year grant as well.

Are the BlueClaws part of any business organizations?

The BlueClaws are a member of 18 local Chambers of Commerce and staff members sit on boards of directors or event committees for over 75 different Chambers and non-profit organizations.

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Featured Sponsor: Jersey Lanes

March 7, 2014 By

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Family owned and operated since 1961, they are one of New Jersey’s leading bowling and recreation centers offering fun and entertainment for all ages in an eco-friendly environment.
John Fatigati, President of Jersey Lanes, is the third generation in his family to run the business following green sustainable practices.

When asked how it feels to help our veterans, John Fatigati replied

“It makes me proud to be in a position to provide help and opportunity to those who serve and have served our country.”

He is very aware of today’s social and environmental issues and his philanthropy continues as Jersey Lanes is also heavily involved with donating services and prizes to countless schools, non-profits and organizations in the local community.

Their Junior Bowling Program is scholarship based, and in the past 20 years, has given out over a half a million dollars in scholarship money. Consisting of local children, the money is used for continuing their education after graduating high school. They also host an annual fundraising challenge where they match dollar for dollar donations to the Veterans Home in Menlo Park.

Jersey Lanes offers bumper bowling for kids, adult and youth leagues, cocktail lounge and bar, snack bar, and a game room in a safe, clean and wholesome entertainment venue for their local community. They welcome corporate events, group events, and other fundraising events.

To learn more about Jersey Lanes, visit jerseylanes.com, connect on Facebook,
or call 908-486-6300.

Personal Interview with John Fatigati

How does helping our veterans and environment make you feel?

Proud to be in a position to provide help and opportunity to those who serve and served our country. 

What about the Adopt-a-Solar-Panel Program did you find the most interesting?


Its unique combination of ideas that will benefit everyone in the long run.

Please tell us a little about yourself and your background


I am a third generation owner of Jersey Lanes, and am very socially and ecologically aware to the current problems. I enjoy being able to provide a safe, clean and wholesome environment to my community where all can gather and come together in a common love of sport and fun.

Please tell us about your company and how you got started


Originally Built in 1959, purchased in 1961 by my Grandfather, I am now the third generation in the business.

How did you get the background and skills necessary to run this type of business?


I basically grew up here and learned every aspect of the business from machines, to cooking and cleaning and eventually management and promotion the sport. 

Are there any charity or community efforts you would like to mention?

Our Junior Bowling Program is scholarship based, and in the past 20 years, we have given out over a half a million dollars in scholarship money the the kids earned while bowling here. They are all local children that used that money for continuing education after graduating high school. We also do a fundraising challenge with our bowlers each year where we match dollar for dollar donations to the Veterans Home in Menlo Park.  Naturally, we are also heavily involved with donating services and prizes to countless schools, non-profits and organizations in the local community.

Why do your customers select you over your competitors?

Fun, safe, ultra-modern facility.

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Featured Sponsor: Intelligent Business Concepts, Inc.

December 23, 2013 By

As panel for the world’s largest Insurance companies and Law firms, IBC is recognized as a leader for “Breach Notification Services”. IBC’s “Turn Key Solution” was developed to help support the Insured and or referred Law firm client with a complete compliant solution, which covers Notification, Client support service/Call center and Identity Monitoring.

IBC’s commitment to their clients is quite fundamental:  “DO IT RIGHT the FIRST TIME”.

Many of IBC’s employees and business partners are Veterans. They have taken their military background and applied it to the business world of “Breach Response”…. “NO BS… Get the job done, PERIOD”.

IBC supports the veteran’s business community and is a charter member of the Veteran’s Business Network. For more information, go to www.intellbc.com or contact Francis Buono at or 631-377-3024.

Let’s get a little personal…with Francis Buono


1. How does helping our veterans and environment make you feel?


As a Vietnam Combat Veteran and a Service Disabled Veteran Business Owner it makes me feel great!

2. What about the Adopt-a-Solar-Panel Program did you find the most interesting?


The fact that besides providing my company with some great PR you are assisting in Veteran employment, growing veteran owned businesses, providing VFW halls and American Legion Posts with a free solar set up and promoting green energy is amazing….but to do so for this price is astounding!

3. Please tell us a little about yourself and your background.


I am a Service Disabled Vietnam combat veteran with considerable experience in the printing industry, mainly focusing on the financial services group. I support veteran initiatives and am a Charter Member of the Veterans Business Network. I also like to play golf and am a connoisseur of fine wines.

4. Please tell us about your company and how you got started


We grew our printing business with the financial services industry and as they began to experience the phenomenon of data breaches they asked us to assist them in the compliance phase.

5. How did you get the background and skills necessary to run this type of business?


On the job training and then by filing a niche by providing what our customers wanted and needed.

6. Are there any charity or community efforts you would like to mention?


Feed the Children and St. Jude’s

7. Are you or your business a member of any business related organizations?


The Veterans Business Network

8. Why do your customers select you over your competitors?

IBC’s commitment to our clients is quite fundamental. “DO IT RIGHT the FIRST TIME”. Many of IBC’s employees and business partners are Veterans. We have taken our military background and applied it to the business world of “Breach Response”…. “NO BS… Get the job done, PERIOD”.

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Featured Sponsor: Custom Petals

December 23, 2013 By

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Custom Petals, based in Iselin, New Jersey, is merging the flower and greeting card
industries to help you “Express Yourself” by combining heartfelt human emotions, with the
beauty of fresh roses & silk roses, by embossing personalized messages, photos, logos or images directly
to the petals.

Are you looking for a unique way to celebrate your wedding – look no further than Custom Petals.

With the help of our staff, you will be able to celebrate any occasion
with personalized and customized flowers.

Use these roses in your wedding bouquet, as a special gift to each other or as a Parents’ Gift, to say “Thank you” as a favor,
or incorporate into your Centerpieces.

The flowers are also perfect for all Holidays; Graduations & Proms; Weddings; Corporate
Meetings; Parties & Caterings; Funerals; Charity/ Gala Events, and much more.

Already recognized by organizations such as the Jersey Shore Wedding Association and the Wedding Wire Network, Patel is building a business that not only offers a great product and service but is also making a significant effort to support local business communities, the environment and our Veterans. An active member of the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce (WMCC), Custom Petals was featured at the 49th Annual Chairman’s Awards Dinner organized by WMCC where it had the faces of the event honorees embossed on roses.

Custom Petals was recently honored when a selection of its embossed roses were presented to Senator Corey Booker (D-NJ), who visited the WMCC office recently on Small Business Saturday.  The company was also featured at the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation’s (SIEDC) 16th Annual Awards Presentation sponsored by North Field Bank and at the Elegant Bridal Show at the Place on the Lake in East Brunswick.  Patel is also advancing his charitable interests as he teamed up with the local Relay for Life team in Woodbridge to raise awareness for cancer treatment.

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