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Children’s Clothing Fall 2012 Trend Outlook for Girl’s Clothes

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Fort Worth, TX (PRWEB) July 31, 2012

“Fall is our favorite time of year…and there are so many wonderful trends for girls clothing this season,” said Mary Gallina, President & GMM of blueturtlekids.com — children’s clothing retailer. “Fall 2012 was so bountiful trendwise…it was hard to select just a few, however our team edited down, so that moms and their daughters can navigate the wonderful world of children’s clothing this Fall.”

Children’s ClothingTrend Outlook for Girls Clothes–Fall 2012


BOLD PRINTSThe prints have it…this year, all collections of girls clothing have very bold and vivid prints. Don’t shy away from having too much. From florals to geometrics…bold prints are the way to go.

TRUE BLUEBright blue, bold blue, blue and blue. Blue is the color of the season in vibrant hues. Especially when contrasted with neutrals or black.

SPARKLE AND SHINEShiny metallics are in. Look for bright shades of bold colors like fuschia and cobalt sparkly accents. Everyone could use a little something shiny in their wardrobe this season.

EMBELLISHMENTSNovelty rules the roost this year in girls clothing this Fall. From ruched fabrics to embrodiery, woven ribbons, lace trims, fabric flowers and applique…interesting fancy embellishments are prevalent in much of the girls outfits this Fall.

FUTURISTIC PRINTSClassic prints are giving way to futuristic prints of circles, geometric graphics and Jane Jetson-esque just plain ‘Fun’ prints. Every little girls wardrobe, needs just one piece this season. A little goes a long way!

POLKA, POLKA, POLKADots that is! Polka dots are hot and everywhere this season in fun colors, whimisical shapes. A must have this season!

APPLIQUECute and adorable, applique is everywhere this season on girls clothes. The pant, the sleeve, the bodice. We are seeing it two ways….monochromatic–matching the fabric and contrasting to add a pop of color and another layer of detail.

Since its founding in 2002, blueturtlekids.com has featured some of the finest children’s clothing for boys and girls including brand names: Mis-Tee-V-Us, Mulberribush, Zaza Couture, Peaches n’ Cream, Twirls and Twigs, Skivvydoodles, Sara’s Prints pajamas, Sage and Lilly, Baby Lulu, Wes and Willy, and many other wonderful brands.

Blueturtlekids.com prides itself on finding unique, comfortable and colorful clothing that both boys and girls enjoy wearing due to their fun designs, easy on/off styling and super-soft fabrics. Best of all, blueturtlekids.com allows customers to shop quickly and efficiently 24 hours a day/7 days a week, with detailed service and attention paid to every order.

While your kids are still kids, blueturtlekids.com will help dress them in comfortable, stylish, unique clothing for everyday and special occasions…especially this Fall 2012.

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Blueturtlekids.com

Blue Turtle Kids online children’s clothing boutique was launched by a seasoned corporate executive that found herself in a new role as a stay-at-home mom. Anxious to dress her two sons in uniquely designed, comfortable clothing…she began to search for fun and colorful clothing from quality brands. But as luck would have it, her favorite local children’s clothing boutique closed and she had no place to shop.

Realizing how hard it is to find boys clothing designed with more than sports balls in mind, she started blueturtlekids.com as an online children’s clothing boutique focused exclusively on boy’s clothes. After a year, her customers simply demanded she start selling girls clothing…and so, today blueturtlekids.com sells both boys and girls clothing.

Blueturtlekids.com is focused on providing the latest in children’s clothing each and every season. In addition, blueturtlekids.com carries many “Made in the USA” children’s clothing lines.

Blueturtlekids.com also strives to keep customer’s up-to-date via their blog.blueturtlekids.com, facebook page and Twitter stream.

Blueturtlekids.com looks forward to each new season of dressing your child in clothing that is cute, comfortable, fun and unique.

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Burns & McDonnell Selects Sonoma Partners for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Deployment

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Chicago (PRWEB) August 13, 2012

Sonoma Partners, a leading Microsoft Dynamics CRM consultancy with expertise in enterprise mobility, announced today that the company has been selected by Burns & McDonnell, a top full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting services firm, to manage its Dynamics CRM deployment.

In the past five years, Burns & McDonnell has doubled in size to more than 3,700 employees and sought a solution to support its growth through increased productivity and an improved client experience. With a range and depth of experience assisting professional services firms and providing innovative developments for Microsoft Dynamics CRM users, Sonoma Partners offered Burns & McDonnell a CRM solution for its 1,600-seat deployment to meet its business requirements and enhance client relationships.

Sonoma Partners was able to offer a solution in line with our IT strategy, unlocking the power of valuable data, said Kris Paper, Principal and Information Technology Director, of Burns & McDonnell. Microsoft Dynamics CRM will provide a valuable tool for our sales force. Its easy to use, flexible and able to integrate the client experience across all 11 of our global practices. Im confident this will lead to a better sales experience for our clients and support our continuing growth.

The new system will allow business development and project managers in different locations and global practices to more easily access, share and use information, allowing all involved to oversee the full range of activities related to a clients experience key events, project pursuits and customer interactions from a familiar interface. Microsoft Dynamics provides a CRM solution that extends from Burns & McDonnells Microsoft Outlook and SharePoint 2010 collaboration framework, allowing employees to collaborate and communicate more effectively.

About Sonoma Partners

Chicago-based Sonoma Partners provides technology and business process consulting services to enterprise and mid-sized companies, with a focus on Microsoft Dynamics CRM and enterprise mobility solutions. Founded in 2001, the company has worked exclusively with Microsoft Dynamics CRM since the Beta release of version 1.0. Microsoft twice awarded Sonoma Partners as the Global Microsoft CRM Partner of the Year. The companys unmatched expertise in Microsoft Dynamics CRM offers a rapid path to value and return on investment. Sonoma Partners has extensive experience in several vertical industries, with a particular focus on professional services. In March 2012, Sonoma Partners announced the development of the first-ever Windows 8 tablet app for the enterprise. To learn more, visit http://www.SonomaPartners.com.

About Burns & McDonnell

Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm.

The company’s multidisciplined staff of more than 3,700 includes engineers, architects, construction professionals, planners, estimators, economists, technicians and scientists, representing virtually all design disciplines. Burns & McDonnell plans, designs, permits, constructs and manages facilities all over the world with one mission in mind to make their clients successful.

Burns & McDonnell is 100 percent employee-owned. It ranks in the upper 5% of Engineering News-Records Top 500 Design Firms and is among the leaders in many service categories. It has been recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as one of The 100 Best Companies to Work For. It services its clients from 20 offices located throughout the United States and abroad.







New Statistics Confirm Thousands of Lives Saved and a 36% Decrease in Fatal California Auto Collisions

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Newport Beach, California (PRWEB) August 24, 2012

The statistics were obtained through the California Highway Patrols highly regarded California Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), a database that serves as a means to collect and process data gathered from collision scenes. According to the data, every year since 2005 has been a step towards progress. The following are statistics for those years:

2005 4,304 fatalities

2006 4,197 fatalities

2007 3,967 fatalities

2008 3,401 fatalities

2009 3,076 fatalities

2010 2,739 fatalities

To put the numbers in perspective, CNN reported that the number of United States casualties suffered to-date in the Afghanistan war had just exceeded 2,000. Had the number of fatal car accident victims stayed consistent since 2005, 4,140 more people would have died than the numbers recorded by SWITRS.

That is more than double the number of brave soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country throughout Operation Enduring Freedom.

Although traffic accident fatalities in California are unquestionably decreasing, a genuine concern that the numbers may take a turn for the worse is warranted. Here are the statistics from 2001 to 2004:

2001 3,926

2002 4,089

2003 4,225

2004 4,094

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has instituted a number of safety programs over the last few years, which may have contributed to the sharp decline in fatal auto collisions. Programs such as the Designated Driver Program (DDP) and Sober Graduation are only two of the several awareness campaigns provided by the CHP to reduce auto accidents.

John Bisnar, California wrongful death attorney, has been assisting victims of serious injury collisions since 1978. The contributions made by CHP officers and organizations such as M.A.D.D. to decrease the number of California deaths are achievements that are easy to take for granted. Thousands of people die in car accidents every year, and each one of those lives is an unfathomable loss to their family and friends, says Mr. Bisnar.

Although California roadways may be substantially safer than they were a few years ago, the potential for serious injury without warning is possible any time one pulls out of their driveway. For more information about safe driving and what CHP is doing to help better protect California, visit CHPs website at CHP.CA.GOV

About Bisnar | Chase Wrongful Death Lawyer Orange County

Bisnar | Chase is a premier traffic collision law firm in Orange County, CA that specializes in assisting people who have been seriously injured or lost a family member due to a negligent driver, a defective vehicle, or a dangerous roadway condition. Their attorneys have developed a reputation as trusted professionals who provide proven results against negligent drivers insurance companies, makers of defective vehicles, and governmental agencies responsible for dangerous roadway conditions.

Car accident victims who contact Bisnar | Chase receive a free professional case evaluation and a No Win No Fee guarantee.

For more information, call 800-561-4887 or visit the Bisnar | Chase website at http://www.bestattorney.com.

Attribution:

SWITRS 2010 Report – chp.ca.gov/switrs/#section8

CNN – cnn.com/2012/06/14/world/asia/afghanistan-enduring-freedom-deaths/index.html







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Boulder Remodeling Contractor Melton Construction Inc. Changes Name to Melton Design Build

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Boulder, CO (PRWEB) August 16, 2012

Residential and commercial remodeling contractor Melton Construction Inc., headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, announced today that it has changed its trade name to Melton Design Build. According to Ty Melton, president of the company, Our company was one of the first design build remodeling firms serving Boulder and the surrounding areas. We started offering design services shortly after we began doing business in 1993. Our new name, Melton Design Build, better reflects the full spectrum of architectural design and construction services we provide our clients. The company has also changed its web address to http://www.MeltonDesignBuild.com to reflect its new name.

Asked why the company uses the design build approach, Rick Johnson, Melton Design Builds general manager, explained The design build approach to remodeling is an easier, more convenient and less complex remodeling process for our clients. He continued, We find most homeowners and business owners find it very appealing. Its been our experience that for most types of remodeling projects, the design build approach we use is simpler, faster and can provide clients greater value. One of the reasons is that the ability to design and build a project to a specific budget is enhanced with this method.

With the design build remodeling process, the property owner selects a single design build remodeling contractor that works with the owner from the initial design discussions through to completion of the construction on the project. The design build contractor provides both the design and construction services. Selecting a design build remodeling contractor is different than selecting a construction-only contractor as it involves evaluating the contractors ability to provide the quality of design as well as the quality of construction the property owner is looking for.

Mr. Melton explained some of the benefits he believes design build offers. With design build the remodeling contractor designs the project so that it can be built within the agreed target budget. Since our staff architect who is designing the project knows construction costs intimately, the design is developed to fit in the overall design and construction budget from the beginning. And, as the contractor is responsible to the client for the entire process, if there is a problem with the design or construction, it is up to the design build contractor to resolve it. No time or money is wasted figuring out who is responsible to fix the problem. Its just a lot neater and simpler.

While not well known in some parts of the country, the trend towards design build remodeling has been growing over the past 25+ years. In many parts of the country, it is the dominant approach for many types of remodeling projects. Many of the design awards given by the remodeling industrys various competitions go to design build remodeling firms. Melton has won several of those awards for both commercial and residential remodeling projects.

Melton Design Build (formerly known as Melton Construction) headquartered in Boulder CO was founded in 1993 by Ty Melton. Melton Design Build provides architectural design, interior design and construction services to both homeowners and business owners primarily in Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette, Longmont, Niwot, Gunbarrel, Erie, Lyons, Superior, and parts of the Denver, Colorado area.

Typical home remodeling projects for the company include: kitchen and bath remodeling, single and multi-level home additions including pop-tops, whole home renovations, exterior remodeling, and green or energy-related remodeling. For its commercial clients, Melton Design Build remodeling projects often include professional, medical and dental offices, retail and restaurants and most types of light commercial remodeling.

In addition to other awards and honors, Melton Design Build was named one of Americas Top Remodelers in 2011 by Professional Remodeler Magazine and was named a Big50 remodeling firm by Remodeling Magazine. The company is a member of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, Boulder Green Building Guild, Center for Resource Conservation, the Boulder Chamber of Commerce and other trade and business organizations. The company is involved with or sponsors a variety of local civic groups.







Chatwing Releases Globally-inclined Chat Box for Avid Wall.fm Users

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New York, NY (PRWEB) August 14, 2012

Wall.fm users and aficionados can now enjoy the website chat experience that can be offered by the Chatwing Development Team. This company is known for its simple chat widgets that can be used for multiple purposes. Chatwing is now ready to launch its latest chat widget, imbued with social media integration feature and easy accessibility options. Adding to that, the Chatwing chat app has also been used in prominent blogging communities like WordPress, Livejournal, Typepad, and Weebly. The Chatwing tool can also be used to boost the visibility of an inactive blog or website.

Social networking site creators, like Wall.fm, is rising fast in the Internet today. This is based on the collective data gathered by Chatwing’s researchers and developers. The Chatwing dev team has foreseen that communication will play a very important role in blogs and websites. To deal with this rising need for communication, Chatwing has introduced a well-rounded and free chat box; tagged as ‘Chatwing Live,’ this new chat application can allow users to log in with their Facebook or Twitter accounts. For social hunters, this can be an important thing. Now, people can find new friends and activity partners. Wall.fm users, on the other hand, can use the free Chatwing chatbox to make their sites more active than ever. Since the Chatwing tool is versatile, people can discuss thousands of topics, and users can interact with them.

Chatwing’s expansion to Wall.fm is just a part of its multi-pronged strategic plan. It is expected that Chatwing developers will also expand to forums and message boards, allowing people gain easy communication leverage through a free shout box. The Chatwing app is also known for its easy installation mechanism; the Chatwing team has observed that users can accomplish the shoutbox installation in just twenty seconds, or less. Currently, users can select from the three forms offered by Chatwing Live. A user can select the actual shoutbox form, or the pop-up window style. The recent form is the direct link URL, allowing people to create shortlinks that can be sent to their friends. This can be used for private group chats.

Global expansion is one of Chatwing’s main goals. To accomplish this goal, Chatwing developers are reaching out to people from social networking sites, blogging networks, and other online sectors. The developers are also planning to introduce more upgrades to the free chat widget, ensuring its long-term visibility. To keep users well-informed, Chatwing team maintains a Facebook page filled with interesting content on a regular basis.

About Chatwing.com

Chatwing.com specializes in the new field of website chat. Over years, the Chatwing team has introduced live chat box for hundreds and thousands of blogs. The Chatwing application bridges people from many parts of the world, creating global synergy through the Internet. The shout box can be installed in just seconds, and it can be used for varying purposes such as leisure and Internet marketing. It also allows a user to customize the size, color, and name of the widget. Chatwing is 100% free for everyone.







Chicago Internet Marketing Company Announces Affordable Website Design Offering

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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 31, 2012

August 1st will mark the official launch of SmartSites, a new concept in affordable website design from the Chicago Internet Marketing company SmartROI Consulting. Citing the need for something more sophisticated than a generic template site and less expensive than custom web design, SmartROI is rolling out the new service on their website and will begin scheduling consultations immediately.

Traditionally, websites created from the ground up have had a very high cost because of the number of hours that it takes to produce the graphics, coding, and other components. The alternative for cost-conscious businesses has always been to go without, to keep an outdated site (both in style and functionality), or to resort to very unprofessional and generic looking template sites.

What we have done is assemble a very flexible set of the most commonly used layouts, and then we listen to the client and customize each project according to their business needs, says Elijah Litscher, Owner of SmartROI Consulting. By repurposing a basic structure, a small business can save hundreds or thousands of dollars on their website investment.

To accomplish this, SmartROI uses modified WordPress themes that have already been created and tested. These WordPress themes can then be tailored to each client, meaning that no SmartSite custom website design will ever look the same. They are each as unique as the businesses that we work with, says Litscher.

WordPress is an open-source content management website design platform, the basis for almost 15 percent of the top million websites in the world, making up nearly one quarter of all new websites created every day. The main benefits of using the WordPress platform are its content management system, its reliability when it comes to being search-engine friendly, and its ability to be rendered universally on mobile devices and tablets.

According to Litscher, Since many of our clients also are in the need of SmartROIs Internet marketing services, it makes sense for us to deliver our SmartSites on a platform that makes it easy for businesses to build great content on their own. Search engines like Google are rewarding sites with great content and modern design with high rankings in their search results, and that can mean a lot of revenue for small businesses.

SmartROI Consulting is a Chicago website design company and Internet marketing service provider. For more information, visit http://www.smartroiconsulting.com or call 312-569-9449.







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The House Designers Showcase Customer Testimonials

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Portland, Oregon (PRWEB) July 11, 2012

The House Designers recently redesigned its free weekly e-newsletter Home Ideas that offers innovative home design ideas and cutting-edge new home product suggestions. The new Home Ideas spotlights house plans from its best-selling architectural styles and specialty collections as well as showcasing some of the newest, most innovative home products from leading manufacturers like Therma-Tru, Fypon, Lumber Liquidators and Raynor.

To celebrate the new issue, The House Designers launched its monthly Customers Stories series featuring an interview with photographs of a young military family building their dream home. Wayne and Katie had lived at various locations throughout the U.S. while Wayne was deployed overseas serving his country for the last eight years until he was promoted to officer and finally able to choose a permanent residence.

What it boiled down to was we really wanted to settle down and the option to build was more affordable than buying, said Katie, who decided to move to Sackets Harbor, New York, because it most resembled their hometown in Wisconsin. We needed to stay affordable and knew exactly what we could pay per square footage. We were so happy when we found the Wilson Creek House Plan at TheHouseDesigners.com because it was small, but perfectly cozy for us.

We also really appreciated the military discount that was given to us, it was very generous of The House Designers, said Katie, who received 10% off their house plan purchase. We were very pleased with all the great customer service we received and will be sure to use The House Designers services again in the future and refer our friends to the site. Click here to read the full story.

Every month will feature an issue where consumers will share their home building experience and their favorite home building products with The House Designers readers and prospective homebuilders.

We take our customer feedback and testimonials serious, says Tammy Crosby, Chief Operating Officer of The House Designers. We realize great customer testimonials are paramount to building a solid reputation and consumer purchasing confidence.

Reading about one of our consumers or home builders personal experience of buying one of our stock house plans and seeing photographs of the built home is invaluable to others considering that same home plan.

Consumers searching for a general contractor to build a new home can visit The House Designers Preferred Builder Program. A search by state option is available in the builder directory which features photographs of completed home construction projects, customer testimonials and a detailed business profile to easily place bids and obtain builders estimates.

The House Designers makes it easy for consumers and builders to share their opinions and beautiful photographs and floor plans of their new homes through these social networks: Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Houzz, WordPress and Google+.

About The House Designers: The House Designers is a leading, online residential house plan provider representing top U.S. architects and designers who comprise the majority of pre-drawn plans in America. The House Designers has the best-selling, most popular house plans in America all under one roof owned and operated directly by the architects and designers. The House Designers has clients who have built their homes in every state in the U.S. and in 56 countries around the globe.







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Unique Design Service Helps Homeowners Maximize Their Buying Power and Provides Added Consumer Protection When Building a Pool

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Dallas, TX (PRWEB) March 15, 2012

PoolWorx, founded and delivered by Dallas-based landscape architecture firm Knaak Design Group, is a new concept in pool design and construction service that is revolutionizing the pool building and remodeling process, offering homeowners an alternative to the traditional ways of shopping. By removing the high pressure nature of sales and working with the homeowner to bring to light the many construction unknowns that ordinarily cause buying experience to be unpleasant, PoolWorx helps the homeowner get a unique, well-designed and constructed pool at a price well afforded, that they can enjoy for years to come.

With the economic downturn, the building industry suffered greatly and so did its customers, says Robert, principal and founder of Knaak Design Group. At KDG we saw a demand and developed PoolWorx, which is a consumer-friendly approach to pool construction. PoolWorx is a free service we offer homeowners, so they can get the high-quality, well-constructed pool they want, but avoid the hassle, headaches and pain of buyers remorse that often comes with trying to go through the pool building process themselves. We help our customers through the process every step of the way. Its the 411 on pool building and remodeling.

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Renowned Industry Experts to Judge Workplace of the Future Global Student Competition

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(PRWEB) July 10, 2012

Fentress Architects is thrilled to announce the esteemed members of the Final Jury for the 2012 Fentress Global Challenge, an international competition for architecture and interior design students to present their vision for the Workplace of the Future.

The Fentress Global Challenge is an annual international idea competition created to engage students worldwide in the exploration of future design possibilities in public architecture. For the second annual competition, the studio invites architecture and interior design students to share innovative ideas about the future of workplace architecture, considering:

RMC Destination Management Receives Global Recognition from Special Events Magazine as Top 25 Destination Management Company

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Aspen, Colo. (PRWEB) August 14, 2012

RMC, a longstanding destination management and special events company with seven operations in California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming, was recently recognized among global leaders in destination management. With $ 15 million in annual revenues, RMC earned a spot in the Top 25 Destination Management Companies (DMCs) distinction, an annual ranking running eight years now in Special Events magazine that is awarded on the criterion of top revenues in the industry.

“It is gratifying beyond words to be recognized alongside the top DMCs in the world,” says Nathan Boyd, president of RMC. “Our focus and discipline over the past two and a half decades has been to deliver exceptional guest service and creative execution of luxury high-end meetings and events, in premier resort destinations in the West. It’s a formula that has worked well, and we’re thrilled to be acknowledged for it in this competitive industry.”

RMC has offices in Aspen, Colorado Springs, Denver and Vail, Colo.; Jackson Hole, Wyo.; Park City, Utah; and Lake Tahoe, Calif./Nev. It is the preferred in-house destination management provider for The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, Montage, Westin and Four Seasons properties in the destinations where they do business. Other DMCs in the top 25 ranking by Special Events magazine included global consortiums based in international cities such as Singapore, Beijing and Zurich. Domestic DMCs were represented in major metropolitan areas like Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas, Orlando and Dallas.

“RMC is well-positioned to continue to excel on a national and global level with our top-notch staff in place in our seven business locations,” says Shawn Thomson-Palermo, owner of RMC. “With strong bench strength and hundreds of strategic provider partnerships, we have the know-how to continue to serve our longstanding clients with the level of service and detail they have come to expect.” RMC manages 300 to 350 events per year, and a partial list of clients includes AT&T, Citigroup, Citibank, ESPN, Ford Motor Company, HBO, Honda, Lexus, Mercedes, Merrill Lynch, Pfizer, Time Warner and the Walt Disney Company.

In addition to its recognition from Special Events magazine in July 2012, RMC was awarded a 2012 Best of State Medal for destination management in the hospitality, travel and tourism category in Utah’s statewide awards in May. Other awards and accolades of note, from a long list, include: