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============================================ SOUTHEAST TECH WIRE -- Dec. 19, 2008 =========================================== To Subscribe: www.southeasttechwire.com o Raleigh-based Patersons HR and Payroll Solutions Raises $30M in First Round o Miami-based HydroGenetics to Acquire Buffalo Biodiesel for $1.5 Million o Report: RTP-based Pappas Ventures Raises $96 Million for Fourth Fund o Falls Church-Based CSC Acquires Manassas-Based Log.Sec o Boca Raton-based DirectView Says Negotiating Major Ad Agency Agreement o Briefly Noted: BearingPoint, etrials Worldwide, STG International _____________________________________________ > Job/Event/Marketplace Classified Listings (full listing below stories): -- Gwinnett Holiday Party Hosted By Mall of GA Conference Center - Dec. 19 -- Federal Sales and Marketing - Charleston/Summerville -- Shakers And Stirrers Atlanta - NFP Business Networking Mixer - Jan. 6, 2009 -- Product Marketing Research Specialist - Columbia -- Leads to Business - Jan. 29, 2009 -- Marketing Analyst Contract Opportunity - RTP -- Director of Operations - Market Research (Buckhead) -- SEO Analyst -- Market Analyst -- Advertise on SE Tech Wire and Reach More than 7,000 Subscribers Ad Descriptions Below Briefly Noted Section To post an ad on Southeast Tech Wire: http://www.southeasttechwire.com/ _____________________________________________ o Raleigh-based Patersons HR and Payroll Solutions Raises $30M in First Round Raleigh, N.C. -- Patersons HR and Payroll Solutions, a human resources and payroll software and services business that has its U.S. headquarters in Raleigh, has raised $30 million in its first round of venture capital, which was led by Rho Ventures. Patersons HR was founded in 1996. The company’s Internet-based software is multi-currency and multi-lingual (covering over 30 languages), and is designed to integrate with existing systems. http://www.rho.com http://www.patersons.net _____________________________________________ o Miami-based HydroGenetics to Acquire Buffalo Biodiesel for $1.5 Million Miami – HydroGenetics, a Miami-based alternative energy company, has signed an agreement to acquire Buffalo Biodiesel, a Buffalo-based producer, collector and renderer of “yellow grease” and its ultimate fuel property, biodiesel. Yellow grease comes from frying oils from deep fryers and restaurants' grease traps. It can also refer to lower-quality grades of tallow from rendering plants. Buffalo Biodiesel is expected to add $3.5 million in revenue and $1.5 million in earnings to HydroGenetics, according to an announcement. http://www.hydrogeneticsusa.com http://www.buffalobiodiesel.com _____________________________________________ o Report: RTP-based Pappas Ventures Raises $96 Million for Fourth Fund Research Triangle Park, N.C. – Pappas Ventures, an RTP-based venture capital firm that focuses on the life sciences industries, has raised $96 million for its fourth investment fund, according to a report by the Triangle Business Journal, which cited a regulatory filing. The firm is seeking to raise up to $200 million for the new fund, according to the report. Pappas invests in biotechnology, specialty pharmaceuticals, drug delivery, medical devices and related ventures. http://www.pappasventures.com/index.html _____________________________________________ o Falls Church-Based CSC Acquires Manassas-Based Log.Sec Falls Church, Va. -- In its second acquisition in the past week, Falls Church-based IT services giant CSC said that it has acquired Log.Sec, a Manassas-based provider of IT and logistics engineering services. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Log.Sec currently is the largest IT services provider at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, a key benefactor of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC). The company has 385 employees concentrated at Aberdeen and Fort Monmouth, N.J. "With BRAC activities expected to increase the amount, nature and scope of work for the Aberdeen Test Center, CSC is ideally positioned for new contracting opportunities," said James Sheaffer, the president of CSC's North American Public Sector business. Log.Sec will become part of CSC's Defense Division. A week ago, CSC also acquired Bulgarian IT services firm Object Builder Software (OBS). http://www.csc.com/ http://www.logsec.com/ http://www.csc.com/newsroom/press_releases/18641 _____________________________________________ o Boca Raton-based DirectView Says Negotiating Major Ad Agency Agreement Boca Raton, Fla. -- DirectView Technology Group, a Boca Raton-based provider of video, audio, multipoint videoconferencing, document conferencing, data and IP videoconferencing services, announced on Friday that it is currently negotiating a major agreement to be the marketing partner of a national advertising agency with over 500 clients nationwide and yearly billing of over $100 million per year. DirectView Technology Groups' CEO, Roger Ralston, announced the potential deal during a shareholder teleconference. http://www.DirectViewTechnologies.com _____________________________________________ o Briefly Noted: (McLean, Va.) McLean-based BearingPoint, a provider of management and technology consulting services, said that it has won a new contract from the Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency (BTA) worth up to $260 million over five years. Under the deal, the company will provide a range of technology services to support BTA headquarters, directorates and offices. http://www.bearingpoint.com/ http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/081217/20081217005919.html?.v=1 (Morrisville, N.C.) etrials Worldwide, a Morrisville-based provider of clinical trial management software, announced that Chuck Piccirillo, vice president of product development, Stuart Thiede, vice president of service delivery and Michael Harte, vice president of strategic accounts, are all departing the company. Etrials said the departures are part of a reorganization of its structure and management to align its operations with its key customer segments. http://www.etrials.com (Alexandria, Va.) Alexandria-based STG International, a provider of human capital management, staffing and consulting services to the federal government, said that it has won a two-year purchase agreement from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Under the deal, the company will help the VA fill senior executive level positions through advertising and recruitment support. http://www.stginternational.com/html/news.htm ================================================== Job/Event/Marketplace Listings: ================================================== To Post in Job/Event/Marketplace: http://www.southeasttechwire.com 7,000 subscribers: 3 day ad: $120--5 day ad: $175--10 day ad: $300 > Gwinnett Holiday Party Hosted By Mall of GA Conference Center - Dec. 19 Leads Generation Group - Members interested in serious networking and lead generation are invited to attend this weekly leads group. All attending are encouraged to bring business development leads for other attendees. Members only, non-member limited to a one-time visit. Free to attend. DIRECTIONS: 85N to exit 115 (Buford Drive SR 20 West). The Mall of Georgia Conference Center is conveniently located in the Mall of Georgia Village adjacent to Barnes & Noble and Dick's Sporting Goods on Village Drive. Dec 19, 2008. 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. Gwinnett Chamber - John D. Stephens Education Room 3333 Buford Drive, Suite VB03, Buford, GA. http://www.gwinnettchamber.org _____________________________________________ > Federal Sales and Marketing - Charleston/Summerville Seeking candidate with experience successfully marketing to Federal buyers. Established contacts a must. Compensation based on salary plus residual commissions. Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist a plus. Send resume with contact info to jterry@terryenvironmental.com _____________________________________________ > Shakers And Stirrers Atlanta - NFP Business Networking Mixer - Jan. 6, 2009 Make quality business connections and mingle with top professionals. Enjoy $6 Martinis and complimentary light nibbles. The next day we'll email you the list of confirmed attendees to help you follow up with your new contacts. Only those who sign up in advance online will receive the list of attendees. Jan.6, 2009. 5:30p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eclipse di Luna 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30346. NFP Members: $10, Non-Members: $15. AT DOOR: $20 for everyone. Cash only at door. http://www.networkingforprofessionals.com/eventlistings.php?event=SSAT _____________________________________________ > Product Marketing Research Specialist - Columbia Star Quality services Inc, a government agencies product and services suppliers, a company specializing in providing all type of products and services to USA and Canadian government, seeks a Product Marketing research specialist: The responsibilities of the research analyst are: Searching for additional manufacturer to offer North American government agencies with more choices among other competitor’s product and services. Only specific industry will need to be researched. Thorough research has already been made to collect that important information; Write detail report and statistic on who are the biggest players in that specific industry, the present competition, either internet or live, both nationally and internationally; Provide detail marketing analysis on the potential market (industry which is already researched), dominant manufacturers, and all key providers of the products both USA, Canada and Mexico. Create and establish partnership with all related businesses to the present government venture; Accessing all government contracts database and bidding against these contracts; Quality Desired: Understand the requirement for data collections that will be provided by Star Quality services, also knowledge in marketing research. Personable demeanor and ability to work independently . Able to work under minimum supervision since this is a remote job. Microsoft software literate (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, access). Telecommuting is accepted. We are an equal opportunity employer. Please and resume to: Star Quality services. Email Resumes Only to productace@proaceintl.com _____________________________________________ > Leads to Business - Jan. 29, 2009 Come introduce yourself and your business to fellow chamber members in the open networking and leads generating program. Two regular attendees will present a five minute session highlighting their products and/or services. Closed networking groups are created through attending these sessions. Lunch will be provided. Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. 235 Andrew Young International Blvd. Non Member Fee: $50. events@macoc.com http://www.metroatlantachamber.com/serving/event_detail.asp?EVENTid=777 _____________________________________________ > Marketing Analyst Contract Opportunity - RTP We are looking for a Marketing Analyst for a contract opportunity at a top Biotech company in the RTP area. Development of econometric, marketing mix, and predictive models in the areas of marketing analytics and sales force analytics. Develop advanced decision support tools in MS Excel, VBA, and/or SAS. Use advanced statistical techniques including non-liner regression, cluster analysis, logistic regression, time series analysis, and experimental design; Utilize marketing theory and database marketing techniques such as clustering analysis and latent class models to create customer segments. Analyze sales force size, structure, targeting and sales response. Analyze marketing campaigns sales force call activity and customer relationship programs to determine promotion impact and measure ROI. If you feel you are qualified for this position, please email your resume and salary requirements to meredith.bowman@us.randstad.com _____________________________________________
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