Contact:                                                                                                               For immediate release 2/1/13

T. William (Bill) Signorelli, CPP
Security America CEO & President
BillSignorelli@SecurityAmerica.com
HQ: Charleston, WV: 304-925-4747 Ext. 102
Toll Free: 888-832-6732
www.SecurityAmerica.com

SECURITY AMERICA ANOUNCES STAFF ADVANCEMENTS & ACCREDITATIONS
Firm with HQ in Charleston, W.Va. and additional offices throughout state and Ohio offers security services and personnel regionally / nationally.

(Charleston, W. Va.)  January 31, 2013 – Security America is a leading loss-prevention company serving the security and safety needs of various types of industry and businesses in a multi-state area. The company was founded in Charleston, W.Va. in 1982 by CEO/President T. William Signorelli who is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP). Recently, the company moved its headquarters into its new building at 3412 Chesterfield Avenue in Charleston, W. Va.  Now in its 31st year of operation, Security America continues to grow, add staff and promote existing staff.

• Christopher Signorelli has been appointed Division Field Manager in Charleston. He provides service to clients by  scheduling security officers and handling all operational matters at assigned sites. Chris brings a range of expertise to his current position, both from prior experience with Security America and from outside the firm. Earlier in his career with Security America, he served as an account supervisor (overseeing a construction site), personnel assistant (hiring and training security officers) and marketing executive, a position that required market research, sales calls and business presentations. As the Group Sales Director for the Carolina Mudcats Baseball team, he oversaw all activities and personnel in the group sales department.  (C. Signorelli photo attached)

• Nathan Smith, Security America’s Human Resources Coordinator, worked his way up in the company and recently became accredited as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR). This certification reflects his mastery of core HR areas, including business management and strategy, workforce planning and employment, human resource and development, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, and risk management. The PHR certification depends on strict requirements of education, work experience and a commitment to continued learning of current issues facing HR professionals. He is responsible for the company’s recruiting, hiring and training. His previous positions with Security America include division field manager, recruiting coordinator, marketing assistant and security officer. (Nathan Smith photo attached)

• Ray Householder has been named Security America’s Division Field Manager in the company’s Steubenville, Ohio office. He supervises all client and site activity in his region, including recruiting and scheduling security officers assigned to his territory. Householder knows site security inside and out; he has more than a decade’s worth of experience as a security officer, site inspector and recruiting and staffing coordinator. His work with Security America encompasses all three areas including random site inspections and drug testing of field personnel. (R. Householder photo attached)

“I founded this company on a standard of excellence and a commitment to quality,” said T. William (Bill) Signorelli, Security America CEO and President. “We provide the training, the goals and the supervision for each employee to perform to the highest standard in every respect. I’m extremely proud of my staff and the service they provide to our clients,” he said.

Security America supplies uniformed security officers and specially trained personnel for access control, emergency response, fire prevention and theft deterrence to a variety of industrial and specific-use sites, including drilling operations, coal mines, chemical plants, manufacturing facilities and hospitals. The company’s security officers are thoroughly screened and tested for drugs and alcohol; professionally trained and closely supervised. Security America also provides electronic security / monitoring systems. For more information, visit www.SecurityAmerica.com.

Elevations: Professional Women’s Luncheon
Wednesday, Feb. 6
Noon- 1:15 p.m. Check-in begins at 11:45 a.m.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites at the Charleston Conference Center
400 Second Ave.
South Charleston

Education in West Virginia will loom large over the Capitol this year as policy makers consider measures to address issues raised in a recent “education audit” of the state’s public school system commissioned by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin.

Education Alliance President/CEO Patricia S. Kusimo, Ph.D., one of the state’s foremost independent voices on the state of our schools will discuss the audit and ways to enhance education for West Virginia children at the next Elevations Professional Women’s Network luncheon, to be held Wednesday, February 6, at the Holiday Inn at the Charleston Conference Center in South Charleston.

The event opens with check-in and informal networking at 11:45 a.m. followed by lunch at noon.

Elevations is presented by the Charleston Area Alliance and Title Sponsor DOW.

Reservations are $30 Alliance members/$40 future members through Jan. 31. Prices increase to $40 Alliance members/$50 future members after that date.

Click HERE to register.

The Education Alliance is West Virginia’s premier statewide, nonprofit research and K-12 public education fund. It advocates for policies and practices to continually improve public school achievement in West Virginia.

The mission of the 1,700-member Elevations group is to “enrich, empower and elevate women to achieve success.”  Through luncheons, educational programs and other events, Elevations connects women with the contacts, resources and information to help them, their businesses and their community succeed.

Partnering for Success: Bringing Small Business Services to the Next Level
August 20, 2012, 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  8:30 a.m. Registration
Charleston Conference Hotel Center – Holiday Inn and Suites
400 Second Ave, Charleston, West Virginia 25303

Keynote Speaker: FDIC Acting Chairman Martin Gruenberg

The West Virginia Small and Micro Business Alliance for Economic Inclusion, in partnership with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Appalachian Regional Commission, will host a one-day forum addressing issues relevant to small and micro business service providers. This forum will provide information relating to the provision of services to existing and prospective small and micro business owners, including providing capital, education and technical assistance.  The morning will include an introduction to the West Virginia Small and Micro Business Alliance for Economic Inclusion, a panel addressing economic sectors that offer significant opportunities for small business formation and growth, and a panel that will address the present state of small business service provision in West Virginia.

The luncheon keynote speaker will be FDIC Acting Chairman Martin Gruenberg. The afternoon will include a moderated “open mike” session during which attendees will talk about what gaps exists in West Virginias small business servicing networks and what is needed to bring the provision of small business services to the next level. Organizations involved in providing services that further the development of small and micro businesses in West Virginia, including financial institutions, regulators, community development professionals, community development financial institutions, intermediaries, non-profits, and government agencies should plan to attend.

There is no cost to attend and parking is free.  http://wwwdev/news/conferences/other_events/2012-08-20.html For more information:  John Meeks at jmeeks@fdic.gov or 919-787-8727 x4915 (cell: 919-986-0915)

SUCCESStrategies:
‘Producing and directing our own blockbuster’
Wednesday, April 25
Noon – 1:15 p.m.
DigiSo
1506 Kanawha Blvd. West

If you’re curious what a green screen, “The Colbert Report” and Vision 2030 all have in common, the next SUCCESStrategies event is right up your alley.

Economic development and Vision 2030 updates are on tap for this multimedia-themed SUCCESStrategies luncheon, which will be held Wednesday, April 25.

The luncheon will take place at DigiSo, a new digital arts production studio located on Charleston’s West Side. The studio was recently featured in a Charleston Gazette story, which you can read HERE.

Playing on the digital theme of the location, guests will learn how Vision 2030 intersects with digital media, past and present.

The event’s speakers will be some of the key senior business executives and community leaders who are leading the Vision 2030 task force working groups.

Speakers for the SUCCESStrategies session include:

• Steve Dexter (CEO, Thomas Health Systems)
• Steve Hedrick (Site Leader, Bayer CropScience)
• Tania Hotmer (External Affairs, AEP)
• Kevin DiGregorio (Executive Director, Chemical Alliance Zone)
• Patrick Crane (Policy Specialist, Higher Education Policy Commission)
• Matt Ballard, Drew Dunlap and Cullen Naumoff (Charleston Area Alliance)

Individual registrations are $25 Alliance members/$35 future members. Prices go up $10 each after April 20 at 5 p.m..

To register for the event, click HERE.

SUCCESStrategies is a professional development initiative of the Alliance and Dixon Hughes Goodman.

The Alliance will be able to invoice only for groups of 10 or more. Contact Deb Coffman at DCoffman@CharlestonAreaAlliance.org for more information.

The Alliance cannot issue cancelation refunds within 48 hours of the event. Thank you.

Downtown ArtWalk
Thursday, April 19
5-8 p.m.

In 2012, the Downtown Charleston ArtWalk will be celebrating 10 years as the Capitol City’s premiere art event. This season promises to be even bigger, better and more exciting than before.

The April 19th edition ArtWalk will add two new venues: Delfine’s Jewelry and the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation.

Check out what’s in store for Thursday’s ArtWalk.

The Purple Moon 9
06 Quarrier Street

The Purple Moon is pleased to host members of the West Virginia Allied Artists for a group show. In addition to the Allied Artists, also featured will be works by other national, regional and local artists and, of course, a plethora of mid-20th Century design.

Art Emporium
823 Quarrier Street

Art Emporium will be featuring “Friends Among the Hills,” a showing of paintings by Emily Roles and wire jewelry by Sue Chase. Sue and Emily are long time friends and always West Virginians.

Emily’s acrylic paintings on paper feature a variety of colorful West Virginia landscapes, and Sue combines beads with wire in her designs to make one of a kind rings, bracelets, earrings and necklaces.

Chet Lowther Studio
223 Hale Street

Chet Lowther will be showing new works in encaustic, oil, and acrylic for the April ArtWalk.

Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
900 Lee Street, Suite 1600 (A new addition to ArtWalk)

The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation features 29 limited edition pieces of Deborah Herndon’s work ranging from photographs of French and Spanish architectural details and urban landscape (including “French Kiss Knocker,” finalist in the 67th Allied Artists Juried Competition) to one of Herndon’s more recent pieces, “Orchestra Hall, Violin Blue,” a metallic photography print/raised paint tracing on cardboard overlay.

Michelle Krompecher of White Oak Photography will showcase an exhibition of select images from her most recent travels, observations, and experiences. The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation is a new venue for ArtWalk beginning in April. It’s located at the Huntington Bank Building.

Gallery Eleven
1033 Quarrier Street

Gallery Eleven is pleased to feature artist Kathy Boland with her exhibit “Grand Dames of Charleston, WV” for the April ArtWalk. The exhibit will be open through April 30. Gallery Eleven is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Good News Mountaineer Garage
221 1/2 Hale Street

Good News Mountaineer Garage Gallery will feature art from students at Mountaineer Montessori School for this month’s ArtWalk. The fourth, fifth and six grade art students at the school have spent the last two months creating woodblock prints, drawings, mosaics, paintings and sculpture depicting the tragic deaths of miners at the historic Hawks Nest Tunnel.

The student’s work will be for sale and the proceeds will go to an educational component of the Hawks Nest Tunnel Project.

Taylor Books
226 Capitol Street

Featured for the April ArtWalk at Taylor Books’ Annex Gallery are an assortment of assemblage and mixed media work from Robert Villamagna. Villamagna works in assemblage, lithographed tin, paper collage, and mixed-media.His work has been exhibited at the Carnegie Museum of Art, Andy Warhol Museum, the Mattress Factory, ARC Gallery (Chicago), Erie Art Museum, among others.  Three of Villamagna’s works are in the State of West Virginia permanent collection.

Blacksmith artist Jeff Fetty will be appearing in the gallery with a collection of his work and celebrating the publication of a new book featuring his metal designs. Metal Design International 2012 gathers eight metal designers from around the world each year to participate in its publication. Fetty is only the second American to receive this great recognition.

Jon Salo of Charleston will have some new mixed media sculptures on display.

House of Luxe
817 Quarrier Street

House of Luxe will feature brightly colored resin and crystal rings and earrings by “Angelique de Paris.” Also featured is crystal jewelry by Deborah Grivas and Balinese jewelry designs by Anna Beck.

Romano and Associates
230 Capitol Street, Suite 200

Romano and Associates will feature a solo exhibition from Ian Bode. “The Passenger,” the simple figure you will see in nearly every piece of Ian Bode’s work, is a resident of the town of Chuckburgh, which is a nod to Charleston, WV, the town that Ian grew up in and currently resides.

Inspired by artists such as Charles Schultz, Sergio Aragones (Mad Magazine), Gary Larson, Keith Haring and Rene Magritte, Ian uses a “less is more” style for “The Passenger,” which allows the surroundings of each panel to convey the intended thoughts or feelings.

In his work, Ian examines the song lyrics, movies, and books that are part of our culture, along with overheard conversations and his own thoughts. More recently Ian has begun picking up the paint brush again, something he had not done outside of art class since the late 1990’s. Some of these paintings are collaborations with his friend and fellow “Chuckburgh” artist, Dave Thomas.

The Charleston Ballet
100 Capitol Street

Visit the Charleston Ballet Downtown Dance Studios during the April. Register for a free drawing for our SURPRISE GRAB BAG filled with various gift items valued at $175+. Watch dancers as they prepare for upcoming performances. Meet photographer KD Lett and view his new series of dancer portraits and videos.

Stray Dog Antiques
219 Hale Street

Kept. – an exhibition of portraits of people and their pets, curated by Stray Dog Antiques, will be featured during the April Artwalk.This exhibition features portraits of people and pets, by untrained and folk artists. Ranging from charming to cheesy, this collection will be on display through May. Join us for Artwalk and stroll through our three floors of unique treasures.

RGIS Inventory Specialists are looking for inventory takers in the Charleston area.  Must have reliable transportation.  This is a part-time employment; scheduled hours may vary from week to week.

The starting wage is $8.00 an hour.  RGIS employees have the potential to increase their hourly wage as they increase their accuracy and productivity.

Applications are being taken on line at RGIS.com. The path is: RGIS careers>find a job>available hourly positions>requisition ID INV00186 or West Virginia.

The phone number is 304-757-0101 to find out more information.

Holiday Inn & Suites
Business After Hours
Tuesday, Feb. 28
5-7 p.m.
400 Second Avenue
South Charleston

Join the Leap Year festivities and see the newly remodeled Holiday Inn and Suites!

Formerly the Ramada Charleston, the hotel has transformed itself into a full Conference Center with newly remodeled meeting space, contemporary and comfortable public areas and an indoor pool complex.

Business After Hours events are fantastic opportunities to network and meet the region’s leaders in a relaxed setting, all while enjoying food, drinks and entertainment.

Click here to register for the event.

The cost for BAH is $15 for Alliance members and $25 for future members who register early online.

Prices at the door are $25 for Alliance members and $35 for future members.

The Alliance will be able to invoice only for groups of 10 or more. Contact Deb Coffman at DCoffman@CharlestonAreaAlliance.org for more information.

The Alliance cannot issue cancellation refunds within 48 hours of the event. Thank you.

Showcase your business to hundreds of area business and community leaders and young professionals at the Alliance’s annual Charleston Small Business Showcase.

The showcase, held in conjunction with the popular Business After Hours hosted by the Charleston Marriott Town Center, is a premier venue for raising your company’s visibility, making new connections and forging relationships with clients and community leaders.

The showcase sells out quickly, so secure your place in the business spotlight and register today! The showcase will be held March 29 from 5-8 p.m. at the Marriott.  Fees are $200 Alliance members/$275 future members; starting Feb. 29, rates go to $250 Alliance members/$325 future members.

For more information, e-mail Matthew Thompson at mthompson@charlestonareaalliance.org or call him at (304) 340-4253.

Click here for an expo registration form.  Please complete this form with payment.

To register as an individual for Business After Hours, click HERE.

The Alliance cannot invoice for groups of fewer than 10 and is unable to issue refunds for cancellations received less than 48 prior to an event.