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Blood Supply Dangerously Low Warns New York Blood Center - Winter Weather Crimps Fragile Blood Supply in New York and New Jersey
New York Blood Center (NYBC) announced an emergency appeal today due to critically low inventory of all blood types and platelets. The winter storm that began on Wednesday, February 14, forced the cancellation of more than a dozen blood drives throughout the metropolitan area and many individuals who scheduled donations cancelled appointments to give. The impact of weather conditions coupled with typically low donation levels during holidays as we enter Presidents' weekend compound the issue. Eligible donors are urged to call 1-800-933-BLOOD or go to www.nybloodcenter.org to schedule an appointment to donate immediately.
New Brunswick Steak Company Creates Partnership for Charity with Chamber of Commerce
New Brunswick Steak Company, a purveyor of gourmet steaks, such as filet mignon steak, porterhouse steak, ribeye steak, and many other Prime steaks, has partnered with the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce for charity and non-profit organization fundraising. This partnership will be rolled out on September 16, 2008, as part of the Chamber of Commerce's 16th annual 'Largest Networking Party' event to be held on the rooftop of the New Brunswick Hyatt Hotel.
Celebrate Black History with "African Accents" at the Franklin Lakes Library (NJ) in February
Celebrate Black History Month as you gain an exciting new perspective on creative decorating, quilting and crafts. During February 2008, or "African Accents Month" at the Franklin Lakes (New Jersey) Public Library, you can "Feel the Fabric, Embrace the Culture", enjoying the drama and beauty of African textiles for the home and more. In addition to the month-long exhibit of works by Lisa Shepard Stewart, special events will be held on February 3 and 21. Visit www.CulturedExpressions.com for details.
New Jersey Ford and Nissan Dealership Boosts Service Profitability with World Class Inspection Program
Route 23 Automall is the largest wholesale and parts dealer in the North East and one of the highest volume Ford and Nissan dealers in the New York region. On average the group services 2,200 vehicles per month. With such a high volume, a more efficient inspection model was needed. The dealership wanted to better track the entire process, improve customer interaction and further increase service and parts profitability. The dealership came across MPi's EDGE and within weeks of installation and implementation of the World Class Inspection Process, the dealership showed a substantial increase in profitability of $43 per RO.
