ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 15, 2010 – The Whole Brain Group, LLC, announces the introduction of AccreditStation version 4.0, its innovative web-based application for managing and expediting successful accreditation projects.
AccreditStation is tailored specifically to fulfill the needs of clients seeking accreditation by The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc. (AAHRPP®).
Research institutions across the country use AccreditStation to save thousands of dollars, conserve staff resources, and refocus valuable energy on improving the quality of their human subjects protection programs.
“AccreditStation version 4 has been completely redesigned from the ground up,” notes Marisa Smith, President of The Whole Brain Group, “everything is better – the performance, the interface, and the features! Even the pricing structure is easier to understand, and more affordable!”
The new software architecture also makes it easier to adapt AccreditStation for other types of accreditation and certification processes.
“We want to revolutionize the accreditation and certification market,” continued Smith, “hundreds of thousands of hours (and trees) are wasted with manual, paper-based certification processes in hundreds of industries — from healthcare to manufacturing to education. Accreditation and certification are essential for ensuring quality in these industries, but we shouldn’t destroy the environment in the process!”
The AccreditStation website (http://www.accreditstation.com) has also been completely redesigned to support the launch of version 4.
Visitors can watch a 4-minute overview of the software, view YouTube videos demonstrating the new functionality, and request a Free 30-day Trial Account.
Founded in 2002, The Whole Brain Group, LLC, is a woman-owned company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The company specializes in web design & social media consulting, as well as custom web application development for educational institutions, VA and community hospitals, for-profit and non-profit organizations. Clients include Michigan State University, Yale University, The Ohio State University, Miami Children’s Hospital, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
WordPress: Turn Your Website Into a Social Media Engine
Sponsored by LA2M – Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing
Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Time: 11:45 AM-1:00 PM
Speaker: Marisa Smith
Location: Conor O’Neills (Celtic Room), 318 South Main Street, Ann Arbor
Cost: FREE
Many people see the benefit in Social Media and want to integrate it into their marketing plans, but don’t know what is possible. This topic will show practical ways to create a social media machine that fits into the busiest of schedules. Join today’s LA2M session and explore how to use WordPress to create an RSS enabled website that can integrate easily with Social Media Sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and others. Work smarter, not harder.
Register for WordPress: Turn Your Website Into a Social Media Engine on the LA2M website.
The Whole Brain Group is featured along with two other Ann Arbor companies, Zingerman’s Bakehouse and TorranceLearning in a front-page article about the Small Giants Community!
The Small Giants Community is made up of small businesses concerned more about product and service quality, work life, and contributing to the community, than rapid growth, expansion, and profit (although we do love profit!!).
Read more at Metromode.com
Adaptive Materials, Inc. is a leader in alternative fuel cell technology, providing portable power to the United States Armed Forces as well as industries including leisure, remote monitoring, and medical devices.
The Whole Brain Group delivered an updated web design that highlights new commercial applications for their fuel cell technology, and allows the sales team to track leads with SalesForce integrated contact forms. The marketing team at AMI can easily add news and product pages as the company grows and expands into new markets.
Visit the Adaptive Materials web site >>
Michelle Moenssen, the owner and founder of Nonpareil Shirt Company, recently decided to strike out on her own internet venture after owning Metropolitan Tailoring for 10 years in downtown Birmingham. Michelle owned Metropolitan Tailoring for 10 years in downtown Birmingham: voted “Best Tailor in Metro Detroit” in June 2002 in Hour Magazine, and Style Magazine. She has had over 20 years experience in custom tailoring and dressmaking, specializing in fitting women. Before she opened her tailoring business, she worked for a custom shirtmaker that specialized in men’s shirts.
After never being happy with the fit or styling of the men’s shirts she ordered for herself she decided that to start a custom shirt business exclusively for women. She came to The Whole Brain Group looking for a high-tech way to sell the beautiful custom tailored shirts she creates. With the new Nonpareil website and online store, customers can enter their measurements, choose their fabric, cuff and collar style, and get a unique and perfectly tailored shirt delivered straight to their doorstep! Michelle offers style tips on Against the Grosgrain blog created to compliment her website and online store.
On April 30th, The Whole Brain Group is hosting an event to celebrate the launch of the website and e-commerce store for Nonpareil.
Attendees will be given a complimentary fitting and discount on their made to measure custom tailored shirts. Limited availability for invite, please contact The Whole Brain Group for more information.
Seminar, Panel Discussion and Keynote Address Aim to Educate and Motivate Business Owners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ann Arbor, Michigan – On April 19-21, 2010, Zingerman’s Community of Businesses, The Whole Brain Group and the Small Giants Community (www.smallgiants.org) will work together to show what “business mojo” means to rebuilding a thriving small business environment in Michigan.
Made up of business leaders that work together to share resources and knowledge, The Small Giants Community is centered around building successful companies based on the principles of “business mojo” as defined in Bo Burlingham’s book Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big. The scheduled events are an opportunity for business leaders to get a personal perspective and experience with the principles at the foundations of the Small Giants companies.
Events include:
April 19-20: Zingerman’s Small Giants Seminar
April 19 — 5:30pm to 8:00pm: Open House/Small Giants Community Mixer at the offices of the Whole Brain Group
- 109 E. Ann Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Remarks and book signings by Bo Burlingham, author of Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big
- Networking and idea sharing with like minded companies and business leaders
- http://www.thewholebraingroup.com/events
April 21: Michigan’s Next Great Companies Summit
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For more information about the events contact:
Marisa Smith
The Whole Brain Group, LLC
p. 734.929.0431
msmith@thewholebraingroup.com
For more information about the Small Giants Community:
Glenn Burr
The Small Giants Community
p. 817.785.5083
glenn@smallgiants.org
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April 19, 2010 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Come meet Bo Burlingham, the author of “Small Giants: Companies that Chose to be Great Instead of Big,” mingle with other Small Giants in the Ann Arbor area and tour the new Whole Brain Group office!
Tentative Agenda:
- Comments by Bo Burlingham, author of “Small Giants”
- Overview of upcoming Small Giants Community offerings, including:
- training programs from Small Giants companies
- personal exchange programs to handle real-time challenges
- tours of Small Giants companies
- international conference
- Wine and Cheese reception where you’ll meet & greet other Small Giants and Whole Brain Groupies
- A tour of the new Whole Brain Group Office right next door
- Book signings (books will be available for purchase, or bring your own!!)
Register for the Small Giants Community Mixer and Whole Brain Group Open House
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The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) will be hosting the Michigan’s Next Great Companies 2010 Summit on April 21 in East Lansing, Michigan. The 2010 Summit brings together business leaders from across the state for one purpose: to help Michigan companies grow and succeed by focusing attention on corporate culture and its connection to bottom-line results.
The 2010 Summit includes:
- Leaders from Michigan businesses that excel at creating working environments that inspire innovation, creativity, loyalty and trust.
- University faculty and national association executives who will share current research on the many benefits of positive and flexible environments.
- The author of the best-selling book Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big, Bo Burlingham
Bo Burlingham’s acclaimed book has inspired the development of regional groups across the country known as the “Small Giant Community.” One of the strongest is in Ann Arbor, Michigan, home of Zingerman’s. Marisa Smith, president of The Whole Brain Group, will lead a panel discussion with members of Ann Arbor’s Small Giant Community on the benefits of “choosing great instead of big.”
Panelists Scheduled:
Amy Emberling, Zingerman’s Bakehouse
Catherine Juon, Pure Visibility
Megan Torrance, TorranceLearning & eClickMap
Mike Wynn, Sandler Training
Register for the Michigan’s Next Great Companies 2010 Summit and get inspired!
Learn more about the Small Giants Community
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Whole Brain Group President Marisa Smith appeared on Dan Mulhern’s “Everyday Leadership” radio program on Saturday, March 13. Marisa discussed how The Whole Brain Group is helping its web design clients and workshop attendees develop social media strategies to drive business and sales online.
Listen to a podcast of the interview:
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Whole Brain Group President Marisa Smith will appear on Dan Mulhern’s “Everyday Leadership” radio show this Saturday, March 13 on the Michigan Talk Network. Speaking on the topic of “Social Media and Networking,” Marisa will highlight the importance of social media for today’s business world, and how to turn your website into a social media engine. You can listen live between 7am and 9am on one of MTN’s affiliates.
First Gentleman Dan Mulhern hosts “Everyday Leadership”, a weekly look at leadership in business and the issues that impact the workplace.
Update 3/15/2010: Podcast of this interview on social media is now available.
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