AnnArbor.com: Ann Arbor's Whole Brain Group uses software to reduce University of Michigan office paper consumption
Read the August 3, 2009 article in Ann Arbor.com here.
The Whole Brain Group Sales Rise with AccreditStation® Contracts and Grows National Client Roster
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, July 29, 2009, ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Whole Brain Group, LLC announces an increase in the sales of its AccreditStation® product during the first half of 2009. Yale University joined its growing list of clients, including the following research institutions that recently renewed their AccreditStation® contracts: The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, University of Colorado Denver, Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Lifespan in Rhode Island, and the Cleveland Veterans Administration Hospital.
Institutions use AccreditStation to eliminate hundreds of hours of manual labor that is spent assembling documents for their AAHRPP® accreditation application for human research protection programs. The 126 pounds of paper annually wasted per staff person is also greatly reduced. “Human research protection programs are experiencing increased demands on their already overtaxed staff,” states Marisa Smith, President of The Whole Brain Group. “Our web-based application helps them use their resources more efficiently, so they can concentrate on research quality and safety. “The company’s other AccreditStation clients include Columbia University, Miami Children’s Hospital, and The National Institutes of Health. More information about the product can be found at http://www.accreditstation.com.
Whole Brain Group Selected to Help the U of M's Office of the President Improve Efficiency and Reduce Paper Usage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, July 6, 2009, ANN ARBOR, Mich– The Whole Brain Group, LLC was selected by the University of Michigan’s Office of the President to develop an online system to manage nomination and selection information for honorary degree candidates. The web-based system will help office staff improve efficiency and reduce paper usage while ensuring data integrity and security. In 2009, The Whole Brain Group has experienced a growing demand for electronic solutions to paper problems, which has enabled the company to thrive in the current challenging economic climate. “People really see the value of our services during times like these,” states Marisa Smith, President of The Whole Brain Group, “We help them implement technology that conserves time and cuts paper usage, which enables them to stretch their dollars a little further. When they work more efficiently, they can redirect their energy and resources to innovation, growth, and sustainability.”
May 15 – WBG President to Facilitate Workshop on Social Media Strategy at WXW Forum 2009
When: May 15, 2009 – 10:00 AM
Where: Kensington Court Marriott, Ann Arbor
Who: Marisa Smith, President of The Whole Brain Group and Catherine Juon, Partner of Pure Visibility
Description: Marisa and Catherine will facilitate a workshop entitled “Online Social Networking – How to Use Facebook, LinkedIn, and Other Web Tools for Your Business” at the 2009 WXW Forum for women business leaders.
In this session, participants will learn about the various social networking websites like Facebook, Plaxo, LinkedIn, Twitter, and more. During the workshop, attendees will identify the websites that will benefit their business. Participants will leave the session with a concrete plan for how to use each website to their company’s advantage.
The WXW Annual Forum is a day-long event dedicated to the discussion of topics important to women business leaders. Find out more on the WXW Website.
Whole Brain Joins Ann Arbor getDowntown Communter Challenge 2009
The Whole Brain Group will participate in the getDowntown Commuter Challenge for the second year in a row.
The Commuter Challenge is a month-long competition in May between Ann Arbor Area organizations that encourages individuals to use sustainable transportation to get to work. Organizations compete against one another and log sustainable commutes online.
Sign your organization up here.
See a list of participating organizations.
March 30 – Whole Brain Radio Interview on 102.9
When: March 30, 2009 – 7:30AM
Where: 102.9 FM
Description: Whole Brain President Marisa Smith and Inner Circle Media Partner Catherine Hayes will be interviewed about their experience with the Washtenaw County Red Cross Pledge Red Program.
March 23 – Whole Brain Radio Interview on The Lucy Ann Lance Business Insider
When: March 23, 2009 – 10:07 AM
Where: AM1290 WLBY
Description: Marisa Smith will be interviewed by Lucy Ann Lance about The Whole Brain Group’s recent success, national growth, and current projects.
Whole Brain Group Adds Yale University to its Client List
As a followup from our appearance as an exhibitor at the 2009 AAHRPP Conference in Los Angeles, Yale University has joined The Whole Brain Group’s growing list of AccreditStation® clients. Yale’s Medical School will utilize our revolutionary system to manage and automate their AAHRPP accreditation process.
Whole Brain Group President Marisa Smith to Speak at Michigan Recycling Coalition Conference May 21
When: May 21, 2009
Where: Soaring Eagle Inn – Mt. Pleasant, MI
Event Information: http://www.michiganrecycles.org/
Topic: CEO’s across the midwest, and the United States, are looking to trim expenses without trimming productivity. Stay ahead of your competitors and trim expenses through the adoption of green office practices. Marisa Smith, President, of The Whole Brain Group, LLC., an expert in workflow automation and the development of web-application databases, will give you the edge on finding your triple bottom line (people, planet, profits) savings through the use of technology solutions and more. Her findings are based upon practices applied at leading organizations (University of Michigan, University of Chicago, U.S. Veteran Affairs, Columbia, and Spectrum Health).
Whole Brain Group President Marisa Smith to Speak at CEO Connect Breakfast May 15
When: May 15, 2009 7am-9am
Where: Zingerman’s Roadhouse
Topic: CEO’s across the midwest, and the United States, are looking to trim expenses without trimming productivity – take the first step before your competitors – by adopting green office practices. Trim expenses and beat out competitors by reducing overhead during this tough economy by adopting the green principles shared at this educational session. Marisa Smith, President, of The Whole Brain Group, LLC., an expert in workflow automation and the development of web-application databases, will give you the edge on finding your triple bottom line (people, planet, profits) savings through the use of technology solutions and more. Her findings are based upon practices applied at leading organization’s (University of Michigan, University of Chicago, U.S. Veteran Affairs, Columbia, and Spectrum Health).
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