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The Whole Brain Group Sales Rise with AccreditStation® Contracts and Grows National Client Roster

admin — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:18:54 +0000

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

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:52:55 +0000

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.”

Number of Clients Increases by 200% in 2008

admin — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:00:58 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, February 10, 2009, ANN ARBOR, Mich. - The Whole Brain Group, LLC expanded its reach beyond Michigan and tripled its number of clients in 2008. New clients include: Columbia University, Northwestern University, Ohio State University, Louisiana State University, McLean Hospital, The National Institutes of Health (NIH), and several VA Medical Centers.

The company attributes its success to the increasing popularity of its flagship product, AccreditStation®, which helps research institutions manage and automate their accreditation projects. The increased sales of this product, coupled with the growing demand for electronic solutions to paper problems, has enabled The Whole Brain Group to thrive in the current challenging economic climate.

“We’re lucky to have products and services that people value in times like these,” states Marisa Smith, President of The Whole Brain Group, “By developing technology that conserves time and cuts paper usage, we can help them stretch their dollars a little further.”

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The Whole Brain Group is a web application development company dedicated to helping its clients work smarter and greener. Located in downtown Ann Arbor, the company applies its philosophy of Integrated Thinking to the development of balanced and sustainable software systems, growing and adapting these systems along with a client s evolving needs. The company specializes in the development of electronic solutions in the areas of research compliance, media relations, legal services, and accreditation.

The Whole Brain Group is 100% woman-owned.

The Whole Brain Group, LLC Receives 2008 Best of Ann Arbor Award

admin — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:00:16 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C., December 15, 2008 – Whole Brain Group, LLC has been selected for the 2008 Best of Ann Arbor Award in the Web Site Design category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).

The USLBA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2008 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA)

U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USLBA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USLBA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Local Business Association

The Whole Brain Group Accepted as a Washtenaw County Waste Knot Partner

admin — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:00:10 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, December 15, 2008, ANN ARBOR, Mich.-
Custom software development consultancy, The Whole Brain Group, was recently accepted into the Washtenaw County Waste Knot Program and was recognized as an environmentally conscious business.

The Waste Knot program awards acceptance to businesses that employ environmentally sound practices such as recycling, reducing paper and waste, as well as conserving energy and educating employees on green business practices. In addition to being Washtenaw County’s premier educator of recycling and waste reduction, Waste Knot has been recognized on a national level by the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Waste Wise program in receiving EPA’s Gold Achievement Award for Community Involvement.The Center for Disease Control has included a direct link to the Waste Knot environmental portal on the CDC website’s homepage.

Environmental Programs Supervisor, Jeff Krcmarik, noted that Waste Knot has also been recognized by the Michigan Recycling Coalition as an outstanding community education program. The Whole Brain Group’s acceptance into the program is a result of their commitment to building sustainable software systems that significantly reduce, and often eliminate paper waste and printing. With extensive expertise in database design and implementation, The Whole Brain Group is saving universities, corporations and health care administrations time, redundancy and money. The Whole Brain Group’s commitment to forming relationships with clients in order to asses their true needs allows for a custom software system to be built to their exact specifications. Sustaining the life of the project becomes so much simpler when built with “that whole brain goodness.”

“Being a part of the Washtenaw Waste Knot Program has allowed us to further support our platform for building sustainable and eco-friendly software and green business.” States Marisa Smith, Partner of The Whole Brain Group.

Write Brain Partnership Unites Dynamic Businesses, Literacy Instruction and Local Students

admin — Wed, 07 May 2008 16:36:25 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, October 20, 2008, ANN ARBOR, Mich.— Nonprofit youth writing and tutoring center 826michigan is announcing a new program, the Write Brain Partnership, that provides a tangible and important link between local business people and the young students who benefit from 826michigan programs. Amanda Uhle, 826michigan executive director, explains, “The Write Brain Partnership is a means to deepen our ties in Ann Arbor and beyond and to show reciprocal support to businesses who contribute to us and make our programs possible. These leaders in the business community believe, like we do, that writing skills are key to future success for children as individuals and for the economic health of our region.” Write Brain Partners make an annual contribution of $826 or more, and 826michigan recognizes them with an array of benefits: invitation to an annual networking event, listing in 826michigan’s popular newsletter and the chance to collaborate on marketing visibility projects, geared to suit each businesses needs. The revenue makes a critical difference in 826michigan’s ability to offer its afterschool tutoring, in classroom assistance to teachers and evening creative writing workshops at no charge whatsoever to students and their families. Businesses benefit by making valuable community connections and by helping to ensure strong communication skills in the next generation of our region’s workforce.

About The Whole Brain Group
The Whole Brain Group, LLC is a local software consultancy dedicated to helping its clients work smarter, greener and with their feet on the ground. Partner Marisa Smith says, “teaching a child to write requires a passionate mentor, and we’re fortunate to live and work in a community with a great program like 826michigan to kindle that creative writing flame.”