News October 2009 - FlackVentures Announces Expansion of Technology Services Annapolis, MD., October 2009 – FlackVentures, Inc., a premier management consulting company providing best practice processes and procedures across a wide range of industries and practices areas, announced today the expansion of the company's technology business, based out of Annapolis, MD. Matt Pazaryna, founder and owner of Wisesmile, has joined FlackVentures to lead this expansion and to facilitate the integration of a new service suite with FlackVentures’ existing web management offerings. An increased demand for FlackVentures’ solutions for application development, content management solutions, mobile web optimization, affordable hosting, office automation tool integration, refactoring existing websites, technology assessments, and training have had an exciting influence on the company’s business growth. “Our newly introduced services are excellent additions to FlackVentures,” said FlackVentures Managing Director Kate Pynn, head of the company’s consulting operations. “These new capabilities will enhance the offerings our consulting practice provides to new and existing customers.”
September 2009 - FlackVentures Announces Commitment to the Environment and a "Less Paper Strategy" FlackVentures, Inc. recognizes its responsibility and commitment to the environment and to the communities in which we work and serve. Our “less paper strategy” for managing our internal operations and our clients’ document flow has had a significant impact on reducing total paper consumption. At the same time, our Web-based toolset provides FVI and our clients with an eco-friendly, and efficient, way to manage and track documents and deliverables, reducing cost and time. FVI is dedicated to building its technology platform to eliminate the dependence on paper-based forms, making information instantly available for staff and clients. Streamlining the associated approval and workflow processes is also a benefit. This meets three main FVI operational objectives – reduce cost, increase productivity and promote greater environmental sustainability. If you’re looking for ways to streamline your business processes, as well as lessening their environmental impact, contact us today. Together we can share responsibility for reducing the environmental impacts of daily operations. August 2009 - New Book on Amazon by a trusted strategic partner
July 2009 - Development Solutions Initiative launches Green Construction Consulting services Development Initiative Solution helps you understand exactly what to expect and how to best manage constructing a green building. Project-specific and general consulting on planning, site design, water, energy, and materials for sustainable design and operations and how that influences project management, delivery, permits, and risk. Building sustainably requires a close integration of processes, building products and finish materials. Many choices you make will be contingent on other specific choices such as:
Even in the greenest of projects, it is likely that many products will be used that are not themselves green—but they are used in a manner that helps reduce the overall environmental impacts of the building. Your green project will usually involve some special materials and vendors. Materials may not be found at a typical building supply outlet. You may not know the right vendors to choose. Depending on the scope of your project, the up-front planning required to pick the vendors and ensure materials are on hand early enough may be a matter of months. We'll work with you to determine the special planning requirements of your project and to ensure that the building and finish materials fit your goals and schedule. Key within our services is our proactive approach and communication methods to provide information, garner input and support from key DC Government officials, DC City Council leadership and members of the Executive Office of the Mayor (EOM). We work with departments regularly. We're familiar with the process, the people, and the paperwork. We know that you've got your eye on the big picture and we can help you with these crucial elements so that the rest of your project unfolds just like you imagined. June 2009 - To get to know the Maryland Vineyard and Wine market, visit a Wine Festival this summer. Take pleasure in Maryland wine with tastings from the wineries, live music, foods from local restaurants, arts and crafts and wine education seminars. Véraison Management, a FlackVentures' business, is a full service vineyard and winery consultancy, offering a suite of business consulting services to owners of vineyards and wineries. Véraison Management will guide clients through an ever changing business landscape to help them flourish in Maryland’s rapidly growing wine industry and neighboring states. For more information about the below festivals and the Maryland Winery industry, visit Maryland Wineries Association.
Various approvals and permits are needed to produce an event; shoot a film; have a block party or street festival; conduct a procession, parade, or race; or have an event in a city or town. In 2008, FlackVentures introduced “Groundbreaking Events” to the DC market place. This initiative utilizes FVI’s extensive network and past projects within the DC Government and the development industry to help guide you through the event permitting process and assist you by working with appropriate agencies in order to obtain the proper permits. Our main focus is to help you have a safe and successful event.. Groundbreaking Events provides executive project management services, regulatory/permit management services, and government relationship building consultation to large-scale events or development groundbreaking events. Key within our services is our proactive approach and communication methods to provide information, garner input and support from key DC Government officials, DC City Council leadership and members of the Executive Office of the Mayor (EOM). We work with these departments regularly. We're familiar with the process, the people, and the paperwork. We know that you've got your eye on the big picture and we can help you with these crucial elements so that the rest of your event unfolds just like you imagined. Our services begin with a general intake process where the needs of the client are identified, key linkages and regulatory requirements are identified, and the most efficient project plan is crafted and fully vetted with the client. Our secret to success; building efficiency and predictability into the regulatory process and the projects we represent. Let the Groundbreaking Events team take care of your permitting work and make your vision a reality. Groundbreaking Events has served as a conduit to a number of projects and constituents to include:
More and more associations rely on information technology and web technologies as the oxygen for keeping their organizations and missions alive. It has been my experience that many organizations struggle to ensure that the industry knowledge, research, data and gained experience residing in their staff are fully accessible and documented. No matter the format — Web site, database, document, spreadsheet, presentation, e-mail or sticky note — the discussion on accessibility and the proper use of information is pervasive in many of our organizations. Legal questions abound, ownership issues are numerous, and responsibilities are countless. Where do you start? To find out more, the article can be viewed in FORUM’s digital version, which is free to access. Click here to access this issue of digital FORUM. FlackVentures at the Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show March 3-4: FlackVentures and The Executive Leadership Group (ELG) attending the Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas. The Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show is the definitive “Club” show. Part of International Hospitality Week, which also includes the International Restaurant Show and HotelWorld Expo & Conference, this show's got it all: dynamic speakers, innovative products, informational tools, unique demonstrations and special events. FlackVentures at the International Consumer Electronics Show January 8-11, 2009: FlackVentures and The Executive Leadership Group (ELG) will be attending the 2009 International CES Conference in the Las Vegas Convention Center, Demo-room 21928D. We are launching a client's product at CES since it is the largest tradeshow and exposition for consumer electronics. In addition to the hundred thousand plus attendees there will be around 1,500 media representatives. There is no better place to see the latest technology that will be on store shelves and in consumers' living rooms in 2009. Board Appointment to the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County December, 2009: Harley Flack, CEO of FlackVentures, was appointed to the Board of Directors for the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC). The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all people in Anne Arundel County by:
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County has started a special "Help Our Neighbors" campaign that will provide money to local charities that assist families and seniors struggling to meet day-to-day expenses. This special fund raising appeal is in response to significant increases in calls for urgent assistance for basic human needs here in Anne Arundel County. Your support of the "Help Our Neighbors" campaign can make an immediate difference in the lives of local families in need.
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