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AGL Construction Group is a real estate development and construction management firm that advises clients through the acquisition, financing, construction administration, leasing and marketing stages of commercial real estate projects. The firm’s focus on sustainable development has enabled its clients to leverage the social, environmental and economic benefits of building ‘green’. Anthony Gude, the principal partner of AGL Construction Group, emerges from a legacy of real estate developers and construction managers and has led AGL to achieve notable recognition in the construction management industry, based on the company philosophy of unwavering commitment to the client and building valuable partnerships. Anthony graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology with a BE degree in Mechanical Engineering, a MS degree in Management and an MBA in Construction Management. He later went on to study at ESADE University and the University of Barcelona. He is a member of NAIOP, USGBC, and ULI and certified as a LEED accredited professional.

AIA Credentialing and Consulting, LLC is in the unique position to be the only credentialing verification service in the state. The President and Vice President are Certified Provider Credentialing Specialists as designated by the National Association of Medical Staff Services with over 20 years management experience both in the managed care and hospital settings. The company offers the healthcare industry a credentials verification service that is both time and cost effective. They pride themselves on giving each of their clients personalized attention, making AIA Credentialing & Consulting Services their one-stop credentialing resource.

Corporate Concepts and Solutions (CCS) is a grants writing firm. The company’s professional grant writers have more than 20 years of experience helping not-for-profits, small business, community-based organizations and governmental agencies to obtain millions of dollars in funding. CCS works with clients to develop a needs analysis and then coordinates the necessary research to develop a game plan for finding the specific grant to match that need. Services include grant research, the writing of grant proposals, preparation of a database of potential funding sources, pre-submission application preparation, identification of in-kind contributors, not-for-profit incorporations, etc.

Dao Management Consulting Services, Inc. specializes in innovative strategic consulting for social services and health organizations. Helen E. Dao is a Professional Management Consultant of the Institute of Management Consultants USA and Board Officer of the NJ Chapter, with deep experience in non-profit organizations management. Primary services include collaborative strategic planning, operational reviews, re-engineering, mission/strategic program development, creating and implementing cultural competent health care programs & initiatives, and seminars. The company mission is to help clients formulate strategies, design roadmaps, and access opportunities. Ms. Dao holds a B.A. in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Health Care Administration, both from NJCU.

eTag Technologies is a leading, cutting-edge provider of User Interface (UI) components, productivity tools, and industry-specific software solutions. Relying on our expertise and unique products, we strive to assist our clients in creating rich, high-quality solutions with incomparable wealth, flexibility, and ease-of-use.

Through the use of our proprietary technologies and advanced design methods, we are able to supply customers of every size with powerful solutions that help improve their business. This is effectively accomplished by capacitating their end users with fulfilling, intuitive applications and ground-breaking tools that do not get in the way of their daily business activities. Our main goal is to empower our customers with technologies that make their lives easier by eliminating tedious repetition as well as costly paperwork errors. This in turn, saves time, improves IT efficiency, boosts business profitability, and streamlines operations.

The Globecon Institute is a specialized banking, financial services and insurance education organization, where busy students, professionals and experts advance their knowledge, skills and careers through access to the world's leading finance content and educational material. The Institute's goal is to help you earn a recognized certification at your own pace, to receive introductions to the leading global financial institution employers looking for qualified professionals, and to meet other professionals through networking opportunities. The Globecon Institute is accredited with a number of internationally-recognized bodies, including the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and many of its courses are accepted by the University of Phoenix.

Group Systems America Inc. (GSAI) is a new generation B2B distribution intermediary for international airlines to market and sell their products to the more than 18,000 Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) accredited travel agents in the USA, using the power of the Internet. The company provides technology-driven marketing, distribution, sales, and settlement solutions to international airlines. GSAI professionals combine many years of travel industry experience with advanced technical skills. The firm’s transportation specialists have been drawn from airline management, IT, and banking. For more information, please contact info@groupsystemsamerica.com.

Group Systems America, Inc. has added GSTS to the services it provides international airlines to market and sell their products to over 18,000 Airlines Reporting Corporation accredited travel agents in the USA. Headed by Achma Asokan, GSTS is now contracted to issue tickets on behalf of a number of airlines that do not currently land in the U.S.A. including Air Astana, Indian Airlines, Ghana International, Hong Kong Airlines, Hong Kong Express, TransAero, Heli-Air Monaco, Air Fiji, Air Senegal, Zambian Airways, Bellview Air, Precision Air and Flybaboo. For more information, please contact: info@groupsystemstravel.com

Helo Holdings, Inc. (HHI) has obtained all regulatory approvals necessary for building and operating a full service, 24 x 7 x 365, helicopter-dedicated fixed base of operations (FBO) on a 9 acre site in South Kearny, NJ. The facility is located less than 5-minute helicopter flight time from the three Manhattan, NY heliports and will provide parking, fueling, maintenance and storage services to locally-based and itinerant turbine helicopter owners and operators. Air BP is being contracted to provide fuel at the facility. HHI has relocated to BDI while constructing the facility which is slated to be operational in 4th quarter 2009. The land owner is constructing a 27,000SF hangar with up to 6,000SF of related in-hangar mezzanine office space that will be leased to HHI. HHI is constructing the helicopter "set-down", tarmac parking areas and fuel farm that will be completed concurrent with completion of the hangar. The company is currently finalizing negotiations on a 20-year lease with a ten year renewal option on the land and has obtained letters of intent from five prospective tenants to lease all of the usable hangar space (nearly 27,000SF) to be built in Phase I.

Malvin International is a full service consulting firm specializing in web-site development, e-blast and voice database systems and communications outreach. The senior multicultural, bi-lingual staff is highly experienced and well suited to reach the ever increasing Hispanic and African-American population, providing text translations, public relations and marketing, and developing meaningful media publications. Working in conjunction with the The Courier Times - the metropolitan area’s leading African-American newspaper and The Courier Times En Espanol – the company has been instrumental in organizing successful large-scale community events like the September 20, 2008 Jersey City Sports Fest at Lincoln Park supporting the Jersey City Department of Recreation. They also coordinated the recent African-American Extravaganza & Expo and the Jersey City Education Association 130th Anniversary celebration.

Manhattan Home Networks is a leading integrator, designer and installer of computer networks and high-end audio-video systems in the New York Metro area, including New York City, Westchester and New Jersey.

Our most requested services include:

Home Network design & installation	Small Business Networks
AV & Home Theatre design & installation	Wiring & Cabling
Security & Parental Controls	Backup and Data Storage
Home & Business Servers	Wireless Networking

Our mission is to build computer networks and audio-video systems that do everything you want them to (plus a little bit more). And then make sure they're still easy to use. Some of the many benefits of working with Manhattan Home Networks include:

Expertise Digital Media Integration – We design simple systems that deliver your digital music, photos and videos to your hi-def TV, stereo, home theater or multi-zone audio system.

Prompt and Knowledgeable Support – Personal, responsive and timely technical support when you need it.

Expertise in New Technology – We keep up on the cutting-edge technologies and their benefits, so you don’t have to.

MAP Sign Design is a full service sign company specializing in architectural signage, ADA building signs, sign programs, message schedules, conversions and acquisitions, event graphics and visual consulting. MAP services the NJ / NY metro area and provides exterior and interior signs to end users, facilities managers, architects, event planners, designers and general contractors. To request a company brochure and portfolio, please email mpope@mapsigndesign.com. Please see http://www.mapsigndesign.com/ for more details.

The company provides legal advice and representation to individual and business clients throughout the metropolitan region in a variety of areas, including residential and commercial real estate, and immigration. Jorge Meneses holds a B.S in Political Science from Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines and a Juris Doctorate degree from Ateneo De Manila University School of Law, Manila, Philippines. Zully A. Rosado holds a B.A. in Liberal Studies from California State University Northridge and a Juris Doctorate from New York Law School.

MET Tech has developed a product line of inertial sensors based on a proprietary technology called Molecular Electronic Transducers (MET) that do not contain any precision mechanical parts, solid inertial masses, or springs – and are relatively simple to manufacture. MET Tech plans to deliver performance characteristics typically associated with laser and fiber-optic instruments at a price comparable with mass-produced Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) devices. Applications and markets include: (1) seismic sensing for oil and gas exploration, (2) navigation systems for military, consumer and aerospace applications, and (3) advanced automotive safety systems. MET Tech received both a Phase I and Phase II SBIR contract from U.S. Army (ARDEC) at Picatinny Arsenal and was recently awarded a contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency for a next-generation motion sensor.

Nathan Henry Design offers a specialized stream of creative services targeting the web and interactive environment. Operating a virtual community of professionals nationwide including web designers, programmers, motion graphic developers and sound engineers, nhd provides strategic design and marketing solutions covering all areas of interactive media, gaming, and web applications. With extensive experience working with notable clientele from a wide range of industries, nhd achieves visionary results, producing inspired creative ideas across any medium and multiple platforms.

Near Earth Operations, LLC (NEO) delivers unique and creative solutions for small business looking to increase exposure, recognition, and brand uniformity. Its customized services target weak areas in your business and marketing strategies and develop them to become your strongest features. Its product development team specializes in developing innovative products for the medical device industry, the home products industry, and many other market sectors, creating products and sources manufacturers both domestically and internationally depending on specific requirements. NEO is currently developing a medical product to promote independence and mobility for hospital patients which can be mass-produced cost effectively. About 80% of hospitalized patients require IV assistance and of those patients, over 50% are free-ambulatory. NEO owns the patent rights to this product and is in the process of sourcing a manufacturer in China and distributing the product to hospitals and Group Purchasing Organizations throughout the US. Its diversity in emerging and profitable sectors and its ability to react quickly to trends and market changes are keys to its profitability. Streamlined processes are designed for the information age and limit market entry risk. The management team is qualified and experienced, delivering innovative ideas and products to companies and end users alike. CEO Scout Townsend holds degrees in International Trade, Marketing, and Design from The Fashion Institute of Technology. NEO offers a full range of design services to include: advertising and marketing, product design and branding, apparel and signage. Consulting services include: business development, market entry strategies, sourcing, and IP protection (patenting, trademarks, and copyrights.)

Oliveras & Company, Inc. (“OC”) is a prominent full-service legal search firm. OC provides permanent and temporary/contract assignment opportunities to attorneys of all backgrounds. OC also specializes in the recruitment of intellectual property attorneys, patent agents, scientific/technical advisors, partners, practice groups, and mergers & acquisitions of law firms. Recruitment services for legal and non-legal support staff, including all Human Resources positions, are also provided. Ms. Oliveras brings 27 years of combined hands-on experience in the intellectual property and recruiting industries. She has several publications, including: (1) Aspatore, Inc: “Executive Reports – The Use of Business Ethics to Create Corporate Compliance, Oct 2006; (2) Aspatore, Inc.: “Chapter: A Back-Door Perspective on the Attorney Job Search and Legal Market in the book titled "Inside the Minds: The Art & Science of Legal Recruiting;” May 2005; and (3) Article Publication: Vault's Verdict: The Law Career Newsletter titled "Insider Tips for Intellectual Property Recruitment," Oct 28, 2005. She is also a regular columnist in the Career Development section of "The Courier Times." She holds an M.S. degree in HR Management, magna cum laude, from The New School, a post-graduate Certification in Career Planning/Development, and a B.A. degree, cum laude, in Political Science from NJCU.

Our Accounting Service, LLC (“OAS”) provides a user-friendly, outsourced bookkeeping solution, marketed primarily to small-to-medium not-for-profit organizations, but is also appropriate for service-based companies. OAS’ bookkeepers cannot access clients’ cash or checks, thus eliminating bookkeeper fraud. Client information is available online, 24/7 and is accessed via a combination of Quickbooks and a “paperless office” document solution with workflow features. Workflow allows the automated routing of documents based on predetermined parameters for review and approval in a secure environment. Users access invoices, checks and other supporting accounting documentation by double clicking on the financial statement or accessing the paperless office program.

RDM Media Concepts is a certified MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) and a certified Green Company for document management and environmental printing services. With more than 15 years’ experience in media design, they believe that by offering the best service along with quality, professionalism and eco-friendly solutions, they will become the driving force towards convergence within their industry and the mutually attainable goals it will produce. The company offers scanning and archiving capability as an alternative to paper and printing, and is committed to: Consider the big picture • Give each project a personal touch • Surpass client expectations • Give clients a price that is competitive • Focus on the end results.

Simple Marketing Solutions
Victor Jaramillo, President

Simple Marketing Solutions provides effective advertising to businesses with innovative printing services, promotional products, and other forms of marketing media. SMS provides excellent customer service in a fast paced industry while delivering affordable marketing solutions to companies big and small. SMS is your "One Stop Source for all your Marketing, Advertising and Printing needs."

The Strategic Media Group (SMG) provides public relations and grants writing services to government agencies, non-profit organizations and the private sector. Mr. Lauro is a former newspaper reporter and magazine editor who founded SMG in 1994. The firm recently launched a public relations initiative on behalf of the North Hudson Community Action Corporation, a large non-profit organization that provides health care services to more than 200,000 residents in north Jersey.

At The Courier Times and Aqui y Ahora The Courier Times en Español we fully understand the desire of our readers for competent, and timely reporting of the news. We also understand the desire of our advertisers to reach the audience that we are servicing and to convey their message properly. Our goal and ambition is to provide the general public with a quality newspaper and to provide you - the advertiser – with service that is unparalleled in the media business. At all times we will set a high level of priority on producing the very best product. We seek to be the vehicle utilized by the African American and Hispanic communities to be informed of a ll pertinent news that affect their community. Our interest is to afford those communities a real choice and provide them with information that will both stimulate their thought process and also enhance their general knowledge base to help enrich their lives. We have been publishing The Courier Times for nearly four years and continue to develop into a leader in our field. We have some 13 columnists who write on issues concerning career development, college scholarship opportunities, health care, legal issue and an array of other topics. In the last year we have begun publishing other meaningful products such as Gateway magazine and in 2009 nwill launch DiverCity magazine and a new newspaper Harlem Now. We will continue with additional publicvations and publishing efforts in 2010 and beyond.

Turning Leaf Communications (TLC) is a minority-owned business that designs and installs high-performance structured cabling systems, audio visual systems and security systems. TLC has a history of innovative technical solutions and understands the clients’ needs for smooth communications, seamless integration of data, and applications that will lead to enhanced profitability. The company specializes in: LAN/WAN Integration; Audio/Visual Systems Design and/or installation; Cable and Infrastructure Design and/or installation; Security Systems (access control and surveillance) Design and/or Installation. TLC supports a customer base in health care, banking/financial services,pharmaceutical, R&D, manufacturing, andlocal governments. Turning Leaf Communications has signed contracts totaling more than $2M this year and is on track to end the year with $4M in contracts for the design and installation of high-performance structured cabling systems, audio visual systems and security systems in New York and New Jersey.

VectorGen LLC’s mission is to develop a gene therapy technology to combat viruses that afflict humans. Our strategy is to introduce genetic material into human cells that destabilizes the infectious virus’ ability to reproduce. Our first project is to develop a vector that destroys the HIV virus in infected humans and then shuts itself off when it has completed its job. For more information, please contact us.