Wonderlic, Inc., a recognized leader in the development of recruiting, assessment and retention solutions, as well as consulting services, announced the selection of Charleston for its company expansion.

Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, the 72-year-old company has assisted more than 50,000 organizations worldwide identify, select and retain qualified people. Clients include retailers, restaurants, manufacturing firms, franchisors, professional service firms, colleges and technical schools.

Wonderlic's new offices are located on Daniel Island, which will serve as an incubator to build and market industry-specific services targeting vertical markets such as dental practices, law firms and restaurants.

Blackbaud, Inc. recently announced that an increasing number of community foundations are turning to its solutions to build stronger relationships with donors and professional advisors, improve financial accountability, and enhance their Web presence.

The San Diego Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Minnesota Community Foundation and The Saint Paul Foundation all recently selected Blackbaud's Community Foundation Solution including The Financial Edge<0x2122> for financial management, The Raiser's Edge<0x00AE> for donor management, Blackbaud<0x00AE> NetCommunity<0x2122> for Web site management, and Fusion Labs' GrantedGE<0x00AE> for grant management.

Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc. has been named by Qualified Remodeler Magazine as one of the nation's Top 500 remodelers for 2009.

This recognition is based on six criteria of success: Annual sales volume for the previous year, total number of years in business, association memberships, certified employees on staff, industry awards and community service.

The Top 500 national recognition is Classic's second consecutive annual receipt of the award.

Two local textile manufacturing companies, BAMBOOSA and SWADESHI, both based in Andrews, SC, are bringing green and yoga together. The two companies have collaborated and recently launched three new adult lines of yoga-inspired clothing for the active lifestyle: Bamboo Basics, Priya and Sukara.

The product lines, which include pants, shorts, and tops for men and women, are all made out of viscose from organically grown bamboo blended with organically grown cotton. The products incorporate the many Bamboosa styles that have been popular in the past along with the fitting yoga styles associated with Swadeshi. The Bamboosa styles now have improved sewing details and the Swadeshi styles now will be made with Bamboosa's green fabrics.

Bamboosa's partners are residents of Daniel Island and Mount Pleasant.

The fall line of yoga-inspired comfort wear and true yoga and Pilates garments is now available and being offered for both wholesale and retail ordering.

Visit www.bamboosa.com or call 800.673.8461 to place an order or find out the retail locations where these products are sold throughout the United States and Canada.

Kidsitters of Charleston is a nanny/baby sitting service with a history of reliably assisting busy, caring parents with finding responsible care for their children.

Their nannies/sitters are available to sit during the day, the evening, or overnight. If you are looking for a more permanent placement such as a full-time or part-time nanny, those needs can be met as well. Just call and tell them when and where you will need a nanny/sitter and Kidsitters of Charleston does the rest.

Their nannies/sitters are trained in Learning Through Play.

That means the child/children are hands-on, interactive, and attentive at all times. This is used to guide children from one learning experience to another. Some of the guidelines for playing with children are the following: interact, observe, be creative, and have fun. Often when Nannies/Sitters are this engaged, it minimizes the risk of harm and danger. At Kidsitters of Charleston safety is the number one priority.

Kidsitters of Charleston guarantees the best sitters and nannies by putting each applicant through a rigorous screening process. Potential nannies/sitters will have a one-on-one interview with a Kidsitter representative. The purpose of this interview is to examine the quality of each candidate.

A representative from Kidsitters will thoroughly check positive relationships between the candidate and her previous employer. Previous childcare experience is mandatory.

As the holidays are fastly approaching the demand for babysitters is growing. For that reason, they are waiving the $40 registration fee for the first 50 families that sign up with Kidsitters of Charleston.

Call or e-mail (843) 224-8500 or info@kidsittersofcharleston.com. For details, visit http://kidsittersofcharleston.com.

The Palmetto Pig Barbeque Restaurant, originally established on Devine Street in Columbia, has now come to Towne Centre in Mount Pleasant.

Located in front of Lowes, in the old Mama Fu's, the Pig is known for its all you can eat buffet featuring chopped barbeque, fried and barbequed chicken, and home scratch sides. Menu items include barbeque pork and chicken sandwiches, pork and chicken plates, and a kids menu. Take out and catering are also available. Hours of operation are Tuesday thru Saturday from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., and Monday from 11 a.m. - 3 pm. For more information call 284-8920 or send e-mails to palmettopig@yahoo.com."

Greg Flanagan of RE/MAX Advanced Realty in Mount Pleasant has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales.

Short sales allow the cash-strapped seller to repay the mortgage at the price that the home sells for, even though it is lower than what is owed on the property. With plummeting property values, this can save many people from foreclosure and even bankruptcy.In the Charleston Tri-County area, more than 1,000 homes are in danger of foreclosing. It is happening in all price ranges and socio-economic boundaries.

"This CDPE designation has been invaluable as I work with sellers and lenders on complicated short sales," said Flanagan, a certified REO specialist. "It is rewarding to be able to help sellers save their homes from foreclosure."<0x00A0>

You may contact him at 843-818-8867, glflanagan@gmail.com, or www.FlanaganHomeTeam.com.

Clydie deBrux, practice administrator, Mount Pleasant Dermatology, recently earned the designation of Certified Medical Practice Manager (CMPM) by attending the DoctorsManagement School of Medical Practice Manager's Certificate Program.

The course of study demands a 12-month commitment and focuses on knowledge that prepares practice managers to lead their practices in a changing healthcare industry.

Participants are exposed to 40 hours of instruction, discussion and interactive participation.

Graduates are committed to high professional standards in the field of medical practice management and demonstrate commitment to continuing advanced education in the field.

Fuji Sushi Bar and Grill announced its grand opening. Fuji offers a wide array of food and drinks Executive sushi chef, David Paek, brings his unique and innovative cuisine to Fuji sushi bar and grill along with two other renowned chefs, Kevin and Zin, from Manhattan.

Fuji Sushi Bar and Grill offers an extensive selection of Japanese beer and Sake to accommodate any dish. Fuji is proud to feature beers that cannot be found anywhere else in Charleston including Asahi, a full bodied Metropolitan beer, the Hitachino line which hosts beers aged in sake barrels for an indescribable taste, as well as the Baird's Beer line which is brewed at the very own base of Mt. Fuji. Fuji also offers a proprietary collection of sake including hot and cold varieties. The Nagasake line contains Junmai Gingo, mandarin, plum, and raspberry flavored chilled sakes. For a lighter taste, Fuji carries Zipang, a crisp sparkling sake, as well as Hanna Owaka, a sparkling sake with a slightly sweeter taste. Along with a unique beer and sake collection, Fuji carries a delectable collection of wine featuring Stags Leap Petite Syrah and many other sensational options. In addition, Fuji hosts a wide array of specialty drinks such as the Fuji Sunset, a blend of Sake with fresh fruit juices to compliment any meal. The beer, sake, and wine collections carried by Fuji have been carefully selected to pair with any of their sushi, hibachi, or bamboo dishes.

Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill is located at 644-Q Long Point Road. Dinner and lunch is served seven days a week. To find out more, contact them by phone at (843) 856-5798 for questions or reservations.

Charleston Nut Company will be featured on QVC in early December. Charleston Nut Company has been the Lowcountry's source for dried fruits, candy, nuts, and gourmet popcorn since 2007 and will soon reach over 85 million American homes and approx. 190,000 customers of QVC.

With the expansion of products from nuts and fruit to popcorn and cider, Charleston Nut has maintained their high level of quality, integrity, and uniqueness.

Coldwell Banker announced its third quarter award winners for the Charleston region. Eight Coldwell Banker United, Realtors<0x00AE> sales associates and one office placed in the top 10 of five award categories. The award winners in their categories are:

Adjusted Gross Commission—No. 2 Andrea Bell of Mount Pleasant office; No. 8 Chip Reeves of Goose Creek office.

Selling units—No. 3 Jennifer Finger of Charleston office; No. 6 Charline Lee of Summerville office; No. 9 Josh Watts of Charleston office.

Total units—No. 3 Julia Cunningham of Charleston office; No. 4 Josh Watts of Charleston office; No. 7 Chip Reeves of Goose Creek; No. 9 Michael Dew of Charleston office.

Listing units—No. 2 Julia Cunningham of Charleston office; No. 4 Josh Watts of Charleston office ; No. 7 Chip Reeves of Goose Creek; and No. 9 Gettys Glaze of Charleston office.

Young Clement Rivers, Attorneys at Law, announced that managing partner Wilbur E. Johnson has been elected by member banks to serve as a board member in the Fifth Federal Reserve District of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.

Johnson's three year term begins on January 1, 2010.

The Federal Reserve System comprises the Board of Governors in Washington D.C. and 12 Federal Reserve Districts located nationwide. As the nation's central bank, the Federal Reserve sets monetary policy, supervises and regulates member financial institutions and provides an array of financial services.

The Fifth District, headquartered in Richmond, VA, serves the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and most of West Virginia. Branch offices are located in Baltimore, MD, and Charlotte, NC.

The Fifth District contributes to the formulation of national monetary policy, gathers and analyzes regional economic data, and supervises and regulates financial institutions headquartered in its region. They also process currency, check and electronic payments for banks, and provide financial services to the U.S. Treasury. The Richmond Fed was organized in May 1914, following the enactment of the Federal Reserve Act in December 1913.

Johnson practices primarily in the area of employment and labor law, and is licensed to practice in State Court, the United States District Court, and the United States Court of Appeals. Until 1994, Wilbur worked as an assistant attorney general in the office of the Attorney General of South Carolina and was the recipient of the Earl Warren Legal Training Fellowship.

He is a member of the South Carolina Bar House of Delegates, the South Carolina Bar Nominating Committee and the Employment and Labor Law, the Litigation sections of the American Bar Association and has recently been admitted to membership in the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel. He is also past chair of the Editorial Board of the ABA/BNA Lawyer's Manual on Professional Conduct.