Custom software application and web solution developer Co-OpTek IT Solutions completed an e-commerce solution for Assemblers, Inc., an international contract packaging, assembly, mailing and fulfillment company based in Sterling, Virginia. The system provides real-time ordering, inventory management and reporting over the Internet.

Recent story of 1st Mariner using Twitter to improve a customers experience.

iStrategy Solutions announced the University System of Georgia (”USG”) has chosen the iStrategy HigherEd Analytics Suite product for statewide deployment. Selected in a competitive bid process, the HigherEd Analytics Suite will provide financial data warehousing and analytics at 32 of USG’s colleges and universities. The iStrategy HigherEd Analytics Suite is a packaged data warehouse and analytic reporting application fulfilling the unique business needs of higher education institutions, featuring out-of-the-box integration with major ERP systems.

Posted by Steve Kozak, Executive Director, GBTC

Here’s some news worth sharing…AND spreading!

1) Hot Spots for young professionals - Baltimore #7
The Next Generation Consulting (NGC) just announced it’s “Next Cities” rankings – the best places to live and work for young professionals.   NGC developed the rankings after collecting and analyzing 45 measures for all U.S. cities with over 100,000 people.   It’s an indexing system that evaluates a city based on the assets that are most important to next gen workers – Earning, Learning, Vitality, Around Town, After Hours, Cost of Lifestyle and Social Capital.  Baltimore ranks #7 on the list (Population over 500,000). 

2) Top 10 Cities for Recent College Grads - Baltimore #3
With thousands of college graduates looking to relocate, choosing the best place to settle down can be a daunting decision.  So Apartments.com, in conjunction with CBcampus.com – Career Builder’s college job search site, has announced it’s 2nd annual “Top 10 Best Cities for Recent College Graduates” list.  Baltimore ranks #3.

3) Relocation.com’s Best Cities for a Fresh Start - Baltimore/Washington #7
Relocation.com analyzed four (4) criteria in determining the Best Places for a Fresh Start - Popularity, Job Growth, Home Affordability and Volunteerism Rate.  The Baltimore/Washington region ranked #7 in the country.

Yes, three great reasons to feel proud to live here!  Spread the word…

Spotcrime.com the largest crime mapping company in the world has recently encouraged the Baltimore PD to share higher frequency data so we can send more alerts to Baltimore citizens.