State of North Carolina Transforms Finance with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP

Feb 12, 2024 | Business

North Carolina standardizes key finance processes for state agencies in the cloud with Oracle

Austin, Texas – WEBWIRE –

The State of North Carolinahas implementedOracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)to support its mission to protect the financial integrity of the State and promote accountability in an objective and efficient manner. With Oracle Cloud ERP, North Carolina has standardized finance processes in the cloud, increased efficiency, improved controls, and enhanced its ability to serve constituents.

North Carolina is the ninth-most populous state in the United States and home to over 10 million residents. Supported by a mainframe legacy ERP system that was over 35 years old, the Office of the State Controller needed to modernize its finance processes to improve efficiency, reduce risk, attract the next generation of talent, and better support its constituents. After evaluating numerous ERP vendors, North Carolina selected Oracle Cloud ERP.

Our operations were hampered by a legacy system that kept critical data in silos and required constant maintenance. We needed a new financial backbone that would free our organization from IT constraints, improve security, increase flexibility, and deliver a modern user experience, said Clayton Darnell, chief deputy state controller, State of North Carolina. With Oracle Cloud ERP, we have standardized finance processes for our state agencies on a single cloud platform, which has enabled us to achieve more efficient and agile operations as we serve the residents of North Carolina.

Oracle Cloud ERP has enabled North Carolina to manage state-wide financials on a complete, modern, cloud ERP suite to increase productivity and improve controls. WithOracle Cloud Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), part of Oracle Cloud ERP, the State has simplified complex reporting processes across all of its agencies and accelerated decision-making.

To meet constituent demand for fast and reliable services, state agencies need to adapt to new technologies and embrace a continuous innovation mindset, said Rondy Ng, executive vice president of Applications Development, Oracle. With Oracle Cloud ERP, North Carolina now has the financial platform it needs to automate core business processes, unlock new efficiencies, and deliver unparalleled constituent services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Oracle Cloud ERP offers a comprehensive set of enterprise finance and operations capabilities, includingfinancials,accounting hub,procurement,project management,enterprise performance management,risk management,subscription management, andsupply chain management & manufacturing. The self-updating platform provide customers with the industrys most advanced technologies every 90 days, giving organizations the ability to build, innovate, automate, adapt, and leverage new business opportunities on-demand.

This implementation was managed by Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) member, Deloitte.

Food Fire + Knives Research Reveals America’s Most Popular Christmas Dishes State by State

Dec 24, 2023 | Business

 As the holiday season approaches, many people across the United States are eagerly planning their Christmas dinner menus. From traditional favorites to regional specialties, the diversity of Christmas dishes in America is truly remarkable. In a recent study conducted by The Food Fire + Knives, the most popular Christmas dishes in each state were revealed, showcasing the unique culinary traditions that make the holiday season even more special (https://foodfireknives.com/the-most-popular-christmas-dish-in-every-state/).

The analyzed data from thousands of user queries in Google. The results were both fascinating and mouthwatering, highlighting the wide range of flavors and ingredients that define Christmas cuisine in each state.

Some of the findings included:
– In California, Dungeness Crab was crowned the 2nd most popular Christmas dish (next to Tamales), reflecting the state’s love for fresh seafood and fusion cuisine.
– New Yorkers favored a classic holiday staple, Roast Goose, which pays homage to the city’s rich European heritage.
– Kansas residents showed their love for barbecue by choosing Smoked Meats as their go-to Christmas dish, adding a unique twist to the traditional festivities.
– Gingerbread Cookies in Delaware’s most loved Christmas staple.

These are just a few examples of the diverse Christmas dishes that were identified in the analysis. From lobster in Maine to posole in New Mexico, the results showcased the rich tapestry of culinary traditions that exist throughout the United States.

“We were thrilled to see such a wide range of Christmas dishes represented in our study,” said Michael Casciello, CEO of Food Fire + Knives. “Food has always been a powerful way to bring people together, and it’s evident that Americans take great pride in their unique holiday recipes and traditions.”

The analysis also revealed that many Americans are open to trying new dishes during the holiday season. Some states, such as Pennsylvania and Illinois, showed a willingness to incorporate international flavors into their Christmas dinner menus, with dishes like Italian Pizzelles and Italian Beef gaining popularity.

As the holiday season approaches, Americans can look forward to not only savoring their favorite Christmas dishes but also exploring the rich culinary traditions of different states. It is a time for sharing meals, creating memories, and celebrating the diverse flavors that make America’s holiday season truly special.

About Food Fire + Knives
Food Fire + Knives offers culinary experiences like no other. Started by a chef in 2016, Food Fire + Knives was founded to support local chefs by offering them freedom and creativity that isn’t present in the restaurant world. Our platform was created to connect people with personal chefs who offer a variety of gourmet dishes at transparent prices. The entire booking process occurs online, so there is no need to go anywhere or make any phone calls. Simply enter your location, choose a date, then select a chef. Our chefs do all the shopping and pick the freshest ingredients for your meal. Throughout the night, our chef will regale you and your guests with entertainment and high-quality conversation. Once the meal is over, you still don’t have to lift a finger, as our chef will then make sure your kitchen is sparking before they leave. All you have to do is relax and have fun.

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Peach State Truck Centers to Break Ground for New Dealership in Villa Rica, GA

Nov 8, 2023 | Books, Business

Peach State Truck Centers Villa Rica

Peach State Truck Centers Villa Rica

VILLA RICA, Ga. – Nov. 6, 2023 – PRLog — Peach State Truck Centers, a leading provider of major commercial truck brands in sales, parts, and service, is thrilled to host the groundbreaking ceremony for a new dealership in Villa Rica, Georgia. The official groundbreaking is scheduled for

November 14, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. The event will include guest speakers such as the President and Dealer Principal of Peach State Truck Centers, Rick Reynolds, and local dignitaries.

Located at the corner of Edge and Liberty Road off exit 26 on I-20, the new Peach State Truck Centers dealership in Villa Rica is strategically positioned to serve the growing needs of the commercial trucking industry in west Georgia and Eastern Alabama. The new facility will sit on 30 acres right off the interstate. This state-of-the-art facility will feature a wide range of commercial vehicles, including new and used trucks from Freightliner®, Western Star® vocational trucks, Thomas Built Buses school buses and Spartan fire trucks and other emergency vehicles. The location will also have at least 40 service bays and a parts warehouse with significant inventory added to their already $60,000,000 on hand inventory across their dealerships. This move will support the growing transportation needs in Georgia and eastern Alabama.

“As the Atlanta market continues to expand west from our Atlanta metro locations and east from our Birmingham and other Alabama locations, we want to be able to provide a wide range of services to the commercial trucking industry along that I-20 corridor,” said Greg Althardt, Peach State’s Chief Operating Officer.

The new Villa Rica location will mark Peach State Truck Center’s 14th location, and its opening in the fall of 2025 will mark the beginning of consolidation for Peach State’s Austell, Georgia location. “Georgia has been an amazing state to do business in for 50 years for our company. The growth in the Atlanta metro area, particularly as a transportation hub, has allowed us to grow our small family business of a single truck dealership to over 15 dealerships. Our customer base here in Georgia has supported us, and this new location will allow us to continue to support them where they need us. We are immensely proud to be a part of commercial growth in Georgia,” said Rick Reynolds, President, and Dealer Principal.

The Villa Rica location is expected to bring approximately 100 jobs to the Villa Rica and Carrollton area.

By partnering with customers and suppliers, Peach State commits to providing exceptional products and services delivered by caring competent and confident professionals who strive to create positive customer experiences in every interaction. Peach State is excited to become a productive member of the Villa Rica community. “We are going to create a state-of-the-art, pet-friendly facility, with modern technology, expanded parts inventory, and innovative amenities that puts our customers’ needs at the forefront of our design concepts. We’re going to make it really easy for our customers to transact business with us,” added Althardt.

The groundbreaking for Peach State Truck Centers in Villa Rica promises to be a landmark event for the company and the Villa Rica community. For more information about Peach State Truck Centers, please visit Peachstatetrucks.com or contact:

Rhonda Gauthreaux Rgauthreaux@peachstatetrucks.com
770-402-6451

About Peach State Truck Centers:

Peach State Truck Centers specializes in Heavy-Duty Truck Sales (new and used), a Parts Network, After Market Parts, a Service and Support Network, and Heavy-Duty Truck Body Shops. The company has been family owned and operated for almost 50 years and prides itself in quality service and making a difference in the lives of others. With locations throughout Alabama and Georgia, Peach State Truck Centers is a trusted trucking partner throughout the Southeast.

Georgia State Representative Dewey McClain to Attend 7th Annual Spin Awards Ceremony

Oct 11, 2023 | Books, Business

CONFIRMED TALENT & CELEBRITY GUEST: TEDASHII, Canton Jones, Denita Gibbs, Terrell Trex, Williams Singers, Laurel Taylor, Eartha Edwards and more. Celebrity guest:Greg O’ Quin, Everett Drake, Earnest Pugh, Actors Tobias Armand, & Tray Wright

Ga. State Rep. Dewey McClain

Ga. State Rep. Dewey McClain

ATLANTA – Oct. 9, 2023 – PRLog — Georgia State Representative Dewey McClain will be in attendance at The 7th Annual Spin Awards to present special awards to veteran renowned radio announcer, Cedric Bailey, who is expected to be honored as “Radio Man of The Decade” during The Spin Awards Weekend Experience, October 12-14, 2023 in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

“We’re overjoyed to honor the career of Mr. Cedric Bailey and his impact on Gospel music,” proclaims MD Vaughn, Spin Awards Business Manager. The Spin Awards (TSA) made history in 2017 as the first and only organization to exclusively honor those who spin the Gospel, hence Christian Gospel Radio.

In addition to Bailey being honored, Mayor David Still of Lawrenceville is set to render a welcome to the nominees and attendees from across the United States and international guest from the United Kingdom and Dubai.

The Spin Awards Weekend Experience event dates are October 12-13, 2023 at the Hilton Atlanta Northeast in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. The Spin Awards Pre-Ceremony happening October 13, 2023, at the beautiful and prestigious Aurora Theatre (Bobby Sikes Building) in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The biggest night in Christian Gospel radio culminates at The Spin Awards Main Ceremony night on October 14, 2023 at the Aurora Theatre’s Grand Stage. TSA Weekend Experience includes a multitude of workshops, showcases and ceremonies.

The main event will be hosted by Tony Gee, Stellar Awards Radio Announcer Nominee and Program Director of WFMV 95.3 FM radio station in Columbia, South Carolina and co-hosted by comedian GRIFF, of the Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell.a nationally syndicated radio show.

For additional information, event inquiries, sponsorships, tickets, or volunteer opportunities, go to thespinawards.com.

About Dewey McClain
Dewey is the former President of the Atlanta North Georgia Labor Council AFL-CIO, and he is married to the former Miss. Linda Evans. The couple has two daughters, and four grandsons. A proud resident of Gwinnett County for 35 years, Dewey is even prouder to serve the citizens in Georgia State House District 109.

About Mayor David Still
David was born and raised in Lawrenceville and has maintained a Lawrenceville address his entire life. He was the co-owner and publisher of the Gwinnett Post-Tribune prior to establishing his Lawrenceville based company, Capital Endeavors, Inc, 27 years ago which focused on the merger and acquisition, advisor and business appraisal industry sector.

About Cedric Bailey
Bailey’s outstanding career includes being one of the first African-Americans that worked as a radio announcer for KTLS 93.3 FM and a sports reporter for KTEN Channel 10. His gospel syndicated radio show airs in 53 markets across the USA. Cedric has broadcasted from MegaFest with Bishop T. D. Jakes, The Stellar Awards in Nashville, Tennessee at the Grand Ole Opry House, and many other events, such as concerts with gospel artists like Vickie Winans, Dorinda Clark-Cole, the late Rance Allen and others.

About The Spin Awards
The Spin Awards® is a no fee based platform created with the intent of honoring those who spin the gospel message. All Spin Awards brands (magazine and radio station) are subsidiaries of Heart 2 Heart Music Ministries of GOD, a 501C non-profit music outreach organization.

OSCR360 Featured in New York State Police Forensic Investigation Unit Exhibit at the NY State Fair

Sep 20, 2023 | Books, Business

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Sept. 18, 2023 – PRLog — L-Tron is pleased to announce that its patented OSCR360 system was on display at the Great New York State Fair. The New York State Police Forensic Identification Unit (FIU) showcased a mock crime scene highlighting OSCR360 and other technology the department utilizes to solve cases.

The New York State Police Forensic Identification Unit (FIU) consists of members of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and operates out of nine field offices across the state. The FIU is responsible for assisting NY law enforcement agencies in the processing of crime scene evidence and fingerprint examination at major scenes, including homicides, suspicious deaths, and robberies. From specialized techniques to cutting-edge technology, NYS FIUs are called upon to thoroughly process and investigate crime scenes and present critical evidence in the courtroom.

At the 2023 New York State Fair, the New York State Police exhibited roll-over simulations, underwater recovery team demonstrations, canine bomb disposal demonstrations, and special operations response team demonstrations. The FIU displayed a realistic mock crime scene for visitors to observe, complete with a homicide victim dummy, crime scene investigator dummies, evidence markers, evidence processing equipment, and the OSCR360 camera and tripod. The L-Tron team was happy to drive to Syracuse to lend several OSCR360 cameras, an OSCR360 poster, and some enlarged QR codes for spectators to learn more about the system.

OSCR360 captures 360-degree images from crime, crash, and fire scenes and incorporates additional digital evidence into the photographs as Points of Interest, creating a comprehensive virtual walkthrough of the scene.

Throughout an investigation and continuing into the courtroom, OSCR360 leaves no detail to the imagination. Hundreds of agencies across the country are using OSCR360 to document, store, organize and present critical details during investigations. In addition to investigations and courtroom prosecution, OSCR360 (https://www.L-Tron.com/OSCR360) plays an instrumental role in creating active shooter and emergency preparedness plans, as well as training law enforcement officers and criminal justice students.

Additional Information

The 2023 Great New York State Fair, which took place August 23rd through September 4th, is held annually in Syracuse and draws crowds of hundreds of thousands from all over the state and beyond. To discover more, visit https://nysfair.ny.gov.

About L-Tron

For over two decades, L-Tron has partnered with public safety agencies to provide technology solutions built from your voice. We are a proud New York State business and we are honored to “Back the Blue” in our own state, as well as in all 50 states nationwide, through a variety of educational events, non-profit sponsorships, and more. “Your Success is our Purpose!”