Business Doings

Deals

JPS Communications, owned by Raytheon Co. of Raleigh, was awarded a $5.4 million contract to supply ATCO Electric of Canada with an APCO Project 25 radio solution that enables public utility personnel to share information.

The King Partnership, a Raleigh advertising agency for new home builders and developers, has extended its services to provide clients with a real estate sales program.

CVR/IT Consulting will provide project management curriculum and training services to Eogogics, a technology and soft skills training and services company based in Vienna, Va. Through the agreement, Eogogics receives the services of speaker and project management trainer Gary J. Evans, principal of CVR/IT Consulting.

Stratus Building Solutions, a commercial cleaning franchise, has opened at 6060-C Six Forks Road in Raleigh. Jason Potts will manage the operation.

The National Science Foundation has awarded Geomagic a Phase IIB grant to extend research into technologies that will have an effect on product design and development. Geomagic, which provides automated geometric modeling and inspection software, is based in Research Triangle Park.

Peopleclick announced continued profitable growth and $27 million in revenue for the first half of 2008. During the period, the company partnered with Jobs2Web and expanded its partnership with CareerBuilder.com. Peopleclick provides software and services that help companies with hiring.

Lord Corp. in Cary has been selected by Korea Aerospace Industry and Korean Air to supply main and tail rotor spherical bearings and dampers for the Korean utility helicopter program. The utility transport helicopter, which is scheduled for its first flight in 2010, is being developed by the Korean Ministry of Defense.

Ultimus in Cary will be at the 2008 Gartner BPM Summit as a sponsor and exhibitor today through Friday in Washington. Twenty Gartner analysts, along with business process managers, experts and industry practitioners will deliver more than 60 sessions, keynote addresses, workshops and case studies designed for different experience levels.

Toll Brothers, which builds homes and develops communities across the Triangle, is offering Toll Advantage Days on Saturday and Sunday. The public will have an opportunity to speak with specialists in construction, financing and landscaping. In addition, Toll Brothers partnered with the American Red Cross to host health fairs at each of its communities. Toll Advantage Days will take place at Brier Creek Country Club, The Hills at Southpoint, Olde Carpenter, Green Level Crossings and The Oaks at Meadowridge.

Fran Giannuzzi of Raleigh has opened a new business, In Fran's Hands. The company will provide in-home services for seniors and nonmedical care to seniors who wish to remain in their homes.

Alta Oakridge, an independent living community in Raleigh, will open in the spring of 2009. The community is off Durant Road behind Durant Medical Park. The community also features a clubhouse, detached garage parking and one- and two-bedroom apartments. For more information, you can visit www.altaoakridge.com.

Philanthropy

With the opening of a store in Fuquay-Varina, Verizon Wireless donated $1,000 to Interact's Pass It On from Verizon's HopeLine program, which uses wireless products to combat domestic violence. In addition, Community Partnerships announced a scholarship program for preschool children with developmental disabilities funded by the Verizon Foundation. CPI's Summer Scholarship program provides free early intervention therapies for financially needy children.