This will have a future knock-effect that threatens other marine and coastal ecosystems.Coral covers about 400,000 square km of tropical ocean floor, but needs sustained sunlight, warmer waters and high levels of carbonate to flourish.The biggest is the Great Barrier Reef, a collection of 2,900 reefs along 2,100 km of Australia’s north east coast in a marine park the size of Germany.(Reporting by Michael Kahn; editing by Anthony Barker) World Green Business Economy. Hayden will implementfor us a comprehensive, customized approach which will concisely communicatethe performance, strategic vision, reputation, and competitive strengths ofGAXC to investors throughout the country. George McQuain, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, stated, “I ampleased to announce that we have entered into a consulting agreement withHayden IR to help us maximize shareholder value.Hayden was selected based onits demonstrated capabilities and excellent references from both customers aswell as the investor community. Global Axcess Corp Announces Consulting Agreement with Hayden IR to Developand Implement a Strategic Investor Relations CampaignJACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Global Axcess Corp (OTCBulletin Board: GAXC) (the “Company” and “GAXC”), an independent provider ofself-service kiosk solutions, today announced it has retained Hayden IR(“Hayden”), a national, New York-based investor relations consulting firm, todevelop and implement a strategic investor relations campaign.Mr. Susan Blond, Inc.Carol Strauss Klenfner, 212-333-7728 x Copyright Business Wire 2009. With approximately $4 billion of capital under management, thefirm invests in industries with positive, long-term trends and provides ongoingsupport with a diverse and balanced team of industry veterans, operators,investors, strategy experts, and human capital professionals Sterling hasoffices in Chicago and Baltimore For more information, please visit. For further information, please visit: http:// About Sterling PartnersSterling Partners is a private equity firm with a 25-year history of generatingsuperior returns.
Founded in 1998, ThePaul Green School of Rock Music was the subject of the documentary Rock Schooland served as the apparent inspiration for the Jack Black hit comedy, School ofRock. Founded on Green`soriginal program of weekly, individualized instruction sessions augmented byrigorous group rehearsals, The Paul Green School of Rock Music has perfected amethod that effectively motivates students to practice. “Paul Green and Matt Ross have done an excellentjob laying the foundation of this business. We believe with Sterling`spartnership, the current business is poised to achieve significant growth, anddeliver the gift of music to students for years to come.” About The Paul Green School of Rock MusicThe Paul Green School of Rock Music is the original and premierperformance-based rock music school in the country for kids. Thanks to Sterling Partners, we will now beable to give the gift of rock to children all over the country-and eventuallythe world.” “In School of Rock, we see an innovative, differentiated and proven method ofinspiring children to pursue a passion for music,” commented Sterling PartnersPrincipal, Shoshana Vernick. Our customers, our franchise operators and our employees will all see ameasurably improved system in the near term and a company that is committed toinnovation and the highest quality service over the long term.” Founder Paul Green added, “I am proud to partner with an investment firm thathas shown the ability to grow businesses to their full potential while keepingthem true to their original vision. The School of Rock All-Stars have performed with Eddie Vedder, AliceCooper, Ann Wilson, Peter Frampton and Perry Farrell and have served as theback-up touring band for Jon Anderson of Yes.
The growth capital investment from Sterling Partners forecasts a bright futurefor the business, according to School of Rock CEO Matt Ross, “I am extremelyexcited about our new partnership with Sterling. The financial investment isvital but Sterling is also known for providing intellectual capital andstrategic resources that will go a long way in helping us develop a world-classbrand. The students from School of Rock have performed infront of two million people in shows coast to coast, including bothcommunity-based concerts and a national touring group, the School of RockAll-Stars. Considered the original and premier performance-based rockmusic school, the School of Rock offers an innovative program that includes bothprivate lessons and performance-based teaching that generates dramatic resultsand high consumer appeal. The Paul Green School of Rock Music first opened its doors in Philadelphia in1998 and has since grown to 49 schools (both company-owned and franchised)around the country. The investment will also help enhance the company`s brandand fine tune the consumer experience. Sterling Partners, a leading private equity firm with core competency ineducation, helped build Sylvan Learning Centers into a top tier national brand.Their investment in School of Rock demonstrates the belief they have in thebrand and its future growth and development potential.
The capital will beused to provide the resources, systems and tools necessary to build additionalperformance-based music schools to serve the growing interest from studentsaround the country. Private Equity Firm Behind Sylvan Learning Centers Invests in the NationalLeader in Performance-Based Music EducationNEW YORK–(Business Wire)–The Paul Green School of Rock Music (or “School of Rock”), recognized forchanging the way music is taught in America, today announced that it hasreceived a growth capital investment from Sterling Partners. To learn more about us and to view all of our CME/CEprograms, please visit our website: In Knowledge is a registered trademark of Projects In Knowledge, Inc.SOURCEProjects In KnowledgePatty Peterson, Senior Vice President, +1-973-200-2523,. Sinceits founding in 1980, the company’s mission has been to improve the quality ofhealthcare in the United States and abroad by delivering the highest qualityprofessional education, with demonstrated results, to physicians and otherclinical professionals using creative, effective, and easily accessibleinstructional modalities. Over the coming year, Living Medical Textbooks will belaunched in the areas of New Solid Tumors, Virology, and Infectious Diseases.All editions offer free CME/CE/CPE credit.About Projects In KnowledgeProjects In Knowledge is a fully accredited provider of cutting-edge,innovative educational activities for physicians and other clinicians. Living Medical Textbook editions in Multiple Sclerosis and Lymphoma/Leukemiaare now in development, joining the currently available Oncology andOsteoporosis editions.