Blue Ash-based Pro-Copy Technologies recently acquired Cincinnati's Panasonic Copier Co. The move further strengthens the company's equipment sales and service capabilities.

        “Every business relies in some way on copying and faxing equipment to communicate with their customers and employees,“ Pro-Copy president Ben Russert said. “Our aim at Pro-Copy is to provide the best product and most satisfactory service and financing anywhere.“

        The company, founded 17 years ago, acquired the local Konica branch in 1994 and bought Dayton's RAC Office Systems in 2000. It won a Pinnacle Award in 2001, recognized as one of Greater Cincinnati's fastest-growing businesses.

        Pro-Copy Technologies is at 4720 Glendale-Milford Road.

        Information: 769-0606 or www.ProCopyTechnologies.com.

Architect chapter hosts national board meeting

        The Ohio Southwest Chapter of National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) will host the annual NOMA national board meeting July 26-28 at the Kingsgate Conference Center on the UC campus.

        NOMA, an organization with professional and student chapters, formed the Ohio Southwest Chapter last October. Officers are David Kirk, president; Michelle Greene-Stradford, vice president; Anita Clayton, secretary; and Charles Alexander, treasurer. Michael Burson and Derek Howard are board members.

        Founded in 1971, NOMA is devoted to promoting minority involvement in the architecture and building industries. Its objective is to spur joint ventures between the minority community and the private sector, and government.

        Information: 587-7103 or www.noma.net.

D'Bug Lady: new name, same threat to roaches

        Roach Annihilation has gone buggy.

        The 8-year-old company announced last month that it has changed its name to D'Bug Lady Pest Management.

        “Our new name more accurately reflects the spirit and image that our clients have grown to respect over the years,“ said owner Carol Y. Kauscher, better known as D'Bug Lady.

        Ms. Kauscher said her company's first priority is protecting the environment, so it uses the least toxic methods to rid residences and businesses of unwanted pests. The business is licensed in Ohio and Indiana.

        Clients include the Greater Cincinnati Convention Center, nursing homes, buses and police stations.

        D'Bug Lady Pest Management is at 2668 River Road.

        Information: 251-9612 or www.dbuglady.com.

RecruitMilitary buys Florida company

        Placement firm RecruitMilitary has bought MilitaryHeadhunter.com, a Florida firm that performs online military-to-civilian recruiting.

        “This acquisition brings to RecruitMilitary a suite of electronic tools that we believe are unequaled in the industry of military-to-civilian recruiting,“ said Drew Myers, the company president. “One reason MilitaryHeadhunter's Web hiring system is so powerful is that it was designed exclusively by military veterans.“

        John Pacchetti, president of MilitaryHeadhunter.com, has joined the parent company as chief technology officer.

        Located at 4520 Cooper Road, Suite 304, in Blue Ash, RecruitMilitary was founded in 1998. It is a national firm that finds corporate employment for armed services personnel making the transition to civilian life.

        Information: 621-5349 or www.recruitmilitary.com.

Floral designer expanding capabilities

        Teresa Heilman, owner of Floral Designs by Teresa, is expanding her design capabilities.

        The entrepreneur, who provides floral arrangements for many special events, is currently a student of the Sogetsu school of Ikebana.

        Ms. Heilman received her original training at Scarlet Oaks Vocational School. She has since worked at Kreutzer and Dorl Florist and has received further training from Mary Ellen Pesek at Cincinnati State.

        “I specialize in weddings, events, parties of all sizes, custom silk and dry designs as well as holiday decorating for home or office,“ Ms. Heilman said.

        Floral Designs by Teresa is a home-based business. Information: 921-8310.

Illustrator Beck's work now on Web site

        Local illustrator David Beck has launched a Web site that features his work.

        Mr. Beck, a commercial artist and portrait painter, has established an international reputation during his 30-year career.

        His paintings and posters are available through several Cincinnati galleries. Portraits may be commissioned through Miller Gallery of Hyde Park.

        He has done posters for Playhouse in the Park, Cincinnati Magazine and U.S. Playing Card Co.

        Information: 741-1228 or www.davidmichaelbeck.com.

Community Resource Center charges fee

        A business note published June 30 that described the Community Resource Center's new center in Sharonville should have said nonprofit agencies are charged a handling fee of 10 percent to 20 percent of fair market value. For information about the Community Resource Center, call 554-4944.

— Jenny Callison, jcallison@cinci.rr.com.

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