Firm switches focus to computer recovery

COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP - A company that specialized in rebuilding computers for resale has changed its focus.

Retech Computer Equipment Inc. is now Retech Asset Recovery Solutions Inc.

"We have closed our retail location to the public and are concentrating on the business-to-business marketplace. We provide asset recovery solutions to businesses, educating them on the liabilities associated with the disposal of electronic equipment," said Michael A. Sutter, the CEO and president.

Sutter said new federal and state regulations impose stiff penalties for improper disposal of desktop computers and data on the computer hard drives.

"Many businesses have paid the price in terms of additional cost, regulatory fines, bad publicity and even litigation when PCs turned up in landfills ... or when confidential or sensitive data was recovered from hard drives that were not properly sanitized," Sutter added.

His firm provides auditing and inventorying of equipment, data eradication that meets Department of Defense standards, repair and refurbishment of computers, disposal of electronic equipment, transfer of title, remarketing of pre-owned equipment, and packing and shipping worldwide.

Information: 772-7500, ext. 3 or www.RetechAssetRecovery.com.

Female professionals hear Web site founder

DOWNTOWN - The CEO and founder of eWomenNetwork.com is featured speaker at an event for women business owners and professionals Wednesday.

Sandra G. Yancey will address the Southern Ohio Women's Business Exchange & Expo. Her topic is "Becoming Unstoppable." The event, sponsored by the Cincinnati Chapter of eWomenNetwork, will include displays, lunch and an opportunity for each attendee to share what she has to offer.

Yancey started her company from her home just over three years ago. It now has 80 North American chapters and reaches more than 5 million women each month.

The Business Exchange & Expo takes place from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Bankers Club, 511 Walnut St., Suite 3000. Advance tickets are $40 for eWomenNetwork members and $50 for nonmembers. Admission at the door is $60.

Information: 932-9439 or www.eWomenNetwork.com (go to "Cincinnati" on the map locator).

Premier Pianos opens new store in Norwood

NORWOOD - Premier Pianos recently opened a second location, at 3917 Edwards Road near Rookwood Commons.

The store, like the original location in West Chester, serves as the area's exclusive dealer of Steinway & Sons, Boston, Essex, Knabe and Pearl River pianos. The new location is managed by Jeff Deaton, vice president of Premier Pianos.

"We wanted to be more visible to customers in the eastern part of Cincinnati," Deaton said.

Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and on Sunday by appointment.

Information: 531-0990.

Software allows users to make own signs

LEBANON - A visual products manufacturer has launched new software that allows computer users to create simple signs.

Ghent Manufacturing has announced the availability of Chameleon visual information system, which consists of two components. One is Quick Sign Design software, a program that allows anyone with a personal computer to tailor messages easily. The second component provides flexible modular accent frames.

"Chameleon is an exciting development for anyone who has ever hosted a conference, led a business meeting or simply welcomed a guest to their premises and wished that they could build a more visually appealing sign without surrendering control to - or spending a small fortune on - an outside print vendor," said Scott Bowers, Ghent's director of marketing.

Information: (800) 543-0550 or www.ghent.com.

Marketing firm moves to Milford warehouse

MILFORD - A marketing communications firm has relocated from the Ohio riverfront in downtown Cincinnati to a refurbished whiskey warehouse on the banks of the Little Miami River.

Pavone Fite Fulwiler moved from Longworth Hall on Pete Rose Way when another tenant needed the space. The company is now in the Old Mill Building, 228 Mill St.

"The Old Mill Building and Historic Milford have an irresistible charm. We are excited to call this our new home," said president Robert Pavone.

Pavone Fite Fulwiler, a minority-owned, full-service marketing communications group, specializes in corporate and brand identity development, advertising, design and marketing program planning and implementation.

Information: 248-0422 or www.pffideas.com.

Electrical contractor launches Web site

SAINT BERNARD - An electrical contractor has launched a new Web site to better represent its services to customers and potential customers.

T.J. Boesken Enterprises Inc., in business since 1988, recently worked on Jeff Ruby's Tropicana Restaurant and the Funny Bone Comedy Club at Newport on the Levee and is completing a third project there.

The company, owned by Timothy J. Boesken and Eugene J. Boesken Jr., provides professional services for commercial and industrial construction.

"It is very difficult to keep the printed information current," said Timothy Boesken.

"Often the time between when we find out about a project and when estimates need to be prepared is very narrow. When we approach someone we have not previously worked with and they ask about our qualifications, we can direct them to the Web site."

T.J. Boesken Enterprises is at 4712 Vine St.

Information: 641-3308 or www.tjbelectric.com.

Eclectic emporium opens shop in Mason

MASON - A new gift shop here boasts an eclectic assortment of merchandise.

Tonya's Emporium, at 1119 Reading Road, carries the basics, such as collectible statues and plush animals, as well as kites, replica firearms (nonfiring), swords and armor.

The store's Web site offers more than 3,000 items.

Tonya's Emporium is open 3 -9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday.

Information: 336-8616 or www.tonyasemporium.com.

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