MWCN chose BoomStartup for their outstanding contribution to Utah’s deal flow in 2010, the most successful year for business deals in four years, according to MWCN’s most recent report.

“We are honored to be recognized by the MountainWest Capital Network,” said Robb Kunz, co-Managing Partner of BoomStartup. “The credit goes to our tremendous investor-mentors who give of their time and knowledge to help these companies thrive and secure deals for years to come.”

Each year, BoomStartup accepts ten technology startups from around the world for a three-month summer program. Each company receives up to $15,000 in seed capital, free office resources, professional services and mentoring from a group of seasoned and successful entrepreneurs. The three-month program concludes with an Investor Demo Day in August, hosted by BoomStartup, which allows interested investors to meet with each company. More information about the event is available by contacting BoomStartup at info@boomstartup.com.

Earlier this year, BoomStartup opened a second campus at the Miller Business Innovation Center in Salt Lake City. The new campus is in addition to the Canyon Park Technology Center campus in Orem.

BoomStartup’s 2011 companies are: ChampionVillage, CircleFive, Explorer.io, FaceTags, Golf Compete, Jumbas, OER Glue, PromoKube, Proz and VuTherapy. More information about them is available at BoomStartup.com.

The MountainWest Capital Network was founded in 1983 to “Inspire, Inform, Instruct and Connect Utah dealmakers and entrepreneurs to facilitate business growth.”*

About BoomStartup

Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, BoomStartup is a mentorship-driven seed accelerator focusing its efforts on providing seed capital, mentors, and markets for its energetic tech entrepreneur participants. BoomStartup is a three-month, summer program (May-August) that mentors tech startups from ideation through execution. For more information, visit www.boomstartup.com.

*http://www.MWCN.org

The program’s judges recognized PilmerPR among communications giants such as Weber Shandwick, Whirlpool, Aetna, Capital One, and Hyundai in receiving print division awards. Despite the thousands of awards submissions, PilmerPR was the only Utah public relations firm so recognized.

“The quality, creativity and execution of this year’s work is a true testament to the talents and abilities of communications professionals from around the world,” said Linda Day, director of the International Academy of the Visual Arts, which comprises Communicator Awards judges.

PilmerPR received the new product launch award for its outstanding work related to the launch of new products from a Nevada-based renewable energy corporation, ElectraTherm. The ElectraTherm Green Machine is the world’s first commercially viable waste heat generator, creating fuel-free, emissions-free power by capturing readily available waste heat.

Earlier this year PR News also recognized PilmerPR’s expertise with an honorable mention for the firm’s work in Corporate Social Responsibility. In addition to being honored with the recent awards, PilmerPR also added two successful energy companies as clients. US Synthetic and Tasco Engineering contracted PilmerPR based on the firm’s extensive experience with Corporate Social Responsibility, clean technology, and green PR.

US Synthetic is the industry leader in the development and production of polycrystalline diamond cutters (PDCs) for oil and gas exploration. PilmerPR assists US Synthetic by improving their customers’ awareness of the benefits of their diamond-enhanced products.

Tasco Engineering Inc. (Tasco) is a high-technology engineering firm with specialized experience in electrical and wind power generation, utility engineering concept designs. PilmerPR assists Tasco with wind power and clean energy education initiatives.

About PilmerPR, LLC
The PilmerPR team has more than 75 years of collective experience in marketing and public relations with specific backgrounds in high-technology, print journalism, search engine optimization, and the rapidly rising area of social responsibility. The team includes active PR professionals Accredited in Public Relations (APR) by the Universal Accreditation Board.

Press Contact:
John Pilmer
PilmerPR
801-369-7535
jpilmer@pilmerpr.com
www.pilmerpr.com

PilmerPR announced today it is gaining momentum as a top Utah public relations firm for emerging companies, being recognized by national, state and local organizations with four awards in as many weeks.

“We’re pleased to be recognized by multiple organizations as a successful public relations firm,” said John Pilmer, President of PilmerPR. “Receiving these awards aligns with our commitment to offer best-of-class results for our clients. This increases our positive outlook for continued growth, as our award winning PR campaigns are bringing new businesses to the forefront, despite current economic storms.”

In one month’s time, PilmerPR received recognition from the following organizations.

• Nov. 19: The Golden Spike Awards recognized PilmerPR as a finalist in the Corporate Media Relations and Public Service/Advocacy categories. The Golden Spike is the premier public relations in Utah, as awarded by the Public Relations Society of America and the International Association of Business Communicators.

• Nov. 14: The Society for New Communications Research (SNCR), named PilmerPR a recipient of a 2008 Commendation of Excellence in Blogger Relations. SNCR is a global nonprofit foundation dedicated to the advanced study of the latest developments in new media and communications.

• Oct. 23: The Provo Orem Chamber of Commerce named PilmerPR the Home-based Business of the Year. PilmerPR received a Sen. Arthur Watkins award honoring top business owners and community leaders.

Beginning its sixth year in operation, the staff at PilmerPR stays current on emerging trends like social media, search engine optimization (SEO), and environmental sustainability.  PilmerPR has become a trusted adviser in the areas of clean technology, social responsibility, and green PR, while sharpening relevant skills.

About PilmerPR, LLC
The PilmerPR team has more than 75 years of collective experience in marketing and public relations with specific backgrounds in high-technology, engineering, retail, print journalism, social media, search engine optimization, travel, music and rapidly rising area of green PR.  The team includes active PR professionals Accredited in Public Relations (APR) by the Universal Accreditation Board. APR is a mark of distinction for public relations professionals who demonstrate their commitment to the profession and to its ethical practice.

Press Contact:

John Pilmer, APR, MBA
PilmerPR
801-369-7535
jpilmer(at)pilmerpr.com
www.pilmerpr.com

The first session, titled “Utah Economic Gardening,” will examine an entrepreneur-centered economic growth strategy that offers balance to the traditional economic practices of business recruitment.  The 90-minute presentation and discussion on Economic Gardening will be led by Mark Lange, Executive Director of the Edward Lowe Foundation.

“When it comes to economic development, recruiting companies to relocate typically takes center stage and grabs headlines, but research proves that what really drives new jobs is the expansion of existing, local companies,” says Lange.

Sutherland and the Salt Lake Chamber launched the Utah Prosperity Forum to give Utah business and community leaders a venue to brainstorm and discuss ideas for Utah’s economic growth.  The UPF plans to hold one event per quarter on various topics concerning business in Utah.

“The UPF aims to foster constructive, civil dialogue about complex and sometimes controversial issues pertaining to Utah’s economy,” said Paul T. Mero, President of the Sutherland Institute.  “Economic Gardening is an innovative concept that urges government to invest in local entrepreneurs, rather than trying to convince established corporations to relocate to Utah.  The concept began and had great success in Littleton, Colorado, and we will discuss how increasing support for local entrepreneurs can create sustainable economic growth here in Utah.”

Seating will be limited, and attendees should register by calling 801-355-1272 or visiting https://www.sutherlandinstitute.org/event.asp.  A $10 participation fee includes a buffet lunch, and the initial session will be conducted at the Sutherland Institute, located in the Crane Building at 307 West 200 South, Suite 5005.

About Sutherland
The Sutherland Institute is a conservative public policy think tank committed to shaping Utah law and policy based on a core set of governing principles.  The Institute strives to make Utah an example of good government for the rest of the nation and a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

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PR Contact

Allison Yrungaray
PilmerPR
626-841-1640
allisony-at-pilmerpr.com

Celebrating five years in business this month, PilmerPR has remained vibrant by becoming a trusted advisor in the areas including clean technology, social responsibility, and green PR, while sharpening relevant skills.  The company’s emphasis on sustainable practices that provide efficiencies to clients while improving the environment were recognized as contributing factors in the Chamber’s announcement of the award.

“We’re pleased to be recognized as a successful virtual public relations firm,” said John Pilmer, President of PilmerPR. “Receiving this award as we celebrate five successful years of service to our clients makes it even more distinctive. While the general U.S. business climate is hitting rocky shores, PilmerPR clients continue to grow, due in part to well constructed public relations strategies in their chosen business sectors. Our solid business practices and skilled staff provide a platform for continued success.”

With more than 75 years of collective experience in public relations, the staff at PilmerPR has remained current on emerging trends in social media, search engine optimization (SEO), and environmental sustainability. For example, PilmerPR’s efforts on behalf of ElectraTherm have resulted in international attention for the newcomer to the alternative energy market.

“The press relations campaign driven by PilmerPR around the launch of our new ElectraTherm Green Machine has brought new top tier investors and customers to our door,” said Bill Olson, Vice President of Business Development at ElectraTherm.  “PilmerPR has assisted greatly in driving publicity that has moved the needle for our strategic objectives.”

Since it was founded in 2003, the firm has received recognition for its work from organizations such as Bulldog Reporter, Public Relations Society of America, and Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum. PilmerPR has also been named a finalist for the upcoming awards from the Society for New Communications Research in Cambridge, Mass. In 2008, two PilmerPR clients, AdvancedMD and Seastone, were named among Inc. Magazine’s 500 Fastest Growing Companies in America.

About PilmerPR, LLC
The PilmerPR team has more than 75 years of collective experience in marketing and public relations with specific backgrounds in high-technology, engineering, retail, real estate, print journalism, social media, search engine optimization, travel, music and rapidly rising area of green PR. The company’s own sustainable practices save more than 3,000 gallons of fuel per year.  The team includes active PR professionals Accredited in Public Relations (APR) by the Universal Accreditation Board. APR is a mark of distinction for public relations professionals who demonstrate their commitment to the profession and to its ethical practice.

Congratulations PilmerPR!

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Press Contact:

John Pilmer, APR, MBA
PilmerPR
801-369-7535
jpilmer@pilmerpr.com
www.pilmerpr.com