IN BRIEF
CRANBERRY TWP — As part of a rebranding process, Communifax changed its name to Communifx.
This rebranding is being done because of Communifx's recent investments for aggressive growth and expanded client services as well as marking the company's 20th year in business.
It also leased more space for its headquarters and expanded its staff.
Communifx has other offices in Los Angeles; Denver; Dallas; Rochester, N.Y.; and Raleigh, N.C.
John Capers, owner of Capers Real Estate in Butler, was recently elected as District 7 Vice President of the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors.He also will serve as a 2009 board director.District 7 covers the Western Pennsylvania counties between Butler and Erie.As district vice president, Capers will attend all association business meetings and events.
Teresa English of Butler, a financial planner for Prudential Insurance, was awarded a $1,000 Prudential CARES Volunteer Grant award.English has spent more than 180 hours as a volunteer with the Butler County Victim Outreach Intervention Center. She has been a volunteer for 23 years.English has spent most of her time raising funds for the group, which provides free and confidential services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and other crimes.
CRANBERRY TWP — Businesses can sign up to be an exhibitor at the fourth "We Mean Business" Showcase Expo Nov. 3 at the Four Points by Sheraton Pittsburgh North, 910 Sheraton Drive, Marshall Township.The showcase is a joint venture of the Butler County, Cranberry Area and Zelienople-Harmony chambers of commerce.For information or to register, call 724-283-2222 or e-mail jennifer@butlercountychamber.com or download an application at www.butlercountychamber.com.
• The Northern Allegheny County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual awards banquet Thursday at the Wildwood Country Club. This year will feature the first William R. Bairel Awards, honoring the Business Man and Woman of the year. For more information, call 724-934-9700.• The Northern Allegheny County Chamber of Commerce will hold its November progressive breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 6 at Atria's Restaurant, 12980 Perry Highway, Route 19, Wexford. To register, call 724-934-9710.
