On the Move

Melissa Brunner has been hired as a Charlotte Regional Realtor Association account executive.

Brady Darity has joined Moonlight Creative Group as a summer intern.

Cynthia Hartley has joined the SCBT Financial Corporation board of directors.

Brian Natwick has been selected by Crescent Resources, LLC to lead its multifamily division.

Ed Jackson has joined the Investor Advisory Group LLC as an investor adviser representative.

Ron Mikels has been hired by LeChase Construction Services, LLC as director of business development in the company's Southeast region.

Susan Wilkie has been promoted from associate professor to full professor at Pfeiffer University's Graduate School in Charlotte.

Shane Wolford joined Bank of North Carolina as vice president, commercial relationship manager.

Notable Names

Billy Austin of Shultz Engineering Group has been awarded the certification of High-Performance Building Design Professional by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers.

Bill Berry, Phil Dibrell, Corey Hinson and Larry Johnson have been designated Allstate Premier Service Agents for 2011.

Tony Buffkin, senior manager in Dixon Hughes Goodman's Charlotte state and local tax practice, has earned his CMI designation in sales taxation from the Institute of Professionals in Taxation.

Carolinas HealthCare System has been ranked as one of the nation's Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems for the eighth year in a row.

ComputerTree of Davidson recently opened for business offering Apple computer sales, service, repairs, and training. The business is located inside Wooden Stone Gallery at 442 S. Main St. in Davidson.

Bob D'Amelio was presented the "Exceptional Parent Maxwell J. Schleifer Distinguished Service Award" by HF Financial as part of Disability Awareness Night at Charlotte Knights Stadium.

JHE Production Group Inc. was selected by Business Leader magazine as the eighth of the "Top 300 Small Business of the South."

United Sleep Medicine opened an insomnia clinic at 5821 Fairview Road, Suite 409.

TQM Roofing Inc. was recently presented with a 2011 Firestone Partner in Quality Award for its dedication to roofing system excellence.

Toshiaki Satake, chief scientist at US Conec Ltd., was recently given a special achievement award and cash prize for "Development of Optical Fiber Connection Technology" by the Japan IEICE organization.

This week

Tuesday

Corporate Health and Wellness: The Benefits, Resources and Savings

Participants will learn how their companies and workplaces can implement successful health and wellness programs. VanLandingham Estate, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: www.charlottechamber.com.

Thursday

Business After Hours

Networking opportunity. Bring your business card. Complimentary appetizers, two drinks. Embassy Suites Charlotte-Concord from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Details: www.charlottechamber.com. How to Prepare Your Business for Effective Online Sales

Jason Mills of Accrinet Corporation will discuss what to consider before selling products online and what goes into setting up an online storefront. Grimes Lounge, Johnson C. Smith University, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: www.charlottechamber.com.