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Welcome to the December issue of the KCOMM Communications Alert.

These emails will be your insight into public policy, political updates, Internet Marketing news and the latest information regarding KCOMM.

Happy Holidays to you and your family. 2005 was a record year for KCOMM and 2006 promises to be even better. With our work comes many experiences that memories that will last a lifetime. I want to thank my friends, associates and clients for their continued support, trust and future investment in our firm. I plan to launch several initiatives in 2006 including a Government Relations Practice, a 5-Star Service Alliance Organization, a School in Internet Marketing as well as my first publication, covering the behind the scenes of politics and business in Orange County. Have a happy holiday season and I look forward to working with you in 2006 and beyond.

Thank you for your continued support and association.
 
 
In This Issue...
 
Community Foundation of Orange to Honor Philanthropist Parker Kennedy :.
 
On February 4, 2006, KCOMM will be joining local business and community leaders for a fun and festive event that will benefit a very worthy cause - and you're invited, too.

Roger C. Hobbs, Chairman of the Community Foundation of Orange, and Dr. James Doti, President of Chapman University, invite you to attend the Foundation's annual Black & White & Orange All Over gala.

With Doti serving as emcee, the Community Foundation of Orange will honor Orange County philanthropic champion Parker Kennedy, President and CEO of First American Corporation, with proceeds benefiting the Foundation's Hobbs Community Scholarship Program, youth programs and other community projects in Orange and Villa Park. Guests will enjoy a gourmet meal, live music, a 1940s photo display and a fabulous auction.

This special event will be Saturday, February 4, 6:00 PM at Chapman University's Bush Conference Center at Beckman Hall in Orange. Special event sponsorship opportunities are still available. For tickets and more information, call 714-288-9909 or visit www.communityfoundationoforange.org. We'll see you there!

Click here to view the official invitation


 
 
Tech Innovator QuantumSphere Grows Relationship with KCOMM :.
 
QuantumSphere, one of the country's leading innovators in nanotechnology, has broadened its marketing communications partnership with KCOMM to encompass branding and positioning, public relations, public affairs, additional emarketing programs, and strategic business relationships.

The company is breaking new ground in the development and application of nanopowders. These extremely fine metallic substances require very tightly controlled production processes to deliver high levels of quality and uniformity. A wide range of applications exists in which nanopowders can generate literally quantum advances in performance and cost effectiveness for the end products in which they are used.

Under the leadership of entrepreneurs Kevin Maloney (Chairman and CEO) and Patrick Deane (COO and Director of Finance), the company has assembled a truly exceptional team of scientific and process experts with the goal of revolutionizing the markets they have identified. Kevin and Patrick recently returned from a very successful trip to New York for a series of presentations to major industry and investment analysts. They and KCOMM are anticipating a very exciting and pivotal year in 2006. For more information, visit www.qsinano.com.
 
 
OC Sheriff Candidate Hunt Presents Priorities :.
 
KCOMM CEO Sinan Kanatsiz joined hosts Mario Rodriguez, CEO of Jonathan Grey & Associates and former CA Republican Party Vice Chairman, Costa Mesa Mayor Allan Mansoor, Todd Rustman, President of GR Capital Asset Management, and other invited guests for a special meet & greet reception on December 12 with Orange County Sheriff candidate Lt. Bill Hunt.

Lt. Hunt, an Orange County deputy sheriff and San Clemente Chief of Police, met face-to-face with friends and supporters at the Center Club in Costa Mesa to talk about his candidacy to become Orange County's next Sheriff, answer questions and discuss his vision for the Orange County Sheriffs Department. Hunt cited a growing base of support from fellow law enforcement officers, elected officials, and business and community leaders. The election for Sheriff will take place next June.

"Lt. Bill Hunt has decades of law enforcement experience and the personal values and integrity to once again make public safety the top priority of the Orange County Sheriffs Department," said Mario Rodriguez. "His vision will bring a much-needed positive change."

For more information about Lt. Hunt's bid for Orange County Sheriff, visit www.billhuntforsheriff.com.
 
 
Emplicity Reaches Masses by Launching eNewsletter Program :.
 
Irvine, CA-based Emplicity, a KCOMM client and leading Professional Employment Organization (PEO) that makes employee management simple, launched its innovative electronic newsletter program this month. Designed to effectively deliver company news, updates and helpful industry information, the enewsletter enables Emplicity to conveniently communicate with current and potential clients, vendors, industry alliance partners and others while having the power to track who receives, opens, reads and forwards each newsletter.

Emplicity's first newsletter featured a welcome introduction by Vic Tanon, Emplicity President, and announced the company's 10-year anniversary, having grown to manage a workforce of approximately 1,800 employees throughout the U.S. providing comprehensive, turnkey human resource management services to small to mid-size businesses.

Click here to view Emplicity's newsletter
 
 
KCOMM and Emma Join Forces for Stellar emarketing Efforts :.
 
KCOMM has selected the Nashville-based Emma email marketing service as its partner for developing, implementing and tracking high-results emarketing campaigns for its clients. Emma is a unique, Web-based service that streamlines email marketing and communications programs through a full-featured set of resources.

With Emma, KCOMM will further strengthen its permission-based customer and member email efforts, create stylish email campaigns, and track the response in real time. The versatile Emma system works very effectively with emarketing programs for businesses of all sizes. Launched in 2002, Emma currently works with more than 2,000 companies around the world.

To meet Emma, visit www.myemma.com.


 
 
Google Poised to Score Victory Over Microsoft :.
Technology titans bumping heads in battle over Internet advertising
By Martin Wolk, MSNBC
 
Google would score a major victory over its rival Microsoft if it manages to close a deal and maintain its position as the primary search provider for America Online, industry analysts said Friday.

Google's victory is not yet assured, although the search technology leader appears to be getting close after months of negotiations. Google has entered exclusive talks over an arrangement that would include a $1 billion investment for a 5 percent stake in AOL, sources close to the negotiations said Friday. The deal was first reported in the online edition of The Wall Street Journal.

Even a year ago AOL commanded little respect in the business world after its disastrous merger with Time Warner led to years of turmoil, a tumbling stock price and uncertain business outlook.

Click here to read the full article
 
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