Wednesday, Aug. 04, 2010

Business Notes

On the board

Joel Coleman, vice president and general manager of international sales for Garner-based Butterball, was recently appointed chairman of the board for the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council.

Banks earnings up

First Citizens BancShares, one of the Triangle's largest community banks, continues to reap the rewards from its strategy of acquiring failing banks with the government's backing.

The Raleigh-based corporate parent of First Citizens Bank announced last week that second-quarter net income soared to $28.6 million, compared to $6.2 million during the same three-month period last year.

The company attributed the growth to an increase in loans and investment securities.

First Citizens has acquired a number of smaller banks that had been taken over by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

Tastefully Simple

Leigh Coats of Clayton has become an independent consultant with Tastefully Simple Inc., a direct-sales company that offers easy-to-prepare foods.

For more information, contact Coats at TastefullyLeigh@gmail.com or visit tastefullysimple.com.

Neurofeedback

Piedmont Neurofeedback & Wellness has opened in Suite 104 at 501 Gateway Drive in Clayton. The practice, led by David Scheidt, uses neurotherapy to treat a variety of disorders, including anxiety, sleeplessness, headaches, depression, panic attacks, fatigue and phobias.

Also, neurotherapy is used to improve alertness, as well as boost academic performance, focus, self-esteem and memory.

The practice also offers wellness programs, including counseling and nutrition. Hours by appointment are 7 a.m. till 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For more information, call the wellness practice at 919-757-4915 or visit piedmontneurofeedback.com.