Cover all bases with Roll-a-Ramp - FreePressReleaseCenter.com

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Sea World San Diego uses Roll-A-Ramp

Roll-A-Ramp was recently contacted by Sea World, San Diego, CA for assistance with creating a custom ramp system.  The system had to first go from a dock, then onto a moving platform structure that featured a team of acrobatics.  From there the performers needed ramp access onto the yacht, which would take them to shore after the event.  Sea World is an amusement park in San Diego, featuring attractions of all kinds, including rides, restaurants, and the famous Water Show showcasing dolphins, killer whales and other sea creatures. Sea World is San Diego’s number one tourist attraction since 1964. The amusement park is visited by more than 3 million tourists each year.

Roll-A-Ramp Re-Ignites South Korean Market

Roll-A-Ramp, West Fargo, North Dakota, has re-established the ramp market in S Korea.  

The company had previously signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Tong-IL Korea in 2008, as part of a Gold Key Trade Mission through the US Commercial Service.  Heather Ranck, Trade Specialist with the USCS helped to locate the Korean medical equipment business.  After business faltered in 2010, a strategic plan was developed to re-start the growing market there.  Greg Moll, Global Business Manager, flew to Seoul recently to meet with company officials and finalize the deal.  Mr. Jiwon Kim, International Business Development for Korea, North Dakota Trade Office, was also instrumental, visiting them on behalf of Roll-A-Ramp several times.  Also assisting was Jennifer Miller, Global Programs Coordinator, Tim Capouch, General Manager, Jill Giesler, Sales Assistant, and Sam Heth, Logistics.  Roll-A-Ramp is owned by Tom Kenville, Col., US Air Force, Retired.

Fargo-Moorhead Named Best-Performing Small Metro in the Nation

The Fargo-Moorhead region has earned the top spot on the Milken Institute’s 2010 Best-Performing Cities report. 

The report bases its rankings on job, wage and salary growth over a period of time and relative high-tech jobs.  In this year’s report, Fargo ranked as the best-performing small city and increased to the #1 position from #10 from last year.

“The Milken Institute focuses on three areas the F-M region is rich in,” said Chamber of Commerce President Craig Whitney, “Human capital, financial capital and social capital.  We have the people, the economic activity and the education, health care and cultural infrastructure that make this and incredible place to live and do business.”

The best performing small cities in the 2010 report all have either energy-related natural resources, a major university or a military base.  Fargo-Moorhead has six universities, with a total student population in excess of 30,000.

“The Fargo-Moorhead region has all three in spades,” said Whitney.

For more on the report, visit www.milkeninstitute.org.

Roll-A-Ramp Received Best of Business Award

Small Business Commerce Association’s Award Honors the Achievement

SAN FRANCISCO, November 7, 2009, Roll-A-Ramp has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Medical equipment and supplies category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA)
The Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) is pleased to announce that Roll-A-Ramp has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Medical equipment and supplies category.

The SBCA 2009 Award Program recognizes the top 5% of small businesses throughout the country. Using statistical research and consumer feedback, the SBCA identifies companies that we believe have demonstrated what makes small businesses a vital part of the American economy. The selection committee chooses the award winners from nominees based off statistical research and also information taken from monthly surveys administered by the SBCA, a review of consumer rankings, and other consumer reports. Award winners are a valuable asset to their community and exemplify what makes small businesses great.

About Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA)

Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) is a San Francisco based organization. The SBCA is a private sector entity that aims to provide tactical guidance with many day to day issues that small business owners face. In addition to our main goal of providing a central repository of small business operational advice; we use consumer feedback to identify companies that exemplify what makes small business a vital part of the American economy.


SOURCE: Small Business Commerce Association

CONTACT:
Small Business Commerce Association
Email: Press@SBCAAwards.org
URL: http://www.SBCAAwards.org

Veterans Benefit Specialist Brought On Board

Tyler Einarson, Corporal, US Marine Corps (Retired), was recently hired by Roll-A-Ramp to help implement a program that will provide assistance to veterans.  The program will help veterans to get the benefits they are entitled to under the various Veterans Administration programs.  One specific program of note is the HISA Grant Program.  HISA benefits allows any veteran with a qualifying service or non-service connected disability to receive a free ramp.

The program consists of educating the veterans and the many service organizations such as AM Vets, Vietnam Veterans of America, VFW, American Legion, etc. to assist veterans as advocates to assure the money is going to the people it was intended to go to.  Tyler assists in the complete process, which partly includes helping to complete the HISA application process, preparing paperwork, and facilitating the evaluation and quote to assure the VA receives a complete packet, ready for a signature to release the funds.  The amounts for 2011 benefits was raised to $2,000.00 for a non-service connected disability to $6,800.00 for a service-connected disability.  It will bring a lot of satisfaction to a former serviceman for helping his comrades and allow many veterans across the nation to realize the freedom they are entitled to.

Roll-A-Ramp is proud to be a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.

Roll-A-Ramp Expands International Staff

Roll-A-Ramp Corporation, West Fargo, ND has expanded its international staff to meet growing global demand for its ramp products.  Jennifer Miller, a graduate from North Dakota State University  with a Masters Degree in Business Management & Marketing, and a BA in Mass Communication, Speech Communication, and Spanish has been hired.   She will help to oversee domestic and international operations.  She has also traveled extensively to Central America and helped lead in the establishment of a health clinic for the poor in Guatemala.  Roll-A-Ramp manufactures a high-end aircraft aluminum portable ramp that can be rolled up, with a main use in providing disabled access solutions worldwide.  International distributorships have grown from 24 countries in 2006 to over 51 in 2011.  Roll-A-Ramp has previously been award the Exporter of The Year – Consumer Products Category for the US, winning the award in 2007 after expanding its international by 450%.  Officials from the headquarters for the US Commercial in Washington D.C. were on hand to present the award as part of the Annual North Dakota Export Trade Conference.