Posted by Sylvia_FL on 7/18/08 7:23am
Msg #255745

Congratulations PAW:)

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PAW Financial & Notary Services Receives 2008 Best of Zephyrhills Award

U.S. Local Business Association's Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C., July 17, 2008 -- PAW Financial & Notary Services has
been selected for the 2008 Best of Zephyrhills Award in the Notary
Public category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).

The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes
outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the
USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved
exceptional marketing success in their local community and business
category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image
of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose
the winners in each category. The 2008 USLBA Award Program focused on
quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the
information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided
by third parties.

About U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA)

U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) is a Washington D.C. based
organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and
small, across America. The purpose of USLBA is to promote local
business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USLBA was established to recognize the best of local businesses
in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local
business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of
commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our
mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and
business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Local Business Association

CONTACT:
U.S. Local Business Association
Email: [e-mail address]
URL: http://www.USLBA.net

Reply by PAW on 7/18/08 7:31am
Msg #255746

Thank You n/m

Reply by DogmongerCA on 7/18/08 7:36am
Msg #255747

I bow in the presence of greatness:-)

4 thumbs up Paul:-)

Reply by aatatusko on 7/18/08 7:44am
Msg #255748

Well deserved!

Reply by Maureen_nh on 7/18/08 7:46am
Msg #255749

For we oldies who remember
"The cream always rises to the top"

Reply by Julianne Akyol on 7/18/08 7:51am
Msg #255751

Respect & Recognition: get them both today. Congratulations!

Congratulations PAW
When I was new here, you were one who corrected gently a few times that helped me immeasurably. Thank you always.

Reply by Bob_Chicago on 7/18/08 7:54am
Msg #255752

Way to go. n/m

Reply by Marlene/USNA on 7/18/08 8:04am
Msg #255755

What an honor - contratulations! n/m

Reply by Linda Hubbell on 7/18/08 8:09am
Msg #255756

Good Deal, PAW...Congratulations!!!..:) n/m

Reply by Rick_NY on 7/18/08 8:27am
Msg #255758

Congratulations, Paul. And to think they said --

-- you'd never make it in this business! :-)

Continued success.

Reply by Sharon Taylor on 7/18/08 8:46am
Msg #255761

Wow! Six Degrees of Separation from A Famous Person!

Congratulations on a well-earned and well-deserved recognition of your top-quality business, which of course reflects the top quality of the owner.

Reply by MW/VA on 7/18/08 8:48am
Msg #255762

Congratulations, Paul! Being aware of your presence on the boards, I was just thinking the other day that someone should nominate you for NNA's "Notary of the Year", even though I'm thinking you're not an advocate of that organization. Your honor is very well-deserved.
Thank you for the major contribution you make to the notary industry through your participation & guidance offered through the boards & your website. You rock!

Reply by 101livescan on 7/18/08 9:14am
Msg #255771

Accolades to you, Paul. What a wonderful award and recognition of your abilities and quality service.

Reply by PAW on 7/18/08 9:25am
Msg #255776

Correction made by USLBA

The USLBA has made a correction to the award.

The city Zephyrhills (our previous location) was erroneously mentioned. The award is presented for Inverness, our current location.

http://www.pawnotary.com/images/Award.png

Reply by jojo_MN on 7/18/08 9:27am
Msg #255777

WAY TO GO, PAW! You are a very deserving person! n/m

Reply by NCLisa on 7/18/08 9:27am
Msg #255778

Congrats!!! Very much deserved!!!!! n/m

Reply by Paul2_FL on 7/18/08 9:28am
Msg #255780

Can't think of anyone more deserving. Congratulations!

Reply by BrendaTx on 7/18/08 9:46am
Msg #255783

We're proud of you, Paul! Good Job! n/m

Reply by thnotary_NY on 7/18/08 10:57am
Msg #255793

Re: We're proud of you, Paul! Good Job!

I'll second that.!!

Reply by Ernest__CT on 7/18/08 11:03am
Msg #255797

Kudos, Paul! Well deserved! n/m

Reply by Linda Juenger on 7/18/08 11:07am
Msg #255799

Great job. Be proud of your accomplishment. n/m

Reply by ME/NJ on 7/18/08 11:10am
Msg #255800

Congratulations PAW n/m

Reply by BarbaraL_CA on 7/18/08 11:10am
Msg #255801

Congratulations - you're the BEST ! n/m

Reply by Richard Ingram on 7/18/08 12:06pm
Msg #255806

Re: Congratulations - you're the BEST !

Congratulation Paw,
Your professionalism and character is something we should all desire. Thank you for your wonderful example.

Reply by Leslie_Mo on 7/18/08 12:40pm
Msg #255812

Re: Congratulations - you're the BEST !

The knowledge you share on this website is invaluable. I know that whatever you post is both correct and current. Thank you for all the information you give us.

Reply by AF on 7/18/08 12:37pm
Msg #255810

Be Cautious with USLBA

I received a similar email myself recently. I had never heard of the USLBA, so I decided to check the BBB web site at http://www.dc.bbb.org, and they advise caution in dealing with the USLBA. This organization may or may not be legit.

Here is the BBB statement:

Companies report receiving an e-mail notice of an award as a local business. They are asked to link to the group's web site to obtain a plaque commemorating the award. There is a cost for the plaque, but that fact is not part of the the e-mail notice. Once the firm links to the web site, it can be routed to the information about costs. It is unclear if a company can opt out of the award cost, once it gets that far. The only means of contacting USLBA is via e-mail.

The Pennsylvania Avenue address of the firm is a known mail receiving/forwarding address. The BBB is attempting to determine if the entitiy has a real presence locally. We have no current phone listing for the USLBA, which indicates on its web site at www.uslba.net, that it is a business membership association. No contact information is obtainable from the web site except via e-mail. Those approached with e-mail notification of such awards are advised to be cautious, as with any contacts from unknown groups.

Business Contact and Profile
Name: US Local Business Association
Phone: (202) 000-0000
Address: 2020 Pennsylvania Avenue, Nw, Suite 742, Washington, DC 20006

Business Category: Associations, Who's Who/Vanity Publishers
BBB file opened: May 13, 2008
Primary Contact: Ms. Ashley Carter (Selection Committee Chair)
Complaint Contact: Ms. Ashley Carter (Selection Committee Chair)

Reply by PAW on 7/18/08 1:21pm
Msg #255819

I've had no problems with USLBA

Nor with contacting them.

Reply by Becca_FL on 7/18/08 3:18pm
Msg #255830

Sorry, Paul, but it's a scam.

Just like Who's who. It is just a way to scam money from unsuspecting business owners. If you don't believe me, read this.

http://www.wave3.com/global/story.asp?s=8694977

Crutcher wasn't happy about the scam. "For someone to just come by, use our name and tell people they're winners and fool them at the same time, it's just egg on all of us."

A company called United States Local Business Administration created these awards, apparently as a way to take money from dozens of businesses through an honor that's been around in Louisville for 23 years.

We wanted to talk with the people giving these bogus awards. With the address of the company, U.S. Local Business Administration, in hand, we took our investigation to the streets of Washington, DC. No one had heard of the building in question, not even the officers who work on Pennsylvania Avenue.

There was a UPS Store at the address we had, but we were locked out. It turns out the culprits are hiding behind a mailbox.

Reply by pjc on 7/18/08 2:21pm
Msg #255825

Your knowledge is deep and you are always willing to share it with everyone so very graciously. I never fail to read your comments posted here.

I wish you continued success. Patti

Reply by A-1 Signing Agents, LLC on 7/18/08 3:38pm
Msg #255832

That is great. I have never worked for you but have always seen nothing but positive posts. Keep up the good work.