years of experience in the brake business, FDP is the industry standard. We will be redesigning the innovative brand’s packaging, while embracing the high-quality product they produce.

Just goes to show how the right product, coupled w/ the right creative in the right media achieves a big win!

While the intention was to experience something new, the impact was beyond words. He was humbled and touched by the children and the Haitian people. Witnessing the struggle of the Haitian people following a harrowing earthquake has inspired Fred to continue contributing to those in need while beckoning him to return to Haiti again.

Exciting news from both Matco Tools and LiveWallet! They have launched their newest power tool, the Matco Tools Prepaid MasterCard by LiveWallet! Vertigo Media Group is the marketing company that handles LiveWallet and has had the great opportunity to create all of the materials for this new and exciting program! Lisa Mirable, the media spokesperson for LiveWallet and the CEO of Vertigo Media Group said “Matco Tools is a perfect partner for the LiveWallet program. They have an extraordinary commitment to their customers and wanted a state-of-the-art, comprehensive rewards and loyalty program featuring their own private-label card solution”.

And the news gets even better! The prepaid MasterCard by LiveWallet has also been featured on Matco’s world championship contending, 325 MPH Top Fuel dragster. Recently the fuel dragster has been “dressed for success” as it displays the new Matco Tools Prepaid MasterCard design. The car has already competed at several NHRA races! On Friday September 29^th  , at the Maple Grove Raceway’s 27^th annual Auto-Plus ® NHRA National, the Matco Tools Prepaid MasterCard Top Fuel Dragster qualified on the pole accelerating from Zero to more than 325 miles per hour in less than four seconds! Vertigo Media Group has also been in charge of designing the stunning decals on the  Matco Tools dragster that features the Matco Tools Prepaid MasterCard by LiveWallet!

What exactly is this new prepaid card program? It is a unique venture between Matco Tools, LiveWallet and University National Bank. The goal of the program is to make life more affordable for Matco Tools customers by providing a tool that combines smart money management with a rewards and a loyalty program. Unlike gift cards, cardholders have access to a robust online banking portal, a mobile banking application, online bill pay and can even direct deposit their paycheck directly onto the card for free.  If cardholders have an existing bank account, they can link their card and add funds but no bank account is required. Additionally, funds can be added at more than 60,000 MoneyGram locations and there is no credit check so it’s easy to get a card.

The purpose of LiveWallet is to add extra savings and unique perks like exclusive online cash back mall featuring over one thousand national retailers! There is also a personal assistant available 24-hours a day and the chance to win five thousand dollars every two weeks just for using the card.

Matco Tools is best known for manufacturing, distributing and servicing premium quality automotive equipment, tools, and tool storage for the professional technician. The company has more than 60 years of national brand experience in the automotive equipment industry and a vast product line of more than 13,000 of the highest quality, innovative tools and accessories.

It is our great pleasure to announce and congratulate Lisa Mirabile into this group of intelligent, hard-working and dynamic men and women.

The awards gala is scheduled for Thursday 29th January 2009 at the Crest Hollow Country Club so please save that date on your calendar! Long Island Business News President and Publisher, John Kominicki, created a special event section to highlight the forty awardees and the official list can be found on the LIBN Website: www.libn.com.

Of course, the awards gala will be fantastic – red carpet, great networking and a hot band. The event has grown from a gathering of 60 people introducing themselves in a small restaurant to more than 600 at the Island’s largest catering hall.

Bring cameras to catch the moment and don’t be surprised when the cheering begins because this is always a high spirited salute to the rising stars of Long Island and we’re quite proud of Lisa.

We’d be pleased if you would join us in supporting Lisa at the gala. Individual tickets are $80 and there are special table packages available as well, both of which can be purchased on the LIBN website.