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Agility Recovery Solutions Joins National Preparedness Month Effort; Business Continuity Firm Hosting Free Events to Help Businesses Prepare for Interruptions.


CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Agility Recovery Solutions (Agility) announced today its participation in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's September initiative, National Preparedness pre·par·ed·ness  
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). The nationwide effort is held each September to increase public awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies and to encourage individuals and organizations to take action. As a coalition member, Agility is promoting the initiative through its partners, as well as hosting free web seminars for the public.

Utilizing its 17 years of continuity planning and recovery experience, Agility developed a web seminar entitled en·ti·tle  
tr.v. en·ti·tled, en·ti·tling, en·ti·tles
1. To give a name or title to.

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 "Prepare Your Business, Disaster Recovery Webinar," which will be presented each Wednesday in September, from 2 to 3 p.m. EDT EDT
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Eastern Daylight Time


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. The goal of the series is to help businesses begin or update their business recovery plans with simple preparedness steps. These educational seminars are open to all businesses as well as the general public. For more detailed information, visit http://www.agilityrecovery.com/agil/events.htm

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, Agility's president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , says every organization can take action to develop a continuity plan.

"When an emergency or interruption occurs, our biggest defense is preparedness," said Boyd. "Developing a recovery plan and identifying preparedness and response resources within our communities are simple steps we can take to prepare ourselves and our business today.

More information about the partners and events for National Preparedness Month can be found at: www.ready.gov

ABOUT AGILITY RECOVERY SOLUTIONS

Agility Recovery Solutions is located in Charlotte, N.C. The company's core value is their ability to support businesses dealing with disasters. Within 48 hours, Agility links employees, customers, and corporate executives--no matter what the need, so they can continue operations. Solutions range from simple technical support to a full mobile office recovery.
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