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Parsippany, NJ (PRWEB) March 17, 2010

For the 6th consecutive year, Kevin S. Goff, SetFocus trainer and courseware author, was awarded Microsoft MVP status. A 5-time recipient of the MVP award for .NET, Kevin received his 2010 MVP award for SQL Server. Of 100 million technical community participants worldwide, only about 260 are SQL Server MVPs.

The Microsoft MVP is an annual award given to exceptional technical community leaders worldwide who voluntarily share their deep, real-world knowledge about Microsoft technologies with others. Kevin’s role as SetFocus Business Intelligence (http://www.setfocus.com/MastersProgram/business-intelligence-training.aspx) instructor and courseware author embodies the guiding principles of the Microsoft MVP — sharing experience with the technical community – in this case, through the role of teacher.

“My role in building and continually improving the courseware and training in the SQL Server and Business Intelligence Master’s Programs is the culmination of my life-long interest in teaching” remarked Kevin on the occasion of his award. “I am honored by the recognition I’ve received as a 6-time recipient of the Microsoft MVP award. But even without the award, I would still be doing the same thing.”

“Kevin brings an unswerving passion for training and the technology to his role as instructor for the Business Intelligence Master’s Program” declared Ananthalakshmi (Priya) Chidambaram, SetFocus director of training and support. “Plus his experience as an award-winning application developer for a broad range of industries allows him to add the richness of real-world savvy to the Program.”

In addition to his role as instructor and courseware developer for SetFocus, Kevin is a gifted software developer and a prolific writer and speaker. He is an accomplished textbook author hard at work on a new book “Expert Business Intelligence Solutions with SQL Server 2008R2 and Microsoft 2010 Technologies” scheduled for publication in late 2010.

Kevin also fulfills the principle of the MVP award with regular posts to both his own blog, www.KevinSGoff.net. Kevin’s blog posts are frequently featured on the SetFocus blog, SetFocus Connect (http://blogs.setfocus.com/).

Since 1997, SetFocus has been a leader in selecting, training, placing, and supporting Microsoft professionals worldwide. SetFocus identifies skills gaps and develops programs that directly train and source skilled professionals to meet the immediate hiring needs of its partners. A Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions, SetFocus employs a unique hands-on learning curriculum and a combination of services to help organizations grow. SetFocus is currently ranked among the 2009 Inc. 5,000 fastest growing companies in America and the 2008 New Jersey’s Fifty Fastest Growing Companies.

For more information, SetFocus can be reached at +1-886-91-TRAIN and through its website, www.setfocus.com.

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Houston, TX (PRWEB) October 21, 2006

ChristiaNet.com (http://www.christianet.com), the world’s largest Christian portal with twelve million monthly page loads, conducted a survey with the question, “Should Christian businesses advertise as Christians?” A considerable majority felt that it is important to advertise a Christian business as Christian for several reasons. One participant said, “It is not wrong to let others know we seek to honor Christ in all that we do.” Believers should encourage and support one another but how can they if they don’t know about one another? God’s children seem to have community sentiment to wholeheartedly support the Body of Christ.

Out of 159 readers polled, 126 said that Christians should engage in marketing practices that let others know they are representing Christ. If a business is representing Christ then it is going to have integrity and honesty in its dealings. Many people prefer trading with Christian businesses for this reason. One reader said, “It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to become involved in a business that is run morally and ethically.” Christian advertising can be a beacon that shines brightly and attracts the lost.

Seventeen of those polled did not feel that it was important to use Christian advertising when marketing a business. Many in this group seem to agree that Believers who are running their business with integrity shouldn’t have to advertise that it is Christian. One voter said, “I steer clear of them. I have had some dealings with some “Christian” businesses and have been over charged, and treated like a dummy.” Do some people use the word “Christian” for profit? Some people in this group seem to think so.

Sixteen participants said they were unsure on this issue. One person in this group made a valid point by stating, “They had better make sure that they live up to the name if they do advertise like that.” A couple people in this group felt that anyone who has a business should pray and ask God about marketing it as Christian before doing so. Could Christian advertising be detrimental to a business? One participant in this group felt that some people discriminate against Christians and try to take advantage of them. God’s Word instructs Believers to pray for those who are confused. For more information, visit: http://www.christianet.com/christianadvertising/

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