DNA Services of America  
Larry Jones, Service Center Manager

DNA Services of America is in the “identity services” business providing fast, accurate and confidential DNA testing for paternity, child identification, birth certificate amendment, affidavits of parentage, family relationship DNA, forensic DNA, genealogy, DNA testing for immigration, and DNA detection and infidelity testing.

Larry has operated DNA Services of America Southeastern North Carolina since January 2008. His primary service area includes the following counties: Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Cumberland, Duplin, Greene, Hoke, Jones, Lenoir, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, Wayne and Wilson.

Prior to DNA Services of America, Larry was with the U.S. Postal Service for 34 years; 17 of which were in various executive roles, including Postmaster.

Optimum Coumputer Training Solutions
Verna Edwards, Owner/Operator

The Upper Coastal Plain Business Development Center (BDC) is pleased to welcome Verna Edwards, owner of  Optimum  Computer Training Solutions, as the newest client company of the small business incubator. Verna provides group and individual training on the latest PC software applications to include: Excel, Access,    PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Front Page, Publisher, Digital Photography, and other widely-used programs.  Since entering the BDC in December, Optimum Computer Training Solutions conducts day and evening classes in the facility and is    planning a weekend class to better accommodate client work     schedules.  Most clients are “non-traditional,” meaning they are    typically working full-time or operating a small business and are     interested in sharpening their skills or brushing up on the latest software applications.  This short term computer training program also serves as a great tool for dislocated workers who need to retrain in new areas opening up alternative job opportunities.

 Optimum Computer Training Solutions also provides on-site training for a number of    corporate customers for workgroups and administrative staff to help them achieve greater efficiencies by understanding how to get the most out of the applications they use in the work place on a day-to-day basis. They learn many of the “nuances, tricks, and tips” that quickly improve proficiency. This training is a wise investment for employers, because improved computer skills result in higher productivity and reduced costs.

“The BDC is state of the art with LCD projectors, training room, broadband internet access, and networked computers. There is a receptionist available to me, conference room space, copy and fax machine, and all the necessaries needed for a start-up company. My lease is like no other. Greg Godard and the BDC is all about helping me develop a successful and profitable business.”  Verna Edwards.

 Verna can be reached at 252-314-8456 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .