Nov 11, 2024 - Software for Hardware and Blue Ocean Systems announce the integration of Software for Hardware with SAP Business One, a best-in-class enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for small to medium sized businesses.
Software for Hardware (SFH) and Blue Ocean Systems (BOS) are business units within Univerus, a self-funded company providing a platform for growth by uniting best-of-breed software solutions. Shortly after SFH was acquired by Univerus in October 2023, SFH and BOS began work to integrate SFH’s project management software with SAP Business One, a leading ERP solution offered by BOS.
“United under the same company, it was the perfect chance to collaborate and bring a new ERP option to Software for Hardware customers,” says Tom Glassco, EVP of Software for Hardware.
Software for Hardware’s project management tools have helped door and hardware distributors run more efficient, profitable businesses for over 25 years. With an easy-to-use interface, dedicated support, and a rapid return on investment, its software improves productivity for door businesses across North America. Integrating with SAP Business One underscores Software for Hardware’s commitment to offering innovative new tools to improve its customers’ business efficiency.
“For some of our customers, entry level accounting software like QuickBooks and Sage no longer meets their needs,” says Cheryl Orsi, Senior Manager of Client Support at SFH. “And we recognized that they could benefit greatly from upgrading to SAP Business One.”
SAP is the world’s largest provider of enterprise application software, with SAP Business One (B1) being their bestselling ERP solution. Built on an intelligent platform for growth and automation, B1 offers hundreds of integrations and advanced solutions to fit business’ exact requirements. It also offers both on-premises and cloud deployment options.
Blue Ocean aims to strengthen SAP Business as the right ERP for small and medium sized enterprises in the digital economy, offering flexible deployment models, a solid global business core, and leading user experience. The company adapts “big business” principles and applies them to small and medium sized companies when implementing software solutions, making them an ideal partner with SFH.
With SAP Business One, Software for Hardware customers will gain access to a range of advanced solutions in management and administration, accounting and financials, purchasing and operations, and more.
“SAP Business One allows users to configure their existing complex tasks and workflows all within the system,” explains Ryan Bourne, Senior Account Executive at Blue Ocean Systems. “The Blue Ocean team is thrilled to bring improved cost control, real-time reporting, and much more to Software for Hardware customers.”
Working under the same parent company meant that the SFH and BOS teams held aligned goals and shared resources, which ensured the project’s success. Both teams worked with dedication and diligence to execute the integration, reports Scott Long, VP of Sales and Operations at Blue Ocean Systems. “It’s been a pleasure working with everyone to ensure this integration is fully functional and tailored precisely to customers’ needs,” he says.
With this successful integration, Univerus reinforces its commitment to providing powerful products delivered by top-notch teams around the world.
Software for Hardware customers interested in utilizing the SAP Business One integration can find further details and contact information at softwareforhardware.net/sap.
Software for Hardware
Since 1998, Software for Hardware has provided estimating and project management software to commercial door, frame and hardware distributors across the U.S. and Canada. Nearly 1,000 door industry professionals rely on Software for Hardware to improve their business efficiency, client responsiveness, and bottom line profitability. As a result, Software for Hardware has become the fastest growing software in the industry and the software of choice for door distributors.
Blue Ocean is built around a team of technically minded individuals who are laser-focused on achieving business growth through the deployment of SAP ERP software. Through a consultancy approach, their dedicated experts seamlessly scale products to meet the exact requirements of SME clients and deliver solutions that are both tailor-made and cost-effective.
Univerus believes that harmonious value results from bringing together forward-thinking professionals and proven solutions. Representing a suite of software businesses strategically woven into the Univerus family, its centralized management approach has empowered top-notch teams to provide mission-critical solutions with the most robust and innovative products available in the marketplace.
New York - July 19, 2024 - Anvsoft Inc., a leading provider of multimedia conversion solutions, today announced the release of Any Video Converter for Windows Version 9.0.0. This significant update delivers a comprehensive set of improvements designed to enhance user experience, streamline workflows, and empower users with greater control over their video and audio editing projects.
Highlights of Any Video Converter V9.0.0
The highlights of Any Video Converter V9.0.0 include:
Introduce Brand-New User Interface
Version 9.0.0 introduces a completely redesigned user interface (UI) for intuitive and efficient navigation. The re-organized layout features categorized toolkits, workflows, history, and settings, all readily accessible within the left panel.
On the main homepage of the program, users are allowed to search and find a specific tool by entering words, and sort tools in a satisfactory order, even filter tools in different categories.
Additionally, users can personalize their workspace by adding frequently used tools to a favorites collection for even faster access.
Optimize the Workflow Tool for Seamless Project Edits
The Workflow tool receives a major upgrade in Any Video Converter V9.0.0. Users can now zoom in and out for detailed editing, organize the canvas for optimal workflow, and easily rename projects for better clarity.
If other more important tasks occupy the computer and you need to exit the canva, Any Video Converter V9.0.0 will thoughtfully prompt you to save unfinished workflows before exiting the program. Once your device is available again, you can go to the Workflow homepage, then open and resume the project to continue to edit it.
Support Sorting and Searching History Records
The History section in V9.0.0 boasts powerful sorting and filtering capabilities. Users can organize edited videos based on completion time, file size, and duration, while a convenient search function allows for quick retrieval of specific files by video, audio, or the tool used for editing. This enhanced functionality streamlines project management and eliminates time-consuming file searches.
Support Respectively Modifying the Output Directory of Each Tool
Recognizing the need for flexible output management, Any Video Converter V9.0.0 empowers users to customize the output directory for each individual tool. This allows users to save edited and downloaded videos directly to their preferred location, eliminating the need for manual file organization after the editing process.
Support a Real-Time Preview of the Video Merging Effect
The Merge Video tool in V9.0.0 is equipped with seven new transition effects, offering fade-in and fade-out options for a polished look.
The most exciting addition is the real-time preview mode. Once users add the transition effect between two video clips and set the duration, users can click the playback button to preview the video merging effect, then change the transition effect and adjust the duration until the result satisfies the need.
Allow Users to Preview the Added Subtitle Effect in Real Time
It also adds a preview feature to the “Add Subtitles” tool, helping users to modify the font size, color, effect and position of the added subtitle according to the real-time preview effect.
Improve the Video Download Tool
The Video Download tool receives an overhaul in V9.0.0. A new list-style add-file window simplifies the download process, while streamlined configuration options enhance user control. Users can now customize the download track, select the desired output resolution and audio track, and choose the language of downloaded subtitles through the "Manual Configuration" feature.
Preserve User Output Preferences for Efficient Conversion
The Format Convert tool in V9.0.0 remembers user preferences. Any Video Converter now intelligently retains the output settings configured by users during video and audio file conversions, eliminating the need for repetitive configuration adjustments.
Enhance User Support by Adding a Streamlined Feedback Mechanism
V9.0.0 demonstrates Any Video Converter's commitment to user satisfaction. A dedicated "Feedback" entry is now available on the main menu, providing a direct channel for users to communicate with technical support. This streamlined approach ensures efficient troubleshooting and prompt resolution of any issues users encounter while using or purchasing the software.
Key Features of Any Video Converter
Any Video Converter is an all-in-one solution for personal and business users to convert, edit and download video or audio files. Clean and simple interface, a wide range of functions and reliable performance simplify the video/audio editing process.
Add music, subtitles, watermark, overlay to a video.
Adjust the audio volume and add audio effects.
Adjust the brightness, saturation, contrast, etc., of a video.
The secret is out. Career and vocational colleges offer an affordable alternative to four-year universities and colleges. These educational paths also offer a streamlined education to employment pipeline, with instructors who are also field professionals and skills training directly applicable to the workforce students will soon enter. It’s not just US nationals who are making the educational shift.
20 percent of all international students in the United States attend career and vocational colleges, as of the 2022 school year. An additional benefit for international students is the quick transition from school to workforce, which aligns with visa requirements to stay in the country. These schools also carry less stringent US language requirements and accommodate nontraditional schedules.
The main problem international students run into when it comes to career and vocational college enrollment is the enrollment process itself. While traditional four-year colleges and universities have departments dedicated to helping international students navigate admissions requirements and procedures, career and vocational colleges still largely lack these resources. CCI TheDegreePeople.com conducted an informal online survey that discovered international students continue to face hurdles in navigating admissions for career and vocational colleges in the United States, even though the rate of enrollment continues to grow.
What do international students need to qualify?
The short answer is a high school diploma or GED. The long answer is it depends on the structure of the educational system of the country of origin. For some countries, this is a secondary education certificate or passing a government mandated exam. In every case, international students have to explain the value of their foreign education in terms of US academic value as part of the admissions process to show the equivalency of a US high school diploma or GED. This can get confusing, especially in tandem with cultural and language barriers.
“I founded this business to help those born outside of the US get educated here. I am a first generation American and big supporter of the career and vocational college experience. It was my mother’s dream,” Sheila Danzig, founder and director of CCI TheDegreePeople.com, a premier credential evaluating agency explains.
International students need to provide credential evaluations of their foreign secondary education credentials or government exam results. CCI TheDegreePeople.com evaluates each credential uniquely to clearly show admissions departments the academic value of foreign secondary education credentials in terms of US academic value to prove admissions eligibility for career and vocational colleges. This evaluation is delivered in the form of a PDF directly to the college official handling international student admissions, and offers no charge rush delivery options. As international student body admissions grow in these institutions, they face a learning curve that requires guidance. In addition to providing evaluations, CCI TheDegreePeople.com works directly with admissions departments, being available to answer questions, provide guidance, and troubleshoot.
“We understand the vital role career and community colleges play in the US education system,” says Danzig. “Many schools have told us that their international student enrollment has grown because CCI has made the admission process student friendly.”
For more information on how CCI TheDegreePeople.com can improve the admissions process for your international students contact Shelia Danzig via email at Sheila@Danzig.com or at 1.800.771.4723.
Top image: Teresa Yolanda Cheung with a competitor from the men’s 100m butterfly final at the 2016 Rio Olympics in Australia.
Bottom image: Teresa Yolanda Cheung competing in the 100m breaststroke at the World Aquatics Masters Championships—Kyushu 2023 in Fukuoka, Japan.
The 19th FINA World Aquatics Masters Championships was held in Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan August 2–11, 2023. The former member of China's national team, the current swimming coach, fashion model, and emerging film actress Teresa Yolanda Cheung participated. Her primary events were breaststroke and medley stroke. In the women’s 100m and 50m breaststroke races, she defeated several strong opponents who had previously achieved remarkable results in international competitions. In the 100m breaststroke, she ranked seventh globally in the final standings, and in the 50m breaststroke, she secured first place in her group. In the overall standings of this event, she ranked sixth in the world.
This was a large-scale international Olympic competition hosted by the Fédération International de Natation Association (FINA), hosting renowned swimmers from around the world. Teresa Yolanda Cheung is a former member of China’s national swimming team, national champion, national athlete, and head coach of the Star Dream Swim Team New York. She and a group of 30 individuals, including former Chinese Olympic and Asian Games champions and national champions, formed the Champion Swimmer Club, which represented the Chinese team in this competition and achieved outstanding results.
Teresa Yolanda Cheung was born in Harbin, China. Her mother was also a professional swimmer who was a torchbearer at the Guangzhou Asian Games and has coached numerous national champions, Asian Games champions, and champions of the World Military Games. Teresa Yolanda Cheung said, “My mother is my idol, my superhero.” She was selected to join the China national swimming team at the young age of 13. She won the national swimming championship three years in a row and twice broke the national record for the 100m breaststroke at the Junior National Swimming Championships. After retiring, she was admitted to Shanghai Jiao Tong University for further studies. Then, she immigrated to the United States via an Alien of Extraordinary Ability visa, where she became a swimming coach for the American Swimming Coaches Association in New York. Since then, she has coached nearly 300 outstanding young American swimmers who have achieved remarkable results in major swimming competitions across the United States.
What’s astonishing is that while serving as a swimming coach, she entered into the fashion circles of China and the United States thanks to her 172cm height and athletic physique honed through years of professional training. With her elegant demeanor and innate qualities, she has become a professional fashion model.
Teresa Y. Cheung in New York Fashion Week
Teresa Y. Cheung published in numerous fashion magazines
Teresa Y. Cheung in the Movie “Arena”
In March 2022, “Arena”, an American thriller about an airplane crash, was looking for actresses across the United States. The film was produced and supervised by Chinese-American Raymond Chen, the head of New York ZUN Royal Group, and directed by Alexander Bok, an emerging American director. Teresa Y. Cheung, who has harbored a strong interest in the performing arts since childhood, signed up for the casting audition. She stood out among hundreds of candidates, securing a contract to play the core role of Elisa.
Cheung said that after retiring from swimming for several years, she was thrilled to once again stand on the starting block of a global competition as an athlete. Her participation in the World Aquatics Masters Championships was to prove that “champions never retire. Giving it your all is what makes an excellent swimmer.” With her passion, she has become a legend!
Besides excelling as a swimming coach, Cheung will also devote her many talents to a promising film career.
Teresa Yolanda Cheung at the premiere of the movie “The Farmer and the Belle: Saving Santaland” as a VIP guest.
She has experienced several successful chapters in her life. We extend our best wishes to her for achieving even greater success in all her future endeavors!
Remember the song “head, shoulders, knees, and toes? Now it’s water, wallet, keys, phone, bag. Producer, writer, and environmental activist Robert Lansburgh’s new song and music video, Water Wallet, just dropped. The catchy tune serves the triple purpose of helping listeners to never forget to leave the house without the five essentials, to reduce plastic use, and of course, to enjoy.
Lansburgh first came up with the song as a personal mantra when he became aware of the enormous amount of unnecessary bottled water and plastic bags that he accumulated. For many across the country, simply not being in the habit of bringing water and a bag when leaving the house leads to buying costly and wasteful bottled water and using plastic shopping bags, which quickly wind up as garbage at best and litter at worst. These easily avoidable excesses continue to have catastrophic consequences for the ocean and environment.
These behaviors are not malicious; they are bad habits that take a clever trick to break. For Lansburgh, that trick came in the form of a song.
“I wrote this song to change my personal habits, and it has made my life better,” says Lansburgh. “I was tired of forgetting my most essential items, tired of having to stop and purchase water, tired of seeing plastic bags floating in the ocean.”
The writer devised a simple song to a catchy, recognizable tune orchestrated specifically to get stuck in your head on your way out the door.
“It’s a foolproof way to improve your day,” says Lansburgh. “I’m never thirsty and I have everything I need.”
Want to get a song stuck in your head that will improve your life and help save the environment? Visit www.uselessplastic.com to check out the track, the band, and the mission.
Please like their Facebook page to support the campaign and grow the cause: www.facebook.com/wwkpbsong
BLUETTI, a leading innovator in the energy storage industry, is set to dazzle visitors at The Energy Expo 2023, taking place at the Miami Airport Convention Center from August 22nd to 24th. Attendees can experience BLUETTI's household energy storage and portable power products firsthand at booth #233.
Driving the Transition to Renewable Energy
As the world gravitates toward renewable energy sources, BLUETTI recognizes the vital role that energy storage systems play in maximizing the potential of solar power. These systems store excess energy for later use, ensuring a continuous power supply even during power outages. In line with its mission, BLUETTI is committed to delivering clean energy solutions worldwide to catalyze the transition to renewable energy.
Showcasing Game-Changing Energy Solutions
Visitors to BLUETTI's booth could explore a range of cutting-edge energy storage solutions, including:
- EP900+B500 Modular Household System: This versatile system supports both on-grid and off-grid configurations, boasting a robust 9,000W output. Ranging from 9,920Wh to 19,840Wh in capacity, it integrates with solar setups for maximum 9,000W solar charging. This system empowers users to harness solar energy or even sell surplus power back to the grid. Notably, it safeguards against outages in just 10ms with its UPS feature.
-AC500+B300S Movable Backup System: Designed for off-grid use, this solution delivers a 5,000W output and offers a capacity from 3,072Wh to 18,432Wh. Its rapid 20ms UPS switching time and compatibility with 3,000W solar input make it a dependable backup power for home and off-grid sheds.
- AC200MAX Portable Emergency Power: Delivering 2,048Wh of capacity and 2,200W of power output, the AC200MAX is expandable with B230 additional batteries for more energy storage. This mid-range powerhouse is perfect for addressing short-term power cuts and RV living.
- AC60P and AC180P Mobile Power Sources: Weighing 9.1kg, the AC60P is an IP65-rated water-resistant generator expandable to 2,116Wh with two B80P batteries. The AC180P boasts 1,440Wh of energy storage and a remarkable 1,440W Turbocharging, achieving 80% capacity in just 45 minutes.
Additionally, BLUETTI will also display other compact solar generators like EB3A and EB70 for emergency backup and outdoor power needs, paired with foldable solar panels such as BLUETTI PV200 and PV350 for seamless power supply wherever sunlight is available.
Pioneering Energy Innovation
Bolstered by a global team of R&D experts, BLUETTI holds over 300 patents and continues introducing remarkable products annually, leading energy storage innovation. "We're always pushing the boundaries, and we can't wait to share our latest achievements at the Expo," said James Ray, BLUETTI's marketing manager.
About BLUETTI
BLUETTI has been committed to promoting sustainability and green energy solutions since its inception. By offering eco-friendly energy storage solutions for both indoor and outdoor use, BLUETTI aims to provide exceptional experiences for our homes while also contributing to a sustainable future for our planet. This commitment to sustainable energy has helped BLUETTI expand its reach to over 100 countries and gain the trust of millions of customers worldwide.
My Auto Transport Company, the premier car shipper reputed for providing a seamless transportation experience to customers, has completed five years of delivering superior customer service.
“We are delighted to have completed five eventful years of business,” says the spokesperson for My Auto Transport Company. “We have a combined 15 years in service of auto transport nationwide. To celebrate the occasion, we are offering random customers a off coupon for all those who book our services from September to November 2023.”
The leading auto transport company Las Vegas provides enumerable support to drivers, including fuel discounts, annual conference meetings, networking events, and other valuable opportunities.
The reputed car shippers Las Vegas select from the top five percent of elite drivers with zero claims.
The company is headed by Marisol Pareja, the President with over 20 years of experience in the moving industry. The company’s consistent world-class service and superior customer care make it a 5-star rated enterprise.
As a company that deeply values the significance of each vehicle in its care, My Auto Transport Company prioritizes the utmost care and respect throughout the entire transportation process.
With a team of skilled drivers, dispatchers, and dedicated customer service representatives, the company guarantees a seamless transportation experience for all clients. Advanced state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge technology are employed to ensure the secure and efficient transit of vehicles.
Transparency and honesty stand at the core of My Auto Transport Company's values. It reflects their commitment to providing customers with the most competitive rates in the industry.
My Auto Transport Services is not just another transport service. The company has been carefully built on a legacy of trust and excellence which has helped them earn the trust of their customers.
Over the years, My Auto Transport Company has become the go-to destination for individuals and businesses seeking reliable, secure, and efficient vehicle transportation services. Clients can expect exceptional customer care, cost-effectiveness, and a stress-free experience when entrusting their vehicles to the company's expert team.
According to the spokesperson, My Auto Transport Company aims to become the most trusted auto transport service provider nationwide. They believe that with its dependable and experienced staff and ability to deliver efficient services, they can realize this goal quickly. The company's vision is to be at the forefront of all transport service providers and deliver fast and accurate services.
My Auto Transport Company is an established and reputed auto transportation service provider committed to delivering secure, reliable, and timely vehicle transportation solutions. With a team of experienced professionals and state-of-the-art technology, the company aims to redefine industry standards and provide unparalleled customer satisfaction.
Elite Health Online, a pioneer in health and wellness solutions, is excited to announce the introduction of Semaglutide Oral Strips, a groundbreaking product designed to transform the weight loss journey for individuals across the United States.
Initially developed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, Semaglutide has shown impressive results in aiding weight loss. Now, with advancements in medical technology, Elite Health Online is offering Semaglutide in a convenient, needle-free oral strip form, providing a compelling alternative to traditional injections.
"Our mission at Elite Health Online has always been to provide innovative and effective health solutions," said Clay York, CEO of Elite Health Online. "With the introduction of Semaglutide Oral Strips, we are opening a new chapter in weight loss treatment. This user-friendly, needle-free alternative maximizes the benefits of Semaglutide, empowering individuals to overcome the challenges of traditional treatments and embark on a transformative weight loss journey."
The convenience of oral strip delivery is a significant advancement in Semaglutide's administration. Unlike traditional injections, oral strips are more user-friendly. Simply place the flavored, thin strip against your cheek, allow it to dissolve, and experience the benefits of Semaglutide without the discomfort of injections.
"Semaglutide Oral Strips represent a significant step towards achieving a healthier lifestyle," the CEO added. "By taking advantage of this innovative delivery method, individuals can overcome the barriers associated with injections, improve compliance, and experience the benefits of Semaglutide for weight loss."
The introduction of oral strips also addresses the common concern of needle phobia, providing a stress-free solution for a wider audience. Combined with the flexibility of customizable dosage options and improved absorption and bioavailability, Semaglutide Oral Strips offer a personalized approach to weight loss.
While Semaglutide offers remarkable weight loss benefits, it is most effective when combined with healthy lifestyle changes. Adopting a balanced diet and incorporating regular physical activity can amplify the results achieved with Semaglutide, promoting long-term weight management and overall well-being.
About Elite Health Online
Elite Health Online is a trusted provider of health and wellness solutions, dedicated to improving the quality of life for its customers. Elite Health is a 100% online telehealth company that services all states. With a focus on innovative products and cutting-edge research, Elite Health Online is committed to helping individuals achieve their health and wellness goals. There motto is Convenience, Comprehensive, and Compassionate.
Washington, D.C. - July 5, 2023 - Map Collective Inc, BIPOC, women-owned supply chain decarbonization platform, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Phase II Small Business Innovation and Research grant from the National Science Foundation, extending its research from its Phase I award in 2021. The grant, in the amount of nearly M, will be used to further develop Map Collective's innovative technology and bring it to market.
"We are thrilled to have received this grant from the National Science Foundation," said Map-Collective's CEO, Tara Gupta. "This funding will enable us to accelerate our research and development, and bring key toolkits to market faster, ultimately helping us optimize supply chains within the parameters of our planetary boundaries.” Map-Collective's technology has the potential to revolutionize major sectors, such as banking, logistics, and regional government sustainability planning.
Map-Collective was selected for the grant based on its innovative technology, potential for impact, and strong team. The company's technology has already gained attention from Marseilles-based global accelerator Ze-Box, sponsored by logistics giant CMA GPC, and has been recognized by Forbes’, with Gupta being honored as a 30 Under 30 Energy leader last year. The technology has reach clients such as the County of Maui, and Cannabis giant Curaleaf, and the grant will allow the company to continue to push the boundaries of decarbonization software. The company is in talks with hundreds of companies and governments about implementations of its software, and is forming key partnerships with intergovernmental organizations.
The company is intent on providing a clean, user-friendly interface, but below the surface, it's an enormous data science project, mapping the earth end to end and producing a decision-making tool that analyzes earth data in real time. This platform promises a digital twin of earth, built on cutting edge technology such as Web3 and AI, fit for the hopeful, sustainable future we can realize with its tools.
Synergy Wellness Chiropractic and Physical Therapy, a trusted provider of evidence-based chiropractic and physical therapy services in New York City since 2001, is expanding its offerings. The renowned facility is now extending its services to additional areas within NYC, making its expert chiropractic care more accessible to a wider community.
“If you are seeking true health, wellness, and happiness, you have come to the right place,” says Dr Kulla. “We have proudly served New York City at our East Village, Gramercy Park, Manhattan location since 1999. We bring together a team of healthcare practitioners to create a synergistic approach to optimal health.”
Synergy Wellness is a patient-centered chiropractic physical therapy practice that helps in the restoration of health without the use of medications. People availing of the services of this chiropractor Manhattan can get relief from their condition without undergoing surgery or spending a fortune on ineffective medications.
The chiropractor in NYC utilizes state-of-the-art healthcare technologies to assist patients in finding relief from their ailments. At Synergy Wellness, they feature the renowned Ceragem massage table, ensuring that every client receives a distinctive and exceptional experience during their visits. This integration of advanced technology at Synergy Wellness aims to provide patients with effective and innovative solutions for their conditions.
The physical therapist has announced that they will add new services like the Schroth technique for people with scoliosis. Synergy Wellness will also add Pilates classes for patients with various back conditions. The spokesperson said they would also offer the Alexander technique, personal training, Rolfing, massage, and acupuncture.
Synergy Wellness’s cold laser therapy helps promote natural healing and provides relief from pain. It treats acute and chronic pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, arthritis, soft tissue strains, and sprains. The therapy assists in the reduction of inflammation, cell regeneration, and improved healing of wounds.
Synergy Wellness employs a method known as Spinal Decompression to address chronic spinal disc herniations and bulges. This technique involves traction or separating the spinal segments to alleviate lower back or neck pain.
Decompression and Cox flexion distraction present excellent alternatives for individuals experiencing pain from disc herniations, bulges, and stenosis and those with a troublesome history with pain medication.
They aim to reach out to the local community (the east village) of Manhattan, New York City, and empower children. They want to give children the tools that they don't have at home so that they can survive and thrive.
The reputed chiropractor has an effective treatment for hiatal hernia, which primarily arises as a mechanical issue. The patent-pending DIY device helps reduce acid reflux and hiatal hernia without surgical intervention or medication.
About Synergy Wellness Chiropractic & Physical Therapy, PLLC:
Synergy Wellness is a reputable healthcare facility that has been serving the diverse community of New York City since 1999. Located in the vibrant neighborhoods of East Village and Gramercy Park in Manhattan, they have provided quality Chiropractic and Physical Therapy care since 2001. With a focus on evidence-based practices and utilizing advanced technology, their dedicated team of healthcare professionals from various disciplines creates a synergistic environment to promote optimal health and achieve positive patient outcomes.
BLUETTI, a leading brand in portable power, kicks off its End of Financial Year (EOFY) Sale, the best mid-year shopping carnival in Australia. From June 1st to June 30th, BLUETTI is offering exclusive discounts of up to 31% on its solar generators, modular power stations, and the latest arrival, the AC180. With ever increasing energy demand for the coming winter and soaring electricity prices, there is no better time to save big on these renewable power solutions.
Weighing just 4.6kg, the EB3A is lighter than the EB70 (9.7kg), but the EB70 delivers more power with its 716Wh LiFePO4 battery. Sporting a compact design and solid folding handle, they're incredibly portable for your camping, picnics, or road trips.
The two models are tiny, but they pack a punch with multiple ports and impressive power: 1,000W for the EB70 and 600W for the EB3A. Charge multiple devices simultaneously, including car fridges, CPAP machines, fans, and digital devices.
For a max 200W solar charging, pair EB3A or EB70 with BLUETTI's portable PV200 solar panel, which can effectively harness solar energy with a high conversion efficiency of 23.4% and a durable ETFE coating.
The new AC180 has a smaller capacity of 1,152Wh compared to the AC200P and AC200Max. But it's easier to handle, weighing only 17kg. Its compact, toolbox-like design allows it to go anywhere with you for camping, overlanding, hiking and more.
With a max AC input of 1,140W, the AC180 charges up to 80% in just 45 minutes, ensuring you're always ready for action. Equipped with a UPS function, the AC180 seamlessly switches within 20 milliseconds during outages, guaranteeing uninterrupted home power for your essential devices.
With a whopping 2,000W power (surge at 4,800W) and 2,000Wh capacity, this powerhouse can effortlessly power your coffee machines, sandwich makers, heaters, fridges, and even high-powered equipment, such as air conditioners, electric drills, and chainsaws. You can rely on it to power your outdoor fun and support your on-site work.
Charging options are abundant for the AC200P, including fast 700W solar charging and 1,200W AC+Solar dual charging. No matter where you are, you can rest assured that your AC200P will be ready to deliver reliable and efficient power.
BLUETTI's AC500 and AC300 modular power stations are customizable power solutions that allow you to build your own home backup battery system for emergency preparedness and energy bills saving. With a 3,000W to 5,000W output, they can charge almost any home or RV appliance, even high-powered power tools. The AC300 needs to work with B300 expansion batteries for a max capacity of 12,288Wh. While the AC500 is compatible with both B300 (only four) and its exclusive B300S (up to six), which adds up to a max 18,432Wh, running a whole house with 3kWh power consumption for almost a week. Both the AC300 and AC500 models offer a 24/7 UPS function, providing you with peace of mind during sudden power outages.
Get Ready for Incredible Savings
Most of discounts are available only until June 30th, the AC180 even expires on June 15th. As a bonus, BLUETTI also offers a refer-a-friend program, allowing you to earn rewards by sharing with your friends, learn more here.
About BLUETTI
With over 10 years of industry experience, BLUETTI has tried to stay true to a sustainable future through green energy storage solutions for both indoor and outdoor use while delivering an exceptional eco-friendly experience for everyone and the world. BLUETTI is making its presence in 100+ countries and is trusted by millions of customers across the globe. For more information, please visit BLUETTI online at https://www.bluettipower.com.au/.
Regenesis Code: The Cosmic Conspiracy by Douglas Hamp is an unputdownable sci-fi book, the first in a series that promises excitement and suspense of the highest level. The book is now available on Amazon for pre-order.
“I am happy to announce that Regenesis Code is now available for pre-order on Amazon,” says Douglas Hamp about his apocalyptic book. “It’s about two superpowered beings who threaten a philanthropist’s technological utopia and march toward immortality. With its non-stop action, suspenseful twists, and unforgettable characters, the book is just what readers need to meet their appetite for exciting stuff.”
According to the author, Regenesis Code is a dystopian saga full of ancient aliens, cosmic conspiracies, and a set of characters who converge in a final battle for the fate of humanity. It’s like the Avengers meets the Book of Revelation.
Douglas Hamp is an author and has written several books on topics related to biblical prophecy, the end times, and the nature of God. Some of his famous books include his Corrupting the Image volumes 1-3. He has also been a frequent speaker at conferences and events, where he discusses his research and perspectives on biblical prophecy and the end times.
Keytracker offers state-of-the-art electronic key cabinets & intelligent lockers for keeping all keys & equipment secure and organized, providing fast access to authorized users.
Keytracker, the key & asset handling expert with the widest range of solutions for managing keys and valuable equipment, offers the very latest & highly advanced intelligent electronic key cabinets & lockers. Keytracker was established in 1996 to tackle the challenges businesses face handling multiple key sets.
“Our electronic key cabinets & intelligent lockers are future-proof systems designed to securely store and keep track of all your keys & equipment conveniently,” says Louise Kinsella, the client product advisor at Keytracker. These e-cabinets ensure that all keys are securely organized and can be accessed quickly and easily by authorized users. All Keytracker products can be rented, leased, or purchased.”
The electronic key cabinet is a powerful solution that can be of great value for all types of businesses.
The use of latest designs, 10” touchscreens (incorporating self-improving ‘clear screen’ software) and finest quality materials make the cabinets very secure, aesthetically outstanding and easy to use, for a long & trouble-free life.
The cabinets are cleverly designed to show no signs of wear, even when used extensively for many years.
The secure, stylish electronic key cabinets & intelligent lockers add a touch of class & professionalism to every business using them.
The Keytracker Electronic Plus System offers an intelligent way to secure and monitor keys without restricting users or applying time-consuming processes for recording key usage. The unlocked positions are ideal for any organization with keys open to all staff.
The cabinets use a variety of access options such as PIN code, fingerprint, facial or card reader, for providing secure access into the cabinet. After the cabinet is opened, all keys are made available for quick and effortless removal or return.
Keytracker Electronic Secure System offers accessibility to keys but secures them with the Locked Positions option. These cabinets use built-in intelligence to provide complete control over individual access to keys, preventing any unauthorized use & reducing management culpability.
The Etrack individual locking System includes a secondary locking feature, keeping the keys secure within the board, even when the cabinet is in use, by locking the key-holding fobs in their respective positions within the board.
The keys can only be retrieved from the board by an authorized user. The LED lights provided show the unlocked positions for easy identification, removal & return.
The intelligent software application supporting the cabinet automatically records all cabinet and key usage into a user-friendly audit trail. The software is accessible from all smart devices, putting users in complete control of their cabinets anytime, anywhere.
Keytracker was founded in 1996 to resolve a genuine problem faced by organizations handling many key sets. The business has grown and evolved significantly, designing & perfecting new products for keeping track of almost any business item that is regularly used & returned. Today, Keytracker offers the world’s broadest range of sophisticated key management solutions and related equipment, from stand alone cloud based software to police approved commercial key cabinets, all with 2 year warranty, making Keytracker the leading provider of mechanical and electronic key and equipment control systems for all organizations.
Earth Day Celebration Merges Sustainability with Luxury Living
In a dazzling display of eco-luxury, The ECO Channel’s Power Networking Event lit up the DCOTA Center in Dania Beach, Florida, on the eve of Earth Day. The unforgettable evening brought together industry leaders, celebrities, and influencers, all eager to explore the synergy between luxury living and environmental responsibility.
From the moment guests entered the stunning venue, they were immersed in a world where opulence and sustainability harmoniously coexisted. Throughout the event, attendees were treated to an array of captivating speakers, an upcycled fashion show, mouthwatering food, and an impressive lineup of eco-friendly vendors.
The evening’s guest speakers shared their unique perspectives on the fusion of luxury and sustainability, captivating the audience with a seamless flow of insights and discussions. Lyndsee Hairston kicked off the conversation with a passionate talk on environmental stewardship, followed by Love Fajota, the host of The ECO Channel, who shared the company’s commitment to sustainable luxury. Musa Yenni of Feller Engineering shed light on the latest eco-friendly technologies, while Kristen Connell from The ECO Channel and the owner of The Rewired Mind emphasized the importance of cultivating a sustainable mindset. Finally, Michael Smith of Green Smith PR addressed the crucial role of public relations in nurturing an eco-conscious luxury industry.
Each unique, eco-conscious design left the audience in awe, serving as a powerful reminder that the future of fashion is both glamorous and green. Featured upcycled designers included @bitacorascollection, @campayacouture and @lilialeathergoods.
A big thank you for the following showrooms located in the DCOTA building, who donated sustainable fabrics used to create this upcycled fashion event. They were: Romo, Schumacher, Holly Hunt, John Rosselli & Associates, Ammon Hickson, Quadrille, Florense (Staging) The Rug Company (Staging).
Further solidifying the event’s commitment to eco-luxury, a carefully curated selection of eco-friendly vendors displayed their green initiatives and products. Among them: Luxury electric car company Lucid, Yacht Sales International, Eco bins a state-of-the-Art recycling center, Viking beauty a certified organic skin care and Eco travel Digital media, just to name a few. Attendees explored these cutting-edge displays, eagerly envisioning a future where luxury is inextricably linked to sustainability.
As the evening unfolded, guests indulged in a delectable spread of gourmet food and beverages. The exquisite culinary offerings not only tantalized taste buds but also supported sustainable agriculture and practices, truly embodying the spirit of eco-luxury.
The ECO Channel’s Power Networking was a triumphant celebration of the union between high-end living and environmental responsibility. The unforgettable evening provided valuable insights, inspiration, and collaboration opportunities, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended. With such a resounding success, it’s clear that the future of luxury is greener and brighter than ever before.
Get involved.
The ECO Channel is now launching an ambassador program where individuals and companies can make an impact by promoting their own eco initiatives in their community. For details contact us at: info@the ecochannel.com
Once a best-kept secret, as of 2022 around 20% of all international students studying in the United States attend a community college. In addition to being cheaper than a traditional four-year college or university, community colleges carry less stringent English language requirements and facilitate easier transitions to four-year programs. Career colleges and community colleges teach skills directly applicable to a wide range of workplaces, an aspect still lacking in traditional four-year programs. This offers international students the ability to quickly transition from college to career, reducing visa complications.
Although application and enrollment rates are up, an informal online survey conducted by CCI TheDegreePeople.com found that international students still struggle to navigate U.S. community college admissions requirements. Traditional colleges and universities have departments dedicated to helping international students navigate enrollment. While community and career colleges are catching up, these resources are still lacking and emerging offices are in the midst of a learning curve to understand the needs of these students and make policies as such.
The main question is: how do international students qualify for career and community college admission? For U.S. applicants, the answer is easy. You need a high school diploma or a GED. It’s easy because these applicants are still in the same educational system they grew up in. For international students, the answer is not that simple. They need the equivalence of a U.S. high school diploma, but what does that mean in terms of the educational system they grew up in? For some, the equivalence is a secondary education certificate. For others, it means passing a government exam. Unfortunately, international students cannot just present these credentials for admission. They have to go an extra step to show what their credential means in terms of U.S. academic value. This is where international students run into trouble, which can get compounded by cultural and language barriers.
International students applying to career and community colleges in the U.S. need to have a foreign credential evaluation completed by a credential evaluation agency. This shows the admissions office the equivalency value of their foreign education, which takes a detailed explanation and no small amount of handholding.
“I am a first generation American and big supporter of the community college and career college experience,” explains Sheila Danzig, founder of CCI TheDegreePeople.com, premier foreign credential evaluation agency. “I founded this business to help those born outside of the U.S. get educated here. That was my mother’s dream.”
Danzig specializes in helping international students apply to career and community colleges, working closely with schools, offering individualized attention to each student, and providing no charge rush services on credential evaluations. CCI delivers a PDF of the evaluation directly to the college official handling the admissions application and is available to answer any questions they may have.
“We understand the vital role career and community colleges play in the U.S. education system,” says Danzig. “Many schools have told us that their international student enrollment has grown because CCI has made the admissions process student friendly.”
For more information on how to provide your international applicants with bonus foreign education evaluation at no extra charge, contact Sheila via email at Sheila@Danzig.com or phone at 1.800.771.4723.
May 2, 2023 - Sequent Microsystems, a tech company from Cupertino, California has launched a Kickstarter campaign for a new Raspberry Pi substitute using the ESP32 processor. The ESP32-Pi provides a low cost replacement to the hard to find Raspberry Pi, for embedded applications which do not require an operating system.
According to Wikipedia, “ESP32 is a series of low-cost, low-power system on a chip microcontrollers with integrated Wi-Fi and dual-mode Bluetooth”.
The ESP32-Pi can be accessed remotely through its own web server. An optional add-on with an LCD display, a rotary encoder and six push buttons can be used for local access to display and control embedded applications.
Large amounts of data can be stored locally using the on-board SD-Card socket. A 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet port is also present, for deployments where Wi-Fi might not be available or reliable. In addition, an USB type-C port can be used for programming and debug.
“Connecting Raspberry Pi to the Real World” is our motto and it defines our mission”, says Mihai Beffa, Sequent Microsystem’s CEO. “When we started the company in 2017, Raspberry Pi was and readily available. Now it’s over 0 and almost impossible to buy in large quantities. We wish we would not have to create yet another Raspberry Pi substitute, but many of our clients who cannot buy Raspberry Pi’s are asking for solutions. We hope the ESP32-Pi has a short life and it’s replaced by a readily available and low cost Raspberry Pi”.
With an MSRP of only , the ESP32-Pi is offered to Kickstarter backers with up to 25% discount.
Jay Mehta: Empowering Businesses with Cutting-Edge Digital Solutions.
Austin, Texas - May 2023 marks an exciting month for Jay Mehta, a digital marketing agency, as they have multiple announcements to share. The agency has been working hard to expand their digital capabilities, and these announcements demonstrate their commitment to providing top-tier solutions to clients. With new partnerships and recognition, Jay Mehta is poised to take their clients' businesses to new heights.
Jay Mehta is now an official Digital Ocean Partner, enabling them to offer enhanced cloud infrastructure solutions to their clients. Digital Ocean is a leading cloud hosting provider, known for its reliable and scalable infrastructure that is ideal for startups and small businesses. This partnership allows Jay Mehta to offer top-tier cloud solutions to their clients, empowering them to grow and scale their businesses more efficiently.
In addition, Jay Mehta has also become a Google Ads Partner, earning the distinction of being a Google Ads Premier Partner. As a Certified Partner, Jay Mehta's team of trained and experienced professionals can help clients achieve their business goals through effective Google Ads campaigns. This recognition demonstrates the agency's ability to navigate the complexities of Google Ads, delivering results that matter to clients.
Jay Mehta has also recently been ranked as one of the top companies in website design in Austin by Design Rush, a leading agency directory that recognizes top-performing agencies based on their expertise and client satisfaction. This achievement reflects the agency's commitment to creating engaging and effective websites that help clients stand out in the digital marketplace.
Finally, Jay Mehta is now a HubSpot Partner, enabling them to offer a comprehensive suite of marketing and sales solutions to clients. HubSpot is a leading CRM platform that enables businesses to grow and manage their customer relationships through a range of tools, including marketing automation, lead generation, and customer support.
These updates and achievements are a testament to Jay Mehta's dedication to providing cutting-edge digital solutions to clients. As the agency continues to grow and expand its capabilities, clients can trust that they are working with a partner who is committed to their success.
For more information about Jay Mehta and their digital marketing services, please visit their website at www.jaymehta.co.
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Jacob Smith
jaymehta.co
Email: Hello@jaymehta.co
Phone: +1-774-452-9529
Mailing Address: 1101 34th Street West, Austin, TX 78705, USA
Jay Mehta is a leading digital marketing agency. The agency offers a wide range of digital marketing services, including website design and development, branding, mobile apps, search engine optimization, social media marketing, and pay-per-click advertising. Jay Mehta is committed to delivering innovative and effective digital solutions that help clients achieve their business goals. With a team of experienced professionals and a dedication to providing exceptional customer service, Jay Mehta has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses looking to grow and succeed in the digital space. For more information, please visit jaymehta.co.
Stuck in a mental battle? Does depression seem to weigh you down? Going through temptations in your life? Are you going through pain? Is there a challenge that has lingered for too long? There’s a song by music maestro Mark Morgan that you should listen to! The song reminds us of a promise that has already been fulfilled, and that is our Victory!
In this song, Mark features brilliant artists like Jermel, Keyshanna K, and Shaffona Morgan to remind listeners to hold their peace while they let God fight their battles knowing that Victory is always assured. “Victory shall be mine” the singers urge listeners of this beautiful piece to sing continuously as a memorable chorus. The featured artists sweeten the song with their tuneful voices.
Mark Morgan preaches, mentors, and teaches music even as a gospel artist with over 20 years of dedicated service. He is a father who also loves to create and release songs that provide hope, proclaim the faith, and articulate the heart of a worshipper. He is invested in growing the community of believers and lovers of God through spiritually uplifting songs.
Victory is a playlist essential, special for seasons, days, moments, and moods that require revivification, and rejuvenation. It is a song that reminds you about the light that exists at the end of the tunnel and the need to keep hope alive.
Mark says, “The song Victory speaks to believers who have faced criticism, betrayal, accusations, and lies in the past. It is a song that reminds people of the unwavering position in Christ. The road ahead may seem impossible. What do you need to do to please God? What do you need to get you through tough times? Through Him, we are victorious despite what it may feel like, the word of GOD says in the end we win the Victory!!!”.
The maestro emphasizes the reason for his drive to create uplifting music like VICTORY, is to be remembered as a “Hope Dealer”. He wants to be known as one who sees the light and brings God to people in the midst of their struggles.
Victory is unlimited through downloads and streaming on all digital streaming platforms worldwide.
Elite Health Online (EHO), a leading healthcare provider, is committed to positively impacting the lives of its patients, team members, and community. As a faith-based organization that follows biblical values and principles, EHO believes in giving its first financial fruits to support faith ministries and organizations.
This quarter, EHO has chosen to support Gideons International, a faith-based charity dedicated to telling people about Jesus by providing Bibles and New Testaments. While they are often recognized for their work with hotels, Gideons International also places and distributes Scriptures in strategic locations to reach more people with the message of the Gospel.
The members of Gideons International are known for their genuine passion and unwavering commitment to making a difference in the world. You might have encountered their work in various places, such as hotels, hospitals, schools, or prisons, where they've placed Bibles for people to discover. It's incredible to think that through their efforts, millions of people have found solace and strength in the pages of these sacred texts. By sharing the love and wisdom of the Bible, they've been able to create a ripple effect of positivity and spiritual growth across the globe.
Elite Health Online has donated ,700 to Gideons International in support of its mission.
“We are proud to support Gideons International and their mission to share the word of Jesus Christ through the distribution of Bibles and New Testaments,” said Clay York, CEO of Elite Health Online. “By giving back to this faith-based charity, we are living out our mission of improving lives and positively impacting the world.”
EHO invites everyone to learn more about their commitment to giving back and how supporting Elite Health Online supports the advancement of their mission of improving lives in the community.
Keith McCormick, chiropractic physician specializing in the management of patients with osteoporosis, has released his new book. Titled Great Bones – Taking Control of Your Osteoporosis, the book is a valuable guide about everything patients with osteoporosis need to know about regaining their skeletal health.
“The internet is rife with (mis)information about osteoporosis, and your doctor may not be forthcoming with the most current science on the subject,” says the author while discussing his new book. “Great Bones explains the interconnectedness among all the body's systems and their relevance to bone loss in accessible language. By reading this book, you will find everything you need to know about regaining your skeletal health.”
Great Bones is a comprehensive compilation of all the information available about osteoporosis and its treatments. Dr. Keith McCormick explains in detail the biological mechanisms of bone loss, the causes and contributing factors of osteoporosis of various types, and a range of pharmaceutical and natural treatment options available to patients.
Many doctors prescribe Fosamax, the standard treatment option for osteoporosis, but the drug is unsafe if one goes by the list of side effects, contraindications, and adverse reports about its safety and performance.
Dr. Keith McCormick’s new book is the culmination of decades of research that began with healing himself of the disease. He had been an Olympic pentathlete, competing in running, swimming, shooting, fencing, and horse jumping. At 45, McCormick suffered 12 fractures and was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis. He set out to learn everything he could about the disease and how to reverse bone loss.
Dr. McCormick now participates in Ironman competitions and has not suffered a fracture in over 15 years.
The chiropractic physician is on a mission to help women and men, athletes and nonathletes, primary care physicians, and specialists understand the basics of skeletal health. He also wants them to know the biological mechanisms of bone loss, diagnostic procedures, and laboratory tests for identifying its causes. The book has information about natural and pharmaceutical treatment interventions to decrease fracture risk and put patients on the path to long-term sustainable bone health.
The ace osteoporosis specialist develops a tailored treatment plan for every patient. It comprises of strength training and dietary improvements. It takes some time for the patients to improve from osteoporosis to osteopenia and then to healthy bone density. There are no drugs involved and no side effects with this treatment. Patients also get detailed information about what they must do to improve their skeletal health.
About Dr. Keith McCormick:
Dr. Keith McCormick is a leading chiropractic physician specializing in treating patients with osteoporosis. His new book, Great Bones, is a comprehensive compilation of McCormick’s decades of research into skeletal health, the breadth of causes of osteoporosis, the biological mechanisms of bone loss, and both natural and pharmaceutical treatment options. The book provides readers with the information they need to develop effective, individualized treatment plans that work. Great Bones empowers readers to gain a deeper understanding of the inner workings of their bodies and how their actions and decisions impact their skeletal health.
Take control of your skeletal health and get your copy of Great Bones: Taking Control of Your Osteoporosis on Amazon by following this link https://a.co/d/6ttDQ0U. Don’t forget to leave a review!
March 31, 2023 - Work anniversaries have always been a source of joy for businesses. On these occasions, they offer certain benefits for their new and old employees. This spring World Estimating is celebrating its 20 anniversary after years of successful experience in the construction industry. It is offering a package of 1500$ for 8-10 jobs for sub-contractors.
This company is based in Miami, Florida and has offices in different other states. It has been offering a wide range of services like construction estimating services to all sorts of clients. Over the course of 20 years, the company has provided its services for a whole magnitude of clients. As a result, the company enjoys a great reputation in the construction industry and among its clients.
Through a conversation with the owner, their intention becomes clearer to apprehend. “Our intention has always been towards our clients. We try our best to deliver the best services for our clients. To do so, we use the latest tools and train our experts. Moreover, we had always tried to share our happiness with our clients. Thus, we are offering a package comprising of estimating and takeoff services for 1500$ so that they too can cheer with us. Our estimators and takeoff specialties are in high spirits to prepare estimates and takeoffs with the utmost level of accuracy. You can grab this opportunity through just an email.”
Secondly, a word from an old customer also speaks greatly of the company. “Working with World Estimating has been a charm. The company has never seemed to disappoint. We have been working with the company for the past ten years having electrical estimating services. Even in hard times, they have stood and provided us with some favor. We were expecting something really good from them on their work anniversary and there it is. Estimating and takeoff package for 1500 is not something you see every day. We are hopeful that this will help in various ways.” Andrew P. Kraemer Owner of Ultrajump E-energy
It is hoped that this will result in benefit both the company and its clients. The company would enjoy its celebration and clients would gain more and more from such packages.
About the Company
World Estimating Services is a renowned estimating firm in the United States of America. The company has hired a team of experts, comprising estimators, takeoff specialists, engineers, field experts, and construction managers. With these and the latest estimating software, the company is known to ensure these for their clients:
Availability of experts around the clock
Rapid response to questions and project plans
Quotes preparations take a few minutes
Accuracy is of the highest level
Particularly, location is given due consideration to material cost
With these characteristics, the company offers different estimating and takeoff services. Prominent ones among them are:
Quantity Takeoff Services
Construction Takeoff Services
Sitework Estimating Services
Opening Estimating Services
Mechanical Estimating Services
Electrical Estimating Services
Lumber Takeoff Services
Drywall Takeoff Services
Construction Estimating Services
Concrete Estimating Services
Finishing Estimating Services
Duct Takeoff Services
Material Takeoff Services
and more...
Contact Info
Nathaniel James World Estimating Services +1 347 480-1903 info@worldestimating.com www.worldestimating.com
Invigo Media, a leading digital marketing agency, has announced the launch of a new platform designed to help businesses increase their online presence and reach their target audiences more effectively. The platform offers a range of features that make it easy for digital marketers to create and implement highly effective campaigns.
Who is Invigo Media?
Invigo Media is a full-service digital marketing agency that helps businesses grow by creating customized marketing strategies tailored to their unique needs. Our team of experts specializes in various aspects of digital marketing, including search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing, pay-per-click advertising, email marketing, and more.
What Does Invigo Media Do for Clients?
At Invigo Media, we provide our clients with the tools they need to succeed in today's highly competitive digital landscape. Whether you are a small business owner or a large corporation, we can help you build a robust online presence that drives traffic and generates leads. We work closely with our clients to understand their goals and create custom marketing strategies that are both effective and cost-efficient.
Features of Invigo Media
Our platform offers a range of features that make it easy for digital marketers to create and implement highly effective campaigns. Some of these features include:
Customizable Campaigns: We offer custom campaign solutions tailored to your unique business needs. Our team of experts works with you to identify the best approach to achieve your goals.
Comprehensive Analytics: Our platform provides comprehensive analytics that allows you to track the performance of your campaigns in real-time. You can see exactly how your campaigns perform and adjust as needed.
Automated Reporting: We provide automated reporting that helps you stay on top of your campaigns. You can receive reports on a regular basis, so you are always up-to-date on your campaign's progress.
Case Study: Happy Hormone Cottage
Happy Hormone Cottage faced issues with their Google and Facebook ads, with both accounts experiencing restrictions and bans. Invigo Media's team of experts identified the root cause of these issues and created new accounts that adhered to policies, ensuring that the client's ads would not be banned or restricted again.
To further boost the client's revenue, Invigo Media's team modified the Happy Hormone Cottage website to enable more leads to convert on a specific page. The team also activated retargeting campaigns to recapture previously interested users, increasing the chances of conversion.
The results were impressive. Invigo Media's efforts delivered 1,450 leads and a website conversion rate of 1.21%, resulting in over million in revenue for Happy Hormone Cottage in 2022.How the Audience Can Benefit from Invigo Media
At Invigo Media, we are committed to helping businesses grow by providing them with the tools they need to succeed in today's digital landscape. Our platform offers a range of features that make it easy for digital marketers to create and implement highly effective campaigns. With our help, businesses can increase their online presence, generate more leads, and drive revenue growth.
ACCUVIEW TV, the premier destination for high-quality entertainment, is offering to lower the cable bills of consumers and enhance the viewing experience. They also provide access to over 5000 high-quality entertainment channels.
“At ACCUVIEW TV, we believe that entertainment should be accessible to everyone, and that's why we offer a wide range of programming options, including movies, TV shows, sports, news, and more,” says the spokesperson for the company. “With our user-friendly platform, you can easily browse and select from our extensive collection of content and start watching your favorite shows and movies in no time. We are dedicated to providing an unparalleled viewing experience that will keep you coming back for more.”
Our team of experts is committed to delivering our customers the best possible viewing experience. We work tirelessly to ensure our platform is up-to-date, reliable, and easy to use. Whether you're watching on your TV, computer, or mobile device, you can expect the same level of quality and service from ACCUVIEW TV.
ACCUVIEW TV believes in giving back to the community, and that’s why they partner with local organizations and charities to support causes important to its customers. The company is committed to making a positive impact in the world and creating a better future for all.
Some of the benefits of using the services of ACCUVIEW TV are:
Digital streaming TV services, advice, tips, and reviews.
Time-sensitive information, training, and education.
24/7 email and chat support.
Technical support services, packaged for simplicity.
Proven, accurate, and consistent strategies.
Subscription to ACCUVIEW TV does not involve any long-term commitments. The subscription can be canceled anytime.
ACCUVIEW TV says to cut the cord to cable TV and continue watching all that people want to watch and lots more for a fraction of the price they currently pay. Consumers can watch all premium movie channels, local and news channels, sports channels, and hundreds of international channels, all for just .95 per month.
ACCUVIEW TV is easy to set up and use. The programs can be viewed and enjoyed on any smart TV, phone, PC, tablet, and Firestick from anywhere. ACCUVIEW TV can be viewed everywhere, where users can access 15mbps internet speed or higher.
ACCUVIEW TV is fast emerging as the preferred platform for content that offers high-quality entertainment across diverse niches. The platform provides an unparalleled viewing experience that will make viewers return for more. Subscribers can access all the channels they enjoy and many more, but at a substantially discounted price. The custom video player app allows users to stream on up to six devices simultaneously. The app and streaming credentials can be loaded on unlimited devices.
Construction projects are often on a rise after a year starts that lasts for a while. The best action during that time is to win the biggest number of jobs. In doing so, contractors are supposed to make haste and secure as many jobs as possible. If that is not the case, they lose their chance to win projects. But this requires a big number of bid placements for available projects. For these projects estimates and takeoffs are all too expensive for them. World Estimating solves this through its takeoff packages.
The company stands as a renowned estimating firm in the United States. It holds offices in various important locations in different states, while the company’s headquarters lies in Miami, Florida. It has been providing a vast range of estimating and takeoff services for the last 17 years. This has proved the company with an enormous clientele.
World Estimating is offering monthly takeoff packages to win as many jobs as possible before the raging project trend falls. These packages come with up to 10 estimating or takeoff services. Accuracy is ensured in all of these services. Projects can be of any type i.e., residential, commercial, and industry. While a package comes at the cost of just 00.
The conversion with the owner of the company increases the insight. He has enlightened about the particulars of these packages. “Our past is full of helpful and practical estimating and takeoff services. Our accuracy has always been our pride. We have provided for every sort of condition since we are in the construction industry. Normally as a year starts, projects start rushing in and after a while, this trend falls. In this brief period of projects, contractors can get a bulk of construction jobs. But at the same time, they are faced with confusion and the need for appropriate bids. We understand that they are expensive to pay for. That is why we are offering takeoff packages. We really hope this will help them achieve their intended output.”
He has enlightened even more, “The discount will not affect the quality of the services. Therefore, we will ensure our acknowledged accuracy in the estimates and takeoffs in our packages.”
The clientele too holds a comforting view of the company. One of them has expressed his views, “working with World Estimating has been a worthwhile experience. Over 5 years, their services have been the key factor to win jobs and make substantial projects. No doubt the projects are in much larger frequency than the rest of the year. Therefore, we need to secure more. As we have construction estimating services for a project, it costs us more than having these simply for 10 projects. While the resulting winning chance is the same with the same accuracy. That is why we are hopeful that the package is a great offer for us.” Allen K. Fenton, CO-Sector Inc.
World Estimating Services is a significant estimating firm in the USA. The company has a team of experts that it trains from time to time. The experts comprise certified estimators and takeoff specialists. They can make good use of estimating software. Likewise, the company provides convenience for contractors. These are:
Experts are available all the time
Their response time is very brief
Quote are prepared in the manner of minutes
Accuracy is ensured in all of the estimates and takeoffs
The location of the project is given due consideration
Estimates and takeoffs are reviewed before delivering
About the Company
World Estimating Services is a comprehensive estimating firm. With their extensive experience and team, they offer a range of estimating and takeoff services:
In a bid to help small and medium-sized businesses in Canada adapt to the digital age, Soluzone Consulting Inc, a government approved Digital Advisor, has stepped forward to assist these businesses in obtaining Canada Digital Adoption Plan (CDAP) funding to develop their digital adoption plans. In addition, the company is also helping these small medium enterprises secure interest-free loans of up to 0,000 to execute these plans.
The digital age has brought with it a host of new opportunities and challenges for small and medium-sized businesses in Canada. While many of these businesses have been able to adapt and thrive in this new environment, others have struggled with the digital transformation. Recognizing this, Soluzone is providing expertise, guidance, and knowledge to assist these businesses in overcoming these challenges and capitalizing on the opportunities presented by the ever-evolving digital landscape and customer preferences.
Under this initiative, Soluzone is helping small and medium-sized businesses in Canada to obtain ,000 CDAP grant to develop their digital adoption plans. These plans will help these businesses to identify the specific digital technologies and strategies they need to adopt to stay competitive and grow their operations. Soluzone’s digital advisory team will guide them through the process and make sure they get the most out of the funding.
In addition to helping small medium enterprises (SMEs) obtain these grants, Soluzone is also helping them to secure interest-free loans of up to 0,000 and hire a subsidized employee where SMEs can receive wage subsidy of up to ,300 to execute these plans. This financial support will help these businesses to implement the necessary digital technologies and strategies and will give them the resources they need to succeed in the digital economy.
"We understand the challenges that small and mid-sized businesses are facing in the digital age," said Upkar Singh - MBA, MSc, PMP, CSM, the CEO of Soluzone. "That's why we're committed to helping these businesses overcome these challenges and capitalize on the opportunities by finding the right combination of digital solutions to meet their specific needs. Our initiative will help these businesses to develop the digital skills and strategies they need to thrive in today's digital economy."
Soluzone’s carefully selected team of industry experts and business experts providing digital advisory services is a welcome development for the small and medium-sized businesses in Canada, as it will help them to adapt to the digital age and enable them to grow their operations and compete more effectively in the global market. With CDAP funding and the help of Soluzone's digital advisor, these businesses can take the necessary steps towards to modernize and optimize their business technology through digital transformation and secure their future in the digital economy.
About Canadian Digital Adoption Program (CDAP):
The Canadian Government's Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) aims to provide billion in funding to assist small to mid-sized businesses in their digital transformation efforts.
About Soluzone Consulting:
Soluzone Consulting is a specialized management consulting firm that assists small to mid-sized companies by developing their digital strategies and helping them claim various government subsidies and fundings that are tailored to the specific needs of their business. The company guides small to medium enterprises through the ever-changing business landscape, helping them navigate the challenges and capitalize on opportunities to achieve success.
SOURCE Soluzone Consulting Inc.
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DEW, a California-based company committed to creating a sustainable future, aims to achieve its goals with revolutionary air-to-water technology. DEW delivers integrated water solutions that have a huge positive impact on our environment.
“We strive to meet the ever-evolving needs of our covered markets through innovation. It is at the core of our beliefs, says the spokesperson for DEW. “We capture water from the air, the purest, cleanest, and safest drinking water Mother Nature offers. We offer DewStand in Residential, Commercial, and Industrial models.”
According to Consumer Reports, bottled water contains high levels of arsenic and other types of heavy metals. Consumption of bottled water can cause serious health problems, including heart ailments and cancer. Exposure to a high level of arsenic in pregnant ladies can result in congenital disabilities in the child.
The corroded pipes through which water flows can contaminate it and render water unfit for consumption. Bacteria and viruses from serving jugs can degrade the water further.
DEW offers a healthier alternative to tap and bottled water with DewStand. It is a futuristic water cooler that provides pure H20 that has never touched the ground or any other surface.
The DewStand is a state-of-the-art Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG). It is designed to provide purified water from the air in an indoor environment.
DewStand has revolutionary high-tech features and comes with an elegant design. It is easy to use and needs very little maintenance, making it ideal for use in all situations and environments.
DEW creates a natural source of water. Users can make water onsite with this revolutionary product. Water from DewStand has essential minerals and offers a healthy source of hydration with an excellent taste and an optimal pH.
DewStand works by drawing ambient air into the unit while keeping away dust particles and other viruses and bacteria. It employs a proprietary condensation stage that dehumidifies the purified air and circulates it back into the room. This condensation process generates dew which is collected and sterilized.
This water undergoes another advanced, sophisticated purification and mineralization process to remove all traces of contaminants. The treated water has the perfect taste and offers a range of health benefits.
DewStand offers users a variety of options. They can use the friendly touch-screen to get the purest form of water.
“We have perfected the most Eco-friendly water solution that does not deplete nature's resources and does not harm the environment,” the spokesperson added. “By eliminating the use of plastic bottles. DewStand helps eliminate the use of plastic bottles, which often end up in landfills and oceans. With their long decomposition time, they pollute the environment and harm wildlife.”
The company has released new products recently. DewStand is now available for residential applications, too, in the form of a dispenser. Earlier, the company serviced only bulk orders for military, industrial and commercial applications.
DEW, based in Irvine, California, is the creator of the revolutionary DewStand, the state-of-the-art Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG). It is designed to provide the purest form of water through the air from the environment. DewStand can be used in homes, offices, and industries. It has a simple operating system and requires minimal maintenance.
Executive function skills can support students who are struggling learners and improve confidence. Executive function skills are the processes in our brains that assist us in accomplishing daily tasks, including homework assignments and work duties. They include our abilities to organize materials, prioritize work, stay focused during activities, and work hard through obstacles and challenges. As second nature, children and adults often use these skills numerous times every day. Part of executive functioning includes attention, time management, planning, short-term memory and long-term memory skills.
Children and adults who struggle with executive functioning skills might:
? Have trouble beginning or completing tasks.
? Often lose or misplace materials.
? Have difficulty staying organized.
? Forget directions or steps of a task.
? Have difficulty focusing, or switching from one task to another.
? Act in impulsive ways (acting without thinking it through)
? Often finish work at the last minute.
? Not make good use of time
Time management skills are an important piece to succeeding in the classroom, especially for middle school and high school students in math, science and English classes. With technology, google classroom and online classes as common components of teacher expectations, it is more important than ever for students to check school websites for upcoming assignments and plan their calendars on a daily basis to prepare for upcoming tests and projects. Working with an in-person tutor who teaches executive function and time management skills can be a pivotal piece of doing well in school. A good tutor not only helps with academic subject matter but also teaches strategies such as the Cornell note taking method, color coding, cognitive mapping, and organization skills. Simple study strategies can turn overwhelming science projects into smaller more manageable tasks.
With personalized learning and study techniques, students will increase confidence and test scores. For example, biology and chemistry classes include daily organization skills by keeping handouts organized in binders, knowing when the next lab report is due, making study guides to include vocabulary for the next test, etc. An experienced tutor helps students feel confident, learn to implement time management skills, reduce stress and improve grades.
Writing essays in English classes can be planned out through time management strategies. Starting off the pre-writing process by using cognitive mapping strategies and leading into topic sentences and supporting details can make writing a 5 paragraph essay and easy and fun. Preparing for math tests can be improved with an executive function coach who helps students color code index cards and include formulas needed to prepare for an advanced algebra or geometry exam. Geometry classes involve memorizing postulates and theorems and linking them to visual aids. In summary, all K-12 subjects can be made easier with an academic executive function coach who builds rapport with students and helps them learn to love learning again.
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Naseem X, a popular name in the Philadelphia hip-hop community for over three years, has made it big with his latest blazing single, Flexin. Naseem X currently works as an MC throughout the Philly metro area and has live dome performances with platinum recording artists like Trina, Gillie Da Kid, Freeway, Corey Gunz, Oschino Vasquez, Ar-Ab, Nizzy Strawz, and Pnb Rock.
“I am happy that my audience has widely accepted my single Flexin,” says Naseem X. “My single Flexin is available on iTunes, Tidel, Pandora, Spotify, Google Play, and others. It is very satisfying to know that the album is selling at a generous pace.”
Naseem X loves friendly competitions with fellow musicians. He was recently crowned the winner of Coast 2 Coast rap/hip hop battle Philly Edition.
Naseem has also been featured in many blogs and magazines and has even been compared to veterans in the vein of Kanye West, Nas, and Jay Z.
Naseem X has independently released his CD, ‘State of Emergency,’ which has sold more than 1000 copies and is currently filling 200 plus seats in each show in the Philadelphia Metro Area. He is a veteran with a wide variety of experience.
Naseem X was recently welcomed to the I AM PR roster. He is very determined to succeed on his own terms.
Nadeem was born with multiple gifts and ceaseless determination from an early age. Naseem’s talents were such that they didn’t go unrecognized for long. He began rapping at the age of 27. Little did he know it was a hidden skill waiting to be awakened. With so many fans loving his music and hip-hop/rap style, he made music his full-time passion.
Naseem has also been featured on popular cable networks.
About Naseem X:
Naseem X was born Roger Thomas on September 22, 1986. He adopted the moniker Naseem X and grew up in the dangerous and high-murder-rate streets of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He developed a passion for music as a singer at age five. Over time the determined young man flourished into a multi-talented artist, excelling in dancing, acting, modeling, freestyle skating, comedy, and boxing. He started rapping at 27 and has a tremendous fan following for his style of music.
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Las Vegas, NV - BLUETTI today announced that it has been named a CES® 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree for AC500 solar generator. This year’s CES Innovation Awards program received a record high number of over 2100 submissions. The announcement was made ahead of CES 2023, the world’s most influential technology event, happening Jan. 5-8 in Las Vegas, NV.
The CES Innovation Awards program, owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, is an annual competition honoring outstanding design and engineering in 28 consumer technology product categories. Those with the highest rating receive the “Best of Innovation” distinction. An elite panel of industry expert judges, including members of the media, designers, engineers and more, reviewed submissions based on innovation, engineering and functionality, aesthetic and design.
BLUETTI AC500 is compatible with B300S batteries for up to 18,432Wh capacity. Built-in BMS and LFP battery to ensure higher security and longer lifespan. The 5,000W inverter (10,000W surge) allows AC500 to run high-powered electronics without any fuss. Connecting two AC500s in series can double the capacity, voltage, and power to 36,864Wh, 240V/6,000W for a worry-free off-grid living!
It’s honorable to win the award, which will also inspire us to roll out more innovations to meet the ever-changing power demand in the future. Said James Ray, BLUETTI’s Marketing Director.
BLUETTI is dedicated to optimizing the way people access and store renewable energy. AC500 features a matchless MPPT solar inverter, allowing a 3000W maximum solar input. Recharging it from 0 to 80% SOC by prime sunshine takes about 1.5 hours.
For an AC500+2*B300S combo, dual recharging via AC and solar can achieve up to 8000W input rate, so 0-100% charging takes as quickly as 1.8~2.3 hours.
The modular design significantly shrinks the overall size and unibody weight of AC500 while increasing the flexibility to carry or replace each module individually instead of everything at once if necessary. Also, you can free up much space by vertically stacking up multiple battery packs.
More importantly, various AC outlets are specifically designed to take care of heavy-duty appliances with ease, including 1 x 120V/30A L14-30, 1 x 120V/30A TT-30, and 1 x 120V/50A NEMA14-50.
Over the past decade, BLUETTI has been motivated to redefine renewable energy while providing a budget-saving solution to go solar for everyone around the world. Those gasoline generators that produce toxic fumes and annoying noise are a thing of the past.
It may be costly in the first place, though, AC500 is a great investment to avoid high electricity bills in the long run. Being a reliable backup power source with a 24/7 UPS function, it can be seamlessly integrated into the main grid to protect from unexpected power failures and realize peak load shifting to effectively reduce power consumption during peak hours.
New for CES 2023 — CES has partnered with the World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS) to showcase the critical role of technology in support of the United Nations efforts to advance human security around the world. For CES 2023, CTA introduced a new category of Innovation Awards showcasing technologies advancing human rights. The Human Security for All category includes eight new tech subcategories.
The CES 2023 Innovation Awards honorees, including product descriptions and photos, can be found at CES.tech/innovation. More will be revealed in January. Many honorees will showcase their winning products in the Innovation Awards Showcase at CES 2023.
Owned and produced by CTA, CES 2023 will take place in Las Vegas on January 5-8, 2023, with Media Days taking place January 3-4, 2023. Attendees will experience new technologies from global brands, hear about the future of technology from thought leaders and collaborate face-to-face with other attendees. The show will highlight how innovations in sustainability, transportation and mobility, digital health, the metaverse and more are addressing the world’s greatest challenges. Audiences will hear from industry experts during live keynotes, including leaders from John Deere and AMD.
Visit CES.tech for all CES 2023 updates, registration details and the media page for all press resources.
About BLUETTI
With over 10 years of industry experience, BLUETTI has tried to stay true to a sustainable future through green energy storage solutions for both indoor and outdoor use while delivering an exceptional eco-friendly experience for everyone and the world. BLUETTI is making its presence in 70+ countries and is trusted by millions of customers across the globe.
Utopia Management, the company known throughout the West Coast for its exceptional service in property management, is welcoming Ashley Novo to their Elk Grove local office as the new branch manager.
Ashley Novo has worked in the property management domain for over ten years. She started her career early at the age of 14, working at her grandmother's property management firm. She developed a passion for the industry there and is looking forward to serving clients in the Elk Grove area.
“I have worked in the Sacramento area, placer county, et cetera,” Ashley Novo says. “I think the market in Elk Grove is strong, especially with the development of a new casino, the possible move of the Sacramento Zoo to elk grove, good schools, and a charming community. Sacramento and Placer Counties as a whole, though, are budding markets with so much untapped potential.”
Ashley believes it takes the right attitude, motivation, and work ethic to turn these opportunities into clients.
She has had her real estate license for over a year, and she was always focused on working in the field of property management in particular.
Management at Utopia feel confident that Ashley’s strengths, such as her positive demeanor and excellent customer service skills, will help her maintain and advance Utopia’s high standards for service. She is highly organized and professional in her approach, with a proven work ethic and ability to think critically and overcome challenges. Ashley is proud of her track record in treating owners and tenants, alike, with empathy.
Ashley says she was interested in working with Utopia Management because she loves its values and business structure.
“I liked Utopia’s motivation to always seek opportunities to grow their portfolio while also maintaining the personalized level of service they started out with. I also like the fact that they have multiple branches in different states but leave plenty of autonomy to let those branches thrive in their unique locations. There are so many teams that I can look to for advice and support,” Ashley added.
Utopia Management is one of the top west coast organizations in the property management arena. The company is known for leveraging technology to deliver exceptional service to clients, such as their own proprietary property browsing web experience and their investment into local web marketing efforts.
The experienced management team at Utopia Management makes sure all rental applicants meet thorough requirements such as industry-specific credit reports. Their innovative methods have helped them become one of the largest property management companies.
Ashley is very optimistic about her new career with Utopia Management. She is eager to focus on the growth of her branch so that it can realize its fullest potential as a high quality service provider in Elk Grove.
“I think that the support each branch receives from the corporate team, as well as the way branches support each other, will lead to more opportunities and a more efficient service for our clients. Opportunities to grow and improve will knock—and if they don't, then I will build a door!”
Ashley hopes to grow this office into more than just the Elk Grove area. She is looking forward to getting more properties in the Placer County area.
Sacramento has a diverse array of market opportunities, offering Utopia the potential to help more local clients and generate more housing opportunities. Ashley and her team are aligned with Utopia’s community-oriented values and she is confident that their combined talents promise a rewarding future eein Elk Grove.
Utopia Management was established in 1994 and has emerged as a dominant force in the property management industry with its unparalleled skill and diligence. Utopia Management has a talented group of professionals committed to serving the needs of its clients and customers by creating and delivering the best quality service.
Rickie Joe Wilson’s latest single ‘Reggae Redneck’ has added to the popularity of the recording artist.
Rickie Joe Wilson, the Nashville/Muscle Shoals recording artist, has released his latest radio single, Reggae Redneck. The music video has hit one million views on Facebook and airplay on hundreds of radio stations throughout the United States and Canada in 2022.
“I am delighted with the runaway success of Reggae Redneck, my latest single music video,” says Rickie Joe Wilson. “It was recorded and produced at world-famous Fame Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and was released on AOK Records Nashville on August 17th, 2022. Reggae Redneck now has one million views on Facebook and airplay on hundreds of radio stations throughout the United States and Canada in 2022.”
Rickie Joe Wilson is a Nashville/Muscle Shoals recording artist on AOK Records Nashville. He tours the Emerald Coast of Florida from March through September. With six albums to his credit, his third and most recent radio single/ music video, Reggae Redneck, is skyrocketing on the popularity charts.
He is aggressively promoting his latest AOK Records Nashville video/radio single release, which is now airing on hundreds of radio stations in the United States and Canada.
Rickie’s manager says he will tour parts of the Midwest, The Emerald Coast of Florida, and Key West in the Spring of 2023, promoting the single.
Reggae Redneck was written and produced by Wilson. Much of the video was shot at the Wilson home on the beautiful East Bay in Gulf Breeze, Florida, where he resides with his wife of 33 years and five adopted children. Other parts of the video are filmed on Navarre Beach and Destin, Florida. The video represents a typical day in the life of the Reggae Redneck.
Rickie is now booking shows for his 2023 tour. His dates are already booked throughout the Emerald Coast of Florida, Key West, and Indiana. He performs both solo acoustic with his three-piece Hillbilly Rock and Roll Band.
His shows are an eclectic mix of famous rock, country, and radio tunes from the ’50s, 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s.
Here’s what his fans have to say about him:
Rickie Joe Wilson is professional and courteous. He sets up early and always starts on time. He puts on an excellent performance! I’m glad to have him as part of my entertainment lineup.
Jeremy Merrill
Entertainment Director
McGuire’s Destin
“Rickie Joe Wilson is a must-see show. And it is a show. He does not just sit up on the stage and sing. He entertains my customers. This is why we have him back every month.”
Rickie Joe Wilson is an Indiana-born Nashville recording artist/songwriter. He performs all year round up and down the Emerald Coast of Florida. In February 2021, he brought his solo Country Outlaw act to Florida. His live shows are an eclectic mix of Classic Country, Outlaw Country, Classic Rock, and 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and some 90’s radio hits. He spends his nights entertaining and his days living life with his wife of 31 years, Teresa, and his five adopted children on the shores of the East Bay near Pensacola, Florida.
Utopia Property Management, the leadingproperty management company on the west coast,is introducing a new branch manager, Kimberly Leatherman, to their local office in Redmond Oregon.Utopia management is a three-generation family business founded in 1994, has been devoted to deliveringexceptional rental property managementservices and is expanding itsoperations to accommodateclientsin the Redmond/Bend, Oregon area.
“We are enthusiastic to have found Kimberly as a part of our growth efforts in the Redmond and Bend area,” says Pete Evering, Utopia’s development manager. “We’ve also been diligently focused on building a great team for the area, including a maintenance coordinator and a showing specialist, to help us better service our clients here.”
Utopia Management see the Bend & Redmond, Oregon area as an excellent opportunity for growth in the northern part of the west coast. Specifically, the Redmond population is welcoming people from Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles among other large west coast urban centers. Utopia recognizes that this area offers a high quality of life at a comparatively reasonable cost of living, which is why it’s focused on establishing its involvement with the region by building a great local team.
Utopia Management started as a small mom and pop management company in San Diego county. Since then, the company has steadily branched into new localities and is looking forward to continued growth with diligence to the high standards they offer their clients.
According to Pete, the team at Utopia attributes a large part of their success to premeditated growth in focused areas combined with an exceptional level of attention and care from the staff.
Utopia Management takes pride in their employees. Each staff member is hand-selected for professionalism, integrity, and willingness to put their client’s needs above their own.
According to Pete, the COVID-19 pandemic presented numerous challenges to housing and labor markets, especially on the west coast, and Utopia was lucky to have a staff of hardworking individuals who made the company’s continued growth a possibility.
For Pete, however, it’s about more than just work ethic. “Our strength comes from being a local brand, which is only possible because we’re not beholden to any interests other than our clients’ and tenants’. We have the liberty to adapt quickly and be the leaders in terms of creative innovation, marketing expertise, technological advances, and personalized service. That freedom is important when it comes to growing a company without compromising service.”
The goal of the company is to leverage the power of their tools and intelligently manage their clients’ properties and market them effectively.
The company has also developed a robust online presence. The rental listings on their website (https://utopiamanagement.com/) attract thousands of potential renters each month.
Utopia Management® is a full-service property management company serving the community since 1994. By choosing Utopia Management® you will be working with a qualified and professional property management team at one of the lowest rates in town. Our comprehensive property management service is delivered by a professional staff that will allow you the freedom you are looking for when hiring a property management company. Our clients feel confident that their properties and tenants are getting the care that is needed.
Commonly known as clone, alternative, or inspired perfumes, this perfumery line is always a subject of debate among perfume enthusiasts. The most common reason being is that they are nothing more than a knockoff of a luxury brand perfume. However, this is not the case. In essence, when compared to their original counterpart, the best clones or inspired versions deliver an accurate scent, comparable potency, and longevity, but at a fraction of the price. As a result, these alternative scents are an extremely affordable way to smell great without spending a fortune.
Unleashed perfumes launched an e-commerce online perfume store to provide its target audience with the perfect alternative available on the market. However, their mission to create an unforgettable perfume experience does not stop there. Though other alternative perfume brands have quality, longevity, projection, and concentration issues that go unanswered for their customers, this inspired perfume brand was created to break the mold with their perfect bottle that offers a unique and scintillating experience for the wearer every time without them compromising on quality or experience.
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Poiesis Medical, a company focused on delivering advanced urinary products targeting patient-centric outcomes, offers the Duette dual balloon catheter. Designed to reduce Catheter-Related Bladder Discomfort (CRBD) and Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs).
“It is established that the Foley catheter is the causative agent in over 13,000 deaths annually,” says Gregory D. Wiita Founder and CEO. “We have produced the first change to this widely used catheter. We are happy to state that clinical results in controlled and real-world studies (RWS) confirm the benefits of Dual balloon (Duette) catheter technology compared to single balloon (Foley) devices.”
One hundred million indwelling urinary catheters (Foleys) are employed worldwide annually. A review of common complications caused by this 85-year-old design has resulted in the first change to this widely utilized medical device.
A large percentage of patients with indwelling urinary catheters are likely to get bacterial infections, bladder spasms, leakage, bladder stones, and hematuria research has demonstrated bacteria alone are NOT the reason for many of these catheter-related infections. It is time for catheter innovations, seeing the need for new and innovative design, Poiesis Medical researched and developed the Duette dual balloon catheter.
In conventional catheters, as the bladder drains, it collapses around the tip, causing the tip to become embedded in the bladder lining. The direct contact of the bladder’s glycosaminoglycan (GAG) protective layer can be damaged by contact. This can result in bladder spasms that disturb the position of the anchor balloon. The dreaded combination of trauma and the presence of bacteria increases the risk of bacterial attachment and its proliferation.
Duette has an innovative design. It is the first new design change to catheters. The zero-tip dual balloon catheter prevents trauma to the mucosal lining of the catheter. Duette’s cushioning balloon protects the surface mucin’s antibacterial mechanisms and the integrity of the cells below. With issued patents around the world, Poiesis is proud to own the space around and attached to the tip of the catheter. The Dual Balloon technology Duette can be deployed across the many different care areas where catheters are utilized. The challenge for innovators is to offer a design that accomplishes important medical improvements but also provides the end user flexibility.
Healthcare systems are moving to standardize the number of products and vendors. Employing the Dual Balloon technology is convenient the Duette device comes in four (4) French sizes, three (3) temperature sensing sizes, and closed procedural kits with three (3) sizes in acute setting/post-acute styles that follow Joint Commission guidelines.
The drainage eyes of Duette are located between the two balloons to prevent further damage from aspiration of the mucosal lining. This design also ensures complete drainage due to the protected catheter eyes. Of note the design function whether the user is mobile or in a horizontal position. It can be easily inserted and removed and requires little new training of personnel. The brand also maintains cost parity with the present silicone catheter models. The Dual Balloon Duette is supported by reimbursement codes both Healthcare Finance Administration Common Procedural Coding System (HCPC) and ICD-10.
According to Gregory D. Wiita Founder and CEO, the current Foley catheter attacks the body’s natural defenses, which results in serious complications, including urosepsis and even bladder cancer. “Just as skin protects against bacteria entering the body, the bladder protection system (the mucosal lining) helps keep bacteria from colonizing the bladder wall.” In the US alone costs due to complications caused by indwelling catheters run over billion annually. The introduction of an advanced and effective catheter can alleviate these infections. Duette can help medical professionals provide much-needed relief from catheter complications, increasing patients’ quality of life (QoL).
An update to be released by Poiesis Medical to include recent clinical outcomes data from leading medical institution and clinical outcomes data from a leading medical institution (Mayo Clinic) will be presented. Additionally, the company will present outcomes data from all current medical segments where indwelling catheters are utilized. Finally, management will express the importance for all medical device companies to perform safety and efficacy studies before venturing into human trials. The Duette was cleared through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is on the market today and has sold over 400,000 Duette products to date. No other company in this space can claim a similar safety profile and real-world market experience.
About Poiesis Medical
Poiesis Medical LLC was founded by Dr. Bruce E. Wiita and his son, Gregory D. Wiita, a pair of experienced entrepreneurs with a demonstrated ability to develop market-leading positions in the medical device field. As industry veterans, they bring a wealth of experience and a brilliant track record to a new and innovative company. Poiesis Medical is committed to delivering advanced urinary products for better patient care. Poiesis Medical is poised to provide innovative solutions to the world’s healthcare systems. Product is currently represented in US, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, China, Middle East, Africa, Brazil.
Marin Tutors, founded by Shannon Mulligan, provides students with all the support they need to succeed academically.
Marin Tutors, the coaching academy known for helping students achieve their academic goals, is attracting more registrations every year. Started 25 years ago by Shannon Mulligan, a certified college counselor, the tutoring service helps average students become academic juggernauts.
“We are happy to share the success story of Marin Tutors, the tutoring service trusted by students and parents alike,” says the owner, Shannon Mulligan. “I started Marin Tutors 25 years ago and love what I do. We tutor students from pre-school to college in many varied disciplines.”
According to Shannon Mulligan, there is no greater reward than to help a struggling student and then witness that student gain confidence. At Marin Tutors, the faculty is carefully handpicked for their ability to guide students to success.
The tutors here are all graduates from top universities and share a common passion for providing children with the tools they need to succeed.
Marin Tutors are specialists in math, science, foreign languages, reading, and writing skills. They have high school and college-credentialed math teachers. They specialize in teaching all math levels, from algebra and geometry through honors pre-calculus and AP calculus BC. They also specialize in English and writing skills tutoring as and test preparation for the SAT and ACT.
Marin Tutors offers private tutoring for elementary, middle school, and high school students in Marin County and San Francisco. The tutors are proactive and engaging, and build a strong rapport with their students to encourage learning. They take pride in offering the best customer service.
The Spanish, French, and Mandarin tutors design lesson plans, help with homework and develop curriculum for home-school programs.
The tutors with upbeat personalities establish a healthy and positive rapport with each student. The classes are so engaging and interesting that the students look forward to seeing their tutors again.
At Marin Tutors, the faculty aims to form connections with students that often last many years.
Those interested in enrolling their children with Marin Tutors can contact Shannon Mulligan at 415-379-3324 or email at shannon@marintutors.com.
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Marin Tutors is a leading tutoring academy specializing in math, language, reading, and writing. The owner Shannon Mulligan is a certified college counselor. Starting as early as the beginning of sophomore year, she begins advising students on how to get in to the college of their dreams. Her college counseling team helps with essays, resumes, and those little tricks and pieces of knowledge that can often make the difference in gaining admission to elite schools. Shannon also has a degree from Cal-Berkeley and a master’s degree in counseling from Boston College at the high school level.
For people who are fond of night activities or who have to work late to night driving home, noisy strong headlights and street reflected lights are a harsh problem. According to the statistics, long time suffered light harm your eyes may cause diabetic maculopathy and glaucoma. So how to solve this problem, there’s no time to delay. On the other hand, it’s a great way to meet the overcast situation. A pair of high-quality night vision glasses can increase visual brightness and contrast and see more clear in the rainy or snowy day.
There are many night vision glasses available on the market. DUCO Glasses, emerging from all these glasses companies. Like all their products, these are also patented for being unique and innovative.
In the following post, to help you out, we will look at what we feel are 4 of the best night vision glasses available, giving an overview of their key features, why we have highlighted them.
The 3029Y model has a simple and stylish square frame. It is built to help users see clearer at night and reduce glare from streetlights, headlights, and other noisy lights from anywhere. It comes with UV400-coated lenses, which means they are ideal for daytime.
It has strong and durable temples made of magnesium and aluminum.
The 3029Y model is offered in a luxury package which includes a hard glasses case, a mini screwdriver, a soft glasses pouch, and a cleaning cloth.
The 8953Y model is a lightweight wraparound night vision glass with a TR90 frame that is highly flexible and durable. It can bend 90 degrees without breaking. The TAC UV-coated lenses won’t break even when hit by a hammer. They can be worn over regular glasses to improve vision at night or on foggy or rainy days.
The 8953Y model is available in three sizes to allow customers the convenience of choosing the right size according to the shape of their face.
The 5201Y model comes with a classic look and a timeless square frame. This professional night vision glass deals with any weather conditions and night road conditions. The TR90 frame material is ultra-lightweight and flexible, which is comfortable for long-term wearing and driving.
The 8177Y model’s inspiration source for the frame comes from the brand’s best-seller man’s sunglasses. It has a sporty look with a TAC UV-coated lens, durable for long-time use.
The model’s yellow lens and UV 400 protection make it perfect for daytime and night use.
It has soft silicon temple pads and adjustable nose pads, making it comfortable and practical.
Duco Glasses is the creator of the famous Duco brand of glasses, a favorite of the present generation. The designers and artisans at Duco Glasses are known for their innovative approach to designing glasses that are unique in style and of the finest craftsmanship. DUCO made a promise to cover all the risk of return and try out for all their glasses. If you are attracted at any glasses above, no hesitation to try it!
There’s a saying in the holistic health community: many people spend their health building their wealth and then have to spend their wealth trying to get their health back. This is not a recipe for aging well and for longevity.
The many benefits of having a consistent healthy eating and exercise program are well known, such as disease prevention, better sleep, more energy, better brain function, stress reduction, permanent weight loss, muscle strength and toning, and feeling better both mentally and physically.
If you are aware of these many health benefits and maybe have experienced some of them but haven’t been able to stick with a program for long term success … There is a real solution.
Rico Caveglia, Master Personal Trainer and Health Coach with 40 years experience has created a FREE 20 minute master class video entitled: How to stick with a healthy eating and exercise program for lifetime success! This class offers proven solutions that he and his clients have been using with great success. These strategies will keep you inspired and motivated to achieve the results you want and need.
If you do not yet have a personalized wellness program and have lots of reasons (actually excuses) why you don’t, there’s good news.
The main reasons most people haven’t created a personal wellness program are:
Feeling they are too busy and don’t have time
Not knowing what are the most important components
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They are offering an Adventure Wellness Vacation Retreat on a tropical Island in January of 2023. In the context of a relaxing, fun vacation participants will be able to develop their personal wellness program. If this is of interest you can get all of the information @ agelesslivinglifestyle.com/vacation.
Rico also offers a complimentary coaching session to help you get started.
Creating your program and to let go of what’s been holding you back.
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October 4, 2022 – The industry has suffered too much since the coronavirus breakout. During the breakout, the whole industry has suffered a lot. As it starts again, it faces increased material prices. Later, the industry runs into a labor shortage and price hike due to the Russo-Ukrainian War. Now the industry has begun to take in a heightened number of construction projects. To counter this, World Estimating offers discounted estimates.
The company, World Estimating, is based in Miami, FL. It has been providing a comprehensive array of construction estimating services, and others for the course of more than 15 years in the past. These services hold quite some repute in the construction industry. They are known to have the needed level of accuracy for the concerned project plan holding the bid-winning ratio at over 92 %.
The company has been providing various offers ever since the industry got into turmoil. For the current scenario of increased construction projects, the company is offering a 30 percent discount on all of its estimating services. The company claims that this discount will not affect the accuracy previously ensured and facilitate bidding on a bigger scale.
The company states that it is meant to provide for the increased demand for construction projects. Also, that outsourcing to World Estimating can save them more. This is meant to relieve them from hiring, training, and paying in-house estimators. Moreover, even their prices have also been kept as reasonable as possible. We have had a word with the owner of the company regarding this.
“We understand that the industry has suffered a number of problems ever since the pandemic. We have been in the industry for more than 15 years. Hence, we are fully aware of the industry’s requirements. Resultantly, we deliver estimates with the needed accuracy. On these services, we are offering a 30 percent discount.” He further adds.
“Both our past and new clients can benefit from this offer. It can provide them to place and win bids for a much larger number of projects than before. Along with that, we understand that in-house estimators can be worrisome at times for contractors. Thus, we maintain other offers such as our monthly packages. We ensure that anyone who outsources to us for any construction project can save up to 60 percent as compared to hiring an in-house estimator. This can help our clients to eliminate the need to hire and provide for in-house estimators.”
The company holds great repute among construction companies with a considerable amount of clientele. We have had a word with them as well. “We have been working with World Estimating for quite some time. Their construction takeoff services along with all the rest are proven as sufficient for projects. Thus, we have won and carried out a huge sum of projects to generate profit. The current discount is sure to help us even more in the current condition.” – Carlos L Charlton, Residential Contractor Long Beach, California
Moreover, to get a second opinion, we have a word with another of their past clients. “Our experience with World Estimating has been great. The company and its employees are very cooperative. Their offers particularly their monthly takeoff package have eased us with bidding over the years.” – John P Hamman, Owner DriWall Company
World Estimating holds a comprehensive team of expert estimators. They utilize the latest estimating tools through constant learning and ongoing construction practices. Along with the arcuate estimates, the company claims to provide facilities such as:
Rapid response is provided with experts available around the clock
You get our quote in a manner of minutes
Accuracy is ensured as of the utmost need for the project
The cost of material is covered as per the zip code-based construction site
Details are included with the required sufficiency
About the Company
E. S. is a wide-ranging estimating company with a colossal team of skilled experts. These prepare and provide all the vital estimating services for clients. They offer these estimating and takeoff services:
Material Takeoff Services
Electrical Estimating Services
Construction Estimating Services
Construction Takeoff Services
Sitework Estimating Services
Mechanical Estimating Services
Quantity Takeoff Services
Drywall Takeoff Services
Finishing Estimating Services
Concrete Estimating Services
Lumber Takeoff Services
Opening Estimating Services
Duct Takeoff Services
And more
Contact Info
Nathaniel James World Estimating Services +1 347 480-1903 info@worldestimating.com www.worldestimating.com
“The mystery of the Holy Trinity is the most fundamental of our faith. On it everything else depends and from it everything else derives.” Catholiceducation.org But the apostle Paul said in his letter to the church at Rome that we can understand the godhead from the things that are made, in chapter 1. It’s not an all-male Trinity, says Dr. Richard Ruhling, author of a new book, The Greatest Story Never Told; offering an alt-view.
God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.” The word for God is elohim. It is the plural form of eloha, feminine root. If we are made in their image, male and female, They are male and female, and we can confirm this by other passages. “Jerusalem above is the Mother of us all.” 1
When we hear Jerusalem, we think of a city, but a city cannot be a mother, but a city can be named for important persons. Jerusalem is the name of our heavenly Mother and further evidence that she is God is seen in Isaiah 37 when Sennacherib beat on the city gates and said Israel’s God could not deliver them.
King Hezekiah sent a message to Isaiah asking if there was any hope for them. The answer came back, “The Daughter of Jerusalem has shaken her head at you whom you have blasphemed.” 2 Blasphemy is speaking against God. The Daughter of Jerusalem was God. That night, 185,000 Assyrians were dead outside the city.
Of 1000 songs that Solomon wrote, only one is in the Bible. The Song of Solomon may not be about him, but about Israel’s true and wisest king of Israel, their Messiah. In Song of Songs, He says, “My Sister, my love, my dove…”3 She was the dove that descended on Him at His baptism and gave Him wisdom to answer rabbis who didn’t see the prophetic role of God paying the price for man’s sin as the Lamb of God dying for us,4 and announced as the Lamb of God by the Jewish prophet, John.5
Wisdom is personified as She in Proverbs 8 where She is brought forth (Hebrew word that includes the meaning of childbirth) before anything else was created and “was brought up with Him, I was daily His delight, rejoicing always before Him.”6
If we can believe in a truth stated 7 times that we are in Their image, male and female, then we can see evidence that They are male and female so that God “so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son” and Mary is not the true mother of God, for she acted as a surrogate to give Christ a human nature like we have7—he could be hungry, thirsty, weary, etc.
If Christ had yielded to temptation any time (I’m sure Mary Magdalene was an attractive woman), but if He sinned, He would have died on the cross with no resurrection that all disciples risked their lives to proclaim.
There is more evidence for Her in Revelation where John saw “One like the Son of man…gird about the paps with a golden girdle, Rev 1:13. Christ became a man; She took the form of the Spirit as in Rom 8:26, Rev 2,3 but in Rev 22:17, “The Spirit and the Bride say Come…”
The Greek kai is a conjunction that means “that is to say.” So “the Spirit—that is to say the Bride says Come, and we can be guests at their wedding as shown in “The Greatest Story Never Told!”
Readers can get a free copy on Kindle Oct 5,6 at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBNDCRXR Kindle offers a free app for pc or phone to save cost of paper and postage.
Ruhling may be contacted for interview or speaking on topics of health and end-time Bible prophecy.
Bio: Richard Ruhling is a retired MD, MPH who was board-certified in Internal Medicine before teaching Health Science at Loma Linda University. He says medical care is not healthcare—it has so little to do with healthy habits that can add an extra 10 years (UCLA study) but Adverse Drug Reactions cause illness.
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To make everyday styling easier, Sunber will update its blog section from time to time with information on trending hairstyles, holiday haircuts, wig comparisons, and hair care, which will undoubtedly help every customer browsing for more fashion information.
Sunber’s brand day in August will also be a major event for them to welcome autumn, so during this period, people can learn about their autumn new arrivals and give themselves a fresh look for the first time.
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Arya Steakhouse, the place to enjoy the most authentic Persian cuisine and fine steaks, has announced its new location. They are opening a new location in Palo Alto, CA. Arya was founded by the husband and wife team of Executive Chef Mike Hashemi and Fera Hashemi.
“We are delighted to announce that we will now have a presence in Palo Alto, CA, to serve the needs of the locals who have a passion for authentic steaks,” says Fera, the Managing Partner, Arya Steakhouse. “The new location will combine the first Arya in Cupertino in 2007 and the second in Redwood City in 2012. We are committed to bringing you the same delicious flavors and quality that Arya Steakhouse is reputed for.”
Arya Steakhouse stands apart from others on the strength of the quality of its steak. They butcher the meat in-house and serve only prime cuts. The entire menu is halal.
They also age the steaks in-house for 28 days to bring out the authentic flavors of Persian food. At Arya Steakhouse, customers can look forward to Persian hospitality, a truly relaxing ambiance that brings alive the old-world charm through innovative use of Persian art and tapestries.
The restaurant at Palo Alto has two private dining rooms (PDRs) for a date night or similar occasions. The PDRs can also be booked by intimate groups and for corporate functions. The Executive Private room has a seating capacity of up to 18, while the Shiraz Private dining room can seat up to 30 customers.
Steak enthusiasts can join the Arya Steakhouse VIP Club and get special invites, access to their most authentic recipes, chef demonstrations, and even cooking classes. They will also get to taste the most special items on the menu.
The Arya Steakhouse menu has items chosen with a lot of thought and care to cater to a variety of tastes. The couple has spent much time designing everything - from superior service to trendy decor.
At Arya Steakhouse, the entire focus is on providing food lovers with a truly unique dining experience in a luxurious and comfortable setting.
Arya Steakhouse is a leading steakhouse operating in Redwood City for a long time and is now moving to Palo Alto in August 2022. The new address is 140 University Ave Palo Alto 94301. The popular steakhouse has been catering to the culinary needs of the Redwood City locals for over 15 years. The restaurant is famous for its unique menu and for providing guests with a memorable dining experience. Their vision is to make guests feel at home.
“The Send’Or Brand specializes in offering luxurious bespoke solutions that encompass all financing, commercial real asset investing, corporate service, and luxury concierge needs,” says the spokesperson for the company. “Our unique boutique investment platform has the best experts to guide you financially or strategically.”
The Send’Or Brand incorporates three distinctive companies. They include Send’Or Capital Ltd., Send’Or International Properties & Send’Or Investor Concierge. The company’s services are curated to meet every UHNW investor and client. While Send’Or Capital Ltd. As the parent company, all their brand companies are equally established to secure service delivery with the highest efficiency.
About Send’Or Capital:
Send’Or Capital is an independent private financial enterprise specializing in financing instruments for all sectors. Send’Or Capital’s bouquet of services includes Venture Capital and Private Equity financing and capital market products such as mezzanine debt, commodity trading, and lots more. The company has over 30 years of experience in the industry and understands the ever-changing needs of various businesses. They are experts in delivering financing solutions and resources needed to eradicate obstacles to their clients’ capital raise journey. The expert team is confident their services can be of value to global enterprises and sovereign entities during all stages of their lifecycle.
Send’Or International Properties is a leading global provider of unique and luxurious off-market real assets for disposal and acquisitions. Their assets include exclusive residential and commercial properties, fine art, commodities, and metals worldwide.
The unique portfolio-building approach sets the firm apart from its peers and makes it a value-added proposition. These established and highly recognized connoisseurs are revered in the industry because they care for the client’s needs to create an environment of honesty and integrity.
Send’Or Investor Concierge has emerged as an exclusive, luxurious, and reliable solution for international investors and corporates so they can relinquish their undesirable mundane activities to the expert professionals while allowing them to be more focused on the preferred aspects of their business activities. The firm executes with precision to exceed each client’s expectation to the minute-by-minute details with integrity and efficiency.
Their advisory specialists help organizations by coordinating every aspect of their operational support needs. The team’s goal is to free up time for each and every client who requires assistance, whether short-term or long-term, so they can create more freedom to spend on the things that are important to them. Clients can enjoy an unforgettable experience while fulfilling their upper-end luxury business needs.
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New Orleans - August 4, 2022 - The Love of People is a brand that has gained prominence rapidly with its line of hair products for women by guaranteeing healthy curly hair. The efficacy of its curly hair products lies in the natural ingredients that are used in creating these products. These natural ingredients deliver nutrients that promote hair development without endangering hair health. Along with the natural products, its founder and hair aesthetician Paula Bland provides hair consultation to her clients to get to the root of their problems and prescribes them a personalized treatment plan. The purpose of the consultation for hair is to determine the root causes, make a reliable medical diagnosis, and implement a comprehensive course of therapy. You can consult in-person (if in New Orleans, LA. area) & virtually as well.
TLP designs three different virtual hair consultation packages:
Hair Fall- 60 mins (virtual & in-person) - which is the initial consultation and can be performed in person or virtually. With in-person consultations, labs are usually obtained.
Hair Health Check- 30 mins (only virtual) - these visits are after we have established care and we need to check in to see how the plan of care is working. We also make changes to the regiment and set a follow-up date.
Hair Consultation- 15 mins (only virtual) - these visits are usually a follow-up after we have made all the tweaks and changes to your regiment and we are just moving forward with our plan.
Paula Bland states, "Hair Consultation is necessary to diagnose and treat your hair and scalp condition properly. We have a painless approach to hair growth using our in-house natural hair care products aided by our holistic treatment methods.”
Hair expert Paula Bland provides a proper hair and scalp analysis to know more about your hair, its health, and the main cause behind hair loss. The main reason behind this analysis is to have detailed information about things like the workings of your hair and the blood flow to your scalp etc. By profession, she is a family nurse practitioner with a degree from Loyola University, New Orleans, and concentrates on hair and scalp disorders among women. She takes a non-traditional approach to hair care and promotes a holistic, chemical-free approach that combines internal regulation with supplements. She believes that hair loss can be prevented from getting worse, by using therapy under the supervision of a trained professional who will examine your scalp to identify the problem behind the loss.
"The Love of People is an initiative developed to make every woman feel special in society regardless of their hair, color, or style. Use our natural products to simply shine with natural radiance", says Paula.
Do you want to discover how to be your true self? TLP is an eco-friendly brand that employs natural butter, oils, and herbs to strengthen hair while boosting hair development. TLP hair products for curly hair are produced after thorough research and analysis to find natural raw ingredients that benefit hair and scalp. With our fully enriched natural products for curly hair, we are here to help you listen to your curls, comprehend their needs, and give them what they want. No matter what kind of curls you have—wavy, curly, coily, or kinky—they should be fed from the inside out.
About Us: The Love of People is a natural line of curly hair products for women with naturally curly hair. Our founder - Paula Bland is a family nurse practitioner with a degree from Loyola University, New Orleans. With her focus to help women of color with the physical and mental health issues that cause hair loss and certain scalp disorders to be more present in this population, she also obtained her certification as a medical aesthetician and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She takes a non-traditional and effective approach to hair care and promotes internal regulation with supplements, chemical- free products, and dietary changes. She believes that in most cases, hair loss can be prevented or halted under the supervision of a trained professional who will take a hands on approach to examine the scalp and identify the problem(s) behind the issue
Sometimes, you will have too many essays to complete. This can stress you out. If you do these essays when under stress, you may get low grades. To avoid stress, you should seek the best essay writing service. Professional essay writers will make it easier to do the assignments. Also, if you don’t have time or your essay is difficult, essay writers can help. You just need to search for a legit essay writing service. Below, we identify the 3 best college Essay writing services: reviews & rankings. You can choose these companies for essay help.
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Thousands of companies are offering Essay writing services. Some of these companies are legit and reliable. Others are fake. Your main task is finding a legit writing service. Today, we have presented the 3 best college Essay writing services: reviews & rankings where you can buy an essay online from. We used the following criteria to come up with the ranking. We assessed the prices, availability, originality, delivery, and policies of different companies. After a comparison of these features, we identified the best services.
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Fine Art Shippers, an art moving company from New York, is now on Hill Auction Gallery’s list of recommended shippers. The reputable Floridian auction house has been in the industry for years and is known for its distinguished reputation for honesty and professionalism. Such cooperation allows both companies to diversify their offering of services and expand the customer base across the United States. Fine Art Shippers regularly ships art and antiques to/from Florida, so now the clients of the auction house have more secure options for transporting their acquisitions across the country.
Florida is one of the main destinations of Fine Art Shippers’ art shuttles that run every month. The comprehensive art services of the company open the doors to a more customized shipping experience, with specialized art packing, installation, and insurance services. More than that, the NYC shippers have extensive experience working with small and big art auctions, including Doyle, Leonard Auction, Wright, Basel Auction House, Neue Auctions, and many more. The partnership between Fine Art Shippers and Hill Auction Gallery is expected to bring benefits to both companies and the art community in general.
Similar to Fine Art Shippers, Hill Auction Gallery is a family-owned company with extensive experience and expertise in its area of specialization. It was founded by Michael Hill, an established estate buyer in South Florida. Nowadays, Hill Auction Gallery offers a number of services, including certified appraisal and auctioneer services. The auction house is interested in purchasing all types of fine items: antiques, collectibles, fine silver, estate jewelry, and artworks of all genres. Thanks to a wide choice of valuables available for bidding, both emerging and established collectors can find something suiting their budget. For example, the next auction at Hill Auction Gallery is scheduled for June 29, 2022. Titled “Prism,” it will include original works by Salvador Dali and other treasures for every taste.
Becoming one of the recommended shippers by Hill Auction Gallery is another step forward for Fine Art Shippers, which has been providing its services for more than 25 years now. This partnership will enhance the company’s presence in the Florida art market that stands as one of the most prosperous in terms of art development. On June 7, the shippers will have a consolidated art shuttle Miami – New York, with stops in Florida, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington, DC. One can request a free quote on the company’s official website to join the shuttle this week.
Sunber is an online wig store that can get timely insight into fashion elements, and they have always been famous for their reasonable prices and high-quality products. In the past few years, they have gained batch after batch of loyal customers, who are praised not only for their perfect products but also for thoughtful after-sales service and convenient shipping methods, etc.
Online shopping has gradually become an irreplaceable shopping method for most people, and different retailers or online platforms have also introduced different payment methods to meet the needs of different people. The payment method of installment payment solves the problem of insufficient budget for many people and provides a lot of convenience for everyone.
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Director Meosha Bean is back with her last installment of the renowned Horror Anthology by M.V.B Films. It is the Vol 4 of the series and is titled “Green Height Point” which is already gaining some praise in the film festival world. In the film through her style of approach, she has paid honor to the great Sir Alfred Hitchcock and Jordan Peele. This film takes one on an exhilarating journey about love, loss and lies. Also, she’s bringing in some talented actors on this one such as Jerrel O’ Neal who stars in the thriller feature, Phels High 2022, starring Omari Hardwick from the hit show Ghost. Meosha is off to a great start in 2022! The film is currently set to run the film fest markets 2022. Look out for more projects Meosha can be seen in new horror film by Lawrence B. Adisa called Night Games starring along side Nelcie Souffrant, Vanessa Simmons, to name a few. Stay connected with Meosha @Meoshabeanofficial instagram
About Meosha Bean
Meosha Bean is an award winning actress and filmmaker voted best upcoming director at the New Jersey Film Festival 2012. Global Awards , Los Angeles 2017 winner best thriller 6th Floor. Oniros Film Awards, winner of best action film and best fight choreography. Istanbul Film Awards. Best action film 2020. She's completed several features , shorts films, and music videos throughout her career. Now the founder of M.V.B Films est 2003. Meosha projects have included and Untold story of Mariano Mendoza streaming on Tubi Tv Amazon, Roku and more. Anatomy Of An Antihero Redemption and released on DVD & online platforms. M.V.B Films Presents horror short stories Vol 3 feature film can be found also amazon prime and Roku. Meosha has garnered a micro influence level following on YouTube and Instagram , 20.1k followers. Among the list of celebrities she has worked with the likes of legendary pro boxer Roy Jones Jr, legend in the game singer Keyshia Cole, Designer and artist Ron Bass who has made clothes worn by Beyonce and Jay Z. Music sensation Chris Brown. The king of rock Billy Idol.
World Estimating Services is a Dallas, Texas-based construction estimating company. This company has been providing accurate and practical estimating and takeoff services to its clients for decades. Over the years this estimating company has earned a renowned status among contractors, engineers, project owners, and other construction-related clients. As once stated by one of its clients “our construction company has been acquiring lumber takeoff services from World Estimating Services for quite some time. Their services have always proved to be highly helpful and thus we trust in W. E. S. for our construction help.” – Mark Temseal, owner of 96 Lumber Company.
Now as the construction season is coming around the corner World Estimating Services is looking to facilitate construction companies and other related customers. The plan is to help their customers in carrying out the construction work with ease along with a game-changer 30% off on all quotes for estimation. This discount is offered in every estimating service at World Estimating Services such as sitework estimating services and electrical estimating services. World Estimating has already lowered the inhouse estimation expense of around 1200 contractors in North America.
“Our decision to provide this discount is to facilitate the construction season with its smooth and pacing work. We value in benefiting construction all around the United States of America.” As stated by Nathaniel James while talking to us “We understand that during the construction season everything is going in a pacing manner. Contractors are busy beyond what they can manage with more and more new construction projects. We are making sure that they won’t have to delay their work just because they do not have estimates.”
World Estimating Services has valued accuracy with the utmost care ever since it has been offering its construction estimating services or any other service like quantity takeoff services. With its offer to provide estimating and takeoff services with the 40 percent estimator cost, the company intends to make its services even more rewarding than before. While a former client giving his testimonial stated that “We have been W. E. S.’s client for years and have availed electrical estimating services and mechanical estimating services. Our experience with the installation of the electrical and mechanical systems through the services provided by W. E. S. is highly advantageous. We hope to continue working with the construction estimating services.” – Henry Footing, MEP Contractor.
While talking further with Nathaniel James we learn that they offer their customers facilities more than just their sitework estimating services, construction takeoff services, or any other services. He told us about the first experience customers have as they approach our website. As a reputed construction estimating company the facilities provided at World Estimating Services include:
Accuracy is our number one concern. We make sure that the highest level of accuracy is ensured in our services
Material rates we include in our estimating services are recorded as updated and zip-code based
Chat and email support is available while we also facilitate calls by expert estimators
Our services are apt for budget feasibility, bidding, and estimating profit margin
Material quantity is presented along with detailed specifications while labor with their working hours
About the Firm
World Estimating Services is a reputed estimating company with a huge team of estimators and a vast pool of customers. With their team of expert estimators, they offer these estimating and takeoff services for their customers:
“You can’t grow if you’re afraid to admit your mistakes,” says Certified Life and Relationship Coach, Dr. Christopher Salute.
Dr. Christopher Salute, Former Editor In Chief, Bold Magazine and fabUplus Magazine is pivoting to help you find the solutions you probably don’t know you need.
“What’s your addiction?” he asks. “That’s what I ask all of my clients when we first meet.”
It’s been nearly 3 years since Salute began making changes to curb his addictions.
“Carbs and Affection are my addictions,” he says. “Eventually, I’ll get around to writing that book. But, for now… I’m happy to help folks recognize the hurt they feel and cause through their addictions. Then, make the changes needed to move on in growth mindset.”
Salute is excited to offer life, relationship, and dating coaching to folks in all industries from teachers to influencers to other coaches.
“You wouldn’t believe who I get to work with. It’s so much fun working with folks in all areas and facets of life.”
And, they are priced for everyone. From a premium snapchat (find him at @thatprofess0r) to an only fans page specifically for coaching clients. Coaching “lite” runs at per month, while full life coaching sessions range from for a single session to 0 for a monthly subscription.
And what makes Salute a great coach? He likes to sum up his experiential methodology with the following quote by Steve Martin in 1992’s Leap of Faith:
“…if you wanna give up the bottle, who you gonna talk to? Someone who’s never touched a drop? … If you wanna give up sin – and I believe everyone here tonight wants to give up sin – who can lead you?”
Salute has worked in Banking, Advertising, Academia, and has even been an Uber driver, food service worker, and cook. He has spent a combined 7 years in radio, as well. He’s been married, divorced, engaged, had successful relationships, and even been cancelled for his life of promiscuity.
“Look,” says Salute. “I’ve been there. And, if I haven’t, it’s okay. I’ve been somewhere else. We’ll get through your life’s path together. Nothing is more fulfilling than helping others. I think it’s the most selfish job someone can have.”
Salute’s History
Dr. Christopher Salute is both a digital marketing and human development expert with experience ranging from KBC Bank to Yahoo! Inc. to Clearchannel Broadcasting.
Salute has spent the last 10 years in academia as a non-traditional Dean/Asst. Dean Nd Professor, rebranding and recruiting for small Universities through new programs and inclusion as well as owning and operating the largest plus size media brand in the world, which includes Bold Magazine, fabUplus Magazine, and Strutter Magazine.
Salute has been single (married once, engaged twice) for about 5 years. Dr. Christopher Salute graduated from Siena College in 2006 (Psychology/Business/Writing/Communication) and earned his MBA from Molloy College in 2008. He earned is PhD in Organizational Psychology from Hofstra University in 2015.
Who Needs a Coach?
Christopher Salute stays Bold with his new companies “That Professor Life Coaching” and “Bold Solutions.”
A natural educator, Salute brings his 10+ years of being a professor to the coaching world.
Salute has also developed two new courses for you:
Second Chance Attraction – Designed to help you find what fuels you and reverse negative trends and patterns. You didn’t ruin your life. You ruined one moment of it. Own it. Breathe. And, try again. Like Las Vegas, the city of second chances, You can attract the energy you deserve.
The “Rewire” – We have conditioned ourselves to lose, even when we think we’re winning. You may need a rewire to figure out where you’re self sabotaging and change up your thought process. Thoughts will create behaviors and behaviors will create results.
Whether you struggle with personal relationships, work, income, spending habits, drugs and alcohol, addictions, dating, confidence, temperment, friendships, organization, sustainability, or whatever other challenges you can find… Salute wants to teach you how to find peace through faith, facing your fear, and feeling the accountability and power to influence your life that you have and deserve.
Recreate. Reimagine. Restore. These are the words that poet Jordan Sanchez uses to call for a greener world. This World Environment Day’s theme is Ecosystem Restoration. Among the many ways in which we can restore the ecosystem, things that can be done include growing trees and cleaning up water bodies.
Online eyewear retailer SmartBuyGlasses.com has been leading the way in supporting environmental causes with its numerous partnerships leading to planet-friendly stylish eyewear.
Oh My Woodness!
Oh My Woodness! eyewear collection is partnered with Eden Reforestation Projects. The cause helps plant life-saving trees in Haiti, Madagascar or Nepal, to combat deforestation and provide essential employment to some of the most vulnerable communities. Every product in the collection is a stylish masterpiece using natural wood and bamboo. Use the code OMW50 to buy 1 pair of Oh My Woodness! Glasses with FREE 1.5 prescription lenses and get 50% OFF on the 2nd pair.
Arise Collective
Arise Collective is one of the most premium, affordable, and socially driven brands exclusively available at SmartBuyGlasses.com, it is partnered with 1% for the planet, meaning that they pledge 1% of annual sales to support nonprofit organizations focused on the environment.
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About the SmartBuyGlasses Optical Group
The SmartBuyGlasses Optical Group is one of the world’s leading designer eyewear e-retailers with online stores in more than 20 countries, including SmartBuyGlasses.com in the US and VisionDirect.com.au in Australia. They offer a catalog of over 80,000 products from more than 180 brands.
America’s prime shopping holiday is almost here. Several retailers are seen extending offers and discounts for the upcoming memorial day weekend.
America’s favorite eyewear shopping destination SmartBuyGlasses.com is offering 8% off sitewide from May 29th – 31st. However, one weekend is simply not enough to honor the patriotism of our veteran heroes. This is why SmartBuyGlasses.com offer military discounts on Eyeglasses, Sunglasses & Contact Lenses all year round to those who selflessly serve their country everyday.
The online retailer has a virtual optical center, with registered opticians to answer every question under the sun with regards to eye health and prescription eyewear. Other benefits of shopping with SmartBuyGlasses.com include their free FDA approved Lens Scanner app that allows customers to extract their prescription directly from their current glasses. There’s also their easy to use virtual try-on, an augmented reality technology capable of rendering true-to-life images, allowing customers to try on over 12,000 frames in real time. These tools take SmartBuyGlasses from a mere eyewear retailer to a global virtual optical expert.
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About SmartBuyGlasses Optical Group
SmartBuyGlasses Optical Group is one of the world’s leading designer eyewear e-retailers with websites in more than 20 countries, including SmartBuyGlasses.com in the US. They offer a catalogue of over 80,000 products from more than 180 brands.
USA healthcare sector is in many ways the most substantial part of the United States economy. It is a fundamental part of people's lives, supporting their health and well-being. Moreover, it matters because of its economic size and budgetary implications. The healthcare sector now employs 11 percent of American workers (Bureau of Labor Statistics [BLS] 1980–2019b and authors' calculations) and accounts for 24 percent of government spending (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [CMS] 1987–2018; Bureau of Economic Analysis 1987–2018; authors' calculations).[1] Health insurance is the most significant component (26 percent) of nonwage compensation (BLS 2019b), and health care is one of the largest categories of consumer spending (8.1 percent of consumer expenditures; BLS 2019a). The United States has a healthcare system that primarily consists of private providers and private insurance, but as health care has become a larger part of the economy, a higher share of healthcare funding. As of 2018, 34 percent of Americans received their health care via government insurance or direct public provision
A simple comparison of the percentage change in the healthcare industry's GDP versus the manufacturing industry shows a direct correlation between the growth of one and the shrinkage of the other, percentage point for a percentage point. No other industry sector, except the manufacturing industry, has seen such a decline during this time. The U.S. is the only industrial country where the employer directly pays a substantial share of employees' health care benefits. In other nations, citizens themselves and businesses foot the bill through income taxes.
U.S. payment of health care costs by employers causes the loss of U.S. manufacturing companies and manufacturing jobs. Health care costs, both primary and secondary, are passed during each step to the next contributor in the manufacturing process; think of it as value-added tax, moving the health care benefit costs to the next purchaser of services or goods. But each time the cost is passed on to another manufacturer in the supply chain, there is an additional markup for profit; therefore, the .6 trillion for healthcare is included in manufacturing costs. No other industry has as many links in the supply chain for cost markups or has international competition.
A manufactured good is made through several steps to get to the finished product, with each step adding the subsequent employee healthcare benefits cost to the finished product. These costs are referred to as indirect healthcare costs.
The United States economy is in a downward spiral. Our national debt is now above 28 trillion dollars, with the national debt at 108% of Gross Domestic Product. In January, we had the most significant trade deficit ever recorded for a single month at 68.2 billion dollars. Our manufacturing industry is now at its lowest level ever recorded in modern times. The cause is we do not have a supportive financial system for manufacturing.
The linked document will explain the cause of the decline of the U.S. manufacturing industry. The principal reason for the slide is the high-cost healthcare industry. It will review several unlawful practices of the healthcare providers and insurance companies and how the law enforcement agencies failed to protect us. The article gives details about the last four decades of the health care industry's growth and then the effect of COVID 19. The article touches upon U.S. Debt to GDP ratio and its impact on future infrastructure investments in our country.
The article is precise and understandable, written for non-legal, non-financial, and non-accountants. The article discusses the two different required accounting methods, the very lax IRS audit procedures of the government business accounting and the private business accounting, the unrecognized kickback payments, the differences between cash and accrual accounting, the tax code requirements of GAAP, the unlawful contracts calling for price discrimination, and other tax problems.
Overall an interesting read and eye-opener with factual data point to support arguments. Then it establishes a conclusion about how to stop the decline and build a supportive financial to rebuild the manufacturing industry in the U.S.
The present financial system makes the employers pay for social and healthcare benefits before they sell their services or products. The new system allows them to sell their services and goods, make a profit and then take a small amount to cover the costs of social and healthcare benefits.
This Afterpay Day (March 25-28), SmartBuyGlasses is offering massive discounts on designer prescription glasses. What makes it even more worthwhile is that you can buy now and pay later when you checkout using Afterpay.
Afterpay Day is one of the biggest online shopping events of the year, where mindblowing offers await bargain hunters. Designer eyeglasses and sunglasses from over 180 brands including the likes of Ray-Ban, Oakley, Tom Ford, Gucci will be on sale for up to 80%.
Prices will be slashed on 15,000 pairs of eyeglasses and sunglasses at smartbuyglasses.com. You have everything to gain when shopping there. Take a quick selfie video using their advanced Virtual Try-On tool to see how you look wearing any of the thousands of pairs they stock. Contactless and socially distanced shopping has never been more fun!
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Afterpay is a digital service that makes it possible to buy something now and pay for it in four equal fortnightly instalments over eight weeks. Using it at SmartBuyGlasses involves just 4 steps:
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The Covid Pandemic has altered our lives in many ways. One significant outcome; We’re spending more time at home working but also seeking home based leisure activities. So while vacationing is on hold, cocooning is very much in.
It is no wonder then that people are investing heavily in their home environments, including home improvements like remodeling and landscaping, and outlets for family entertainment. Backyard swimming pools are especially attractive because they offer both safety from viral exposure and a healthy outlet for family fun and exercise.
But the resulting high demand on the entire construction industry is outstripping supply, materials and labor. This is particularly true of the swimming pool industry. Ron Coker Jr., president and owner of Artistic Pools, states “Our lead time to start constructing a new custom pool is five to six months. Artistic Pool’s focus on quality and craftsmanship means we can’t cut corners to expedite delivery dates”. Turnaround time is also dependent upon the municipality and the homeowner’s receipt of building permits.
Artistic Pools, Inc. is a third generation family owned business established in 1957. The company is known for its innovative pool designs, quality materials and craftsmanship. Artistic Pools has been recognized for numerous awards including the Consumers’ Choice Award for Business Excellence.
2020 has been the most successful year in the company’s history and apparently, 2021 is shaping up to repeat the trend. “Our quality pools can provide the enjoyment and stress release needed in these trying times”, adds Ron Coker.
Tilting of the pre-cast concrete wall panels began last week on the Matan Companies’ ‘Progress Labs at Center 85’ project. The three-building biomanufacturing development on Executive Way in Frederick is located on 54 acres, and when fully built out will total approximately 456,000 square feet, with an additional 250,000 square feet of Build-to-Suit opportunity.
Progress Labs at Center 85 is well-positioned in the heart of the Route 85 corridor with easy access north and south via the new 8 million dollar I-270/85 interchange. With amenities purposefully designed to meet the needs and tailored specifications of companies seeking biomanufacturing space, these buildings will provide ample utilities with dual electric feed, utility yards, 30’ clear ceiling height, 40’ x 40’ column spacing, 120’ truck court, and abundant parking.
“We have seen a noticeable uptick in the demand for biotech manufacturing in the I-270 Corridor,” said Mark Matan, Principal for the Matan Companies. “With limited or no new inventory, speed to market is crucial, prompting our decision to move forward with these projects ahead of the arrival of an end user. Tenants can start their TI’s on these buildings in 45 days.”
Building #1, totaling 116,000 square feet, and Building #2, totaling 64,000 square feet, are on track to deliver simultaneously in mid-June with Tenant Improvements beginning in May. Building #3, totaling 276,000 square feet, has recently commenced construction. The remaining 250,000 square feet is planned as a Build-to-Suit option and given Frederick County’s excellent Turbo Fast Track permitting process, affords a very aggressive and expedient schedule as well.
In addition to Center 85 the Matan Companies has five additional “Progress Labs” projects planned along the I-270 Corridor. In total over two million square feet of new biomanufacturing-ready space will be delivered in Rockville, Gaithersburg, Germantown and Frederick, with Center 85 leading the way with its delivery in June.
About Matan Companies Matan Companies, headquartered in the Washington, D.C. suburbs, is one of the region’s premier commercial real estate services and development firms. Founded over 40 years ago on the principle of providing a comprehensive, full-service approach, the firm’s current portfolio consists of over 6.5 million square feet of office/industrial assets, 4 million square feet in the development pipeline, several active residential developments, and a separate portfolio of multifamily units. The company delivers a full range of services to their real estate investors and tenants including asset and property management, leasing, and tenant services. For additional information about the Matan Companies, please visit http://www.mataninc.com
The Crowley Company (Crowley) announces that Image Quality Specialist and Senior Field Engineer Corin Van de Griek has received special recognition from production document scanner manufacturer InoTec GmbH Organisationssysteme (InoTec). The award – a surprise delivery from Germany – came in the form of an engraved plaque and was in honor of Van de Grieks’ efforts to help the manufacturer achieve image quality in line with the Federal Agencies Digital Guidelines Initiative (FADGI).
According to Gerhard Weinfurtner, InoTec international sales manager, “This is not an award that we give annually, but a special presentation that we hope expresses our appreciation and gratitude to Corin for his extraordinary efforts in helping us to achieve a three-star FADGI standard for our scanners. This rating is not yet very common in our scanner segment and reinforces the use of InoTec document scanners for the capture of cultural heritage archives as well as for its more standard high-volume records capture.” He continues, “Corin’s deep technical knowledge, ideas and continuous intensive efforts were critical in helping to lift InoTec scanners to the next quality level. This award is intended for extraordinary achievements from partner companies or their employees to push forward our common goals in an outstanding way.”
Patrick Crowley, president of The Crowley Company, notes that this award reinforces the partnership that Crowley has with its manufacturers as a distributor. “With each of our international partners – InoTec, Zeutschel, Qidenus and others – we strive to be a part of their research and development process. As the ‘feet on the ground’ with scanner end-users, our ability to effectively convey what is needed from the field can often lead to next steps in scanner technology. As a scanner manufacturer ourselves [Crowley, Mekel Technology and Wicks and Wilson brands], we’re fortunate to have expertise on staff that complements our partners and vice versa. The example of Corin working together with InoTec to successfully achieve the meeting of a new imaging guideline is just one of many. The fact that InoTec created an award to specifically honor Corin’s efforts underscores the deep mutual respect we have for each other.”
About The Crowley Company The Crowley Company is a world leader in digital scanning technologies manufacture and resale and provides an extensive number of digital document and film conversion services to the library, academic, publishing, commercial, government and archive sectors.
About InoTec InoTec GmbH Organisationssysteme, now a part of the DATAWIN Group, optimizes the business processes of its customers worldwide with highly reliable document scanners made in Germany. At the heart of the InoTec product line are the SCAMAX® scanner series 4×3, 6×1 and 8×1. InoTec scanners are marketed by system integrators in Germany and by partners on a global scale and are certified according to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015.
About FADGI FADGI is a collaborative effort started in 2007 by U.S. federal agencies to articulate common sustainable practices and guidelines for digitized and born digital historical, archival and cultural content. FADGI has created imaging guidelines that range from one to four stars (four being the highest), helping to provide a detailed measure of image quality standardization throughout the industry that is being used in the United States and abroad.
Woolpert has hired airport operations specialist John Tye as an aviation geospatial project manager. Tye has more than 27 years of aviation technology and management experience and will work out of the firm’s unmanned aircraft systems hub in Egg Harbor Township, N.J.
Tye previously served as a quality assurance and configuration manager for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Laboratory. He was certified by the International Society of Configuration Management and led teams to plan and execute ISO 9001 and 17025 quality management systems. His expert configuration management guidance supported more than 15,000 deployed systems at more than 400 airports.
Tye said he was drawn to Woolpert by its core values, which tout employees as the firm’s No. 1 asset, as well as its industry leadership in unmanned technologies, research and development.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to help bridge the gap between government and industry and to continue the successful implementation of UAS technology into the National Airspace System,” Tye said. “I also believe that having architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) services under one roof is especially beneficial in aviation, where a cost-effective approach is needed for the continuity and consistency of operations.”
Woolpert Senior Associate and Practice Leader Eric Risner said Tye’s vast government aviation experience has prepared him well for this new role, which will engage him in aviation research technologies for contracts with the Federal Aviation Administration.
“As unmanned technologies become increasingly prevalent in commercial industries and the airport environment, we strive to establish best management practices that encourage collaboration and support the FAA’s mission to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system,” Risner said. “John’s experience at general aviation and commercial airports and his work with DHS brings a lot of value to our team. We are excited to have him on board.”
About Woolpert Woolpert is committed to a vision to become the premier architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG) and strategic consulting firm, and one of the best companies in the world. It’s a vision we’ve been fine-tuning for decades. It guides our decisions and investments, provides our clients with optimal solutions and offers our employees unrivaled opportunities. Woolpert is recognized as a Great Place to Work by its employees and is America’s fastest-growing AEG firm. With more than a century of experience, over 1,000 employees and 40 offices, Woolpert supports public, private, federal, and U.S. military clients nationally and around the globe. For more information, visit woolpert.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Rosenberg USA is introducing backward-curved plug fans featuring new larger size 6 Gen 3+ EC motors. The first of the new fans scheduled to ship from the company’s North Carolina warehouse by late January.
The new Gen 3+ fans will come in sizes 450/500/560/630-mm and will offer all the features and benefits of Rosenberg’s innovative Gen 3 motors, plus more power – up to 7 kW. The new motors are 100% speed controllable and are CE, UL and RoHS approved. The first Gen 3+ models to become available, 560-mm models, will deliver almost 7 kW of high -efficiency cooling power. Click here to see the Gen 3+ lineup.
Rosenberg’s new EC motors are 30% more powerful than the previous "Generation 2" motors of the same size. They offer a standard input voltage range of 200-480 VAC (50/60 Hz) for greater power and efficiency. Data on the new “Gen3” fans are already included in Rosenberg's fan selection software, RoVent10.
Other standard features of Rosenberg's Gen 3+ EC motors include:
Integrated inspection LED to visualize the motors condition. It is visible from the outside through the composite material of the cover of the motor.
Improved ModBus RTU functionality. The motor not only measures its current power consumption, but also continuously records total energy consumption. A detailed histogram shows the load profile of the fan as well as the temperature at which the fan operates over time. This makes it easier to evaluate the operating conditions of the selected fan and simplifies preventive maintenance.
Electronic Quick Change Technology (EQC). For replacement or preventive maintenance, it is possible to change the electronic head within minutes and without touching other parts of the fan.
IT-network (Earthing system) support. IT-network is a configuration of the power grid often used in hospitals and data centers for increasing system fault tolerance.
280-680 VDC-Supply. The use of DC voltage becomes more and more common in data centers, due to failure safety and overall design considerations.
About Rosenberg
The Rosenberg family of companies is headquartered in Künzelsau, Germany and employs more than 1,000 individuals worldwide. Rosenberg fans and blowers can be found in HVAC systems, as well as industrial and portable air conditioning; in air cooling for variable frequency drives (VFD), wind power generators and power converters, solar inverters, uninterruptable power supplies (UPS), transformers, heat sinks, fan coils, telecom racks and other industrial equipment; in air handling units and fan filter units (FFU); and in railway, marine, military and avionics equipment.
Rosenberg USA is located just outside Charlotte in Indian Trail, N.C. For more information, or to place an order, contact Rosenberg USA by phone at (704) 893-0883; fax (704) 882-0755 or e-mail sales@rosenbergusa.com.
Physicians Protector Plan, a division of Protector Plans, has partnered with CyberScout, an industry leader in cyber risk protection and incident response services, to provide their physician insureds with award-winning data breach services to help protect their practices and patients from the risks and repercussions of data breach incidents. These data breach services are available as part of cyber liability coverage offered by Aspen American Insurance Company (“AAIC”). The risk to physicians and patients is troubling; the cost of a healthcare data breach averages 0 per compromised patient record, resulting in data breach recovery costs that can easily imperil the financial viability of a physician practice. The threat is equally concerning for patients, who would face the stress and costs associated with potentially becoming victims of identity theft.
“Hospitals, healthcare systems and small and medium size medical and physicians’ practices have long been attractive cyber targets because they hold valuable electronic health record data and payment information,” said CyberScout Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Leuer. “Physician practices of all sizes maintain large amounts of private personal information including names, addresses, health history, birthdates, social security numbers and other data that must be safely stored and protected as the cyber-attack surface of physician practices has grown.”
Effective 2/1/2021, CyberScout will begin providing risk management services for Physicians Protector Plan cyber coverage. The program affords valuable pre-breach education services to help defend against a privacy data breach and provides guidance and support when one occurs. CyberScout was selected due to its expertise at mitigating losses for ransomware and data breaches, forensic investigation expertise and ability to respond to patient health information safety threats and HIPAA regulations.
The Physicians cyber coverage is offered by Aspen American Insurance Company and includes basic limits with higher limit options for physicians available. Aspen maintains a rating of “A” (“Excellent”) by A.M. Best Company Inc. Physicians will not only benefit from the quality cyber coverage but comprehensive risk management resources as well.
“We are extremely excited about our partnership with CyberScout. The valuable data breach services they deliver to our insureds, both pre- and post-loss, will greatly enhance the cyber coverages we provide to our physicians and assist them in making sound decisions concerning the management and protection of their patient data,” said Brian Tucker, Aspen Insurance Senior Vice President of Medical Professional Liability.
The Physicians Protector Plan® is an exclusive medical malpractice insurance program offering unique and comprehensive insurance solutions for today’s physician practices and is committed to securing peace of mind for our policyholders. We offer an innovative suite of insurance products designed to meet your needs no matter your practice model. We’ve got you covered whether you are an employed physician or independent contractor, a practice owner or even if your practice circumstances are in transition.
About The Physicians Protector Plan® The Physicians Protector Plan, an insurance program underwritten by Aspen American Insurance Company, provides professional liability insurance solutions for physicians on an admitted basis in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota and Texas. Product availability is subject to state approval, and availability may change. Aspen’s operating subsidiaries are rated “A” by A.M. Best for financial stability. The Physicians Protector Plan is a division of B&B Protector Plans Inc., which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc.
Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) is a leading insurance brokerage firm, providing risk management solutions to individuals and businesses. With more than 80 years of proven success and thousands of teammates, we offer knowledge you can trust and strive to deliver superior customer service. For more information, please visit bbinsurance.com.
About Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited Aspen provides reinsurance and insurance coverage to clients in various domestic and global markets through wholly-owned subsidiaries and offices in Australia, Bermuda, Canada, Singapore, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. For the year ended December 31, 2019, Aspen reported .6 billion in total assets, .0 billion in gross reserves, .7 billion in total shareholders’ equity and .4 billion in gross written premiums. Aspen's operating subsidiaries have been assigned a rating of “A-” by Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC and “A” (“Excellent”) by A.M. Best Company Inc.. For more information about Aspen, please visit http://www.aspen.co.
AAIC, a subsidiary of Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited, writes property & casualty specialty insurance in the United States on an admitted basis.
About CyberScout: Since 2003, CyberScout has been a trusted provider of cybersecurity and privacy protection services. Offering a range of support, education, data theft recovery, and breach response solutions, CyberScout services 17.5 million households and more than 700,000 businesses worldwide. CyberScout solutions are offered by an ever-growing number of client partners combining technology expertise with high-touch service to help individuals, government and commercial clients minimize cyber risk and maximize recovery. For more information about CyberScout, please visit http://www.cyberscout.com.
Emerging from South Florida, hypergrowth blank t-shirt company AllDayShirts.com has exhibited a clear dedication to addressing important social justice and civil rights issues that reign over our society during a pressing moment in time.
Rallying around Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as the day of his celebration approaches, AllDayShirts.com began production of a commemorative and inspiring t-shirt displaying one of the many moving quotes that came from Dr. King during his lifetime.
Currently, AllDayShirts.com is giving away thousands of these t-shirts with orders for free, along with donating 100% of the proceeds generated going directly to the King Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and teaching nonviolence.
The King Center was founded in 1968 shortly after the assassination of MLK Jr. by Coretta Scott King, the wife of Dr. King. It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education, research, and training of the nonviolence that Dr. King preached so passionately about during his lifetime. It works at both a domestic and international level and is currently headed by Dr. King’s youngest child, Bernice King.
The King Center is located on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia as a part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Site where Dr. King’s birth home and church can also be found here
This philanthropic act comes at a crucial time in American society with the powerful and inspiring emergence of the Black Lives Matter movement. The Black Lives Matter movement opposes police brutality and social injustice that people of color currently face in American society, just as Dr. King did years ago.
Company co-founder Brian Roberts said, “We recognize that there are critical civil rights issues that people of color are facing right now in this country. Not only do we recognize them, but we are doing our part to actively create change and help combat these problems."
The quote displayed on the t-shirt is from the legendary account "Letter From a Birmingham Jail," one of the most pivotal pieces of text ever written in American history. The text empowered the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.
“It’s amazing how a quote that is nearly 60 years old can have so much relevance to the critical issues we face today in society,” said co-founder Scott Roberts. “He’s truly an inspiring man that shouldn’t just be honored for one day, but throughout the year. He’s a source of strength that people can find motivation from for whatever they are working towards.”
T-shirts have been used countless times in history as a form of expression and a way to spread ideas. The Black Lives Movement specifically has used the t-shirt as a tool of expression and as a method to share their inspiring messages. This, of course, posed an interesting question to answer for AllDayShirts.com, a business that sells millions of different types of blank t-shirts.
What t-shirt should the inspiring design and message be printed on?
Co-founder brothers Scott and Brian Roberts made the choice of going with their best selling Gildan G500 heavyweight 100% cotton t-shirt. Brian had this to remark about their decision: “We wanted to give some character to a t-shirt that is really a staple of our business. What better way to do that than by honoring the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man of outstanding character.”
For background on the business, AllDayShirts.com is a second-generation, USA owned and operated wholesaler of blank t-shirts and apparel. What started as an experiment with no expectations of success during a financially debilitating global pandemic, All Day Shirts has blossomed into a thriving business. Currently, the website averages around 1.2 million users per month, a number that continues to grow rapidly.
The website provides a place where shoppers can get access to wholesale priced blank t-shirts, hoodies, headwear and more. Thousands of blank, decoration-ready products are for sale on the domain. Customers purchase the blank products to use as a “blank canvas” to then personally apply their own custom designs. Typically, customers apply their designs on these blank clothing products in various ways with the most common being heat press, sublimation, direct to garment, and screen printing.
“Clothing is just such an awesome tool of expression that so many people cherish. We just wanted to provide the blank canvas for communities to pour all of their great ideas and designs onto,” says co-founder Scott Roberts.
The key to the success of AllDayShirts.com is the brothers’ full, complete ownership of all inventory, distribution, and fulfillment of products. The business made the necessary capital investments to have their own warehouses and distribution centers in order to carry out the fulfillment/distribution process themselves. This competitive advantage has allowed the site to rapidly capture large market share.
Now with over 220,000 active customers and over 250 employees, the principles that AllDayShirts.com are built upon have laid the foundation for continued success.
As the new industry leader, AllDayShirts.com is positioned to continue to grow and be an active participant in the blank apparel industry for social change.
RAI Jets, LLC, a part 135 operator headquartered at Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport (KAZO) that offers jet charter service as well as aircraft management, has announced an expansion in staff and looks to add assets in 2021.
“Although the pandemic initially stalled our business and raises our operating costs, it has inadvertently opened new inroads for us also,” said Becky Bakeman, president of RAI Jets. “We have been able to service businesses, even those with in-house aviation departments, who expanded their use of jet charter for business to include not only the typical top tier employees but the next tier employees as well. Businesses came to us for the scheduling convenience of jet charter but found the safety of our limited capacity and upgraded COVID-19 safety protocols to be a bonus!”
Bakeman also said that personal travelers who had been curious about jet charter took the plunge and booked with RAI Jets, spurred on by safety concerns from the pandemic. In response, RAI has added another pilot to their roster of nine, as well as another maintenance technician.
RAI Jets is also considering additional jet acquisitions to their fleet in 2021 and scouting locations for a potential third hangar. The company currently maintains their original 10,000 square foot hangar at Kirsch Municipal Airport in Sturgis, Michigan (KIRS) and their current 24,000 square feet of hangar space (with 6,000 square feet of office space) at the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek (KAZO).
“We are grateful that our service has been found important to our prospective customers in these hard times,” said Bakeman, “but like most Americans, we are looking forward to a brighter 2021.”
About RAI Jets RAI Jets LLC is a Kalamazoo, MI-based aviation specialist featuring aircraft management, jet charter and aircraft maintenance services. The family-owned company officially opened in 2009, preceded by more than two decades of generational experience in aviation. For individuals and businesses, the Part 135 operator offers customized, jet charter for business or leisure, as well as turnkey management and aircraft maintenance for jet owners. RAI Jets operates its own fleet of aircraft for charter and offers jet owners (personal and corporate) with the option to offset operating costs by adding their aircraft to RAI Jet’s FAA approved Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate. RAI Jets also offers aircraft acquisition service and hangar space. For more information visit FlyRAI.com or call (800) 247-2834.
WorthPoint Corporation is on track to launch the most comprehensive database of Japanese marks in the antiques and collectibles industry in first quarter 2021. The company is expanding its current archive of Japanese content with the help of Dave Pike, an internationally recognized Japanese ceramics artist and master teacher.
Based in Nara, Japan, since 1994, Pike is a master instructor of Kintsugi and a sought-after lecturer on the topic in Japan and abroad. He first started working with WorthPoint as a writer in 2010. Since 2019 he has been focused on organizing WorthPoint’s Japanese-related content and is currently building the site’s taxonomy for Japanese marks related to ceramics, swords, scrolls and other collectibles.
“When it comes to calligraphy, marks, and other symbols used in Japanese antiques, no two guidebooks are the same in their presentation of this complex material,” said Pike. “WorthPoint’s mission is to untie the knots and make research of these topics easier and fun.”
The company is categorizing thousands of new Japanese identifiers for its M.A.P.S. (Marks, Autographs, Patterns, and Symbols) database while developing specialized content for WorthPoint’s growing Dictionary pages. Pike is also helping to clarify the differences in prices realized for Japanese collectibles in the U.S. versus European-based sales.
There are more than 150,000 marks currently featured on WorthPoint.com. In recent weeks WorthPoint has added 4,100 maker’s marks related to Japanese ceramics, including over 200 Kyushu region marks and more than 1,600 marks related to Kutani ware. Modern and contemporary marks such as Hizen ceramics are also included. WorthPoint also added 3,500 marks related to Japanese tea bowls and swords, available in the Ceramics and Militaria & Weapons categories of WorthPoint.com. The company has an estimated 3,000 marks for Japanese scrolls and swords in the queue for Q1 2021.
WorthPoint started growing its team of Japanese art experts earlier this year with the hiring of recent Georgia Tech graduate Rebecca Seippel, who majored in intercultural studies with a concentration in Japanese. Seippel has studied the Japanese language for 10 years and has researched Japanese art for three. The additional expertise and data are helping WorthPoint build what will be the industry’s most comprehensive repository of Japanese ceramics data and identification tools. When all planned additions are complete, WorthPoint.com will feature images and articles that offer descriptions, translations, dates, names, and other details related to Japanese ceramics and various Japanese collecting categories.
About WorthPoint WorthPoint Corporation manages the largest online resource for researching, valuing, and preserving antiques, art, and collectibles. The company’s suite of offerings on WorthPoint.com includes a price guide, a resource gallery for identifying more than 150,000 maker’s marks, autographs, patterns, and symbols (M.A.P.S.), and a digital library with over 1,000 books on collectible topics. Through data aggregated from online marketplaces including eBay and leading auction houses, WorthPoint empowers the antiques and collectibles industry by providing a steady stream of new data each month, building on more than 560 million archived prices and nearly 1.3 billion images to improve pricing transparency for sellers and buyers. Based in Atlanta, WorthPoint has subscribers on six continents.
CIBR Warriors has officially launched nationwide to help businesses across the country protect their programs and safeguard their systems through hiring specialized cybersecurity and IT networking professionals. The experienced team at CIBR Warriors works directly with businesses of all sizes and industries to assess their cybersecurity profile and services, and recruit a perfect candidate for its security and connectivity needs. With an estimated 3.5 million cybersecurity jobs expected to go unfilled this year, according to Cybersecurity Ventures, CIBR Warriors is helping to fill this gap by identifying skilled new team members to arm businesses to take on today’s challenges in cybersecurity and network administration.
Since the onset of COVID-19, the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced a 300 percent increase in reported cybercrimes – pointing to the urgent need for cybersecurity professionals in nearly every business and industry. Without such protections, cybercrimes can ravage businesses storing customer information, financial data, proprietary products and other sensitive information.
Industry leaders throughout the U.S. have relied on team members from CIBR Warriors to build their organizations across the country and further their careers for over 30 years. With a combined total of 90 years of IT staffing experience, the CIBR Warriors team brings a breadth of knowledge, deep industry ties and a track record of success filling difficult, specialized positions. In addition to permanent, full-time employee staffing, the CIBR Warriors team can also assist with contract solutions and contract-to-hire solutions in the cybersecurity and network administrations fields.
“With businesses relying on technology for their communications, security, data storage and daily operations, especially in 2021, they need professionals who can keep networks and servers running smoothly and maintaining top-notch data security,” said Scott Garfield, executive vice president of CIBR Warriors. “After spending a quarter of century specifically in the staffing industry, I am more convinced than ever of the positive impact the right hire can make in the success of a company, especially in this field.”
CIBR Warriors, the new cybersecurity and IT networking staff augmentation service’s name, stands for the Cyber Institute for Battle Readiness – a nod to the ever-changing landscape of IT and the combined defensive and offensive mindset needed to fight cybercrimes. In addition to providing traditional staffing services for highly specialized roles, CIBR Warriors also boosts a unique advantage through its partnership with national IT training leader MyComputerCareer. Committed to doing the job thoroughly and well, CIBR Warriors will provide ongoing training opportunities to ensure candidates remain current with changing technologies and are able to perform above industry standards for added levels of security.
“The IT sector is booming, and CIBR allows us to fill in the security job gaps in companies across the country for better protection, higher quality work and a true partnership,” said Tony Galati, CEO of CIBR Warriors. Galati is also the founder of MyComputerCareer, one of the most successful IT career colleges in the US. “We are excited to work with businesses across the U.S. to fill open positions, saving valuable company time and money while connecting them with their ideal team member.”
CIBR Warriors is actively working with companies and placing strategic hires starting this month. For more information for those seeking assistance securing a job in IT or prospective business partners with immediate or long-term roles to fill, visit cibrwarriors.com.
About CIBR Warriors: CIBR Warriors is a leading cybersecurity and networking staffing company providing workforce solutions for businesses nationwide. The team at CIBR Warriors connects its vast network of highly skilled cybersecurity and networking professionals with a business’s specific hiring needs – creating an ideal working relationship and saving companies valuable time and money. For more information, visit cibrwarriors.com.
The Feldman Law Firm, a Phoenix law firm, has announced that the firm will once again be offering a ,000 scholarship for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (autism/ASD). The scholarship will be applied toward payment of tuition at a college or at a trade school selected by the winner. Whether you are currently enrolled in school, or if you are currently on an academic break, but anticipate continuing your education in the near future, you may apply for the scholarship.
The aim of the scholarship is to provide an added incentive to those diagnosed with ASD who might otherwise cease their formal educational activities. Tuition assistance, the firm anticipates, will provide this incentive, and thereby help those who apply to move forward with and reach their educational goals.
Anyone with questions about the application, including eligibility, or who would like to learn more about the firm’s scholarship program, should visit our website, which contains the online application, and further information about the process, submission dates, our privacy policy, etc. The deadline for applications is February 18, 2022. The name of the winner will be announced not later than March 4, 2022.
Questions concerning the application and related matters may be directed, by email if possible, to the firm as follows:
Feldman Law Firm 1 E. Washington St., Suite 2240 Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-540-7887 michael@afphoenixcriminalattorney.com
Southwest Lift & Equipment Inc., an exclusive distributor of heavy duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni, today announced that to fully address growing customer demand for its lifting systems and attendant service capabilities, it has opened a new, dedicated sales, service, and warehouse facility in Queen Creek, Arizona.
The new facility in the Grand Canyon State complements Southwest Lift & Equipment’s long-standing headquarters location in San Bernardino, California.
Headed by its President, CEO and recognized vehicle lift expert, Dean McDonald, Southwest Lift & Equipment has established a well-earned reputation for providing exceptional customer support in all aspects of vehicle lift selection, installation and service.
Explained McDonald, “We are proud to offer our customers – which include public transit agencies, municipalities, pupil transportation providers, private trucking fleets, utilities and others – with the broadest range of high performance, durable and safe heavy duty vehicle lifting systems available anywhere.”
The new Arizona location will offer customers the entire portfolio of Stertil-Koni’s industry-leading products including the telescopic piston DIAMONDLIFT, scissor-style ECOLIFT, full vertical rise platform SKYLIFT, award-winning Mobile Column Lifts, and an innovative line of shop equipment engineered for safety, performance, and productivity.
At the core of Southwest Lift & Equipment’s growth has been its unwavering focus on customer support and service. Explained McDonald, “To serve new and existing customers in Southern California and Arizona, we are extremely proud to have on staff five ALI Certified Lift Inspectors – each of whom has successfully completed the rigorous training and practical experience required to achieve this acclaimed level of lift expertise as certified by the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI).” Also commenting today was Southwest Lift & Equipment Sales/Service Manager Adison Cayo. “This is a major upgrade. Our service team has grown, and we have exciting plans in place to continue this forward direction for the company.”
Concluded Stertil-Koni President, Dr. Jean DellAmore, “Southwest Lift & Equipment has long been a top performer in the Stertil-Koni distributor network. Under Dean’s leadership, the team shares our commitment to delivering the highest levels of professionalism coupled with a customer-centric philosophy. We congratulate them on their new Arizona location and look forward to their continued success and partnership.”
About Stertil-Koni Stertil-Koni – proud to be a Buy America company -- is the market leader in heavy duty vehicle lifts, notably bus lifts and truck lifts, and proudly serves municipalities, state agencies, school bus fleets, major corporations, the U.S. Military and more. Stertil-Koni is distinguished by its extensive distributor network across the U.S. and Canada – delivering world-class engineering combined with dedicated local expertise. The breadth of Stertil-Koni’s products meets all ranges of lifting needs and includes Mobile Column Lifts, 2-post, 4-post, inground piston lifts, platform lifts, and its axle-engaging, inground, scissor lift configuration, ECOLIFT. The company’s innovative, inground telescopic piston DIAMONDLIFT is available with an optional Continuous Recess system, ideal for low clearance vehicles. Stertil-Koni USA is headquartered in Stevensville, Maryland with production facilities in Europe, The Netherlands, and in Streator, IL.
Flybits, the leading digital experience platform for financial services, today announces the launch of Experience Studio 2.0. This major update empowers financial institutions to deliver beautifully designed, pre-built, and packaged experiences in real-time, and significantly improve customer engagement at scale. In an era where mobile visits now outweigh branch visits beyond 80:1, it is a critical time for banks to get the digital experience right.
“The complexity and time required to launch and scale personalized, relevant, and privacy-preserved digital experiences have been an ongoing challenge for banks, and we witnessed how much these stakes were raised last year,” says Jordanne Pavao, VP of Product at Flybits. “It’s not enough to simply have the tools and infrastructure to achieve faster time to market, but what is critically important is the way these experiences are created and the context in which the consumer is engaged.”
Experience Studio 2.0 is specifically designed to address and overcome these challenges. Customers can now leverage a vast library of pre-built experiences that were developed using strategies required to deliver a best-in-breed personalized experience, from predictive financial insights and proactive nudges to passive financial education and dynamic policy planning. Digital and data teams can now accelerate the design, delivery, and measurement of experiences that drive customer acquisition, adoption, and retention beyond what’s possible through traditional PFM and bespoke App development practices.
Flybits’ Experience Studio 2.0 offers the following benefits to digital and data teams at financial institutions:
Over 200 digital experiences to choose from across every line of business, including credit cards, primary banking, mortgage lending, personal lending, wealth, SMB, financial wellness, lifecycle marketing, loyalty, and much more
Turnkey experience templates that decrease time to market by making it easy to design and deliver digital experiences
An updated predictive and analytics view that tracks experience performance, with an in-depth look at how target audiences are engaging with active experiences
New export capabilities, enabling users to import their performance data into any business intelligence tool of their choosing
In addition to the launch of Experience Studio 2.0, Flybits is excited to release a number of new products and enhancements to be announced in the upcoming months.
Part of the Alabama/Florida Gulf Coast vacation rental and real estate landscape since 1967, Meyer Vacation Rentals was recently named among the World’s Top 50 Vacation Rental Property Management Companies for 2021.
This ranking by Rentals United of the top short-term rental property managers in the world is compiled and published annually and highlights property managers that are “boldly redefining the industry across the world,” according to Rentals United.
The property management companies recognized were required to provide full-service property management services or exclusive marketing services to vacation rental property owners.
Meyer Vacation Rentals, which manages and markets more than 1,000 vacation rental properties in Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan and Orange Beach, Ala., and Perdido Key, Fla., was one of hundreds of nominated companies reviewed for the recognition by the Rentals United team last year.
“As part of the World’s Top 50 Vacation Rental Property Management Companies list, Meyer Vacation Rentals holds a prestigious place with 1,000+ properties,” said Vanessa de Souza Lage, channel manager Rentals United founder and CMO. “Being part of this list gives Meyer global recognition for leadership and commitment to growth within the industry.”
Meyer Vacation Rentals President Michelle Hodges praised the Meyer team for earning this recognition.
“For decades, our Meyer team has focused on being the pacesetter in the industry by exceeding customer expectations. During that time, it has been exciting to see the growth of the industry and the increased demand for vacation rental accommodations,” Hodges said. “There has never been a more exciting time to be a part of the hospitality industry, and the recognition as one of the world’s top 50 vacation rental management companies is a direct reflection of our team’s commitment to service and our shared belief that when a Gulf Coast vacation is involved, Meyer Makes It Happen.”
Headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, Rentals United provides a cloud-based management solution used by vacation rental managers throughout the world for marketing, distribution and operation management.
ABOUT MEYER VACATION RENTALS As the property manager for 1,000+ individually owned vacation condos and homes along the Alabama/Florida Gulf Coast, Meyer Vacation Rentals is driven by an unwavering commitment to providing a full range of superior services and support to vacation rental property owners and guests. Meyer Vacation Rentals welcomes more than 30,000 check-ins per year and has been helping vacationers stay, play and create lifelong memories in Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan and Orange Beach, Alabama, and Perdido Key, Florida, since 1967. Learn more at MeyerRE.com.
Syncfusion, Inc., the developer solutions company of choice, is proud to announce highlights of 2020 Volume 4. Updates include seven new controls and 10 new chart types for WinUI, four spark chart types for Flutter, and .NET 5.0 support for all Blazor and ASP.NET Core components.
“We’ve put a lot of energy into our new WinUI suite,” said CEO Daniel Jebaraj. “With 19 controls, we now have the largest collection on the market. Our customers’ enthusiasm fuels our enthusiasm, and we are excited to keep this momentum going.”
Updates for Volume 4 include:
WinUI
The WinUI suite’s control list has expanded with the following new controls:
Ribbon
Calendar
CalendarDatePicker
DatePicker
TimePicker
Slider
Range Slider
Every control in the WinUI suite has also been improved with support for WinUI 3 Preview 3, and several now include accessibility features as well.
Flutter
For Flutter developers working with large volumes of data, the new Sparkline Charts widget helps you visualize trends in lightweight charts that fit in small spaces. You can use line, area, column, or win-loss chart types. The Flutter PDF Library now lets you encrypt and decrypt documents, and the Date Range Picker supports the Hijri calendar.
Blazor
In addition to .NET 5.0 support, Syncfusion’s popular Blazor platform gains a new ButtonGroup component. The Volume 4 update also moves five components from preview mode to production-ready status:
Color Picker
DateRangePicker
File Manager
Input Mask
MultiSelect Dropdown
Xamarin
The Xamarin suites continue to improve with circular cropping in their Image Editors and auto tab-width support for the Tabbed View. Xamarin.Forms also has a new blurred overlay background for its Popup control and superscript and subscript support for its Rich Text Editor.
To explore all the new controls, features, and enhancements, please check out the announcement blog or visit Syncfusion’s What’s New page for full details. Syncfusion also offers a 30-day free trial of Essential Studio so users can explore the full functionality.
About Syncfusion, Inc. Syncfusion is the enterprise technology partner of choice for software development, delivering a broad range of web, mobile, and desktop controls coupled with a service-oriented approach throughout the entire application lifecycle. Syncfusion has established itself as the trusted partner worldwide for use in mission-critical applications. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Research Triangle Park, N.C., Syncfusion has more than 23,000 customers, including large financial institutions, Fortune 100 companies, and global IT consultancies.
While navigating its way through COVID-19 challenges, Global Fiberglass Solutions (GFS) is making steady progress toward commercialization in 2021 and experiencing high demand for its recycled product applications.
During 2020 GFS took steps to refine manufacturing processes and expand capacity at its West Texas pilot plant, proving its patented technology converts over 95% of fiberglass waste material into reusable feedstock.
The primary interest in purchasing feedstock and commercial products from that facility includes customers from the material distribution, capital goods, and transportation industries. Applications include construction and building materials, infrastructure products, and specialized materials in the form of fibers, pellets, panels, and 3D manufacturing compatible polymer concrete material.
This array of options, along with the high conversion rate of waste materials, far exceeds other recycling applications such as single-use incorporation of recycled fiberglass in cement manufacturing.
GFS continues to take steps to integrate vertically by building a supply chain network that ensures a steady recycling supply of wind turbine blades and fiberglass composite materials from other industries. Committed backlog at the end of 2020 of blades from wind farm operators alone exceeds one year’s current recycling capacity.
Chain-of-custody transparency is an essential ingredient for certification under GeenBlue’s proposed Recycled Material Standard*. It will likely enhance a publicly-traded company’s chance of qualifying for the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices**. GFS provides its customers with full chain-of-custody transparency via GFS’s novel RFID-tagging BladeTracker® software.
As GFS embarks to meet the exciting challenges and opportunities of 2021, joint product development and funding partnerships are nearing fruition. These resources will help GFS increase material collection and manufacturing capacity, expand geographic reach, future applications, and offerings of recycled and recyclable products.
*GreenBlue is an environmental nonprofit dedicated to the sustainable use of materials in society. Its mission is to promote the principles of sustainable materials management — use wisely, eliminate toxicity, and recover more.
**The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices operate under a strategic partnership between S&P Dow Jones Indices and RobecoSAM (Sustainable Asset Management).
Betterment Inc., is a progressive financial wellness solution that makes employees smarter about their finances. “Our solution includes a textbook, eBooks, online courses, with provision of debt and financial analysis. Our solution exposes employees to breakthrough financial technologies, proprietary debt reduction techniques, relieves their stress and adds to the quality of their lives,” states Ron Harris, CEO of Financial Literacy Group LLC.
“Through Betterment Inc., we deliver financial literacy, personally; in one on one meetings and through personal finance eLearning courses. These courses are developed by our team of certified educators at Finance Literacy Institute, our educational division. Much of our curriculum is based on our text book “How Money Works” and is presented in English and Spanish,” adds Harris.
The algorithm based technology pinpoints exactly where an employee is financially. The Debt to Wealth SaaS calculates a mathematical strategy that substantially shortens debt payoff time and it eliminates interest on all kinds of debt.
The app also provides an additional way to measure the actual impact and results our overall solution has on your employees lives, day to day, month to month and year over year.
Financial wellness initiatives are promoted across the organization using content that is researched and created weekly. “The Betterment Inc., content library houses thousands of educational financial posts, email, articles, videos, blogs, podcasts, advice, presentations, webinars, community and media appearances,” explains, Dr. Joseph Webb, III, Vice President of Black Wealth Consortium
The solution measures and evaluates employee engagement and participation through online survey, and KPI driven analytics. “The Betterment team participates, tracks course scores, and the financial accomplishments of participating employees, for years, if not their lifetimes,” adds Webb.
Betterment Inc, gives employees access to a large selection of debt counselors, independent financial advisors, certified financial educators, professional financial planners and experienced financial investment advisors.
The financial wellness solution is easily integrated into your current employee benefits package, we currently work with benefits brokers across the US.
“Unlike many financial wellness companies, are not associated with any financial institution, we don’t offer any loan restructuring schemes, we are consumer advocates. Our debt solution is strategic payoff and deploying proprietary debt reduction techniques while relieving employee stress and adding to the quality of their lives,” adds Harris.
Betterment Inc. developed by Financial Literacy Group LLC, is a collaboration of solution specialists, software developers, systems integrators, debt counselors, certified financial educators and experienced independent financial advisors, who are dedicated to employee wellbeing.
Financial Literacy Group LLC, is on a mission to help America close it’s wealth gap. Working with employers, we provide financial wellness solutions that level the financial literacy playing field between working class adults and financial institutions. We teach people who live on Main Street, how to manage their finances like people who work on Wall Street; one individual, one family or one small business owner at a time.
LeggUP announced today the expansion of its network of professionals to support the delivery of Morneau Shepell’s internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy solution, AbilitiCBT, across the United States. LeggUP’s core technology supports the recruitment, onboarding and training of custom provider networks for global enterprises.
This partnership is part of Morneau Shepell’s roadmap to continue expanding upon its digital mental health services throughout North America. LeggUP was selected for its track record in building global networks of providers with proven results and its commitment to expanding access to quality mental health care to as many Americans as possible.
Morneau Shepell’s monthly Mental Health Index™ reports have continued to show a trend of declining mental health for Canadians, with findings showing that the strained mental health of Americans may be here for the long term.
“Existing mental health options in the United States should be driven by technology and clinical adherence. Through our strategic partnership with Morneau Shepell, we’ll connect a diverse group of mental health professionals with people in need through the consumer grade AbilitiCBT digital platform,” explained Tom Finn, Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP.
Morneau Shepell’s AbilitiCBT solution currently includes programs for generalized anxiety, anxiety related to a pandemic, depression, pain management and insomnia, and will soon expand with new programs for trauma, grief and loss and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), as well as additional content for panic disorder and social anxiety. AbilitiCBT is guided by a professional therapist through a digital platform accessible anywhere. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the most effective forms of therapy. It works by helping individuals understand and change the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that are causing problems. AbilitiCBT combines the convenience of virtual access with the same benefits of in-person therapy to provide meaningful mental health support to people struggling with mental health challenges.
“Over the past few months alone, we have provided support to tens of thousands of individuals through AbilitiCBT. Our partnership with LeggUP will allow us to efficiently reach a greater portion of those who need the type of clinically effective support our solution can deliver, anytime, anywhere, from any device,” said Nigel Branker, president, health and productivity solutions for Morneau Shepell.
About LeggUP LeggUP is the career health platform that delivers evidence-based employee experiences to build career success and improve the mental health of employees through our personalized programs. LeggUP seamlessly integrates expert career health providers, science-backed assessments and self-paced development to positively impact the productivity and wellbeing of employees through 1-on-1 personal engagements. LeggUP’s integrated approach equips enterprises with mental health solutions that build resilient organizations in a dynamic and ever-changing environment. For more information, visit leggup.com.
About Morneau Shepell Morneau Shepell is a leading provider of technology-enabled HR services that deliver an integrated approach to employee wellbeing through our cloud-based platform. Our focus is providing world-class solutions to our clients to support the mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing of their people. By improving lives, we improve business. Our approach spans services in employee and family assistance, health and wellness, recognition, pension and benefits administration, retirement consulting, actuarial and investment services. Morneau Shepell employs approximately 6,000 employees who work with some 24,000 client organizations that use our services in 162 countries. For more information, visit http://www.morneaushepell.com.
SwiftLink Worldwide is excited to announce the launch of two new services designed to provide customers with dependable mail solutions. Since 2008, Swift has been the go-to choice for travelers in need of expedited passports and visas. This year, due to the stagnate state of travel, the company decided to diversify by adding in a full suite of new services including two new mail solutions.
In the city of Chicago, physical mailboxes are in demand, particularly in business saturated locations. SwiftLink’s office is located in one of the busiest districts in Chicago, River North, and experiences a high volume of foot traffic on a daily basis. The company saw an opportunity to meet the needs of its current and future customers by installing 141 physical mailboxes in the space adjacent to their main office.
By renting a physical mailbox from SwiftLink, customers have an alternative to the traditional P.O. Box. They also have their mail delivered to a prime Chicago location and get to use a real, credible address. The mailboxes are available for both professional and personal use and are completely secure.
“Our physical mailbox service starts at just .00 a month. We wanted to make it incredibly affordable for all types of customers. As part of the service, we include management of all envelopes, packages, and deliveries,” said Rob Lee, co-owner of SwiftLink Worldwide.
Customers that rent a mailbox from SwiftLink on a monthly basis also get access to other services offered such as scanning, printing, faxing, shipping, travel services, and more.
The other new mail solution launched by SwiftLink in the summer of 2020 was virtual mail. While working with a multitude of travelers, Swift often heard their customers say they wished they had access to their mail from anywhere in the world. This way, they would have one less thing to worry about during their trips.
When asked about the new virtual mail service, Rob said, “we always listen to what our customers are saying. The fact that they wanted access to mail while traveling the globe was something we hadn’t considered, but then we realized how valuable this type of service could be, and not just for travelers.”
Upon the launch of their virtual mail service, Swift had many customers sign up. The customers ranged from executives, to road warriors, to owners of home based-business owners. As a customer’s mail comes in to SwiftLink, it is scanned. The customer gets an alert whenever mail is received and can then view their mail from their computer, tablet, or mobile device from any place in the world.
“Living between Shanghai and Chicago has its challenges, but managing my mail is no longer one of them. With Swift’s virtual mail service, I get my important mail scanned to me, and the unimportant mail shredded,” said Toni Aducci, a SwiftLink customer.
SwiftLink’s virtual mail service starts at just .99 per month and customers can sign up online.
About SwiftLink Worldwide
For over 10 years, Swift Passport & Visa Services has been recognized as a global leader in their industry. However, one thing has always set the company apart; their mission to meet the diverse needs of their clients while keeping our team small, adaptable, and customer-centric. While the company’s roots are in travel, it has continued to evolve and onboard new solutions to solve customers’ ever-changing challenges. This mission to serve and provide reliable solutions naturally led to the expansion of our company and the creation of SwiftLink Worldwide. To learn more about the company, please visit: http://www.swiftlinkworldwide.com
Today TPC Training, the leader in workforce management solutions, unveiled a new brandmark that more clearly represents the company’s comprehensive offerings and value to customers. After an evaluation of the company’s brand identity, the corporate mark was redesigned to better reflect its evolution, including recent acquisitions and investments.
Designed to serve as an umbrella across all TPC platforms and brands, the new logo incorporates three colors to demonstrate the triad of Training, Performance, and Compliance offerings available from TPC. The new brand mark also reflects forward movement and growth that customers experience by using TPC products. Recently acquired brands, JADE Learning, National Environmental Trainers, and Simutech Multimedia now include “A TPC Company” as a tagline. Intelivert, acquired in 2019, has now merged with TPC workforce and mobile forms software. eFoodHandlers, acquired last month, will also undergo a brand refresh in 2021. The company’s new LMS platform, FUSION, carries the designation “A TPC Solution.” The main TPC website remains at tpctraining.com
“We have evolved to be more than a training company, and our previous brandmark didn’t reflect that,” said Derek Dunaway, CEO at TPC. “The new logo allows for the integration of the entire TPC family of products under one roof and captures the sweeping growth we have experienced and the new initiatives on the horizon. We continue to innovate and expand our offerings by tapping into the strength of all our products, and the updated TPC brand image conveys that we are a complete solution for today’s workforce.”
In recent months, TPC announced the launch of FUSION, an all-in-one SAAS-based platform that allows access to industrial skills and safety training libraries, digital simulations, performance tools and compliance solutions. New bundles of TPC curriculum, such as Qualified Electrical Worker and Multi-Craft Technician programs that incorporate multiple product lines are in development and will be available via FUSION. The FUSION platform will also serve as the foundation of a streamlined compliance and certification solution portal planned for the coming year.
“While the excellent products and services that we offer haven’t changed, we knew the timing was ideal to go forward with a fresh look,” said Rebecca Oistad, VP Marketing at TPC. “The new visual identity presents the company as modern and evolving while better communicating TPC’s strengths.”
About TPC Training TPC is the leader in workforce training, performance, and compliance solutions. Featuring the industry’s deepest library of technical and safety training content, as well as software solutions to manage workforce operations, TPC helps companies maximize the full potential of their workforce, dramatically improve productivity, reduce downtime, and keep teams safe. For more information, please visit tpctraining.com.
Weston Table (https://westontable.com), America’s online destination for living, giving, and entertaining, has announced its new partnership with OFYR Worldwide in America, featuring the high-end OFYR Grill, designed to inspire immersive, memory-making outdoor dining experiences.
The OFYR Grill takes 8000 years of playing with fire and elevates it into a healthy way to cook, socialize, and be safe together at home and outside.
Entertain outdoors safely six feet apart: a 39” diameter cast iron grill plate provides plenty of room around the grill for a physically distanced, socially connected celebration--the kind we have all been missing.
OFYR Grill 100 Corten (75): Beautifully crafted of weather-ready steel, the wood burning OFYR (pronounced OH-FIRE) is an elevated centerpiece for social outdoor grilling any time of the year. The three-piece design, designed and made in the Netherlands, encourages transport from the backyard to seaside or mountain to take social (distance) gatherings on the road.
ABOUT Weston Table Known for its beautiful imagery, Weston Table is a lifestyle brand emboldening people to live their best lives through conscious consumerism and inspired living. Weston Table reflects an elevated point of view and less-but-better philosophy with thoughtfully-selected items for living, giving, and entertaining.
Weston Table is leading the movement toward “a new nostalgia” that gives shoppers the opportunity to make thoughtful buying decisions that integrate the past, present, and future.
US hardware manufacturer Hangman Products is launching an Outdoor TV Mount at CES 2021 that will endure damp environments and blustery conditions and install into any outdoor building material.
The mount is constructed entirely of weatherproof components, including stainless steel bolts, aircraft-grade aluminum mounting brackets, exterior-plated steel WallDog anchorless fasteners, and galvanized security cable. The mount is UL rated to hold up to 100 lbs and works for TVs up to 80”.
Hangman is known for its easy-to-use but professional-grade products. Like its other TV mounts, the Outdoor TV Hanger uses a patented system of interlocking aircraft-grade aluminum brackets, along with WallDog anchorless fasteners. A bubble level in the extruded wall track ensures a level installation.
Hangman adds the Outdoor TV Hanger to its growing list of top-selling TV and accessory mounts. In addition to the All Surface TV Hanger and Simple Mount TV Hanger (a former CES Innovations Award Winner), Hangman has an entire line of mounting products made with its patented No Stud Technology, including the best-selling No Stud TV Hanger.
"We have often been asked about an outdoor mount as our aircraft-grade aluminum brackets are rustproof. We are happy to finally fill that niche for the customer. Now people can enjoy outdoor entertaining for sports nights, movie nights, or other special events," says Jim Gallien, CEO.
The outdoor option may also help people stay connected in small events during Covid.
The Simi Valley based manufacturer opened its second US factory this week and looks forward to more innovation in 2021.
About Hangman Products Incorporated in 1999, Hangman built its business creating innovative solutions for hanging mirrors, pictures, and décor. In 2016, it adapted these patented systems into the audiovisual accessories market, evolving them into a full line of tv mounts, sound bar mounts, and mounts for streaming devices. Another arm of the business makes all-steel anti-tip devices for furniture and TVs which are used by manufacturers all over the globe. Today, HANGMAN products have received international design recognition and are available in the world’s biggest retailers, as well as at http://www.hangmanproducts.com.
Dr. Jennifer Woll-Creed, the Chicago-based veterinarian who is passionate about cats, has one of the largest selections of ragdoll kittens bred specifically to be offered as pets. Ragdolls are the best pets for people with allergies and hence extremely popular among people and families who love to keep cats as pets in their home.
“When you buy a kitten as your family pet, it is important to know where they come from and the environment in which they are bred,” says Dr. Jen Woll-Creed. “We have been breeding Ragdoll cats exclusively since 1994 and use a careful and selective process to ensure that they have a silky, non-matting coat that everyone loves. Our breeding cats are TICA registered, DNA tested for various ailments, and come with a written health guarantee.”
This practicing, small-animal veterinarian makes use of the unique combination of veterinary and breeding experience to help families find a wonderful pet. The vet loves breeding ragdoll kittens and watches them grow into beautiful pets with their soft coats and beautiful personalities.
Dr. Jen Woll-Creed advocates ragdoll kittens as pets because they get along well with kids and even with other pets such as dogs and cats. Ragdoll is also one of the best breeds recommended for people with allergies. Ragdolls specifically have less dander in their skin which makes them tolerable for people with cat allergies.
When families buy a kitten from Dr. Jen Woll-Creed, they can be sure of the health of the kitten. The kittens are raised and nurtured in a positive environment where they mingle with adults, children, dogs, and other cats. They also indulge in lots of activities. Every bred kitten is guaranteed when it comes to be in good health. As a vet , she makes sure that pet lovers buying the cat get the perfect furry companion.
It is easy to reserve from Dr. Jen Woll-Creed. The ragdollkittensforyou.com website has an enquiry form that must be filled accurately to initiate the ordering process. Pet lovers must send a non-refundable deposit of 0 and specify the gender and color preferences to reserve a kitten. The balance has to be paid when the chosen kitten is picked up. The buyer is provided with a picture of the chosen pet every three weeks. Buyers can pick up their chosen pet from the hobby farm of Dr. Jen Woll in St. Charles II. Limited delivery assistance is provided by the farm upon request. Those living in Chicago, Midwest, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, or Indiana, can avail of these cute and lovely cats from the farm of Dr. Jen Woll-Creed.
The Facebook page for this service is Midwest Ragdolls:
Ragdolls Kittens For You is the best place to buy a ragdoll cat that comes with health assurance, lineage, quality guarantee, and certifications. Here, buyers are not only assured of a healthy pet but also get one that has been properly vaccinated to ensure their protection. These breeding cats are TICA registered, DNA tested for heart and kidney disease, and are negative for FeLV/FIV and fip.
The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today that Freightliner Trucks has renewed its Gold Level Partnership to help the nonprofit organization elevate the issue of gender diversity in transportation and logistics.
Since 2012, Freightliner Trucks has supported WIT. As part of WIT’s mission to recognize the accomplishments of women in the industry, Freightliner Trucks has continued to sponsor the annual Influential Woman in Trucking Award. In addition, Kary Schaefer, general manager of Product Strategy and Market Development for Daimler Trucks North America, serves on the WIT board of directors.
“Freightliner Trucks is proud to be part of WIT”, said Schaefer. “The mission and goals of WIT closely align with those of DTNA and this partnership gives us an opportunity to share resources to promote and celebrate diversity and inclusion in our industry.”
“We are grateful to partner with a key industry leader like Freightliner,” said Ellen Voie, WIT president and CEO. “Their advocacy accelerates our efforts for more diversity and inclusion in the workplace.”
Since 2007, WIT has been committed to encouraging women to consider careers in the trucking industry, addressing obstacles that might keep them from succeeding, and celebrating the success of its members. The first virtual Accelerate! Conference and Exhibition, unveiling its Driver Ambassador Trailer, and providing driver members with free health support programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, are just a few examples of recent initiatives that are helping the organization achieve its mission.
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About Women In Trucking Association, Inc. Women In Trucking, Inc. is a nonprofit association established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry. Membership is not limited to women, as 17 percent of its members are men who support the mission. Women In Trucking is supported by its members and the generosity of Gold Level Partners: Amazon, Arrow Truck Sales, BMO Transportation Finance, Daimler Trucks North America, Expediter Services, FedEx Freight, Great Dane, J.B. Hunt Transport, Michelin North America, PACCAR, Penske Transportation Solutions, Ryder System, Walmart, and Waste Management. Follow WIT on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. For more information, visit http://www.womenintrucking.org or call 888-464-9482.
About Freightliner Trucks Freightliner Trucks is a division of Daimler Trucks North America LLC, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and is the leading heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America. Daimler Trucks North America produces and markets Class 5-8 trucks and is a Daimler company, the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturer.
Options Medical Weight Loss is excited to announce the opening of their 5th location in Illinois located at 3212 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 on Saturday, January 2, 2020 at 8:00am.
The top-rated weight loss clinic will offer customized weight loss programs, FDA approved appetite suppressants, HCG injections, one on one counseling, lipotropic fat burners, B12 injections, and the Options Diet System.
Options Medical Weight Loss is a one-of-a-kind, boutique weight loss clinic that combines the benefits of medical prescriptions and nutrition while patients are managed by their team of professionals. Every patient can choose from their 19 different programs which they customize to each individuals’ goals that vary in duration and cost with respect to each individuals’ goals, medical history, and any social obstacles they may face. “We are excited to bring our successful system to help anyone in Lakeview area that may need it,” said William Barton, President/Co-Founder of Options Medical Weight Loss. “One of the components that’s missing in this industry is the aid of medications and program customization. We feel we deliver both with perfection.”
In 2014, the weight loss clinic opened in the South Loop of Chicago, since then they have expanded in the Chicago area with locations in Glenview, Naperville, Orland Park and now their 5th location in Lakeview. The company also opened in Arizona in 2018, and Ohio in 2019 with plans to expand even more in 2021.
Options Medical Weight Loss attributes their aggressive growth plan to the overall results of their patients, the positive feedback, and the need for a weight loss center that has options for everyone.
“Obesity is on the rise, up to 40% nationwide and our mission is to stop this epidemic one city at a time,” said William Barton.
Unlike other programs, Lakeview residents would now have more weight loss options because there are very few weight loss centers like Options Medical Weight Loss that can address all weight loss needs and manage patient’s medical history at the same time.
Options Medical Weight Loss™ Center is the premier medical weight loss facility offering services in Chicago, South Loop, Glenview, Naperville, Orland Park, Park Ridge, Gahanna, Dublin, the Valley, Chandler/Gilbert, and St. Petersburg. We believe that the true way to not only reach your weight loss goals, but to keep weight off, is by making the proper lifestyle changes with nutrition. We also understand that an individual’s weight loss journey is not always an easy process, which is why we offer FDA approved appetite suppressants including Phentermine as well as other prescriptions used for weight loss, weekly one-on-one weight loss counseling, Lipotropic fat burners, B12 injections, HCG injections, Options Diet System™, Options meals and snacks, Options supplements and more to help assist you during your customized weight loss program. We have over 19 different individually tailored weight loss programs to choose from, aiming to meet your specific lifestyle, habits, and goals. When you visit one of our clinics, you will find that we truly have “OPTIONS for every BODY™”.
The Universal Life Church Ministries, just before Christmas, earned a significant legal victory in its ongoing battle against the state of Tennessee.
In his most recent order in the case (No. 2:19-cv-00049), Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, Northeast Division granted that the lawsuit may continue against the Tennessee State Attorney General Herbert Slatery III and the Clerks and District Attorneys for Rutherford, Williamson, Putnam, and Hamilton Counties.
In June of 2019, the ULCM and a collection of its ministers sued several officials across the state of Tennessee after they began to enforce a law passed by the Tennessee State Legislature that explicitly barred ministers who were ordained online from solemnizing valid religious wedding ceremonies within the State. Almost immediately after filing the suit, the ULCM was able to secure from Judge Crenshaw a restraining order blocking the new law from taking effect.
In a letter sent to its Tennessee-area ministers this week, the ULCM stressed that despite the efforts made by the State to “gum up the works” in the prolonged case they “…remained committed to defending [the] Constitutionally-guaranteed freedoms,” of their ministers in Tennessee and elsewhere.
The Universal Life Church Ministries is a religious organization based in Seattle that has ordained more than 20 million ministers. It is perhaps most famous for its provision of ordinations, and various other religious services, over the internet. The ULCM was founded on the principle that “we are all children of the same universe” and encourages that its ministers abide by only two tenets: “1. Do only that which is right.” And “2. Every individual is free to practice their religion in the manner of their choosing, as mandated by the First Amendment, so long as that expression does not impinge upon the rights or freedoms of others and is in accordance with the government’s laws.”
The Universal Life Church Ministries and its ministers are represented in this case by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP.
Taxspeaker and Sherwood Investments, LLC are closing out 2020 on a bright note, thanks to a visionary investment in solar power installation. As of November 27, 2020, new 100% solar power has been activated in the 25,000 square foot Jeffersonville Tech Center, located at 4403 Hamburg Pike in Jeffersonville.
One of Jeffersonville and the Jeffersonville Commons Area’s largest office buildings, anything that happens here is locally owned by Jeffersonville residents; a glowing step into the future for the whole community. In fact, Jeffersonville’s very own solar experts Star Solar Specialists are responsible for making this solar installation possible.
Ryan Jennings, Taxspeaker’s Vice President and Sherwood Investments’ President, champions the installation as it culminates in a long-anticipated dream: energy independence. The Tech Center’s shift to solar power feels like an exciting next step coupled with the electric vehicle charging station, as Jeffersonville continues to lean into using clean, revitalized energy. This now brings Jeffersonville full-throttle to the forefront of midwestern green energy — all of which has been achieved by pooling forces from local companies.
The installation leverages Indiana’s net metering system, generating 100% of the colossal building’s electricity needs, selling any excess energy production back into the Duke Energy electric grid. Not a single ounce of energy is lost. Taxspeaker, one of Jeffersonville’s hidden technology companies, is the Tech Center’s primary occupant. The business operates four video production studios for webinars and video recording, training facilities, and fulfillment centers for income tax experts.
Jennings notes Taxspeaker is passionate about investing in the future of training for the internet, with the company likewise operating a number of virtual currency mining rigs inside the building. The Tech Center utilizes an incredible 1 GB fiber optic line to annually provide television-quality video webinars, reaching over 25,000 independent U.S. tax professionals.
Now that Taxspeaker’s resources are gaining access to resilient, renewable energy, the installation frees up resources to research state-of-the-art technological applications. It’s a tremendous opportunity for Taxspeaker to continue to trailblaze innovation in the educational consulting field. “This step forward in energy technology parallels our technological advancements in webcast training,” asserts Jennings.
This is just the beginning as Taxspeaker fearlessly adapts to meet today’s dynamic digital revolution. Taxspeaker’s triumphs are good for Jeffersonville, as this cutting-edge technological training company uplifts its community in its race towards the future.
West Cancer Center & Research Institute is home to more than 100 oncology/hematology specialists with 1000+ publications in numerous esteemed medical journals. This level of commitment to further understand and educate other cancer specialists across the world is why West is considered a premier, adult cancer center.
Participating in clinical research and having publications accepted is a very arduous process, but West providers like Dr. Michael Martin are dedicated to uncovering the mysteries of cancer. His recent publication entitled “Novel Therapies for Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma” in the November 2020 issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, addressed the most common type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in adults. This paper was of great interest to fellow oncologists both nationally and internationally.
Authors recognized for valuable publications have increased acceptance rates in future journal issues. West Cancer Center is honored to have Dr. Martin and other providers in this select group for the betterment of cancer care everywhere.
About Michael G. Martin, MD
Residency: Internal Medicine at Duke University Medical Center
Fellowship: Medical Oncology at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
About West Cancer Center & Research Institute: West Cancer Center & Research Institute is the region’s comprehensive leader in adult cancer care and research. With a focus on clinical research and the latest treatments,West Cancer Center patients receive the most effective, individualized care possible.
With over 100oncology providers and 7 clinical campuses across the Mid South , our mission is to provide innovative, superior adult cancer care with a singular focus on physician-driven decisions to do what is best for patients, this community, and the future of cancer care. For more information, please visit westcancercenter.org or call 901.683.0055
Doxim® (http://www.doxim.com), the leading customer communications management (CCM) and engagement technology provider serving financial and regulated markets, today announced that it has acquired Laser Print Plus (LPP), a specialist in regulated customer communications.
The acquisition comes as Doxim accelerates the execution of its strategic plan to deliver a complete range of CCM solutions to customers across multiple regulated end-markets, including financial services, insurance, state, county, and municipal governments, and utilities. The company’s portfolio of products and solutions address the entire scope and complexity associated with regulated documents and communications - from data processing to creation and omnichannel delivery.
Tim Delaney, Owner and President of Laser Print Plus, said “We’re very excited for this next stage in the evolution of our company. Since 1994, our company has been building a name for itself as a trusted document services partner. We’ve helped our customers deliver millions of user-friendly documents, quickly and reliably.”
“Going forward, we’ll continue our tradition of service excellence while offering our clients the broader range of digital solutions they have been requesting, including all of Doxim’s Customer Communication Management (CCM) software and services.”
“Laser Print Plus is a great fit for the Doxim family, and we’re pleased to welcome its team of experts to join us. The company has a customer-first philosophy, and is a good match for Doxim at market, client, and organizational levels, which sets the scene for a successful acquisition. We know that LPP customers are seeking best-of-breed digital communications technology, and we’re looking forward to discussing their needs with them,” said Doxim President and CEO Mike Rogalski.
LPP customers can look forward to the benefits of partnering with a larger organization, as Doxim will provide them with access to a broader portfolio of omnichannel products and solutions. Doxim’s combined Client Services team will ensure that Laser Print Plus customers continue to experience the exceptional level of service they have always enjoyed, from familiar associates.
About Doxim:
Doxim is the customer communications management and engagement technology leader serving financial and regulated markets, providing omnichannel document solutions and transforming experiences to strengthen engagement throughout the entire lifecycle. The Doxim Platform helps clients communicate reliably and effectively, improve cross-sell and upsell opportunities, and drive increased loyalty and wallet share through personalized communications. The platform addresses key digitization, operational efficiency, and customer experience challenges through our suite of plug-and-play, integrated, SaaS software and technology solutions. Learn more at http://www.doxim.com.
About Laser Print Plus:
For 27 years, Laser Print Plus has consistently delivered a high quality communications service to its customers. Through the efforts of its dedicated associates, Laser Print Plus has created a reputation for reacting quickly to customers’ changing requirements. Laser Print Plus has developed creative, secure, and scalable solutions to satisfy customer’s needs for jobs of 100, or jobs of 1 million, and can produce over 10 million images a month. Learn more at http://www.laserprintplus.com.
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Encore Green Environmental announced a new industry-changing perspective on how to price the cleaning and treatment of by-product/produced water for surface application, based on their successful completion of Phases 1 – 3 in their Total Ecological Solution paradigm. This paradigm fulfills corporate ESG goals and land stewardship initiatives.
The first three phases, which were 1) regulatory/permitting approval, 2) successful treatment of the by-product/produced water, and 3) effective, safe ground application of the water, has now led to 4) industry-changing price structure: performance-based-pricing.
PBP, or Performance-Based-Pricing, has two components. As Encore Green Environmental uses their patent-pending Conservation By-Design™ method to re-purpose energy industry by-product/produced water for agriculture and conservation, they commit to not charge for the water treatment unless they perform – defined as cleaning the water to regulatory requirements and soil health needs.
The energy company, in turns, commits to internally calculating their total costs of water disposal, which includes the often overlooked costs of trucking, piping, personnel, as well as the cost of new water. Each of these costs is replaced by EGE’s Conservation By-Design™ method.
“This makes the conversation to be comparing apples to apples” says Darlene Nash, CEO of Encore Green Environmental. “This new paradigm allows not only the energy industry to identify their true water disposal costs, but also the treatment industry to have a transparent pathway for implementation.”
Encore Green Environmental is able to take over water disposal tasks on producing wells, as well as to offer water disposal as an operating expense per barrel on new wells, instead of a capital expense to install infrastructure. Not only will this be more economically feasible, it leads to a path of environmental sustainability.
“We’ve been overrun with bait and switch schemes in this water cleaning space. We’re actually an agriculture company, that has found new sources of water for ag. Our goal is always to lead with the needs of the land, which is the essence of the ESG goals that corporate America has identified,” says John Robitaille, President of Encore Green Environmental, Wyoming.
Encore Green Environmental remains technology agnostic, casting the best water treatment system for each project. Recently in Wyoming, EGE completed the first-ever, fully permitted surface application of cleaned produced water. The beneficiaries of this project was a path to regenerative agriculture and better air quality stewardship.
Sherman Residential is proud to announce its acquisition of Avenues at Creekside Apartments, a 2013-constructed Class A multifamily community located in New Braunfels, Texas.
Avenues at Creekside is in the rapidly growing submarket between San Antonio and Austin. Major corporations, such as PNC Bank and Continental Automotive, are expanding to New Braunfels and planning to add over 1,000 jobs. With additional access to both downtown San Antonio and Austin’s top employers as well as inclusion in Texas Education Agency’s top-ranked Comal Independent School District, residents benefit from a prime location.
The 32-building property boasts 395 units and a curated combination of privacy features and community benefits, including:
Large apartment homes offering up to four bedrooms, multi-level floor plans, and elevator access
Privacy conveniences such as direct entry, attached garages or assigned carports, personal patios/balconies, and complimentary virtual fitness memberships
Comprehensive community amenities, such as a 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness center, newly renovated clubhouse with business center, splash park and playground, and fenced-in pet park
On November 12, 2020, Sherman Residential purchased and assumed the management of the property. Scott Gould, Sherman’s Senior Vice President, states:
Sherman Residential is proud to announce the acquisition of the Avenues at Creekside Apartments located in New Braunfels, Texas. This acquisition continues our long-term commitment to the Austin/San Antonio apartment markets where we expect to expand our portfolio in the coming years.
With a dedicated team, they look forward to creating a true sense of community for its current and future residents.
Sherman properties benefit from a national support team with decades of experience. The company has been family-owned for three generations, since 1922, and is headquartered in north suburban Chicago. It manages a successful portfolio of multifamily properties across the country. To learn more about its current holdings and investment opportunities, visit shermanresidential.com.
To see the difference Sherman is bringing to Avenues at Creekside, schedule an in-person or live virtual tour of the property or learn more at avenuescreekside.com.
Amid a worldwide pandemic, love conquers all as couples flock to Las Vegas to tie the knot. Chapel of the Flowers gives couples another reason to travel to the “Wedding Capital of the World” this winter by giving away a Dream Honeymoon Package to one lucky couple who gets married at their wedding venue.
Top-ranked Chapel of the Flowers has partnered with destination wedding and honeymoon travel agency, Ever After, to award one lucky couple with a Honeymoon Package. This package includes a 3-night stay at a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico, or Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Couples interested in entering this contest must get married or renew their vows at Chapel of the Flowers between Nov. 1, 2020 and Jan. 31, 2021, and fill out the entry form at bit.ly/dreamhoneycontest. The contest entry form must be submitted by Jan. 31, 2021 at 8 p.m. (PST).
This honeymoon package is valued at approximately ,000. The winner will be randomly selected and contacted no later than Feb. 5, 2021 followed by a Facebook announcement. The winning couple can enjoy their honeymoon or romantic trip any time between Mar. 1, 2021 and Dec. 17, 2021. Go to http://www.littlechapel.com/wedding-blog/honeymoon-giveaway for more contest details.
“This year has been so difficult for so many couples planning their wedding,” said Donne Kerestic, CEO at Chapel of the Flowers. “We wanted to reward someone that chose to get married at Chapel of the Flowers during the last months of our 60th anniversary with a honeymoon to look forward to next year.”
Visit Chapel of the Flowers Diamond Anniversary specials and contests to see exclusive offers that commemorate their 60th anniversary.
About Chapel of the Flowers
Chapel of the Flowers, located on the iconic Las Vegas Strip, is celebrating its 60th anniversary the entire year of 2020. Performing over a quarter of a million weddings and vow renewals since 1960, the chapel has become one of the most popular wedding chapels in Las Vegas.
Chapel of the Flowers is the largest full-service chapel in Las Vegas with professional wedding planners and a team of wedding photographers, florists, and ministers to ensure every aspect of the wedding day is personal, easy, and stress-free. The stunning and immaculate property expands over an acre with five onsite wedding venues. From micro weddings of 10 guests to large ceremonies with 80 guests, the chapel has a location to fit any wedding style.
Known for their exceptional wedding planning services, Chapel of the Flowers has earned numerous awards on TripAdvisor, The Knot, and Review Journal’s Best of Las Vegas. The iconic chapel has also been featured on popular TLC shows, “Say Yes to the Dress” and “90 Day Fiancé”, as well as music videos for Carrie Underwood and Rascal Flatts.
During the pandemic, Chapel of the Flowers has been promoting love and safety by implementing the “Safe and Clean Program” as their pledge to do its part to combat the virus by performing wedding ceremonies safely. This program includes a robust cleaning routine using EPA/ FDA certified products and safety equipment. More information on the company's COVID Safe and Clean Program for weddings and employees is available on Chapel of the Flowers website.
Chapel of the Flowers is honored to be one of the preferred venues in Las Vegas, the wedding capital of the world.
Georgia Bulldogs Sports Marketing, on behalf of the University of Georgia Athletic Association, Inc. (UGAA), today announced an extended relationship with The Libman Company, a family-owned business that has been making quality cleaning tools since 1896.
The multi-year extension marks a continued relationship between the Bulldogs and Libman, who will continue to be the “Exclusive On Court Mop” used by the Georgia Bulldogs. The brand also will have a significant presence at Stegeman Coliseum during the basketball season.
“We’re thrilled to be aligning our brand with the Georgia Bulldogs, one of the most respected athletics programs in the country,” said The Libman Company President Andrew Libman. “We take pride in the quality of our products, and we know college athletics is a smart avenue for amplifying Libman’s visibility.”
The Bulldogs’ relationship with Libman was secured by Georgia Bulldogs Sports Marketing, the locally based JMG team, which is dedicated to Georgia.
“We’re excited to continue our relationship with Libman and fans will continue to see Libman prominently displayed during the basketball season,” said Alan Thomas, Associate Athletic Director – External Operations for the Georgia Bulldogs. “Libman is the industry leader who joins a list of prestigious companies in aligning with the Bulldogs. We are proud to have them as a partner”.
The Libman Company, the leading brand of cleaning tools, manufactures products from brooms and mops to more specialized tools for kitchen and bathroom cleaning and industrial uses. Libman has partnered with a number of NBA franchises, NCAA institutions and NCAA conferences. For more information about the Libman Company, please visit http://www.libman.com.
Wilson Legal Group P.C., Attorneys and Counselors at Law, announces a new rising legal star and scholar – Mrs. Leigh Caudle Whitaker. Mrs. Whitaker has five years of litigation experience both in intellectual property and family law. Her practice is focused primarily on divorce, child custody, property division, trademarks, intellectual property litigation and general business matters. Mrs. Whitaker’s education and wide-ranging experience provide her with a unique ability to counsel and advocate for her clients. She has worked as a law clerk for a civil and family law litigation firm in Houston, and as an associate attorney for a personal injury firm in Dallas. Mrs. Whitaker is known for her attention to detail and her focus on the best interests of her clients.
Mrs. Whitaker was selected by Super Lawyers as a Rising Stars Honoree for 2021. This peer designation is awarded only to a select number of accomplished attorneys in each state. The Rising Stars selection process takes into account peer recognition, professional achievement in legal practice, and other cogent factors.
Mrs. Whitaker lives in Dallas and earned her undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Arlington and her law degree at South Texas College of Law. She is licensed in the State of Texas, and in the Federal District Courts of Texas – Northern District, Eastern District, Western District and Southern District.
Wilson Legal Group P.C. provides legal representation for corporations and individuals. Our attorneys are located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex; however, the firm provides services throughout the United States as well as overseas.
The Anthem Off-Road Viper is the newest addition to the Anthem family. This wheel has an incredibly aggressive design that looks ready to take on even the worst of conditions off-road. The Viper is a full-face styled wheel which gives it the bold look that it bolsters.
The designer, Jon Chartier, says that his inspiration came from many places. One being car wheels of all things, he liked the look of car wheels with really small windows and wanted to be able to put that into an off-road wheel. He said he wanted to try something new and different, most wheel companies right now are creating multi-spoke wheels and he wanted to go in a different direction and shake things up with the full face design. Once the design came to fruition he decided it was too heavy and took out bits and pieces to lighten it up. Once he saw the final product he thought it looked like an airplane turbine which is where the Viper name came from because of the Viper Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft.
Some of the most notable design features of the Viper include “Anthem Off-Road” engraved into the outer ring of the wheel. This is something that isn’t incredibly common in the truck wheel market and Anthem has executed it very well. Around the outlet lip of the wheel there are pockets that actually make the wheel pair really well with just about any tire design. Finally, if you look closely at the spokes of this wheel, you’ll notice that they’re actually designed to direct air inwards towards the brakes to help with cooling.
If you didn’t know, Anthem custom drills their wheels to fit just about any bolt pattern meaning no matter what you drive, Anthem Off-Road will be able to accommodate your bolt pattern so you can run a set of Vipers on your vehicle. This is something that is pretty uncommon in the world of aftermarket wheels and it’s why Anthem Off-Road is loved by so many outdoor enthusiasts.
In a market that is so flooded with large spokes and massive windows, it’s refreshing to see that Anthem Off-Road has taken a step back and created a more closed-off wheel that still maintains that same aggressive styling that the off-road market demands. The Anthem Off-Road Viper is among one of the most versatile and aggressive designs to be released all year.
Over the past decade, new emerging technologies have revolutionized numerous industries, products, and services. Many come to mind, but none of these advancements seem to apply to the solid waste business. After all, how complex can picking up waste be? There have been many new technologies available to waste collection companies to increase productivity, lower cost, and provide better services for their customers.
All Team Waste construction and demolition collection vehicles are equipped with tablets that provide drivers with their daily route sheets routed in sequence through sophisticated routing software. Through these tablets, our Team can make adjustments in real time by re-routing either a single route or the entire fleet without having to make a single call to a driver. This allows for safer driving practices, and allows us to make adjustments to meet customer needs. Drivers also use their tablets to communicate route progress and report site issues to our office staff. This allows for better estimate collection service completion, and solve site issues that could cause a delay to collection service completion faster.
Residential and front-end fleet utilizes a service verification software with onboarding computer that captures real time route collection services. In addition, trucks are equipped with up to six cameras giving our back office a birds-eye view of all daily collection routes. When initially delivered, waste containers are geo-located to their exact site or home location. Then when serviced, a time stamp is confirmation of service is created along with actual video footage of the service being completed. This helps verify service completion for customers, resolve site issues or incidents, improve driver training, and provide a higher quality of service to our customers.
Lastly, the front-end fleet is equipped with onboard scales that weigh each container emptied on route. This enables precise customer weight audits. These audits can give insights into whether a customer is currently being over serviced or potentially under serviced. The vast majority of time, customers have been over serviced by previous haulers without even knowing. This has led to hundreds, and sometimes thousands of dollars for businesses. With customer weight audits, Team Waste can help right size a business’s waste collection needs in order to save them money over the long term.
About Team Waste Team Waste believes technology plays a vital role in providing the best service at the fairest price to our customers. With the Mid-Souths newest and most technologically advanced fleet, we believe we are your best choice when it comes to waste collection needs. Give us a call today so you can see how technology in waste can help you save money and provide better waste collection service.
Astro Pak has long been known for its “people-first” corporate culture and on September 14th, it announced the appointment of Jennifer Kaushek as its first VP of People & Culture. Reporting directly to Astro Pak President Ken Carroll, Mrs. Kaushek has been given the mandate to build upon and expand the company’s commitment to putting the growth of its employees first.
Mrs. Kaushek joins the company after serving as a key member of the leadership team at Irvine-based Stretto where she was responsible for the oversight of all HR and administrative services. She helped manage the company’s rapid growth from 100 employees to 360 within that period. Prior to that role, she spent 20 years at Hyundai Motor America. In her career at Hyundai, she served in nearly every level of HR, including senior management. Her experience included employee relations, compensation and benefits, talent acquisition and talent development and management.
Mrs. Kaushek notes that her experience at two such dissimilar business climates have given her a unique ability to serve the needs of the company’s employees. Astro Pak’s culture empowers employees to remain with the company for decades even as the company continues to experience extensive and ongoing growth. She points out, “Not only do I know what career development and longevity mean, but I also know where the potential challenges are when a company continues to expand.”
“I was drawn to Astro Pak by its people-first culture as part of its overall company values,” Mrs. Kaushek continues, “the leadership team made it clear that they really value their people and there are already great processes and people in place. I look forward to collaborating and engaging with our employees, teams and departments across our organization to support Astro Pak’s continued growth and our programs to recruit, retain and nurture our talent.”
Stratodesk, leader in delivering VDI, Cloud, and IoT endpoint solutions, today announced the official support for the Windows Virtual Desktop Linux Client on Stratodesk NoTouch software. As enterprises around the world look to migrate their Windows instances to the Cloud, IT leaders rely on Stratodesk NoTouch to streamline Windows Virtual Desktop endpoint deployments. Stratodesk enables secure remote access to Microsoft Azure to end users anywhere in the world, right at a time when the world needs these solutions most.
"What we’ve been able to achieve by working together with Microsoft is to deliver an all-in-one option for consuming Windows 10 in the Cloud,” says Stratodesk Global Solutions Engineer, Rich Severson. “Not only can workers access and connect to the Cloud anywhere in the world, they are able to do so securely, remotely, directly out of the box, and IT teams are able to provide the best, most seamless service to their remote teams.”
“Windows Virtual Desktop can be accessed across devices and locations around the world with Stratodesk,” said Kam VedBrat, General Manager, Windows Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Corp. “With remote work now the reality for many organizations, the integration with Stratodesk helps maintain employee productivity while providing the flexibility and ease-of-use that is the Microsoft standard.”
Now that support for Microsoft Windows 7 has ended, enterprises are looking for alternative ways to ensure ongoing productivity in their deployments. Stratodesk provides an answer, thanks to its ability to convert hardware – x86 or ARM – into a Windows Virtual Desktop endpoint. Together, the integrated solutions also offer an incredible value proposition to enterprises by enabling remote work. In addition to connecting remote workers around the world to Azure-hosted Windows 10 instances without needing Windows on the endpoint, Stratodesk enables a host of added benefits to imbue IT leaders with the essentials they need to make remote work more effective than ever. These benefits include support for top VPNs, as well as add-ons like Cloud Xtension and NoTouch Go – the USB-based, bootable NoTouch endpoint.
Founded in 2010, Stratodesk is redefining end user computing by delivering an all-in-one solution for VDI, DaaS and IoT markets. Stratodesk’s cutting edge Linux-based OS and management suite, NoTouch, is the hardware-agnostic solution that enables companies to cost-effectively manage their entire secure digital perimeter. Stratodesk solution works seamlessly across x86 and ARM/Raspberry Pi based hardware products to provide a unified platform for all your endpoints. It increases endpoint security, simplifies user experience, and allows customers to maximize the benefits of their existing desktop hardware through PC conversion. Today with nearly one million licenses deployed across multiple industries including healthcare, finance, retail, and education. Stratodesk is the fastest growing EUC company with offices located across the United States, Europe, and Russia.
Happiest Minds Technologies Limited, a ‘Born Digital . Born Agile’, digital transformation and IT solutions company and Io-Tahoe have entered a strategic partnership to provide their esteemed clients with effective Data Discovery and Adaptive Governance solutions. These capabilities will help improve data security and also mature digital resilience within companies and minimize their data risk exposure. Happiest Minds, as a Reseller Partner of Io-Tahoe, is committed to enhance data protection programs and improve business performance for its customers.
Priya Kanduri, CTO, Vice President, Cyber Security, Happiest Minds Technologies said, "We have strong offerings and credentials in data compliance, including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA and other similar guidelines within the sensitive data protection space and this partnership with Io-Tahoe will strengthen it further by adding the capabilities of Data Governance, Sensitive Data Discovery across platforms and Hybrid Cloud Environments with AI-driven Data Cataloging features."
Leveraging Io-Tahoe's SmartData platform powered by AI/ML technologies, Happiest Minds' 'Data Compliance as a Service' solution will be able to accelerate your organization's data privacy & compliance lifecycle by implementing data discovery, data quality management and facilitate deep analytics & governance. Some of the key solution features include:
Automated Data Discovery – across heterogeneous data sources/platforms
Auto-Generated Smart Data Catalog – removing all manual effort
Automated Data Flows & Data Lineage
Data Quality Assessments
Regulatory Compliance & Policy Mapping
Automated & Continuous Data Governance
Ajay Vohora, Chief Executive Officer, Io-Tahoe, "Happiest Minds is at the forefront of helping the world’s smartest enterprises to strengthen their digital resilience. Together with Happiest Minds we will addresses the challenges organizations face as they attempt to unleash the power of data and capitalize on new digital market opportunities while also ensuring their data assets are protected and compliant with regulatory policies and security controls. This partnership is another endorsement of our data automation technology and our business, and an even bigger opportunity for our joint customers. Together, we combine the three pillars needed for success - outstanding technology, the right skills, and the business smarts to deliver excellent results.”
About Happiest Minds Technologies: Happiest Minds Technologies Limited, a Mindful IT Company, enables digital transformation for enterprises and technology providers by delivering seamless customer experiences, business efficiency and actionable insights. We do this by leveraging a spectrum of disruptive technologies such as: artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud, digital process automation, internet of things, robotics/drones, security, virtual/augmented reality, etc. Positioned as ‘Born Digital . Born Agile’, our capabilities span digital solutions, infrastructure, product engineering and security. We deliver these services across industry sectors such as automotive, BFSI, consumer packaged goods, e-commerce, edutech, engineering R&D, hi-tech, manufacturing, retail and travel/transportation/hospitality.
A Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, Happiest Minds is headquartered in Bangalore, India with operations in the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia and Middle East.
Media Contact: media@happiestminds.com
About Io-Tahoe Io-Tahoe is the leader in Enterprise Data Automation software, harnessing the power of our patented data automation technologies to help organizations empower employees to achieve more. Companies around the world, rely on Io-Tahoe data automation technology to guide action and drive change that results in millions of dollars saved.
With origins in both industry and the open-source community, Io-Tahoe has always been devoted to simplifying data, sharing knowledge, and pursuing truths. Founded in 2017, Io-Tahoe brings together data engineering, science, and analytics on an open, unified platform so data teams can collaborate and innovate faster.
Venture-backed and headquartered in New York (with offices on three continents) and a growing ecosystem of global partners, including Google, IBM Red Hat, AWS, SalesForce, Microsoft, Service Now and others, Io-Tahoe is on a mission to help data teams solve the world's toughest problems. For more information, visit https://www.iotahoe.com/
giftya, the personalized, digital smart gift card platform, now enables gift recipients to link their giftya e-gifts to their Visa® credit card, in addition to debit cards, for seamless redemption at any of giftya’s 5000+ national and local partner merchants.
This linkage establishes giftya as the industry’s first truly “Smart Gift Card” enabling the recipient to either link to a credit or debit card; use as e-gift code; or convert the value into a Visa Gift Card.
Additionally, giftya is the only platform in the industry that enables recipients to switch their gift for redemption with a different merchant than originally issued.
For small to mid-sized merchants who cannot afford to undertake a proprietary gift card offering, this provides them with the ability to offer a Visa gift option without the need for any additional system processing infrastructure, implementation, training or cost. For larger, national merchants, this provides another option to drive revenue to their existing gift offerings.
“giftya provides consumers with even more convenience and secure redemption options,” said giftya founder and CEO, Jason Wolfe. “Additionally, it enables consumers to convert their giftyas to pay for more essential needs if they desire.”
Ease of use -- Personalized -- Secure Using the giftya mobile app or website, purchasers can personalize their giftya by uploading a photo, video and/or wrapper and record a message before securely texting their e-gift to loved ones and friends. Unlike physical gift cards, giftya’s proprietary platform has no risk of loss or theft. Recipients are notified of their gift within seconds. Once recipients decide how they would like to redeem their giftya, the connected account is automatically credited the gift amount until the giftya is used in full. Additionally, for those that are environmentally conscious, using giftya at scale can cut thousands of tons of plastic gift cards from ending up in landfills, lessening the world’s carbon footprint and the effect of physical gift cards on the climate.
ABOUT GIFTYA Giftya, a Telos Gifting, LLC company, is reinventing gift giving with a meaningful no loss, no waste e-gift. Giftya enables you to text a personalized gift for any national or local merchant in the U.S. within seconds. Visit https://www.giftya.com for more information.
Atlas Roofing is excited to announce the promotion of Gus Harkins to Director of National Accounts for its Shingles and Underlayments Division.
With an extensive career in the building materials industry that spans four decades, Harkins’ new role positions him to lead Atlas Roofing’s National Accounts team and gives him the responsibility of driving profitable growth programs with strategic national customers. He will be charged with mentoring and supporting four national accounts managers as they look to help build bridges across regions and grow the Atlas Roofing brand throughout the industry.
“Gus brings a passion to his job and is well respected as an honest and creative leader in our industry,” says Stan Bastek, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Atlas Roofing. “Gus is well suited to support our customers and our sales team in this strategic role.”
For the past five years, Harkins has led the Atlantic Sales Region to substantial growth. In 2018 and 2019, he received the Atlas Pillar of Leadership Award for his exceptional performance as a mentor and for producing fantastic results in his region.
Harkins has represented Atlas in various roles over the past 10 years and has held National Accounts and Sales Director roles for other industry leaders.
About Atlas Atlas is an innovative, customer-oriented provider of asphalt shingles, roof underlayments, rigid foam, geofoam, cold chain, protective packaging, lost foam, and cutting-edge coated and paper facers and underlayments for a diverse set of markets. Atlas has grown from a single asphalt shingle manufacturing facility to 36 facilities in North America with worldwide product distribution. Products from the company’s four major divisions, Polyiso Roof & Wall Insulation, Shingle & Underlayment, Molded Products and Web Technologies, are manufactured in state-of-the-art facilities and shipped from its network of manufacturing plants and distribution facilities in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
StarCompliance has been named Company of the Year by The Technology Headlines: a magazine for enterprise IT industry leaders and professionals to share their experiences, ideas, and advice in. In recognition of this achievement, the compliance software solutions company has been chosen for the cover story of The Technology Headlines special edition: “The Successful Companies of 2020.”
This year’s special edition highlights the businesses that have learned to work and thrive throughout the course of the pandemic—shining a light on the strong leaders and strong companies that have successfully pivoted to a remote-work environment, and have grown, innovated, and achieved outstanding financial results despite the unprecedented challenges COVID-19 has thrust upon the marketplace.
Star CEO Jennifer Sun, who was interviewed for the story, had this to say about her company's inclusion on the list: “One of the most important things we did this year was initiate a company-wide transformation to the Agile methodology. We made the decision to do this before the pandemic hit, and it’s turned out to be a very fortuitous decision: one that has paid off for us this year. Agile allowed us to pivot successfully both internally and externally—to streamline and even accelerate our services. If we’re Company of the Year in the year of COVID, it’s because we’ve been able to adapt quickly and effectively.”
StarCompliance has over 20 years of experience building configurable compliance software solutions. Star supports a global client base across a wide range of financial service disciplines—including asset managers, investment banks, broker dealers, PE firms, insurance companies, and other service providers in the financial services ecosystem. Star’s employee conflicts of interest platform is scalable and easy-to-use for employees at all levels of an organization, and helps financial firms reduce risk, gain efficiencies, and drive adoption around their employee compliance programs.
The Technology Headlines article, titled "Making Compliance Simple & Easy For The Global Financial Industry," is an homage to Star’s mission statement: "We Are Reputation Guardians, On A Mission To Make Compliance Simple And Easy." It's a mission the regtech company takes seriously, and one that has kept the organization on track, even in the middle of a global health crisis. “The pandemic has made our mission clearer than ever," says Sun. "This year, we’ve been laser focused on two main initiatives: transforming ourselves internally—becoming Agile—and investing in our future product strategy.”
Star’s Agile transformation at the beginning of this year helped employees pivot quickly to the new remote-work environment. The company was able to shift its implementation approach from a mixture of onsite and offsite work to 100% remote installs, and as a result has completed more than 25 successful remote implementations since the beginning of March. Star has also moved to a fully virtual events platform—hosting monthly webinars to provide actionable advice to help clients and attendees adjust to the “new normal” of remote work and the compliance challenges that have come with it.
2020 has been a year of innovation for Star, with the company bringing new functionality online and integrating critical datasets to improve the user experience. Compliance Dashboards—which provide a new level of data accessibility and employee activity transparency—help inform compliance decision making and reduce firm risk. Star is also taking a new approach to its product strategy, applying the “Jobs To Be Done” methodology to build software that meets unmet needs in the compliance industry and improve the accuracy and expediency of customers’ day-to-day tasks. Sun: “We followed a rigorous process to uncover the major struggles our compliance customers face, and developed a product strategy that will bring them greater efficiency and lower the cost of their compliance programs.”
To read more about StarCompliance and their year of innovation and growth, download your free copy of “The Successful Companies of 2020" here.
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About StarCompliance
StarCompliance is the leading provider of compliance technology solutions. Trusted globally by enterprise financial institutions, the intuitive STAR Platform empowers organizations to achieve regulatory compliance while safeguarding their integrity and business reputations. Through a customizable, 360-degree view of employee activity, the STAR software enables firms to automate the detection and resolution of potential areas of conflict while streamlining daily workflows and increasing efficiency. http://www.starcompliance.com
About Luminate Capital Partners
Luminate Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on making investments in growing enterprise software companies. Luminate partners with management teams to provide flexible capital and operational support to drive strategy, accelerated growth and build long-term value. With headquarters in San Francisco, Luminate invests in portfolio companies that serve customers globally. Representative investments to date include AMTdirect, Comply365, Conexiom, Fintech, Oversight Systems, PDI and StarCompliance. http://www.luminatecapital.com.
zpizza is scoring impressive results from its latest round of promotions, with the help of an Enterprise Intelligence solution from Hypersonix.
“There were significant gains in traffic and sales,” said Brandi Babb, VP Operations of zpizza, which operates and franchises a chain of gourmet-casual restaurants under its zpizza banner in Arizona, California and Oregon. “We ended up with the impact we had hoped for, and more.”
Late last year, zpizza had deployed an advanced AI solution from Hypersonix to improve analytics and decision support across its store network. The challenging operating environment of the pandemic motivated a fresh look at how its promotions were structured.
Said Ms. Babb, “Hypersonix has helped us drive real change. We have been able to test and evaluate promotion designs and model their impact before rolling them out throughout the system.”
The two promotions were designed and deployed based upon Hypersonix Promo Intelligence analyses. Highlight of the results included:
Average Store traffic increased by 9% chain-wide
Store promotion sales for the two deals jumped by 2.7X and 8X
Top 9 stores saw extremely strong uptakes with traffic increases ranging from 32 to 107% during promotion, with one store seeing a 132% increase
Notably, half of the top-performing stores had been categorized as “hard to influence” because other recent promotions had not been effective there, said Ms. Babb. “Hypersonix Promotion Intelligence helped us identify promotions that lifted traffic in those locations.”
After the COVID-19 pandemic forced the company to close its dining rooms last Spring, insights from the Hypersonix platform were crucial for making the right adjustments to the company’s promotional approach, said Ms. Babb.
Tried-and-true zpizza promotions like “Free Slice Day” which focused on its vigorous dine-in lunch trade, were suddenly less relevant with many customers working from home instead of nearby offices. The company pivoted to deals like 50% off any large pizza, and family bundles, which appealed more to at-home dinner occasions.
“We actually pulled our marketing plan last March, and in full honesty, we were adjusting it week by week for the first few months based on what we were seeing in the data,” she said.
Founded in 1986 in Laguna Beach, California, zpizza is an artisan-inspired pizza chain that appeals to traditional pizza lovers, health-conscious consumers, and gourmet palates. It offers hand-tossed pizzas and a complete menu of engaging appetizers, salads, and sandwiches, inspired by California and a healthy way of life.
“zpizza is a nimble company that quickly recognized the strategic benefits that can be realized from a smart Enterprise Intelligence system,” said Rama Rao, Hypersonix co-founder and Head of Product and Data. “It is very rewarding to observe how our solution has helped the company to optimize promotional offers and react faster to changing market conditions.”
Hypersonix offers a unified, AI-powered Intelligent Enterprise Platform for e-commerce, grocery, restaurant, hospitality, and other consumer-focused industries. The solution leverages the latest innovations in augmented analytics, data science, machine learning, and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to turn data into actionable intelligence in real-time, allowing decision-makers to make better, faster, and more confident daily decisions.
“Overall, these promotions were a very strong validation of actionable recommendations from Hypersonix intelligence, and we plan to continue implementing more like these,” Ms. Babb added, “I am incredibly happy to see the direct impact of the data supporting our strategic goals.”
About Hypersonix, Inc.
Hypersonix offers restaurants a unified, AI-Powered Intelligent Enterprise Platform enabling profitable revenue growth. Built with the latest innovations in augmented analytics, data science, ML and NLP, it incorporates a full array of descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, & prescriptive intelligence. Hypersonix customers enjoy a holistic understanding of what's happening in their business, why it's happening, and what they should do about it.
Intelligence Apps offered by Hypersonix include the latest AI-enabled innovations and best practices for merchandising, marketing, store operations, and supply chain management. It works with all existing applications eliminating silos and offers unparalleled ease-of-use for technical and non-technical decision-makers. The platform offers a simple, fast ‘"Google-like’" experience supported by ‘"Jarvix,’" a virtual assistant.
Designed for Retail, Restaurant, Hospitality, e-Commerce, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), and Brand Manufacturers. Hypersonix helps clients drive profitable growth, save money and improve customer engagement. Founded in 2018 by former executives from SAP, PayPal and IBM, the company has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Fortune, TechCrunch, along with other outlets. It is based in San Jose, with offices in Sacramento, California and Bangalore, India.
The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has recognized Memorial Healthcare System with its Performance Excellence Award. The Hollywood, FL-based provider was certified at level 9 (out of a maximum 10) in the 2020 Digital Health Most Wired program, a ranking that places it above 97% of the more than 30,000 organizations that participated in the annual survey.
Memorial was the only organization in Broward County certified at level 9 or higher and has been rated among the most wired healthcare systems in America for more than a decade.
The CHIME program assesses how effectively organizations apply core and advanced technologies into their clinical and business programs to improve health and care in their communities. Level nine and ten organizations are described in CHIME’s report as often being leaders in healthcare technology that actively push the industry forward.
“We’ve had a longstanding commitment to implementing technology that benefits patients and families, so we’re pleased to again be considered among the most wired in the healthcare industry,” said Memorial Healthcare System CIO Jeffrey Sturman. “Especially this year, with the coronavirus pandemic, it’s more important than ever to lead in the digital space while so much is changing about how we deliver healthcare.”
Organizations at all stages of development, from early to industry leading, were surveyed by CHIME, an executive organization dedicated to serving senior healthcare IT leaders. Participants were judged on the adoption, integration, and impact of technologies in eight areas: infrastructure, security, business/disaster recovery, administrative/supply chain, analytics/data management, interoperability/population health, patient engagement, and clinical quality/safety. (View Memorial’s scorecard here).
“The Digital Health Most Wired program underscores why healthcare organizations keep pushing themselves to be digital leaders and shows what amazing feats they can achieve,” said CHIME President and CEO Russell P. Branzell. “This certification recognizes exemplary performance in 2020.”
CHIME believes its assessment enables organizations to benchmark their efforts against a defined, worldwide, industry standard in order to determine where to invest financial and human capital.
Memorial Healthcare System (http://www.mhs.net) is one of the largest public healthcare systems in the U.S. and a national leader in quality care and patient satisfaction. It is highly regarded for a patient and family-centered approach at facilities that include Memorial Regional Hospital, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital South, Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Hospital Pembroke, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center in Wellington, and Memorial Manor nursing home.
Among its many awards and recognition are Modern Healthcare magazine’s “Best Place to Work in Healthcare,” Florida Trend’s “Florida’s Best Companies to Work For,” and Becker’s Hospital Review’s “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare.” In a recent report (“Humanizing Brand Experience”), the Denver-based consulting firm Monigle named Memorial the top health system brand in America, based on consumer surveys.
Colonial Surety Company is thrilled to announce the launch of a direct and digital pre-qualification process for bid and performance I-Bonds®, empowering contractors across the country to simplify, partner, and grow.
Founded in 1930, Colonial Surety Company is a direct seller and writer of surety bonds and insurance products for a wide range of industries and professions. The new launch reflects Colonial’s priority: innovating to provide value-added services to small business owners.
Colonial is rated “A Excellent” by A.M. Best Company, U.S. Treasury listed, and licensed in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and most U.S. Territories. Colonial has pioneered a simple digital and direct process that allows customers to instantly purchase bonds and insurance online.
Insurtech? Yes, Colonial started the trend—and continues using technology to propel customers forward. The newly launched digital pre-qualification process for contractors illustrates Colonial’s deep knowledge of the pain points of running a construction business — and commitment to making it easier for owners.
Colonial Surety Company has a unique Partnership Account® that arms contractors with fast, digital and direct access to the surety bonds needed to run their construction companies — and real-time financial intel vital to growing their businesses.
With a Partnership Account® contractors:
Gain control of their bidding and bonding, online and in real-time.
Utilize powers of attorney to seal and issue their own bid bonds — in minutes.
Compete with confidential bid bonds — no middleman.
Order performance and payment bonds easily from a customized digital dashboard.
Track bids and work on hand in real-time with free management reports.
Speak directly with Colonial’s lead underwriter as new opportunities emerge.
Leverage data on a private Owner’s Dashboard to view surety lines, adjust work on hand, analyze bids—and grow.
Colonial Surety Company is eager to provide the game-changing benefits of Partnership Accounts® to more contractors. It’s hard and sometimes frustrating for construction companies to pause “business as usual” and grow by trying something new. That’s why Colonial’s streamlined, fully digital new pre-qualification process reduces the hassle and time it takes busy owners to apply for a surety line of credit—and adds useful incentives too.
After entering just a few, bare essentials about the business in Colonial’s proprietary online system, all companies that apply receive, for free, their Dun & Bradstreet Financial Stress Score, Commercial Credit Score, and Paydex. Contractors can use these scores to immediately gain new insights into their businesses. Contractors who pre-qualify for a surety line of credit, go on to upload a few more documents that help Colonial better understand their operation and underwrite the Partnership Account®. The entire process exemplifies Colonial’s commitment to customers: simple, direct, and efficient, with value-added services built right in. At Colonial, rooting for contractors always matters.
As Colonial’s CEO, Wayne Nunziata says: We have carefully designed every aspect of the new, digital pre-qualification process with busy contractors top of mind. Trust me, this is the most efficient, value-added direct application process you have ever experienced! We welcome contractors across the country to pre-qualify for a surety line of credit. Ultimately, Colonial will take great pride in supporting contractors with Partnership Accounts for their growing businesses.
Contractors Start your application to pre-qualify for a surety line of credit and receive free business credit scores. Learn more at https://www.colonialsurety.com/contractor/
John Falcone, CEO and Chairman of the Board at Falcone Capital Holdings, LLC has been named a 2020 honoree of the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Most Admired CEOs.
This prestigious annual award recognizes Atlanta based CEOs who have demonstrated exceptional leadership through innovation, stellar financial results, a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, while also making significant contributions to the Metro Atlanta community.
Despite facing the headwinds associated with Covid-19, Social Unrest in core cities, and a “new normal” in the workplace, John Falcone propelled the Falcone Brand of Companies’ to record revenue and growth, which amounted to increased employee headcounts, and the boosting of their salaries and bonuses. Additionally, via their non-profit organization, The Falcone Foundation, Inc., Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was able to be donated to nursing homes and businesses throughout the Region and across the entire United States.
When asked to comment on this year’s honor, John Falcone stated, “As someone who does not forget their humble beginnings, I will continue to lead our companies’ by example to the best of my ability while always putting our clients, employees, vendors and communities first.”
About Falcone Capital Holdings, LLC: Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Falcone Capital Holdings, LLC is a global leader in International and Domestic transportation and logistics. Operating across six continents through our wholly owned subsidiaries and partner offices, the Falcone Brand of companies are synonymous with premium and cutting-edge services across all modes of international and domestic transportation. The Falcone Companies are licensed, bonded and insured through all federal and state agencies including the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and is a certified and validated member of the Customs Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT).
Altec, a leader in enterprise document management and process automation solutions, is kicking off its final 2020 DocLink Advanced Admin Training (AAT) next week.
Our virtual AAT consists of week-long, half-day intensive online classes that take a deep-dive on how to utilize DocLink beyond basic functionality. This hands-on training allows DocLink users to expand their knowledge of the solution beyond day-to-day functions by learning about additional DocLink capabilities such as Smart Form Toolkit, mobile access, document capture, indexing, automated delivery, troubleshooting, and more. With limited class size, direct interaction with Altec’s technical team, and networking opportunities (even virtually), customers can see and hear how their peers are using DocLink. Previous AAT attendees have stated that the class provided them with a deep, comprehensive understanding that will help them automate processes throughout their organizations.
Lori Corbino, Customer Success Manager for Altec states, “When quarantine began, our customers were really asking for help – they needed to learn how to take advantage of the inherent remote capabilities DocLink can offer. Our AAT classes could definitely help with that, but we obviously couldn’t host in person, so our training team quickly and diligently reinvented the class for a virtual environment. And it’s been a HUGE success with our customers who have flocked to register and attend from wherever they are working. Every virtual class we’ve hosted this year has sold out, and customer response afterwards is incredibly positive that they were able to learn so much, even remotely. With so many companies needing to ensure business continuity with employees working from everywhere, AAT provides the level of training they need so they can maximize what they already own.”
Following the success of this year’s virtual classes, Altec recently announced its 2021 Virtual AAT training class schedule: March 15-19 May 10-14 July 12-16 September 13-17 November 8-12
DocLink customers are encouraged to register as classes will fill up quickly. Visit our website to register for one of these exceptional events today.
About Altec
Altec’s document management and process automation solution DocLink helps companies connect their people, processes and data by automating tasks in accounts payable and beyond into other enterprise departments. DocLink enables companies to digitally transform their operation, improving productivity and ultimately saving companies significant time and money. Thousands of companies globally use DocLink on-premise, in the cloud or in hybrid environments. Altec enjoys strong, collaborative partnerships with ERP providers including Microsoft, Sage, Acumatica, AmTech, Key2Act, Epicor, and SAP B1. Learn more at http://www.altec-inc.com.
Plant-Grow Inc., a company that provides the latest plant growth technology and equipment for the agricultural industry, announces a risk-free program for new customers to try our innovative solution to improve soil fertility and increase NPK conversion uptake for plants.
Farmers are at a crossroads and face many challenges including low domestic demand, storm recovery, international tariffs, stored supply and competition. Plant-Grow expects to help American farmers level the playing field with its patented products.
The trial program enables farmers to be confident that the Plant-Grow's beneficial microbes actually improve yield and profit. A new customer pays 50% at the delivery of Plant-Grow product, and if the farmer does not see a positive return on investment, then Plant-Grow will refund the initial payment. Should the grower have a positive ROI, the remaining 50% will be due upon harvest.
Plant-Grow is confident of its products’ efficacy - recently, the program was trialed with the participation of 20 farmers elevating yields by an average of 20 percent. Plant-Grow microbial technology has garnered excellent results with row crops such as rice, corn, cotton, soy, and wheat plus a variety of other plants including almonds, peaches, walnuts, pistachios, grapes, sugarcane, tomatoes, chili peppers, carrots, onions, cherries, and berries.
Being a bio-innovation company, Plant-Grow has developed a platform specially designed for agriculture along with environmental water treatment solutions. Over the years, Plant-Grow has dedicated their time and energy to restoring soil health and solving the water crisis globally. “When there are healthy soil and sufficient supply of water, we can expect that there will be sustainability in the food supply. We have dedicated our best effort to come up with our first product that can effectively enhance the growth of the roots.
Through our microbial solutions, a healthy plant can be produced. Our microbial solutions are not only for the current agriculture environment but will also impact the next generation,” expresses June Gitau, Managing Director of Plant-Grow Kenya. The microbial solutions are patented and patent-pending through the IP boutique firm The Patent Law Office, PC.
The use of Plant-Grow products contributes to healthy soils that contain microbes necessary for preventing disease, reducing plant stress, and restoring nutrients. The microbes help plants absorb nutrients more efficiently, reducing run-offs into our streams and lakes. Thus, it's a win-win for the earth and for farmers.
TurningPoint Global Solutions announced today that it has retained its position supporting the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) as a significant subcontractor to RELI Group.
TurningPoint has been the prime contractor for NPPES since 2015, when the program was set aside for small businesses. Because the procurement was again released only to small businesses, TurningPoint’s growth precluded another prime bid. Instead, TurningPoint joined RELI Group, a growing and proven CMS small business vendor, as a significant subcontractor. The team also retains General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT).
David Hughes, TurningPoint’s Managing Partner, says agreeing to join RELI Group’s team was a wise choice. “RELI Group knows CMS and offers mature program management expertise,” said Hughes. “Along with GDIT, our team’s unmatched understanding of the NPPES solution – from the system itself to the supporting enumeration service desk – positions us perfectly to further optimize NPPES well into the future.”
The team offered the Center for Program Integrity (CPI) a high value, low-risk solution for the mission-critical NPPES program. We anticipate working with CPI to move NPPES to the cloud and to implement ongoing enhancements through Agile development, ongoing system maintenance, user support, and program efficiencies. The new contract extends to September 2025 if all options are exercised.
ABOUT TURNING POINT GLOBAL SOLUTIONS Headquartered in Rockville, MD, TurningPoint provides software engineering and professional IT services for a diversified group of commercial, state, and federal customers. TurningPoint also provides telecom lifecycle and expense management software and services for wireless and wireline services, with a focus on federal and other public sector organizations. The company is appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 4 for Development and CMMI Maturity Level 3 for Services. TurningPoint is ISO 9001:2015 certified for quality management and IS0 27001:2013 certified for data center hosting. For more information, visit company website.
The recent Vacation Survey conducted by leading travel agency franchise Dream Vacations revealed that there is an incredible pent up demand for travel, as a result of COVID-19, with nearly 95 percent of those surveyed planning on taking a vacation in 2020 or 2021. Approximately 1,500 people participated in the survey which took place in July and August 2020.
Key findings of people surveyed include:
95% want to take a vacation in 2020 or 2021
60% feel confident with the enhanced health and safety protocols proposed by the cruise lines
70% know and trust the value a travel agent provides
78% realize that travel agents provide additional exclusive perks in addition to the promotions offered by cruise lines and resorts
50% will go on a cruise for their next vacation, 18% will stay at a resort, and the remaining 32 percent have other plans
37% hope to go to the Caribbean; 21% plan on staying in the U.S.; and 15% are going to Europe for their next vacation, while the remaining 27% selected different destinations.
“As a travel agency, we conducted this survey to gain a better understanding of how COVID-19 has impacted consumers plans to take vacations going forward,” said Drew Daly, senior vice president and general manager of Dream Vacations. “Now more than ever before people are recognizing the value and expertise that working with a travel agent affords and our agents are prepared to best serve clients when the surge of travel resumes.”
Dream Vacations travel agents serve as advocates for their clients and educate them on what the new vacation experience entails as it relates to health and safety protocols, documents needed and more. They provide their professional expertise and personalized service to match the best vacation that will meet their client’s budgets yet exceed their expectations. In addition to selling cruise, all-inclusive resorts and tour vacations, Dream Vacations agents also have access to thousands of private villas around the world through a partnership with Villas of Distinction®.
About Dream Vacations Travel agents with the top-ranked home-based travel agency franchise Dream Vacations have the resources to plan and create seamless vacation experiences for their customers while offering the best value. A member of the International Franchise Association, Dream Vacations is part of World Travel Holdings and has received franchise partner of the year, a top-ranking status, by all the major cruise lines as well as national recognition for its support of military veterans. For more information about Dream Vacations, visit http://www.DreamVacations.com and follow on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/OfficialDreamVacations.
50% of major credit cards have pivoted their rewards strategy to accelerate point earning for food delivery purchases since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new whitepaper by PaymentsSource and iSeatz. The whitepaper - Banking Rewards & Dining: A Changing Landscape - details both sea changes in consumer spending and the resultant strategic shifts brands such as Mastercard, Citi, Capital One, and US Bank are making to leverage these new behaviors.
“Travel earning and redemption has always been the gold standard of rewards products, however coronavirus has made it clear that a travel-only portfolio cannot sustain a card’s presence at the top-of-wallet during a pandemic,” said iSeatz CEO Kenneth Purcell. While usage of rewards points for travel has been gradually recovering, usage of loyalty-integrated food delivery has soared more than 100%. “Consumers are looking for ways to use their points that are convenient, safe, and provide everyday value.”
Food delivery in the US is a B industry 70% of Americans order takeout or food delivery 10% use a food delivery app more than once per week
The food delivery industry is expected to grow more than 20% in 2020, driven largely by lockdowns and concerns about the safety of in-person dining. Although Americans are returning to restaurants, usage of food delivery apps, and increased order frequency, is expected to remain post-pandemic. 60% of Americans now say they order takeout at least once per week, and orders of loyalty-integrated food delivery still remain nearly 35% above average despite more than 80% of restaurants being open for dine-in.
Additionally, the report dives into the trends driving dining-related rewards over the past five years, which kicked off with Capital One’s launch of the Savor card, specifically targeting high-spending foodies. Since then, major issuers have been in an arms race to deliver the most food-related bang for the cardholder buck. Chase partnered with Tock, and just last week announced enhancements to their partnership. Amex acquired reservation platform Resy in 2019. And since March other cards have, at a bare minimum, increased the earn acceleration for food purchases.
iSeatz launched point redemption for food delivery in early October, based on the belief that cardholders are craving new ways to use points that don’t require travel, and that simply amping up point-earn for dining-related spend won’t be enough for brands to maintain deep connections with their customers. iSeatz has powered point earning food delivery solutions for both IHG and Wyndham Hotels since spring 2019. The redemption solution will be the first of its kind and is now available for loyalty programs of any size, offering access to food at more than 150,000 restaurants, purchasable with loyalty currency. This will be the first of several new integrations aimed at brands who are looking for ways to engage their highest value loyalty members with non-travel offerings.
PubWise has announced its commitment to protecting the privacy of internet users in coordination with the recent changes in US and EU internet privacy guidelines. Going beyond mere compliance, PubWise has partnered with industry leaders and policymakers to demonstrate their allegiance to resolving privacy concerns within the programmatic advertising industry.
The International Advertising Bureau has recently released it's Gold Standard 2.0, which increases cross-industry transparency while standardizing the use of consumers' data. PubWise is listed as an approved vendor for the IAB, who leads the charge in protecting web visitors' privacy with their well-known Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) model, which is now in the v2 stage. The vetting process for IAB's Approved Vendor List ensures that publishers have access to credible solutions.
PubWise is also offering a Consent Management Platform to complement its Managed Wrapper solution. According to CTO Stephen Johnston, "Our CMP solution is not a revenue generator for PubWise, but we felt it was important to protect the interest of our clients." CMP tools are a great step towards being GDPR compliant.
Earlier this year PubWise received a Pacesetter Award from Atlanta Business Chronicle. PubWise was listed as #18 of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies in Atlanta. Also in 2020, Technology Association of Georgia recognized PubWise as its Top 40 Most Innovative Companies in Georgia.
ABOUT PUBWISE
Established in 2016 in the "Silicon Valley of the South," PubWise is a revolutionary, SaaS-based Prebid.js management service for web publishers that are virtually guaranteed to increase advertising revenue.
PubWise is the only Prebid.js management service offering Smart Path Optimization Technology (SPOT™), which uses AI to deliver an optimized ad configuration matched to user segments, with tailored demand inclusion that improves net revenue while improving latency. PubWise provides a turnkey platform to deploy, manage, monitor, and optimize Prebid.js. PubWise is committed to protecting publisher value and data with clear auction dynamics, no-arbitrage and transparent fees. US and EU revenue and traffic reporting is done with ease with PubWise Analytics.
Long before Covid-19, survivors of domestic violence knew all too well what it was like to endure days of social distancing, to suffer years of isolation, and to yearn desperately for a cure for their lives. They longed for someone to see them, to hear them, to help them. Being Brave 2020 calls for an end to the pandemic of domestic violence by listening to survivors and then giving them the comprehensive support they need to changes their lives.
“Preliminary research shows that domestic violence has worsened during Covid-19, but we will not know the full effect for years,” says Reverend Susan Kramer-Mills, executive director of the Town Clock Community Development Corporation. TCCDC is one of only 40 facilities in the US providing permanent, affordable housing with supportive services to survivors of domestic violence.
“What I do know is that we empower survivors of domestic violence to transform their lives when we provide them a safe place to live, allow them time to heal, and give them the skills they need to succeed,” points out Kramer-Mills. Being Brave 2020 raises awareness for this housing-first solution.
Being Brave 2020 will be an online event (Thursday, October 22, 2020, at 7:30 p.m.) celebrating the inspiring stories of Town Clock CDC residents and other survivors. Entertainer Sheryl Lee Ralph will be honored with the Being Brave Award for empowering women through her philanthropy. New Jersey heroes to be honored for helping survivors through their community service will be: Leslie Maxie, OLY, Maxie Media Group, (Outstanding Advocate Award); Det. Danny Gallardo, New Brunswick Police Department, (Outstanding Provider Award), and Debbie Maddock, Sophie's Bistro, (Outstanding Volunteer Award). Honoree bios. The event will highlight, #HearMeSeeMe a unique art program that is helping residents find their voices. #TheManStand will feature the stories of men who stand up to domestic violence.
Returning as Being Brave’s Presenting Sponsor is Cadillac. The Gold Sponsor is Sandra Soriano, Vice President, Town Clock CDC Board of Directors. The Champion Sponsor: Bentley Dock. Full sponsor list.
“We are honored to partner again with Town Clock CDC on Being Brave, especially in the midst of a global pandemic as we purpose to never stop arriving. Unprecedented times and difficult circumstances are not new to us and the community of domestic violence survivors. During times like this, we must continue to demonstrate flexibility, agility and resilience as we’re on a journey to redefining the boundaries and limits of mobility through groundbreaking innovation,” said Alexis Kerr, head of Multicultural Marketing at Cadillac.
Hosting again this year will be Lisa Guerrero, Inside Edition’s award-winning, internationally acclaimed chief investigative journalist. Featured advocates and entertainers include: Dr. Arabia Mollette, Covid-19 physician, health expert and survivor; Melonie Daniels, international singer and performer; Dr. Melanie R. Hill, Gospel Soul violinist; Ahmed "JKing" Wallace, performer, and Lauren Weinstein, award-winning artist & cartoonist. Full lineup and bios. Initial press release.
Domestic Violence
According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, domestic violence is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship. It can include physical and sexual violence, psychological abuse and financial control. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence finds that 57% of homeless women cite Domestic Violence as cause of their homelessness, and 33% of women have experienced domestic violence in their lifetime. The Childhood Domestic Violence Association cites that children of domestic violence are six times more likely to commit suicide, 50% more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol, 74% more likely to commit a violent crime and three times more likely to repeat the cycle of abuse in adulthood.
Town Clock CDC – 1 of 40 in US
Town Clock Community Development Corporation is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization http://www.TownClockCDC.org. Town Clock CDC’s facility (Dina's Dwellings) opened in April 2016 after the sanctuary of the 200-year-old First Reformed Church of New Brunswick was transformed into 10 long-term affordable housing units with supportive services for survivors. In October 2020, Town Clock CDC expanded its facility by transforming the church’s sexton house into a home for a mother and up to five children. This housing model is one of only 40 establishments of its kind in the entire United States, and remains the largest, permanent housing program for survivors of domestic violence and their children in New Jersey. In 2019, Town Clock CDC launched the Being Brave Event & Award.
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc., the leading global manufacturer and recycler of high-performance thermoplastic shapes, and engineering solutions provider, is pleased to announce that they’ve taken another positive step forward in achieving their long-term vision in North America, of 100% renewable energy procurement. Most recently, the company’s three Pennsylvania sites located in Reading, Scranton and Delmont, are the first of their locations in North America to make an investment in Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). As a result, all Pennsylvania locations can now proudly say that 100% of the electricity that they use in manufacturing is from renewable sources, reducing the emissions associated with the generation of that electricity to zero.
Bruce Seidel, North American Director of Manufacturing at Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, says that “This accomplishment is a fantastic stepping stone for us, as we continue to realize our vision of fully operating through clean energy in North America. Our commitment to our KAITEKI values is what drives us to continue to focus our efforts on energy reduction projects, and this monumental achievement at our Pennsylvania locations is a great testament to all of the hard work that our team has invested into making this a huge success.”
In addition to this announcement, the company is also celebrating another significant milestone. Effective September 1, 2020, five of their North American sites in Reading, Scranton, Delmont, Wytheville, and Fort Wayne, have attained the Responsible Care® RC14001:2015® Certification, which also includes ISO 14001:2015 Certification. Responsible Care® 14001 is the chemical industry's global initiative, practiced in 52 countries, under which chemical companies work together to continuously improve their health, safety, environmental, and security performance. It combines the elements of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) Responsible Care initiative, with those of ISO 14001, the internationally recognized environmental management system standard.
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is the first of several Mitsubishi Chemical America (MCA) companies to be certified. Heidi Freeman, MCA Regional Manager for Product Stewardship and KAITEKI, stated that “This has certainly given all of us a boost of confidence, as multiple other group companies look ahead towards achieving their certification within the next few months.”
About KAITEKI
KAITEKI refers to “the sustainable well-being of people, society and our planet Earth.” It is an original concept of Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Group that proposes a way forward in the sustainable development of society and the planet, in addition to serving as a guide for solving environmental and social issues.
James Kohler, Corporate Quality Engineer and North American KAITEKI Coordinator at Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, says that “Our contributions to KAITEKI take shape in many different forms. I am proud of our North American teams for coming together, to realize KAITEKI through our shift towards 100% Renewable Energy Procurement in Pennsylvania, and through our RC14001:2015® and ISO 14001:2015 Certifications. This is only the beginning, and I am very excited to see what we can keep accomplishing and improving in the near, and far future.”
Overall, the company is pleased to see that their long-term visions for success are now coming to fruition, as they continue to focus their attention on vital energy reduction programs, and embodying the strategic pillars that come with their Responsible Care® RC14001:2015® Certification. Looking ahead, as the team continues to make investments in sustainable projects, one thing is for certain – the spirit of KAITEKI is alive and well at Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials.
About Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials
With more than 80 years of experience, 30 branch offices in 20 countries, and a team of technical service experts, engineers, and application development managers, Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials** is the Global, vertically integrated leader for researching, developing, recycling, and manufacturing high-performance materials. Our products make the world a safer place by providing solutions across all industries- food processing and packaging, aerospace and defense, semiconductor, oil and gas, medical and life sciences, renewable energy, construction and heavy equipment, and electronics.
Registered trademarks of Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials include: Acetron®, CleanStat®, Duratron®, Ertalyte®, Ertalene®, Ertalon®, Fluorosint®, Ketron®, Nylatron®, Proteus®, Sanalite®, Semitron®, Techtron®, KyronMAX® and TIVAR®.
**Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, formerly Quadrant EPP, was officially named on April 1st, 2019.
SmartBuyGlasses is excited to announce the appointment of a new local optician. As more and more customers turn to online solutions for eyewear, our eye health professionals are here to make it even easier to shop prescription glasses online.
Caitlyn Gibiault joins the SmartBuyGlasses.com team from the United States and brings with her a vast wealth of experience from working in high end optical stores. She will be working directly within the customer service team to provide additional support for customer queries.
“We are thrilled to hire another certified eye care professional to elevate our customer experience. More people than ever before are coming online to shop for eyewear for the first time and understandably have a lot of questions. Having more opticians working within our customer service team will help to provide our customers with real-time, professional advice in a safe and convenient manner”, says David Menning, CEO.
Caitlyn is an Ophthalmic Dispenser with an ABO NCLE State license and developed strong hands-on experience as an in store optician. Caitlyn undertook the American Board of Opticianry written exam as well as the national contact lens exam and has a passion for educating others about eyecare. Caitlyn will help customers with any questions about their prescription, frames and lens recommendations, basic contact lenses questions and for further information on the optics in different types of lenses.
“If you’re new to buying glasses online, I’m here to help! I bring over four years’ in-store experience from Sunglass Hut and LensCrafters and look forward to helping make SmartBuyGlasses customers’ experience as comfortable as possible with my optical knowledge”, says Caitlyn Gibiault.
In addition to our team of opticians, SmartBuyGlasses has many innovative tools to help make the online purchasing experience easy with the virtual try-on tool to see yourself wearing glasses online, as well as the Lens Scanner, which extracts your current prescription details.
If you have a question for Caitlyn, you can write to her by leaving a question on our Optical Centre here.
About SmartBuyGlasses Optical Group
SmartBuyGlasses Optical Group, is one of the world’s leading designer eyewear e-retailers with websites in more than 20 countries, including SmartBuyGlasses.com in the US and VisionDirect.com.au in Australia. They offer a catalogue of over 80,000 products from more than 180 brands.
Outrider, the pioneer in autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, today announced that it has been named a 2020 “Cool Vendor in Supply Chain Execution Technologies” by the world’s leading research and advisory firm, Gartner Inc. According to Gartner, “When considering vendors for this research, we looked for those with solutions that could help supply chain execution organizations target digital investment in the areas that can improve productivity in difficult economic times and do so with tangible returns on investment.”
Distribution yard operations are necessary for transitioning goods between the road and the warehouse. Today’s yards are run much like they have been for decades with repetitive, manual tasks performed in hazardous working conditions. Disruptions caused by COVID-19 have highlighted the need for automated distribution yard technology to improve supply chain resiliency.
“The pandemic highlighted that we must deploy more dependable, predictable, and sustainable ways to move goods around the globe,” said Andrew Smith, Founder and CEO of Outrider. “In our opinion, the Cool Vendor recognition is a testament to Outrider’s impact on the industry to increase the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of yard operations while contributing to overall supply chain resilience.”
According to the report, “Supply chain execution organizations are notoriously vulnerable to business disruptions and economic slowdowns. While supply chain execution and logistics organizations are on the front line and critical to fulfilling customer demand, they are highly dependent on the effective performance of both human and physical assets. Under normal circumstances, logistics organizations are perceived as high-functioning, ‘well-oiled machines.’ However, supply chain execution is highly susceptible to disruptions, and at the same time, it is also often the first to feel extreme pressure to concentrate on increasing productivity to address cost reduction ambitions.”
Outrider is first-to-market with a three-part, integrated system, which includes management software, autonomous vehicles, and site infrastructure. The system enables customers to move trailers to and from loading docks and parking spots, hitch and unhitch trailers, robotically connect and disconnect trailer brake lines, track inventory of trailer locations, and centrally monitor and control all functions.
Outrider is exclusively focused on yard automation to move trailers full of freight efficiently and safely through distribution yards. Since its launch from stealth mode in early 2020, the Outrider team has grown to more than 110 employees, which includes a world-class engineering team.
Outrider’s engineering team leads collectively have more than 100 years of hands-on experience in ground-vehicle automation and robotic material-handling development. Tech talent has roots at firms and institutions like Tesla, iRobot, Lockheed Martin, Amazon, Aptiv, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, Carnegie-Mellon, Duke University, Northwestern University, and Purdue University.
The full Gartner 2020 "Cool Vendors in Supply Chain Execution Technologies" report by Dwight Klappich, Bart De Muynck, Carly West, Simon Tunstall, September 30, 2020, is available to Gartner subscribers here.
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About Outrider™ Outrider, the pioneer in autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, helps large enterprises improve safety and increase efficiency. The only company exclusively focused on automating all aspects of yard operations, Outrider eliminates manual tasks that are hazardous and repetitive. Outrider’s mission is to drive the rapid adoption of sustainable freight transportation by deploying zero-emission systems. Outrider is a private company backed by NEA, 8VC, and other top-tier investors. For more information, visit http://www.outrider.ai
Two leaders in financial education have teamed to provide an array of helpful resources for U.S. home buyers and homeowners. Money Management International (MMI) and YourHome1Source (YH1S.com) are collaborating to provide practical guidance across important financial topics such as Creating a Home Budget, Repaying Credit Card Debt, Understanding Credit Scores, Preparing to Buy a Home, Recovering from a Natural Disaster, Avoiding Home Foreclosure, and more.
"This is our company mission in action. This is why we developed YH1S.com - to be a one-stop trusted resource for home buyers and homeowners on important home-related financial matters. This moment in time is so rewarding for our team. Money Management has been committed to financial counseling since 1958, and their helpful guidance has benefitted millions of families over the years. It's an honor and privilege to work closely with MMI on educational content, especially knowing our combined efforts will lead to improved, tangible solutions for more people facing real-life financial challenges. Combining our resources to reach and help more Americans is extremely rewarding, and bolsters our commitment at work each day," says Sean Stockell, Publisher of YourHome1Source.
“MMI is pleased to help YH1S.com support prospective and current homeowners in achieving their goals,” said Jim Triggs, President and CEO of MMI. “As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit credit and housing advisors, we strive to make life affordable for everyone through innovative solutions and partnerships. Collaboration with YH1S.com is a natural fit, benefiting people as they seek their own path to achieving The American Dream. Our certified experts stand ready 24/7 to help individuals and families overcome the barriers they face and increase their confidence to lead financially healthy lives.”
"Our company always brings solutions for success to families and entrepreneurs. Our partnership with YourHome1Source is an extension of that philosophy," says Kathy Ireland, Chair, CEO and Chief Designer of kathy ireland® Worldwide (kiWW®). "Knowledge is key to empowerment, especially now, as so many individuals, families and businesses are facing difficult choices brought on by the pandemic, YourHome1Source is now able to offer everyone the education and tools needed to make informed decisions."
ABOUT kathy ireland® WORLDWIDE (kiWW®): https://www.kathyireland.com/ kiWW® is listed at #26 in the world by License Global Magazine. Kathy Ireland is one of the most influential businesswomen in the world today and according to Fairchild Publications, Kathy is one of the 50 most influential people in fashion. Furniture Today also names Kathy one of the most influential leaders in the furniture industry. Kathy has graced the cover of Forbes Magazine twice (2012, 2016) and was featured on the cover of SUCCESS magazine in August 2019. kiWW® is the recipient of many awards including several Good Housekeeping Seals.
ABOUT MMI: https://www.moneymanagement.org/ Money Management International (MMI) is changing the way financial challenges are solved. MMI helps create, restore, and maintain a life of financial wellness through empowered choices. For over 60 years, our clients have achieved financial confidence through nonprofit programs that educate, motivate, and liberate. MMI inspires action by delivering expert professional guidance and timely solutions aligned with our clients' goals. Experiencing a financial challenge? Find your solution 24/7 at 866.864.8995 and?MoneyManagement.org.
ABOUT YOURHOME1SOURCE® https://www.yourhome1source.com/ YourHome1Source® (YH1S.com), America’s Resource on Homeownership® is a leading online resource for home buyers and homeowners covering many home-related topics including home buying, building, remodeling, furnishing & décor, home loans, insurance, home inspections, home security, smart-home technology and more. Visitors find tips, emerging product announcements, savings opportunities and home project solutions, and can view hundreds of home product videos on Your Home TV. Other resources include home plan and resource books, home valuation tool, home budget worksheet, mortgage calculator, photo galleries, checklists on home loans, buying, selling, building and access to free credit reports, credit scores and ways to protect personal identity and financial information.
Award-winning blog GiangisKitchen.com, which features simple, delicious, elegant and nutritious recipes that can be created by anyone in just 30-45 minutes, has announced that it will be launching a private membership group.
The private membership group will offer members exclusive content each day of the week:
On Monday, the blog’s founder Giangi Townsend will share some very special tips and tricks for kitchen gourmets of all experience levels — from those who are brand new, to those of who have been cooking for many years.
On Tuesday, members can send in any question(s) that they would like Giangi to answer about cooking, menus, kitchen tools, shopping, and anything else.
On Wednesday, Giangi will answer all of the submitted questions in a live Q&A session.
On Thursday, Giangi will release the following week’s menu.
On Friday, Giangi will take an item from the following week’s menu and provide a live step-by-step cooking lesson.
In addition, members will be able to purchase GiangisKitchen.com cooking classes at 60 percent off the regular price.
The activities in the private membership group will be streamed live on Facebook. However, members who do not have a Facebook account can access all of the recorded material directly on the GiangisKitchen.com website in a special members-only section.
Membership in the private membership group costs .99 per month. However, to celebrate the launch, members who sign-up during the initial launch period will only pay .00 per month for the first year.
“We have received so many requests over the years for a members-only section, and finally we are thrilled to announce that it will soon be available,” commented Giangi, who was named Best Food and Lifestyle Blogger — Southwest USA by CV Magazine, and who recently launched the ebook Back to Basics: Cooking 101 – A Beginner’s Guide to Cooking.
More information on the new GiangisKitchen.com benefit-filled private membership group will be published on the website's blog in the near future.
For all other information on GiangisKitchen.com, including advertising, marketing and media inquiries, email giangi(at)giangiskitchen(dot)com or visit http://www.giangiskitchen.com. Facebook users are invited to follow Giangi’s Kitchen at: https://www.facebook.com/giangiskitchen
About GiangisKitchen.com
GiangisKitchen.com is a popular and award-winning blog that features simple, delicious, elegant and nutritious recipes, geared to everyone: working moms, dads, grandparents, empty nesters, teenagers, and anyone else with a desire to prepare a great evening meal for their family in just 30-45 minutes. Access GiangisKitchen.com is free, and no sign-up is required. The website also features money-saving offers and coupons, and is optimized for all screens including tablets and smartphones. Visitors can also subscribe to get a weekly recipe round-up delivered to their inbox.
The biggest change for 1099 Pro’s Tax Year 2020 1099 software is the introduction of Form 1099-NEC Nonemployee Compensation. Per the IRS, filing entities are to issue 1099-NEC: 1) to someone who is not your employee and you paid at least 0, 2) if you made certain payments to an attorney, or 3) if you backup withheld federal income tax. Prior to this year, nonemployee compensation (NEC), was reportable on Form 1099-MISC Miscellaneous Income, Box 7, and had a separate reporting deadline when compared to other boxes on the 1099-MISC form. Moving forward, form 1099-NEC has a January 31st recipient mailing and IRS filing deadline. 1099 Pro encourages all filers to familiarize themselves with 1099-NEC now, and ensure that their accounting system is setup to accurately reflect NEC amounts versus other amounts still reportable on 1099-MISC.
Looking further ahead, the IRS has also indicated that the 1099-NEC is not expected to participate in the Combined Federal State Filing (CF/SF) Program. This exclusion from the CF/SF Program is a serious downside with the transition to the 1099-NEC form. Filing entities will most likely have to create state specific accounts and report 1099-NEC information to each individual state that they operate in – as opposed to the IRS forwarding this information to the states after receiving it. 1099 Pro’s Enterprise software supports the creation of such state direct files, which often deviate from the IRS’s standard format.
Additional 2020 changes include:
Form 1042-S: Revised Chapter 3 Status Codes and backup withholding rate.
Form 1098: Extended Box 5 Mortgage Insurance Premiums (MIP) reporting.
Form 1098-F: New Box 8 code. The IRS also does not have any finalized reporting requirement, or deadline, for filing the 1098-F as of yet.
Form 1099-MISC: Removed nonemployee compensation (NEC) and section 409A income reporting. Retitled Boxes 7, 9, 10, and 14. Renumbered Box 15a to Box 12 and Boxes 16, 17, 18 to 15, 16, 17, respectively. Eliminated Boxes 15a and 15b. Revised IRS paper and electronic filing deadlines.
Form 1099-PATR: Retitled Boxes 5–11 and new Boxes 12 and 13.
Form 1099-R: Renumbered after Box 11. Changes to distributions for qualified birth and adoption.
Form 5498: New Box 14b code. RMD age increased from 70½ to 72.
Form W-2: Employee TIN truncation (SSN masking) on employee copies. Increased social security wage base.
Both 1099 Pro’s 1099 software and W-2 software feature a complete suite of features that are un-matched in the industry. Extensive user resources are available for every step of the filing season.
SAMPLE IMPORT FILES Sample import files in Excel templates are provided for all form types. These files include dummy records, that illustrate how to format data, and header records, that auto-map data to the correct fields. Import Wizards automatically apply business rule validations to imported data—thus ensuring the highest likelihood of IRS/SSA data acceptance.
EXTENSIVE REPORT OPTIONS All 1099 software and W-2 software products offer extensive report options. Some examples are: Control Totals reports for all box amounts, Error & Warning reports, Form Counts by Filer reports, and Unfiled Forms Summary reports (which list records by filing status and are invaluable to ensure that records are not overlooked during the filing season). Corporate Suite software features enhanced reports including Federal & State Balancing, State Quarterly and others.
PRINT OPTIONS Print recipient tax forms directly to blank paper, preprinted forms or generate PDF digital copies. 1099 pro supports all standard IRS layouts and offers multiple custom or combined layouts. Customers can also outsource print, mail and electronic filing (eFiling) to 1099 Pro’s competitively priced SOC I TYPE II Service Bureau.
ELECTRONIC FILING & REPORTING OPTIONS 1099 Pro’s 2020 1099 software creates electronic files for direct submission to the IRS Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE) System and additionally and supports state direct filing. Additionally, 1099 Pro’s 2020 W-2 software creates electronic files for direct submission to the SSA Business Services Online (BSO) site. Electronic filing via the Service Bureau is available for all software products at competitive rates. Corrections and reprints are also fully supported for all products.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT Extensive resources are available to quickly onboard new users of 1099 software and W-2 software. Video tutorials demystify importing, printing, eFiling creation, Service Bureau eFiling and other tasks.
The 1099 Pro WIKI hosts sample import files for 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC and all other form types plus software installs, updates and more. LiveChat Support provides real-time solutions for all software products and services. Live phone support is available to registered and demo users with extended January hours.
ABOUT 1099 PRO, INC. Since 1989, 1099 Pro, Inc. has produced industry-leading tax reporting software for 1099 informational returns, W-2, 1042-S, ACA 1095, and FATCA 8966 forms. 1099 Pro software imports data from Excel or text files and processes printing, electronic filing, and corrections. 1099 Pro’s hosting and data processing facilities are SOC I Type II certified. 1099 Pro, Inc. also supports the Common Reporting Standard for AEOI reporting via CRS Pro software.
Sundyne, a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical pumps and compressors, today announced that Neil Langdown has been promoted to a new strategic role of Commercial Excellence Leader. Neil will also continue to serve Sundyne customers in his current role as Vice President for Asia.
Neil Langdown has worked at Sundyne since 2018, where he has focused on oil & gas and petrochemical markets. In his newly appointed roles, Langdown will focus on creating value by leveraging IOT condition-based monitoring to develop new business models and service offerings. Neil will also work to improve efficiency & profitability by digitizing business processes and enhancing the customer experience through seamless platform integration.
Prior to Sundyne, Neil held leadership positions in related industries, as Managing Director for Bedford Pumps for the water industry and Sales & Marketing Director at Siemens for power generation. In additional to his OEM experience, Neil also has extensive service & support experience as Aftermarket Director for Wartsila and General Manager of Hayward Taylor’s Service Division, concentrating on pumps & motors for Subsea and Nuclear markets.
“Neil’s 20-plus years of experience and his innovative strategic focus will be essential in driving commercial excellence around the globe, and also accelerating Sundyne’s success throughout Asia,” said Sundyne’s CEO Mark Sefcik. “We’re building a world class management team, and executives like Neil bring a wealth of experience that will help Sundyne’s customers address their business needs.”
Neil earned his Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Loughborough University, and did his graduate work in business at Edinburgh Business School’s Heriot-Watt University. Neil Langdown will continue to be based from the UK, and can be reached at: Neil.langdown@sundyne.com.
About Sundyne: Headquartered in Arvada, Colorado with operations and presence in Europe, the Middle East, India, Asia, Japan and China, Sundyne is a leading manufacturer of precision-engineered highly reliable, safe, and efficient centrifugal pumps and compressors for use in hydrocarbon processing, chemical processing, power generation, industrial, and high-pressure water applications. Sundyne is the world leader in delivering low-flow, high-head integrally geared centrifugal pumps and compressors as well as a leader in the supply of safe and leakage-free sealless magnetic drive centrifugal pumps and diaphragm compressors. Sundyne pumps and compressors designs are compliant with the industry’s most stringent API, ANSI/ASME, and ISO standards. To learn more about the Sundyne family of precision-engineered pumps and compressors, please visit http://www.sundyne.com.
Contact: Mike Dean 303-521-5713 mike.dean@sundyne.com
FieldAware, the leader in made-for-mobile, cloud-based field service hub solutions, today announced the release of, "Benchmarking the New Normal From Year Zero". This state-of-the-industry end-user survey report examines insights from over 200 service organizations. The new findings shed light on how the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing field service providers to focus on growing their business instead of merely surviving.
Published in partnership with Field Service News, the only business journal globally dedicated to the field service industry, the 21-page report shows that over the next 12–18 months, almost three-quarters (73 percent) of field service providers are focusing on business growth. Yet, 78 percent of respondents are under pressure to reduce service costs or improve service levels due to the pandemic's impact on their customers.
In fact, today, due to investments field service companies have made into their business's technology, the majority (73 percent) can access asset data remotely, and (66 percent) can now offer some form of advanced, preemptive outcome-based service offerings.
"Our industry is led by passionate and creative professionals who work in partnership with their customers to use innovation and technology to address their evolving needs," said Steve Mason, COO of FieldAware. "It is now clear the most singular effect the pandemic has had on our industry has been to accelerate widespread creative service thinking and facilitate the rapid adoption of innovative technologies to resolve what would otherwise be insurmountable challenges."
"We are truly on the cusp of a new era of field service as our industry has been accelerating the development of new innovative offerings built upon cloud services, advanced analytics, and mobile applications," he added. "What COVID-19 did was put a strong catalyst in place to focus our efforts on rapid adoption."
The report is the first of two based on comprehensive quantitative primary research derived from over 200 field service management professionals. It examines the financial impact of the lockdown, the changing dynamics of customer relations in a post-pandemic world, the continued focus on customer excellence, the shift to outcome-based services, the emergence of hybrid remote/on-site service delivery models, the introduction of a new era of connected field service, and more.
The study did find many field service providers (57 percent) have faced challenges and experienced issues with customers being unable to pay because of restricted cash flow and continued cost reduction pressures. Nonetheless, it also revealed that field service providers continue to work in partnership (78 percent) with their customers. This finding is fundamental to the formulation of new innovative service offerings and their successful adoption by customers, which is a sign of optimism that the post-pandemic recovery period will go well.
"For months, our industry has wondered what the future will look like, and now we know -- a move to preemptive outcome-based service offerings, hybrid remote/on-site services, and a renewed focus on empowering field resources to quickly resolve issues and mitigate service disruptions," said Mason. "The good news is that field service providers can leverage best-of-breed innovation from multiple sources within the FieldAware service hub to meet market demands, placing them in a strong position for growth over the next 12-18 months of recovery."
About FieldAware:
FieldAware is a cutting-edge, cloud-based, mobile field service management hub, empowering companies to transform their field service with automated processes and streamlined operations. FieldAware is advancing field service with comprehensive solutions including optimized scheduling, dynamic and intelligent forms capture, robust reporting and analytics, AR, and IoT. FieldAware’s flexible platform streamlines technician enablement and digitizes business processes while automating the collection and dissemination of field and back office information. Combining our award-winning, easy to use/easy to adopt software with the industry’s best implementation and support services, FieldAware provides rapid ROI, accelerating improvements in productivity, safety, compliance, customer satisfaction, reduced environmental impact and revenue growth. Visit http://www.FieldAware.com.
Trucks Only is a used vehicle dealership group with locations in Mesa and Apache Junction, Arizona. The dealership group is currently running a financing special on all used vehicles in its inventory. Any person who finances a used vehicle with Trucks Only will have no monthly payments for 90 days. This special offer is only available for a limited time, so potential customers are encouraged to act fast.
Trucks Only is also buying used trucks. Unlike many dealerships, however, Trucks Only will buy lifted trucks. Parties looking to sell their trucks can get a free, no-commitment quote by entering basic information such as year, make and model. Some specifics are also required, like mileage and drivetrain. At an in-person appraisal, a Trucks Only expert technician will perform a thorough inspection and revise the online estimate, if necessary. After that, the truck’s owner can choose to accept or decline the offer. Sellers can potentially leave with a check for the agreed upon amount on the same day. To learn more, individuals can visit the Trucks Only Sell Us Your Truck page.
To get more information on anything listed above, interested parties can visit the Trucks Only homepage or call the corresponding dealership location. The Mesa phone number is 480-844-7071. The Apache Junction phone number is 480-584-8454. Trucks Only Mesa is located on 550 S. Country Club Drive, Mesa; Trucks Only Apache Junction is located on 837 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction.
Duradek Authorized Professional Installer, Energy Savings Construction, announced today Duradek Vinyl Decking, a single product solution for long-lasting waterproof deck protection. The Duradek system provides the ideal solution for residential and light commercial outdoor living spaces, including decks, flat roof decks, and balconies.
“Duradek completely seals the deck substructure, so water never reaches the building envelope and completely protects everything below. That is why Energy Savings Construction recommends Duradek vinyl deck membranes that are designed for strength, durability, and slip resistance.”
Features and benefits of Duradek include:
Membranes provide long-lasting, low-maintenance waterproof protection.
Includes attractive pedestrian deck surface in one single product solution.
Built-in UV resistance and mold & mildew inhibitors.
About Energy Savings Construction: After being in the construction industry for 31 years, Virgil McKenzie (Owner) realized that energy efficiency is the best home improvement anyone can facilitate for their home. Energy Savings Construction has been specializing in building performance for over 10 years and has helped homeowners save money and improve the value of their home.
System Improvements Inc. is pleased to share the 7 Secrets of Successful Root Cause Analysis, to spread the news about its effective, thorough, and credible root cause analysis training through TapRooT®, and to extend an invitation to the 2021 Global TapRooT® Summit in Knoxville, Tennessee, June 14-18.
In the 7 Most Important Secrets of Successful Root Cause Analysis, the first tip shared is a key foundation for reliable root cause analysis:
1. Your root cause analysis is only as good as the information you collect. Many root cause systems operate as a “standalone” module. Information goes in and an answer comes out, without helping investigators collect accurate information. Some root cause tools actually develop a hypothesis first, then assimilate information to verify or disprove the hypothesis. Extensive research has proven that once an investigator becomes invested in a particular hypothesis, her/his brain automatically looks for “facts” to confirm the hypothesis and disregards “facts” that are counter to the hypothesis, resulting in the investigator finding what she/he wants to find.
2. Your knowledge (or lack of it) can get in the way of a good root cause analysis.
3. Understand what happened before why it happened. Beginning by asking “Why” is jumping to conclusions. This often leads the investigator to presume, rather than seeking to understand.
4. Interviews are not about asking questions.
5. All human performance problems cannot be solved with discipline, training, and procedures.
6. Many people cannot see effective corrective actions even if they can find the root causes.
7. All investigations do not need to be created equal (but some investigation steps cannot be skipped).
Learn more about the 7 Secrets and thorough and credible root cause analysis in the article.
Please contact System Improvements Inc. at 865.539.2139 to discuss the role of TapRooT® Training in your organization.
About System Improvements Inc. – TapRooT®
Founded in 1988, TapRooT® solves hurdles every investigator faces. TapRooT® root cause analysis takes an investigator beyond his or her knowledge to think outside the box. Backed with extensive research in human performance, incident investigation, and root cause analysis, TapRooT® is a global leader in improved investigation effectiveness and productivity, stopping finger-pointing and blame, improving equipment reliability, and fixing operating problems.
Blackline Safety is a global leader in cloud-connected safety technology that supports the digital transformation of enterprises around the world, empowering emergency responses, evacuation management, environmental gas detection and lone worker monitoring. During the global COVID-19 pandemic, Blackline needed to quickly diversify their lone worker safety monitoring app for iPhone and Android devices into a more comprehensive solution to accommodate contact tracing, physical distancing requirements and workers’ readiness for work.
As an existing Cuelogic partner, Blackline worked with Cuelogic to define the project requirements for their updated mobile app and its supporting interface to their cloud software. Featuring new Bluetooth device proximity detection and a fitness-for-work-survey, a critical requirement was time to market in order to support their client’s needs for a managed social distancing program and the ability to trace potential points of contact in their workforce.
“Cuelogic quickly set up the engineering teams to help us execute our project, working together with us to efficiently build the technology roadmap, prototyping, testing and release schedule,” said Jason Ho, Blackline Safety Project Manager. “Working as a tightly coupled unit with our team, Cuelogic worked collaboratively alongside our product development and software teams to deliver a suite of features that enabled us to support our clients during this historic pandemic.”
In addition to development support for Blackline’s updated mobile app, Cuelogic is an AWS certified partner and worked with Blackline’s teams to leverage their AWS cloud during the project. AWS cloud infrastructure was quickly set up and included AWS Athena, Lambda, API gateway and Secrets Manager, delivering a robust end-to-end cloud ecosystem.
Cuelogic seamlessly integrates with any business, offering a team of software developers and infrastructure experts who provide a deep understanding of high availability technologies, cloud infrastructure, agile methodology and processes.
Financial Executives International (FEI), the association of choice for CFOs and other senior-level finance executives, will hold its 39th Annual Corporate Financial Reporting Insights (CFRI) Conference. For the first time, the event will be hosted virtually on November 2,4,9,11,16 and 18. As with prior years, FEI continues to host an exclusive speaker roster, providing CFRI attendees with invaluable access to business-critical information regarding financial reporting trends, strategies, and tools. Attendees can earn up to 24.5 CPE credits after registering here: https://www.financialexecutives.org/Events/Conferences/Corporate-Financial-Reporting-Insights-Virtual-Con/Info/Register.aspx.
Sessions will be conducted by financial leaders from major organizations such as American Express, Crowe, Deloitte, EY, Facebook, Google. IBM, Johnson & Johnson, KPMG, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Merck, Microsoft, PayPal, Pfizer, PepsiCo, and PWC. These presenters will be joined by key representatives from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).
Conference Chair Aaron Anderson, Treasurer for PayPal Holdings, Inc. and member of FEI’s Committee on Corporate Reporting, said, “We are operating in unprecedented times of economic, societal, and personal disruption. To effectively lead our organizations and people through these challenges, we must come together as a profession and share experiences, gather insights, and ultimately take action. To this end, no conference can match CFRI in terms of caliber of speakers and relevancy of topics. We are confident that professionals who attend the conference will walk away empowered and equipped with strategies to succeed personally and professionally.”
Mark Zandi, Chief Economist of Moody’s Analytics and Alex Gorsky, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Johnson & Johnson will deliver impactful insights through keynote and interviews on November 9 and 16 respectively.
“This year, CFRI will focus on training financial leaders on how to not only manage but embrace the post-pandemic business environment. With engaging keynotes exploring the pandemic’s impact moving into 2021, from the state of the profession to leadership perspectives, including the presidential election and what might unfold in the U.S. and global economies. Corporate Financial Reporting Insights rounds out an agenda with first-rate experts across various fields of relevance ranging from regulators to tech scientists, and may be the single-most important conference for financial professionals this year,” said Andrej Suskavcevic, CAE, president and CEO of FEI and FERF.
The CFRI conference is made possible through the support of the Financial Education & Research Foundation, and the event sponsors, including Diamond Sponsor Microsoft; Platinum Sponsors Deloitte, EY, Kaplan, KPMG, OneStream, PWC, and Workiva.
Agenda and Registration Details Visit the CFRI website for the complete agenda, speaker biographies and registration details regarding both in-person and livestream attendance. Additionally, join the Twitter conversation at #FEICFRI2020.
About FEI Financial Executives International (FEI) is the leading advocate for the views of corporate financial management. Its more than 10,000 members hold policy-making positions as chief financial officers, treasurers and controllers at companies from every major industry. FEI enhances member professional development through peer networking, career management services, conferences, research and publications. Members participate in the activities of more than 65 Chapters in the U.S. FEI is located in Morristown, NJ. Visit http://www.financialexecutives.org for more information.
The fight against cancer is a fulltime job. Even during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the fight must continue. City Electric Supply is proud announce the launch of a campaign that was created to help win that battle. Throughout the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, CES will be collecting donations for the American Cancer Society (ACS). CES will match the total number donated at the end of the month, up to ,000. Employees and customers at the over 500 U.S. branches across North America are encouraged to participate. American Cancer Society Executive Director Keenan Delaney says there’s never been a greater need than right now, as they’re experiencing a significant decline in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The American Cancer Society relies on the financial gifts from individuals, community organizations and corporate partners to help fuel our mission to attack cancer from every angle. If current trends continue, we may have to cut funding for cancer research by 50 percent,” said Delaney. “We’re extremely grateful to City Electric Supply and their employees and customers for contributing money to help ensure cancer doesn’t get the advantage during these challenging times.”
For the American Cancer Society, the end of breast cancer begins with research. COVID-19 has disrupted that research. ACS’s research program has played a role in many of the prevention, screening, treatment advances that help save lives from breast cancer today. Making a donation means funding the future, which gives ACS the ability to continue providing guidance for those who want to learn about breast cancer through their screening guidelines as well as information about breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.
“These funds will fuel groundbreaking research, support education and prevention efforts, provide free cancer-related information 24/7 and offer critical services for people with cancer who need them,” said Delaney. “Cancer hasn’t stopped, so neither have we.”
Getting regular screenings, according to ACS, is the best way to detect breast cancer early, which could be lifesaving. During these challenging times, it’s extremely important that regular breast cancer screening is continued, but they’ve declined in 2020.
The ACS estimates that more than seven million women delayed or declined mammograms during the first half of 2020, which translates to 36,000 potential delayed breast cancer diagnoses. This is why during these unprecedented times, it is extremely important to not forget our fight with cancer and help the American Cancer Society continue their efforts in preventing, finding, treating and surviving breast cancer
"The news of breast cancer diagnosis can instantly happen to anyone," said CES Cares Social Impact Manager Karen Gray. "Since 2016, we've successfully donated almost 0K to the American Cancer Society to help the brave people taking on this battle."
The City Electric Supply donation will be made to the American Cancer Society through the company’s social impact division, CES Cares. CES Cares serves as the company’s umbrella for all of the philanthropical, charitable and volunteer efforts in which the company and its employees participate. Link to make a donation: https://donate.cityelectricsupplymarketing.com/
Tips from American Cancer Society:
Postmenopausal women who walk at least 7 hours a week lower their risk of breast cancer by 14%.
Postmenopausal women who lose 10 or more pounds and keep it off for at least 5 years might reduce their risk for breast cancer.
Women who smoke may be at an increased risk for breast cancer.
ACS recommends all women with average risk should begin having yearly mammograms by age 45
About American Cancer Society: The American Cancer Society funds scientists and medical professionals who study cancer across the United States. We provide millions of dollars to multiple grants each year. The American Cancer Society’s mission is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. We’re the only cancer organization offering services and support for every aspect of a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
About City Electric Supply (CES) is a family-owned electrical wholesale distributor headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The company was founded in 1951 by Tom Mackie in the United Kingdom and expanded to the United States in 1983. Today, CES employs more than 3,000 people in over 500 branches across the U.S.
CES is dedicated to providing personalized service and support for customers in the residential, commercial, and industrial marketplace. While CES is a large company, it prides itself in keeping its founding principle of empowering people to make local business decisions by providing customers tailored services for all their electric supply needs.
Partnership Leaders, the exclusive membership organization for executives from the best Partnerships, Business Development, and Ecosystem teams in the technology industry, focused on elevating the role of the partnership leader to the c-suite, announced the next stage in its growth with the launch of an annual membership program and added ecosystem veteran Jay McBain, Principal Analyst at Forrester as it’s first outside advisor. Founded in December 2018, the new membership model offers exclusive content and programming to support the education and networking needs of the SaaS Partnership community.
Today there are over 175,000 SaaS companies, whose longevity and success will depend on the interoperability of their platforms with complementary technologies, supporting the growth of vibrant service partner ecosystems, and fostering business development opportunities to meet growing customer expectations and demand. Partnerships play a key role in forging these connections. However, the partnership function is still relatively nascent in its development as a discipline. There are more than 100,000 leaders of Partnership organizations in the US tech industry, yet there are less than 500 C-level Partnerships (Channel, Alliance, BD or Ecosystem) executives at these companies. In addition, 76% of CEOs believe that ecosystems will be integral to their business model moving forward.
The partnership leader role has not yet risen to the ranks of required C-suite positions, with clearly defined responsibilities and a well-recognized career roadmap. Partnership Leaders seeks to address these challenges. “The lack of C-level partnership execs exemplifies a tremendous opportunity for the partnership community.” Says Jay McBain, Principal Analyst at Forrester. “Partnership Leaders provides a unique space and the peer-support needed for leaders to take action and elevate their role to the level of recognition it deserves.”
The Partnership Leaders community includes leaders from rapidly growing teams from technology companies around the world. Membership is available to all partnership leaders, regardless of function, and includes executives and team leaders in partnerships, business development, partner marketing, partner operations, and product leaders supporting partnership initiatives. The community is focused on empowering one another in their respective roles, knowledge sharing, and paving the way to success together through real-time conversations in the Partnership Leaders online community. Invite-only channels are set up for thoughtful conversations unique to select interest groups such as Women-in-Partnerships and executive roles. Topics of discussion range from best practices for overcoming common obstacles in launching partner programs to handling change management when scaling partner organizations.
Partnership Leaders paid members receive exclusive benefits such as: ? Access to the Partnership Leaders online community where members can ask and answer questions and address challenges together real-time across threaded topics. ? Regular virtual roundtables and networking events focused on key topics like “How to collaborate with other departments to accomplish partnership goals.” ? Networking opportunities including curated Member Matchmaking to facilitate members connecting to teach, learn, and identify business development opportunities together. ? Opportunities for members to showcase their expertise through Partnership Leaders’ Spotlight Series of content and The Partnered Podcast.
Ecosystems represent the next key competitive advantage for companies in the technology world and the official launch of Partnership Leaders is a key step in getting Partnerships a seat on the executive leadership team.
About Partnership Leaders: Partnership Leaders is on a mission to elevate partnerships in modern technology companies. We’re a community of executives and leaders from the best Partnerships, Business Development and Ecosystem teams in tech. Founded by SaaS industry veterans Chris Samila, Asher Mathew, and Tai Rattigan, Partnership Leaders is a peer-led members community. For more information visit https://www.partnershipleaders.com/
As Summit Aviation adds a fourth Embraer Phenom 300E to its fleet of charter aircraft, it marks the expansion of its overall charter fleet to nine aircraft. Summit’s entire charter fleet is comprised of eight Embraer Phenom 300 series aircraft, as well as a Hawker 850XP. Three of the last four fleet additions, including this one, have been brand new 2020 Phenom 300E aircraft, the fastest and longest-ranged light jet, capable of reaching Mach 0.80. “This addition expands not only our coverage and service options, but also provides our customers the newest and most technologically advanced business aircraft in its class,” said Ben Walton, President of Summit Aviation.
The Right Tools For The Job The Embraer Phenom 300 has been the best-selling light business jet in the world for the past eight years, according to General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). “It’s a fantastic aircraft,” shares Walton, “it has the safety, performance and efficiency that are ideal for charter operations, especially when you’re flying in and out of mountainous airports, which we do a lot. We always strive to provide an extraordinary aviation experience, and this beautiful new aircraft is another way for us to do that.”
About Summit Aviation Founded in 2001, Summit Aviation, Inc. is a comprehensive aviation center specializing in aircraft sales, aircraft charter operations, aircraft management, and pilot training with retention. The company is one of the Northwest’s premier charter operators and has become a leader in the general aviation safety community. http://www.flysummit.com
The founder and executive director of the Clean Air Task Force (CATF), Armond Cohen, will explore practical solutions to fight climate change in virtual public lecture from Dickinson College. The talk, “Hedgehogs and Foxes: Toward Climate Pragmatism,” will take place via livestream on Monday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. EDT. A link to view the lecture will be available at https://www.dickinson.edu/cohen.
Cohen’s lecture is part of The Sam Rose ’58 and Julie Walters Prize at Dickinson College for Global Environmental Activism, which was presented to Cohen earlier this year. The 0,000 prize is given annually to an individual or organization that makes a defining difference and advances responsible action on behalf of the planet, its resources and people.
Cohen, widely recognized for his thought leadership on climate, draws his lecture’s title from the philosopher Isaiah Berlin, who cited a fable about two kinds of thinkers: “The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.” Cohen will explain how “hedgehog” thinkers embrace single solutions to problems, while “foxes” see complexity, contingency and risk. Cohen will argue that climate pragmatism embraces multiple strategies and technologies, and a variety of market and policy approaches, to find what works.
Since its founding in 1996, CATF has been a leading force in reducing air pollution and climate pollutants from the nation’s power plants, industries and vehicles. Drawing on his roots as an environmental lawyer, Cohen has led CATF in campaigns to limit emissions from coal power plants and diesel engines. CATF has also led efforts to spur interest in “firm” renewable energy, like superhot deep geothermal energy and next-generation nuclear energy. In addition, CATF’s work led to the first-ever federal “price on carbon,” which provides a tax credit for capturing and storing carbon dioxide underground.
Cohen joins a distinguished group of prior recipients of the Rose-Walters Prize, including the Natural Resources Defense Council; Our Children’s Trust, the advocacy organization representing 21 young plaintiffs in the landmark federal climate change lawsuit Juliana v. United States; Brett Jenks, CEO of conservation nonprofit Rare; environmental activist, author and journalist Bill McKibben; Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Kolbert; award-winning actor and environmental activist Mark Ruffalo; Apple’s vice president of environment, policy and social initiatives and former EPA administrator Lisa Jackson; and award-winning nature photographer James Balog.
About Dickinson College Dickinson is a highly selective private liberal-arts college of 2,300 students and a national leader and innovator in sustainability education. Students are challenged through classroom studies, living laboratories, service learning, student-faculty research and study abroad to build the knowledge and skills that are needed to create a sustainable world. Opportunities for hands-on learning include working with community groups to protect local watersheds and air quality, learning about solar energy, growing food on the college’s USDA-certified organic farm and producing biogas from food waste. Sustainable practices and values are underscored by a commitment to climate neutrality, green building practices, socially responsible investment and diverse community engagement. Dickinson’s achievements and leadership have earned the highest recognitions from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, Sierra Magazine, the Sustainable Endowments Institute, The Princeton Review and Second Nature. https://www.dickinson.edu.
About Clean Air Task Force Clean Air Task Force is a nonprofit environmental organization of scientists, engineers, MBAs, policy experts, lawyers and communications professionals in offices across the U.S. We work to safeguard against the worst impacts of climate change by catalyzing the rapid global development and deployment of emerging and proven low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies through research and analysis, legal advocacy, promoting thought leadership and partnership with the private sector. For more information, please visit https://www.catf.us.
Voting members of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) recently elected five new leaders to the second largest professional medical specialty society for dermatology in North America. Their terms begin tomorrow during the 2020 virtual Annual Membership Meeting when President Marc Brown, MD, discusses highlights from this unusual year and passes the virtual gavel to 2020-21 ASDS President Mathew Avram, MD, JD.
The 2020-21 officers are:
Mathew Avram, MD, JD, President
Sue Ellen Cox, MD, President-Elect
Vince Bertucci, MD, FRCPC, Vice President
Kavita Mariwalla, MD, Secretary
Dee Anna Glaser, MD, Treasurer
Marc Brown, MD, Immediate Past President
Rhoda Narins, MD, Historian / Parliamentarian
Vice President: Vince Bertucci, MD, FRCPC Dr. Bertucci will ascend to President-Elect in 2021-22 and President in 2022-23. “Member education is arguably the most important of ASDS benefits. I am keen to put into place enhanced educational offerings with courses that draw on global speakers and experiences, modern and user-friendly online educational materials, expanded mentorship opportunities and more. While dermatologic surgery faces many challenges, I remain very optimistic about our future. I strongly believe that there is no better way for our organization to guarantee its success than through engagement of early-career dermatologists. Further development of programs directed to this group will ensure that both the next generation of dermatologic surgeons and the ASDS will flourish.”
Board Member: Anna A. Bar, MD “I am a passionate advocate for advancing the national reputation of our organization and its members. The long term security of our specialty must be our top priority. I support continued emphasis on marketing dermatologic surgeons’ skills so that the public will seek out an ASDS member as THE expert in all skin procedures. We need to continue educating the public, media and regulators that board certified dermatologists are the gold standard to diagnose and treat skin problems and perform aesthetic procedures.”
Board Member: Nazanin Saedi, MD “Even prior to COVID-19, nationwide changes in health care administration were increasingly discussed. Rather than avoid this change, we need to be active participants of the conversation, helping to ensure we can continue to provide the highest level of care and services for our patients. These conversations are all the more relevant, as the current pandemic has dramatically altered the landscape of dermatologic services now, and probably will have a lasting effect for the future.”
Board Member: Divya Srivastava, MD “As more non-physicians and non-core physicians advertise themselves as dermatologists, we must ensure that our patients are safe from laser injury, filler complications and delayed diagnoses of skin cancer. We must continue to be vigilant at the state and federal level to support the physician as the leader in team-based medicine and oppose independent practice of medicine by non-physicians.”
Nominating Committee: Terrence Allan Cronin, Jr., MD “There really isn’t any other society like ASDS that looks out for our specialty and provides the leading educational experience in dermatologic surgery for our members. The leadership of our organization is on record when it comes to the education of the public, our members and policy-makers. In order for this to continue, it is imperative that we elect leaders that are aware of the many threats that face our specialty but are also grounded in the rich history of the dermatologists who came before us.”
2020-22 Resident Representative: Elizabeth H. Cusick, MD The Resident Representative to the ASDS and ASDSA Boards of Directors holds a two-year term providing input and guidance to the Society and Association in their efforts to expand outreach and services to dermatology residents. Dr. Cusick is a Chief Resident in dermatology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, New York. She received her undergraduate degree at Brooklyn College and attended medical school at SUNY Stony Brook. Her interests include medical and integrative dermatology.
About the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) is the largest specialty organization exclusively representing dermatologic surgeons who have unique training and experience to treat the health, function and beauty of skin throughout every stage of life. ASDS members are recognized as leaders in the field of cosmetic and medically necessary skin surgery. They also are pioneers in the field; many are involved in the clinical studies that bring popular treatments to revitalize skin and fill and diminish wrinkles to the forefront. Their work has helped create and enhance many of the devices that remove blemishes, hair and fat, and tighten skin. Dermatologic surgeons also are experts in skin cancer prevention, detection and treatment. As the incidence of skin cancer rises, dermatologic surgeons are committed to taking steps to minimize the life-threatening effects of this disease. For more information, visit http://asds.net.
As a leading provider of Risk Management & Insurance Solutions, NBIS is expanding risk management resources, training modules and service partnerships. Every policyholder has access to our Risk Management Support System (RMSS™) and able to take advantage of resources and partnerships developed to support the safety culture, manage & reduce claims and increase compliance with industry regulations & standards.
NBIS partners with each policyholder to provide RMSS™ risk management resources and solutions, now with expanded offerings. The following highlights what is available: 1. Contract Management Assistance – customized contract review and language modifications based on best in class industry defense practices from our in-house claims leaders. a. Expanded to include over 20 variations of contracts applicable in all 50 states. 2. Exclusive Partnerships and Services – additional services to support operations including dash camera purchase program, an immediate driver alert system for lane departure and collision avoidance and a telematics system to purchase and deploy. 3. An Exclusive new partnership with Industrial Training International (ITI) and the ITI Learning Hub which a. Expanded relationship will power the NBIS RMSS platform offering insureds over 1,000 learning content titles from ITI and its partners such as The Crosby Group and Liebherr. b. Through this partnership, ITI learning solutions will be available to insureds at substantial discounts. Solutions include live in-person and live online courses, online learning, VR simulation and more across subjects pertaining to cranes, rigging, lift planning, rigging engineering, heavy equipment and specialized transport. 4. Safety & Equipment Checklists – long standing section including pre-trip resources for heavy industry equipment to prevent wear and tear/equipment failures and avoid minor FMCSA violations. a. Expanded to include frequently used checklists for crane assembly & disassembly, chain, hook and sling inspections, driver assessment and collision cost calculators.
“We are proud to serve our insureds with resources and tools that promote safety culture within their own companies” Bill Smith, NBIS EVP advised, further adding “having training solutions to meet the needs of their employees and partnerships that are turn-key to implement and provide immediate value”.
Want to learn more about NBS and the Risk Management Support System? Contact us today at 870.866.RMSS
To learn more about NBIS’ insurance solutions, visit us on the web: http://www.NBIS.com
Media Contact for NBIS: Lisa McAbee, Marketing Director – (770) 257-1707 lmcabee@nbis.com
About NBIS NBIS is the Premiere provider of Insurance & Risk Management Solutions to the heavy construction industry and the exclusively endorsed provider for the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA). Providing coverage and Risk Management Services that works for you to prevent losses and give your company the best fighting chance in the event of a claim. For more information about NBIS, please visit: http://www.NBIS.com
About Industrial Training International (ITI) Founded in 1986, ITI is the world's foremost provider of educational and technical solutions for users of cranes, rigging, and load handling equipment through the following delivery methods: Instructor Led Training at Customer Locations and ITI Training Centers, Live Online and On-Demand Courses through the ITI Learning Hub Virtual Reality Crane & Equipment Simulations, Professional Consulting & Field Services, And Training Curriculum & Reference Materials through the ITI Book store. ITI serves thousands of customers across the globe spanning dozens of industry verticals, with offices and training centers in the USA, Canada, Brazil, and the United Kingdom. For more information about ITI, visit http://www.iti.com.
We are proud to announce that Lydia Adams, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Austin-based outsourcing provider Personiv has been named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the Mentor or Coach of the Year category in the field of Marketing, Public Relations and Social Media for the Stevie Women in Business Awards, chosen among more than 1,500 candidates for such an honor across the globe.
The Stevie Awards for Women in Business recognize women executives, entrepreneurs, employees and the companies they run – worldwide. The Stevie Awards have been hailed as the world’s premier business awards with their Women in Business winners chosen in more than 100 categories in Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels. This year’s winners were determined by the average scores of more than 180 business professionals internationally, working on seven juries.
“It is a great honor to be named as a Mentor of the Year for the 2020 Women in Business Stevie Awards. As someone who has benefitted from mentorship from other women throughout my career, I understand the impact of strong leadership, and I am truly and deeply humbled by this designation,” Adams said. “I owe this award to my incredible team members – both past and present – who have given me the opportunity to embrace my role as a mentor, while I thank my own personal mentors who have taught me so much about what it means to be a successful leader.”
Lydia Adams is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Personiv – an outsourcing and offshoring company – where she oversees the internal and external marketing and communications initiatives of the organization, which employs nearly 2,500 employees at five sites in three countries. Adams works tirelessly to center the experiences of the human beings who work at Personiv – and those that are helped by the solutions it offers.
Among Adams' accomplishments being recognized by the Gold Stevie® award are the results of her spearheading of Personiv's rebrand and website launch – a 260 percent year-over-year increase in site visitors – and a 388 percent year-over-year increase in lead generation in the wake of a reinvigoration of the company's marketing content strategy. Most recently, Adams led the initiative to start the podcast, CFO Weekly, which also won a 2020 Gold Stevie award in it’s first year for Best Business Podcast.
“The people we employ at Personiv are the best, and we invest heavily in their success with a focus on engagement, training and especially mentorship,” David Lesniak, CEO of Personiv said. “It is wonderful to see our own marketing executive leader, Lydia Adams, recognized on the global stage for living our core value of strong, positive and effectual leadership that enriches the lives of our team members and in turn, provides quality services to our customers.”
Maggie Gallagher, president of the Stevie Awards, said, “In a year like no other in our lifetimes, we’ve produced a cohort of amazing, Stevie-winning women, organizations, and achievements like no other. At all times our winners show themselves to be fearless and indomitable, but their leadership and example are especially valued this year. We congratulate all of our Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie winners."
The Stevie Awards will stage its third annual Women|Future Conference virtually on November 12-13. Details and registration are available at http://www.WomenFutureConference.com.
About Lydia Adams As VP of Marketing & Communications at Personiv, Lydia Adams is responsible for all marketing and communications strategy and implementation for the organization, from branding and messaging to advertising and lead generation. She has more than 15 years of marketing and communications experience in a variety of industries including business services, engineering and higher education. Adams holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from Texas A&M University and a Master of Arts degree in Mass Communication from Texas State University.
About Personiv For more than three decades, Personiv has been the partner businesses trust to develop and implement customized outsourcing solutions for everything from customer experience and back office to finance and accounting and digital. Austin, Texas-based Personiv provides flexible, scalable people-powered solutions that deliver high-impact, high-quality results at half the cost. For more information, visit http://www.personiv.com.
About the Stevie Awards Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.
If you’ve been to a popular theme park, you’ve seen one of Garner Holt’s creations. The impressive technique of magically bringing fantasy characters to life is what makes us all feel like we’ve escaped reality and can fully embrace the fun of being part of the story.
Imagine that same magic applied to learning about science, technology, engineering, art, and math. This is precisely what Garner Holt Education through Imagination has done. Where other STEM or STEAM programs may be successful with separate subject focal points, the unique aspect of animatronics not only seamlessly blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math but represents over 50 distinct and promising careers.
Combining animatronics with the concept of a makerspace, Garner Holt Education through Imagination has designed and implemented the ideal STEAM learning environment for schools, appropriately named, AniMakerspace. These custom designed AniMakerspaces bring a level of fun and entertainment to learning complex scientific concepts and are a step up from the traditional makerspace.
AniMakerspaces are like a miniaturized version of Garner Holt Productions, and by learning from their experts, Education through Imagination is able to use that knowledge to design very powerful and effective learning experiences.
The AniMakerspace gives students the opportunity to practice different models of design thinking through hands-on experiences that enliven the continuously evolving relationship between science, engineering, robotics, manufacturing, and automation.
The most rewarding thing for any educator is to see kids enjoy learning and AniMakerspaces are what gets kids excited to come to school. The best thing about AniMakerspaces is that no matter what career students go into, they are learning the valuable 21st century skills of creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking.
Help us get one in every school in America and make learning magical.
Adopting Data Standards (ADS), a non-profit private investments industry coalition, recently marked its one-year anniversary electing its first board of directors.
Appointments to the ADS board of directors include Marianne Stenberg of Swedish pension fund AP2, Paulo Nunes of IHS Markit, Daniel Gregor of Allianz Capital Partners, and Rich Carson of Cambridge Associates.
A purpose-driven organization, ADS also marked its anniversary by holding its first annual meeting of members. ADS is bringing together asset owners, fund managers, and other industry providers to define much needed digital data standards for the benefit of all participants in the markets for private capital.
As an independent organization, ADS’ goal is not to develop another reporting template, but instead to develop a data standard (or a “data dictionary”) to support the many templates and best practices already used in the industry.
Speaking on behalf of ADS, director Marianne Stenberg of Swedish pension fund AP2 explained, “It takes an enormous amount of time and money for investors like AP2 to scrub and normalize the data they are receiving from their private fund managers; but if institutions work together, with ADS, we can solve this.”
Director Paulo Nunes of IHS Market added, “There is significant potential for scale and automation with ADS because a common reporting language is the key to unlocking data efficiency for everyone. IHS is teaming up to benefit all market participants.”
Finally, board member Rich Carson of Cambridge Associates added, “Cambridge Associates supports ADS because we think - working together - we have a shot at making investing in private markets better for investors, fund managers, and service providers. We want to work with like-minded industry leaders to try and make that happen.”
Find out how to join one of the most forward-thinking organizations in private capital at http://www.adsinitiative.org.
CleverFiles announces the release of the new version of Disk Drill for Mac, ready for macOS 11 Big Sur and data recovery from iOS 14. Disk Drill can scan and recover over 400 file types with a press of a single button, right from your computer’s internal or external drive, or any supported storage device. Files can be recovered whole, or reconstructed in the event of a damaged drive.
According to the recent Data Recovery Survey 2020 conducted by CleverFiles, 63% of respondents have recently lost their personal digital data, and 42% of them weren’t able to recover their data.
For fast, reliable file recovery Disk Drill comes with advanced scanning algorithms to identify and reconstruct deleted files in over 400 different file formats, including the new raw photo, videos and audio formats. Updated FAT32, NTFS, HFS+ and APFS recovery algorithms, powered by Disk Drill's smart scans, find more recoverable files, which allows for an improved (up to a 200%) recovery efficiency.
Disk Drill can successfully recover lost and deleted data from a computer’s internal disk as well as external drives, mobile devices, memory cards, digital cameras, and more. Accidentally deleted files can be easily retrieved with the Quick Scan.
In case of a less recent data loss, Disk Drill performs a Deep Scan, a thorough search of the entire drive to reconstruct lost files. In fact, the sequence of algorithms Disk Drill runs in the background is much more complicated than that, and is always adapted to a specific use case and ensures the best recovery results for one’s file system, storage device condition, etc.
Deep Scan is one of the most advanced Disk Drill's recovery algorithms. It works even when hard drives lose their formatting and disk space is marked as unallocated. This Disk Drill release concentrates on raw photos and videos, and substantially improves their recovery in many ways.
New image file types now recoverable on Mac:
GoPro GPR, JP2, HEIC, WMF, Panasonic/Leica RAW, Panasonic RWL, Sony SR2 and SRF, Leaf MOS, Mamiya MEF, Epson ERF, Minolta MRW, Olympus ORF, Canon CR3, APM and many more.
As well as many video and audio formats: BRAW: professional video recordings; CinemaDNG: reconstruct deleted digital cinema files; Canon CRM: Cinema RAW Light HD videos; Ground-breaking improvements in QuickTime-based video recovery (MOV and similar containers); MPC: compressed audio files based on MPEG-2 algorithms; and others.
New Data Recovery features:
NEW: Time Machine Recovery: analyze your Time Machine backups and safely extract any data you may need without the need to restore the backups. Local Time Machine snapshots are now included in scans for lost data.
NEW: Data extraction from devices with the T2 encryption chip.
NEW: Recovery Mode: Disk Drill can be launched in Recovery Mode through Terminal without the need to create a bootable drive
In addition to an improved data recovery, Disk Drill for Mac introduces new and updated free features:
NEW: Data Shredder: securely delete any files and folders for good. This new free module will destroy unwanted files on a storage device beyond any future recovery.
NEW: Free Disk Space: securely erase free space on any disk. Ensures others can’t recover what was deleted by securely wiping disk space marked as free.
IMPROVED: Clean Up: allows to free some space and quickly get a data map of all existing files and folders to remove space hogs.
IMPROVED: Find Duplicates: scans the drivers for duplicate content to free up some extra space. Also a convenient way to remove duplicates from network folders and online storage accounts like Dropbox or Google Drive.
IMPROVED: S.M.A.R.T. disk health monitoring improvements.
Disk Drill 4 is the biggest update in the program’s history, the software has received significant improvements and refinements, including the new User Interface and Dark Mode. It’s more intuitive and easier to navigate and displays all of the functionality of the application in its main window.
Pricing and availability Downloading the trial version of Disk Drill 4 for Mac, the customer can preview the data that can be recovered before purchasing the Pro version for at cleverfiles.com.
With a purchase of Disk Drill PRO for Mac, the customer also gets a license letting them use Disk Drill for Windows.
Pivotree is pleased to announce it placed on the 2020 Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies.
Canada’s Top Growing Companies ranks Canadian companies on three-year revenue growth. Pivotree earned its spot by demonstrating substantial growth.
“We are pleased to be included among Canada’s Top Growing Companies, a testament to the strength of our business as well as our will to adapt relentlessly. Furthermore, only 10 percent of the companies on the list maintained a revenue above million while experiencing fast growth, and we are proud to rank in the top half of that elite segment,” said Bill DiNardo, CEO of Pivotree. “Over the past three years, we’ve completed a number of acquisitions to add depth to our domain expertise and capabilities, elevating Pivotree as a holistic provider of complex commerce solutions that makes us unique in the world of service providers.”
Pivotree operates at the intersection of two of the fastest growing sectors globally – ecommerce and cloud. The company designs, builds, and runs commerce solutions that enable frictionless commerce for some of the world’s leading brands.
During the winter holiday season of 2019, Pivotree helped its clients generate record-breaking online sales. Deep expertise, rigorous planning, and flawless scaling contributed to clients experiencing 100% site uptime, no performance issues, and record sales. Pivotree plans to apply its proven practices to help clients during the upcoming holiday retail season.
“Many of our clients’ stores remained closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so the stakes are even higher,” added DiNardo. “That same expertise and relentless dedication will ensure our clients’ critical systems continue to perform flawlessly.”
Launched in 2019, the Canada’s Top Growing Companies editorial ranking aims to celebrate entrepreneurial achievement in Canada by identifying and amplifying the success of growth-minded, independent businesses in Canada. It is a voluntary program; companies had to complete an in-depth application process in order to qualify. In total, 400 companies earned a spot on this year’s ranking.
“The stories of Canada’s Top Growing Companies are worth telling at any time, but are especially relevant in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic,” says James Cowan, Editor of Report on Business magazine. “As businesses work to rebuild the economy, their resilience and innovation make for essential reading.”
“Any business leader seeking inspiration should look no further than the 400 businesses on this year’s Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies,” says Phillip Crawley, Publisher and CEO of The Globe and Mail. “Their growth helps to make Canada a better place, and we are proud to bring their stories to our readers.”
About The Globe and Mail The Globe and Mail is Canada’s foremost news media company, leading the national discussion and causing policy change through brave and independent journalism since 1844. With award-winning coverage of business, politics and national affairs, The Globe and Mail newspaper reaches 5.9 million readers every week in print or digital formats, and Report on Business magazine reaches 2.1 million readers in print and digital every issue. The Globe and Mail’s investment in innovative data science means that as the world continues to change, so does The Globe. The Globe and Mail is owned by Woodbridge, the investment arm of the Thomson family.
About Pivotree Pivotree is a leading Global Commerce Services Provider supporting clients from strategy, platform selection, deployment, and hosting through to ongoing support: a single expert resource to help companies adapt relentlessly in an ever-changing digital commerce landscape. Leading and innovative clients rely on Pivotree’s deep expertise to choose enterprise-proven solutions – including world-class Commerce and MDM platforms – and design, build, and connect critical systems to run smoothly at defining moments in a commerce business. With offices and customers in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, Pivotree serves as a trusted partner to market-leading brands and forward-thinking B2C and B2B companies, including many Fortune 1000. For more information, visit http://www.pivotree.com.
Unqork, the leading enterprise no-code application platform, and ForMotiv, a developer of digital behavioral data capture software and services, today announced a global partnership to deliver data capture capabilities and advisory services to joint enterprise customers.
Unqork is a no-code application platform that helps large enterprises build complex custom software and applications faster, with higher quality, and lower costs than conventional approaches. Since launching in 2017, Unqork’s customers include some of the world's leading enterprises such as Goldman Sachs, Liberty Mutual, The City of New York, and Maimonides Medical Center.
ForMotiv is the leading behavioral intelligence provider working with Fortune 500 banks, financial institutions, and insurance carriers globally. The ForMotiv solution provides new insights on application data-entry form behavior, or “digital body language,” not currently utilized by most financial services institutions, insurance carriers, and governments. Together, this partnership will assist joint customers two-fold: by identifying fraudulent and malicious behaviors by users, and by providing insight into UX and identify positive and negative behaviors to improve overall application health.
“Leading financial services organizations are increasingly looking at behavioral intelligence solutions to provide insights into their business and customers in order to make data-driven decisions and mitigate risks,” said Christian Barrera, Vice President, Alliances & Ecosystem, Unqork. “ForMotiv is a leader in the space and there are great synergies across our core financial services verticals. We have a huge opportunity to bring tremendous value to our customers integrating ForMotiv's technology with Unqork's enterprise no-code platform."
Andrew Schwabe, Founder/CTO of ForMotiv, added, “We have spent years developing a Behavioral Intelligence solution that collects and analyzes behavioral data at scale for the largest financial services institutions in the world. With Unqork as the leader in the no-code application space, there is no better partner to bring this proprietary data to their world-class customer base to help predict business outcomes and identify risk, fraud, and malicious behaviors.”
About Unqork Unqork is the industry pioneer no-code enterprise application platform that helps large companies build, deploy, and manage complex applications without writing a single line of code. Organizations like Goldman Sachs, Liberty Mutual, the Cities of New York and Washington, DC and Maimonides Medical Center are using Unqork's drag-and-drop interface to build enterprise applications faster, with higher quality, and lower costs than conventional approaches. To learn more, please visit: https://www.unqork.com.
About ForMotiv ForMotiv is the first Digital Behavioral Intelligence (DBI) platform on the market. Using advanced, explanation-based predictive behavioral analytics, ForMotiv gives organizations unprecedented levels of insight into their users digital behavior, leading to increased conversions, better digital experiences, and reduced risk and fraud. ForMotiv’s patent-pending “Digital Polygraph” provides real-time analysis of user behavior, helping organizations predict user outcomes such as risk and fraud. By analyzing a user’s digital body language, such as their hesitancy, indecision or answer correcting, copy/paste actions, and thousands of other metrics collected as a user interacts with a form or application, ForMotiv calculates “Intent Scores” to help predict user outcomes. Departments from Marketing to Risk, Data Science to Fraud, Underwriting to Digital Strategy are utilizing ForMotiv’s platform.
Semos Cloud welcomes SuccessConnect virtual event attendees to their SuccessConnect Product Showroom on October 6 for the Americas. As one of the premier HR events of the year, the SuccessConnect helps customers experience wins that boost productivity, confidence, and engagement. By offering live and “simu-live” elements it gives attendees an exciting, interactive experience.
During this one-day virtual event, attendees will have an opportunity to learn why and how SAP customers use JobPts and what makes it the leading employee Recognition and Rewards Platform integrated with SAP SuccessFactors and certified SAP Endorsed App. Global customers across the world use JobPts to appreciate their employees and create “Moments that Matter." Over the past semester, insurance companies like MAPFRE S.A. and organizations in energy and petrochemical industries like DTE Energy Co. and EQUATE Group decided to create unique employee experience on this Recognition and Rewards Platform.
"SuccessConnect has always been the place where attendees learn how putting employees first leads to better business results. This year, we present our innovative end-to-end employee recognition and rewards platform," comments Goran Rice, Chief Revenue Officer at Semos Cloud. "From planning through implementation, management, and optimization, any employee-centric company can drive engagement and provide memorable digital employee experience with JobPts. We invite SAP SuccessFactors customers worldwide to use this unique opportunity to check our resources and connect with our team on the SuccessConnect Virtual partner space*."
Semos Cloud will share the latest product innovations focused on:
1) Boosting the Employee Experience that is socially engaging and goes with the flow-of-work. This upgrade includes configurable landing pages and branding, integrations with Slack and MS Teams, social sharing integration, improved search, and multiuser selection, e-Cards, and e-Gifs for creating a remarkable recognition, and the option to download a certificate for non-digital workers.
2) Advancing Core Functions to serve as the most robust platform for enterprises - including the new "earn points" and "subsidy" campaigns, new experiences and donations catalog, additional countries for e-Gift cards, bulk down/upload of users in combination with SAP native integration and brand new “Integrations” page overview.
3) Delivering Success Functions for assuring customers usage and adoption as a true SaaS - ensuring delivery of a central API rewards hub, moving applications to pay-per-use (SAP CPEA) environment, multi-tenancy enablement, and improved dashboard in the admin center.
Capterra, G2Crowd, and Software Advice, three of the world’s most trusted review sites, have awarded JobPts with prestigious recognitions and awards. JobPts is a comprehensive solution that shapes positive employee experience and promotes employee success. It comes with built-in solutions for employee surveys, internal communications, and collaboration, making it an all-in-one Recognition and Rewards Platform. Built on the SAP Cloud Platform is the perfect solution for extending Human Experience Management (HXM) efforts.
About Semos Cloud Semos Cloud is an HR Tech company with a set of innovative Human Capital Management platforms perfectly integrated with SAP® technology, including SuccessFactors®. Our solutions for employee recognition, feedback management, internal employee communications, and workplace collaboration are reshaping the experience of thousands of employees across the globe. To learn more, visit: https://semoscloud.com.
FIG, Storytellers for the Information Age, is pleased to share its inclusion onto LinkedIn's 2020 Top Startups List, which ranks the 50 U.S. companies that have stood out this year, attracting investment, employees and attention.
LinkedIn editors and data scientists parsed hundreds of millions of actions generated by LinkedIn’s 171+ million members in the U.S., looking across four pillars: employee growth; jobseeker interest; member engagement with the company and its employees; and how well these startups pulled talent from their flagship LinkedIn Top Companies list.
FIG is thriving against all odds in the pandemic, producing outstanding work this year for clients like Waze, Kabbage, Zillow, CNN and Benjamin Moore whilst continuing to invest in innovation and systems to transform how the agency produces incredible work.
"This list means such a lot to us because it’s based on actions within the LinkedIn community, said Judith Carr-Rodriguez, Partner & CEO, FIG. We are thrilled to be in such good company as breakthrough brands like Masterclass, Brooklinen and Robinhood. We can prove that stories scale brands, so when we help companies cross the chasm from niche to mainstream, we have a personal playbook for success."
To learn more about the FIG agency and the work they do, please visit FIGAgency.com.
About FIG
FIG was born in 2013 from a desire to create a smarter, more nimble alternative to the traditional agency model. We believe that stories are the best way to convey information and persuade people so we have built our thoroughly modern agency to deliver on this. We are Storytellers for the Information Age, on a mission to raise the bar in our industry by improving the quality and effectiveness of the stories told. Our clients include Zillow, Benjamin Moore, CNN, and Diageo. We are proud to have been named as one of Inc Magazine’s Best Places to Work in the US, honored in the AdAge Agency A List 2018, 2019 and 2020, as well as being included on Inc 5000, the definitive list of the fastest growing privately held companies in America. For more information, visit http://www.figagency.com.
A recent Barrington Quintessential Magazine describes the story of Leslie Ferris Yerger, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer just two months after having a clear mammogram. Her dense breast tissue made her tumor invisible on a mammogram. Bewildered as to how such extensive cancer had escaped detection, Yerger set out to learn as much as she could. She found that although regular screening mammograms are proven to save lives, they are unable to catch over half of all tumors in breasts that are classified as “dense”.
The article states that when Yerger learned about Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI), a technology developed by Mayo Clinic doctors and scientists, she wondered why she had never heard of this technology developed specifically to find hidden tumors in dense breasts. Since then she has raised over 0,000 for research at the Mayo Clinic, and has become an author and a speaker advocating that women with dense breast tissue get advanced supplemental screening, so that her story does not become any other woman’s story. Read full story at: https://www.quintessentialbarrington.com/so20-the-path-forward/
CMR Molecular Imaging manufactures and commercializes the LumaGEM ® MBI system, with dual-head digital direct conversion gamma imaging, that provides high resolution images with less than 2 mm resolution, using a low dose of Tc99 Sestamibi radiotracer. With over 90 percent sensitivity and specificity, the LumaGEM MBI® has been shown to significantly improve cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue with fewer false positives relative to anatomical imaging technologies, such as MRI and whole breast ultrasound.
Researchers have found and published data demonstrating that in women with dense breast tissue, MBI detects an additional 8.8 cancers per 1000 women screened providing an incremental cancer detection rate (ICDR) of 250% over mammography. Rhodes et al. AJR 2015
About CMR Molecular Imaging: CMR Molecular Imaging is a unit of CMR Naviscan Corporation, a leader in organ-specific molecular imaging and part of the Compañia Mexicana de Radiologia CGR, S.A. de C.V. (CMR), a global developer and manufacturer of high quality diagnostic imaging equipment and healthcare information systems, including DICOM-compliant imaging software. CMR Naviscan, headquartered in Carlsbad, California, develops and manufactures molecular imaging systems, including the Solo II™ High Resolution Breast PET Imaging (BPI) scanner, the Stereo Navigator® Biopsy Guidance Accessory, and the LumaGEM® Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI) system. CMR Naviscan is US FDA registered and ISO 13485:2012 certified. For more information visit http://www.cmr-naviscan.com
Readers' Favorite has become the fastest growing book review and award contest site on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins, and have received the “Best Websites for Authors” and “Honoring Excellence” awards from the Association of Independent Authors. They are also fully accredited by the BBB (A+ rating), which is a rarity among Book Review and Book Award Contest companies.
In addition to reviewing for some of the biggest names in the literary industry, as well as the first-time independent author, they host a respected award contest which receives thousands of entries from all over the world. Because of their large submission numbers, they are able to break down their contest into 150+ genres, where each genre is judged separately, ensuring authors only compete against books in their specific genre for a fairer and more accurate competition.
Their contest attracts submissions from independent authors, small publishers, and publishing giants such as Random House, HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster, with contestants that range from the first-time, self-published author to New York Times bestsellers like J.A. Jance, James Rollins, and #1 best-selling author Daniel Silva, as well as celebrity authors like Jim Carrey (Bruce Almighty), Henry Winkler (Happy Days), and Eriq La Salle (E.R., Logan).
Over the years, Readers' Favorite has caught the eye of industry leaders who have graciously offered to support their contest by providing services free of charge. Readers' Favorite contestants have a chance for the opportunity to have their book made into a movie or TV show, to be published by a multi award-winning publisher, to be represented by a renowned publicist, and to be represented by a respected literary agency. In addition, all authors are automatically entered to win one of more than 250 prizes worth a combined total of ,000 just by entering the Readers' Favorite International Book Award Contest.
Please visit the 2020 Award Contest Winners page to view all of this year's award-winning books. Each award winner features reviews and detailed information about the author, including contact information. Most authors offer free copies of their book to schools, libraries and charities.
Haute Residence is pleased to welcome Sebastian Acosta to the exclusive Haute Residence Network as its representative in the real estate market of the Brickell Key and Brickell areas of Miami, FL.
Sebastian Acosta is a highly respected real estate agent, speaker, and book author. He has mastered this business thanks to hard work, strong ethics, and full dedication to his profession. He has consistently been a top producing agent in every company he has been with since he started in this business. Sebastian has helped buy and sell over 350 properties since 2013. Book author of "Make Millions with Foreclosures and Short Sales" (2008) and recent best selling new business book on Amazon (2018-2020) "The Million Dollar Listing Social Media."
Designed as a partnership-driven luxury real estate portal, Haute Residence connects its affluent readers with top real estate professionals, while offering the latest in real estate news, showcasing the world’s most extraordinary residences on the market and sharing expert advice from its knowledgeable and experienced real estate partners.
The invitation-only luxury real estate network, which partners with just one agent in every market, unites a distinguished collective of leading real estate agents and brokers and highlights the most extravagant properties in leading markets around the globe for affluent buyers, sellers, and real estate enthusiasts.
HauteResidence.com has grown to be the number one news source for million-dollar listings, high-end residential developments, celebrity real estate, and more.
For staffing firms, sourcing qualified candidates and providing them with an excellent experience are the keys to success. They’re also the biggest challenges. To solve these challenges, fast-growth agencies use marketing and sales automation tools.
But, until recently, there was a major gap in the tech stack at most staffing firms. While referrals have long been recognized as the single best source of high-quality talent, most agencies were still using cumbersome analog referral processes.
The demands of 2020 have intensified the competitive landscape, spurring staffing firms to redouble their efforts to use software to gain an advantage. “The major trend we’re seeing this year is that staffing firms are trying to work smarter by automating repetitive tasks,” said Rob Mann, host of the well-known industry podcast You Own the Experience.
That’s why many of today’s fastest-growing staffing companies partner with Staffing Referrals.
Staffing Referrals created the Automated Referral ManagementTM (ARM) category and remains the only ARM platform specifically designed for the staffing industry. Already this year, more than 8,000 brand ambassadors have used the staffing software to send over 10 million automated messages, generating thousands of referral leads and placements for staffing firms.
“Staffing Referrals took our referral program to the next level,” said Matt Telmanik, President of CCS Construction Staffing. “Referrals are our most profitable source of leads, but the value of the software goes beyond increased placements. Staffing Referrals simplified our program from top to bottom. That’s more than just money in the bank — it’s also more productive recruiters and more satisfied candidates.”
David Folwell, President of Staffing Referrals, commented: “Our focus is helping staffing agencies grow faster by putting the right people in the right jobs. We knew referrals were top-of-mind when we built the platform, but we’ve been amazed by the demand for our product this year. We’re excited to continue to help the staffing industry embrace the digital transformation and overcome the challenges of 2020 and beyond.”
To discover how automation can scale your referral program, visit the Staffing Referrals website.
About Staffing Referrals
As the first Automated Referral ManagementTM (ARM) platform for staffing agencies, Staffing Referrals defined the product category. Staffing Referrals clears recruiters’ task lists and empowers talent to spread the word about your brand. Founded in 2016 by a team with extensive expertise in staffing and software, Staffing Referrals is an enterprise solution that is changing the way staffing agencies source talent. Staffing Referrals helps thousands of staffing professionals get more referrals and integrates with the leading ATS platforms. Staffing Referrals is based in Denver and is privately held. To learn more about Staffing Referrals, visit staffingreferrals.com.
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the foremost gathering of international leaders in the multi-trillion-dollar global wellness economy, today announced that Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work® and renowned workplace culture expert, will keynote at its conference November 8–11, 2020, at The Breakers Palm Beach, Florida. The theme of the 2020 GWS is “Resetting the World with Wellness,” and Bush will be one of the experts exploring how innovative and more democratic wellness concepts could transform human life post-COVID-19.
Bush’s presentation, which will include new research conducted during the pandemic with hundreds of the world’s leading CEOs, is entitled, “A Great Place to Work For All,” and is based on his organization’s inclusive leadership model and book by the same name. Bush will outline the importance of wellness and inclusivity in creating positive workplaces and quantify the ROI that these businesses achieve, such as typically outperforming peers in the stock market.
“The pandemic has created a major shift in work culture—forcing many businesses to become more flexible when it comes to remote workers, for example. At the same time, there’s been an acceptance of the fact that racial inequality permeates every aspect of our lives. These two monumental moments have created new challenges and opportunities for business leaders across the globe,” said Susie Ellis, GWS chair and CEO.
Great Place to Work is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures, operating in over 60 countries, providing the benchmarks, framework and expertise needed to create, sustain and recognize outstanding workplace cultures. The company is responsible for popular workplace lists, including “Best Workplaces for Women,” “Best Workplaces for Millennials,” and “Best Companies to Work For.”
Bush’s popular workplace culture book "A Great Place to Work For All" has garnered kudos and recommendations from CEOs of some of the world’s leading companies, including Intuit, Salesforce, Kaiser Permanente, PwC and Marriott International. Said Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff: “The most successful companies have a higher purpose and are built on a foundation of trust, growth, innovation, equality, and making the world a better place for all. "A Great Place to Work For All" shares the essential values that every organization should follow to thrive in the future.”
More about Bush: Michael C. Bush is a global chief executive with over 25 years of experience leading small and mid-sized organizations through transformational growth. Driven by a love of business and an unwavering commitment to fair and equitable treatment, in 2015, Michael acquired ownership and currently serves as the global CEO of Great Place to Work. Bush set a new mission for the company: to build a better world by helping every organization become a Great Place to Work For All™ by the year 2030.
Bush is also a sought-after speaker and regular contributor to Fortune and has been featured in numerous publications, including Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Inc., ThriveGlobal, Huffington Post, CNBC and TED.
Capacity at the 2020 Summit is limited; delegates are urged to register ASAP. To learn more about the Summit or to register, click here.
About the Global Wellness Summit: The Global Wellness Summit is an invitation-only international gathering that brings together leaders and visionaries to positively shape the future of the .5 trillion global wellness economy. Held in a different location each year, Summits have taken place in the US, Switzerland, Turkey, Bali, India, Morocco, Mexico, Austria, Italy and Singapore. The 14th annual Summit will take place at The Breakers Palm Beach, FL, from November 8–11, 2020. The 2021 GWS will be held in Tel Aviv, Israel, November 15–18.
InfoCepts, a global leader of end-to-end data & analytics solutions, is honored to announce it’s recognition by Gartner as the ‘Highest Rated’ global data & analytics services firm, in the 2020 Gartner Peer Insights Review of Data & Analytics Service Providers. Gartner defines the market for Data and Analytics Services as consulting, implementation, and managed services for decision, analytics, and information capabilities, executed on a technology platform that supports an organization’s fact-based decision making.
A few comments shared by our customers:
“In my 3+ year of experience working with InfoCepts – and this is the most important part of a good partner – is that that they challenge my assumptions and force me to think harder about our technology strategies”
"There are too many things I could go into detail about but I will limit myself to just one – InfoCepts resources are highly talented and trained to think three steps ahead.”
“InfoCepts is hands-down one of the best partners in the Data & Analytics space: Data ingestion, transformation, optimization, Cloud, Reporting, Visualizations, etc. If these are areas you have a need, then look no further.
“If you need support to help enhance or build a solid data infrastructure for your company's ever growing needs for great data & analytics, you can't go wrong with InfoCepts. I literally can't say enough good things about this vendor.”
As the highest-rated vendor in Gartner's 2020 report, InfoCepts earned an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. Additionally, 100% of InfoCepts' customers indicated a ‘willingness to recommend’ InfoCepts end-to-end data & analytics services to others.
"We are truly honored to be recognized in this way by those who matter most – our customers," said Shashank Garg, CEO and Co-founder of InfoCepts. "This recognition reinforces the commitment we've made with our people, processes & proprietary technology to deliver successful business outcomes for our clients and we’re looking forward to what the future holds".
The Gartner Peer Insights 'Voice of the Customer': Data and Analytics Service Providers report includes vendors in the market that received more than ten eligible reviews during the one-year period ending on June 30, 2020.
About InfoCepts InfoCepts is a global leader of end-to-end data & analytics solutions which leverages people, process and proprietary technology to lead the modernization its customers data & analytics capabilities, in order to deliver successful business outcomes. Founded in 2004, InfoCepts is headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA, with offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Every day more than 130,000 people use solutions powered by InfoCepts to make better decisions.
ProAct Safety, a recognized pioneer of safety excellence strategies, announced its founder and CEO, Terry L. Mathis, lead the live networking event discussion around BBS and HOP, answering many attendee questions. The live event held on August 26th was recorded and is now available on demand at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_9FY3_Hm8o.
Mathis’ session, “BBS vs. HOP: Either, Neither…or Both?,” details the similarities and differences between the two programs and helps attendees determine which will work best for their specific culture.
“Having Terry as our special guest to discuss BBS-vs-HOP brought a fresh and practical perspective from an exceptionally talented and gifted orator. The feedback we have had from attendees has been incredibly positive and I am looking forward to having Terry share more of his wisdom, insight and experience in this very popular and often misunderstood subject,” said Sonni Gopal, RedRisks.com.
ABOUT TERRY L. MATHIS Mathis, ProAct Safety's founder and CEO, is known for dynamic presentations, work and writing in the fields of behavioral and cultural safety, leadership, and operational performance. He is a regular speaker at ASSE and NSC, as well as company and industry conferences. He has been a frequent contributor to industry magazines for more than 15 years and is coauthor of five books, including bestsellers STEPS to Safety Culture Excellence (WILEY, 2013) and Forecasting Tomorrow: The Future of Safety Excellence (SCE Press, 2015). Terry has been listed four consecutive times as one of ‘The 50 People Who Most Influenced EHS’ by EHS Today. Learn more about him at http://www.TerryLMathis.com.
ABOUT PROACT SAFETY ProAct Safety is a global safety excellence consultancy. The company has completed more than 2,000 successful safety strategy, leadership, culture and behavior-based safety projects in nearly every major industry worldwide. Learn more at http://www.ProActSafety.com.
ABOUT REDRISKS.COM Founded mid-2019 by Sonni Gopal, Redrisks.com has rapidly grown as a digital platform for risk and safety professionals. Offering a plethora of technical resources and live events with world class leaders, Redrisks.Com is highly respected and well recognized within the risk and safety community. Learn more at https://www.redrisks.com.
Earlier this year, Carrier Global Corporation honored the top 1% of Carrier Factory Authorized dealers with the Carrier President’s Award. The Carrier President's Award recognizes Carrier dealers who exemplify leadership and management, customer satisfaction, expertise, business growth, and operational excellence. This annual award is Carrier’s highest dealer honor and is designed to encourage self-analysis and reward individuals who have exceeded high expectations, not only as a Carrier dealer but also as one of their Carrier Factory Authorized Dealers, who are held to an even more exacting set of standards.
Among the 2020 President’s Award winners were Palm Air AC, a reputable company that is no stranger to this title. They have been winners of this prestigious award multiple times over the years. The entire team at Palm Air is very proud to continuously provide superior service to its customers, community, and the Carrier brand. It serves as a reminder to keep on aiming for business improvement and to continue being role models for other HVAC professionals. President of Palm Air AC, David Jenkins expressed his gratitude for having Carrier recognize the hard work of the team and standing by them in acknowledging that they’re the best at what they do.
Palm Air is always striving for business growth and looking for team members who will help them maintain their high level of customer satisfaction and expertise. Their success depends on more than just the quality of their products, which is why they are dedicated to investing in their people. They offer an apprenticeship program that is ideal for men and women who are fresh out of tech school with little to no field experience. They create a safe and educational environment for team members to learn the ins and outs of the industry as well as the processes and practices that make Palm Air AC stand out.
Palm Air is very proud to be able to offer employment opportunities to skilled and qualified individuals who might be looking for a job during these times. Click here to explore a career at Palm Air. The company’s phenomenal leadership and dynamic employees hope to continue the journey they are on, growing, and learning to better serve their customers, communities, and families.
RAI Jets, LLC, a part 135 operator headquartered at Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport (KAZO), hosted a General Aviation Advancing America meeting at their aircraft hangar for the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) on Sept. 14. The meeting was one in a series of events being held at various locations across the country to promote and advance the awareness of airports as runways for economic development, job recovery, and emergency response.
“We were glad to interact with educators, members of the business community, and local government to call attention to the importance of general aviation to the area, and also, how the pandemic has even brought opportunities for growth within certain market segments,” said RAI Jets President Becky Bakeman.
With masks, hand sanitizer and safe social distancing protocol in place, Ryan Waguespack, NATA Senior Vice President, facilitated the town hall meeting held in an informal Q&A style. The small, but impressive group of about twenty attendees included representatives from Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Western Michigan University, and K-RESA (Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency), members of the Kalamazoo Airport Board, representatives from corporate aviation departments, and staffers from the office of Congressman Fred Upton of Michigan’s sixth district.
One topic of discussion was the impending reduction of flights out of KAZO by American Airlines which is expected to begin Oct. 7. Meanwhile. RAI Jets has seen the pace slowly pick up and has found that in many cases, companies are using general aviation more frequently.
Some of the company representatives at the meeting said their corporate jets, once reserved only for the highest tier employees, were now being used by employees that typically flew the commercial airlines. Management felt it was a safer option for all their employees.
The pandemic has also brought people to jet charter who were not using it before, like companies without in-house aviation departments. As airlines continue to cancel and condense their flight schedules, these companies have appreciated the convenience of scheduling on-demand flights through jet charter and the peace of mind that they are flying aboard a COVID-19 safe flight. Likewise, RAI Jets is seeing more wealthy, first-time leisure travelers try jet charter. These people could always afford the service, but they were not compelled to use it until the pandemic.
About RAI Jets RAI Jets LLC is a Kalamazoo, MI-based aviation specialist featuring aircraft management, jet charter and aircraft maintenance services. The family-owned company officially opened in 2009, preceded by more than two decades of generational experience in aviation. For individuals and businesses, the Part 135 operator offers customized, jet charter for business or leisure, as well as turnkey management and aircraft maintenance for jet owners. RAI Jets operates its own fleet of aircraft for charter and offers jet owners (personal and corporate) with the option to offset operating costs by adding their aircraft to RAI Jet’s FAA approved Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate. RAI Jets also offers aircraft acquisition service and hangar space. For more information visit FlyRAI.com or call (800) 247-2834.
Virdition, a social networking company for the entertainment industry, announces the first annual ‘Students in Motion USA’ national online creative arts competition. Talented student performers from across the U.S. are invited to enter and compete remotely from home. The national bracket-style competition, Students in Motion (SIM) is open to all performers ages 5 to 18 to compete online for a grand prize ,000 scholarship and cash prizes while helping parents and teachers at the same time.
In addition to a grand prize scholarship starting at ,000, 73 starting cash prize winners will be named. The term “starting cash prizes” means that the competition’s cash prizes will grow as the competition grows. The SIM main competition is free to enter and audience voters can vote to support their favorite student talent at no cost.
The Students in Motion USA competition is a unique online talent competition open to talented young people in the performing arts including:
Musicians
Singers
Artists/painters
Poetry/spoken word
Drama
Dance
Virdition’s student talent competition is designed to help performing arts schools and teachers earn money for classroom supplies by offering opportunities to become affiliate partners of the competition and share their competition link with student audiences on social media. Similarly, it helps parents of student contestants earn money in the form of tips and possibly earn ad commissions along the way for school supplies and clothing. Most important, it gives students opportunities to compete for a scholarship and cash prizes.
Virdition provides students with essential tools for success from the start. Upon successfully registering, every contestant receives a free limited portfolio on the Virdition platform. The portfolio is attached to their voting page for audiences, entertainment industry professionals, and people in their social media networks to view.
“As a contestant, your portfolio is your chance to tell your story and showcase your talent,” says Virdition founder and CEO Will Quinones.
“The ‘Students in Motion’ competition invites industry professionals from major entertainment companies whose jobs are to find tomorrow’s stars, to look view our contestants in action. With that in mind, a portfolio acts as each student’s talent resume in the entertainment field, to which you will add your biography (BIO), audio, video, and images for review,” Quinones says.
How the Students in Motion competition works:
SIM will not have formal judges for this competition. Votes will be tallied from each student’s social media account supporters. Entry costs are free for the main state and wildcard competition, while individual category fees are each.
Qualifying Round – 50 state winners This SIM competition is entirely online voter-based. In order for a contestant to move on from the qualifying round to the bracket round, they are required to earn the highest number of online votes among all contestants in their state. Qualifying states must have three or more active contestants.
Wildcard Winners
Fourteen Wildcards will be included in the bracket round of 64 contestants, so contestants who don’t win their state still have a chance to advance as a wildcard.
Bracket Round of 64
Once a contestant wins their state by votes or wildcard, he or she will then advance to the bracket round to compete head to head against other state winners. To advance to the next bracket round, contestants must beat their opponents by having the highest number of votes at the end of the round. By winning a bracket round, contestants not only win the bracket round’s posted cash prize but they also advance to the next level of competition. Votes renew back to zero in each round so contestants that advance from round to round will start on a level playing field.
Best-In Category Competitions
During the entry process, contestants may also compete in one or more of 10 “Best-In” category competitions for a starting cash prize of 0 and a trophy. These Best-In awards categories will run parallel to the main competition and will end when the main bracket competitions end. Even contestants who are eliminated in any round of the main competition can continue to share and compete in their Best-In category or categories to the end of the competition and remain eligible to win cash prizes in each category entered.
Best-In category competition fees are .00 per category. Entries are closed for these categories after completing registration to the main bracket competition. The Best-In categories include:
Musicians
Singers
Art/Painting
Poems/Spoken Words
Drama
Dance
Kids 5 to 7
Kids 8 to 11
Teens 12 to 15
Teens 16 to 18
As September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Virdition chose to launch a SIM fundraiser to benefit St Jude Children’s ® Research Hospital in conjunction with the official launch of the “Students in Motion” Competition.
Since founder Danny Thomas opened St. Jude in 1960, the facility's ongoing mission has been to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. No child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay. SIM is committed to reaching its fundraising goal of ,000. To learn more about the fundraiser and to make a contribution, visit the Students in Motion Creative Arts Competition’s St. Jude fundraising website.
For more information about the competition and tp register, visit the “Students in Motion” website. To learn more about other talent competitions, visit the Virdition platform, email willq(at)virdition(dot)com or call 813.477.2177.
About Virdition
Founded in 2009 by Will Quinones, Virdition is a virtual auditioning and competition networking site for the entertainment industry. Quinones developed Virdition (virtual audition) to give talented individuals everywhere unique online functionality to showcase their talents, build their portfolios, find opportunities to present their talents, compete with others and achieve success.
Developed for performers and agents, the Virdition online platform fills a void for talented musicians, performs, actors and models to gain visibility among agents and agencies looking for fresh, new talent without the demand for costly and time-consuming travel to audition locations. To learn more about how Virdition’s contest entry and audition platform works, view the “Understanding our Competition Bracket” video.
C-Sweet, a rapidly growing organization with a mission to foster and renew executive level relationships for women across sectors in business and industry in partnership with the Wall Street Technology Association (WSTA®), announce a new Webinar – “How We Can Make a Difference” – set for Thursday, October 1, at 11:30 AM PDT.
With highly-charged racial events happening this summer and COVID-19 “work from home” guidelines, face-to-face meaningful conversations with management and staff on resolving issues of race and philanthropy are more difficult than ever. How can we, as individuals and corporations of all sizes, make a difference when the issues feel so large? This event explores possible solutions.
C-Sweet has assembled two non-profits, Thrive Scholars (formerly SCS Noonan Scholars) and Zonta International, as well as a representative from the Zenith Insurance company, for a panel discussion discussing their work and how corporations and individuals can make a difference.
“With all the issues polarizing the country, we wondered how we as individuals, or as companies, can make a difference,” said Dianne Gubin, President of Amplify Professional Services Inc, an executive search and IT consulting firm, and Co-CEO of C-Sweet. “We invited Thrive and Zonta, two non-profits focused on solutions, to discuss the scope of their work and how to get companies and individuals involved.“
“We found that many well-known corporations are teaming with non-profits to help make the world a better place,” said Beth Hilbing, Sr. Program Manager and Principal IT Business Partner at Boeing, as well as Co-CEO of C-Sweet. "We want to explore this type of partnership and, by doing so, hopefully show others how to do this right if they’re not sure of what direction to take.”
This program is the third in a three part series C-Sweet produced in response to the national outcry over racial injustice. The first program discussed Racial Relations in the Workplace, the second explored Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) in business, and this session examines how we as individuals and companies can make a difference.
C-Sweet corporate sponsors for this program include Key Information Systems (a Converge Company), Interpublic Group (IPG) and Google.
Panelists include: Martha Sanchez, Executive Director, Thrive Scholars Christi Matthews, Regional Director, Zonta International Eden Feder, EVP Human Resources, Zenith Insurance Company Lois Ungar, Chief Financial Officer, SBL Ventures
Registration and Featured Non-Profits To register for this free online event, go to https://www.csweet.org/Events and sign up.
Thrive Scholars helps high-achieving under-represented students graduate from top colleges and achieve career potential. https://www.thrivescholars.org
Zonta International stands for women’s rights. Zonta is an advocate for equality, education and an end to child marriage and gender-based violence. http://www.Zonta.org
About the Wall Street Technology Association (WSTA) The WSTA facilitates educational and networking events where members meet and exchange ideas and best practices that assist them in effectively capitalizing on technology advances in areas such as Cybersecurity, Analytics, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Management, Cloud, Blockchain, Digital, Architecture, etc. and dealing with financial industry business challenges. Founded in 1967, the WSTA is a not-for-profit association with a long history of evolving to meet the needs of its members.
The WSTA hosts virtual and in person seminars, roundtables, panel discussions, and social events. These events offer many opportunities to learn about leading technologies, as well as network and share information with industry colleagues. The WSTA’s educational Digital News provides additional content and information about the WSTA and industry-related activities. The website is a dynamic resource providing access to additional resources including webinars, white papers, videos, and information about other industry events. For more information, please visit http://www.wsta.org.
About C-Sweet C-Sweet creates opportunities for women across sectors for business development, brand acceleration, partnerships and expanded career paths through curated receptions and digital engagement. This includes female CEO, CFO, COO, CIO / CTO, CMO, President, Vice President and Director level attendees, as well as Founders across industries. Executives in finance include Venture Capital, Private Equity, Institutional Investment, Investment Banking, Family Offices, Hedge Funds, and more for women across sectors for business development, brand acceleration, partnerships and expanded career paths through curated receptions and digital engagement.
C-Sweet™ fosters executive level relationships for business development, collaboration and expanded career paths. The group focuses on creating expanded professional networks of female colleagues in leadership positions to foster innovation. The group creates new opportunities for trusted and confidential exchange and business / career development as members connect with others to freely brainstorm and discuss challenges facing individual projects and your business.
C-Sweet women support Women on their way to the top and extend a hand to those that follow through the creation of learning and networking opportunities that lead to professional growth and personal development.
The organization offers exclusive educational networking events, panels and keynotes regularly. To sign up for the mailing list and attend future events, send email to: CSweetExecs@gmail.com . To join C-sweet, or become a sponsor, go to http://www.csweet.org.
Application euShare is the first application dedicated to sharing the health for at risk populations and their family members. At risk populations have a greater risk of communicable diseases like coronavirus and common cold, due to multiple factors. The application is a platform for employees and consumers to rate their experience with a business based on how well that business or service is protecting its employees and consumers from the spread of communicable diseases.
The application is in its first stages of development, and many valuable updates are underway. Soon users will have access to custom SikScores, and SiKIndexes to help at risk travelers, and their family members plan trips and vacations. The Sikscore helps determine how well a specific business is doing to protect employees and consumers. A SikIndex includes the SikScore and other data in a specific region. These are used to help individuals determine which lodging, shopping, and dining facilities are practicing infection control measures. Travel and route planning services are projected to be available as early as this fall.
Application euShare is dedicated to sharing the health for all people in a concise platform that is accessible for all populations. euShare is currently available for download on the Google Play Store, and we are working to provide Apple iOS users with an option soon.
AX Semantics, an AI-powered, Natural Language Generation (NL) market leader, today announced the company has won a gold Stevie® Award in the 17th Annual International Business Awards® for best Business Technology Solution in the Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning category. AX Semantics received top honors for its AI-powered content generation software, specifically engineered to help companies effortlessly create quality content at scale and keep pace with business demands in today's digital age.
"Businesses face an overwhelming demand in today's digital global economy to produce quality content at scale across many industries, such as e-commerce, journalism and media, banking and financial services, pharmaceutical and others," said Saim Rolf Alkan, CEO and founder of AX Semantics. "Content generation powered by AI is the latest seismic shift for the printed word as 'hybrid' content born from a partnership between man and machine fills the need for current content around the clock. We're honored to have been recognized by the jury for this prestigious award and for our technology's ability to produce content at scale in more than 110 languages that is indistinguishable from content written by a human."
AX Semantics' AI-powered natural language generation (NLG) software is versatile, powerful and 100% SaaS-based — everything is accessible via a desk or web browser, with no programming or IT departments required. AX Semantics integrates AI for grammatical alignment and prediction, providing access to its NLG tool in 110 languages in a manner of minutes, helping companies scale rapidly and globally. Designed with integrated, self-service e-learning capabilities, customers can start automating text within 48 hours. A subscription-based service allows businesses of all sizes to compete with a budget range right for them. AX Semantics’ software effortlessly automates content across a variety of vertical sectors:
E-commerce: Generates unique e-commerce product descriptions — critical for SEO — at scale and in 110+ languages.
Financial Services/Banking: Automates and easily handles time-consuming, complex, regulatory filings and financial reports, which often require input from multiple sources.
Pharmaceutical: Automates the laborious process of writing Clinical Study Reports (CSRs), allowing pharmaceutical companies to generate regulatory Clinical Study Reports on medications up to 40% faster by automating 30% of writing the CSR.
Marketing/Creative Agencies: Creates content to populate an entire website or social media channels, produces blog content and empowers creative agencies to produce new, interesting material for brands that is easily and rapidly updated.
Media/Publishing: Populates a news section — stock reports, weather reports, air quality indexes, sports scores and more.
The award committee was highly impressed with AX Semantics software, with one judge noting, "AX Semantics is an innovative AI-powered service and helps create content quickly. AX Semantics also provides chatbot support and helps to fix grammar in content writing. In today's time, content is king, and AX Semantics is helping to build it quickly."
The Stevie International Business Awards are the world’s premier business awards program. All individuals and organizations worldwide — public and private, for profit and nonprofit, large and small — are eligible to submit nominations. The 2020 IBAs received entries from organizations in 63 nations and territories. Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 250 executives worldwide who participated in the judging process from July through early September.
“Despite the unprecedented impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on organizations and working people worldwide, the number and quality of nominations we received in this year’s International Business Awards attests to the continued outstanding performance of many organizations. The commitment we’ve seen through these nominations to maintaining the success, health, and safety of employees, customers, and communities is truly impressive,” said Stevie Awards president Maggie Gallagher.
About the Stevie® Awards Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 nominations each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.
About AX Semantics AX Semantics is an AI-powered, natural language generation (NLG) software company built to address today’s biggest content generation challenges. Our sophisticated SaaS-based solution effortlessly creates vast quantities of content at scale - to tackle time-intensive financial reporting and regulatory requirements filings, automate laborious pharmaceutical Clinical Study Reports, fill a news section with earnings reports, sports scores or weather reports, generate 1000s of unique product descriptions for e-commerce brands, produce social media content, and more. We make automated content generation — in more than 110 languages, in a manner of minutes — a reality for customers of all sizes within the finance, pharmaceutical, e-commerce, business and media publishing sectors.
Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany with an additional office in Sunnyvale, California, AX Semantics is a privately-held company backed by Airbridge Equity Partners. Follow us on social at Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram, or learn more at https://en.ax-semantics.com.
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Skyline Products produces the industry’s most advanced and reliable ITS-Grade® dynamic message sign (DMS) systems that are Designed to be Bold, Engineered to Last. A new case study reveals how the City of Breckenridge manages traffic during the busy ski season – relying upon a traffic management system that combines Skyline dynamic message signs with the Klover Smart Parking application to influence driver behavior.
The resort town, which attracts millions of visitors annually, determined that the primary source of winter congestion was created by visitors who, upon entering Breckenridge, were unable to find immediate parking. Unfamiliar with the town or not knowing which lots were full, visitors would circle the town’s two main roads in search of available parking spots.
To resolve this traffic congestion, the City of Breckenridge implemented an intelligent wayfinding system to direct visitors to available parking as they entered the town. Using Skyline dynamic message signs and the Klover Smart Parking Application, city traffic engineers, and parking lot attendees can:
View the status of all lots from one convenient dashboard,
Orchestrate parking notifications across dynamic message signs, social media, or mobile applications,
Remotely update lot status with just one click.
“The Breckenridge implementation of this joint Skyline/Klover solution demonstrates how smaller agencies now have access to affordable, scalable transportation infrastructure,” shared Skyline Products CEO Chip Stadjuhar. “Thanks to Klover’s innovative cloud-based platform, agencies no longer need large IT teams or huge budgets to implement intelligent traffic solutions. Our offering is affordable, easily implemented, and easy to use.”
Read Skyline’s case study about the Breckenridge/Klover implementation here. Agencies can see a live Klover demo – allowing them to see first-hand just how easy Klover integrates with their existing ITS devices and third-party applications. Request a Klover demo.
About Skyline Products Skyline Products helps transportation professionals solve their most complex traffic flow, parking, and safety problems through custom, engineered-to-order, intelligent transportation systems (ITS). Since 1970, Skyline has invested heavily in research and development to create the industry’s most advanced and reliable ITS-Grade® dynamic message sign systems and software solutions that are Designed to be Bold, Engineered to Last. Much of the ITS industry has adopted and currently specifies innovations that were originally developed by Skyline. Our team of industry experts is ready to design a solution customized to the needs of the project, and our collaborative approach ensures customers purchase the right solution – not just a standard solution. Learn more at SkylineProducts.com.
About Klover Located in Greenwood Village, CO, Klover provides a subscription-based intelligent transportation system for businesses and transportation departments that doesn’t require a large investment in software or infrastructure. The Klover Smart Transportation Platform includes point solutions for cloud-based device management, smart work zones, smart parking, travel times, incident management, and move-over awareness. Learn more at https://klover.io.
Vinotemp®, the leading wine storage solutions and appliance provider, today announced the addition of two microwave ovens to its appliance line, Brama by Vinotemp. Both the over-the-range option along with the built-in or counter-top option offer modern design aesthetic, navigable interfaces and a variety of cooking options including a smart, Sensor Cook function.
“The ability to offer a full suite of kitchen appliances coupled with the continued growth of the microwave cookware segment drove our decision to add microwave ovens to our line of Brama appliances,” states India Hynes, CEO of Vinotemp. “And by offering both an over-the-range microwave and a built-in or counter-top microwave, we’re providing options when it comes to adding versatility and convenience to the kitchen.”
The Brama Over the Range Microwave (1.6 cubic feet, 1000 watt) features surface (task) lighting along with a two-speed exhaust fan, while the Brama Built-In Microwave (2.2 cubic feet, 1200 watt) includes a memory function that saves the desired power level and time for up to three items that are most often heated/cooked. Both options offer:
Sensor Cook Function
When this smart function is selected, sensors inside the microwave work to detect humidity released by items being cooked, and the data is used to automatically adjust the optimal cooking time.
Multi-stage Cooking
For the best results when using a microwave to cook, different power levels at different lengths of time may be necessary. The Multi-stage Cooking functionality allows the microwave to automatically change from one stage to another.
Ten Power Levels
From softening butter and thawing meats to baking cakes, cooking pasta, scrambling eggs, sautéing onions, boiling water, making candy and cooking meats, a variety of power levels work to efficiently heat and/or cook almost anything.
To learn more about Vinotemp’s newest Brama offerings, and other appliances and wine storage solutions, visit vinotemp.com.
About Vinotemp® Since 1985 close attention to market demand and non-standard ideas have made Vinotemp® the leading provider of diversified wine storage solutions utilized worldwide residentially and by renowned resorts, restaurants, hotels, and the yachting industry. In 2019 Vinotemp expanded its product offering to include residential kitchen appliances. Find more information about Vinotemp by calling 800-777-VINO (8466) or visiting vinotemp.com. Find Vinotemp on Facebook.com/Vinotemp, Instagram @Vinotemp, and Twitter @Vinotemp.
Today Avenu Insights & Analytics (Avenu) launched its new Clearview Justice Portal (CJP). CJP is an applications integration platform offering a comprehensive suite of public-facing applications that enables Courts to provide a modern experience for its constituents, while also acting as a single point of “contactless” interaction with the Court. CJP will provide jurors with an enhanced jury experience allowing easy, streamlined and socially distanced interactions with the court system – features that are now more important than ever due to COVID-19 precautions.
“We’re thrilled to launch this state-of-the-art digital solution for streamlining the court system,” said Paul Colangelo, CEO of Avenu. “Avenu has decades of experience using digital technology to transform everyday procedures in government. Clearview Justice Portal makes court processes easier and more effective, in everything from managing jury attendance to storing and sharing court documents and information. It also provides citizens with a simplified and improved jury duty experience that is “contactless” and promotes social distancing.”
CJP features a flexible and extensible plug-in-based architecture that allows courts to implement and deploy CJP functionalities as needed. Additionally, CJP can integrate with non-Avenu supplied justice applications, enabling workflow improvements for any existing court system.
“Jury service is a vital civic responsibility and the cornerstone of the American judicial system,” said Keith Ellery, Avenu’s Justice Solutions Business Unit Owner. “But jury service today is difficult, time-consuming and labor-intensive. With CJP, we’re able to use digital and automation technology to make jury service simpler and more convenient than ever before. We think that’s a win-win for the courts and the broader public.”
About Avenu
As a leading provider in state and local government solutions, Avenu has partnered with over 3,000 state and local governments to boost revenue, optimize operations, and reduce costs. Avenu provides revenue enhancement and administrative solutions that uncover new sources of untapped revenue and deliver software that streamlines day-to-day operations. State and local governments partner with Avenu to increase revenue without raising taxes, streamline internal operations, and improve services by enhancing connectivity for constituents. Avenu is a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital. To learn more, visit http://www.avenuinsights.com.
About Mill Point Capital
Mill Point Capital is a private equity firm targeting control investments in lower-middle market businesses, with a focus on industrial and business services companies in North America. Mill Point’s experienced team of investors and Executive Partners seek to enhance the value of portfolio companies by executing transformative strategic initiatives and operational improvements. Mill Point is based in New York, NY. For more information, please visit http://www.millpoint.com.
Aved Electronics has introduced custom manufactured large format power solutions that are designed for manufacturability and incorporate the best chemistry for the application.
Aved Large Format Power Solutions range from 48 V to 200 V systems with up to 100 Amp pulse draws and can be designed from concept through regulatory compliance from a variety of chemistries made by leading manufacturers. Designed for manufacturability to meet application requirements, they can include high cyclability, embedded control systems for unmodulated power, BMS design, precise application simulation, and complete in-house testing.
Utilizing industry leading test equipment including Chroma, Arbin, and Maccor, Aved Large Format Power Solutions are each end-of-line customized with the appropriate testing. Engineered to meet OEM requirements regarding cell type and battery chemistry optimized in terms of voltage, cycles, pulse rates, capacity, charging, temperature and packaging, typical battery packs include all primary lithium technologies.
Aved Large Format Power Solutions price quotations for OEMs are available on request. Aved is ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ITAR registered.
These initial boarding schools are all nationally accredited for their academics and are non-profit boarding schools. The boarding schools who are partnering with allkindsoftherapy.com are primarily focused on being a boarding community with few, if any, day students. Adding traditional boarding schools to All Kinds of Therapy furthers the mission of providing the facts in an easy to understand way for parents investigating the continuum of care for teens and young adults in treatment. “Google reported in 2019 that 7% of daily searches are healthcare-related and families who are searching for niche information about teen treatment and young adult treatment are staying for 2 minutes to find the facts on allkindsoftherapy.com,” said Jenney Wilder, M.S.Ed., owner of the website.
According to the Association of Boarding Schools, there are 198 traditional boarding schools in the United States. There is a subset of boarding schools that entertain the application of a student who successfully completed a treatment program. This cohort of schools has smaller student populations, intentional ways of creating a community for their whole school, and sometimes have an expert clinician or specific diagnosis that transition or integrate into their community. These specialized boarding schools utilize strong Advisor/Advisee relationships, small classes, and various other types of academic and emotional supports to assist all their students’ continued success and growth. “Listing our facts on allkindsoftherapy.com’s new section for specialized boarding schools allows us to connect with a valued demographic among our prospective students and families,” said Matthew Woodhall, Head of Woodhall School in Connecticut. He went on to explain, "Students who have made demonstrable progress in a therapeutic milieu, possess a keener self-awareness and freshly developed coping skills, which in turn provide a solid foundation for them to build upon their personal, academic, and co-curricular success in our school community.”
“Every stage of the recovery process is crucial for a student, including the transition from a therapeutic environment into a mainstream school. Small boarding schools offer subtle but critical structures to ensure student success, and parsing out these characteristics cannot always be found in most online directories or school-based websites,” said Holly McGlennon Treat, M.Ed., Director of Boarding School Advising at The Bertram Group in Westport, CT. Allkindsoftherapy.com provides easy to understand information that will help families compare all levels of treatment to transition programming for teens and young adults. The therapeutic process is not a straight line. Whether a parent is searching online for the the right clinician, intervention, family coach, therapeutic consultant, psychologist, takes time and trust to go through the process.
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About All Kinds of Therapy Launched in 2015, allkindsoftherapy.com is a web-based platform that focuses on interventions, assessment, and varying types of treatment to transition programming for ages 30 and under. All the advertisers on the website must answer revealing facts about their treatment model, clinicians' training, licensing, etc, and offer a level of transparency, unlike any other online treatment, boarding school, or professional directory. The web platform allows the visitor to compare side-by-side, residential options, boarding schools. The professionals listed in the ‘Expert section’ are parent coaches, tele-therapy, tele-assessment, therapeutic consultants who reveal details about their practice. The monthly blog allows parents to learn the questions to ask when hiring professionals or enrolling their child and gather a greater understanding of a dynamic Family Choice Behavioral Healthcare industry.
The clinical excellence department within Professional Physical Therapy has developed a training and certification program to better cater to both our therapist’s and patients’ needs in providing world-class care. With the rise in virtual and telehealth physical therapy services, the program stands to identify exceptional individuals who are most experienced and best suited for providing virtual care.
The certification criteria was created to ensure as little difference as possible between an in-clinic evaluation and a video visit. Therapists who have completed at least 15 prior telehealth sessions, have greater than one year of clinical experience, and have been recommended by operations and the clinical excellence team, are invited to the training sessions to begin the certification process.
Individuals who pass a comprehensive written exam are then required to participate in a mock-telehealth appointment with an education team member. After successful completion of all aspects of the program they are identified as a Professional Physical Therapy Certified Telehealth Therapist.
Todd Herzberger PT, MSPT, CDNS, Chief Operating Officer at Professional Physical Therapy states, "We are proud to offer our patients and clinicians a best in class method to limit disruption of care during very trying times. Our robust telehealth certification process ensures that the exceptional care delivered in our brick and mortar locations continues via the leverage of technology as a treatment method. Our clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction scores prove that telehealth is a viable option for our patients that are not able to make it to the clinic."
"Our certified telehealth provider program exemplifies Professional Physical Therapy’s commitment to clinical excellence. We are very proud to offer our patients video visit options with providers that have undergone a rigorous certification process to ensure exceptional care delivery if they are not able to attend one of our state of the art physical facilities. This has helped us maintain our nationally recognized outcomes with our patients who elect to utilize telehealth as their preferred method to access Physical and Hand therapy care," states Director of Clinical Outcomes at Professional Physical Therapy, Owen Lennon PT, DPT, OCS.
Professional Physical Therapy currently operates widely across five of the Northeast states. For more information and a list of all Professional Physical Therapy locations and services, please visit http://www.professionalpt.com.
About Professional Physical Therapy Professional Physical Therapy, headquartered in Melville, New York, is a leading provider of outpatient physical and hand therapy and rehabilitation services throughout the New York Metropolitan area, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Professional’s patient-centric treatment philosophy is focused on providing exceptional, compassionate care to the entire person, and not just their injury. Their licensed Physical Therapists design customized treatment plans, using the most innovative therapeutics, to help patients achieve and exceed their goals. Service offerings include telehealth, in-home physical therapy, and outpatient physical, hand, and occupational therapy in over 180 clinics throughout the Northeast.
ZorroSign, Inc., a global leader in blockchain-based digital signatures and digital transaction management, today announced a new strategic partnership with DocuXplorer, a leading Document Management Solution. DocuXplorer’s native integration with ZorroSign will allow a seamless process from document management through to encrypted electronic signing of documents. DocuXplorer customers will be able to quickly send, sign, and file contracts.
ZorroSign and DocuXplorer regularly seek out new alliances to further expand product offerings for customers. As a result of this partnership, users can now execute documents, then store, access, and share those documents with complete security and compliance with industry regulations including SEC, Sarbanes Oxley, FINRA, GDPR and HIPAA. Businesses that go paperless can reduce their processing errors by an average of 90 percent (BP Trends) and achieve 70 to 80 percent efficiency improvements when implementing electronic signature solutions (Forbes).
“We are thrilled to partner with ZorroSign to offer their leading-edge digital signature services to our growing client base,” stated Mr. Wyman, spokesperson for DocuXplorer. “Partnerships like this demonstrate our efforts to regularly deliver new value-add services to our customers.”
DocuXplorer provides a complete document management solution for document handling and storage. The software provides users with an extremely effective, yet easy-to-use, method of quickly finding, sharing and accessing all types of documents, both scanned-in paper and electronic. DocuXplorer uses a familiar File Explorer-style interface, making it a simple yet robust, low-cost solution that requires little training and virtually no technology expertise.
“People use ZorroSign because they know that it is safe, it is secure, it is authentic and most importantly, they know that the person that they are transacting with is the real person. We can prove it,” said Shamsh Hadi, ZorroSign’s chief executive officer. ZorroSign is the first Blockchain Tokenization based eSignature, digital signature and Digital Transaction Management (DTM) Platform that offers digital document tamper and fraud detection technology.
About DocuXplorer Since 1997, DocuXplorer has provided thousands of its users with an end-to-end document management and archiving solution, including award-winning document management software, consulting services, taxonomy training, a cloud-based solution and secure online backup of its clients’ data. It was named one of the top solution providers by OCR World magazine for its advanced optical character recognition and one of the Top 20 providers of document management software by Capterra. For more information and to try DocuXplorer, please visit http://www.docuxplorer.com.
Save a Tree – Plant a Tree Through its #PaperlessLife initiative, every time ZorroSign customers save a tree by not printing paper, ZorroSign plants a tree on their behalf. Saving the planet is a core part of ZorroSign, as using this technology saves trees, water and our carbon footprint. For more information about our Paperless Life initiative visit: http://www.zorrosign.com/paperless-life.
About ZorroSign ZorroSign, Inc. is a leader in digital signature technology and the global provider of ZorroSign DTM—a secure platform delivering digital signature and digital transaction management. ZorroSign’s patent-pending 4n6 (“forensics”) technology offers post-execution fraud detection, verification and authentication of legally binding electronic signatures, digital signatures and documents using proprietary blockchain tokenization. ZorroSign DTM streamlines end-to-end digital transactions with bank-grade protection and security certificates that never expire—allowing governments, corporations, and individuals to eSign documents, request signatures on documents and forms, build workflows, automate approval processes, and more leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence. For more information, visit http://www.zorrosign.com.
Trademarks ZorroSign, ZorroFill, ZorroSign (patent-pending) 4n6 Token, and JustZSign, are registered trademarks of ZorroSign, Inc. and/or its affiliates. All other trademarked names or terms used in this document are the property of their respective owners.
Little Steps Pediatric Therapy has opened a second location in Glenview, Illinois and launched a new sister company in Florida to expand educational programs and reach new patients in need of therapeutic services. The new space in Glenview also allows for social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
After the pandemic prompted many schools to switch to virtual learning earlier this year, the Little Steps team decided to develop programming to help parents and supplement remote education. The pediatric therapy provider already offered a preschool readiness program to promote early learning and skills like social interaction, fine and gross motor skills, pre-writing, pre-language and more. As of this fall, Little Steps also assists children with skills like reading, handwriting and speech via enrichment pods for Pre-K through 5th-grade students.
The pods deliver supplemental instruction in core areas and are limited to eight participants each to allow for proper distancing. Each pod meets for 2.5 hours per session and is led by a team of Little Steps therapists. Please visit the enrichment pods section of the therapy provider’s website for more information.
The new Glenview site – located at 1850 Johns Dr. – allows Little Steps to deliver that socially distanced programming to assist children with e-learning, explained Jaime Passaglia, founder of Little Steps.
“It’s been tough for parents trying to help their kids with remote learning,” Passaglia said. “We felt there was a need to bridge the gap with our enrichment pods. Our team has worked some of their e-learning instructions into the programming as well.”
Passaglia also launched a sister company, Little Steps Florida LLC, in Florida in August after team member Erica Vitaliano moved there. Vitaliano is a pediatric speech therapist and has served as the director of speech therapy services and Early Intervention therapy services for Little Steps. She now offers Early Intervention services and teletherapy in Florida. Passaglia plans to secure office space for the new company soon.
In addition to the two new locations, Little Steps already had sites in Chicago, Highland Park, Wilmette and Glenview to serve children throughout the Chicago metro area. The company focuses on delivering compassionate and comprehensive care – including pediatric physical, occupational and speech therapy – to children of all ages. For more information, please call 847-707-6744 or email info@littlestepspt.com.
About Little Steps
Little Steps Pediatric Therapy is a privately-owned company composed of pediatric professionals focused on delivering physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and behavior therapy to children of all ages in the Chicago area. Our team is determined to provide comprehensive and educational care to change the lives of children one step at a time. To learn more, visit littlestepspt.com.
HRMP, a leading provider of administrative service support and reinsurance to group insurance carriers, is proud to announce that it will be an exhibitor at the Self-Insurance Institute of America's 40th Annual National Conference and Expo to be held as a virtual event October 12-15, 2020.
Founded in 1990, HRMP offers third-party administrative and reinsurance support to underwriters, insurance carriers, and reinsurers in partnership with A.M. Best “A” rated carriers and reinsurers.
The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA), works to protect and promote the business interests of companies involved in the self-insurance and alternative risk transfer industry. SIIA members include self-insured entities, third-party administrators, captive managers, excess/stop-loss/reinsurance insurers, and other service providers. The organization provides its members with informational and educational resources as well as networking opportunities and legislative/regulatory representation.
HRMP President Jim Mange commented, “HRMP is proud to support the Self-Insurance Institute of America at its upcoming conference. We have been an exhibitor at SIIA events for many years, and we are excited to participate as the association launches its first virtual national conference. HRMP sincerely appreciates the important benefits SIIA provides for its members.”
About HRMP, LLC Founded in 1990, HRMP, LLC, is a distinctive third-party administrator positioned to offer creative solutions to underwriters, insurance carriers, and reinsurers. Our unique solutions include back office or run-out administration, auditing services, life conversions, and more. HRMP, LLC, is a member of the Aran Insurance Services Group. For more information, visit https://www.hrmp.com/.
Houston-based digital marketing agency Bonafide has been recognized with the Better Business Bureau Education Foundation’s annual Pinnacle Award for 2020. This prestigious award honors local companies that have demonstrated a true commitment to customer service, workplace culture and community involvement. This is the second time Bonafide has earned top honors, along with three previous Winner of Distinction awards.
Since 2009, Bonafide has helped growth-minded companies build their businesses through multi-channel marketing strategies comprising account-based marketing, marketing automation, search engine optimization, paid search, PR, social media, and content-driven campaigns. Under Bonafide’s growth-marketing model, businesses across the healthcare, energy, manufacturing, technology, professional services and other B2B industries have adapted the way they market and sell online.
But while Bonafide president and founder Shareef Defrawi is proud to be helping his clients succeed, he believes maintaining a healthy corporate culture is just as important: “When it comes to helping our clients stand out in a crowded market, traditional marketing efforts just don’t cut it. Customers respond to brands that respect and engage with them as individuals. The same holds true for our own company. We set out to create a nontraditional work environment that rewards collaboration while still prioritizing individuality.”
Defrawi also emphasizes the importance of giving back to the community. “We believe in paying it forward, so our team is always searching for opportunities to volunteer and fundraise. We’re proud members of the Houston business community, which is why it’s such a privilege to be recognized alongside our peers by the Better Business Bureau. Although we’re sorry this year’s gala was cancelled, we’re looking forward to connecting with our friends and colleagues next year.”
About Bonafide: Bonafide is a digital inbound marketing agency and HubSpot Platinum Agency Partner that helps B2B companies grow by improving the way they market and sell online. They build and execute fully managed, buyer-focused marketing and sales plans that help businesses find new customers and hit their growth goals through SEO, social media, PR, content marketing, and marketing automation technologies.
High quality, culturally relevant language access isn’t always readily available for the 25 million+ people in the United States who are LEP (Limited English Proficient) patients. For those that do obtain access, the standards set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are proposed to further weaken. Deeper connections require a holistic approach to language that includes adapting for tone, images, colors, symbols, religion, politics, gender, diets, humor level, sequence of information, acronyms, untranslatable puns, idioms and medical terms that don’t exist in the target language.
While there are thousands of language service providers worldwide, CQ fluency’s unique proprietary processes and strong commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I) are making the company stand out and win accolades. For the seventh consecutive year, CQ fluency, whose mission is “improving lives,” is recognized on the Inc. 5000 “Fastest Growing Companies” list. This announcement comes on the heels of recently being named a Corporate Plus member by the National Minority Supplier Development Council. Both recognitions are a testament to CQ fluency’s comprehensive approach to diversity and inclusion – embracing a multicultural workforce, creating an inclusive workplace culture, being integrated in their communities and leveraging diverse suppliers. All these factors contribute to CQ fluency’s ability to help the world’s largest health and life science organizations engage the hearts and minds of their often-misunderstood diverse patients.
Elisabete Miranda, President & CEO of CQ fluency shared, “We are honored to receive recognition from Inc. 5000, and the NMSDC and want to be sure that our ‘purpose’ receives acknowledgement, not just our growth.” Elisabete added, “As a Minority and Woman owned Business Enterprise (MWBE), diversity isn’t simply a company policy – diverse is what we are, and inclusive work naturally derives from that. For over 20 years we have worked towards improving the lives of underserved populations through communication, with a goal to contribute to the fight toward inclusive health equity for all.”
D&I strategies are valuable ingredients in overcoming adversity. Through the unprecedented events of 2020, CQ fluency’s well-known agility and flexibility was evident through their commitment and responsiveness in the face of adversity. To continue to serve their clients in a more expansive and immediate way in the face of COVID-19 by transitioning to a full-remote team overnight, implementing a 24/7 task force for critical translation needs, waiving rush fees, maintaining a full staff with no lay-offs or furloughs and hiring additional staff.
CQ fluency focuses on providing language solutions for Fortune 500 health and life science companies with services that provide LEP patients with access to critical health information, addressing the multicultural dimensions of non-adherence, and helping drive diversity in clinical trials.
About CQ fluency:
CQ fluency is a global company that offers a full suite of culturally relevant translation services for life sciences and health in over 170 languages. We are on a mission to improve lives– with subject matter experts who leverage their Cultural Intelligence (CQ) to blend meaning and feeling to cultivate real human connections. We combine human expertise with customized technology to help organizations effectively communicate to an increasingly diverse domestic population and navigate the global marketplace. Our clients include pharmaceutical and health insurance companies, hospitals and health agencies. More about CQ fluency can be found on our website at http://www.CQfluency.com
About Inc. Media:
The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit http://www.inc.com.
About NMSDC: The National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. established in 1973, is a vital link between major corporations and minority business enterprises (MBEs). Each year, member corporations have reported billions of dollars spent with Council-certified Minority Business Enterprises. Serving the United States, the Council is one of the 23 regional affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. for more information about NMSDC visit http://www.nmsdc.org
Transtector Systems, an Infinite Electronics brand and an industry-leading provider of end-to-end power and signal integrity solutions, has launched a comprehensive line of Ethernet cable assemblies, complementing the company’s full range of highly reliable, versatile data surge protection and NEMA-rated enclosures, and providing customers with a single source for total Ethernet surge protection solutions.
This new product line includes Cat5e and Cat6a cables in a broad range of configurations, with different flexibility and shielding options, as well as engineering to all key industry standards. Cable lengths range from 1 foot to 250 feet, providing solutions for long background cable runs or short in-panel jumpers.
Key configurations are in-stock for same-day shipping, part of Transtector’s company-wide commitment to meeting the urgent requirements of its customers.
“Ethernet is ubiquitous, and in all types of industries and applications,” said Dustin Guttadaauro, Product Line Manager for Transtector. “Our well-established surge protection devices and NEMA enclosures are deployed in Ethernet applications worldwide. Now Transtector provides the cables you need to complete the installation with just one trusted supplier.”
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) applications require reliable components to ensure network integrity. From surge protection to cabling, Transtector builds all of its products to industry-leading standards.
Transtector’s Ethernet cable options include:
Cat5e and Cat6a, all with TIA-1096 standard RJ45 connectors
Double-shielded or foil-shielded
Indoor/outdoor-rated
Industrial jacket for oil, UV, chemical, water resistance (based on configuration)
Low-smoke, zero-halogen jacket available
Range of PoE length ratings
Burn rating options to meet specific code requirements
In addition to use with PoE devices, these new cables are ideal for all types of data/Ethernet applications, including PLC/PC controls, WLAN amplifiers, transportation and antenna systems, industrial installations, premise wiring and more.
Transtector’s Ethernet cables are in-stock today for same-day shipping. The company’s customer support team is available 24/7 to help customers configure a complete Ethernet surge protection solution, including cables, significantly streamlining the purchasing, delivery and deployment processes.
Transtector Systems leads the industry with a comprehensive product portfolio and specialized expertise in consulting, design and manufacturing of AC, DC, data and signal surge protection, communications power cabinets, EMP protection and power quality engineering services. Transtector provides valuable end-to-end power and signal integrity solutions for markets that include telecommunications, medical imaging, transportation, energy, security, and the military.
About Infinite Electronics:
Based in Irvine, Calif., Infinite Electronics offers a broad range of components, assemblies and wired/wireless connectivity solutions, serving the aerospace/defense, industrial, government, consumer electronics, instrumentation, medical and telecommunications markets. Infinite’s brands include Pasternack, Fairview Microwave, L-com, MilesTek, Aiconics, KP Performance Antennas, PolyPhaser, Transtector, RadioWaves, ShowMeCables, INC Installs and Integra Optics. Infinite Electronics serves a global engineering customer base with deep technical expertise and support, with one of the broadest inventories of products available for immediate shipment.
Philaflex™, the Ultimate in Flexibility for Electrical Cables by Philatron. As one of the top manufacturing experts of extra flexible electrical cables, Philatron continues to be the industry and military leader in flexible cables.
As advancements in high tech equipment continues to grow there is a need for more flexible cables for applications of airport 400 hertz ground support, automation, building - construction installation, crane service, diesel locomotive, electrical vehicle charging, extension cords, military, mining, pendant/traveling, power supply cords, portable power, robotics, stage lighting, ship-to-shore power, switchboard, and tray cable.
For flexible cables used for today's high-tech equipment and cable installations - especially with installations of large size cable of THHN 4/0 AWG or larger - flexibility means everything! The new groundbreaking Philaflex™ material is engineered to provide a superior solution. This material allows the electric cable conductor's insulation and cable jacketing to be more flexible than any other standard flexible cable available today. Philaflex™ also solves cold weather conditions that cause cables to become ridged.
Phil Ramos, Jr., CEO and Owner of Philatron, stated, "This new Philaflex™ material is lighter with more flexibility, but also provides higher voltage cables.”
Most Philaflex cables are UL/CSA listed and RoHS compliant with a temperature rating of +105°C to -40°C. Philatron provides USA made quality cables that can be trusted.
About Philatron Wire and Cable A leader in technology, creativity and innovation, Philatron Wire and Cable is a major wire and cable provider in the USA, manufacturing a full range of wire and cable products. As an industry leader in manufacturing, design, development, technology, and marketing, with over 40 years of service Philatron values core competencies offering copper drawing, roping, cabling, extrusion, injection molding, coiling and assembly. Markets served: Aerospace, Auto/Heavy Duty Trucking, Electrical, Entertainment, Medical, Military, Mining, OEM, Oil & Gas, Transportation, and Utility/Power. Certified ISO/IATF 16949 (Quality Program) & SDVOSB (Veteran Owned Business)
Visit us at: philatron.com For additional information contact: Tammy Ashton Vice President – Sales and Marketing tashton(at)philatron(dot)com - 562.802.2570 / 800.967.9147
The Mexican entertainment chain Alboa, part of the Cinemex Group, has recently acquired 85 Christie® 1DLP® laser projectors for its 13 entertainment centers dotted around the country. The integrator T&T Cinema oversaw the roll out.
Alboa Entertainment Halls embrace a mix of bowling, pool tables, sports bar, food, mixology, stages for live shows and spaces for events for 50 to 1000 people. It has 13 centers all over Mexico with a total of 175 bowling alleys, and another seven new centers are scheduled to open in the next few months.
Alboa has always acknowledged the major role that AV plays in its centers as the best option for ensuring unique experiences for its customers. The chain was already using Christie lamp-based projectors but decided to make the move to laser projection technology in order to give its audiences a whole new level of image quality, as well as to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
“Besides the fact that laser projection guarantees improved image quality, with up to 20,000 hours of virtually maintenance-free operation it means a considerable cut in running costs, and no expenditure in replacing lamps and filters,” explained Fernando Poblador, Alboa’s Infrastructure Manager.
Poblador also underscored the greater potential of laser projection when compared with other display technologies like LED. He pointed out that “laser projection gives you the flexibility to ensure high quality images whatever the available space.”
Likewise, Alboa’s head of infrastructures highlighted his confidence in Christie as its supplier of choice: “Here at Alboa we are always looking to forge alliances with the leading companies in their sector, and Christie, the world’s preeminent projection brand, has always offered us the perfect solution for each of our projects.”
Alboa has installed various models from the Christie GS series, ranging from 5600 to 13,000 lumens and with resolutions from HD to WUXGA, with the Christie DWU630-GS model being the standard in most of its entertainment centers. The GS Series has built-in Christie BoldColor technology for the most life-like images and natural color reproduction possible with laser ?illumination
On average, every Alboa center uses five projectors to screen sports, music and entertainment as well as in the bowling area, projecting onto a single screen with a gain of 1.8.
Fernando Poblador is particularly pleased with Christie’s service response: “For Alboa, the post-sales service is perhaps the most important factor in any business arrangement. We have always been able to rely on the full support and back-up of Christie Mexico, thanks to which we have built up a very good rapport and a long-term relationship.”
For Clayton Brito, Sales Director of Latin America, Enterprise, Christie, this operation is a further link in the long-standing relationship between Christie and the Cinemex Group: “We couldn’t be happier with the trust Alboa and the Cinemex Group have placed and continue to place in us. Alboa’s entertainment centers all over Mexico have a reputation for offering their customers an unbeatable entertainment experience. We are delighted with the fantastic way that they have been putting our projectors to use in order to enrich their centers with powerful visuals.”
Nicholson Law Firm, PLLC is pleased to announce its newly launched website and brand since completing a successful ownership transition. As the firm’s practice areas include personal injury, traffic accidents, civil litigation, and church and nonprofit law, the website features a robust resources library for users to access detailed information about specific concerns – from boat accidents and social security disability, to property disputes and church formation and incorporation.
The website’s streamlined and intuitive navigation allows visitors to quickly locate data about relevant case results, news stories about state laws impacting practice areas, frequently asked questions, and links to local, regional, and national resources. An interactive chat feature offers users the opportunity to connect with a live agent, 24/7, at no cost or obligation.
“Our mission at Nicholson Law Firm is to deliver experienced and compassionate legal support, so it was extremely important to our team to provide a wealth of information on our new website, to aid in research related to personal injury and our other practice areas,” Neil B. Nicholson, Esq., Managing Attorney, Nicholson Law Firm. “We consider this an opportunity to empower our fellow community members with knowledge that can assist them today, or in the future.”
The website leverages the latest functionality and programming features, providing an improved, user-friendly experience. Both the website and brand were designed and developed by Just Flow Events & Marketing (justflownh.com) of Manchester.
ABOUT NICHOLSON LAW FIRM, PLLC Nicholson Law Firm, PLLC is dedicated to delivering experienced legal services at a fair price. With a focus on compassion and collaboration, the team works to provide satisfactory outcomes to clients in its four major practice areas: personal injury, traffic accidents, civil litigation, and church and nonprofit law. Headquartered in Concord, New Hampshire, Nicholson Law Firm has additional offices in Keene, Manchester, and Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. The firm is also licensed to provide services to clients in Massachusetts and Vermont. For information about Nicholson Law Firm, visit https://nicholson-lawfirm.com.
Zuper, provider of a leading intelligent workforce and customer management platform, today announced it has raised .1 million in seed funding, led by Prime Venture Partners and participation from Gunderson Dettemer and Gemba Capital. The company also announced the appointment of former Microsoft product leader Anand Subbaraj as Chief Executive Officer.
Since its founding in 2016, Zuper’s workforce management SaaS platform has empowered more than 500 service businesses and thousands of users globally in the residential and commercial cleaning, HVAC, electrical, Internet Service Provider, plumbing, and landscaping industries to modernize their operations and provide an on-demand booking experience for customers. To date, Zuper has facilitated more than 2 million work orders worldwide across the U.S., EMEA and APAC.
The global Home Services Market is expected to grow 19% from 2019-2026 and reach USD .13 trillion by 2026 according to Verified Market Research. Today, many service companies fail to provide a consistent and informed experience to customers across all communication channels. They lack effective solutions to track employees, their locations and work progress and there is near zero visibility on the field-workforce. Customer behavior and expectations are changing rapidly, and companies need to evolve with on-demand service models that personalize the experience and provide customers with real-time alerts for ETA and possible service delays.
“Zuper was founded to enable service businesses to embrace our digital future, provide their customers with a frictionless, on-demand experience, and improve the productivity and efficiency of their workforce,” said Anand Subbaraj, CEO of Zuper. “The founding team formulated its hypothesis based on personal customer service experiences and started reaching out to companies in different parts of the world to understand common pain points and validate market demand. It quickly became apparent that there was a huge unmet need for a comprehensive workforce management platform focused on providing customers with the best possible experience from booking appointments to interacting with company employees. At Zuper, we are tackling this problem at scale and see a significant runway for growth, especially in our current COVID-economy.”
With the new capital, Zuper will continue to invest in platform innovations, as well as sales and marketing to fuel aggressive growth and expansion in North America and other key geographies. It will also invest in talent to support this growth and is hiring across all functions in the U.S. and India.
"SMBs are experiencing two powerful trends - they now manage an increasingly distributed workforce while their customers expect an on-demand service experience,” said Shripati Acharya, Managing Partner, Prime Venture Partners. “Zuper’s mobile-first, intelligent workforce management solution provides SMBs with complete visibility to what work is being scheduled, as well as the location, employee and status for every job. At the same time, their end customers are able to request, pay and track the order through a few taps on their mobile. The pandemic has further accelerated this trend and with it the demand for Zuper’s solution. We are delighted to be a part of Zuper’s mission to transform the service delivery and management for SMBs."
Zuper’s intelligent workforce management platform helps service organizations manage, modernize and transform the field and remote workforce. By leveraging the power of AI and Machine Learning, Zuper helps organizations improve productivity and utilization of the workforce by automating repetitive tasks that impact efficiency. The Zuper Platform includes a white-labeled mobile and web application for a modern consumer experience, back-office application to manage, govern and operationalize the workforces, native mobile applications in iOS and Android for workforce collaboration and service 360 to grow business with data.
The end-to-end platform offers features such as:
Smart scheduling and dispatching
Work order management
COVID-19 Compliance
Intelligent location services
Quotations and invoicing
Inventory and contract management.
Zuper was founded in August 2016 with offices in Seattle, U.S & Chennai by Raghav Gurumani, Karthik Rao and Vijay Narasiman. Anand Subbaraj, joined Zuper as CEO in 2020 having spent more than 13 years in Microsoft as a Head of Product in Azure Data. The enterprises and midsized businesses using Zuper across thousands of employees have benefited from significant operational advantages including a 50% increase in workforce utilization, 35% reduction in service turnaround time, 45% increase in customer adoption and profitability, and 30% reduction in costs.
The company has also launched COVID-19 Compliance Pack for businesses to manage operations post lockdown. The solution helps businesses across different industries ensure their workforce stays compliant and up-to-date with the latest COVID-19 protocols and guidelines.
With this investment, Prime Venture Partners has invested in nine startups in the SaaS sector including MyGate, Quizizz, and HackerEarth. The early stage fund, led by serial entrepreneurs Amit Somani, Shripati Acharya, Sanjay Swamy and Amit Somani focuses on startups that not only need capital but also require mentoring to transform them into disruptive companies. The fund has a portfolio of more than 25 companies spread across sectors such as Fintech, SaaS, Healthcare, Consumer, B2B etc. The fund recently announced the addition of Dr. Ashish Gupta as Partner Emeritus to further strengthen its investment team.
About Zuper Zuper enables organizations with field service teams to collaborate seamlessly and provide the best possible customer experience through its intelligent workforce and customer management platform. By leveraging the power of AI and Machine Learning, Zuper allows service businesses such as residential & commercial cleaning, HVAC, electrical, Internet Service Providers, plumbing, and landscaping to efficiently manage their operations and workforces from anywhere and dispatch the right person with the right information at the right time. The company also helps organizations maintain COVID-19 compliance and create a safe environment for employees, customers, and the community through its ZuperCCPack. Founded in 2016, Zuper Inc. is headquartered in Seattle and has offices in India and the Middle East. For more information visit https://zuper.co/.
A brief published earlier this summer by ExcelinEd provides recommendations to education policy leaders for the delivery of special education services during the COVID-19 school closures.
Professor Elizabeth Kozleski of the Stanford University reviewed Special Education and Distance Learning: Supporting Students Through the Pandemic. She concludes that it offers only minimal support for policymakers in funding the research and development work that lies ahead as remove education continues for students with disabilities.
The brief notes Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ statement that the core features of implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Act must remain in place and that no waivers for the delivery of special education services are allowable. It also notes that families and advocates are deeply worried about learning progress and loss of learning because of the national pandemic. In response, the brief provides four sets of what it labels “best practices” for school and district leadership.
Professor Kozleski explains that these recommendations come up short, in part because they assume that current knowledge among school professionals is sufficient to make the desired special education and technological leaps. In fact, the necessary knowledge and capacity are barely emerging. Further, the recommendations do little to address the unequal distribution of resources in schools, which include access to well-prepared teachers and related services personnel qualified to teach students with disabilities, particularly using distance learning approaches.
Given these concerns, coupled with the lack of research anchoring its recommendations, the brief offers little to policymakers or practitioners currently struggling to make distance learning work during the pandemic.
NEPC Reviews (http://thinktankreview.org) provide the public, policymakers, and the press with timely, academically sound reviews of selected publications. NEPC Reviews are made possible in part by support provided by the Great Lakes Center for Education Research and Practice: http://www.greatlakescenter.org
The National Education Policy Center (NEPC), a university research center housed at the University of Colorado Boulder School of Education, produces and disseminates high-quality, peer-reviewed research to inform education policy discussions. Visit us at: https://nepc.colorado.edu
Mary Hampton, a Scottsdale-based entrepreneur, is excited to announce the launch of her new non-profit 501 (c)(3), Rare Ambition with a mission to make sure families in need have food on the table this Thanksgiving.
“What began as an idea for a single act of kindness, quickly became a movement,” said Mary Hampton, Founder of Rare Ambition. “It’s now my family’s priority to ensure we spread generosity and hope to families that need it.”
Rare Ambition came to life thanks to a simple task Hampton asked of her son and daughter years ago, which was to make a list of ten acts of kindness they could pay forward to help others.
“One of the things we came up with was to create baskets for families in need,” said Hunter Hatch, Hampton’s son and Rare Ambition Cofounder. “A lot of love, thought and preparation goes into each one.”
Many Arizonans are waiting for another stimulus check as the unemployment rate in Maricopa County is more than ten percent in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. Families who are not able to put food on the table will receive a basket that includes all the Thanksgiving staples including a large turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, and pie.
“But, it’s our attention to detail that makes Rare Ambition truly different by adding extras like place settings, tablecloths, baking dishes and even accent quotes,” said Cambria Hatch, Hampton’s daughter and Rare Ambition Cofounder.
Hampton, who owns Scottsdale-based Hampton Design & Closets and Hook & Hunt, recently launched Rare Ambition and is now taking donations in hopes of meeting her goal of gifting 100 Thanksgiving baskets to families in need.
“There’s no greater joy than losing the excuses and stepping up for another person,” said Hampton. “It would bring my family pure joy if the community would embrace this cause and help us make a genuine difference this holiday season.”
For more information, to make a tax-deductible donation, and follow Rare Ambition’s donation progress through the meal counter, visit RareAmbition.com.
About Rare Ambition Rare Ambition is a Scottsdale-based 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization founded by Mary Hampton with the mission to positively impact others, help families in need and make a difference. For more information visit RareAmbition.com.
WaterField Designs, a local San Francisco manufacturer of laptop sleeves, bags and cases for digital gear, introduces the Jersey Pocket Tool Case—an upscale pouch for a cycling tool kit, cash, card, key, and phone. Available in two sizes for small or large smartphones, this intuitively-designed, ballistic nylon and full-grain leather case is so comfortable that after a few miles, it virtually disappears. The Tool Case is designed to fit even a slim European jersey pocket and remains within easy, single-handed reach via a convenient finger loop.
“The comfort secret of the Jersey Pocket Tool Case is the large surface area and how well it fits into my jersey pocket. After a few miles, I forget it’s there,” said company owner Gary Waterfield. “Ballistic nylon is durable and water-resistant, so with that side against my body, everything inside stays dry. The special sauce is the zippered pocket on the distressed leather front that lets me quickly access my key, cash, and glasses cleaning cloth. And, unlike saddlebags, this case switches easily from one bike to another.”
The main compartment of the Jersey Pocket Tool Case fits all the all the Velominati cycling collective Rule #31* essentials. (*Spare tubes, multi-tools and repair kits should be stored in jersey pockets.) Phones have become almost vital on bike rides for checking Strava or for emergencies, so the new case includes a dedicated, scratch-free smartphone compartment. A quick-access front pocket stows a house or car key, multi-tool, credit card and ID.
Main compartment includes a soft-lined smartphone pocket and additional pockets to stow a mini pump, spare tube, CO2 cartridge, patches, multi-tool, and tire levers.
Zippered front pocket stows cash, cards, ID, and a glasses cleaning cloth.
Sturdy ballistic nylon helps block sweat and keep contents dry.
Full-grain leather panel, in a choice of four colors, adds a touch of luxury.
Gold interior liner brightens interior for increased visibility.
Case slides easily out of a jersey pocket or work bag using a clever top finger loop.
Smooth-gliding waterproof zippers grant easy access.
Two sizes fit small or large iPhones.
Each size fits narrow European jersey pockets.
The Jersey Pocket Tool Case maintains a barely-there feel while carrying everything a cyclist needs to provide assurance while out on a ride. The stunning leather design befits even the most decked-out cycling set up.
Availability & Pricing Jersey-Pocket Tool Bag Price: . Colors and materials: Full-grain, distressed leather—black, red, grizzly, blue. Black ballistic nylon. Lightly-padded, no scratch phone liner. Waterproof zippers. Gold rip-stop nylon interior. Two sizes: Pro—7 x 1 x 3.75 inches; 3 oz. Pro Max—7.5 x 1 x 4inches; 3.1 oz.
Available now from WaterField Designs’ online store at sfbags.com.
About WaterField Designs WaterField Designs is an innovative San Francisco designer and manufacturer of bags and cases for tech-savvy consumers who want to stylishly and responsibly transport their technology. WaterField manufactures custom-fitted, high-quality cases and bags for a full-range of laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, gaming devices and other digital gear. All products are manufactured to exacting standards entirely in San Francisco. Company founder, Gary Waterfield is an avid livelong cyclist who regularly participates in cycling events and has toured the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. More information at "Our Story”.
GoCardless, a leading fintech for recurring payments, today announced the launch of GoCardless for Salesforce Billing on Salesforce AppExchange, the world’s leading enterprise cloud marketplace. It provides Salesforce customers with direct access to the GoCardless global bank debit network to help them take control of their domestic and international recurring payments.
The fully integrated application enables businesses to bring sales, billing and payments processes together within the Salesforce platform to have a 360° view of their customers across the whole lifecycle. Fully automated payment collection via bank debit means businesses have better visibility of their payments flow, helping them manage and reconcile their payments all from within Salesforce Billing.
MeilleursAgents, a French property service that brings together buyers, sellers and estate agents to facilitate the process of selling homes, has been reaping the benefits of using GoCardless and Salesforce together. “The integration of GoCardless with Salesforce was very quick and easy to set up. We’ve reduced the amount of time spent managing payments by seven days a month and have decreased our volume of customer churn,” said Antoine Gaudin, Deputy CFO, MeilleursAgents.
“We are delighted to launch GoCardless for Salesforce Billing on AppExchange. By using a pull-based payment method like GoCardless, companies can automatically collect payments directly from their customers’ bank accounts. This helps businesses to drive down total costs, reduce failure rates and decrease churn, as well as improving cash flow,” said Hiroki Takeuchi, CEO, GoCardless.
About Salesforce AppExchange Salesforce AppExchange, the world’s leading enterprise cloud marketplace, empowers companies to sell, service, market and engage in entirely new ways. With more than 6,000 solutions, 8 million customer installs and 90,000 peer reviews, it is the most comprehensive source of cloud, mobile, social, IoT, analytics and artificial intelligence technologies for businesses.
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About GoCardless GoCardless is a global leader in recurring payments. The GoCardless global payments network and technology platform takes the pain out of getting paid for more than 55,000 businesses worldwide, from multinational corporations to small businesses. Each year GoCardless processes USbn of payments across more than 30 countries. GoCardless is headquartered in the UK, with additional offices in Australia, France, Germany, and the United States. For more information, please visit http://www.gocardless.com and follow us on Twitter @GoCardless.
TextUs, the only business-class texting platform built for the staffing industry, and Textkernel, a specialist in machine intelligence for matching people and jobs, announced today that they will be joining forces to help staffing firms automate candidate sourcing and outreach.
Together, TextUs and Textkernel will allow you to identify candidates who are a potential match for an open position and then reach out to those candidates automatically via text messaging, all seamlessly from your Bullhorn ATS. Instead of manually locating quality talent and reaching out to them one by one, this partnership allows you to skip the tedious work so you can focus on the important stuff: building relationships, connecting people with their dream job, and scaling faster.
Textkernel’s highly advanced semantic search, sourcing and matching technology, is the only solution that allows staffing professionals to create a match based on either a job description or resume with just one single click, identifying and shortlisting your top candidates, from your Bullhorn database or external sources. No more manual sorting through legions of mismatches and poor fits to get to the top candidates who have what it takes. The seamless Textkernel and TextUs integration enables recruiters to leverage Textkernel’s proprietary semantic search and match technology to source from their Bullhorn database and then contact those qualified candidates through TextUs. You’ll engage passive candidates more easily, connect with hard-to-reach talent, and increase your speed-to-market.
“You’ll essentially be able to generate tear sheets of qualified candidates while you sleep,” said Erich Hugunin, Chief Revenue Officer of TextUs. “And the beauty of this partnership is that, through your ATS or CRM, TextUs can reach out to those candidates automatically so you’ll have meetings booked by the time you wake up.”
"We're excited to announce our partnership with TextUs. It allows staffing professionals not only find and shortlist and reach out to the best candidates within seconds. This enables recruiters to really scale their efforts in an efficient, yet engaging manner," said Chris Conrad, Director of Sales North America at Textkernel.
About Textkernel Textkernel works with over 1,000 HR and staffing organizations and HR software vendors worldwide to bring the latest in artificial intelligence technology to our customers’ fingertips. We work with companies across multiple industries delivering multilingual parsing, semantic search and match, and labor market intelligence solutions.
As industry pioneers we leverage over 19 years of experience to translate state-of-the-art AI thinking into technology solutions that work for you.
About TextUs TextUs is the leading business-class text messaging™ software designed to dramatically improve how businesses communicate with their leads, candidates, and customers. TextUs currently serves sales, staffing and recruiting, SaaS, higher education, HR, healthcare, property management, financial services, and nonprofits. With a 98% read rate and up to 40% response rates, TextUs delivers business-class text messaging combined with integrated cloud voice features to connect businesses with their customers in real-time.
American Security Products, known worldwide as the provider of security safes and security solutions to the consumer and commercial marketplace, introduces its latest innovation, the revolutionary BFX Gun Safe.
The BFX Gun Safe provides the best in class groundbreaking features for high security burglary and fire protection of guns and valuables. The Active 4x defense system and unparalleled DryLight™ fire protection puts BFX in a category that is unmatched in the industry.
American Security’s tough BFX Gun Safe contains the industry’s only corrosive resistant plated bolt work, which drives the longest solid steel locking bolts deep into the body of the safe protecting against severe pry attacks.
Demand for improved security for guns and valuables has become a major concern for both consumers and retail / wholesale distributors. American Security meets the ongoing demands of these markets with the BFX gun safe technology that outperforms all other manufacturers in the industry.
“We’re confident that BFX will answer the demands for the ultimate security for guns and other high value items,” commented Bob Sallee. “With features like the invincible Active 4x defense system and the revolutionary DryLight™ fire protection material, the BFX gun safe essentially has no rivals,” he added.
Gun shops, full line safe retailers and wholesale distributors can purchase from the BFX Gun Safe directly from American Security starting September 15, 2020. Consumers and individuals interested in purchasing a BFX can find them available in gun shops, full line safe retailers, and locksmiths in mid to late October, 2020.
About American Security Products American Security Products is a global leader of security safes and security solutions, protecting the assets of clients throughout the world, and offers an extensive array of security safes and consulting services, delivered with the highest degree of quality, integrity and responsiveness. American Security got its start in late 1940, housed in a small building in Paramount, California, where founder, Glenn Hall set up shop with little more than a welder, a lathe, and a desire to build strong, reliable safes.
“True” in stem cell science and stem cell medicine has a peculiar meaning. When applied to tissue stem cells, it reflects what has not been knowable instead of what is known. Since the earliest history of tissue stem cell science and medicine, no means existed to count tissue stem cells that maintain and regenerate the organs and tissues of children and adults. The need for an effective counting method has limited progress in stem cell research and medicine for decades.
The tissue stem cells that maintain organs and tissues are called “true” stem cells to distinguish them from other more numerous precursor cells in the body that also have important roles in building mature tissues and organs. However, other precursor cells – also known as committed progenitor cells – which are in fact produced by true stem cells, differ from true stem cells in a crucial respect. They have short lives before they turn into mature cells that eventually die. Only true stem cells have lifetimes for as long as the human lifespan. For the same reason, true stem cells are sometimes called “immortal” stem cells.
Because of the difference in lifetime, progenitor cells do not work for stem cell therapy and gene therapy. To be successful, stem cell therapies require true stem cells; and gene therapies must target true stem cells with their curative genetic engineering. Asymmetrex director, James L. Sherley, M.D., Ph.D., says, “So, it is no surprise that now being able to count and determine the dosage of true stem cells routinely, in all areas of stem cell science and medicine, has got to end up making a big difference for patients. With Asymmetrex’s advance, stem cell-blind research and stem cell-blind medicine are no longer acceptable practices.”
The company’s recent report, published in OBM Transplantation, describes the first-ever quantification of several different therapeutic tissue stem cell types. True blood stem cells obtained from both bone marrow and cord blood, which are approved for stem cell therapies, were counted for the first time. These stem cells are also in active use by many companies and centers to improve transplantation therapies and to develop gene therapies. Several different types of stem cells in use for clinical trial investigations were counted. The report also shows how the ability to count true stem cells is a new powerful tool for drug evaluations that can accelerate progress in the development of new pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical medicines.
Beyond presenting the first technology for counting true stem cells, the new report describes Asymmetrex’s discovery of true stem cell counting algorithms. The newly discovered mathematical formulas allow rapid, inexpensive determination of stem cell number and dose. The new algorithms open the path to future automation of true stem cell counting. The new counting technology is free for evaluation on the company’s website.
Asymmetrex, LLC is a Massachusetts life sciences company with a focus on developing technologies to advance stem cell medicine. The company’s U.S. and U.K. patent portfolio contains biotechnologies that solve the two main technical problems – production and quantification – that have stood in the way of effective use of human adult tissue stem cells for regenerative medicine and drug development. Asymmetrex markets the first technology for determination of the dose and quality of tissue stem cell preparations (the “AlphaSTEM Test™”) for use in stem cell transplantation therapies and pre-clinical drug evaluations. Asymmetrex is a member company of the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute BioFabUSA (ARMI) and the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio).
Keith Woods, CEO of KB Woods Public Relations, has been invited to join Phoenix Business Journal Leadership Trust, an exclusive community for influential business leaders, executives and entrepreneurs in Greater Phoenix.
Keith was chosen for membership by the Phoenix Business Journal Leadership Trust Selection Committee due to his experience, leadership and influence in the local business landscape and beyond. As the head of KB Woods, Keith has most recently received wide acclaim as producer of Phoenix Business Journal’s series of virtual award shows, including 40 Under 40, and Outstanding Women in Business. Recently Keith received a Certificate of Digital Marketing from Cornell University.
“Phoenix’s thriving business community is powered by leaders like Keith Woods,” said Ray Schey, publisher of the Phoenix Business Journal. “We’re honored to be creating a space where the region’s business influencers come together to increase their impact on the community, build their businesses and connect with and strengthen one another.”
As an invited member, Keith will contribute articles to the Phoenix Business Journal website and participate alongside fellow members in Expert Panels. He will connect and collaborate with a vetted network of local leaders in a members-only directory and a private forum on the group’s mobile app. Keith will also benefit from leadership and business coaching, an Executive Profile on the Phoenix Business Journal website, select partner discounts and services and ongoing support from the community’s concierge team.
Keith Woods said, "I've been very proud of my allegiance with the Phoenix Business Journal over the past several years with my PR agency KB Woods. Now I'll have more opportunities to engage with readers across the Business Journals 47 markets in the United States, along with many other CEO's and executive managers, with columns and expert panel discussions."
The Phoenix Business Journal Leadership Trust team is honored to welcome Keith to the community and looks forward to helping him elevate his personal brand, strengthen his circle of trusted advisors and position him to further impact the Phoenix business community and beyond.
About KB Woods Public Relations: Phoenix PR, digital marketing, and video marketing firm KB Woods was founded by Keith Woods in 2010 as the solution for start-up, growth, and large businesses that wanted to outsource their media and PR departments to a third-party expert. Discover more at online at kbwoods.com.
About Business Journals Leadership Trust: Phoenix Business Journal Leadership Trust is a part of Business Journals Leadership Trust — a collective of invitation-only networks of influential business leaders, executives and entrepreneurs in your community. Membership is based on an application and selection committee review. Benefits include private online forums, the ability to publish insights on bizjournals.com, business and executive coaching and a dedicated concierge team. To learn more and find out if you qualify, visit trust.bizjournals.com.
Adweek, the leading resource for the brand marketing and advertising community, today announced the addition of new members to the Brandweek Steering Committee, a select group of senior marketing leaders who will continue to advise and guide Adweek on its mission to help marketers learn and grow.
New members include:
Bozoma Saint John, CMO, Netflix
Cynthia Chen, President, Consumer Health, North America, Reckitt Benckiser
Deborah Yeh, CMO, Sephora
Fernando Machado, Global CMO, Restaurant Brands International
Greg Welch, Senior Partner & Practice Leader, Spencer Stuart
Jeanine Liburd, Chief Social Impact and Communications Officer, BET
William White, CMO, Walmart
They join existing Steering Committee members:
Antonio Lucio, Global CMO, Facebook
Denise Karkos, CMO, SiriusXM
Heidi Browning Pearson, CMO, NHL
John Dillon, Chief Brand Officer, Denny’s
Julian Duncan, CMO and SVP of Social Responsibility & Impact, NFL Jacksonville Jaguars
Kellyn Smith Kenny, former Global CMO, Hilton
Lynne Biggar, CMCO, Visa
Musa Tariq, former Global Head of Marketing, Airbnb Experiences
Rick Gomez, Chief Marketing, Digital and Strategy Officer, Target
Vineet Mehra, Global Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Customer Officer, Walgreens Boots Alliance
“The Brandweek Steering Committee brings the most dynamic and innovative leaders from the brand community together to help us to better serve marketing professionals,” said Jeffrey Litvack, CEO of Adweek. “The impact this committee has already had on the industry, since its formation in early 2019, is beyond noteworthy… it’s momentous.”
The Brandweek Steering Committee has been instrumental in shaping Adweek’s tentpole event, Brandweek, especially its 2020 incarnation. Fully reimagined for a virtual world, this year’s Brandweek includes several new features that grew out of discussions with the Brandweek Steering Committee, including intimate Masterclasses, Taste of Brandweek social sampling events and Brandweek Lift, a program where minority-owned businesses can attend Brandweek free of charge and connect with senior business leaders.
Another suggestion, discussed in their first meeting of the Brandweek Steering Committee, led to the formation of the Adweek DEI Council, a group of leaders who have helped Adweek keep diverse voices and concerns front and center, as well as the expanded focus on talent development and equipping the industry for the future.
About Adweek Adweek is the leading source of news and insight serving the brand marketing ecosystem. First published in 1979, Adweek's award-winning coverage reaches an engaged audience of more than 6 million professionals across platforms including print, digital, events, podcasts, newsletters, social media and mobile apps. As a touchstone of the advertising and marketing community, Adweek is an unparalleled resource for leaders across multiple industries who rely on its content to help them do their job better.
The Mission Continues, a national nonprofit that empowers military veterans to continue their service in their communities, has received five investments totaling nearly .5 Million from new and long-time partners The Boeing Company, NFL-Bob Woodruff Foundation, Corporation For National and Community Service, The New York State Health Foundation and the National Philanthropic Trust, as recommended by the Schultz Family Foundation.
These investments will empower The Mission Continues’ efforts to fuel ongoing veteran-led service efforts within under-resourced communities, combat food insecurity resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and improve veterans’ mental health by creating social connection and volunteer opportunities.
This summer, the veterans nonprofit launched Operation Nourish, an initiative that prioritizes veterans’ mental health by mobilizing them in support of combating hunger. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of household food insecurity have more than doubled and one in six Americans report not having enough food to eat. The Mission Continues’ veterans are coming together to host food drives, run mobile food pantries, deliver meals to the elderly, make improvements to local community centers providing food and more.
“During this pandemic, our veterans are doing what they do best - showing up for the communities they’ve worked with for years,” said Mary Beth Bruggeman, Marine Corps veteran and president of The Mission Continues, “We’re incredibly grateful for these generous investments from our partners which will ensure that this work is able to continue and scale effectively. Through efforts like Operation Nourish, veterans will strengthen social connections while helping to support community members who have been hardest hit by this pandemic.”
The Boeing Company has invested Million in support of Operation Nourish as part of the company’s commitment to partnering with organizations that improve access for and address inequities in communities of color. Through Operation Nourish and other community initiatives, veterans with The Mission Continues mobilize to grow, collect and distribute food in underserved communities.
The organization's Service Platoon Leaders are being supported by a partnership between the NFL-Bob Woodruff Foundation through a "Healthy Lifestyles and Creating Community" grant. These veterans lead groups of community volunteers through service projects that provide direct support to vulnerable communities impacted by COVID-19.
The nonprofit's leadership programs, which engage veterans in virtual and in-person curriculum oriented towards personal and professional growth, connection with other veterans and creating community impact, have also received support from the National Philanthropic Trust as recommended by the Schultz Family Foundation, a long-time partner of The Mission Continues.
As part of an initiative known as Mission: Vet Check, the New York State Health Foundation has awarded a grant to The Mission Continues’ New York-based Service Platoons to engage in veteran-to-veteran buddy checks throughout the state. Throughout the pandemic, veterans are reporting higher levels of social isolation, depression and anxiety. The buddy-check model is one way to ensure veterans are connected to the resources and services they may need.
The Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal agency for volunteering and service, has contingently awarded the organization a Day of Service grant. The Mission Continues is actively seeking match partners to realize this award. The nonprofit will utilize this grant in the execution of their 2021 MLK Jr National Day Of Service, when thousands of veterans from across the nation will come together in service and in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.
These investments highlight each organization’s deep commitment to veterans’ empowerment and will have a positive impact on hundreds of veteran participants pursuing community-based leadership and personal development in 50+ cities nationwide.
For more information about The Mission Continues' leadership development programs for veterans, their response to COVID-19 and local service projects across the country, visit http://www.missioncontinues.org.
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The Mission Continues is a national veterans organization dedicated to the empowerment of veterans as community-based leaders. We invest in veterans and under-resourced communities, developing new skill sets and equipping a growing veteran volunteer movement with the tools to drive positive change. Our programs in 50+ cities nationwide deploy veteran volunteers alongside nonprofit partners and community leaders to combat food insecurity and strengthen communities. To learn more, visit http://www.missioncontinues.org.
The Market Guide for Independent Third-Party Support is Gartner’s definitive annual report on the support ecosystem for major enterprise software platforms. Until this year, the Guide only covered IBM, Oracle, and SAP. However, with US Cloud arriving onto the scene and creating a new market for Microsoft 3rd-party support, Gartner was compelled to add a Microsoft category to their Guide for the first time ever.
Notably, US Cloud was identified as the only provider in the new Microsoft category, appearing alongside other trail-blazing tech service firms such as Oracle and SAP specialists Rimini Street and Spinnaker.
“The hardest part was getting IT leaders to realize that they should even look for an alternative to their OEM support,” said US Cloud founder and CEO, Rob LaMear. “Despite well-established markets for other technologies, no one had tried to take on the full depth and breadth of the Microsoft stack and support it 24/7. The price increases for Microsoft’s new Unified Support model finally pushed companies to look for alternatives and we were able to step into that gap.”
“It’s a really big deal for us and, I think, the St. Louis tech community,” added Matt Harris, US Cloud President. “Creating an entirely new category in tech services is no easy feat, especially when going head-to-head with an industry giant. Our success is a testament to the remarkable tech talent pool in St. Louis that allowed us to compete at that level.”
A spin-off of 20+ year Microsoft Partner FPWeb, US Cloud has seen significant growth over the last 24-months. The company was named to the annual Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S. for the first time in August 2020 and expects to double in size again within the next year. US Cloud also recently closed on a .4 million deal?to acquire a vacant 50,000-square-foot office building at 12855 Flushing Meadows Drive in Town & Country.
A free copy of the Gartner Market Guide is available here: Download the Report
About US Cloud: Based in St. Louis, MO., US Cloud offers a complete 3rd-party alternative to Microsoft Support. After 20+ years of providing Microsoft managed services, US Cloud remains fixated on providing USA-based, high-quality Microsoft support at savings of up to 50%.
In early March, the COVID-19 pandemic swept into the Tri-State region, closing doors to businesses, restaurants, and schools while hospitals were overwhelmed with sick patients. On March 27th, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo suspended all “Non-Essential” construction in New York State; however telecommunications & data centers were included on the State’s essential infrastructure list.
Several Local #3 IBEW contractors worked around the clock keeping the region connected 7 days a week the past 5 months, including Hugh O’Kane Electric Co. They had over 100 electricians working in New York City during the peak of the pandemic, responding to telecommunications emergencies and continuing network infrastructure and wireless buildouts. As entire industries began working remotely, schools shifted to online learning, and telehealth up ticked, the telecommunications networks that New York relies on became more essential than ever.
Hugh O’Kane Electric Company was a telecommunications first responder to the ‘93 World Trade Center Bombing, the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, and Superstorm Sandy. “As the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly spread across the Tri-State area, we knew our telecom crews would be relied upon to maintain and build the complex telecommunications networks that keep New York City connected. The same brave men and women that worked around the clock following terrorist attacks and natural disasters are the same brave Hugh O’Kane Electric employees that continue to work through this pandemic,” says Executive Vice President John O’Kane.
While Hugh O’Kane Electric has always invested in best-in-class safety equipment for their personnel, they worked with an external safety consultant to immediately put a COVID-19 Safety Plan in place, staggering working crew’s start times and sanitizing trucks and equipment daily. “We worked tirelessly to keep our employees safe, but it was still their choice if they felt comfortable working through the pandemic. Thanks to our employees, Hugh O’Kane Electric was able to continue servicing our nearly dozen telecommunications customers in the Tri-State area 7 days a week these last 5 months.”
The Hugh O’Kane Electric Company is comprised of a traditional fiber optic infrastructure division and a mobile wireless division. With over 30 years of experience in wireline fiber construction and maintenance, HOK’s telecom infrastructure division employs over 85 technicians who place, splice, and test fiber optic cable for wireless and enterprise networks throughout the Metro Area. With approximately 25 technicians, HOK’s wireless division services wireless, 5G, and small cell construction for several Mobile Telecom Franchises and directly to multiple Mobile Network Operators. Working together, the telecom infrastructure division and the wireless division are a true turn-key solution for the current and future needs of the industry.
The demand for wireless and 5G deployment has only been amplified by COVID-19. “Connectivity is more critical than ever and at Hugh O’Kane Electric we are proud to be a part of the near and long-term network solutions” say John O’Kane. “As our Company did during 9/11 and other major events over the past 30 years, we have worked alongside our customers during this pandemic and will continue to safely service their needs this year and for years to come.” To learn more about Hugh O’Kane Electric, visit http://www.hokane.com/.
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About Hugh O’Kane Electric Hugh O’Kane Electric Company, Inc. (HOK) has been a leading provider of electrical construction and maintenance services to businesses in the Greater New York metropolitan area since 1946. HOK is licensed to provide Electrical services throughout New York City and Long Island. The company has installed power, lighting, fire alarm, security, data systems, specialty infrastructure systems, and specialty network systems for a wide range of industries and institutions.
The HOK Telecommunications division provides leading-edge design, construction, installation and maintenance of state-of-the-art telecom networks for wireline, fiber optic, and wireless networks. With its staff of electricians and technicians available for immediate response, HOK specializes in high-quality, fast track jobs. The company’s reputation is built upon attention to detail while meeting clients’ time frames and budgets. For more information, please visit http://www.hokane.com.
Diamante Blockchain, a global fintech company creating a dedicated financial ecosystem for the diamond and luxury good space, will be featured on ‘Advancements with Ted Danson’, to be televised Sunday, September 13th at 2:30 pm ET via CNBC. The program will also be distributed to Voice of America Television, which reaches more than 200 cities in 140 countries across the globe. In the exclusive feature, CEO Dinesh Patel and the Diamante team provide insight into the Company’s unique vision, mission and approach, and why distributed ledger technology (DLT, or blockchain) is so important for the diamond and luxury goods sectors.
“The impact of blockchain in the diamond industry goes beyond just modernizing the supply chain,” explains Chirag Jetani, Diamante’s Chief Operating Officer. “Our goal is to convey that the full embrace of DLT can revolutionize the diamond industry and that this revolution is happening now. We are honoured to be featured on Advancements, and hope the program broadens awareness of the power of DLT and its ability to help the industry.”
About Diamante Blockchain
Diamante Blockchain is a fintech company leveraging blockchain technology to create a dedicated ecosystem for the diamond and luxury goods sector. The Diamante ecosystem consists of (i) Diamante’s proprietary blockchain (DiamanteNet), (ii) industry stakeholders (the Diamante Consortium) and (iii) Diamante’s ecosystem payments network (PayCircle). Learn more at diamanteblockchain.com.
Murrieta Genomics, the launch pad for genomic sequencing startups, is pleased to announce that one of its incubator companies, SimplSeq, has been selected to present at the virtual First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase 2020 being held September 15 and 16 from 9 am to 3 pm (Pacific Daylight Time) both days.
“It is an honor to be chosen as one of the 30 most innovative early stage companies in Southern California,” stated John Powers, President of Murrieta Genomics and SimplSeq’s CEO. “I am excited to share with the audience how SimplSeq is about to transform the genomic sequencing industry.”
The First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase is an annual event that celebrates the best early-stage teams commercializing tech and life science breakthroughs from the top research institutions in Southern California. Startups will have an unparalleled opportunity to connect with top-tier investors and successful serial entrepreneurs. The day’s program will feature a lineup of quick-pitch presentations, each followed by investor-led Q&A, and panel discussions with key investors and industry leaders.
“While most of the recent groundbreaking developments in genomics have been around sequencing technology and data analytics, we believe that a real opportunity exists in the front end,” said Mr. Powers. “Thousands of labs are processing millions of samples every year that can benefit from our patent pending technology. Our process will enable them to produce more comprehensive results in less time, with fewer opportunities for errors. For the first time, labs can retain the original DNA material for future testing. It’s really a game-changer.”
The keynote speaker for the Life Science track is Dr. Agay Nirula, Vice President of Immunology at Lilly Research Laboratories. Prior to joining Lilly, Dr. Nirula held leadership positions at Amgen and Biogen Idec and was involved in several research programs and regulatory filings spanning diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, and vasculitis.
Investors participating in the Investor Panel in the afternoon session include Kairos Ventures, Alexandria Venture Investments, Westlake Village BioPartners, Amgen Ventures, Rivervest and Caltech.
About Murrieta Genomics Murrieta Genomics provides access to next generation sequencing technology for researchers in the health, veterinary, agriculture, forensics and direct to consumer industries. The company is a true business incubator, offering mentorship and guidance from both the scientific and business perspective to aspiring genomic-related entrepreneurs. The founders of Murrieta Genomics have extensive background in business, finance, science and technology. They are supplemented with a prestigious advisory board from both business and science. The company provides Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) services, hands-on consulting, review, appraisal, and guidance. In addition, it provides help with company value propositions and potential seed funding support to qualified incubator graduates. For more information visit http://www.murrietagenomics.com.
Murrieta Genomics is part of the Murrieta Innovation Center, a building owned by the city of Murrieta and dedicated to supporting life science companies. The Innovation Center has medical device, therapeutic, software, clinical research and of course genomic companies that are working hard to advance new ideas and innovations that can impact the world in a positive way. The Center is also a resource for all types of local startup companies, offering services and workshops from a local SBDC, several veteran organizations, a SCORE branch and more.
Murrieta Genomics has an established collaborative Memorandum of Understanding with the University of California, Riverside and recently became a tenant of the University’s Life, a 3,000-square-foot space in the Multidisciplinary Research Building specially outfitted to house startups in the life sciences, agriculture, biotechnology, and medical technologies, and is the first of its kind in the region.
In addition to an array of state-of-the art laboratory equipment, tenants will have access to UC Riverside research core centers across campus, such as a nanofabrication cleanroom, proteomics, stem cell core, and plant transformation, through a service agreement. Tenants will also have the opportunity to interact and collaborate with UCR researchers, faculty and students, attend seminars, access patent research services and entrepreneurial development workshops, and use UCR’s SBIR/STTR Resource Center, which guides applicants through the process of obtaining commercialization development grants from the federal government.
About SimplSeq SimplSeq, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Murrieta Genomics. The company was formed in November of 2019 to develop new methods for extracting, isolating, purifying and preparing samples for genomic sequencing. It has filed three patent applications around its technology and plans to bring its first products to market in early 2021. For more information, visit https://simplseq.com.
Instructional Technologies Inc. (ITI), providers of training solutions for the transportation industry, today announced its 2020 HOS Change Management Package to help fleets address Hours of Service rule changes that take effect on September 29, 2020. The offering includes an updated PRO-TREAD Hours of Service online course, a free training video that covers the changes in driving regulations, a webinar discussing practical applications, and a printable poster to provide information on the new rules to drivers, managers and dispatchers.
“Hours of Service is one of the most critical training topics for every fleet because HOS violations are the most frequent cause of out-of-service fines,” said Nathan Stahlman, COO at ITI. “Even if all of your drivers use compliant Electronic Logging Devices, of the top 20 violations in over two million roadside inspections in 2020, five were related to ELD issues. That’s why fleets need to provide training to their drivers about the HOS rule changes immediately, and updated training going forward. With our HOS Change Management Package, ITI is making important information for drivers, managers and dispatchers about the changes available in an easily accessible and understandable way.”
The new 2020 Hours of Service rules from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) pertain to short haul operations, sleeper berth, 30-minute off-duty breaks, and adverse driving conditions. All portions of the ITI 2020 HOS Change Management Package explain these changes.
The PRO-TREAD updated Hours of Service online course includes the 2020 HOS changes. Current clients can assign the course via the Sentix learning management system. Course progress and completion is tracked and documented in the Sentix LMS.
The short course, 2020 Hours of Service Changes is available through Sentix for current ITI clients. Fleets that are not clients can access the course free as a video but it will not include documentation of completion. It is ideal for managers, driver managers, dispatchers and other support personnel.
ITI is also hosting a webinar – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FMCSA’S NEW HOURS OF SERVICE RULES – at 10 a.m. PDT on Tuesday, September 15, 2020.The live 30-minute program, featuring ITI’s Senior Training Specialist Roy Broomfield, will include a complete overview of new Hours of Service rules and examples to help understand exactly what the changes mean for fleets and drivers, and a question and answer period. Registered participants will also have access to a video of the presentation. REGISTER HERE
The 2020 HOS Change infographic is available free as a printable poster to anyone that registers for either the webinar or the free video course.
About Instructional Technologies, Inc. Founded in 1995 and based in Vancouver, Washington, Instructional Technologies Inc. (ITI) is the leading provider of online training to the transportation industry. The company’s commitment to training is based on the principles of mastery learning, accurate and automated record keeping, and up-to-date information that ensure personnel have been effectively trained and detailed records kept. ITI makes fleets and warehouses safer and more profitable through its large PRO-TREAD® and ClearDrive™ libraries, On Ramp™ ELDT (Entry Level Driver Training) for CDL schools, and its Sentix® learning management system. Transportation and logistics companies choose ITI because of its automated learning management system, custom training capabilities, flexible lesson methodologies, and engaging 3D animations that improve retention, ensure subject matter mastery and lower the total cost of training. For more information, please visit http://www.instructiontech.net
TalentKeepers, a leading provider of employee engagement and retention solutions for over 20 years, announced today the addition of four new offerings specifically tailored to organizations looking for employee engagement strategies and content to implement within their internal HR systems.
TalentKeepers addresses the needs of organizations that have the capability to implement employee surveys but need the employee engagement and retention expertise to successfully launch surveys, analyze the data, communicate the results, and ultimately drive change. TalentKeepers offers their experience and skills to these organizations through carefully developed packages of relevant information and tools geared for success.
"We're bringing these new solutions to market just in time for organizations looking to increase engagement during the challenging times faced by organizations across all industries in 2020," said Christopher Mulligan, CEO at TalentKeepers. "We've selected our most successful tools, developed through years of research and use within thousands of organizations, and made them accessible for organizations of all sizes."
The four new packages offer flexibility for organizations to choose the right tools for their needs. Plus, the packages work great together to create a full-featured engagement solution.
Survey Essentials Package Everything required to successfully administer an engagement survey. From what questions to ask, how to analyze results, and how to create action plans that get results, this validated survey system can be leveraged to improve engagement, retention and performance.
Creating a Culture of Engagement Package An effective survey enhancement, this audit of 6 key talent management areas provides a "Culture Rating" and identifies proven strategies for improvement.
Leader Engagement Effectiveness Package The ultimate "Toolkit" for leaders to engage their employees. Guides and best practices provide leaders with the confidence to engage their teams and drive increases in key business performance metrics.
Engagement & Retention Leadership Training Series These 11 online courses offer skill development opportunities for Operations leaders and Human Resources professionals to build core engagement competencies. Useful for all employees in leadership roles.
"We're thrilled to be filling a need in the market," added Mulligan. "By offering this flexibility, any organization can benefit from our experience, from those simply looking for content to those seeking a fully turn-key solution."
TalentKeepers also offers full-service employee engagement and retention solutions, with access to TalentKeepers' team of Industrial/Organizational psychologists to assist with solution design, customization and implementation.
About TalentKeepers TalentKeepers® is celebrating 20 years of providing award-winning employee engagement and retention solutions to help organizations around the globe increase their performance. We're a recognized leader in innovative onboarding tools, employee engagement surveys that drive growth and accountability, HRCI and SHRM certified training for HR professionals, unique eLearning leadership engagement programs, teambuilding tools, and much more. Twice we have won HR Executive Magazine's Product of the Year award. TalentKeepers provides successful solutions for organizations spanning high tech manufacturing, retail, hospitals and healthcare, banking and financial, secondary education, colleges and universities, as well as local and state governments.
When author Laurel McHargue completed her first 2,000-piece jigsaw puzzle, her friend Nadine Collier, a licensed professional counselor, suggested she should write a book about lessons she learned from the experience.
"I was never a puzzler," said McHargue, "and the idea of writing about my struggles and ultimate success intrigued me. I started the monster puzzle--the first one I've ever done on my own--during a period of quarantine at the start of the pandemic."
McHargue convinced Collier to collaborate with her, and together they completed and published Peace by Piece: 10 Lessons from a Jigsaw Puzzle! , a "fresh exploration of timeless life lessons."
"Many of my clients are struggling with anxiety and loss of motivation during this pandemic," said Collier, "and this book provides proven techniques for overcoming life's daily challenges. There are more than ten lessons in its pages, and a lot of humor, too."
"There's a great balance between contemporary wit and professional wisdom in each chapter," said McHargue. "We embellish our work with quotes from renowned sources from the past and present, and relevant stories from people we know."
The following chapters start with helpful life lessons McHargue discovered while puzzling and end with Collier's reflections and questions for consideration:
Patience and Persistence
Time Matters
Walk Away!
The Sum of Our Parts
The Little Things
Help?
Focus
A Different Perspective
Look Below the Surface
Celebrate!
"You don't have to be a puzzler to appreciate this book," said McHargue. "The lessons we share are applicable to any challenges readers might face in times of pandemic and, hopefully, beyond."
Laurel McHargue lives in Salida, CO, where she writes in multiple genres and hosts the podcast Alligator Preserves. She also raises ducks.
Nadine Collier lives in West Michigan, where she provides counseling services and enjoys boating on the Great Lakes with her husband.
McHargue and Collier would like to thank Mark Lumb for interviewing them about their book on his Jigsaw Chill Zone YouTube channel.
According to a 2019 Trulia survey of over 1300 US homeowners, 90% of those who own a home plan on remodeling it at some point. When it comes to remodeling, a study by the National Kitchen and Bath Association revealed that kitchens rank among the most popular rooms in the home to remodel. In fact, more than 10 million households spend more than billion on kitchens and kitchen remodels every year.
Yet, the industry has had its fair share of challenges, with many contractors and renovation companies following antiquated business practices and failing to take advantage of modern-day technology and systems.
As a forward-thinking kitchen remodeling company, Kitchen Infinity has made it their mission to leverage the power of technology, systems, and communication platforms to improve the customer experience while improving efficiency and producing superior results.
Founded with Passion and Purpose
Founded by Dean Scaduto, a Harvard University grad (2011) and George Kocher, a Cornell alum (2011), Kitchen Infinity was founded out of both passion and purpose. Both Scaduto and Kocher have a true passion for design, innovation and bringing transformational kitchen remodels from concept into reality.
According to the founders, although new and exciting products and materials have made their way to market over the last decade, the kitchen remodeling industry has lacked significant innovation when it comes to the contractor’s role and process. Kitchen Infinity aims to bridge this gap, leveraging the power of technology, people and processes to help their customers bring their dream kitchen to life.
Both founders have a long and documented track record of success in former careers, including that served as a former United Nations International Consultant (Scaduto) and former Barclay Investment Banker (Kocher).
Transforming the Heart of Homes and Bringing ‘Dream Kitchens’ to Life
As a full-service kitchen remodeling company, Kitchen Infinity is both capable and experienced in transformative designs, unique styling, customization and beatification from floor to ceiling.
From traditional and timeless designs, to contemporary and abstract, their team of seasoned professionals brings an element of creativity, passion and dedication to results that stands shoulders above the competition.
Kitchen Infinity isn’t just a kitchen remodeling company. They believe in the positive impact the right kitchen can have on the lives of their customers. The kitchen is the heart of a home. It is where memories are shared, and where meals are prepared with love and care. The right kitchen remodel can improve the value of a home while increasing its utility, complementing architecture, and establishing a warm and inviting or energetic space to enjoy time with loved ones.
Streamlined Process: Improved efficiency, better experience, and superior results
Kitchen Infinity has placed a premium on not just superior craftsmanship and results that exceed expectations, but also the customer experience from start to finish.
In an industry where contractors are often hard to reach, don’t return phone calls, or only want to deal with the demo and rebuild, Kitchen Infinity stands out as a company dedicated to streamlining processes, providing unbeatable support, and going above and beyond the call of duty.
Leveraging technology, the company has streamlined every stage of the process, from initial inquiry and consultations, to digital design demos and project progress from first hammer swing to cleanup and inspection.
About Kitchen Infinity
Headquartered out of the tri-state area, the company’s service area has expanded to cover New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and South Carolina.
Kitchen Infinity is a full-service kitchen remodeling company, providing affordable, custom kitchen solutions aimed at helping discerning homeowners bring their vision to life.
Those interested in learning more about the company or in obtaining a free no-obligation price quote are encouraged to reach out via their official website or by way of the media contact information below.
MiniCo Publishing has introduced a new multi-media website, which offers a wide range of education, information, and news resources for self-storage industry professionals. The fully mobile-responsive website offers intuitive navigation, robust search capabilities, and streamlined access to information.
The website offers thousands of free articles, a more robust news category, a new video area, an industry event calendar, sponsored content from vendors, and classified advertising. Highlights such as Publisher's Picks articles and featured videos will be updated frequently to address current and emerging industry trends. All content is now free and organized by industry topic to make it fast and easy to search for specific information.
A key feature of the website is the redesigned and improved Self-Storage Buyer’s Guide listings, which now offer more information about vendors including videos, downloadable resources, and featured vendors.
MiniCo Publisher Poppy Behrens commented, “We are very excited about the opportunity to give our customers, readers, and advertisers a better online experience with streamlined access to thousands of resources in a multi-media format. With the launch of our new website, MiniCo Publishing has truly become the Education Destination for Self-Storage for today's industry professionals.”
About MiniCo Publishing MiniCo Publishing is a leading publisher of trade periodicals and information resources for the self-storage industry. The company’s flagship publication is Mini-Storage Messenger, the leading monthly trade magazine covering the global self-storage industry. Other publications include the Self-Storage Almanac, Self-Storage Canada, Self-Storage Now, and the Self-Storage Buyer’s Guide. MiniCo Publishing is a division of MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, a member of the Aran Insurance Services Group. For more information, visit https://www.ministoragemessenger.com/.
Regroup Mass Notification, an award-winning provider of emergency and day-to-day mass notification technology, today announced the release of its fully updated platform. This highly anticipated upgrade was driven by customer feedback, requests, and more than a decade of experience in delivering millions of critical and emergency notifications.
The renovated Regroup solution is a high-performance platform that directly responds to the needs of organizations across many industries that 10+ years ago didn’t need a mass notification system, but now see it as an essential tool for keeping people and their assets safe. The new enhancements — combined with previous features such as robust API integrations, a versatile set of mobile applications, unparalleled 24/7 client support and more — continue to place Regroup as the leader in the field of mass notification.
The many improvements in the newest Regroup product launch include:
Powerful delivery speeds will allow organizations to send up to 20,000 voice calls, 65,000 text/SMS, 100,000 emails, and 540,000 push notifications per minute
Enhanced mapping features that enable powerful geo-targeted alerts to be sent to client-specific locations such as offices, neighborhoods, school locations, and more
Powerful and consolidated reporting for message delivery, response rates and more
Easier message sending with greater customization options
Highly customizable administration permissions and rules and unlimited groups, templates, and admins allowed in every account
Built-in solutions for commonly-requested customer support items
Streamlined implementation and initial set-up for new clients
Redefined and elegant user interface for IT professionals and every admin in the system
Security and hosting from industry leader Amazon Web Services (AWS)
An enhanced dashboard for users at all levels of administration
“Our whole team worked together to ensure this upgrade to our platform was completely customer-driven,” said Chris Utah, the Chief Operating Officer of Regroup. “This latest version of Regroup is a direct response to our clients’ requests and suggestions, and addresses their wants and needs. Every update to our platform was specifically chosen to help our clients keep people safer and better informed.”
Interested parties can join a free webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 1:00 p.m. EDT to see a live demo and presentation of the new Regroup Mass Notification platform.
To learn more about Regroup Mass Notification, and how its advanced notification solutions are helping organizations overcome communication challenges, please visit http://www.regroup.com to request a free customized demo.
About Regroup
Regroup Mass Notification empowers better mass communication that keeps people safe and informed at all times. The company’s award-winning, cloud-based mass communication platform is what clients across North America and around the globe rely on to send both emergency and day-to-day communications to millions of people. By enabling one-click messaging to mobile devices, landlines, social media, email, websites, and more, Regroup Mass Notification helps organizations keep people safe, strengthen operational resilience, mitigate risk, and thrive in an increasingly unpredictable world.
CAMO® STARTER Clips, part of the CAMO family of innovative products to help build a better deck, have earned a spot on Pro Remodeler’s Top 100 Products for 2020. Chosen by its readers, Pro Remodeler’s Top 100 list includes products that generated the most reader interest over the past 12 months.
Designed to eliminate face-fastening of the first and last board on any grooved decking installation on wood joists, CAMO STARTER Clips help achieve a completely fastener-free surface. The clips are easily installed by lining up the clip with the back edge of the joist, centered with the cross-joist, and fastening. Once the clips are in place, a grooved deck board can be tilted into the clip. Each package of STARTER Clips covers 30 linear feet and includes 25 clips and 25 screws made with 304 Stainless Steel for corrosion resistance.
“It’s an honor to see CAMO STARTER Clips on Pro Remodeler’s Top 100 Products in the Decks & Porches category alongside some of the top deck brands in the industry,” said W. Scott Baker, CEO, National Nail. “We aim to eliminate hassles for deck builders. STARTER Clips make quick work of starting grooved deck installs, so contractors can install up to 5X faster with our family of innovative CAMO products. The result is the upscale look of a truly fastener-free deck surface.”
For the best grooved decking installation, contractors should use STARTER Clips with CAMO EDGE™ Clips (for 90-degree deck patterns) and EDGEX™ Clips (for any angled deck pattern). Both clips are one-pass fasteners requiring no partial installation—EDGE Clip legs hug the joist and EDGEX wings fit in the board groove staying in place until they are fastened with the CAMO DRIVE™ stand-up tool or the Never-Miss™ Guide that comes with each pail of Clips. To learn more about CAMO STARTER Clips visit http://www.camofasteners.com To view the Pro Remodeler Top 100, visit http://www.proremodeler.com/top-100-products-2020-decks-and-porches%C2%A0
About CAMO CAMO exists to provide the best deck fastening installation experience for hardworking folks who take pride in their work and value their wallet. That’s you. Whether you install decks for a living, offer to help build them with a buddy, or maybe build just one in your lifetime, CAMO products are engineered to save you time and ensure your work looks and performs as you expect it should. CAMO®. The Better Way to Build a Deck. For more information or to locate a dealer, visit camofasteners.com or call 1-800-968-6245. Be sure to "Like" @camofasteners on Facebook and @camodeckfasteners on Instagram. Search CAMO Fasteners on YouTube to find our channel or check us out on Pinterest.
Puffy - one of America’s fastest-growing bedroom companies, has today released a luxurious modern area rug, the latest addition to its rapidly expanding range of mattresses, bedding, and furniture.
The modern rug is available in two versatile sizes and has been designed to add contemporary flair to any bedroom or living area easily. The style and soft finish of the Puffy area rug follow the brand’s commitment to innovating thoughtful and minimalist decor products that allow customers to decorate homes with ease.
“We believe in the power of simplicity. All our customers are passionate about different styles of home and bedroom decor - we get that. When we create products, like our new modern rug, we like to keep this in mind and innovate comfortable decor that can work in harmony with existing aesthetics. While still adding our signature touch of luxury, of course,” said Puffy CEO Arthur Andreasyan.
Inspired by minimalism with a luxurious finish, the team at Puffy introduces the all-new rug in two adaptable hues: soft ivory and elegant gray.
Standout Features Of The Puffy Area Rug:
Area rugs are a home decor essential that can effortlessly transform the look of a room. Many rugs boast durability but don’t stand the test of time, especially in high-traffic areas such as the bedroom and living room. The Puffy team set out to take the humble rug and create a design that perfectly blends durability and luxury.
High pile - with a pile height of 1.5”, the Puffy Rug is generously fluffy, adding a warm and inviting ambiance to the room.
Super-soft comfort - The area rug is perfectly plush underfoot - it’s soft enough to lay down on and relax!
Non-shedding - expert stitching and premium materials make Puffy’s modern rug non-shedding so customers can be sure it will stand the test of time.
Premium jute backing - high-quality jute stops the rug from slipping and sliding.
Easy to spot clean - the Puffy area rug is easy to spot clean inevitable spills so the rug can stay looking fresh all year.
Versatile sizes - customers can choose from a 5’ x 8’ area rug or a 6’ x 10’ area rug and finish any room with a touch of comfort.
The Puffy area rug joins a growing collection of recently released comfort products steering the company’s transition from mattress company to a complete bedroom solutions provider. Other recent launches include the Puffy faux fur blanket, body pillow, ultra-soft bed sheets, and the memory foam dog bed.
“We’ve quickly expanded beyond making incredibly comfortable mattresses - and it’s an exciting time for us. Offering a total bedroom and home decor solution to our customers is the bigger vision. It's truly humbling seeing so many customers transform their sleep and relaxation habits by utilizing our comfort products. We stand by our commitment to simplify comfort choices by constantly optimizing our customer experience to be faster and easier. We believe in minimizing distracting jargon, and developing uncomplicated products that look elegant, and feel amazing. I think the Puffy Rug will be a hit - I just got one for my bedroom!” said Puffy CEO Arthur Andreasyan.
Like every product in Puffy’s range of mattresses, bedding, and furniture, the Puffy Rug can be purchased with free shipping, lifetime warranty, a 101-night sleep trial, and a 100% money-back guarantee. To find out more about the Puffy Rug, visit: https://puffy.com/products/puffy-area-rug
About Puffy
Puffy is a mattress company currently operating in the United States and Canada. The Puffy team is committed to developing the most luxurious mattresses, bedding, and bedroom furniture that you can buy online. The company was founded on the idea of creating mattresses and bedroom products that feel like sleeping on a cloud.
Cruise Planners recently launched a new “All-Inclusive Resort System” to help its travel advisor network sell more land-based travel. The new system will allow its travel advisor network to search from hundreds of all-inclusive properties based on supplier name, destination, client budget, resort amenities, client travel style and more. Rather than having clients navigating multiple sites and muddling through information, Cruise Planners advisors can now deliver all-inclusive resort information via their recently updated websites or through cohesive, beautifully designed and mobile-friendly “Resort Sheets” to ultimately close more sales.
“While cruising isn’t an option right now due to voluntary pauses in service, we want to ensure our travel advisors can offer their clients alternative vacation options,” said Michelle Fee, CEO and founder of Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative. “The pent-up demand fueled by the pandemic is forcing families to change vacation plans, and while our travel advisors have always been able to book land-based vacations, having this new system will provide them better tools to promote and sell them,” Fee said.
Consistent as Leader in Land Cruise Planners remains the top global seller of Sandals Resorts worldwide and each year continues to expand its mix of business in the land-based travel marketplace. Next month, the company will be hosting its next installment on the wildly successful “Where2Next” Virtual vacation series for consumers, this time focusing on all-inclusive vacation options, continuing to emphasize vacations consumers can experience now or plan for 2021 and beyond or plan for 2021 and beyond.
“I remain bullish on the travel industry recovery and feel that land-based travel remains an opportunity for full-service travel advisors, so I am thrilled about our All-Inclusive Resort System,” Fee said.
About Cruise Planners Cruise Planners, the nation's largest home-based travel advisor franchise network and an American Express Travel Representative, has more than 2,500 franchise owners who independently book vacations and travel experiences for their clients. Headquartered in Coral Springs, Fla. since 1994, Cruise Planners provides its travel advisors with access to award-winning, innovative marketing; cutting-edge mobile technology; dynamic, hands-on training; lead-generating tools, as well as professional coaching and development. Cruise Planners has achieved top producer status with every major cruise line, many land vendors and maintains a philanthropic drive earning an International Franchise Association FranTech award for innovation, the Cruise Lines International Association highest honors and Magellan Awards from Travel Weekly. Learn more at http://www.cruiseplanners.com
Continuing on its rapid national expansion - Germinator Mobile Sanitizing and Disinfecting - a broad-spectrum sanitization, disinfection and deodorization provider - is proud to announce it has opened doors in Phoenix, Arizona. The company will offer door-to-door sanitizing and disinfecting services for businesses and residents throughout the area.
Germinator provides a 100% safe and non-toxic sanitizing and disinfecting process, utilizing breakthrough technology scientifically proven to help reduce the threat of harmful bacteria and viruses similar to the novel coronavirus.
Best friends since childhood, Greg Cook and Robert Blankenship will own and operate Germinator Phoenix. An Arizona resident of nearly 30 years, Cook resides in Phoenix with his wife Annette; their four children Kelsey, Kylie, Dylan, and Austin; and his parents, who live a short drive away in Prescott. He was motivated to open a Germinator franchise as a way to play a front-line role in helping to keep the community safe.
“I’ve spent most of my life in Arizona and it’s where I’ve built my family and career,” said Cook. “I’ve developed a true love for the community and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. Now, more than ever, businesses and residents are relying on high-quality sanitizing and disinfecting services to keep their homes and businesses safe as we try our best to go about our daily lives. I wanted to do my part in restoring confidence to the community by helping create comfortable environments.”
Having previously lived in Phoenix, Blankenship – who now resides in Miami, Florida - has ties to the community and a passion for the Germinator brand. He is the founder and CEO of WebFindYou, the first All-In-One Digital Marketing Technology that provides companies, agencies, and freelancers with a more streamlined and efficient way to maximize a company’s online visibility and grow their brand, leads, and sales with less hassle, reduced costs and increased revenues. Through WebFindYou, Blankenship has spearheaded the successful launch of all 21 Germinator franchises. His passion for the brand led him to embark on the opening of Germinator Phoenix.
“I truly believe in the Germinator brand and have witnessed firsthand how big of a role these franchises have played in helping to keep communities across the country safe during these difficult times, especially without the use of harsh and toxic chemicals,” said Blankenship. “Germinator Phoenix allows us to fill a void in the market, giving the community access to a top-notch sanitizing and disinfecting process that is followed with an application of long-lasting protection from mold, mildew, and odor causing bacteria.”
Germinator - which is headquartered in Atlanta - was founded by Jeff Gill in 2015, with the vision of providing a safe, effective and non-toxic method of proper sanitizing and disinfecting for businesses and households. Since February, the company has launched Germinator locations in major cities across the U.S.
“We’re excited to welcome Robert and Greg to the Germinator family to spearhead our launch into the Arizona market,” said Gill. “I’ve worked with Robert for eight years now, and he has a true understanding of the vision and mission of the company. We’re confident that the Phoenix franchise is going to be extremely successful.”
Germinator utilizes a two-step process to sanitize and disinfect surfaces as well as provide long-lasting protection against odor-causing bacteria, bacteria which cause stains and discoloration and fungi such as mold and mildew, and algae. The first step - Genesis - harnesses the power of hypochlorous acid (HOCl) to destroy bacteria, mold, mildew, viruses and odors caused by bacteria. HOCI is a non-toxic, near-neutral pH, hospital-grade sanitizer and disinfectant. The second step applies the Germinator's Shield - an invisible microbial coating that protects surfaces for an extended period of time against the growth of mold, mildew and odor-causing bacteria. Both products are EPA registered and safe for humans, pets and the environment. The company’s highly trained field specialists employ best practices using electrostatic sprayers and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as appropriate.
Upholding the highest standards of sanitizing and disinfecting, Germinator makes claims that are scientifically supported and within EPA regulations. In an effort to research and further validate its practice of sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces, the company recently created the Germinator Scientific Advisory Board. The board is made up of key leaders such as Dr. Roscoe M. Moore, Jr - who was an Assistant to the United States Surgeon General for five administrations.
"During these unprecedented times, the need to focus on sterilizing agents within our country's airports, public spaces, and offices in order to decrease the spread of viral pathogens such as Coronavirus is essential," states Dr. Moore. "I am extremely happy to be a part of the Germinator team and lend my expertise in public health and regulatory affairs to what I feel is an immense asset to the containment effort."
The company continues to expand across the country, providing communities with a proactive solution to help free environments from harmful germs, bacteria, and viruses. With Germinator, society can now have peace of mind and the freedom to live or work in a sanitized and disinfected environment. Arizona businesses and residents can learn more by visiting https://www.germinatorphoenix.com or calling (602) 932-7406.
LinkeDrive®, Inc., a leading provider of Driver Performance Management (DPM) solutions for the transportation industry, announces the release of the LinkeDriveR App, continuing their ongoing efforts to improve the end-to-end driver experience and empower drivers with the information they need to succeed.
Available for IOS, Android, and even laptops if drivers prefer. The LinkeDriveR App provides clear, visual, and intuitive communication of organizational goals and driver performance. Hailed by early adopters as the “Driver’s Go-To Hub That Makes a Difference” and boasting rich and easy-to-understand driver reporting and information, this app is a must-have for every transportation organization.
“We are thrilled to launch the LinkeDriveR App, completing our vision of enabling a self-regulating driver. With this new application, we are empowering our drivers with all (and only) the data, insights, and coaching that is needed, when and where they need it,” shares LinkeDrive’s CEO and Founder Jeff Baer. “For our drivers, it is a one-stop-shop, with easy access to intuitive, visual performance details. For our managers, it means that winning results can be driven with little to no effort in the office. With LinkeDriveR, drivers are much more engaged and happier -- and we know that happier and more engaged drivers are more productive, fuel efficient, and safe!”
Leaderboards. Easily extensible to any data set to create customized leaderboards (e.g., safety leaders, number of customers' “likes,” PedalCoach Score) and flexible reporting on fleets, regions, business units, and companies.
Driver coaching. Complete with personalized driver coaching, infographics, and video training support, including coaching review and engagement adherence scoring
Training and onboarding. Full suite of onboarding and training materials, spanning tips, infographics, and videos, for the best possible driver experience.
Configuration tuning and customization for drivers. Personalize your account, report delivery preferences, and the look and feel of your app
Other functionalities include… Star and create a favorite MyDrive list, easily share MyDrives, add truck specs to your reports
“These days, drivers, and for that matter, society as a whole, have greater expectations on the information that’s available to them in their personal lives, as well as at work. Apps showing progress against goals and performance are more and more commonplace in individuals’ daily lives,” says Tibor Ivanyi, VP of Engineering at LinkeDrive. “The transportation industry in many cases; however, has lagged in these modern approaches to provide the needed information to drivers in a fair and positive way that truly scales. By combining the latest in flexible, web-based, and mobile technologies, with Nobel prize-winning approaches in behavioral science, we’re truly creating a best-in-class experience for drivers with the LinkeDriveR App. The focus of our design is to provide a streamlined interface making it easy for drivers to see the good work they are doing out there every day!”
LinkeDrive’s leading-edge and patented Driver Performance Management (DPM) solution begins in the cab with real-time coaching, followed by context-rich daily, weekly, and monthly engagements with drivers, each attuned to organizational goals and objectives. An operationally streamlined and mobile-friendly portal is available to management, focused on ease-of-use and simplicity. Now with the LinkeDriveR™ App added for drivers, LinkeDrive truly completes their driver-focused DPM ecosystem.
About LinkeDrive, Inc. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, LinkeDrive is committed to helping trucking and logistics companies improve fuel efficiency, heighten safety, and increase the retention rates of their drivers. The company’s combined expertise in cloud-based, mobile technology and the trucking industry helps it to deliver solutions that accurately measure, coach, and report on vehicle dynamics, fuel usage, and driver performance. For further information, please visit http://www.linkedrive.com/. Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Linkedrive/) and on Twitter @LinkeDrive.
Cano Health, LLC, a leading population health management company and operator of primary care medical centers in Florida and San Antonio is happy to announce that it has selected Tejano musician Jay Perez as ambassador for its South Texas medical centers.
In this capacity he will serve as community advisor, advertising talent, and creative consultant for Cano Health, helping the company build brand awareness and championing programs that resonate with the local community.
Mr. Perez, known to many as “The Voice”, is an award-winning Tejano singer-songwriter and native San Antonian with a deep understanding of the community. “Knowing that San Antonio is a City rich in culture and coming from a family that has its own health issues, I have seen up close what a lack of health care can do to a family and a community... I feel it is extremely important for me to use my platform to raise awareness and promote quality health care,” says Perez.
Edward Vargas, Texas Vice President for Cano Health, says the company is dedicated to transforming healthcare for San Antonians and its seniors by activating excellence in primary care, in-home visits, pharmacy delivery services, and expanded telemedicine for patient safety and convenience.
“Jay is an important local influencer in the San Antonio community. His dedication to our community and his character reflect our core values,” says Vargas. “We want San Antonio to know that Cano Health is committed to improving patient and community health by delivering superior primary care medical services, while forging a life-long bond with our patients.”
San Antonio is Cano Health’s first stop as part of its national expansion. The company will soon be opening a retail location and full-service medical center at 7031 Marbach; and three other medical centers at 100 S. Zarzamora, 2925 West Ave, and 6623 Zarzamora by the end of the year.
About Cano Health Cano Health operates primary care centers and pharmacies and supports affiliated clinics in Florida, Puerto Rico, and now San Antonio that specialize in primary care for seniors. As part of its care coordination, Cano Health provides sophisticated, high-touch population health management programs such as home visits, telehealth, transition of care, and high risk & complex care management. Cano Health's personalized patient care and proactive approach to wellness and preventive care is what sets it apart from competitors.
Cano Health was recently recognized by Inc. magazine for the second consecutive year as the fastest-growing health care company in the nation and 39th among all US companies as part of its annual 5000 ranking. For more information visit http://www.canohealth.com.
The first all-in-one real-time organization and collaboration platform Taskade launches free upgrades for teams and individuals. This week, the team behind Taskade announced they are removing the limitations on the number of projects and tasks for all free accounts. Taskade users will now be able to create unlimited projects, templates, and invite an unlimited number of collaborators into their workspaces, all for free.
Following its debut at Y-Combinator’s demo day, Taskade set out on a mission to make remote collaboration simple. The platform helps remote teams stay competitive in the modern workplace by cutting down unnecessary friction in planning, organizing, and decision making, says Taskade CEO John Xie.
While remote teams can cherry-pick the tools they work with, the number of options available on the market makes for some really tough decisions. More often than not, trying to juggle several solutions means that meaningful, focused work takes a back seat.
Now that the need for remote collaboration tools has soared due to the COVID-19 lockdown, Taskade's offering seems like a sound proposition. Instead of adding yet another brick to the wall, the company takes a step back and combines document outlining and editing, visual mind mapping, video conferencing and task management in one, simple and elegant tool.
Apart from the upgraded free package, the platform offers two paid tiers for small businesses and enterprise-grade clients. Their unlimited plan ( per user) removes the cap on storage space for files and attachments. It also unlocks priority support and custom onboarding. The enterprise package is priced individually and adds extended security, control, and support.
If you have used tools like Asana, Trello, Todoist, Zoom, Notion, Microsoft Teams or Slack, you will feel at home as Taskade combines all the essential ingredients needed for remote collaboration into one simple tool. Another good news is that it’s available on all popular operating systems, including Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and as a browser extension and syncs in real-time.
”We believe Taskade is fundamentally changing remote team collaboration by providing one tool that teams need to get work done effectively. Taskade provides a real-time, device-agnostic and cross-platform experience to end-users. We are excited to be part of the journey with the Taskade team,” said Dmitry Grishin, managing partner at Grishin Robotics.
Based in San Francisco and Singapore, Taskade is a real-time organization and collaboration platform for remote professionals and distributed teams who want to stay competitive in the modern environment. Taskade helps its customers get work done together, faster and smarter by providing one tool for tasks, notes, mind mapping, and video conferencing, in one remote-first platform. Some of its happy customers include teams at Uber, Shopee, Capital One, YCombinator, Lyft, Compass, Activision, Booking.com and Transferwise.
Reflexis Systems, Inc., the leading provider of intelligent workforce management and execution solutions for multi-site businesses in retail, food service, hospitality and banking, announced today that a second top U.S. bank has selected Reflexis ONE™ for Banking to transform their branch operations.
Reflexis ONE for Banking provides a best-in-class solution for branch staffing optimization and mobile tools for improved employee engagement. The solution simplifies work for branch employees and increases time spent directly with customers, driving productivity and improved client outcomes.
Banking executives have realized the value in looking outside of their industry for best practices to optimize branch performance, and they have found that retailers have overcome many of these same challenges. Reflexis has worked with the world’s largest retailers since 2001 to drive workforce efficiency, effectiveness and productivity and is uniquely well positioned to help banks adopt many of these learnings.
With AI and machine learning powered forecasting, automated schedule optimization and mobile-first Employee Self-Service, banks can ensure they have the right staff in the right place at the right time to improve client engagement. In addition to driving staffing efficiencies, the Reflexis ONE for Banking platform increases employee engagement and satisfaction in the scheduling process.
“Reflexis is thrilled to welcome a second top U.S. bank to our roster of more than 275 forward thinking banks, retailers, food service companies and hotels,” said Brett Friedman, Chief Revenue Officer at Reflexis.
“We’re confident that Reflexis ONE for Banking will streamline labor scheduling and branch operations processes, as we’ve done for our retail customers since 2001,” said Brian Wallace, General Manager of Banking at Reflexis. “This will improve the customer experience and increase operational efficiency, employee satisfaction and sales effectiveness across their national network of banking centers.”
About Reflexis Systems, Inc. Reflexis Systems is the leading provider of intelligent workforce management, execution and communication solutions for multi-site organizations in retail, food service, hospitality and banking.
The Reflexis ONE™ intelligent work platform is used by our customers across the globe to simplify execution, improve communication and optimize labor decisions. Today, over 275 leaders in retail, food service, hospitality and banking are leveraging Reflexis ONE™ to achieve measurable improvements in customer engagement & associate productivity and retention.
Reflexis Systems is privately held and headquartered in Dedham, Massachusetts and has offices in Atlanta, Columbus, London, Düsseldorf, and Pune (India), with additional sales presence across Europe and Latin America. For further information, please visit http://www.Reflexisinc.com.
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Martin Watts, Founder and CEO of Ozark River Manufacturing, wants to get hand washing out of the bathroom!
Experts may argue about gloves, masks and even social distancing, but one thing the CDC, WHO and other authorities agree upon, is this: hand hygiene remains the front line defense against the spread of disease. Since 2004, Ozark River Manufacturing, leaders in hand wash compliance, has been delivering safety and convenience in the design and delivery of NSF-certified portable hand sinks.
Ozark River Manufacturing may be small (16 employees), but it’s the only manufacturer of its kind that was able to meet the immediate demand of an order for the Jacob Javits Center “makeshift hospital” in NYC in the wake of the 2020 pandemic.
Now, organizations including restaurants, retail, office complexes, manufacturers and non-profit organizations are devising strategies to safely reopen and operate; recognizing the importance of NSF-certified portable sinks, which require no plumbing, in public areas, near entrances, and employee break rooms ... not just in the bathrooms.
Founder and CEO, Martin Watts, who holds several patents, is a tireless ---and enthusiastic --- inventor and entrepreneur. He has become an authority on hand washing protocols, the importance of NSF certification, and how manufacturing remains an essential business. Watts has a vision for how the future may look for manufacturing, business and public health/safety. His company, Ozark River Manufacturing, helped to keep other businesses open during the pandemic, and is now part of safe reopening and ongoing healthy operation strategies nationwide. MGM Grand, Sony Pictures, Toyota, Boeing, Cracker Barrel, and Turner Construction are just a few of the companies that have contacted Ozark River for information on the quick addition of hand washing stations for their customers and employees.
Watts oversees a team that provides a critical and convenient solution to improve personal hygiene and the ability to comply with state and local hand wash codes, as well as fight the spread of diseases like Covid-19. The company’s everlasting commitment to provide a top quality product that is essential to maximizing safety is why Ozark River Manufacturing is the world’s foremost portable sink manufacturer. Ozark River portable hand sinks feature instant hot water technology and convenient quick connect tanks. Without the expense of plumbing, users gain the hygiene benefits of instant hot water in both indoor portable sinks and outdoor portable sinks.
New York’s Jacob Javits Center, a 2.1-million-square-foot convention center within the densest, most populous American city, became a makeshift hospital as the city fought Covid-19. Ozark River Manufacturing delivered 70 sinks to the Javits Center within days, the only manufacturer of its kind that was able to meet the demand of that order so quickly.
Ozark River Manufacturing is a small but mighty, 40,000 sq. ft. portable sink manufacturing facility located in the heart of Middle Tennessee; a perfect example of efficiency for providing time saving delivery to the entire contiguous United States. From restaurants and food service businesses that gain new convenience and opportunities as a result of Ozark River Portable Sinks®, to educators and daycare centers that have healthier students and fewer absentees, to businesses that are now in hand wash code compliance due to implementing the use of portable sinks – the Ozark River team takes great pride in every portable hand sink they manufacture.
Watts fosters a team culture that is supportive and solutions-oriented with consistent communication and positive reinforcement.
With attention to quality that is as pure as the hot water they dispense, all Ozark River portable hand sinks feature instant hot water technology and convenient quick connect tanks. Without the expense of plumbing, each customer gains the hygiene benefits of instant hot water in both indoor portable sinks and outdoor portable sinks.
The CDC recommends washing hands with soap and water whenever possible as proper hand hygiene reduces the amounts of all types of germs and chemicals on hands.
"We built a business on compliance, but our new focus is on prevention," Watts says. "It's time to get hand washing out of solely the bathroom and into public areas; at entrances, in break-rooms and more."
Ozark River Manufacturing supports Global Handwashing Day, observed annually on October 15th.
Learning Sciences Corporation has secured its reputation as a national leader with an international impact in workforce education with its ranking of #66 in the Software Industry and #535 of the fastest-growing privately-owned companies in America, achieving a three-year growth in revenue of 862%.
The Inc. 5000 list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. The Inc. 5000 recognizes private companies using a complicated set of quantitative metrics of growth and revenue. The 2020 Inc. 5000 achieved an incredible three-year average growth of over 500 percent, and a median rate of 165 percent, aggregate revenue was 9 billion in 2019, accounting for over 1 million jobs over the past three years.
Founded in 2008 by company President Peter Ranzino, Learning Sciences Corporation is a learning and development company providing expertise in the design, development, and deployment of workforce web-based training programs for each employee’s skill sets. The learning experiences created are authentic, interactive, and accommodate multiple learning styles.
The company hosts access to client courses, tracks, and maintains critical training data, for over 100,000 employees of its national client base each week.
Learning Sciences' approach to customized platforms and technological advances in the training environment has led to their continual 12-year growth in a variety of industries in both private and public sectors.
In Entertainment, Television, Film, and Sports Broadcasting, clients include NBC Sports and its Summer and Winter Olympic Broadcasts, the IATSE Training Trust Fund, Fox Corporation, Fox Sports, FX, Disney Films and its umbrella of numerous production companies, like Lucas Films and General Hospital, NBC Universal, 21st Century Fox, and ABC.
Petrochemical and manufacturing clients include Citgo Petroleum, Phillips 66, Conoco Phillips, and British Petroleum. In the public sector, the State of Louisiana utilizes customized training and testing platforms in numerous executive, state, civil service, and law enforcement agencies including the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS), Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH), Louisiana State Police (LSP) and Office of the Attorney General (AG), among others. Louisiana State University, professional, and trade associations also utilized Learning Sciences software and programs.
“We focus on optimizing our clients’ workforce, advancing their organization and its performance. Our ability to develop individual skills, then cultivate and grow that skillset is the key to our client’s success in an ever-changing business climate,” said Peter Ranzino.
“We have been fortunate to work with and for some of the world’s smartest companies and the brightest minds in business. What we learn from these companies and their executives has been invaluable to our success,” he added.
Learning Sciences management team operates a variety of learning and technology disciplines. Ranzino credits client referrals as their main source of new client acquisition, acknowledging that their software and learning development team members have earned a reputation for being customer-centric providing authentic, interactive learning experiences customized to each clients' needs, which are result-driven, and cost-efficient to deploy. Their corporate culture embodies research-based design principles, best practices for workforce training, content mastery, and proven quality assurance standards.
The team members Ranzino recruits and employs are highly skilled Instructional Designers with doctoral degrees in Instructional Technology, Graphic and Web Designers versed in learning methodologies, and IT professionals deploying best industry practice. The company’s methodology identifies and qualifies the skills and management acumen for any workforce position, tactical or strategic.
Learning Sciences Core Competencies:
Instructional Design & Analysis
Instructional Writing
Curriculum Development
Custom Content Development
Learning Management of Systems Analysis & Configuration
Miah Dancy, President of BLUEFIN, LLC, commented, “We are excited to welcome Crenshaw to BLUEFIN. Crenshaw has been an exceptional business for many years, providing expert solutions to its clients. We value its longstanding success, and we commit to providing its team of dedicated employees the resources they need to grow that success even further. Vickie Crenshaw brings exceptional technical expertise to our management team, and we look forward to working closely with her to continue providing superior service to Crenshaw’s customers.”
Crenshaw has a long history of providing the highest quality roof consulting services to a wide variety of customers in both the public and private sectors, including city, county, and state agencies, school districts, as well as major U.S. insurance carriers. The entire Crenshaw team will join BLUEFIN’s staff, and Crenshaw’s owner, Vickie Crenshaw, PE, RRO, RRC, will remain an owner in the combined business and become a Senior Vice President within the BLUEFIN organization.
Vickie Crenshaw commented, “Crenshaw is very proud of the legacy we have established and nurtured over the past 16 years. We view this transaction as an opportunity to continue growing, and we welcome the chance to provide an expanded service offering to our clients. Culturally, this is an excellent fit for us, and we are excited for our future with BLUEFIN.”
Joe Vallee of O2 Investment Partners added, “The addition of Crenshaw Consulting Group creates tremendous opportunity for both BLUEFIN as well as the broader Mantis Innovation Group platform. When combined, Crenshaw adds focused expertise in design services and creates an opportunity for Mantis to provide additional software-enabled services to improve facility performance and reduce operating and capital costs. Vickie and her team have built an exceptional business, and we look forward to accomplishing great things together.”
About Mantis Innovation Group, LLC:
Mantis Innovation Group, LLC is a technology-driven firm employing proprietary software and data analytics to improve facility performance. Mantis’ service offering includes electricity and natural gas procurement; proactive roof, pavement, and envelope management; roof design and quality assurance; demand management; energy monitoring; and solar / renewable implementation. Mantis is headquartered in Houston, TX, with additional operations in Dallas, Texas; Waco, Texas; Coppell, TX; Trenton, New Jersey; Burlington, MA; West Springfield, MA; King of Prussia, PA; Harrisburg, PA; and Brunswick, ME.
About BLUEFIN, LLC:
BLUEFIN is the nation’s leading provider of facility asset management and facility energy consulting services to clients with large facility footprints. BLUEFIN delivers an innovative portfolio approach to asset management that significantly reduces costs while improving facility performance.
About Crenshaw Consulting Group, LLC:
Crenshaw Consulting Group, LLC is a design, engineering, and consulting firm specializing in roof systems, waterproofing, exterior wall systems, lab analysis, forensic investigation, quality assurance, and construction observation. Crenshaw has expertise in complex site-specific plans and specifications for renovation, re-roofing, repair, and maintenance jobs.
About O2 Investment Partners:
O2 Investment Partners is a Midwestern based private equity firm that seeks to acquire majority interests in lower middle market B2B services, technology, and select niche industrial companies. The firm invests in businesses with earnings growth potential and a clear path to the creation of shareholder value.
O2 invests with a view toward partnering with management to build and grow the business and take it to its next stage of development. This requires not only a clear vision and strategic plan to create shareholder value, but a close partnership and alignment of interest with management.
VICTOR FOODS is a Spokane-based company specializing in clean label hummus products. Winner of the best locally produced foods (not only hummus) in the Inland NorthWest consecutively for the past 8 years. While VICTOR FOODS products are not “officially certified” organic, organic chickpeas are the main ingredient. Being a clean label product, VICTOR FOODS hummus has: NO preservatives, NO blended or filler oils (canola, soy), NO dairy, NO gluten, NO GMO.
The authentic and delectable hummus flavors of VICTOR FOODS are, also, very low in lectins (anti-nutrients) due to a unique proprietary cooking process. To keep all the natural nutrients from degrading, VICTOR FOODS does not pasteurize their products.
“We take great care to ensure that we have the most clean label of any hummus brand,” Victor Azar, founder of VICTOR FOODS, declared passionately. “We replicate a home-made, hand-crafted product by soaking and cooking the beans correctly with a proprietary process.”
By not including filler oils, Victor’s hummus products have as little as half the calories of many other brands.”
For the past ten years, VICTOR FOODS has been serving independent stores and regional grocery chains throughout the Pacific NorthWest, USA. At this time, there is more capacity to accommodate additional grocery chains who appreciate offering a healthy, clean and tempting product to their evermore critical and demanding shoppers.
Merchants Fabrication, Inc. (MFI), a full-service metal plate and structural shape manufacturer specializing in the machine building industry, is pleased to announce that John Bernier has joined the company as General Manager. Mr. Bernier joins MFI with over 30 years of manufacturing experience. He has extensive experience in operational excellence, manufacturing operations, and engineering, with a proven track record of exceptional quality management and customer relations skills.
“We’re just getting started,” commented Mr. Bernier. “MFI has been in the business a long time and we want our community to know that we’re not going anywhere. We have a lot of exciting projects and plans up our sleeves and are looking forward to engaging more with local businesses. Our extensive metal fabrication skills and abilities put us in a solid position in the marketplace and allow us to respond quickly to customer requests at a very competitive price”.
MFI has extensive history and experience in sub-contract manufacturing work, specializing in the aerospace, paper, food and beverage, medical, and specialty equipment industries. Their capabilities range from custom fabrication work, prototyping, and custom design to waterjet cutting, CNC punching, welding, and more. A full list of MFI’s capabilities can be found on their newly renovated website.
“Customer centricity is a hallmark to MFI,” added Mr. Bernier. “Our clients are the lifeblood of our business, and we are committed to ensuring exceptional quality, integrity, and service to our clients, both present and future.”
In business for over 55 years, MFI is dedicated to delivering only the most exceptional quality projects and service to their clients, both present and future. To learn more about MFI, visit http://www.merchantsfabrication.com.
You know who they are. The guys are walking tall and stand out in a crowd. And, when it’s time to play and relax with friends, they put on the styles that let everyone know they’re reaching for the brass ring. Now’s the time to help make them famous.
It’s one of the most talked about new men’s clothing labels and Chuck Brass is seeking Millennial and Gen Z men who are interested in a career as social fashion influencers. This announcement is a rare opportunity to launch a rising star across all social media platforms. Winners can be Brass Ringleaders, interacting not just with their friends and social channels, but with nationally recognized creative agencies, stylists, and photographers who conduct award-winning campaigns.
It’s easy to get started too. We have all of the assets for publication and media awareness on our website. Potential Brass Ring candidates can visit chuckbrass.com beginning August 1, and apply there for the chance to share with the world all the buzz about Chuck Brass clothes.
Here’s what we want potential Brass Ringleaders to know:
The Chuck Brass brand is igniting worldwide, and you can be part of the explosion as a Brass Ringleader. Chuck wants you to show him how you grab The Brass Ring, where you are - having the best time while looking awesome.
Brass Ringleaders have a direct channel to the company. That means involvement in new product launches, and giving feedback that shows from the ground up what customers want. Our national consultants will sign lucky Brass candidates by several criteria described on the website and winners selected by September 31st, 2020.
Winners will consult with Chuck Brass marketing teams across the nation who work one-on-one with influencers who will receive free merch and apparel. Our creative teams will coordinate with each Brass Ringleader to build personal brands along with Chuck Brass clothes, and the flavor of a Brass-clad life. Your brand. Your movement.
HomeSeer continues its 21-year pursuit of smart home excellence with the release of 3 new smart home hubs. HomeTrollers Pi, Plus & PRO are powered by HS4 smart home software which features locally-managed (cloud-free) automation and includes several new features and integration options.
Chief among the improvements is an all new mobile-friendly interface that provides full system management from any device. Built-in support has also been added to view and record security cameras and an automatic backup function allows quick system recovery if needed.
Several free plugins have been released for easy integration with popular smart home products & technologies including Z-Wave, Zigbee, Philips Hue, Ecobee, Harmony Hub, Tuya, MyQ, Wemo, Rachio, LIFX and more. As with previous hubs, full support is also included for smart speakers, devices and cloud services from Amazon, Google and IFTTT.
HomeTroller Pi and PRO hubs are shipping now. HomeTroller Plus hubs will ship later this year. For more information on HomeTroller hubs, visit https://homeseer.com/home-controllers/
HomeSeer’s free remote access service (MyHS) has also been enhanced to include paid “Premium” options for users who need unified control of multiple systems and users, or require more storage space for system backups and camera recordings. Learn more about MyHS Premium here: https://homeseer.com/myhs-premium/
HomeSeer Technologies, LLC is a leading provider of smart home systems based in Bedford, New Hampshire. Its smart home software and hubs allow users to integrate and automate everything in their homes, including lights, thermostats, sensors, door locks, security systems and much more. HomeSeer systems are locally managed for performance, reliability and security. Visit https://homeseer.com/ for more information.
Registration is now open for the now-digital Offsite Construction Expo – Denver, proudly sponsored by the Modular Building Institute (MBI). This two-day digital expo will start on September 16 and conclude September 17. The Expo will closely follow the format of previous in-person Expos and will feature educational presentations, digital booths from industry exhibitors, and person-to-person communication over video and chat. This event will mark the sixth year that MBI has sponsored the Offsite Construction Expos.
Attendees and exhibitors alike will benefit from the variety of modular vendors and component suppliers all in one virtual room. Past Expo exhibitors have included offsite construction contractors, traditional contractors that have integrated offsite methods, offsite factories, transportation companies, BIM suppliers, materials suppliers, and consultants of all types of offsite construction processes. A number of MBI members exhibit at the Expos on a regular basis.
Exhibitors at the Denver digital expo include the following companies:
Modular Building Institute
Innovative Structural Engineering
Johns Manville
Precision Structural Engineering
Guerdon, LLC
Horizon North Logistics Inc.
ICC Evaluation Service
neUdesign Architecture
Z Modular
BestGen Modular
Phoenix Modular Elevator
USG Structural Panels
“We’re very excited to be bringing the excitement of OSCE online,” said Dave Sikora, OSCE’s business development director. “There’s no doubt that COVID has presented some challenges for us, but we think this Expo is really going to exceed expectations.”
If you are interested in learning about offsite construction, the Offsite Construction Expo is the place to be. The event is only 9 for all attendees.
Speakers at the Denver Expo include MBI member Shawn Lothrop, CEO of Innovative Structural Engineering. He’ll be speaking about the advantages and value of structural engineering for modular and offsite construction. John Beddow, CEO of Guerdon, LLC, will be addressing affordable housing. Rhys Kane's (Horizon North) session will also explore the topic. Chris Waters from Z Modular will speak on new markets and challenges for modular construction and Troy Tiddens (neUdesign Architecture) will speak on the means and methods of offsite design.
Two additional digital Expos—each targeted to a specific North American region—are planned for 2020. OSCE Toronto is planned for October 21 and 22. OSCE Washington DC is scheduled for November 18 and 19. Each Expo is planned and run by association management company HardimanWilliams, LLC. The Modular Building Institute is sponsoring all three OSCE events in 2020.
“We are at a pivotal point in our growth and our capabilities as a managed cloud provider, making it the absolute right time to reintroduce our brand to our current and future customers,” assesses Gary Simat, CEO of Performive. “While the name may be new, our updated messaging encompasses 15 years of managing customer environments to evolve into hyperconverged, VMware-centric managed multicloud provider.”
The rebrand highlights an expanded infrastructure portfolio that focuses on the team’s long history as VMware experts. The technology offerings include secure, fully managed VMware Cloud, Private Cloud, Bare Metal, Colocation, and an entire suite of Veeam-powered Data Protection Services. To continue to serve customers with excellence, Performive has also introduced three tiers of customer support and engineering/consultancy services to meet Mid-Market IT Teams’ need for more regular access to expertise and time-saving environment management. With the new product and service offerings, Performive customers can focus on driving technology-forward innovations and business solutions in this demanding, ever-changing era.
“The team has been proactively serving our loyal customer base with a performance-first mentality for over a decade. With performance and service excellence as key components of our organization’s core culture, the new brand name was an easy, authentic choice for the leadership team,” comments Danielle Walter, Vice President of Marketing, on the new brand identity. “We can now clearly and concisely tell the story of our past, present, and vision for the future with our updated messaging and product portfolio.”
The new logo and brand imagery’s mountain landscape symbolize that Performive is the experienced guide to lead customers through unchartered terrain of strategizing performant cloud environments that optimize their mission-critical workloads and applications.
Founded in 2005, the organization has gained the attention of several publications and company rankings lists, including becoming recipients of the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 award and 2018, 2019, and 2020’s Pacesetter Award. Performive recently landed a spot on one of the most prestigious rankings list, Inc 5000’s fastest-growing privately owned businesses, which marked the fourth year in a row of inclusion.
About Performive Performive is a Cloud Solutions Provider specializing in VMware environments for the Mid-Market. From Private Clouds to Managed Hyperscale, the Performive cloud portfolio is complemented by a robust security and Veeam-powered Data Protection offering to build strategic multicloud environments for growing businesses across the world. Learn more or view our 20+ global locations at Performive.com.
CPF Lures is proud to establish itself as the newest fishing lure company in Kissimmee, Florida with a focus on soft plastic baits.
For the first time ever, CPF Lures launches its brand-new fishing lure company.
CPF Lures, a Kissimmee-based fishing lure company, is proud to establish itself as the newest fishing tackle provider in Florida. Founded by Chuck Pippin Jr and Jason George, CPF Lures stands for Chuck Pippin Fishing Lures. Founded in 2020, the company provides fishing worms, creatures, claws, and so much more.
According to the company, "Chuck began his career as a Bass fishing guide in 1997 on West Lake Toho and the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, during his junior year at the University of Central Florida. After graduating, Chuck moved to Clewiston, Florida, and spent 5 years as a guide at Roland Martin's Marina on Lake Okeechobee. During this time, he began his career as a professional tournament angler fishing both the FLW Tour and the B.A.S.S. Southern Opens. In October of 2002, Chuck moved back to the Orlando Florida area to continue a guiding career on West Lake Tohopekaliga, the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes and other Orlando area lakes."
A few of Chuck Pippins sponsors include businesses such as Ranger Boats, Evinrude Outboards, Toho Marine & Outdoors, Minn Kota Motors, Humminbird, 13 Fishing, and D.O.A. Lures.
Chuck goes on to say, "We started CPF Lures with a vision of perfecting fishing lures & tackle. Offering increased durability and higher quantities of baits, CPF Lures develops baits for the tournament pro and fishing guides who require a better quality solution."
The company continues to share that, "we wanted to make a product specifically for the tournament angler or professional guide. Our Pro Series baits are scientifically engineered for durability and usability. The soft plastics are durable enough to allow for multiple hook sets, allow you to catch more fish, yet are soft enough to puncture easily with a hook. The spongy feeling of the baits helps fish hang on longer due to the true to life feeling. Currently we offer our baits in 25 & 50 at a time in durable, recyclable, stack-able containers. However, we look to expand to traditional 10-count bags in the near future."
Want to learn more about Chuck Pippin Fishing Lures?
About CPF Lures: Official Disclaimer: "CPF Lures is a fishing lure company founded in 2020 in Kissimmee, Florida. CPF Lures stands for Chuck Pippin Fishing Lures, named after one of the founders, Chuck Pippin Jr."
Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI) has been awarded a Phase Two grant from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Ground Vehicles Systems Center (formerly TARDEC). Based on the progress achieved during Phase One, ASI was chosen to continue development of a Deep Learning (DL) architecture that will support sensor fusion in environments with limited, or no, GPS. Specifically, ASI is making rapid advancements in triangulating data inputs from traditional cameras, LiDAR, and radar to feed machine learning that will provide clearer visibility, predictability, and safety in environments where GPS integrity is restricted or where GPS cannot be utilized at all.
"The objective is to create clearer real-time understanding of an autonomous vehicle’s surroundings, especially when navigating through compromised weather, environments, or conditions," said Jeff Ferrin, Chief Technology Officer at ASI. "As self-driving vehicles advance, especially for industrial use, the need to utilize machine learning, deep learning, and other artificial intelligence algorithms to improve performance in challenging environments only increases. Therefore, the success of this project is critically important – not only for the direct application within the U.S. military, but for applications across ASI’s multiple lines of business."
In the case of a deep learning architecture that fuses information from LiDAR, radar and cameras, the innovation could not come soon enough for some industries – especially mining.
"As global mining operations re-evaluate orebody economics and redesign mines as a result of automation, mining operations will become increasingly complex and dependent on technology. By association, the need for advanced visibility and situational awareness increases exponentially," explains Chris Soccio, General Manager of the Ferrexpo Yeristovo operations. "In locations where GPS or communications networks are compromised or unreliable, the ability to leverage machine learning fed by three diverse input methods becomes not only immediately desirable, but essential to ensure system redundancy for safe and efficient mining."
ASI expects to complete the Phase Two assignment by September 2022.
About ASI
Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI) is a world leader in industrial vehicle automation. ASI serves clients across the world in mining, agriculture, automotive, government, and manufacturing industries with remote control, teleoperation, and fully automated solutions from its headquarters and 100-acre proving ground in northern Utah.
Aqua-Tots Swim Schools has announced the opening of its 113th worldwide franchise location in Atlanta’s upper westside. Located in the shopping area of Westside Village at Moores Mill, along Marietta Boulevard and Coronet Way, Aqua-Tots Westside Village is now serving families in West Atlanta, Midtown and Buckhead. They officially opened their doors on Monday, August 17, 2020.
Aqua-Tots Swim Schools has been the leader in the swim instruction industry since 1991, offering comprehensive swim curriculum for children as early as four months old. With over 100 locations in 14 countries, families all over the world experience the dedicated, year-round, indoor swim facilities where their children can become safe and confident swimmers by completing the proven Aqua-Tots curriculum.
The 4,500 sq. foot swim school is the sixth Aqua-Tots location in Georgia and fourth Atlanta area location for Franchise Owners Andrew George, Jesse Rhodenbaugh and Tommy Fisher, who also own locations in Alpharetta, Briarcliff and Roswell, Georgia.
“We’re excited to serve the families of West Atlanta, Midtown and Buckhead,” said Franchise Owner Jesse Rhodenbaugh. “This year’s pandemic has caused many parents to work from home. Children are also at home, and they are bored. This has resulted in an increased rate of drowning all over the country. In fact, 69% of children who drown are not expected to be in or near a pool at the time of an incident. We are very proud to offer families in Atlanta a year-round place to equip their children with the water safety skills they need for a lifetime.”
According to the National Institutes of Health, “Consistency in formal swim lessons reduces the risk of drowning by 88% among children ages one to four years old.” That’s an encouraging reality since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that drowning is the leading cause of unintentional, injury-related death among children ages one to four.
Aqua-Tots Westside Village is committed to keeping families safe, healthy and comfortable when attending swim lessons. As such, they have implemented the Aqua-Tots Full Circle of Safety to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in their swim school. These procedures focus on a modified swim school environment for the health of their families and staff, safety of their lessons and cleanliness of their facility. Preventative measures include social distancing in the lobby, hand sanitizer stations, enhanced cleaning procedures, masks for swim school staff and temperature checks for staff prior to each shift.
Additionally, a properly maintained and sanitized pool is still considered a safe environment for children and families. According to the CDC, “There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people through the water in pools, hot tubs, spas, or water play areas. Proper operation and maintenance (including disinfection with chlorine and bromine) of these facilities should inactivate the virus in the water.” The Aqua-Tots pool contains a commercial sanitation and filtration system which maintains the proper chlorinated levels.
For a limited time, those who enroll in monthly swim lessons will receive a free swim lesson to get started. Aqua-Tots Westside Village is open seven days a week and encourages families to reserve a spot in small group (4:1 ratio), semi-private (2:1 ratio) or private (1:1 ratio) lessons before classes fill up. Aqua-Tots Westside Village will also feature the Special Needs Aquatic Program (S.N.A.P.), which tailors lessons to each child’s special needs and abilities, Fast Track, which serves as a jumpstart to lessons, and birthday parties.
Aqua-Tots Westside Village is now hiring front desk staff and swim instructors. To apply, please contact Aquatic Manager Ally Gibson at westsidevillageam@aqua-tots.com. If you’d like to learn more about Aqua-Tots Westside Village or to pre-enroll in swim lessons, visit aqua-tots.com/atlanta-westside-village or call (770) 927-8155.
About Aqua-Tots Swim Schools
Aqua-Tots Swim Schools serves over 100 communities worldwide, offering dedicated, year-round, indoor swim instruction, community outreach and drowning prevention education to children of all abilities from four months to 12 years old. As the world’s largest swim school franchise, their hand-selected instructors are passionate about teaching children how to remain safer in and around the water, using tried and true curriculum, 29+ years in the making and trusted worldwide to teach 2.9 million swim lessons annually. To learn more, visit http://www.aqua-tots.com.
What makes a hero? That is a very important question, with more than one answer. “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” (Joseph Campbell) “A hero is somebody who voluntarily walks into the unknown”. (Tom Hanks) “A hero is no braver than an ordinary person, but he or she is brave five minutes longer.” (Ralph Waldo Emerson). All of these statements can easily be said about Bonnie Frankel, super athlete, author and activist who at 75-years old is still breaking the rules, while continuing to remain young in body, mind and spirit. She is truly a woman of inspiration who has accomplished much by doing the extraordinary.
While most seniors are huddled indoors during the Covid-19 pandemic and quarantine, Bonnie Frankel is leading the way. She is releasing her new book, Bonnie’s Theory - Finding the Right Exercise, and is teaching and motivating people about how to remain positive, calm and healthy during these uncertain times.
No stranger to adversity, she is a true survivor. In 1993 Bonnie singlehandedly changed an NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) rule, and was the oldest female to compete in a Division 1 collegiate sport, now known as “The Bonnie Rule”. She had also faced breast cancer, divorce, a suicide attempt, hip replacement, and homelessness, but overcame it all by self-rehabilitation through exercise.
Crossing her path when she was an older student returning to college, was her running instructor Olympic champion Tommie Smith. He along with athlete John Carlos had raised their fists in a black power salute after winning the gold and bronze medals in the 1968 Olympics in the 200-meter run, reminiscent of today’s Black Lives Matter movement. Tommie saw true talent in Bonnie, and recommended that she compete in track as he noticed her “fast feet”. He became her mentor and coach, and told Bonnie that she would be “The George Foreman of running.”
Later when she was 60, and after undergoing a hip replacement due to Sickle Cell Anemia (Bo Jackson’s Disease), Bonnie had a chance introduction to meet John Carlos who was friends with Tommie Smith. He was so impressed with her ability and in her changing an NCAA rule that he decided to coach her to qualify for the Olympic trials in 2004.
Today with the Black Lives Matter movement in full swing, along with the Covid-19 crisis pandemic, and the presidential election right around the corner, Bonnie is no stranger to hard times, challenging personal difficulties, and triumphs.
Her latest project is to bring awareness to raise social security income so that current generations can live more comfortably in the world. This is especially important during these tough times when many people can’t afford food, housing, or the cost of living. Recently, senators Schumer, Warren and Wyden have unveiled a plan to raise these benefits by 0 during Covid-19 through 2021.
According to Bonnie Frankel, “People can’t survive by living off their social security benefits alone. They should be able to live comfortably without fearing poverty. The current system doesn’t work. The cost of living has exceeded many people's ability to properly take care of themselves.”
USA Today once wrote that if ever there were a made for TV movie, “The life and times of Bonnie Frankel” is it.
Tellwut is excited to announce the launch of Tellwut Insights, our new DIY platform along with access to custom support services and our weekly Omnibus program providing ease of access for businesses utilizing our platform to gain affordable and valuable market research.
Tellwut provides data and analysis through surveys accessing our large North American community (panel). Use our DIY platform or Tellwut will work with you to run personalized targeted surveys to gain valuable data and allow you to make informed market decisions. Our engaged community of respondents will answer your questions to give you a better understanding of the consumer landscape.
With competitive price points, Tellwut Insights is created to democratize market research to become more affordable for businesses. Tellwut Insights also offers a level of efficiency as answers can be rapidly gathered and distributed real-time responses.
Tellwut Insights serves as a mediator between businesses and the Tellwut platform, giving clients access to a willing and diverse panel of consumers providing businesses data towards an informed decision-making process. Tellwut Insights reporting provides clients with comprehensive data allowing analysis according to numerous demographic and psychographic separations.
Tellwut Insights seeks to provide greater access to companies for informed decision making and provides varying options for quick and affordable insights. Examples of Tellwut Insights case studies can be found on our reports page.
About Tellwut
Tellwut® is a North American community of individuals dedicated to expressing their opinions through online surveys based upon a wide variety of topics in exchange for rewards and the Tellwut community experience. Tellwut Insights uses its proprietary survey and panel member management application along with the Tellwut community to provide a platform for organizations to send surveys to their stakeholders or to crowdsource and conduct online market research quickly and easily; thus allowing businesses a clearer understanding and insight into their products or services, customer attitudes, and potential business opportunities.
Swiftly, the leading big data platform for public transit, today announced an investment round from SMRT Ventures, the Corporate Venture Arm of transport operator SMRT.
The collaboration with SMRT enables Swiftly to further expand its activities in the Asia region. Established in 2015, Swiftly has sales, marketing, and customer success operations in North America, Western Europe, and Asia. Asia is a large opportunity for Swiftly as its economies depend heavily on public transit to support their rapid economic and population growth.
Swiftly has created the first cloud-based data platform specifically designed for public transit data and operations. Unlike legacy transit software, Swiftly leverages big data and sophisticated algorithms to drive efficiency across the transit operations to boost the rider experience. Further, the platform includes a suite of APIs that enable public transit networks to connect and integrate services with other modes of transportation.
Swiftly has seen rapid growth and has more than doubled in size over the past twelve months. “We are thrilled to partner with SMRT as we look to accelerate our growth into Asia,” said Jonathan Simkin, Co-Founder & CEO of Swiftly. “Beyond growth, one of our core goals at Swiftly is to build a transportation community where we can share best practices that we observe around the world. We’re delighted to be able to include SMRT and Singapore within this network to broaden the scope of our reach.”
SMRT, Singapore’s leading public transport operator, serves more than 3 million passenger journeys daily via bus, rail, taxi and other public and private transport services. SMRT’s investment in Swiftly (via SMRT Ventures) aims to deliver innovative technologies and new business models in urban transportation.
“As a board member and historical investor, one of our key goals is to help Swiftly realize their vision to help make public transit more efficient and sustainable everywhere around the world,” said Xavier Gury, International Investment Director at Via ID. ”Thanks to our international platform, we’re excited to have made the partnership connection between SMRT and Swiftly. SMRT is a perfect partner now for Swiftly as it expands into Asia, one of the fastest growing and most dynamic regions in the world.”
About Swiftly: Swiftly has created the first big data platform specifically designed for transportation data and operations. Swiftly works with over 80 city transit networks around the world, including MBTA in Boston, Capital Metro in Austin, VIA in San Antonio, VTA in San Jose, and MDOT MTA in Baltimore, supporting over 5,500 transit agency professionals and impacting over 1.5 billion passengers per year. Swiftly has helped customers improve arrival predictions by up to 30% and complete planning projects up to 90% faster, resulting in increased ridership, fewer passenger complaints, and more efficient transit operations.
Today, Commonwealth and JPMorgan Chase announced their collaboration to address the challenges and opportunities that emerging technologies present to lower- and moderate-income people’s financial lives. As part of the two-year initiative, Commonwealth will conduct research, understand and document the financial landscape for financially vulnerable people, examining usage patterns of emerging technologies with a focus on how they garner trust.
Emerging technology is already shaping the financial landscape, and COVID-19 has only accelerated its disruption. 64% of financial services executives expect to become mass adopters of AI and 77% expect AI to be an essential driver across the industry within two years. Lower-income workers are already experiencing barriers to financial services. Commonwealth data shows 43% of lower income workers do not have a savings account. But as fintechs and social impact innovators progress towards folding technology like artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics into their products, a major risk exists.
If the needs of financially vulnerable, lower- and moderate-income Americans are not addressed, our financial system will become even more fractured. But if they are, the financial landscape could shift to include new people and drive widespread financial security and opportunity.
“Emerging technology will play a central role in the post-COVID economy--but the question is, will this hurt or help America’s most financially vulnerable?” said Commonwealth Co-Founder and Executive Director Timothy Flacke. “A time of disruption provides an opportunity to include new people in the financial system--but only if technology is intentionally designed and distributed based on a thorough understanding of the needs and aspirations of these customers.”
This initiative builds on Commonwealth’s prior work with JPMorgan Chase, which tested savings tools for lower-wage workers. Commonwealth will research, understand and document the financial landscape for financially vulnerable people, examining usage patterns of emerging technologies with a focus on how they garner trust. The initiative will examine how emerging technologies can address acute financial challenges faced by financially vulnerable people during COVID-19, and on the path to recovery.
Data will be disaggregated by race, gender and age, and will consider the role of place, recognizing that economic disruptions often have different impacts across communities. As part of this effort, fintech and nonprofit innovators will field test research findings on the ground with their financially vulnerable consumers to produce more accurate, nuanced insights.
Commonwealth will produce tools and resources that inform and influence fintech and social impact innovators to harness the power of emerging technologies like big data analytics and artificial intelligence in a way that addresses the needs of financially vulnerable Americans--transforming the landscape for decades to come. Importantly, the project will include discussions and collaboration with key stakeholders, fintechs and experts in emerging technology and ultimately findings will be disseminated through digital assets and events including a private stakeholder convening and a public webinar.
Commonwealth has a long track record of helping financially vulnerable people build savings and financial security. For the past 20 years, the organization has built innovative solutions that make people financially secure and work towards financial opportunity for all, helping people accumulate over B in savings.
About Commonwealth Commonwealth strengthens the financial opportunity and security of financially vulnerable people by discovering ideas, piloting solutions, and driving innovations to scale. For nearly two decades, Commonwealth has designed effective innovations, products, and policies enabling over 750,000 people to accumulate more than billion in savings. Commonwealth understands broad changes require market players to act. That’s why we collaborate with consumers, the financial services industry, employers, policy-makers and mission-driven organizations. The solutions we build are grounded in real life, based on our deep understanding of people who are financially vulnerable and how businesses can best serve them.
Inc. Magazine reveals Stable Kernel is No. 3115 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents an exclusive look into some of the most successful organizations of 2020 including Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia and more.
“We are thrilled to be named one of America’s fastest-growing private companies for the third year. We owe our growing success to the incredible talent we have in-house and our clients who trust us to build innovative, complex software products for their most high-stakes business challenges,” said CEO and Founder Joe Conway.
This marks three out of four eligible years Stable Kernel has been a part of this elite list of businesses, ranking No. 532 in 2017 and No. 1549 in 2019. The company also celebrates a year of achievements from several national and local publications. These awards include Fortune Magazine Certified Great Place to Work, Inc. Magazine Best Place to Work, Atlanta Business Chronicle Pacesetters and Atlanta Business Chronicle Healthiest Employer Award.
“From our beginning in 2013, we've been building a company culture that is authentic and expansive. Our work is guided by our shared commitment to four core values that has helped us create a sustainable, healthy business to support such massive growth,” said Chief People and Culture Officer Jami Sieder.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000. To learn more about Stable Kernel, visit https://stablekernel.com.
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About Stable Kernel:
Stable Kernel is a custom software and technology firm founded and based in Atlanta. Our Fortune 500 clients rely on us to navigate the unknown — that space between an identified problem and a future-focused solution. At Stable Kernel, we identify, strategize and execute on custom software that builds your business.
Founder Joe Conway’s roots run deep in tech from training thousands of engineers at Apple, Facebook, IBM, and more. His cachet in the industry attracts the brightest tech talent to build world-class products for brands including BMW, Kimberly-Clark, Carvana, UNFI, Rheem, SCJohnson, Honeywell, Sallie Mae Bank, GoPro, DowDupont, Assurant, Louisiana Pacific and more.
- Ad was part of rebranding campaign aimed at Latin, African-American and general markets
Campaign featured real stories from real Arbonne Independent Consultants
This is the 6th Telly Award for Sinema Films, other awards include campaigns featuring Bruce Willis
The video production company Sinema Films spot ‘Sisters and Friends’ has won a Silver trophy at the 41st Annual Telly Awards. The spot was produced for the global, holistic lifestyle brand and social selling giant, Arbonne. It tells the real-life story of two Arbonne Independent Consultants, as they help each other build their social selling business with the Arbonne brand. One of the Consultants plays mentor and business advisor to the mentee, and as their businesses flourish, they forge a strong, steadfast friendship. The story is an intimate, feel-good narrative about the experiences of entrepreneurs, and it plays particularly well for the mobile screen.
“This is a big honor for Arbonne. We are very proud that the warmth of our Consultants’ story resonated with our audience and is recognized by the Telly Awards Judging Council. Sinema Films did an excellent job in producing this campaign,” said Arbonne CMO, Carole Diarra. The Tellys are one of the most competitive awards to win with more than 12,000 entries each year. Previous winners include BET Networks, Bloomberg, CBS Interactive, Comcast and Conde Nast.
The spot is part of a rebranding campaign aimed at sharing the brand values of Arbonne through the stories of its' diverse community. In the campaign, Diarra was committed to telling honest, authentic stories about the Arbonne community. “Our Independent Consultants come from all walks of life. They are nurses, accountants, students, parents, triathletes and more. They are truly a global community coming from around the world, and in many ways, they are also from right next door. Each one of them brings a unique story to the table and that’s what makes our community so special. We wanted to capture the true experience of using and selling Arbonne products within a circle of friends. We wanted to tell their stories without any fabrications because the stories are inspiring on their own.” Indeed. Diarra’s aim at authenticity seems to have hit the mark, the larger rebrand campaign won three more Gold statuettes.
“’Sisters and Friends’ is a brief look into how these two amazing Arbonne women have supported and celebrated each other in their personal and career growth. When women support other women, incredible things happen. We were very humbled to be invited to work on this campaign, it is beauty, friendship, and community – it is magic,” said Noel Maimu, Sinema Films’ executive producer. The commercial production company handled both creative concept and production, taking the campaign from copy to final videos. “Clients are increasingly looking for a one-stop agency that does both – creative and production. As a production agency, we are faster, and more cost-effective, our clients are happy with our capabilities,’ Maimu added.
Since 1980, Arbonne International, LLC, has been creating personal care, beauty and wellness products crafted with plant-based ingredients, and grounded in science and clinical research. Arbonne’s philosophy of healthy living to improve Mind. Body. Skin.™ combined with the entrepreneurial business opportunity fosters a holistic approach, focusing on the whole person to flourish inside and out. Earlier this year, Arbonne became a Certified B CorporationTM, reinforcing its commitment to balance people, planet and profit.
NFP, a leading insurance broker and consultant that provides property and casualty (P&C), corporate benefits, retirement, and individual solutions, today announced the acquisition of EFG&M Management, LLC, in a transaction that closed effective July 1, 2020.
EFG&M, an employee benefits broker located in the Austin Metroplex, serves employers in central Texas. With over 30 years of experience supporting employers in central Texas, EFG&M will help to expand NFP’s presence in a diverse and growing area. Don Eddleman and Carl “Hap” Feuerbacher, two of EFG&M’s co-founders, will join NFP as vice presidents and report to Kevin Brown, managing director of NFP's retail sales and distribution operation in central Texas.
“I’m excited to welcome the EFG&M team to NFP,” said Brown. “NFP is focused on growing in key markets by adding talented professionals, specialized expertise and deep relationships that elevate our ability to meet the dynamic needs of our clients. Don, Hap and their team support this focus and will play a large role in our ability to grow in the central Texas market.”
“Our values of providing exceptional service and consultative expertise to clients align perfectly with NFP’s,” said Eddleman. “Joining NFP gives us access to additional resources that enhance our ability to expand relationships and support our clients with tailored employee benefit solutions.”
About NFP NFP is a leading insurance broker and consultant providing specialized property and casualty, corporate benefits, retirement and individual solutions through its licensed subsidiaries and affiliates. NFP enables client success through the expertise of over 5,600 global employees, investments in innovative technologies, and enduring relationships with highly rated insurers, vendors, and financial institutions. NFP is the 5th largest benefits broker by global revenue, 6th largest US-based privately owned broker, and 8th best place to work in insurance (Business Insurance); 10th largest property and casualty agency (Insurance Journal); and 12th largest global insurance broker (Best’s Review).
Visit NFP.com to discover how NFP empowers clients to meet their goals.
Clean the World Foundation, a global leader in water, sanitation, hygiene, and sustainability has partnered with Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) to facilitate The Drop by Drop Project. A collaboration between Clean the World Foundation and initiative co-founder Sands, The Drop by Drop Project will reinvest capital from water stewardship efforts into three innovative projects supporting local water champions in Las Vegas, Macao, and Singapore. Managed and operated by Clean the World Foundation, The Drop by Drop Project will be supported in part by savings from Sands’ conservation programs.
The second organization selected for funding was Get Outdoors Nevada (GON), who will use the funding to conduct six water conservation teacher training programs for 120 teachers. In addition, the funds will support transportation for approximately 30 science and water-related field trips for thousands of students.
Healthy environments create healthy communities. Protecting the environment requires an engaged community that understands the importance of its natural resources. This is especially true of Southern Nevada, which depends almost entirely on the Colorado River and Lake Mead for its water resources. “Teachers are vital to inspiring the next generation to protect and care for our scarce water resources,” says Aaron Lynn Leifheit, Education Program Director, Get Outdoors Nevada. “Teachers will be offered two types of programs The Discover a Watershed and Project WET. These trainings will equip teachers with the tools, knowledge, and resources they need to become good water stewards and impart this information on students of all ages.”
“It is important to support organizations that support science-literacy and water stewardship, just as it is important for our teachers to be well versed in the importance of water resources to our local environment and community,” says Katarina Tesarova, senior vice president, global sustainability, Las Vegas Sands.
Sam Stephens, executive director of Clean the World Foundation, says that GON is proactively helping protect the Las Vegas watershed, a critically important Southern Nevada resource. “Educating the leaders of tomorrow on the importance of water conservation is a vital component to maintaining long-term sustainability goals. Facilitating this type of project is fundamentally why the Drop by Drop Project exists.”
For more information on The Drop by Drop Project, please visit: https://cleantheworldfoundation.org/dropbydrop
About Clean the World Clean the World Foundation is an international development and global health nonprofit operating hygiene-focused emergency relief initiatives, and WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) education programs, targeting vulnerable communities in the United States and around the world. Clean the World Foundation is the 501(c)(3) non-profit sector of Clean the World’s social enterprise responsible for all soap and hygiene kit distribution both domestically and globally as part of many of its comprehensive WASH programs. Clean the World Foundation engages volunteers, donors, and other outcome-focused organizations around the world to provide hygiene supplies and education curriculum to support its global health programs. Since 2009, Clean the World Foundation has served over 10 million individuals through its global WASH programs. A copy of the official registration and financial information for Clean the World Foundation may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by visiting https://www.fdacs.gov/ConsumerServices. For more information, visit us online: https://www.cleantheworldfoundation.org.
About Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) Las Vegas Sands Corp. is the world's pre-eminent developer and operator of world-class Integrated Resorts. We created the meetings, incentives, convention, and exhibition (MICE)-based Integrated Resort. Our industry-leading Integrated Resorts provide substantial contributions to our host communities including growth in leisure and business tourism, sustained job creation, and ongoing financial opportunities for local small and medium-sized businesses. Our properties include The Venetian Resort and Sands Expo in Las Vegas and the iconic Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Through majority ownership in Sands China Ltd., we have developed the largest portfolio of properties on the Cotai Strip in Macao, including The Venetian Macao, The Plaza and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Sands Cotai Central, and The Parisian Macao, as well as the Sands Macao on the Macao Peninsula.
Latent AI, creators of the Latent AI Efficient Inference Platform (LEIP) and the latest spinout from SRI International, has been recognized as the 2020 "Startup of the Year" from IoT World during their virtual awards ceremony on August 12, 2020.
The IoT World 2020 virtual awards program highlighted exemplary IoT projects, products, and people in 13 categories, with 81 finalists from over 600 total nominations.
The categories in the 2nd annual competition spanned the IoT ecosystem from Industrial IoT to Edge Computing to Consumer IoT, including deployment in such verticals as manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and the public sector. A mix of editors, analysts, researchers, consultants, and industry experts participated in the judging process.
The IoT World 2020 Startup of the Year finalist list included several other impressive young companies developing cutting-edge IoT solutions such as Zededa, Cohesion, Pointr, Luminance, NanoLock Security, and Senra.
Latent AI, launched in 2018 by co-founders Jags Kandasamy and Sek Chai, is backed by DARPA technology and is the latest SRI International spinout. Latent AI's technology, a suite of software tools designed with AI developer and engineering teams in mind, simplifies and accelerates the AI workflow from training to deployment. Latent AI transforms the way developers train AI for inference through adaptive AI technology. This enables rapid AI application development on lean edge devices at scale, works anywhere, and seamlessly adapts, regardless of framework, OS, architecture, or edge hardware.
Latent AI’s LEIP SDK allows compression of neural nets running on any edge AI hardware target in the edge continuum, enabling the Internet of Things. LEIP compresses conventional AI models by 10x without a noticeable accuracy change and allows deployment on inexpensive microcontrollers, DSPs, and other processor cores typically found in edge devices. With many thousands of compelling edge AI applications yet to be developed, Latent AI will solve AI workloads efficiently, even at the edge of the networks.
LEIP provides intelligence to migrate to the edge for local processing for any number of use cases such as face detection algorithms running locally within security cameras or appliances, or Siri-like voice interfaces working instantly even when network connectivity is missing.
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About Latent AI, Inc.
Based in Menlo Park, CA, Latent AI, Inc. is an early-stage venture spinout of SRI International, dedicated to building solutions that enable the adaptive edge to transform AI processing. Latent AI is well-funded by Steve Jurvetson, from Future Ventures and Autotech Ventures, with support from Fortune 500 clients. The Latent AI Efficient Inference Platform (LEIP™) brings AI to the edge by optimizing for compute, energy, and memory without requiring changes to existing AI/ML infrastructure and frameworks. Jags Kandasamy and Sek Chai are the founders of Latent AI. They bring decades of combined industry experience and R&D expertise in machine learning AI (lifelong learning), computer vision, embedded systems, IoT applications, and efficient computing.
OSNEXUS, the leading developer of grid-scale software-defined storage solutions, today announced the general availability of QuantaStor 5.7. The new release includes Ceph one-click storage auto-configuration capabilities, metadata offload features, and the availability of QuantaStor on Red Hat RHEL and CentOS 7.8.
“Our customers at major MSPs like IBM Cloud have been looking for QuantaStor on Red Hat in order to meet high security requirements and to enable better integration with enterprise software products within the platform,” said Steven Umbehocker, CEO of OSNEXUS. “QuantaStor 5.7 is a major milestone for us with the new Red Hat support and will be followed with a number of new security features due out in the QuantaStor 5.8 release in Q4/20.”
Release Highlights
IBM Red Hat & CentOS 7 Support - QuantaStor now runs on RHEL and CentOS 7.8, enabling governments and large organizations to deploy QuantaStor's scale-out software-defined storage platform on the same Linux operating system that's used for general operations and compute. This makes it easier for organizations to implement common security, monitoring, and log collection practices across all their systems.
Advanced Scale-out Storage Configuration - QuantaStor 5.7 now has one-click auto-configuration of storage media for Ceph based scale-out storage clusters. Administrators can now set up complete Ceph clusters for scale-out file, block, and object storage in as few as 10 clicks in the web management interface.
Metadata Offload - QuantaStor now ships with OpenZFS v.8 and integrates with the latest metadata offload features to boost performance for parity based Storage Pool configurations.
Founded in 2010, OSNEXUS enables organizations to manage their storage as composable infrastructure with its QuantaStor™ industry-leading Software Defined Storage (SDS) platform. The QuantaStor platform provides scale-out file, block, and object storage on commodity hardware as an easy-to-manage storage grid solution.
QuantaStor, deployed by Fortune 500 companies and major research institutions, addresses a broad set of storage use cases ranging from backup & archive, HPC, big data, cloud computing, virtualization, and high-performance applications through it’s scale-out grid architecture.
Buying CBD products in Milwaukee no longer has to be intimidating and confusing. “From the beginning, we’ve been dually-focused: to provide premium yet affordable CBD, and create an inviting space for our community to learn about, experience and purchase these goods,“ says Salem Kashou, the owner of the Eastside’s newest CBD store, Kind Oasis™, located in the former Kashou Carpets building on 2169 N Farwell Ave.
“In the last few years, we’ve seen an explosion in the popularity of CBD in Milwaukee and beyond,” explains Kashou. “Unfortunately, we’ve also seen a corresponding increase of pop-up stores selling overpriced, and sometimes, untested products from people who know little about what they’re actually selling. Our goal is to make the everyday shopper more comfortable and better educated about the various types of CBD so they can achieve optimal therapeutic effects at the most affordable pricing in town.“
Co-owner Erik Willms, who is originally from Mequon, lived the last 10 years in Montana. Much of that time was spent creating and refining techniques used for the concentration of cannabinoids. He will utilize his experience to improve industry standards for both product quality and consumer price.
“Our aim is to set the bar for CBD quality in Milwaukee,” notes Willms. “We’ve seen the wide-ranging comforting benefits that come with using quality CBD for chronic muscle and joint pain, insomnia, anxiety, focus, stress, and even depression. That is why we place such a huge emphasis on education and third-party testing. And we only provide medicated products from reputable brands with the strictest adherence to quality control and testing. You’ll find only the best Hemp-derived CBD products at Kind Oasis.”
The store, which opened in June, might be best described as a family-friendly, CBD wonderland. It features over 100 CBD products ranging from oils, softgels, tablets and gummies to sports balm, vape cartridges and a unique line of pet products. Besides selling its own Kind Oasis™ branded items, the store carries a large selection of Wisconsin-owned CBD brands, as well as national brands such as Medterra®, Plant People®, and Green Roads®. Just CBD-curious? The store also carries a thoughtfully curated gift selection including goods for the home, kids, pets, outdoor living, and lifestyle.
Also unique to Kind Oasis is the store’s free event space to foster Milwaukee’s creative community. This space can be used for educational seminars, community events and fund-raisers, as well as an option for local artists, musicians, fitness gurus, and others to host their own pop-up events.
“We’ve created an open, inviting space for the people in our community,” says Kashou. “In today’s environment its now more important than ever for all of us to find wholeness and balance together with plant-based relief.”
Kind Oasis stays committed to the health and safety of all guests. To keep everyone safe inside the store Kind Oasis offers masks for all shoppers, hand sanitizer throughout the store, and continuous cleaning of high-touch surfaces, in addition to touchless payment processing. More so, the stores spacious and open environment promotes natural social distancing. Kind Oasis launched an e-commerce website with free shipping on all orders for wellness seekers not in town, or too busy for instore shopping.
Kind Oasis is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am – 7 pm. The store is located at 2169 N Farwell Ave on Milwaukee’s East Side.
LJA Engineering has once again been recognized as a Best Firm To Work For in 2020 by the Zweig Group.
The Best Firms To Work For awards honor the best architecture, engineering, planning, environmental, and construction firms (AEC) to work for in North America.
“With recruitment and retention continuing to be the greatest challenges for firms, this contest, the only national best places to work for the AEC industry, is more important than ever,” said Zweig Group CEO Chad Clinehens. “Add the current pandemic to the mix and it is even more critical for firms to find measurable ways to reinforce their culture and the good things they are doing and creating. Celebrating an award like Best Firms To Work For does just that and infuses positive energy into the environment.”
Firms were evaluated comprehensively on firm culture, workplace practices, employee benefits, employee retention rates, professional development, and more – from both management and staff perspective. Awards were given in multiple categories based on firm size and discipline.
LJA Engineering ranked at number seven overall this year and has ranked in the top ten for the past several consecutive years.
LJA is an employee-owned, full-service, comprehensive multi-disciplinary consulting firm. With 36 offices across Texas, Florida, and Oklahoma, LJA offers one-source, one-stop reliability for all of our clients, when and where they need us. Our 1,200 employee-owners stand at the ready with experienced civil, transportation, midstream, rail, flood and drainage, and coastal engineers, plus hydrologists, environmental specialists, planners, landscape architects, construction managers, GIS designers, and surveyors. We can best leverage our resources across our company, deliver expertise-driven teams, increase responsiveness to your specific needs, and individualize project solutions. LJA was recently named #65 by ENR National as a Top Design Firm and as the 2019 Design Firm of the Year by ENR Texas & Louisiana.
king of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
“Our artificial intelligence delivers the best targeting, segmentation, and highest quality B2B leads.” explained Olin Hyde, CEO and co-founder. “Our growth was fueled by a great need in enterprise marketing: better data, better targeting, and better results. Our technology achieves just that.”
Not only have the companies on the 2020 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but the list as a whole shows staggering growth compared with prior lists as well. The 2020 Inc. 5000 achieved an incredible three-year average growth of over 500 percent, and a median rate of 165 percent. The Inc. 5000’s aggregate revenue was 9 billion in 2019, accounting for over 1 million jobs over the past three years. LeadCrunch posted growth of 7,249 percent, placing it in the top 99.3% of all companies in the Inc 5000.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies, including LeadCrunch, will be featured in the September issue of Inc., available on newsstands August 12.
“The companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 come from nearly every realm of business,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “From health and software to media and hospitality, the 2020 list proves that no matter the sector, incredible growth is based on the foundations of tenacity and opportunism.”
The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring the companies on the list will be held virtually from October 23 to 27, 2020. As always, speakers will include some of the greatest innovators and business leaders of our generation.
LeadCrunch uses artificial intelligence to drive new revenue growth for business-to-business enterprises. The technology identifies new opportunities, segments, markets, and audiences. It automatically collects, cleans, and creates (where needed) more than 30 billion data points on more than 10 million companies and 400 million business professionals worldwide. LeadCrunch’s AI is 217% more accurate at targeting and classifying company data than traditional data sources. This data advantage enables LeadCrunch to help its clients better target, segment and prioritize their target accounts and, optionally, expand their addressable market by an average of 84% while delivering leads with a 99.5% accuracy and acceptance rate.
CONTACT: Nick Arnaiz, (209) 712-8352, nick.arnaiz@leadcrunch.ai
More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000
Methodology The 2020 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2016 and 2019. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2016. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2019. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2016 is 0,000; the minimum for 2019 is million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.’s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
About Inc. Media The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit http://www.inc.com. For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference, visit http://conference.inc.com/.
Accomplishing these competencies demonstrates that SPJ Solutions is committed to helping organizations accelerate their digital transformations by leveraging their validated services delivery capabilities around advanced VMware technologies. The Master Services Competencies (MSC) earned by SPJ Solutions are as follows:
VMware Cloud on AWS
Network Virtualization
Data Center Virtualization
Cloud Management and Automation
Sudhansu “Suds” Pati, SPJ Solutions’ Chief Technology Officer, “We are very excited to have achieved four VMware Master Services Competencies. SPJ Solutions has made a huge investment in developing our VMware consulting practice, and have been a very committed partner to VMware and their VAR community. We will continue to expand our VMware practice and skill set to provide high-level of expertise on all VMware technology areas, just as we have with VMware NSX, for which we are a committed deployment partner.”
“VMware is pleased to recognize SPJ Solutions for achieving four Master Services Competencies. This achievement shows customers that partners like SPJ Solutions are dedicated, invested and have validated expertise in advanced VMware technologies,” said Sandy Hogan, SVP of Worldwide Commercial and Partner Sales, VMware. “We value SPJ Solutions as a VMware partner, and appreciate their efforts in achieving this VMware distinction as they work to increase their service delivery capabilities.”
VMware Master Services Competencies are designed to help partners demonstrate customer-centric solutions and technical proficiency, with proven success and expertise in a specialized area of business. These competencies also allow partners to differentiate in six specific solution areas.
VMware partners can achieve VMware Master Services Competencies in:
Cloud Management and Automation – Designates expertise in delivery of VMware Cloud Management and Automation solutions and services with deep understanding and execution of cloud management design principles and methodologies.
Cloud Native – Designates partner organizational expertise to run and manage VMware Modern Application solutions. Achieving this competency validates partners' deep understanding of Kubernetes core concepts and proficiency in networking, security and application lifecycle management to ensure the continuous delivery of applications on Kubernetes-based platforms.
Data Center Virtualization - Designates expertise in delivery of VMware vSphere environments and digital infrastructure services with deep understanding of and execution in Data Center Virtualization design principles and methodologies.
Digital Workspace – Designates partner organizational expertise to design, deliver and support the ongoing management of customer apps, data and virtual desktop solutions whether on-premise or cloud delivered. Achieving this competency validates partners’ deep understanding and execution on VMware Horizon and VMware Workspace ONE end-user computing solutions.
Network Virtualization - Designates expertise in the delivery of VMware NSX environments and services with deployment and optimization of NSX environment capabilities.
VMware Cloud on AWS - Designates expertise in the delivery of hybrid cloud solutions based on VMware Cloud on AWS. This service provides an operationally consistent and familiar way to run, manage and secure applications in a hybrid IT environment.
VMware Partner Connect empowers partners with flexibility to meet customers’ needs, making VMware technologies and services opportunities more accessible. Partners now have an enhanced experience that delivers simplicity, choice and innovation, and recognizes and rewards partners based on the value they bring to customers.
About SPJ Solutions Inc.
SPJ Solutions specializes in the architecture/design, deployment, support, and training of VMware NSX and other software-defined network and software-defined data center technologies. We bring experienced, certified staff to every client engagement with the goal of quickly and successfully delivering our projects, training your staff, and allowing you to achieve self-sufficiency.
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For the second straight year, radiology portal AuntMinnie.com, part of Science and Medicine Group, has launched a new special section dedicated exclusively to the proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) annual meeting.
AuntMinnie's RADCast@ISMRM is available at radcast.auntminnie.com and features wall-to-wall editorial coverage of the premier medical conference dedicated exclusively to MRI. Important topics at the 2020 conference include the following:
Alternatives to gadolinium-based MRI contrast
Reducing the ecological impact of MRI scanners
MRI in low-resource countries
New applications of artificial intelligence and MRI
Holographic visualization of human anatomy
Efforts to improve the safety of MRI scanning
"We're pleased to once again be offering coverage of the ISMRM annual meeting," said Brian Casey, editor in chief of AuntMinnie.com. "This year's virtual format for ISMRM 2020 is a perfect complement to our exclusively online coverage."
ISMRM's mission to educate the MRI community continues with this year's virtual meeting, even in an era of social distancing, according to Lawrence L. Wald, PhD, 2019-2020 ISMRM president.
"Sharing research, networking, precipitating new thinking, and inspiring thought that does not come easily in isolation -- that is the goal of our annual meeting," Wald said. "It’s been a challenging year for all of us, with plenty of isolation, but I am confident that the virtual meeting can achieve these goals. I look forward to participating in it with you. It has been an honor serving the society as the 2019-2020 ISMRM president."
AuntMinnie's daily editorial coverage of ISMRM 2020 will run from August 8 to August 14.
About AuntMinnie.com
AuntMinnie.com is the premier online destination for radiologists, radiation therapists, interventional radiologists, and related professionals in the medical imaging industry, while AuntMinnieEurope.com serves the European radiology community. AuntMinnie.com and AuntMinnieEurope.com feature the latest news, communities, continuing medical education, and board review education for medical imaging physicians, clinicians, residents, and medical students across the world. AuntMinnie.com and AuntMinnieEurope.com are part of Science and Medicine Group.
iCONECT receives FedRAMP approval through Innovative Discovery for its Review Platform
iCONECT, a digital document archiving platform company, today announced that its been approved for the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) with Innovative Discovery of Arlington, VA. Innovative Discovery achieved full FedRAMP authorization for its iCONECT eDiscovery platform in July 2020. It currently is only one of a handful of platforms that are available in a secure FedRAMP-hosted environment.
FedRAMP is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and monitoring for cloud-based products and services. Its authorization process included an in-depth examination of the solution’s data security and data governance capabilities, as well as the security practices of its administrative services and logging capabilities. To achieve this, iCONECT worked with Innovative Discovery under the supervision of the FedRAMP Program criteria and has undergone an extensive scrutiny of security process implementation and rigorous auditing of its platform and processes by outside consultants.
Beyond listing on GSA, Innovative Discovery is committed to complying with the regulatory requirements set forth by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and enforced by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). From initial creation to the time it is deleted, ID consults with clients to establish workflows and procedures to increase compliance, mitigate risk, and improve the organizational structure of client’s data.
“By adding the iCONECT platform to our FedRAMP portfolio of available technology solutions, we’re committed to offering solutions that are designed to meet the needs of the various government agencies that we serve,” says Kim Taylor, CEO of Innovative Discovery.
As a foundational company in the eDiscovery landscape, iCONECT continues to innovate, optimize efficiencies and streamline the identification, collection, review, analysis and production of legal documents and multi-media files. Through the award-winning intuitive interface of its flagship platform, iCONECT is already used by hosting providers, law firms, legal departments and government agencies worldwide to collect, organize, search, sort and produce evidence in some of the world’s largest and most complex legal cases and archival projects.
“Working within the Innovative Discovery FedRAMP environment is next level,” said Ian Campbell, president of iCONECT. “This FedRAMP status allows Federal government agencies to leverage the power of the iCONECT document and multi-media review technology.”
ABOUT INNOVATIVE DISCOVERY Innovative Discovery partners with law firms, corporations, and government agencies to provide service, guidance, and consultation throughout the information lifecycle. Our team of lawyers, technologists, forensics professionals, and cybersecurity experts work closely with clients to develop tailored workflows to effectively and efficiently manage data and mitigate risk. Should litigation arise, ID offers the tools, services, and know-how to help you win your case. Visit the ID website at https://www.id-edd.com.
ABOUT ICONECT DEVELOPMENT, LLC iCONECT software has been selected for use in some of the world’s largest high-profile projects such as the ENRON investigation, BP-Oilspill, NASA-Columbia Return to Flight, FDIC-900+ Banking Investigations and most recently the creation of a public access archive for the 30,000 JFK document and audio files released by the CIA. iCONECT was recently named one of the ‘30 Fastest Growing Tech Companies 2019’ by Silicon Review. To learn more visit http://www.iconect.com
Structure Law Group, LLP is pleased to announce that Los Angeles Business Attorney, Michael B. Saryan, has been selected to the 2020 California Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.
Mr. Saryan has been recognized for his remarkable work in the area of Business/Corporate and Securities. Mr. Saryan is a Los Angeles business lawyer with a focus on venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, private securities offerings, and commercial transactions. He has represented businesses in various stages of their lifecycles, ranging from formation-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies, in a broad range of industries, including technology, manufacturing, real estate, hospitality, financial services, and blockchain.
Mr. Saryan’s practice includes advising companies, boards of directors, private equity and venture capital firms, and high net-worth individuals and families in public and private M&A transactions, partnership arrangements, joint ventures, public and private capital raising transactions, business litigation, and general business matters.
You can see Michael's Super Lawyers profile by clicking here.
Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process, which results in a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys.
The Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers Magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country. Super Lawyers Magazines also feature editorial profiles of attorneys who embody excellence in their practice of law. For more information about Super Lawyers, go to SuperLawyers.com.
About Structure Law Group, LLP
Structure Law Group, LLP is a California business law firm with offices located in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley. SLG provides legal services to companies of all sizes as well as individual entrepreneurs with a national and international practice. SLG assists clients in all areas of California business law including start-ups and financing, business litigation, merger and acquisitions, employment law, intellectual property, debtor and creditor rights and commercial real estate. SLG is a dedicated team of legal professionals who have a solid understanding of companies of all sizes as well as businesses and entrepreneurs. SLG is committed to providing an exceptional client experience through innovative and cost-effective legal services and solutions. Practice areas include:
Business Transactions
Business Litigation
Construction Contracting & Payment Claims
Corporations
Debtor & Creditor Rights
E-Commerce
Employment
Limited Liability Companies
Mergers & Acquisitions
Partnerships
Real Estate
Start-ups & Financing
Technology Licensing & Protection of Intellectual Property
Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation, a leading residential mosquito and tick control service with over 50 locations across the United States, today announced that Mosquito Shield of Southeastern Pennsylvania, owned by Tina and Rick Brogan, has become the company’s first franchise location to surpass 3,000 customers.
Of this milestone, Mosquito Shield President David Briggs said, “It is a remarkable accomplishment for any local business to reach more than 3,000 paying customers. Tina and Rick have set the standard for building an excellent team, proving the value of our service, and following through on our goal of customer satisfaction. We couldn’t be any prouder to have them as owners and to have such a great team operating in Southeastern Pennsylvania.”
Mosquito Shield of Southeastern Pennsylvania was established in 2013 as one of the flagship franchises of Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporate, which until then, had been operating as a single entity out of Massachusetts.
“Residential mosquito and tick control are among of the fastest-growing home services in America,” said Mrs. Brogan. “Rick and I entered the space fairly early on when Mosquito Shield began franchising and invested in establishing a valuable local brand in and around West Chester.”
That investment has paid off, and the franchise now covers an area emanating out from West Chester to Coatesville and Philadelphia, following the Delaware River north all the way to New Hope. This year alone, Mosquito Shield of Southeastern PA has added over 1,200 new customers - and the season isn’t done.
“We are happy with how our business has grown each year,” said Mr. Brogan. “We knew when we purchased the franchise that the environmental conditions and dense population of Southeastern Pennsylvania made for a mosquito hotspot. Having grown up here, Tina and I knew there was a real need for this service, and we were right. We’re thrilled to be among the most successful local mosquito and tick control providers in the nation.”
Mosquito Shield President, David Briggs, noted that the COVID pandemic has actually benefitted his business.
“While many businesses have struggled because of stay-at-home orders, such conditions have created a booming market for our services because people are left to enjoy the summer from their own backyards, rather than on vacation or at restaurants or large gatherings,” said Mr. Briggs. “With folks investing more to make their yards leisure-time destinations, our service has increased in value. Tina and Rick are leading the pack, but this is a record growth year across the company. We’re tracking to almost double our customer base year-over-year.”
About Mosquito Shield Founded in 2001, Mosquito Shield is America’s leading residential mosquito and tick control service. The company has invested nearly two decades developing an innovative approach to pest management that features a proprietary blend of all-natural oils and select control products, and a responsive spraying schedule designed around real-time pest population analysis and weather conditions that results in a higher visit frequency of every 10-17 days. Mosquito Shield also offers a proprietary tick control service, Tick Shield™, and special event service Event Shield™.
SqwaQ, a leader in communications technology for robotics, autonomy and aviation, revealed today that it has successfully demonstrated its patented airborne LTE drone communications technology for multiple partners. The technology enables drones, helicopters, air taxis and other connected aircraft to share the same airspace rather than being segregated. This eliminates the need for UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) restrictions and resolves other obstacles that have been delaying wide-scale, routine UAS integration into the airspace. Rather than segregating or restricting drones, SqwaQ enables safe, unfettered integration into controlled airspace while also resolving Remote Aircraft ID, Pilot Credential Verification, Flight Path Management and other challenges that have limited UAS operations.
Easily integrated or retrofit into commercial UAS, the SqwaQboard is a compact, 3”x6”x1” communication module weighing only 270 grams that aggregates six 3G/4G LTE connections into one, multi-redundant data pipe to broadcast four pilot view and downward cameras or sensors simultaneously, plus multi-redundant command and control (C2) and headroom for an array of avionics like Mode-S transponder, ADS-B in/out and VHF radio. These and more capabilities are already patented or patent pending.
The SqwaQboard leverages the redundancy of communicating with multiple networks and towers simultaneously for more robust, redundant performance. Built to conventional AS9100 and DO-160 aviation safety standards, it is the first and only carrier approved device authorized for Airborne LTE Operations. The company worked with regulators and cellular network owners for over 2 years just to gain that access. As a result, SqwaQ can provision customized bandwidth services on 600 cellular networks across 130 countries and provide affordable roaming across entire regions like North America or the entire EU. This gives the customer a seamless experience because SqwaQ provides the hardware, data services and warranty support on both, eliminating any finger pointing if a problem arrises. It also means users can fly across wide spanning regions without losing connectivity because the six modules can roam across dozens of cellular networks simultaneously.
SqwaQ can enable a remote pilot in New York to fly a properly equipped unmanned aircraft through controlled airspace in Los Angeles with the experience of actually sitting in the cockpit. Multiple pilot view cameras can be supported to stream live, 360 degree views around the aircraft as well as the normal downward cameras or sensors. Nationwide command and control has less than 1/2 second latency round trip. The remote pilot could even talk to air traffic control via an onboard VHF radio just like manned aircraft, enter the traffic pattern, Ident with Mode-S or ADS-B transponder as directed, and then land at LAX airport per ATC approval. To air traffic control, the experience would ‘feel’ like any other manned aircraft routinely handled. The entire experience could also be automated so ATC can remain alert to thousands of active drone flights at any moment without the burden of managing them unless they want to use airport facilities. Gradually, that function could be automated and extend to manned aircraft as well, so air traffic controllers could manage 4-10 times the number of aircraft they handle today.
“Autonomy and industrial IoT require robust, redundant communications. SqwaQ is delivering today what 5G still won't do in ten years. We have prominent partners working under NDA to liberate drones and fly unfettered in the airspace. That won't happen with the plastic Chinese toy drones so commonly sold today of course. We're excited to have major stakeholders in multiple countries pursuing this with us,” said Ted Lindsley, CEO.
About SqwaQ SqwaQ is an SD-WAN and MVNO service provider focused on high-value mobile, Industrial IoT applications that demand reliable multi-redundant connectivity. Verticals include aviation, telemedicine, ground robotics, autonomous vehicles, oil and gas, and commercial construction. Founded in 2018, the company has more than a dozen patents issued or pending and wholesale bandwidth agreements with major cellular networks to provision custom data services on over 600 cellular networks across 130 countries. Learn more at http://www.sqwaq.com.
Phantom Screens, North America’s leading provider of retractable screens, is pleased to announce they have been recognized with reader-choice award wins with Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler magazines for their retractable door and motorized screens. The annual top 100 product roundups are determined by its readers and recognize the best and most innovative home building products in the U.S.
According to the National Association of Home Builders, despite the current global pandemic, the remodeling industry is seeing a growth this summer with outdoor living being a top priority for homeowners. More people are spending time at home this year, and many are turning to home improvement projects particularly when it comes to blending living spaces and creating functional, multi-purpose areas within the home.
“This is a gratifying accomplishment for the Phantom Team to be awarded by two top publications in our industry,” said C. Esther De Wolde, Chief Executive Officer of Phantom Screens. “We’re all about improving the living spaces of homeowners by delivering comfort and a greater connection to the outdoors without sacrificing curb appeal. These recognitions are an encouragement to us that we’re delivering on our promise to our clients and design/build partners.”
Phantom Screens offers a full line of screening products which includes their industry leading retractable door screens, oversized retractable door screens (for opening glass walls), retractable window screens and motorized screens for covered outdoor spaces and large openings. Phantom’s screen solutions bring fresh air, comfort, energy efficiency, shading and privacy to homeowners while keeping bugs out. Their products are fully customizable to blend seamlessly with any home design and disappear out of sight when not in use to preserve the home’s aesthetics. In addition, Phantom’s motorized screens can integrate with smart home technology, furthering ease of use and convenience.
The full list of winners can be found in the August 2020 issues of Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler. Both magazines are business-to-business publications owned by Scranton Gillette Communications that focuses on the U.S. housing industry.
About Phantom Screens Founded in 1992, Phantom Screens is North America’s leading provider of retractable screens. Phantom Screens offers customers a variety of retractable screen solutions for doors, windows, multi-panel systems and outdoor spaces. Phantom Screens products provide customers with insect protection, solar shading, temperature control and enhanced privacy in living spaces. For more information, visit http://www.phantomscreens.com.
For two years; organizers, advocates, and supporters have been tirelessly working towards opening a high school for young people who need an alternative learning environment that supports their recovery from substance use disorder. On that foundation and mission, the Phoenix Recovery Academy (operating as a program under Phoenix Foundation of Maryland) is now officially opening enrollment for the 2020-2021 academic year.
“This school will be a light in the dark,” says Sara Varga, Head of School for Phoenix Recovery Academy. “Seeing the culmination of the hard work and dedication of the community volunteers, including our board members, means lives will change, and hope will be afforded to so many families worried right now,” concludes Varga.
Phoenix Recovery Academy will be accepting rolling admissions with an inaugural first day scheduled for August 31. This non-public high school will service adolescents grades 9 through 12, is tuition-based with scholarships available, and is open to students who are as serious about their education as they are about their recovery from substance use disorder. Applications can be filled out online at http://www.phoenixrecoveryacademy.org or e-mail svarga@phoenixrecoveryacademy.org .
More on Phoenix Recovery Academy: Founded in 2020, Phoenix Recovery Academy serves central Maryland and beyond. Located at 117 E. Church St. in Frederick, Maryland, the Phoenix Recovery Academy is the first recovery high school to serve Maryland in 20 years. The Phoenix Recovery Academy models itself as a place of education while being a critical support structure for adolescents to succeed in their recovery from substance use disorder. Phoenix Recovery Academy and similar schools allow students an alternative to a traditional high school setting; a setting where they work towards their personal goals in recovery, while continuing their education. Find more information online at http://www.phoenixrecoveryacademy.org.
Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals today cut yet another ribbon for the opening of its newest 36 private bed, 41,000 square foot, modern post-acute care rehabilitation hospital in Keller, Texas (N. Ft. Worth) at 791 S. Main Street. The hospital provides comprehensive rehabilitative services and around the clock registered nursing care to patients overcoming a variety of debilitating illnesses and injuries such as stroke and other neurological disorders, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, orthopedic and other chronic complex medical conditions.
Jay Quintana, Everest Rehabilitation’s CEO and co-founder said, “While our traditional hospital ribbon cutting festivities are dampened by the Coronavirus; we are ecstatic about opening our fourth identical, 36-bed rehabilitation hospital in Keller, Texas. Our newest Keller, TX location is centrally located in the heart of the fastest growing part of the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex. We look forward to providing exceptional post-acute health care to the communities of Keller, Southlake, Bedford, Ft. Worth, Westlake, Trophy Club, Roanoke, Grapevine, Watauga, Colleyville, North Richland Hills and beyond. Rehabilitation hospitals, like Everest, are extremely valuable to the communities we serve as we complete the continuum of care to get patients home. We whole-heartedly believe that patients thrive best when their environment and care far exceed their expectations in the high energy, high quality, modern hospital setting at Everest.”
Omar Jenkins, Everest Rehabilitation’s CFO and co-founder said, “We started looking for a site in this part of the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex over four years ago and finally the perfect five acre site became available after an exhaustive two year search. We are excited to be able to provide one to one physical therapy care to our patients, five to seven days a week in this region. Our strong nurse to patient ratio contributes to optimal outcomes in our post-acute care, naturally lit hospitals.”
The hospital project represents a million dollar investment in the community and includes numerous uncommon hospital details akin to a luxury hotel. The project includes spacious, state of the art physical therapy gyms, a large outdoor (park like) mobility courtyard for therapeutic use, a HydroWorx aqua therapy system, a fully furnished Assisted Daily Living apartment where a patient can practice “every day” activities, several family gathering areas, a large open dining hall, a real therapy car, in-house dialysis and an in-house pharmacy. Everest Rehabilitation hospitals provide interdisciplinary care with physician-led teams of therapists focused on improving a patient’s quality of life in a modern and naturally lit setting. Each identical 36-private bed Everest Rehabilitation Hospital is carefully designed to expand by 18 additional private rooms. The entire infrastructure (dining, kitchen, parking and mechanical) is already in place for every hospital to support the bed expansion. The Keller, TX physical rehabilitation hospital is a prime location for these room additions. About Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals, LLC
Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals LLC, based in Dallas, Texas, is a multispecialty acute care physical rehabilitation hospital company focused on providing high quality, physical rehabilitation care. Everest is passionate about patient care; striving to create healing and nurturing environments for all patients that not only meet their medical needs but address their emotional and social needs as well. Patients are guided through the necessary steps to reclaim daily life, recover function, and return to an optimal quality of life by combining the latest treatments, technologies, and research with a unique interdisciplinary team approach involving the patient and family from day one. Everest provides the highest level of care available to patients with disabilities caused by injuries or illnesses, or from traumatic accidents.
The Venezuelan model and television personality is back on the TV dial in more than 100 countries. In its premiere season, the show will feature fascinating stories from Silicon Valley, including the world´s most iconic figures such as Elon Musk (SpaceX), Jeff Bezos (Blue Origin) and Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook). Throughout this series, Sheyene Gerardi goes behind the scenes to uncover leading-edge technological developments taking place across the aerospace industry. ¨To the Moon and Back with Sheyene Gerardi" is available to some 600 million TV viewers globally. In the U.S., is´s available to around 45 million households in certain markets through Cable.
Sheyene Gerarardi is a model and one of Venezuela´s most beloved television icons. She beat a prediction of 3 months to live and she has been involved in many philanthropic endeavors over the course of her career. This time she addresses the issue of her social work with a mission to use visual storytelling to amplify social issues and catalize social change. "Science is inherently optimistic. I love being able to use the power of entertainment to create positive change and help audiences to take action, and digital TV allows me to do this in powerful ways.- says Sheyene.
To the Moon and Back is about Sheyene doing what she does best: communicating hopeand celebrating progress, with which she aims to educate audiences on a global level. Sheyene is also executive producing this series.
Each segment will air Nationwide during half-hour episode to millions of television housholds distributed throughout cable television, reaching approximately 100-million subscribers via Univision, DISH Network, DIRECTV, Verizon FiOS TV, Amazon Prime and more that 600 independent rural cable systems.
Thermal Proximity Systems Helps Businesses & Public Institutions Return to Work Safely
Company Provides a Regimented and Automated Approach to Determining Body Temperature Allowing Companies to Comply with CDC, Government & Healthcare Guidelines
Solution Automatically Provides the Visibility and Insight to Understand if Employees, Customers, Students or Visitors are not Physically Distancing allowing Organizations to Minimize the Risk of COVID-19 Exposure
As America continues to open across all industries and public institutions with increasing velocity, many organizations are seeking to gain an understanding of how to facilitate the process of having employees and customers return to work safely in both public and private spaces.
While most companies are committed to ensuring a safe workplace, few understand the requirements and implications related for reopening safely. To help alleviate some of the uncertainty and provide clarity in uncertain times, Thermal Proximity Systems is focused on three (3) problematic areas:
Measuring an individual’s body temperature to ensure a fever is not present.
Checking to ensure an individual is wearing a mask, if applicable.
Monitoring and alerting you to groups that are not practicing physical distancing.
These vitally important practices are automatically performed via a non-invasive and anonymous approach driven by proven AI-assisted technology and software that alerts staff to issues in real-time.
In addition to providing the appropriate automated technology functions, Thermal Proximity Systems works closely with clients to provide guidance, processes, and practical approaches to ensure individuals can return safe, stay safe and be confident within their facility or workspace.
“The emergence of COVID-19 has created a life-altering situation that could potentially be life-threatening for some. With our years of physical security, video surveillance and network expertise we felt an obligation to help organizations fundamentally transform the way they prepare and think about reopening their facilities,” said Amy Friel, Thermal Proximity Systems’ Co-Founder and COO. “Many organizations, however, rush to embrace a return to work posture without a clear plan, or a precise understanding of the implications of this move. Thermal Proximity Systems was founded to help organizations weigh the pros and cons of safely returning to work, school or entering public gathering spaces and make educated and informed decisions based on practical advice and supported by automated technology platforms.”
Thermal Proximity Systems is poised to assist organizations who look to return safely to work or educational institutions who are now planning for the arrival of students and faculty in the Fall. The company’s experience, flexibility and business experience will be vital in helping organizations navigate the public safety issues that are present in reopening.
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About Thermal Proximity Systems Thermal Proximity Systems helps organizations safely reopen and remain open using cutting edge technology that provides confidence and assurance that people are at the proper temperature and physically distancing without invading individual privacy.
We take a three (3) pronged approach that includes Advisory Services to help you look at various approaches to reopening, Thermal Protect®, our highly accurate, thermal body temperature monitoring solution is effective for quick and accurate detection of elevated body temperature and Distance Alert® our distance monitoring solution which provides you up-to-the-moment data on the proximity and concentration (not just capacity) of everyone at your location using real-time tracking of personal devices, allowing you to create a distance-friendly environment in today's new normal.
Contact: George Mellor Thermal Proximity Systems 508-356-4830 George.Mellor@ThermalProximitySystems.com
Perceptyx, the leading employee listening and people analytics platform for enterprise organizations today released new data showing productivity for working parents is set to decline at the start of the school year, as the recent surge in COVID-19 cases has led to schools moving to complete or part-time distance learning.
More than 60 percent of working parents believe that carrying out distance learning from home will place an extremely difficult burden on their family, while over half report they will be both distracted to either a “moderate” or “great” extent on days when their children are learning from home and that their work productivity will decline. Over 40 percent are also worried either a “moderate” or “great” extent about their job security due to their children learning from home.
Perceptyx previously reported a considerable increase in productivity and a decrease in the desire to return to the physical workplace near the end of May, just as the school year was coming to a close.
“Undoubtedly, school decisions will impact parents’ willingness and even ability to work in the physical workplace, leading to a potentially significant decline in productivity as work-at-home parents are once again forced to play the roles of employee, parent, and teacher during the workday,” said Brett Wells, Director of People Analytics at Perceptyx. “To mitigate the negative impact remote school can have, including the potential exodus of working parents, we recommend employers reevaluate their return-to-work strategies and leave policies, and consider adding new benefits to support employees and their new reality in any way they can.”
While school this fall will undoubtedly look different in every situation, the largest portion of parents are still uncertain about sending their children to a traditional classroom. Surprisingly, a quarter (26%) report they are not sending their kids back to school at all, while forty percent say it will depend on the school district's plans. As of the end of July, 41 percent say their school district has not communicated a clearly defined return-to-school strategy.
When it comes to mothers and fathers, Perceptyx found that there was not a great disparity between roles when it came to distance learning having a negative effect. The data did find, however, that working mothers who are in senior leadership positions (e.g., executives/vice presidents) are most at risk of feeling the extra burden, pressure, and challenges that distance learning brings to their workday. They are more than 1.5 times more likely to report they do not intend to stay at their current employer for at least the next 12 months as compared to fathers.
“It is clear that for working mothers in senior leadership positions, we risk losing decades of progress towards breaking the “glass ceiling” because of the demands of distance learning,” Wells noted.
Working parents aren’t the only ones who will be impacted by remote learning this fall, as non-parent co-workers report that they are feeling the disruption even now before the return to school.
39% of non-parents believe their co-workers who are parents are more distracted.
29% of non-parents believe their co-workers who are parents are less productive.
25% of non-parents say their workload has both increased and become more difficult to manage because of their co-workers who are parents.
Perceptyx also found that how an organization supports employees faced with distance learning plays a huge role in retaining these individuals. Ninety-two percent of employees who strongly agree their organization is providing the flexibility and support to work from home when children are at home intend to stay at the organization for at least the next 12 months. This drops to 66 percent for employees who do not agree their employers are providing flexibility and support.
“To adequately support working parents, organizations must be willing to consider cases at the individual level,” continued Wells. “Open and honest conversations are paramount, and a well-crafted employee listening and action plan can enable organizations to identify support areas that employees will value the most. Through these discussions and discoveries, organizations can create new ways forward.”
About Perceptyx Since its founding in 2003, Perceptyx has been redefining the employee listening industry, delivering enterprise-level employee surveys and people analytics to more than 30% of the Fortune 100 today. With an unrivaled technology platform and a tailor-made, flexible approach, the Perceptyx technology makes it easy for managers, HR, or business leaders to discover insights deep within large and complex organizations, driving meaningful action to improve business outcomes. Driven by a deep intellectual curiosity and a culture of innovation, Perceptyx is challenging the status quo—to help people and organizations See The Way Forward.
After more than a decade of research to identify key drivers of sustained growth of advertising-supported media, and presentations to more than 1,000 industry leaders, MediaVillage and AdvancingDiversity.org are announcing today a 0 million 10-year investment goal to expand the industry’s activation of diversity and educational programs. The 0 million goal represents a commitment to generate, by 2030, 50% growth in advertising revenues and to achieve 50% industry-wide diversity representation.
MediaVillage research has identified educational programs as a key contributor to diversity advancements. MediaVillage founder Jack Myers reports: “Business growth today requires a strong foundation of new majority talent; integration of diverse talent across capabilities and responsibilities; and dedicated commitment to easily accessible and user-friendly learning tools.” Myers adds, “The advertising and media industry under performs in each of these essential resources vs. most major industry categories, and it has failed to effectively and collectively activate, expand and communicate the successes.”
Myers, the nation’s leading practicing Media Ecologist, has been on a mission for more than a decade to advance the media and advertising community’s investments in diversity and education. “Our funding commitment reflects the community’s decade-long recognition that there are institutional and systemic failures in advancing diversity to which the industry has clearly not sufficiently responded. But the corporate community has not stood still. Thanks to a decade of industry investment and development, MediaVillage has in place the strategies, market intelligence, relationships, resources, communications tools, capabilities, team and credibility to profoundly move the needle measurably and quickly forward,” Myers noted. “With billions invested in technology advances, it’s finally hitting home that media and advertising growth will lag without meaningful investments in diversity and education.”
What’s Next for Advancing Diversity and Education Initiatives at MediaVillage
Over the past two years, Myers has been pounding on the message of diversity and education, generating funding support, and ramping up capabilities at his MediaVillage home base. More than 150 media industry companies, agencies, organizations, educational leaders, journalists, and subject matter experts currently contribute to MediaVillage educational content and Advancing Diversity initiatives. Myers often uses the MediaVillage subscriber base of 20,000 influencers to advance activist positions on diversity issues. MediaVillage hosts several well-known columnists who write on a spectrum of issues impacting the industry and an educational archive of more than 14,000 original, exclusive and continually updated articles, podcasts, videos and reports. MediaVillage is underwritten by membership fees.
U.S. advertising investments by marketers, excluding investments with Google, Facebook and Amazon, have declined steadily for two-decades and are forecast to decline an average 1.5% annually to 2025 (impacted by Covid-19). An AdvancingDiversity.org industry diversity census published earlier this year established media industry ethnic diversity at 14% among senior-level professionals and 24% among junior-level team members. Black professionals represent 6.5% of industry employees, with Black males representing only 1.6%
MediaVillage was founded in 2009 by Myers, a long-time industry consultant and executive at Metromedia Outdoor, ABC Radio and CBS-TV, with original funding from 12 media companies and agencies. Notes Myers: “MediaVillage is the only organization that represents all industry constituencies and is dedicated solely to industry growth in a rising tide model.“
Among MediaVillage’s newest initiatives:
As part of Myers’ series of Leadership Conversations, the MediaVillage Media Education Summit will take place on August 13 at 1:00pm ET. The webinar’s theme, “The Future of Media, Marketing, Advertising & Journalism Education – for Industry Professionals, Educators, Students & Job Seekers,” will feature Dean Mark Lodato, S.I. Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University; Dean Gracie Lawson-Borders, Howard University, Cathy Hughes School of Communications; Andrea Press, Media Studies Department Head, University of Virginia; plus a special keynote address.
As part of the organization’s 10-year 0 million investment goal, it has launched an AI-based search tool at MeetingPrep.com to serve the knowledge needs of educators, job seekers, brand managers, and professionals across the media and advertising ecosystem.
MediaVillage’s new Watch, Listen and Learn platform provides member companies with audio and visual learning tools and resources for the creation and delivery of educational content to multiple under-served communities including brand executives, educators and students.
Currently, MediaVillage is home to more than 100 independent educational and diversity focused websites, many underwritten by leading companies and organizations, including the Ad Council, Association of National Advertisers, A+E Television Networks, a4/Altice, Active International, Ampersand, AT&T Media, Cadent, Comcast, Crown Media, Discovery Communications, DISH Media, Female Quotient, IPG, NBCU, National Public Media/NPR, Nielsen, NY Interconnect, Outfront, Pandora, Publicis Media, She Runs It, Spectrum Reach, Standard Media Index, UPtv/Aspire, Verizon, Vevo, ViacomCBS, Walt Disney Company, and The Weather Channel.
For interviews with Jack Myers, or a copy of a White Paper on “The Case for Education & Diversity as Tools for Business Growth on Marketing & Media,” please contact Diane Stefani at diane.stefani19@gmail.com.
About MediaVillage: MediaVillage is the media and advertising community’s leading education and diversity activist. Through our collective impact approach, we implement effective and cost efficient B2B growth solutions. For the past decade, MediaVillage, in collaboration with partners across the marketing ecosystem, has been developing innovative strategies for generating growth through education and diversity programs. Today, more than 150 companies, organizations and industry leaders are MediaVillage members. Follow @mediavillagecom (Twitter) @MediaVillageCom (Facebook) @advdiversity
About Jack Myers: Jack Myers is founder of MediaVillage and is the nation’s leading Media Ecologist, a practice founded by Marshall McLuhan and advanced by his mentee, and Jack’s mentor, Dr. Neil Postman. For more than 40 years, Jack has been singularly dedicated to identifying, developing, and introducing solutions to the challenges confronting media companies. He’s a noted expert on generational and gender shifts, the impact of technological advances on business economics, and the dynamics of business growth and decline. His background includes executive roles at CBS Television, ABC Radio, Metromedia Outdoor, Television Production Partners, and UTV Cable Network. Follow @jackmyersbiz
“Google is proud to partner with WiCyS and SANS to provide scholarships to WiCyS community members for premier security trainings. Google believes one of the ways we help grow representative talent pools is to deepen our partnerships with organizations such as WiCyS that serve underrepresented communities. By supporting efforts to provide greater access to free learning, Google is committed to bringing more diversity and inclusivity to the security community,” said Sarah Morales, Google Outreach Program Manager for Security.
This new opportunity will offer 100 WiCyS members the chance to launch and/or advance their careers in cybersecurity within the next 1.5 years through a skills development training program. Even for those who have no previous cybersecurity experience, they will have the opportunity to progress through four stages.
First, participants will engage in CyberStart Game, where they will be introduced to topics such as Linux, web attacks, programming and forensics. They will build technical skills and creative thinking. Stage 2 will see technical aptitude for cybersecurity learning and fundamental skills tested in the SANS CyberTalent Assessment. In Stage 3, the top 12 performers will embark in online interactive hands-on learning with 48 modules of foundational material. After this stage, participants will receive a certificate of completion from SANS. Throughout the final stage, students will continue advanced SANS training courses along with career mentorship and soft skills guidance with an opportunity to take the Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) exam. Once all stages are complete, participants will be ready for careers in cybersecurity.
“Google and WiCyS are leading the way in providing opportunities for underrepresented groups to discover their cybersecurity talent. With their support, 100 women will learn and practice hands-on cybersecurity skills in a fun, safe online environment with top performers before taking fundamental training and earning industry certifications,” said Alan Paller, founder of SANS Institute. “This program is an outstanding example of innovative organizations creating new opportunities to increase diversity in cybersecurity and bringing new talent into the field.”
WiCyS is a national nonprofit dedicated to bringing women together in cybersecurity from academia, research and industry to share knowledge, experience, networking and mentoring. This is yet another opportunity that is helping advance women in the male-dominated field of cybersecurity.
“This initiative was very important for WiCyS to launch and facilitate,” said Lynn Dohm, executive director of WiCyS. “It opens doors for positive professional development experiences to our community during these tiring COVID-19 pandemic times.”
About WiCyS: Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) is the premier nonprofit organization with international reach dedicated to bringing together women in cybersecurity. Founded by Dr. Ambareen Siraj from Tennessee Tech University through a National Science Foundation grant in 2013, WiCyS offers opportunities and resources for its members and collaboration benefits for its sponsors and partners. The organization’s founding partners are Cisco, Facebook and Palo Alto Networks. WiCyS’ strategic partners include Amazon Web Services, Bloomberg, Cisco, Facebook, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Google, HERE Technologies, IBM, Lockheed Martin, Nike, Optum, Palo Alto Networks, SANS Institute, SpearTip, Target, University of California San Diego, and Verizon. To partner with WiCyS, visit https://www.wicys.org/become-a-partner
Financial Recovery Group, Inc. (FRG), a leading provider of interactive software to health plans and physicians groups to improve financial performance, today announced the AccuReports® and Audit Tracker applications have earned Certified status for information security by HITRUST®.
HITRUST CSF Certified status demonstrates that the organization’s AccuReports® and Audit Tracker systems have met key regulations and industry-defined requirements and are appropriately managing risk. This achievement places Financial Recovery Group, Inc. in an elite group of organizations worldwide that have earned this certification. By including federal and state regulations, standards, and frameworks, and incorporating a risk-based approach, the HITRUST CSF helps organizations address these challenges through a comprehensive and flexible framework of prescriptive and scalable security controls.
"HITRUST plays an important role in how our prospects assess and choose vendors. FRG has always been committed to meeting the most rigorous industry standards for information security, and our work to achieve this designation reinforces that commitment," said Keith Robertson, President of FRG.
“HITRUST is continually innovating to help streamline and simplify how organizations assess information risk and manage compliance in a cloud environment,” said Jeremy Huval, Chief Compliance Officer, HITRUST. “We are happy that Financial Recovery Group, Inc. has taken the steps needed to achieve HITRUST CSF Certification—a designation which provides added confidence to their customers.”
About Financial Recovery Group, Inc
Since 1999, Financial Recovery Group (FRG) has worked with health plans and physician groups to improve financial performance through online analytical reports and claims audit recovery services. Trusted by national HMOs and over 700 Independent Practice Associations (IPAs), Medical Service Organizations (MSOs) and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), FRG brings industry leading medical economics capabilities to healthcare enterprises. FRG’s proprietary algorithms and rigorous processes make it easy to consolidate and evaluate complex health plan data sets. Clients in value-based care agreements gain the power to build informed medical cost improvement plans and boost risk pool, shared savings and incentive plan payments.
As families nationwide prepare for the start of another – although arguably very different – school year, CSX will join Operation Homefront to distribute more than 1,000 backpacks and essential school supplies to military children in Jacksonville, Florida; Clarksville, Tennessee; and Fayetteville, North Carolina as a part of Operation Homefront’s annual Back-to-School Brigade® (BTSB).
"We are so grateful for the generosity of the CSX Corporation who has stepped up for another year, through their Pride In Service campaign, to help us serve these very deserving military families at a time when unexpected deployments, unemployment and reduced work hours, along with the other stresses of military life, have hit them very hard,” said Margi Kirst, Chief Development Officer of Operation Homefront. “These donated supplies will help our military children have a strong start to their school year, while easing the parents’ financial burden of the back-to-school season.”
The ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a huge toll on military families. This year, more than ever, these deserving families will benefit from a program that helps offset finances they would normally use for school supplies and allow them to apply their funds to other critical needs. As part of Operation Homefront’s mission to build strong, stable, and secure military families, the Back-to-School Brigade® program is supported by CSX and its Pride in Service initiative to ensure military families receive the support they need – when and where they need it.
"CSX worked closely with Operation Homefront to evolve our shared efforts to meet the needs of military families safely and effectively, as the nation continues to be challenged by COVID-19," said Bryan Tucker, Vice President of Corporate Communications at CSX. "We are proud to continue to positively impact military children through our Pride in Service initiative and these Back-to-School Brigades."
The BTSB is Operation Homefront’s nationwide collection of school supplies and backpacks that are distributed to the children of military families as well as to all ranks of wounded, ill or injured veterans and their families. The annual program is sponsored by national partners Dollar Tree and SAIC and during this year’s campaign, Operation Homefront will distribute its 400,000th backpack since 2008, saving military families more than million in back to school expenses.
This year’s Back-to-School Brigade® events will have a different look relative to past programs to adhere to all federal, state and local COVID-19 guidelines. Events will be delivered in a drive-through format with volunteers following CDC guidelines.
About Operation Homefront: Founded in 2002, Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so that they can thrive – not simply struggle to get by – in the communities they have worked so hard to protect. Recognized for superior performance by leading independent charity oversight groups, 91 percent of Operation Homefront expenditures go directly to programs that support tens of thousands of military families each year. Operation Homefront provides critical financial assistance, transitional and permanent housing and family support services to prevent short-term needs from turning into chronic, long-term struggles. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America’s military families. For more information, visit http://www.OperationHomefront.org.
About CSX: CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation’s economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation’s population resides. It also links more than 230 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at http://www.csx.com.
Nura welcomes R. Scott Stayner, MD. Dr. Stayner will serve as the pain clinic’s Medical Director of Nura Ambulatory Surgery Centers.
In his new role, Dr. Stayner will oversee Nura’s interventional services at the clinic’s newly renovated state-of-the-art pain treatment facility in Edina, Minn. The expanded and updated clinic was officially unveiled in March 2020 and offers comprehensive pain management, with all evidenced-based pain treatments available under one roof.
Dr. Stayner has practiced interventional pain management since 2012, using a combination of interventional procedures, physical therapy, behavioral health counseling, neuromodulation and medications to help patients manage chronic pain. He was inspired to specialize in Pain Management after helping care for his grandmother, who suffered from debilitating back pain despite various surgeries and high doses of opioids.
“Dr. Stayner’s personal passion for alleviating chronic pain, his impressive technical skills and his holistic approach to pain management make him an ideal addition to Nura’s medical team,” noted David Schultz MD, Nura founder and CEO.
Dr. Scott Stayner is board certified through the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education in both Anesthesiology and Pain Management. From 2013 to 2017, he served as a member of the Montana Medical Association’s committee addressing the state’s opioid crisis. As a committee member he educated primary care physicians on best practices for managing chronic pain and the role of opioid medications in pain management. Dr. Stayner has published book chapters and journal articles on safe practices for opioid prescribing. He also is a frequent lecturer for the UC Davis Pain Fellowship Program and has co-authored multiple publications with its faculty.
Dr. Stayner completed his anesthesiology residency at the University of Minnesota, his Fellowship in Pain Management with the University of California, Davis, and is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis.
ABOUT NURA Nura (formally MAPS Medical Pain Clinics) was founded in 1995 by David Schultz, MD, a pioneer in interventional pain management. In his work as a practicing anesthesiologist in the 1990s, Dr. Schultz realized the need to treat chronic pain patients with a more comprehensive approach and went on to found the region's first multidisciplinary pain management clinic, coordinating high tech interventional procedures with in-house physical therapy and psychology services. Nura’s mission is to give chronic pain sufferers their lives back.
At Nura patients can receive chronic pain evaluation, medication management, physical therapy and behavioral health counseling as well as interventional pain procedures and surgeries, all in the same clinic. This is a critical advantage for patients who otherwise may receive fragmented and poorly coordinated pain management by multiple providers at multiple locations.
Nura’s multidisciplinary approach to pain management includes medication management, physical therapy and behavioral health coordinated with minimally invasive interventional procedures such as nerve blocks, spinal injections and nerve ablation. For more complex chronic pain problems, Nura offers a full range of implantable pain control options including spinal cord stimulation, dorsal root ganglion stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation and targeted spinal drug delivery.
Qvinci® Software has released its second generation of its wildly popular What If forecasting and modeling tool.
This new solution with Qvinci’s new Model Merge Technology is the most robust forecasting solution for accountants, franchises, dioceses and SMBs giving you the ability to define your future and monitor the progress.
Create virtually an unlimited number of What If models and forecasts to show the ongoing granular impact of the present COVID-19 crisis (or any other future scenarios) on their business’ income, expenses, profitability and cash over time—and highlight the best path forward
Set the Report Options to cover a truly customizable range
The reference period can be set as a single month, a range average, or seasonal
The first What If month and the beginning reference month are fully customizable
Finally, there is a 12 month What If to Actual presentation with integrated charts and graphs
As the Chart of Accounts changes, Qvinci’s Model Merge Technology keeps the parent-child relationship intact and slots any new accounts correctly in the model instantaneously
Users make intelligent and timely adjustments to one or many accounts to establish an actual forward-looking 12-month roadmap, such that you immediately see your adjustments and their impact on the running cash balance and P&L performance for the next 12 months. What can be more relevant today!
Bonus: Qvinci is also releasing new versions of the Top 10 Expenses BI Templates that can be added to your reporting packages that present unique views of the top 10 expenses as a percent of income. The variations include:
Reporting Month vs Prior Month vs Same Month Prior Year
Last 3 Months vs Prior 3 Months vs Same 3 Months Prior Year
Reporting Fiscal YTD vs Last Fiscal YTD vs Last Fiscal Year
Qvinci Once Again Delivers! To introduce this game-changing technology, Qvinci has a live webinar scheduled for Wednesday July 29, 2020 at 12:00pm CT with its storied inventor, serial entrepreneur and renowned turnaround expert Charles Nagel, Founder and CIO of Qvinci.
First Heritage Mortgage, LLC (FHM), a leading independent mortgage lender, has opened a new branch in Columbia, South Carolina, and continues to rapidly expand its presence throughout the Southeastern United States. The new office (Branch NMLS ID #2000649) is located at 120 Cromer Road, Lexington, SC 29073.
FHM specializes in providing personalized home financing solutions to make homeownership achievable for as many people as possible within the communities it serves. FHM has been ranked one of the Top 100 Mortgage Companies in America by Mortgage Executive Magazine, one of the Top 75 Mortgage Lenders by Scotsman Guide, one of the Best Mortgage Companies to Work For by National Mortgage News, and most recently was named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post. The company originated more than .5 billion of mortgage loans in 2019 and is poised for significant growth in the coming years.
The Columbia location is FHM’s second office to open in South Carolina within the past two years, joining the company’s Charleston location, which opened in 2019. The new Columbia location also marks the 15th branch office for FHM, which will celebrate its 25th anniversary this December.
“We’ve found incredible opportunity within South Carolina,” said Chip Beveridge, SVP and Southeast Regional Manager of First Heritage Mortgage. “We are excited to open our new branch in Columbia and offer innovative mortgage solutions, in-house construction lending, competitive rates, and the personalized service FHM is known for to homebuyers and business partners across this thriving market.”
The Columbia branch is led by well-known local home financing expert Jacob Crowder (NMLS ID #198432). As Branch Manager, Crowder oversees all branch operations, customer interactions, and relationship development. Crowder has over 15 years of local mortgage banking experience and has called the Columbia region home for his entire life.
“Jacob has a remarkable track record and will use his extensive experience to benefit customers, business partners, and fellow team members,” stated Alex Wish, President of First Heritage Mortgage. “As FHM continues to expand, we are staying true to our roots by assembling the right people and building our branch presence around them. We look for talented leaders who understand our culture and our commitment to excellence. Jacob embodies these things and is an outstanding addition to our growing team.”
Prior to joining FHM, Crowder acted as Mortgage Loan Officer at First Community Bank of South Carolina, having held positions at Union Mortgage Group and 1st Choice Mortgage/Equity Corp. of Lexington before that. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Clemson University.
“I am thrilled to join FHM,” said Crowder. “It’s exciting to be part of a company with such a great organizational culture and wide array of mortgage solutions, including personalized products for people who may not meet the strict lending requirements of banks. I look forward to better serving the Midlands community which I care deeply about, and to forwarding the company’s success in this new branch.”
To learn more about the Columbia branch, customers and business partners can contact Jacob Crowder at 984-228-6246 or email jcrowder@fhmtg.com.
About First Heritage Mortgage, LLC Founded in 1996, First Heritage Mortgage, LLC (FHM) is one of the largest privately-owned mortgage companies in the Mid-Atlantic, originating more than .53 billion in mortgage loans in 2019. The company is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, with 15 branch locations across Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and California. As a direct lender, FHM controls every aspect of the mortgage process from start to finish in a local branch, allowing the company to provide deeply personalized mortgage solutions to its clients and business partners. Learn more at https://fhmtg.com.
First Heritage Mortgage, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender | Company NMLS ID #86548 (http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) | Columbia Branch NMLS ID # 2000649
Ardent Privacy, a Maryland-based data privacy company, announced today that it received a 0,000 investment from TEDCO's latest 0,000 funding round. TEDCO identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology companies in Maryland.
"We are excited to partner with TEDCO to pursue our mission to help companies in their data privacy journey. Enterprises are losing data in breaches not only because they are under attack, but also due to a lack of data hygiene and the absence of a data-centric security approach. Enterprises need a "Marie Kondo" tidying up approach for organizational data as they are challenged with data deluge and privacy compliance requirements at the same time. Our innovative data minimization technology will help companies reduce privacy risk and simplify compliance with CCPA and upcoming privacy regulations," said Sameer Ahirrao, CEO of Ardent Privacy.
"We believe these companies are in a critical area of known need, setting them on a path to build strong businesses here in Maryland," stated Frank Glover, lead director, TEDCO Seed Fund, and director, Maryland Venture Fund.
Companies have growing challenges with privacy with increased scrutiny of personal data by regulators, heightened consumer expectations, and the changing global environment. On July 16, CJEU (European Union's top court) struck down the EU-US Privacy Shield agreement. It found the Privacy Shield invalid due to inadequate privacy, surveillance, and data protection rights for the transfer of personal data between the EU and the US. The California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) was enacted on January 1, 2020, and enforcement began on July 1. Companies holding Californian's data are accountable for consumer data they own, and negligence can result in huge fines. Fourteen more states are in the process of passing similar laws. Virginia recently (July 1, 2020) enacted their Insurance Data Security Act enforcing security compliance for insurers and producers in Commonwealth.
Ardent Privacy's AI-driven solution helps companies reduce their unwanted or excess data footprint to become compliant and resilient in case of a breach. It provides deep discovery capabilities essential to meet privacy requirements for compliance, such as data subject access requests (DSAR). Organizations collect and retain vast amounts of personal data which represents a substantial liability for privacy compliance. For example, CCPA holds companies accountable for consumer data they own, and negligence can result in huge fines. By utilizing the Ardent Privacy solution, companies can reduce risk and liability by limiting excess storage of personal data. Data minimization reduces the costs associated with securing data and storage. It is vital for companies to know what data they have and only keep what they need to do business.
Ardent Privacy helps enterprises to comply with data privacy regulations such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), insurance data security laws, and more. Ardent Privacy's AI-powered data privacy platform provides a quick and easy to use data minimization solution to discover, identify, inventory, map, minimize, and securely delete personal data. Ardent achieves data minimization using machine learning and artificial intelligence to report on large data sets in hours rather than days. LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ardent-privacy
TEDCO enhances economic development growth through the fostering of an inclusive entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem. TEDCO identifies, invests in, and helps grow technology companies in Maryland.
Venminder, an industry recognized provider of third-party risk management solutions, today announced they have launched the Venminder Exchange, a secure 2-sided network for the flow of Venminder’s proprietary analyzed vendor data.
To achieve industry standards and meet regulatory requirements, organizations must complete detailed due diligence reviews on their vendors. This is often a time extensive exercise involving the gathering of documentation, artifacts and sending/receiving of questionnaires from vendors and then giving all that information to an appropriate, qualified expert to review it for risks. Since the expertise needed varies based on the area being reviewed, it is a huge drain on valued internal resources or requires multiple dedicated hires. With the Venminder Exchange, thousands of already completed Control Assessments have been added by Venminder’s qualified and certified experts, including CISSPs, CPAs and paralegals, and added to the searchable exchange for purchase.
“We are very excited about the launch of the Venminder Exchange and what it means for the future of due diligence for all sides involved – vendors and their clients and prospects,” said Dana Bowers, founder and chief solution architect of Venminder. “The Venminder Exchange will be a valuable asset to third-party risk professionals for quickly finding risk scores on their vendors and purchasing the assessments as and when they need. For vendors, it provides transparency and knowledge into the risk assessment process that is inherently vital to every third-party risk management program. Collaboration between all parties will undoubtedly improve the outcome for everyone involved.”
The Venminder Exchange launched this week with the first of many planned phases. The company is currently inviting vendors into the exchange to view and collaborate with Venminder on the assessments that have been completed on their organization. This advance period will give vendors the opportunity to learn how an independent third party, such as Venminder, views their stated controls and associated risk. Venminder will also offer training to vendors on how to accelerate the due diligence process by proactively sharing their Venminder assessments with clients or prospects. In the final phase, the Venminder Exchange will be available, by invitation only, to third-party risk professionals across the globe, who can register, search vendors, preview scores and go through the authorization process, with the vendor, of purchasing the full Control Assessments.
“Venminder is an all-in-one partner for all things third-party risk,” said James Hyde, CEO of Venminder. “We are extremely unique to the market in that we are 100% dedicated to third-party risk. While it’s fairly common to find initiatives for sharing access to a library of control documents, Venminder completes the final mile by actually assessing the documents and assigning a risk score saving valuable time and resources to complete the risk assessment process. We take our commitment to the market quite seriously evidenced by our library of thousands of Control Assessments, continued development of our world-class software platform, staffing of respected domain and subject matter experts as well as our ongoing certified education offerings. This newest edition of The Exchange is the next chapter in Venminder’s continued rapid growth by optimizing and streamlining the due diligence and risk assessment process for our clients and vendors alike.”
Venminder has now grown to over 800 customers across all industries and is on track to deliver over 30,000 Control Assessments in 2020. The Venminder Exchange will allow the company to distribute Control Assessments more efficiently and facilitate the building of vendor relationships. The Control Assessments include risk ratings and assessments covering:
The financial health and viability of a vendor
A vendor’s SOC reports, including an assessment of their internal control environment, areas of concerns and any recommended next steps
A review of the vendor’s business continuity and disaster recovery documentation, including plans, testing and recovery point and time objectives
A review of the most critical elements of a vendor’s cybersecurity preparedness to identify areas of potential weakness
About Venminder Venminder is an industry recognized leader of vendor risk management solutions. Dedicated to vendor risk, the company is the go-to partner for software, assessments on vendor controls, ongoing monitoring, certified subject-matter expertise and education.
The Executives’ Association of the Palm Beaches (PBE - Palm Beach Execs), recently appointed David Blotnick as their new President. David Blotnick is the CEO at Consult PR, a multi-national digital marketing firm based in West Palm Beach.
The Palm Beach Execs is a prestigious network of top business leaders in the area. The purpose of the Executives' Association is to refer, relate, and disseminate information, which aids members in obtaining new business. The PBE is also a member of a nationwide network of similar associations, known as the International Executives Association, whose beginnings date back to the 1920s.
In an invited comment about the recent appointment, David Blotnick expressed that he was honored at the opportunity to head such an amazing organization.
“I’m very honored to be the President of this prestigious group. I’m pleased that the fellow members chose me to be President of this very fine organization.” - David Blotnick, President of the Palm Beach Executives Association and CEO of Consult PR.
During his presidency, David intends to make an impact on the association and its members, with a specific focus on navigating their return to normalcy during the dynamic times of this pandemic and expanding the group’s internet and social media presence.
The entire team at Consult PR wishes to congratulate David on this prestigious appointment and look forward to seeing what he will accomplish during his presidency and beyond with the Palm Beach Execs. Congratulations, David!
Charlotte Plastic Surgery, a nationally renowned plastic surgery and skincare practice, announced today two of its physicians have again been named as Charlotte Magazine’s 2020 Top Doctors, based on a peer survey sent to 3,000 licensed physicians.
Dr. Kevin L. Smith and Dr. Theo Nyame, both certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, are two of nine physicians recognized in the specialty as top plastic surgeons who exemplify excellence in their medical field.
“I have been practicing plastic and reconstructive surgery for over 40 years and it’s vital to not only be respected by your patients, but to achieve the respect of your peer community as well,” said Dr. Smith, previously named to the Top Doctor list in 2006, 2009 and 2010. “Being named to the Top Doctors list again, and being considered a top plastic surgeon, validates the work we do as a practice and the level of results we achieve for our clients.”
This is Dr. Nyame’s second year being included on the list, made even more impressive by the fact that he is one of the newer doctors with the practice. “Since joining Charlotte Plastic Surgery in 2016, it has been a pleasure to work for one of the most trusted and well respected plastic surgery practices in the country,” said Dr. Nyame. “I am extremely proud to be included among the top plastic surgeons in Charlotte.”
Dr. Smith has been with Charlotte Plastic Surgery since 1987. He received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University, and then attended George Washington University for his Master of Science degree, before attending Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Smith completed his general surgery residency at Thomas Jefferson University and his plastic surgery residency at Eastern Virginal Medical. In addition, Dr. Smith holds a fellowship in hand surgery at the Hand Rehabilitation Center at Thomas Jefferson University.
Dr. Smith is certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. In addition, Dr. Smith is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, associate clinical professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and member of the Board of Medical Advisors for the Society of Medical Aestheticians. -more- Dr. Nyame graduated magna cum laude as an undergraduate at Cornell University; graduated from Harvard Medical School, where he was a Phiffer Fellow; and completed his aesthetic surgery fellowship at Gold Coast University Hospital in Queensland, Australia.
Among his many honors, Dr. Nyame won a surgical teaching award and was named a Hollis L. Albright and Linnane Scholar at Harvard, was an Omega Psi Phi scholar with the highest national grade point average and received the National Medical Fellowships Emerging Leadership Award. He also has served as a clinical adviser to skin/trauma research centers at Medizinische Universitat Wein in Vienna, Austria, and Pacific Private Hospital Breast Academy Center in Queensland, Australia.
About Charlotte Plastic Surgery
Founded in 1951, Charlotte Plastic Surgery is one of the oldest and most trusted plastic surgery practices in the country, with six board-certified plastic surgeons, skin health specialists and nurse injectors, providing the highest level of service and care. Charlotte Plastic Surgery’s mission is to renew the quality of life and increase the confidence of our patients through restoration, preservation and enhancement of physical form and function. The senior physicians of Charlotte Plastic Surgery are all members of The American Board of Plastic Surgery. Among our top medical accreditations, Charlotte Plastic Surgery is certified by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (AAAASF). For more information, please visit https://www.charlotteplasticsurgery.com/top-plastic-surgeons/.
About Charlotte Magazine For 50 years, Charlotte Magazine has provided compelling narrative storytelling, stunning photography, unbiased dining advice and much more. Its products reach upscale, affluent and educated readers throughout the metro Charlotte area. As Charlotte’s premier media lifestyle brand, Charlotte Magazine connects with 500,000 readers every month through print magazines, website, social media, e-newsletters, signature events, and more. For more information, please visit http://www.charlottemagazine.com.
Patterson Legal Group is pleased to announce that their law firm will host a backpack giveaway on Thursday, August 27 at their law office located at 3105 E. Central Avenue, Wichita, Kan. 300 backpacks stuffed with school supplies will be handed out from 5:30 p.m. through 7:30 p.m., while supplies last. The law firm decided to host the backpack giveaway to help offset costs associated with preparing for the 2020-2021 school year.
The law firm is hosting two other backpack giveaways in St. Joseph, MO on Saturday, August 8 and Topeka, KS on Saturday, August 29.
“Parents with school-age children may find this upcoming school year extra challenging because of financial difficulties related to COVID-19 closures. That is why our team decided to host a backpack giveaway. We wanted to assist our community neighbors to offset back-to-school costs and give students tools to make the school year a success," remarked Managing Partner, Gary Patterson.
Social distancing and other precautionary measures will take place to ensure the health and safety of all participants. Those interested in attending are advised to arrive early as supplies are limited and will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis while they last.
For more information about the Patterson Legal Group backpack giveaways, please contact Ella Reusser with Patterson Legal Group at (888) 687-2400, or via email at ella@pattersonlegalgroup.com. You can also contact the law firm by sending a direct message through their Facebook page.
More About Patterson Legal Group, L.C.
Patterson Legal Group is a personal injury law firm with offices located throughout Kansas and Missouri. Founded on the principle of helping injury victims pursue their legal rights, they are not afraid to take on large insurance companies or to hold negligent persons accountable for injuring a client. Their lawyers are champions of consumer rights with a strong track record for helping people suffering from personal injury or disability. Learn more about the specific legal services and community outreach activities of Patterson Legal Group at pattersonlegalgroup.com. You can also connect and socialize with their legal team through the law firm’s Facebook page (/PattersonLegalGroup/).
Commercial Real Estate (CRE) marketing platform SharpLaunch has announced an integration with Matterport to support 3D virtual commercial real estate tours for landlords and brokers in the era of social distancing.
Matterport’s 3D technology will be integrated as a standalone module that seamlessly embeds virtual tours into SharpLaunch property websites. These tours are designed to provide a facsimile of hands-on tours of commercial real estate - something that is no longer easily accessible in the “new normal” of the post-COVID world.
“Matterport has seen a sharp rise in the demand for digital twins of properties so that buyers can tour them virtually in stunning 3D,” says Robin Daniels, Chief Marketing Officer, Matterport. “We’re excited to see SharpLaunch integrate with the Matterport platform to provide their commercial real estate customers with our immersive 3D tours and help them engage prospects from anywhere in the world.”
Matterport is the leader in virtual tour technology across all industries including real estate, architecture, engineering, travel, and much more. Their 3D platform allows commercial real estate brokers and landlords to showcase properties in a variety of creative ways - capturing the essence of an in-person tour and augmenting it with key information about individual components of the space.
“Both SharpLaunch and Matterport are focused on creating forward-looking technology for commercial real estate marketing,” says Bob Samii, SharpLaunch CEO. “The addition of the Matterport module provides our clients with another way to showcase their commercial properties, create an impactful digital experience, and stay ahead of the competition.”
As the leading marketing technology for commercial real estate, SharpLaunch is an optimal medium to display Matterport virtual tours on any device, seamlessly integrating with the marketing processes and workflow of brokers and landlords.
About SharpLaunch
SharpLaunch is an all-in-one digital marketing platform for commercial properties. It provides an easy-to-use suite of marketing tools specifically built for CRE building owners, asset managers, and brokers who want to improve asset visibility, streamline marketing activities and save time.
SkyStem LLC, a provider of automated month-end close account reconciliation software, is pleased to announce Aquarion Water Company’s success story on reducing the time spent on their month-end close process with ART. Aquarion Water Company, a subsidiary of Eversource, is a public water supply company for Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire residents with approximately 230,000 customers. Founded in 1857, as a means to deliver fresh water to sailors and merchants, the company has evolved into the largest investor-owned water utility in New England and is among the seven largest in the United States.
“ART helped significantly reduce our audit research time, as we can now go through various periods and find whatever is needed within minutes,” said Aquarion Water Company’s Corporate Controller. “I wish we had adopted ART sooner as the automated process was smoother than a manual process.”
Since implementation, ART has enabled Aquarion Water Company to achieve the following:
Decrease financial statement risk through high quality reconciliations.
Better satisfy internal and external auditors.
Instantly access reconciliations and supporting documents.
Faster and easier electronic sign offs.
Reconciliation process is standardized and centralized with ART’s standard forms.
For more information on Aquarion Water Company’s success and benefits from adopting ART, read the case study here.
About SkyStem LLC Headquartered in the heart of New York City, SkyStem delivers a powerful month-end close solution for organizations seeking to streamline their financial processes. The company’s flagship solution, ART, is an enterprise technology that helps CFOs and Controllers shorten the month-end close and the time to issue financials by automating balance sheet reconciliations, managing month-end tasks, performing flux analysis and providing insightful reporting. The web-based solution streamlines and eliminates up to 90% of manual activities while strengthening internal controls and corporate governance.
Automated Business Designs (ABD), developers of Ultra-Staff staffing software, was named one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in 2020. This prestigious honor is the fifth consecutive year that ABD has been recognized by Chicago’s Best and Brightest program.
The Best and Brightest Program honors companies that distinguish themselves as having the most innovative and thoughtful human resources approach. An independent research firm evaluates each company’s entry, based on key measures in various categories including Compensation, Benefits and Employee Solutions, Employee Enrichment, Employee Education and Development, and more. Organizations must complete a rigorous application demonstrating their employees are provided with the resources and support for both professional and personal success. Additionally, organizations are judged by confidential employee responses. Those overwhelmingly positive responses helped ABD receive this distinguished recognition.
“We feel so honored to be recognized as one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® for 5 straight years,” said Terri Roeslmeier, President and CEO of Automated Business Designs. “Our employees mean a great deal to us, which is why we want to do everything we can to continually ensure they are well-compensated, always growing both professionally and personally, and sincerely enjoy what they do every day.”
ABD’s nomination included details of their comprehensive benefits package, which includes 100% Blue Cross Blue Shield health care coverage for each employee paid for by ABD. The company was also recognized for its innovative best practices and employee education. Last year, the Vice President of Systems Engineering introduced “Mornings with Molly,” which has seen an increase in attendance and popularity among employees. “Mornings with Molly” are optional bi-weekly training sessions that invite team members to take a deeper dive into the products ABD offers. These sessions have helped cross train all departments in the company and have opened up an environment for sharing tips and ideas for product enhancements. In addition to professional education, personal education is at the forefront at ABD. Annually, the leadership team invites a licensed financial advisor to conduct a session on managing 401K retirement plans. These advisors are available for free one-on-one consultation throughout the year.
ABD’s nomination also highlighted the company’s work hard play hard attitude. Birthday celebrations, team outings, FitBit® contests, and parties are all part of the culture at ABD. They always find an excuse to have a party whether that is to celebrate Barry Manilow’s birthday or to play their annual Hide and Go Peep Easter Scavenger Hunt Game, where they hide Peeps around the office and see who can find the most. It’s all part of the culture. With play though, also comes giving. As a team, ABD participates in fundraising walks and sponsors charity dinners throughout the year.
“I love working for ABD because they promote a culture based on team collaboration and giving back to the community,” said Sandy Lund, Controller at Automated Business Designs. “ABD’s positive culture makes work a fun and gratifying experience.”
The recognition of employee achievements was also demonstrated in the nomination. From giving out esteemed awards to employees at the ABD client meeting, to just simply recognizing someone in an email for receiving accolades from a client, all achievements are recognized.
These are just a handful of the reasons why ABD is one of the Best & Brightest Companies to Work For® in Chicago. To learn more about Automated Business Designs and Ultra-Staff EDGE staffing software, visit http://www.abd.net. The staffing software provider will be recognized by the National Association for Business Resources during the Best and Brightest Digital Winner Celebration on Friday, July 24th.
About Automated Business Designs Automated Business Designs, Inc. has been in business for 37 years, producing the staffing and recruiting software solution Ultra-Staff EDGE. ABD offers a customizable staffing experience that benefits both clients and candidates through an integrated front office, back office, web suite, and mobile application. ABD is an active member of the American Staffing Association (ASA), National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS), Wisconsin Association of Staffing Services (WASS), New York Staffing Association (NYSA), and board member status in the Illinois Search and Staffing Association (ISSA).
It’s a day Caitlan Williams and her husband will never forget. A day where happiness and hope quickly turned to fear. “It was April 2004. I’d just delivered our first child, a boy. Right before my baby was handed to me the delivery physician said, “don’t worry we can fix this.” I wasn’t sure what she meant,” said Williams. “Then, I saw my child for the first time. I was overcome with love, confusion and worry,” she added.
Williams’ baby, Jack, had a significant tear in his lip (cleft lip) and a hole in the roof of his mouth (cleft palate). “I was scared. I cried and cried. I didn’t know anything about this condition,” Williams said.
Williams is sharing her story as July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and improve understanding of orofacial clefts (clefts of the lip and palate) and other conditions of the head and face.
A person born with a cleft condition can face a host of health complications including difficulty with eating, drinking, speaking, and hearing, as well as social stigmatization. “In public, people would stare and whisper. Doctors told me my son would need metal and screws in his mouth. It was all so overwhelming,” said Williams.
The new mom made a lifechanging decision, “I left my career as a lawyer and pursued becoming a nurse,” Williams proudly stated. “I wanted to be educated from a medical standpoint to best help my child,” she added.
Jack has had five cleft related surgeries. More are scheduled to help correct his speech, lip, nose, and jaw. “Today, my son is a bright 16-year-old who loves video games, animals and playing the piano. Being a nurse has helped me make better and more informed decisions for my son. It also gives me the strength and skills to help other parents with children born with a cleft condition,” Williams said.
Williams has volunteered with Operation Smile, an international nonprofit that offers free surgeries to children born with cleft lip and cleft palate. “There are so many people living with a cleft condition. Donating my skills and time to Operation Smile is a way for me to support children like Jack and to offer families hope,” Williams concluded.
About Operation Smile: Operation Smile has provided hundreds of thousands of safe surgeries for those born with cleft lip and cleft palate. With more than three decades of expertise, Operation Smile creates solutions that deliver free surgery to people where it’s needed most. As one of the largest medical volunteer-based nonprofits, Operation Smile has mobilized thousands of medical volunteers from a wide range of medical specialties from more than 80 countries. Operation Smile engages public-private partnerships to advance health care delivery, train local medical professionals to provide surgical care for patients in their communities, donate crucial medical equipment and supplies, and increase access to surgical care so that everyone living with cleft is treated. Visit operationsmile.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram and Twitter.
SafeSend today announced a strategic agreement with Thomson Reuters™ to help tax professionals drive firm efficiency, elevate client service, and eliminate various labor-intensive aspects of completing professional tax preparation engagements.
The alliance will have the organizations collaborate to build a technology integration that will fully streamline the process that starts at final review and sign-off of completed tax returns, offers an intuitive, and self-guided client experience, and ends with the firm’s receipt of electronically signed e-file authorization forms. Users of Thomson Reuters market leading UltraTax CS™ and GoSystem Tax RS™ tax preparation solutions will benefit from the newly enabled workflow integration that tightly links to the award winning SafeSend Returns assembly, delivery, and e-sign solution.
SafeSend Returns customers that license UltraTax CS or GoSystem Tax RS have been utilizing the SafeSend Returns technology to digitally assemble final returns, securely deliver them to clients, and automatically collect e-signatures. SafeSend Returns currently supports 1040, 1041, 1120, 1120s and 1065 returns prepared in both Thomson Reuters’ tax packages. The new agreement paves the way for an enhanced automated process for how completed tax returns flow directly from UltraTax CS or GoSystem Tax RS to SafeSend Returns creating a more seamless process and adding additional time savings with every return.
“Automation is in our DNA, and we’re thrilled to partner with a world class organization like Thomson Reuters that has set the bar for sophisticated workflow solutions and digital process innovation,” said Scott Fleszar, Chief Operating and Strategy Officer, SafeSend Returns. “The firms we engage with that are using UltraTax CS or GoSystem Tax RS are progressive and have high expectations of their technology providers for cloud based solutions that save them time, allow them to work from anywhere, and offer a secure, high-end client experience. The new seamless integration coupling SafeSend Returns with UltraTax CS and GoSystem Tax RS will allow firms to optimize all areas of their tax practice.”
“If the past several months have taught us anything, it is that operational flexibility, employing digital processes, and relying on cloud based solutions are critical if firms wish to remain viable and avoid client service disruptions amidst the new normal,” said Steve Dusablon, President and CEO, SafeSend Returns. “Offering direct integration from UltraTax CS and GoSystem Tax RS to SafeSend Returns provides another opportunity for progressive firms to bring efficiency to the last mile of tax engagements. And circumvent operating challenges brought on by Covid-19.”
The agreement represents the cooperation of two market leading technology providers coming together to add value and make the tax preparation process easier for their mutual customers. “Thomson Reuters has a proven track record of cloud-based product innovation, collaborating with leading organizations across the profession, and leveraging process automation technology,” said Dusablon. “We are guided by a common vision – laser focus on helping firms optimize workflows and delight their clients with innovative technology. Our alliance will unlock additional value for our mutual customers.”
About SafeSend Returns SafeSend Returns, a SafeSend cPaperless solution, is the multi-year winner of the CPA Practice Advisor Technology Innovation Award. Built on innovative technology, SafeSend Returns has redefined the way accounting firms digitally assemble and deliver tax returns for their clients. SafeSend Returns eliminates the manual and labor-intensive elements many tax departments experience producing client ready tax returns prepared in CCH Axcess™, CCH ProSystem fx™, Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS™ and Thomson Reuters GoSystem Tax RS™ saving firms per return. With over fifty percent of the Top 300 accounting firms using SafeSend Returns, we are the premier tax return assembly and delivery solution of progressive firms.
SafeSend cPaperless is also the developer of foundational products for the accounting profession including TicTie Calculate and SafeSend, the complete bi-directional document exchange system. Visit safesend.com to learn more about our digital solutions. ###
Balluff designed its new block-style capacitive smart level sensor with IO-Link for applications with highly conductive fluids like acids and bases, using smart level 50 technology to compensate for foam and deposit build up. And thanks to its IO-Link interface, it delivers expanded application and setting options.
IO-Link’s automatic parameter setting allow the user to see the upper and lower hysteresis values allowing easy and precise adjustments that aren’t possible with a potentiometer. Once unplugged, the sensor goes into standard I/O mode (SIO).
“This IO-Link version is a good addition to an already great portfolio of sensors,” said Jack Moermond, engineering partner manager with Balluff. “The addition of IO-Link provides more flexibility and more control. It is great for those who are using IO-Link in their applications, but it also can be preset with IO-Link and then used in standard mode.”
This capacitive sensor reliably detects fluid levels through non-metallic containers up to 10 mm thick, making it well suited for a wide variety of industries including packaging, food and beverage, metalworking and general factory automation.
Key features:
Detects levels through walls of non-metallic containers up to 10 mm thick
For highly conductive media such as acids and bases
Compensates for foam and residues using smart level 50 technology
Operating modes: standard I/O mode (SIO), IO-Link mode
About Balluff Inc. Balluff Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Balluff GmbH, Neuhausen, Germany. Balluff is a leading supplier of networked IO-Link control system architectures that unlock the potential of the IIoT and Industry 4.0. Balluff offers a wide range of intelligent IO-Link and industrial Ethernet sensors in a variety of technologies including inductive, photoelectric, capacitive, and magnetic as well as magnetostrictive linear position sensors, magnetic tape linear encoders, industrial RFID systems, and industrial vision systems. Balluff provides cost-saving, process-enhancing solutions to machine builders and manufacturers to control, regulate, automate, assemble, position, and monitor manufacturing, assembly, and packaging sequences. Industries served include: automotive, packaging, food processing, beverages, tire, primary metals, conventional and alternative energy, semiconductor, plastics, and fluid power.
Los Angeles’ Art Deco Hotel Shangri-La has further elevated its culinary excellence with the launch of its chic al fresco dining space. Boasting panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica’s city skyline, The Sidewalk Cafe is the latest addition to the iconic LA destination, a continental style café tucked alongside the glorious coast.
Vibrant white Tulip chairs lined up in a Parisian fashion on the hotel’s VIP roped off pavement outside among the palm trees – where guests can enjoy timeless rituals such as the morning parfait and croissants, lunchtime pizzas made in Santa Monica’s only wood-fired oven shaded by umbrellas, or a leisurely dinner with a Pacific Ocean view while taking in the extraordinarily intense sunsets. Offering internationally inspired, Californian-infused cuisine, everything on the menu is locally sourced, organic seasonal ingredients, from Santa Monica Farmers Market.
Santa Monica’s chic new Parisian style café has been designed for the ultimate outdoor dining experience with dedicated attention from the hotel’s talented team, on hand to create unmissable dishes. The concept has been inspired by CEO Tamie Adaya and GM Armond Khosrovyan, with a varied menu fizzing with flavours, and a design that features space age tables and chairs that were originally designed by Eero Saarinen, of the famed TWA Flight Centre.
Ms Adaya said: “People coming together - dining outside - eating and drinking immediately makes any city come alive again. The Hotel Shangri-La is bringing summer to the streets with a degree of improvisation, vibrancy and spontaneity. Our Sidewalk Café gives our iconic hotel a continental sheen – a bit of Paris on the Pacific that visitors, residents and regulars alike will enjoy surrounded by palm trees and spellbinding ocean views.
“It’s an enticing and intimate space. When you feel like gazing at the ocean on a balmy summers day while sipping your coffee, a glass of Chablis or Shangri-La cocktail, The Sidewalk Café is the ultimate seaside dining spot in Santa Monica for an eclectic alfresco experience.”
Entrees include Whole Branzino accompanied by sautéed baby squash, zucchini and heirloom fingerling potatoes drizzled with a citrus butter sauce, Whole Red Snapper, roasted beets, turnips and heirloom fingerling potatoes, and a 12oz. New York Steak with a purple potato purée and a mushroom cognac sauce. For dessert, groups can tuck into the signature Shangri-La Knickerbocker Glory – the only place in the USA that offers this unique and delicious dish which features Vanilla and strawberry ice cream topped with strawberry compote, pineapple chunks, pop rocks, whipped cream and meringue.
A series of safety features has been put in place to protect both staff and customers, and the space will have a limited capacity in compliance with guidelines set by the State of California, the City of Los Angeles and the City of Santa Monica.
Offering lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, The Sidewalk Café is open every day 7am – 9pm Reservations can be made online at OpenTable
Rates at Hotel Shangri-La start at 6 for a timeless luxury room per night. To experience more visit Hotel Shangri-La
Richard Karr Motors is slashing prices this month with its GM Employee Pricing for Everyone promotion. The dealership is offering exciting discounts on select in-stock vehicles, bringing the prices down drastically. Shoppers looking to purchase a new Buick or GMC vehicle will find that with this pricing offer in place, the vehicles at Richard Karr Motors fit the bill.
Shoppers around the Waco area can take advantage of this employee pricing offer on select in-stock models, including the 2020 Buick Encore, 2020 Buick Envision, 2020 Buick Enclave, 2020 GMC Terrain, 2020 GMC Yukon and more. Richard Karr Motors is offering over ,000 off of select Yukon models and over ,000 off of select Terrain vehicles.
The GM Employee Pricing for Everyone promotion is bringing the price of select 2020 Encore models down by more than ,500 and the price of select 2020 Envision models down by over ,800. Shoppers considering a new 2020 Buick Enclave can save over ,000 on qualifying models.
Richard Karr Motors currently houses nearly 100 new Buick, Cadillac and GMC vehicles along with over 80 pre-owned vehicles. Located just a short drive away for Killeen, Temple, Whitney and Hillsboro shoppers, Richard Karr Motors will fit the bill for automotive shoppers throughout Central Texas.
Anyone can view the dealership’s entire new and pre-owned inventory online by visiting the Richard Karr Motors website, https://www.richardkarr.com/. Those with specific inquiries or who wish to schedule an appointment with dealership staff can contact a member of the Richard Karr Motors team by calling 254-262-0981. Richard Karr Motors is located at 900 W Loop 340 in Waco. The dealership is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
Telos Gifting, LLC announced they will now be able to produce on-demand Mastercard Gift and Reward cards for its clients. This certification with Mastercard is a huge step forward for the company as it provides a competitive edge for corporate reward and loyalty gift cards. In prior weeks, Telos also announced its integration and partnership with the Qolo payments hub as an on-demand processor.
No stranger to the gift card industry, Telos Gifting, LLC is owned by the former founder of GiftCards.com, Jason Wolfe. He and the team at Telos have over 20 years of experience in the gift card space. Their on-demand fulfillment center which once operated for 10 years under GiftCards.com will be able to print, pack, and ship reward cards within 24 hours.
Much time and effort have gone into preparing the facility which will include new Datacard MX 6000 machines, brand new inserters, personalization equipment, and sanitized packaging capabilities.
With Qolo and the Global Vendor Certification Program with Mastercard, Telos Gifting platforms, Perfectgift.com and GiftYa can take a corporate bulk order of Mastercard customized cobrand cards at 3:00 p.m., print them by 4:00 p.m. and have them shipped out to arrive at clients at 8:00 a.m. the next day. “This is unheard of in our industry. In the time of Amazon Prime, we are leading the pack and providing a much-needed service,” commented Jason Wolfe.
More information on Telos Gifting can be found here.
About Telos Gifting, LLC Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Telos Gifting occupies the building at 495 Mansfield Ave in Greentree, Pennsylvania. Telos Gifting, LLC, owns and manages PerfectGift.com, GiftYa.com and GiftCardGranny. Telos Gifting was formed in 2019 by Wolfe, LLC a fin-tech incubator, to re-enter the gift card market after selling GiftCards.com in 2016.
Film students wishing to put off their first year of college because of COVID-19 have two exciting alternatives thanks to the Idyllwild Arts Academy Film and Digital Media Department.
Department Chair Shelly Short and her colleagues—all of them experienced film industry professionals—will offer to postgrads as well as gap year students the chance to earn a Film certificate as they focus their studies on Directing, Writing, or Post-Production.
Postgrads who finished high school this past spring will live on the Academy's forested 205-acre mountain campus. In this beautiful natural setting, they can stay healthy among a student body of well under three hundred, for whom meticulous safety measures have been prepared by the school’s Student Services office. Classes with both the Film Department and Idyllwild Arts' innovative academic teachers will give the postgrads an extra year of preparation for college.
The Academy’s Film Department emphasizes hands-on instruction for all Film majors, of a kind often missing from college. At some of the top college Film programs, students never touch a camera until their junior year.
In contrast with the postgrad program, the gap year program will be all-online and will not include academics. Gap year students will receive Film assignments to complete on their own and will meet with each other and their teachers in weekly Zoom sessions.
For young people eager to climb onto a fast track to a filmmaking career, the Post-Production concentration will offer professional Avid User Certifications in Media Composer and Pro-Tools, with testing after a sixteen-week or a thirty-two-week intensive. The Directing and Writing concentrations will also give students an edge over other first-year college Film students.
Admission counselors are happy to give more details about these two programs to students who ask about applying to the Academy.
About Idyllwild Arts Academy and Summer Program The forested 205-acre Idyllwild Arts campus sits two hours inland from Los Angeles and an hour and one refreshing mile above Palm Springs. The campus hosts Idyllwild Arts Academy, where talented high school students from around the world specialize in their chosen arts disciplines while studying challenging college-prep academics, and the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program, offering immersive workshops in every arts discipline to people of all ages and skill levels. Both the Academy and the Summer Program accomplish the Idyllwild Arts mission of changing lives through the transformative power of art. http://www.Idyllwildarts.org
Texas Premier Locksmith is offering new customers a 10 percent discount on their residential locksmith services, automotive locksmith services, and commercial locksmith services in Dallas, Texas for the months of July and August this year.
While many consumers have only used locksmiths in times of emergency, locksmith services go far beyond emergency lockouts. Residents of the Dallas area can use their discount for any combination of these services:
Lockouts (Residential, commercial, or home) Ignition key replacement Rekeying locks Changing, installing, or repairing locks Sliding door locks Entry gate locks Screen door locks Keyless deadbolts Decorative handle sets Access control systems Door closers Panic bars Safe installation and repair File cabinet services Master key systems Garage door repair Whether a customer needs a single service from Texas Premier Locksmith or several, the discount can be applied to the total bill, including service costs and materials. Many businesses and homeowners let repairs and security fall to the wayside or make plans to upgrade locks or install a new security system later, but with discounted services from Texas Premier Locksmith, there’s no reason to keep adding to a growing to-do list.
Texas Premier Locksmith is a local locksmith company that is owned and operated by proud Texans. The Dallas location offers same-day services and quality materials for optimal security. All technicians are licensed, insured, and trained to provide the best possible service, which is why Texas Premier Locksmith is the first choice of countless homeowners and businesses in Dallas and beyond.
About Texas Premier Locksmith Texas Premier Locksmith provides expert locksmith services in Dallas, TX and its surrounding suburbs. Learn more about their services by visiting https://www.txpremierlocksmith.com/service-area/dallas-tx/, calling 972-301-2292, or stopping by their storefront at 6959 Arapaho Rd., Suite 125, Dallas, TX 75248.
The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) and Yale Union (YU) are proud to announce the transfer of ownership of the land and historic Yale Union building at 800 SE 10th Avenue in Portland, Oregon, from YU to NACF.
“Together, the NACF board and staff believe that this free land and building transfer will set an example for recognizing the value of Native ownership of property in urban areas across the nation,” says NACF President/CEO Lulani Arquette. “It’s liberating and encouraging to witness this kind of support for First Peoples of this country. The potential for local community and national partnerships around shared interests through Indigenous arts and cultures is wide open. We are deeply grateful for this transformative opportunity afforded NACF by YU board and staff, and stand united with all to reclaim Native truth, engage anti-racism, and address important issues we face today.”
NACF is a Native-led national organization committed to mobilizing Native artists, culture bearers, communities, and leaders to influence positive social, cultural, and environmental change. As such, it focuses on strengthening Native arts, providing artists and the creative community with the resources and tools they need to be successful, and expanding awareness and access to Native knowledge and truth. NACF is accepting this special property with great appreciation for what came before. We honor and respect the elders past and present, and acknowledge the land that this building sits on and the previous Native tribes and peoples who inhabited the land.
“I am proud of what we have accomplished with Yale Union over the last decade. Having been able to fulfill our mission through the unearned privilege of property ownership, it’s now time that we hand over the keys!” says Flint Jamison, President, Board of Directors of Yale Union. “I am inspired by NACF’s leadership, unwavering commitment to their mission, and capacity to operate on a large scale. I am eager to listen and learn from them as they use the land and historic building to fulfill their vision.”
The new national headquarters for NACF will be called the Center for Native Arts and Cultures, and the property will continue to be a site of contemporary artistic and cultural production. The building will benefit the local community and be a strong cultural asset for the city of Portland. NACF has just completed a planning process that determines its national programming and includes a vision for how it plans to maximize opportunities in the new space. The building will be a vibrant gathering place for Indigenous artists and local partnerships. It will provide space to present and exhibit, places to practice culture and make art, and areas for cultural ceremony and celebration. There will be opportunities for broad community learning, including workshops and seminars covering pertinent issues relative to decolonizing space, anti-racism, and environmental justice.
The process to transfer Yale Union’s historic property to NACF began in mid-2018 with discussions between YU’s then Executive Director, Yoko Ott, and YU’s Board President, Flint Jamison, regarding art institutions’ potential for proposing models of restorative social change. Ms. Ott then made initial contact with NACF’s President/CEO, Lulani Arquette, which led to NACF conducting a thorough feasibility study. In December 2019, NACF’s Board of Directors approved to move forward with taking ownership of the property. Both NACF and YU would like to acknowledge Ms. Ott’s vision and leadership in initiating this transfer of ownership.
YALE UNION BACKGROUND Since opening in 2010, Yale Union has provided public programming and presented the work of hundreds of artists through the labor of its dedicated board and staff, and the incalculable support of its donors, volunteers, colleagues, and friends. It has created and fostered a cultural community by hosting countless events, providing subsidized studio space to dozens of local artists, and facilitated numerous community programs. It has preserved its historic building and used its 9,400 square-foot exhibition space to present the work of internationally-recognized and under-represented artists in Portland. Through its publishing imprint, YU has published ten books, and it has housed a unique and publicly accessible art library.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Yale Union has suspended in-person events for 2020, but it will collaborate with NACF to co-present artistic programming in 2021. Later that year, Yale Union will dissolve its nonprofit. The property transfer to NACF will serve as a natural culmination of Yale Union’s decade-long mission to support artists, propose new modes of production, and stimulate an ongoing public discourse around art. Yale Union’s board and staff sincerely thank all of those who helped in achieving its mission and building a community of artists around the Yale Union building and beyond.
Year 2019 was a year of moderate performance for the world’s most popular theme parks and water parks, and a variable year for museums depending on region, according to the most recent TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index, released on July 16, 2020 and available free online. Globally, Disney remains the top theme park operator, and the Louvre in Paris remains the world's top-attended museum.
John Robinett, Senior Vice President - Economics, AECOM said, “After clearing the half billion attendance mark in 2018, the world’s top theme parks, water parks and attractions continued to climb to 521.2 million in 2019 for a 4.0% annual growth rate as represented by the top 10 attraction groups. The Asian operators once again dominated - with OCT, Chimelong, and Fantawild all reporting high single- or double-digit increases.”
Robinett added, “As a whole, 2019 was a rather mild-mannered year in the industry, with stable results in the established European and American markets being supplemented by moderate growth in Asia. This could indicate that some pre-recessionary pressures were building under the surface before the tectonic COVID-19 shifted the foundation of the world’s health and economies.”
The 20 most-visited museums in the world performed well and remained relatively stable in 2019, globally attracting some 105.5 million visits overall compared to 108.1 million in 2018. The current, full report and all prior editions back to 2006 are available to download free of charge from the TEA website and the AECOM website.
The TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index is an annual, calendar-year study, jointly produced by the Themed Entertainment Association and the Economics Practice at AECOM since 2006, tracking attendance numbers of the world's top visitor attractions. Charts are accompanied by analysis from industry specialists in the Economics practice at AECOM. The report studies the sector by region (The Americas, Asia-Pacific, EMEA), the global market as a whole and the top operators. In 2012, TEA and AECOM expanded the annual attendance report to include the Museum Index, looking at the world’s top museums and studying them by region.
TEA COO Jennie Nevin said, "The Themed Entertainment Association is delighted to continue its longstanding collaboration with AECOM to produce the TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index, which the industry and press depend on as a critical resource year after year. The Theme Index helps TEA in its mission to educate and enrich the industry and promote best practices that lead to success and innovation."
THE AMERICAS - THEME PARKS AND WATER PARKS The Top 20 theme parks in North America saw 1.2% growth overall in 2019, representing 1.9 million new visits. The top 20 water parks in North America added nearly 200,000 visits in 2019, an increase of 1.2% over 2018. The top 10 water parks in Latin America passed the 10.0 million mark in collective attendance for the first time - 10.2 million visits representing a 2.5% year-over-year increase.
Kathleen LaClair, Associate Principal - Americas, AECOM, said, “Collectively, we’re seeing the operators and parks in this sector doing all the right things – make strategic acquisitions, invest in new lands and rides, extend the season and customer base with new events, and focus on the guest experience to drive performance. These practices will continue to be important as the industry moves forward.”
ASIA-PACIFIC - THEME PARKS AND WATER PARKS The visitor attractions sector in the Asia-Pacific region overall showed attendance growth of 1.6% for calendar year 2019.
Chris Yoshii, Vice President – Economics, Asia-Pacific, AECOM, said, “The most dramatic increases in Asia’s theme park markets in 2019 were in China. Chimelong Ocean Kingdom became China’s top-attended theme park. Its 11.7 million visits in 2019 reflect an 8.4% increase from the prior year, coming in about 500,000 higher than Shanghai Disneyland. OCT, already the largest theme park operator in China, rose in the ranks above Universal Parks and Resorts to be the third-largest in the world.”
Beth Chang, Executive Director – Economics, Asia-Pacific, AECOM said, “Chinese tourists have been staying closer to home, which is good for domestic markets but has meant lost revenue to other countries. Operators are working to salvage what they can of the summer season, with an emphasis on local markets. The development pipeline remains strong.”
EUROPE - THEME PARKS AND WATER PARKS In the EMEA region, the 20 top-attended theme parks in 2019, all in Europe, exhibited stability, with relatively flat attendance. Disneyland Paris kept its rank as most-attended theme park in the region. In the water parks sector, Northern Europe and the UAE continue to dominate this region.
Jodie Lock, Senior Associate Economist, AECOM, said, “Growth in EMEA theme parks and water parks in 2019 was primarily driven by operators rolling out new rides and attractions, new hotels, and special events and celebrations, backed by strong marketing. The Middle East has seen much development. Looking ahead, in light of decreased tourism and restrictions related to COVID-19, parks will likely put new emphasis on generating revenue.”
MUSEUMS Asia’s top 20 museums gained global market share and Europe’s manifested significant attendance growth in 2019, while in North America, visits to the top museums declined due to a variety of factors.
Linda Cheu, Vice President at AECOM, said, “History shows that attendance swings at the world’s top museums are primarily driven by the presence or absence of blockbuster exhibitions. The size and character of the industry will likely shift post-pandemic. Attendance declines for 2020 are inevitable, and recovery will take time. However, the performance of museums in 2019 demonstrates continued public enthusiasm for what museums have to offer.”
The 2019 TEA/AECOM Museum Index also includes a special list of new and noteworthy museums around the world, charted by region.
EFFECTS OF COVID The 2019 TEA/AECOM Index is a portrait of calendar year 2019, which ended prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020 the global visitor attractions industry is facing significant new challenges, and the current report touches on these while remaining primarily focused on 2019. As 2020 continues to play out, the effects of the pandemic and other factors shaping the future of the industry will be studied in detail and presented in next year’s report.
ACCESS THE FULL REPORT The TEA website and AECOM website are the official sources to view and download the most recent, full version of the TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index, as well as past editions dating to 2006, free of charge.
MORE COMMENTS FROM TEA Judith Rubin, editor of the report and director of publications for TEA said, “The TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index stands as an invaluable and meticulously researched business and educational resource. Members of the media, researchers, analysts, industry companies, operators and investors, students and many others turn to it year-round for statistics, industry background and insight. Now in its 14th annual edition, it shares a wealth of historical and current information."
TEA International Board President Michael Blau of Adirondack Studios said, "The TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index is an important aspect of how our global membership association serves the global industry with information and resources. TEA values its continuing partnership with AECOM."
TEA/AECOM COLLABORATION Since 2006, TEA and AECOM have collaborated to produce and publish the annual TEA/AECOM Theme Index and make the report available free as a resource and reference for business and education. It was expanded to include the Museum Index in 2012. The TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index is a definitive and widely cited global resource benefiting the international attractions industry and many other sectors including financial, real estate, education, hospitality, retail, travel and tourism. It is a vital reference for the media. It is published in PDF format on the TEA and AECOM websites, and in a limited print edition.
About AECOM AECOM is the world's premier infrastructure firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from planning, design and engineering to consulting and construction management. We partner with our clients in the public and private sectors to solve their most complex challenges and build legacies for generations to come. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, governments, energy and the environment, our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with revenue of approximately .2 billion during fiscal year 2019. See how we deliver what others can only imagine at aecom.com and @AECOM.
ABOUT THE THEMED ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATION Through its activities in the global themed entertainment community, TEA helps lead the conversation about how great guest experiences are conceived and realized, and helps focus attention on themed entertainment as a vital niche of popular culture and its essential role in global economic development. As a nonprofit membership association representing the creators of compelling places and experiences worldwide, TEA encompasses some 1,800 member companies and produces a full calendar of conferences and events including the prestigious, annual TEA Thea Awards. TEA was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in the Los Angeles area. Visit teaconnect.org and @tea_connect. #TEAthemeindex #TEAdigital
Seagull Scientific, maker of BarTender software, today announced the release of BarTender Starter Edition, the newest addition to their product lineup.
Designed to help small businesses and departments, Starter Edition is built on the same BarTender technology that the world’s largest and most demanding enterprise environments trust to power their mission-critical labeling. Starter Edition features a straightforward, easy-to-understand way to create labels that use dynamic data sourced from databases like Excel or CSV, making it ideal for brands enrolled in the Amazon Transparency program.
“Starter Edition offers capabilities that no other software on the market does,” said Harold Boe, Seagull Scientific’s president and CEO. “Unlike other products geared to the small business sector, it supports multiple users across multiple computers with the ability to update, modify and print templates. That’s a differentiator that we think creates significant value for users who are looking for a solution that can scale and grow as their business does — they can add more advanced features when needed with a simple upgrade to a more powerful edition.”
With Starter Edition, new users can be up and running in minutes using BarTender’s intuitive design tools, smart wizards, built-in business logic and an extensive library of sample label templates. The product enables +1 / -1 incremental serialization for product traceability and regulatory compliance, and includes sophisticated design tools and over 400 preformatted, ready-to-use components based on 105 barcode symbologies and more than a dozen standards.
The BarTender Starter Edition is available through an extensive global network of resellers and partners. For more information, visit the Seagull Scientific website.
About BarTender by Seagull Scientific BarTender software by Seagull Scientific transforms data into the labels, barcodes, documents and RFID that drive business. Hundreds of thousands of companies in supply chain, manufacturing, chemicals, healthcare, food and beverage, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, logistics and other industries trust BarTender with the labeling and marking processes that keep their businesses running.
With corporate headquarters and software development in Bellevue, Washington, USA, and branch offices in Madrid, Taipei and Tokyo, BarTender is available in more than 150 countries through a global network of local partners.
Strategic investments made to continue company’s growth and longevity
Distron Corporation, a leading electronic contract manufacturer, announced it will commit million to remodeling its headquarters and an additional 0K in equipment upgrades to enhance productivity. The total investment will result in more jobs, more innovation and more technology for Distron and its customers.
“Distron has had 50 years of manufacturing success in New England, this investment ensures that Distron will continue to grow and meet the needs of our customers for the next 50 years,” said Distron President Robert Donovan. “The renovation will give us the flexibility and space to add to our team and allow us to stay at the top of technology for our industry.”
The equipment additions include a Juki dual nozzle selective soldering system (CUBE460DN) and a Nordson Assure x-ray counting system. The selective soldering system offers excellent flexibility for through-hole application. It is very flexible and is simple to setup and maintain. The Assure counting system allows for live component inventory management increasing productivity and minimizing component shortage downtime.
Distron currently employs more than 120 people at its headquarters, and plans to add more new jobs over the next three years. The renovation and remodel should be completed by the end of 2020. Looking to the future, Distron will have more space and capacity to grow with its expanding customer base.
The Company’s location in Attleboro Falls, MA has been its primary manufacturing facility since 1997. In 2010 a major expansion added 12,000 square feet of SMT assembly, electro-mechanical assembly and warehousing to the facility. The current project will renovate and upgrade approximately 6,000 square feet of office space. The result of the renovation and remodel project will be a more modern and collaborative workplace and will provide a new cafeteria, offices and meeting space.
Creative Business Design, of Hingham MA., will serve as general contractor.
Xuron Corp. has introduced a new, ergonomic cutter especially designed for cutting cable ties and leaving smooth and flat ends without spikes, to prevent people from being scratched and injured.
The Xuron® Model 2275 Quick-Cutter features the patented Micro-Shear® bypass cutting technology that cuts cable ties square rather than pinching them and leaving spikes which can cut or scratch people. Designed for rapidly cutting cable ties, regardless of their application, this tool provides a full cutting capacity along the entire length of their blades.
Ergonomically designed with the proper cutting leverage, the Xuron® Model 2275 Quick-Cutter has soft rubber hand grips that are comfortable to hold in either hand, a Light-Touch™ return spring, and no awkward finger loops. Originally developed for the cabling harness industry, it is ideally suited for attaching signs and shades, securing tote boxes, and many other uses.
The Xuron® Model 2275 Quick-Cutter sells for .95 (sugg. list). Literature is available upon request. Distributor and dealer inquiries are invited.
ChargeAfter, the leading technology platform for Multi-lender Point of Sale Financing today announced a partnership with Visa to integrate with the Cybersource payment management platform. ChargeAfter is also launching Visa’s installment solutions on the ChargeAfter financing platform in the US.
The strategic partnership enables Cybersource’s merchants worldwide to now access and offer consumers more choice and flexibility in the way they pay through personalized point of sale consumer financing. With its global reach, modern capabilities and commerce insights, the Cybersource digital platform offers payment management capabilities to merchants and acquirers in over 190 countries and territories around the world.
With the launch of Visa’s installment solutions on the ChargeAfter platform, participating U.S. merchants can offer their customers an installment payment experience at checkout using a Visa card they already have in their wallet. Eligible Visa cardholders will have the option to divide their total purchase amount into smaller, equal payments over a defined time period. 42nd Street Photo and Tire Agent are already offering Visa’s installments solutions to their US buyers through ChargeAfter.
“As COVID-19 continues to change retail as we know it and drive more shopping online, merchants are adapting to the new realities of online payments; offering alternative payment methods for consumers who are expecting affordable financing options to help them complete their purchases now and pay later,” said Meidad Sharon, CEO of ChargeAfter. “Our collaboration with Visa is a giant leap forward in bringing quick, convenient, accessible, and safe payments to consumers when and where they are ready to purchase - online or in-store. By combining ChargeAfter’s financing platform with Visa’s solutions, we have created a powerful network for multi-lender Point-of-Sale Financing.”
This announcement follows Visa’s investment in ChargeAfter and partnership that was announced in February 2020 to distribute point of sale financing through Visa’s global network of acquirers, gateways, and financial institutions. Working together, the companies aim to further the distribution of consumer financing tools and help merchants drive higher transactions, and approve upwards of 85% of POS financing applications.
“We’re delighted to continue the momentum of our collaboration with ChargeAfter and bring innovative solutions to our clients globally to help them meet an increased consumer demand for simple and flexible payment options,” said Shahar Friedman, Head of Visa Innovation Studio, Tel Aviv. “Through our global collaboration efforts, we aim to make it easier for merchants and acquirers to use Visa’s Cybersource and installment solutions to offer a range of personalized financing options to their consumers at the point of sale, empowering their customers to manage their payments in a way that works best for their unique needs.”
About ChargeAfter ChargeAfter is a leading multi-lender financing platform connecting retailers and lenders to offer shoppers personalized financing options at the checkout.
With its data-driven decisioning engine and network of global lenders, ChargeAfter delivers the most relevant financing offers to consumers from multiple lenders based on credit type – resulting in credit approvals for up to 85% of customer applications. ChargeAfter streamlines the distribution of credit into a single platform that retailers can implement swiftly both online and in-store. The company’s growing lender network offers seamless integration to lenders seeking to grow their customer base while expanding into new retail markets.
ChargeAfter investors include PICO Venture Partners, Propel Venture Partners, Visa, MUFG, BBVA, Synchrony Financial, and Plug and Play VC.
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, ChargeAfter has offices in Dallas, New York, and Tel Aviv.
Kin Insurance, the insurance technology company that’s simplifying home insurance, today announced its latest innovation: condo insurance for Florida. Condo and townhome owners can apply online now at Kin’s website and get a quote in minutes with their address and a few details.
The new insurance product, designed exclusively for Florida condo owners, is a continuation of the company’s top-rated homeowners insurance experience: easy online signup, digital policy management, stress-free claim payments, and customer service that outshines every insurer.
“Our goal is always to create a product that reflects the needs of real homeowners. What’s exciting about our condo product is how customer-centric it is,” said Sean Harper, CEO and co-founder of Kin. “We want to reach as many condo owners as possible and show them a superior insurance experience.”
Kin can quote townhouses, rowhouses, or high-rise units, regardless of whether the condo is used as a primary, seasonal, or home-share residence. The company can even insure condo units that are owned by LLCs or trusts. That’s a stark contrast to most condo products available today – many insurance companies don’t cover seasonal use, short-term rental risks, or property owned by a trust.
Kin condo insurance policies offer open-perils coverage for the dwelling, protecting units for hurricane wind damage, fire, theft, vandalism, and much more. Policies also include coverage for personal property, loss of use, personal liability, medical payments, and loss assessments, a necessary safeguard for condo owners who might face unexpected expenses levied by their homeowners association.
To learn more about Kin’s brand-new condo product or to get a quote, visit kin.com/condo-insurance.
About Kin Kin Insurance is an insurance technology company that exists to change home insurance from what it is to what it should be. Founded in 2016 by seasoned financial technology entrepreneurs Sean Harper, Lucas Ward, and Stephen Wooten, Kin leverages thousands of property data points to customize coverage and prices through a super simple user experience. Kin manages the Kin Interinsurance Network (KIN), a licensed insurance carrier and reciprocal exchange owned by its customers who share in the underwriting profit. Because of its efficient technology and direct-to-consumer model, Kin provides exceptionally low prices without compromising coverage. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an office in St. Petersburg, Florida, and is currently hiring in both offices. For more information, visit http://www.kin.com.
This class is designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, consultants, and marketers looking to generate more leads, website traffic, and brand recognition online.
“In today’s current climate, now is a great time to work on reaching your target audience through the accessibility of this program,” explained Darcy Sullivan of Propel Marketing & Design.
Sullivan continued, “The program is designed to provide quick wins and long-term digital marketing strategies that will ensure your business goals are met.”
Through Ready. Set. Rank! students will be able to experience the best of online learning from the comforts of home and at a lower price than ever before.
The program is designed to radically propel a brand’s online presence and website’s organic rankings in just 12 weeks with a proven 3-step program.
The program comes in three stacks, each section building on top of the other:
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Students clarify their business-offering and wrap their head around what digital marketing tactics are working for them and against them
Spy on their competition to find out what’s driving traffic form their brand
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Learn how advancing technologies like mobile, social media, voice search, Rank Brain, AI, and others are a driving force for search engines and how to leverage them (without feeling like you’re in a tech tizzy)
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Set their website up to perform in a way that’s appetizing to website visitors and in a Google-friendly style
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Find which online directories are worth students’ time and how to submit information to online directories properly
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During this program, Propel Marketing & Design will highlight some of the core elements of creating an SEO plan that truly works for all types of organizations.
This program is ideal for any business that is just getting started with SEO or currently running an active campaign. To avoid missing out on this course at its lowest price ever, it is suggested to register as soon as possible.
About Propel Marketing & Design, Inc. Propel Marketing & Design, Inc. is a full-service internet marketing agency, located in Boynton Beach, Florida, that specializes in SEO (Search Engine Optimization), social media, website design, email campaigns, search engine marketing, public relations, graphic design, and marketing workshops. Propel works with clients to create effective and unique marketing strategies to help raise their online profile and support their business objectives. For more information please visit http://www.propelyourcompany.com.
Contact: Propel Marketing & Design, Inc. (800)943-2346 533 E. Ocean Ave. Suite #1 Boynton Beach, Florida 33435
The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) has announced several changes to this year’s National Public Lands Day (NPLD), the nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort for America’s public lands, in light of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
“Due to social distancing requirements remaining in place for the foreseeable future, many public lands sites will be unable to host large, in-person NPLD events,” said Meri-Margaret Deoudes, president and CEO of NEEF. “As always, our primary concern remains the health and safety of all those involved in NPLD events, including site managers and volunteers. With this in mind, we are excited to announce that NEEF is embracing our ‘new normal’ by expanding the available options for volunteers during this year’s NPLD on September 26, 2020.”
NPLD 2020 will include virtual events designed to connect the public to iconic parks, national forests, marine estuaries, and other public lands sites. These online events will serve as an alternative for NPLD site managers who are uncomfortable with or are not allowed to host in-person events due to local regulations. This will also provide an avenue for volunteer engagement to those who may not normally be able to participate.
NPLD 2020 Virtual Events will be tied to specific public lands sites at the federal, state, and local levels, and will be hosted by a qualified guide—such as park or forest rangers or local conservation group member—who will help lead participants through the event and answer any questions they may have. NEEF is collaborating with its federal and established NPLD partners to cultivate virtual events, including live discussions with rangers and conservationists, educational projects for children of all ages, and virtual tours of national parks, marine sanctuaries, and other awe-inspiring outdoor spaces.
In addition, NEEF is bringing back its popular NPLD Highlighted Site Sponsorship to support individual events taking place on NPLD. Sponsorship funds will be awarded through a competitive process.
“This year’s sponsorship will focus on providing funding to public land sites that host innovative and high-quality virtual events that emphasize active engagement rather than passive activities,” said Kevin Butt, senior director, Environmental Sustainability, at Toyota, the national corporate NPLD sponsor. “Virtual volunteers will be able to participate in multiple events on NPLD that will create a positive impact to conservation from the comfort and safety of their homes.”
Though NEEF is embracing virtual events for NPLD 2020, public land sites that wish to host in-person events—in accordance with local rules and regulations regarding COVID-19—can still register their event on the NEEF website and take advantage of the resources and promotional tools.
“COVID-19 has upended many aspects of daily life in this country, and our public lands are no exception,” said Deoudes. “NEEF greatly appreciates the outpouring of support we have received from our partners and supporters as we work to adapt our NPLD 2020 plans during this unprecedented time. We look forward to another successful NPLD this year.”
Superstar comedian Kevin Hart is investing in Detroit beverage maker Nailah Ellis and Ellis Island Tea.
Ellis Island Tea is an all-natural beverage, handcrafted from a recipe inspired by Ellis’s Jamaican great-grandfather, who came to America through Ellis Island more than 100 years ago. Made with real herbs, including hibiscus, Ellis Island Tea is rich, red, smooth and flavorful.
The story always matters to Hart. An artist and an author, Hart knows an audience looks for truth and a way to connect. So, when Ellis introduced him to her family tea, he was intrigued.
The tea’s history and Ellis’s own backstory of starting with nothing at the age of 20, brewing tea in her mother’s kitchen and selling it from the trunk of her car around Detroit resonated with Hart. Hart’s own story is one of resilience and perseverance – working small clubs and honing his craft for years before becoming a bankable star who commands million-plus a movie.
“There were a lot of people pulling for Nailah,” said Hart, who was impressed by the Detroiter’s determination and hustle. “Her name just kept coming up and coming across my radar. So, I figured there had to be something to it.”
Ellis won BET’s Queen Boss business competition and her company’s growth has been chronicled in national media, including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, MSNBC, The Financial Times, The Root 100 and Black Enterprise. Accolades and awards have poured in, but Ellis has always focused on building a business that endures.
Today, Ellis has her own Detroit beverage production facility and is the largest Black female beverage manufacturer in the United States. Her tea is an emerging national brand sold by retail giants Sam’s Club and Costco and airport concessioners across the country.
Hart’s investment comes at a critical time – Ellis Island Tea will be rolling out in Walmart this month and will soon debut in Target and CVS. With Hart’s backing, sleek new packaging, competitive pricing, and new e-commerce options, Ellis expects rapid growth.
Ellis has always given a nod to the man who inspired the recipe for Ellis Island Tea – her Jamaican Great-Grandfather Cyril Byron.
“Cyril’s story is one of a true risk taker. He came here with nothing but his dreams,” Ellis said. “He went on to become a head chef on Marcus Garvey’s Black Star Line and then the owner of Byron Caterers, one of the most successful Black-owned catering businesses in the Bronx.”
Cyril was an optimist, an activist, an entrepreneur and a pragmatist, she said. When he passed down his tea recipe for future generations, Cyril said ‘This recipe is to be sold, not told.’
Hart also is a big believer in building for the future. The soon-to-be father of four has said that “You’re supposed to set up for the next generation…if you’re not doing that, you’re not doing your part.”
Ellis takes that seriously as well. She is building upon the dreams of her ancestors, hoping to pass on a legacy to her two young daughters. She’s also proud to be providing jobs for Detroiters like herself.
“We all need opportunity,” she said. “I’ve been given mine and now I’m paying it forward and providing that for others.”
ABOUT ELLIS ISLAND TEA Ellis Island Tea is the only Jamaican Sweet Tea made in America. It is an all-natural bottled tea made from hibiscus with a smooth, refreshing flavor. Ellis Island Tea comes sweetened with pure sugar cane and honey or in an unsweetened version that is crisp and tart.
When she founded her company back in 2008, Nailah Ellis realized a lifelong dream to become an entrepreneur. Brewing Ellis Island Tea continues a family legacy. The tea is based on a recipe created by her Great-Grandfather Cyril Byron, a Jamaican immigrant, chef and entrepreneur who told his family the recipe was to be “Sold, not told.” Ellis-Brown honors those words every day working from her company headquarters in Detroit where the tea is brewed.
The world is decades behind in pandemic readiness. Entrepreneurs can help. The Pandemic Impact Fund will put private investment to work in early stage tech companies with innovative solutions to detect, mitigate and respond to pandemics, and to build a more resilient future.
The pandemic has impacted everyone and everything: how we live, work, learn, socialize, exercise, travel, raise our children. The Pandemic Impact Fund will focus on four areas of pandemic readiness:
Know Faster: It took too long. The Fund will invest in startups that can speed identification of a potential pandemic and understand its movement through a population via surveillance, testing, analytics, population health, GIS, AI.
Fix it Faster: Velocity matters - even before an epidemic reaches pandemic scale. The Fund will seek startups working on rapid drug development platforms, novel disinfection technology, medical devices that can speed recovery, contact tracing and social distancing apps/tools, mobile and telemedicine.
Make Work, Work: Work, and consequently the economy, have suffered. The Fund will invest in technologies that help keep the economy (and life) running during a crisis including teleconnection, collaboration, business continuity, EdTech, robotics, HR tech.
Do Better Next Time: COVID-19 has exposed cracks in life as we knew it. The Fund sees these as opportunities including timely and accurate communication, food and toilet paper security, supply chain, process & manufacturing resilience.
The veteran team of investors includes Peter Adams, co-author of Venture Capital for Dummies, Wiley, 2013, and executive director of the Rockies Venture Network. With over 125 investments across 50+ companies over the last 5 years alone, including needle-free injection startup, PharmaJet, and telehealth provider, CirrusMD. The investment team has a honed process and a passion for accelerating impact while targeting top quartile returns. Peter commented, “We decided to take the same advice we give our portfolio companies: Success requires focus! Our focus now is pandemics because we can’t afford to get this wrong next time, whether a subsequent surge or the next pandemic.”
"An entrepreneurial and collaborative culture drives Colorado’s innovation,” commented Katie Woslager, Senior Manager of Advanced Industries at the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, “That same spirit can be found in the Pandemic Impact Fund. Colorado innovates its way through adversity, and this fund offers a vital source of capital for startups leading the way forward to pandemic solutions and resilience."
For more information regarding the Pandemic Impact Fund, please contact Sue Stash at 303-589-8135 or sue@pandemicimpactfund.com or visit our website at https://pandemicimpactfund.com/.
About the Pandemic Impact Fund: The Pandemic Impact Fund, L.P. is a 0 million Delaware limited partnership fund investing in early stage, tech startup companies addressing pandemic detection, mitigation and response and future resilience. Its portfolio companies will make significant contributions to pandemic readiness while delivering venture returns, with or without a pandemic.
Securities Notice The material provided herein is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any interests in the Fund or any other securities. Any such offering of the Fund will be made only in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Fund's Private Placement Memorandum. Prior to investing, investors are strongly urged to review carefully the Private Placement Memorandum (including the risk factors described therein), the Limited Partnership Agreement and the Subscription Documents, to ask such questions of the Investment Manager as they deem appropriate, and to discuss any prospective investment in the Fund with their legal and tax advisers in order to make an independent determination of the suitability and consequences of an investment. The fund is operating under a Regulation D 506C exemption from SEC registration.
Mnet Health, the leading end-to-end payment solutions and patient billing services provider for the surgical industry, reports that it saw an increase in total patient payment by 1.6% compared to the period prior to Covid-19.
Despite the coronavirus crisis, more patients either paid in full, made larger payments, or established payment plans:
Payment in full increased by 2.0%
Payment size increased by 3.3%
Payment plans established increased by 13.3%
The current pandemic has changed nearly every aspect of people’s lives and consumer spending is no exception. The way patients seek out and pay for care is changing dramatically due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Lockdown measures and infection risks have restricted what consumers can spend money on. With restaurants and shops being shut and air travel being suspended, spending is generally down across many, if not all, industries.
Consumers became less inclined to spend more on non-essentials. Many expect their household income to continue to fall in the coming months as 1.5 million Americans filed new unemployment claims for the week ending June 13.
Last year, nearly one quarter of Americans reported having unpaid or past-due medical bills. Millions are now facing some tough choices like determining which bills to pay and which to put off. But why the increase in patient payments during the pandemic?
Here’s what Mnet discovered:
More patients are staying at home and are easier to contact. Even after the lockdown restrictions were eased, they were far more available and easier to be reached. Mnet’s patient contact percentages went up by 44.6% as a result.
This trend is in line with patients increasingly using telehealth and online shopping. Even as local officials lift restrictions, many people are still wary and plan to wait longer before resuming their old routines.
Patients have more time to devote to resolving their balance. Oftentimes in order to resolve a balance, the patient and Mnet would need to communicate with the insurance company. This process typically takes extra time and hasn’t always been easy to accomplish with patient’s busy schedules and the limited time to make contact with insurance companies.
However, during the pandemic, Mnet’s length of time on the phone with patients increased by 5.6%. This means longer and more meaningful conversations with patients which also led to more payment in full and more payment plans established.
With the pandemic, patients have had more time to sit down and review their finances. According to the latest TransUnion Financial Hardship Report, 60% of consumers plan to reach out to the companies that manage their accounts to discuss payment plans.
Patients are concerned with keeping their account in good standing to protect their credit and are changing their behavior as they spend less on vacationing and eating out. Instead, they are using their money to pay down debt and keep their credit lines open.
A recent survey by Money Done Right and Google Consumer Surveys showed that 43 percent of Americans plan to use their stimulus money to pay off debt. The CARES Act provided stimulus checks of ,200 to individuals with annual income below ,000 and ,400 to married couples filing taxes jointly who earn under 0,000.
A recent Harris Poll also found that nearly one-half of Americans (48%) are concerned the virus-induced recession would impact their credit score.
During these uncertain times, more patients wanted to pay in full or establish a payment plan. Patients from all financial classes expressed that they wanted to pay their provider as well as protect their credit.
Patients are expressing gratitude to those on the frontlines in the healthcare system who are working tirelessly to take care of their local community. Some healthcare workers in certain states do not even receive extra hazard or crisis pay for working during the pandemic.
Patients have made it clear that they are showing their gratitude for hard working medical professional heroes by paying their financial responsibility in a timely fashion. Mnet has received more thanks and appreciation for the medical staff who attended them in calls with patients.
Overall, patient-pay performed at a much greater rate than the pre-coronavirus months of June. The pandemic has put the healthcare industry in the spotlight and has caused patients to rethink their financial situation in these unprecedented times.
With its mission to help patients pay, Mnet will continue to track patient payment performances closely.
How healthcare providers help patients pay during this time of crisis will have a lasting impact on their business and the communities in the future.
About Mnet Health
Mnet is a revenue cycle service & technology provider partnering with the surgical industry to provide custom patient-pay solutions to surgical hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and management companies. As of 2020, Mnet is serving over 700 surgical facilities nationwide both directly and in support of centralized billing offices. Mnet’s brand, PaySUITE, is a platform of payment technologies that helps providers improve the patient financial experience while boosting collections performance. For more information, visit https://mnethealth.com/.
We believe every patient deserves a helpful, transparent, easy to navigate financial experience in healthcare.
New year, new (and improved) website. In June 2020 AmeriCash Loans invited customers to explore its brand-new website. The launch of the new AmeriCashLoans.net unveils a completely retooled digital experience.
Understanding the need for faster speeds and improved navigation, AmeriCash Loans’ new website features a modern design that lets customers quickly find and access important information. The lender’s commitment to its customer-first approach was a driving force behind the redesign, which promises faster loading speeds on all user platforms. It’s the latest in AmeriCash Loans’ efforts to meet its customers’ needs while exceeding their expectations.
“We are so excited to launch the new AmeriCashLoans.net for a better customer experience” says an AmeriCash Loans company spokesman. “The website design was created to give our customers access to the application, informative blogs, and new additional information in a clean format that is easy and fast to navigate.”
Although the web address remains the same, “AmeriCashLoans.net,” customers can expect a dramatically different look with the new minimalistic design and the addition of new pages. They can seamlessly discover everything from nearby physical locations, customer reviews, and new financial content.
Best of all, loading times are faster than ever. No matter if customers access the website on tablets, mobile devices or desktop computers, they can experience reliable speed as they click through the site and log into their customer portal. If a question ever arises, customers can contact a customer support representative directly through the forum on the website or simply access their phone and e-mail at the bottom of each webpage.
The new and improved AmeriCashLoans.net is designed for everyone in mind, from applicants to returning customers, to curious minds looking for information through the variety of blogs offered on the AmeriCash Loans website. These educational blogs provide key insights on a range of topics. The blogs are a go-to resource for anyone interested in learning more about the lender’s products and services, how to save money, tips on making (and sticking to) a budget, notices about events happening in the community, and giveaways.
Strong community ties are another part of what sets AmeriCash Loans apart. During the 2019 holiday season, the lender sponsored several drives in the communities in which it resides, including a “Stuff the Bus” event to collect nonperishable food items ahead of Thanksgiving and a “Christmas Wish” event to help a local Chicago family’s Christmas wish come true.
About AmeriCash Loans
AmeriCash Loans has come a long way since it opened the doors to its first location in Des Plaines, Illinois, in 1997. From expanding to include online applications to opening neighborhood stores in more than 60 convenient locations, AmeriCash has continually strived to change and adapt to best meet the needs of its customers. As this lender keeps growing, the website will keep evolving and updating to ensure a top-notch experience to new and repeat customers.
Consumers can apply for loans in person at a location near them, or online at http://www.AmeriCashLoans.net/Apply. Questions? Call 888-907-4227 to speak with an experienced representative.
LogRhythm, the company powering today’s security operations centers (SOCs), announced that its RhythmWorld 2020 user conference will take place as an entirely virtual event from Sept. 22–24. Now in its fourth year, RhythmWorld is the ultimate conference for security professionals across industries looking to grow as a practitioner and improve their organization’s security operations. Attendance is completely free, and registration is officially open to LogRhythm customers, partners and members of the security community.
RhythmWorld 2020 will provide deep-dive learning sessions, comprehensive training, access to technical LogRhythm experts, and feature an epic capture the flag event. Sessions attendees should look forward to sessions such as:
Thinking Like the Adversary to Thwart Cyberattacks
Threat Hunting with MITRE ATT&CK Technique ‘X’
Women in Security Power Panel
Live Red and Blue Teaming in LogRhythm
In addition, LogRhythm executives — including CEO Mark Logan, Chief Security Officer James Carder, and Chief Marketing Officer Cindy Zhou — will host panels and fireside chats with leading security executives, including:
Abid Adam, group chief risk & compliance officer of Axiata Group Berhad
Chris Mitchell, chief information security officer of the City of Houston
Avani Desai, partner and president of Schellman & Company
Kip James, vice president and chief information security officer, global information security, TTEC
“LogRhythm is committed to providing our global community with the cybersecurity resources they need, and we’re excited for more participation from our international customers and partners by holding RhythmWorld virtually,” said Logan. “This security conference is as much about learning from LogRhythm’s own team of experts as it is learning from prominent security industry leaders and fellow attendees. We look forward to providing more of our community with those same quality learning experiences as they’ve come to expect with our in-person events.”
LogRhythm began its RhythmWorld conference series in 2017 to enable its customers to engage in peer-to-peer learning, discover security trends and best practices and help its users maximize their knowledge and use of the LogRhythm NextGen SIEM Platform. Last year, participation increased by over 100 percent, with more than 400 customers and partners in attendance. Ninety-three percent of attendees indicating they gained value by attending the conference, enhancing their security industry knowledge, and expand their use of the LogRhythm NextGen SIEM Platform.
More speakers will be announced over the coming weeks. For more information on the event, to register, or to sponsor the event, please visit logrhythm.com/rhythmworld.
About LogRhythm
LogRhythm empowers more than 4,000 customers across the globe to measurably mature their security operations program. LogRhythm’s award-winning NextGen SIEM Platform delivers comprehensive security analytics; user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA); network detection and response (NDR); and security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) within a single, integrated platform for rapid detection, response, and neutralization of threats. Built by security professionals for security professionals, LogRhythm enables security professionals at leading organizations like NASA, XcelEnergy, and Temple University to promote visibility for their cybersecurity program and reduce risk to their organization each and every day. LogRhythm is the only provider to earn the Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for SIEM designation three years in a row. To learn more, please visit logrhythm.com.
ODU, a worldwide leader in designing and manufacturing high-performance connector solutions and cable assemblies, is introducing to the market ODU SPC 16, the robust single power connector solution.
The ODU SPC 16 is a robust single power high voltage and high current connector. This connector benefits of the ODU LAMTAC technology, a high performance contact system with maximum current carrying capacity.
ODU SPC 16 has a robust housing made of engineered plastics and a bayonet locking system that ensures a quick and easy mating. The single power connector is IP65 in mated condition, can stand currents up to 615A/1,000 V, and has up to 5,000 mating cycles, making it a highly reliable and stable connector solution. Additional product features include: touch proof IP2X, operating temperature range of -40 °C up to +60 °C, crimp termination type for the plug and a screw termination for the receptacle, cable cross section of 150 / 185 / 240 mm² and 6 color coding options.
ODU Group: Global Representation with Perfect Connections The ODU Group is one of the world’s leading suppliers of connector systems, employing 2,300 people around the world. In addition to its company headquarters in Mühldorf am Inn (Germany), ODU also has an international distribution network and production sites in Sibiu/Romania, Shanghai/China and Tijuana/Mexico. ODU combines all relevant areas of expertise and key technologies including design and development, machine tooling and special machine construction, injection, stamping, turning, surface technology, assembly and cable assembly. The ODU Group sells its products globally through its sales offices in China, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Korea, Romania, Sweden and the US, as well as through numerous international sales partners. ODU connectors ensure a reliable transmission of power, signals, data and media for a variety of demanding applications including medical technology, military and security, automotive, industrial electronics, and test & measurement.
Tompkins International, a leading supply chain consulting and solutions firm, has announced the launch of SentryCheck, a new solution to help businesses operate safely and effectively amid the recent COVID-19 pandemic. The easily configurable mobile application can prompt users to perform time-sensitive tasks, record critical inputs, automatically send corrective action alerts and more.
“With warehouses operating around the clock to meet customer demands during the pandemic, it is more important than ever for businesses to verify that all processes and procedures are being followed to keep their facilities safe,” said Denny McKnight, CEO of Tompkins International. “By leveraging Tompkins’ 45 years of supply chain experience, SentryCheck provides businesses with the validation they need to ensure the health and safety of their employees and customers throughout COVID-19 and beyond.”
SentryCheck offers complete data transparency with cloud reporting and dashboards, allowing compliance teams to monitor all facilities from a single view. It provides automated tools to ensure all facilities comply with their company’s COVID-19 procedures, including Workplace Entry, Facility Sanitation and Remediation & Communication, as well as other customizable checklists and tasks. Additional features include:
Hourly, daily, weekly and monthly required tasks accessible from any iOS or Android device
Customizable task management checklists for any operational needs
Secure cloud-based storage of all task observations, activities and audit commentary
Corrective action alerts sent immediately via text or email
Photo, video and audio capture with notes for accurate recordkeeping
Consistent and complete reporting and analytics with subscriptions
In addition to the new mobile app, Tompkins International also offers free digital resources to help businesses overcome operational challenges and deliver on customer demands during COVID-19. The company’s COVID-19 Resources hub includes educational and thought leadership content that focuses on the impacts of COVID-19, successful supply chain reinvention strategies and other related topics to help businesses flourish in these uncertain times.
To learn more about SentryCheck or to schedule a demo of the solution, please contact us at info@sentrycheck.com.
About Tompkins International Tompkins International is a global supply chain consulting and solutions firm dedicated to helping clients achieve supply chain excellence and profitable growth. Founded in 1975, Tompkins has integrated its decades of experience in strategy, commerce, logistics and technology into an ecosystem of four business units: Supply Chain Consulting, Material Handling Integration, Robotics and Applied Technologies. By combining best-in-breed services and technologies, Tompkins delivers a true end-to-end supply chain solution enabling clients to improve the customer experience and ensure long-term success. Tompkins is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina and has offices throughout North America and in Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit http://www.tompkinsinc.com.
This week, GoReact—the #1 video-based assessment tool for online curricula—announced four extensions to its video coaching technology for higher education.
GoReact allows students to record themselves demonstrating their level of competence and makes those recordings available to instructors for comment, peer review, and formative assessment. These new capabilities will give students and educators enhanced options for videos to be recorded.
In these times, it’s essential to have as many high-quality options for online education as possible. The recently released tools from GoReact are paving the way for a more flexible, engaging, and equitable learning experience.
“These tools are a timely response to increased demand for video assessment that works with previous classroom models, as well as emerging online and hybrid approaches,” said Brent Bingham, GoReact’s Chief Strategy and Product Officer. “Knowing that educators and students are already coping with so much change right now, we designed these features to be simple, intuitive, and easy to implement.”
The new features include:
Extended Multi-Camera Support: GoReact recording sessions can now host up to nine participants. This feature also allows for more camera angles during presentations, student teaching, performances, and skill demonstrations.
Screen Capture: Presenters can share their computer screen during GoReact recordings. This feature seamlessly allows instructors and students to share documents, images, YouTube videos, applications, and so much more.
Picture-in-Picture: Presenters can overlay the feed from their webcam while simultaneously sharing their computer screen. That means that instructors can still see student presenters while they present what is on their screen when using GoReact’s new screen capture.
Mobile Friendly: To create a more equitable experience, students can now record and leave feedback in GoReact from a mobile browser. Students can join group recordings, leave peer feedback, and view an instructor’s feedback from their smartphones.
As instructors prepare for the upcoming fall semester, these four features are now live and available to users in all regions.
About GoReact GoReact is a Utah-based learning technology company that facilitates video observation, coaching and assessment for rapid skill development and improvement. It’s an incredibly popular platform used in more than 600 colleges and universities worldwide. Visit us at goreact.com or find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter.
NineLives Group is being launched by Erich Funke. Building his career on running creative departments at agencies such as Chiat Day, FCB, BBDO, Saatchi & Saatchi, Funke’s experience inspired him to launch a new advertising model. This group offers clients the immediate advantage of direct access to a broad, robust global network of talented, experienced ex-agency individuals from every aspect of marketing.
“It’s never been easier to work with great people no matter where they are. I’ve been fortunate enough to work all over the world, fostering relationships with some of the best minds in advertising along the way,” stated Erich. “I realized my experience and network is a huge asset and something both clients and creatives can benefit greatly from. To design it, I listened. To clients, to see what they want from their agencies. And to creatives, to discover how they want to work. The two needs perfectly align - clients want access to the people doing the thinking and they want a more cost effective, nimble process - creatives want ownership from start to finish, working with clients with whom they can build trust.”
NineLives eliminates the expensive redundancies of overpriced office space, unnecessary meetings, and layers of bureaucracy. Instead, team members are hand-selected on a project by project basis. The members have the talent and experience to work together efficiently, quickly and remotely, or in person. With this experience, comes the ability to recognize and develop authentic, strategically big ideas that will resonate and increase brand longevity.
NineLives is placed to disrupt this space and this group is designed to fill the gap for a new business model to better support clients and team members. Essentially, NineLives can scale to fit any advertising or marketing need.
“Now that we are emerging from a global pandemic, the appetite and appreciation for remote work has only increased,” Funke says. “The NineLives Group is filled with all the talent that clients want under one roof and none that they don’t need. It just so happens that our roof is virtual.”
About NineLives Group: NineLives Group was founded by Erich Funke as a reimagined agency model that gives clients and agencies direct access to scalable, custom built award-winning advertising teams, on a project by project basis. This group of proven leaders has worked with clients ranging from Unilever to Apple, Harman, PlayStation, BMW, LUX, Mazda, Wonderbra, Toyota, NUK, Taco Bell, Kellogg’s Jim Beam, Sony and more. The group provides strategic consulting, branding, media, digital, website, and video production services in order to get idea driven content that works across multiple platforms. Breathing new life into brands. For more information, please visit http://www.ninelives.net.
As part of the Technical Partner program, MSI has helped develop RES Forum’s Policy Analytics and Risk modules that allow companies to compare (on an anonymous basis) their risk and assignment policies against all other companies. Currently over 100 organizations have input data. For those companies who have already input responses, they will have the ability to change these, model scenarios and see the impact on overall weight and cost of these changes relative to others.
MSI’s Global Relocation division is a leading provider of relocation and Global Mobility Transformation® solutions to organizations worldwide. MSI has a diverse portfolio of services designed to help companies effectively and strategically meet their mobilization needs.
David Enser (The RES Forum) said, “We are delighted to continue our relationship with Timm Runnion and his team at MSI Global Ttransformation Solutions. The quality and service that MSI delivers to corporate clients and transferees is outstanding and that’s why we are excited to have them as one of our Technical Partners.
Timm Runnion, MSI Chairman said, “We too are delighted to build on the outstanding relationship we have with RES Forum and look forward to collaborating on these excellent tools, providing genuine value to our clients and the broader relocation community.” Kim Raymond, MSI’s SVP Global Talent Strategy added: “RES Forum’s values and culture of collaboration, research and shared learning will continue to resonate well with our clients.”
About RES Forum (http://www.theresforum.com). Created in 2006 as an independent community for International HR & Mobility professionals and is now the largest and most active network, specializing in global mobility survey data, modelling and analytics. Over 1850 members from 820 of the world’s leading companies in 41 countries, all mobility professionals, have joined the RES Forum and are active participants in knowledge sharing in an increasingly growing online community.
About MSI (http://www.msigts.com): MSI helps to transform businesses into highly optimized and well executed organizations that can embrace the ever-changing dynamics of the global economy.
Global corporations depend on MSI’s trusted expertise and managed services capabilities in the specialized areas of:
Global Immigration Domestic Relocation Global Employer Services International Assignments Global Employer Services Mergers & Acquisitions Post-Merger Integration Change Management Globalization Procurement Diversity and Inclusion Recruitment Process Outsourcing Compensation & International Payroll Tax & Equities Business Traveler Compliance Technology & Digital International PEO Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Analytics
Armacell, a global leader in flexible foam for the equipment insulation market and a leading provider of engineered foams, announced the commercial market release of ArmaFlex Ultra with FlameDefense technology, the first flexible elastomeric foam insulation UL Classified as to UL 723 with a 25/50 rating.
Armacell’s innovative FlameDefense technology helps resist burning and reduces smoke development. In the event of fire, materials that are UL 723 classified will burn slower and produce less smoke, giving occupants and first responders precious extra time. With patent pending FlameDefense technology, ArmaFlex Ultra goes beyond the required building codes and international safety regulations, thus furthering the company’s commitment to safety and energy efficiency.
“Safety is at the center of what we stand for at Armacell and as such, we are constantly looking at ways to improve our products while making safety a top priority,” says Ciro Ahumada, Armacell’s Vice President AMERICAS.
Armacell’s commitment to the National Fire Protection Association’s Life Safety Code drove the pursuit of a UL (Underwriter’s Laboratories) Classification Mark, which mandates that materials are evaluated by independent, third-party testing facilities compliant with UL classified testing and auditing requirements.
ArmaFlex Ultra was tested and proven to have 100 percent consistent and compliant results. The UL Classification Mark gives engineers, specifiers and building owners the assurance that ArmaFlex Ultra will perform consistently year after year. Plus, it meets an IMC (International Mechanical Code) third-party certification standard that no other flexible elastomeric insulation manufacturer has met.
“Insulation is a key material in the buildings in which we live and work every day,” comments Shawn Dunahue, General Manager Marketing AMERICAS. “By choosing ArmaFlex Ultra, customers can be confident they are choosing a smarter alternative — tested, proven and classified by rigorous third-party testing standards.”
ArmaFlex Ultra is a closed-cell, plenum-rated insulation. It has exceptional water vapor permeability and thermal properties. Additionally, ArmaFlex Ultra provides moisture resistance and condensation control to prevent moisture from forming on pipes, a common problem that leads to mold, corrosion and water damage in mechanical systems and buildings.
Introduced in January to engineers and specifiers, Armacell’s ArmaFlex Ultra is now available to the North American commercial market and will be sold through its extensive network of insulation distributors. For more information visit http://www.armacell.us.
Ontario Trumansburg Telephone Companies (OTTC) is proud to announce that it has completed its 600-mile Fiber to the Home (FTTH) build in Phelps, Clifton Springs, Trumansburg, Romulus, Interlaken and Ovid, NY. OTTC is also the first independent telephone company in Upstate New York to implement the new FlexNAP™ system from Corning, a leading innovator in materials science, into their FTTH build. This system allows for faster, more reliable fiber installation to both homes and businesses. As a result of its innovative fiber build, OTTC was awarded the FTTXcellence Award during the 2019 Fiber Connect conference.
OTTC’s new OTTC Blast router is being deployed to FTTH customers to provide them with the ultimate whole home wi-fi solution. This router gives the customer complete control of their network with the OTTC Smart Home app. This allows the customer to setup guest wi-fi, utilize parental controls, run speed tests, and manage their home network.
Paul Griswold, President and CEO of OTTC says, “We’re on the cutting edge of fiber technology, and our new OTTC Blast Router will provide customers with the most reliable whole home wi-fi solution.”
“Corning is excited to support OTTC’s most recent FTTH build, and proud that our pre-terminated solutions continue to deliver value in deployments across America,” noted Clark Kinlin, SVP of Corning Optical Communications. “OTTC’s willingness to innovate makes them the ideal partner for deploying next-generation solutions like FlexNAP. We’re looking forward to the countless benefits fiber connectivity will bring to the Ontario-Trumansburg community.”
OTTC has been owned and operated by the Griswold family since 1920, and now has 5 generations operating the company. Known for its innovative communication solutions, our 5 generations of family, have prided ourselves in keeping up with the technological times, the company has undergone many evolutions over its 100 years of operations. This has allowed its current generation the ability to provide customers with the latest high-quality and technically advanced communication services.
To meet the advancing needs of customers, Paul Griswold founded Finger Lakes Technologies Group (FLTG) in 1995. In 1999 the company became one of the earliest Cisco partners, and by the year 2000 the company had become a premier Cisco partner with over 100 Cisco Certifications. FLTG’s 3,000-mile fiber network serviced over 75 cities in Upstate NY, and in 2014 FLTG received the New York State Broadband Award for Fiber Innovation. FLTG was also the recipient of Top Work Place Awards for New York State in 2015, 2016, and 2017. In 2017, FLTG was sold to FirstLight. Now known as OTTC, the company continues to provide the largest privately-owned fiber network in Upstate NY. To stay up to date for promotions and everything fiber to the home related, like OTTC on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/OTTelephone.
# # # The Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies (OTTC) and their subsidiaries form the largest independently-owned telephone Company in New York State, providing phone and internet services to more than 8,000 residential and business customers. Founded in 1920, OTTC is a five generation, family-led business that keeps innovation at its core with nearly 100 years of experience. OTTC offers services in Phelps, Clifton Springs, Trumansburg, Interlaken, Ovid and Romulus. If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Ashley Gustafson at 585-313-9794 or email at ashleyg@ottctel.com .
Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. is expanding again, this time adding a new branch to support our growing operations in the Southeastern United States. Biloxi, Mississippi is now home to the newest Bigge location and will specialize in bare crane rental for Mississippi and Alabama.
The new location will have a wide variety of rough terrain and crawler cranes available for bare rental. Bigge's young and comprehensive fleet includes 80-100-ton capacity Tadano Rough Terrain cranes and 275-330-ton Kobelco Crawler cranes. Combined with the hundreds of cranes capable of being dispatched from the company’s multiple locations around the country and Gulf Cost, Bigge has one of the largest and most modern crane fleets in the US.
Our new Biloxi branch is conveniently positioned at the intersection of Interstate 10 and 110 and will allow us to better serve the region's industrial, commercial and civil infrastructure projects with our Perfect Fleet equipment and 100+ years of heavy lift expertise. To contact Bigge about bare crane rental in Mississippi or Alabama, please visit Biloxi Crane Rental location page, or call us at (228) 265-7497.
We are hiring new staff for the Biloxi location. Interested parties should apply through the Bigge Careers portal.
About Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.
For more than 100 years, Bigge has been one of America’s premier global crane sales, crane rental, and project services companies. Our innovative specialized project teams have also provided heavy lift, heavy rigging, specialized transportation equipment, and innovative engineering solutions for some of the most challenging projects across the US. Bigge currently owns and maintains the largest inventory of new and used cranes for sale in the country. To learn more, visit http://www.bigge.com.
VertiMax, the world leader in sports performance, functional, and rehabilitative training systems, announced their new virtual certification set to release in July 2020.
VertiMax, firmly committed to supporting and educating the Sports Performance and Fitness community, has created a new virtual certification to support customers and distributors around the world in using VertiMax Platforms and Raptors.
Influenced by recent changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, VertiMax understands that high-quality virtual training has become a necessity for the global sports performance and fitness marketplace. The VertiMax Digital Certification is already approved by the American Council of Exercise, for 0.6 credits and VertIMax is currently in the process of submitting the course to be pre-approved through NASM and AFAA as well.
VertiMax will continue to offer its more hands-on in-person certifications, which were launched in 2019, through its team of accomplished Master Trainers. The American Council on Exercise and NASM has accredited the in-person certification courses and will extend credits to professionals for the new digital certifications as well.
"The Sports Performance and Fitness community are seeking educational opportunities during this time. Adding to their knowledge base, bringing more value to their training and advancing their resumes are all great attributes to attending digital education courses'" Says Jessie Ehren, VertiMax International Training Coordinator. "Attendees will learn training skills and programming with an accredited course conducted by our U.S. Master Trainers."
"This new wave of learning has driven the team to launch its virtual VertiMax Certification Course earlier than planned," says Bryan K. O'Rourke, an executive and investor in VertiMax through his private equity fund Vedere Ventures. "With live events being postponed and canceled, VertiMax took the opportunity to convert the full-day, in-person course with the help of Inspire360 as the host platform along with video tutorials, articles, slides, and assessments."
VertiMax offered digital support throughout the shutdown via their training App, which covers multiple sports and includes in-season and off-season training. "As schools and facilities were forced to close and group gatherings were limited, parents of athletes and fitness enthusiasts sought ways to continue their own or their athletes' training journeys," says Al Marez, COO of VertiMax. "With the support of the VertiMax App, individuals who did not have the experience and elite knowledge were able to coach and conduct their own VertiMax workouts. VertiMax thanks everyone who has adjusted to the new changes and continues to keep performance and fitness a focus as we keep a positive mindset. See you back on the field and court in no time!”
Gary Oleinik, Director of Sales and Marketing of Perform Better UK, said, "As we adapt to unprecedented times, the need for solid online training resources is higher than ever. Virtual training allows us to better serve our clients by adding the value of education when selling top sports performance technology like the VertiMax range."
"VertiMax Certified virtual training supports our customers to the highest level post-sale by providing them with all the tools needed to be a successful Vertimax user," said Oleinik. "We at Perform Better pride ourselves on implementing the best cutting-edge sports tech available and support our clients with the highest quality sports science support. That is what VertiMax offers."
The VertiMax App contains 100's of videos, fitness workouts, and pre-season/in-season/off-season sports programming is available onsite or by downloading on your iOS or Android App Store.
VertiMax provides sports, functional, and rehabilitative training solutions to fitness facilities, training centers, and high school and college athletic programs, including for use by student and professional athletes at home or on the field. Thousands of US high schools and 80% of D1 universities utilize VertiMax technologies and platforms, including their portable Raptor product. Over 40% of professional US sports teams like the Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots, among others, utilize the technology extensively.
White label marketing service specialists, yourlabel, expands across Europe and adds to its product line, giving marketing agencies and media companies the opportunity to diversify their service portfolio and create new revenue streams without the extra costs and investments that usually come with growth.
The white label service model is simple, yet effective. When a company partners with yourlabel they can pick and choose from a wide range of marketing services to re-sell to their clients. When the company gets a new order, yourlabel’s team of marketing experts step into action. Acting as an extension of the company, yourlabel fulfills the service and provides all necessary support. Many companies choose to outsource marketing services because it is a cost-effective, efficient, and practical avenue for revenue generation and sustainable growth.
The initial expansion of yourlabel is focused on the UK and offers several unique benefits to the marketplace. As opposed to outsourcing to local providers, yourlabel offers companies access to fresh, unique and innovative perspectives on marketing strategies and services that are not otherwise found in Europe. The favourable exchange rate also makes yourlabel a cost-effective solution for European companies.
“Our expansion into Europe is the first step in getting Canada recognized as a valuable supplier of marketing solutions in the international stage. Our team will bring a wealth of fresh ideas and expertise to the European community. In an already extremely competitive marketplace, agencies who adopt yourlabel early will be able to stand out in the crowd” says Vimal Siva, CEO at yourlabel.
The synergy between the UK and Canada extends beyond just sharing a language, with a time-change of only 5 hours, companies in the UK can tap into yourlabel resources and support during business hours and receive responses in a timely manner. All factors that are a necessity in the fast-paced realm of online marketing.
Renowned in the marketing industry for their extensive white label marketing services, yourlabel is synonymous with excellence in expertise and support. With a full complement of online marketing services available, including PPC, SEO, reputation management, social media management, content development, website design and development, marketing agencies and media companies have the unique opportunity to brand themselves as a one-stop-shop for marketing services, and offer a comprehensive range of marketing services to their clients.
More about yourlabel white label services: A division of Canadian owned and operated OutReach Media, yourlabel is a fast-expanding white label marketing outsourcing provider that is changing the way marketing agencies and media companies do business. While yourlabel handles the logistics and fulfillment behind the scenes, companies can focus on their sales and client relationships.
StormwateRx, in exclusive partnership with Frog Creek Partners, is proud to announce the availability of our newest stormwater treatment product, the patented Frontline™ family of drain inlet inserts.
Frontline™ is available in two common industrial configurations, the Frontline™ CBI (Catch Basin Insert) and the Frontline™ TDI (Trench Drain Insert) both of which offer the same simple installation, operation and high performance that is common to the other StormwateRx products.
Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, StormwateRx, a Newterra Company, designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains stormwater treatment products for customers worldwide. By adding Frontline to the Clara®, Aquip®, Purus®, and Zinc-B-Gone® product lineup, StormwateRx offers industrial facilities the most comprehensive line of industrial stormwater treatment products on the market to aid in compliance with stormwater discharge regulations such as the Multisector General Permit and the Industrial Stormwater General Permit.
Frontline is the first line of defense against trash, oil, hydrocarbons, nutrients, and metals in stormwater runoff. Designed specifically for industrial applications, Frontline offers the best performance and largest adjustable over?ow of any drain inlet insert on the market. Its flexible design fits under the existing storm grate in a drop inlet or a trench drain configuration. Frontline is easy to install—just insert the frame and pollutant filtration devices into your existing storm drain inlet.
Frontline™ is built to last and easy to maintain. Its super-duty, stainless steel construction is designed for years of rugged industrial use. Maintenance takes just a few minutes with readily available, off-the-shelf, replacement filtration and StormwateRx-formulated media inserts. The filtration bags are available for deep or shallow catch basins while the media can be configured to your site’s needs and replaced into the same housing by one person. Monitoring is a breeze using the optional sample port.
Frog Creek Partners president and founder, Brian Deurloo, states, “Stormwater pollution is a difficult problem to solve. Our team believes that an arrangement between Frog Creek Partners and StormwateRx will create immense value for industrial facilities seeking reliable stormwater filtration solutions. StormwateRx and Newterra have a great track record in the water industry and we appreciate the opportunity to become a part of their product lineup.”
Frog Creek Partners is an environmental technology manufacturing company that creates innovative products to remove pollution from stormwater.
Frog Creek is mission driven and dedicated to improving the health of watersheds by building long-term relationships with clients, partners, and anybody else who has a passion for clean water like we do. Because “Clean Water is a Good Thing™.”
With Frontline™, backed by StormwateRx’s proven stormwater expertise and Frog Creek Partner’s manufacturing know-how, you can stop industrial pollutants at the door, keeping your site cleaner and boosting the performance and runtime longevity of your downstream treatment best management practices.
The legacy of multi-generational poverty among American families is reaching worrisome levels. Multi-generational poverty is defined as a family having lived in poverty for at least two generations. According to the 2018 U.S. Census, 38.1 million Americans live below the poverty line while a survey conducted by the American Payroll Association found that 74% of the population is living paycheck-to-paycheck.(1)(2) People trapped in a cycle of generational poverty are focused on surviving day-to-day, not planning for the future but tackling their current situation. Jeff Mount, CEO of Real Intelligence LLC, says this can lead to a feeling of pessimism and loss of hope for the future.
“Growing up in a lower middle-class household, I was constantly told I would never be able to achieve much,” Mount said. “Never be able to be a competitive athlete, never be able to attend a great college, never be able to own my own business, never be able to retire. Children in lower and lower-middle class neighborhoods hear this constantly.”
In addition to feelings of hopelessness about the future and the everyday stress of how to pay the bills, people living in poverty often face more health problems due to excessive stress and lack of access to decent health care.(3) Reducing the overall rate of poverty can benefit Americans at every economic level as high rates of poverty cost the U.S. economy more than 0 billion annually in lost productivity, increased health care costs and higher criminal-justice expenditures.(4)
Financial and educational experts say that one way to break the cycle of multi-generational poverty is through education.(5) Not only are states like North Carolina and New Jersey planning to include financial literacy as part of their must-pass-to-graduate curriculum this year, international policy makers have issued a worldwide call to action for more financial literacy for the most vulnerable people in our society.(6)(7)(8)
“Financial literacy is probably the least recognized educational topic,” says Mount. “The education system has ignored this very critical topic for generations due to their commitment to the basics: math, science, literature and history. But financial literacy is incredibly important: it affects enormous life decisions that can impact the lives of others – in either a really positive or detrimental way. When was the last time you heard of someone negatively impacting another’s life because they failed an algebra test?”
The consequences of a lack of financial education can be devastating, according to a poll by the National Financial Educators Council, Americans estimate they lost an average of ,279 in 2019 due to a lack of financial knowledge. The losses can come from increased risks such as bank fees, high credit card and loan interest rates and losses on investments.(9)
In states that require financial literacy in high school, the average credit card debt is lower and young adults haver higher credit scores and lower loan default rates than those in states without the educational requirements.(10)
While sound financial education can make a positive difference at any time, financial investors and planners have a unique opportunity now to make a big change in Americans’ financial planning, health and education. While one-on-one discussions and meetings are essential when advising someone about their finances, apps and online programs have been shown to help individuals of all ages become financial literate.(11),(12) Some tools like Real Intelligence’s Dynamic Mapping financial planning program can help financial planners illustrate and explain the outcomes in a more intuitive way that promotes strategic understanding.
Mount’s path to financial independence started one summer when he was inspired by wealthy clients who encouraged him to expand his vision for his life. “While working as a tennis pro right after college, I was fortunate to secure a job where the people I met encouraged me to learn how to be innovative, entrepreneurial and smart about investing for the future. I am hopeful to pay it forward with the Dynamic Map app.”
About Real Intelligence LLC: Real Intelligence, LLC is the brainchild of entrepreneurs and industry experts Jeffrey Mount and Mike Helgesen. With 55 combined years of industry expertise and the alliance of both their AI inventions – Dynamic Mapping and training program, Essential Family Office – Real Intelligence, LLC is poised to offer a complete essential tool kit to the next generation of elite Financial Advisors. With strategic, industry-proven training, patented technology, and an unprecedented lead generation opportunity the paradigm of financial services is shifting from the current status-quo. This human-centered approach to financial planning is a consultant’s greatest tool to combat the competitive threat of free programs through robo-advisers and the dangers of irrelevancy. For more information, visit http://www.realintelligence360.com.
1. Semega, Jessica, “Income and Poverty in the United States: 2018” United States Census Bureau, September 10, 2019, census.gov/library/publications/2019/demo/p60-266.html. 2. Schlesinger, Jill, “Money: Why are so many living paycheck to paycheck?” Arizona Daily Star, February 1, 2020, tucson.com/business/money-why-are-so-many-living-paycheck-to-paycheck/article_00425632-d114-5eb9-a722-dca27afd7011.html. 3. Johnson, Tonisha, “Understanding Generational Poverty” Spectrum News 1, August 13, 2019, spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2019/08/13/understanding-generational-poverty. 4. Brown, Desmond, “10 Reasons Why Cutting Poverty is Good for Our Nation” Center for American Progress Action Fund, December 6, 2011, americanprogressaction.org/issues/poverty/news/2011/12/06/10771/10-reasons-why-cutting-poverty-is-good-for-our-nation. 5. Jackson, Lauren Bringle, “7 Tips for Breaking the Cycle of Poverty” Self, March 20, 2019, self.inc/blog/7-tips-for-breaking-the-cycle-of-poverty. 6. Lasure, Kayla, “Financial literacy class to be graduation requirement” Watauga Democrat, February 6, 2020, wataugademocrat.com/news/financial-literacy-class-to-be-graduation-requirement/article_2706ae18-d37b-5f8e-a81c-efd0154a543d.html. 7. Epperson, Sharon and Manning, Patrick, “Teaching financial education in schools finally catches on” CNBC, February 5, 2020, cnbc.com/2020/02/04/teaching-financial-education-in-schools-finally-catches-on.html. 8. Georgieva, Kristalina, “The Global Economic Reset – Promoting a More Inclusive Recovery” International Monetary Fund Blog, June 11, 2020, blogs.imf.org/2020/06/11/the-global-economic-reset-promoting-a-more-inclusive-recovery. 9. “Financial Illiteracy Cost Americans ,279 in 2019” National Financial Educators Council, January 8, 2020, financialeducatorscouncil.org/financial-illiteracy-costs. 10. Barrington, Richard, “States Where Financial Literacy Education is Working” Money Rates, June 4, 2020, money-rates.com/research-center/financial-literacy.htm. 11. O’Connell, Brian, “Teaching Kids Financial Literacy During the Pandemic: A Primer” The Kitchen Table Economist, June 9, 2020, thestreet.com/mainstreet/news/teaching-kids-financial-literacy. 12. McNamee, Paige, “Briefcase babies: How financial apps are helping kids learn about much more than money” Finextra, June 10, 2020, finextra.com/the-long-read/42/briefcase-babies-how-financial-apps-are-helping-kids-learn-about-much-more-than-money.
This summer, we are excited to present the Sahara Collection from Phineas Cole at Paul Stuart. These new styles by our Creative Director Ralph Auriemma include the perfect silhouettes for stylish occasions to wear while in the city or in the country.
The Sahara Collection is a modern take on vintage safari travel wear. Inspired by the soft earth tones of the desert dunes, Sahara has a rich mix of textures and tones, soft silk and linen blends, vintage archive prints, and statement pieces. Auriemma says, “When designing this collection, I was inspired by the unique ability of the Italian mills that I work with to create these sportswear looks in silk and linen blends, distressed leather and ultra-lightweight suede.”
Traditional menswear silhouettes have been completely restyled to include curvaceous body shapes in unstructured linen and silk sports blazers, a new pant silhouette with a forward pleat, ghurka style waists on hopsack linen trousers, and suede cargo shorts.
There are lots of fantastic jackets to choose from and true to the collection name, Auriemma has included a suede safari jacket, along with a lightweight suede jean jacket, a distressed leather motorcycle jacket, and his favorite; the ultra-lightweight, tan leather motorcycle jacket with a hand-embroidered tiger head on the back.
Special occasions call for fabulous ties and this collection doesn’t disappoint. Auriemma looks back into the archive for inspiration with a silk Paisley Printed Master, green and brown wide silk stripes, and even a charming button pattern to be paired with a horizontal stripe club collar shirt for a dressier look. All of the Phineas Cole shirts feature a rotated sleeve and single needle stitching.
Chilly temperatures call for casual pants with cargo pockets in suede and cotton that pair perfectly with beautiful knits in cotton cable knit boucle, cable sweaters, and a shawl-collared, double-breasted sweater jacket. Paulette Garafalo, CEO of Paul Stuart says, “We design our sportswear collections each season with our customer's fashion needs in mind for every occasion. At Phineas Cole, we love dressing for the weekend and have the perfect wardrobe for it. Sahara offers head to toe style for the beach or the boat; our new styles will make sure our customer arrives perfectly attired."
About Paul Stuart: Headquartered in New York City, Paul Stuart, Inc. was founded by Ralph Ostrove and named for his son Paul Stuart Ostrove. The store has remained in its original location since opening in 1938. The company designs exclusive collections of men’s and women’s tailored clothing, sportswear, footwear, and accessories.
Additional stores are located in Chicago on East Oak Street and LaSalle Street, and a third boutique in Washington, D.C.’s City Center shopping district. The company operates additional stores in more than 50 locations throughout Japan. Paul Stuart is privately held by Mitsui & Co., LTD company of Japan. https://www.paulstuart.com
Datacomp published July 2020 JLT Market Reports for manufactured home communities in Colorado, Delaware, New Jersey, and Wyoming, which include mobile home rent comps, occupancy, and other vital up-to-date data.
JLT Market Reports provide detailed research and information on manufactured home communities in 184 U.S.housing markets. Reports include the latest rent trends and statistics, marketing programs, and a variety of other useful management insights.
Datacomp’s JLT Market Reports are the nation’s #1 provider of market data for the manufactured housing industry. JLT Market Reports are recognized as the industry standard for manufactured home community market analysis.
July 2020 manufactured housing market data published in JLT Market Reports for Colorado, Delaware, New Jersey, and Wyoming include information on 240 “All ages” and “55+” manufactured home communities.
Altogether, the reports from the four states’ manufactured home communities include data representations for 62,673 homesites.
Regional Trends in Manufactured Housing Community Rent and Occupancy
The West region manufactured home communities show a year-over-year 0.9% increase in occupancy to 95% as well as a 4.5% increase in adjusted rents year-over-year.
Northeast region manufactured home communities show a year-over-year 0.2% increase to 94% as well as a 2.9% increase in adjusted rents year-over-year.
“Looking at the July 2020 JLT Market Reports, the stability of the industry and the value provided in affordable housing is made evident by the consistently strong occupancy rates in varying markets,” Datacomp Co-President and Chief Business Development Officer Darren Krolewski said. “The sustained high occupancy rates also show that the very moderate increases in rent are in line with market demand.”
What’s in JLT Market Reports? Each JLT manufactured home community rent and occupancy report from Datacomp has detailed information about investment grade communities in the major markets. The detailed information includes:
Number of homesites
Occupancy rates
Average community rents, and increases
Community amenities
Vacant lots
Repossessed and inventory homes, and much more
JLT Market Reports also include management insights that rank communities by number of homesites, occupancy rates, and highest to lowest rents. Established reports show trends in each market with a comparison of July 2020 rents and occupancy rates to July 2019, as well as a historical recap of rents and occupancy from 1996 to present date in most markets.
The July 2020 JLT Market Reports for manufactured home communities in Colorado, Delaware, New Jersey, and Wyoming are available for purchase and immediate download online at the Datacomp JLT Market Report website, or they may be ordered by phone in electronic or printed editions at (800) 588-5426.
Each fully updated report for mobile home communities is a comprehensive look at investment grade properties within a market, enabling owners and managers, lenders, appraisers, brokers, and other organizations to effectively benchmark those communities and make informed business decisions.
About JLT Market Reports For more than 20 years, countless professionals have trusted JLT Market Reports for timely and accurate management reports on land lease manufactured home communities. JLT Market Reports are currently published for 184 markets nationwide and are recognized as the industry standard for manufactured housing industry data. In 2014, JLT & Associates merged its resources, skills, and expertise with Datacomp, the industry’s oldest and largest national mobile home appraisal company and number one provider of market data for the manufactured housing industry, and MHVillage, the premier website for advertising mobile homes for sale and rent nationwide and publisher of the MHInsider trade magazine for manufactured housing news. For more information, or to purchase complete JLT Market Reports, call (800) 588-5426 or visit http://www.datacompusa.com/JLT.
techfrederick, a coalition of local high-tech companies, completed its second Annual Hackathon this week, yielding incredible results for some Frederick area non-profits.
Hackathon team members Steven Epstein, Cathy Anderson, Matt Layman, Augusta Pinson were named the Overall Winners for the app they produced to benefit SHIP of Frederick County (Student Homelessness Initiative Partnership). The winning team was tasked with creating a responsive mobile application for SHIP that would provide information on available resources for homeless youth.
“The Team’s app exceeded expectations in the biggest way!”, said Ed Hinde, Executive Director, SHIP of Frederick County, “I had planned to replicate an app from a similar non-profit in LA. Now I imagine that LA non-profit will likely want the SHIP app.”
Two additional local non-profits chose winning apps created to meet their own needs and specs. City Youth Matrix chose a winning app designed to be used by volunteers to coordinate youth transport to and from activities. Frederick Fire and Rescue Services (FIRE) chose an app designed to help with their records management.
Started in 2016, techfrederick focuses on connecting local professionals by providing advocacy, education, communication, and networking opportunities. techfrederick’s Hackathon is held annually and ran virtually this year from June 12 to June 26. This year the Hackathon gave local software developer participants the opportunity to build an application that would help one of three non-profits streamline a process or digitally transform their operations in a way that would help them better serve our community!
“The Hackathon went great. It was an awesome experience and a distraction for folks during these crazy times. People really enjoyed building these applications because they know the things they built will get used”, said techfrederick Hackathon Co-Chair Patrick Pierson of IronNet Cybersecurity. “Everyone’s a winner here! We’ve all put our hearts and time into contributing to Frederick County!”, said techfrederick Hackathon Co-Chair Matthew Rodatus of HighGear.
techfrederick has been formed to identify, highlight, support, foster awareness of, advocate for, and develop Frederick’s growing high tech community through community education and human resource development, entrepreneurship training programs and seminars, and related events.
For more information, please contact Amy Pontius, Executive Director, apontius@techfrederick.org . Please visit http://www.techfrederick.org and subscribe to our emails.
Houston Life coach, Rashad Garrett, has thrown a lifeline to those struggling with mental health problems during the pandemic and beyond with the launch of his new app, Faith Of A Mustard Seed (FOAMS).
The global pandemic has caused a drastic increase in the number of people dealing with mental health issues. In fact, a Federal Agency emergency helpline dedicated to helping people in emotional distress registered more than a 1000 percent increase in April for their service in comparison to the same period last year. But despite the growing demand for mental health services, therapists are struggling to bring their services online due to restrictions with reimbursement and licensing.
With the current state of affairs, the FOAMS App has never been timelier. Touted as the social therapy app, the FOAMS app offers a space for individuals to grow socially and emotionally by providing help for issues such as depression, anxiety, self-identity, abandonment, insecurities, low self-esteem and much more. Users of the app can access one-on-one personal therapy from the platform’s clinicians that include Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Licensed Therapists, and Life Coaches. Sessions are facilitated via phone, video calls, and live chats; users can even send in-app messages to their counselors.
FOAMS is a black-owned, LGBTQ business blazing the trail for a new kind of Telehealth. When asked about the motivation for creating the app, CEO and Founder, Rashad Garrett, explained: “I wanted to bridge the gap between counseling and technology by providing a preventative source to the society’s growing epidemic of depression. We just want people to have a place to turn to when they feel overwhelmed and or struggling with Mental health issues.”
For those who prefer self-help, the FOAMS app hosts free podcasts that focus on self-help techniques by industry leaders. There is also 24/7 access to forums and discussions moderated by life coaches and special guests as well as articles on topics such as abuse, relationships, panic attacks, depression, and more. FOAMS app also offers motivational apparel for children and adults.
The FOAMS App is available for free download in the Apple and Google app store. For further information, or to shop FOAMS apparel and other merchandise visit https://www.foamstherapy.com/.
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The Receptionist today announced the release of a new Contactless Check-In option for its visitor management system as a way to reduce contact liabilities in businesses and facilities and help minimize the risk of spreading any virus or disease.
After months of intensive research into different screening procedures, interviews with customers to determine needs, and internal product testing, the rollout of the new contactless functionality prioritizes keeping visitors and employees safe during the check-in process when the chances of using shared equipment are at their highest.
“Business leaders around the world have had to rethink how they welcome visitors through their doors in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Andy Alsop, President and CEO of The Receptionist. “We wanted to ensure that any solution we produced in response to this need would add lasting value to our customers not only during this time, but far into the future. By making our contactless feature available immediately to everyone using our software, we believe we’re helping our customers keep their visitors and their employees safer and healthier.”
The Receptionist for iPad's contactless feature allows office visitors to check in using their personal mobile device, without needing to physically touch an iPad kiosk or download an additional app, and at no additional cost.
Upon arrival, visitors can use their mobile device’s camera to scan a QR code displayed on the iPad screen, launching a browser that walks them through answering each company’s unique visitor check-in questions.
Additionally, visitors can start the process prior to their arrival by accessing a unique URL provided by the business. They will then be able to answer any questions ahead of their scheduled visit.
Once they’ve answered the check-in questions, visitors will be given a unique QR code on their mobile device to present to the iPad’s camera that will complete their check in and notify the appropriate contact that their visitor has arrived.
Feedback from Receptionist for iPad customers has been overwhelmingly positive in the initial days since the contactless feature’s release.
“As a community of independent health and wellness providers, protecting the health and safety of our Members and their clients and patients is at the forefront of what we do,” said Scott Zimmerman, Founder and CEO of Nexis Wellness. “The Receptionist for iPad has been a critical tool at Nexis for the past three years, and we are confident that our visitors are going to love using the new contactless check in process.”
The initial release of the contactless feature includes the ability to have visitors sign health, security, and/ or liability agreements/statements digitally and print badges (if a printer is available) once a visitor has scanned their QR code to confirm their check-in and log their Covid-19 risk.
Planned future updates include functionality to recognize returning visitors, take photos from the mobile device, search contacts, and more.
“We see contactless visitor check-ins becoming much more the standard rather than the exception moving forward,” said DeLynn Berry, The Receptionist Co-Founder and Director of Engineering, “and we’re going to continue to place our resources into additional functionality that provides our customers and their guests the best experience possible.”
BlueStar®, manufacturer of high-performance, customizable appliances for the home, is proud to celebrate a landmark anniversary – 140 years of high quality, custom manufacturing in Pennsylvania that has transformed home kitchens around America.
“We have committed ourselves to making great American handcrafted appliances for 140 years. We are a company that was born in the USA and never left,” said Eliza Sheffield, president, BlueStar®. “From our professional performance ranges to premium refrigeration, each BlueStar appliance is designed, engineered and handcrafted with pride by American workers. We are proud to celebrate our company’s great history of providing high quality, bespoke products that are winning with consumers.”
In honor of its milestone anniversary, BlueStar® is launching a Limited Edition Platinum Series Range, featuring a custom Heritage Blue finish and commemorative star logo with special 140 year anniversary inscription. The Platinum Anniversary range – offered in sizes from 24” to 60” – will be available from July 1 to December 31, 2020 and provides an added value of up to ,640 to consumers. The top-selling Platinum Range Series features searing 25,000 BTU burners, an interchangeable griddle and charbroiler system and an oversized PowR® oven that fits commercial-size sheet pans.
Originally known as the Prizer-Painter Stove and Heater Company, in its early days the company produced a full line of coal ranges, hot water heaters, furnaces and heating stoves, sold under many of the major brand names of the day. Many of those original models are still in service today across America. In the 1950s, Prizer also produced a full line of porcelain enamel cookware that was sold under the brand name Prizerware. Prizer continued to manufacture quality cooking ranges under the Prizer label, as well as for other high-end brands, and took a major step forward with the introduction of its advanced two-coat/one-fire enameling system. In 2002, Prizer introduced handcrafted, high-performance ranges for the residential market under the BlueStar® brand. Since then, BlueStar® has continued to strengthen its reputation as a top manufacturer of high performance appliances for the serious home chef, adding professional-grade custom ventilation and premium refrigeration to its venerable line.
American Workmanship, American Quality Today, BlueStar® is proud to produce award-winning home kitchen appliances including cooking equipment, kitchen hoods and premium refrigeration in its Pennsylvania factory. Using the finest, commercial-grade materials, each product is built by hand by skilled American workers. The handcrafted quality and performance of its appliances has caught the attention of cooking enthusiasts from home cooks and culinary enthusiasts to professional chefs such as Michael Symon, Paul Kahan and Suzanne Goin, among many others.
BlueStar® has been a trailblazer in color and customization innovation, offering its appliances in 1,000 color choices and 10 metal trim options, as well as any custom color. Many appliance manufacturers offer custom finishes, but none offer the breadth of BlueStar®. BlueStar® also has the ability to color match appliances to paint colors, or match paint colors to appliances for a seamless, integrated look within the kitchen space. An interactive web site tool, 'Build Your Own BlueStar', allows consumers to customize a new BlueStar range or refrigerator – from the intensity of the range’s burners to the color of the unit itself – before buying.
“This 140th anniversary signals an exciting chapter in our storied history. We bring a distinguished legacy and a renewed commitment to deliver high-quality, unique kitchen appliances that can be customized to the individual needs of our customers,” said Sheffield. “We are proud to support our country’s long standing tradition of quality manufacturing. We are looking forward to another 140 years of American manufacturing.”
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Altium is launching an exciting new contest this summer, open to engineers, students, inventors, and companies. The contest will allow PCB designers from all industries and experience levels an opportunity to show off their design work and a chance to be featured on Altium’s popular Altium Stories YouTube channel.
The Altium Stories YouTube channel, launched in late 2019, features short videos showcasing innovative projects designed by Altium users. In mere months the channel has grown to nearly 6500 subscribers and individual videos have received as many as 35,000 views.
The #MyAltiumStories contest gives viewers the unique opportunity to have their own designs featured alongside industry luminaries Arduino, Houston Mechatronics and Piano Arc. Contest winners will also be eligible to win Altium Designer licenses, official Altium-branded merchandise and more.
The contest is just as exciting for Altium, as it gives the company another way to connect with the PCB design community. As Masha Petrova, Vice President of Brand Marketing at Altium, elaborates, “Altium users are more than just customers to us—they’re vital to our success as well as the advancement of future technologies. The #MyAltiumStories contest is a great way for anyone who loves PCB design to show off their creations while inspiring peers and future generations of designers.”
Informative videos showcasing current projects using Altium PCB software tools may be submitted through August 31, 2020.
Altium LLC (ASX: ALU), a global software company headquartered in San Diego, Calif., is accelerating the pace of innovation through electronics. From individual inventors to multinational corporations, more PCB designers and engineers choose Altium software to design and realize electronics-based products.
The growing demand for smart and connected products is driving advancements in electronics technology. Design trends are demonstrating the need for minimizing power, reducing package size and energy consumption, and prioritizing high-speed design. For over 30 years, Altium has been delivering software that maximizes the productivity of PCB designers and electrical engineers, from idea to board. Users are at the center of Altium’s R&D and business operations. With its unique Business-to-User approach, Altium is focused on developing software that is easy to use and implement, with solutions that enable innovation and deliver industry-leading user productivity.
Performance Brokerage Services, a new car and Harley-Davidson dealership broker is pleased to announce the sale of Mt. Cheaha Harley-Davidson in Oxford, Alabama from Mark Christopher and Jay Pumroy to Josh Russom and Andrew Campbell.
Mt. Cheaha Harley-Davidson in Oxford, Alabama was acquired in 2003 by Jay Pumroy who later partnered with Mark Christopher in 2013. The dealership has been a staple in the community, hosting many events and supporting a loyal Harley-Davidson rider group. Since partnering with the Jay, Toni Christopher, Mark’s wife was instrumental in the marketing details of the dealership and in 2015, began hosting the annual “Rumble on the Loop” featuring live bands at the dealership’s on-site amphitheater. The employees have also been known for providing riders exceptional sales and service throughout the years, just one of many reasons to visit the dealership. Owner Mark Christopher commented, “After much thought and consideration, my partner Jay and I decided to hire George Chaconas of Performance Brokerage Services to advise us on the sale of Mt. Cheaha Harley-Davidson in East Alabama. George aggressively marketed our store and ultimately, we negotiated a deal with our neighboring dealers, Josh Russom and Andrew Campbell. George’s 20 years of experience in advising and brokering Harley-Davidson dealerships was very instrumental and helpful in the negotiations and throughout the buy sell process! He was always available and very responsive. I genuinely enjoyed working with George. When you are considering selling your Harley-Davidson dealership, I would definitely suggest you contact George Chaconas!” Mark and Toni Christopher will continue to own and operate their powersports dealership, Motorcycle Sports located in Munford, Alabama. http://www.motorcyclesportspolaris.com
Over the last 5 years, Performance Brokerage Services has represented for sale over 250 automotive and motorcycle dealerships making it the highest volume automotive and motorcycle dealership brokerage firm in North America.
Josh Russom and Andrew Campbell are the new owners of what will now be known as Hooligan Harley-Davidson. Josh and Andrew currently own Redstone Harley-Davidson in Madison, Alabama and Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson in Hickory, North Carolina. The buyers had been looking to expand their already booming Harley-Davidson enterprise and reached out to George Chaconas who previously provided excellent customer service during the purchase of their two current locations. George C. Chaconas, the exclusive agent for this transaction and the head of the National Harley-Davidson and Powersports Division for Performance Brokerage Services, knew this opportunity would be a perfect strategic acquisition for them. George commented, “I am extremely excited to have helped Josh and Andrew acquire their third dealership. This is an excellent opportunity for them to expand their footprint into the East Alabama market and I look forward to helping their continued growth and success.”
The dealership will proudly display their new name and logo, Hooligan Harley-Davidson at its current location at 231 Davis Loop Road in Oxford, Alabama 36203.
The buyers, Josh Russom and Andrew Campbell, were represented by J. Gregory Humphries, Partner at Shutts & Bowen LLP http://www.shutts.com
Performance Brokerage Services, an auto dealership broker, specializes in professional intermediary services to buyers and sellers of automotive, commercial truck, Harley-Davidson and Powersports dealerships.
The company offers a different approach by providing complimentary dealership assessments, no upfront fees, no reimbursement of costs and is paid a success fee only. Performance Brokerage Services gets paid only after the client gets paid.
With nearly 30 years of dealership brokerage experience, the company utilizes an extensive network of industry related accountants, attorneys, hundreds of registered buyers and enjoys longstanding relationships with most of the auto manufacturers. The intermediaries at Performance Brokerage Services have been involved in well over 700 transactions. Pledging loyal and unwavering representation, confidentiality is vigilantly protected during the selling process and after the transaction closes.
With corporate offices in Irvine, California, 5 regional offices in Utah, Florida, Texas, Virginia and New Jersey, a dedicated Harley-Davidson and Powersports Division, and a dedicated Commercial Truck Division, Performance Brokerage Services provides its clients national exposure with local representation. For more information about the services offered by Performance Brokerage Services, visit https://performancebrokerageservices.com.
Meridian Investments, Inc. is pleased to announce the closing of R4 Housing Partners XIV, LP., a Section 42 Housing Tax Credit Fund. R4 Housing Partners XIV, LP raised 7.5 million of investor equity and will acquire interests in twenty-eight affordable multi-family rental properties located in fifteen states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Eleven corporate investors participated in the closing. When completed the twenty-eight projects will result in the creation and preservation of 2,758 affordable housing units for families and seniors.
R4 Capital is a nationwide syndicator, lender, loan servicer, and asset manager established in 2011 by its President and CEO, Marc Schnitzer. “Rising to meet the new COVID-19 business challenges to ensure the health and safety of everyone directly or indirectly involved and by partnering with our longstanding clients, we were successful in financing these much-needed projects”, said Marc Schnitzer. “The Housing Credit is our nation’s most successful tool for encouraging private investment in affordable rental housing and we thank the Congress for supporting this public – private partnership.” Schnitzer continued.
R4 Capital’s senior executive team has on average more than 25 years of Housing Tax Credit experience, with a track record that includes over billion of LIHTC equity investments on behalf of more than 200 corporate investors. R4 Capital has continuing relationships with the nation’s top LIHTC developers built over 30 years in more than 2,000 transactions. The firm maintains offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Newport Beach, CA, and Austin, TX.
Meridian Investments, Inc. was established in 1981 as a broker-dealer and financial advisor, with Billion in equity placements to over 175 institutional investors. Meridian is active in both the primary and secondary LIHTC markets as well as wind and solar energy renewables and statutory tax advantaged investments. Meridian has offices in Boston, MA. (Braintree), Washington, D.C. (Bethesda, MD.) and Atlanta, Georgia. Meridian is a Board Member of the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition.
Media Contacts & LIHTC Program Information Requests: Rachel Tall, SVP | Director of Marketing, R4 Capital LLC ,780 Third Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10017, (O) +1 646 863-6815 Jack Casey, Vice Chairman, Meridian Investments, Inc. (301) 983-5000 Mobile 301-529-7889 Emily Cadik, Executive Director, Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition (202) 434-8287
Slippery Rock University Baseball becomes the latest program to join the AstroTurf® Diamond Series family as they have selected the premier synthetic baseball system in the industry.
Slippery Rock’s new field features the AstroTurf Diamond Series RBI System which includes multiple artificial turf components that have been specifically engineered to emulate the look, feel, and performance of both the grass and clay portions of a baseball field. Diamond Series turf systems from AstroTurf® are well-known throughout the sport of baseball for delivering the ultimate in playability, durability, and ballpark aesthetics.
"It's hard to put into words what this is going to do for our program and the school recruiting wise,” said Slippery Rock Head Baseball Coach, Jeff Messer. “This field is as good or better than any D1 school's field out there. Without question, no hesitation at all, it is the premier DII facility in the country. AstroTurf did an outstanding job for us."
Over 139,000 square feet of AstroTurf has been installed at Jack Critchfield Park which includes 12,000 square feet of practice area, pitching mounds and batting cages. The aesthetically pleasing field sports alternating panels of turf, with the Slippery Rock logo at centerfield, and “The Rock” in beautiful text just behind home plate.
“Our players development-wise are going to get so much stronger," added Messer. “There’s no better facility in our conference or in Division II. Everybody is trying to do a little extra to attract that student athlete. This is the gem of our conference now, so it’s definitely going to be a game changer for us without question.”
Slippery Rock University is now a member of a long list of AstroTurf® Diamond Series customers that include elite programs such as Vanderbilt, Michigan, Kentucky, Duke, Ohio State, Washington State, West Virginia, and many, many more.
About AstroTurf For athletes and sport enthusiasts, AstroTurf® has redefined the way the game is played. The brand offers advanced, state-of-the-art, multi-sport and specialized synthetic turf systems with proprietary engineered technologies. A growing number of high schools, colleges, professional sports teams, and municipalities continue to select AstroTurf-branded products for their premium quality, technical superiority, and safety. To learn more, visit AstroTurf’s website at http://www.astroturf.com.
These five outstanding individuals have demonstrated exceptional work in the use and adoption of precision agriculture technologies and practices. They join 52 individuals and organizations honored by the PrecisionAg Alliance since the creation of the awards in 2007.
The 2020 recipients include:
Crop Adviser/Entrepreneur Award: Ofir Schlam, Co-Founder and CEO, Taranis Schlam is a 4th generation farmer, software developer, and computer science expert who merges his background in farming and tech to create precision agriculture technologies.
With Taranis, Schlam has facilitated the technological advancement and distribution of precision farming globally by developing an innovative “digital agronomist” system that sees and analyzes fields at scale and at a depth level that humans cannot.
Under Schlam’s leadership, Taranis has grown from a 3-person garage start-up to a 100-employee company with 17 offices globally, 19,000 customers, 20 million acres of land under management, and million in funding. His vision of how precision agriculture can improve farming worldwide has motivated a range of industry players to hop on board.
More than 60 world-class agronomists have combined their expertise on crop health and proper treatments onto the Taranis platform. Sixteen of the world’s top 20 agricultural retailers - including Wilbur-Ellis, John Deere, BASF, and ADAMA – have partnered with Taranis to make their tech available to agricultural businesses worldwide.
He has secured partnerships with three key organizations: Stratus Imaging, which brings specialized imagery services to Australian farmers; Climate Corp, to provide field photos for crop health analysis; and John Deere, through participation in its Startup Collaborator. Schlam oversaw the acquisition of Mavrx, to provide plane-level imagery. Through Schlam’s vision and leadership, industry players are uniting to spread the value of precision agriculture worldwide.
His Taranis platform combines three visual layers, and its deep learning then uses advanced mathematical models and computer vision to analyze images against Taranis’ database of over 1 million crop health issues (pest infestation, disease, weeds, nutrient deficiencies, etc.) to generate reports of matters affecting yield and perform tassel counts that accurately estimate yield to streamline operations for harvesting.
Educator/Researcher Award: Jason Ward, Digital Agriculture Team Lead, North Carolina State University Ward splits time between research, teaching and Extension, and his team covers the full range of production agriculture from moisture sensors in greenhouses to precision ag in commodity crops to a robotic platform supporting pasture animals.
Ward’s program addresses areas of research focusing on quantifying crop lodging damage and automating cotton replant decisions using UAS imagery. In addition to his UAS program, Ward is completing research in mapping sub-field cotton fiber quality for each cotton module sent to the cotton gin, utilizing machine data to improve harvest efficiency, and utilizing robotic systems to improve quality for pasture animals.
At NCSU, Ward led the effort to renovate and develop laboratory space focused solely on Digital Agriculture where faculty can work in both the applied and theoretical digital ag space to create and evaluate technologies. The Suggs Lab for Machinery Systems and Precision Agriculture is a large-scale machinery and small UAS showplace for on-campus tours, external visitors, and Extension agent trainings.
Dr. Ward is active in national and international societies, including membership in the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), ASABE NC Section, Alpha Epsilon Engineering Honor Society, and International Society of Precision Agriculture. He was named ASABE Machinery Systems Technical Community Outstanding Reviewer in 2015, Food and Process Systems Technical Community Outstanding Reviewer in 2014, and New Faces of Engineering in 2010.
Educator/Researcher Award: Ajay Sharda, Associate Professor and Precision Agriculture Engineer, Kansas State University Sharda’s work is focused directly on the implementation of precision technologies within crop production. In a very short time, he has become a well-known professional not only for Kansas and the region but both at national and international levels.
He has succeeded in many aspects of his profession, including training graduate students (served as chair to 11 MS & PhD students and as a member of 12 other MS & PhD student committees). He’s worked to improve knowledge of farmers via on-farm studies and science via publications. He sustains one of the largest teams in the country with more than million in research awards, and presents at key industry collaborations with many industries around the globe. He also dedicates time to mentoring undergraduate students in research projects while teaching a precision agriculture course.
His program at KSU is well recognized by peers both nationally and internationally, and he maintains leadership roles in precision agriculture focused groups at both the state and national levels He serves on the planning committee and board for the Kansas Ag Research and Technology Association (KARTA), and leads the precision agriculture program at KSU for on-farm research on precision planting and technology. He is a member of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and International Society of Precision Agriculture.
Farmer Award: Grant Strom, Strom Farms, Dahinda, IL Strom and his family operate a 5,600-acre no-till corn grain and soybean operation with some wheat and pasture for a small cow/calf operation. Farm acreage varies widely and includes flat prairie soils, rolling ground, flood-able river bottoms, and timber and clay soils, with moderate to high fertility. The Strom Farm takes into consideration rotation, slope, fertility, and soil type as they plan each year's crops.
He is the third generation to work on the farm full-time, and has long worked with his father to be progressive with testing new technology, whether that was with GPS usage and auto shut-offs 15 years ago or more recently with no-till, sidedressing, and other conservation strategies. Their farm has been in conversion phases for more than a decade, and some of the new structures include a shop and office — things that have helped make them more efficient with their business.
The farm participates in field testing through research trials with their ag retailer, and as yield monitoring equipment has gotten better, they’ve started applying fertilizer based on yield maps, which lets them optimize what they apply and only apply it when it’s needed. Technological advances that aid their 4R nutrient stewardship strategy work even better. Planters and combines are equipped with GPS, yield monitors, and VRT. He also incorporates drone technology. Integrating the data that the equipment generates with soil maps ensures that nutrients are applied solely upon crop needs.
Strom also shares his learnings and experiences, openly speaking to other farmers and the ag industry as whole on the benefits and challenges of using precision farming as a part of his farm management approach.
Legacy Award: Eric Lund, Founder, Veris Technologies, Salina, KS Lund founded the soil sensor company Veris Technologies with the goal of helping farmers and their advisors improve yields by mapping and managing soil variability across their fields. Under his leadership, Veris helped pioneer soil mapping and management zones by developing the world’s first on-the-go soil sensor. Its flagship soil electrical conductivity sensor has become a key enabler for management zone-based precision ag, and Eric has served the industry as a true global evangelist for this approach since founding Veris in 1996.
In an era of flash-in-the-pan, here today and gone tomorrow ag tech, Lund is a clear example of professionalism, leadership, and persistence who speaks most loudly through action rather than simply through words. As the founder of Veris, Eric has been a strong advocate for soil sensing, but he has been careful to not overstate the capabilities of Veris sensors.
Eric named the company Veris after the Latin word for ‘truth.’ The sensors reveal the truth about the soil, but he also believes honesty and reliability has been part of their success over the past 25 years.
This integrity can also be seen in the software platform Eric and the team at Veris built. Through its FieldFusion mapping portal, Veris has emphasized quality control and the importance of accurate data, with a team member conducting a visual and analytical review of each field submitted from around the world. Today this cloud-based repository contains more than 1 million acres of soil mapping data.
Eric has demonstrated industry leadership through his continual adherence to sound agronomic practices in pursuit of improved yields and profitability with appropriate implementation of variable rate fertilizer.
About the PrecisionAg Alliance –– The PrecisionAg® Institute, an initiative of Meister Media Worldwide’s PrecisionAg® Global brand, is a consortium of industry organizations that has been a leading source of research, advocacy, and education in the areas precision agriculture and digital farming since 2006. Through membership, partner organizations gain valuable market insights, and their combined resources and expertise reveal best practices and improved ag technology solutions from the farm-gate to the dinner plate. For more information and to see our Alliance Partners, visit http://www.precisionagalliance.com.
About Meister Media Worldwide –– Empowering Global Agriculture Meister Media Worldwide, founded in 1932 with world headquarters in Willoughby, OH, USA, and operating divisions in Mexico and China is the leading business media and information company serving global agribusiness. Meister Media brands, with products and services in print, digital, events, custom business services and data products, engage agricultural sectors around the globe to provide safe and abundant food to feed a growing world. The mission of Meister Media is to be the trusted partner empowering the business of global agriculture to grow a better world. Contact us for more information. info@meistermedia.com
Clean the World Foundation, a global leader in water, sanitation, hygiene and sustainability, has partnered with Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) to facilitate The Drop by Drop Project. A collaboration between Clean the World Foundation and initiative co-founder Sands, The Drop by Drop Project will reinvest capital from water stewardship efforts into innovative projects supporting local water champions in Macao, Singapore and Las Vegas. Managed and operated by Clean the World Foundation, The Drop by Drop Project will be supported by water savings from Sands’ conservation programs.
Drop by Drop supports water programs and nonprofit organizations focusing on four key areas: reinvigorating ecosystems by safeguarding and restoring aquatic ecosystems; leveraging technology by promoting early-stage innovation and solutions scaling for water efficiency; increasing resiliency by strengthening community response to floods, droughts and other water-related risks; and engaging the community by boosting awareness of water dependence issues.
“We have chosen three incredible organizations and are excited about each of the promising projects that have evolved as a result of Drop by Drop. These projects aim to make major contributions to the local communities within Macao, Singapore and Las Vegas, and the ripple effect will be far reaching,” says Sam Stephens, executive director, Clean the World Foundation.
The first of three organizations selected for funding is the University of St. Joseph Macao (USJ), Institute of Science and Environment, located in Macao, China. The university received ,000 in funding to investigate ways to enhance the water quality of Macao’s coastal waters through the use of native wetland plants, especially mangroves, as natural purifiers for water pollution. The university will also explore additional benefits of wetland restoration, including flooding mitigation, shoreline stabilization and habitat restoration for species biodiversity.
The second organization to receive funding is Seven Clean Seas, a Singapore-based social enterprise. A ,000 grant is being used to develop a static, floating system that can be deployed directly onto a river to collect plastic pollution at the source before it reaches the ocean. The system will be designed to be affordable, easily maintainable, mobile and easily replicable, so that it can be scaled and deployed in other regions globally.
The third organization is US-based Get Outdoors Nevada, located in Las Vegas, Nevada. A grant of ,000 will fund a water conservation teacher training program, benefitting over 120 teachers and thousands of students in the Las Vegas area. The grant will also provide water conservation-related field trips for youth in the region to provide real-world examples that reinforce the concepts taught in the classroom.
“Sands understands that water is one of the most critical resources on the planet, vital to sustaining life, supporting livelihoods and providing critical ecosystem services. We know that in order to drive change we must not only focus on efficient water use but also healthy watersheds. Each organization addresses The Drop by Drop Project’s core objectives: reinvigorating ecosystems, leveraging technology, increasing resiliency and engaging the community,” says Katarina Tesarova, senior vice president, global sustainability, Las Vegas Sands.
About Clean the World Clean the World Foundation is an international development and global health nonprofit operating hygiene-focused emergency relief initiatives, and WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) education programs, targeting vulnerable communities in the United States and around the world. Clean the World Foundation is the 501(c)(3) non-profit sector of Clean the World’s social enterprise responsible for all soap and hygiene kit distribution both domestically and globally as part of many of its comprehensive WASH programs. Clean the World Foundation engages volunteers, donors, and other outcome-focused organizations around the world to provide hygiene supplies and education curriculum to support its global health programs. Since 2009, Clean the World Foundation has served over 10 million individuals through its global WASH programs. A copy of the official registration and financial information for Clean the World Foundation may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by visiting https://www.fdacs.gov/ConsumerServices. For more information, visit us online: https://www.cleantheworldfoundation.org.
About Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) Las Vegas Sands is the world's pre-eminent developer and operator of world-class Integrated Resorts. We created the meetings, incentives, convention and exhibition (MICE)-based Integrated Resort. Our industry-leading Integrated Resorts provide substantial contributions to our host communities including growth in leisure and business tourism, sustained job creation and ongoing financial opportunities for local small and medium-sized businesses. Our properties include The Venetian Resort and Sands Expo in Las Vegas and the iconic Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Through majority ownership in Sands China Ltd., we have developed the largest portfolio of properties on the Cotai Strip in Macao, including The Venetian Macao, The Plaza and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Sands Cotai Central and The Parisian Macao, as well as the Sands Macao on the Macao Peninsula.
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Sandie Beauchamp Clean the World info@cleantheworld.org 407-574-8353
Kristin Koca Las Vegas Sands Corp. Kristin.koca@sands.com 702-414-3218
Lead by Web Hosting Industry Veteran and seasoned startup founder Ben Gabler, Rocket today emerged as an all-in-one Managed WordPress Hosting provider at the Edge of the cloud.
Rocket is Gabler’s vision for bringing WordPress to the Edge of the Cloud with Global Caching and Website Security inherently built-in to the Platform. After spending years working with WordPress users seeking CDN and WAF solutions to layer on top of their hosting provider - Gabler realized there was not only an opportunity to integrate these services but simplify the experience so every WordPress website in the world can effortlessly benefit.
“WordPress users should be able to focus on building and managing their website content without needing a degree in security and performance best practices” said Gabler. “Our platform has a unique footprint at the Edge of the Cloud that not only brings WordPress hosting as close as possible to your website visitors, but it also provides Enterprise Website Optimization and Security tools at no additional cost.”
Starting with the end result, Rocket’s platform enables WordPress users of all sizes to deliver maximum WordPress performance across the globe, while maintaining a secure experience. Rocket delivers a full suite of optimization tools within the platform removing the skill sets and resources needed to manually configure separate plugins and operational settings during a WordPress deployment, optimization or update. WordPress users can now focus on what matters most, making a digital impact..
Rocket Platform Benefits include:
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As a WordPress plus Edge Solution, Rocket is the only provider to leverage over 200 locations around the world extending the footprint of every WordPress installation. Not only is caching and security built in, the Rocket platform minimizes packet transfer delivering premium performance at increased speeds to site users anywhere in the world.
To build this innovative and easy-to-use WordPress hosting platform, Rocket teamed up with Total Server Solutions. “We take great pride in customizing our global reach and hyper converged cloud offering to support our client’s innovations” said Gary Simat, Total Server Solutions’ CEO. “The Rocket story is one of many partnerships where the result achieved more than each could accomplish individually. Even more, Total Server Solutions is using the Rocket platform to build our WordPress online presence”
“We’re really excited to bring this Product to market with our partners. While the name Rocket may be new, the team behind it is extremely seasoned” said Gabler. “Seeing WordPress evolve from the early 2000’s to where it is today, we’re thrilled to be a part of the WordPress community again. We strongly feel our Platform will really make an impact to provide a better Internet experience for users all over the world”
Rocket’s Simple, Fast, & Secure Managed WordPress Hosting is available today and is priced based on resources required starting at just a month. See full pricing details on our website or contact our Sales team for more information.
About Rocket
Rocket is an all-in-one Managed WordPress Hosting platform built for WordPress Websites of all sizes. We deploy and cache your entire website in over 200 locations with built-in Website Security tools. We primarily compete with WPEngine, Kinsta, and GoDaddy. Our management team comprises hosting industry experts that bring over 30 years of combined experience to the table. With an easy-to-use control panel on top of an Enterprise grade global footprint, we hope to help make the internet a safer place for WordPress users of all sizes. For more information, visit onrocket.com
For more information, media and analysts may contact: Aaron Phillips Rocket Chief Revenue Officer aaron.phillips@onrocket.com 646-895-6320
In this hyper-competitive landscape, businesses must go the extra mile to connect with customers at all times, across all touch points. As many businesses struggle to keep up with this demand, BirdEye is setting the curve. For the 10th time in a row, BirdEye has been recognized by G2 as the highest rated company. BirdEye is the leading customer experience platform for local businesses of all sizes, winning the following recognitions: Leader Overall, Momentum Leader, Best Results, and Best Usability in the G2 Summer Report, in addition to over 100 other recognitions in 8 categories. BirdEye has also received the 2020 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award by the Business Intelligence group and Most Innovative Tech Company of the Year in the 2020 American Business Awards.
“We are living in the age of the vastly empowered customer, and businesses need to adapt, provide a great experience, and find easy ways to communicate. Businesses who make customer-obsession an everyday competency and learn from the insights provided will be able to rise above the noise and be chosen by even more customers,” said Naveen Gupta, CEO of BirdEye. “BirdEye provides businesses with a suite of tools to lead in the digital transformation process and drive revenue through great customer experience while building a customer insights-driven organization.”
G2 releases Grid and Index Reports on a quarterly basis, ranking companies based on user reviews as well as data from online sources and social networks. Factors considered are customer satisfaction, recency of reviews, and number of reviews, among others.
BirdEye was named the overall leader in the categories of Online Reputation Management, Local SEO, Enterprise Feedback Management Category, Local Listing Management, Live Chat, Local Marketing, Mobile Marketing, SMS Marketing as well as a High Performer in Conversational Marketing. Other recognitions in the G2 Summer Report include Best Results, Easiest To Do Business With, Best Usability, Best Support, Easiest To Use, Fastest Implementation, Best Relationship, Best Meets Requirements, Users Most Likely To Recommend.
BirdEye was also named the Top Feedback Management Software, Top Customer Experience Software, Top Rated in Consumer Feedback, Quality Choice Award, and Top Customer Engagement software by Crozdesk and Top Rated by TrustRadius.
These recognitions from G2, the Business Intelligence Group, the American Business Awards, Crozdesk and Trust Radius show that BirdEye is the undisputed leader in helping businesses of all sizes understand their customers better than ever and utilize those insights to win new business on an ongoing basis. With 60,000+ businesses in 8 countries, BirdEye is continuing to lead in the customer experience and online reputation management space.
BirdEye is a comprehensive customer experience platform. More than 50,000 businesses of all sizes use BirdEye every day to be found online through reviews, be chosen by customers with text messaging interactions, and be the best business with survey and insights tools. Founded in 2012, BirdEye is headquartered in Palo Alto, and led by alumni from Google, Amazon, Salesforce and Yahoo. BirdEye is backed by Salesforce founder Marc Benioff, Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang, Trinity Ventures and World Innovation Lab.
Kate O’Hara has recently joined Morgan-Keller as Director of Corporate Safety. Within this role, Kate will work to further enhance Morgan-Keller’s safety programs and culture through safety training and risk assessment. She will be responsible for ensuring the safety of team members, clients, and subcontractors on all our project sites.
Kate comes to Morgan-Keller with 12 years of experience in the safety field. She graduated with a Master of Science Degree in Safety Management from West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV. Most recently, she worked as Safety Director for one of the largest mechanical construction contractors in the United States.
“We are pleased to have Kate join us here at Morgan-Keller,” said Taylor Davis, Morgan-Keller’s Vice President and General Manager. “In her role, she will help to promote and strengthen the safety culture we have in place here at Morgan-Keller.”
Established in 1955, Morgan-Keller Construction is a privately held general contracting and construction management firm with offices in Frederick and Hunt Valley, MD. By providing exceptional construction services for over six decades, the firm has become one of the region’s most respected commercial builders. To learn more, visit http://www.morgankeller.com.
Cleanliness and friendliness, the hallmarks of the Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa in Lake Placid for over 40 years, are back on display once again as the iconic lodging property started welcoming guests for full-time service on June 26. The Inn just completed soft openings over the weekends of June 12-14 and June 19-21.
The AAA Four Diamond property, offering an authentic Adirondack experience, felt a moral and civic responsibility to do their part in flattening the curve and therefore made the decision to temporarily shut down the resort on March 16. But now, as Upstate New York advances through the state’s four phases of reopening, the staff’s friendliness has started greeting guests once again with open arms. When those visitors now walk through the doors, they notice an elevated level of cleanliness that is noteworthy.
“With the health and safety of our staff and guests uppermost on our minds, we have taken the concept of cleaning, that was thorough enough to help us achieve 36 consecutive AAA Four Diamond awards, and invested time, energy and money into making it even better,” said Ed Weibrecht, Mirror Lake Inn owner. “The past three months have landed us in a completely new and different world thanks to COVID-19. But our guests can rest assured that since March 16 when we closed, we have researched new methods and invested in state-of-the-art hospital-grade cleaning equipment. Equally as important, we have made a commitment to everyone who enters our resort, be they visitors or staff, that they should have the utmost confidence in our consideration of their health.”
In conjunction with the Inn’s return to daily operation, the Northern region of New York is set to enter phase four, also on June 26. To mark the “welcome back”, the Mirror Lake Inn is offering several new packages for stays through December 20, 2020.
Stay four nights and get the fifth night free. This deal is applicable for all room types.
Stay 14 consecutive nights or more and receive 50 percent off the nightly rate.
These offers must be booked directly with the hotel. Please call the onsite reservations team at 518-523-2544. They will help you make the best decision for your group or family, and can inform you of the myriad of activities that you can enjoy while in Lake Placid.
The luxury seven-acre property offers 130 units all overlooking Mirror Lake and the Adirondack High Peaks. The “single-loaded” construction and design concept of the magnificent resort naturally lends itself to better social distancing as there are less guests in the hallways than traditional lodging properties where rooms are placed on both sides of the corridor. No other Adirondack region hotel is designed in this manner.
With health and safety front and center, here’s what guests and hotel staff can expect when they enter the Inn:
As per the Governor’s executive order of May 29, all guests and employees are required to wear face coverings when in indoor common areas including hallways and elevators or wherever social distancing is not possible.
Hospital-grade Ultraviolet-C disinfecting tools have been deployed throughout the property to ensure the highest levels of cleaning and disinfection. This will continue.
Hospital-grade Electrostatic sprayers have been used to ensure the most thorough levels of disinfection on high touchpoint areas. This will also continue.
Remote check-in capabilities are being implemented via a smartphone app, allowing you to check in from your vehicle upon arrival, avoiding the traditional check in process.
A task force has been created to monitor the situation and work in conjunction with CDC and local officials to ensure safety protocols are implemented and maintained throughout the resort.
All staff will undergo thermal imaging prior to the start of every shift.
All staff will complete a state mandated health and safety questionnaire prior to every shift.
Any staff member registering a fever greater than 100.4, or who is unable to positively answer the verbal portion of the health and safety screening, will be unable to come on property until cleared by a healthcare professional.
All staff will wear PPE equipment while working in common areas or wherever social distancing is impractical.
Maximum hotel occupancy has been reduced to 75 percent.
Whenever practical, guest rooms will be left vacant for 72 hours for a potential virus to die without a host after each guest departure.
The pandemic has also resulted in a change to the dining scene inside the Mirror Lake Inn. The View Restaurant, AAA Four Diamond rated the past 13 consecutive years, has been re-imagined and enlarged with greater spacing as part of the new safety measures. The redesign includes hardwood flooring to facilitate better cleaning and sanitation.
Taste Bistro has now been integrated into The View with the bistro’s most popular items to be found on The View’s menu. The end result will present guests with the best of both worlds: a combination of upscale dining and elegant comfort food. Taste’s footprint has become The View Lounge. The hip Cottage Café, on the shore of Mirror Lake, continues to welcome diners and revelers for its 43rd year. The Cottage presents both indoor and outdoor settings, and now features yet a third and fourth open air options to complement its deck and patio. For added service and efficiency, the Inn is implementing “to-go” apps for these restaurants, allowing guests to order and pre-pay electronically from their own device.
The spa and salon are also ready to welcome guests. A physical barrier has been inserted at the check-in desk. Treatment schedules have been altered to ensure ample time for cleaning and disinfecting treatment surfaces between customers. Equipment in the fitness room will also be cleaned and disinfected between guest use. Manicures and pedicures will be limited to one at a time, although booking as a safe group is permissible. The policy is similar for the gift shop. In high traffic areas of the spa/salon, social distance markers have been put in place.
“We are insisting on these protocols for the safety of our guests, employees and the local community,” continued Weibrecht. “Until such time as we, in conjunction with the State of New York, determine that it is prudent to relax these protocols, we will strictly adhere to them and look forward to a time when we might be able to lift those protocols.”
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About the Mirror Lake Inn
The AAA Four Diamond Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa is a luxury lakefront resort offering an authentic Adirondack experience. The Inn, rated Four Diamond for 36 consecutive years, offers both Four Diamond world-class cuisine and casual dining options, with impeccable service amid awe-inspiring views. Only one other property in New York State (located in Manhattan), has maintained the Four Diamond designation longer than Mirror Lake Inn. It is the only property in Lake Placid that combines Four Diamond lodging and dining. The Inn's renowned Lake Placid spa pampers the body and refreshes the mind with a comprehensive menu of services. The Inn is conveniently located one block from the restaurants and shops on Main Street in Lake Placid.
CloudAccess, a leading Wordpress and Joomla cloud hosting provider based out of Michigan, today announced that it has expanded its professional service offerings with the acquisition of Miller Media, a Michigan-based web development and search engine marketing firm.
Miller Media is a Google Partner digital marketing agency focused on Internet marketing strategies, usability, conversion improvement, SEO, SEM, design, and development of websites. For over 30 years, the team at Miller Media has worked to bring transformative experiences to the business goals of its clients and the unique needs of its customers.
The add-on acquisition will allow both firms to leverage resources from each other to expand their respective service offerings and create significantly more value for their clients.
“We are thrilled to be teaming up with Miller Media. Combining the expertise and assets from each company presents significant opportunities for growth” said Jonathan Gafill, CEO of CloudAccess.
"Very proud of my team and excited for the tremendous opportunity and synergies that this new partnership with CloudAccess offers” added Dan Miller, CEO of Miller Media.
About CloudAccess CloudAccess.net is the premiere hosting and support platform for the Joomla and WordPress content management systems. The company developed and has exclusive rights to the Cloud Control Panel (CCP), a custom built, feature-rich, application management portal that is setting new standards within the hosting industry. CloudAccess.net is home to over 15,000 websites and offers an industry-leading support team that supports all core Joomla or WordPress features.
About Cloud Equity Group Cloud Equity Group is a strategically positioned investment management firm capitalizing on the rapidly expanding industries of web hosting and cloud-based infrastructure. The company’s primary focus is leveraging investor capital in the acquisition of private lower middle market companies that possess high levels of unlevered free cash flow and/or significant opportunity for exponential growth.
In making the selection, the NAELA Journal editorial board members note that the article thoroughly covers Medicare's arcane requirement of three-day inpatient admission to a hospital as a prerequisite for coverage of skilled nursing care and how this requirement continues to inflict untold financial hardship on elderly patients who have unwittingly consented to nursing home care believing it would be paid, or worse, deprived them of medically necessary care if they declined to consent knowing that Medicare would not provide coverage as a consequence of the "admission" being classified as "for observation" as opposed to "inpatient." The article helps elder and special needs law practitioners to understand that just doing a better job of providing "notice" of the situation does nothing to remedy what is still an unacceptable situation.
The Regan Writing Award was established in 1996 in memory of John J. Regan — a long-time NAELA member and Fellow, and a pioneer in elder law — and is meant to encourage quality submissions to NAELA Journal from NAELA members and non-members.
NAELA Journal is a publication of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. It covers substantive elder and special needs law topics including preservation of assets, Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, disability, health insurance, tax planning, conservatorships, living trusts and wills, long-term care planning, housing and nursing home issues, elder abuse, fraud recovers, age discrimination, and retirement.
About NAELA Members of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) are attorneys who are experienced and trained in working with the legal problems of aging Americans and individuals of all ages with disabilities. Upon joining, NAELA member attorneys agree to adhere to the NAELA Aspirational Standards. Established in 1987, NAELA is a non-profit association that assists lawyers, bar organizations, and others. The mission of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys is to educate, inspire, serve, and provide community to attorneys with practices in elder and special needs law. NAELA currently has members across the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit NAELA.org, or to locate a NAELA member in your area, visit NAELA.org/findlawyer.
Modere Inc., a global company with a category-leading portfolio of live clean lifestyle essentials including beauty and personal care, health and wellness, and household products, today announced its new vice president of global operations, Jonee Woodard.
Woodard joins Modere with 20 years of progressive experience in global supply chain management, from manufacturing to procurement, inventory, logistics and fulfillment. Having begun her career as the Operations and Physical Distribution Manager for one of the top retail department store chains in the United States, Woodard’s subsequent trajectory led to higher and more widely responsible domestic and international operational positions, including Chief Operations Officer and VP Operations for consumer brands, health and wellness, skincare, and beauty companies in the direct selling distribution channel before joining Modere.
Well-regarded for her process-focused and performance-driven leadership style, Woodard has a strong track record of having developed able, independent department leaders while instituting operational best practices that ensure notable and measurable success.
Asma Ishaq, Chief Executive Officer of Modere, says of Woodard’s appointment, “The robust presence we are currently enjoying in 42 international markets requires a skilled leader with the experience and foresight to develop and manage operational strategies in a fast-growth environment. As we continue to grow those markets and launch others, Jonee Woodard presents as the best candidate for this critical role. She is experienced, astute, performance-driven and collaborative, and I believe she will make a very welcome addition to our management committee and team here at Modere.”
“I am honored to join the management team at Modere and to add my expertise in operations at this key moment in time as the company experiences growth across its markets,” commented Woodard. “It’s an exciting time to be at Modere and I am eager to contribute to its further success.”
About Modere Modere (http://www.modere.com) offers a category-leading portfolio of live clean lifestyle essentials including beauty and personal care, health and wellness, and household products that are equal parts safe, high-performing and scientifically designed. We believe modern health involves pure nutrition, a clean environment and safe ingredients across all our product categories. Modere brings a holistic, live clean approach to well-being, and our products reflect a commitment to excellence and innovation with tested formulas proven around the globe. The recipient of multiple third-party validations, our line includes products that are EPA Safer Choice-approved, EWG Verified™, NSF Certified and gray-water safe. The company is a proud supporter of Vitamin Angels
They’re students, eager to learn more than they’re getting in high school art classes. They’re moms, who put their art studies on hold for a few decades to raise their kids. One is a retired veteran, wanting to develop his skills and teach art classes at a senior care facility. They come from three nations, and cities literally spanning the country. And all nine are the first recipients of Barnstone Studios’ Gwendolyn Stine Scholarship.
Winners will receive the complete recorded drawing series taught by the late Myron Barnstone, recognized as a leader in bringing classical drawing and design back into mainstream art education. The Barnstone Method classes include an Introduction to Drawing, the Fletcher Palette Control and Color series, Figure Drawing, and the Golden Section, a key component of traditional training learned by master artists through the centuries. Winners will also receive three months of one-on-one mentoring from a Barnstone Master Guide, an elite group of distinguished Barnstone Studios alumni.
Cat Barnstone Szafran, Barnstone Studios Director, said she was thrilled with both the number of people applying for the Gwendolyn Stine Scholarship for its initial launch, and the caliber of the applicants.
“We intended to provide two scholarships for this first quarterly award,” Szafran said, “but so many people donated to the fund to honor Gwendolyn, and support Myron’s legacy too, that we were able to select nine deserving applicants.”
Gwendolyn Stine was already an artist before she began studying with Barnstone at his studio in Coplay, Pennsylvania. The Barnstone Method skills she learned took her art to a completely new level, and earned her national acclaim and numerous awards. Her original pieces are held in private and permanent collections across North America. Before her death on March 11 of this year, Stine was both a Barnstone Master Guide, and a Master Instructor in the Drawing & Painting studio at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Arizona.
June 21, the day the nine winners were notified they were the first to receive the Gwendolyn Stine Scholarship, would have been Stine’s 60th birthday.
Scholarship winners are: Evgenia Asimomyti of Victoria, Australia; Greggy Bazile of Boston, Massachusetts; Analese Bernhardt of Baltimore, Maryland; Gwendlyn Domingo of Cupertino, California; Holly Goeckler of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania; Andy Harris of Bristol, England; Jeffrey S. Lee of San Diego, California; Patrick Meyers of Bucyrus, Kansas, and Harriet Pearson of Leicestershire, UK.
The Gwendolyn Stine Scholarship will be awarded quarterly, and is supported by the generous donations of patrons. Also, a percentage of the sale of all original Barnstone art and prints goes directly into the scholarship fund. Browse the Barnstone galleries here. https://shop.barnstonestudios.com/artwork/
Barnstone Studios at 202 A East Main Street, Thurmont, Maryland, is dedicated to fostering an appreciation of fine art, and helping to make art education accessible to all who desire to develop their talent and enrich their lives. Additional information about Barnstone Method classes, the Patreon program, private coaching from Barnstone Master Guides, original works or limited edition prints and other related products is available online at BarnstoneStudios.com, or by calling 301.788.6241.
The Heritage Downtown Active Senior Living Apartment Homes in Walnut Creek, CA, has just announced they have had zero cases of COVID-19. With over 100,000 positive cases of the coronavirus in the United States to date, their announcement is both significant and reassuring to the senior citizens who reside at The Heritage Downtown, their family members, as well as the Walnut Creek community.
“Our staff has gone above and beyond to carefully follow the CDC, State, and County guidelines by putting into place stringent safety protocols that protect our senior residents. Our persistence and determination to keep our senior community safe has paid off, and we couldn’t be more relieved by this”, says Jenny Shively, Community Relations Director.
The Heritage Downtown keeps coronavirus safety protocols a priority throughout the day - from start to finish. Some of their daily safety routines include:
Diligently following CDC, State, and County Guidelines.
Staff member’s temperatures are taken daily.
Wearing masks and gloves.
Sheltering in place and social distancing.
Limiting visitors to “essential visits” only.
Staff members answer a COVID-19 screening questionnaire.
Thoroughly clean and disinfect the property throughout the day.
Delivering healthy meals to its residents in their apartments.
When it comes to preparing healthy meals for their senior residents, they have certainly taken it to the next level. Culinary excellence and farm fresh dining are enjoyed onsite at their very own Newton’s Restaurant. With an ongoing focus on health and nutrition, their Chef JV uses ingredients obtained from local sources - the Walnut Creek Farmers Market and their on-site Chef’s Garden. Newton’s Restaurant emphasizes the fresh cooking philosophy, which is serving locally sourced produce and thoughtfully prepared farm to table meals.
The team members of this San Francisco Bay Area senior community ensure that they maintain a high level of comfort and familiarity while putting their safety precautions into place. “This is an uneasy time for everyone, but more so for those individuals who may be more vulnerable. So not only do we strive to protect our older adult residents physically, but also take steps to keep their spirits high”, states Shively. The caring staff at this Walnut Creek retirement home mitigate the risk of contracting COVID-19 while continuing to provide their 55+ residents with essential programs and activities such as these examples:
Providing mentally and physically enriching activities to residents via Zoom to stay busy and connected. This includes fitness classes, discussion groups, independent film links, and more.
Organize weekly special events for their senior residents that are presented to them at their doorways - happy hour, ice cream, birthday cupcakes, crossword puzzles, contests, and the like.
Walnut Creek, the home of The Heritage Downtown Active Senior Living Community, has a population of just over 70,000, with only 72 COVID-19 positive cases, as reported by the Contra Costa Health Services, as of June 17th, 2020. These numbers attest to the fact that Walnut Creek, in general, is doing an incredible job shielding its community from this pandemic. This, coupled with the fact that The Heritage Downtown has taken such significant steps in their safety measures, has led to their record of zero cases within their senior housing facility. A statistic that will allow their senior community to feel safe in their own homes.
About The Heritage Downtown Labeled as the Bay Area’s #1 All-Inclusive Active Senior Living Community, The Heritage Downtown is recognized for its charming and popular location. It’s also known for its incredible amenities, services, programs, and events. These modern active senior apartment homes present an independent resort living atmosphere for those who are 55 plus. They were created for older adults who would like to have an enriched, socially active life, and who are seeking to enhance their mental and physical well-being. The Heritage Downtown offers 24-hour concierge service, award-winning onsite dining, resident gardens, two innovative technology centers, secured covered parking and storage, van & bus shuttle service, and more. Additionally, this outstanding senior community is located within walking distance of many exceptional restaurants and shops within the downtown Walnut Creek area.
Virtual learning and personalized learning have been at the forefront of education reform discussions for over a decade. One leader of this sector, Summit Public Schools, has been backed by almost 0 million philanthropic dollars from the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative, the Gates Foundation, and others. Summit Public Schools has aggressively marketed its Summit Learning Platform to schools across the United States since 2015. As a result, the Summit Learning Program is now one of the most prominent digital personalized learning programs in the United States.
The marketing message of Summit Learning Program trades on the alleged success of the Summit Public Schools. Summit claims to have developed a “science-based” personalized learning model of teaching and learning that results in all of its students being academically prepared for college. It further claims that its students succeed in college and are prepared to lead successful, fulfilled lives. These successes, it claims, are the result of its unique approach to personalized learning and the use of the digital platform at the heart of its approach.
None of these claims made by Summit Public Schools have been confirmed by independent evaluators. In fact, other than scant bits of self-selected information provided by Summit itself, Boninger, Molnar and Saldaña found no evidence in the public record that confirms the claims. Nor did Summit Public Schools provide the information that the authors solicited in a California public records request.
Despite the lack of evidence to support the claims made by Summit Public Schools, the Summit Learning Program has been adopted by nearly 400 schools across the country. While Summit has offered positive anecdotes and some selected data, there is no solid evidence that “partner” schools are experiencing the promised success; to the contrary, there have been a number of reported incidents of problems and dissatisfaction. Further, the student data collected pursuant to the contracts between Summit and these partner schools presents a potentially significant risk to student privacy and opens the door to the exploitation of those data by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and possibly by unknown third parties—for purposes that have nothing to do with improving the quality of those students’ educations.
Virtual education and personalized learning are at the top of the education reform agenda in large measure because of hundreds of millions of dollars in funding and advocacy by philanthropic organizations (e.g., the Gates Foundation), large digital platforms (e.g., Facebook and Google), and venture capitalists anxious to access the school market.
Exacerbated by the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, schools across the country are struggling to find safe ways to educate their students. The rapid spread of the Summit Learning Program, despite its risks and lack of transparency, provides a powerful example of how policymakers are challenged when faced with a well-financed, self-interested push for schools to adopt digital personalized learning programs. Boninger, Molnar and Saldaña provide policymakers with recommendations to protect the public interest by establishing oversight and accountability mechanisms related to digital platforms and personalized learning programs.
Find Big Claims, Little Evidence, Lots of Money: The Reality Behind the Summit Learning Program and the Push to Adopt Digital Personalized Learning Platforms, by Faith Boninger, Alex Molnar and Christopher M. Saldaña, at: http://nepc.colorado.edu/publication/summit-2020
This research brief was made possible in part by the support of the Great Lakes Center for Education Research and Practice (greatlakescenter.org).
The National Education Policy Center (NEPC), a university research center housed at the University of Colorado Boulder School of Education, produces and disseminates high-quality, peer-reviewed research to inform education policy discussions. Visit us at: https://nepc.colorado.edu
Offering everyday eye health care essentials at an affordable price point, SmartBuy Collection is proud to now also help support mothers and children desperately in need. Every eyewear purchase from the SmartBuy Collection, SmartBuy Kids and SmartBuy Readers will now directly contribute funds going to the program.
The Mother & Child Health program sees aid workers spending up to 15 years in Zambian communities, working with local leaders and families to identify their unique challenges and help develop lasting solutions together. The communities are given ownership of the program and its results to ensure long-term sustainability.
“We are beyond proud to join forces with World Vision on helping improve the lives of mothers and their children. No mother should have to die in pregnancy or childbirth and no newborn baby should have to die from easily preventable complications”, says Julia Ritchie, SmartBuy Collection brand manager.
Globally, ten children under 5 years old will die every minute today from preventable causes. That’s more than 5 million children each year. Fifty percent of those young lives are lost in their first week of life. In addition, more than 800 women die every day from complications in pregnancy or childbirth—99% of them in developing countries.
“As a brand we believe in providing stylish and affordable eyewear for all. The opportunity to extend this to the health of women and children in Zambia through World Vision is a great initiative”, says Julia Ritchie.
“We are so excited to partner with SmartBuy Collection”, says Bernadette Martin, Corporate Engagement Manager at World Vision US. “Their support will help us improve the lives of women and children who are most vulnerable, while also bringing awareness to this cause”.
The program provides life-saving health education and care directly to families in Zambia’s poorest Luwingu district. With proven community-based prevention and treatment interventions, World Vision is able to save the lives of mothers and children and ensure they thrive.
Browse the SmartBuy Collection here, and actively contribute towards the program with every purchase.
About SmartBuy Collection
SmartBuy Collection is a high-quality, affordable eyewear brand exclusive to SmartBuyGlasses online. The brand offers a wide range of eyeglasses styles and frame shapes, so everyone can find something they love for the best price. From everyday eyeglasses to bold and unique styles, their collection starts from just and includes free 1.5 prescription lenses and shipping. Browse the SmartBuy Collection here.
About World Vision
World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization working in nearly a hundred countries to build brighter futures for vulnerable children. Find out more information about World Vision’s Mother & Child Health programhere.
At Allerio we have chosen to do things differently. At Allerio we solved an important problem with connectivity for telemedicine and remote communications. We knew it had to be portable, it had to be reliable, it had to be secure, it had to be simple, and that it just has to work.
We are proud to announce that Allerio has passed all FCC and carrier certification requirements to operate on three U.S. nationwide networks simultaneously for its Allerio Mobile Hub platform. Allerio is a portable connectivity platform that optimizes cellular connectivity, enabling first responders in the field to reliably record, share, and transmit critical patient and other broadband data for telemedicine at the point of care and in transit.
Allerio CEO TJ Kennedy said, “At Allerio we are passionate about empowering first responders with life-saving technology. When creating Allerio, we looked at what was available for telemedicine at the patient’s location and found that more was needed, so we went to work to solve that problem. We came up with something completely different that optimizes coverage of three nationwide carrier LTE networks in one device that is lightweight, portable and is extremely easy to operate.”
Allerio Corporate Development Officer Jason Karp added, “The Allerio solution is a true step forward in connectivity options, which has been validated by public safety in the field, facilitating telemedicine for faster patient interventions and enabling true community paramedicine.”
The Allerio Mobile Hub platform, which includes all network connectivity, is now available for one low monthly fee. To learn more about Allerio, visit http://www.allerio.com.
About Allerio
Allerio's smart connectivity solution for first responders and other public safety personnel provides a reliable communication platform that facilitates the exchange of critical information and data from the field. Through an easy to use, one-button interface, Allerio offers an efficient and secure “Mobile Hub” to connect devices and transmit rich data in real-time, whether at the incident or in transit in an emergency vehicle. Allerio is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota with satellite offices spanning the U.S., including production facilities in Madison Heights, Michigan. For more information, visit http://www.allerio.com and follow us on social media.
The Safe Boating Campaign, a worldwide effort focused on responsible boating, reminds boaters to boat sober this Fourth of July. Boating under the influence, or BUI, is the leading contributing factor in recreational boater deaths, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
“The July 4 holiday is around the corner, and unfortunately has become known for drinking and boating, and deadly accidents,” said Peg Phillips, executive director of the National Safe Boating Council, and lead organization for the Safe Boating Campaign.
“Operating a boat – or even being a passenger – is incredibly risky while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” continued Phillips. “Drunken passengers can easily fall overboard, swim near the propeller, lean over the side, or stand up in small boats causing the boat to capsize.”
The side effects of alcohol or drug use, such as impaired judgment, reduced balance and poor coordination, are magnified while boating, due to environmental conditions from the sun, wind and boat motion.
“Impairment can be even more dangerous for boaters, since most have less experience and confidence operating a boat than they do driving a car,” said Yvonne Pentz, communications director of the National Safe Boating Council. “Boaters should also always wear a life jacket, similar to wearing a seat belt when you’re in a vehicle.”
The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, a partner of the Safe Boating Campaign, in collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard and law enforcement agencies nationwide, is coordinating the annual Operation Dry Water three-day weekend. This heightened BUI awareness and enforcement effort will be held from July 3 to July 5 in every U.S. state and territory.
Since the inception of the Operation Dry Water Campaign in 2009, law enforcement officers have removed 4,095 BUI operators from the nation’s waterways and made contact with over 1.5 million boaters during the annual three-day weekend.
The Safe Boating Campaign is produced under a grant from the Sports Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund and administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. For more information and to follow the campaign on social media, please visit https://safeboatingcampaign.com/.
4R Systems, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based machine learning & AI solutions that help retailers optimize their supply chain and merchandising decisions, announced Mark Garland to serve as its new President & CEO. Effective immediately, Garland will be responsible for leadership in all areas of 4R’s operations.
“On behalf of the 4R board, we are pleased to select Mark Garland as our new President & CEO,” said Marshall Fisher, 4R board member and UPS Professor, Operations and Information Management Dept. at The Wharton School of Business. “Mark has been key to our growth since he joined us in 2012. He has created positive change in all areas of our business and has been instrumental in countless operational improvements.”
Prior to assuming the role of President & CEO, Garland served as Executive Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Solutions at 4R Systems, where he was responsible for growing the company’s brand and expanding sales.
4R’s new President & CEO, Mark Garland, said, “It’s a great honor to be chosen by our board to lead 4R. I’m proud to serve our entire team as each one has the utmost commitment to the success of our retail clients. Nothing gives me more satisfaction than when a retail client is pleasantly surprised by the increased profit 4R helped them to achieve. We’ve got more good things in store for our retail clients and I’m eager to keep 4R moving forward.”
“We are grateful for the leadership of Kevin Stadler, our former President & CEO," added Fisher. “Stadler and Garland were a great team. We know Stadler will bring success to the new role he has accepted, as he’s an innovator at heart. Mark Garland has earned this leadership role and the entire board is confident he will help 4R navigate uncharted territory in the retail world.”
About 4R Systems 4R is a leading provider of cloud-based, prescriptive analytics solutions leveraging the latest machine learning and AI strategies that help retailers optimize their supply chain and merchandising decisions.
Its innovative SaaS solutions are dedicated to helping retailers improve strategic decisions across the key functional areas of demand planning, omnichannel replenishment, assortment optimization, product markdown and seasonal allocation planning. Its holistic modeling learns your consumer demand including price elasticity, seasonality, localized demand variation, promotion lifts, and substitutability while allowing retailers to control the amount of risk.
Whether a traditional or pure e-commerce retailer 4R’s benefit driven methodology provides a flexible framework of exception-based management and scenario planning to meet the needs of a competitive landscape. Call (610) 644-1234 or visit http://www.4rsystems.com.
Did you know that 5-10% of skin cancers occur on the eyelid? Did you also know that wearing sunglasses with UV protection could prevent this type of skin cancer, as well as other health risks like cataracts, macular degeneration, and eye strain? National Sunglasses Day, a campaign by The Vision Council, is celebrated annually on the 27th of June. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of wearing UV protective eyewear. Sunglasses aren’t just for looks, they are also made to protect you from numerous health risks.
SmartBuyGlasses is celebrating sunglasses day by educating their customers on the best sunglasses lenses to protect against harmful UV rays. Find your perfect pair of designer sunglasses that offers both style and optimal eye protection with this handy guide! Plus, enjoy an exclusive offer with 30% off all sunglasses lenses when you use the code SUNSMART30 at checkout.
Photochromic lenses
Photochromic lenses, also known as transition lenses, lighten or darken when exposed to different levels of UV light. For prescription glasses’ wearers, this one's for you! You don’t have to worry about forgetting your sunglasses when you step outside because with transition lenses you get the best of both worlds!
Polarized Sunglasses
Polarized sunglasses block horizontal UV light, reducing glare and providing higher quality vision. Polarized lenses are great near the water as they allow you to see below the surface and reduce light glare reflecting off the water. Polarized lenses are also great for driving on a sunny day, allowing you to see the road more clearly.
Mirror sunglasses
Mirror sunglasses, or reflective sunglasses, have a coating on the outside of the lens that imitates a mirror. This is a one-sided mirror, meaning the one wearing the lenses will still see through them clearly, while those on the other side of the lenses will see their own reflection. Reflective lenses reduce sun glare while maintaining a strong color contrast, making them great for water or sports.
SmartBuyGlasses works hard to provide their customers with prescription and eye health information via their Blog and Optical Center so you can make an informed decision when shopping their large collection of designer sunglasses and eyeglasses.
Show your eyes some love this Sunglasses Day with a new pair of designer shades!
About SmartBuyGlasses Optical Group
SmartBuyGlasses Optical Group is one of the world’s leading designer eyewear e-retailers with websites in more than 20 countries, including SmartBuyGlasses.com in the US. They offer a catalogue of over 80,000 products from more than 180 brands.
Former “Rich Dad Poor Dad” Trainer and Real Estate Educator Evie Brooks explained 11 Panama investing benefits in an “All Things Panama” interview on ESPN 1500 AM Cover Your Assets with Host Todd Rooker last weekend. With over 24 years of domestic and international real estate investing experience in 13 countries and 30 states, Brooks emphasized; “This trend of investing in Panama is an ongoing phenomenon that will continue for quite some time in both real estate and agriculture.”
Host Todd Rooker kicked off this educational interview by sharing; “During the global pandemic, Brooks continues to close deals every week,…not surprising. Primarily due to the soaring demand for organic smart farming investments, avocados, limes, mangoes and more, in Panama where 85% of the food is imported.”
As an educator, Rooker asked Brooks about her “boots on the ground” VIP Tours. Brooks explained; “Many are interested in Panama because it’s an emerging market where people can find additional cash flow from investment properties, gain a second income by starting a new company, invest in organic farms, find a second career in real estate as a whole, and/or retire in a tropical paradise community that speaks English, and is cheaper than living in most major metropolitan areas.”
When asked about what makes Panama so appealing, Brooks replied; “It's all about the bottom line for me, I'm always looking at how to take anything and turn it into an asset with multiple streams of income and exit strategies.” Brooks then expanded on the top 11 reasons why Panama and why now:
1. Tax Benefits – Panama has been referred to as the “next Singapore” because it’s very business friendly with low taxes designed by the government to attract people to move there and/or invest.
2. Don’t have to be a resident to invest – The Panama residency process is appealing to expatriates and retirees, but you don't even have to be a citizen to invest in real estate.
3. U.S. Currency and Protected Territory – All transactions are done using the U.S. dollar, and Panama is a U.S. protected territory.
4. Substantially Lower Prices - Panama real estate prices are typically 25-50% less for the same quality in most major U.S. cities, and the standard of living is more affordable.
5. Strong GDP (Gross Domestic Product) – Over the last 10 years, the Panama GDP before COVID-19, has been between 5.6% and 11.3%.
6. Tropical Paradise – Brooks’ VIP Tours focus on popular areas about 2 hours from Panama City, where the weather has tropical breezes and warm weather year-round.
7. Big City in Paradise – Panama City includes many things anyone would find in a major city, including metros, an international airport, and a new Johns Hopkins Hospital.
8. Panama Canal Expansion – This expansion started in 2016. A new cruise terminal is currently planned to open this winter, along with the anticipated completion of the 4th Panama Canal Bridge in 2023.
9. Hard-to-find Organic Farm Investments – Based on the global population growth estimates of 8.5 billion by 2030, Brooks explained that USDA certified organic farming is a growing investment area with smart greenhouses and long-term investments in trees.
10. Pre-Construction Investments with Low Deposits – Brooks also has access to pre-construction loans where “you put down a very small deposit 10% 20% or 30%, depending on where in the construction it is and then you hold until it's finished."
11. Lock Up and Leave – Investors can also lockup a property and leave it for long periods of time. Brooks’ company can “maintain your unit.” Properties can also be used as vacation rentals or a second home.
VIP TOURS: To learn more, Brooks added, “If you will go watch a very short video on eviebrookspanama.com, I've got two very substantial offers there. And as soon as you sign up for the video for free with your email, I’ll send you information to schedule a free one-hour consultation with me. But if you watch it all the way through, there's also a cash offer for this VIP educational tour to join us for this boots on the ground event that has a maximum of 14 people. We’ll pick you up at the airport, educate you on the country, take you to some of the best restaurants, and then review your goals and different strategies to make money. If you're looking to get involved with some of these projects or just become an expat, it’s a worthwhile experience. You can find out how to become an expat, find a place to rent, and experience Panama. We are truly 'All Things Panama'. And that's what we do.”
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ABOUT - Evie Brooks (Atlanta, GA and Veracruz, Panama) is an elite Real Estate Investment Educator, Keynote Speaker, Investor, Coach, Mentor, Entrepreneur and former Advanced Trainer for “Rich Dad Poor Dad”, who now specializes in Panama real estate and organic agriculture investments. As a disclaimer, Brooks and her employees and affiliates are not investment or tax advisors, and do not offer investment advice. To learn more, visit https://eviebrookspanama.com
Quotible, a premier lead response and communication company, and SpinCar, the global leader in digital automotive merchandising, today announced an integration that will enable dealers to deliver advanced digital merchandising experiences within every Quotible quote.
This advanced new integration enables dealers to feature SpinCar’s interactive 360° WalkArounds and Feature Tour experiences in their outgoing lead response sent via text and email. Allowing prospective buyers to explore every aspect of their vehicle of interest directly from the lead response builds greater confidence in their purchase decision. With this new capability, dealerships are able to deliver a better first impression when responding to leads and consumer inquiries.
“As a long time SpinCar customer, I was excited to see the integration between SpinCar and Quotible as it will provides for a more dynamic way to show photos and ‘spins’ of cars to our customers along with an engaging customer quotation tool,” said Bill Feinstein, President of New Jersey Planet Honda. “We now can provide our customers with a fully dynamic quoting environment that will only increase ‘stickiness’ and conversion rates."
“We at Quotible could not be more excited about our partnership with SpinCar, as we feel both companies have an aligned goal to increase conversions for our dealer partners and improve the consumer shopping experience,” said Nick Kaptain, co-founder of Quotible.
“Over the past 6 years, thousands of dealers have upgraded their static, photo-based websites with enhanced digital experiences that truly bring their vehicles to life online,” said Devin Daly, SpinCar Co-Founder and CEO. “We are thrilled to be working with Quotible to be the first in the industry to extend this same technology to the outbound lead response process, and we look forward to welcoming them into our expanding partner ecosystem.”
Quotible is a dealer-founded technology that was created to solve the most common and critical pain points associated with automotive lead response and communication. Quotible replaces static, unengaging CRM email templates with powerful, personalized, and interactive quotes sent by both text and email. Dealers using Quotible deliver a first response that drives engagement, satisfies customers, differentiates the dealership, and most importantly, helps increase contacts, appointments, and closing percentages.
The integration with SpinCar offers various benefits including:
Personalized quotes that deliver a multimedia 360-degree virtual exterior and interior walkaround of every vehicle
Improved transparency and trust with close up zooming and panning of dealership inventory from every angle
More empowered shoppers in full control of vehicle exploration
ABOUT QUOTIBLE
Quotible is a dealer founded interactive lead response technology that helps progressive dealers all across the US maximize every single opportunity and differentiate from the competition by delivering highly engaging interactive quotes via text and email. Dealers using Quotible deliver a first response that drives engagement, satisfies customers, differentiates your dealership, and most importantly, helps increase contacts, appointments, and closing percentages. To learn more about Quotible, visit Quotible.com
ABOUT SPINCAR
SpinCar offers automotive dealers, wholesalers, OEMs and third-party marketplaces the industry’s most advanced platform for digital automotive merchandising. The company’s suite of products build trust between buyers and sellers by bringing the physical showroom experience to car shoppers wherever and whenever they want. SpinCar’s proprietary shopper behavioral data and digital technology applications enable vehicle sellers to deliver hyper-personalized interactions across the entire car buying journey. To date, the company has delivered more than 700 million shopper interactions across 20 countries. To learn more about SpinCar, visit SpinCar.com.
Vitria today announced the evolution of their Digital Operations suite with the VIA AIOps Application, which enables reliable automation across all layers of service delivery to improve the customer experience and optimize operations.
Customer experience is the ultimate measure of successful digital transformation — the VIA AIOps Application assures service delivery experience across today’s large and most complex ecosystems. The challenge operators face is siloed with noisy monitoring tools that tell them plenty about what is broken, but almost nothing about why and the potential impact to customer experience. In order to stay ahead of customer-impacting issues, operations teams need to leverage automation made available by digital transformation, but first need to separate root cause from symptoms, build trust in the analysis and then understand the potentially impacted population. However, lack of visibility across the entire service delivery ecosystem and ‘black box’ analytics can mask the real cause and make automation ineffective or even dangerous. To fully benefit from their investment in digital transformation, enterprises need less noisy monitoring tools and more comprehensive AIOps applications.
Today, Vitria is introducing VIA AIOps delivering a value multiplier that leverages all the data coming directly from sources or events from existing monitoring tools across the application, network and infrastructure layers in service delivery. VIA AIOps goes beyond traditional AIOps solutions by cross correlating this data with customer experience markers and change management events to provide the complete analysis needed for incident lifecycle automation.
“Today, we bring to market a comprehensive AIOps Application that helps enterprises accelerate their pace of innovation,” said Chris Menier, GM Digital Transformation, VIA AIOps. “Automating the incident lifecycle can maximize the customer experience while optimizing operations. VIA is the only AIOps application in the market that provides total ecosystem observability and explanatory analytics to assure the service experience.”
VIA AIOps
Is a next generation AIOps application that improves customer experience by providing total Ecosystem Observability, Explanatory AI, and Experience Assurance.
Total Ecosystem Observability—learns dependencies and generates an ontology across all layers of service delivery including application, network and infrastructure performance, as well as customer experience markers and change management events.
Explanatory AI—delivers advanced analytics and machine learning to accurately detect anomalies and determine what is the cause, what is symptomatic, and what customer populations are impacted with visual explanations of all analysis and actions.
Experience Assurance—remedial actions can be automated and customer-affecting issues can be predicted and acted upon prior to customer impact.
Move from Analyzing Data to Automating Actions. VIA AIOps enables reliable automation by correlating data and events across all layers of service delivery to improve the customer experience and optimize operations. Automation minimizes the incident-to-response lifecycle and overall service and customer impact. VIA AIOps provides total ecosystem observability, and explanatory AI to increase confidence in automation and speed up operationalization. Using VIA AIOps provides experience assurance to your customers — know and act on problems before your customers do.
5 high achieving students from Broward College (Florida) will complete a 1-month Virtual Internship this summer, after receiving funding from the Armstrong International Internship Grant exclusively offered to Broward College students. The Grant was funded by David Armstrong, former president of Broward College and current board advisor to Virtual Internships. His grant will cover the program fee for the 5 selected recipients to intern with an internationally-based company through Virtual Internships’ program.
The 5 awarded students include: Ariana Martinez, a film major William Zachary Dean, a biology major Annie Villalta, a rising senior at College Academy High School planning to major in political science or economics Kyle Ozuna, an international relations major Gia Marquez, a chemical and biomedical engineering major
Recent Virtual Internship program participants have been placed with global small-to-medium enterprises (SME’s) and nonprofits, such as Karen Hilltribes Trust - a community-based organization supporting the Karen people of Thailand.
“Internships provide students with valuable workplace skills and experience for their future careers,” said Armstrong. “Through Virtual Internships, these students will also receive global and international business experience that should enhance their world view and career opportunities. The students at Broward College receive an outstanding academic experience, and these diverse grant recipients will no doubt improve their life and work experience through their internships.”
Due to COVID-19, 2020 has seen a massive push towards remote working for employees and interns alike. Organizations such as Google, Apple, Amazon, and Facebook will host thousands of worldwide interns through remote and virtual internships this year.
“I feel very honored to have won this scholarship as it helps me participate in a wonderful opportunity to work in the field I eventually want to have a career in,” says Martinez of winning the scholarship.
About starting his internship, Ozuna says he is “most excited to put into action lessons that I have been taught and apply them into the real world. Also, [I’m excited for] the opportunity to be able to step out of my comfort zone to try something new.”
“I am excited to meet professionals with completely different cultures than myself, to begin to learn how they think. I think meeting people is wonderful, especially people who are so different than I am and who are also professionals within their fields. I think the most exciting part will be making lifelong connections with other respected professionals in my field,” says Dean.
When asked what she hopes to accomplish during her internship, Villalta says, “I hope to gain work skills that will potentially boost my employability. I also hope to gain cross-cultural skills that will help me communicate with those who are different from me.”
“I’d like to increase my skills in written communication and problem-solving as well as mastering software and platforms relevant to my career field. Be able to adapt and gain an international perspective and most importantly, be able to demonstrate my potential as a Dominican Woman in STEM,” says Marquez.
Virtual Internships is grateful for its partnership with Broward College and its fundamental belief in the positive outcomes of academic and professional development programs of international nature. Additionally, we thank David Armstrong for his vision and generous support, allowing more students to have the opportunity to gain professional and international experience.
About Virtual Internships In addition to these 5 students from Broward College, Virtual Internships will be supporting over 1,000 students from around the world to complete a remote international internship this summer. Students wanting to gain global work experience can complete an internship from the comfort of their own home, working 20-30 hours per week for 1-3 months. Virtual Internships’ program follows the highly-regarded National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies framework.
High school students can also access the program through Virtual Internships Foundations programming, which is a structured 4-week part-time internship and career-exploration experience. Those interested in learning more can visit Virtual Internships' Website
Planet Depos, LLC, a global court reporting company providing best-in-class court reporting and litigation technology services, has distributed its safety guide, “A Safe Return to In-Person Litigation,” to its clients worldwide. As areas stabilize from the pandemic, government stay-at-home orders are lifted, and law firms return to in-person litigation, Planet Depos has implemented additional safety measures in its administrative and satellite offices.
“We are committed to the safety of staff returning to the field, in addition to all court reporters and guests present at our various locations around the world,” commented Joseph DiMonte, Co-founder and Managing Partner. “We are staying up to date with local, state, and federal orders regarding safe return to the workplace, along with recommended safety guidelines.” Best practices include, but are not limited to the following:
Full Disclosure: Prior to entering a Planet Depos office, all staff, contractors, and guests are requested to disclose if he or she is presenting with COVID-19 symptoms or has had contact with anyone who has tested positive within the last 14 days so that appropriate accommodations can be made.
Advanced Cleaning and Disinfection: Routine cleaning and disinfecting of high-touch spaces and surfaces is maintained in each of the Planet Depos offices per health authority guidelines, including all workspace areas, offices, conference rooms, restrooms, kitchens, and other areas. Signage throughout the offices serve as reminders for all employees, contractors and visitors to promote safety through emphasizing basic infection prevention measures.
Face Coverings: Upon arrival to a job location, Planet Depos staff, contractors and guests are required to wear a face mask.
Social Distancing: Planet Depos staff, as well as contractors and guests, are requested to maintain six feet of social distancing. Maximum capacity of conference rooms and offices is temporarily lowered in accordance with social distancing guidelines.
Plexiglass Barriers: All Planet Depos satellite offices are equipped with Depo Shields, which are strategically placed for client use, and court reporters have been advised to add the shields to their equipment list when covering proceedings. The Depo Shield provides an extra layer of safety by blocking any droplets spread through talking or coughing.
Personal Hygiene: Planet Depos staff and contractors are encouraged to continue practicing good personal hygiene wherever work takes them, including touchless greetings, frequent handwashing, and respiratory etiquette.
Additionally, Planet Depos requires its staff and contractors to ensure depositions taken outside of a Planet Depos office are just as safe as those taken in the office. This includes requiring staff and contractors to wear face masks at any facility during their entire stay, practicing social distancing even when the facility does not specifically require it, and to carry hand sanitizer.
“Planet Depos recognizes that communicating with our clients and with our staff is more important now than ever,” said DiMonte. “Throughout the migration back into the physical workplace, we will continue to review and adopt best practices for health and safety, provide guidance and recommendations to our team, and welcome ongoing feedback from our staff, contractors, and guests.”
With its robust IT infrastructure, Planet Depos will also continue to offer remote depositions in a technologically secure environment from any location that has cell phone or internet access.
About Planet Depos
Headquartered in Washington, DC, Planet Depos, is the only international court reporting agency led by court reporters and world-renowned industry experts. Planet Depos provides court reporting and legal technology solutions throughout the United States and abroad to international law firms, worldwide corporations, and government entities. The Company has extensive experience reporting complex matters around the globe, including arbitrations, trials and depositions. A forward-thinking company, Planet Depos is conversant with the latest technologies and works closely with clients to implement case-winning tools.
Argos Health has made Black Book’s list for top-performing vendors among in-demand financial healthcare software, systems, and outsourcing services for the second year in a row, once again being named the number one Complex Claims Solutions vendor. Black Book™ surveyed nearly 1,800 hospital and health system CFOs, revenue cycle executives, and consultants to determine the top-performing vendors.
Eighty-one percent of surveyed CFOs and senior leaders revealed the absolute and immediate need for digital transformations for long term survival of their healthcare organization.
"It would seem most CFOs understand what the pandemic has proved is the need to speed up digital transformation initiatives to not only survive but to prosper in the new normal," said Doug Brown, President of Black Book Research. "For CFOs eager to expedite their organization's digital transformation, the standardization and simplification leaders want in their back-end processes are allowing for less complicated, faster adoption despite the times."
"From the beginning, Argos Health has remained focused on being the best complex claims solution in the industry. The acknowledgment by Black Book for the second year in a row that Argos Health is the highest-rated vendor in customer satisfaction and client experience in the complex claims category is a testament to our staff and their commitment to our customers," said Argos Health CEO, Brent McCarty. "At Argos, we have always felt we offered the highest level of service to our clients. Since Black Book does not involve vendors in the survey process in any way, we are gratified that a completely unbiased survey of the complex claims market came to the same conclusion. As hospitals and IDNs work to overcome the financial impacts of COVID-19 and seek to streamline operations and identify new options for increasing revenue and profitability, Argos Health stands ready to help."
Read the Black Book announcement of its 2020 awards here.
About Black Book
Black Book rankings are based on client experience scores obtained from crowdsourced ballots cast and available through mobile apps, web surveys, remote polling instruments, interview calls, and on-site trade shows and user groups throughout the year. They represent the opinions of healthcare professionals and clinicians from more than 4,600 hospitals, 600 IDNs, 2,800 clinics, 23,000 physician practices, 250 health plans, and nearly 500,000 healthcare industry consumers, and account for 6,000 products and services from more than 1,700 vendors.
About Argos Health
Argos Health is an industry leader in billing and resolving complex claims and prides itself on managing these challenging accounts to achieve maximum reimbursement for healthcare providers. Their team of experts can help get complicated claims, (Motor Vehicle Accident, Workers Compensation, US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and Out-of-state Medicaid), on the fast track for payment.
Pantomime Corporation has today launched the Reality Faucet augmented reality app which, on Apple’s iPad Pro 2020 models, uses new LiDAR depth tracking technology to seamlessly merge moving virtual objects with real environments in real time. The Liquid LiDAR in-app purchase lets users spray a kind of virtual liquid around their space, where it realistically flows across floors, behind furniture, and over irregularly shaped objects; bouncing off, flowing and pooling around real things; is pulled by gravity, fills containers; and physically interacts with other droplets and even with the iPad itself.
Liquid LiDAR is a milestone in augmented reality across several dimensions:
Physics — hundreds of virtual objects collide with the real world — with seamless occlusion as virtual objects disappear behind real ones.
Graphics — gorgeous translucent, shiny animated 3D droplets reflect the room, sky, and even details like floor tiles in each rolling, sliding bubble.
Sound — dozens of 3D sound sources engulf users via their iPad Pro’s four speakers. Surrounded by liquid — when a big bubble pops behind a user, sounds stay put even as he turns and moves.
Performance — high physics and graphics frame rates for hundreds of dynamic, interactive objects — with the user’s environment represented in tens of thousands of polygons — all ideally matched to the iPad Pro CPU, GPU, LiDAR and mobile tracking hardware.
Cutting edge hardware and software — the app leverages new LiDAR hardware and iOS 13.4 with new Reality Kit software — all introduced by Apple in late March 2020.
“LiDAR is the biggest leap ever into realistic virtual worlds people can reach into,” says Pantomime co-founder and CEO David Levitt. “Where clunky VR headsets block out the environment and isolate users, augmented reality is about anchoring things in the real world. Until now, the standard for mobile AR was recognizing where the nearest flat floor or wall was. Now AR knows the exact shape of your space and all the irregular objects in it. Seeing virtual objects interact realistically with the real world is a new kind of magic.”
The Reality Faucet app and its Liquid LiDAR in-app purchase are available for 2020 iPad Pros at the App Store today.
Pantomime Corporation, founded in 2014, has created augmented reality apps, earning awards including the Silicon Valley World Cup, patents, and fans with the first physically realistic networked AR experiences.
Pantomime founders Dr. David Levitt and Don Hopkins were on the teams that invented virtual reality and created The Sims™. Their previous apps include the first augmented reality app Invisibility, Pantomime Bug Farm, and Creatures AR.
Contact: David Levitt (707) 318-3456 david@pantomimecorp.com
With the success of Burnsville, Fargo, Eden Prairie, Blaine and Woodbury, Conquer Ninja Gyms will soon launch another Warrior Gym at in Queen Creek. Since the foundation of the Conquer Ninja Gyms in 2015, countless people have had the opportunity to train with complete freedom. In essence, all of the gym locations still share the vision of Jake Marshman, who is an avid supporter and participant of spartan tough mudder and spartan race.
The truth is that Eden Prairie was just the tip of the iceberg, Conquer Ninja Gyms want to convey new ideas and offerings to local communities for better health, and better living. Apart from training classes, the new gym will also offer birthday parties with a certain degree of social distancing protocols. The same rules will apply to summer camps. It is a chance to drive the boredom away and enjoy an unforgettable summer. There is a good chance that Arizona may just become a new prime location for Conquer Nina Gyms.
The all-new Conquer Ninja Warrior Gilbert space will adhere to new safety guidelines. Furthermore, the Gilbert Gym will also abide by updated cleaning protocols to maintain complete safety for the gym enthusiasts. Prior to the launch of the new Conquer Ninja Gym Gilbert location, all the relevant and safety regulations are in place. In fact, it will have a limited space to conduct classes for no more than 10 aspiring ninja warriors. The design and structure of the facility cater to the needs of the families. It is ideal for kids who are older than five (5) years. Simultaneously, there will be 30 minutes of break after each class or gym session for cleaning. Hand sanitization and washing is also mandatory for everyone. Furthermore, Conquer Ninja Gym Gilbert will go through rigorous screening to ensure the safety of the participants. In addition, gym enthusiasts should take a sigh of relief by knowing that the new Conquer Ninja Gym Gilbert will have extra staff to maintain continuous disinfecting and cleaning. What is interesting is that the new gym is still an open space so that you can train at your specific speed without any pressure. You can sign-up for classes and membership to further enhance your untapped ninja skills. The most defining aspect of all five Conquer Ninja Gym Warrior locations is their sense of communal participation. You will not feel left out but would be able to get the support you need to master your ninja skills. All guests can sign-up for the Conquer Ninja Gym Gilbert classes online. However, make sure you sign the waiver before you enter the new facility.
The new location could not be more ideal for families and individuals to come together and overcome their challenges. It is an opportunity to achieve the perfect fitness that is more important than ever. Contrary to misguided perception, kids need to learn that fitness is fun, not an exhausting activity. The professional teams at Conquer Ninja Warrior Gyms know how to imbue confidence, camaraderie, and strength among participants. So long as you have a positive attitude and willingness to work hard, you are in for a lot of fun. The new Gilbert location wants to represent more than just a fitness center; it wants to help you succeed and feel a sense of accomplishment. You can become a part of the new Ninja Warrior Gym Gilbert and build long-lasting character and skills. Conquer Ninja Gyms are a chain of Ninja training facilities in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Arizona. The premier fitness and training facilities cater to the individuals who want to become a ninja warrior through an adventurous training schedule. The design of the gyms serves the purpose of kids and as well as adults. The diverse background of the professional trainers at Conquer Ninja Gyms helps participants realize their full potential.
The Coronavirus outbreak in the Seattle area nursing home has some seniors scared -- not only of infection, but increased isolation.
“Senior living communities like Aldersgate in Charlotte, NC provide immediate health updates via our software platform, so the right message gets to the right person at the right time,” says Kyle Robinson, Co-founder of North Carolina-based Wellzesta, a health-tech company working with eldercare organizations coast-to-coast.
Each day, tens of thousands of seniors and their caregivers use Wellzesta products to stay connected and engaged. The mean age user of the Wellzesta Life software solution is 84, and 79% of subscribers use the App daily. The elderly are more susceptible to the virus according to health care experts and as a result, may face fewer visitors either by facility restrictions or fear from loved ones.
Seniors who experience social isolation or loneliness may face a higher risk of mortality, heart disease and depression, says a newly released report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM), a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit, nongovernmental organization.
“Our 500 residents at Aldersgate all get iPads along with training on the Wellzesta app -- our main point of contact. Not only do they get important up-to-the-minute information like the Coronavirus updates – Wellzesta encourages social interaction via the events and calendar feature. It’s easy to RSVP to events and see who else is attending,” says Brooks Shelley, Director of Marketing and Community Engagement.
Seniors can stay engaged by signing up for sponsored events (they can see who is attending), do their own health journaling, or consume on-demand wellness articles and videos. Digital assistants, and digital coaches personalize the experience.
“We always get great info from resident association meetings, but when anyone asks me where to find information, I tell them to look at Wellzesta,” says an 84-year old resident of four years at Aldersgate (a Life Plan Community in Charlotte, NC.)
AI App Helps Seniors & Caregivers Stay Informed & Engaged
“The Wellzesta AI platform is super useful – it enables us to instantly communicate important information and tips to our caregivers and clients,” says Bill Osborne, Owner, Right at Home -- a Veteran approved home care agency with offices in Belmont and South Charlotte, NC. Osborne knows a lot about upper respiratory illnesses - having worked on a critical care helicopter flight team for nine years. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist and Adult Critical Care Specialist with a BA in Health Sciences and Management, Osborne has a deep understanding of virus symptoms and the urgency to share precautions for everyone to stay safe.
“Our caregivers rarely use email while working. Texting isn’t efficient. With Wellzesta’s Thrive, they log on to a password-protected platform, which has everything for them in one place,” according to Osborne.
“Wellzesta Thrive is like a security blanket – it keeps me up to date on fun, food and future regarding my work and the world. I share exercises, articles and videos with my clients, which helps us both de-stress and stay healthier,” says caregiver Denise Brown, Right at Home, Charlotte.
About Wellzesta, Inc. The company's name, Wellzesta is a combination of two words: WELLness and ZEST for life.
Dr. Robinson is the CEO of Wellzesta Inc. Dr. Robinson received a BA in Biophysics from the Johns Hopkins University, and a combined MD + PhD (Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics) degrees from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Co-founder, Kyle Robinson has spent her entire career in senior care and has a BA from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and earned two Masters in Health Care Communication and Gerontology.
The new Christie® Griffyn™ 4K32-RGB continues the Christie tradition of delivering unmatched purpose-built laser projection technology for theme parks, indoor and outdoor sports venues, and other environments where there’s no time for downtime. With 360-degree orientation capabilities, and the ruggedness rental and staging customers demand, the Griffyn 4K32-RGB includes patented next-generation Trulife+ all-in-one electronics for a blur-free experience, and unrestricted connectivity to eliminate the time and hassle of removable option cards.
The Griffyn 4K32-RGB is Christie’s first projector to offer new digital convergence giving users the ability to select Red, Green, or Blue individually and adjust each color by remote control, for easy picture-perfect image alignment that saves time and money. Griffyn 4K32-RGB produces an exceptionally wide color gamut, achieving greater than 96% of the Rec. 2020 color space—more than twice the color of Rec. 709 and 50% more than DCI-P3-capable projectors—for a richer, more memorable audience experience. It also features optional high frame rate (HFR) capability to achieve 120Hz at 4K resolution or up to 480Hz with HD resolution for lifelike images.
“Weighing only 175 pounds (79.5 kg) the Griffyn 4K32-RGB is packed full of powerful features that will enhance your audience’s experience including exceptional color, sound performance below 50dB at full brightness, and superior video processing,” said Brad Martin, senior product manager, Christie. “Users can transport their audience to colorful new worlds since Griffyn not only raises the bar for RGB pure laser projection but soars above it. The Christie line of 3DLP® projectors are market leaders in electronics, illumination, and functionality, and the new Griffyn continues that legacy.”
Christie Griffyn 4K32-RGB at a glance:
All-in-one, omnidirectional RGB pure laser projector - compact single chassis, no additional components required
Up to 34,000 lumens while operating at less than 50dB at full brightness
New TruLife+ all-in-one electronics - unrestricted connectivity, eliminating the hassle of removable option cards
New digital convergence via remote control for easy, flawless, image alignment
Rec. 2020 color – more than twice the color capability of a Rec 709 projector
4K lens compatibility – compatible with Boxer and our current 4K40-RGB series
The Christie Griffyn™ 4K32-RGB projector ships in the fall of 2020 with a three-year parts and labor warranty backed by Christie’s industry-leading service and support.
About Christie Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. is a global visual and audio technologies company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Ushio Inc., Japan (JP: 6925). Christie revolutionized the movie industry with the launch of digital cinema projection, and since 1929 has embraced innovation and broken many technology barriers. From the world’s largest mega-events to the smallest applications, our technology—from advanced RGB pure laser projectors and SDVoE technology to image processing and LED video wall display solutions—empowers people to create the world’s best shared experiences. Visit http://www.christiedigital.com.
“Christie” is a trademark of Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc., registered in the United States of America and certain other countries. DLP® is a registered trademark of Texas Instruments.
Following a comprehensive audit of administrative documentation, medical practices, and facilities, the NAAMTA Global has awarded Medical Logistics Management, Inc dba AirEvac International with accreditation for their fixed-wing medical transport program. As a result, AirEvac International joins the NAAMTA Global Alliance and is thus privy to the associated benefits.
NAAMTA’s Alliance members are held in high esteem for meeting stringent requirements that define and influence transport operational excellence. AirEvac International demonstrated compliance in each of the numerous standards, offering documentation on processes for safety, aviation, and medical practices. NAAMTA found their compliance to be evident through employee interviews, on-site evaluations, and process reviews, all of which was conducted using ISO 9001:2015 auditing guidelines.
AirEvac International offers the highest quality of medical transportation care by combining the best medical resources and most efficient response times. As a direct service provider of bedside-to-bedside critical care, AirEvac provides repatriation for patients in North America as well as coordination of emergency evacuation throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America.
“AirEvac International prides itself in not only providing exceptional patient care but also for setting the industry standard for patient advocacy,” said Kelly LoCascio, General Counsel and CEO. “With that, we are absolutely exhilarated to be both affiliated with and recognized by NAAMTA and the prestige behind this accreditation. Every team member at AirEvac International continually strives to work above and beyond the NAAMTA standards for the benefit of its patients and we look forward to the advancement and growth of our team under the NAAMTA guidance for years to come.”
Nancy Purcell, NAAMTA Global’s Director of Clinical Operations stated, “NAAMTA Global’s Accreditation program is built on providing standards that focus on quality patient care and the safety of the transport for all involved. The NAAMTA Alliance unifies each accredited organization in the vanguard of continuous improvement for medical transports. Our audit evidenced AirEvac International’s determination to provide outstanding service for the international community. We were very impressed with the expertise of each individual and how their contribution in working succinctly as a team results in successful transports.”
By attaining NAAMTA Accreditation, AirEvac International demonstrates the depth of their medical transport experience through their dedication to improving patient care and cultivating an environment of safety. AirEvac International is made up of industry experts. Now their expertise is proven through a nationally-recognized medical transport accreditation.
About NAAMTA Global
NAAMTA Global is an accreditation standard-bearer for the medical transport industry, offering procedures that include guidelines for developing a quality management system focusing on transport safety, patient care, and continuous improvement. Since its inception in 2009, NAAMTA has worked diligently to be globally recognized by attaining ISO 9001:2015 QMS certification and to implement quality practices into their accreditation program. NAAMTA Global successfully identifies key best practices to improve the standard of performance among EMS providers at a national and global level. Through a dynamic approach to auditing and a vast array of web-based reporting and learning tools for members, NAAMTA distinguishes itself as an accreditation source interested in the improvement of medical transport organizations.
Roylen “Griff” Griffin, Executive Director NAAMTA Global P.O. Box 7 Blanding, UT 84511 http://www.naamta.com
APG Cash Drawer, a global manufacturer of cash management solutions announces the promotion of Jarrett Buckholz to Director of Operations for North America. Mr. Buckholz who celebrated 17 years at APG in June, will lead the company’s North American manufacturing, material management, receiving and warehouse in procurement, development and delivery of innovative cash management solutions.
“Mr. Buckholz brings almost two decades of experience holding previous roles in every department at APG,” stated Paull Griffiths, President and CEO. “He has been a conduit to both accelerating both internal and external growth, building relationships at every level of our company. As we continue to source and supply best in class cash drawer solutions, Jarrett’s wealth of knowledge and expertise will position us to grow in alignment with our strategic initiatives.”
“As the Director of Operations, I am excited to drive customer focus and responsiveness across APG’s manufactured and sourced product lines, while continuing to provide on-time shipments, shipment accuracy and continuous improvement at APG,” stated Buckholz. “Throughout my 17 years’ experience, I have watched APG build on the strong foundation of quality products and customer focus through its emphasis on continuous improvement. I am excited to help grow that foundation and to spearhead improvements that will make APG, and the support of our customers, even better tomorrow than it is today.”
Mr. Buckholz along with his wife of 12 years and their two children live in the Minneapolis area.
About APG Cash Drawer – APG Cash Drawer, with over 40 years of experience, manufactures a wide range of highly durable and reliable cash drawers that are delivered quickly to the marketplace. APG has built a reputation as the supplier of choice for cash management solutions for retail, grocery, hospitality, and quick serve for thousands of customers throughout the world. Whether it’s our general application cash drawer, custom designed solutions, or the SMARTtill® Cash Management Solution, our products and brand are differentiated by our ability to deliver innovative technologies that globally enhance efficiency and security at the point of sale. To learn more about our products, visit http://www.cashdrawer.com/ or call at 763-571-5000. Follow us on Twitter at @apgcashdrawer and on Facebook.
“We are immensely proud of these two awards,” said Rob Braun, President of GLC. “As leaders in healthcare professional education, our content delivers measurable long-term benefits to clinicians and patients alike. The ACT FAST creative team is the best in the industry.”
GLC is dedicated to providing the highest-quality continuing medical education (CME) through unique learning experiences for healthcare professionals. GLC is comprised of four education subsidiaries, including Prova Education, who designed the education strategy for the award-winning programs. ACT FAST focuses on seasonal influenza and personalized treatment plans and features video interviews and modeling animation.
The Telly Awards attracts more than 12,000 entries from top video content producers including the BBC, Conde Nast, Netflix, Ogilvy & Mather, and may others.
Credits for the two GLC bronze awards include:
Director of Educational Strategy: Stephen Chavez (Prova Education, a subsidiary of GLC)
Associate Director, Supporter Solutions: Ann Early (GLC)
Senior Vice President: Sean Barrett (GLC)
Vice President, Scientific Affairs: William Mencia, MD, FACEHP, CHCP (GLC)
Project Manager: Samantha Cojocariu (ReachMD)
Senior Animator: Carrie Stanton (Winding River Productions)
Animator: Julie McCartney (Winding River Productions)
Senior Medical Education Manager: John Scott, CHCP (Genentech, Inc.)
ACT FAST: Insights on Influenza was supported through an education grant from Genentech.
ABOUT GLOBAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE
Global Learning Collaborative (GLC) is a member of the US HealthConnect Inc. group of companies. GLC is the parent organization to Omnia Education, Prova Education, Medtelligence, and the Academy for Global Interprofessional Learning & Education (AGILE). GLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The track record of the MiniFlex plumbing camera is a story of how a modest investment prevented a huge financial loss. This compact, lightweight and portable camera, designed especially for narrow pipes with multiple bends, was able to locate a leakage in a swimming pool piping system in a Barbados hotel. Freshwater is scarce and expensive on the island, so fixing the issue saved the hotel management a lot of money, and let resort guests keep enjoying the pool and artificial waterfall without interruptions. The plumbing camera was rushed to Barbados when all other methods to detect the leaking spot within a complex and irregularly shaped piping failed. Once the problem area was successfully detected through visual inspection, the exact spot was located thanks to a signal transmitted by a sonde.
This compact and easy-to-use CCTV system was engineered to inspect narrow piping, such as bathroom and kitchen drains, swimming pools, hot tubs, showers, and sprinklers where larger diameter or less flexible push cables turn out to be useless.
MiniFlex comes with three cable length options, 65.6' (20m), 100’ (30m) and 131' (40m). The tiny 0.76" (19.5 mm) camera head boasts a Color CMOS chip, 12 white high power LED lights and an integrated 512Hz sonde, which works with any locator of the same frequency. The cable and the camera head are water-resistant and able to withstand up to 3 Bar pressure. The patented flexi-tube neck of the cable performs extremely well while running through multiple 90 degrees bends in 1.5’’ pipes and larger and can even navigate a P-trap in a 1.25’’ PVC pipe.
The portable DVR unit of MiniFlex plumbing camera has dual power supply: it can operate on a rechargeable battery (up to 7 hours on a single charge) or use standard 110V AC. The DVR is equipped with a 5.6’’ color screen with 640x480 pixels display resolution. The recorded files are kept on a removable SD card, and the image recording resolution is 720x576 pixels.
DUCA Credit Union is helping Canadians make their money work harder for them by providing Canadians with high interest rates on deposits and investments, low mortgage rates and profit sharing for its members.
“We wanted to let Canadians know we were open for business and working hard to help them maximize their investments during these unusual times,” says Arthur Krzycki, Vice President, Marketing at DUCA. “Using radio ads is a quick and easy way to reach our clients.”
DUCA’s agency, Northern Lights Direct produced a 30-second radio commercial and are managing the media for the direct response DUCA Credit Union radio commercial entitled, “Times Like These”. The media will run through local Southern Ontario radio stations.
“DUCA’s radio campaign and its evergreen digital campaign has helped them reach their target audience quickly with clear messaging and ongoing updates regarding the current environment,” says Bryan Walkey, CEO of Northern Lights Direct.
About DUCA Credit Union: Founded in 1954, DUCA is a financial co-operative with 16 branches throughout Southern Ontario and over 700,000 Members. DUCA exists to help people do more, be more and achieve more with their money and their lives by keeping the cooperative philosophy – you are a Member and Owner – at the center of every decision made. DUCA offers personal banking, small business banking and commercial banking services.
The DUCA Radio campaign launched in Southern Ontario regions on April 27th, 2020.
About Northern Lights Direct: Northern Lights Direct is a fully integrated performance marketing agency with over 35 years’ experience executing successful campaigns. With offices in Toronto and Chicago, Northern Lights Direct provide direct to consumer marketing service to the North American market including strategy, creative, digital, media, and measurement and attribution. We are scientific, creative, predictive marketers that are passionate for your success. We focus on achieving your desired business outcomes cost effectively and efficiently.
Your Home Digital CEO, Sean Stockell announced today a new marketing partnership with SimuStream, developer of the nation's first In-Video Call-to-Action Tool. "We're so grateful for the leadership and insight of our Chief Brand Strategist, Kathy Ireland, and the dedication and support of her team members, Tommy Meharey and Miles Robinson for bringing this partnership together. Your Home TV and Simustream is a powerful combination. What SimuStream CEO, Garrett Baxter and his team have developed is brilliant. They've increased video engagement by 30% or more and have enabled shoppers to act on opportunities quickly. Online shoppers today digest data rapidly and take action when best products and prices are identified. Video is the preferred content delivery format today, so SimuStream has really pulled it all together," says Stockell.
SimuStream Chairman, Garrett Baxter says, "When you consider the hundreds of home products featured on Your Home TV, the global reach of kathy ireland® Worldwide and their many home products under license, this partnership represents a video marketing main-stage. Home consumers will now find videos on anything and everything home on Your Home TV and have the ability to view products quickly, take immediate action on offers and sign-ups, or respond to other call-to-action opportunities. We're vastly improving the home shopping experience, and most importantly, we're shortening the sales cycle for our clients through improved video engagement. That's a powerful dynamic and one that delivers tremendous ROI results," says Baxter.
Kathy Ireland, Chair, CEO and Chief Designer of kathy ireland® Worldwide says, "With the rapid emergence of new technology, we continue to explore the most cutting-edge developments that can disrupt their industries, enhance business models and provide customers with innovative solutions and experiences. SimuStream is one-of-a-kind technology and we believe the new strategic partnership with Your Home Digital will truly revolutionize the customer-centric marketing industry." Kathy Ireland serves as Executive Editor of Content and Chief Brand Strategist of Your Home Digital.
"It's a great privilege to live the growth of Your Home Digital and work alongside CEO, Sean Stockell and his team. Your Home Digital has developed unique homeowner resources and provides tangible benefits in both B2B and B2C channels. This partnership with SimuStream is ideal for that reason. We're anticipating exceptional results with SimuStream's technology for Your Home TV viewers and increased sales for our home industry clients. We've changed the landscape in home intelligence and resources and SimuStream helps to build on that momentum," said Tommy Meharey, Board Member of Your Home Digital, and the youngest Board Member of kathy ireland Worldwide.
"This timely alliance between Your Home Digital, led by Sean Stockell, and Simustream, led by Garrett Baxter, is a major solution serving consumers who are looking for informational videos on anything and everything home. When you add seamless capabilities to shop simultaneously while streaming, you create conversions from views to sales in minutes. It’s a wonderful win-win for both consumers and retailers and this partnership will set a new paradigm in the way we will all shop on-line moving forward," says Miles Robinson, Vice President of Production, kiWW and YHD Board Member.
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About Your Home TV® Your Home TV® is a home products & services video marketing platform developed by Your Home Digital, LLC. Your Home TV® is integrated with YourHome1Source.com (YH1S.com), America's Resource on Homeownership® and offers hundreds of videos on Anything and Everything Home®. Your Home Digital specializes in affordable video production, cost-effective video campaigns and executes high ROI video strategies across web, social and streamed media.
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Cloud4Wi, the industry’s leader in location-based customer insights technology, is excited to announce that Scott Ackerman, former CEO of TuneCore, joined the company as COO and Board Member.
"Scott is a seasoned and trusted leader who consistently delivers results. He is uniquely qualified to drive strategic prioritization and accountability within Cloud4Wi, with a laser-focus on operational excellence, and he is a perfect fit with our company culture," said Andrea Calcagno, CEO and Co-Founder at Cloud4Wi. "I have tremendous confidence in Scott's ability to align Cloud4Wi's world-class innovation with industry-leading operational practices to extend our market leadership."
Ackerman will assume responsibility for human resource, finance, support and customer service, and operations. Ackerman will be responsible for the alignment and prioritization of the activities, ensuring operational excellence across the company.
“The opportunity to join Cloud4Wi is very exciting,” said Scott Ackerman, COO at Cloud4Wi. “We find ourselves in an unprecedented situation and I look forward to working with this exceptional team to manage these new challenges and to maintain focus on delivering the company’s strategic growth objectives.”
Ackerman joins Cloud4Wi from TuneCore where he served as President and COO in 2010 and was promoted to CEO in 2012. Prior to joining TuneCore, he held executive operations positions at eHarmony, Orbitz, US Airways and American Airlines. He is an accomplished executive leading global sales, services and operations in high growth technology companies.
About Cloud4Wi Cloud4Wi is a location-based customer insights solution that enables businesses and organizations to seamlessly and safely collect, analyze and act on customer data. Using real-time behavioral insights, Cloud4Wi empowers one-to-one relationships with customers by delivering perfectly-tailored communications at the right moment. With a 10x faster data collection and +30% lift in click-through rate, location-based customer insights drive results in today's new normal. Leading global companies rely on Cloud4Wi. They include Armani, BAC Credomatic, Burger King, Campari, Carmila, Diamonds International, First Trust, Gruppo FS Italiane, Herschend Family Entertainment, Klepierre, Kudu, Lacoste, Loro Piana, MaxMara, New York Botanical Garden, Prada Group, Talent Garden, The Cordish Companies and Valentino. Cloud4Wi is headquartered in New York, and has offices in San Francisco, London, Paris, Milan, Pisa, São Paulo, and Bangkok.
SATISFYD has announced the winners of its Top Dealer Awards for 2020. Each year, equipment manufacturing dealers who have achieved best-in-class customer experience scores from the previous year are selected by SATISFYD’s recognition program to receive a “Top Dealer” honor.
Only 26 dealers were selected for this year’s industry-recognized award, all of whom have made a significant impact on customer experience in the industry, according to their own customers, respectively. Scores are based on real customer survey data on more than 1,000 dealers of top equipment manufacturers from across the United States, Canada, and Australia.
“It’s not easy to satisfy the high expectations of modern-day consumers. That’s why these elite dealers deserve to be recognized for demonstrating excellent customer experiences on a consistent basis,” shared Emilie Spalla, Vice President of SATISFYD. “We’re honored to present this award each year to dealers who clearly consider customer satisfaction to be a top priority, and we’re excited to continue to support their efforts for many more years to come.”
Of the 26 winners overall, the 10 top-performing dealers will receive an exclusive Certificate of Excellence for customer satisfaction:
SATISFYD works closely with equipment manufacturers and their dealers to drive growth through managed customer relationships. SATISFYD helps dealers recognize, react and resolve issues identified by their customers, thus empowering them to improve customer satisfaction, increase customer retention, and boost their bottom line.
About SATISFYD
SATISFYD engineers database-driven survey and customer feedback processes. It specializes in customer and employee experience programs for equipment dealers. To learn more about SATISFYD and its services visit online at http://www.SATISFYD.com or call 1-800-562-9557.
In nature, when honeybees gather and form a swarm to look for a new nesting site, their efforts can find the best site over 80% of the time.(1) Likewise, people can pool their intellect on a subject, amplifying it using algorithms modeled after the swarms found in nature. “Human Swarming has been shown to enable groups to reach optimized decisions, prioritizations, and forecasts in significantly less time than traditional methods,” said Louis Rosenberg, PhD, CEO of Unanimous A.I., in the latest B2B If You Market podcast. “In other words, thinking together in swarms makes groups smarter and faster.” Dr. Rosenberg explored the impact of “hive minds” in A.I and its future in marketing in Episode 78 of the If You Market podcast “The Role of A.I. in Marketing, with Dr. Louis Rosenberg," hosted by MountainTop Data’s CEO Sky Cassidy and JoTo PR Disruptors’ CEO Karla Jo Helms.
In 2016, Newsweek challenged Dr. Rosenberg’s team to amplify the intelligence of sports fans to predict the Kentucky Derby outcomes. Their Swarm A.I. model predicted a Superfecta—at the odds of 540:1—by connecting 20 horse racing enthusiasts with their digital platform and applying algorithms to their predictions of winners and precise places. “The result was a demonstration that people are smart and can get even smarter when thinking together as a swarm,” noted Dr. Rosenberg. “Now, Unanimous A.I. is focused on using the unique form of A.I. for marketing.”(2)
According to Dr. Rosenberg, real-time swarming can generate more accurate insights from human populations than traditional surveys and polls, especially when using limited group sizes from 20 to 50 people. For example, a recent study compared Artificial Swarm Intelligence to various methods of statistical polling and found that the group was able to converge on the optimal solution at significantly higher rates when swarming as compared to polling.(2) “Will swarming replace polling focus groups? While thinking together in swarms makes groups smarter and faster, there are a number of comparison points to consider,” Dr. Rosenberg noted.
Dr. Rosenberg’s Comparison of Swarms, Traditional Surveys, and Focus Groups:
Groups able to converge on the optimal solution at higher rate when swarming
Swarming requires simultaneous participation while focus groups do not
Polling requires scheduling for groups to gather
Swarming facilitated digitally; by participants logging into platform
Real-time swarming is better solution where accuracy is paramount
“I’m intrigued by the applications of Swarm A.I. in marketing and wondered when marketing professionals would have some readily-accessible technology application where they could work with a chat bot that allows people connecting to the platform to participate,” Cassidy noted. “Dr. Rosenberg’s response that they have a subscription to a soft offer platform is a solid sign that we’re looking at the future of A.I. in marketing right now.”
Dr. Rosenberg mentioned that in the past, marketing experts relied on human knowledge, wisdom, and intuition in collecting data from the general public. He discussed that “the big push” recently has been in removing the people factor and using big data, noting that this is not nearly as effective as a lot of people think.(3)
“Marketing is all about people, and it was people that created the processes utilizing A.I.,” says Helms, noting that she agrees that A.I. should aim to harness the power of human intelligence.
“In weighing whether swarming will replace polling I see that for applications where accuracy is paramount, swarming is often the superior solution, especially when access to large populations is limited,” Dr. Rosenberg pointed out. “That said, for applications where accuracy is not the highest priority, polling may be a preferred process as it does not require simultaneous participation the way swarming does.”
The If You Market podcast is a 45-minute conversation about B2B marketing—new trends, best practices and established tried-and-true. Each episode features a conversation with one expert guest discussing topics like: content marketing, account-based marketing, social media, marketing automation, PR, etc. The podcast airs on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and Tunein Radio.
About Louis Rosenberg: Dr. Louis Rosenberg is the Founder and CEO of Unanimous AI, an artificial intelligence company that amplifies the intelligence of human groups using algorithms modeled after swarms in nature. Their Swarm A.I. model predicted the Superfecta at the Kentucky Derby at 540 to 1 odds. Making a fortune at gambling is great, but Louis Rosenberg and Unanimous AI are focused on using their unique form of A.I. for marketing.
About the If You Market They Will Come Podcast: Meet If You Market podcast host, Sky Cassidy—an accomplished B2B marketing guru. And his co-host, disruptive PR evangelist Karla Jo Helms. Together they talk with industry experts to analyze marketing and public relations tactics from a perspective of data leveraging in marketing, entrepreneurial insight, and a measure of crisis management.
Sky Cassidy is also the CEO of MountainTop Data. MountainTop Data, based in Los Angeles, CA, provides data and data services for B2B marketing. Karla Jo Helms is the CEO and Anti-PR Strategist of PR agency, JOTO PR DisruptorsTM, based in Tampa, Florida.
1. Staff Writer. “Searching For a New Home – Scouting Behavior of Honeybee Swarms,” Academic.oup.com, 20 December 2006. Web. 2. Staff Writer. “Can Humans Use Artificial Swarm Intelligence to Make Smarter, Faster Decisions?” SU.org, 9 September 2019. Web. 3. McFarland, Alex. “Microsoft to Replace Dozens of Journalists With AI,” Unite.ai, 1 June 2020. Web.
With an 85-year track record of manufacturing high quality canned specialty fruit, Oregon Fruit Products LLC added to its range of canned fruit offerings with the release of Blueberries in 100% Blueberry Juice. Packed in 100% unsweetened, not-from-concentrate blueberry juice, the new Blueberries in Juice contain no added sugar and are a healthy and delicious way to get the daily requirements of fruit by eating the berries and drinking the juice.
Blueberries in Blueberry Juice are naturally rich in antioxidants and contain 13 grams of natural sugar. Enjoy the fruit straight out of the can or swap for fresh or frozen blueberries in a favorite recipe. The juice can also be poured right into a glass for drinking, frozen into cubes, or boiled down to a concentrated fruit syrup.
“Even grandma added a little sugar when she used to can blueberries,” says Lisa Klarp, national sales manager for Oregon Fruit Products. “But as Americans are cautioned to watch their sugar intake, we felt that packing the fruit in unsweetened juice would be a delicious way of delivering a lower-sugar option, without compromising flavor.”
Oregon Fruit sources the freshest and most flavorful blueberries and blueberry juice exclusively from the Pacific Northwest, just a few miles away from where they’re packed in Salem, Ore. Blueberries in Blueberry Juice contain Non-GMO Project Verified fruit and juice, are certified kosher, and preserved in 100% recyclable cans without a Bisphenol A (BPA) lining.
Blueberries in Juice is now available on Amazon for .54 for a 4-can pack of 14.5 oz cans.
Oregon Fruit Products LLC Founded in 1935, Oregon Fruit Products offers a complete line of canned, frozen and shelf-stable premium fruit for consumers, foodservice operators, brewers and ingredients. The company is located in Salem, Oregon and can be found on the web at http://www.oregonfruit.com.
During this unprecedented time when the world has seemingly shut down and we’ve retreated into our homes for cover, Assuaged, Inc. is going full speed ahead. Founders Cynthia and Thane Murphy have brought on dozens of interns from all over the globe this year to get their feet wet in marketing, social media content, research, data analysis and human resources for the health and wellness company. Working remotely, some students are earning college credit and others just want to gain experience in this rapidly growing industry.
“We are building an amazing community through Assuaged and having the energy and input of the younger generation only makes us stronger and better,” said Cynthia Murphy.
Assuaged is getting the word out in the hopes of expanding their community of like-minded and goal-oriented people with catchy rap videos about staying safe and healthy during the pandemic, inspirational docs about Cynthia Murphy’s battle with her disability and growing up ‘different,’ and animated explainer videos.
“The current pandemic really highlights the importance of prioritizing our own wellness,” explains Murphy. “Since it can feel like an overwhelming task, we offer support and resources that make it easy and enjoyable to integrate healthier options into daily life.”
Through their website and award-winning app, Assuaged offers hand-selected recipes, products and guides for their loyal following to heal and balance their own bodies with a plant-based lifestyle.
With commercial meat plants in jeopardy due to coronavirus outbreaks, Assuaged’s offerings are all the more meaningful as many people look for alternatives to meat-based and processed diets. Clients can fill out an online form and get a personally curated meal plan.
Assuaged specializes in helping clients with existing health conditions. Both the Murphy’s deal with their own physical and mental challenges – Thane’s struggle with PTSD and Cynthia’s physical and mental issues stemming from her rare craniofacial disorder, have been significantly relieved with an organic, vegan and low carbon footprint lifestyle.
Cynthia and Thane Murphy realize they couldn’t do this on their own. They would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the many people that make up the valued Assuaged community and help advance their mission:
Vasile Tiplea of Vabotu and Creative27 Celebrity Development Team, Alexander Harris & RaQuel Sanchez Kiss the Monkeys Celebrity Partners, Arnel’s Originals, PETA, Maharishi Ayurveda Products International (MAPI), Purium, Journalist Heidi Doerfert, Herbal Healers CBD, NutriAdmin, Barcroft, Born Different, The Mighty, Yahoo, eReleases, Thrive Market, Monday.com, Slack, HubSpot, Hubsnacks, Fiverr, G-Suite, Harvest, Pinterest, Design Pickle, and Rapper Keybeaux.
Curtis Roberts, Esq., Corporate Attorney, David Tyler Bennett Trademark Assets Attorney, Bonnie Hearn Hill and Hazel Dixon-Cooper Content Contributors and Best-Selling Authors, Dumisani Maraire Jr. of Red Carpet Series Celebrity Photographer, Amy Venner Hamdi, Pete Danielson, and Theresa Sanchez Marketing Advisors, Craig and Jenny D., Brand Influencer Partners, Ashley Woods Content Director, and Jason Ast of Qurate Tech, Technology Agency, Rebecca Baron of Carrot Campaign, Abigail the Advocate, Steve Adams, and Staness Jonekos at Eat Like a Woman.
Assuaged especially thanks the Global Unity Foundation and Ryan Long of City Summit and City Gala for bringing them where they are today. Ryan’s spirit and legacy shall live on, and Michelle Marie Matich, for continued advocacy and support.
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ScoreData announced today the close of their Series A financing from Impact Venture Capital, a leading Silicon Valley venture firm with offices in Burlingame, and Sacramento, CA.
Impact Venture Capital has a unique approach to sourcing and developing early stage companies. With their global corporate network, they have successfully identified, invested in, and helped to grow, market leading technology companies.
"ScoreData is reinventing how customers and businesses engage with each other. With ScoreData’s predictive applications driven by its ScoreFast AI/ML platform, companies in the financial services, insurance, and healthcare markets will be able to anticipate customer needs, and offer more personalized solutions for their customers,” said Jack Crawford, Founding General Partner of Impact Venture Capital. “We were very impressed with the ScoreData team, their passion, and their innovative approach to building the next generation of AI/ML powered customer engagement platform.”
In the post-Covid19 era, ScoreData empowers indebted individuals and institutions to work together to negotiate their monthly payments (personal loans, insurance claims payments and reimbursements, and healthcare loans) directly with each other. With increasing unemployment, wage cuts and a decelerating business environment borrowers and debtors are increasingly unable to make payments.
ScoreData helps solve this problem by helping consumers negotiate better deals with their creditors while also ensuring that institutional loss ratios are minimized. We use advanced AI and machine learning to match consumer propensities to pay while optimizing the return on institutional portfolios.
“ScoreData is delighted to be partnering with Impact Venture Capital. We were very grateful for their steadfast support all through the Covid19 lockdown, their deep diligence across our customers and partners, and their insights into markets, and their extensive corporate network,” said Vas Bhandarkar, CEO of ScoreData Corporation. “We partnered with Impact Venture Capital because they deliver value, beyond capital infusion, helping us forge partnerships with market leading organizations.”
Among existing investors participating in the round were RecruitGroup, and Asha Jadeja Motwani.
“We are pleased to participate in the round. ScoreData has built outstanding customer engagement solutions for Recruit Group for our businesses in Tokyo,” commented a spokesperson for Recruit Co., Ltd, Tokyo.
About ImpactVC
Impact Venture Capital is a Silicon Valley-based early-stage venture capital firm that invests alongside corporate venture groups and top tier investors in seed-stage technology startups with a focus on artificial intelligence applied to cybersecurity, robotics, drones, autonomous vehicles, digital health, and other fast-growing industry sectors.
About ScoreData
As businesses of the twenty-first century digitize their business processes, ScoreData Corporation helps re-invent how they engage with customers across the omni-channel using AI and patented dynamic machine learning. ScoreData delivers cloud-native predictive self-service customer engagement solutions to the BFSI and Healthcare industries. Businesses lose billions of dollars because the right customers are not matched to the most optimal agents (bots or humans) empowered with the right actionable tools. As a result, they have sub-optimal outcomes, leading to business losses, and low net promoter scores.
ScoreData's award-winning ScoreFast™ platform solves these problems by combining external data sets and historical data sets, predictively matching agents, to deliver optimally designed offers/advice to these empowered customers. ScoreData uses advanced ranking, matching, nudge and negotiation algorithms to empower both agents and customers to complete these financial transactions. ScoreData is the only predictive analytics company that combines patented dynamic machine learning and AI, with robust algorithms using econometrics that drive business results which are consistently profitable.
ScoreData pricing is performance based, and thus they are the most cost-effective solutions in the industry.
ScoreData Corporation is a privately held company based in Palo Alto, California with customers in the US, Japan, and India.
The well-known high-speed camera line from XIMEA called xiB-64 already includes fast models ranging from 1 Mpix at 3600 Fps to 16 Mpix at 300 Fps. The name of the new addition is CB654 and it offers 65 Megapixels at a remarkable data rate of 70 frames per second when streaming at 10 Bits of RAW image format.
CB654 is utilizing GMAX3265, the latest CMOS sensor from Gpixel which has picture parameters close to sCMOS performance. The 8K consists of 9344 x 7000 which is the world’s highest resolution sensor with Global shutter. The sCMOS level of picture quality is reflected in low noise and Dark current of 2e-/s that makes the cameras suitable for both industrial as well as demanding scientific applications.
There are various grades of GMAX3265 available and XIMEA is capable to supply multiple camera versions to provide different levels of quality and prices. For overall heat dissipation reduction and even better noise results, the cameras are equipped with a fan cooler which can be removed and replaced with a heatsink or water cooling system.
Such high grade sensor deserves an equally impressive interface and it finds this in the face of PCI Express Gen3 with the bandwidth of 64 Gbits and real data throughput of 7000 MB/s – or more than any other conventional industrial camera can compete with. This comes without the need for bulky and expensive frame grabbers or special software.
Additional benefits of PCIe interface are Direct memory access (DMA) with low CPU load and practically zero latency. The cable length can reach up to 300m with fiber optic and bonus GPIO connectors ensure triggering and synchronization. Supplied active EF-mount lens interface enables remote control of aperture, focus and image stabilization. All in a robust housing of 60 x 70 x 40 mm and 250 grams.
Applications examples cover: Flat panel inspection, printed circuit board (PCB) examination, persistent stadium and border security, wide area surveillance, 360 panorama, cinematography, instant replays, Virtual and Augmented reality (VR, AR), Sports imaging and broadcasting, motion capture and aerial or city mapping.
About XIMEA For more than 20 years XIMEA has developed, manufactured and sold standard and OEM cameras for machine vision applications in motion control, assembly, robotics, industrial inspection and security, as well as scientific grade cameras for life science and microscopy. The main distinction is based on flexibility of development and production processes, and extremely robust way the cameras are built while still providing highest speed and power. Drawing on more than two decades of experience in the industry, XIMEA offer consists of state-of-the-art cameras with FireWire, USB 2.0, USB 3.0 and smart cameras with embedded PC and GigE interface.
Diversified, a leading global technology solutions provider known for delivering an unparalleled customer service experience, is proud to announce the debut of a global ecosystem of technology managed services tailored to meet the evolving needs of organizations worldwide. With a diverse team of subject matter experts, Diversified's professional services methodology helps fuel success and technology adoption and is backed by follow-the-sun operations support for remote service and dispatch via the company's 24/7 Global Service Center and five regional network operation centers around the world.
"Investing in and expanding our managed, connected services and ‘as a Service’ offerings has been a key initiative for Diversified as the marketplace has already began to realize the need for such higher-level services," says Johan Claassen, chief operating officer, Diversified. "Our Global Services team is the cornerstone of this focus, staying one step ahead with an innovative approach and next-gen solutions for servicing tomorrow's technology." The exciting new suite of solutions includes four strategic offerings:
Adopt® (Dedicated Technology Specialist) - Quickly add to your team for simple break/fix and support or specialized skills including content creation, broadcast/streaming and more
Assurance (Equipment Warranty, Service and Support) - Expanded coverage for preventative maintenance, programming support, ticket tracking and more
Pulse (Remote Management and Diagnostics) - Helping clients achieve predictable business outcomes, security, stability and longevity across their IoT landscape
ReFresh® (Technology as a Service) - The use of equipment generates profits, not the ownership, and this realization is driving organizations to opt for strategic asset management plans
"Technology and even the ways that we source and consume it are evolving," says Stephen Jenkins, senior director of Diversified's Global Services. "At Diversified, we’re proud to be our clients’ supportive partner on their journey toward transformative technology adoption. This new ecosystem provides organizations with strategic tools customized to meet their unique business drivers, enabling our clients to focus on fulfilling their core business objectives—not the technology behind it."
Designed to support global connections and empower the business of tomorrow, Diversified’s Global Services deliver proactive and intentional service measures to maximize the end user’s ROI and demonstrate the value of these next gen technology solutions to key stakeholders.
About Diversified Diversified is a leading global technology solutions provider delivering a comprehensive suite of solutions to help a diverse clientele achieve the highest performance levels, enhance their operations, increase productivity and drive ROI. Our mission is to enable a digital future—connecting people, technology and experiences, where and when it matters most. Our solutions are experienced by millions every day. Removing the distance. Delivering a message. Powering business. Celebrating fandom. Even saving lives.
Founded in 1993, we’re a global organization serving local needs with 2,500+ employees in 50+ locations worldwide. Learn more at diversifiedus.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Parkson Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the TumbleOx™ Nitrification Reactor, which provides a simple, easy to operate and cost-effective solution to reduce effluent ammonia levels in lagoon-based treatment plants. The reactor consists of a partially submerged rotating drum filled with media. The unique media design maximizes surface area for high concentrations of bacteria to form and provides aeration as the media moves in and out of submergence during drum rotation.
TumbleOx is ideal for nitrification of partially treated lagoon effluent and suitable for small biological treatment applications, pre-treatment applications and effluent polishing. Multiple drum configurations are available and can be designed for installation in owner supplied tanks or as pre-packaged factory-built units.
Additionally, Parkson now offers a non-activated sludge lagoon treatment solution that combines Parkson’s Biofuser® lagoon aeration system with the TumbleOx Nitrification Reactor. This complete solution is called the IGNITE™ Integrated Nitrification Process. The IGNITE offering provides an option to achieve low effluent BOD, TSS, and ammonia limits from existing lagoons without converting to an activated sludge process.
“The IGNITE process with TumbleOx Nitrification Reactor gives our customers another solution for upgrading lagoons to meet tighter effluent quality standards,” said Brad Linsey, Sr. Product Manager. “Parkson’s experience in designing lagoon type treatment in conjunction with the new product offerings allows us to provide a fully engineered and coordinated system with guaranteed performance.”
These products add to Parkson’s already comprehensive line of lagoon-based treatment options, which include Biofuser® lagoon aeration, Biolac® activated sludge systems, Wave-Ox™ process control systems, and EZ Clear™ integral clarifiers.
To learn more, visit parkson.com and explore the new product pages. For any inquiries or additional information, contact Lydia Ebert at marketingfl@parkson.com.
About Parkson Corporation:
Parkson Corporation, with offices in Fort Lauderdale, FL; Chicago, IL; Kansas City, KS; and Golden, CO, is a supplier of equipment and solutions for potable water, process water, and industrial and municipal wastewater applications. Parkson designs, engineers, assembles, and manufactures the products it sells into the municipal and industrial wastewater segments. Its factories and warehouses are located throughout the United States. The company was founded in 1960 and is currently in its 60th year of business. Parkson Corporation has been owned by Axel Johnson Inc. since 1967.
Cannes XR Virtual and Positron, a leader in XR Cinema, announced the jurors and finalists of the inaugural Positron Visionary Award for Best Cinematic VR, and details on the special VR screening program showcasing the frontrunners’ experiences hosted by The Marché du Film Online and the Museum of Other Realities during the all-virtual event set for June 24-26, 2020. Award finalists will be offered a worldwide distribution deal by Positron. The winner of the Award will be announced in a VR ceremony on June 26th at 12:00pm PST and will receive a Voyager® VR chair package delivered to their studio or office and support for bringing their VR film to the Positron XR network.
Viola Davis, Co-Founder & CEO of JuVee Productions, serves as president of an esteemed jury including Christina Lee Storm, XR Producer, "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World Virtual Tour" / "Dragons Flight Academy", Jake Sally, (Head of Development, RYOT a Verizon Company), John Canning (Executive Producer – New Media & Experiential, Digital Domain), Josh Nelson (Head of Immersive & Interactive Media, JuVee Productions), and Jeffrey Travis (CEO / Producer at Positron). “We’re thrilled to support Cannes XR and Positron in recognizing the bold vision of talented voices who are using this immersive medium to offer fresh and authentic stories that connect with a global audience,” said Davis. JuVee Productions, helmed by Davis and her husband Julius Tennon, is an artist driven, production company that develops and produces feature films, television, theater, immersive, and interactive content.
Positron CEO Travis added, “Positron was built with a passion to elevate cinematic VR, and through this event we honor some fresh new creatives telling stories in this medium. While Positron is known for its unique VR motion chairs and location-based entertainment platform, we see the virtualization of Cannes XR as an opportunity to help bring the best VR content to audiences. We're excited to partner with Cannes XR and these filmmakers for this first-ever kind of event in VR itself.”
Nearly 200 immersive entries were submitted for the Award. The six finalists of the Positron Visionary Award competition are:
Enter The Tomb, Joel Newton
Everest VR, Jon Griffith
Gravity VR, Fabio Rychter
The Great C, Michael Masukawa
Lutaw, Michaela Holland and Samantha Quick
Wingwalker VR, Malvina Martin and Max Salomon
During the Cannes XR Virtual event open to VR headset users, finalists will screen their work at the Positron XR Cinema on the Museum of Other Realities (MOR) online platform starting June 24th. The entire virtual program will remain available until July 3rd via the MOR application on Steam, Viveport, or Oculus. Cannes XR Virtual 2D live video stream shot by a virtual cameraman from the MOR, including conferences, pitching sessions and project presentations, will be accessible on the Marché du Film Online. Cannes XR Virtual 2D live video stream will also be available on the Tribeca Film Festival and Kaleidoscope.
A network of partner Location Based Entertainment (LBE) in several major cities in the United States, China and France will offer access to Cannes XR Virtual to journalists and guests who do not have a VR headset. In Los Angeles, Positron will serve as the LBE location for the event.
Cannes XR Virtual is the destination where professionals from the traditional filmmaking industry, XR artists, independent producers, leading tech companies, location-based and online distributors will come together to imagine and shape the future of movies.
About Positron Positron is on a mission to bring wonder and connection to all audiences through its platform for immersive storytelling. Based in Los Angeles, the team includes filmmakers, mechatronics engineers, designers, software developers and artists. Positron is best known for Voyager®, an award-winning, full-motion VR chair platform that has been called "the future of movies.” The Positron XR Cinema, based on the Voyager system, is available for location-based entertainment venues. Positron XR Cinema is also developing the digital platform for XR content. Positron has worked with leading creators in VR as well as companies such as Universal Studios, Disney, Dreamworks, Verizon, Intel, and many more to bring cinematic VR experiences to audiences around the world.
RADLogics™ today announced that Linda McManus has joined the company’s growing executive team as Executive Vice President and General Manager for U.S., Canada, and the Americas. With over 25 years of healthcare technology experience including several high-profile roles with Nuance, she will lead RADLogics’ efforts to scale the company’s medical imaging AI platform and applications user base with particular emphasis on the U.S. market. RADLogics recently announced the company’s novel AI-Powered applications supporting the evaluation of COVID-19 patients are available on the Nuance AI Marketplace for Diagnostic Imaging.
“We are delighted to have Linda join our executive team during this critical and exciting time for RADLogics,” said Moshe Becker, CEO and Co-Founder of RADLogics. “In response to the pandemic, we have successfully deployed our AI-Powered medical imaging analysis solutions globally, and we have seen significant interest in the U.S. market and throughout the Americas. Building on our long-standing strategic relationship with Nuance, Linda will work closely with their customer engagement and marketing teams to rapidly expand access to our AI-Powered solutions that are now available to thousands of U.S. clinicians and radiology teams at connected healthcare facilities through the Nuance AI Marketplace.”
During her tenure at Nuance, Linda McManus held several senior roles in professional services – most recently serving as Senior Director, Enterprise Project Office of their Healthcare Division. She has a proven track record consistently meeting revenue growth plans by orchestrating dynamic and diverse teams to success. Over her two decades working at Nuance, she led the front-end speech recognition strategy and adoption in radiology, which significantly expanded the market share and customer base for Nuance PowerScribe™. She also oversaw the implementation of thousands of new customers including customer upgrades and solution conversions to new platforms.
“I’m thrilled to join the RADLogics team to help the company chart a path for success in North America and South America,” said Linda McManus, EVP & GM for RADLogics in the U.S., Canada, and the Americas. “Not only is there a pressing need for our AI-Powered solutions to help manage and treat symptomatic COVID-19 patients, but AI tools are poised to help meet the high demand on radiology providers and practices due to a dramatic increase of scans that were postponed due to the influx of COVID-19 patients. To help support radiologists as they respond to this new ‘surge’, our solutions will help alleviate the increased burden on U.S. healthcare providers and support better outcomes.”
RADLogics’ AI-Powered software includes algorithms that not only detect abnormalities on chest CTs and X-rays, but also provide automatic triage alerts to the radiologist to help ensure potential findings are reviewed in a timely matter. The company’s solutions provide quantitative analysis of the CT and X-ray images for patients with suspected disease including a volume percentage score that can help monitor findings over time. Access to these applications will help meet the growing demand in the U.S. for these solutions that have the capacity to process 1 million CT and 10 million X-rays studies per day through the RADLogics’ cloud-based platform.
About RADLogics A healthcare software company developing AI-Powered solutions, RADLogics provides machine learning image analysis solutions to improve radiologists' productivity while enhancing patient outcomes. Based in Boston, MA, U.S., and Tel Aviv, Israel, RADLogics is one of the pioneers in using AI & machine learning image analysis and advanced big data analytics to search and analyze imaging data from CTs, MRIs, PET scans, and X-rays to help reduce diagnostics turnaround time from hours to minutes by automating detection and report generation functions. The company’s patented AI medical image analysis platform enables rapid development of AI algorithms, and provides seamless integration into existing radiology workflow. Visit http://www.radlogics.com to learn more or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter.
DEUTZ Corporation has chosen a North Florida location for its newest DEUTZ Power Center. The new facility will be located at 8999 Western Way, Suite 100 in Jacksonville, Florida.
“Florida is a booming market for heavy equipment sales and rentals, and it makes good sense for us to establish another new DEUTZ Power Center there,” said Dominick A. “Nick” Vermet, general manager for DEUTZ Power Centers. “The new Jacksonville location will complement the West Palm Beach Power Center that we launched earlier this ear, helping us continue to provide the top-notch, expert service and parts delivery that DEUTZ customers everywhere deserve and expect.”
While the new DEUTZ Power Center location is currently being branded and configured, customers in North Florida are already receiving DEUTZ parts and service support. The new location’s branch manager, Chuck Scott, comes to DEUTZ with nearly 40 years of experience in engine distribution, sales and service in the Jacksonville area.
“We’ve been working hard to recruit a quality support team and officially open this new DEUTZ Power Center for business,” Scott said. “I’ve been in this industry for many years, and I know the difference that good aftermarket sales and service can make for businesses that depend on power equipment for their livelihoods. I want all our OEMS and their customers in North Florida to rest assured that our new Power Center will continue the DEUTZ tradition of top-notch customer support, helping enhance their productivity and profitability.”
DEUTZ Power Center North Florida will have fully stocked parts counters and provide regularly scheduled and emergency service of DEUTZ engines, either at the Power Center location or at the customer’s site via traveling service technicians. DEUTZ Power Center North Florida will also provide dedicated application engineering and technical sales resources for OEMs that utilize DEUTZ products. Manufacturers can receive custom, value-added production and assembly services that result in the best possible DEUTZ solutions for their engine specification and configuration needs. Power Center customers can also purchase new DEUTZ engines, as well as DEUTZ Xchange remanufactured engines.
To learn more about DEUTZ Power Centers, please visit http://www.deutzsupport.com. For more information about DEUTZ Corporation and its complete line of diesel and natural gas engines, please visit http://www.deutzamericas.com.
ABOUT DEUTZ CORPORATION:
For more than 150 years, DEUTZ engines have supplied customized, cost-effective power to a broad array of machine types and market segments. The nine millionth DEUTZ engine was produced in 2015. From its headquarters in Norcross, GA, DEUTZ Corporation, a subsidiary of DEUTZ AG, supports a broad range of engines with capacities up to 620 kW that are used in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling equipment, stationary equipment, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles and other applications.
The company is committed to providing optimized power solutions from the drawing board to prototype to production release. The organization serves as a sales, service, parts, and application engineering center for the Americas, employing nearly 300 people. DEUTZ Corporation also operates a value-added production facility for some of its key OEM partners, as well as an engine remanufacturing facility in Pendergrass, Georgia. Strategically located DEUTZ Power Centers and Service Centers are designed uniquely support both OEM partners and end users. For more information, visit http://www.deutzamericas.com.
"Dancing with the Angels" is the title track from Steven Blane’s recent EP (5 song) release. It was inspired by a quote by Congressman and Civil Rights Leader Elijah Cummings whose passing affected him profoundly and is meant as a tribute to his humanity and selflessness. It is also symbolic of Blane’s take on humanity and how kindness in life will ultimately serve as the great arbiter of entrance into the world to come.
The themes of each song span a wide array of topics as Blane draws his inspiration from his experience of the world around him. "Worse" is a song about depression and it’s immobilizing effects framed in an uptempo musical progression. "My New Record" is a commentary on the recording business- such as it is. "The Shopping Mall" is an observation of our economy and the drastic transition that is not too subtly unfolding. "Gin Fizz" is about, well Gin Fizz.
The EP is full on Americana- just guitar, bass and fiddle. According to Singer/Songwriter Blane, "I completed the recordings, mixing and mastering pre-Pandemic. But somehow- four of the tracks seem prescient. "
Sim Shalom is an interactive online Jewish Universalist synagogue which is liberal in thought and traditional in liturgy. Created in 2009 by Rabbi Steven Blane on Manhattan's Upper West Side, Sim Shalom offers a means of connecting the unconnected.
Rabbi Blane is also the founder and director of the Jewish Spiritual Leader's Institute, http://www.jsli.net, the online professional rabbinical program and of the Union of Jewish Universalist Communities-ujuc.org.
Rabbi Steve also continues to pursue his love of Americana music and creates songs based on themes of his experience of the world. For information on his Singer Songwriter career visit here.
A bold new dining spot has opened near Nebraska Furniture Mart (off Highway 121, north of Dallas). Seven Doors Kitchen & Cocktails serves chef-inspired shared plates and entrées and has opened its doors for business in the heart of The Colony’s Grandscape development.
Seven Doors, named for its collection of French colonial doors that appear throughout the restaurant, is the brainchild of highly successful husband and wife restaurateurs Kevin Brown and Dianna Lynn.
Brown has every confidence in North Texas’ resilient economy. “That’s one reason we chose this location. We build all of our unique restaurants to last the test of time, and look forward to our long-term commitment to North Texas’ people and economy.”
Dallas restaurant veteran Charles Bruen came on board early with Seven Doors as General Manager: to help shape, lead and bring to life its concept.
“The Dallas area is well-known for its vibrant restaurant culture and superb dining choices, and we are very much looking forward to Seven Doors becoming a part of that,” said Bruen. For summer, he recommends patio dining and one of their specialty drinks-on-tap: a Patio Punch or cold brew Aria Nitro coffee.
Lynn drives the staff and guest experience, which she knows is equally as important as the offerings on the menu created by their longtime associate Chef Jacob Quintana. There is a neon “Wish You Were Here” sign on the patio, practically begging for selfies and a post.
Love and their enduring gratitude for the space and opportunity are imbued into everything they do, even the water they serve. Using a triple-purified Chrysalli system, water is served from carafes engraved with “Love” and “Gratitude.”
“Other positive vibes can’t be seen but are part of the restaurant’s DNA: subliminal phrases on the canvas underneath the paintings, and words of intention that were written on all walls by staff, prior to the interior being painted,” commented Lynn. “The safety and well-being of our guests and employees are of the utmost importance at Seven Doors. We take extra precautions to ensure this, especially during these times.”
Specials include:
Two-for-One 12-oz Herb Crusted Prime Rib (All Day Monday) Happy Hour: Monday-Friday from 3-6:30p (Ongoing) Late Night Happy Hour: Thursday-Saturday from 10p-closing (Ongoing) Two-for-One Burgers (includes signature "70/30" Burger) (Limited Time) Margaritas through July 5, 2020 (Limited Time)
Highlighted dishes are the 70/30 Burger with a beef-and-bacon blend; Man Candy, made with a thick center-cut bacon; and the not-to-be-missed “That Sushi Thing,” fresh Ahi Poke wrapped in rice, seasoned and lightly fried.
What: Seven Doors Kitchen & Cocktails When: Open now Where: 5774 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony, Texas 75056
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 11 am-9 pm Thursday-Saturday 11 am-10 pm Sunday 11 am-9 pm (Brunch Starting July 5, 2020 at 10 am) Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 3 pm-6:30 pm Late Night Happy Hour Thursday-Saturday 10 pm-Closing
About Seven Doors Kitchen & Cocktails Seven Doors Kitchen & Cocktails is the brainchild of husband and wife restaurateur team of Kevin Brown and Dianna Lynn. Seven Doors draws you in with the vibrant décor, which includes Seven French Colonial doors from the 1800s. Located in the heart of Grandscape, it is a modern American grill “serving great food with love and gratitude.” The menu features a wide range of made-to-order dishes that include sushi, shared plates, entrees, and desserts. Open daily for lunch or dinner indoors or on the patio. You can also enjoy happy hour in the beautifully appointed bar.
While Austin lends itself to residents enjoying time outdoors all year around, it’s the spring and early summer months that make outdoor living in central Texas the reason so many live here.
The Austin Outdoor Living Tour is returning for a second year to celebrate the outdoor spaces Austin residents enjoy year-round – right in their own backyards. Organized and hosted by the Modern Architecture + Design Society (the group behind the annual Austin Modern Home Tour), this summer tour gives landscape architects and designers the unique opportunity to showcase their skill and talent to the community in which they work. In turn, the self-guided tour gives the community a rare chance to explore some amazing outdoor spaces in their area, while asking questions and engaging the minds behind the design.
“This is a lighter, shorter tour than our annual Modern Home Tour,” says James Leasure, founder of the Modern Architecture + Design Society. “But the principle is the same: come see these amazing spaces. Meet the designers and builders that created them. Get ideas and find inspiration for your own outdoor living space.”
Participants and neighborhoods featured on the 2020 Austin Outdoor Living Tour include:
A brand-new outdoor space by Shelter Home Building in the Zilker neighborhood that features an infinity edge pool, spa, cold tub, and incredible yard space.
A shared outdoor space with a Mediterranean feel for a four-unit “compound” in Barton Springs, designed by Native Edge Landscape, that features xeric plantings, an outdoor kitchen with storage, and a custom entry Koi Pond.
An outdoor space designed by Austin Outdoor Design in the Northwest Hills that gets inspiration from Mexican architect Luis Barragan (and the bright personality of the owners) to create an Austin-inspired take on modern Mexican Architecture and outdoor living.
A front outdoor space in Central East Austin, designed by Open Envelope Studio, that reconciles that dual existence of the yard to function as both entry way and living space, while retaining privacy for the owners.
A second Austin Outdoor Design project, located in St. Edwards, boasting all the best features for year-round outdoor living, like a custom pool, stone patio framed in steel, a 32” grill built into a limestone countertop, benches with custom cushions, and a fireplace.
NEW SAFETY RULES IN PLACE: In response to COVID-19, the Austin Outdoor Living Tour will have several new rules and policies in place. Tickets will be limited for this event. Entries at each home will be controlled to allow for social distancing in the outdoor spaces. Face coverings are a requirement for all visitors; no one will be allowed entry without a mask covering the nose and mouth. No children under age 12 will be allowed to enter. This year’s tour will be zero contact, including interactions with front door staff and throughout the yards.
Participants on the 2020 Austin Outdoor Living Tour will open their spaces for viewing from 9AM – 1PM on Saturday, June 20, 2020. Tickets to this year’s event are LIMITED. Details on pricing and ticket availability, as well as all rules and regulations for the 2020 Austin Outdoor Living Tour can be found at http://mads.media/atxoutdoor2020/.
About the Modern Architecture + Design Society: Based in Austin, Texas, the Modern Architecture + Design Society was founded by James Leasure in 2010 as Modern Home Tours, to introduce modern architecture and living to people across the nation. Through fun and informative self-guided home tours in dozens of cities across the USA and Canada, the group invites people into some of the most exciting examples of modern architecture and design in the nation. With carefully selected architects, neighborhoods and architecture, the MA+DS Home Tours are unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Not only will you learn about the cutting edge of home design while on our tours, but you might even get an idea or two for your next home project!
Two recent reports attempt to tease out some less-studied charter-school impacts. One asks whether levels of student misbehavior range lower in Pennsylvania charter schools compared with traditional public schools. The second asks whether the competitive threat from new charters alters how public school principals in Texas allocate campus budgets.
University of California, Berkeley professor Bruce Fuller reviewed Are Charter Schools Safer Than District-Run Schools? Evidence from Pennsylvania and Effects of Charter School Competition on District School Budgeting Decisions: Experimental Evidence from Texas. The first report is published by the Reason Foundation, and the second is distributed by the Annenberg Institute at Brown University as part of its EdWorkingPaper series. Researchers at the Reason Foundation authored both reports.
The first study describes how rates of reported low-incidence student infractions are lower in charters, on average. Analyses that include some statistical controls continue to yield results favorable to charters. The author concludes, “The public charter school sector advantages suggest that increasing access to public charter schools in Pennsylvania could improve school climate outcomes for students.”
But the report concedes that the controls included in the regression models are limited and that the results are correlational, not causal. As Professor Fuller notes, it remains unclear whether these differences stem from selection of certain kinds of families into charters or from distinct organizational practices. The lower incidence rate in charter schools pertains to campuses in Philadelphia County, serving large shares of disadvantaged elementary and high school students, but not in other parts of the state.
The second report aims to show that competition from the opening of an imagined nearby charter school can increase principals’ preference for budget autonomy and change how they allocate campus budgets to differing positions and instructional resources. The authors assert that their study offers “experimental evidence” that “anticipated charter school competition has large negative effects on school leaders’ reported spending on certain categories of support staff.”
Yet Professor Fuller explains that few statistically significant effects, including any impact of the hypothetical “treatment,” could be discerned from the study for either of the two outcomes. In addition, generalizability of any findings from this paper is low, because only eight percent of Texas principals chose to participate in the statewide survey.
Overall, Professor Fuller concludes, the two reports pose provocative questions about the possible advantages of charter schools, worth testing empirically, while falling short in building evidence to back their claims.
Find Effects of Charter School Competition on District School Budgeting Decisions: Experimental Evidence from Texas, written by Corey A. DeAngelis and Christian Barnard and distributed by the Annenberg Institute at Brown University EdWorkingPaper Series, at: https://edworkingpapers.com/sites/default/files/ai20-198.pdf
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Professor Robert Caudill M.D., Director of Telemedicine and Information Technology Programs at the University of Louisville, has published a new paper with the American Psychiatric Association (We're All Telepsychiatrists Now) addressing the positive impact of coronavirus-related regulatory relief on telehealth adoption.
Jonathan Evans, CEO & Co-Founder of innovaTel stated, “I am very pleased to recognize Dr. Caudill’s sustained leadership in the field of telepsychiatry and his strong support for the role for virtual care in addressing the systemic patient access challenges experienced nationally. Likewise, we are grateful for his important contribution to innovaTel’s Strategic Advisory Board.”
Commenting on the article, Dr. Caudill added, “It is naive to say that things are forever changed, but it is hard to see how [psychiatric] practices will ever return to their pre-COVID-19 routines. In-person care, of course, is not going away, but virtual care until now has been clearly underutilized.” He continued, “Nevertheless, the ‘genie is out of the bottle,’ and patients and clinicians who have learned it is not only possible but sometimes even preferable to receive and deliver care from their homes are unlikely to want to go back to the old ways. We’re pulling for the genie on this one.”
Jon Evans concluded, “Working in partnership with community-based provider organizations, over the past 6 years across 14 states, innovaTel has delivered mental healthcare services to patients exclusively via video-based technology. We hope policymakers will support regulatory updates that permanently accommodate the sharply increasing demand for telehealth services.”
innovaTel Telepsychiatry is a nationwide telepsychiatry company that is owned and operated by clinicians. We believe that everyone deserves timely access to mental healthcare and telepsychiatry is an effective solution to increasing access. We employ psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners and licensed clinical social workers that are residents of and licensed in the United States.
For more information on innovaTel Telepsychiatry’s services, please visit http://www.innovatel.com.
Rentec Direct, the highest-rated property management software solution, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 Rentec Direct Tech Mastery Scholarship. Kaitlyn Dickinson of Oregon Institute of Technology, Kyle Coleman of CUNY’s Queens College, Elisha Mann-Robison of Northeastern University and Shanti Mckens of MIT each received a 0 scholarship through the program to pursue their education in technology.
“It’s inspiring to see so many powerful young minds express an interest in helping our society advance by choosing a career path in technology,” said Nathan Miller, President of Rentec Direct. “It’s an honor to support these students and help them continue to grow. We want to encourage future technology influencers who understand the role technology plays in our lives and how vital it is for our future.”
The Rentec Direct Tech Mastery Scholarship is offered to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing an education in computer science, technology or a closely related field. As an internet-based organization, Rentec Direct hopes the program will encourage academic achievement and assist students in achieving their future goals in technology.
Kaitlyn Dickinson, a sophomore at Oregon Institute of Technology. Kaitlyn is studying Software Engineering and hopes to help people solve problems by contributing to new discoveries and coming up with her own innovations. Kaitlyn’s dream job is to be a software developer in the aerospace industry.
Kyle Coleman, a junior at CUNY’s Queens College. Kyle is currently majoring in Computer Science and has aspirations of being a video game developer. He holds a CompTIA IT Essentials Certification and has created his own video game, LazyCube, which is available in the GooglePlay store.
Elisha (Shai) Mann-Robison, a freshman at Northeastern University. Shai is majoring in Computer Science and hopes to be a computer programmer who creates programs that change the world. Shai plans to use his education to understand, collaborate and help solve critical problems.
Shanti Mickens, a freshman at MIT. Shanti will major in Computer Science and Engineering and dreams of becoming a software developer that makes a difference. Before graduating high school Shanti created two apps that combine math and sports to help students improve their numerical fluency, both of which are available on the iOS and Android stores.
Applicants were asked to submit an essay judged on creativity, humor and content. The deadline to apply for the 2021 Tech Mastery Scholarship is April 15, 2021. To learn more, visit: https://www.rentecdirect.com/scholarship/.
About Rentec Direct Rentec Direct offers industry-leading property management software and tenant screening solutions for real estate professionals. Features include online rent payments, tenant and owner portals, the industry’s largest vacancy listing syndication network, full property, tenant, and owner accounting, 1099-MISC reporting and more. Rentec Direct received the Real Estate Company of the Year Award in the 2019 American Business Awards, has been named to the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies for three years in a row (as of 2019), and was also included on the 2017, 2018 and 2019 Entreprenuer360 list for Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America. http://www.rentecdirect.com
Swervnation debut album "Born Broke" already is receiving streams in many of the top U.S. cities and International. Producer Dreadrock helps bring out the original hip hop vibe, paying homage to the many of the major artist styles with its sing-along lyrics and references to the Hip Hop generation.
Swervnation is a record label based on Chicago westside created by its very artist Dreadrock that decided to launch it on April 22, 2019, to support his dream and to help artist like himself to have a voice and an outlet through a musical career. Tamille Baker, who currently holds an MBA and a Master's in Education, has joined in partnership with Swervnation, as she has vocalized her support for social projects in Chicago and believes in the cause of this new company.
It makes sense to release Born Broke 2 with producer Dreadrock aka James Samuels being from Chicago, in the midst of pandemic and worry around us, we need a fresh voice, and a new swerv to some positive changes. The album has features that keeps your head rocking.
Few albums (or groups) have been met with such a warm reception internationally. After dropping two projects and 5 music videos and several concert venues the first year, Dreadrock is ready to take Swerving to a new level.
To win once is good. But to win seven times is sensational.
That’s the sentiment inside Kinetic Vision, which just won a Top Workplace award for the seventh straight year.
“It’s a blind-faith effort – meaning we have to make investments in our culture up front in the belief that our programs will have a positive impact,” said Jeremy Jarrett, Executive Vice President of Kinetic Vision. “We always strive to be a great place to work, but it’s an amazing feeling when we get recognized for the work.”
Jarrett revealed that one of the company’s secrets to winning a Top Workplace award is having great benefits such as industry-leading paid time off, maternity and paternity leave, an employer-matched 401K plan, top-notch premium health insurance plans, as well as ‘perks’ like half-day Fridays, grill outs, company parties, health club reimbursements, and recognition awards.
“We have built a great company, but we have never lost sight that it all walks out the door at the end of the day. For us, people are not ‘assets,’ they are the heart and soul of our company,” said Jarrett.
The competition for a Top Workplace award is tough. Over 57,000 employees across a broad spectrum of Cincinnati companies are invited to rate their employers through anonymous surveys. The Cincinnati Enquirer media group, along with their research partner Energage LLC, conducts the Top Workplace survey and asks about various company attributes including culture, execution, and leadership. Those scores are ranked and only the top tier companies win the accolades of being a Top Workplace.
The real story though isn’t from the executives, it’s from the employees. Three employees at Kinetic Vision were interviewed to find out how they felt about the company. All three have worked at the company for at least seven years – which means they voted for the Top Workplace award seven times.
Ryan Barton started as an engineering co-op in 2013 in the company’s Modeling + Simulation group. He is now helping to build new technologies in Kinetic Vision’s Machine Learning + Training Data team. When asked about the Top Workplace award and what it means to him, he said “Seven years has really flown by and I couldn't imagine working with a better group of people during that time."
Laura Wiley has risen from joining Kinetic Vision as a biomedical engineer in 2013 to a Team Lead in the Product Design + Development group. “I enjoy the challenge of medical device projects, and working at Kinetic Vision has given me the opportunity to learn so much more than I thought I would. While pushing through the challenges, I have formed great relationships with my co-workers and clients. The drive I see in my coworkers is why I feel lucky to be a leader and strive to improve Kinetic Vision every day,” said Wiley. In addition to being a new mother, she is also actively involved in helping Kinetic Vision encourage young women to pursue engineering careers.
“I always look forward to doing the survey since it gives us another way to take stock of where we are as a company” said Collin Loch, a mechanical engineer who joined the company in 2013. As a Group Manager in the Product Design + Development group, Loch has worked with several of Kinetic Vision’s Fortune 500 clients. “There was a time last year when I didn't think we would receive this recognition another year. Winning for this seventh year goes to show why Kinetic Vision is a Top Workplace - management is open to employee critiques and everybody is capable and willing to adapt to each other and our customers' changing needs.”
All three agreed that as seven year employees they were looking forward to continuing their careers at Kinetic Vision. This is perhaps best captured by Ryan Barton who simply said “It’s on to the next seven!”
When asked if he had any other secrets to winning the award, Jarrett said “We start every year asking how we can improve – how we can raise the bar again,” adding “We don’t expect to win every year and when we do it all goes back to the people who power this company every day.”
To learn more about the Cincinnati Enquirer Media and Energage Top Workplaces award, click here.
About Kinetic Vision: Kinetic Vision integrates advanced technologies to accelerate product innovation within a broad array of industries including medical, consumer electronics, transportation, aerospace, and consumer packaged goods. The company is an industry leader in multiple categories, including smart product and medical device development, packaging innovation, product quality engineering, software/app development, machine learning, AR/VR/XR, and visual communication. Kinetic Vision’s breadth of expertise and full suite of software and hardware tools enables them to meet complex product development challenges with an efficient concept-to-production solution. Kinetic Vision is based in Cincinnati, Ohio and has been developing cutting-edge products using advanced technologies for local, national, and Fortune 500 companies since 1988. To contact the company, click here. The company's website is: https://kinetic-vision.com/.
Hiker, an NYC based creative agency, is launching Adapt - a new publication dedicated to inspiring communicators and creatives with ideas for a changing world.
The content featured on Adapt reaches beyond the pandemic, plumbing the depths of current culture to identify useful strategies to adapt communication during times of disruption. Featured stories range from interviews with business owners and communicators, how-to’s for new production approaches, and spotlights on happenings in sports and the arts.
“Our goal is to be a resource for anyone working in communications. A place where they can come to be inspired,” says Gregor Clark, principal and founder of Hiker.
Adapt promises to report on a wide variety of emerging adaptations and best practices - including production, social impact, education, and creativity. As brands and nonprofits respond to shifting audiences, Adapt offers a new outlet for communicators to turn to for information and inspiration.
About Hiker: Hiker is an Emmy, Telly, and Webby-award winning creative agency based in NYC. Located at the intersection of animation, interactive design, live action, and digital innovation, Hiker creates content across many disciplines to help non-profit, agency, and brand marketers stand out, deepen engagement, and unlock their potential for authentic and compelling digital storytelling. Hiker’s commitment to social justice and education has spanned a range of engagements with clients including University of Pittsburgh, UCSC’s Center for Public Philosophy, The New School, and education non-profit Aurora Institute. Most recently, Hiker helped launch brand newsrooms for clients including Under Armour and RE/MAX.
SellGPU.com, the world’s #1 mainstream GPU, RAM, SSD & CPU trade-in service, today announced the introduction of Radeon RX 5000 and GeForce GTX 1600 Series graphics cards to its trade-in program. Consumers are now able to virtually trade-in any major component that was released during the past 7 years. The trade-in service provides a straightforward and fast process enabling consumers to easily dispose of their used components.
The process begins by selecting your current GPU or CPU from a dropdown and proceeding to checkout with an instant quote. Once checkout is complete, an anti-static protective mailer and prepaid shipping label are delivered within 2-3 business days in order to simplify the process of shipping. A shipping label can also be delivered by email if speed is a priority.
The trade-in program requires a customer to submit a functional component for trade-in to be eligible. Pricing is largely based on the age and value of the component being sent for trade-in.
US based customers that currently own a GTX 700, GTX 900, GTX 1000, GTX 1600, or an RTX 2000 series GPU or an RX 200, RX 300, RX 400, RX 500, RX Vega, or RX 5000 Series GPU are eligible to use the trade-in program. Most mainstream CPUs released during the past 7 years are also eligible.
SELLGPU's CEO Said Hafez believes the program will provide great value for consumers looking to upgrade to next generation chipsets and platforms incoming this summer 2020 while at the same time do not want to go through the hassle of finding a buyer for their components.
About SellGPU.com SELLGPU.com is a semiconductor recycler and innovator in the computer component recycling field. The company specializes in providing trade-ins and recycling services to mainstream PC users as well as medium to small sized businesses.
Launched in 2014 by PC enthusiast Said Hafez, SELLGPU LLC quickly pioneered GPU, CPU, RAM, and SSD mainstream trade-ins and built a leading presence in the consumer and enterprise grade computer hardware recycling industry. SELLGPU LLC is an A+ BBB accredited business and has received a fair amount of interest and media coverage from the semiconductor sector.
The company received significant attention as it simplified the process of computer component disposition and has become an industry go-to for consumers and businesses looking to sell their hardware.
For more information about the trade-in program, please visit: https://sellgpu.com/
The Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University announced today the launch of its community-based lifelong learning system, Bendable.
It will make its debut in South Bend, Indiana, in close partnership with the St. Joseph County Public Library and with support from the Mayor’s Office.
Bendable allows residents of all ages and backgrounds to easily acquire new knowledge and skills through online courses as well as in-person learning opportunities. The system helps individuals find the learning resources that are just right for them. In most cases, content on the Bendable platform is free for the end user.
The Drucker Institute plans to expand Bendable to another 10 to 15 cities over the next five years.
“For too many people, learning ends when they finish their formal schooling,” said Rick Wartzman, head of the Drucker Institute’s KH Moon Center for a Functioning Society. “Increasingly, however, economic opportunity—as well as dignity—hinges upon lifelong learning. Bendable is a system that makes the most highly relevant kinds of learning radically accessible for all of a city’s residents.
“As we launch Bendable,” Wartzman adds, “our ultimate aim is to forge a ‘city of lifelong learning,’ making South Bend more resilient in the face of a fast-changing economy—and now, COVID-19.”
Google.org and Walmart.org provided the lead funding to develop Bendable.
A highly collaborative team created the system over the past two and a half years: IDEO designed the user experience. Carbon Five built the digital platform. Credly put together Bendable’s badging and credentialing regime. And FSG developed an evaluation framework that will help guide day-to-day decision-making and longer-term goals.
The system in South Bend features more than 1,000 learning resources from 18 local and national content partners. They include Cell-Ed, Common Threads, the Drucker Institute, edX, Forever Learning Institute, GCFGlobal, Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Indiana University South Bend, the IT Sector Partnership, Ivy Tech, Khan Academy, La Casa de Amistad, LRNG, Penn Foster, Sokanu, South Bend Code School, Study.com and Venues Parks & Arts.
“Many of the resources you’ll find on Bendable are geared toward learning for work. Some are geared toward helping you improve your and your family’s everyday life. And some are just fun,” said Sarah Zaner, the Drucker Institute’s senior director of lifelong learning. “We’ve tried to put together a learning ecosystem that has real breadth and depth, while still making sure that everything being offered is tailored specifically for the needs and interests of a particular community.”
In South Bend, the St. Joseph County Public Library will administer and steward Bendable. A wide range of local stakeholders—businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, educational institutions, neighborhood associations and other grassroots groups—also have committed to offering a variety of Bendable-related programming and activities.
“We co-designed Bendable with the people of South Bend, and they will continue to shape what Bendable becomes,” said Lex Dennis, the Drucker Institute’s director of lifelong learning. “Bendable is truly community bred, fed and led.”
Among the features on Bendable are Community Collections—personal playlists of learning resources (classes, TED Talks, podcasts, books, etc.) on a particular subject that are put together by South Bend residents. Career Collections are sets of learning resources, curated by local employers, that are aimed at preparing people for some of the most in-demand jobs in South Bend. As users successfully complete Career Collection courses, they will receive digital badges to mark their progress.
About the Drucker Institute The Drucker Institute is a social enterprise based at Claremont Graduate University. Its mission is strengthening organizations to strengthen society. Its programs help corporate, nonprofit, government and community leaders manage with courage. For more, visit http://www.drucker.institute.
About Claremont Graduate University Founded in 1925, Claremont Graduate University is one of a select few American universities devoted solely to graduate-level education. The university is a founding member of The Claremont Colleges, which include Pomona College, Pitzer College, Claremont McKenna College, Scripps College, Harvey Mudd College and Keck Graduate Institute. CGU is comprised of seven schools, offering 86 degree and certificate programs. CGU offers a unique transdisciplinary perspective encouraging students to explore issues and education across academic disciplines. CGU is home to the Peter F. Drucker & Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management and the annual Kingsley and Kate Tufts Poetry Awards. For more information, visit http://www.cgu.edu
The International Alliance for Mobility Testing & Standardization (IAMTS) announced today that the alliance has gained two academic institutions with the onboarding of the University of Michigan MCity and Florida Polytechnic University. With these new additions, IAMTS is now a global, membership-based alliance of more than 20 stakeholders in the testing, standardization and certification of advanced mobility systems and services.
MCity is a public-private research partnership led by the University of Michigan which brings together industry, government, and academia to advance connected and automated vehicle safety, sustainability, and accessibility for the benefit of society through research funding, testing and development facilities, and technology deployments.
“We are pleased to join the International Alliance for Mobility Testing and Standardization,” said Huei Peng, director, MCity. “The work of the IAMTS is critical and will ensure that we coordinate internationally. I’d like to thank SAE ITC and the IAMTS Executive Committee for their leadership in organizing this group.”
Florida Polytechnic University is the newest public state university in the state of Florida. As a polytechnic, the university is focused on STEM and has recently formed the Advanced Mobility Institute as a premier research organization focused on autonomous vehicle validation and verification.
“The progress of autonomous vehicle technology is gated by the ability of the industry to solve the critical safety and validation challenges. I have been involved with IAMTS since its early foundational stages and it is quite exciting to see the progress the organization has made in the past year,” said Dr. Rahul Razdan, senior director at Florida Polytechnic University. “We are pleased to accept IAMTS invitation for membership and plan on contributing to moving the state-of-art forward in this field.”
For more information about IAMTS, including membership, please visit: http://iamts.org or contact info@iamts.org.
About The International Alliance for Mobility Testing & Standardization (IAMTS) IAMTS is an SAE ITC (Industry Technologies Consortia) program (http://www.sae-itc.com). The SAE ITC team specializes in establishing and managing consortia by providing proven processes, tools and resources. ITC enables public, private, academic and government organizations to connect and collaborate in neutral, pre-competitive forums thus empowering the setting and implementation of strategic business improvements in highly engineered industries globally. Learn more at https://www.sae-itc.com/iamts.
About SAE International SAE International is a global association committed to advancing mobility knowledge and solutions for the benefit of humanity. By engaging nearly 200,000 engineers, technical experts and volunteers, we connect and educate mobility professionals to enable safe, clean, and accessible mobility solutions. We act on two priorities: encouraging a lifetime of learning for mobility engineering professionals and setting the standards for industry engineering. We strive for a better world through the work of our philanthropic SAE Foundation, including programs award-winning programs like A World in Motion® and the Collegiate Design Series™. More at http://www.sae.org.
Hindsait, an AI technology company for improved healthcare, today announced the successful completion of their HITRUST validated assessment. Having earned HITRUST CSF certification, Hindsait can now provide a high level of assurance regarding their security and risk management efforts.
“With several leading Fortune 500 healthcare payers and providers entrusting us with their data, which represents more than 40 million patient lives across our solutions, we have invested significantly in ensuring our security infrastructure meets the highest standards,” said Pinaki Dasgupta, CEO of Hindsait. “Hindsait’s achievement of HITRUST CSF certification offers our clients confidence that we keep their members’ health information protected.”
The HITRUST assessment took into consideration the people, processes, and technology behind Hindsait’s Utilization Management and Risk Adjustment Audit Services systems. The certification effort demonstrates that the organization’s clinical review and audit platform meets federal and state regulations, as well as industry-specific requirements for handling protected health information, and that the organization appropriately manages its risk.
The assessment was completed by the professional and independent third-party audit firm, 360 Advanced, Inc.
About Hindsait
Hindsait, Inc. (Hindsait), headquartered in New Jersey, is a leading technology company focusing on healthcare. Hindsait’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology - Software as a Service (SaaS) platform includes a sophisticated Clinical Natural Language Processing (CNLP) platform and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) toolset. The AI platform enables Payers and Benefit Managers to reduce unnecessary health services, human errors, biases, wastage, and fraud, by augmenting Pre- as well as Post-service Medical Necessity reviews, coding review including ‘prior-authorizations’ and ‘payment integrity audits’. Hindsait’s capabilities start with its ability to ingest and translate “unstructured free text” in patient charts within the context of clinical guidelines and business rules.
The AI platform’s RPA toolsets along with its CNLP enabled extractions drive machine learning and predictive analytics. Hindsait’s AI algorithms can quickly sift through thousands of pages of medical records and evaluate, score, and accurately predict medical necessities of diagnostic tests, procedures or medications during pre-service as well as post-service medical necessity reviews and recoupment audits, saving the health plans several tens of millions of dollars in cost-of-care savings, besides administrative review costs.
For Hindsait inquiries, please contact:
Brad Timm Chief Security Officer info@hindsait.com About 360 Advanced 360 Advanced is “Making Better Businesses” through their national Cybersecurity and Compliance offerings. Services provided include SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, SOC for Cybersecurity, SOC for Supply Chain, CSA STAR, HIPAA/HITECH, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, HITRUST CSF, Microsoft SSPA Attestation, Penetration Testing, GDPR, CCPA and more. In certain states, 360 Advanced may operate under the name of Hiestand, Brand, Loughran, P.A. to meet State Board requirements for CPA firms. To learn more about 360 Advanced, visit http://www.360advanced.com.
For more information on compliance solutions, contact Jim Brennan at jbrennan@360advanced.com.
Contactless shopping has added to an increase in virtual engagement throughout the sales process. For some industries, inventory gluts have led to deeper discounts to move excess products. For others, product shortages have eroded brand loyalty as buyers reach for alternative brands to meet their needs.
“Purchasing habits have been fundamentally changed - when we buy, how we buy and the brands we buy. In the current environment, incentives to drive sales without permanent price reductions, along with the opportunity to engage with customers and rebuild brand loyalty, gain significant importance” - Jack Benrubi, Vice President Business Development, The Advertising Checking Bureau, Inc.
To help brand and product incentive programs navigate these more volatile marketing conditions, manufacturers have adopted ideas and strategies to support their programs.
Kindness is being embraced and extended. In many rebate offerings- special opportunities are offered to Frontliners. Charitable organizations are provided as an additional option for rebate recipients to donate their rebate reward.
Recent strategies have focused on offering flexible extensions for both the eligible purchase period and length of time for submission of claim requests for payment. Although not a viable alternative for all, some manufacturers have increased the value of the rebate and spiff - some even doubling the incentive amount. To simplify program administration, more manufacturers provide virtual online rewards that align with recent increases in at-home and online shopping and offer the opportunity for increased social engagement with their consumers and sales channels.
By deploying creative tactics, manufacturers have discovered opportunities to navigate the current economy and remain positively engaged with their consumers and channel partners.
A complete copy of Rebate and Sales Incentive Program Strategies and Recommendations from ACB experts is available and can be downloaded now.
altumAI announced today that futureWork, the leading worker health and safety software and apps platform have extended the solution to support businesses returning to work.
futureWork was launched in 2017 with a core focus of using technology and data to protect worker health and safety. Since inception, futureWork businesses have monitored their workers risk using the futureWork Supervisor and Worker applications to mitigate risk on the jobsite. The mobile enabled software and apps give organizations insight to understand and avoid risk across organizations with aggregated risk scores, micro-training, coaching, and messaging. futureWork provides workers with tailored insight to understand and avoid their individual risk with risk scores, micro-training, and messaging.
futureWork’s latest Screener and Guest apps and software supports the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions new recommended employer return to work guidelines around education, self-screening, and administrative controls. “While CV-19 has disrupted every aspect of business across the US, one common thread across all industries is that worker health and safety has never been more important,” said Douglas Turk, CEO of altumAI. “futureWork supports the State return to work guidelines of Employee Education, Self-Screening, and Individual Control Measures. Each of these is centered on providing the right information and data to the worker and ensuring communication and engagement occurs across an organization. futureWork is uniquely positioned to deliver and help businesses return to work.”
Learn more about altumAI futureWork Return to Work Program here.
About altumAI altumAI, the company behind futureWork, uses data, technology, and AI to protect worker health and safety. futureWork is the leading worker health and safety application platform for real-time, mobile-enabled risk awareness, communication, and engagement. futureWork captures and interprets the data that surrounds every worker to identify and avoid risk. To learn more about how altumAI can help your business, please visit http://www.altumai.com.
RadSite™, a CMS-recognized accrediting agency promoting quality-based advanced diagnostic imaging, is offering a complimentary webinar called 2020 RadSite ConeBeam CT Standards Overview. The webinar will take place on June 17th, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. ET and will last approximately one hour. Click here to register.
“Cone Beam CT imaging represents a new and innovative way to image for certain specialty exams, including dental/maxillofacial, ENT, mammography, orthopedics, and podiatry,” notes Garry Carneal, JD, RadSite President and CEO. “The webinar will highlight the opportunities and challenges associated with Cone Beam CT systems, including the need for national quality and performance standards.”
The session will be moderated by Mr. Carneal and will feature the following speakers: -William Harrell, Jr., DMD, C. DSM, RadSite Chair, Cone Beam CT Standards Committee, and Assistant Associate Professor at the University of Alabama, Birmingham -Adam Powell, PhD, RadSite Standards Coordinator and President of the Payer + Provider Syndicate -Eliot Siegel, MD, RadSite Chief Medical Officer
The webinar is complimentary and pre-registration is strongly encouraged: -Title: 2020 RadSite ConeBeam CT Standards Overview -Time: June 17, 2020; 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET -Register: Click here to register..
“The webinar will describe the two-year standards development journey which has incorporated key performance and manufacture requirements with an eye on developing uniform physics metrics for Cone Beam CT in the near future,” Dr. Siegel elaborates. “This dynamic session also will highlight what RadSite has learned about fine-tuning the final requirements during the beta-test accreditation review period.”
“The new Cone Beam CT Accreditation Program will establish the most detailed standards for specialty imaging that are available for this emerging market,” adds Dr. Harrell. “The Standards Committee spent many hours discussing key aspects of what is required to promote quality-based imaging—including scope of practice parameters for various types of dental and medical providers using Cone Beam CT systems for diagnostic imaging.”
“Utilizing the input of numerous clinical and industry experts, we have drafted high-fidelity standards that address key operational issues, such as the role and prerequisite qualifications of the clinical director, interpreting provider, imaging technologist, and other personnel,” said Dr. Powell. “The session will highlight our next steps for launching the new Dental and Medical Cone Beam CT MIPPA Accreditation Programs.”
As part of its spring webinar series, RadSite hosted two other webinars which can still be viewed by registering below: -2020 RadSite Standards and Accreditation Updates (recorded on April 15, 2020). Click here to register and listen to the webinar. -Overview of Cone Beam CT Imaging (recorded May 6, 2020) ET. Click here to register and listen to the webinar.
RadSite offers a comprehensive, affordable, quality-based accreditation program that evaluates providers on established industry standards and best practices. Working with health plans and their participating providers helps raise imaging standards through meaningful imaging quality and patient safety protocols. RadSite is recognized by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and more than 350 payers and radiology benefit managers.
Founded in 2005, RadSite’s mission is to promote quality-based practices for imaging systems across the U.S. and its territories. RadSite is recognized by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as an official accreditation organization under the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008. RadSite’s programs help assess, track, and report imaging trends in an effort to enhance imaging procedures and outcomes. RadSite also offers educational programs, publishes issue briefs, and underwrites research on a complimentary basis to raise awareness of patient safety issues and to promote best practices. The organization is governed by an independent board and committee system, which is open to a wide range of volunteers to ensure transparency and accountability. To learn more about RadSite, please contact us at (443) 440-6007 or info@radsitequality.com.
Eastern Computer Exchange, Inc. (Eastern), a leading global solution provider, announced today that it will host "The Digital Workspace," a VMware VMUG Webcast, on June 10, 2020. The session will cover the evolution of VMware Horizon and options for hosting VDI, with a Q&A session with the experts.
Led by Eastern’s Eric Tomasello, a 21-year veteran in the private, hybrid and public cloud solutions space, with speaker Steve Blake, senior cloud architect, the webcast will cover VMware’s VDI solution, VMware Horizon and tips for how an organization can leverage public cloud providers to host their virtual desktop environments. "The Digital Workspace" will also include a review of Horizon 7, Horizon Cloud on Microsoft Azure and Horizon on AWS, with a discussion on how organizations can extend their on-premises Horizon deployment into a cloud provider.
“With the COVID-19 outbreak impacting people across the globe, the shift to a remote work environment has been game-changing,” said Tomasello, director of Cloud Solutions Northeast, Eastern. “It’s more important now than ever for organizations to simplify the way they manage and deliver virtual desktops and apps—on-premises, in the cloud, or in a hybrid or multi-cloud.”
In addition to the webcast, Eastern is also offering a COVID-19 Tech Plan to help customers respond to the current pandemic. The plan includes resources to help businesses accelerate their Virtual Desktop Infrastructure to support a remote workforce.
To register for the webcast, visit the event registration page here. Live attendees who opt in to share their information with Eastern will be entered into a drawing to win a 0 Amazon gift card.
About Eastern Computer Exchange, Inc. Celebrating its 30th year in business, Eastern Computer Exchange, Inc. (Eastern) is a Westport, CT-based enterprise technology solutions provider with a proven track record of architecting, designing and deploying complex enterprise Hybrid Cloud, Hyper-Converged, Server, Desktop, Elastic Cloud, Isilon and Backup and Recovery solutions. ECEI is a certified partner for industry-leading IT manufacturers, such as VMware, Dell Technologies, Cisco and others.
With offices in 46 locations across five continents, Eastern boasts a team of highly skilled technology strategists to help global organizations deploy the gold standard in enterprise IT solutions.
Bluegrass Water Utility Operating Company, a division of Central States Water Resources (CSWR), has completed the acquisitions of three Kentucky water and wastewater systems previously approved by the Kentucky Public Service Commission.
“We appreciate the Commission’s continued support of our proven abilities to deliver access to clean and safe drinking water and reliable wastewater systems to Kentucky residents,” said Josiah Cox, President of Bluegrass Water and CSWR.
The acquired systems include 69 sewer customers in the Timberland section of the Joann Estates community in Paducah (McCracken County), 182 sewer customers in the River Bluffs community in Westport (Oldham County) and 339 water customers in the Center Ridge community in New Concord (Calloway County).
Bluegrass Water serves customers in Bullitt, Calloway, Franklin, Hardin, Madison, Marshall, McCracken, Oldham, Scott and Shelby counties; and under the newly approved acquisition agreement will continue to charge the same rates to customers as previous systems owners.
ABOUT CENTRAL STATES WATER RESOURCES Central States Water Resources (CSWR) is transforming how water utilities work by using technology and innovation to bring safe, reliable and environmentally responsible water resources to every community in the U.S. The company has water and wastewater operations or pending acquisitions across the nation, including in Arkansas, Missouri, Louisiana, Kentucky and Tennessee. Learn more about CSWR at CentralStatesWaterResources.com and Bluegrass Water at Bluegrasswateruoc.com.
EmpowerMX, the leading cloud-based MRO platform for the aviation industry today announced the launch of Touchfree Electronic Task Card (ETC), a contact-less solution for companies that are planning to resume post-pandemic operations.
“In the new reality, paper-based operations will subject multiple users to physical contact with a paper trail, leading to potential increased spread of COVID-19” said Dinakara Nagalla, CEO of EmpowerMX. “The EmpowerMX Touchfree ETC is an elegant, mobile-ready solution that can works seamlessly with any existing MRO solution to enable operators on the floor to digitally complete tasks without coming into contact with paper.”
As a fully integrated digital platform, Touchfree ETC offers engineers and field operators the ability to collaborate with remote support using built-in video technology in mobile devices. It can also record these support calls and permanently save them as part of the aircraft’s records. With many MROs launching drone inspections, Touchfree ETC delivers the ability to stream the drone footage directly into the mobile device and onto the task card, as well as photos taken with hand -held devices. This will allow the MRO organization to maintain a single point of storage for all aircraft maintenance activities.
EmpowerMX Touchfree ETC is an industry-first electronic task card solution that helps MRO organizations migrate to digital operations in a very short time. Legacy PDF and images that are currently the norm are rapidly digitized with the Touchfree ETC conversion engine, which then makes all data available for any hand held digital device.
Powered by machine learning and artificial intelligence, Touchfree ETC can auto recognize the correct signatories, where they should sign, and if they are qualified to sign, irrespective of the document format. It can seamlessly deliver any technical document that engineers and field service personnel use today—including forms—through mobile devices and can be executed electronically, enabling a fully digital operation.
“Having been in the airline industry for decades, I was excited by the EmpowerMX vision to transform a paper-based operation to a fully digital process, irrespective of the source documents,” said Jim Sturgis, COO at EmpowerMX. “Our product design focus has been to help MRO shops start off using ETC with current projects on the floor, even as they work to bring their legacy paper-based data to the digital realm. It is time for the industry to embrace this path towards a complete digital operation that helps minimize the impact of current pandemic crisis as well as saving very significant costs through improved operational efficiencies and increasing regulatory compliance.”
EmpowerMX Touchfree ETC will meet all regulatory mandates for Clean Operations in the MRO industry, reduce the risk of contact-based virus spread, and help shops provision for workspace employee safety in a frictionless manner.
For more information, contact sales@empowermx.com
About EmpowerMX: Based in Frisco, TX, EmpowerMX is a leading cloud-based software platform that is designed to accelerate digital adoption in the Airline, MRO, and Defense establishments. Its product suite helps Engineering and Compliance, Heavy and Line Maintenance, Shop and Materials Management.
Nicole Schrader, MD, FACS, announces the reopening of Schrader Plastic Surgery with COVID-19 specific protocols in place. These protocols include limited office time, universal PPE use, enhanced disinfectant procedures including instrument cleaning and sanitation of exam rooms between patients.
Prior to their appointments, clients undergo extensive screening and receive detailed protocol instructions. Patients are requested to arrive alone. Minor children and those requiring a caretaker may be accompanied by one adult. Forehead scanners will check patient temperatures prior to entering the office. Appointments for anyone with a temperature will be rescheduled. COVID-19 tests are not conducted at Schrader Plastic Surgery. Anyone with symptoms compatible with the virus, or who has a test pending, must reschedule his or her appointment. This office does not treat patients with the virus. Because of the increased risk for individuals over the age of 60 and those with medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure, chronic diseases of the kidneys, liver, and lungs, and auto-immune problems, the office has implemented guidelines for scheduling visits.
Low-risk patients will be scheduled as usual with special procedures in place. Medium risk patients may schedule appointments at the discretion of the provider. High-risk patients will be advised to carefully consider whether or not an office visit is necessary, especially if they are 80 years old or older. Telemedicine visits are recommended for these high-risk patients to determine their level of need for an office visit. The provider reserves the right to reschedule high-risk patients as a health and safety precaution.
Virtual check-in and check-out has been implemented. Most patients will check in from the security of their cars. This includes using their cell phones to relay their symptoms and reasons for their visits, essentially eliminating the waiting room. Most patients will be escorted directly from their vehicles to exam rooms. The number of patients seen hourly has been reduced in order to maintain proper distancing guidelines and to reduce public interaction within the office.
All staff will be completely outfitted with PPE (personal protection equipment). That includes masks, eye protection, gloves, and where appropriate, protective gowns. Everyone on the staff is screened for fever and other symptoms of the virus two times a day. Face masks or facial coverings are required of all patients as long as they are on the premises. Patients will be asked to wear PPE, clean their hands, and make use of the provided hand sanitizer. Office cleaning adheres to COVID-19 specific protocols. Prior to patients entering them, exam rooms are thoroughly disinfected using recommended, high-level disinfectants. Door handles, countertops, chairs, and keyboards are all included in the disinfectant procedure. Telemedicine will remain available for all patients who have concerns about in-office visits and for those who do not require in-office visits.
Dr. Schrader is a double board-certified physician specializing in facial plastic reconstructive surgery, otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat), and head/neck surgery in Princeton, NJ. Her expertise includes minimally invasive facial surgery, soft-tissue reconstruction, rhinoplasty, and rejuvenation of the aging face. Dr. Schrader has more than 20 years of experience with 13+ years in private practice.
To schedule a virtual or in-office appointment, please call our office at 609-279-0009. You can also use the online form to contact our office. For more information on the specific services offered by Dr. Schrader and her staff at Schrader Plastic Surgery, please visit our website.
Tantiv4, a leading provider of IoT and cloud platforms for Enterprise, Industrial and Consumer applications today announced that it has been working closely with Columbia University to develop a patent-protected solution REZRV which mitigates the issue of improper bandwidth usage by a specific application or a networked device. Based on Tantiv4’s ThingaOS™ edge and cloud platform IT managers can manage their work or home networks in a more natural, intuitive and efficient way without going through extensive set up pages on the network router. REZRV is an easy to use application that resides on the home router enabling dynamic policy changes in the home using leading voice platforms.
“Internet is an essential requirement for the business or the home and proper bandwidth management is a vital requirement in today’s world and there is no better proof than in the current COVID-19 situation where the world has transformed from office and school, workspaces to work and study from home environments, “said Lokesh Johri, co-founder and CEO of Tantiv4 Inc. “What this means is that the home bandwidth needs to adapt itself to give you priority to maintain your work efficiency or timely homework submission.”
Excessive bandwidth usage in your network impacts the entire network's performance and affect business-critical services and often leads to network downtime. Simply buying additional bandwidth only treats the symptom of a bigger problem. REZRV uses advanced AI and ML techniques trained for a factory environment where several IoT sensors constantly collect and transmit data. REZRV and Tantiv4’s platform ensures that the data from these sensors is available to all decision-makers in case of an emergency situation ensuring that actions of other users on the network do not lead to network downtime.
REZRV core features include
AI and ML based bandwidth management
Dynamic Management of User Preferences and Policies
Reliable Connectivity for IoT Devices and manage mission-critical data in a factory
Improved Wi-Fi signals over distances and reduced packet jitter while streaming content
About Tantiv4 Inc. Tantiv4 Inc., headquartered in Milpitas, CA, is powering the next generation IoT Edge, Cloud and Voice platforms by providing uniquely architected solutions with a focus on simplifying and solving the pain points that exist in today’s IoT solutions. ThingaOS solutions provide advanced automation using AI and ML algorithms increasing ROI and improve business efficiencies. ThingaOS™ operates on all popular cloud eco-systems, RF protocols and supports all popular controller and voice interfaces.
For more information about this topic, please contact Kishore Moturi at +1 408 396-5962 or email at contact(at)tantiv4(dot)com. ThingaOS, ThingaAI, FetchitGO, REZRV are trademarks of Tantiv4 Inc. All other trademarks used are the property of their respective owners.
The “Ancira Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram 2020 Live Music Series at The County Line” will be live again in front of guests, starting June 4, on the patio of The County Line Bar-B-Q at 4334 Hyatt Place Drive (on IH-10 West between the Wurzbach and Huebner Road exits, near the Colonnade). Concerts begin at 6:30 and run until 8 p.m.
The series kicked off for its 19th year on March 5 with a packed crowd to Mario Flores, Gabe Garcia, Clay Hollis and Bri Bagwell. The series was suspended due to Covid-19 orders before the March 19 concert. Concerts were resurrected on May 7 as quaranstreamed live concerts for the month of May.
This music series that has always benefited the San Antonio Food Bank will run every Thursday evening from June 4 through July 30, 2020. The restaurant has been open for dining room service since May 1.
“Twenty years ago, County Line made a commitment to hold a music event that would benefit the San Antonio Food Bank—and we intend to keep it that way, even in this Covid world,” says Mike Crenwelge, GM of the IH-10 County Line. "And knowing the intense demand on our Food Bank right now, our support is more important than ever, with so many San Antonians out of work.” In 2015, the County Line was recognized by the S.A. Food Bank for raising food to feed over 1 million people since the music series started.
“We have seen a devastating economic impact from the COVID-19 virus and its domino effect into the lives of our neighbors and friends. The San Antonio Food Bank has worked tirelessly to meet the increase in demand for food and resources, but we depend wholeheartedly on the community to help us in this struggle. The County Line Music Series is an example of the support we desperately need. We are so humbled and grateful to be a part of it,” says Eric Cooper, CEO & President of the San Antonio Food Bank.
Sponsors of the series include Ancira Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram; Treaty Oak Distilling; Rebecca Creek Radio; Rebecca Creek/Enchanted Rock; Stolen X; Heaven's Door Whiskey; Comfort Air/Primo Plumbing; Ozarka and Pure Party Ice.
The County Line Bar-B-Q restaurant on IH-10 has been open for dining room service since May 1 with limited seating and social distancing as dictated by government standards—including masks and gloves for all staff. Tables will be available inside and outside; full bar and dining menus will be available. County Line will continue its robust to-go/delivery options seven days a week for lunch and dinner, with fresh smoked BBQ entrees off its menu, as well as most side dishes. Curbside delivery by masked and gloved staff will keep social distancing by putting order in car trunk or back seat; order to-go online. Delivery available through Uber Eats, Grubhub and Favor.
Modern Living with kathy ireland® show participant When Beauty will be appearing as a special showcase during the LIVE Stream of this week’s Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® episode! The successful business program will stream online this Sunday, May 31, 2020 and Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 8:00pm ET / PT – two chances to watch each night! This special showcase of When Beauty features Managing Director, Jenny Jhung, as she highlights their innovative dermatologically tested products and their recent availability in major retailers stores in the U.S. and Canada.
Company Spotlight
When Beauty: Currently available at Costco Wholesale for a limited time, you may have spotted the brand’s beautiful kiosk displays during your last shopping trip! When Beauty utilizes advanced bio-cellulose technology to create their game-changing face masks, body masks, and skincare products. The all-natural, coconut-derived bio-cellulose sheet is gentle enough to treat burn patients, and is extremely hydrating - holding fluids up to one-hundred times its dry weight. That’s ten time more than an average fabric sheet mask! Each When Beauty mask is infused with intensely-hydrating yet gentle, non-sticky serum containing sodium hyaluronate (fine hyaluronic acid), ginseng extracts and top-quality effective ingredients and plant extracts to help keep skin happy, healthy, and glowing.
To learn more about When Beauty, be sure to tune as their interview is showcased this Sunday, May 31, 2020 and Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 8:00pm ET / PT during the LIVE stream of this week’s episode of Worldwide Business with kathy ireland®! To shop your favorite When Beauty products, visit Costco (for a limited time), and buy online through Amazon.com, and directly at whenbeautyus.com and whenbeauty.com.
About Modern Living with kathy ireland® and Worldwide Business with kathy ireland®
Modern Living with kathy ireland® and Worldwide Business with kathy ireland® are weekly lifestyle and business television programs featuring real-world insights from corporate executives all over the globe. Hosted by a lifestyle and business mogul, Kathy Ireland interviews some of the brightest minds in industries today. The shows air collectively on Fox Business Network and WEtv as part of their sponsored content lineups, and globally on Bloomberg Television. The shows extend beyond their weekly on-air programming with digital content delivered on various video platforms and across social media.
NAPCO, Ltd. (North American Polymer Company) is excited to announce the launch of its newest service, free live virtual technical support. NAPCO wants its customers to have every opportunity to succeed and work with confidence. As a leading provider of small group refinishing training for both bathrooms and kitchens, the company now leads the industry as the premier provider of virtual technical help for refinishers. NAPCO is the first and only refinishing company in the United States to extend free virtual technical support to its refinishers. Now, more than ever, NAPCO is by its customer’s side on every job.
“As virtual meeting tools like Zoom, GoToMeeting, and FaceTime become increasingly popular, we realized how valuable this tool could be for refinishers on the job that need a second set of eyes or a bit of technical advice,” said NAPCO’s Research and Development and Technical Manager, Steve Zamborsky. “Customers have always been able to call or email us with questions. Now we are taking it up a notch so we can be there with you on the job virtually!”
Technical help from NAPCO for its customers is only a click away. Simply reach out to Steve Zamborsky at NAPCO via email (szamborsky@napcoltd.com) or by phone at 800-888-1081, and he will schedule a time to meet virtually. Together, solve technical problems or ask him for advice, tips, or tricks. It is an exciting opportunity to work directly with the experts and solve problems on the job, no matter where you are.
As leaders in the bathroom and kitchen refinishing industry, NAPCO is continually pursuing ways to make our customer’s experience with our products and services even better. NAPCO is rising to the occasion by reinventing technical help for our industry. If a refinisher is on the job and discovers they need some advice on how to apply product or run into an issue that just too difficult to explain over the phone, NAPCO can help. Technical support is always available to customers, allowing them to finish the job smoothly and on time.
Going above and beyond for customers is something NAPCO strives to do regularly. Refinishers should have the benefit of expert advice at their fingertips. Offering this service for free to customers is one more way of making sure professional refinishers are successful in their bathtub and kitchen refinishing businesses.
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About NAPCO
Since 1979, NAPCO, Ltd. (North American Polymer Company) has provided products, supplies, and training to professional bathroom and kitchen refinishers. NAPCO is headquartered just outside of Chicago, in Skokie, IL, and services all 50 states and five foreign countries. If you are interested in refinishing instead of replacing tubs, tiles, cabinets, or countertops, call 800-888-1081 or visit http://www.napcoltd.com today.
Good Steward Financial Company, a virtual bookkeeping and CFO service provider in Burlington, NC, is now working with nonprofits to help these establishments stay on top of their finances. Jasmine Simpson, Chief Executive Officer at Good Steward Financial Company, is working with her team to help nonprofits effectively manage organization finances to ensure missions are able to be carried out.
“Nonprofit leaders often lack the accounting knowledge needed to effectively perform bookkeeping duties for their organization,” explains Simpson. “These groups rely on donors, fundraising events, and grants for their continued operation, and the proper recordkeeping that comes along with it can be tedious and time-consuming. When organizations fail to keep required records, they are unable to show they qualify for an exemption and may lose their tax-exempt status. Nonprofits work hard to serve a mission that they believe in, and these great causes shouldn’t be interrupted by financial administrative tasks. My firm is here to help these groups keep doing what they love without having to deal with the burden of financial records. It is our mission to serve those who serve others.”
About Good Steward Financial Company As a company with expertise in virtual bookkeeping, Good Steward Financial Company specializes in helping businesses and nonprofits stay on top of their finances while hitting important deadlines. The firm’s diverse services include:
Payroll Assistance
Accurate Bookkeeping
Monthly Financial Reports
Part-Time CFO Services
The work carried out by this organization is based on the foundation of its core values: professionalism, responsiveness, and quality. With staff members having specialized expertise to better serve clients, Good Steward Financial Company provides personal and professional attention to each and every project it faces. The company also boasts an excellent response rate, with competent advice and fast-acting personnel. The quality of the service the team provides reflects the high standards set by each individual staff member.
Validus Growth Investors has been awarded a PSN Top Guns distinction by Informa Financial Intelligence’s PSN manager database, North America’s longest running database of investment managers. Achieving the Top Guns distinction means that the Validus strategies are among the top 10 performers within one or more peer groups reporting to Informa. The Validus Global Growth strategy finished with the #1 return for the three-month period and the #5 return for the one-year period. The Validus International Growth strategy finished with the #3 return for the three-month period.
"It is certainly nice to have our strategies honored with a Top Gun rating, especially during times of such market volatility,” said Mark Scalzo, Validus Growth Investors Chief Investment Officer. “We attribute this success to Validus’ proprietary, bottom-up, process which seeks to identify mispriced secular growers that are less dependent on macroeconomic conditions. The results further affirm our mission to achieve the best risk-adjusted outcomes for our clients, regardless of the market environment.”
PSN Top Guns ranks products in six proprietary categories in more than 50 universes and is a resource for institutional asset managers and investors in their decision-making process. Top Gun firms are awarded a rating ranging from one to six stars, with the number of stars representing continued performance over time.
Validus Growth Investors was honored with three total ratings: a 1-Star and 2-Star Top Gun rating for its Global Growth strategy and a 1-Star Top Gun rating for its International Growth strategy.
In the Global Equity universe, Validus Growth Investors’ Global Growth strategy was awarded a 1-Star Top Gun rating, for a top ten return in the first quarter of 2020 along with a 2-Star Top Gun rating, for a top ten return for the one-year period.
In the International Equity universe, Validus Growth Investors’ International Growth strategy was awarded a 1-Star Top Gun rating, for a top ten return in the first quarter of 2020
“Congratulations to Validus Growth Investors for being recognized as a PSN Top Gun,” said Ryan Nauman , Market Strategist at Informa Financial Intelligence’s Zephyr. “This highly esteemed designation allows us to recognize success, excellence and performance of leading investment managers each quarter.”
The complete list of PSN Top Guns and an overview of the methodology can be located on https://psn.fi.informais.com/ (Free registration is required to view methodology).
About Validus Growth Investors
Validus is a research-focused, independent growth equity manager. Using proprietary research methods that evolve over time, Validus implements fundamentally-driven strategies with active risk-mitigation techniques to enhance down-side protection. All of Validus’ strategies employ the same philosophy and process. We seek company-specific growth wherever it leads and no matter how it’s defined by the market. We believe that an active growth strategy with an appropriate investment horizon, stock-specific focus and market risk mitigation deserves a place in every portfolio. For more information, visit http://www.validusgrowth.com.
About Informa Financial Intelligence’s Zephyr
Financial Intelligence, part of the Informa Intelligence Division of Informa plc, is a leading provider of products and services helping financial institutions around the world cut through the noise and take decisive action. Informa Financial Intelligence's solutions provide unparalleled insight into market opportunity, competitive performance and customer segment behavioral patterns and performance through specialized industry research, intelligence, and insight. IFI’s Zephyr portfolio supports asset allocation, investment analysis, portfolio construction, and client communications that combine to help advisors and portfolio managers retain and grow client relationships. For more information about IFI, visit https://financialintelligence.informa.com. For more information about Zephyr’s PSN Separately Managed Accounts data, visit https://financialintelligence.informa.com/products-and-services/data-analysis-and-tools/psn-sma.
Investing involves risk, loss of principal is possible. There is no guarantee that any historical trend illustrated above will be repeated in the future, and there is no way to predict precisely when such a trend might begin. The information is based on the economic and market conditions as of this date. The information is not intended as a discussion of the merits of a particular offering and should not assume that any discussion or information provided herein serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for personalized investment advice from Validus or any other investment professional.
This material is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The material is not intended to be relied upon as a forecast, research or investment advice and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. There is no guarantee that any forecasts made will come to pass.
Imagine Learning, a Weld North Education company and leading educational technology developer of supplemental adaptive curriculum for PreK through eighth-grade students, announces that its digital curriculum and the impact it has on students is being featured in an award-winning documentary series.
“Today, educators are seeking unique and creative ways to better engage with students,” shares host Laurence Fishburne, as he introduces the newest segment of “Behind the Scenes.” Featuring Imagine Learning’s engaging digital curriculum, the segment explores the importance of language development for all students and the value of leveraging technology to accelerate learning. The documentary will air on exclusive public television affiliates and promoted via commercials on primetime Fox networks and other regional primetime airings including CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, Discovery, and CNN Headline News in the top 100 cities.
In these unprecedented times of nationwide school closures, Imagine Learning understands that equipping teachers with the digital tools they need to reach all students is more critical than ever. The Imagine Learning Language Advantage™ promotes rigorous and equitable development of language that accelerates learning across all subjects, transforming students into stronger and more confident learners.
“Imagine Learning is committed to helping districts navigate the shift between teaching students at school to a remote learning environment, ensuring every child, especially those most-at-risk, stays on-track,” shares Jeremy Cowdrey, CEO of Imagine Learning.
Discover how Imagine Learning ignites engagement, maximizes personal relevance, amplifies confidence, and inspires breakthroughs for all learners in this new segment at https://behindthesceneslf.com/ptv-segments/ “Learning Solutions” video.
# # # # About Imagine Learning: Imagine Learning is a leading educational technology company providing equity of access to learning through supplemental digital curriculum for PreK through eighth-grade students. Our adaptive suite of Literacy, Reading, Math, and Assessment solutions are powered by the Imagine Learning Language Advantage™, a theory of action that promotes rigorous and equitable development of language, enabling students to have deeper comprehension, engagement, and enjoyment of learning. Over 3.5 million students, nationwide benefit from Imagine Learning programs to accelerate their learning. Learn more at https://www.imaginelearning.com/
“We’re honored and thrilled that Bob will be working with us, given his distinguished career in academia as both an administrator and agricultural faculty member, his consultations with high-level policymakers, and his experience as a grain and livestock farmer,” said 2Blades President Diana Horvath. “He understands what we do and how we fit into efforts to feed the additional 2 billion people who will live on the earth by the year 2050.”
“I was introduced to work of the 2Blades Foundation about three years ago,” Easter said, “and I have been impressed by their genuine commitment to use the modern tools of genetic improvement to address age-old problems such as yield improvement, disease resistance, and sustainable storage of harvested food in crops critical to the nutrition of those with limited resources globally. It is a noble calling and I am delighted to have this opportunity to contribute in any way that I can.”
Dr. Easter was appointed president-designate of the University of Illinois in March 2012, and became the university’s 19th president in July 2012 until his retirement in 2015. Before becoming president, he spent his entire, nearly 40-year career as a senior administrator and faculty member on the university’s Urbana-Champaign campus, where he earned his doctorate in animal science in 1976. He was interim chancellor from 2009-2011, serving as chief executive officer of the 42,000-student campus, and also served as interim provost and interim vice chancellor for research. He presently holds the rank of President and Professor Emeritus.
From 2002-2009, he was dean of the nationally ranked College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. Before that, he served as head of the Department of Animal Sciences, where he has been a faculty member since 1976. An expert in livestock feeding, Easter has co-authored a book on livestock production and has written more than 90 peer-reviewed articles, 11 book chapters, and numerous papers for conferences and industry publications. He also has spoken to audiences in the U.S. and 30 foreign countries on livestock feeding.
In 2006, he was appointed by President George W. Bush to the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD), and was appointed as chair of BIFAD in 2007. He also is a Fellow of the American Society of Animal Science, as well as a member of the American Society of Agriculture and Biological Engineers and the Farm Foundation Roundtable. He holds an honorary doctorate from Iowa State University. Easter was also a member of the British Society of Animal Science during his research career.
The 2Blades Foundation, based in Evanston, Illinois, and with offices and laboratories in the United Kingdom, is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. 2Blades establishes and manages development programs addressing significant unsolved crop disease problems in collaboration with leading research institutions around the world in both the public and private sectors.
MatchMySound, along with GIA Publications and American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), announced today the launch of My Choral Coach, an integrated music creation platform that provides instant feedback and guided practice for choral directors and their singers.
With My Choral Coach, choral members can sing their part of a piece of music into their computer and the platform will give them real-time feedback on their pitch, rhythm, and tempo. Choral directors can then assess progress and offer input via the messaging component.
“When you combine our technology with the strength and resources of GIA and ACDA, choral groups will have an engaging solution that will keep them making music during this difficult time,” said David Smolover, CEO of Accelerando, which owns MatchMySound. “Our team has designed an easy-to-use platform that works for all choirs, regardless of age or proficiency.”
My Choral Coach will also enable choral groups to create virtual choirs, in which individual singers will record their part in a video, and choral directors can then edit those files into an overall mix. ACDA Executive Director Tim Sharp notes: “While the result isn’t a substitute for in-person choirs, My Choral Coach allows us to hear each singer individually, and to coach musicians on how they fit into the overall performance, even when they can’t hear their fellow singers.”
My Choral Coach will expand the offering in June to include mobile apps for iOS and Android. Choral directors interested in using My Choral Coach for their choral groups can visit http://www.mychoralcoach.com or email info@matchmysound.com for more information on how to implement this new music creation, performance, and feedback platform.
About Accelerando Accelerando is a music education company that specializes in music assessment technology. Its flagship practice and feedback technology, MatchMySound, powers the apps Achieve Music, MusicFirst’ s Practice First, Piano Adventures’ Sightreading Coach, My Choral Coach, and Marching Band Pro. A respected technology innovator, the company has license agreements with worldwide leaders in music education, including Noteflight, Alfred Music, and Piano Adventures. Accelerando also works with School of Rock, one of the world’s largest music lesson providers. The company recently developed Songley, an app that is transforming the relationship between performing artists and their fans. The company’s mission is to make learning fun, exciting, and affordable, and proudly serves its solutions to publishers, schools, private teachers, student musicians, and hobbyists worldwide.
About American Choral Directors Association American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) is a professional association of 18,000 choral conductors who represent more than 1 million singers across the country. ACDA members conduct and teach a range of choirs, including school and university-based choirs, community choral groups, professional ensembles, and music in worship. ACDA's mission is to inspire excellence in choral music through education, performance, composition, and advocacy. Learn more at http://acda.org.
About GIA Publications, Inc. Founded in 1941, GIA Publications, Inc. is a family-owned company with more than 7,000 choral and instrumental editions in print, as well as hymnals, recordings, a licensing division, and a wide variety of music education resources. In 2013, the esteemed choral publisher Walton Music became part of GIA. Learn more at http://www.giamusic.com.
Mass-Vac, Inc. has introduced a new line of vacuum pump inlet traps that protect pumps from the byproducts generated by freeze dryers, gel dryers, rotary evaporators, vacuum ovens, glove boxes, and vacuum sterilizers.
MV PosiTrap® Vacuum Inlet Traps come in 4” and 8” dia. sizes for pumps up to 25 and 50 CFM, respectively, and are designed to prevent contaminants from being ingested in the pump; causing premature pump failure. Suitable for vacuum pumps connected to a broad range of laboratory research equip-ment, users can select the appropriate filter media to protect pumps from particulates, acids, organic solvent, hydrogen peroxide, and water vapor.
Made of stainless steel and positively sealed at both ends to prevent blow-by, MV PosiTrap® Vacuum Inlet Traps are available with straight-through and right-angle ports and flange sizes from NW 25 up to ISO 80. Filter elements include SS mesh, activated charcoal for organic vapors, molecular sieve for water vapors, polypro in 20-0.1 micron pore size, and Sodasorb®, for acids.
MV PosiTrap® Vacuum Inlet Traps are priced from 5.00 (list), depending upon configuration and the selected filter cartridges.
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MatchMySound and Noteflight announced their partnership, as they release SoundCheck, an integrated music creation platform providing instant feedback and guided practice.
“Noteflight’s robust online music notation software, combined with Hal Leonard’s vast catalog of music and SoundCheck assessment, is a huge win for musicians of all ages,” said John Mlynczak, Managing Director of Noteflight, a Hal Leonard company. “We are building an unparalleled single solution where learning to both create and perform music is seamlessly integrated.”
With SoundCheck, students, teachers, and musicians will have the ability to play or sing a piece of music and receive real-time feedback on their performance, to include ratings for pitch, rhythm, and tempo. The platform also provides tools for effective and engaging guided practice, such as tempo adjustment, looping, and backing tracks. SoundCheck will be added to Noteflight and Noteflight Premium in the coming months.
“MatchMySound’s sophisticated feedback technology is an ideal fit for this revolutionary music learning and performing solution,” said David Smolover, CEO of Accelerando. “We are thrilled to partner with the leaders in publishing and online music notation to build SoundCheck and to offer it to music writers and readers, worldwide.”
Teachers, students, and musicians interested in using SoundCheck can contact Noteflight at http://www.noteflight.com for more information on how to implement this new music creation, performance, and feedback platform.
About Accelerando Accelerando is a music education company that specializes in music assessment technology. Its flagship practice and feedback technology, MatchMySound, powers the apps Achieve Music, MusicFirst’ s Practice First, Piano Adventures’ Sightreading Coach, My Choral Coach, and Marching Band Pro. A respected technology leader in music education, the company has license agreements with major publishers, including Hal Leonard, Alfred Music, Music Sales, and Piano Adventures. Accelerando also works with School of Rock, one of the world’s largest music lesson providers. The company recently developed Songley, an app that is transforming the relationship between performing artists and their fans. The company’s mission is to make learning fun, exciting, and affordable, and proudly serves its solutions to publishers, schools, private teachers, student musicians, and hobbyists worldwide.
About Noteflight Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Somerville, MA, Noteflight, LLC is dedicated to reinventing the way people create, share, teach, sell, purchase, and now learn to play notated music. Noteflight has over 4.8 million users and addresses both individual music-makers and music educators at all levels with its family of products, available by online subscription. Noteflight also provides a marketplace to purchase and sell music all as digital Noteflight notation files. Hal Leonard acquired Noteflight in 2014 and continues to invest in growth for both the education and consumer music markets. For more information, visit http://www.noteflight.com.
About Hal Leonard Founded in 1947, Hal Leonard is the world’s largest music print publisher and digital content provider, producing educational publications, songbooks, sheet music, reference books, DVDs, magazines, eBooks, digital sheet music, apps and more. The company is also a major distributor of music technology products, selling and marketing the most popular software, hard goods and accessories available today, to musicians and recording enthusiasts around the world. In its more than 200,000 available publications and products, Hal Leonard represents many of the world’s best known and most respected publishers, artists, songwriters, arrangers and manufacturers. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI and also has domestic offices in Winona, MN; San Francisco; Austin; and Boston, and offices abroad in Australia, Belgium, China, Germany, Holland, Italy, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit http://www.halleonard.com.
Brilliant, the leading smart home control and lighting company, and Genie, the most recognized brand of smart garage door openers, announce a new integration to bring more convenience, simplicity, and security to the smart home industry. Genie’s full line of Wi-Fi enabled garage door openers powered by Aladdin Connect® can now be controlled from Brilliant’s in-wall touchscreen control panels and mobile app.
Brilliant is the first affordable smart home control and smart lighting system that unifies all your favorite smart home devices and makes them easier to use. Homeowners, families, renters, and guests could already control lighting, locks, cameras, music, thermostats effortlessly by using simple voice-enabled touchscreen controls on the walls or the all-in-one Brilliant app. Now they can add garage doors to the list.
Key benefits:
Extended Security Control: Check if the garage doors are closed, and open or close them from any room with a Brilliant Control - without needing to carry a phone, download an app, or walk to the garage.
Simplified Home Automation: Secure the entire home with a tap or voice command by creating home automation scenes. Example scenes include a “Leave Home” or “Goodnight” scene that would close the garage doors, lock the front door, turn off lights, and adjust the thermostat.
In-Wall Voice: Brilliant’s built-in Alexa feature enables the use of voice commands to manage garage access as well as all other smart home features.
Unified Remote Control: Use Brilliant’s all-in-one mobile app for iOS and Android to control the entire smart home—lighting, thermostats, locks, Genie garage door openers, Ring cameras, Sonos speakers, and more—from the palm of your hand from anywhere.
“At Brilliant, our mission is to make interacting with all of your smart devices simple, from lights, music, climate, security, and doorbells to whatever comes next. Today, we are pleased to share what’s next: Garage Doors,” said Aaron Emigh, Co-Founder and CEO of Brilliant. “The integration between Brilliant and Genie offers a new opportunity for homebuilders and custom integrators to create more convenient and smarter homes for their customers.”
"We’re excited to partner with Brilliant to offer our customers more convenient ways to control their homes" said Mike Kridel, President of The Genie Company. "Genie and Brilliant are committed to helping homeowners meet their needs now and in the future by working with homebuilders and custom integrators to create a more harmonious smart home experience."
Brilliant currently works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, HomeKit, Sonos, Ring, Schlage, Honeywell, Ecobee, Philips Hue, LIFX, Wemo, ButterflyMX, and more, with new integrations added on a monthly basis. Brilliant also supports hubs such as Samsung SmartThings for connecting Z-Wave or Zigbee products and can connect directly to bridge products from Philips Hue and others. Starting at 9, Brilliant is available in six colors to seamlessly blend with any decor and is available for purchase at http://www.brilliant.tech.
Genie’s full line of reliable, ultra-quiet, Wi-Fi enabled smart garage door openers and controllers are Works with Alexa and Google Home certified. Genie’s line of residential garage door openers includes an award-winning wall-mount version that improves garage aesthetics and includes an automated garage door lock to provide an additional layer of security.
About Brilliant Brilliant, the leading smart home lighting and control company, creates technology that unifies the home experience through simple and thoughtful interaction. Winner of the CES Innovation Award, the CTA TechHome Mark of Excellence, the IoT Breakthrough Award, and the CEDIA BEST Award. Brilliant is based in San Mateo, California, and is funded by August Capital, Miramar Ventures, The Box Group, and other prominent investors. For more on Brilliant, please visit: https://www.brilliant.tech
About Genie The Genie Company is based in Mt. Hope, Ohio, and is a leading manufacturer of smart, connected garage door openers and accessories for residential and commercial applications. The Genie® name itself is a well-recognized icon among homeowners, builders, and dealers alike. Genie distributes its openers and accessories through a broad distribution channel of professional dealers, wholesalers, and retailers throughout the U.S. and Canada. For more on Genie, please visit: http://www.geniecompany.com
FDR Services Corp. a premier healthcare laundry company announced the latest updates on its continued effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, and what it means to be an essential company that contributes to a patient-centered care.
At FDR, our main focus continues to be the health and safety of our hard-working employees and their loved ones; and of course, our partners who treat acutely ill and vulnerable patients around the clock. Since the corona virus pandemic began, FDR has provided the measures across all assets, including the support for our healthcare community that was massively affected by this disease. It’s very important that FDR holds true to its core values, by exercising corporate responsibility through continuous support to the communities and improving lives.
While all our plants continue to operate so that we can meet the aggressive demands of local health facilities, FDR takes every CDC outlined safety precaution to secure a continuous laundry supply chain. All this would never be possible without company's amazing essential workers who put their lives on the forefront of this pandemic every day, in order to deliver the unprecedented quality to our nation’s healthcare. While the front-line workers in hospitals and nursing homes have captured the public’s eye, it’s the unsung heroes like the FDR employees, working behind the scenes, that keep the healthcare system of America rolling. Even though FDR as any local company felt the economic fluctuations, we are very proud of the fact that our employees have our full support in their professional careers, as we understand the uncertainties of our current time and family matters that we cherish so much.
On behalf of the entire team here at FDR Services be safe, and know that we are in this fight together for better health!
Utility Concierge®, the original concierge service for connecting home services, is thrilled to announce a collaboration with Lone Wolf Technologies ("Lone Wolf"). Utility Concierge will be featured in the Lone Wolf Marketplace, a library of curated digital tools for real estate agents and brokerages to plug and play into their national transaction management member benefit, zipForm® Plus, or their local/state member benefit, TransactionDesk. Marketplace puts the industry's most innovative tools like the Utility Concierge service, in the hands of real estate agents and brokerages to provide the first end-to-end transaction experience of its kind.
"Marketplace is where real estate professionals can go to find everything they need for their real estate experience," said Jason Cheverton, VP of Strategic Channels at Lone Wolf. "At Lone Wolf, we often compare Marketplace to Netflix. Netflix brought an entirely new way for people to access multiple forms of entertainment that were previously only available in separate locations. Like Netflix, Marketplace brings all of these various real estate tools together, whether they're Lone Wolf solutions or not, and makes it possible for agents and brokerages to find and use them all in a single place—their transaction management solution. And the best part? Unlike Netflix, every agent in the country has a free login to Marketplace through their national transaction member benefit and can start using these tools in their transactions today."
Marketplace makes it easier than ever for real estate professionals to add Utility Concierge to their process. With just a click, agents and brokers can add the built-in Utility Concierge integration to their transaction management solution.
“Lone Wolf Marketplace is an amazing platform and partner for Utility Concierge,” said Gabe Abshire, founder and CEO of Utility Concierge. “Just like we focus on making things easier for homebuyers, Lone Wolf is focused on making things easier for agents. We’re excited to make adding a personal concierge to every team on Marketplace simple and easy.”
About Utility Concierge Utility Concierge is a revolutionary service for connecting utilities and home services like TV, internet phone, home automation and security. The company’s no-cost, white-glove service provides clients with a personal concierge to customize a whole-home connection plan, place orders and schedule installations for each service—all with a single point of contact. Since its founding in 2009, the company has been dedicated to surpassing great customer service, setting the bar at providing a mind-blowing client experience. Utility Concierge is one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S., making the Inc 5000 list in 2018 as #3091, in 2019 as #1810 and #110 on the inaugural Inc 5000 Series Texas list in 2020.
About Lone Wolf Technologies Lone Wolf Technologies, a Vista Equity Partners portfolio company, is the North American leader in residential real estate software, serving over 1.4 million real estate professionals across Canada and the U.S. The company offers an ecosystem of technology products designed to simplify the entire transaction process, including software for back office and transaction management. Each element of this ecosystem enables brokerages, agents, MLSs, and associations to operate more efficiently, reduce costs, and increase opportunities for profitability. Lone Wolf's head office is located in Cambridge, ON, with additional offices in Dallas, TX, London, ON, and Fraser, MI.
D’Vaughn Bell, the CEO of Marqui Management, one of the fastest-growing reputation marketing consulting firms in Allen, TX, has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organization for successful business owners and leaders worldwide.
D’Vaughn Bell was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors.
“We are honored to welcome D’Vaughn into the community,” said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Business Council. “Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.”
As an accepted member of the Council, D’Vaughn has access to a variety of exclusive opportunities designed to help him reach peak professional influence. He will connect and collaborate with other respected local leaders in a private forum and at members-only events. D’Vaughn will also be invited to work with a professional editorial team to share his expert insights in original business articles on Forbes.com, and to contribute to published Q&A panels alongside other experts.
Finally, D’Vaughn Bell will benefit from exclusive access to vetted business service partners, membership-branded marketing collateral, and the high-touch support of the Forbes Councils member concierge team.
“I am incredibly grateful, excited, and honored to be selected as the newest Official Member of the Forbes Business Council. I am looking forward to networking with the top 1% of the world's business-minded individuals and will continue to offer actionable insight and expertise -- but on a more prestigious platform,” states Bell.
“These past few years have given me many opportunities and I have surpassed many milestones, but this is on the top of my list. A huge thank you goes out to Forbes and the Selection Committee for the recognition and honor.”
ABOUT FORBES COUNCILS Forbes Councils is a collective of invitation-only communities created in partnership with Forbes and the expert community builders who founded Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC). In Forbes Councils, exceptional business owners and leaders come together with the people and resources that can help them thrive.
As far as holidays go, few carry such mixed feelings as the annual observance of Memorial Day. While the Topeka community takes the time to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, many also see it as an opportunity to enjoy the simple pleasures too often taken for granted. In the spirit of the holiday, the team at BMW & Volkswagen of Topeka has reopened its showroom doors just in time to take part in Memorial Day traditions with a number of limited-time special offers.
During this time, qualified car shoppers who purchase a new Volkswagen vehicle will be able to opt for deferred payments for up to 120 days on all 2019 and 2020 model-year vehicles when they finance their purchase through Volkswagen Credit. This offer can be combined with 0% APR financing for up to 72 months for most models.
Loyal BMW shoppers can find special offers on many of their favorite models as well. Clients who shop from the dealership’s new BMW inventory will have the option to defer their first monthly payment for up to 90 days with as little as 0.9% APR for 60 months on select models with financing through BMW Financial Services.
These deals will expire soon, so those interested in taking advantage of these offers are encouraged to act fast. All incentives are subject to credit approval through Volkswagen Credit and BMW Financial Services.
Interested parties looking for more information on current offers available at BMW & Volkswagen of Topeka can connect with the dealership team directly by calling 855-978-7611. Prospective clients can also view a full list of current inventory and sales specials online at the dealership’s website, https://www.bmwvwtopeka.com/. BMW & Volkswagen of Topeka is located at 3030 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS.
Brain Simulator II – a software platform for proving how Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), the next phase of AI, will emerge – will be the focus of a paper to be presented by FutureAI CEO, Charles Simon at AGI-20.
Noted expert on AI and software developer, Simon, will discuss how Brain Simulator II, an open-source software project, enables experimentation into diverse AI algorithms to create an end-to-end AGI system.
Seamlessly marrying spiking neural networks with symbolic AI algorithms, Brain Simulator II features modules for vision, hearing, robotic control, learning, internal modeling, planning, imagination, and forethought.
AGI-20 is the preeminent annual conference on Artificial General Intelligence. Taking place June 23-26 as a virtual conference due to the coronavirus pandemic, the physical AGI-20 conference tentatively has been rescheduled to be held from September 16-19 in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Noting the significance of the annual AGI conferences, which are organized by the Artificial General Intelligence Society in cooperation with the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence, Simon contends, “New, unique algorithms that simulate biological neural circuits and directly address cognition are the key to advancing AI and ultimately helping it to evolve into AGI.”
According to Simon, the Brain Simulator II platform is able to combine vision and touch into a single mental model. “As a result, it is making progress toward the comprehension of causality and the passage of time,” he explains. “As the modules are enhanced, progressively more intelligence will emerge.”
A unique feature of the Brain Simulator is the introduction of the Universal Knowledge Store which can link information from multiple sources in a biologically plausible way. The Brain Simulator’s virtual entity receives inputs from vision, hearing, and touch and merges it into the knowledge store. Combined, this information provides the basis for understanding that words represent things in an objective reality, how causes lead to effects, and the ability to imagine and plan—all necessary prerequisites for true, humanlike intelligence.
Simon anticipates near-term development for Brain Simulator II will include improved and expanded sensory inputs, expansion of language capabilities, and the ability for the virtual entity to move objects in its environment. This will allow exploration into how the entity learns the basic physics of objects and uses this knowledge to plan object motions to achieve goals.
The proceedings of AGI-20 will be published as a book in Springer’s Lecture Notes in AI series, and all accepted papers will be available online.
In advance of AGI-20, anyone interested in Brain Simulator II can participate in the development process by downloading the software, suggesting new features, and (for advanced developers) adding custom modules. Visit http://brainsim.org. Follow Charles Simon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/futureai3.
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, Industrial Magnetics, Inc.(IMI) has developed the Arm-Pull, a hands-free door opener that allows users to open swing-style doors without using their hands or fingertips.
The new Arm-Pull attaches to latch-less, swing-style doors and allows people to pull the door open using their forearm, wrist or elbow when entering or exiting a room.
Perfect for public restrooms, retail stores, office buildings, and shop floors, the product can be used on metal or wood doors using the magnetic or through-hole mounting options. The product is constructed from heavy duty, stainless-steel as a one piece, laser-cut and precision formed unit for durability and performance.
The company has also devised a way for the Arm-Pull to work on latching doors with lever-style handles by incorporating their "J-Hook" magnetic assembly. The J-hook product holds the door handle in the open position, converting the door into a "latch-less" style that can now be used in conjunction with the Arm-Pull.
The Arm-Pull builds on the success of the company's previously released door opener, the Foot-Pull, which attaches to the bottom of a door and allows people to use the sole of their shoe to pull the door inward.
For a video, images, and additional information on these products, please visit the Arm-Pull / Foot-Pull Door Opener webpage, or contact an IMI product specialist at 800.662.4638.
SEOHost.net, a leading domain registration, SSL service, and SEO hosting provider, announced the importance of updating WordPress to protect their data.
“By keeping plugins and installation up to date, you can significantly reduce the risk of suffering a successful cyberattack,” said SEOHost COO Terry Cane. “Not only that, but there are also plenty of SEO-related reasons to keep your site secure. A compromised website can and will suffer on the SERP, and it can be difficult to recover after something like that.”
According to a report published by cybersecurity agency Sucuri, 90 percent of all hacked content management system sites in 2018 were running WordPress. According to the agency, experts blamed the vulnerabilities primarily on plugins and themes, configuration problems, and a lack of maintenance on the part of webmasters. Cane said this is not a great surprise.
“WordPress’s versatility is certainly a huge draw of the platform, but the main reason it’s so popular is that it’s easy to use. With its plugin ecosystem and simple interface, it allows anyone to create a website containing anything they can think of,” she said.
Unfortunately, Cane said this means that a large percentage of WordPress webmasters aren’t particularly educated in or aware of cybersecurity. As a result, they’re more likely to engage in bad practices such as poor password hygiene, installing too many plugins, or downloading plugins/themes from unknown third-party sources.
“The most egregious thing I see novice webmasters do - and arguably the most damaging - is slacking on patches,” says Cane. “There seems to be a common perception these days that most cyberattacks are carried out by sophisticated criminal enterprises, but this is false. Most cyber-criminals are opportunists looking for the path of least resistance.”
Indeed, the majority of data breaches are the result of identified vulnerabilities. Criminals bank on finding unpatched websites. And on WordPress, these websites exist in droves.
Cane recommends that users not only patch their WordPress installation but also look into installing the requisite security plugins to protect themselves against everything from spam to malware to targeted attacks.
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[ATLANTA, GA, May 21, 2020] Software for Hardware LLC proudly accounced the successful release and rollout of Software for Hardware version 14. SFH version 14 represents the latest, easiest and most powerful software for small and midsize door, frame and hardware distributors. Version 14 continues a progression of powerful and easy to use specialized software for distributors dating back to 1996 with version 1.0. Ian Oxman, co-owner, Software for Hardware LLC stated, "Version 14 builds upon our ease-of-use heritage but combined with much more power. We've added nearly 20 new features specifically requested and imagined by our customers." Version 14 contains entirely new proprietary features such as the Purchase Order Status Monitor(tm) which provides distributors real-time visibility to manage hundres of POs simultaneously.
Gary Loderhose, Senior Software Engineer, Software for Hardware LLC, commented, "I've been building the SFH product for over a decade. While we are quite proud of the new functionality, I am equally pleased with our rigorous alpha and beta testing process. We involved numerous SFH customers who put the software to real-world use for the past two months." Mark Dement, President, Stars & Stripes Doors stated, "Stars & Stripes happily participated in the beta testing of v.14. We appreciate how Software for Hardware incorporates customer feedback directly into the product." Another beta test customer, Jim Livesay, President, RT Western, added, "I admit to being a demanding customer, but Software for Hardware always steps up and directly addresses my requests. Software for Hardware proactively included RT Western in the best testing program. I appreciate that type of vendor relationship."
"It's all about the customer," reflects Lisa Oxman, co-owner, Software for Hardware LLC. "While we certainly had our own ideas about version 14, we instead took direction from our customers. We surveyed users, held webinars, countless meetings, and all that feedback created a great software product." Lisa continued, "True to our business model, all current and active SFH customers receive the v.14 upgrade absolutely free."
In addition to customer-driven features and data processing improvements, version 14 also contains integration with numerous industry and accounting platforms. Version 14 integrates to the ASSA ABLOY AAOS system and soon to be released an integration to the Allegion Overtur system. Software for Hardware also integrates with DoorData Solutions providing field inspectors direct access and easier input of inspection data into SFH.
On the accounting side, SFH version 14 continues integrations with Quickbooks, Sage 40, ContractERP and Epicor. Ian added, "We're committed to ensuring that our product integrates to our clients' prefered accounting system. Software for Hardware remains the only provider in the industry willing to create customer accounting system integrations as needed by our customers. We intend to continue to expand our integrations and industry partnerships."
Beyond features and functionality, the true value of any software lies in ease of learning and ease of use. Software for Hardware released version 14 following the launch of the P3 Training and Consulting service earlier this year. P3 provides subscribers live training webinars, recorded video sessions and person one-on-one consultation meetings. Software for Hardware dedicated new hires to support P3 with the goal of helping all SFH users get the most from their software investment.
Chery Orsi, Senior Customer Relations Manager, and DHI 2020 Award Winner, commented, "Back when I was a distributor, I wish my software provider offered a service like P3. We wasted so many hours learning software by trial and error. Believe me, those errors can be expensive. Training improves profitability and reduces stress!"
For more information on Software for Hardware products and services visit www.softwareforhardware.com or contact info@softwareforhardware.com
Based in Atlanta, GA since 1996, Software for Hardware provides software to commercial door, frame and hardware distributors across the U.S. and Canada. Nearly 1,000 door industry professionals rely on Software for Hardware to improve their business efficiency, client responsiveness, and bottom line profitability. As a result, Software for Hardware has become the fastest growing software company in the industry and the software of choice for door distributors.
The RESI conference series was created by LSN to bring together startups with early-stage investors and strategic channel partners. The goal was to maximize the capability of these companies, from seed to series B, to find partners who are a fit for their technology and stage of development.
Originally scheduled as a live event to be held in San Diego California, the coronavirus pandemic has forced LSN to shift to a digital platform due to the restrictions on travel. This is the second RESI conference that has gone digital after RESI Europe was moved to digital in March. LSN found that opening the conference to a virtual audience was a game changer.
“Digital RESI Global doubled our predicted attendee turnout with investment partners and fundraising CEOs. The metrics are actually quite interesting and surprised us in revealing the pent-up demand for action in the life science arena in these troubled times,” stated Dennis Ford, founder and CEO of Life Science Nation. “I never would have thought that these troubled times would have contributed to a new model that seems to be shifting the paradigm.”
What is unique about RESI is that the event is cross border and cross domain, connecting startups with 10 categories of global investors across the silos of drugs, devices, diagnostics and digital health, the “4Ds.” RESI caters to both the earliest stage startups - those seeking grants, seed and angel capital and the early-stage firms who seek series A and B funding.
Digital RESI June is a full-blown, three-day conference with investor panels, fundraising workshops, company presentations, an Innovation Challenge competition and will also feature elite life science tech hubs from around the globe.
Over 400 life science investors are expected to attend. Registered companies have access to a digital platform in which they can invite create an online profile and invite investors to one on one video chat sessions. This provides benefit to both investors and startups, as the investors can choose who they meet with while startups know that the investors have an interest in hearing their story.
In conjunction with the upcoming conference, LSN is offering a Fundraising Bootcamp webinar on Thursday, May 28th from 4-5pm (PST) to share more about the upcoming Digital RESI conference as well as a proven methodology for getting in front of as many investors as possible that are a fit for your company and product. The bootcamp will cover Messaging and Branding and Successful Partnering. This Bootcamp is open to all entrepreneurs at no cost. Registration is required –click here to register.
Interested life science startups can register for Digital RESI 3-Day Global Conference here and use the promo code “RESIMG100” for 0 off a 3-Day pass. Companies that are part of a participating Tech Hub can receive an even greater discount. For more information on the conference, click here.
About Murrieta Genomics Murrieta Genomics provides access to next generation sequencing technology for researchers in the health, veterinary, agriculture, forensics and direct to consumer industries. The company is a true business incubator, offering mentorship and guidance from both the scientific and business perspective to aspiring genomic-related entrepreneurs. The founders of Murrieta Genomics have extensive background in business, finance, science and technology. They are supplemented with a prestigious advisory board from both business and science. The company provides Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) services, hands-on consulting, review, appraisal and guidance. In addition, it provides help with company value propositions and potential seed funding support to qualified incubator graduates. For more information visit http://www.murrietagenomics.com.
Murrieta Genomics is part of the Murrieta Innovation Center, a RESI Tech Hub dedicated to supporting life science companies. The Innovation Center has medical device, therapeutic, software, clinical research and of course genomic companies that are working hard to advance new ideas and innovations that can impact the world in a positive way. The Center is also a resource for all types of local startup companies, offering services and workshops from a local SBDC, several veteran organizations, a SCORE branch and more.
About Life Science Nation’s RESI Conference The Redefining Early Stage Investments (RESI) conference series was created by Life Science Nation (LSN) to bring together startups with early-stage investors and strategic channel partners. The goal was to maximize the capability of these companies, from seed to series B, to find partners who are a fit for their technology and stage of development. What is unique about RESI is that the event is cross border and cross domain, connecting startups with 10 categories of global investors across the silos of drugs, devices, diagnostics, and digital health, the “4 Ds”. RESI caters to both the earliest stage startups, those seeking grants, seed and angel capital, and the early-stage firms who seek series A and B funding.
A diverse portfolio of 33 companies, operating mainly in Africa, will be supported by the Clean Cooking Alliance’s new Venture Catalyst (VC) program. The program focuses on building an investment-ready pipeline through venture-level interventions, to deliver universal access to clean cooking in developing countries.
The Venture Catalyst portfolio currently includes biofuel, LPG, and biogas fuel distributors; pellet, ethanol, and char-briquette producers; and ethanol, gas, electric, and biomass stove manufacturers. The portfolio reflects a growing number of companies whose customers lack access to clean cooking solutions, including multi-product last-mile distributors, microfinance institutions, and distributed energy services companies. Many VC portfolio companies integrate industrial-scale manufacturing, digital technologies, mobile money, and consumer financing.
“We are proud to launch the Alliance’s new Venture Catalyst program and its initial portfolio, which will expand as new innovators enter the market,” said Peter George, the Alliance’s Senior Director of Private Sector & Investment. “As dramatic urbanization in Africa and other developing regions continues to occur, so does rapid business model and technology innovation. There is an urgent need to solve this problem for the 40% of families around the world who lack access to clean cooking, and for the planet as a whole. Fortunately, there is now a real possibility to catalyze a market transformation that has not been possible in the past.”
The VC program is the venture-focused component of the Alliance’s Cooking Industry Catalyst (CIC), a new, global industry development program. The CIC program combines venture-, market-, and consumer-level interventions to build scalable business models that deliver high-impact clean cooking solutions.
George adds, “We see this work as critical to generating a robust pipeline of investment opportunities that will attract the tens if not hundreds of billions of dollars of private capital required to meet these energy access infrastructure needs as more and more around the world continue to emerge from poverty.” To begin to catalyze the investment into companies supported under the Venture Catalyst program, the Alliance is also developing the Spark+ Africa Fund, a + million sector-specialized fund that will offer debt, equity and quasi-equity capital to companies throughout the clean cooking value chain.
Under the VC program, companies will benefit from a broad range of specialized support aimed at solidifying their commercial viability, enhancing their investment-readiness, and facilitating access to growth capital. Possible areas of support include:
Financial and transaction advisory;
Strategy and business development;
Operations and human resources;
Tax, legal, and governance;
Government relations and policy advocacy; and
Social and environmental impact.
This support will often be delivered in partnership with a broad network of partners, such as impact investors, grant funders, fee-based consultants, and donor-funded technical assistance providers.
George emphasized the importance of the timing of this approach: “Particularly in the context of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, it is unacceptable that the respiratory health of three billion people is so negatively impacted by the way they cook, and that the poorest remain limited by energy poverty. Financially viable companies that mobilize private capital are critical to addressing this challenge at a global scale.”
The Alliance welcomes inquiries about admission to the VC program or interest in the Spark+ Africa Fund. Please email your questions or a management presentation request to investment@cleancookingalliance.org.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted higher education to an unprecedented extent. College campuses are shut down and there are still many questions about whether they will be able to open in the fall. With the future of higher education and the economy more uncertain than ever, many students are rethinking the traditional model of a brick-and-mortar education and considering the benefits and safety of online degrees.
Online community colleges offer an affordable option for students who want to begin their education path at home and bypass the unpredictability of what the fall semester may bring. Additionally, this choice can eliminate the financial strain of a four-year, on-campus degree at a traditional university, an important consideration as students face an uncertain economy.
To assist students in finding the best option for their individual needs during this time, Optimal (formerly SR Education Group) is releasing the 2020 Best Online Community College Rankings on Guide to Online Schools. The rankings include a nationwide best overall community college ranking, as well as 41 individual state rankings.
The methodology for the rankings incorporates many factors important to the success of a community college, including retention rate, graduation rate, and the variety of programs available. Additionally, the rankings weigh the percent of students enrolled in online degrees specifically, as an indicator of the success of the college’s distance education program. These data points were all collected by the National Center of Education Statistics. Optimal researched 550 community colleges, and gave each a score based on these factors. Only schools that scored 70% or higher were included on the rankings. In order to be considered for a ranking list, community colleges need to be regionally accredited and offer at least one fully online associate degree.
"The entire education system is in an unprecedented time of upheaval and the economy is in rapid decline. Students are scared and are looking for options. Optimal wants to help these students by providing quality, affordable degree options that can be completed entirely online, allowing people to stay safe and close to family," said CEO Sung Rhee. “We understand that many people are facing hardship right now and cannot pay top-dollar for an education. We hope that our resources provide a path forward during this trying time."
The average price of the community college degrees on our ranking lists is approximately ,000 annually, providing significantly cheaper options than traditional, campus-based degrees.
About Optimal™ Optimal helps prospective students make informed, data-driven decisions to improve their collegiate experience and their post-college careers. The company provides over 85,000 in-depth student reviews and college rankings for every major based on alumni salaries and manually researched tuitions. Optimal’s tools and services provide accessible and transparent financial data regarding cost and earning potential that give students educational paths that lead them to success, without burdening them with insurmountable debt. https://www.optimal.com
MDstaffers announced today that Chief Operating Officer Ryan Larkinhas been named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ (SIA) 40 Under 40 list. The list is a contemporary look at the staffing industry’s trailblazing leaders in North America. SIA, the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions, recognizes honorees as, “fervent about mentoring their teams to develop their strengths so the workers, their clients, and their companies flourish.”
Larkin has overseen nearly every function of MDstaffers in his tenure—each year taking on more responsibility. Larkin recently served as MDstaffers’ Vice President of Service Delivery where he led client development and sales while simultaneously deploying technology to improve operational efficiencies—leading revenue growth of more than 5,600 percent.
Last year, he was appointed to Chief Operating Officer where he now oversees all departments, functions, and divisions of MDstaffers. A hands-on leader, Larkin still regularly speaks with clients and candidates to stay connected to the needs of both.
“Ryan is extremely deserving of this recognition; his deep understanding of the healthcare industry and what our clients need has been instrumental in our firm’s continued success,” says Tyler Covey, MDstaffers’ CEO.
MDstaffers is the fastest-growing physician staffing company in the United States. MDstaffers is a national locum tenens and permanent placement physician and advanced practitioner staffing firm. MDstaffers seeks to improve access to and quality of healthcare in the United States by providing exceptional physician and advanced practitioner staffing and consulting services to healthcare organizations. MDstaffers is headquartered in Rancho Cordova, a suburb of Sacramento, California; MDstaffers serves the East Coast through its office in the D.C. Metro Area.
Any questions regarding this release can be emailed to info@MDstaffers.com or please call 866-90-STAFF and ask for the public information officer.
Engel & Völkers Florida, Master License Partner of the global luxury real estate brand, today announced its first quarter of 2020 report. The company has seen significant year-over-year increases, a steady stream of transactions at all price points, increased its average listing price, grown advisor count through talent attraction, and is gearing up for a major franchise expansion.
“Engel & Völkers Florida has always been a very collaborative network,” said Timo Khammash, Managing Partner of Engel & Völkers Florida. “As we navigate through these unprecedented times, we continue to work with our colleagues throughout the Americas and abroad to maintain the highest levels of real estate service with the utmost care and support.”
In its first quarter of 2020, Engel & Völkers Florida reported 849 transactions across its 30 shops; a 13 percent increase from transactions seen in quarter one of 2019. The average sales price is ,095,574 among the recent transactions; a 50 percent increase in year over year from its first quarter of 2019. Engel & Völkers Florida network also saw a 27 percent increase in advisor growth.
"Engel & Völkers Americas has worked very hard to prevent layoffs or furloughs of its corporate staff following the impact of COVID-19," said Anthony Hitt, President and CEO of Engel & Völkers Americas. "Now, more than ever, our network needs support and resources, and we are delivering on that. Our business is built for sustainability, and we are very focused on providing our network what they need most today and in the future. Engel & Völkers has benefited from a very strong first quarter and we are seeing strength in consumer confidence and additional interest from real estate professionals looking to take advantage of our brand strength and offerings to build their business."
Engel & Völkers Florida is continuing its franchise expansion efforts in premium first and second home markets throughout Florida including Alachua County, Bay County, Escambia County, Flagler County, Marion County, Sarasota County and Volusia County. The Master License Partner is also working closely with its existing brokerage shops to gain additional market share in areas such as Broward County, Hillsborough County, Miami-Dade County, Monroe County and Pinellas County.
“We have noticed an uptick in our franchise sales pipeline during Q1,” said Craig Anderson, Senior Vice President, Franchise Sales of Engel & Völkers Florida. “Real estate leaders are seeing how our business has adapted during this time. Our business hasn’t stopped, it's shifted, and it’s attracting a lot of interest.”
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Press contact: Linzee Werkmeister, Director, Public Relations & Franchise Support Email: Linzee.Werkmeister(at)evrealestate.com Tel: (239) 348-9000
About Engel & Völkers: Engel & Völkers is a global luxury real estate brand. Founded in Hamburg, Germany in 1977, Engel & Völkers draws on its rich European history to deliver a fresh approach to luxury real estate in the Americas with a focus on creating a bespoke, white-glove concierge client experience at every stage of the home buying or selling process for today’s savvy homeowner. Engel & Völkers currently operates approximately 175 shop locations with more than 3,000 real estate advisors in the Americas, contributing to the brand’s global network of over 12,000 real estate professionals in more than 30 countries, offering both private and institutional clients a professionally tailored range of luxury services, including real estate, yachting and aviation. Committed to exceptional service, Engel & Völkers supports its advisors with an array of premium quality business services; marketing programs and platforms; as well as access to its global network of real estate professionals, property listings and market data. Each brokerage is independently owned and operated. For more information, visit evrealestate.com.
About Engel & Völkers Florida: Engel & Völkers Florida is the Master License Partner of the global luxury real estate brand Engel & Völkers in the state of Florida. Recognized for uniquely recruiting, training and equipping some of the top professionals in the real estate industry, Engel & Völkers Florida’s exclusive franchise model positions its license partners at the top of the premium market to gain market share and support their bottom line. The company represents franchise locations in: 30A Beaches, Belleair, Boca Raton, Bonita Springs-Estero, Cape Coral, Clermont, Delray Beach, Destin, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers Downtown, Islamorada, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Jupiter, Leesburg, Madeira Beach, Marco Island, Melbourne Central, Melbourne Downtown, Miami-Coral Gables, Olde Naples, Orlando Downtown, Orlando-Winter Park, Palm Beach, South Tampa, St. Augustine, St. Pete, Stuart, Wellington, and Windermere.
Engel & Völkers Florida is continuing to strategically strengthen and expand its presence in premium real estate markets across the state of Florida. If you would like to know more about the Engel & Völkers brand or how to join its global network, which is known for demonstrating competence, exclusivity and passion, feel free to call our corporate office, located at 633 Tamiami Trl N, Suite 201, Naples, FL 34102 USA. Tel: +1 239-348-9000.
For more information about Engel & Völkers Florida, please visit florida.evrealestate.com
America’s #1 full-service outdoor lighting company, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, was honored to be a part of FOX’s Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back: Save Our Town, to help rebuild local restaurants devastated by two “100-year floods” in 2016 and 2018 in Ellicott City, MD.
Ellicott City was hit by massive floods in 2016 and 2018 and since has struggled to rebuild local businesses that the disasters caused. Ramsay and his team of experts came to help rebuild three local businesses. As a part of this process, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP) of Baltimore was chosen to help design and install outdoor lighting for two restaurants, Little Market Café and Phoenix Brewing Company.
OLP specializes in the design, installation and maintenance of low-voltage, energy-efficient outdoor illumination systems. OLP of Baltimore was chosen for this show due to the quality of work the producers saw on social media, as well as the many 5-star reviews they have received.
For the Little Market Café, the rear outdoor seating area was completely transformed by a landscape company, including a stone patio and fire pit. OLP installed bistro lighting to help complete the space and allow the café to have guests enjoy the space long after the sun goes down.
For Phoenix Brewing Company, a local artist was commissioned to paint a large mural on the exterior of the historic stone building, depicting Ellicott City’s rebirth. To ensure this mural could stand out in the evening, OLP installed bistro lighting in the alley between two buildings for passersby to enjoy!
“We are truly honored that OLP could play a part in the rebuilding of Ellicott City, with Gordon Ramsay and his team,” explains Tim O’Brien, owner of OLP of Baltimore. “As a fellow local small business owner, I can only imagine the sleepless nights that these owners endured as a result of these natural disasters, not once but twice. The owners and this historic town deserved this makeover and we are glad we could play a small part with this incredible team and community.”
Established in 1995, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives is the nation’s first and largest full-service, low-voltage outdoor lighting company. With over 150,000 installations across the United States and abroad, OLP is known for skillful, custom design for the hospitality industry, commercial businesses and residences. Featured in Lodging Magazine, Garden Design, House Beautiful, Better Homes and Gardens, Coastal Living, HGTV Magazine and Martha Stewart Living, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives features stunning handcrafted copper and brass LED lighting fixtures that can transform any building into a work of art. Learn more at https://www.outdoorlights.com/.
Conveyco Technologies, one of the premier order fulfillment and distribution center systems integrators in North America, announces their strategic partnership with Geek+, a global provider of smart logistics solutions that utilizes advanced robotics and artificial intelligence technologies, to help support organizations across North America. According to Interact Analysis, Geek+ is the No. 1 supplier of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in the world with 10% market share.
“We are pleased to be partnering with Conveyco to accelerate access to AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot) solutions in North America,” commented Rick DeFiesta, Partnership and Business Development Director at Geek+. “The demonstrated efficiency, scalability and cost-saving of Geek+ solutions will bring significant value and enable flexible logistics for customers across industries, at a time where logistics bottlenecks are increasing.”
“The breadth of field proven AMR technologies that Geek+ provides allows Conveyco to truly focus on our clients use and business case to provide them a scalable and cost-effective solution,” said Ed Romaine, VP Marketing & Business Development. He continued, “Being able to implement Conveyco’s RightFIT™ methodology using Geek+ technologies will provide efficiencies and competitive advantages to our clients that will change their market dynamics.”
The distribution agreement allows Conveyco to offer Geek+ robotics solutions to improve efficiency, provide flexibility, and reduce costs associated with warehouse and logistics operations in various industries. With regard to fast-growing industries, such as e-commerce and online retail, traditional manual warehouse operations cannot meet customer and market demands efficiently and accurately and will benefit from the joint offering.
Geek+ Goods-to-Person Picking System, empowered by Geek+ proprietary smart algorithms, uses P-series warehouse robots to eliminate redundant walking of the picking workers, improve picking accuracy, and reduce labor intensity. The AI-driven system features robot tasks management, combined order optimization and picking, inventory management, dynamic wave optimization, and adjustments of inventory layouts for maximum efficiency.
About Geek+ Geek+ is global technology company leading the intelligent logistics revolution. We apply advanced robotics and AI technologies to realize flexible, reliable and highly-efficient solutions for warehouses and supply chain management. Geek+ counts 300 global customers and has deployed more than 10,000 robots worldwide. Founded in 2015, Geek+ has over 800 employees and is headquartered in Beijing, with offices in Germany, the UK, the US, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore.
About Conveyco Technologies Conveyco Technologies has been providing world class performance enhancements for order fulfilment, distribution centers and warehouse operations for over 40 years. Solutions and systems include autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), robotic picking, sortation, voice, pick-to-light, palletizing, AS/RS, automated case handling, dispensing, AGVs, WES, WMS and WCS software plus consulting and integration services. For more information, please visit: https://www.conveyco.com/
CyberMaxx™ has received the AICPA’s SOC 2 Type 2 Certification for their managed cybersecurity services by Insyte CPAs, LLC, an independent service auditor. This certification illustrates CyberMaxx's constant dedication to its customers and commitment to providing trusted services on which healthcare organizations can rely.
"It was a pleasure to work with the CyberMaxx team on its inaugural SOC examination. Their internal control environment solidly withstood the rigor of the SOC requirements," says Cindy Wyatt, Managing Partner at Inyste CPAs, LLC.
The SOC 2 Certification is designed to provide assurance related to a Service Organization’s control environment related to Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality or Privacy. When certified, a service provider's systems are determined to meet the requirements of the trust services criteria in all material respects.
"The entire CyberMaxx team has and will continue to work hard to ensure we maintain systems and controls that support the confidence our customers place in us," says Thomas Lewis, CEO of CyberMaxx. "We are their trusted partner in the fight against cybersecurity attacks."
With more than 15 years of experience, CyberMaxx understands that cybersecurity expertise is critical to the success of any organization, and without it, organizations are left vulnerable. That is why CyberMaxx provides tailored and scalable managed cybersecurity solutions for healthcare organizations designed to be an extension of the team. CyberMaxx expands capabilities to avoid cyberattacks and mitigate loss to provide peace of mind.
About CyberMaxx CyberMaxx prevents, detects, and responds to cyberattacks for healthcare organizations. CyberMaxx equips its customers with a 24/7/365 security operations center with services including endpoint threat detection and response, network-based threat detection and prevention, security information and event management (SIEM) with advanced data analytics, vulnerability risk management, and incident response services.
Contact CyberMaxx for more information about healthcare cybersecurity solutions by visiting CyberMaxx.io.
About Insyte CPAs, LLC Insyte CPAs, LLC was founded by a group of Certified Public Accountants and business advisors with both Big 4 and regional firm experience who specialize in risk management, internal control, and business performance.
Media Contact Erin C. Kennedy | CyberMaxx | 615.309.2514 | ekennedy@cybermaxx.io
The American Foundation of Savoy Orders, Incorporated (Savoy Foundation) today announced the list of organizations supported through its charitable contributions through 2020. This list includes local, national and international organizations focused on health, human services charities, aid to victims of hurricanes and earthquakes, education and children’s causes through its Chivalry for Children’s Causes™.
Since it was founded in 1991, the Savoy Foundation has been committed to philanthropic initiatives, following the centuries old traditions of the Savoy Orders. The diverse charitable giving list included contributions to support local, national and international charities focused on providing medical, educational and humanitarian assistance and children’s causes, as well as social assistance charities that provide services to those in need and scholarship grants to support university students in the fields of arts/humanities and international studies.
Recent beneficiaries of Savoy Foundation grants have been the following:
Mercy Ships to support life-changing surgical procedures performed on hospital ships bringing hope and healing to the forgotten poor.
In 2019, the Savoy Foundation launched a new Initiative - Chivalry for Children’s Causes™ - with the presentation of a substantial grant to Southern California-based charity, Caterina’s Club, for its work providing meals, housing and job training for disadvantaged children and families
The New York Foundling’s Camp Felix Program: to improve the quality of life of children in disadvantaged circumstances, to gain self-esteem and to develop life skills with an overnight camp experience each summer, providing a week-long adventure to change their outlook on life, their future, and their sense of pride. Camp Felix is the only overnight camp for children in the child welfare system. The Foundling’s campers immerse themselves in activities that instill feelings of self-confidence, resilience, respect and community.
Stuart House at UCLA-Santa Monica Medical Center: to serve the special needs of sexually abused children and their families by providing comprehensive state-of-the-art treatment to help child victims and their families cope with the traumatic effects of sexual abuse on children's physical and psychological health.
Providence Rest Nursing Facility: to provide short term and long term care for the elderly in a peaceful environment.
Savoy Orders Pigott Scholarships: to provide scholarships to college and university students studying in the fields of fine arts/humanities and international studies. International studies scholars participate in the Savoy Foundation NGO program at the United Nations.
Savoy History Series: to fund a lecture series on subjects relating the Royal House of Savoy and the history of Italy, Italian literature, history, art, science and impact on other countries.
America’s VetDogs Program, a subsidiary of the Guide Dog Foundation Inc.: to meet the needs of disabled veterans by providing guide and service dogs specially trained to provide balance, relieve stress or perform other tasks.
About the American Foundation of Savoy Orders, Incorporated
The American Foundation of Savoy Orders, Incorporated, a U.S. charitable 501(c)(3) organization, has three endowments: charitable causes, educational programs and operating expenses. The Savoy Orders Pigott Scholarships were also established by the Foundation to provide financial aid to students in the Humanities and International studies. Annual grants are also made to children’s and hospital programs. In order to raise funds for the support of its activities, the Savoy Foundation sponsors a winter event, Ballo di Savoia and a spring event, Festa della Primavera in New York City and an event on the West Coast, Notte di Savoia Los Angeles. The Foundation is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Roster Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. Members of the Italian Royal Family, headed by His Royal Highness, Prince Victor Emmanuel of Savoy, actively support, attend and lend their names through formal patronage of the Savoy Foundation’s events. The Foundation also sponsors an annual history series on Italy and the Savoy dynasty which dates back over 1,000 years and is one of the oldest royal families in Europe.
Paramount WorkPlace, a leading software developer and provider of web-based and mobile spend management software solutions, today announced the upcoming launch of WorkPlace Travel, a cost-effective, powerful, and easy-to-use travel management solution for midmarket and enterprise organizations. Paramount WorkPlace Procurement, OCR and AP Invoice Automation, Expense, and Project Timesheet management applications are already transforming spend management for thousands of users globally. With the addition of WorkPlace Travel, the company’s offering is the most complete, comprehensive, and affordable available to companies in the SMB and enterprise spaces.
Salim Khalife, President and CEO of Paramount WorkPlace, said, “With business travel slowing due to coronavirus, it’s more important than ever for companies to strategically plan, approve, book, and account for every trip. Looking forward, as corporate travel inevitably returns to more normal levels, companies need to be ready with tools that facilitate compliant and cost-effective trip planning. Very few (if any) spend management applications for the midmarket combine the extensive functionality and competitive price point that Paramount WorkPlace does, making our offering a clear choice for savvy organizations that are seeking to improve their entire procure-to-pay process.”
WorkPlace Travel combines an easy-to-navigate user interface that makes it simple for employees to shop for and manage trips with a robust approval engine that ensures travel requests are within corporate thresholds.
WorkPlace Travel eliminates paperwork and simplifies business travel by allowing employees to easily shop for travel from their mobile devices, seek approvals, book travel according to corporate policies and limits, and then effortlessly transfer the trip data into their expense reports. WorkPlace Travel supports guided, data-based corporate travel decisions by providing employers with full visibility into travel activities, full control of booking parameters, and actionable insight into corporate travel spending. Combined with the integration into the Paramount WorkPlace expense management solution, the entire process is efficient, cost-effective, and auditable.
About Paramount WorkPlace Paramount WorkPlace develops, sells, and supports advanced web-based and mobile requisition, procurement, expense, and travel software solutions for mid-market and enterprise organizations. With over 171,000 worldwide users, Paramount WorkPlace cloud-based and on-premise solutions are trusted by global, national and local brands for their powerful capabilities, intuitive features and the option for a stand-alone and integrated extension of multiple ERP providers, including: Microsoft Dynamics GP, SL, AX, NAV and D365 Business Central; Sage ERP and Sage Intacct; Acumatica; Blackbaud Financial Edge and FE NXT, SAP, Oracle and other major mid-market and enterprise ERPs.Learn more at http://www.paramountworkplace.com
Cisive, a global provider of compliance-driven human capital management and risk management solutions, recently announced the company and its healthcare-focused background screening division, PreCheck, were both named by HR Tech Outlook magazine as part of the Top 10 Pre-Employment Screening Consulting/Services Companies 2020. A distinguished panel comprising of CEOs, CIOs, CHROs, and analysts, along with HR Tech Outlook’s editorial board assessed several background screening services companies and shortlisted the ones that are distinctively prominent in the field. “It is an honor for Cisive and PreCheck to be recognized as two of the top 10 pre-employment screening companies by HR Tech Outlook magazine, a testament to our commitment to quality and efficiency throughout the years,” said James Owens, President and CEO at Cisive. “In order to effectively partner with our clients as they face hiring challenges exacerbated by the pandemic, Cisive is prepared to continue serving the business community during these unprecedented times. More than ever, we are focused on delivering innovative technological solutions that provide the HR community with the key information to meet their hiring goals and critical business needs.”
“PreCheck’s inclusion in HR Tech Outlook’s list of the top 10 pre-employment screening companies recognizes the ingenuity and spirit of innovation possessed by our technologists, product managers and leadership team,” said Zach Daigle, President of PreCheck. “During these challenging times, PreCheck is more committed than ever to partnering with our healthcare clients to support their rapidly evolving critical business goals.”
In addition to being named as one of the Top 10 Pre-Employment Screening Companies by HR Tech Outlook, both Cisive and PreCheck have also been honored by CIO Bulletin as one of 30 Admired Companies to Watch in 2020. For more information about Cisive’s suite of solutions, visit http://www.Cisive.com. For more information about PreCheck’s suite of solutions, visit http://www.PreCheck.com.
About Cisive Cisive is a global leader in compliance-driven human capital and risk management solutions, providing onboarding and pre-employment background screening solutions to address the complex challenges and needs of large enterprises with dedicated, in-country account management teams committed to customer satisfaction. Cisive is accredited by the Professional Background Screeners Association (PBSA) and was named for the third consecutive year by HRO Today to the 2019 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction rankings of Top Pre-Employment Screening Providers, in addition to being named Company of the Year by CIO Review. The company and its brands serve clients in financial services, transportation, telecom/media, healthcare, utilities and the home services end-markets, among others. For additional information, please visit http://www.cisive.com.
About PreCheck Founded in 1983, PreCheck has focused exclusively on serving the healthcare industry’s background screening and employment qualification needs since 1993. PreCheck serves over 5,000 hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, educational institutions, and other ancillary healthcare organizations, across the U.S. PreCheck has evolved over time from a background screening provider into a turnkey outsourcing solutions provider, offering a full suite of background screening, compliance monitoring, and credentialing solutions all designed to help its clients adhere to the extensive regulations governing the healthcare industry. Based in Houston, PreCheck has been recognized as an Inc. 5000 company from 2013-2018 and has achieved Background Screening Credentialing Council Accreditation by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS). Please visit http://www.precheck.com for more information.
Mold needs oxygen, moisture, warmth and food to grow. One of the leading causes of mold damage in buildings starts with water damage. Atascadero SERVPRO professionals advise that preventing water damage in the first place is the best line of defense against mold.
Understanding the connection between water damage and mold gives people more information to help control moisture and water damage that feeds mold. Mold spores are always present and as long as the spores are dormant, mold doesn’t cause problems. Not all mold is as problematic as black mold (Stachybotrys chartarum), but any mold that gets into the structure of a building is going to cause damage. Inhabitants of mold-infected buildings, including animals, can also have allergic reactions and even severe health reactions.
The Mayo Clinic reports that mold allergies cause the same symptoms that occur in other types of respiratory allergies. Symptoms include sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, cough and postnasal drip, itchy eyes, nose and throat, watery eyes and dry, scaly skin. Mold allergies have been linked to asthma and are known to complicate other respiratory health conditions.
There are two general scenarios that contribute to moisture that feeds mold. The first, and most common, is water damage from slow, undetected leaks. The next is water damage caused by flooding from storm damage, broken pipes, water saturation from putting out a fire, or even sewage backing up into a building.
Water damage from slow leaks can be prevented by regular inspections of areas where leaks are not readily visible, such as under cabinets, behind laundry appliances, under buildings, in the attic where a small roof leak will leave signs and repairing the leak. Immediately repairing leaking faucets and leaking toilets is another way to prevent water damage and the associated mold.
Water and water damaged materials need to be dried or removed as soon as possible after a exposure to water. The combination of damage caused by water, coupled with growing mold begin to cause damage very quickly. Water soaked possessions and materials, including structural elements such as walls and flooring need to be dried out and sometimes removed. Mold feeds on damp and wet things like fabric, paper, and wood and other building materials, further contributing to the damage.
SERVPRO of Atascadero is a water damage company that has been supporting the local community over 10 years. The team is fully prepared and trained in different fields including water damage restoration, mold remediation, fire and smoke damage restoration and flood damage restoration. SERVPRO is available 24/7, 365 days a year to help out in any loss and make it ”Like it never even happened.”
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Dr. Tomasz Biernacki states that “If bunion and flat foot formation can be caught relatively early, this will prevent permanent arthritis from developing. This can keep the foot from being unable to fit into good supportive shoes in the future.
Dr. Biernacki further states “It is estimated that the people who develop flat feet and bunion formation can have further knee pain, hip pain and lower back pain. This can lead to permanent arthritis and difficulty wearing shoes or walking.”
The podiatrists and foot doctors at Advanced Foot and Ankle Specialists of Howell Michigan have developed a treatment algorithm for diagnosing and treating bunion pain with both surgery and without surgery. A bunion is actual the dislocation of a joint called your first metatarsal phalangeal joint.
Dr. Tomasz Biernacki is a practicing podiatric foot and ankle surgeon at Advanced Foot and Ankle specialists of Howell Michigan and Brighton Michigan.
Advanced foot and ankle specialists of Howell Michigan and Brighton Michigan pride themselves on providing comprehensive the care and working as a multispecialty team. The four doctors at this practice are on staff at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Livingston, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Brighton, and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor. Working as part of this large multidisciplined team, they can work with internal medicine doctors, primary care doctors, endocrinologists and vascular surgery specialist to provide comprehensive care.
Advanced foot and ankle specialists have four different doctors within their practice: Dr. Tom Biernacki, Dr. John Stevelinck, Dr. Marc Bonanni and Dr. Danielle Meyka-Blanchard. All podiatrists foot doctors are on staff at St. Joseph Mercy hospitals in Ann Arbor, Howell and Brighton Michigan. They pride themselves on serving Livingston County and Washtenaw County.
The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today that PACCAR has renewed its Gold Level Partnership, helping the nonprofit organization empower more women to develop careers in transportation, celebrate their successes and address the challenges they face.
In addition to providing financial support, the company actively participates in the association. Michele Rodgers, Director of Business & Product Development for Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company, serves on the WIT board of directors.
“PACCAR is proud to support Women In Trucking, an organization with diversity-focused initiatives that parallel our own,” said Rodgers. “Inclusion initiatives within PACCAR and the industry drive success and open doors to all.”
“We are grateful to have the continued support from an influential business leader like PACCAR,” said Ellen Voie, President and CEO of WIT. “Their passion and advocacy for diversifying the industry is instrumental in advancing the WIT mission and affecting real change in the industry.”
Since 2007, WIT has been committed to bringing greater opportunities for women in transportation and helping them succeed. A few recent accomplishments include a record-breaking attendance at the 2019 Accelerate! Conference and Exhibition; an award-winning magazine that explores gender issues in transportation; and a weekly SiriusXM radio show called Women In Trucking that features listener call-ins and interviews with professionals from the trucking industry.
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About Women In Trucking Association, Inc. Women In Trucking, Inc. is a nonprofit association established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry. Membership is not limited to women, as 17 percent of its members are men who support the mission. Women In Trucking is supported by its members and the generosity of Gold Level Partners: Amazon, Arrow Truck Sales, BMO Transportation Finance, Daimler Trucks North America, Expediter Services, FedEx Freight, Great Dane, J.B. Hunt Transport, Michelin North America, PACCAR, Penske Transportation Solutions, Ryder System, Walmart, and Waste Management. Follow WIT on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn. For more information, visit http://www.womenintrucking.org or call 888-464-9482.
The Club at Savannah Quarters® Director of Golf Jonathan Mattox was named ‘Merchandiser of the Year – Private Category,’ and PGA Head Golf Professional Cody Carter was named ‘Teacher of the Year’ by the Georgia PGA. Both were recognized at the 13th Annual Georgia PGA Special Awards and Weir Scholarship Banquet held at Truist Park in Atlanta.
The Merchandiser of the Year Award was established in 1978 by The PGA of America and Sports Illustrated to honor PGA professionals in three categories – public, private and resort – who have excelled as businessmen/merchandisers in the promotion of golf.
“It’s such an honor to be recognized by the Georgia PGA, but I couldn’t have done it without the incredible team at The Club at Savannah Quarters®,” said Mattox, who was elected to PGA membership in 2007.
Mattox has been the Director of Golf at The Club at Savannah Quarters® since 2017.
The Teacher of the Year Award was inaugurated in 1986 to honor teachers of golf among the ranks of the PGA of America membership. The award is based on the professional’s overall performance in teaching, innovative and specialized teaching programs the professional has played a key role in implementing and articles written in books and magazines.
Carter, a former United States Marine and current member of the PGA of America, has been the PGA Head Professional at The Club at Savannah Quarters® since 2018. He has earned many certifications and accolades throughout his career.
“I’ve taught tour players and beginner golfers,” said Carter. “My goal is to help players become better players and enjoy this game of a lifetime, so I’m thrilled to be recognized as Teacher of the Year for doing something I love.”
The Club at Savannah Quarters® features a private 18-hole Greg Norman Signature course. A quintessential Southern golf course, it is playable year-round and was voted 2019’s Best of the Best Golf in Savannah by Savannah Morning News. The par-72, 7,066-yard course weaves through lagoons, natural areas and groves of towering cypress and live oak trees. The signature 15th hole offers a unique island green that overlooks a peaceful lagoon.
Learn more at SavannahQuarters.com.
About Savannah Quarters®
Savannah Quarters® is a premier new home community in the southeast located 12 miles west of the Savannah city center in Pooler. The 2,600-acre masterplan community offers charm, relaxation, beauty and recreation. The fun and relaxed Club at Savannah Quarters® features resort-style amenities such as fitness, tennis, swimming and a stunning clubhouse with year-round dining and gracious Southern service. Residents can also enjoy the 18-hole Greg Norman Signature Golf Course woven throughout the community. Future plans include new residences and new adventures for every generation. To schedule a tour and find your dream home, please call 912.450.2300 or visit http://www.SavannahQuarters.com.
J2 Innovations, the makers of the FIN Framework – the next-generation software platform for building automation and IoT applications in buildings and built-environments, has launched the Edge2Cloud product to support users of FIN to easily access building data, and service and upgrade their FIN-based building automation systems remotely and securely. Until now, this has required IT support, including the use of a VPN connection, or having to visit the site, using up valuable time and resources.
Building automation is predicted to have the largest annual growth rate in 2020 (42%, up from 0.31 to 0.44 billion of units) in IoT endpoints, making the need for easy and secure access to building data more significant than ever. OEMs, system integrators, facilities managers and end-users all benefit from the Edge2Cloud technology by reducing the need of on-site servicing, better user and access management and reducing long-term costs by ensuring building automation systems are fit-for-the-future.
Edge2Cloud uses the latest IoT web services technology from AWS to ‘push’ a highly secure, certificate authenticated link, encrypted to TLS 1.2, between an instance of FIN Framework on site, and the cloud. Users log-on to the cloud service and access the FIN (and building) data remotely from anywhere, using any browser.
Edge2Cloud can be deployed across multiple sites within minutes with a plug’n’play set up via an optional QR code and is easily connected and integrated with other cloud platforms via an open API framework based on Haystack 4.0.
“The release of FIN Edge2Cloud is a game-changer for the building automation industry. For the first time organizations can now procure an open framework that enables highly secure remote access to data from multiple systems on their sites that use BACnet, Modbus, and other protocols, without the hassle and cost and complexity of VPN.” - Gareth Johnson, Senior Cloud Architect, J2 Innovations
An advanced user & device management portal provides comprehensive user management, with exact control over access permissions, enabling large multi-site organizations to determine the appropriate level of access for maintenance subcontractors and other user groups.
Following the early access release of FIN Edge2Cloud today, the service will become a standard part of FIN Framework when fully released this summer. The initial package is called “Essentials” and will cover User & Device Management, Portfolio Management and Remote Access and will be provided free of charge for FIN Framework server licenses that are under Maintenance. Future planned enhancements will add remote updates and upgrades, cloud APIs and more.
For more information about FIN Framework or Edge2Cloud, visit j2inn.com
About J2 Innovations J2 Innovations is a fast growing, innovative software technology company based in California. They are the creators of the FIN Framework, a state-of-the-art open framework for building automation and IoT applications. J2 Innovations is a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens AG, operating as an independent legal entity.
About the FIN Framework FIN is a next-generation software framework for building automation and IoT applications. FIN provides features such as monitoring, control, alarming, scheduling, visualization, reporting, integration, and analytics. The FIN Framework offers OEMs, System Integrators, and end user solutions that are faster, easier, and better.
In special recognition of the invaluable role of Georgia nurses during the COVID-19 crisis and in honor of the Year of the Nurse, Nurses Month, and Nurses Week, Encompass Group, LLC today announced recent gifts of professional apparel to seven nearby hospitals. Each of the receiving facilities is in the vicinity of the company’s McDonough, GA corporate headquarters. Between mid-April and the first week of May, approximately 1,200 sets, total, of donated scrubs were delivered to Jasper Memorial Hospital, Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, Medical Center Navicent Health, Piedmont Henry Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, Northside Hospital, and Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Most of the deliveries were made personally by Encompass Group, LLC staff, including Chief Executive Officer John Wood, Executive Vice President – Operations Andrew Boyd, Vice President and General Manager – Professional Healthcare Apparel Deanna Leonard, Senior Managing Director – Corporate Services Marty Mappes, Managing Director – Product Management Michelle Daniels, Merchandise Manager – Professional Healthcare Apparel Kristy Mosel. To capture these unique community interactions, the company has added photos and other content to the page, Encompass Cares.
In response to a donation received, Jasper Health Services, Inc. Administrator Jan Gaston said, “We thank Encompass Group for providing scrubs for the recently constructed dedicated COVID unit at Jasper Memorial Hospital. Having uniforms for the staff to wear while working reduces the risk of our team exposing family members and others to the virus. The safety and wellness of our staff is one of our highest priorities. A special thanks to Andrew Boyd for quickly responding to our request.”
Navicent Health Chief Nurse Executive and Medical Center Navicent Health Chief Nursing Officer Tracey Blalock RN, MSN, MBA, NEA-BC, stated, “We would like to thank Encompass Group for their donation of scrubs to Navicent Health. We were so thrilled to have their support during this critical situation. This generous donation will truly make the difference for many of our staff; we are extremely grateful!”
Northside Clinical Supply Chain Manager Kathy James, RN, said, “In recent weeks, our partners have offered us overwhelming support in the form of PPE, linens, and other shows of appreciation. It means more than any words could express. On behalf of Northside Hospital and all of our staff, thank you.”
“We cannot thank the individuals and organizations who have supported our hospital during this crisis enough,” said Paula Butts, Chief Nursing Officer at Piedmont Henry Hospital. “This is an unprecedented time for hospitals and healthcare workers and these generous donations allow us to continue our mission of caring for our community.”
Wellstar Foundation Director of Strategic Giving Lisa Mello declared, “Wellstar caregivers are the heroes of our health system and the community has been incredibly supportive of our team members across all of our service areas. The outpouring of support has touched our team members. From generous donations of scrubs for our healthcare workers, to donations of meals, masks, messages of support, and contributions to the Wellstar Foundation’s COVID-19 Relief Fund, every action has been heartfelt.”
Remarked Encompass Group, LLC Chief Executive Officer John Wood, “We always enjoy celebrating and giving back to those that care for patients year after year. This year, more than ever, our team wanted to say a special thank you for the tireless work that neighboring nurses are doing to keep all of us safe and well during this pandemic. While we could not reach everyone, we want you all to know that we greatly appreciate all that you do every day and especially during this health crisis. You are making such a difference in our community and we are humbled to be able to provide some help during this time.”
Encompass Group, LLC, Vice President and General Manager – Professional Healthcare Apparel Deanna Leonard, added, “Encompass Group apparel brands are made with healthcare provider safety and comfort in mind. It’s literally in our mission to care about the healthcare community, as they care for us. In the midst of this COVID-19 crisis, we’ve become acutely aware of not just the nation’s struggles, but of those occurring close to home. Offering scrub sets to as many area hospitals as possible that could receive them right now is our way of continuing to try to make a difference. We’re all in this together.”
ABOUT ENCOMPASS GROUP, LLC Encompass Group, LLC is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of reusable textiles, professional apparel, and disposable and single-use medical products. Encompass Group believes that every patient, resident, caregiver, and family member should feel safe and comfortable in today’s healthcare environments. Encompass Group enhances the healthcare experience by developing innovative products that are reliably delivered and cost-effective for all providers. Encompass Group serves the acute-care, long-term, and senior-care markets, retail healthcare and hospitality apparel markets, and government operations markets. For more information about Encompass Group, LLC, please visit https://www.encompassgroup.com.
JP3 Measurement, LLC, is pleased to announce it is working with Phillips 66 to launch a revolutionary data service solution which could deliver considerable savings to refined fuel producers, transporters and distribution terminal operators.
Pipeline losses due to off-spec product, commonly known as interface transportation mix or “transmix,” occur when natural mixing happens between adjacent batches of different fuels being shipped in a common pipeline. This mixed product cannot be sold as gasoline, jet fuel or diesel and must be routed to a special tank where it is sold at a significantly reduced price and then transported for reprocessing. Within the US refined fuel pipeline system there is a substantial amount of value lost due to excess transmix generation.
By combining JP3’s revolutionary real-time analysis capabilities and data systems with Phillips 66 Pipeline’s midstream process knowledge, Industry-wide transmix losses could be reduced by as much as 50%.
“JP3 is very excited to enter this joint initiative with Phillips 66 to bring the combined benefits of our organizations to the refined fuels market,” stated Matt Thomas, JP3 CEO. “Phillips 66 is a major customer of JP3 and together, we are enthusiastic about delivering new efficiency solutions that, even in these unprecedented times of market uncertainty, demonstrate the power of real-time compositional data to generate increased profits. ”
The solution will be delivered as an all-inclusive data service plan requiring no up-front investment by the end user. Built upon JP3’s powerful combination of advanced hardware and chemometric modeling capabilities and utilizing near infrared spectroscopy, JP3 provides data and analysis capabilities for oil & gas applications. The inherent design of Verax products provides measurement speeds well beyond competitive technologies along with much higher reliability and lower maintenance costs. Learn more at: http://www.jp3.com
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Verax TM is a trademark of JP3 Measurement, LLC.
About JP3 Measurement Headquartered in Austin, Texas, JP3 Measurement was founded in 2005 and provides the industry’s only field deployable, real time, in-line optical analyzer for both liquid and natural gas measurement. With hundreds of measurement points in the field, JP3 is focused on improving the quality of hydrocarbon measurement and process control for the Oil & Gas industry. For more information, please visit http://www.jp3.com or contact Gregg Williams, EVP Sales and Marketing. +1.512.537.8450 gwilliams@jp3.com
A new study from the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP finds that the number of family caregivers in the United States increased by 9.5 million from 2015 to 2020 and now encompasses more than one in five Americans. Caregiving in the U.S. 2020 also reveals that family caregivers are in worse health compared to five years ago. As the demand for caregiving rises with an aging population, more must be done to support this vital work. This report highlights the nearly 48 million caregivers caring for someone over the age of 18, and is available here.
“As we face a global pandemic, we’re relying on friends and family to care for the older adults and people living with disabilities in our lives,” said C. Grace Whiting, JD, President and CEO of NAC. “Caregivers are essential to the nation’s public health, and the magnitude of millions of Americans providing unpaid care means that supporting caregivers can no longer be ignored. This research reveals that growing need. Family caregivers care for more people than in 2015 and they take on more care responsibilities as roughly one in four care for two or more people. Many individuals are caring for a longer time, with nearly a third (29%) of caregivers nationwide reporting they have been caregiving for five years or more—up from 24% in the last study.”
This new study shows that the profile of the family caregiver is changing. While caregiving spans all generations, Caregiving in the U.S. 2020 found more young people providing care, including 6% who are Gen Z and 23% who are Millennials. Nearly half (45%) are caring for someone with two or more conditions—a significant jump from 37% in 2015.
Caregiving in the U.S. 2020 also found that:
Caregivers face health challenges of their own: nearly a quarter (23%) of caregivers find it hard to take care of their own health and 23% say caregiving has made their health worse.
Personal finances are a concern for family caregivers: 28% have stopped saving, 23% have taken on more debt and 22% have used up personal short-term savings.
On average, caregivers spend 23.7 hours a week providing care, with one in three (32%) providing care for 21 hours or more, and one in five (21%) providing care for 41+ hours—the equivalent of a full time unpaid job.
“The coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating the challenges family caregivers were already facing from a personal health, financial and emotional standpoint,” said Susan Reinhard, RN, PhD, Senior Vice President at AARP. “Family caregivers provide vital help and care for their loved ones, yet this survey shows that they keep getting stretched thinner and thinner. We must identify and implement more solutions to support family caregivers—both in the short term as we grapple with coronavirus and in the long term as our population ages and the number of family caregivers declines.”
Caregiving in the U.S. 2020 was conducted by Greenwald & Associates using a nationally representative, probability-based online panel. More than 1,700 caregivers who were age 18 or older participated in the survey in 2019. First conducted in 1997, with follow up surveys in 2004, 2009 and 2015, the Caregiving in the U.S. studies are one of the most comprehensive resources describing the American caregiver. The 2020 study was funded by AARP, Best Buy Health Inc. d/b/a GreatCall, EMD Serono Inc., Home Instead Senior Care®, The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, The John A. Hartford Foundation, TechWerks, Transamerica Institute, and UnitedHealthcare.
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About AARP AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit http://www.aarp.org or follow @AARP and @AARPadvocates on social media.
About the National Alliance for Caregiving Established in 1996, the National Alliance for Caregiving is a non-profit coalition of national organizations focusing on advancing family caregiving through research, innovation, and advocacy. NAC conducts research, does policy analysis, develops national best-practice programs, and works to increase public awareness of family caregiving issues. Recognizing that family caregivers provide significant societal and financial contributions toward maintaining the well-being of those in their care, NAC supports a network of more than 80 state and local caregiving coalitions and serves as Secretariat for the International Alliance of Carer Organizations (IACO). Learn more at http://www.caregiving.org.
Clients First Business Solutions Minnesota office announced it has achieved the Acumatica Gold Certified Partner status. It represents the highest standards in the Acumatica ERP Partner Program for training, sales and customer satisfaction. The Clients First Business Solutions Minnesota office joins the Texas office in Gold Certification status. The Texas office became an Acumatica Gold Certified Partner in 2019.
Acumatica Gold Certified partners are an elite group of Acumatica partners who invest in an extensive amount of training. Gold Certified partners demonstrate a high level of proficiency with Acumatica ERP products. Since Acumatica is an end-to-end solution, there’s a lot to cover and the training is intense. Investing in continuous training empowers the Clients First Business Solutions cloud ERP consultants and sales team to deliver outstanding service, value and results to clients.
“Our Acumatica consultants work hard with every release to learn all the new ways Acumatica can deliver value to our customers. The Acumatica Gold Certification is a great way to maintain our high standards of excellence.” - Catherine Dean, Clients First Business Solutions – Minnesota office
Clients First Business Solutions completed exams for the following Gold Certification courses:
Acumatica Certified Advanced Business Consultant - Designed for business consultants or application engineers with a deep understanding of two or more areas of Acumatica expertise. The Business Consultant badge is required before earning this badge.
Acumatica Certified Business Consultant - Geared for business consultants or CPAs responsible for configuring and implementing new Acumatica customers.
Acumatica Certified CRM Business Consultant - Created for business consultants who implement customer relationship management (CRM) solutions for customers.
Acumatica Certified Distribution Business Consultant - Course for ERP business consultants who implement distribution solutions for customers or need to learn distribution processes for field services, commerce edition, or manufacturing deployments.
Acumatica Certified Implementation Project Manager - ERP consultants learn how to help elevate the level of service for project implementation managers leading a team through the complete ERP implementation life cycle.
Acumatica Certified Pre-Sales Engineer - Perfect for pre-sale engineers who articulate the Acumatica value to both business and technical users.
Acumatica Certified Project Accounting Business Consultant - The Project Accounting Business Consultant Badge is a new badge.
Acumatica Certified Sales Consultant - Designed to help salespeople managing the overall execution of the sales cycle.
Acumatica Certified Technical Specialist - Demonstrate the capability to modify/build reports, create inquiries, and build import/export scenarios.
Acumatica System Administrator - Demonstrate the capability to install and maintain the Acumatica application and manage user security.
“I have been involved with Client’s First for almost 20-years. I was very happy when Client’s First of Minnesota committed to becoming a partner of Acumatica. As an organization that is focused 100% on delivering complex business solutions through Certified Partners, I am also very pleased to announce that Client’s first of Minnesota has obtained Gold Partner status with Acumatica. This is our highest measurement of partner investment, capability and commitment. Any customer or prospective customer of Client’s First of Minnesota can rest assured that they are working with a premier partner that truly understands the solutions they represent, as well as being a trusted and respected partner for the world’s fastest-growing ERP publisher for seven years now.” Geoff Ashley, Vice President at Acumatica, Partner Strategy & Programs
About Clients First Business Solutions
Since 2003 Clients First Business Solutions has been offering businesses ERP software implementation, support, and training services. Clients First are in the business of helping companies of all sizes implement ERP software for their organization. We have seven offices covering the United States.
Our goal is to help you streamline business processes, reduce overhead and realize a competitive advantage in your industry. Your business benefits from our team's expertise by our focus on increasing ROI and improving your bottom line.
We offer an affordable Quick Turn Implementation (QTI) plan, so you are operating more efficiently faster and on the first day of use. We also offer full implementation services for more complex needs along with a US-based development team to tackle unique business challenges and scenarios. Our team supports Dynamics 365 solutions and Acumatica Cloud ERP. Our team is well versed in Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Project Accounting. Our industry focus is on the manufacturer, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), field service, project accounting, and aviation customer.
Please contact us to learn more – call 877-428-7205 or email info@cfbs-us.com.
About Acumatica Cloud ERP
Acumatica is a leading provider of cloud business management software that empowers small and mid-size businesses to unlock their potential and drive growth. Built on the world’s best cloud and mobile technology and a unique customer-centric licensing model, Acumatica delivers a suite of fully integrated business management applications such as Financials, Distribution, Manufacturing, Field Service, CRM and Project Accounting, powered by a robust and flexible platform. In an interconnected world, Acumatica enables customers to take full control of their business; to play to their strengths, since every business is unique; and to empower their people by going wherever their people go, on any device.
ENGworks, the internationally recognized leader in Building Information Modeling (BIM) services and solutions to the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Owner Community (AECO) today announced, Mike Collins will join the executive team as VP of Global Business Development. ENGworks has been establishing strategic alliances with some key industry vendors in an effort to build a Global Content Network bent on establishing much needed standards and quality guidelines.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) continues to impact the design to construction lifecycle with demands for a greater variety of content formats and richer product data. “We see a need to provide content solutions for the AEC/O community on a global level while supporting local project demands for languages, codes and standards. This can only be accomplished through a network of providers with localization skills all working within a common framework of quality and consistency, said Chris Di Iorio, CEO of ENGworks.”
BPMs as the owners of this much needed product data must adapt their digital marketing strategy to deliver higher quality BIM-ready content to serve the new tools and processes not just in design, but through to fabrication and construction.
Mr. Collins brings over 25 years of experience in the AECO industry and is well connected to both the needs of BPMs and the many platform and portal vendors who need product content to support the demanding workflows of their users. After an early career in project data and analytics at Construction Market Data, Collins built the industry’s first BIM content portal, BIMworld, which became the foundation for the Autodesk Seek content platform when acquired in 2008. Most recently he co-founded Global Product Data which helped BPMs get their product data to multiple AEC platforms.
About ENGworks (Chicago)
For three decades, ENGworks has been a technology leader continuously developing new processes and services to drive productivity for the AEC/O Community in their BIM and VDC workflows. The ENGworks mission is to help AEC/O professionals design and build better projects by reducing risks, saving cost, by combining cutting edge technology with their deep knowledge of the building lifecycle to create BIM technologies that impact construction productivity as well as building performance for Owners. Through its extensive expertise delivering technology and real-time building automation solutions with major players in Data Centers, Health Care, Hospitality and Government, ENGworks has become the technology and service provider of choice for the AEC/O and BPM community.
Esco Tool has introduced an I.D. clamping welding prep boiler tube repair tool that helps assure quality fit-up at biomass and fossil fired plants by creating perfectly square end preps.
The Esco Wart MILLHOG® Beveller mounts rigidly to the tube I.D., is self-centering, and provides torque-free operation with the ability to bevel, face, bore, and remove overlay simultaneously to create perfectly square end preps. This fully portable and easy to use tool cuts to a consistent height without cutting oils and should be the first step to a quality weld.
Only requiring 2.625” W to fit between tubes for single tube maintenance in a boiler tube waterwall, the Esco Wart MILLHOG® Beveller is ideally suited for tube and pipe from 0.75” to 4.5” O.D. Featuring a self-centering draw rod assembly and attached clamping and ratchet feed wrenches, this robust tool has a sealed mandrel to keep debris out.
The Esco Wart MILLHOG® Beveler is priced from ,995.00 and is available for rent at 0.00 per week.
For more information contact:
ESCO Tool A Unit of Esco Technologies, Inc. Matthew Brennan, Marketing Director 75 October Hill Rd. Holliston, MA 01746 (800) 343-6926 FAX (508) 359-4145 e-mail: matt@escotool.com http://www.escotool.com
MiniCo Insurance Agency has won an Internet Advertising Competition Award from the Web Marketing Association in the category of insurance integrated advertising campaign. MiniCo was recognized for the multi-faceted marketing campaign that launched the company's newly upgraded specialty business owner policy (BOP) for self-storage risks.
Campaign elements included website content, a white paper, a press release, educational videos for independent insurance agents, emails to agents and self-storage professionals, print advertisements for self-storage industry publications, postcard mailings, social media posts, blog posts, and search engine and social media advertisements.
MiniCo President and CEO Mike Schofield commented, “We are honored to be recognized by the Web Marketing Association as part of its Internet Advertising Competition. Since 1975, MiniCo has offered the gold standard in specialty BOP coverage for self-storage risks. When we launched the upgraded policy in 2019, our in-house marketing team played a critical role in communicating the benefits to independent insurance agents as well as policyholders and self-storage professionals."
The Web Marketing Association was founded in Boston in 1997 to help set a high standard for internet marketing and corporate web development. Staffed by volunteers, the organization is made up of internet marketing, advertising, PR, and design professionals who share an interest for improving the quality of advertising, marketing, and promotion used to attract visitors to corporate websites. The association's Internet Advertising Competition was the first award program dedicated to recognizing outstanding online advertising in all its various forms.
About MiniCo Insurance Agency
MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, was founded in 1974 as a provider of specialty insurance products and publications for the self-storage industry. Today the company is a managing general agency offering multiple specialty property and casualty insurance products for a variety of unique industries and exposures. MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, the parent company of MiniCo Insurance Agency of Canada, Inc., is a member of the Aran Insurance Services Group. For more information, please visit https://www.minico.com.
Situated in the heart of Hilton Head Island on the southern South Carolina coast, the new Courtyard Hilton Head Island (79 Pope Avenue) celebrated its opening Tuesday, March 24th. The newest property to open on the island, the 115-room Courtyard Hilton Head Island is owned by Southeastern Development and managed by LBA Hospitality.
“We’re thrilled to add another exceptional property to our growing South Carolina portfolio,” said Farrah Adams, Chief Operating Officer of LBA Hospitality. “Hilton Head is a globally recognized destination for business and leisure travel, as is the highly respected Courtyard brand. This is a perfect fit.”
The new Courtyard Hilton Head Island offers a sleek, contemporary design with pops of coastal colors such as sunshine yellow and ocean blue. The latest lobby design where guests can enjoy an open and modern environment out of their rooms offers the brand’s newly introduced media pods with free Wi-Fi, power outlets and a flat screen TV. The spacious guestrooms and suites also feature a design that is intuitive and thoughtful, offering flexible, yet comfortable space that enables complete technology engagement. Guests also enjoy free Wi-Fi and Smart TVs streaming Netflix and YouTube TV in-room with access to a 24-hour fitness center. For outdoor space, there’s a spectacular rooftop swimming pool alongside the rooftop bar surrounded by tropical cabanas to soak in the daytime sun and evening sunsets. Guests will enjoy a panoramic view of the island and the Atlantic Ocean from this space and can relax at one of the poolside firepits. The Bistro is currently offering grab-and-go selections for our guests, as well as Starbucks Coffee and cocktails from our bar area. Be assured that we are committed to providing our guests and associates a safe and clean hotel environment. For business meetings and celebrations, the hotel features 960 square feet of space.
With recent events of the pandemic, we are taking all of the necessary precautions to protect the safety and wellbeing of our guests and associates. We are working closely with Marriott Corporate, following the guidelines of the CDC and working with the local and state health officials for our hotel.
The hotel is a short walk to the beach where guests can enjoy a stroll in the sand or a visit to the popular Coligny Beach Park area. Conducting business while you stay with us? We are a quick commute to Lockheed Martin, Sodexho, Flurida, MC, Black Rock, RBC Financial Group and other area businesses. Consistently ranked one of the top islands in the Continental U.S. by Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler magazines, Hilton Head Island is awash in outdoor opportunities. From family beach time, bike explorations and kayaking expeditions to fishing excursions, historical sightseeing and boutique shopping, there’s something for everyone.
For more information and reservations at Courtyard Hilton Head Island, visit http://www.courtyardhiltonheadisland.com or call the hotel direct at (843) 802-2180.
### About Southeastern Development Originated in 1987, Southeastern Development, headquartered in Augusta, GA is a multi-facet development company operating throughout the Southeast for over 30 years. The company develops multi-family, retail, hotel and major residential planned development communities. For information, visit http://www.southeastern.company
About LBA Hospitality
Established in 1973, LBA Hospitality is one of the leading hotel management, development and consulting companies in the U.S. With an extensive portfolio of hotels located in the Southeast and Southwest, the company is a recognized leader developing and operating the most respected brands under franchise licenses of Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide and InterContinental Hotel Group. For more than four decades, LBA Hospitality has continued to set a higher standard in hotel development, management and guest satisfaction, resulting in sustained, profitable growth for owners. For more information, visit http://www.lbahospitality.com.
About Courtyard by Marriott
Courtyard is the hotel brand of choice for ambitious and enterprising guests who see business travel as a driver of personal fulfillment and professional growth. Courtyard provides opportunities for guests to pursue both their personal and professional passions on the road. With more than 1,200 locations in over 54 countries and territories, Courtyard is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the new name of Marriott’s travel program replacing Marriott Rewards®, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG). The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including earning points toward free hotel stays and nights toward Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.com. For more information or reservations, visit courtyard.marriott.com, become a fan on Facebook or follow @CourtyardHotels on Twitter and Instagram.
The appointment of Andy Gillis as Vice President of Sales & General Manager for Anderson & Vreeland Inc., leading manufacturer of flexographic print technologies, equipment and consumables, is announced by Darin Lyon, President & CEO of Anderson & Vreeland Inc.
Andy is joining the Sales Team of Anderson & Vreeland after being a part of the team at Provident as the General Manager.
“During Andy’s time at Provident, it became evident he possessed the ability to build teams, both internally and externally, by leading with compassion, empathy and the genuine care of others. He’s an inclusive leader with a strong vision and desire to compete,” said Darin Lyon. “Andy’s vast experience and relationships across the North America Flexographic printing space will serve him well in this expanded leadership role,” he added.
Prior to being General Manager for Provident, Andy was Senior Sales Engineer in the Printing, Coating and Laminating Group at PCMC, for Narrow web and Wide Web CI presses serving the tag, label and flexible packaging markets.
“I’m excited to expand my responsibilities with A&V and join an already successful team in place,” said Andy Gillis. “Our human capital, world-class portfolio and a never-ending appetite to serve the Flexographic printing industry, has us in a strong position for our customers now and in the future. I’m humbly indebted to this great industry for the experiences I’ve had the last 20+ years and eager to continue serving our valued clients,” he added.
About Anderson & Vreeland, Inc.
Anderson & Vreeland provides flexographic printers with innovative solutions that are tailored to their specific application. We do this by identifying the most effective & advanced technologies in our portfolio, educating our customers on how these products will improve their bottom line, and seamlessly integrate these solutions into our clients business. We are a privately-held company with over 50 years experience providing unrivaled customer service to the flexographic printing industry.
Dr. Tomasz Biernacki states that “if plantar fasciitis and heel pain are caught early, this can help prevent a condition called plantar fasciosis from developing. This is essentially scar tissue that is exceedingly difficult to reverse. This is when people can develop years of chronic heel pain.”
Dr. Biernacki further states “it is estimated that between 10 to 40% of people around the world will develop chronic crippling heel pain at some point in their life. There are some extremely easy changes to implement such a shoe gear and orthotic changes that don’t have to be expensive and can be very quickly effective.”
The podiatrists and foot doctors at Advanced Foot and Ankle Specialists of Brighton Michigan have developed a treatment algorithm for diagnosing heel pain. There are six common causes of heel pain that can cause your chronic heel pain. These are plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, heel stress fractures, fat pad atrophy to the heel, back injuries that can cause nerve pain down to the heel, and finally a bottom of the foot nerve entrapment called Baxter’s nerve compression.
Dr. Tomasz Biernacki is a practicing podiatric foot and ankle surgeon at Advanced Foot and Ankle specialists of Howell Michigan and Brighton Michigan.
Advanced foot and ankle specialists of Howell Michigan and Brighton Michigan pride themselves on providing comprehensive the care and working as a multispecialty team. The four doctors at this practice are on staff at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Livingston, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Brighton, and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor. Working as part of this large multidisciplined team, they can work with internal medicine doctors, primary care doctors, endocrinologists and vascular surgery specialist to provide comprehensive care.
Advanced foot and ankle specialists have four different doctors within their practice: Dr. Tom Biernacki, Dr. John Stevelinck, Dr. Marc Bonanni and Dr. Danielle Meyka-Blanchard. All podiatrists foot doctors are on staff at St. Joseph Mercy hospitals in Ann Arbor, Howell and Brighton Michigan. They pride themselves on serving Livingston County and Washtenaw County.
Reell launched the SJ300 Spherical Joint in 2018 and it pioneered a new dimension in position control. Featuring Reell's patented SphericalTorq™ clip technology, the SJ300 allowed a single device to provide easy adjustment in multiple directions while holding constantly at any angled position. Now the introduction of the SJ200 Spherical Joint extends that capability to more precise applications.
Like the SJ300, the SJ200 has the ability to adjust up/down, left/right and a full 360 degrees of rotation, which allows a single device to replace multiple positioning components, conserving space and lowering cost. With available holding forces of 0.2 and 0.4 N-m, and a fully qualified life of 50,000 adjustments, the SJ200 is ideal for applications requiring precise, low torque positioning like mobile device docks, tablet stands, small screen positioning, and more.
The SJ200’s durable glass-filled molded nylon housing and black finish present an attractive and stylish appearance. The all-metal shaft, ball, and torque element are manufactured from hardened steel for durable performance.
Founded in 1970, Reell Precision Manufacturing Corporation is a world leader in small-package position control offering a diverse portfolio of position hinges, wrap spring clutches, torque inserts, and precision springs and wire forms.
The effects of the coronavirus pandemic have been devastating for the restaurant industry. April was the first month entirely affected by the stay-at-home guidelines and the results show it. Same-store sales for restaurants dropped by 55% during the month year over year; something unheard of for the industry in many decades. This update comes from Black Box Intelligence™ (formerly TDn2K™) data from over 50,000 restaurant units and billion in annual sales.
Same-store traffic for the month also dropped by 55%, as many consumers saw their daily routines upended, concern for the virus escalated at the national level and income of millions of Americans was hurt by the crisis.
“As bad as the results were in April, the latest Black Box Intelligence data suggests that the worst of the sales decline is behind us and we are now starting the long road towards recovery,” said Victor Fernandez, vice president of insights and knowledge for Black Box Intelligence. “During the last two weeks of March restaurants lost 67% of their sales year over year, but since then the decline in same-store sales improved by 20 percentage points. By the last 2 weeks of April sales decline slowed down to 47% year over year.”
“Obviously, we are still far from an ideal situation for the industry,” added Kelli Valade, CEO and president of Black Box Intelligence, “but the improvement in recent weeks is a testament to the resourcefulness and grit of restaurant operators who adapted and shifted quickly to this new restricted environment and have begun to turn things around.”
Limited-Service Brands Fare Much Better; Fine and Family Dining Hurt the Most As would be expected, brands that traditionally conduct a significant portion of their business through off-premise sales and have the lowest price points are best positioned to face the current challenges. By the last week of April, quick service same-store sales were down less than 2.0% year over year. Fast casual’s sales were down by 30% by the last week of the month, having recovered by 20 percentage points from where they were by the end of March.
Those brands that rely more on dine-in experiences continue to navigate a much tougher scenario. By the last week of the month, full-service restaurants were still reporting lost sales of 62% year over year. Though much better than the 77% sales drop reported for the end of March, these are still problematic results for these companies.
Within the full-service sector of the industry, fine dining and family dining have been the segments hurt hardest by the pandemic. Their improvement over the last month is much smaller compared with the rest of the industry and they continue to see sales loss in the 75% to 85% range in recent weeks.
Guest Checks Growing Rapidly for Limited-Service Brands As restaurant operations shifted towards off-premise only and limited service began capturing a bigger percentage of overall restaurant sales in recent weeks, an interesting phenomenon started occurring in relation to average guest check. While spending per guest decreased year over year for full-service brands, surely a reflection of lost beverage sales and probably also the effect of guests skipping pricier items or even reduced menu offerings by restaurants, the opposite has been true for limited-service brands.
In the case of quick service, average check has been growing by almost 20% year over year during the last 2 weeks of April. The growth for fast casual also accelerated significantly at 16% for the same period.
Off-Premise Alcohol Sales Providing Little Lift for Restaurants So far, allowing restaurants to sell alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption has had small positive impact on lost beverage sales in states in which it has been authorized. For example, same-store beverage sales for casual dining in Texas, Nebraska, Arizona, Connecticut and California (states that allow off-premise alcohol sales and were the best performers on alcoholic beverage sales growth) were all within -92% to -94% for the last week of April. Although better than the -98% national change in alcoholic beverage sales for casual dining, this represents only marginal improvement.
Huge Off-Premise Sales Growth Has Not Been Enough For full-service restaurants, which typically had less than 15% of their sales coming through off-premise, the shift caused by covid-19 has meant massive growth in those channels. As restaurants have been focusing their efforts in expanding their off-premise offerings and consumers have started receiving some aid from stimulus checks and expanded unemployment benefits, combined sales growth in to-go, delivery and drive-thru topped 200% year over year by the end of April. The problem is, even this enormous growth is not enough to offset the huge hit from lost dine-in sales for concepts that were designed with that sit-down experience in mind.
For limited-service brands, it was common for off-premise to represent more than half of their total sales, so sales growth has been much more moderate given the larger base. But even these brands are reporting to-go, delivery and drive-thru sales growing at a pace nearing 25% year over year. This growth has not been able to offset the total decline in sales yet, but in the case of quick service it has lifted the segment to recoup most of the lost revenue.
Regions with Biggest Number of Cases Continue to Be Hardest Hit The regions with the worst restaurant same-store sales during April continue to be those that have seen the biggest number of covid-19 cases: New York-New Jersey, California, the Western region and New England. Same-store sales were worse than -60% for all of these regions during the month.
The best performing regions based on restaurant sales were the Southeast, Southwest, Mountain Plains and the Midwest. Sales growth was better than -55% year over year for these regions during April.
Reopening Will Be Uneven and Course of the Economy Remains Unclear The damage to the economy has been significant. Growth declined in the first quarter and is headed for a huge drop in the current period. Estimates range from -20% to a high of -40%. “The unemployment rate remains on target to reach the 20% range,” stated Joel Naroff, president of Naroff Economic Advisors and Black Box Intelligence economist. “But businesses are starting to reopen, though slowly and extremely unevenly. There doesn’t seem to be a uniform plan that states and localities are following to determine what should be opened and when. That means the process of reopening the economy will not be smooth and is likely to take many months.”
“There are also two critical factors that we know little about,” continued Naroff. “The first is how consumers and workers will react to having businesses open. Will they be willing to go to stores, restaurants and workplaces? If not, how long and what will it take to get them comfortable again? The second, and maybe even more critical question is what will happen if there is an uptick in new cases and deaths. The extent of any resurgence will determine whether a new lockdown is required. If that happens, the implications are dire as much of what was accomplished by the social distancing and government support programs would be wiped out. Until we have better answers to these questions, the course of the economy after the initial recovery will remain unclear.”
Looking Ahead – Reopening Dining Rooms “The data suggests full-service restaurants need dining rooms to reopen if they are to speed up their path to recovery,” said Fernandez. “Even fast casual brands, with almost half of their sales typically coming from dine-in sales, could use the boost from guests being allowed to dine in again. However, there are many questions related to states easing up restrictions. Among them, are restaurants going to reopen immediately if the capacity limitations are severe and are guests going to return immediately?”
Early data from a the newly launched Black Box Intelligence Restaurant Recovery Sales Flash shows that in Texas for Saturday, May 2 (the second day restaurant dining rooms were allowed to reopen in the state but at only 25% capacity), same-store sales for full-service restaurants was -36%, which is almost 30 percentage points better than the decline in sales recorded at the national level for that day.
Additionally, data from Texas and Georgia (both allowing dining rooms to be open in some capacity May 1), revealed that, on average, full-service restaurant operators only opened dining rooms in about 40% of their locations in Texas and 31% of them in Georgia.
Black Box Intelligence™ (formerly TDn2K) is the leading data and insights provider of workforce, guest, consumer and financial performance benchmarks for the hospitality industry. The Black Box Intelligence product suite is the industry standard for operators seeking to achieve best-in-class performance results. With the largest and most reliable set of real restaurant data in the marketplace, Black Box Intelligence currently tracks and analyzes more than 300 companies, over 2.8 million employees, over 50,000 restaurant units and billion in annual sales revenue. Black Box Intelligence is also the producer of the Global Best Practices Conference held annually in Dallas, Texas.
Tune in at 11:30 PST on Saturday May 9 on Raquel Leviss @raquelleviss IG Live as Miss Munro guides through the optimal application process of self-tanners to be camera ready for any interview, meeting or just having fun with your friends in these rapidly changing times, our personal and business lives have dramatically shifted from office to screen and the need to look and feel our best in the face of digital communications calls for some expert tips on contouring and shading the face and upper body.
Veronique Munro, CEO of Infinity Sun® and sunless industry pioneer has some expert advice on achieving not only the optimal sunless tan but also the contouring of the face, neck, décolleté; the areas that are most visible when on LIVES, Zoom, SKYPE or FACETIME.
Miss Munro explains the difference between abrasive and nonabrasive methods of exfoliation and how and when to use each to prepare the skin for optimal DHA activation.
With the wide range of self-tanners available, how do you know which one to choose? Miss Munro explains the difference between a mousse, spray and gradual self-tanner and how and when to use each one.
Technique is key when it comes to shading and contouring the face and upper body. How much product to use, where to apply it and how to set it to prevent smudging can make all the difference when it comes to looking like a glowing and confident woman.
“We are in a time of extreme uncertainty and have had to pivot the way we do business” stated Miss Munro. “We now spend much more time on digital platforms and many of us do not feel confident so doing all we can to look and feel our best is key” she continued.
TWO NEW PRODUCTS WILL BE LAUNCHED in 2 WEEKS
The Glow on the Go® Rapid Bronze Mousse is an age-defying rapid bronze mousse that is enriched with a blend of hyaluronic acid, vitamins a, c, & e, and other skin firming ingredients.
Infinity Sun is launching the first self-tanning BB cream, Tan Me BBTM. which gradually tans the skin while correcting color disparities immediately on application
Current at home sunless tanning products made by Infinity Sun are:
Glow on the Go® Sunless mist is an all natural, anti-aging sunless tanning mist
Dolce Dust® Finishing powder A luxury finishing powder is ideal to apply after using Glow on the Go sunless mist, mousse or any at home self-tanner.
Exfoliating body masque - gentle, skin renewing formula polishes and exfoliates with the natural, non-abrasive pineapple fruit enzyme, Bromelain.
Extend Body Serum - super-hydrating lotion containing our highest quality antioxidants, botanicals to keep the skin soft and silky-looking and can extend the tan for an additional 2-3 days.
Exfoliating mitt - The Infinity Sun Exfoliate mitt is made of material that removes surface layers of buildup and dead skin cells instantly using the mitt and water only no chemicals Applicator mitt – Double sided ultra-plush applicator mitt for self-tanners assist in obtaining a streak-free application. Back applicator - Double sided ultra-plush applicator mitt for self-tanners assist in obtaining a streak-free application.
Infinity Sun® manufactures all-natural, luxury self-tanning and skincare products that are available at more than 4,000 locations worldwide and online. Infinity Sun specializes in PROFESSIONAL systems and solutions and has a luxury line of at home self tanning products. Infinity Sun’s proprietary tanning technology has been used by the likes of Jessica Alba, Paris Hilton, Jennifer Aniston and Giuliana Rancic and is the official Sunless Tanning brand for Miss CA USA, Miss FL USA and a number of other beauty pageants.
Veronique Munro founded Infinity Sun in 2005 and has written numerous articles on sunless tanning and has been quoted as sunless expert in numerous beauty and trade publications. Munro is also actively involved in dog rescue and founded Sprays for Strays 501(c) 3, a fundraising organization that assists animal rescue groups all over the USA to save spray dogs and find them forever homes.
Sonofresco has announced a special discount offer on all of its coffee roasters that will last through the month of May. For a limited time only, Sonofresco customers will receive a 20% discount on all Profile Coffee Roaster purchases. Along with the discount, every customer who takes advantage of this offer will also receive a free 46 lb. box of green coffee beans. The sale is on now through May 31, 2020.
Sonofresco's coffee roaster deal is only available for the purchase of a new coffee roaster. (leased roasters are not eligible for the discount). Shoppers can choose from more than 50 different varieties of beans including breakfast blends, espresso, organic, decaf, and other options from all of the most popular growing regions from around the world. Sonofresco coffee varieties available come from specialty growing regions, including Central America, Indonesia, Africa and Central America.
The Sonofresco Profile Coffee Roaster is ideal for coffee businesses of all sizes. From commercial operations to retail shops, home-based coffee business or hobby, Sonofresco's reliable, commercial grade coffee roasters are designed to consistently produce fresh roasted coffee. Every Sonofresco Profile Roaster purchase also includes a warranty that is good for up to one year from the date of purchase.
The offer is now live on the Sonofresco website and shoppers can place their order for the coffee roasters as of today. The discount offer will be automatically applied when the qualifying items are added to the shopping cart on the website.
To learn more about the Profile Coffee Roaster offer and other products available from Sonofresco, contact them directly via phone or the website contact form to inquire about availability. This offer is valid until May 31, 2020 and the special discount pricing and free coffee box shipments will no longer be available after the promotion has ended.
All orders will continue to ship via UPS as normal. Free bean offer is limited to supply on hand at time of order.
About Sonofresco:
Based in Burlington, Washington, Sonofresco is a premier supplier of coffee roasters and roasting accessories. The company also offers more than 20 varieties of coffee beans, with customizable variety pack options that are shipped to order. All Sonofresco coffee roasters are proudly designed and built in the United States. The company’s specialty grade coffee beans varieties come from top growing regions around the world including Indonesia, Africa, and Central America. To learn more about Sonofresco, visit sonofresco.com.
The process of easing state-mandated closures has begun. The majority of states have announced plans to reopen parts of their economies. But even as these barriers are being lifted, many businesses have decided to hold off on reopening. They’re worried about creating an environment in which more people could get sick. However, other companies have decided to move forward on restarting their businesses.
As these firms begin the arduous process of reopening, they’re facing some unique challenges. Due to social distancing and social gathering directives, it’s anything but business as usual. Indeed, businesses – both big and small – will not be able to swing their doors open and invite in the masses. Pandemic-related safety measures are still in place and must be upheld.
As a result, businesses are grappling with how to open but in a limited fashion. To solve this problem, many have turned to online appointment scheduling.
Juan Arias, executive director at Mathnasium of NE Seattle, started using AppointmentPlus recently to control the flow of students at his tutoring center. He noted, “Customers adapted quickly to booking their own appointments. It has allowed us to focus on other areas of the business.”
AppointmentPlus has experienced a jump in the number of businesses using the system to help in the process of reopening. The system is well-designed for this need by offering native features such as limiting the number of customers who can book appointments and spacing out available appointment times.
Bob La Loggia, AppointmentPlus CEO, said, “Businesses are finding it harder than they thought to get going again. Opening in a partial manner is not as easy as it seems. We’re happy that we can solve some of their problems through our platform.”
AppointmentPlus™ is based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its online appointment scheduling system is used by both small businesses and some of the largest corporations in the world. Over a half a billion appointments have been booked through the system since inception. To learn more about AppointmentPlus, click here.
KUBRA, the leading provider of customer experience management solutions, announced this year’s Experience Better client award winners. Despite the cancellation of its annual iConnect Client conference, where winners are typically celebrated, KUBRA continued to honor utilities who exemplify forward-thinking and customer-centric services. This year, the following utilities received special recognition.
PacifiCorp won the Illuminating Innovation Award for the innovative enhancements it made to its mobile apps for Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power customers. The finalists in this category were:
PSEG Long Island for adding planned outages to its outage map and launching a new map highlighting reliability improvements.
Lincoln Electric System for its on-demand payment implementation with Retail Cash Payment solution.
Duke Energy won the Electrifying Delivery Award for its customer experience portal which included unified billing, payment, and mobile solutions. The finalists in this category were:
National Grid for upgrading its outage maps and pre-enrolling customers for proactive outage communications.
Regional Water Authority for its recent payment implementation upgrade that added secure email and SMS payment options for customers.
Exelon won the Glowing Engagement Award for deploying ten new outage maps to keep customers informed of outages across its operating companies. The finalists in this category were: Avista for improving customer experience by adding energy usage alerts for customers. Lakeland Electric for increasing customer access by implementing a Spanish text-to-speech solution for its alerts implementation.
CPS Energy won the Inspiring Energy Award for launching enhanced e-billing, on-demand payment, print and mail, and outage map solutions. The finalists in this category were: Chesapeake Utilities for launching new, innovative billing and payment solutions for its operating companies. Eversource Energy for rapid deployment of its mobile app that offers payment, alert, and outage map tools for customers.
Each carried out ambitious projects that led to remarkable results. KUBRA is proud to partner with these utilities to implement solutions that help improve customer experiences and drive innovation in the industry. iConnect 2021 will provide another opportunity to celebrate the efforts of these forward-looking utility companies.
About KUBRA
KUBRA provides customer experience management solutions to some of the largest utility and government entities across North America. Our portfolio includes billing and payments, mapping, mobile apps, proactive communications, and artificial intelligence solutions for customers. With more than 1.5 billion customer interactions annually, KUBRA services reach over 40% of households in the U.S. and Canada. KUBRA is an operating subsidiary of the Hearst Corporation. Visit https://www.kubra.com for more information.
San Diego public relations agency, (W)right On Communications, welcomes new digital design and hospitality and tourism talent to its team with the recent hiring of Senior Visual Strategist Rick Tinney and Communications Strategist Licia Walsworth.
Prior to joining (W)right On Communications, Tinney was Digital Marketing Manager for Tealium where he served for six years leading graphic and identity design, branding direction, video production, web design and management, UI/UX design, analytics and front-end development.
Walsworth also brings over 20 years of progressive communications, sales and hospitality experience to (W)right On. A natural leader and gifted program manager, Walsworth was awarded Manager of the Year in 2016 and the Cultural Warrior Award in 2018 in her previous director role with Omni Hotels and Resorts. She has worked with major convention properties and global brands as well as beachfront destination properties and contributes substantially to the agency’s hospitality public relations programs.
Prior to her significant hospitality industry experience, Walsworth spent six years at Timex Group USA where she led marketing, advertising and merchandising for all Timex retail stores. Walsworth also developed learning systems for in-store staff as well as conceiving and implementing a customer service brand training tool resulting in increased sales.
“Rick and Licia are wonderful additions to our agency family,” says Julie Wright, president and founder of (W)right On Communications. “Apart from being great teammates, they each bring deep technical skills and industry knowledge that will add even more value for our clients.”
Founded in 1998 with client partners coast to coast, (W)right On Communications is an award-winning integrated strategic communications firm with offices in San Diego, Los Angeles and Vancouver, B.C. With a mission to elevate the agency experience for its client partners, employees and the industry plus a focus on creative and measurable results, (W)right On Communications serves organizations in complex and unpredictable business environments working with business innovators, hospitality and tourism leaders and the not-for-profit and public sector. For more, see http://www.wrightoncomm.com.
StorageOS has released V2.0 of its leading cloud native, software-defined, persistent storage for Kubernetes into general availability. Delivering reduced time to recovery, scale, security and performance. StorageOS V2.0 has been designed for organisations that want to run hyper-converged and/or multiple cluster Kubernetes environments with the underlying storage to support cloud native workflows and stateful applications.
StorageOS platform provides the availability, management, performance and security for users to run stateful workloads at scale – whether in the cloud, on-premises or a hybrid. By delivering persistent storage to applications in Kubernetes environments, it helps users achieve all the business benefits of containers and orchestrators. Kubernetes users running deployments with multiple clusters are increasingly turning to StorageOS for their storage requirements. As Kubernetes clusters grow in size V2.0 also scales supporting the production of stateful applications.
“All reports point to the fact that enterprises are making the move to containers, but that storage is still viewed as a key challenge impacting adoption and operations,” commented Scott D. Lowe, ActualTech Media. “Users want to run hyperconverged applications and/or multi-cluster Kubernetes environments with the underlying storage to support cloud native workflows and stateful applications. StorageOS’ V2.0 has all the enhancements needed to meet these trends in the rapidly-evolving Kubernetes market. Essentially, StorageOS eliminates the problem with storage for stateful Kubernetes applications.”
StorageOS V2.0 improves resiliency in large clustered environments that experience more transient failures. Its scalable architecture is designed to cope with unpredictable failure scenarios whereas traditional storage solutions cannot handle the complexity of clustered deployments at scale.
V2.0 is designed from the ground up to enable security at every layer of the stack, improving security with encryption in transit. Traffic between nodes is encrypted and authenticated.
StorageOS integrates with Kubernetes CSI and allows storage to be declarative so users can deploy and provision storage resources and services alongside CPU, networking and other application resources.
“Kubernetes users working with increasingly complex deployments require storage that delivers predictability for replication and failover,” commented Alex Chircop, Founder and CEO at StorageOS. “Users are also deploying more mature Kubernetes environments resulting in a need for production-grade storage. StorageOS V2.0 is ideally suited to these requirements and we are already seeing significant demand across a range of organisations and markets.”
Download and register for the forever free developer edition of StorageOS V2.0 with 5TB here. Users can then upgrade to the Project and Platform editions enabling enterprise capabilities and comprehensive product support.
About StorageOS
StorageOS is a software-defined cloud native storage platform delivering persistent storage for Kubernetes. StorageOS is built from the ground-up with no legacy restrictions to give enterprises working with cloud native workloads a scalable storage platform with no compromise on performance, availability or security. For additional information, visit http://www.storageos.com.
PunchOut2Go, the Charlottesville-based cloud B2B eCommerce integration provider, today announced its sponsorship of Charlottesville Women in Tech/Tech Girls (CWIT). CWIT supports, connects, and provides resources for girls and women with an interest in careers in technology, science, and engineering.
As a CWIT Silver Sponsor, PunchOut2Go will provide funds to support key activities for emerging and established professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers, including CWIT's Tech Girls programs, summer programs, and associated events.
PunchOut2Go is a global cloud Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) provider. PunchOut2Go creates integration and automation solutions to facilitate streamlined B2B procurement. The PunchOut2Go iPaaS allows any eCommerce store to integrate with any eProcurement platform, enabling automation features that include PunchOut catalogs, B2B sales order automation, eInvoicing, and eQuotes.
"PunchOut2Go is proud to support CWIT in its mission to help girls and women to overcome the gender disparity in the technology industry," said PunchOut2Go CEO and Co-Founder Brady Behrman. "As a Charlottesville technology company, we're committed to ensuring that local women and girls are empowered to pursue careers in the field. CWIT is a wonderful organization doing important work to support girls and women by providing valuable training and mentoring."
"We are thrilled to be working with PunchOut2Go,” says Elaine Cheng, CWIT’s Sponsorship Director. “They share our commitment to building our local tech community and the need to have more women in technology careers. PunchOut2Go's support means we can continue to provide valuable events, networking, programs and education to the Charlottesville community at little to no cost. We look forward to a long relationship."
Charlottesville Women in Tech/Tech Girls (CWIT) is an organization for emerging and established professionals that provides human connections and resources for women and girls interested in or associated with technology. CWIT is committed to closing the technology gender gap by providing a safe and welcoming environment for women and girls to connect, learn and collaborate in Charlottesville. supporting girls and women with programs and learning opportunities.
Sponsorship from PunchOut2Go will help CWIT to continue its efforts to expand resources for women in technology and support girls and women through their education and into their careers in the tech industry.
About PunchOut2Go:
PunchOut2Go is a global B2B integration company specializing in connecting commerce business platforms with eProcurement spend management and enterprise resource planning applications, allowing companies around the world to streamline purchasing processes and transact electronically. Harnessing the power of the cloud, PunchOut2Go’s flexible iPaaS technology seamlessly links business applications to automate the flow of purchasing data and reduces integration complexities for PunchOut catalogs, electronic purchase orders, eInvoices, and other B2B sales order automation documents in order to accelerate business results. Learn more at http://www.punchout2go.com.
About Charlottesville Women in Tech (CWIT):
Charlottesville Women in Tech (CWIT) is an organization for emerging and established professionals that provides human connections and resources for women and girls interested in or associated with technology. Our vision is to bridge the gender gap in tech by providing a safe and welcoming environment for women and girls to connect, learn and collaborate in Charlottesville. We host monthly meetings that include speakers on tech topics and allow for networking with other local women. Events are free and open to all women in our community. Through our Tech-Girls program, we collaborate with volunteers and organizations to run programs focused on fostering girls' interest and confidence in STEM education. Learn more at http://www.cvillewomen.tech.
Meurer Research Inc. is pleased to announce the relaunch of its newly designed website. The site was designed with a modern look and content that flows smoothly from one page to another, providing an overall superior user experience. It is now also mobile optimized to engage the user when viewing from a cell phone or tablet.
“Our new website is based on the importance of having a customer-friendly platform to effectively communicate about our cutting-edge technologies,” said Brian Frewerd, Director of Marketing and Portfolio Management. “We strive to be innovative in multiple facets of our business and this is one way of doing so.”
The initiative to redesign the website stems from earlier objectives created by MRI’s parent company, Parkson Corporation, to continue investing in the future by building upon the customer experience and advancing product development. Earlier this year, Parkson also debuted a new interactive website with features that make for an easy user experience.
New features of the MRI website include the following and more:
Parts & Services - A new "Parts & Services" section includes information on aftermarket parts available for purchase and services such as maintenance, installation, service contracts, pilot testing and laboratory testing.
Product Pages - All technologies are organized by function (clarification, solids removal, etc.). Additionally, each product page flows smoothly with a summary of function, features and benefits, a video / image gallery, and a literature section.
Videos / Literature - Pages dedicated solely to videos and literature are easily accessible on the top menu of the website. This includes a mix of content which can be effortlessly filtered through.
Contact Form - The "Contact Us" page includes a new contact form, making it quick and simple to request information based on area of interest.
We encourage you to explore the new website at http://www.meurerresearch.com. For any additional information, please contact Lydia Ebert at marketingfl@parkson.com.
About Meurer Research, Inc.:
Meurer Research, Inc. engineers and manufactures advanced water and wastewater treatment equipment to solve complex issues facing treatment facilities worldwide. Our products include MRI Inclined Plate Settlers, Hoseless Cable-Vac™ and Ultra-Scraper Sludge Collectors, flocculation systems, mixers, baffles, pilot systems, and package systems. MRI holds over 50 patents and has worked on over 5,000 installations cleaning more than 5 billion gallons of water each day. Based out of Golden, CO, MRI was founded in 1978 and acquired by Parkson Corporation in 2017.
Pulse360, a remote-ready workflow software solution for financial advisors, today announces the unveiling of its patent-pending, enterprise-level Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) suite. Designed to combat workflow inefficiencies and make advisory meeting notes 10x’s more efficient, Pulse360 fixes real-time, remote, and in-person working issues by addressing all aspects of the meeting documentation process - from preparation to follow-ups. Available immediately, advisors can use Pulse360 to prepare for meetings, save and send well-documented notes, and create efficient follow-ups, all through one easy-to-use platform.
“The future of work is now, and this solution is truly a game-changer for financial advisors,” said Anand Sheth, CEO and Founder of Pulse360. “After spending more than two decades in the wealth management industry, I understand the pain points professionals in my field continue to face today. It takes hours, sometimes days, to create detailed agendas, send notes and summaries to clients, creating a waste of valuable practice time while creating a backlog in client communication. That is why we developed our solution to help advisors streamline meeting documentation, win back precious time for their practice and vastly improve the client experience.”
Today, Broker/Dealers and Registered Independent Advisors (RIAs) can take full advantage of Pulse360’s early access offerings: The basic package, which includes the ability to use micro-templates to save time on documentation and integrates with industry-leading CRMs, such as Redtail and Wealthbox, is per month for a limited time. The premium package, which includes the basic functionality, along with a digital notepad and Salesforce integration, and the ability to create annual meeting summaries in as little as 20 seconds, is per month for a limited time.
“In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the way we work has changed, and it’s imperative that financial advisors work smarter, not harder,” continued Sheth. “We’ve made our software available today for that need, so they can now work better with enterprise-grade, cloud-based notes.”
The Pulse360 software can be implemented into financial advisors’ workflow in a matter of minutes, which can help them immediately demonstrate their value to customers and colleagues clearly, in written format. Pulse360 can help them with their fiduciary regulations with a secure, efficient, reliable suite of services.
About Pulse360 Pulse360 was created to vastly improve the way financial advisors operate their businesses. Our remote-ready SaaS suite can make every aspect of fiduciary meeting prep and documentation 10X more efficient. The Company was founded in 2019 by Anand Sheth and James Hill. The Company is headquartered in Riverside, CA. Tim Jenkins, a co-founder of SendGrid and former alumni of Techstars, is on the Board of Advisors.
Dimensional Insight®, maker of Diver® Platform, the 2020 Best in KLAS healthcare business intelligence and analytics solution, today announced the results of a Definitive Healthcare survey on EHR analytics that it sponsored. The survey found that EHR analytics yields lower user satisfaction than both analytics-specific platforms and in-house solutions. Users feel most frustrated with the speed of EHR analytics solutions, the lack of robustness, and the lack of interoperability.
Definitive Healthcare surveyed 108 healthcare leaders about their use of analytics solutions. Overall, 90% of healthcare organizations use the analytics in their EHR systems, with nearly 50% of organizations using EHR analytics exclusively or as their primary analytics tool. However, despite widespread use, satisfaction with EHR analytics is lower than satisfaction with both analytics-specific platforms and in-house solutions.
On a scale of 0-10 (0=extremely dissatisfied, 10=extremely satisfied) users of EHR analytics report an average satisfaction rating of 5.58.
Users of in-house solutions report an average satisfaction of 6.51, and analytic-specific platform users report an average satisfaction of 6.69.
EHR analytics users frequently reported technology challenges with their solutions:
43.4% said reporting and querying of EHR analytics is slow.
35.8% said the component is not robust or advanced enough.
30.2% felt challenged with interoperability with other systems.
28.3% said EHR analytics lacks the visualization they need.
26.4% said the user interface is difficult to understand or use.
On the flip side, top challenges with analytics-specific platforms were interoperability with other systems (59.4%) and cost (40.6%). Both current users (6.85 on 0-10 scale) and non-users (7.40) of these platforms felt the solution could add value to their ability to perform analytics.
“This survey demonstrates that while EHR companies claim to provide comprehensive analytics to their customers, hospitals and health systems feel these tools are lacking in functionality,” says George Dealy, vice president of healthcare solutions at Dimensional Insight. “Analytics users find these tools slow, unadvanced, and not catered to their needs, while finding much greater satisfaction with analytics-specific platforms.”
Dimensional Insight and Definitive Healthcare will be holding a webinar to share more in-depth results from the survey. When: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Time: 2:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. CT / 12:00 p.m. MT / 11:00 a.m. PT Panelists: Brendan Fitzgerald, Senior Director of Research, Definitive Healthcare Kathy Sucich, Director of Healthcare Marketing, Dimensional Insight Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7152076155026844941
Dimensional Insight® is a leading provider of analytics, data management, and performance management solutions, offering a complete portfolio of capabilities ranging from data integration and modeling to sophisticated reporting, analytics, and dashboards. The company is a seven-time Best in KLAS winner in healthcare business intelligence and analytics, most recently ranking #1 in 2020. Founded in 1989, Dimensional Insight has thousands of customer organizations worldwide. Dimensional Insight consistently ranks as a top performing analytics organization by customers and industry analysts in its core market segments including healthcare, manufacturing, and beverage alcohol. For more information, please visit https://www.dimins.com/.
Upfluence Software announced today the release of its new Live Capture tool that identifies high-value brand ambassadors thereby transforming the way brands locate organic influencers. The all-in-one SaaS firm that helps brands and agencies identify, contact, manage and analyze their influencers at scale, launched Live Capture to help companies enhance their marketing process through improved efficiency.
“For any brand, loyalty from your customers is a fundamental ingredient for success and ambassadors are an essential component of ensuring that process,” said Kevin Creusy, Co-CEO at Upfluence Inc. “Your customers are your strongest advocates and receiving a referral is often seen as an organic byproduct of a company’s success. Live Capture produces the data businesses need to make an informed decision when locating high-value ambassadors - why leave it to chance?”
When a customer visits a website, Live Capture launches a popup that lets brands easily collect and view a customer’s statistics. The information collected is then reviewed by the brand for all key data points which would identify and activate the visitor as a high-value brand ambassador.
Live Capture benefits brands with its one-of-a-kind, 4-step process as follows:
1. Using a 1-click customizable popup and checkout field components, Live Capture gathers social data from your website’s visitors. 2. Upfluence then analyzes all newly captured data, including consumer social metrics, and presents the most relevant ambassadors for your brand. 3. In just one click, the selected ambassador can be activated with Upfluence's Influencer Relationship Management tool. 4. Since Live Capture easily integrates with existing affiliate tools and CMS, including Shopify, Magneto, Refersion, Affiliate, Impact, Outlook, Gmail, and Google Tag Manager, users can effortlessly review and track customer purchase history and promotion codes. Live Capture provides brands with analysis to activation as well as complete ROI management in one platform.
About Upfluence Driven by data and characterized by its cutting-edge design, Upfluence Software is an all-in-one SaaS that allows brands and agencies to identify, contact, manage, and analyze their influencers and organic ambassadors at scale. Since 2016, Upfluence has shown stable double-digit monthly revenue growth, added 60 new team members, and served over 1,000 clients worldwide including Saatchi & Saatchi, Nestlé, and more.
Business entrepreneurs Megan O’Leary and Chapin Hemphill are partners in Keyrenter New England. The office is based outside of Manchester, New Hampshire, and serves all of southern New Hampshire. The partners are capitalizing on the skill set they developed while building the brand’s first California location, Keyrenter Silicon Valley. Hemphill opened that office in 2015 and reached out to O’Leary, who was already a successful property manager.
Megan lives in New Hampshire and will run the day-to-day operations at the New England location. Hemphill remains in California but stays connected thanks to Keyrenter’s website and online tools. This system allows tenants to view properties, submit applications, sign documents, request maintenance, and communicate online 24/7.
“Keyrenter’s innovative business model allows us to do almost everything online, even when we’re on opposite coasts,” said Hemphill. “Before we discovered ownership opportunities available through Keyrenter, Megan and I worked together managing large residential communities with hundreds of units. We developed a great working relationship, friendship, and now business partnership.”
“The professional processes we’ve developed combines our previous property management experience with a strong franchisor like Keyrenter,” said O’Leary. “That allows us to give property owners and tenants the highest level of service and support. Chapin and I each have our own individual strengths. We’re a great team, and I’m looking forward to our success with Keyrenter New England.”
The new Keyrenter franchise is part of an aggressive three-year national franchise growth plan. The thriving franchise system anticipates growing to 130 franchise partners through 2022, representing more than a 200 percent increase in franchise partners over the next three years. Keyrenter expects to achieve million in systemwide revenue by 2022.
Keyrenter’s CEO and Co-Founder, Aaron Marshall, says O’Leary and Hemphill are incredible examples of the growth potential of the Keyrenter brand.
“Megan and Chapin are the perfect fit for Keyrenter,” said Marshall. “They have the integrity, strong work ethic, and knowledge of the real estate property management industry to succeed in a second Keyrenter location. I’m excited to see what the future holds for this incredible business partnership.”
To request a comprehensive analysis of your rental property call Megan at (603) 641-4000 or visit Keyrenter New England Property Management.
The Keyrenter franchise offers a low-overhead, high-profit, technology-based business model that is proven to generate passive recurring monthly income in the residential property management industry. For more information about Keyrenter Property Management franchise opportunities, please visit https://keyrenter.com/franchise/.
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About Keyrenter Property Management
Keyrenter Property Management, based in Midvale, Utah, is the nation’s leading residential property management franchise. Founded in 2007, Keyrenter began franchising in 2014 to help aspiring business owners and real estate brokers capitalize on the more than 43 million households occupied by renters throughout the United States.
Keyrenter has quickly grown to 42 territories across 19 states. Thousands of client investors work with Keyrenter franchise partners from coast to coast to manage tens of thousands of properties in their portfolios. As the ratio of renters to buyers continues to rise, Keyrenter plans to expand to 68 or more locations by December 31, 2020.
Defined by its core values, Keyrenter is a household name known for its outstanding reputation and ongoing community service efforts powered by Keyrenter Cares. Frequently recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work,” Keyrenter attracts top talent at the national and local levels to make sure all customers receive elite customer service.
eMedEvents Corporation has launched new website features to enhance online CME/CE learning and credit acquisition for health care professionals and connect online medical and dental event organizers with their targeted audience. The boosted online CME/CE marketplace: https://emedevents.com/online-cme-courses, aims to ease the current strain of attending and managing live conferences due to the COVID-19 pandemic by providing virtual opportunities.
Intuitive Online CME/CE Content Creation, Hosting and Publishing :
The revised platform integrates personalized event content creation with hassle-free broadcasting by streamlining and automating the process. CME/CE providers can now publish live streams and pre-recorded conferences, eliminating the need for expensive videocasting technology.
Campus Medical CMIO, Dr Dhrumil Shah MD stated “By improving access to relevant educational activities and creating opportunities around hosting digital CMEs, eMedEvents delivers a personalized experience to healthcare providers for their professional growth.” #WeAreStrongerTogether
Focused Digital Marketing and Advertising :
With over 714,000 healthcare providers visiting the website monthly, eMedEvents continues to provide the full spectrum of digital services with added client-centric marketing strategies and packages. eMedEvents is also refining Ad performance by analyzing trends based on specialty, location and type of virtual activity/event, resulting in optimized online event awareness and engagement to increase registrations.
CME/CE Vault: Secure Education Repository :
Healthcare practitioners can now access over 11,000 online CME/CE activities in the form of enduring materials; Texts, Journals, Webinars, and Live Webcasts, and track, report and store their CME/CE credits and certifications to maintain their licensure.
A statement from their CEO Mrs Priya Korrapati Reads: “We aim to create an entirely new dimension to online CME/CE conference interactions and redefine medical and dental practitioner’s expectations of e-learning. A Game Changer for the Medical Conference Circuit.”
eMedEvents is already established in over 159 countries and has over 11,300 noteworthy organizers listed on their site, including many eminent medical schools and hospitals like Harvard Medical School and Cedars-Sinai. As a worldwide medical CME/CE marketplace, eMedEvents constructs a comprehensive medical event catalogue for CME/CE credit acquisition for Healthcare Professionals and connects Continuing Medical Education Organizers with over half a million Healthcare Providers.
To get in touch with them, you can visit their website https://www.emedevents.com/ or call them 24/7 on their phone at +1(800) 828 2059, or you can send them a fax at +1(720) 545 2107.
eMedEvents. Co 5 Cold Hill Road S, Unit 27, Mendham, NJ 07945 United States of America
Now more than ever, we are reminded of the essential role that the food and beverage industry plays in our everyday lives and the value of shared experiences around a table. In keeping with its mission to nurture chefs and other leaders contributing to American food culture, the James Beard Foundation announced today its 2020-2021 Scholarship Program application period for aspiring and established culinary professionals.
As of 2019, the Foundation had awarded nearly million in financial aid to over 2,000 recipients and will award nearly 0,000 in 2020.
While eligibility requirements vary by opportunity, in general, applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a culinary program at a licensed or accredited culinary school, hospitality institution, college, or university in fall 2020. International students may qualify for many of the scholarships and are encouraged to apply.
“Since the inception of our scholarship program in 1991, the range of food-related disciplines and educational opportunities has expanded greatly,” said Clare Reichenbach, chief executive officer of the James Beard Foundation. “With a number of scholarships, tuition waivers, and grants available this year, we are proud to support the ever-increasing interests of the next generation of culinary leaders.”
In response to the impact the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation also recently established the Food and Beverage Industry Relief Fund to provide critical financial assistance in the form of micro-grants to independent food and beverage businesses in need.
The scholarship program is administered by International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS), an independent company that specializes in managing sponsored educational assistance programs. ISTS hosts the online application process, selects recipients and disburses awards. For more information about the program and to begin the application process, visit jamesbeard.org/scholarships. The deadline to apply is June 11, 2020.
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About The James Beard Foundation
The James Beard Foundation promotes good food for good™. For more than 30 years, the James Beard Foundation has highlighted the centrality of food culture in our daily lives. Through the James Beard Awards, unique dining experiences at the James Beard House and around the country, scholarships, hands-on learning, and a variety of industry programs that educate and empower leaders in our community, the Foundation has built a platform for chefs and asserted the power of gastronomy to drive behavior, culture, and policy change around food. To that end, the Foundation has also created signature impact-oriented initiatives that include our Women’s Leadership Programs aimed at addressing the gender imbalance in the culinary industry; advocacy training through our Chefs Boot Camp for Policy and Change; and the James Beard Foundation Leadership Awards that shine a spotlight on successful change makers. The organization is committed to giving chefs and their colleagues a voice and the tools they need to make the world more sustainable, equitable, and delicious for everyone. For more information, subscribe to the digital newsletter Beard Bites and follow @beardfoundation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
The James Beard Foundation is a national not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in New York City.
To reach the James Beard Foundation for press inquiries, please contact: Mary Blanton Ogushwitz Magrino 212 957 3005 mary.blanton@magrinopr.com
KB Investment Development successfully closed a transaction to add Superstition Canyon, a 200-unit Class A low-density garden community in East Mesa, to their high-performing Phoenix metro multifamily portfolio. CBRE’s Phoenix multifamily team of Tyler Anderson, Sean Cunningham, Asher Gunter and Matt Pesch brokered the sale.
The transaction marks the fifth large multifamily project acquired by KB in the Phoenix area since they entered the local market in 2015. Superstition Canyon is located at 1247 South 96th Street in the East Mesa sub-market, one of the region’s fastest growing locations. The acquisition includes a vacant 1.7-acre parcel which will provide additional development potential in a sub-market with limited opportunities for new apartment supply.
KB’s CEO and Founder, Khosro Khaloghli, acknowledged the challenges presented by the current public health crisis, and reports that he and his team spent many days weighing the potential impacts on the near and long-term performance of this asset before deciding to move forward in an environment where the majority of similar pending deals have stalled.
“The Phoenix multifamily market is in such a strong position that we feel confident in our ability to maximize the upside potential of this new asset even during a possible period of small adjustments in rent growth,” says Mr. Khaloghli. “Our projects in Mesa and Ahwatukee have occupancies around 98% and we have similar expectations for Superstition Canyon. Looking at the bigger picture, we believe Phoenix will continue to be a powerful draw for new residents—with a cost of living less than the national average and the best job growth numbers in the country. People and companies will go where they have the best chance for success.”
Superstition Canyon Apartments is positioned to take advantage of an existing array of nearby employers, plus new arrivals moving in to East Mesa in healthcare, aerospace and tech, as the Elliot Road Technology Corridor, anchored by a new Apple data center, bolsters the sub-market’s already substantial fundamentals.
The asset will be professionally managed by Maverick Residential Company. Jeffrey Krohn, President of Maverick, joined Khosro Khaloghli in 2018 to establish a multifamily investment/management firm that would set a higher standard for asset performance. Mr. Krohn commented on the company’s readiness to meet current challenges. “We’re excited to add this beautiful community to our managed portfolio and work with the owner to really polish its value. Due to our robust cloud-based, virtual systems and company culture of creative responses to adversity, we’re well-positioned to exceed expectations despite the temporary restrictions.” Krohn came to Maverick from his role as the Vice President of Operations for Alliance Residential, where he oversaw the operations of third-party managed assets in Arizona with over 16,500 units in his portfolio. He also created the Business Development platform for Alliance and was instrumental in growing the portfolio from 60,000 to 100,000 units.
The buyer brings more than 40+ years of experience in all phases of development, and well-established relationships with major lenders. Khosro Khaloghli’s entities operating in California, Nevada, Texas and Arizona have been responsible for the entitlement/development of more than 125 commercial/industrial buildings totaling over 11 million square feet of warehouse, industrial and office buildings, and 7,000 residential and apartment units, with an estimated value that exceeds .5 billion USD. He entered the greater Phoenix market aggressively in 2015, targeting larger communities with value-add potential for acquisition. The company’s local portfolio of 1,432 units includes Stone Canyon, a 392-unit very low-density garden-style apartment complex in Mesa, Superstition Canyon with 200 units, and three communities in the premium Ahwatukee submarket: Mountainside, a 288-unit property; Arboretum at South Mountain, with 312 units and Mountain Park, 240-units. All were financed through Freddie Mac and are exceeding their operating budgets under the management of Khaloghli and Krohn’s Maverick Residential Company.
About Maverick Residential Company Founded in 2018, Maverick Residential Company (MRC) is a premiere, privately-held real estate company based in Phoenix, Arizona. The Company is a fully-integrated platform with a specific focus on the acquisition and management of multifamily real estate. MRC prides itself on streamlined operational expertise, fostering strong on-site teams and taking care of residents. For more information, please visit http://www.mavres.com
About KB Development KB Investment Development Company (KB) is an Orange County, California based real estate development company with more than 40 years of experience in the development, construction and management of commercial and residential real estate. KB and its affiliates have built more than 7,000 residential and multifamily units and more than 11 million square feet of industrial and office properties.
The Wall Street Technology Association (WSTA®), a not-for-profit organization that provides financial technology and business professionals a forum to learn from and connect with each other, will host a virtual panel discussion on “DevOps & Agile: Doing them Right” on May 5, 2020. Panelists include representatives from financial services and Panel Sponsors: Nutanix and OutSystems. Johna Till Johnson, CEO and Founder, Nemertes Research will provide industry perspectives and moderate the discussion. For more information, please visit: https://www.wsta.org/events/event/devops-and-agile-doing-them-right/
“Implementing DevOps and Agile can improve agility, reduce costs, enhance cybersecurity, and delight customers—but only if you do them correctly,” says Johna Till Johnson, CEO of Nemertes Research and WSTA Content Committee Chair. “The key is to know what ‘correctly’ means in terms of practices and strategies.”
Panel Discussion Overview The move to DevOps and Agile software development processes is over a decade old, and companies have reaped much-publicized real-world benefits from the transition.
However, there have also been some less-publicized disasters.
Companies have moved so quickly that they’ve inadvertently opened up gaping cybersecurity vulnerabilities or failed to maintain control over the challenges posed by complexity, geographic sprawl, or lack of global knowledge.
This panel session includes seasoned veterans of the DevOps world, both users and technology providers. We’ll discuss:
Technology evolution and futures. Which DevOps tools and technologies have become obsolete? Which are emerging? And how should practitioners choose among them?
Cybersecurity best practices and DevSecOps. How do we keep initiatives both agile and secure?
DevOps, the cloud, and enterprise infrastructure. Most organizations have moved to cloud-first DevOps development. But how does that affect enterprise infrastructure? What should practitioners think about when it comes to infrastructure for DevOps, including networking, computational, and storage resources?
Best practices and lessons learned. What does our team of experts wish they’d known when they started? What best practices do they recommend our WSTA peers follow as they proceed along the DevOps journey?
About the Wall Street Technology Association The WSTA facilitates virtual and in-person educational and networking events where members meet and exchange ideas and best practices that assist them in effectively capitalizing on technology advances in areas such as Cybersecurity, Analytics, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Management, Cloud, Blockchain, Digital, Architecture, etc. and dealing with financial industry business challenges. Founded in 1967, the WSTA is a not-for-profit association with a long history of evolving to meet the needs of its members.
The WSTA hosts virtual and in-person seminars, roundtables, panel discussions, and social events. These events offer many opportunities to keep informed about leading technologies, as well as network and share information with industry colleagues. The WSTA’s educational Digital News provides additional content and information about the WSTA and industry-related activities. The website is a dynamic resource for keeping on top of the latest information and offers access to additional resources including webinars, white papers, blogs, videos, and information about other industry events.
Nemertes Research is a global research-based advisory and consulting firm that analyzes the business value of emerging technologies. Since 2002, we have provided strategic recommendations based on data-driven operational and business metrics to help organizations deliver successful technology transformation to employees and customers. Simply put: Nemertes’ better data helps clients make better decisions. http://www.nemertes.com
Employee experience – an essential component of experience design – is a useful framing for the moment we are all going through together. It helps us account for the ‘human’ element in strategies to maintain business continuity, build employee trust, and emerge from this challenging time even stronger. For businesses managing remote workforces, the importance of employee mental health and their ability to be productive in work-from-home environments form the core of many strategies. While essential workers may not have the privilege to stay home, companies need to think intentionally about the physical, cultural, and technological environments their employees interact with in the workplace. Companies are balancing many variables as they pivot to adjust to the new normal.
Prior to COVID-19, Portland-based consulting firm Propeller and its experience design practice aimed to help clients optimize touchpoints along the customer journey throughout the buying process, particularly in the retail industry. Propeller has since pivoted the focus of its experience design practice to helping businesses adapt strategies to unlock innovation through human-centered design, align people, processes, and technologies, and manage experiences through measurement and customer insights. Its focus extends beyond just the end customer to include employees and other stakeholders, understanding the symbiotic relationship between front-line employees, and the customers they interact with.
To lead the charge in the firm’s emerging efforts, Propeller has promoted Trace Wallace from Practice Lead to Practice Director, furthering its commitment to people and honoring great work, even in the midst of the current pandemic and economic downturn.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Trace to our leadership team — a direct result of his outward display of personal values that exemplify Propeller as a firm,” said Propeller Co-founder and CEO, Amy Weeden.
In his former role as a practice lead, Wallace was instrumental in designing what the firm’s experience design practice is today.
“Trace took initiative to fully articulate the business case for a net new practice area,” added Weeden. “He took ownership of the plan, embraced grit, and brought persistent energy to move the practice forward through ambiguous challenges, ultimately solidifying a new practice for the firm. Despite the current economic environment, we reward our people who consistently exemplify those values and do good work. I have all the confidence that Trace will continue to drive thought leadership in the realm of experience design, and develop roadmaps for the future to help companies navigate the experiences of the new normal.”
In his role as Practice Director, Wallace is prioritizing the development of strategies and best practices to help clients adapt to evolving realities in the coming months. This includes fostering personal, emotionally-resonant exchanges between employer and employee that lead to higher levels of engagement, productivity, and longevity.
“Propeller’s experience design practice is a logical extension of Propeller, not just for the people-first focus we have here, but also the execution expertise we have at the firm,” says Wallace. “We leverage the strategy aspect of this practice and follow through to implementation of those strategies, especially in this time when companies need to stay nimble and move fast.”
A good example of acting nimble during this time is the work Wallace and his team is undertaking to design return to work plans to guide organizations through the gradual process of bringing their employees back to the office, as insights from the stay at home orders across the U.S. begin to take shape. According to Wallace, a successful return to work plan in the new normal includes rethinking the traditional ‘bodies-in-seats’ mentality that many have grown accustomed to.
“The challenge to us all is to return better and more resilient,” adds Wallace. “We’ll get further by putting people at the center of that design process.”
About Propeller:
Propeller is a nationally recognized consulting firm that helps clients bring simpler, more efficient solutions to their business challenges. Propeller consultants work alongside client teams to deliver project management, business consulting and change management results that help them nimbly negotiate rapidly evolving business demands. Propeller has offices in Portland, Oregon; Denver, Colorado; San Francisco, California; and Silicon Valley. For more information, visit http://www.propellerconsulting.com.
The Radiosurgery Society (RSS), a non-profit medical society dedicated to advancing the science and clinical practice of radiosurgery, today announced that NYU Langone Hospitals and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have joined the organization’s growing membership in its RSS Sponsorship Alliance, along with the Hermitage Medical Clinic in Dublin, Ireland, marking the first international medical center to join the alliance.
As the professional organization for industry standards, scientific methods and clinical advancements in stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), the RSS welcomes sponsoring organizations as partners. The RSS Sponsorship Alliance champions the evolution of science and research clinical practices, patient safety and efficacy, technological innovations and global adoption of SRS/SBRT techniques. Sponsors join the ranks of highly respected institutions, organizations, societies and corporations to support successful advancements in the field.
“By bringing together individuals, institutions, organizations and the systems’ developers, we’re able to create an intellectually, scientifically and technologically rich environment for collaboration. We firmly believe active collaboration is critical to advance the treatment techniques, patient care, safety standards, and the exchange of innovative ideas and experience,” said Kristine Gagliardi, RSS Founding Partner and Head of Strategic Development and Business Relations.
Through the RSS Sponsorship Alliance these members receive opportunities for collaboration and research through participation in the RSSearch® Patient Registry and Clinical Research Committee, along with access to educational resources and online communities. The RSS offers opportunities for Continuing Education for their institution, such as live and recorded webinars, clinical/advisory committees, RSS Residents Program and mentoring opportunities.
“Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health was an early adopter of SBRT, recognizing the important role it could play in improving patient care and helping to pave the way for its broader adoption. We are proud to become a member of the RSS Sponsorship Alliance and look forward to additional opportunities to collaborate, share knowledge and information, and advance the science and practice of SRS and SBRT,” said Alec Kimmelman, MD, PhD., Anita and Joseph Steckler Professor and Chair Department of Radiation Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center and Jonathan A. Haas, M.D., Chairman, Perlmutter Cancer Center Radiation Oncology at NYU Winthrop Hospital and Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at NYU Long Island School of Medicine.
“For nearly 80 years, MD Anderson has worked to eliminate cancer by pioneering medical advances and remaining at the forefront of innovative therapies, so we are pleased to join the RSS Sponsorship Alliance to continue supporting the advancement of SRS and SBRT as critical elements of cutting-edge cancer care,” said Albert Koong, M.D., Division Head and Department Chair, Radiation Oncology at MD Anderson.
“On behalf of Hermitage Medical Clinic, we are very excited to become the first internationally based Medical Center Sponsor of the RSS. This partnership allows us access into a wide body of international experts in the field of SRS where potentially difficult cases can be discussed prior to treatment. We are keen to contribute to the RSSearch® Patient Registry and collaborate with others to facilitate research papers specific to SRS. The RSS partnership provides us the best possible access to experts in the field of SRS/SBRT,” said Daniel Rawluk, M.D.
Current Academic/Medical Center sponsors include Geisinger, Henry Ford Health System, Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY, Montefiore Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Stanford Health Care, UAB Medicine, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and UW Medicine.
As a member of the RSS Sponsorship Alliance, corporations and device manufacturers in addition to receiving world-wide exposure, gain access to a plethora of educational opportunities including SRS/SBRT focused white papers, clinical research program meeting participation, online continuing education programs, and technology/company specific webinars hosted by the RSS.
The RSS Sponsorship Alliance features three types of sponsors – Academic/Medical Center, Corporate/Manufacturer and Network Affiliates – with benefits tailored to each. Current corporate and network sponsors include Accuray, Elekta, Masep, Varian, ViewRay and Zap Surgical Systems. PetCure Oncology is the RSS’s inaugural Network Affiliate sponsor.
More information on the RSS Sponsorship Alliance and its associated benefits can be found at https://therss.org/workwithus. Organizations interested in joining the RSS as a Sponsorship Alliance member should contact sponsorship@therss.org.
About The Radiosurgery Society®
The Radiosurgery Society (RSS) – a non-profit, independent, multi-disciplinary organization of surgeons, radiation oncologists, physicists, and allied professionals, who are dedicated to advancing the science and clinical practice of radiosurgery. Originally formed in 2002 and becoming (501c6) in 2008, the Radiosurgery Society today (http://www.therss.org) represents approximately 600 members who perform stereotactic body radiotherapy and radiosurgery in hospitals and freestanding centers throughout the world.
GalaxyCon is launching a new business for virtual events online called GalaxyCon Live this weekend through http://www.galaxycon.com. This new venture creates an original approach for connecting celebrities and fans that represents a first for the comic con industry.
Here’s what people can expect from GalaxyCon Live:
Live Streaming Interviews with Celebrities
One-on-Group Video Chats with a Fan and a Group of Celebrities
One-on-One Video Chats with a Fan and One Celebrity
Personalized Autographs
Personalized Video Recordings
These virtual meet and greets make it possible for fans to engage with celebrities on a level that isn’t possible in person. During a comic con, fans have never had a chance to chat for two minutes with two or more celebrities at one time in a private setting. GalaxyCon Live will make this interaction possible, starting with their first virtual meet and greet on May 2nd, 2020.
“I woke up one day about five weeks ago and realized that, if large gatherings aren't possible for the foreseeable future, we had to get creative pretty quickly if we want to remain relevant,” GalaxyCon’s President, Mike Broder, said.
While Broder was inventing a new business, the GalaxyCon team worked with celebrity and comic book guests to produce free, daily online programming for the public as a way to continue their mission of creating memorable fan experiences.
“We’ve been surprised to learn that fan interactions with celebrities are often not trivial," Broder said. "Celebrities have told us repeatedly that fans share stories of how the celebrities’ characters have helped them overcome trauma, PTSD, loss, and other challenges.”
GalaxyCon Live will carry on the tradition of creating experiences for all genres of nerdy fandoms including comics, anime, animation, cosplay, science fiction, wrestling, fantasy, and gaming.
Some of the first events to include private chats with celebrities include the following:
May 2, 2020 at 2pm EST: My Hero Academia’s Three Best Girls Monica Rial, Colleen Clinkenbeard, and Luci Christian
May 3, 2020 at 2pm EST: The Loser’s Club from the film IT: Jack Grazer, Jackson Scott, and Jeremy Ray Taylor
May 9, 2020 at 2pm EST: Jack Skellington and Oogie Boogie from The Nightmare Before Christmas: Chris Sarandon and Ken Page.
May 16, 2020 at 2pm EST: The stars of The Karate Kid: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, and Martin Kove.
May 24, 2020 at 2pm EST: The voices of RWBY: Kara Eberle, Lindsay Jones, Barbara Dunkelman, and Arryn Zech.
May 30, 2020 at 2pm EST: Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Clue, Legend, Muppet Treasure Island, IT, and Annie.
“Our free live streams have allowed us to engage with tens of thousands of fans, and it has taught us a lot about what people want right now, and we’re pivoting in that direction,” Broder said about the Facebook Live events he and his team have been hosting.
ABOUT GALAXYCON: GalaxyCon is more than a comic con, it’s a festival of fandom that brings celebrities and fans together in person and online through virtual meet and greets.
GalaxyCon is based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL and is the premier, independent producer of comic book, sci-fi, anime, and geek culture events in the United States. GalaxyCon operates festivals in multiple cities with between 20,000 and 50,000 attendees per event.
CONTACT: Mike Broder mike@galaxycon.com 954.895.9216
Connex, the multi-site facilities network, formerly known as PRSM has announced its Board of Directors and has selected new officers for the 2020-2021 term. The new officers are:
Chair: Jordan Campbell, Facilities Manager, BOTTEGA VENETA
Vice Chair: Anthony Armato, Director, Facilities & Energy Management, ULTA Beauty
Secretary: Jaclyn Frenzel, President, OnSite, Inc.
As Immediate Past Board Chair, Myriah Kingen, Director, Facilities Management, DaVita Kidney Care, will continue to serve on the Board.
The Association membership also elected two new Multi-Site Board members to three-year terms and two Multi-Site Board Member Alternates to a one-year term. Newly elected multi-site directors include:
Director: Patricia Bacigalupo, Store Maintenance Director, Gap, Inc.
Director: Sean Coakley, RFMP, Director of Facilities, Weight Watchers
Multi-site 1st Alternate: Karen Shriner, Sr. Real Estate Attorney, Weis Markets, Inc.
Multi-site 2nd Alternate: David Hughes, Senior Director, Store Care, Walgreens
Multi-Site Directors returning to the Board include:
Director: Steve Andrews, Vice President, Centralized Facilities, Public Storage
Director: Kirk Beaudoin, RFMP, FMA, LEED Green Associate, Senior Facilities Manager, adidas America, Inc.
Three Supplier Board members were elected, two for a three-year term, and one supplier alternate, elected to a one-year term. Newly elected supplier directors include:
Director: Kim Goei, COO, FEXA
Director: Mandy Rennehan, CEO & Founder, Freshco
Supplier Alternate: Steven Hearon, President, BrandPoint Services
Supplier Directors returning to the Board include:
Director: Tom Buiocchi, CEO, ServiceChannel
As Facilities Manager for BOTTEGA VENETA, Jordan Campbell, Connex’s new Board Chair, directs facilities management for the 50-year-old, established luxury lifestyle brand made famous through its hand-crafted handbags and its distinctive leather weave design. He first became a Connex member in 2012, has participated in numerous Connex events, and served on the Connex Board in 2019/2020.
“It is an honor to be elected Connex Board Chair. Even before the pandemic hit, the facilities management industry was evolving. Connex is now leading this evolution providing industry-leading online and in-person events and the critical information facilities management leaders need to address COVID-19 issues. The association is also well positioned strategically and financially, and I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead,” Campbell said.
The 2020-21 Connex Board of Directors was announced Monday, April 20 during the Connex2020 Virtual Event and the new Board will participate in their first meeting in May. Visit connexfm.com for more information.
Connex is the leading membership organization for multi-site facilities managers and supplier professionals. Established in 1995, and based in Irving, TX, Connex empowers facilities management professionals with events, best practices, benchmarking, education, discussion forums and trusted partnerships. Members depend upon Connex to help them achieve greater success and a competitive advantage through quality programs and resources. For more information visit http://www.connexfm.com.
SmartGift, the fastest growing gift-based e-Commerce and data platform, today announced that Pandora A/S and Aveda (an Estee Lauder Companies brand) join its award winning gift experience platform and network.
The global COVID-19 crisis is rapidly shifting consumer dynamics by accelerating online commerce and the need for personal and thoughtful human connection. Send with SmartGift volumes have risen sharply with Thank You, Just Because and Long Distance categories experiencing the biggest relative surge. Volumes relating to evergreen occasions like birthdays and anniversaries are also growing strongly.
Brands are accelerating their innovation efforts and are doubling down on online business with services that help nurture relationships and provide utility during this time. With temporary store closures and widely expected continued weakness in physical retail until the second half of 2021, personal online gift giving presents itself as a major opportunity for brands and retailers for the 2020 holidays and beyond.
“Being able to support and connect with our customers through digital activations is crucial during these uncertain times. We want to make the shopping experience as seamless as possible, which is why we are launching SmartGift, a service that allows our customers to easily shop for their loved ones online. With Mother’s Day fast approaching and being such an important holiday for Pandora, we hope SmartGift provides shoppers with a convenient way to show their appreciation for their moms, especially if they aren’t able to physically be with them,” said David Walmsley, Global Chief Digital Officer at Pandora Jewelry.
“We are proud to be able to bring people closer together right now. We hear of so many heartfelt messages of gratitude, love and kindness from remote teams, parents, grandparents, children, friends and partners who have to physically distance. Sending someone a token of appreciation is a way to connect when we can’t be there, spark joy and hope during deeply emotional and unsettling times, and make ourselves feel better, too. While nothing can replace those real hugs, we hope that SmartGift can provide a genuine expression of thoughtfulness. With Teacher Appreciation Week and Mother’s Day coming up fast, we are excited to have launched with Pandora Jewelry and Aveda. These exceptional brands set the standard for customer experience and make for meaningful gifts,” said Monika Kochhar, CEO at SmartGift.
“e-Commerce teams have vastly accelerated their speed of iteration and innovation as a necessary reaction to the current situation. I think it’s fair to say that every e-commerce team works harder than ever. I am pleased that our easy and light-touch setup allows us to get brands up and running quickly with top personal gifting experiences as we have seen most recently with Pandora and Aveda, and more to launch soon. I’d like to thank these brands and their teams for the great partnership,” adds Bernd Strenitz, Chief Product Officer at SmartGift.
Top brands such as 1-800-Flowers, Kendra Scott, Kipling, Movado, ReserveBar, TUMI, Theory, Under Armour, vineyard vines, Waterford and many others utilize the SmartGift platform to power their peer-to-peer gift recommendations, shopping and customer experience. The platform helps brands lower the cost of customer acquisition, and increase purchase frequency and customer lifetime value thanks to its suite of peer-to-peer and business-to-consumer customer acquisition, engagement, retention and reactivation products. Its award-winning Send with SmartGift product is used by consumers across leading brands to make every gift perfect.
SmartGift is a service that helps shoppers give the perfect gift, every time. The shopper can select an item to send, surprise and delight the giftee of their choice by giving them the chance to virtually unwrap their gift via text, email, or any other digital platform. Then the giftee can decide if it’s indeed the perfect gift. If not, he or she can swap for a same-priced item or alter the gift’s size, color or style. Once the giftee is happy with their choice, the shopper confidently completes the purchase and not until that point is the gifter charged.
About SmartGift
SmartGift is the fastest growing, gift-based ecommerce and data platform today. Its award-winning patent-pending Send with SmartGift platform is used by retail brands and consumers to make every gift perfect. Leveraging AI and real-time gifting data, SmartGift helps retailers and brands to become more people-centric in their marketing and personalization experiences. Select an item to send, surprise and delight your giftee by giving them the chance to virtually unwrap their gift via text, email, or any other digital platform. They can decide if it’s indeed the perfect gift for them. If not, they can swap or exchange for a same-priced item or alter the gift’s size, color or style. Once the giftee is happy with their choice, the shopper confidently completes the purchase. For more information on how to gift across today's top jewelry, cosmetics, high-end luxury, fast fashion, performance gear, footwear, electronics, floral arrangements, gourmet food, luggage brands and more on https://business.smartgiftit.com/.
360 Degree Feedback Assessments are quickly becoming the new standard for HR Firms and HR Consultants, and Grapevine has developed 360 Evaluation Software that can be customized to effectively measure employee performance across a wide range of business industries.
HR Firms and HR Consultants value the data and information gathered by 360 Evaluations because it is reliable, offering an actual measure of employee performance from a range of perspectives. 360 Degree Feedback assessments can increase employee retention, build a positive company culture, offer a direct path to performance and productivity improvements, and empower both employees and leaders. The benefits of 360 Degree Assessments are wide-ranging and can completely transform a company or organization.
360 Employee Evaluations can feel like a Herculean task to implement and manage because of the volume of information and data involved. Grapevine understands the pain points HR Firms and HR Consultants, and their 360 Evaluation Tools for HR Firms specifically addresses these issues. The tool streamlines the entire assessment process and facilitates implementation, from the development and distribution of surveys to data collection and reporting. As a web-based tool, the status of surveys, the assessment progress and preliminary results can be viewed in real-time, giving HR Consultants the ability to follow-up where needed and easily meet timelines.
Everything about Grapevine’s Performance Evaluation Tool for HR Firms can be customized to the company at hand. The survey itself can be fully branded, and survey questions can be chosen from templates, or created from scratch in order to match company goals and processes relevant to the assessment. Assessment Reports can be automated, and tailored for their audience; employees can receive in-depth analysis reports of their assessment, while executives receive a high-level summary report of the business as a whole. With translation abilities integrated, Grapevine’s 360 Degree Feedback Tool is especially valuable to multi-national and international companies because employee evaluations can be centralized, and a comprehensive analysis of the entire company conducted.
More About Grapevine Evaluations:
Grapevine Evaluations is a web-based software solution for performing employee evaluations of any size, at any level. Grapevine has been serving the HR industry for over 15 years; whether it is a 360-degree feedback survey, employee assessment or multi-rater feedback survey, Grapevine has a cost-effective solution for every employee evaluation need. The Grapevine team is committed to their customers, providing excellent customer service, complete data security, and confidentiality.
TD Madison, executive recruitment provider to the cable and broadband industry, congratulates Eyabane Patasse on his new position as Vice President of Technology at Midco, the Midwest's leading provider of network and technology services.
"It is a great honor to join the prestigious Midco team. The culture of excellence and commitment to client success played a key role in my decision," said Patasse. "TD Madison's experience and industry knowledge made this match possible. From first contact through on-boarding, the communication and support from both TD Madison and Midco have exceeded my expectations!”
TD Madison led the executive search and recruitment program, identifying Patasse as the standout candidate amidst intense competition for a leadership role that will influence the future of cable and broadband in five states. Midco serves more than 385,000 residences and businesses in urban and rural locations across Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
"We're excited to welcome Eyabane to Midco, bringing his enthusiasm, breadth of knowledge and experience to our technology team," said Jonathan Pederson, CTO for Midco. "Eyabane will play a key role in the planning and execution of our progressive 10G strategy and home networking initiatives and will enable the rapid and thoughtful adoption of new technology-based products that will be essential to connect our customers to the future. TD Madison & Associates was instrumental in the search and recruitment of Midco's VP of Technology and the alignment of candidate capabilities and characteristics to our goals and culture. As Midco moves forward and continues to build our talented team, we hope to be able to call upon our great experience with Dean Madison."
As Vice President of Technology, Eyabane Patasse joins Midco's Executive Leadership Team. In collaboration with the senior leadership team, product teams and IT leadership, Eyabane Patasse will develop and implement Midco's new and emerging technology strategy, with responsibility for the integration and adoption of technologies that further the company's strategic, organizational, financial and customer service aims.
"We're thrilled to have connected Midco with a candidate of Eyabane Patasse's caliber and to offer Eyabane our congratulations as he begins his new role. He brings immense experience in leadership and innovation in fields that span wired and wireless networking, IoT and the smart city, and solution development for enterprise and municipal organizations," said Dean Madison, CEO of TD Madison.
Before joining Midco, Patasse was the Director of Wireless Innovation at Spectrum Mobile where he led OSS/BSS architecture and integration efforts for legacy and emerging platforms, conducted wireless technology strategic solutions trials and built a partner ecosystem focused on strategic business models and vertical specifications. Before becoming Director of Wireless, Patasse held other leadership roles at Spectrum, including Director of Enterprise Product Development, building on his earlier experience in engineering and management roles at iCore Networks and Genband (now part of Cisco).
TD Madison is a life-cycle executive recruitment agency working with clients in the cable and broadband industry. With its unique seven-step recruitment process, TD Madison has placed senior executives in leadership roles across the U.S. with a focus on the strategic recruitment of executives with unmatched technical expertise and leadership excellence. TD Madison's combination of industry knowledge and evidence-based assessments helps clients like Midco to identify and recruit the ideal candidate for C-suite, VP, and Director-level positions.
About TD Madison
TD Madison and Associates works with clients across the cable and broadband industry, providing executive recruitment, training, and staff augmentation to businesses ranging from emerging growth firms to Fortune 500 companies. With over three decades of experience, TD Madison finds exceptional leaders for exceptional companies. To learn more, visit: http://www.tdmadison.com
Business entrepreneur Jeff Friedman has purchased the rights to a Monster Tree Service territory in Anne Arundel County, covering Severna Park, Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Elkridge and surrounding areas. Friedman officially launched his business in March, and his experienced crew is already enjoying a steady stream of satisfied customers.
Friedman is a U.S. Army veteran who first came to Maryland in 2007. He was stationed at Fort Meade and immediately fell in love with the area. After leaving the army, Friedman went to work for the Department of Defense, and even though his career took him as far away as Hawaii, he was anxious to return and now considers Maryland his home.
While in the Army, Friedman trained in the field of information technology. He continued building on his IT experience at the Department of Defense. And when it came time to make the decision about the next step in his career, Friedman’s IT experience led him to Monster Tree Service.
“When I was first introduced to Monster, I was immediately drawn to their data analytics system,” said Friedman. “Their customer relationship management system creates leads, accurate quotes, work orders, tracks how long crews have been on a job and more. It’s an incredible tool that monitors the health of the business.”
“Jeff is a perfect fit for the Monster Tree Service franchise opportunity,” says Skolnick. “He has a good head for business and a great understanding of the needs of his community. I am confident he can handle any challenge that comes his way and will thrive as the newest member of the Monster family. We are glad to have Jeff on our team.”
Monster Tree Service is the only franchise tree company capitalizing on the under-served billion tree service industry. Monster Tree Service has achieved consistent year-over-year, 5 percent growth since 2009, resulting in a + million business. Because it’s a high-upside opportunity, and a recession-proof business, Monster Tree Service expects to achieve 0 million in sales by 2021.
“With the support of Monster’s national recruiting efforts, we’ve assembled a great team,” said Friedman. “Each member of the crew has 10 years or more of experience in the industry. We’re very proud to offer the community our wide array of services, including tree trimming and pruning, shrubbery and hedge thinning, landscape clearing and more.”
Founded in 2008 in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, by Founder and CEO Josh Skolnick, Monster Tree Service is the nation’s first and fastest-growing franchise brand serving the billion tree care industry. Over the past decade, Skolnick has aggressively built Monster Tree Service into a thriving national franchise system, working day and night to build the company into a multi-million-dollar business with more than 62 franchise partners and 166 territories sold in 28 states.
With dozens of fantastic franchise partners doing great work in their respective communities, Monster Tree Service expects to exceed million in systemwide revenue in 2019. Each Monster Tree Service franchised outlet offers full-scale tree pruning and removal services, including tree pruning and trimming, tree removal, stump grinding, shrub maintenance, emergency services, plant health care, and various secondary services.
Monster Tree Service franchise owners possess high levels of business acumen and business-building skills that bring a rare level of professionalism to the tree care industry. Fully invested in this industry — both personally and professionally — Monster Tree Service owners provide wonderful opportunities to other professionals who have a shared vision of continuing to legitimize the tree care industry as a skilled trade. These industry professionals will have the tools, training, and respect to excel in providing unparalleled service to their clients and Make the World a More Beautiful Place, One Tree at a Time™.
Monster Tree Service is committed to educating all customers on the natural conditions, diseases and infestations that impact the health of their plants/trees and treating all issues with an environmentally friendly, “Do Not Harm” approach. It’s all part of the Monster Tree Service vision to partner with homeowners across the country to make their trees healthy, strong, and vital.
For more information about Monster Tree Service, please visit
Go Answer, a leading provider of 24/7 contact center solutions announced today that it has successfully transitioned over 75% of its operations to a secure, remote work environment.
These additional measures and precautions ensure that employees can work virtually while continuing to provide exceptional support to the clients who need them during the current coronavirus pandemic, and in the event additional situations arise.
“After weeks of testing, we are thrilled to report that these arrangements have proven effective. We’re committed to maximizing the safety of our team members, keeping jobs protected and ensuring continuity of business,” said Adam Alovis, CEO of Go Answer. “Our technology has enabled us to remain operational in a fully virtual environment. But as flexible as our technology is, it is the unprecedented coordinated effort within the organization which allowed us to expedite this transition so successfully throughout a fluid situation.”
Known for its ability to provide award-winning 24/7 live answering services, custom contact center solutions, and live chat for companies ranging in size from Fortune 500 to small businesses. This conversion to a virtual infrastructure was paramount for the company to continue providing uninterrupted service to its portfolio of law firms, property managers, ecommerce, medical, and home servicing companies.
Go Answer secured virtual workstations as early as February in anticipation of a partial or total need to virtualize operations. Technology allowed for a swift and relatively easy transition, but the true stars have been the agents and leadership teams. Their ability to seamlessly adapt to remote work has allowed Go Answer to continue providing superior customer support with little to no disruption to service levels.
For more information on Go Answer, please visit the company’s website or follow them on Facebook.
About Go Answer
Go Answer is a leading provider of 24/7 bilingual contact center solutions servicing thousands of businesses across North America. Go Answer is headquartered in Garden City, New York., with additional state-of-the-art centers in South Florida and Saint Lucia. Fueled with a mission to empower clients to scale quickly with live agents, coupled with a strong foundation of cutting-edge proprietary technology has positioned Go Answer as the preferred outsourced solution in the United States.
The iTOUCH PlayZoom is a children’s smartwatch that displays special edition prints of various L.O.L. Surprise! characters including Diva, MC Swag, Queen Bee, Eva Rocker, Splatters and Neon Q.T. as well as L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G.™ characters including but not limited to Lady Diva, Royal Bee, Swag, Leopard Neonlicious and Rainbow Neonlicious. This smartwatch for kids includes fun learning games, a swivel camera for photos and videos including creative photo effects and custom L.O.L. Surprise! and L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. backgrounds, while interactively encouraging children to grow and develop independence with an alarm clock, stopwatch, timer and voice recorder features. The iTOUCH PlayZoom allows kids to be engaged and safe without the use of GPS tracking or data connection; making it perfect for children ages four and older.
The collection has a Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price of and is available at retailers nationwide including Walmart, Macy’s, JCPenney, and Kohl’s with stock lists rapidly growing.
About American Exchange Group American Exchange Group is an industry leader in accessories design and manufacturing.
By facilitating distribution to major retailers worldwide for custom private label brands, exclusive licensed brands, and branded accessories including watches, wearable technology, jewelry, footwear, and handbags, American Exchange Group raises the bar by disrupting status quo pricing while staying at the forefront of trends.
About iTOUCH Wearables
iTOUCH Wearables is an affordable lifestyle tech brand that produces smartwatches, fitness trackers, kids smartwatches, portable speakers, earpods, and fashion-forward tech accessories. To learn more about iTOUCH Wearables, please visit http://www.itouchwearables.com and follow on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube and Pinterest and follow our PlayZoom brand on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube and Pinterest.
About MGA Entertainment
MGA Entertainment, a consumer entertainment products company headquartered in Chatsworth, California, creates innovative proprietary and licensed products including toys and games, dolls, consumer electronics, home décor, stationery and sporting goods. The MGA family includes award-winning brands such as L.O.L. Surprise™, Little Tikes®, Num Noms™, Poopsie Slime Surprise™, Bratz®, Rainbows in Pieces™, Na! Na! Na! Surprise™, Wreck Royale™, Baby Born Surprise™ and Zapf Creation®. Visit us at http://www.mgae.com.
Mobiquity, a digital consultancy that designs and delivers compelling digital products and services for the world's leading brands, announced today a new partnership with Mambu, a true SaaS banking and lending platform that offers scalable, secure, cloud-native technology. Mobiquity has been strategically partnering with leading solution providers in the digital banking ecosystem to provide a complete suite of offerings for financial services institutions looking to embrace digital transformation. With this newest partnership, Mambo will allow Mobiquity to further advance its digital banking offer through delivering value propositions to financial services providers that create unique customer experiences and inspire agility and flexibility for the customers they serve.
Financial services providers are currently struggling with high cost-income ratios, which is increasing regulatory pressure and changing customer demands for technological innovation. To meet these demands, Mobiquity will help fintech players take advantage of Mambu’s SaaS banking technology to create efficient, innovative and legacy-free organizations. This is important because the future of digital banking will rely on agile solutions, like Mambu’s, that are cloud-native.
Traditionally, banks were built to last. But today, they need to be built with the ability to evolve. Composable banking helps with just that and is a new approach to banking technology that’s faster and more adaptable. Using this method, Mambu’s API-enabled architecture enables banks to plug in integrations for simple, streamlined and automated customer journeys. Through a single codebase in a SaaS model, Mambu can be, and is, updated frequently in a seamless way enabling constant evolution.
“Our partnership with Mambu allows us to extend our service offering to the core banking layer, next to our existing solutions, and serve our clients full circle on all layers,” said Paul van Dommelenn, Client Strategy Partner & Account Executive Financial Services EMEA at Mobiquity. “Furthermore, Mambu's reputation as the most successful next-generation core banking provider adds perfectly to our goal to accelerate and increase innovation in the financial services sector."
“Mobiquity delivers market-leading digital products and services used by millions of people daily, and we are very excited to expand our partnership with them. Through this partnership, we will bring to market innovative solutions that combine Mambu’s composable banking approach with Mobiquity's methodology and engineering capabilities. Our customers will benefit from elegant pure SaaS solutions enabling unique customer-centric experiences," commented Remco Dam, VP Channel & Alliances at Mambu.
Mambu’s pure SaaS platform with banking and lending capabilities has now been added to Mobiquity’s expanding network of partners enabling global projects to achieve better results.
About Mobiquity
Mobiquity is a digital consultancy that partners with the world's leading brands to design and deliver compelling digital products and services for their customers. Its approach balances human needs with usefully applied technology, unbound creativity with research and analytics, and agile development with strict engineering and security standards. Mobiquity's end-to-end services consider every dimension of a digital business from marketing to IT, providing strategy, experience design, product engineering, cloud services and analytics. Mobiquity has extensive experience in creating new greenfield digital banks and new labels for our Fintech and incumbent banking clients. Based on this experience, Mobiquity has set up and defined general designs, frameworks, workflows and building blocks that accelerate the setup of a new bank, ensure a short time to market and make use of proven best practices. To learn more, visit https://mobiquity.com.
NeoTract, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of urology, today announced that Bayo Tojuola, M.D., Houston Methodist Urology Associates in Baytown, TX has been designated as a UroLift® Center of Excellence. The designation recognizes that Dr. Tojuola has achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift® System and demonstrated a commitment to exemplary care for men suffering from symptoms associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate.
Recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines, the FDA-cleared Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to BPH. The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue.
The UroLift Center of Excellence program is designed to highlight urologists who are committed to educating their patients on BPH and the UroLift System as a treatment option and consistently seek to deliver excellent patient outcomes and experiences.
“This designation recognizes Dr. Bayo Tojuola as a UroLift Center of Excellence for his commitment to providing safe and effective treatment to patients with BPH,” said Dave Amerson, president of the Teleflex Interventional Urology business unit. “We are pleased to see the continued acceptance of the UroLift System as a standard of care treatment that may allow men to discontinue the use of BPH medications and improve their quality of life.”
Over 40 million men in the United States are affected by BPH, a condition that occurs when the prostate gland that surrounds the male urethra becomes enlarged with advancing age and begins to obstruct the urinary system. Symptoms of BPH often include interrupted sleep and urinary problems and can cause loss of productivity, depression and decreased quality of life.
Medication is often the first-line therapy for enlarged prostate, but relief can be inadequate and temporary. Side effects of medication treatment can include sexual dysfunction, dizziness and headaches, prompting many patients to quit using the drugs. For these patients, the classic alternative is surgery that cuts, heats or removes prostate tissue to open the blocked urethra. While current surgical options can be very effective in relieving symptoms, they can also leave patients with permanent side effects such as urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and retrograde ejaculation.
About the UroLift® System
The FDA-cleared UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a minimally invasive transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue. Clinical data from a pivotal 206-patient randomized controlled study showed that patients with enlarged prostate receiving UroLift implants reported rapid and durable symptomatic and urinary flow rate improvement without compromising sexual function*1,2. Patients also experienced a significant improvement in quality of life. Over 100,000 men have been treated with the UroLift System in the U.S. Most common adverse events reported include hematuria, dysuria, micturition urgency, pelvic pain, and urge incontinence. Most symptoms were mild to moderate in severity and resolved within two to four weeks after the procedure. The Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines. The UroLift System is available in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Mexico and South Korea. Learn more at http://www.UroLift.com.
About NeoTract | Teleflex Interventional Urology
A wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated, the Interventional Urology Business Unit is dedicated to developing innovative, minimally invasive and clinically effective devices that address unmet needs in the field of urology. Our initial focus is on improving the standard of care for patients with BPH using the UroLift System, a minimally invasive permanent implant system that treats symptoms while preserving normal sexual function*1,2. Learn more at http://www.NeoTract.com.
About Teleflex Incorporated
Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. We apply purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit http://www.teleflex.com.
Teleflex is the home of Arrow®, Deknatel®, Hudson RCI®, LMA®, Pilling®, Rusch®, UroLift® and Weck® – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose
For Teleflex Incorporated: Jake Elguicze, 610.948.2836 Treasurer and Vice President, Investor Relations
Acting on clients requests from across the country, NCBAC has began monthly newsletters to provide interim updates to the information their certified caregivers, educators and transition managers received as a part of their certification training. The new feature focuses on interviews with leaders in the field of elder care and is published with two different focuses: eldercare and transition management (downsizing). Articles and news releases come from a range of sources including news articles and features, results of recent research and "how to" articles written by other practitioners.
Care of older Americans has become "front of mind" for Americans of all ages in the past several months. The US population over 65 is growing at an explosive rate. A large group of people in their 40s thru 70s are faced with helping their spouses and parents deal with the common diseases of aging. Seniors are downsizing (or "rightsizing") their homes. Many seniors are working to stay fit and healthy so that they are able to help other family members.
The monthly newsletter, which has previously been available to those who are certified caregivers or educators, will now be made available to the public. Certified caregivers are also given the opportunity to answer quiz questions, based on articles, to earn Continuing Education (CE) credits.
Anyone interested in receiving the monthly newsletter can subscribe by logging on to the NCBAC website (http://www.NCBAC.net) and provide name and email address.
According to Dr. Donna Surges Tatum, PhD, "This curated news is created to give caregivers, educators and transition managers easy access to the most recent information in the field. If they choose, they can receive the added benefit of receiving CE credit for answering quiz questions."
Olive App, LLC today announced the launch of Olive, a cloud-based case management system designed for public health and social services. Whether they work as independent contractors or are part of a large public health or social services agency, with Olive, case managers can develop electronic care plans, monitor clients, and complete all case documentation without resorting to paper notes or returning to the office to file documents. This lets case managers provide a higher level of service, while enabling them to care for more clients in the field.
The Olive care plan app makes it easy for case managers to:
Identify client needs based upon specific assessment criteria that’s customizable per organizations needs (public health, social work, vocation services and more)
Evaluate outcomes and service effectiveness while maintaining compliance with intelligent reporting
Complete audit compliance with input validation, duplicate data entry prevention, audit logs, access control and more
Audit compliance will significantly decrease chargebacks from state agencies resulting in more funds available to increase staff or other beneficial programs
Worry-free billing because Olive ensures 100% compliance
Access full-featured Tuberculosis monitoring and tracking built in
Set client appointments, events, and reminders with friendly reminders
Track follow-up visits and receive alerts via email and website notifications
Track work times and verify case manager workloads
Utilize modern software architecture designed for speed, scalability and longevity running on Microsoft Azure
Secure API for consumption by all modern EHRs and services
“Olive is truly liberating to staff that spend too much time writing handwritten notes in the home and then traveling back to the office to document,” said Sandra Copley, former Maternal Child and Adolescent Health director and Field Nursing manager for Santa Barbara County. “This technology is reflective of what we do in public health, enabling public health professionals to be more available and present for their patients as well as including the necessary components for reimbursement and for documenting vital data and outcome measures.”
“Having worked in public health administration for over 25 years, I know that what nurses and social workers want to do more than anything is take care of their clients,” said Nancy Leidelmeijer, creator and co-founder of Olive. “Our goal with Olive has always been to make the documentation part of their jobs easy and seamless, so the one-on-one time spent with clients is maximized.”
“Having built several case management systems over the years has taught me a lot about what users want and need,” added Todd Mueller, head of engineering and co-founder of Olive. “Case managers first and foremost need a simple, easy-to-use system that helps them be more efficient. While management needs the reassurance of a system that is compliant to prevent state chargebacks that result in lost funds for the agency. Finally, the internal IT team needs reassurance the system is secure, reliable and can perform under load. With Olive, we have addressed all three of these concerns and continue to improve the system daily based on user feedback and technology advancements.”.
About Olive App, LLC
Olive App, LLC is the developer of Olive, a cloud-based case management software that lets case managers spend less time on paperwork and more time with their clients. Olive lets case managers provide a higher quality of service to their clients while enabling them to care for more clients while in the field. To learn more and schedule a complimentary demo of Olive, visit oliveapp.co.
TrustRadius, the most trusted customer voice, and insights platform, today awarded 2020 Top Rated Badges in 50 categories spanning business, data, and people software. Top Rated awards bring transparency to the market by choosing winners based on validated customer ratings and reviews.
Top Rated awards are unique in the software industry because they're determined by the innovative trScore algorithm in addition to the recency and relevancy of reviews. These three criteria make the Top Rated awards a true voice of the market.
The 46 categories with winners announced today are Accounting & Budgeting Software, Applicant Tracking Appointment Scheduling Systems (ATS), Business Intelligence (BI) Tools, Business Process, Management (BPM) Tools, Call Center Workforce Optimization, Collaboration Tools, Community Platforms, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Construction Software, Contact Center Software, Corporate Learning Management Systems, Construction Software, Corporate Performance Management (CPM) Software, Customer Success Software, Data Science, Data Discovery and Visualization, Diagramming, Document Management, Ecommerce Platforms, Electronic Signature, Employee Performance Management, Enterprise Content Management, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software, Expense Management, HR Management Software, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Nonprofit CRM Software, Nonprofit Fundraising, Office Suites, Operating Systems, Payment Gateway, Payroll Software, Point of Sale, Procurement, Project Management Software, Project Portfolio Management, Prototyping, Student Management, Recurring Billing, Talent Management Software, Tax Compliance, Time Tracking Software, Video Conferencing, Website Hosting, Workforce Analytics, and Workforce Management Software.
“Reviews are now a critical way to connect with business technology buyers,” said TrustRadius CEO Vinay Bhagat. “Demand generation depends on reaching in-market buyers, and review sites are the best way to reach them as well as providing targeted intent signals. Reputation management is also important as analysts lose influence to review sites. Our Top Rated program gives customer-powered vendors the recognition they deserve and help technology buyers make important choices more easily.”
TrustRadius will issue Top Rated awards in future categories on May 20th, and June 24th of this year and extend the awards program throughout 2020 in order to cover TrustRadius’ ever-expanding taxonomy of product categories and functionality.
About TrustRadius
TrustRadius is the customer voice and insights platform that helps tech buyers make great decisions and helps technology vendors acquire and retain great customers. Each month, over half a million B2B technology buyers use over 222,000 verified reviews and ratings on TrustRadius.com to make informed purchasing decisions. Headquartered in Austin, TX, TrustRadius was founded by successful entrepreneurs and is backed by Next Coast Ventures, Mayfield Fund, and LiveOak Venture Partners.
PropertyManagement.com, a leading resource to help property owners identify reliable, trusted, and experienced property management services in the United States, has announced the 2020 Best Property Management Companies in Vancouver, WA. The guide recognizes 24 top property management firms based on costs, customer rating, reliability, and experience.
PropertyManagement.com used a selection process that evaluated each company across 30 different metrics. After careful assessment of 158 property management companies in the Vancouver, WA area, only 24 firms were selected for the final list. The research identified companies that scored the highest in outstanding customer reviews, credibility, high-level professionalism and more.
“Our goal is to help property owners make the most of their investments,” says Joyce Collins, Recognition Manager. “A reputable property management company can help owners save time and money by advertising rentals, collecting rent, handling maintenance issues and responding to tenant complaints.”
In addition to top picks for property management companies, the website also offers tips on rental marketing, tenant screening, liabilities, and a worksheet to keep track of income and expenses. For a detailed listing of the Best Property Management companies in Vancouver, WA please visit: https://www.propertymanagement.com/companies-in-vancouver-wa/
2020 Best Property Management Companies in Vancouver, WA (in alphabetical order)
PropertyManagement.com is an online resource for property owners with expert-advice and data-driven research about management of properties. The website provides a hand-picked list of the best property management companies across the nation. Users can also access free information and easy-to-use tools to help them make educated decisions about their investment property. For more information, visit propertymanagement.com.
Kongsberg Geospatial, an Ottawa-based geospatial technology was selected as part of the project team which recently secured a .4M contract with the Ohio Federal Network (OFRN) to lead the development of a contingency management platform (CMP) for Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) drone operations.
The project, called “Interoperability, Resiliency and Contingency Management” for Ohio UAS Operations is one of six projects awarded in round four of OFRN’s Sustaining Ohio Aeronautical Readiness and Innovation Next Generation (SOARING) initiative. The collaborative effort brings together private companies, including prime contractor CAL Analytics, ResilienX, TruWeather Solutions, and Kongsberg Geospatial, with higher education partners - Kent State University, and The Ohio State University.
OFRN is a program of the Wright State Applied Research Corporation, and has the mission to stimulate Ohio’s innovation economy through job and product creation by building statewide collaborations between university researchers, Ohio-based federal laboratories and businesses. OFRN’s SOARING initiative leverages funding from Ohio’s unique aerospace assets in overcoming critical technical barriers and business challenges to enable more widespread adoption of UAS into the national airspace.
As the prime contractor, CAL Analytics will lead system integration on the ground in Ohio, deploying the CMP to two customers: the Ohio Department of Transportation in Columbus, and the Air Force Research Lab in Springfield.
“We are really excited about this project, as it will start layering in some of the safety measures and procedures that are critical to operationalize routine UAS operations,” said Sean Calhoun, managing director of CAL Analytics and project lead. “We think this project will put a nice spotlight on Ohio and all the great UAS development work that is happening here.”
Geospatial software company, Kongsberg Geospatial, will contribute IRIS UxS: a real-time airspace visualization system for Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) mission management that allows a single operator to manage multiple aircraft. The system combines live data and live weather from a variety of sensors to create a real-time picture of the airspace where UAS are being operated.
“For the past few years, we’ve been working on improving safety for BVLOS UAS missions through the development of IRIS UxS,” said Company Vice President, Paige Cutland. “The IRIS system is now actively deployed for a variety of long-range mission applications including drone delivery, pipeline inspection and emergency airspace operations.”
The project is a few weeks into the 18-month period of performance and is expected to wrap up during the summer of 2021 with final demonstrations to take place in both Springfield and Columbus, Ohio.
Reell Precision Manufacturing, a world leader in innovative small package position control, is proud to announce the introduction of the latest addition to its molded nylon hinge product family, the Reell MH13.
The MH13's glass-filled nylon design is both lightweight and durable. Its compact size and consistent performance help to reduce weight and lower costs by eliminating more complex positioning solutions in many applications. It is available with torques from 1.0 to 3.0 N-m and it's performance is optimized for applications in that range.
Like all MH series hinges, the MH13 utilizes ReellTorq® clip technology to deliver precise and consistent torque with a fully qualified life of 25,000 cycles, while providing the smoothest operating feel of any positioning solution on the market.
Applications include automotive center console lids, cargo storage covers, and headrests. It is also ideal for systems requiring high-performance position control and adjustability in the industrial, medical, office, and consumer electronics equipment marketplaces.
Senior Global Product Line Manager Horace Beale is excited about the introduction of the MH13. "It's compact size and durability, combined with the fact that it is optimized for applications in the 1.0 - 3.0 N-m range, make it an ideal solution for many automotive interiors applications where both weight and ease of assembly are critical design considerations. It is a great addition to our portfolio and enables us to deliver Reell's perfect fit solutions to a wider range of customer applications."
Reell Precision Manufacturing provides high-quality innovative solutions to transmit torque, control angular position and protect delicate components from excessive force. Combining the world's most precisely controlled torque technology with the industry's most experienced engineering team, Reell provides a perfect product fit for customer application. With facilities on three continents, Reell's responsive global customer service and world class manufacturing ensures exceptionally easy ordering and on-time delivery.
At a time when employers are shifting to work from home platforms, remote staffing companies are ushering in the advancements in cloud computing, business management software, and other remote working solutions that can save companies from going bankrupt and help keep the economy afloat.
Kate Lister, President of Global Workplace Analytics, recently reported that working remotely will save U.S. employers over Billion a day in lost productivity due to COVID-19. Many other studies predict that the number of remote workers will continue to increase long after the pandemic is over.
Business management tools like Salesforce, Time Doctor, Trello, GoToMeeting and more have seen exponential growth over the past years but many small and mid-sized companies have still failed to get on board. These same platforms increase productivity and collaboration across teams whether working in the office or remotely. Clark Staff CEO, Zack Williamson was quoted saying, “Most companies have already been on the fence about remote staffing for years but now the global pandemic is giving them that extra push and I guess that puts us in the right place at the right time.”
Clark Staff is a newly launched brand and a wholly owned subsidiary of The Lead Tree Intl. Inc. with offices in the US, UK and Clark Freeport Economic Zone of the Philippines. To find out more information regarding their remote staffing solutions contact Russell Meiselman at Russell@ClarkStaff.com or visit https://clarkstaff.com.
The Executive Women’s Forum on Information Security Risk Management & Privacy (EWF) is pleased to announce its 18th Annual Conference “Empowering Women In Cybersecurity, Risk And Privacy: Enhancing Business Resilience And Trust,” that will take place October 20-22, 2020 in Scottsdale, AZ. The Women of Influence Awards (WOI), sponsored by Accenture and Avanade, is accepting nominations until July 31, 2020. The WOI recognizes women for their professional success, community involvement, and leadership roles in the fields of Information Security, Risk Management, and Privacy.
The EWF Conference is an exclusive opportunity to personally interact with more than 500 global thought leaders in the fields of Information Security, Risk Management, and Privacy. During this 3-day event, attendees learn from the most accomplished and influential women in our field and collaborate on round-table exercises, incident simulations, and deep dives. Gaining exposure to new ideas and approaches, developing best practices, and building trusted relationships with the best and the brightest is an excellent and abundant return on investment. Learn more about our Conference by visiting http://conference.ewf-usa.com/.
“Especially during these unprecedented times, supporting and empowering women is both vital and timeless,” said Lynn Terwoerds, EWF Executive Director. “Our Conference and the WOI awards help further that mission.”
The Women of Influence Awards honor five women for their accomplishments and leadership roles in the fields of Information Security, Risk Management, and Privacy. These awards recognize women in 5 categories: Private Solutions Provider (Managing externally, Security vendors and providing services externally), Corporate Practitioner (Managing internally), Public Sector or Academia, One to Watch (Less than 10 yrs. industry experience), and new to 2020 - Executive of the Year (20+ yrs. industry experience.) Finalists will be selected by a panel of judges from nominations submitted by the nominee's peers and will be announced in August 2020. Winners will be presented during an awards ceremony at the 2020 EWF Conference. The deadline for submissions is July 31, 2020. To see the full descriptions of the awards and to nominate someone visit: http://www.ewf-usa.com/?page=WOIAwards.
COVID-19 Message: The safety and security of our attendees always come first. We expect to hold our Conference as we always have but understand that this could change based on CDC and WHO guidance.
About the Executive Women’s Forum on Information Security, Risk Management & Privacy:
Founded in 2002, the Executive Women’s Forum on Information Security, Risk Management & Privacy (EWF) is the largest member organization dedicated to engaging, advancing and developing women leaders in Cybersecurity, IT Risk Management, Governance Risk & Compliance and Privacy. The EWF serves emerging leaders as well as the most prominent and influential women in our field by facilitating programs and events throughout the year, including an Annual Conference, regional meetings, leadership development, and mentorship programs as well as interaction with global thought leaders through an online community. For more information, visit http://www.ewf-usa.com.
As a leading supplier of quality goods and services, H2I Tech Ed Division and Paton Group are excited to team up with Stratasys and St. Cloud State University to design and develop a creative approach for personal protective equipment.
As the global impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to unfold, demands for protective equipment continues to rise. Katie Powell, office coordinator from Guardian Angels Elim Home and Hospice in Elk River, MN found herself at crossroads when their PPE kits started to decrease and any new orders she tried to place were back-ordered until June 2020. At Guardian Angels Elim Home and Hospice, 100 nurses help and take care of elders in-home and in the facility. To provide these nurses with the PPE they need, Katie quickly looked for alternate options by reaching out to Stratasys.
St. Cloud State University quickly jumped on board with the opportunity to serve the local communities and assist healthcare providers. They fired up their Stratasys F250 printers and got to work printing frames for the face shields and laser cut the plastic shields. They were able to mass produce the 100 needed in just one day. It takes one machine 21 hours to print 20 of the headgear/frames and 15 minutes to cut several of the face shields on a ULS laser system. There are also adjustments that need to be made to accommodate different sizes. With some troubleshooting and tweaks, a solution was tailored to meet those challenges. SCSU is able to produce 500-700 masks per week.
By using the same frame and shield from SCSU, they created a unified system to build and cut. Together, they are working to build and cut as many face shields as possible. SCSU currently has about 15 systems running and can produce about 500-700 per week. These alternate face shields are compact and can easily be packaged and transferred to where they are needed. The headgear uses a spring tension that was originally designed by a young man in Sweden method which allows them to use the ABS plastic to connect in the back versus a rubber band which typically has latex. These face shields are easy to assemble and in less than seconds, you will have ready-to-use protective equipment. The PPE equipment is very simple by design. The headband can easily be sterilized for multiple use and the plastic transparency face shield can be easily be swapped out after several uses. It is relatively cheap and quick to make and also easily sanitized.
H2I Group traveled to St. Cloud to pick up and deliver the first batch to the Guardian Angels Elim Home and Hospice. Tech Ed Divisional Manager, Nate Thiesfeld says, “Our hope is to help distribute to local hospitals, healthcare facilities, essential businesses that currently don’t have anything or are in need of them. This is a huge effort and I would like to thank our team at H2I Group, Paton Group, and St. Cloud State University. Also to Stratasys, Jesse Roitenberg, for discounted prices and donated materials." Jesse says, “Stratasys is happy to help out such a great cause.”
H2I collaborates with clients, designers, and builders to provide total facility solutions. Total facility solutions means combining advanced design, innovative products, connected systems, and field services to meet clients’ specific requirements and vision. The H2I clientele includes contractors, architects, healthcare facilities, schools, colleges, and universities. H2I Group provides design, sales, and service of: laboratory solutions and equipment, athletic flooring, prefabricated interior construction systems, and technical education equipment and curriculum.
The historic venue formerly known as the State Theatre in Saint Petersburg, FL is now the Floridian Social Club. When renovation is complete, the venue will have gone through a complete restoration of the building’s current infrastructure back to its historic past and much more. All of the buildings renovations were focused on creating an authentic roaring 1920’s art deco entertainment event venue, and at the same time maintain the palimpsest features from when the original building was built. The new name and brand "Floridian" are a reflection and tribute to our cities past, with a clear vision of the people in our Community who will continue to celebrate with family and friends for generations to come.
Kevin Chadwick, A second-generation St. Pete native, Owner / Principle of the Theatre, remembers the State Theatre of his youth, one of the last first-run movie houses left standing in downtown. “St. Pete has never been more exciting, more roaring, or more fun than it is right now. I think we’re all getting a rare opportunity to experience the true renaissance of a city right before our very eyes. "I want to restore a very special piece of our cities history, and to engage our community to frequently use the Theatre to celebrate life's events." The Theater will soon be 100 years old, In 2024. I think It is Important to restore the Theatre authentically to Its historical roots, in hopes that it will survive another 100 years. “The Theatre has gone through many evolutions in its lifetime, and I believe we are approaching one of its finest times."
Chadwick, who operates the largest Keller Williams franchises in Florida with 7 offices in Tampa Bay, 1,500 agents and over billion in annual sales, purchased the State Theatre in July 2018 and has been under construction ever since. Chadwick bought the Theatre as a legacy property for his family and says the project has become much more than just an investment property, it’s become a passion project for everyone Involved. It was important to Chadwick to assemble a local team to restore the Theatre and he couldn’t be happier with the result. Our development team is made up of, Jack Bodziak, Architect; Peter Boyd, Construction; Creative Arts, Fabrication & Design; ESI Conrad Andrews, Sound & Lights; Lisa Gilmore, Interior Design; and the brand ID and operation is supported by ahVanguard Creative Solutions.
Kevin Chadwick enjoys saying his kids are third-generation St. Pete natives. “our family legacy, the Floridian Social Club is, in my hopes, a property that will continue to thrive and be enjoyed by all for the next 100 years.
Brandon Huskins, Operating Director for the Floridian Social Club, added, “we estimate the approximately 800-person capacity venue will host 50 to 60 “name” concert events per year and be available to local and regional organizations to host their special events, weddings, awards, lectures, and any other celebration. “We want to offer diverse programming that everyone in St. Pete, at some point, will have something to come out and be part of”. The Floridian will operate as authentic 1920s style lounge during the week and a full-blown CLUB with live performances on weekends.
For more information about Floridian Social Club’s entertainment and services, please contact Jenny Holla, Events Director at (727) 742-0122 or via email at jenny@floridiansocialclub.com.
About Floridian Social Club
Floridian Social Club, serving the Saint Petersburg, Florida market will operate as a lounge, night club and concert venue. Our mission is to re-engage our communities as a multi-event venue that will frequently be used to celebrate life’s events. The vision to cultivate an environment that entertains, inspires and creates memorable experiences that will last a lifetime.
The Trade Group, an award-winning, event marketing and experiential design firm, is pleased to announce that the company, in collaboration with clients Facebook Gaming and Google Stadia, has been recognized by EXHIBITOR Magazine as an award winner in two categories for the 34th Annual Exhibit Design Awards (AEDA). The awards program welcomed entrants in multiple categories for exhibit designs debuting between October 9, 2018 and October 9, 2019.
According to Malcolm Gilvar, Executive Vice President of Sales at The Trade Group, “Creative exhibit design has always been a key driving force in our business. It is indeed an honor to be recognized by EXHIBITOR Magazine in two categories this year for our collaborations with two gaming and technology giants.”
The Trade Group received a Bronze Award for its design and fabrication work in the Island Exhibit category for its collaboration with Facebook Gaming for the 2019 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) show. The 50’x80’ island exhibit with a double deck included distinct spaces for its associated brands, including Oculus. The exhibit also featured a large content stage, meeting rooms, lounge area and live streaming pods.
In the Excellent Element category, The Trade Group earned Honorable Mention accolades for its collaboration with Google Stadia at gamescom 2019. The event marked Google Stadia’s debut as a new IP in the gaming world. The activation was recognized for the 79’x84’ exhibit’s custom three-story, glass elevator and tubular slide with a green screen interactive photo experience that was conceived to emulate the platform’s goal to “elevate the experience” of gaming.
This isn’t the first time that The Trade Group has been recognized by EXHIBITOR for exhibit design excellence. Along with past AEDA wins for gaming clients Wargaming and Firefall, as well as a Corporate Event Award for Riot Games: Riftwalk, The Trade Group has been recognized with numerous EXHIBITOR Portable Modular Awards for clients in a variety of industries.
“Everything we do is inspired by our clients and the goals and challenges they bring to us. Exhibit design is truly a collaborative process, and we’re honored to be chosen by such esteemed clients to help bring their creative dreams to life at trade shows, gaming expos, corporate events and other branded experiences,” says Gilvar.
To learn more about The Trade Group’s event marketing and experiential design solutions for live events, please call 800-343-2005 or visit http://www.tradegroup.com for ideas and inspiration.
ABOUT THE TRADE GROUP:
The Trade Group is an award-winning, full-service event marketing and creative design firm, specializing in trade shows, esports events and activations, corporate events, brand activations, retail merchandising, commercial graphics and experiential solutions. Since 1986, the company’s team of live event, design and engineering experts has helped thousands of clients amplify their brands and successfully navigate a wide range of events and experiences. Clients rely on The Trade Group for: event ideation, creation and production; esports expertise; exhibit design and fabrication; graphic design and production; strategic marketing solutions; technology integration and more.
Press Contact: Becca Richardson Marketing Manager The Trade Group 214-343-2000 brichardson@tradegroup.com
iPatientCare, a pioneer in cloud-based ambulatory EHR, revenue cycle management services, integrated practice management, and patient engagement solutions announced its monthly Virtual User Conference (VUCON) April 2020 session to share the in-depth knowledge on Primary Care First (PCF) - New Alternative Payment Model / Customization of eCQM measures.
Virtual User Conferences (VUCONs) by iPatientCare are the information dissemination sessions conducted each month to keep their users engaged and up-to-date with current industry subjects and new improvements inside iPatientCare framework. With steadily changing healthcare industries standards and policies and with new upcoming trends, VUCON 2020 sessions are arranged with a perspective to give a complete standpoint and perspective of such patterns including deployment of new products and software versions with its demonstration; and numerous valuable additional items.
The upcoming Virtual User Conference (VUCON) will commence on April 16, 2020; Thursday, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST and will highlight in detail:
1. Participation Eligibility and Application 2. Data requirements 3. Model goals 4. Customization of eCQM measures 5. Timelines for the New Alternative Payment Model
Click here to Register Now for this featured session!
About iPatientCare
iPatientCare is a full suite of innovative healthcare products and value-added services that help physician offices, rural health clinics, and community/federally qualified health centers (CHC/FQHC) nationwide in improving the health of their patients, enhancing patient care through care management/coordination/analytics, and reducing atThe awards-winning EHR, integrated practice solutions and value-added services, such as, the revenue cycle enhancement and quality improvement consulting, provide everything you need to control your practice operations, increase revenues, and provide better patient care.
The iPatientCare EHR - version 18.0, has received 2015 Edition ONC Health IT certification by Drummond Group, an Office of the National Coordinator-Authorized Certification Body (ONC-ACB), in accordance with the applicable eligible professional certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Full certification details can be found at the ONC Certified Health IT Product List.
As part of its MACRA-ready solutions, iPatientCare has been recognized as a qualified MACRA-MIPS registry by CMS, and has a distinguished credit of being selected as a preferred EHR and medical billing software by more than 70,000 users nationwide, numerous hospitals/health systems, federally funded regional extension centers, and in the past by the US Army and NASA Space Medicine.
L-com, an Infinite Electronics brand and a preferred manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, announced today that they have released a series of embedded PCB antennas designed to integrate into self-contained wireless equipment developed by many OEMs and ODMs.
L-com’s new embedded PCB antennas are designed to directly integrate with numerous types of devices that require wireless capabilities. By embedding these PCB antennas directly into a device, the need for an external antenna is eliminated, saving money, time and valuable space.
All 12 antennas in this new line feature popular IPEX-style connectors terminated to 1.13 coax cable, 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 2.4/5 GHz, 700/2700 MHz and 824-960/1710-1990 MHz frequency options with gain ranging from 0 to 3 dBi.
“These new embedded PCB antennas were developed to address a wide range of applications including WiFi, cellular, IMS and IoT where just about any device that requires wireless connectivity can benefit. These antennas offer both integration and seamless wireless connectivity,” said Mark Miller, Product Line Manager.
L-com, a leading manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, offers a wide range of solutions and unrivaled customer service for the electronics and data communications industries. The company's product portfolio includes cable assemblies, connectors, adapters, antennas, enclosures, surge protectors and more. L-com is headquartered in North Andover, Mass., is ISO 9001: 2015 certified and many of its products are UL® recognized. L-com is an Infinite Electronics brand.
About Infinite Electronics:
Based in Irvine, Calif., Infinite Electronics offers a broad range of components, assemblies and wired/wireless connectivity solutions, serving the aerospace/defense, industrial, government, consumer electronics, instrumentation, medical and telecommunications markets. Infinite’s brands include Pasternack, Fairview Microwave, L-com, MilesTek, Aiconics, KP Performance Antennas, PolyPhaser, Transtector, RadioWaves, ShowMe Cables, INC-Installs and Integra Optics. Infinite Electronics serves a global engineering customer base with deep technical expertise and support, with one of the broadest inventories of products available for immediate shipment.
San Clemente Christian School (SCCS) is located in the heart of San Clemente, in Orange County, California. They offer one class per grade level to intentionally make learning an individualized experience. San Clemente Christian School strives to focus on educational and spiritual growth and refuses to let learning cease during this trying time. When other schools took weeks to sort out online learning, SCCS was up and running within days of California’s order to close schools.
Dr. Nicky Magnuson, Head of School, states, "Our teachers and staff are working around the clock to continue our goal of educational excellence.”
San Clemente Christian School is offering live teaching sessions, recorded workshop-style activities, and individual online conferences with students and parents. SCCS is taking education to the next level. Students are still receiving standards-based lessons that offer rigorous activities and, believe it or not, hands-on learning.
In addition, each week SCCS holds an online Chapel with Pastor Chris Bristow, with recorded worship through music and prayer. Their focus on STEAM and enrichment offerings of Physical Education, Music, and Spanish continue. Creating an opportunity for students to keep learning is vital to their continued success.
Tessa Samuelsen, Principal, shares, “Our mission is to equip young minds who will impact their world with an authentic faith, for life and eternity. This has not changed, and we are so thankful that God continues to protect and provide so we can still offer our students a quality education.”
Bill Dyer, parent, says, “SCCS is an amazing school. Our daughter, who is in Kindergarten at SCCS, is having virtual class via Zoom, watching videos from the school’s pastor, and doing worksheets. Even her teacher uses a puppet to meet with her on Zoom to cheer her and the other students up. The teachers at SCCS are truly amazing Christian men and women and we feel blessed to be part of the school.”
San Clemente Christian School is looking forward to being back on campus and continuing its student-centered instruction and using these newly developed skills to enhance learning and engage students.
If you are interested in finding out more about San Clemente Christian School's outstanding Christ-centered education, please contact Dr. Nicky Magnuson at nmagnuson@sccsstaff.com.
SCCS is accepting new students, please apply online here.
CONCEPT Continuing Professional Studies at Palo Alto University (PAU) will host virtual workshops for its Summer Training Institute on Police and Public Safety Psychology due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This series of workshops for mental health and allied professionals allows participants to receive specialty training on police and public safety psychology topics from the safety and convenience of their own homes while earning live continuing education credit. All workshops will be held virtually—online in real-time—June 15-19, 2020.
Summer Training Institute is an annual workshop series offering continuing education (CE) credits for psychologists, clinical social workers and counselors. Workshops are led by internationally renowned experts in their fields. The 2020 series offers online professional training focused on police and public safety psychology and is ideal for mental health professionals who seek board certification in this discipline or want to add it as a specialty to their practice. Participants will learn about evidence-based practices in police and public safety psychology that demonstrate useful research outcomes and real-world applications.
"Our Summer Training Institute is a rewarding opportunity for mental health professionals," said Patricia Zapf, Vice President of CONCEPT Continuing and Professional Studies at Palo Alto University, "and we're grateful for the expert lineup we have planned for this year's workshop series in conjunction with the American Board of Police and Public Safety Psychology."
The online training format ensures that professionals can receive the CE units they need to maintain licensure despite the uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants will receive live CE credit and will be able to communicate in real-time with presenters and other participants by using their cameras and microphones to share questions or comments.
Mental health professionals interested in attending the Summer Training Institute are encouraged to sign up online at concept.paloaltou.edu or call 650-433-3899 for more information. Prospective participants may also mail inquiries to CONCEPT Continuing and Professional Studies at Palo Alto University, 1791 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, Calif. 94304.
CONCEPT Continuing and Professional Studies at Palo Alto University in Palo Alto, Calif. provides mental health professionals with continuing education opportunities that help them increase their skills, deepen their knowledge and gain practical experience to advance their careers. Professional training programs are offered for individuals and groups in a number of convenient formats, and classes can be taken individually or bundled for specialization or board certification.
Slone Partners, a nationwide executive search firm for life sciences and diagnostics companies, has announced the placement of Roger D. Klein, M.D., J.D., FCAP, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of OmniSeq®. Dr. Klein will support OmniSeq in its continued development of innovative products that help oncologists identify the best precision medicine options for their patients.
“Dr. Klein is a highly accomplished leader in the innovative fields of molecular pathology, oncology and precision medicine,” said Slone Partners President Tara Kochis-Stach. “He will be a tremendously valuable addition to OmniSeq’s executive team.”
Dr. Klein joins OmniSeq with nearly 30-years of experience in the medical industry and a distinguished career in molecular pathology. He previously held leadership roles in molecular pathology at Cleveland Clinic, the BloodCenter of Wisconsin and the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center. Dr. Klein received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Case Western Reserve University and completed post-graduate medical education at Yale University School of Medicine and the Mayo Clinic. In addition, he has a law degree from Yale Law School.
“I am thrilled to be joining OmniSeq at an exciting time for cancer diagnostics and precision medicine at a pivotal juncture for the company,” said Dr. Klein. “I look forward to working with OmniSeq's outstanding and talented team and am dedicated to supporting the organization in its mission to advance precision medicine and improve patient outcomes.”
Founded in 2015, OmniSeq is a commercial, CAP-accredited, CLIA and New York State CLEP-licensed clinical laboratory in Buffalo, New York. The company utilizes next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies through New York State CLEP-approved comprehensive molecular profiling and offers a wide variety of pharmaceutical services to assist in drug development.
Margot Schoenborn, CEO of OmniSeq, remarked, “As our new clinical affairs leader, Dr. Klein will play a critical role in educating oncologists, pathologists and other clinicians on how to leverage molecular information to improve clinical decision-making and therapeutic selection for patients with advanced cancers. He brings insights into treating providers' needs that will help drive our clinical evidence development initiatives.”
ABOUT SLONE PARTNERS
Slone Partners delivers the leaders who build amazing scientific healthcare organizations – People Are Our Science®. Since 2000, Slone Partners specializes in delivering world-class C-suite leadership, executive, and upper management talent to the most promising and established life sciences, diagnostics, precision medicine, CRO, and laboratory services companies. With coast-to-coast presence in the most active healthcare industry hubs of Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Austin, Research Triangle Park NC, New York, and Washington DC, Slone Partners uniquely and precisely provides an array of executive search and advisory services to innovative scientific healthcare companies. To learn more about Slone Partners’ value proposition and processes, visit http://www.slonepartners.com or call 888.784.3422.
ABOUT OMNISEQ
OmniSeq, an innovation of Roswell Park Cancer Institute, is a molecular diagnostic laboratory based in Buffalo, New York. OmniSeq endeavors to find the right drug or the right trial for every patient by improving access to better cancer treatment options through genomic and immune profiling. OmniSeq offers three NGS-based assays: OmniSeq MSI NGS®, OmniSeq Advance®, and OmniSeq Comprehensive®. For more information about OmniSeq’s clinical products or pharmaceutical services, or to speak with an OmniSeq CARES® specialist, call +1-800-781-1259 or visit http://www.omniseq.com.
ERPVAR.com announces a strategic partnership with CAL Business Solutions, a leading provider of Acumatica Cloud ERP software. The ERPVAR directory for Acumatica partners highlights CAL Business Solutions offerings.
Established in 1982, CAL Business Solutions is an accounting and business management software solution provider based in Harwinton, CT. In 2016, after decades of selling Microsoft Dynamics GP, CAL Business Solutions joined the Acumatica partner program to meet the changing needs of their client base and business community looking for a modern cloud solution. The company even moved its internal systems over to Acumatica to truly immerse themselves in the product experience. Small to medium-sized companies rely on CAL Business Solutions for their long history and expertise in leveraging technology to automate critical business processes. CAL Business Solutions leads Acumatica partners with unique expertise implementing solutions to manage the unique needs in distribution, manufacturing, professional services, nonprofit, print shops, and other industries.
About CAL Business Solutions
Since 1982, CAL Business Solutions has been delivering ERP systems that enable small and midsized businesses to perform at their best. Located in Harwinton, Connecticut, CAL Business Solutions provides software and consulting services including deployment, customization, upgrades, training, and support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Acumatica.
Established in 2012 and headquartered in Orange County, CA, ERPVAR represents the collective expertise of Acumatica, Sage 100cloud, Sage 300cloud, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics GP, NetSuite and QuickBooks Enterprise third-party developers combined with the expertise of local implementation ERP consultants. These local ERP consultants provide end-users with a thorough needs analysis to determine which ERP software functionality is required to address their unique needs. If a business process assessment is required, the local channel partner is enlisted to provide a comprehensive examination with end-user company departments to ensure the correct ERP software is selected, implemented and the staff is properly trained. For more information, please visit https://www.erpvar.com.
Bravo Pawn Systems, the leading point-of-sale software platform for pawnbrokers, and BLUEDOG, an industry-leading payment solution provider for merchants, today announce a strategic partnership.
The new partnership promises ease of use, increased efficiencies and enhanced employee and customer experiences with respect to collecting, processing and reconciling in-store credit card payments. A key highlight of the partnership is the integration between in-store terminals and Bravo platforms — customers will no longer need to manually enter data into the terminal and then re-enter information into their Bravo platforms.
“We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with BLUEDOG” says Tally Mack, CEO at Bravo. “It was clear from our earliest conversations that BLUEDOG was determined to meet a growing market demand — the need for a secure, reliable solution that gives merchants an effective way to quickly and securely process credit card payments in-store through their point of sale, ecommerce and mobile platforms. The alignment between our companies’ visions to enable business owners to run their business efficiently and profitably, while delivering exceptional customer experience make working together a natural and exciting step.”
Bottom-line Benefits of the Bravo & BLUEDOG Partnership
Improved Business Operations & Productivity: Credit card info is entered directly into the Bravo point-of-sale system and BLUEDOG takes care of the rest. No more manual keying of card data or spending hours reconciling accounting books at the end of the day.
Reduced Human-error & Increased Time Savings: Payments are seamlessly passed from the terminal to the Bravo point-of-sale platform – eliminating human errors and duplicate data entry.
Strengthened Security: The cloud-based integration offers multiple levels of security to protect business and customer data – providing a more secure method of collecting and storing sensitive information.
Expanded Product Offerings: BLUEDOG’s risk modeling and position in the market means that pawnbrokers will be able to legally process payments for items like firearms – giving pawnbrokers the ability to quickly expand product offerings to customers.
“Our partnership with Bravo is an exciting step forward in delivering incredible value to our merchant customers,” says Ron Dichter, President and CEO at BLUEDOG. “We are continually improving the experience for our merchants by advancing our platform functionality, and smart, relevant integrations with strategic partners is a way we accomplish this. Our partnership means that pawnbrokers have a new, more secure – and more efficient way – of processing payments at competitive rates.”
About Bravo Bravo Pawn Systems specializes in point-of-sale software for the pawn industry. Established in 1988, Bravo POS was designed by pawnbrokers for pawnbrokers. As one of the leading pawn software systems on the market, Bravo strives to enable pawnshops to grow their business by providing continually enhanced features and world-class customer service to help them compete with national big box stores. For more information, visit bravopawnsystems.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.
About BLUEDOG Founded in 2010 on the idea that Merchant Service Providers can do better, BLUEDOG’s mission was clear: be the Best Friend to Your Business. For more information on BLUEDOG, visit them on the web at yourbluedog.com.
Today McLeod Software introduced a new Digital Freight Matching (DFM) web service API for its PowerBroker® TMS product. This web service allows McLeod customers to integrate 3rd party providers of available freight and capacity matching solutions into their brokerage operations. The newly published API web service for Digital Freight Matching in PowerBroker gives companies with freight and capacity matching services or products the ability to write and test their own integration solutions for PowerBroker.
McLeod’s PowerBroker already supports direct integration with several DFM products in the marketplace that allow their customers to take advantage of the business process automation that these companies provide.
The new DFM web service API provides a connection from the 3rd party DFM solution directly to the McLeod PowerBroker application though a secure and configurable set of web service end points specifically designed for freight matching functions.
These service endpoints give vendors the ability to receive notifications on newly added or updated available shipments, to validate the qualification status of a given carrier based on PowerBroker’s business rules, to send capacity information on available equipment in a given area, to “cover” the load with a qualified carrier that will trigger an automated carrier rate confirmation, and to send a counteroffer on behalf of a qualified carrier for an available load.
“The release of this service achieves two primary goals,” said Robert Brothers, Vice President of Product Development, “The first is to provide the greatest flexibility for our PowerBroker customers to choose the 3rd party freight matching solutions that help their business be more efficient in locating and transacting with capacity matching solutions. Secondly, we designed this to give control of security and shared data elements to our customers, the PowerBroker system user. Sometimes the external service interfaces available in the market do not allow a brokerage company to know or limit the amount of information that is shared outside their system. The McLeod DFM API changes that model, because the service is configurable with respect to the data that is retrieved by the external system supplier or service vendor.”
McLeod Software will have a certification program for vendors to become eligible to use and support the DFM service in PowerBroker. This will ease the burden of implementation and ensure proper usage of the service offering. The certification process will provide these integration partners with a sandbox environment that includes simulated data for development and testing.
Companies who offer DFM services and want more information on participating in the McLeod Software DFM API certification program, or the licensing of this service, should email Partner@McLeodSoftware.com.
About McLeod Software
The companies who run McLeod Software are the transportation industry’s innovators. They consistently improve their customer service and operating ratios, attract and retain the best drivers, and automate their crucial business processes. Visit us at http://www.McLeodSoftware.com.
Right on time for spring and summer yard clean-up, the new WORX® 40V, 12 in. Power Share Chainsaw is a great choice for first time users, as well as DIYers switching from gas to cordless chainsaws for light duty operation. This latest addition to the brand’s popular line of lightweight cordless chainsaws delivers excellent cutting power and performance, plus exclusive WORX features, such as automatic, tool-less chain tensioning and automatic chain lubrication.
Since the new 40V, 12 in. Chainsaw is unrestrained by power outlets and extension cords, it goes anywhere and can be put to work immediately. Able to cut tree trunks up to 20 in. diameter, the chainsaw is ideal for tree trimming, pruning, stockpiling of firewood and thinning dense shrubbery. The eco-friendly saw also is emission-free and has low operating and maintenance costs, compared to gas-powered models.
Spring pruning of trees and shrubs helps produce a vigorous burst of new growth later in the season. Without leaves, it’s easier to see a tree’s structure and perform corrective pruning. Overgrown shrubs can be pruned by thinning rather than shearing at the top. Thinning reduces the shrub’s size without changing its overall shape. Flowering trees and shrubs that bloom in spring should be pruned after the flowers fade.
Homeowners also should check for branches that rub against the house, interfere with walkways or cross other limbs. Dead, broken, diseased or insect-infested limbs should be removed.
The 40V chainsaw’s motor is powered by two, 20V, 2.0 Ah Max Lithium batteries. Battery charge levels can be monitored by pressing an electronic keypad. The chainsaw comes with a dual-port charger that brings both batteries to a full charge in 2.5 hours.
As part of the WORX 20V Power Share program, the chainsaw’s batteries are interchangeable with 35 other WORX 20V lawn and garden and DIY tools, creating cost savings as well as convenience.
The 12 in, 40V chainsaw includes the patented WORX tool-less chain tensioning system. Turning a large dial on the saw’s body sets the proper chain tension to prevent over-tightening. This convenient, tool-less tensioning system not only saves time and effort, but also helps extend bar and chain life.
The chainsaw’s automatic oiler system includes a reservoir with an oil level indicator, showing when a refill is needed. The reservoir’s capacity is 4.5 ounces. Constant lubrication is provided to both the bar and chain during operation.
A quick-stop chain brake helps prevent accidental cutting and allows the operator to stop the chain immediately before setting down the saw or moving to another location. The brake handle is designed for easy activation, whether the saw is held vertically or horizontally.
The 40V chainsaw weighs 9.9 lbs., making it easy to maneuver. The 12 in. bar has a reduced-kickback chain with a 3/8 in. pitch and cutting speed of 21 feet-per-second (ft./sec.). The metal bucking spikes also allow the user to get great leverage for efficient cutting.
The WORX 40V, 12 in. Power Share Chainsaw (WG381, 9.99) includes two, 20V Max Lithium batteries, a 20V, dual-port charger and blade protection cover. It is covered by the WORX three-year limited warranty. Available at http://www.worx.com and online retailers including Walmart.com.
L-com, an Infinite Electronics brand and a preferred manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, announced today that it has introduced a new series of Cat6a, IP67 and outdoor-rated cable assemblies for use in harsh industrial environments.
L-com’s new TRG695AHF-series cables are designed for industrial and outdoor environments where ordinary patch cables would fail. These ultra high-flex cables utilize an outdoor-rated FR-TPE (flame-retardant thermoplastic elastomer) jacket that is resistant to industrial oils and UV damage while maintaining a CMX flame rating. Double shielding along with L-com's shielded RJ45 connectors thwart EMI/RFI interference. These assemblies are available with either one or both ends having a shrouded IP67-rated, waterproof RJ45 plug that is compatible with L-com's TDG1026KS-C6A-DC-WPK or WP67-BHA-DC for a waterproof seal. Additionally, the WP67-RJ45-DC waterproof RJ45 plug kits are also available for customers who would like to build or repair their own assemblies.
“These new rugged Ethernet cable assemblies offer both extreme durability and the ability to support 10 Gig connectivity with a Category 6a rating. Designed for outdoor use, these new Industrial Ethernet cables are one of the toughest lines L-com offers off-the-shelf with same-day shipping,” said Dustin Guttaduaro, Product Line Manager.
L-com, a leading manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, offers a wide range of solutions and unrivaled customer service for the electronics and data communications industries. The company's product portfolio includes cable assemblies, connectors, adapters, antennas, enclosures, surge protectors and more. L-com is headquartered in North Andover, Mass., is ISO 9001: 2015 certified and many of its products are UL recognized. L-com is an Infinite Electronics brand.
About Infinite Electronics:
Based in Irvine, Calif., Infinite Electronics offers a broad range of components, assemblies and wired/wireless connectivity solutions, serving the aerospace/defense, industrial, government, consumer electronics, instrumentation, medical and telecommunications markets. Infinite’s brands include Pasternack, Fairview Microwave, L-com, MilesTek, Aiconics, KP Performance Antennas, PolyPhaser, Transtector, RadioWaves, ShowMe Cables, INC-Installs and Integra Optics. Infinite Electronics serves a global engineering customer base with deep technical expertise and support, with one of the broadest inventories of products available for immediate shipment.
The Roof Guys, a full service roofing company in Central Florida, is offering TAMKO® Warranty Inspections for residential homeowners that may qualify for a roof replacement.
For more than 75 years, TAMKO Building Products LLC., a leading independent manufacturer of residential roofing shingles, has upheld their core values of honesty, integrity, and compliance. TAMKO® is backing up their commitment to quality by offering no-cost roof replacement for customers that may have a faulty underlayment. Customers must be within TAMKO®’s warranty period to receive a free roof replacement.
Homeowners are noticing a sticky, tar-like substance dripping from roofs, seeping into gutters, or oozing from the seams of the roof. These are signs of a roof that may have been outfitted with a faulty underlayment. To determine warranty eligibility, The Roof Guys will thoroughly inspect the roof to determine if a roof replacement is required.
“Our team is proud to help TAMKO® customers get the roof replacement needed to live in a safe home. TAMKO®’s commitment to quality and to upholding their warranty is yet another reason we choose to offer their products exclusively to our customers.” said Chris Teel, part owner and Development Manager of The Roof Guys. With the help of experienced roof professionals, TAMKO® customers will maintain a safe home and also get a new roof installed correctly.
For more information on faulty roof underlayment inspections, contact The Roof Guys.
More about The Roof Guys:
The Roof Guys is a locally-owned family operated company specialized in re-roofing, leak repairs, Solatube installations, and skylight repairs. Since 2001, The Roof Guys have serviced over 40,000 satisfied customers. Known for their great customer service, The Roof Guys are a fully accredited member of the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating.
StabiLens, based out of Potsdam, New York, has launched a brand-new website and ecommerce shop at stabilens.com. It offers customers the chance to learn about and order the Stabilens Gimbal Ring System -- A first of its kind camera attachment that allows gimbal operators to swap lenses without having to rebalance. The new site has been developed and designed by LAD Solutions, a Los Angeles-based online marketing agency.
The traditional gimbal workflow requires users to balance their gimbal with every new lens, eating up precious time while on a shoot. With StabiLens gimbal ring, gimbal operators only need to balance their gimbal once to their largest lens. Each smaller lens is then counterweighted to match that weight distribution. Now, lenses can be hot swapped on set without wasting time rebalancing. Because the counterbalancing is done before getting out in the field it saves valuable shoot time allowing camera operators to be more creative and efficient.
“Gimbals are amazing tools. They give everyone the ability to shoot beautiful cinematic imagery, but they come with major drawbacks. I invented StabiLens because I didn’t want to have to rebalance every time I wanted to change lenses. I wanted my gear to work for me and not the other way around,” said Zac Miller filmmaker, inventor of, and CEO of StabiLens.
The new site details StabiLens’ offerings, two kits – a Starter kit for .99, which allows users to balance two lenses. It includes one ring, 10 tungsten alloy weights, 10 stainless steel weights, quick clamp, and a hard case; as well as the Cinematographer’s kit for 9.99, allowing users to balance three lenses. It boasts two rings, 20 tungsten alloy weights, 20 stainless steel weights, quick clamp, and a hard clamshell case. StabiLens also sells add on products such as additional rings, weight expansion packs and hard cases.
StabiLens can be customized to work with many setups. The ring itself can safely and easily fit over lenses between 58mm – 100mm. That will cover most mirrorless and DSLR lenses across every brand. It works with motorized gimbals as well as traditional balanced camera systems. Once balanced, lenses can be swapped as many times as needed without further rebalancing. This allows users to remove the StabiLens system at any time, say for instance if operators want to shoot on a tripod, and then reattach later when they go back to operating a gimbal.
About StabiLens:
Zac Miller invented the StabiLens Gimbal Ring. He began his career in 2005 getting his hands dirty on independent feature films in Boston. Since then Zac moved to LA and worked on Television shows, films, commercials, corporate videos, and web content for clients like CBS, ABC, 21st Century FOX, National Geographic, Diet Pepsi, HGTV, MTV and WGBH.
Hwy Haul, the digital freight platform for fresh produce, announced today that it has partnered with Opendock, an online dock scheduling application, to help shippers of fruits and vegetables add more efficiency to their dock operations.
Through this strategic partnership, clients of Hwy Haul will be immediately able to incorporate Opendock's dock scheduling capabilities into their warehouse operations.
The Hwy Haul platform reduces friction and inefficiency in the supply chain by eliminating the need for human interaction to broker a load by utilizing the latest technologies, including machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), to pair shippers with carriers. Shippers – farmers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers – can utilize the platform to post and track loads in real-time. Carriers can search for and select loads they'd like to service.
Syed Aman, Hwy Haul's CEO, was part of the team at Walmart that built their online grocery platform. He noted, "We are excited about our partnership with Opendock. They are catering to a big pain point of appointments at the warehouses, and their cutting-edge dock scheduling solution perfectly compliments Hwy Haul's digital freight platform. With this partnership, both companies can provide a more unified and holistic experience to shippers, receivers, brokers, and carriers alike."
Opendock is a centralized dock scheduling platform. It allows carriers to set dock appointments with warehouses. It also allows shippers to control the flow of trucks into and out of their facilities. Historically, warehouses have operated on a first-come-first-served basis. This method makes it difficult for warehouses to prioritize load prepping and to properly schedule staff.
With Opendock, carriers have to book specific appointment times. This allows a warehouse to know exactly what trucks will be arriving and when they will arrive. By adding this structure to their operations, it allows warehouses to better prioritize prepping loads, and to more optimally staff plan.
Opendock's founder and CEO, Bob La Loggia, said, "We are excited to be partnering with Hwy Haul. Their technology and their platform are top-notch. The produce industry is massive, and it's more important than ever to ensure the supply chain for these essential and nutritious foods is optimized and efficient. This partnership with Hwy Haul allows both of our companies to serve this critical niche better."
Hwy Haul is based in Santa Clara, California. Their platform has supported over 0 million in freight transactions and has supplied many marquee corporations, including Costco, Walmart, Kroger, HEB, and Hello Fresh.
Opendock is based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its platform is used by every major carrier and serves many of the Fortune 500. Over 500,000 appointments are booked each month through the Opendock system.
NG Key Works, a locksmith company located in Dawsonville, has been voted Best Locksmith in Dawson County this year. As a local locksmith service who enjoys helping customers with their locksmith needs, the company was very pleased to see their name on the list of winners in this year’s event.
Nick Duran, owner of NG Key Works, expressed his thoughts on this award: “Thank you to each and every person who voted NG Key Works for best of Dawson 2020, in the locksmith category. Our team is very humbled to know that we have impacted so many across this great county. From the very beginning, we have prided ourselves on offering professional results and unmatched customer service. Thank you everyone! We are truly honored.”
Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, there will not be a recognition event for the winners of Best of Dawson 2020. The team at NG Key will be celebrating this victory in the safety of their homes while complying with current state guidelines regarding the Coronavirus Pandemic.
About NG Key Works As a local locksmith service in Dawsonville, NG Key Works provides fast and friendly service to the residents of Dawson County and surrounding areas. The company boasts the ability to provide 24/7 emergency services to clients in need. They also have the capability to perform real estate locksmith services for agents who are in need of durable locks for their homes.
NG Key Works’ full list of services includes:
Residential Locksmith Services
Commercial Locksmith Services
Automotive Locksmith Services
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The company is very honored to have been chosen by the community for Best Locksmith in Dawson County for 2020. The team at NG Key Works strives to provide their customers with top-quality service each and every visit. They will be working hard this year to show clients both new and old that they are deserving of this title.
Officially inaugurated in August 2019, the Saratov Gagarin International Airport near Saratov, Russia, is only the third all-new airport built in Russia since 1989. Construction of the airport terminal complex was completed toward the end of last year; PENETRON ADMIX was used to waterproof key concrete elements in the complex.
Named after legendary Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, the Saratov Gagarin International Airport is about 20 km (>12 miles) north of the city of Saratov (pop. ca. 2.5 million). This 10 billion-ruble (0 million) project replaced the previous Tsentralny Airport as the main commercial airport for the Saratov Oblast in the Volga Federal Region of Russia. Designed by ASADOV Architectural Bureau, the new airport has an annual capacity of one million passengers. The project’s design was nominated for the Russian Union of Architects Award.
“About 15 years ago, it became increasingly clear that the Saratov Central Airport, in operation since the 1930s, would soon be too small for the forecasted increase in airline passengers,” adds Igor Chernogolov, President of Penetron Russia. “The new Saratov Gagarin International Airport is the latest in a series of new airports and airport expansions that have been taking place across Russia.”
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Shortly after construction was initiated in late 2014, Penetron Russia was asked to propose a robust waterproofing solution for the foundation of the new airport’s control tower, along with the concrete reservoirs that provide a reliable potable water supply.
“Our team recommended PENETRON ADMIX, a crystalline waterproofing admixture, to ensure a concrete mix with the required waterproofing characteristics, as well as the much-needed durability to withstand the fairly harsh local climate,” adds Igor Chernogolov. “Due to the experience we have gained from past involvement in other airport projects in Russia and adjacent countries, our team was confident this solution would exceed their strict requirements.”
Adding Durability and a Self-Healing Capability
Easily mixed in during batching and unaffected by climatic conditions, PENETRON ADMIX becomes an integral part of the concrete matrix by reacting to moisture in fresh concrete, which generates a non-soluble crystalline formation throughout the pores and capillary tracts of the concrete. These crystals permanently seal the microcracks, pores and capillaries in the concrete against the penetration of water or liquids from any direction.
“With low permeability and self-healing capabilities to seal new cracks, the PENETRON ADMIX-treated concrete elements will enjoy an extended service life,” concludes Igor Chernogolov. “Thanks to PENETRON ADMIX, maintenance for the treated structure will be minimal for the Saratov Gagarin International Airport – saving time and money.”
The Penetron Group is a leading manufacturer of specialty construction products for concrete waterproofing, concrete repairs and floor preparation systems. The Group operates through a global network, offering support to the design and construction community through its regional offices, representatives and distribution channels.
For more information on PENETRON waterproofing solutions, please visit penetron(dot)com or Facebook(dot)com/ThePenetronGroup, email CRDept(at)penetron(dot)com, or contact the Corporate Relations Department at 631-941-9700.
Meller Optics, Inc. has introduced custom fabricated sapphire optics that can withstand high temperatures and pressures, plus fast moving particles, making them ideal for aerospace applications.
Meller Sapphire Lenses, Windows, and Domes feature Mohs 9 hardness which is second only to diamond, are chemically inert, impervious to water, fast moving dirt and sand, and can withstand temps. up to 1,000°C and pressures to 10,000 psi. Ideally suited for protecting cameras, detectors, sensors, and telescopes in outer space, they are offered in 3/8” to 4” dia. sizes and various wall thicknesses with ±0.001” tolerance.
Featuring up to 85% transmission from the UV to IR, Meller Sapphire Lenses, Windows, and Domes can include A/R coatings for enhancing transmission to better than 99%. Surface finishes from 60-40 to 40-20 scratch-dig, flatness held to 0.5 fringes of HeNe, and parallelism from 20 to 2 arc/secs. can be provided, depending upon configuration.
Meller Sapphire Lenses, Windows, and Domes are priced according to configuration, size, and quantity.
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Coconut Bliss, a family-owned, dairy-free ice cream producer, is excited to announce the release of a new creamy plant-based ice cream flavor, Golden Banana Brownie Swirl, as part of its core line of indulgent ice creams. Fans can now find Golden Banana Brownie Swirl on the shelves of both major grocery retailers and independent stores across the U.S. and Canada, as well as online at coconutbliss.com, just in time for the spring and summer ice cream seasons.
Coconut Bliss’ Golden Banana Brownie Swirl is the newest release from Coconut Bliss’ core ice cream pint line, which includes 14 award-winning, plant-based flavors available in eco-friendly pint packaging. Made with bananas, chocolate and a hint of turmeric, this decadent new flavor is created with all organic ingredients. The addition of turmeric to Golden Banana Brownie Swirl adds multiple health benefits, as well as an earthy spice and rich color to the ice cream, with the aromatic spice complimenting the sweetness of the banana and chocolate ingredients.
“I’m confident that Coconut Bliss fans are going to enjoy and savor Golden Banana Brownie Swirl, and I’m so happy to be sharing this creation with them,” says Kim Gibson Clark, President and CEO of Coconut Bliss. “Coconut Bliss’ selection of plant-based ice cream flavors have been beloved by fans since 2005, and that legacy continues with the launch of Golden Banana Brownie Swirl. We had fun creating this unique flavor that beautifully melds fresh banana, gluten-free brownies, a ribbon of fudge and a hint of turmeric for a brilliant natural color and a balance of earthiness. I think our inspiration shines through in its full flavor profile. ”
Fans can also feel good about indulging in Golden Banana Brownie Swirl, with Coconut Bliss’ entire ice cream selection being USDA certified organic and made with ethically sourced, high quality ingredients. Coconut Bliss places a high priority on ingredient sourcing and transparency as part of its commitment to producing premium plant-based ice creams that are not only good for the planet, but are also delicious treats for the whole family to enjoy. Every Coconut Bliss product and flavor is also certified vegan and gluten-free.
Coconut Bliss boasts 20 flavors of ice cream pints, bars and cookie sandwiches flavors in its original award-winning core line of products. The company also recently launched four additional flavors as part of its new Everyday Bliss ice cream line—available at an everyday price point as an affordable non-dairy indulgence.
Golden Banana Brownie Swirl pints are available for purchase now. For more information on online orders and finding locations where Coconut Bliss is sold, visit Coconutbliss.com.
About Coconut Bliss:
Coconut Bliss is a dairy-free ice cream producer creating 100 percent plant-based flavors of ice creams. USDA Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project verified, every Coconut Bliss product is also certified vegan and gluten free. All of Coconut Bliss’ ice cream pints, bars and sandwiches, as well as its entire Everyday Bliss line of ice creams, are also made with ethically produced ingredients of the highest quality. Subsequently, Coconut Bliss has received the Women’s Choice Award for America’s Most Recommended Frozen Dairy-Free Dessert for four years running. The woman-led company values social justice and sustainability, and has partnered with the Water, Agroforestry, Nutrition and Development Foundation (WAND) to provide business opportunities for women in the Philippines. Family-owned and based in Eugene, Oregon, Coconut Bliss has been operating since February 2005.
Poms & Associates, a full-service insurance brokerage and risk management firm, today announced the availability of a free educational webinar about how the new federal coronavirus law applies to employers.
The first in a series of Poms & Associates webinars about insurance and risk management topics related to the coronavirus pandemic, the one-hour webinar outlines employer impacts of the new federal law, The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Signed into law on March 18, 2020 and effective since April 2, 2020, FFCRA responds to the COVID-19 outbreak by providing paid sick leave, tax credits and free COVID-19 testing; expanding food assistance and unemployment benefits; and increasing Medicaid funding.
“As the coronavirus situation continues to affect all of us, the critical information that businesses rely on seems to be changing on nearly a daily basis,” said David Poms, founder and president of Poms & Associates. “In an effort to provide access to the most updated and new information as it becomes available, we have put together a series of webinars that can be viewed remotely that highlight issues related to insurance and risk management as our national crisis continues to evolve.”
Presented by Rebecca Torrey, an employment and labor law expert and founding partner of The Torrey Group PC, the webinar highlights two parts of the new law as it applies to employers: expansion of federal family medical leave and new federal emergency paid sick leave. It also covers federal tax withholding and payroll tax credits in the new law that enable funding of paid time off and protections for employees against retaliation for using the new emergency time off.
Poms & Associates is a leading full-service insurance brokerage and risk management firm with a proven track record of providing innovative and customized solutions to businesses in high-risk industries. Founded in 1991, the company was built on the premise that knowledge is the best insurance – that is, the best way to help businesses and organizations is to serve not only as an insurance broker but also as an educator about best practices in how to reduce risk and prevent loss before an incident occurs. Poms & Associates today offers a wide range of products and services, including commercial insurance, risk management, loss prevention, employee benefits, corporate wellness and private services for high net-worth individuals. With an annual revenue of more than million, Poms & Associates is among the top 50 privately-held brokerage firms in the U.S. Headquarted in Los Angeles, it has branch offices in Sacramento, Calif., Walnut Creek, Calif., Albuquerque, N.M. and Dayton, Ohio. For more information, visit https://pomsassoc.com/.
The home of unique ready-to-wear items, shoes and accessories for fashion-loving women in Germany has chosen Centric Software as a long-term PLM partner to eliminate non-value added tasks, prioritize more strategic product-related activities and transform operational efficiency, ensuring beautiful products arrive to market quickly and efficiently. Centric Software® provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to fashion, retail, footwear, outdoor, luxury, consumer goods and home décor companies to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals.
HALLHUBER GmbH was founded in Munich in 1977. At the time, the concept of young, trend-conscious brands was still scarce. Today, HALLHUBER is one of the most important vertical fashion brands for self-confident and sophisticated women in Germany, with an internationally connected design team producing up to 26 new collections every year. HALLHUBER sells its range in over 380 stores and sales areas in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, the Benelux countries, Poland, Great Britain, and Ireland as well as its own online platforms in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France. The company has consistently pursued its market position in the “Bridge-to-Premium” category over the past 40 years.
With a new collection every two weeks at HALLHUBER, the margin for production error is small in a retail world where there is a growing consumer demand to be on-trend and on-time. Felix Gross, Head of Project Management says an outdated PDM solution was creating internal inefficiencies and hindering the ability to make the strategic decisions required for fast-paced collections.
“We were mainly using spreadsheets, email and a very old-fashioned PDM. None of these systems spoke to each other, so there was a growing need to reevaluate and streamline our design processes in order to save time and minimize mistakes. We wanted to reduce the number of tools we were working with to just one. That’s where Centric stepped in.”
By incorporating information from previous collections, Centric PLM saves teams hours usually spent searching for crucial data. Increased visibility and efficiency at every stage of product development maximizes time to value, ensuring quantities and quality are on track to meet promised delivery and fulfillment commitments.
Commenting on Centric’s position as Fashion PLM market leader, Felix Gross says, “The single most important metric for us is time to value, ensuring that our teams spend more time on using their talents so we can explore new ideas and expand into new categories, while making smarter, more strategic product decisions. It’s transformational for us to build this partnership. Centric is constantly developing new product features and effective growth strategies we can benefit from.”
“We are very excited that HALLHUBER has chosen to partner with Centric,” says Chris Groves, President and CEO of Centric Software. “We look forward to supporting their progress, designing and delivering beautiful products for an increasingly dynamic and competitive female fashion industry.”
HALLHUBER (http://www.hallhuber.com) HALLHUBER GmbH was founded in Munich in 1977 and is now one of the most important vertical fashion brands in Germany. HALLHUBER offers a unique selection of ready-to-wear items, accessories, bags and shoes to create individual looks. The design team is internationally connected and, with great attention to detail, designs up to 25 collections that are always in tune with the current mood.
Environmentally conscious action and the continuous expansion of sustainable paths is part of the company philosophy. HALLHUBER works every day to have the products sourced and manufactured responsibly. 50 percent of the goods are already produced in Europe. The company commits its suppliers to production under ethically and ecologically correct conditions, relies on a reliable, globally established supplier network and, thanks to the vertical business model, can guarantee fast and smooth processes.
HALLHUBER sells its range in approximately 380 retail spaces (as of January 1st, 2020) in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Poland, Great Britain and Ireland as well as on hallhuber.com in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France. In the financial year 2018/19 (01/11/18-31/10/19), sales were 197.5 million euros. Managing directors are Rouven Angermann and Torsten Eisenkolb.
EMS Consulting (EMS) has entered into an agreement to acquire Digital Banking Services (DBS DX), one of the fastest-growing Digital Transformation Services Partners for Banking, and Credit Unions specializing in Salesforce. The move will further strengthen EMS’s position as the leading enterprise cloud services provider and enhance its ability to provide clients with unparalleled cloud strategy, technology consulting, cloud application implementation, integration, and their Cloud Advisory managed services.
EMS Consulting, an enterprise technology solutions company, has delivered services to over 7500 customers across the USA for over 22 years. This acquisition further elevates EMS Consulting’s position as an end-to-end Salesforce enterprise cloud solutions and services provider for the Financial Services Market. This addition will address the surging demand from its trans-formative customers from implementation to offering out of the box Virtual Branch Banking Solutions.
DBS brings Financial Services expertise, industry knowledge, solution assets, and deep ecosystem relationships across a variety of financial services segments including mortgage, commercial, consumer, and insurance for both banks and credit unions. DBS has created multiple banking applications that will quickly advance our financial services, customers, in conjunction with EMS’s industry strength, size, and scale.
“We’ve reached a tipping point where our FINS customers are asking for comprehensive, out of the box solutions built on the Salesforce platform that can be easily deployed for rapid adoption to enhance the customer experience and achieve significant business results more quickly,” said Elaine Myrback EMS’s chief executive officer. I look forward to welcoming the talented professionals of DBS to the EMS team.
Lisa Nicholas, DBS DX chief executive officer, said, “We are thrilled to be joining forces with EMS. The combination of our capabilities and experience with EMS’s scale, broad industry expertise, and global cloud application capabilities represents a unique and compelling opportunity for our customers, for our people and the future of cloud technology.”
About EMS Consulting
EMS is a Salesforce Gold Partner, founded in 1998 headquartered in Tampa, Florida with experienced, cloud advisory and technology services consultants, providing cloud strategy, implementation, and integration services to thousands of customers around the country. EMS Consulting has over 100 dedicated consultants providing expertise in Financial Services, Health Care, Retail, and Higher Education Industries and a certified Salesforce and MuleSoft Partner since 2012. Visit http://www.consultems.com or call 813-287-2486 to learn more.
Digital ad standards industry body, Joint Industry Committee for Web Standards (JICWEBS) has awarded to Knorex, a leading provider of cross-channel marketing cloud platform the DTSG Brand Safety (https://jicwebs.org/standards/brand-safety/) renewal certification following an independent audit by Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) of Knorex advertising processes against JICWEBS DTSG Good Practice Principles.
The JICWEBS DTSG Principles are industry-approved guidelines that are designed to reduce the risk of ad misplacement, and deliver transparency by allowing businesses to demonstrate their brand safety processes to the same industry standards. The aim of this verification program is to promote confidence in the industry by demonstrating that companies like Knorex upholds brand safety and protects the integrity of online advertising.
Abhishek Kumar, VP Engineering of Knorex said: “We have been proactive in providing to our customers and partners with the trust of delivering to them the highest quality and assurance in brand safety, right down to the granular level of every bid. We work hard with industry partners and bodies to ensure that each ad of our customers are being delivered efficiently to the right audience with minimal or no wastage without compromising on quality. Attaining the renewal certification from JICWEBS DTSG brand safety seal is important as it recognizes our long-standing commitment in providing a trustworthy and brand-safe environment to our customers and partners. At a time when brand safety remains an on-going concern and advertising buyers seeking out for trusted partners, we are thrilled to receive a renewal of our independently verified Seal of Compliance to foster a more transparent digital ad trading environment.”
The certification demonstrates Knorex solutions as measuring up to industry best practices and standards. It also reaffirmed Knorex commitment to delivering greater transparency to advertising buyers that their ads will reach the right audience and not be associated with content that could jeopardize their reputation and business.
About Knorex Established in 2010, Knorex is a technology company that provides programmatic online advertising products and technologies to advertising buyers worldwide through its offices across United States and the Asia-Pacific region.
With its marketing cloud platform, Knorex XPO™ enables ad buyers to self-serve and advertise real-time across the globe regardless of the media channels (social, search, OTT/CTV, video, web/mobile etc.), ad formats (display, native, search, social, video etc), platforms (android, iOS, mac, linux, mac, windows etc.), devices (desktop, laptop, smartphones and tablets) to deliver personalized marketing messages at the right moment to the targeted audience in an automated way, powered by machine learning/AI. Underpinned by a multi-layered data-driven approach, XPO simplifies the execution and optimization of marketing campaigns, while delivering measurable and attributable performance. To learn more, visit https://knorex.com.
About ABC
Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) is a leading industry-owned auditor for media products and services, with specialist skills in digital ad trading.
Through the organization experienced teams, it provides an independent service, checking compliance across a range of media standards. ABC rigorous auditing of multiple business types underpins the work of other Standards setters such as BARB, JICWEBS and TAG. For more information on ABC’s Verification Service, please visit https://www.abc.org.uk/audit-services/brand-safety
About DTSG / JICWEBS
The Digital Trading Standards Group (DTSG) is a UK group comprising representatives of the entire digital display advertising market, including trade bodies the Association of Online Publishers (AOP), Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB) UK, News Media Association, ISBA – the voice of British advertisers – and the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA). DTSG was set up in 2012 to bring the industry together to propose guidelines aimed at significantly reducing the risk of misplacement of advertising across the digital trading ecosystem. The DTSG Good Practice Principles serves as the basis of certification for brand safety.
The DTSG’s Good Practice Principles are endorsed by the UK’s Joint Industry Committee for Web Standards or JICWEBS. These principles set industry-wide standards, including the wide use of Content Verification (CV) tools and appropriate / inappropriate schedules, to inject greater transparency into the digital display advertising market, and provide control to help ensure that advertising will not be associated with inappropriate or illegal content. For more information, visit https://www.jicwebs.org
An early adopter of cutting-edge techniques and technology, Dr. Keith Chertok now offers the new BLX immediate dental implant system by Straumann®. Combining the expertise of a periodontist with this modern technology, patients in and around Berkeley, CA are able to have a tooth extracted and a dental implant placed in the same visit. This decreases treatment time and significantly shortens the time without a complete, functional, and healthy smile.
Straumann is one of the leading dental implant manufacturers in the world. Their new BLX implant system opens the door for more patients to receive immediate dental implants and restore their smiles in just one day.
Dental implants are the only long-term tooth replacement solution that restores jawbone health, nearly 100 percent oral function, as well as natural-looking aesthetics. Traditionally, a tooth is extracted leaving a large hole or socket in the jawbone where the tooth root used to be. In order to restore a firm and healthy foundation, this area must be rebuilt by filling it with bone grafting material. Five or more months are typically required for the treatment site to heal before a dental implant can be successfully placed.
However, with revolutionary dental implant posts designed by Straumann, dental implant specialists and periodontists like Dr. Chertok are able to qualify even more patients for immediate solutions. This technology eliminates the need for a healing period by creating a dental implant that engages with the bone in the socket immediately after the tooth is removed. In many cases, this also makes immediate load dental implants possible, allowing patients to receive a temporary restoration and a complete smile the same day as their surgery.
Each dental implant uses technologies backed by long-term scientific evidence. Trusted by Dr. Chertok and other leaders in the field of Implantology, he is excited to implement this implant system into his practice. Dr. Chertok says, “This new system cuts out five months of healing time for patients, significantly improving the patient experience and offering lasting results.”
Dr. Chertok has been offering dental implants at his practice in Berkeley, CA since 1995. He and his specialized team welcome patients in need of single dental implants, full mouth dental implants and everything in between. To learn more about the new dental implant system Dr. Chertok has implemented at his periodontal practice or to find out if you qualify for immediate dental implants, call 510-548-0150.
About the Periodontist
Dr. Keith Chertok offers specialized periodontal care and dental implants to the Berkeley, CA area and beyond. For the last 30 years, he’s offered minimally invasive techniques always implementing the most cutting-edge technology. He started his career graduating in the top five percent of his class from the New York University College of Dentistry before completing his specialty training in Periodontics and Implantology through University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). A leader in periodontics, he has taught at UCSF, the Dugoni School of Dentistry, and lectures across the country. For ten years he was also the attending periodontist in charge of periodontal education for new dental residents at the Veterans Hospital Healthcare System of Northern California at Mare Island. Among numerous other services, he offers single to full mouth dental implant transformations, revolutionary LANAP® laser gum disease treatment, and minimally invasive gum recession solutions. To learn more about Dr. Chertok or the services he and his specialized team offers, visit their website at http://www.berkeleyperiodontist.com or call 510-548-0150 to schedule a personalized consultation.
KERV Interactive, a multi-award-winning interactive video company revolutionizing the performance of digital advertising with its patented technology, has launched a new feature set that enables support for interactive vertical video. The new features, which also include object audio and custom fames, are helping brands keep up with our unprecedented time in history as the world shifts more to digital content and mobile device consumption.
The new feature set maximizes the mobile screen without the need to shift grip, which makes the entire experience more seamless for consumers. This functionality also capitalizes on improved interactive ad delivery for large social platforms such as Snap chat, Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok. As vertical video has shown to be a huge performer and contact point for consumers, brands now can repurpose already produced social vertical video with KERV-powered interactive versions to further amplify social executions, while getting more use and engagement from a single source of content.
Moreover, KERV’s new feature set includes object audio, which enables brands to enhance the interactive experience with custom sounds tied to specific objects within a video. Another feature is custom frames and scene images, which can help brands give users the ability to explore additional content and info about products, brand, features, and more that are not represented in a video. Brands can use this feature to make special announcements, updates to product lines or business procedures, calls-to-action, disclaimers, or cater any quick and custom messaging on the fly.
“With our new feature set and accommodations for vertical video, brands can further maximize both ad dollars spent and the consumer experience as people across the globe are watching more digital content during social isolation and the quarantine,” notes Marika Roque, COO of KERV. “This also leverages the trend of vertical content being used for video consumption, short-term activations, and commerce.”
To learn more, please contact Jeannine Jacobi of Fresh PR at 323-903-7063 or jeannine@freshpr.net, or visit https://kervit.com.
About KERV Interactive
Based in Austin, Texas, KERV Interactive is the world's most advanced interactive video technology company and is revolutionizing the future of video engagement through dimensional storytelling. KERV's digital advertising platform was built on cutting-edge, patented technology and adds extraordinary value to brands, agencies, and creative and data-science teams by creating audience-to-brand connections within video like never before. Leveraging breakthrough machine learning techniques and AI with unmatched processing speed, the KERV technology recognizes depth, dimension, and objects within a video just as precisely as the natural eye. KERV enables every frame in every scene of any digital video to be an immersive, interactive experience for consumers.
New book by Scott F. Paradis, "SHEEP HERDERS WOLVES – Why We Are Where We Are: A Modern American Fable” explains, especially in light of this coronavirus pandemic, the choice each of us must make. Will we choose to lead, create and contribute? Will we choose to look out only for ourselves, compete and destroy? Or will we choose to just follow along?
“Sheep Herders Wolves” is powerful, timely, and hopeful in a time of uncertainty. The book highlights, by means of a thoughtful and relatable narrative, human nature at its best and at its worst. Each of us ultimately gets to choose the path we follow. The results – the life and society we create – expose the choices we make.
“Sheep Herders Wolves” demonstrates that it is not – they – who hold the power, it is us – each and every one of us. We get the results we choose. Choosing wisely is rarely an easy task. Jeff and Papa make that plain as they enjoy each other’s company in front of a warm fire. See for yourself.
“Sheep Herders Wolves” is free for download for one more day, until Sunday, April 5, 2020 at amazon.com.
“Sheep Herders Wolves” is rated a 4.8 out of 5 by those who have purchased the book. Here’s what some readers have said:
“Fitting for the times we live in.” – S. Ostlund
“Great read. Interesting, very thought provoking and on target for today’s world.” – Kindle Customer
“A very warm and intriguing book...well written and authentic...This is a great read!” – Rony H.
About the Author: Scott F. Paradis is a leader, thought provoking author and inspirational speaker. A retired colonel with thirty-plus years of service with the United States Army, Scott has worked at the highest level of government including at the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill and served as a National Security Fellow at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
Scott believes in and focuses on fundamental, life-affirming principles of leadership and success. “Sheep Herders Wolves” is his ninth book.
Contact Scott F. Paradis, Email: Scott@c-achieve.com, Phone: (703)772-3521 or through social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, You Tube.
StorageUnits.com, a reliable and easy guide for the most convenient, secure, and affordable storage facilities, has announced the Best Self-Storage Units in Aurora, CO. The research identifies 20 top storage unit facilities in the city based on reputation, affordability, proximity and more.
In addition to customer reviews, accreditation and expertise, StorageUnits.com evaluated each facility across 25 metrics and five main categories. Results were analyzed for 190 facilities in the Aurora area with only 20 making the final list. Consumers can access the listing for quick, clear summaries to help them find quality, affordable storage options nearby.
“Our goal is to simplify the process by helping people find the best storage solutions to meet their needs,” says Daniel Cobb, Co-Founder. “Whether they’re relocating or just need extra space at home, our guide is a quick and trusted resource for quality storage facilities in convenient locations.”
In addition to traditional self-storage solutions, StorageUnits.com also provides information and tools for full service storage, car storage, boat storage as well as moving solutions. The website enables consumers to compare the best options in various cities across the United States.
StorageUnits.com is a simple solution to helping people find the most convenient, secure, and affordable storage facilities. The website allows consumers to compare the best storage options wherever they are in the United States; whether it’s traditional self-storage or a full-service storage and moving solution. The company is based in Addison, Texas and was founded on the principle that packing and moving valuables is stressful enough – choosing a storage unit should be a simple, quick process. For more information, visit https://www.storageunits.com/.
Shaw Sports Turf has become the go to turf provider for professional baseball. Five Major League Baseball teams have trusted the brand to supply a top-of-the-line playing surface. The Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers, Miami Marlins, and Tampa Bay Rays all have opted for Shaw Sports Turf game fields while the Toronto Blue Jays decided to install a field at their practice facility. The company is outfitting the Fredericksburg Nationals as well at the MiLB level.
Shaw Sports Turf’s competitors in the industry tout 300 hours of research. That amounts to only 7.5 dedicated weeks of baseball research which pales in comparison to Shaw Sports Turf's years of testing and analysis. The over 4,200 hours dedicated to B1K development and over 10,500 hours dedicated to baseball specific research illustrates Shaw Sports Turf’s commitment to excellence.
Philipe Aldahir, Ph.D. is Shaw Sports Turf’s Director of Research and Innovation and has helped develop a system of benchmarking playability characteristics of elite playing surfaces. This research allows for those characteristics to be replicated in a Shaw Sports Turf system. The goal is to not only be the best artificial turf surface, but the best playing surface – period.
Shaw Sports Turf is the only company with years of research dedicated to collecting data specific to baseball resulting in the B1K, Batting a Thousand, turf system. Working with university research partners, Shaw Sports Turf was able to study the playability of the surface as well as the athlete’s interaction with it. This knowledge allowed the development of a surface with the player in mind, designed to not interfere with the game and enhance player performance.
The Geofill® Performance Infill within the blades forms a firm surface similar to natural soil with lower energy rebound levels that mimic high-performance natural grass. The result is a more natural playing posture and motion from the players, creating less fatigue as their bodies will not have to overcompensate for the “bounciness” of the surface. The B1K surface also creates natural baseball bounce, allowing players to charge the ball confidently while fielding.
This infill is also right for those with a commitment to sustainability, as the Geofill infill is made from natural materials that are environmentally friendly. The transition to a synthetic playing surface provides significant savings in water consumption each season by requiring less water to maintain the system.
“From our first visit with the staff at Shaw Sports Turf, we were clear that a synthetic grass surface for Globe Life Field would only be a consideration if it could deliver the best surface in Major League Baseball and address the concerns we had related to impact on the players,” said Rob Matwick, Rangers Executive Vice President of Business Operations. “Months of detailed research that included extensive input from our Baseball Operations group from both a health and performance aspect have resulted in this decision.
“Shaw’s commitment to research and development have been second-to-none,” said Matwick. “However, its engagement with the study at Auburn demonstrated to our staff that Shaw was just as concerned about player safety as we were.”
“Baseball has done research all year long, along with Shaw, they’ve been out at Auburn University to test all this. This isn’t like what you’ve seen in the past. It’s not like an astroturf,” Derrick Hall, CEO and President of the Arizona Diamondbacks said. “This synthetic grass is going to be consistent; it’s going to look great. It’s about fan experience where — I have heard for the last couple of years how hot and miserable fans have been in this building and that’s because we’ve had to keep direct sunlight on this grass that’s not growing right anyways.”
“In going through the process of evaluating the playing surface at Marlins Park in 2019, we set out to find a solution to combat the challenges we have experienced with growing natural grass in Marlins Park,” said Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter. “We appreciate the extensive research and new technology from our partners at Shaw Sports Turf to help us deliver a consistent playing field designed to enhance the safety for players and the playability for baseball.”
ABOUT SHAW SPORTS TURF
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Shaw Industries is a full flooring provider to the residential and commercial markets. Shaw supplies carpet, hardwood, laminate, resilient, and tile/ stone flooring products, as well as synthetic turf. Shaw Sports Turf is one of the leading synthetic turf companies in North America and has represented quality and innovation for more than two decades with over 3,000 successful installations, including an impressive list of high-profile field installations. For more information please visit http://www.shawsportsturf.com, call 866-703-4004 or find us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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Cisive, a global provider of compliance-driven human capital management and risk management solutions, today announced it was named by CIO Applications as one of Top 25 HR Technology Solution Providers 2020. CIO Applications recognizes HR leaders’ need for an expert HR solution provider that can develop and strengthen the capabilities of corporate HR teams while bringing the advantages of quality and efficiency to the fore. Their Top 25 HR Technology Solution Providers list represents the most proficient HR solution providers in the industry.
“Cisive is honored to be recognized as one of the top 25 HR technology solution providers by CIO Applications, a testament to our commitment to quality and efficiency throughout the years,” said James Owens, President and CEO at Cisive. “In order to effectively partner with our clients as they face hiring challenges in a rapidly changing global environment exacerbated by the pandemic crisis, Cisive is prepared to continue serving the business community during these unprecedented times. More than ever, we are focused on delivering innovative technological solutions that provide the HR community with the key information to meet their hiring goals and critical business needs.”
Cisive’s core onboarding and pre-employment background screening offering provides clients with a streamlined, high quality, and regulatory compliant solution. The company’s comprehensive services include background screening, vendor/contractor screening, executive screening, drug testing, fingerprinting, paperless onboarding, and electronic Form I-9/E-Verify solutions.
In addition to being named as one of CIO Applications’ Top 25 HR Technology Solution Providers in 2020, Cisive has previously been honored as Company of the Year by CIO Review and as one of 2019’s 50 Most Admired Companies by The Silicon Review. For more information about Cisive’s suite of solutions, visit http://www.Cisive.com.
About Cisive
Cisive is a global leader in compliance-driven human capital and risk management solutions, providing onboarding and pre-employment background screening solutions to address the complex challenges and needs of large enterprises with dedicated, in-country account management teams committed to customer satisfaction. Cisive is accredited by the Professional Background Screeners Association (PBSA) and was named for the third consecutive year by HRO Today to the 2019 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction rankings of Top Pre-Employment Screening Providers, in addition to being named Company of the Year by CIO Review. The company and its brands serve clients in financial services, transportation, telecom/media, healthcare, utilities and the home services end-markets, among others. For additional information, please visit http://www.cisive.com.
In the midst of challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic, Final, a small female-led company sought a relevant, mission-based solution to declining sales. The team found hope for the future as they launched a new product called FinalWipe—a multipurpose reusable wipe made from soft, highly absorbent, antimicrobial material.
At a time when sanitation and limited resources are a concern, Final was inspired to find a solution for the future. The team decided it was the right moment to pivot and find a way to make a difference.
Final launched FinalWipe on Kickstarter on March 31 and gained immediate traction. The project was fully funded, at ,000, in less than eight hours. It went on to raise an additional ,000, for a total of ,000, by the end of the first day.
“As we watched this global crisis unfold, I turned to my team to find a solution that would resonate with the community and also stay true to our mission as a company, ” said Emma Rose Cohen, CEO and Founder of Final. “FinalWipe is a product that was born in response to current issues and will have a place in the sustainable world for years to come.”
Final has several additional products slated for release in 2020.
About Final:
The Final Co. LLC, DBA Final, launched FinalStraw, the world’s first reusable, collapsible straw, on Kickstarter in 2018. Final is on a mission to create reusable, responsibly made products that reduce the need for single-use products, empower individuals to change their buying habits, and raise awareness about the impacts of our everyday decisions.
Aeroflow Healthcare, a leading durable medical equipment (DME) provider and Inc. 5000 fastest growing company, today announced the launch of Aeroflow Ventures. Aeroflow Ventures is a new division within the organization focused exclusively on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and private equity investment in DME companies nationwide.
“For DME companies that are considering partnership, sales, or spin-off opportunities, there are so many ways to achieve an outcome that works for everyone,” said Scott Sonnone, CFO at Aeroflow. “Whether the interest is in a quick path to liquidity or the desire for a broader partnership, we are open to the full spectrum of possibilities,” said Sonnone. “Our willingness to look at all potential structures is really what sets us apart.” Aeroflow Ventures’ investment decisions will be driven by financial metrics, but also will weigh intangible concerns such as patient care and transition, cultural fit, employee retention, and other integration-related issues.
Aeroflow Ventures is a critical piece of the Company’s overall strategic vision and growth strategy. Significant capital and resources have been dedicated to this initiative, with particular interest in the areas of sleep therapy, urology and incontinence and maternity care. “We are also interested in opportunities outside of these categories, so long as there are identifiable synergies to be realized,” added Sonnone.
This announcement comes at the same time the company has launched its new website at https://aeroflowinc.com/. The new comprehensive website has been redesigned to provide an overview of Aeroflow’s primary segments and clarify the organization’s strengths to both patients and industry stakeholders.
About Aeroflow Healthcare
Aeroflow Healthcare was founded in Asheville, NC in 2001 as a home oxygen provider, and has since grown to become one of the leading durable medical equipment providers nationwide. For three consecutive years, Aeroflow has been ranked on Inc. Magazine’s List of 5000 Fastest Growing Companies. In 2017, Aeroflow was also awarded the HME Excellence Award for Best Home Medical Equipment Provider and has been recognized as a business offering top-notch benefits to employees with the Great Place to Work Award. Aeroflow is an accredited Medicare and Medicaid provider and accepts most commercial insurance. To learn more about Aeroflow Healthcare and getting medical equipment through insurance, visit Aeroflowinc.com.
TD Madison, a trusted provider of executive recruitment services to the cable and broadband industry, is pleased to congratulate Rakesh Taori on his new role as the Vice President of Wireless at CableLabs®. TD Madison undertook an exhaustive executive search and recruitment program, identifying Taori as the strongest candidate in a competitive field.
Rakesh Taori is a 5G pioneer who has passionately led 5G efforts for over a decade. His involvement with 5G started with the identification of spectrum for 5G to the regulators (2010), before leading the 5G system design team and driving early feasibility studies and ecosystem efforts at Samsung. Taori helped cofound a 5G startup company called Phazr, which spearheaded some of the first 5G trials (2017) and pilot deployments (2018) with Tier-1 operators in the EU and carried out exhaustive indoor 5G propagation studies with Japanese Tier-1 operators. Taori is an expert in cellular system design and Mobile and Wi-Fi networking standards.
Taori will be responsible for driving and executing CableLabs' wireless and mobile area vision and strategy. He will report to Mariam Sorond, CableLabs' Chief Research and Development Officer, whose recruitment TD Madison also managed.
“We are pleased to have once again successfully placed a senior executive at CableLabs, the most innovative and influential research and development lab in the cable and broadband industry. It was a pleasure to work with the CableLabs team, and we're thrilled to congratulate Rakesh as he takes up a position that will have an enormous impact on the future of 5G, wireless, and mobile networking,” said Dean Madison, CEO of TD Madison.
Before joining CableLabs, Rakesh was the first JMA Fellow of 5G Technologies at JMA Wireless, which acquired Phazr, a 5G startup at which Rakesh was Vice President of Systems and Standards and a founding employee. While at Phazr, Taori led the system design team that helped to architect and build the company's innovative 5G base station. Before Phazr, Taori held positions at Samsung, Ericsson, and Phillips, as well as serving on the Wi-Fi Alliance board and as Vice Chairman of the IEEE 802.16 working group. Rakesh is a prolific inventor with over 150 granted US patents.
“With vast amounts of unlicensed, shared spectrum for local/private 5G becoming available, cable operators offering wired and wireless services have an unprecedented opportunity to build a truly converged network of the future. CableLabs is in a unique position to architect, define and drive the network convergence paradigm. I'm looking forward to working with the world-class researchers and engineers at CableLabs, helping the cable and broadband industry to innovate the next generation of wired and wireless networks," said Rakesh Taori.
TD Madison has been the trusted executive recruitment partner of the cable and broadband industry for over thirty years. The full life-cycle executive recruitment agency works with clients throughout the recruitment process to identify, assess, and negotiate with senior technology executives. TD Madison's combination of industry knowledge and evidence-based assessments helps clients like CableLabs to identify and recruit the ideal candidate for C-suite, VP, and Director-level positions.
About TD Madison
TD Madison and Associates works with clients across the cable and broadband industry, providing executive recruitment, training, and staff augmentation to businesses ranging from emerging growth firms to Fortune 500 companies. With over three decades of experience, TD Madison finds exceptional leaders for exceptional companies. To learn more, visit: http://www.tdmadison.com
Citisoft, a global investment management consulting firm, has announced the hire of David Higgins as Managing Director in their UK practice.
Citisoft’s portfolio of asset management clients continues to expand globally and David’s hire will strengthen the firm’s overall presence in Europe. Under David’s leadership, Citisoft plans to expand its delivery team based in London and capitalize on the firm’s longstanding reputation as a consulting leader in the UK financial services market.
“We’re excited to announce David’s hire to strengthen and broaden our presence in Europe. We continue to see both UK-based and global asset managers search for an experienced consulting partner as their operating models and technology rapidly evolve,” said Tom Secaur, COO of Citisoft. “David’s experience and leadership will help us meet the needs of our clients and the broader market while continuing to grow our global presence.”
David joins Citisoft with over 20 years of experience in asset management technology and operations. From 2005-2010, David was a consultant in Citisoft’s UK practice. Since that time, David has assumed senior responsibilities working for RBC, HSBC, Merian Global Investors, and Aviva Investors as the Head of Global Transformation, Operating Model and Suppliers.
“David’s 20+ years of experience in our space, coupled with his knowledge of the UK marketplace and pre-existing knowledge of Citisoft make him the perfect candidate to lead our UK practice,” said Paul Migliore, CEO of Citisoft. “We are absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to bring David back to the firm in a senior leadership position. Under David’s leadership, we look forward to expanding our delivery team in the UK and providing on-the-ground service and experience to our global clients.”
This announcement follows the opening of Citisoft’s first Canadian office in 2018. Since that time, the firm has seen steady growth in both their client-base in North America as well as the number of clients in need of a consulting partner with deep experience in global markets. Citisoft has operated in London since 1986 and this key hire will capitalize on both Citisoft’s expertise in the UK as well as the firm’s need to meet the needs of clients with growing global footprints.
About Citisoft
Citisoft is a global consulting firm dedicated to servicing the investment management industry. Our staff and management bring credibility and hands-on knowledge to every facet of our client relationships, backed by a history of successful partnerships with leading investment management firms and industry service providers. With our deep understanding of all aspects of the investment management process, our clients benefit from our ability to identify industry trends and accurately assess their effects. Through our Advisory and Delivery services, we offer a full complement of consulting capabilities ranging from strategy formation through guiding and implementing successful business change. Learn more at http://www.citisoft.com.
The community here in the Carolinas has supported RAM Pavement since the beginning and to show their appreciation, they take as many opportunities to give back whenever they can. For the past six years, they have had the honor of being sponsors for Go Jen Go’s major event, Run Jen Run.
The Go Jen Go foundation is a non profit organization that is dedicated to assisting women who are affected by breast cancer. Today, the Go Jen Go Foundation provides over 0,000 in financial support each year to women and men fighting breast cancer in the greater Charlotte area. They offer financial assistance so that survivors can focus on their fight and not worry about things like whether or not they can pay rent, put gas in their car, or buy gifts for their families at Christmas. Go Jen Go hosts two annual events, the Run Jen Run 5k and Festival in March, and Cheers Jen Cheers, a family friendly tailgate party in October.
RAM Pavement is well known in the community for wanting to give back and this encouraged the Go Jen Go foundation to offer them the opportunity to be one of the sponsors for their major event, Run Jen Run. Apart from being sponsors, some of their employees participate in the 5k run and others simply come out to show their support to everybody participating in the race. To add to the festivities, RAM Pavement also brings out a pink tractor trailer and paving machine so kids can take a look at them and enjoy. The ability to be a part of and support such an amazing cause means a lot to them and it completes part of their mission statement.
A lot of their employees, friends and families have all been impacted by somebody with breast cancer. They believe it’s more than just filling potholes or doing a concrete repair, it’s about helping somebody with breast cancer, it’s about helping somebody be fed during the holidays or helping a veteran transition from military life to civilian life. In 2020 they plan on participating in an upcoming turkey drive in November, they’ve participated in this year’s Run Jen Run event and they’ll be doing volunteer work with Veteran’s Bridge (which is a Charlotte-based nonprofit organization that bridges the gap between veterans and their community). The work with Veteran’s Bridge may range from helping with a park clean up to having a call center focused on checking in with veterans to see how the transition from military life to civilian life is going.
At RAM Pavement, they have fostered a culture of giving back. They know that they wouldn’t be here if not for the community in which they work. From the technicians who do the grunt work all the way to the founder and CEO. Their desire to give – be it through volunteering, donating, or simply praying is what sets them apart as human beings. They look forward to many more years of serving their community.
Everyware is redefining healthcare payment processing and patient engagement by offering Pay by Text with two-way messaging that helps companies collect more payments. They are invested in giving health organizations and medical billing companies the best new way to connect, collect and reduce barriers to payment.
Data Media Associates, LLC (DMA), known and trusted for over 40 years for offering the latest ways to streamline the statement-to-payment process, is dedicated to helping providers get paid. Now, DMA will elevate its multifaceted payment solution suite even further by offering Everyware’s Pay by Text and two-way messaging solution into their mix.
“We’ve known text communication and billing were on the rise and have been planning to extend our SMS services for some time now. So we’re very excited to bring this new pay by text solution to our providers and their patients.” - Cleve Shultz, President, Data Media Associates.
The best healthcare billing organizations today already offer a mobile billing option. The forward-thinking ones, however, recognize growing demand for business-to-consumer texting. This includes billing via text message and accepting SMS payments alongside paper or other methods. Sending an invoice text ahead of a paper statement, following up with automatic reminder text, alerts and gives patients the chance to take care of their bill from their phone easily.
“Our healthcare clients have been surprised to be able to connect with patients they couldn’t contact by other means. With pay by text they hit the bullseye, got paid, and even re-engaged with patients wanting to schedule new appointments.” - Larry Talley, CEO & Founder, Everyware
With more people looking for frictionless, contactless payment methods to avoid touching cash, mail and plastic, Everyware’s Pay by Text is growing fast because it gives patients a way to pay from anywhere.
About Everyware
Everyware is a conversational payment gateway enabling Pay by Text and two-way messaging with customers. Making text communication a part of the purchase process improves the customer experience and helps companies get paid faster. Get started with Everyware for Healthcare, watch the Everyware Pay by Text video and follow Everware on Linkedin for the latest updates.
About DMA
Data Media Associates (DMA) LLC, founded in 1975 by Bob Murphy, is one of the largest independently owned and operated print and mail businesses. DMA services the medical community across the country with print and mail services for patient statements, collection letters, paper claims, and special notes. Service also features acceptance of electronic claims which are processed in real time, giving an immediate electronic remittance to submitted claims. To learn more, visit http://www.dma.us.
This is the third consecutive year Focus has advanced its tier status with Dell—moving from Gold to Platinum to Titanium—signifying the firm’s rapid growth over the past three years.
As a Titanium member of the Dell Technologies Partner Program, Focus Technology serves a key role in providing innovative solutions that solve customers’ problems of today and tomorrow. With over two decades of experience in converged and hyper-converged infrastructure, storage, server and core client, and an extensive track record delivering business results, Focus has demonstrated unmatched expertise that distinguishes them as a top Dell partner.
“We are excited and privileged to be among Dell’s top partners who hold the most advanced certifications and know-how around Dell’s gold standard IT solutions,” said Doug Alexander, CEO of Focus Technology. “Using our deep understanding of Dell’s portfolio, we are able to enhance our own infrastructure solutions portfolio to offer exceptional value and address each client’s unique business requirements and strategic vision,” he added.
“Holding the highest level of certifications with capabilities and resources that span the Dell Technologies portfolio of solutions, we are thrilled to welcome Focus Technology into our exclusive community of Titanium Tier partners,” said Gregg Ambulos, SVP, North American Channel Sales, Dell. “We look forward to the ongoing collaboration we’ve enjoyed with Focus over the past ten years as we partner to innovate and offer transformative value to customers.”
About Focus Technology
Founded in 1997, Focus Technology is a leading Boston-based information technology firm that offers organizations new ways to consume technology. By designing and implementing innovative IT solutions through personalized service, Focus Technology delivers positive results that support the customers’ strategic vision. Our team of experienced industry-certified solutions architects provides customized solutions specifically designed to address each client’s unique business requirements.
With expertise in next-generation data center infrastructure, managed IT services, cloud solutions and cyber security, Focus Technology is one of the top IT solution providers in the Northeast. The company has earned numerous awards and accolades, including CRN MSP Elite 150, CRN MSP Security 100, CRN Fast Growth 150, CRN Tech Elite 150, CRN Triple Crown Winner and Boston Business Journal’s Best Places to Work.
Open Sky Group is pleased to announce that Food Logistics has named Jeremy Hudson, Director, Client Services, to its 2020 Food Logistics Champion: Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award.
Open Sky Group, global Blue Yonder specialists, implements and upgrades warehouse, labor and transportation management software and has helped over twenty food and beverage clients with warehouse and labor management optimization projects in a variety of facility environments, including cold storage. Hudson was recognized for his expertise in optimizing distribution processes for many food and beverage companies.
As Director of Client Services, Jeremy was part of ten successful warehouse and labor management solution go-lives in 2019 alone. Some of his work with food and beverage clients includes applying engineered labor standards to produce significant workforce savings; using mobile capabilities to better manage the workforce and provide enhanced coaching capabilities and systematic automation of incentive algorithms; and occasionally designing versatile allocation, picking and staging approaches that allow for adaptability to various order sizes. Jeremy’s projects demand consideration of advance lot, date rotation and shelf life requirements and frequently involve automation including palletization, sortation, ASRS and pallet shuttling.
“There are so many challenges facing the food industry today - from safety and security, to compliance and regulations and product quality and shelf life, says Jeremy Hudson, Director, Client Services, Open Sky Group. “The companies that embrace technology and dedicate the people, time and dollars it requires to truly understand and use it well, will find that they are the ones who grow and thrive. It's not a one-time “set it and forget it” proposition - the successful companies know this and commit.”
“Jeremy embodies ‘Rock Star’ in my mind,” says Curt Sardeson, CEO of Open Sky Group. “He came to us with a deep labor software background and within two years had mastered warehouse management and was running multiple implementation projects at once. Jeremy puts his full energy, which is considerable, behind everything he does and deeply understands the challenges our food and beverage customers face every day.”
2020 Food Logistics Champion: Rock Stars of the Supply Chain recognizes influential individuals in our industry whose achievements, hard work, and vision have shaped and attained milestones in safety, efficiency, productivity and innovation through the global food supply chain.
“The 2020 Food Logistics Champions: Rock Stars of the Supply Chain showcases the true rock stars of the industry, those that go the extra mile, so to speak, to ensure their company’s supply chains are being operated in an efficient, safe and transparent manner,” says Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics. “These professionals are a true example as to why today’s food and beverage supply chains are in position to curtail tomorrow’s consumers’ demands, and why today’s youth should consider the supply chain and logistics industry as a possible path of employment.”
Recipients of this year’s 2020 Food Logistics Champions: Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award will be profiled in the March 2020 issue of Food Logistics, as well as online.
ABOUT FOOD LOGISTICS Food Logistics is published by AC Business Media, a business-to-business media company that provides targeted content and comprehensive, integrated advertising and promotion opportunities for some of the world’s most recognized B2B brands. Its diverse portfolio serves the construction, logistics, supply chain and other industries with print, digital and custom products, events and social media.
ABOUT OPEN SKY GROUP
Open Sky Group, global specialists in WMS, Labor and TMS software upgrades and implementations, helps clients lower costs and risks and reduce time to implement with its proprietary methodology and no-modifications approach. A gold implementation partner and reseller of Blue Yonder Warehouse, Workforce, Warehouse Labor and Transportation Management software, Open Sky Group strives every day to be the best consulting partner on the planet for supply chain solutions.
As garden centers across the United States are ordered to shut their doors to comply with shelter in place and social distancing measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, Little Prince of Oregon Nursery has launched a new online referral program to help businesses maintain service to customers and offset losses without requiring cash outlay.
Beginning March 26, garden centers can use their social media, email marketing, and other digital channels to refer customers to the Little Prince online store—and make 20% of the purchase price on each sale they refer. No web setup, no tech, no inventory management, just an opportunity to continue to get plants to customers and money in the bank. The new program is called Garden Center 911 and is intended to create a low-input income stream for garden centers at a time when revenue is imperative for survival and while face-to-face interactions and transactions are severely limited.
Mark Leichty, Director of Business Development at Little Prince, says, “One of our core beliefs at Little Prince is the best place to buy Little Prince plants is your local Garden Center. That’s the first message an online shopper sees when they enter our online store, and that will never change.” He continues, “We know that many garden centers have closed temporarily due to COVID-19, and we want to help support those businesses that supported us for so many years.”
About the program, Shaina Froehlich, Garden Center Manager of Froelich’s Farm and Garden Center in Pennsylvania says, “In a time when the future is unknown, Little Prince of Oregon brings a beacon of light to the independent garden center industry. For the 2020 season, our first day open was also the last day before we were forced to switch our sales to curbside pickups and local deliveries only. Little Prince of Oregon’s Garden Center 911 program gives us the opportunity to create an avenue of revenue, even when our doors are mandated to remain closed.”
-Upon approval of documents submitted, each garden center will receive an individualized referral link to http://www.littleprinceplants.com for digital sharing.
A garden center shares the link on social media, on their website, email newsletters, YouTube descriptions, and other marketing communications, letting their customers know that they can purchase plants online while still benefiting their local garden center.
For each order placed through the referral link, the garden center will receive 20% of the purchase price of plants (not including shipping).
It’s that easy!
Ready to learn more? Email mark@littleprinceoforegon.com.
Why Partner with Little Prince of Oregon?
Lloyd Traven, owner of Peace Tree Farm, a wholesale nursery in Pennsylvania, says, “Little Prince has fabulous and cool plants, packaged cleverly and marketed for consumer joy, and has also devised a solid shipping system already in place to go NOW. Their website is easy to use and robust.” Customers can select from nearly 1,000 varieties, including succulents, perennials, ornamental grasses, groundcovers, and more. “This could really be a lifeline to hard-pressed retailers who need to shut the doors for safety and cannot sell now. So many do not have any working solution for online business, and it might be their only option for months,” says Traven. “Even though we are a wholesaler, we will be participating. Why not?”
While participating in Garden Center 911 won’t replace all income lost by garden centers, it offers an easy way to replace some income (in hopes of reopening) and continue to get plants to customers who are clamoring for them right now. And for those garden centers that are open, but focusing on edibles for food-essential positioning, Garden Center 911 allows garden centers to “sell” ornamentals without needing to order, stock, care for, and devote resources to them—the best of both worlds.
For More Information
Mark Leichty mark@littleprinceoforegon.com (503) 522-9678
Nexus, a national nonprofit organization that provides mental health services to youth and families, is changing its name to Nexus Family Healing. For more than 45 years, Nexus has focused on rebuilding lives, reconnecting families and restoring hope for youth and families suffering from mental, emotional and behavioral issues. Moving forward, Nexus Family Healing will fulfill that purpose with a new name, a refreshed brand, greater integration of its services, and a talented new leadership team led by Dr. Michelle K. Murray, LMFT, President and CEO.
On the frontline of Nexus Family Healing’s work are its eight agencies, including Minnesota-based FACTS, Gerard, Kindred and Mille Lacs; Indian Oaks and Onarga in Illinois; PATH throughout North Dakota; and Woodbourne in Maryland. Through these agencies, Nexus Family Healing provides an array of individualized mental health services in outpatient/community mental health, foster care and adoption, and residential treatment. Murray and the headquarters team in Plymouth, MN are focused on providing innovative and efficient support to the agencies as the organization works to integrate services across the country, expand community mental health offerings to address increased need, and consistently deliver its family-focused approach.
As part of the rebranding effort, the individual agencies will feature the Nexus Family Healing name alongside their own names in a consistent brand architecture supporting their integration into a single system. A new tagline, “Restoring hope. Reshaping futures.” underscores the outcome of Nexus Family Healing’s work.
“Our new name clearly conveys our understanding that in order to change a child’s life, families, too, must be supported and healed. Our dedication to providing innovative, effective, trauma-informed mental health care is as much about families as the youth that we serve,” said Murray. “Every time we help children change the course of their lives, we are breaking a cycle for current and future generations that continues long after our work is done. By interrupting cycles of harm, we create the possibility of healthier families, more stable communities and a better world.”
About Nexus Family Healing
The mission of Nexus Family Healing is to change the course of children’s lives by stabilizing families and strengthening mental health. For more than 45 years, Nexus has used innovative, personalized approaches to heal trauma, break cycles of harm, and reshape futures through outpatient/community mental health services, foster care and adoption, and residential treatment. Headquartered in Minnesota, Nexus agencies include Nexus-FACTS, Nexus-Gerard, Nexus-Kindred and Nexus-Mille Lacs in Minnesota; Nexus-Indian Oaks and Nexus-Onarga in Illinois; Nexus-PATH throughout North Dakota; and Nexus-Woodbourne in Maryland. As a system of services dedicated to healthier families, more stable communities and a better world, Nexus Family Healing restores hope and reshapes futures.
With two-year revenue growth of 121%, ChangeUp placed 175th in the Midwest, 15th among the retail industry, and 2nd for the retail industry in Ohio.
“It’s an honor to be recognized by the Inc. 5000 list and ranked alongside so many remarkably innovative businesses,” said Lee Carpenter, CEO and co-founder of ChangeUp. “Our business is changing the future of retail experiences across a wide variety of industries nationally, and our growth is a testament to our amazing team that has adapted as our business has transformed into where we are today.”
Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Midwest economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.
“The companies on this list demonstrate just how much the small-business sector impacts the economies of each Midwest state,” says Inc. editor in chief Scott Omelianuk. “Across every single industry, these businesses have posted revenue and growth rates that are beyond impressive, further proving the tenacity of their founders and CEOs.”
“It’s rewarding to be on the leading-edge of change,” said Lynn Gonsior, COO and co-founder of ChangeUp. “The last year has been full of disruption in our industry. From the threat of a literal retail apocalypse to COVID-19, we’ve helped clients grow and adapt their brand strategy, customer experience, and architectural design.”
The companies on this list show stunning rates of growth across all industries in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Between 2016 and 2018, these 250 private companies had an average growth rate of 360 percent and, in 2018 alone, they employed more than 27,000 people and added billion to the Midwest’s economy. Companies based in the Chicago, Detroit, and Cincinnati areas brought in the highest revenue overall.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000 Series: Midwest, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, metro area, and other criteria, can be found at inc.com/inc5000-series-midwest-2020.html.
About ChangeUp:
ChangeUp is an independent retail brand experience agency that’s connected customers with unforgettable brands for over 40 years. Our team has the expertise of a global agency and agility of a boutique, providing clients with the best of both worlds. Our model integrates meaningful brand strategy, memorable experience design, and measurable architecture & validation, providing clients like Buffalo Wild Wings, Macy’s, Best Buy, Stop & Shop, Corona and Cadillac with capabilities across the customer experience. From start-ups to established companies, we drive change for fast-moving brands. We believe change is not a risk; it’s the answer. Learn more at http://www.ChangeUpInc.com.
More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Regional Series
Methodology
The 2020 Inc. 5000 Regional Series is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2016 and 2018. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2016. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2018. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2016 is 0,000; the minimum for 2018 is million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.
About Inc. Media
The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit http://www.inc.com.
It’s consistently clear that nurses play a huge societal role as educated, compassionate medical professionals and abundantly so in the midst of the current world health crisis. Whether on the frontlines, as administrators, educators or aspiring healthcare workers, nurses continuously seek new knowledge and skillsets that will add value for their patients.
One of the latest examples of this dedication is the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing’s (SON) innovative Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) program. Despite the suspension of on-campus activities at SIUE as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the ANEW program held its first continuing education conference on Saturday-Sunday, March 21-22 in a virtual format.
Almost 300 attendees, comprising regional Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) and students, participated remotely in the regional conference as nationally-renowned speakers presented on topics of opioid crisis, non-opioid pain treatment options, recognizing addictive behavior, rehabilitation of the opioid dependent patient, and long-term follow-up strategies.
“The ability of healthcare providers, and in particular, nurse practitioners to appropriately serve a patient population struggling with opioid use disorders within rural areas of Illinois is of critical importance,” said SIUE SON Family Nurse Practitioner Clinical Site Coordinator and Instructor Melissa Bogle, DNP, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC. “I was incredibly impressed with the level of participation, engagement and best practice sharing from attendees. Despite the virtual environment, you could sense the collegiality of the group.”
“We received so much interest from healthcare providers in the bi-state area for this conference, so it meant a lot to us to be able to deliver on our commitment to provide educational credits to this group, despite current COVID-19 challenges,” Bogle added. “The majority of attendees are required to have this type of opioid-focused education to renew their licenses within the state of Illinois.”
SIUE SON Instructional Designer Jodie Nehrt helped with the successful transition to a virtual format, primarily through the use of Zoom and Mursion.
“We were fortunate to have a collection of speakers who were motivated to share their content, despite the last-minute change in venue, and attendees who were eager to engage and participate from the comfort and safety of their homes,” Nehrt said.
“Zoom was the technology that saved the day for us,” she explained. “We were able to schedule the sessions and offer virtual attendance to this free conference using a free communication tool. We coordinated with our presenters to fulfill their needs for attendee participation and question-and-answer management. Additionally, one of the sessions was a dynamic demonstration of a software we use on campus, called Mursion, which offers mixed reality for the practicing of professional skills.”
“Dr. Melissa Bogle worked nonstop on developing this conference from the beginning. Jodie Nehrt came in to work last week when the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic and we knew that our live campus event would likely be canceled,” said ANEW Program Director Valerie Griffin, DNP, PPCNP-BC, FNP-BC, PMHS, FAANP, assistant clinical professor and director of nurse practitioner specializations in the SON. “These incredible, dedicated women were able to transition this large event to a virtual format without exhibiting worry or stress over the process. They remained positive that we could pull this off, and we did!”
Attendees expressed their appreciation to the SON for their creative online management and successful execution of the ANEW Conference.
“During a time when faculty are stressed to get their classes online, I am amazed at your commitment to those who registered for this meeting,” noted Margaret Faut Callahan, CRNA, PhD, FNAP, FAAN, senior vice president of Strategy and Innovation at Loyola University Chicago, in a post-conference email. “The skills required to make this happen so quickly, in just a week, are remarkable. Further, the lectures were of high-quality both from a content perspective and the technology used to bring this to us virtually. It was clear to those of us who participated that your faculty and support staff worked long and hard to provide this excellent conference.”
Funded by a four-year .75 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the ANEW program is a multi-faceted educational effort that is creatively designed to increase the number of nurse practitioners who practice in rural and underserved communities throughout Illinois by promoting a smooth and natural transition from the student role to practicing APRNs into those areas.
The SIUE SON and its clinical partners collaborated on the conference’s development. Clinical partners bolstering the success of the ANEW program are Chestnut Health Systems, OSF HealthCare, Southern Illinois Healthcare, Synergy Healthcare Solutions, LLC., and the SIUE We Care Clinic.
The SIUE School of Nursing’s programs are committed to creating excellence in nursing leadership through innovative teaching, evidence-based practice, quality research, patient advocacy and community service. Enrolling more than 1,700 students in its baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs, the School develops leaders in pursuit of shaping the nursing profession and impacting the health care environment. SIUE’s undergraduate nursing programs on the Edwardsville campus and the regional campus in Carbondale help to solve the region’s shortage of baccalaureate-prepared nurses and enhance the quality of nursing practice within all patient service venues. The School’s graduate programs prepare nurses for advanced roles in clinical practice, administration and education.
Smart2Pay, the company with the world's largest coverage of online alternative payment solutions, has added Huabei credit solution to its 200+ payment methods portfolio.
With this new feature, Smart2Pay offers its Merchants an additional means to tapping into the Chinese market, besides the popular methods like Alipay, Wechat Pay and UnionPay that Smart2Pay already offers.
Huabei is Ant Financial’s virtual credit card for its Chinese users. Some internal shareholders estimated that, of Alipay’s 900 million Chinese users, more than half have created Huabei accounts. Huabei literally means ‘just spend’ and is generally perceived as a microlender.
Huabei may be used for all online and offline purchases via Alipay wallet. Users of Alipay can set Huabei as their default payment option, meaning that their purchases are first made with credit before funds are debited from their Alipay account. As well, when Huabei is used to shop, the user must return the amount of the payment on the 9th of the next month. There is an interest-free period of up to 41 days. Merchants offering Huabei can see conversion increase by up to 40%.
Huabei was launched in April 2015 by Ant Financial as a way for users of its wallet solution Alipay to fund purchases on ecommerce platforms run by Ant Financial’s affiliate, Alibaba group, such as Tmall and Taobao. Huabei’s main user base is made up of individuals born after the 80s and 90s, accounting for around 80% of the total users. Since Huabei’s launch, Ant Financial has been expanded the service to more online and offline merchants.
James Flinterman, CEO of Smart2Pay: We are proud to add Huabei via Alipay to our already extensive Chinese payment methods portfolio. We constantly improve and expand our services in direct relation to market dynamics. We are confident that, with this latest addition, our Merchants and partners will successfully expand further their business in a very digitally-oriented and lucrative market like China.
About Ant Financial’s Alipay
Alipay is a mobile payment method founded by Jack Ma’s Alibaba Group in 2004 and which allows users to create a digital wallet to store, top up and pay online or in store for products and services. It is one of the most popular methods of payment in China and is also available in many Asian markets, as well as in Europe, US and Canada.
Ant Financial’s chairman and CEO Eric Jing said on Alibaba’s 2019 Investor Day, held in Hangzhou, that Alipay (900m users) and its international e-wallet partners (300m users) have collectively served around 1.2 billion users worldwide.
About Smart2Pay
Smart2Pay offers a single API for all payment services to international Merchants, covering credit card and local payment options throughout the world! By using Smart2Pay, you will be offering the preferred local method of payment to your global Customers, thus significantly boosting your sales!
It’s time to get back in the garden! With these great plants and products ensure success this season. To get you excited this spring, Garden Media Group has released its 2020 Garden Superstars for Spring. This year’s list features durable gardening tools, beautiful blooms and new innovative ways to garden.
“Spring is here and that is usually a sign of hope,” says Katie Dubow, president of Garden Media Group. “Yet in these uncertain times, people are finding hope hard to come by. Gardening offers us so much – from physical and mental well-being to delicious and nutritious food. We urge you to just grow something today.”
These plants and products are sure to bring ease and peace of mind to everyone this season and year.
Here is Garden Media’s list of Garden Superstars for Spring 2020.
Digging with Ease. Grow with ease this spring with Power Planter’s Auger Starter Pack. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a new homeowner, this set is a great choice for planting everything from bulbs and seeds to plugs and annuals. The kit includes two garden auger drill bits that turn any hand power drill into a powered soil digger that makes planting a breeze. Hand-welded and proudly made in the USA, Power Planter products are guaranteed to last!
Blooms for All Seasons. Looking for plants with real flower power that bloom all season? Try Bloomables® from Star® Roses & Plants, the introducers of The Knock Out® Family of Roses, launched this spring. With over 35 varieties of Star Roses’ best flowering roses and shrubs to choose from, these varieties are easy-to-grow and offer high reward in the garden. Bloomables has it all. Bright colors, unique textures, and of course, amazing blooms, make this collection stand-out!
New Possibilities. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle… REPURPOSE! Smart Pots has powered up a way to reuse milk crates for gardening with new Milk Crate Liners. These square, breathable liners fit into the crates perfectly to ensure proper drainage of water, while containing the soil medium for your plants. While the liners themselves are easy to maintain and use, the milk crates allow you to move and rearrange your plants safely and easily.
For more exciting new plants and garden products for spring 2020, visit gardenmediagroup.com.
Garden Media specializes in home and garden, horticulture, outdoor living, lawn and landscape industries, offering innovative PR campaigns designed to secure top media placements and partnerships. For more information visit: http://www.gardenmediagroup.com
EnVue Telematics, a leader in intelligent vehicle technology, has partnered with the leader in Connected Truck services, Drivewyze Inc., to offer systems that improve commercial fleet safety, maximize drivers’ Hours of Service (HOS) and make operations more efficient.
EnVue now offers Drivewyze’s best-in-class technology, Drivewyze PreClear, that allows commercial drivers to legally bypass routine weigh station stops. The PreClear technology transmits the vehicle’s safety record, credentials and other details as they approach the station, preclearing the vehicle to bypass the scale without always having to pull in. This keeps drivers out of scales and on the road, allowing them to deliver loads faster while staying in compliance with laws and regulations.
PreClear is a hands-free technology that’s integrated directly into your Geotab Drive® Mobile Application, eliminating the need for a transponder. PreClear also complies with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration distracted driving regulations. It improves driver safety by reducing the need for lane changes, lining up on the highway and merging with other traffic.
Drivewyze also offers business intelligence technology that provides data-driven information on activities and loss reports for unplanned delays at weigh stations.
“Drivewyze PreClear has become a game-changer for fleet managers. We’re always searching for innovative technology and cutting-edge systems that offer advantages to fleet managers, and partnering with Drivewyze fit our company mission perfectly,” said Randy Read, president of EnVue Telematics. “We look forward to offering our clients the solutions that Drivewyze brings to the table.”
In addition to offering Drivewyze products, EnVue Telematics also works with clients to ensure they fully benefit from what the technology has to offer. The relationship does not end at the sale. Carriers using Drivewyze PreClear enjoy many benefits:
Saves time. Weigh station bypass systems allow drivers to spend more time on the road.
Saves money. One client reported saving .3 million and more than 12,000 hours of drive time.
More efficient. The ability to bypass stations allows fleets to perform more efficiently. It also keeps drivers from accidentally missing weight station stops.
Recruiting and retaining drivers. In a survey, 79% of drivers said they’d think more positively about a company if they offered company-paid bypass service.
Improves safety. Bypass service allows drivers to avoid sometimes-risky situations.
The partnership with Drivewyze further enhances a robust lineup of technology and data-driven solutions from EnVue Telematics that optimize fleet performance and improve safety.
About EnVue Telematics
EnVue Telematics has 20 years experience in providing intelligent technology solutions to the challenges facing commercial fleets. The company partners with leaders in data analytics and offers innovative telematics tools and safety devices that can solve challenges in areas such as asset tracking, safety, compliance and route optimization. The company’s user-friendly solutions combined with powerful data collection and information technology make fleet and asset management simple and more precise than ever before.
About Drivewyze Inc.
Drivewyze Inc. is the leader in connected truck services and is on a mission to revolutionize transportation safety and efficiency. Drivewyze serves commercial drivers and fleets with innovative trucking services such as the Drivewyze PreClear bypass service, and the Drivewyze Analytics Weigh Station Loss Reporting service. Drivewyze was recognized by Frost & Sullivan with the North American Weigh Station Bypass Company of the Year Award for 2017, for its best practices and industry leadership. To learn more about Drivewyze, visit http://www.drivewyze.com.
Made in America Store proudly features 100% American Made Products – the smarter choice for your lawn, yard and garden needs, including décor. Plus, barbecue season is right around the corner.
Here’s a quick reference for “must haves” for great outdoor living:
All-American Grill (perfect for your backyard patio or game day)
Gutter Wedges & Gutter Scoops (check for damage and replace, or try them for the first time)
Leaf scoops (don’t let the name fool you, these work year-round for laying mulch or cleaning up)
Paul’s Perch (for our feathered friends)
Bird Houses (ditto!) - Made by disabled individuals
Big Shot Hose Nozzles – Made of heavy-duty brass by disabled veterans
Bully Tools (for the repairs that always need to be done in spring, plus rakes and spades!)
Buffalo Lawn Ornaments (show your “Buffalove” and help a beloved charity, too)
American Flags, military branch flags and patriotic windsocks (May is Military Appreciation Month)
Maple Landmark Wind Spinners - Brand New Product!
Kanberra Air Freshener for moldy places or mildew smells when you uncover your boat or bring out your lawn furniture.
And, when your work is done, relaxing in one of our hammocks is the perfect ending!
Note: Some, but not all, products are available online. Hurry in to our flagship store at 1000 W. Maple Court, Elma, NY 14059 for your best selection!
Established in 2010, the Made In America Store is the nation’s only 100% U.S.A. made department store. With more than 9,000 products from 500+ manufacturers, the Made In America Store is dedicated to creating and saving jobs in the United States of America by increasing U.S. manufacturing for our children’s future. For more information, visit the Made In America Sore’s website MadeInAmericaStore.com
InformaCast Fusion with Microsoft Teams from Singlewire Software, a leading mass notification technology developer, has earned a 2020 Secure Campus Award from Campus Security & Life Safety magazine. The software won a Gold Award in the Emergency Notification/Mass Notification category. InformaCast Fusion with Microsoft Teams was selected by an independent panel of judges from the security industry based on criteria that included features, innovation, user friendliness, interoperability, quality, design, market opportunity, impact in the security industry, technical advances, and scalability.
“Singlewire Software is dedicated to providing college and university campuses with the tools they need to enhance safety and communication,” said Pat Scheckel, vice president of product management at Singlewire Software. “This award highlights the benefits InformaCast Fusion with Microsoft Teams offers to higher education institutions to reach their people in the applications they frequently use with critical messages.”
InformaCast Fusion with Microsoft Teams is a mass notification system that allows colleges and university campuses to add value to existing devices by leveraging them for safety and communication. With the ability to reach mobile and on-premises devices and well as collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams, InformaCast Fusion offers the speed, reach and flexibility organizations need to utilize technology that’s already in place to keep people safe and informed. It can connect to a wide range of IoT devices, including IP phones, IP speakers, desktop computers, panic buttons, digital signage, mobile phones, door access control systems and more to provide organizations with a powerful mass notification ecosystem.
“We are pleased to be a vital part of providing solutions that will protect our children and young adults in the learning environment,” said Ralph C. Jensen, editor-in-chief of Campus Security & Life Safety magazine. “Within the security industry, we all have a vested interest in protecting learning spaces and providing security to our valuable assets, the children.”
Singlewire Software, based in Madison, Wis., is the developer of InformaCast, a leading software solution for fast and reliable emergency notifications. More than 7,000 organizations in over 50 countries use InformaCast for emergency mass notifications. Whether it’s an active shooter, severe weather, or another crisis situation, InformaCast helps reach the right people, with the right information, to increase awareness, safety and security. To learn more, visit http://www.singlewire.com/informacast.
About 1105 Media’s Infrastructure Solutions Group
1105 Media’s Infrastructure Solutions Group includes several leading industry media brands that provide new product and technology solutions for security professionals: Campus Security & Life Safety, http://www.campuslifesecurity.com, Security Today, http://www.securitytoday.com, and GovSec. The brands’ print, digital, custom media and research products integrate physical and IT security coverage and provide the smartest, most cost-effective solutions for reaching security decision makers.
To address the increasing need for home-based work during these stressful times, Gladinet Inc., a leading provider of simplified remote access solutions for file servers, has announced the widespread availability of free licenses for Triofox, its newest product. By mobilizing existing on-premise servers, Triofox is enabling secure, remote, and mobile access to existing file server shares without a VPN.
To enjoy the aforementioned free licenses, which expire June 30, 2020, enterprises can email ticket@triofox.com and request them.
Gladinet’s Vice President of Customer Success, Azam Ali, said:
“In this time of need, we are faced with the challenge of making it as easy as possible to work from home, without compromising security or productivity. And everyone is saying they need it done yesterday. The problem is it can take significant time to provide VPN less access – especially if you’re talking about workflows that involve file servers and line of business applications. Triofox eliminates those hurdles! It’s simple to install, and it leverages existing network file shares, users and permissions for automatic configuration. You can literally have your employees working from home in minutes, not days or weeks.”
In stark, relieving contrast to VPN’s confusing, slow, and error-prone connections, Triofox simplifies the at-home user’s experience by providing remote access through a familiar mapped drive, creating the illusion of working in the office on the company network, without a VPN’s encumbering setbacks.
Azam continued:
“While we cannot help out on the medical front, we can help out by providing solutions to keep employees safe and make the transition to work from home as seamless as possible. Companies are asking employees to work remotely. However, doing so increases risks like losing productivity due to traditional, inefficient remote access methods, or data breaches from home computers that tend to be more vulnerable than those on a corporate network.”
Triofox’s built-in ransomware protection is a notable member of an extensive arsenal of security, reporting and monitoring features. It uses behavioral heuristics to actively monitor all Triofox clients for any unusual activity, quarantine them at the first sign of possible attack, and alert the administrator to the neutralized threat.
Other prominent features include versioning and offsite backup of file server assets to simplify recovery from disasters like accidental deletions. Triofox also prevents “data sprawl” by storing data on existing file servers, while simultaneously governing remote access with existing permissions. However, if so desired, Triofox does provide the option to instantly move file servers to the cloud. There is also no vendor lock-in and organizations can continue to access their data with or without Triofox.
In his final comments, Azam noted:
“We’re seeing more workers that need to access corporate data remotely, at home or from personal devices. This emphasizes the need for organizations to both empower and manage employee mobility to satisfy the tension between conflicting demands for security, agility and productivity. Thankfully, we designed Triofox with the file server integration features and flexibility required to resolve those conflicts.”
To learn more, please go to https://www.triofox.com or email us ticket@triofox.com or call us at +1 888 955 6656.
About Gladinet Inc.
Gladinet Inc. offers solutions that enhances existing Windows file servers with secure remote access, mobile file sharing, data protection, and cloud migration, while addressing business concerns about security, privacy, compliance and control. Gladinet Inc. is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL and can be reached at https://www.gladinet.com/ or call us at +1 888 955 6656.
TEKLYNX International, the world’s leading barcode and RFID labeling software developer and solutions provider, today announced Product Manager Travis Wayne has been named a 2020 Food Logistics Champions: Rock Star of the Supply Chain by Food Logistics. The esteemed list, featured in the March 2020 issue of Food Logistics magazine, recognizes influential individuals in the food and beverage industry whose achievements, hard work, and vision have shaped and attained milestones in safety, efficiency, productivity and innovation through the global food supply chain.
“I’m proud to be named a 2020 Food Logistics Champion: Rock Star of the Supply Chain because of TEKLYNX’ commitment to the global food supply chain,” stated Travis Wayne, Product Manager, TEKLYNX. “At TEKLYNX, we stay aligned with food labeling regulations across the globe, new approaches for food traceability, and partner with customers in the food industry to achieve success. Advancing food labeling practices is essential to making educated decisions around our food choices. As the food industry continues to evolve it is essential for companies to be able to confidently adjust to new labeling requirements and improvements.”
Wayne is a highly-respected supply chain thought leader and brings 15+ years of experience in Information Technology and Product/Project/Portfolio Management. In his role as Product Manager for TEKLYNX, Wayne is responsible for the development and success of TEKLYNX suite of barcode label design software solutions that streamline efficiencies for companies throughout the food industry.
Under Wayne’s leadership, TEKLYNX has developed a streamlined governance model and refined product management processes, enabling increased product quality while decreasing time-to-market. Ensuring that barcode labeling software is automated, secure, compliant and scalable is crucial for the success of food industry customers. For example, in the past year, TEKLYNX successfully offered six new major version releases and ten point releases that continuously meet customer demands and needs, and stay on top of (or ahead of) food industry compliance.
TEKLYNX is the only barcode labeling solutions provider to offer subscription licensing – allowing food and beverage manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers to start using TEKLYNX for a low cost of entry – while offering a portfolio of tiered solutions that are designed to grow with companies over time. Some of the most renowned companies in the food industry rely on TEKLYNX.
To view the 2020 Food Logistics Champions: Rock Stars of the Supply Chain list visit foodlogistics.com and to learn more about TEKLYNX barcode labeling software solutions visit teklynx.com.
About TEKLYNX International
TEKLYNX International helps supply chains work better. Today, more than 750,000 companies in over 170 countries trust TEKLYNX integrated barcode and RFID label design products and the people behind its solutions to make barcode labeling operations efficient, accurate, secure and industry compliant. With over 30 years of experience, TEKLYNX is the global leader because of its reliable software and superior customer support. To learn more about how the TEKLYNX community helps companies across industries worldwide, visit teklynx.com or call TEKLYNX in your region. Barcode Better™ with TEKLYNX.
Katalon LLC announced a partnership and integration with CircleCI to ensure a secured integration between the codeless test automation solution and the continuous integration and delivery platform, respectively.
Katalon provides a robust cross-platform test automation solution that supports web, application programming interface (API), mobile, and desktop testing for teams with minimum requirements for programming skills. CircleCI is a leading continuous integration and delivery platform used by the world's best engineering teams to radically reduce the time from idea to execution.
“Continuous integration is at the heart of digital transformation,” said Dung Ngo, VP of Product at Katalon. “We believe this partnership will help our mutual end-users to move further than just automated testing: to empower continuous testing through intelligent automation, and build frictionless CI/CD pipelines that drive sustainable values for their organizations.”
This partnership introduces the official support of CircleCI to Katalon, through the partner-certified plugin called “Katalon Orb.” Orbs are “shareable packages of configuration elements, including jobs, commands, and executors,” according to CircleCI. Katalon Orb expands the integration capability of Katalon with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools, while offering a host of benefits to the end-users in both engineering and quality assurance teams, including:
Ensuring security and eliminating risks when integrating Katalon with CircleCI
Reducing the time and effort put into configuring, writing test scripts, or integrating Katalon and CircleCI
Improving the reusability of test artifacts, jobs, commands, and executors when designing test cases
Katalon Orb is available for installation on the CircleCI platform.
"This new integration is the next step to complement our goal of making our product a comprehensive tool that meets the demand for project scalability and team collaboration. The partnership with CircleCI enhances Katalon’s native integration with other DevOps tools, and sets up seamless integration solutions for teams with specific needs for their CI/CD ecosystem,” Dung continued.
This collaboration also marks a new name added to the Katalon Partner Program. Along with the constant growth in product development and customer experience, Katalon also centers on expanding its community of partnership to provide a wider scope of test automation needs for the end-users. Learn more about Katalon Partner Program.
About Katalon
Katalon is a leading provider in software test automation solutions. The company offers a flexible platform for web, API, mobile, and desktop testing that fits teams and projects of any size, for any purpose—from creating tests, execution, reports, to seamless integration with the CI/CD ecosystem.
Katalon is widely adopted by a global community of users across 160+ countries. It is recognized as a top automation tool by prestigious reports such as Gartner, Capterra, and IT Central Station. Katalon solutions include Katalon Studio, Katalon TestOps, Katalon Recorder, Katalium, and Katalon plugins. For more information, visit https://www.katalon.com
About CircleCI
CircleCI is currently the largest platform for continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines. CircleCI provides teams with what they need to scale up quickly and effectively. With more than 1 million builds a day across Linux, macOS, Docker, and Windows build environments, CircleCI was named a Leader in cloud-native continuous integration by Forrester in 2019. For more information, visit https://circleci.com
Today, the experts at Meyers Research, the housing industry’s foremost advisors, released the New Home Pending Sales Index (PSI) for February 2020. The New Home PSI, backed by data from Zonda and Metrostudy, shows pending sales increased year-over-year and month-over-month across the United States. The index is a leading residential real estate indicator based on the number of new home sales contracts signed across the country.
The New Home PSI came in at 122.7 for February, representing a 16.4% increase from February 2019. On a month-over-month basis, new home sales increased by 3.6% between January and February 2020.
“Consumers were home shopping at cycle-highs in February,” said Ali Wolf, chief economist at Meyers Research. “Low mortgage rates and beating the spring selling season rush were two main contributors to the burst of action.”
Nine of the 10 key markets grew year-over-year. San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Denver experienced the most significant growth compared to last year, up 57.1%, 40.1%, and 31.7%, respectively. Eight of the ten markets grew on a month-over-month basis, led by Atlanta.
Given the easy comp from the slowdown in late-2018 and early-2019, looking at the two-year trend is very telling. The national index is 8.1% higher than February 2018. The spring selling season in 2019 returned to normal levels of volume so the need to review the data on a two-year basis will only apply to new home sales for the next couple of months.
New home pending sales in Phoenix are up a strong 21.0% compared to two years ago, which highlights the strength of the market heading into March, the start of the particularly uncertain period brought on by COVID-19. Houston, a market vulnerable to the recent dramatic drop in oil prices, was experiencing robust housing demand last month, up 12.1% year-over-year and 8.5% compared to February 2018.
The strong annual clip for Los Angeles and San Francisco is less robust when put in context. Both markets are lower compared to two years ago, with Los Angeles sales 11.7% below February 2018 and San Francisco down 22.1%.
“The February data captures housing activity ahead of the increased uncertainty around COVID-19.” said Wolf. “With containment measures increasing by the day, traffic in the new home market is expected to slow in the coming weeks. Even still, the recent trend for housing captures strong demand that will likely rebound quickly when the coronavirus recedes.”
New home data is susceptible to outsized swings in contract activity based on shifts in the number of actively selling communities. As a result, Meyers Research normalizes the data to ensure consistency across the index. The New Home PSI blends the cumulative sales of active or recently sold-out projects with the average sales rate per community, which adjusts for fluctuations in supply. Furthermore, the New Home PSI is seasonally adjusted based on each markets’ specific seasonality and removes outliers. The index is baselined to 100 for June 2016. Today’s national New Home PSI is 22.7% above the base level.
The next Meyers Research New Home PSI press release, featuring March 2020 data, will be issued on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. ET.
Methodology
The Meyers Research New Home Pending Sales Index (PSI) is built on proprietary, industry-leading data that covers 60% of the production new home market across the United States. Reported number of new home pending contracts are gathered and analyzed each month. Released on the 15th business day of each month, the New Home PSI is a leading indicator of housing demand compared to closings because it is based on the number of signed contracts at a new home community. Meyers Research monitors 18,000 active communities in the country and the homes tracked can be in any stage of construction.
The new home market represents roughly 10% of all transactions, allowing little movements in supply to cause outsized swings in market activity. As a result, the New Home PSI blends the cumulative sales of activity recently sold out projects with the average sales rate per community, which adjusts for fluctuations in supply. Furthermore, the New Home PSI is seasonally adjusted based on each markets’ specific seasonality, removes outliers, and uses June 2016 as the base month. The foundation of the index is a monthly survey conducted by Meyers Research. It is necessary to monitor both new and existing home sales to establish an accurate picture of the relative health of the residential real estate market.
About Meyers Research
Meyers Research represents the housing industry’s leading provider of rich data, backed by Zonda and Metrostudy, and the industry’s top advisors for residential real estate development and new home construction. With products and services geared for homebuilders, multifamily developers, lenders, and financial institutions, we provide innovative solutions to maximize opportunities in today's real estate development landscape. To learn more, visit meyersresearchllc.com.
Meyers Research, Hanley Wood, Zonda, Metrostudy, and the company logo, are trademarks of Meyers Research, LLC and/or its subsidiaries.
Advancements with Ted Danson will focus on leading-edge infrastructure data collection technologies during 3Q/2020. Check your local listings for more information.
This segment will explore Hydromax USA (HUSA), a professional services firm specializing in advanced data collection in support of locating and assessing the condition of the country’s aging water, wastewater, and natural gas conveyance systems.
Viewers will learn how HUSA’s vast experience with new technologies and techniques empowers contractors, engineers, and utility owners to make the best decisions regarding their buried infrastructure.
“The marriage of technology and infrastructure, with verifiable mapping, is aiding the gas, water, and wastewater industries in ensuring the sustainability and reliability of energy to the world,” said Jon A. Smith, CEO of Hydromax USA. “While there remains much to do, Hydromax USA’s innovation and partnerships with leading organizations, utilities, and municipalities is advancing this industry in new ways daily. We ensure that our customers understand the present condition, while protecting the safe future of energy.”
The show will also teach viewers how HUSA utilizes the largest array of technologies, within one company, to provide the broadest capability in the country to assess buried infrastructure.
“With a strong record of performance, HUSA brings a unique ability to meet the needs for advanced data collection,” said Brett Ferrigan, senior producer for DMG Productions and the Advancements series. “We look forward to exploring how this technology is helping to improve infrastructure throughout the country.”
About Hydromax USA:
Hydromax USA is a leading national provider of infrastructure condition assessment services for the gas, water, and wastewater industries. Leveraging innovative and proprietary GIS-Centric solutions, HUSA’s comprehensive assessment and analytics platforms provide the highest level of actional business intelligence, while ensuring public safety and improving asset management. For more information, visit: http://www.hydromaxusa.com.
About Advancements and DMG Productions:
The Advancements series is an information-based educational show targeting recent advances across a number of industries and economies. Featuring state-of-the-art solutions and important issues facing today’s consumers and business professionals, Advancements focuses on cutting-edge developments, and brings this information to the public with the vision to enlighten about how technology and innovation continue to transform our world.
Backed by experts in various fields, DMG Productions is dedicated to education and advancement, and to consistently producing commercial-free, educational programming on which both viewers and networks depend. For more info, please visit: http://www.advancementstv.com.
In response to unprecedented need for employees to work from home, XOP Networks, a developer of Audio Conference and Web Collaboration bridges announces a conference bridge lease program.
As part of this program, XOP Networks will:
Will load latest conferencing software on a customer owned physical or virtual server.
Enable conference bridges that scale from 24 ports to 1000 ports
Lease software in 3-month increments
Allow 90% of the amount spent on lease towards an equipment purchase if the customer desires to do so at a later date
Our latest software release offers following advanced features for further facilitating work from home:
Join the Audio Conference using computer audio or dial in via PSTN
Share webcams for Video Conferencing
Share desktop or specific application (Word, Excel etc.)
Share a whiteboard for brain-storming etc.
Use webinar for training, product demonstrations
Optimize bandwidth utilization
Bulk provision Moderator accounts and conferences quickly using our REST API
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About XOP Networks
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Trident at American InterContinental University (Trident at AIU) is proud to announce Dr. James “Greg” Hodges as the recipient of its Teaching Excellence Award for the Summer 2019 quarter. From the pool of faculty nominated, Dr. Hodges was selected as the winner by University leadership based on the strength of the positive feedback submitted by students.
“Dr. Hodges enhanced the online teaching tools by providing real world examples, asking for everyone’s thoughts on the scenario, and then posting what the final outcome was in the real situation,” states student Kristine Boyle. “What an amazing way to see what we are learning applied to actual situations in schools! I am very grateful for being a part of Dr. Hodges’s class and hope that I am able to benefit from his teaching style in future courses.”
Dr. Hodges joined Trident at AIU’s College of Education as a part-time professor in 2014, instructing doctoral level courses. He has held several positions in higher education including his current position as a Chief Academic Officer at a community college. Prior to this he worked as an elementary school teacher for 12 years.
A lifelong learner and teacher, Dr. Hodges has traveled to more than 70 community colleges across the country, training thousands of faculty members and administrators through workshops on cooperative learning, guided pathways, critical thinking, developmental education reform, and the national student success agenda.
He has been a member on boards of directors for local, state, and national organizations, including his current tenure with the Boys and Girls Club of the Blue Ridge and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Dr. Hodges is a graduate of Trident at AIU’s Ph.D. in Educational Leadership program. He holds a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from the University of Phoenix, Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from Bethany Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the College of William & Mary.
About Trident at American InterContinental University
Founded in 1998, Trident at American InterContinental University (Trident at AIU) is part of an online postsecondary university serving adult learners. Trident at AIU uses the EdActive™ learning approach, which employs case-based learning in an online setting to teach real-world relevant critical thinking skills designed to enhance the lives and education of students. Trident offers quality associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs and certificates, led by a qualified faculty team, over 80% of whom have doctoral degrees. Trident at AIU is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) and has more than 22,000 alumni with a military affiliation. The University has received multiple acknowledgements from Washington Monthly, Military Times, and Military Advanced Education & Transition for their dedication to student success. Visit http://www.trident.edu or call at (855) 290-0290 to learn more about Trident at AIU's wide range of educational options.
GreatSchools.org announces a new, free resource for parents as they support their families through school closures, home learning, and the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The school closure learning guide gives parents and caregivers practical advice, information, and easy-to-use tools to help prepare their child for learning at home.
The learning guide provides grade-based toolkits in English and Spanish and includes standards-aligned worksheets, vocabulary lists, book lists, and other research-based academic and social-emotional tips and guidance. The guide also includes parenting cue cards for on-the-spot help with what to do/say (and not to do/say) when faced with a tough parenting moment.
“First and foremost, parents are concerned about their family’s basic needs - how they will keep everyone safe, fed, and healthy,” says GreatSchools’ CEO, Jon Deane. “At the same time, schools are closing across America and parents and caregivers are faced with the unique challenge of ensuring children keep learning. At GreatSchools, we hope to complement local efforts with parenting guidance and grade-based resources to help families during this time.” GreatSchools will update the school closure learning guide regularly to provide fresh and relevant information for parents and families.
GreatSchools is also curating resources from other trusted organizations to include in the school closure learning guide, and in a special “It Takes A Village” feature in the GreatSchools weekly newsletter for parents.
Families can find GreatSchools.org’s learning guide in English and Spanish. They can also sign up for weekly newsletters in English and Spanish, offering parents and caregivers articles and tips to help during these trying times.
GreatSchools.org’s experts and partners are also available for media interviews.
About GreatSchools.org:
GreatSchools.org is the leading national nonprofit empowering parents with essential information to improve educational opportunities for their child. Using GreatSchools’ trusted ratings and school quality information, parents can find the right school for their family and take action to improve schools in their communities. Thousands of articles, tips and interactive tools offer parents easy-to-use resources to support their child’s learning and wellbeing every day. Families, community leaders and policymakers turn to GreatSchools for the school information they need to guide children to great futures.
A Safe Haven Foundation announced today the closing on US Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and US Veterans Administration (VA) 75 Unit Apartment Project called The Rauner Family Veteran Apartments by A Safe Haven Foundation. It is a 75-unit Supportive Housing development in Hobart, Indiana. The apartments will be made available to low income, senior and disabled military veterans who are referred to A Safe Haven by the local Veterans Clinic and Jesse Brown VA. Onsite services will include supportive housing, individualized case management and peer support services. A groundbreaking ceremony is planned for next month.
In addition to over million in Federal HUD/VA rental housing tax credits, bond volume and other financing secured from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA), former Governor of Illinois and Venture Capitalist, Bruce Rauner and his wife, Diana Rauner, have generously gifted ,000,000 to A Safe Haven Foundation to support financing and long-term ongoing support.
To make this development a reality the leadership team at A Safe Haven Foundation has worked with KMA Companies as the development partner and the City of Hobart on this project for almost three years.
The Rauner Family Veteran Apartments by A Safe Haven Foundation is scheduled to open in spring of 2021. The 75 apartments will showcase fully furnished apartments, a flexible meeting space/community room, exercise room, laundry room, bike storage and a beautifully, professionally landscaped outdoor patio courtyard, the US Flag and a Flag from every branch of the military. The walkway to the main entrance will feature a Bronze Star monument to Michael J. Rowland, a decorated Korean War Veteran and father of A Safe Haven Co-Founder and US Army Veteran Brian M. Rowland.
“Twenty-five years ago A Safe Haven Foundation set a new paradigm and standard of care for helping to address the root causes of poverty and homelessness. A Safe Haven is raising the bar again by expanding our portfolio of providing transitional, supportive, affordable, senior and military veteran housing in safe, beautiful and healthy settings," said Neli Vazquez Rowland, President of A Safe Haven Foundation. "We are so proud to have the opportunity to help build beautiful award-winning homes for our nation’s heroes and to make our vision of a new affordable veteran housing project in the State of Indiana a reality."
Vazquez Rowland added: "We would like to give a special thanks to A Safe Haven Foundation’s Indiana Veterans Advisory Board lead by Pat O’Donnell, Veterans Radio, Dan Mills of the American Legion, Bob Carnegie of DAV, Bill Emerson, Jim Chancellor and Victor Baker. We are grateful to have had the support of Governor Eric Holcomb, Mayor Eric Snedecor, and to have partnered with the US Veterans Administration, US Housing and Urban Development, Indiana Housing Community Development Authority, City of Hobart, Lake County Community Economic Development Department, Cinnaire Investment Corporation, Multifamily Coalition for Affordable Housing, The National Bank of Indianapolis and the Rauner Family. Bruce and Diana Rauner were one of our original and ongoing supporters who took the leap of faith in helping to back our cause over 20 years ago. With their assistance we have helped over 20,000 military veterans in crisis and their families get their lives back on track throughout the years. We are grateful to have had the privilege of working with so many committed and caring national, and local leader and veteran advocates. We could not have done this without all of their spirit de corps commitment and support.” ###
About A SAFE HAVEN FOUNDATION
A Safe Haven (ASH) is a social enterprise that provides a comprehensive and vertically integrated approach uniquely designed to address root causes of poverty and homelessness for social and economic development to achieve sustainable self-sufficiency. Populations served: Individuals, Adults, Families with children, Youth, Veterans and non-violent re-entry. ASH Services: Individualized case management, shelter, food, treatment, education, job training, access to employment & affordable housing. Partnership network: public/private/corporate/foundations and other entities to provide a network that can help deliver a seamless continuum of care, housing and employment and/or resources including funding to achieve financial stability & sustainability. Impact Goal: improved return on investment, efficiencies and results for all stakeholders. Learn more: [http://www.ASafeHaven.org
JJR Marketing Inc. in Naperville, Illinois celebrates its 14th year in business with top rankings from Clutch in seven categories covering both Chicago awards and national awards. Clutch is a prominent B2B ratings and review firm in Washington D.C. Clutch’s research process includes in-depth phone interviews with former clients, helping guarantee accurate and detailed reviews.
JJR Marketing Inc. was thrilled to receive the results that it was named a top global company for corporate communication, event management, and public relations. The business was named top branding, public relations, social media marketing and web design firms for Chicago.
“In today’s media-saturated world, businesses must emphasize creating a high-quality, unique marketing campaign to stand out,” said Clutch Business Analyst Ethan Lutz. “Our results can help those searching for an advertising or marketing firm pick a partner with confidence. These leaders have proven they can communicate well, produce high-quality campaigns or products, and get businesses the results they need to succeed.”
Clutch selected companies stand out as leaders through their extensive industry knowledge, customer service, organized project management and high-quality results.
The results are based on Clutch’s advanced rankings methodology, which considers:
The satisfaction of the companies’ former clients
The depth of the companies’ expertise
The companies’ overall market presence
“To be recognized this year as a top firm both locally and globally was really amazing. We couldn’t have asked for better clients along the way. Knowing this recognition is based on their third-party reviews reassures us that we are really doing the best we can in all aspects of our business,” said JJR Marketing Inc. CEO Jacqueline S. Ruiz, “This speaks so much about our team’s strong dedication and commitment to our clients while also adding value to them.”
About JJR Marketing:
JJR Marketing is a full-service, award-winning marketing and public relations agency. We’re passionate about taking your business to "ascending" mode. Our integrated approach harnesses the power of your brand to create leads, increase sales, drive digital traffic, tap into new markets and make things happen. That’s why companies, from innovative start-ups to Fortune 500, choose JJR Marketing. For more information, visit https://jjrmarketing.com/.
About Clutch:
Clutch is the leading ratings and reviews platform for IT, marketing, and business service providers. Each month, over half a million buyers and sellers of services use the Clutch platform, and the user base is growing over 50% a year. Clutch has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the 500 fastest growing companies in the U.S. and has been listed as a top 50 startup by LinkedIn.
High kicks, jazz hands and high notes; bright lights and free-flowing feathers – this is how “those in the know” describe the world’s leading Pride Talent Show, PRIDE STARS. Originating in Amsterdam and across Europe, the Pride Stars franchise will debut in North America in 2020 during Pride Festivals.
The first U.S. city to join the Pride Stars global network is Pride Houston, Inc., which attracts nearly a million attendees annually. By partnering with Pride Stars North America, the festival will have international exposure and a chance to perform at Winter Pride in Maspalomas. Pride Stars in Houston will debut on June 18.
“Pride Stars connects people from around the world, spotlighting great talent with an inclusive spirit,” said Heather J. Taylor, Managing Partner of Pride Stars North America. “When a city joins the Pride Stars global network, they become part of a diverse family, supported by promoters, producers and program consultants dedicated to helping each city and contestant succeed.”
Singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, acrobats and other unique talents will compete for a chance to represent their host city at the Grand Finale at Winter Pride. Performers are encouraged to upload an audition tape by the deadline of April 30th before midnight. Audition tapes are reviewed by Pride Houston with the international Pride Stars consultants and the top talent are selected for the live show held at Culture HTX on June 18.
The winners from each city around the world will compete on November 9-15 at the international Pride Stars Grand Finale in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria during Winter Pride. Each finalist act will perform in front of thousands of people for a chance to win money and prizes from sponsors.
Who can audition? Anyone 18 and over. Pride Stars encourages individuals and group acts to let their talent shine. The contest is an all-inclusive talent show that celebrates the world’s diversity, showcasing amazing performances from around the world during Pride Festivals.
For Lo Moton Roberts, President of Pride Houston, the Pride Stars contest is a perfect fit for the nation’s most diverse city. “This year’s theme is Pride Houston ‘DiverCity,’ which sums up what we’re all about – celebrating inclusivity for all people in the beautiful queer community,” said Roberts. “We can’t wait to share our diverse talent with the world and look forward to sending our winning act from Houston to the Grand Finale in Gran Canaria.”
For many contestants, it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to compete before an international audience. Last year’s Pride Stars Grand Finale winner was Jenny Ball from the UK who had competed against twelve other countries including Italy, Denmark and Spain. Ball’s win offered a career boost with a rush of incoming calls, bookings and invites for other performances. For 2020 the Pride host cities expand across several continents, including Canada, UK, U.S.A. and Europe.
For cities interested in joining Pride Stars, please visit pridestars.com or watch the razzle-dazzle videos on Pride Stars YouTube channel to learn more
Rollors, the family-friendly, backyard lawn game, is pleased to announce they saw a 36% increase in sales in 2019, and are poised to grow further now that they are a Certified Service-Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise through the National Veteran Owned Business Association (NaVOBA).
NaVOBA is an independent nonprofit organization on a mission to create opportunities for the over 2.5 million veteran-owned businesses looking to gain traction in corporate America.
"Now that Rollors is firmly established in the outdoor gaming market, I've been able to help other veterans with their product ideas," said Butler. "I feel like I have a duty to help the next generation, and I'm honored that because of Rollors I can do that."
Rollors has been gaining in popularity as more families look for outdoor games they can all enjoy together. Players put their skills to the test as they roll the durable wooden disks toward the goal posts, earning points depending on where they land.
Rollors Highlights:
Combines the unique parts of bocce and horseshoes into the ultimate game of skill and luck
Can be played on any level terrain from grass to sand
Acts as a great icebreaker or outdoor activity for parties, reunions, corporate events, and more
Compact carrying case makes it easy to transport
Fun and easy for all ages
Rollors is available for purchase at http://www.rollors.com, Amazon, Walmart, Dicks Sporting Goods, REI, Gander Outdoors, Camping World, Scheels, Wayfair, and other retailers nationwide.
Rollors is an addictively fun outdoor game for the whole family created by US Air Force veteran Matt Butler. Butler is committed to using his brand to help other service members find employment, and happily offers his experience and advice to other entrepreneurial veterans trying to get their brands off the ground.
Rollors has received numerous commendations including the Product of the Year Award from Family Review Center, Toy Tips and Trust Award, a Best Gear for 2014 product according to Men’s Journal, and the Oppenheim Best Toy Award Gold Seal.
To coordinate an interview with Rollors, contact Brooke Daily at brooke@veteranpr.com.
Level Up Kids is opening a new learning center in May 2020, located in Jacksonville, Florida, offering a full lineup of student programs for the summer. Level Up Learning Centers are for seven to eighteen-year-olds and focused on teaching technological skills in a creative, fun environment. Year-round programs and summer camps prepare students for college, internships and careers in programming, game development, design and robotics.
Ambre and Ed Goff are the proud owners of the new Level Up Kids Jacksonville. With a technology-loving son, the Goff’s understand the need to introduce students to STEM concepts at an early age. Ambre is excited about bringing innovative classes and camps like esports and YouTube to Jacksonville families. “One of the benefits is that kids learn how to solve problems, think creatively and gain confidence,” said Jeff Hughes, Founder of Level Up Learning Centers. “Our programs teach kids the fundamentals while encouraging creativity, and most of all - having fun!”
Level Up focuses on STEM education for children and teens, bringing STEM concepts to life through a series of engaging, fun courses and activities geared toward building excitement, interest and knowledge. With over 150 available courses available in their curriculum, the Level Up team is prepared to meet the needs of any students who seek a deeper understanding of the world around them by teaching real skills to prepare them for the extraordinary possibilities of a future that is yet unknown.
About Level Up Kids:
Founded in May 2015 by CEO Jeff Hughes, Level Up Kids is an innovative and non-traditional approach to after-school enrichment programs. The company started with just one location in New Brunswick and has since expanded globally with locations across Canada, the United States, Asia, and the Caribbean. Level Up engages students in supplemental Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education, giving them a real academic advantage, along with the skills and motivation they need to succeed in life. Level Up Kids encourages children to pursue an interest in the growing tech industry through creativity, exploration and friendship in an energetic, kid-friendly learning environment.
Sudrania Fund Services Corp (“Sudrania”), the fund administration and technology company that is revolutionizing the buy side fund management with its Seamless suite of technology solutions today announced that it has completed another round of strategic seed investment by Bodhi Tree Asset Management (“Bodhi Tree”). This investment is a follow up from an initial investment made by Bodhi Tree in October 2018 and will help the company aggressively expand its sales and marketing efforts as well as broaden and accelerate professional services and product development. Shalin Madan, the CIO of Bodhi Tree will join Sudrania’s Advisory Board.
This financing builds on an exceptional year for Sudrania which saw a rapidly growing roster of clients, multi-fold growth of revenue, and market momentum in the competitive yet lucrative field of fund administration and fund technology. Sudrania currently has approximately 150 clients and a staff of 160 across its offices in Chicago, Boston, India, and Hong Kong.
Sudrania’s offering is well positioned with the rapidly changing demands of fund management industry that is looking to get away from time consuming and expensive manual processes or aged software solution that lack modern day computing power and flexibility.
“We believe that the mindset of the current generation of fund managers is very different. They are no longer looking for big bank administrators, they understand technology and the value it can bring to their business, and they are looking to keep their businesses cost-efficient”, said Nilesh Sudrania, Founder & CEO of Sudrania. “We believe the market will continue to shift towards more capable technology offered by fintech companies such as Sudrania, and establish a new high watermark of expectations that fund managers have from their fund administrators.”
Seamless platform consists of a portfolio of products geared towards investment managers in different verticals. At the heart of the platform is “Seamless Investment Backoffice” that provides the framework for other models of Seamless that include (Seamless CTA, Seamless Crypto, Seamless RIA, Seamless PREQ, Seamless NAV, Seamless Impact, and CommonSubDoc).
Key features and benefits of the Seamless platform include a daily processing of:
Market data connectivity with third party sources,
Income allocation,
Fee calculations,
Performance reporting,
Investor reporting via a dedicated portal.
Complete cyber-security ensured, and certified with SOC1, SOC2, and SOC3 audits
“As an emerging fund manager who adopts the latest technologies, I immediately noticed that our industry’s back office solutions were far behind in the adoption of technology. A situation like the COVID-19 pandemic is an example of just how important it is for modern investment managers to have vendors that use automated technologies, can work flexibly, have a global workforce, and who can offer a much needed continuity of business as well as a much higher level of visibility into the portfolio and account value on a day to day basis to the fund managers as well as investors,” said Bodhi Tree CIO Shalin Madan. “As a fund manager, I know how important it is to have the account values for each investor at any time. I believe the monthly reporting cycle is antiquated and reflects a broken system, for which Sudrania has created a ground-breaking solution.”
About Sudrania
Sudrania Fund Services Corp is a Chicago, IL based fund administrator marrying the power of cloud computing with boutique service model scaled for volume. Sudrania’s Seamless platform is an integrated portfolio, fund, and investor accounting system with full scale general ledger system, capability to process millions of trades, and produce daily NAV for hedge funds, crypto funds, commodity pools, mortgage funds. This integrated software system is equally capable of supporting automation of capital calls/distribution and other complex calculations for private equity and real estate funds as well as SPVs. In its short history of three years, Seamless platform has been shortlisted among top fund accounting system many times by industry leading publications. For more information, visit https://www.sudrania.com.
About Bodhi Tree
Bodhi Tree Asset Management, LLC is a Fort Lauderdale, FL based investment management and family office advisory firm serving ultra-high net worth clients. Bodhi Tree offers a monthly subscription based quantitatively driven stock portfolio on the Interactive Brokers platform. Bodhi Tree also offers a cost-effective Back Office solution to family offices and alternative investment managers through its strategic partnership with Sudrania. For more information, visit http://www.btam.co.
Veale Outdoor Advertising, a Sonoma County based company that specializes in outdoor advertisements, is making the transition to 100% renewable energy.
For many of the County’s residents, passing by the electronic billboard in Rohnert Park on Highway 101 is a regular, if not daily, occurrence. Now, the billboard, along with others owned by Veale Outdoor Advertising throughout the County, are powered by locally generated renewable energy from Sonoma Clean Power.
Veale Outdoor Advertising, like many businesses today, has been exploring ways to reduce its environmental impact. Upgrading to EverGreen, the 100% renewable option from Sonoma Clean Power, is one of the most significant steps the company has taken to date.
By choosing EverGreen, nearly all the greenhouse gas emissions associated with Veale Outdoor Advertising’s electricity use will be eliminated.
“After over 50 years of service and support from our community, we are honored to give back by lowering our carbon footprint by converting all of our outdoor billboards, both static and electronic, to EverGreen sustainable energy. We are so proud to be part of this new sustainable form of renewable energy,” said Tom Jackson, General Manager of Veale Outdoor Advertising.
EverGreen is the first service of its kind available to businesses in California. Sonoma Clean Power is the only energy provider in the State to offer an electricity option that is entirely renewable and local, that runs 24/7.
The majority of 100% renewable services are made from solar and still rely on natural gas or other non-renewables when solar energy is not being generated. EverGreen is different.
By utilizing local solar power from facilities in Willits, Cloverdale, and Petaluma when the sun is out, and geothermal power from The Geysers when the sun is down, homes and businesses who’ve chosen EverGreen never encourage the burning of fossil fuels.
For businesses interested in investing in renewable energy, EverGreen can also be a cheaper and easier alternative to installing a commercial solar system.
“We are very excited to have a local business like Veale Outdoor Advertising making a visible and meaningful commitment to 100% renewable energy in our community. Their efforts today are helping to lead us toward a healthier future for Sonoma and Mendocino counties,” said Erica Torgerson, Director of Customer Service at Sonoma Clean Power.
Businesses that are interested in upgrading to EverGreen can call Sonoma Clean Power at 1 (855) 202-2139 or visit cleanenergyfuture.club.
About Sonoma Clean Power
Sonoma Clean Power is the public electricity provider for Sonoma and Mendocino counties. SCP’s services and programs are practical, affordable, and inclusive, empowering everyone to be part of the transition toward a clean energy future. To learn more, visit sonomacleanpower.org or call 1 (855) 202-2139.
About Veale Outdoor Advertising
Veale Outdoor Advertising is a Sonoma County based company specializing in outdoor advertisements. The average individual spends up to 20 hours a week commuting and out of their home, and for 69% of these people, purchasing decisions are made outside of the home. Veale Outdoor Advertising capitalizes on this fact and offers advertisers the advantage of an advertising medium that cannot be ignored by turning a page, closing a pop-up, or changing a channel. With two state of the art digital billboards in Northern California and 18 static billboards, Veale Outdoor Advertising offers customers a way to reach up to seven million consumers each month.
Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea recently led owners and staff from three independent coffee houses to the Siguatepeque region of Honduras. While following coffee’s journey from seed to cup, they forged meaningful connections with coffee farmers, workers and processors.
“Coffee is more than a product; it’s a relationship,” said Coffee Buyer Dave Eldridge, who led the trip. “We all know what coffee means in our lives. Our origin trips are a way to share what coffee means in the lives of coffee growers and their communities.”
Founder and President Greg Ubert said trips like these support Crimson Cup’s goal of moving beyond the traditional coffee buying model. Many roasters use brokers to import coffee, never meeting the farmers and workers who produce the crop.
“We want to support coffee growers the same way we support coffee shop owners,” he said. “We succeed when they succeed.”
Crimson Cup funds in-country travel, meals and accommodations through its loyalty program, which allows coffee house owners to choose from a variety of rewards based on their annual purchases.
Coffee house owners and staff on the trip included Shawn and Lisa Peterson, owners of Moose Junction Coffee and Pizza in Helena, Montana; Baristas Kendra Eicher and Joanna Shetler from Jitter’s Coffee in Millersburg, Ohio; and Barista Shayanna Bleile from The Coffee House in Norwalk, Ohio. Chef Tristin Acevedo of the Culinary Vegetable Institute in Milan, Ohio also took part.
They were accompanied by a Crimson Cup team including Eldridge, 7 Steps Trainer Steve Bayless, Business Development Lead Bob Fahringer and Coffee House Manager Susan McMillan.
Bayless has trained coffee shop owners and staff for almost 12 years through Crimson Cup’s 7 Steps to Success coffee franchise alternative program.
“I was excited to see the impact we're having at origin,” he said. “I also found there’s no substitute for the total sensory experience of being there – smelling and seeing and hearing coffee and interacting with the people who grow it.”
The team started their trip at Educafe, a school operated by ServeHope International. Crimson Cup partners with this local nonprofit to provide education, housing and clean water to workers and their families in Honduras and Guatemala.
The next day, they toured coffee farms to learn about coffee’s first few steps on the journey from seed to cup.
In the morning, they toured Finca Los Amigos near the village of El Socorro de las Penitas. Owned by community leader David Lopez, this well-manicured farm serves as a model for other area farmers.
Lopez and his workers talked about coffee growing, wet milling and coffee drying.
“My first big moment was when we walked down a steep decline into David’s fields,” Fahringer said. “We were surrounded by people picking coffee. Singing, having fun, throwing coffee cherries. It was joyful.”
Lopez built a wet mill on his farm several years ago that he shares at no cost with other area farmers. Processing their own coffee gives farmers greater control over costs and quality.
The team also saw a raised drying bed that Crimson Cup helped build on the farm. The raised bed helps coffee dry more evenly in the humid climate and prevents loss from mold and mildew.
Working with Lopez since 2011, Crimson Cup has purchased almost all of his crop the past few years. “It’s exciting to look around and know that we’re lifting up him and his workers,” Bayless said.
“Then he’s turning around and elevating his neighbors. We’re building that relationship chain link by link.”
After lunch, the team visited another local farm owned by a woman named Kenia. There, they held a coffee-picking competition, strapping on coffee-picking bags and heading out into the fields for 20 minutes.
“Bob, our fastest picker, picked three pounds of cherries,” Eldridge said. “He would have earned about if he had continued at the same pace for another 7 hours and 40 minutes.”
The farm’s fastest picker, Danielle, brings in about 144 pounds of cherries per day. She earns about .
After leaving Kenia’s farm, the group played soccer with kids at META Sports Academy, then gathered for coffee, conversations and dinner.
The final day began with a tour of the dry mill at The Cooperativa Cafetalera Siguatepeque Limitada (COHORSIL). Dry milling is the final step of processing before bagging and exporting green coffee.
Afterward, they distributed coffee filter buckets to local families and taught them to use them. “Access to clean drinking water is a serious health issue – especially among families with children,” Eldridge said. “Each water filtration bucket can supply drinkable water to a family for years."
Crimson Cup pays for the filters and partners with ServeHope to distribute them.
The trip ended with a discussion at ServeHope and a final dinner together. Participants agreed the experience had transformed the way they see coffee and the people who produce it.
Crimson Cup has been working with smallholder coffee farmers in the Siguatepeque region since 2011. Through its Friend2Farmer initiative, the roaster purchases coffee directly from farmers at an above-market premium. It also strives to make social, environmental, educational and economic impacts in farming communities.
“Connecting growers directly with coffee shop owners and baristas only strengthens our relationship chain,” Ubert said. “It’s awesome to see how these trips inspire our owners to get more involved with the coffee-growing world.”
About Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea
Columbus, Ohio coffee roaster Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea is a 2020 Good Food Award winner, 2019 Golden Bean Champion for Small Franchise/Chain Roaster and Roast magazine’s 2016 Macro Roaster of the Year. Since 1991, Crimson Cup has roasted sustainably sourced craft coffee in small batches. It sells coffee to consumers and distributes wholesale coffee beans.
Crimson Cup coffee is available through over 350 independent coffee houses, grocers, college and universities, restaurants and food service operations across 38 states, Guam and Bangladesh. The company also operates several Crimson Cup Coffee Houses. To learn more, visit crimsoncup.com, or follow the company on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
For high school and college students looking to test their cybersecurity skills and talent, sign up for the National Cyber League (NCL) virtual competition before registration closes on March 20.
NCL gives students a real-world cybersecurity experience, all from the comfort of your institution or home. It allows players of all levels practice their cyber-savviness in an online gymnasium and then compete against others individually and then on a team. Players will face a series of challenges where they can display their abilities to break into vulnerable websites, recover from ransomware attacks or identify hackers from forensic data, in other words, work on tasks they would do in an actual cybersecurity professional scenario.
The challenges are defensive and offensive puzzle-based, capture the flag style. They are based on the CompTIA Security+ and EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker performance-based exam objectives. From this competition, students further develop their skills and as a bonus receive scouting reports of their performance that can be viewed by potential employers.
“Every season, we include challenges relevant to current security trends. Last spring, it was ransomware. Last fall, it was cloud security. We’re excited for players to experience what we’ve planned for this season,” said Franz Payer, CEO of Cyber Skyline, the competition platform for NCL.
High school students can get a jump-start on a career path in cybersecurity while college students can work one step closer to a lucrative cybersecurity career by competing in the NCL.
The Spring Season runs from March 19 through May 15. Registration is through March 20 and until March 24 when registration ends. For more information or to register, visit nationalcyberleague.org.
About National Cyber League:
Founded in 2011 by an alliance of public agencies dedicated to developing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, the NCL is a nonprofit cybersecurity competition that measures the ability of students to perform real-world cybersecurity tasks. Powered by industry-leading cybersecurity skills evaluation technology from Cyber Skyline, the competition has students identify hackers from forensic data, break into simulated bank websites, recover from ransomware attacks, and more.
On March 17, 18, and 19th Industrial Caulk and Seal will be attending the NFMT National Facilities Management Conference and Expo. The ICS project management team and key executives will be available to discuss the comprehensive list of services offered by Industrial Caulk and Seal at Booth #2569.
The Industrial Caulk and Seal booth will focus on a full line of comprehensive services offered through ICS, and, more specifically, the ICS services that solve problems facing owners and managers in today’s warehouse, industrial, and retail environment. Those services include comprehensive floor repair and restoration and photoluminescent egress system installation.
“We’re excited to participate in the NFMT show again this year,” states Chip Marshall from the Industrial Caulk and Seal Asset Management Solutions team, “The NFMT show allows the ICS team to openly discuss solutions and provide expert guidance to hundreds of facility managers from around the country.”
As an industry leading contractor in the field of concrete repair and restoration, Industrial Caulk and Seal works with building managers and owners throughout the US in repairing and maintaining hundreds of millions of square feet of concrete, and the entire ICS team is fully dedicated to minimizing the impact of these repairs and maintenance in the fast paced, 24 hour logistics marketplace so prevalent in today’s warehousing world.
In late 2019, Industrial Caulk and Seal added photoluminescent egress system installation to its existing list of services. As a critical change to the International Building and Fire Codes, photoluminescent egress systems have forced a rapid change in both new and restorative construction and have already begun to have a massive effect on building renovations across the country.
About Industrial Caulk & Seal:
ICS is a nationally recognized commercial contractor serving the Mid-Atlantic and North East. Founded in 2001, ICS has worked aggressively to set the industry standard in commercial concrete polishing, commercial caulking and semi-rigid joint fillers, commercial flooring and coatings, and comprehensive floor repair and restoration. Please visit http://www.industrialcaulkandseal.com for additional information.
On Friday, March 6, local leaders and elected officials including Congressman Lacey Clay gathered to join Ponce Health Sciences University President and CEO/Co-founder of Tiber Health, Dr. David Lenihan, as he unveiled his plans for an million educational investment in North St. Louis. Among the commitment, a School of Medicine and a hospital, will provide anchors for the City of St Louis to grow as a medical hub.
The investment will be centered around the School of Medicine as an expansion of Ponce Health Sciences University (Ponce, Puerto Rico) satellite campus in St Louis. The new campus will provide a permanent home for Ponce Health Sciences University in St. Louis as well as fulfill a commitment to improve community health via their innovative Master of Science in Medical Sciences program, a pre-medical master’s program which offers an alternate pathway for students pursuing medical school admission.
The announcement comes on the heels of reports from the Missouri Hospital Association, noting the U.S. faces an estimated shortage of 49,000 primary care physicians over the next 10 years. As population diversity increases, communities will require more doctors who possess the training, skill and cultural competency to meet demand for essential, quality health care. The high cost, testing and selection process of traditional U.S. medical schools has systemically excluded underrepresented minorities from pursuing successful paths to medical careers.
“PHSU offers a compelling solution for closing this gap between the medical school selection process and professional healthcare delivery,” says Dr. Kenneth Dobbins, Chancellor of PHSU St Louis. “Our new campus in the heart of St Louis advances our efforts as a University to be recognized as academic and research leaders. It also allows us to put action behind our vision of providing medical education and research opportunities dedicated to addressing and impacting health disparities on local and national levels."
About Ponce Health Sciences University – St. Louis
The St. Louis Campus expands Ponce Health Sciences University's global network and extends efforts to serve diverse and underserved communities. Ponce Health Sciences University is a fully accredited university dedicated to providing the highest quality graduate education programs available in medicine, clinical psychology, biomedical sciences, and public health in order to prepare world-class, culturally competent health professionals to better serve a growing population of diverse patients across the United States. Located in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and St. Louis, MO, PHSU is recognized around the world for its medical education and research achievements.
A diverse group of national leaders in education recently gathered in Austin, Texas, to share critical insights on advancing K-12 rural education through digital learning. Online and blended learning programs have supported rural students and schools in myriad ways for years, but for many educators and advocates, the pivotal role digital learning plays in boosting student engagement and academic achievement in rural education has not been widely explored. The second annual Rural Students Digital Learning Summit, which took place on February 23 and 24, 2020, was sponsored by the Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance (VLLA) and Future of School (FoS), and focused on providing equitable access to online and blended learning in remote areas.
Representatives from the summit’s sponsors, including Robert Currie, President of VLLA, and Robyn Bagley, a Founding Board Member of FoS, kicked off the event with thought-provoking remarks. “The schools and districts of rural America face unique challenges related to equity and access,” Bagley said. “Technology can be the equalizer to provide those students the well deserved resources afforded the nation’s most populous and affluent areas. Enabling districts to retain teachers in onsite roles as well as tap into the expertise of those located elsewhere will transform learning for rural populations.”
Through talks, presentations and open discussions in large and small group formats, attendees from 21 states and the District of Columbia shared their experiences as educators and nonprofit leaders, and explored trends, obstacles, opportunities and emerging shifts impacting rural school districts throughout America.
A few of the Summit’s highlights:
Three state-level presentations by representatives from the Colorado Department of Education, the Vermont Virtual Learning Collaborative and Virtual Arkansas underscored the impact that strong or absent policy has on expanding access to high quality learning opportunities.
Three presentations of creative strategies in Montana, North Carolina and Tennessee that involved philanthropy, state virtual programs, and/or community organizations and directly increased access and equity.
The Summit’s youngest attendee and speaker who has yet to receive her diploma gave a personal perspective on digital learning. Satara Ehnes, a 17-year-old senior at Julesburg High School in Colorado, will graduate with 50 college credits and an associate’s degree from community college two days prior to her high school graduation in May—an accomplishment made possible by virtual learning programs.
“Equitable access is a work-in-progress and much more needs to be done in order to provide high quality online learning opportunities to even the most remotely located schools,” said Amy Valentine, Executive Director of Future of School. “Our students’ futures depend on it, regional economies depend on it, and the competitiveness of our workforce depends on it.”
Attendees tackled current educational policy, solutions to teacher staffing shortages, the imperative for broadband internet, emerging social and community issues, and workforce readiness, among others, aiming to shed light on topics that shape a meaningful, rigorous and relevant K-12 learning experience despite geographic challenges.
The Summit proved to be an intimate, interactive forum for national rural education leaders, leading practitioners and supporters of online and blended learning to discuss and develop meaningful approaches that will improve rural education in the 21st century.
The Future of School fully supports the evolution of America’s rural school districts toward readiness for an increasingly interconnected world. It is committed to an active dialogue on progress made in 2020 and exchanging ideas and finding new ways forward—both at the third Annual Rural Students Digital Learning Summit in 2021, and via a digital resource repository now in the early stages of development. Sign up here to receive updates on these efforts.
Future of School is a 501(c)3 public charity amplifying the importance of K-12 learning as a catalyst for student readiness and a stronger society through programs and events, including its celebrated impact summits, original publicly shared research, grants for educators innovating in their schools and a scholarship program that rewards students diversifying their educational pathway.
The Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance is an association of innovative virtual programs in the U.S. Consisting largely of state virtual schools and several consortia, the member organizations serve well over a half million online course enrollments annually. The Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance (VLLA) is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit organization that includes Colorado Digital Learning Solutions, Georgia Virtual School, Idaho Digital Learning Alliance, Illinois Virtual School, Indiana Online, Michigan Virtual, Montana Digital Academy, Nevada Learning Academy, NC Virtual, Virtual Arkansas, VHS Learning, Virtual SC, Virtual Virginia, Wisconsin eSchool Network and Wisconsin Virtual School.
Dr. Dan Holtzclaw, respected dental implant specialist, celebrates his eleventh year as editor-in-chief for The Journal of Implant and Advanced Clinical Dentistry (JIACD). JIACD covers advanced treatments in the dental industry, including dental implants to treat even the most complex missing teeth cases. Dr. Holtzclaw provides world-class dental implant placement at DIA Dental Implant Center in Austin, TX, which he founded to focus solely on delivering the most comprehensive and specialized dental implant care available in the country.
The world’s first interactive paperless dental journal, JIACD combines traditional peer-reviewed dental literature with twenty-first-century multimedia technology. Readers are provided access to interactive literature on clinical techniques, dental implant cases, literature reviews, and expert commentary that can immediately impact their daily dental practice. Dr. Holtzclaw has been a contributing author and editor at JIACD since its inception, inspiring the industry to improve and evolve with each new year.
At DIA Dental Implant Center, Dr. Holtzclaw works with a team of highly experienced dental implant specialists to provide the most cutting-edge care for those seeking a permanent solution to missing teeth. The practice includes an in-house lab, complete with Zirkonzahn™ technology, and a team of doctors who can provide the entire dental implant treatment, from consultation to full restoration, in one location.
For those suffering with missing teeth, dental implants are the leading tooth replacement solution. The titanium implant is precisely placed into the jawbone so that is osseointegrates with the bone for maximum stability. A natural-looking and custom-made crown or bridge is affixed to the implant, completing the smile. The dental implants provided at DIA Dental Implant Center are so life-like that they are indistinguishable from natural teeth.
Those looking for a permanent solution to missing teeth in Austin, TX can connect with Dr. Holtzclaw and the highly experienced dental implant specialists for a complimentary dental implant consultation. To schedule an appointment, call 512-375-0050 or visit http://www.diadentalimplants.com.
About the Practice
DIA Dental Implant Center was founded by Dr. Dan Holtzclaw, one of the world’s leading authorities on full arch immediately loaded dental implant treatment. Using experience from thousands of dental implant procedures, Dr. Holtzclaw pioneered the DIArch™ implant teeth-in-a-day treatment concept, which allows patients to receive a new dental implant smile in just one day. With an in-house laboratory utilizing world-class Zirkonzahn™ technology, staff oral surgeons, staff prosthodontists, and experienced dental technicians, DIA Dental Implant Center is able to provide industry leading dental implant treatment in one convenient location, eliminating the need for patients to travel to multiple offices, as is required with most traditional dental offices. To learn more about the DIA Dental Implant Center advantage visit http://www.diadentalimplants.com or call 512-375-0050.
In a class of its own, Karma Payments provides nonprofit organizations with technology unavailable elsewhere in the industry. This includes cashless payment device rentals—no other company has this option. Ideal for donations at special events, Instant Karma invites instant philanthropy for charitable causes by securely accepting mobile payments and all major cards. It is small enough to be handheld and can be rented daily, weekly, or monthly. Organizations may customize their device to spark brand awareness.
Advantageous year-round, Instant Karma particularly flourishes for spring fundraisers. Donations can be made anytime, anywhere—on trails, in parks, city plazas—attended or unattended. Think 5K races, charity golf tournaments or softball games, school or craft fairs, silent auctions, plant, bake, or book sales, garden galas, community festivals, pet parades, Memorial Day benefits, Earth Day celebrations…the sky is the limit.
Renting is a smart choice for short-term payment processing needs. It is cost-effective (why purchase a device for one-time use?) and worthwhile for optimal fundraising (cashless giving raises the average cash donation amount by 300 percent. Some nonprofits have seen a 600 percent increase).
Two weatherproof, easy-to-use models are available to rent. No login or lengthy setup necessary, simply power on and donations can be made.
Tabletop:
Designed for use in a fixed location (countertop, lobby, market); beneficial in brick and mortar institutions or outdoor areas with access to power.
Mobile:
Accepts donations on-the-go, complete with an ergonomic handle, ultra-light design, an eight-hour battery.
Instant Karma uses wireless connections for payments. If no signal is available, up to 1500 transactions can be stored offline and processed once a connection is restored.
“We value nonprofits and their charitable work,” says Chris Fleisch, co-founder and vice president, business development, Karma Payments. “To support their worthy efforts, we offer beneficial, cost-effective technology. Our rental program saves expensive product costs while increasing contribution opportunities.”
Renters receive the same white-glove treatment as buyers: Top quality products, low-cost processing, and impeccable 24/7 customer support. All rentals require a minimum one week contract. If desired, the device may be purchased at any point during the rental process; if prior to the contract’s conclusion, the rental fee (not including service fees) will be credited to the purchase. Bulk pricing is available.
About Karma Payments
Karma Payments’ mission is to “Make a Positive and Lasting Impact in the World” by providing secure, purpose-driven, and innovative payment solutions for nonprofit partners, saving expensive processing fees. For more information about Karma Payments, their products, and services visit KarmaPayments.com or contact a nonprofit specialist at support@KarmaPayments.com
Remcom announces superposition simulation and array optimization in the latest release of XFdtd® 3D EM Simulation Software, further expanding the software’s capabilities for high-frequency 5G device design and beam steering analysis.
Antenna arrays are essential for maximizing the performance of complex 5G-enabled devices, facilitating the use of beam steering, spatial diversity, and other techniques to improve throughput. Determining the numerous beam states for a new design can be tedious due to the hundreds or thousands of port phase combinations. XFdtd enables users to leverage the electromagnetic principle of superposition to reveal these combinations with a single simulation. By combining steady-state results from the simulation, XFdtd efficiently determines the port phases that maximize the far zone coverage in each direction.
Sam Seidel, XFdtd project manager, said, “Remcom continues to develop XFdtd to keep pace with the growing complexity of 5G design requirements and the advanced technologies that our customers are utilizing to meet them. Superposition and array optimization enable highly sophisticated array analysis and beam steering while removing slowdowns that impede the design workflow.”
For more information on the latest release of XFdtd, please visit Remcom’s website. XFdtd users without an active Remcom Professional Support contract can upgrade to the latest version by contacting sales.
About Remcom:
Remcom provides innovative electromagnetic simulation and wireless propagation software for users in the commercial wireless industry and government sectors. Remcom’s products are designed to work together to provide complete and accurate results when modeling propagation with real-world devices in real-world scenarios. Remcom is committed to its customers’ unique needs, offering flexible licensing options for installations of all sizes as well as custom engineered solutions.
USARAD Holdings Inc., the leading US Joint Commission Accredited teleradiology and telemedicine company backed by Siemens Healthineers and several healthcare VC firms introduces a first of its kind COVID-19 screening program. The virus has already infected over 100,000 people in over 100 countries and has caused over 4,000 fatalities to date. Over the years, USARAD through its SecondOpinions.com division has provided multi-specialty consultations to patients in over 100 countries for innumerable medical conditions and is ready to assist during the current global health crisis.
Early detection of Coronavirus is essential due to the lack of a known treatment or vaccine. Research by several leading academic radiology departments in USA and China has recently been conducted demonstrating the important role of CT diagnostics. For example, in a study conducted by Mount Sinai Health System and published in the industry-leading journal Radiology, a chest CT scan has significantly outperformed laboratory testing in diagnosing COVID-19 at 98% accuracy vs. 71% results using gene sequencing concluding that CT may be used as the primary screening tool for COVID-19.
USARAD introduces a program where a network of Chest CT-trained Radiologists provides screening diagnostics and consultations alongside other medical specialists including pulmonologists and infectious disease experts. The program is launched in partnership with Medical Diagnostic Web (MDW.io) team operating a blockchain-powered radiologist marketplace which connects hundreds of radiologists readily available to provide radiological diagnosis. The initiative will be utilizing AI algorithms as decision assistive mechanism for the team of radiologists as imaging quantities mount.
Research confirms that certain patterns of atypical pneumonia is seen on CT in patients affected with COVID-19, including ground-glass opacities, peripheral areas of consolidations, “crazy paving” as well as absence of certain findings. The evolution of such findings is critical in understanding the timeline of the disease as well as predicting progression and course of the infection. Radiology specialists are available around the clock to help diagnose or exclude COVID-19. The images can be uploaded via intuitive online service available around the clock. The team of multiple other specialists and subspecialists is also available on stand-by.
Planning for long-term preventive measures, USARAD has partnered with its Israeli Nanox Imaging (http://www.nanox.vision) that has developed a novel medical imaging system based on a digital X-ray source providing highly mobile, small footprint medical screening systems at a fraction of the cost of the industry-standard scanners. The partnership collaborates with global government health authorities planning potential global deployment of thousands of scanners at ports, border waypoints and community medical centers that may enable efficient and timely preventive screening for future outbreaks of COVID-19 or other similar pandemics.
USARAD and Nanox recently announced a joint distribution deal for the deployment of 3,000 Nanox.ARC scanners in the US. Once cleared by the FDA, the Nanox scanners will be dispatched into the high risk areas to provide immediately screening capabilities. Imaging devices can significantly limit patient transportation, facilitate disinfection and therefore lower the risk of virus transmission.
Dr. Michael Yuz, Founder & CEO of USARAD stated: “USARAD together with its strategic partners, MDW and Nanox is available to help patients world-wide during the current COVID-19 pandemic by leveraging the latest science and technology. We are doing everything possible to reduce panic, bringing the peace of mind to millions of patients world-wide.”
About USARAD Holding Inc. including SecondOpinions.com
USARAD Holdings, Inc. is a global telemedicine company consisting of two operating divisions – USARAD and SecondOpinions.com. USARAD is a radiology services provider offering interpretations of a full range of sub-specialty and general radiology patient studies. With an existing advanced technology network connecting medical facilities to board-certified radiologists and support staff, USARAD offers radiology services in all 50 states as well as more than 15 countries. Via its unique Radiology-On-Demand® platform, USARAD is committed to providing timely and responsive image review 24/7. SecondOpinions.com® is a medical consultation and second opinions leader providing health care customers, physicians and consumers with expert opinions from all medical specialties and sub-specialties. For more information please visit http://usarad.com & http://secondopinions.com.
About MDW.io
Medical diagnostic web (MDW.io) is first of its kind decentralized autonomous organization operating Blockchain based platform which utilizes smart-contract to facilitate complex B2B and consumer transactions between various stakeholders in radiology field. MDW.io designed to facilitate remote medical diagnostic consultations including radiologic and multispecialty second opinions, peer reviews, primary and preliminary teleradiology interpretations as well as synchronous and asynchronous telemedicine visits. MDW puts patients in forefront of their diagnostic health records by allowing patients and their diagnostic providers to upload findings in a secure, anonymized manner to be further evaluated by the community. For more information please visit http://mdw.io.
About Nanox:
Nanox, founded by the serial entrepreneur Ran Poliakine, is an Israeli corporation that is developing a commercial-grade digital X-ray source designed to be used in real-world medical imaging applications. Nanox believes that its novel technology could significantly reduce the costs of medical imaging systems and plans to seek collaborations with world-leading healthcare organizations and companies, to provide affordable, early detection imaging service for all. For more information, please visit http://www.nanox.vision.
Key industry players in optical networking will be at gathering in San Diego to share their research, new ideas, and experience the best their field has to offer. PI engineers are on-hand to answer questions and propose precision motion solutions relating to photonics automation.
The Award-Winning SiP Solution: FMPA
The FMPA Fast Multichannel Photonics Alignment Engine is an advanced alignment system based on a highly specialized digital motion controller with embedded advanced alignment and tracking functionality and a hybrid precision scanning and tracking mechanism combining the advantages of piezoelectric on servo-motorized drives. It addresses the market need for fast, parallel, nanoscale-accurate, multi-degree-of-freedom global optical alignment optimization required in key SiP production steps from planar test to packaging.
Time savings on the order of 90% and more are feasible compared to traditional photonics alignment systems. The FMPA systems are available for single and double sided alignments and can also be added to existing wafer probers.
Linear Motor Driven Solutions
A flexible combination of PI´s industrial stages and new alignment-enabled controls from ACS addresses tough throughput and yield challenges for photonics production, as well as in photonics wafer probing, device packaging, chip testing, and even laser and optical equipment manufacturing. The combination of high speed, nanoscale performance, and industrial robustness reduces costs and improves yield while opening new possibilities for hyper-efficient systems architectures in large-format production processes. PI’s unique optimization functionality is firmware-based, offers parallel alignment across multiple inputs, outputs, and degrees-of-freedom, and can improve process throughput by a factor of 100 or more compared to legacy approaches.
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PI has in-house engineered solutions with over 4 decades of experience working with customers to provide products that meet application demands, and can quickly modify existing product designs or provide a fully customized OEM part to fit the exact requirements of the application.
PI is a privately held company that designs and manufactures world-class precision motion and automation systems including air bearings, hexapods and piezo drives at locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded 5 decades ago and today employs more than 1300 people worldwide. PI’s customers are leaders in high-tech industries and research institutes in fields such as photonics, life-sciences, semiconductors and aerospace.
SAFE Health, a digital healthcare company focused on sexual health, has been selected as a finalist for the 12th annual SXSW Pitch® (formerly SXSW Accelerator) for its debut product, The SAFE App, which lets potential partners verify each others sexual health status and provides the easiest and least expensive way to get tested.
SXSW Pitch is the marquee event of South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference & Festivals (March 13 - 22, 2020) Startups Track, where leading startups from around the world showcase some of the most impressive technology innovations to a panel of hand-picked judges and a live audience. Out of the 937 companies that applied to present at SXSW Pitch 2020, SAFE was selected as one of 5 finalists in the Health, Wearables & Wellbeing category.
The event will be held the first weekend of SXSW Conference & Festivals on the fourth floor of the Downtown Hilton Austin, Salon D/E. The event will then culminate with the 2020 SXSW Pitch Awards Ceremony on Sunday evening, March 15, where winning startups from each category and a Best in Show winner will be announced and honored. SAFE and fellow finalists in the Health, Wearables & Wellbeing category will present on March 15th.
“Our goal is to empower young people to respect and protect their sexual health,”said Lauren Weiniger, co-founder of SAFE. “We created a tool to make it easier, and a little less awkward, to have the conversation about sexual health between partners, while also providing access to easy and affordable testing. It’s not about blame or shame, our mission is to end the spread and stigma of STDs in our lifetime.”
According to the CDC, STD rates have reached an all-time high in the U.S. for the fifth year in a row. Dating apps and social networks have played a significant role as they have expanded dating pools, enabling STIs to spread rapidly through diverse populations. The HIPAA-compliant SAFE App is the first real-world, practical solution to addressing what the CDC now calls a “public health crisis.” The app lets people import their medical records from any provider, so they can show their status on their phone (and confirm the status of their partners). The app also lets users schedule affordable testing at 30,000 locations across the country.
“For over a decade, SXSW Pitch has played a pivotal role in...giving promising companies the resources they need to succeed when it matters most and providing high profile exposure,” said SXSW Pitch Event Producer Chris Valentine. “Of the 503 companies who have participated since the competition’s inception, over 75 percent have gone on to secure funding and 16 percent have been acquired.”
For more information about SXSW Pitch and to view the complete list of finalists, visit: https://www.sxsw.com/pitch.
About SAFE App
SAFE App lets people show their verified STD status on their phone, and provides the easiest and least expensive way to get tested and treated. Users can import their medical records for free from any provider, or book testing at over 30,000 locations. SAFE has partnerships with many of the leading players in healthcare, including Quest, Labcorp, and Mayo Clinic. More than an app, SAFE is a movement to end the spread and stigma of STDs in our lifetime. Download SAFE App here: http://www.safeapp.me Photo assets can be found here: https://goo.gl/6zs47h
About SXSW
SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. An essential destination for global professionals, the event features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together. SXSW 2020 will take place March 13 - 22, 2020. For more information, please visit sxsw.com.
Media Contact: Bridget Garwood The SAFE App 301-305-6284
Leonard Miller, MD, FACS, FRCS is happy to announce the arrival of Board-Certified Dermatologist, Catherine DiGiorgio, MD. The Harvard-trained dermatologist comes into the group with a top-notch education and extensive experience in lasers and cosmetic procedures, most recently working in private practice in Boston, MA and Austin, TX. The Boston Center for Facial Rejuvenation is pleased to add Dr. DiGiorgio’s unique dermatology expertise and skill to the aesthetic team.
Dr. Miller started his private practice in 1985 and over the last 20 years has built the Boston Center for Facial Rejuvenation into a leading cosmetic surgical and non-surgical treatment facility for the greater Boston area. A pioneer in the field of aesthetic medicine, he was the first doctor to bring the micro-needling procedure to the United States. A board-certified plastic surgeon, over the years, Dr. Miller has perfected several innovative and complex surgical techniques such as the natural facelift and neck rejuvenation. Dr. Miller continues to participate in valuable clinical trials, developing new cosmetic products and skin care technologies.
Dr. Doherty is a board-certified plastic surgeon, specializing in surgical procedures for the breast and body. He joined the Boston Center for Facial Rejuvenation in February of 2015, bringing his talent for creating a pleasing appearance without looking plastic or unnatural. Together, Dr. Miller and Dr. Doherty have been able to provide a wide range of cosmetic surgery procedures for all areas of the face, neck, breast and body.
With two locations, one in Boston and one in Brookline, the Boston Center for Facial Rejuvenation has grown into one of the city’s top destinations for surgical and noninvasive cosmetic procedures. As a board-certified dermatologist, Dr. DiGiorgio will bring extensive experience, sharing the team’s passion for gentle, natural aesthetic care. She is already an active member of the Boston community and will make an outstanding addition to the Boston Center for Facial Rejuvenation team.
ABOUT DR. CATHERINE DIGIRGIO
The New Orleans native completed her medical training at the Tulane University School of Medicine. This was followed by her internship in Internal Medicine and residency in Dermatology at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Dr. DiGiorgio came to Boston for a competitive fellowship, training at the Harvard Laser and Cosmetic for Photomedicine for 2 years. During this time, she trained in the application of laser and energy-based devices alongside the world’s most respected dermatologists. Today, Dr. DiGiorgio is a speaker and educator, presenting at medical conferences across the U.S., contributing to peer-reviewed journals and textbooks, and participating in dermatology resident education. Before coming to the Boston Center for Facial Rejuvenation, Dr. DiGiorgio practiced dermatology in private practice in Boston and Austin, Texas.
Known for using a conservative approach to dermatology, Dr. DiGiorgio creates a unique treatment plan for every individual. With a gentle bedside manner, she tailors each plan around the patient’s needs, goals and lifestyle. Dr. DiGiorgio specializes in the use of lasers for semi-invasive and noninvasive procedures. She has extensive experience with Botox and fillers, thread lifts, and microneedling, as well as using PRP growth factors for restoring both skin and hair.
The Boston Center for Facial Rejuvenation welcomes all our patients to consult with Dr. DiGiorgio. She is going to make a wonderful addition to the team. If you would like more information on any of our anti-aging treatments or would like to schedule a consultation appointment with Dr. DiGiorgio, contact the Boston Center for Facial Rejuvenation at 617.735.8735.
Arreva, the trusted advisors and leaders of fundraising and donor relationship management software for nonprofits today, launches ExceedFurther, the All-in-One, Cloud-based, Fundraising and Donor Relationship Management Solution. ExceedFurther's complete collection of applications combined with user-friendly simplicity is unlike anything currently available for nonprofits. It enables organizations of any size to be more productive and work more efficiently and collaboratively to transform fundraising and cultivate donor relationships.
The launch of ExceedFurther represents the next evolution of nonprofit fundraising and donor relationship management software. ExceedFurther's best-in-class household and organization approach provides the ability to bring together donor relationships in a unique way for a 360-degree view and an accurate understanding of donors and constituents. The platform streamlines nonprofit workflow and simplifies administrative efforts by providing one unified application to manage donations, donors, constituents, campaigns, volunteers, events, grants, online fundraising, and more. ExceedFurther offers peer-to-peer fundraising, recurring giving, and an option to cover processing fees, allowing nonprofits to increase donor contributions effortlessly.
"Nonprofits are accustomed to using various disparate applications to manage their donor relationships and fundraising efforts. From managing events to volunteers, campaigns, households, donor databases, and more, siloed applications result in process inefficiencies and software integration challenges, making it difficult in the past to glean actionable insights," said David Blyer, Co-founder, President, and CEO of Arreva. "Now, with ExceedFurther, nonprofits can view and manage every interaction with every stakeholder and leverage powerful analytics to understand and improve donor stewardship and engagement," Blyer adds.
"We've realized tremendous value from this integrated solution," says Pat Burke, Director of Finance and Administration for The Jewish Federation of Northeast Florida. "This fully integrated system has significantly improved our ability to raise funds and attract and engage new donors while saving us time and money."
Nonprofits also enjoy access to trusted advisors and in-house nonprofit experts offering best practices and hands-on product training and resources. "Without Arreva, what we do would be impossible. Arreva provides a one-stop-shop solution for our organization," says Soraya Rivera-Moya, Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House of South Florida.
"ExceedFurther's powerful yet straightforward integrated software solution is a natural evolution," says Susan Packard Orr, Co-founder, and Chairman of Arreva. "Our mission at Arreva has always been about bringing the best technology and insights to nonprofit organizations so they can spend more time furthering their cause, and less time using technology."
Nonprofits around the world today are benefiting from the value of our all-in-one solution. Customers currently using both Arreva's online fundraising and donor relationship management solution have transitioned to ExceedFurther. To learn more about ExceedFurther and how your nonprofit can transform fundraising and cultivate and engage donor relationships, request a demo.
About Arreva
Arreva is the trusted advisor and market leader of fundraising and donor relationship management software for thousands of nonprofits, including the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Ronald McDonald House Charities®, The Arc, The National Association of Police Athletic Leagues, and Meals on Wheels. ExceedFurther, Arreva's All-in-One, Cloud-based, Integrated Solution, is helping nonprofits worldwide further their mission, transform fundraising, and cultivate relationships with donors and constituents. With offices in Palo Alto, CA, Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Phoenix, AZ Arreva's team has served the nonprofit industry for over three decades. Learn more at Arreva.com.
The Shred Cube, the first product of its kind ever to hit the market officially launched on March 1st, 2020, bringing in a new frontier of fast, reliable, secure and permanent digital file deletion.
The key features of the Shred Cube include an easy to use drag-and-drop or attach interface, PC and Mac compatibility, and the peace of mind that your unwanted documents and files are actually gone with no trace left behind. The compact hand held “cube” weighs in at a feathery 2.3oz and comes in at a one-time cost of 9.99. With rigid dimensions of 1 x 1 x 1inches, the tiny profile makes it easy to transport and use across multiple devices.
“Our mission is to bring the simplicity of an office paper shredder to the world of digital files, all in a simple plug-and-play USB device.”
-Nancie Williams, Co-Founder
Traditional file deletion software and programs often make computers even more vulnerable to common cyber threats, like malware, ransomware, and trojans by using downloadable software. Unless a person is downloading a well-known, highly-vetted file remover over the internet, there’s no way of knowing what they’re potentially exposing their computer or network to. There is always a degree of risk, even with the most noteworthy file removal programs.
The Shred Cube promises what other file removers simply cannot. Since the Shred Cube is an external device, users can be confident that no additional files or logs will be added to their system that could potentially compromise the machine’s or network’s security. Being wholly external, the Shred Cube permanently deletes digital files, folders or bulk data without software needing to be downloaded. Even better is that Shred Cube does not save any of the user’s data to the cube itself and there is no trace of the cube being used on the device.
Because of its ability to quickly and securely remove sensitive data, the Shred Cube has a number of applications across multiple industries, including:
Founders Alex Stieb and Nancie Williams created the Shred Cube with privacy at the forefront, creating an easier way to permanently delete sensitive personal data, client information, or any other computer files from any device in an instant. Nancie’s background in the legal field combined with Alex’s background in industrial manufacturing and engineering was the perfect union when it came to offering the general public this incredible innovation in cybersecurity.
Recently, New Alliance Academy has conducted a survey to measure the overall satisfaction of their therapeutic education program. Those who took the survey were asked several questions and were instructed to rate their satisfaction level based on those questions from strongly disagree to strongly agree. The satisfaction level for every question on the survey had a positive outcome.
As the word “alliance” explains in its name, New Alliance Academy works very closely with the students’ families in order to achieve the students’ goals. Due to this dynamic relationship, measuring the degree of family satisfaction is an essential tool to further the success of the program. New Alliance Academy is very proud to announce that overall, families are very satisfied with the school’s program. Full results of the survey can be found on the New Alliance Academy website.
About
New Alliance Academy in Paramus, NJ is a high school for teenagers who experience acute psychological distress. New Alliance Academy provides a full educational curriculum that addresses the emotional and academic needs of its students in a day school setting. The school integrates educational and ancillary therapeutic services, expertly crafted and delivered in one location. These therapeutic services are designed to eventually facilitate the adolescent’s return to a least restrictive educational setting as soon as they are ready. Students gain a deeper understanding of themselves by receiving the tools they need to move forward in their education and in life.
Fresh on the heels of the successful launch of its partner branding and creative services agency, Carbonate, the evolution of af&co. (formerly Andrew Freeman & Co.) continues. The award-winning agency has officially announced its merger with Ellipses Public Relations, becoming one full-service communications agency. Operating as af&co., the 17-person firm is headquartered in downtown San Francisco and specializes in lifestyle, hospitality, food and beverage marketing and public relations, serving the Bay Area and beyond. Andrew Freeman continues his role as president and chief executive officer, and Ellipses founder and CEO Diana Haven fills a new chief operating officer position at the growing agency.
“Our two agencies have been close collaborators and referral partners for some time, and Diana and I have been friends for 15 years," said Freeman. “The merger of our two firms was the next step in the evolution and growth strategy for af&co. In addition to having amazing connections with the media, Diana and the team she has brought with her have deep experience in digital strategy, consumer packaged goods marketing and lifestyle public relations. This move gives us the opportunity to not only expand our offerings to new market segments but solidifies our place as one of the leading lifestyle firms in the Bay Area and nationally. As af&co. celebrates its 15th anniversary, the time was right and the combined talent of our teams is incredible. This is truly a merger of the minds and takes full advantage of our respective strengths as leaders and entrepreneurs.”
“It’s been incredible to watch both of our businesses thrive over the years, and this merger makes perfect sense. We’ve each built successful and respected agencies, and I feel the joining of the two is a game-changer for the Bay Area’s lifestyle PR and marketing industry. The merger is an incredible move for us, our teams and our clients, and I’m very excited to help lead the business into the 2020s and beyond,” said Haven.
About Andrew Freeman
A native of New Jersey, Freeman learned the restaurant business by working through the ranks at several legendary New York venues. At Windows on the World, Andrew was vice president of public relations and marketing and responsible for its relaunch after the World Trade Center bombing in 1992. At the Russian Tea Room, Andrew opened the Cabaret which became the toast of the town after only six months. He also spent six years as vice president of public relations for the Rainbow Room, working with restaurant legend Joe Baum. Prior to opening af&co., Freeman was vice president of public relations and strategic partnerships for Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants. He spent ten years with Kimpton, launching over 40 hotels and restaurants as well as the global brand. During his tenure there Andrew helped spearhead the LGBT travel program, which has garnered numerous awards and positioned Kimpton as one of the top companies for LGBT employment in the country. In 2002, Kimpton became the first hospitality company to receive a 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index.
A dedicated philanthropist, Andrew sits on the boards of CUESA, Dress for Success San Francisco and The Richmond Ermet AIDS Foundation. He is a former board member of Meals on Wheels San Francisco, the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Anti-Defamation League, and was an advisor for the American Airlines LGBT Committee. From 2016 to 2019, af&co. has been named by the San Francisco Business Times as one of the Top 50 LGBT-Owned Businesses in the Bay Area.
About Ellipses and Diana Haven
Ellipses was founded in December 2007 after Haven’s 15-year career in public relations and television, which took her from promoting the performing arts in the early 1990s to working with tech clients in the “dot-com boom” of the late 1990s, then to TechTV as booking manager and producer from 1999 to 2002. Prior to Ellipses, she was the public relations director at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay from 2003 to 2007. Her award-winning efforts, which included an outdoor concert series, celebrity chef and culinary classes, and an annual silent auction, contributed to significant increases in top-line revenue and international acclaim for the resort by driving annual media impressions from 600 million in 2003 to 1.2 billion in 2005.
A boutique agency headquartered in Oakland, Ellipses has represented more than 100 clients in the hospitality, travel, food, beverage and special events industries, launching over 40 restaurants and destinations throughout the greater Bay Area including The Culinary Institute of America at Copia, Fog City, Dumpling Time, La Marcha, Urban Putt, Lord Stanley, Niku Steakhouse and the Butcher Shop by Niku. Clients moving with Ellipses to af&co. include OCHO Candy, The Berkeley Boathouse and Altamirano Restaurant Group.
About af&co.
Celebrating its 15th year in 2020, af&co. is an innovative lifestyle marketing and media relations agency with clients across the country. The af&co. team has launched over 150 restaurants and hotels, provided ongoing marketing, public relations, and operations consulting for more than 200 others, and created unique culinary events of all sizes, from intimate dinners to food and wine festivals of over 10,000 people. In early 2020, af&co. launched Carbonate, a brand strategy and creative services agency. af&co. and Carbonate are known for bringing a fresh approach with bold results, with an emphasis on hotels, restaurants, food, wine, spirits, travel, and destinations.
Among the agency’s current clients are 4505 BBQ, Bluestem Brasserie, Duende, E & O Kitchen and Bar, Evolution Hospitality (Vespera on Ocean/AC Santa Clara/AC Sunnyvale), Golden Gate Restaurant Association, Gott’s Roadside, Mr. Espresso, One Market, Palette, Perbacco and barbacco, Ramen Nagi, River Terrace Inn, Roman Spa & Hot Springs, TCHO Chocolate and Virgin Hotels SF. For a complete list of current and past clients, please visit http://www.afandco.com.
Kabbage, Inc. today launched Kabbage Insights, a fully automated tool that calculates and predicts cash-flow patterns to help small businesses identify cash surpluses and deficits. With the launch, Kabbage addresses one of the most vexing problems faced by small business owners. The new product comes just one month after the public launch of Kabbage Payments™, continuing the company’s rapid innovation to build a suite of integrated products that simplify cash-flow management for U.S. small businesses.
In less than 10 minutes, any small business can connect their real-time financial data to Kabbage Insights and access an analysis of their company’s historical, current and future cash-flow 24/7. The product continually evaluates the transaction activity of a customer over a 90-day period and organizes it in an easy-to-understand dashboard, allowing customers to quickly visualize their net growth without taking the time to calculate it themselves. Kabbage’s customer base of over 220,000 small businesses has immediate access.
As a leader in predictive analytics and artificial intelligence for small businesses, Kabbage Insights produces personalized forecasts to predict the future cash position of a business. Customers can then set a desired low-balance threshold and receive automated alerts if accounts are predicted to dip below it, empowering small businesses to identify, act upon and prevent cash deficits before they occur.
Paired with the Kabbage Small Business Revenue Index, Kabbage Insights is also the first product available that allows small businesses to compare their company’s performance to similarly-sized businesses operating in their state and industry. The result is an unparalleled cash-flow tool that’s free for small businesses, helping them to anticipate changes, benchmark their growth, plan ahead and make more confident business decisions like when to cut expenses, invest or borrow.
With Kabbage Insights, small businesses can:
Review cash-flow on the go via the intuitive mobile dashboard.
Analyze daily performance and review money movement at a glance.
Borrow strategically with forecast data to inform funding decisions.
Save time, as studies show 91 percent of small business owners spend as many as 20 hours per week manually calculating cash flow.
“As a small business owner for many years, I spent many sleepless nights trying to figure out whether I’d have the cash to pay my various expenses, including payroll at the end of the month and it’s been a mission of mine to solve this ubiquitous problem for all small business owners ever since,” said Kabbage CEO Rob Frohwein. “Kabbage is pleased to launch Insights, taking on this burden for small business owners and providing them with cash flow analyses that large enterprises have at their fingertips. We will continue to level the playing field for the small business owner.”
About Kabbage
Kabbage, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, is a data and technology company providing small businesses cash flow solutions. Its suite of products includes Kabbage Payments, helping small businesses get paid and access the money they earn faster, Kabbage Funding, providing access to flexible lines of credit in minutes, and Kabbage Insights, a powerful and predictive tool to calculate cash flow. To date, Kabbage has provided more than 220,000 U.S. small businesses access to over billion of working capital. Kabbage is funded and backed by leading investors, including the SoftBank Vision Fund, BlueRun Ventures, WildCast Venture Partners, Thomvest Ventures and others. All Kabbage U.S.-based loans are issued by Celtic Bank, a Utah-Chartered Industrial Bank, Member FDIC. Kabbage Payments, LLC, a subsidiary of Kabbage, Inc., is a registered Payment Service Provider/Payment Facilitator sponsored by Fifth ThirdBank, N.A., Cincinnati, OH. For more information, please visit http://www.kabbage.com.
AcctTwo, one of the nation’s leading providers of Sage Intacct’s cloud accounting software and managed accounting services announced today that the firm is a gold sponsor of the SaaStr Annual 2020 Conference taking place on March 10-12 at the San Jose Convention Center.
“We are proud to sponsor the SaaStr Annual 2020 Conference. We are dedicated to the SaaS start-up vertical and will be showcasing our MAS for SaaS solution – a comprehensive turnkey accounting outsourcing service designed specifically for SaaS companies on the Sage Intacct platform,” said Chris Price, SaaS Vertical Leader and Director of Professional Services at AcctTwo.
With a dedicated SaaS vertical, AcctTwo has proven its dedication to software and technology companies in the U.S. The firm has partnered with nearly 200 software and technology companies to transform finance and accounting with financial management, expense management, and budgeting software, as well as MAS (managed accounting services).
The SaaStr Annual 2020 Conference is a three-day event that brings together more than 15,000 global SaaS founders, executives, and venture capitalists for a series of high-quality content sessions and networking opportunities. Across five stages, more than 300 SaaS leaders will share their hard-earned, personal learning experiences, and actionable insights to help scale up and grow your company faster. SaaStr also facilitates Q&A’s, mentoring sessions and more than 1,000 brain dates (speed dating for tech) throughout the conference.
About MAS for SaaS
MAS for SaaS is a comprehensive turnkey accounting outsourcing service made specifically for the industry on the Sage Intacct platform. MAS for SaaS offers:
Real-Time SaaS Specific Reports, Dashboards, and Metrics including CMRR, CAC, and Churn
Virtually Unlimited Capabilities as you go from Start-Up to Scale-Up to Enterprise
Superior Insights into Business Performance
Automated Revenue Recognition in accordance with ASC 606
Risk Free Trial – You Can Cancel Anytime within the First 90 Days
SaaStr is the world’s largest community of SaaS executives, founders and entrepreneurs dedicated to sharing the best learnings, insights and practices around building and scaling SaaS businesses. Founded in 2012 by serial enterprise entrepreneurs Jason M. Lemkin and Mallun Yen, SaaStr has grown into a social community of more than 500,000 SaaS founders and executives with over 3,000,000 monthly views, and two major industry conferences. SaaStrs goal is to help every SaaS entrepreneur get from to 0M ARR with less stress. Learn more at SaaStr.com.
About AcctTwo
AcctTwo is focused on delivering the future of finance and accounting to its customers. AcctTwo has three main solutions – Cloud Accounting Software, Managed Accounting Services, and Software Development, all built around Sage Intacct’s best-in-class financial applications. Our dedicated team of over 100 people has helped nearly 1,000 organizations optimize finance and accounting through software implementations, accounting outsourcing, and consulting. AcctTwo has been recognized by Sage Intacct as its Partner of the Year from 2014 – 2018 and by our customers as a leader in overall satisfaction and popularity through their reviews on G2.
AcctTwo is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit http://www.accttwo.com or call 713-744-8400.
Rick Mayo launched his original personal training business as North Point in Roswell, Georgia, back in 1992. After nearly a quarter-century of success in 2011, Rick and his team started Alloy Personal Training to assist major gym chains, independent gyms, health clubs, and fitness businesses around the world in deploying personal training systems for their members. At that time, the original North Point location updated its brand name to Alloy as well, and Rick entered into a partnership with long time colleague and Atlantian, Suzanne Robb, who serves as Alloy Chief Operating Officer.
Having grown their business serving thousands of fitness facilities with millions of members around the world, the team at Alloy decided to expand via franchising last year. The Alloy vision is to provide a superior personal training franchise solution uniquely focused on serving the ever-growing, "active aging" population.
The decision to pivot to franchising given their experience and understanding of the fitness industry appears to have been timely; in only months following their initial launch, the company has already sold several development deals. Now the brand has its sights set on the Atlanta market where they project eight markets are available, including Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Buckhead, Midtown, Marietta, Suwanee, and East Cobb for people interested in becoming franchisees in the fitness space.
Fitness industry expert Bryan O'Rourke, board member of IHRSA (International Association for Health Clubs) and investor in several global fitness brands, said, "The Alloy team's experience and understanding of the marketplace and business models sets them apart as a fitness franchise. I expect great things ahead for this brand."
"The name 'Alloy' is the notion of strength and motion meeting; those two things coming together to create something bigger, stronger, and longer-lasting," says founder Rick Mayo. "Over the past few years, our team wanted to do even more to meet our mission. We know a formula that works, and that is a key ingredient to a successful franchise."
A native Atlantian, Mayo has received many accolades as a fitness and personal training guru over the years. He has traveled the world speaking on fitness business trends in Australia, Europe, and the Americas. In 2019 Mayo was recognized with the prestigious AFS Fitness Business of the Year award. The AFS award honors a studio or gym that excels in all areas of business and whose owner has demonstrated the ability to create excellent customer experiences, dedicated staff, motivated clients, and leadership in their community.
"We are excited to open up the Atlanta market," says Suzanne Robb, Alloy COO, "Being in such close proximity to the flagship location or the 'mothership' as we like to call it will enable us to use our knowledge and experience of the market to help our hometown investors and set our new franchisees up for success."
"We have incorporated everything that we have learned to own and operate a successful Personal Training Fitness Business," says Tony Chemer, VP of Franchise Sales, "allowing us to provide total support for our business partners with the specifications and systems that are already proven in thousands of gyms worldwide."
Team Alloy is Founder and CEO Rick Mayo, COO Suzanne Robb, VP of Franchise Development Tony Chemer, and VP of Education Matt Helland.
Discovery days are underway, and territories are now being awarded. If you or someone you know is interested in having their own successful personal training business, the Alloy systems are well developed, and they are focusing on very discreet segments.
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About Alloy:
Alloy’s fitness program was created in 1992 around a very straightforward philosophy: people who get personalized coaching get better results. Today, Alloy programs are among the most effective programs in the world for helping people, especially those over 50, who want to look and feel their absolute best.
Alloy’s established, effective fitness platform and business management solutions have delivered real results throughout the world. Alloy Personal Training Franchise gives franchisees the chance to make an impact, both on their community and their future with a branded, brick-and-mortar Alloy personal training franchise location. Learn more at http://www.alloyfranchise.com
Rybbon, a digital rewards platform, announced today a partnership with Sawtooth Software, a premier provider of survey software tools specializing in conjoint analysis and MaxDiff. The new collaboration helps increase data collection for Sawtooth’s client base by increasing response rates from respondents by offering gift rewards.
Rybbon’s integration for digital rewards enhances Sawtooth’s decades of experience in quantifying preference and choice modeling. Sawtooth’s choice to partner with Rybbon will provide clients with greater depth and breadth of data when partnered with Rybbon’s reward programs. Customers will eliminate the need to manage incentives by hand with an easy-to-use, automated, and self-run survey rewards system.
Rybbon’s rewards integration with the Sawtooth Software platform simplifies and expedites the reward fulfillment process. Users can offer survey respondents a wide selection of eGift cards, Visa and Mastercard Prepaid cards, and charitable donations with all communication aligned to customer branding.
Sawtooth Software clients will also benefit from 100% refunds on all unclaimed rewards with up-to-the-minute status on respondents, reward choices, delivery, and reward claims. The rewards process is automatic and preserves response anonymity. By adding incentives to their survey programs, Sawtooth customers can boost response rates, thus increasing the quality of data they need.
“We are pleased to partner with Sawtooth Software,” said Rybbon’s CEO, Jignesh Shah. “Our software integrates to improve the value of their surveys and data analysis.” Justin Luster, Director of Product Management at Sawtooth agrees, “This simplifies our reward fulfillment so we can focus our energy on providing even higher levels of client satisfaction with our choice analysis software.”
About Rybbon Rybbon puts the power of rewards to work for marketers and market researchers through its extensive catalog of e-gifts from top brands like Amazon.com and Panera. Rybbon also offers rewards suitable for international rewards programs such as Visa and Mastercard Prepaid card rewards that work in over 150 countries. Rybbon integrates with top marketing platforms like HubSpot, Marketo, Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey and Talkable to make gifting easy and automatic.
Sawtooth Software provides advanced analytics and insights through conjoint analysis of survey responses. Their insights assist organizations in understanding their customers’ preferences when given multiple choices. They provide survey platforms, consulting, and educational services.
On March 17, 2020 at 2 pm EST Mastery Training Services is sponsoring and hosting a webinar, presented by Amy Forehand of the Forehand Company, titled, “Leadership: The Hidden Power of One on Ones.” This free webinar is geared toward those in a leadership role interested in learning how to conduct effective one on one meetings with employees.
Throughout this interactive webinar, Forehand will teach leaders how they can help hone the skills of their team members and unlock new levels of performance via one on one meetings. Leaders will learn how to boost their own leadership skills and grow their team’s performance by focusing on each employee’s uniqueness.
This session is free to attend, and anyone interested can register here.
Mastery Training Services is eager to partner with the Forehand Company on this webinar. Leadership development is a key area for any organization serious about business growth and employee development. Mastery Training Services is committed to helping organizations utilize employee development resources, such as this session, to become more amazing organizations.
For a full list of free webinars offered by Mastery Training Services, click here.
About Amy Forehand
Amy Forehand, owner of The Forehand Company, is a leadership consultant and coach committed to growing employeeship - employee responsibility, loyalty and initiative. Amy does this by creating stronger partnerships between employees and their leaders. She is guided by a belief that employees thrive when the right conditions are created and works with leaders to ensure those conditions are created on purpose. Amy also serves as a trustee on the Chelsea Education Foundation board where she is able to impact creating conditions for students to thrive. Amy can be reached at http://www.TheForehandCompany.org or TheForehandCompany@gmail.com.
About Mastery Training Services
Mastery Training Services is a leader in the corporate online training marketplace. We help organizations grow and become more successful with our comprehensive workplace training systems and services. In this way, Mastery fulfills its mission of helping build more successful, effective and amazing organizations.
The aging US population brings with it a host of new challenges. In larger numbers than ever before, Senior Citizens face the need to modify or change their living arrangements. Most often this involves downsizing to a smaller home, condo, or assisted living facility. For a few, it may involve modifying their existing residence.
Change is difficult for most people. Studies show that our concept of "home" is hardwired in our brains. It's at the core of who we are. Giving up possessions can be very unsettling for Seniors as well as their families. In many cases, family homes are intrinsically tied to our identities.
NCBAC's CRTS Certification Program features an 18 module course which provides comprehensive information needed to successfully organize and manage Senior moves from beginning to setting up the new home.
The voice-over narration has just been added, as well as updated statistics and detailed on-line illustration. The information is easy to follow and is designed to provide Transition Specialists with the plans and techniques necessary to reduce stress and manage moves effectively.
CRTS emphasizes a team approach for project management. It covers topics such as working with families, communication techniques, dealing with physical limitations, downsizing decisions for personal possessions, finding appropriate housing alternatives, moving issues and resettling into a new home.
Transition Specialists come from many other professions including professional organizers, caregivers and housing personnel, real estate agents, estate sales specialists, attorneys, movers and medical personnel.
This program meets national certification standards and is the premier national certification of its type.
Computer and information technology advancements have propelled C5ISR to the top of the U.S.'s defense electronics market. Forecast International projects that this market will be worth at least 1.2 billion from 2020-2029.
"The defense electronics market in the United States continues to focus on enhancing, modernizing, and upgrading existing systems while at the same time developing new technologies," said Richard Sterk, Senior Analyst and editor of Forecast International's yearly analysis 'The Market for U.S. Defense Electronics.' Sterk further said that, "Integrating multimission systems and applications through networking into real-time operations remains a priority of the C5ISR – command, control, communications, computers, combat systems, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance – industry. Examples of technology that achieve this end include network battle command and logistics systems, networked precision missiles and gun-launched munitions, improved intelligence sensors, and active and passive protection systems. These technologies, in turn, have created additional submarkets such as cyber warfare, cybersecurity, and surveillance/reconnaissance radars."
Forecast International's projections are the result of a review and analysis of 564 leading defense electronics programs. The top defense electronics companies in the U.S. market continue to draw from the upper echelons of corporate America. The analysis projects that the top five U.S. defense electronics companies over the next 10 years in terms of market value will be Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, L3Harris, and BAE Systems.
"Meeting the challenges of the cyber warfare threat will lead to lucrative opportunities for the development of both offensive and defensive systems," said Sterk. "Due to the extensive use of networks and software, the U.S. faces an evolving array of cyber-based threats. These threats can be intentional or unintentional. Unintentional threats can result from software upgrades or defective equipment that inadvertently disrupt systems. Intentional threats are targeted attacks, originating from a number of sources."
The following systems, products, and programs are projected to lead the market in sales over the 10-year forecast period: the APG-81 AESA radar for F-35 aircraft; the ICNIA (Integrated Communications, Navigation, Identification, Avionics) system that will integrate aircraft avionics for the F-22 and the F-35; the APG-68 pulse-Doppler fire control radar for the F-16; the AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod; the ALQ-210 situational awareness and threat warning system; the SPY-6 Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) to be installed aboard aircraft carriers and destroyers; the AQS-20 minehunting sonar and AQS-22 ALFS (Airborne Low Frequency Sonar) naval systems; the Navy Multi-band Terminal C4I system; the PRC-150 and PRC-152 combat radios; and the VAS-5 Driver's Vision Enhancer for land vehicles.
About Forecast International
Forecast International, Inc. is a leading provider of Market Intelligence and Consulting in the areas of aerospace, defense, power systems and military electronics. Based in Newtown, Conn., USA, the company specializes in long-range industry forecasts and market assessments used by strategic planners, marketing professionals, military organizations, and governments worldwide. Forecast International also maintains a high posture of situational awareness and geopolitical analysis.
Asset Protection Expert, Corporate Attorney and Bestselling Author of 6 Rich Dad Advisors Series books Garrett Sutton’s tips for How to Protect Your Personal and Business Assets from a Coronavirus Black Swan Event were featured recently on BBC World News: Talking Business with Host Aaron Helsehurst and Newsmax: American Agenda. Sutton emphasized, “The Coronavirus is a big wake-up call for small businesses.”
As the author of “Start Your Own Corporation” and “Loopholes in Real Estate,” Sutton recommended these action items for business owners, entrepreneurs and investors when asked four questions by the hosts:
1. How can entrepreneurs protect themselves if they are doing business in China? - Sutton explained, “They need to operate as a corporation or an LLC. Every country has limited liability entities that you can use so instead of being sued personally, you limit your liability to the claim to just against the business. So now is the time to set up a corporation or an LLC for conducting your overseas business.”
2. Can you get insurance for a Black Swan Event if a planned event is cancelled like the Mobile World Congress (MWC) was in Barcelona? – Sutton explained, “There are event liability insurance policies, but there are a lot of exclusions. The Mobile World Congress, for example, the government didn’t cancel it. It was businesses pulling out, so unless the government cancelled it, you wouldn’t get the insurance.”
3. How can small businesses take steps to protect their assets? – Sutton emphasized; ”If you’re importing goods from China that you sell on Amazon, and are operating as a sole proprietor without a corporation or LLC, you’re putting all of your personal assets (like your home) at risk. So now is the time to set up a corporation or an LLC for conducting your overseas business. You also want to take steps to find alternative suppliers.”
4. How can you protect your investments? - Sutton added, “Well I always recommend that personal investors hold their brokerage accounts through an LLC. They’re not expensive to set up or maintain.”
In addition, Sutton recommends setting up Contingency Plans, along with protecting your most important asset – your employees – by letting them work at home and reducing travel.
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The MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) has elected Jorge L. Guerra Jr. as its 2020 chairman of the board. He and the 2020 MIAMI leadership boards will be installed today at MIAMI’s 2020 Inaugural Celebration at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood.
“I’m honored to lead our association as it celebrates 100 years of service to Realtors, the home buying and selling public and South Florida,” Guerra Jr. said. “For 100 years, the MIAMI REALTORS have worked to protect homeownership rights, improve communities and benefit consumers. In 2020, the MIAMI association will continue helping MIAMI members achieve the highest level of professionalism and deliver the highest level of service to the real estate customers of our members.”
Guerra Jr. is the president and chief executive officer of Real Estate Sales Force (RESF) and has been responsible for the firm’s strategic direction and growth since its inception in 2005. Guerra Jr.’s brokerage leverages the latest technology to aggressively market properties worldwide.
Guerra Jr.’s extensive experience as a former agent, the founder, and owner of a thriving brokerage, an association executive, and a highly regarded keynote speaker has equipped him to remain on top of emerging issues and trends impacting the future of real estate.
In addition to serving as 2020 Chairman of the MIAMI REALTORS, Guerra Jr. has also held the following positions: 2018 President for the MIAMI REALTORS Residential Board of Governors, 2019 Florida Top 50 Broker Vice-chair and 2019 Chair for the National Association of Realtor’s Emerging Business and Technology forum.
Guerra Jr.’s brokerage is leading the revolution in today’s evolving market – betting on technology, social media, branding, and training has paid off tremendously for RESF and the results speak for themselves, the firm has expanded to over 450 agents with offices throughout South Florida.
Guerra Jr. has won several prestigious awards including the LBA “Firm of the Year,” Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Rising Star Award and the BASF Platinum award for “Best Broker of the Year” in the division of Personal Achievement for 2006, 2007, 2008 and again in 2018. Among his most recent achievements, Guerra Jr. was named one of 50 Real Trends Game Changers of 2019, as well as the Top 500 Power Broker Report for RIS Media and The Top 1000 brokerages listed in the 2018 Swanepoel Mega 1000 – among others.
Recognized as a forward-thinking real estate expert as it pertains to digital marketing – Guerra Jr. has served as a keynote speaker at a number of national and international high-profile industry events that include: MIAMI Rock the Market, Florida Realtors Convention, National Association of Realtors (NAR) Convention, NAR’s Tech Edge, Xplode Conference, NAHREP National Convention, Inman Connect Miami, Inman Connect NY, Women’s Council of Realtors and Imocionate in Spain.
Guerra Jr. serves as an executive board member and education chair for the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, which works to advance sustainable Hispanic homeownership.
Guerra Jr. is an active member of the community and resides in Coral Gables along with his wife, Dinorah, and two children, Dominic and Alec.
Announcing the 2020 MIAMI Corporate Board
Joining Guerra Jr. are: Chairman of the Board-Elect Jennifer Wollmann, CPS, C2EX of BHHS EWM Realty; 2019 Chairman of the Board Jose Maria Serrano, CCIM, C2EX of New Miami Realty Corp.; Secretary Mark Sadek, CIPS of The Keyes Company; Treasurer George C. Jalil, RAA, TRC of First Service Realty, Real Living; Commercial President Fernando Arencibia, Jr., C2EX; Residential President Alberto Carrillo of RelatedISG International Realty; Broward-MIAMI President Sharon R. Lindblade, CIPS, GRI, PMN, PSA, C2EX of Century 21 Hansen Realty; JTHS-MIAMI President David Abernathy, e-PRO, C2EX of Waterfront Properties & Club Communities; YPN MIAMI President Peter Ortega, C2EX of Keller Williams Miami Beach; Commercial President-Elect Stephen R. Rigl, MBA, SIOR, CCIM of Binswanger-Gateway Partnership; Daniel A. Guerra of Fortune International Realty; Broward-MIAMI President-Elect Patrick Simm, ABR, CRS, GRI, e-PRO of Keller Williams Realty Partners SW; JTHS-MIAMI President-Elect Bill Mate of Paradise Real Estate International; YPN MIAMI President-Elect Bethany Martinez, SRS of RelatedISG International Realty; Director Ines Hegedus-Garcia, C2EX of Avanti Way Realty; Director Ron Shuffield of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty; Director Natascha Tello, CDPE, CIAS of Keller Williams Realty (Level 5 Leadership); Director Matey Veissi, CRS, CIPS, TRC, RSPS of Veissi & Associates, Inc.; Director Moe Veissi of Veissi & Associates, Inc.; Director Christopher Zoller, CRS, C2EX of EWM Realty International.
Teresa King Kinney, CAE, CIPS, GRI, RCE, TRC serves as the CEO for the MIAMI Association of Realtors.
About the MIAMI Association of Realtors
The MIAMI Association of Realtors was chartered by the National Association of Realtors in 1920 and is celebrating 100 years of service to Realtors, the buying and selling public, and the communities in South Florida. Comprised of six organizations, the Residential Association, the Realtors Commercial Alliance, the Broward-MIAMI Association of Realtors, the Jupiter Tequesta Hobe Sound (JTHS-MIAMI) Council, the Young Professionals Network (YPN) Council, and the award-winning International Council, it represents 52,000 total real estate professionals in all aspects of real estate sales, marketing, and brokerage. It is the largest local Realtor association in the U.S. and has official partnerships with 222 international organizations worldwide. MIAMI’s official website is http://www.MiamiRealtors.com
Newline Interactive is pleased to announce it is teaming up with Logitech to deliver new bundled video conferencing solutions featuring Newline’s interactive touch panels and Logitech conference room systems. Combining their products into a bundled offering gives people the ability to connect and collaborate with others, both in the same room and across the globe. These new solutions deliver a best-in-class video conferencing experience, as well as support future customer technology needs.
“The Newline and Logitech partnership is a powerful combination. This modular peripheral approach creates a unique solution that will allow us to make a positive impact on more of our customers.” stated Chris Bradford, President of Newline.
The initial bundles come in two different configurations, easily tailored to the customer’s needs. Each will include either the award-winning Newline interactive RS Series or IP Series touch panel paired with a Logitech Meetup and TV Mount XL for Meetup. These bundles will be available through all authorized Newline partners, including distributors, resellers, and system integrators, and you can find more about the products and how to purchase online.
With Newline and Logitech combined, this product team-up allows virtually every room, in every organization, the ability to have interactive videoconferencing at a competitive price point, placing customers on the best path for success.
More about Newline Interactive
Founded in 2012, Newline Interactive provides exceptional experiences to corporations, universities, government agencies, healthcare and schools with their multi-touch interactive panels, accessories, and software. The continual innovation and product development Newline practices result in the company’s reputation as a world-class organization without exception. Find out more at newline-interactive.com.
The San Diego Labor law attorneys at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, filed a class action lawsuit against Loyal Source Government Services LLC, alleging that the company failed to provide accurate wages and allegedly did not provide required rest periods to their California employees. The class action lawsuit against Loyal Source Government Services LLC, is currently pending in the San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37-2020-00008677-CU-OE-CTL. To read a copy of the Complaint, please click here.
The lawsuit filed against Loyal Source Government Services LLC alleges DEFENDANT failed and continues to fail to accurately calculate minimum and overtime wages in order to avoid paying these employees for the correct compensation. As a result, DEFENDANT allegedly was able to illegally profit and gain an unfair advantage over competitors. Additionally, the lawsuit alleges DEFENDANT from to time to time failed to provide accurate itemized wage statements. Cal. Lab. Code § 226 provides that every employer shall furnish each of his or her employees with an accurate itemized wage statement in writing showing, among other things, gross wages earned and all applicable hourly rates in effect during the pay period and the corresponding amount of time worked at each hourly rate.
Allegedly, DEFENDANT required PLAINTIFF to work while clocked out. To the extent that the time worked off the clock did not qualify for overtime premium payment, DEFENDANT allegedly failed to pay minimum wages for the time worked off-the-clock in violation of Cal. Lab. Code §§ 1194, 1197, and 1197.1. Furthermore, PLAINTIFF allegedly from time to time was unable to take off-duty meal breaks nor was able to be fully relieved of duty for meal periods. In violation of the applicable sections of the California Labor Code and the requirements of the Industrial Welfare Commission ("IWC") Wage Order, the lawsuit alleges DEFENDANT intentionally and knowingly failed to compensate PLAINTIFF and the other members of the CALIFORNIA CLASS at the correct rate of pay for all overtime worked.
If you would like to know more about the Loyal Source Government Services LLC lawsuit, please contact Attorney Nicholas J. De Blouw today by calling (800) 568-8020.
Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, is a labor law firm with law offices located in San Diego County, Riverside County, Los Angeles County, Sacramento County, and San Francisco County. The firm has a statewide practice of representing employees on a contingency basis for violations involving unpaid wages, overtime pay, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination and other types of illegal workplace conduct.
Power Planter, a third-generation family-owned business, has joined forces with another family-owned business, Garden Media Group, a public relations firm specializing in the lawn, garden and lifestyle industry.
Power Planter is leading the way in creating innovative lawn and garden tools. Their famous earth augers, which are 100 percent made in the U.S.A., are hand-welded to make gardening easier.
“Garden Media has an unrivaled brand reputation and vast connections in the lawn and garden industry,” says Greg Niewold, owner of Power Planter and grandson of founder Wayne Niewold. “As we continue to expand our brand, we wanted a firm that understands our market and customer base.”
Power Planter’s augers range in size from 2-inches to 9-inches in diameter with more than ten different sizes and models, giving each customer exactly what they need to get the job done. These tools help gardeners to do everything from planting bulbs to planting 1-gallon and 2-gallon potted plants and installing fence posts easily with an auger powerhead.
“Power Planter is a quality-first company,” says Katie Dubow, president of Garden Media Group. “We're eager to tell their unique story, elevate the brand to new heights in the gardening space and use their tools. Who doesn’t want something to make gardening easier?"
Currently, Power Planter offers a full range of premium gardening augers sold on their website, Amazon and retailers nationwide. The products range from the brand's original, and customer favorite, Bulb Auger & Bedding Plant Tool, to the quart, gallon and two-gallon augers.
With more than 30 years of growth and expansion, Power Planter has become a staple-tool for individuals and companies worldwide. Described as durable and efficient by their valued customers, these earth augers are necessary for any gardener – whether novice or professional.
Find more information about the products as well as a guide to find your best fit auger on their website.
Garden Media Group specializes in the home, garden, horticulture, outdoor-living, lawn and landscape industries, and offers innovative PR campaigns designed to secure top media placements and partnerships with both traditional and social media. For gardening tips and tricks, new product announcements, and PR and marketing tips, visit their GMG! and Garden Plot blogs. http://www.gardenmediagroup.com .
The New York Wine & Grape Foundation is pleased to announce that the 9th Annual NY Drinks NY Grand Tasting will take place on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 again at midtown Manhattan’s iconic Rainbow Room located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on the 65th floor. Fifty wineries from the state’s wine regions including the Finger Lakes, Hudson Valley, Long Island, and the Niagara Escarpment will participate and pour at this specially curated New York-centric event. Educational seminars, “meet & greets” with the winemakers, and more will also be featured throughout the course of the event.
NY Drinks NY celebrates New York wine with a series of educational tours and events throughout the year, culminating with a Grand Tasting of over 200 library and current vintage New York wines at The Rainbow Room. To date, participating wineries include the well-known Bedell Cellars, of Long Island; Fjord Vineyards, of the Hudson Valley, Anthony Road Wine Cellars, of the Finger Lakes; Arrowhead Spring Vineyards, of the Niagara Escarpment, and wineries new to the NY Drinks NY program this year, such as Suhru Wines, from Long Island; Forge Cellars, Nathan K. Wines, and Silver Thread Vineyards from the Finger Lakes, and more. In addition to wine, there will be a spread of New York cheeses, charcuterie and hors d'oeuvres all sourced from New York state producers based in the Finger Lakes.
An educational session for Consumers entitled “New York Wines from Corner to Corner,” will be held from 6pm to 8pm. The session will be moderated by Alexander Peartree, Tasting Director of Wine Enthusiast Magazine. An Industry Session, exclusively for members of the media, restaurants, and the wine trade takes place from 12pm to 4pm. (Note: All trade and media ticket requests will be subject to verification.) This year, trade seminars include “Library Rieslings,” a look at some of our state’s premier Rieslings with a minimum of five years of bottle age, moderated by Paul Grieco of Terroir Wine Bar; and “Burgundy Grapes In New York,” a dive into the still underrecognized world of New York Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Gamay Noir, moderated by sommelier Yannick Benjamin.
“We’re thrilled to be able to present a seminar with someone so keyed into both what’s going on in New York, and what consumers are drinking, as Alex is,” notes Paul Brady, New York Wine Brand Ambassador for the New York Grape and Wine Foundation. He continues, “This is a bit different from other large tastings I’ve been involved with, in that it’s an opportunity for all the dedicated NY Drinks NY trade attendees who have come on our familiarization tours or to our events, to meet up again with the wineries, and to check in on the wines that brought us all together in the first place.”
Tickets to the Consumer Session are on sale now, starting at . Special tickets are also available starting at 9 that include a Consumer Membership to The New York Wine & Grape Foundation. Membership benefits include access to events, educational webinars, discounts, New York wine information, and more. Additionally, a discounted ticket is available to current Consumer Members. Advance purchase for the event is highly recommended.
For complete details and to purchase tickets to the Tuesday, March 31 NY Drinks NY Grand Tasting, visit NewYorkWineEvents.com or NYDrinksNY.com.
About The New York Wine & Grape Foundation
The New York Wine & Grape Foundation promotes the world-class image of New York grapes and wines from our diverse regions to responsibly benefit farmers, producers and consumers through innovative marketing, research, communication, and advocacy. New York ranks third in wine production nation-wide and the wine industry contributes .3 billion annually to the state's economy. Learn more at NewYorkWines.org.
About New York Wine Events
New York Wine Events cultivates memories that last a lifetime through the unifying art of food and drink. We believe in the magic of treating yourself to the luxury and leisure you deserve, and strive to provide you with valuable information and education, so you can discover your new favorite wine, craft food or beverage. Attend one of our food and wine festivals, take a shuttle to the North Fork or the Hudson Valley for a wine tour, or educate yourself with the coverage we provide of New York’s food and drink scene. However you indulge — be it through adventure, celebration, or curiosity — we’re here to make it easy, affordable, and most importantly, fun. Learn more at NewYorkWineEvents.com.
Chuck Oliver, founder and CEO of The Hidden Wealth Solution urges Baby Boomers and Retirees to take action now to reduce losses in their retirement plans. Oliver encourages those approaching retirement and those already in retirement to take a closer look at their investment portfolio right now as the market is unsettled and the pandemonium of the Corona Virus escalates.
Oliver stated, “I can’t stress this enough that now is the time to de-risk your retirement as a black swan like the Corona Virus is unexpected occurrence like the dot com stock market crash of 2000 and the stock market meltdown of 2008. Soon to be or already retirees can’t afford a major setback in their savings. Let’s be honest, if you are approaching your retirement years you don’t have the time for your investments to make a major come back like you may have experienced back during the 2008 recession. Now is the time to “recession proof” your retirement. There are several vehicles to accomplish this, but I urge people to do this now before more volatility impacts their retirement savings. Between the Corona Virus outbreak and the Democratic party’s ridiculous pro tax White House contenders, time is of the essence to adjust one’s investment portfolio. What I’m talking about are tweaks such as reducing downside risk without giving up higher returns to addressing Roth IRA conversions, reducing your 401K contribution to focus on after tax opportunities. Many are asking how to best insulate their retirement from the IRS. We know market volatility and future tax burdens lie ahead and the uncertainty right now is pretty scary between the market’s response to the Corona Virus and the upcoming presidential election outcome in November.”
The Hidden Wealth Solution is a top-rated wealth management firm in Lake Mary, Florida. Their team of financial planners provide leading wealth strategy solutions for individuals and businesses. For over two decades Chuck Oliver and his team have provided expertise in helping Baby Boomers and Retirees save more and insulate their retirement savings from taxes, market loss and inflation. Oliver has been recognized as one of the top half of one percent of all financial advisors in the United States. He is also a best-selling author and nationally recognized speaker. Most recently Oliver was the key-note speaker at the 9th Annual Spine Surgery Symposium in Deer Valley, Utah. Attendees included top spine surgeons in the United States along with industry distributors. Oliver presented key changes in retirement tax laws for 2020 and how symposium attendees could better prepare financially for their retirement years while learning tax saving techniques for higher income earners. In January 2020 Oliver was awarded by the Lenz Entertainment Group to celebrate Oliver broadcasting over 500 episodes of the Hidden Wealth Radio.
Each weekend Oliver hosts his radio show entitled “Hidden Wealth Radio, helping people to discover and uncover their Hidden wealth” in Orlando, Florida, Tampa, Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, Dayton, Ohio and in Phoenix, Arizona. Followers can tune in weekly to hear Oliver discuss changes in tax law, how the upcoming presidential election continues to unsettle the economy and how those approaching retirement can re-tool their portfolio to protect from downside exposure and avoid heavy tax burdens. To hear Oliver’s archived radio shows, visit online at: https://thehiddenwealthsolution.com/hidden-wealth-radio/
Oliver encourages those approaching their retirement years and those already retired that have at least 0,000 or more in their retirement to seek input from a wealth advisor that specializes in retirement optimization of income and avoidance of tax. Oliver added, “Your CPA is not going to advise you on how to save on taxes they will inform you on how much you will owe but they typically are not looking at how to navigate the government “gotcha’s” as I call them so you can save taxes for tax uncertainty in the coming years. According to Morningstar retirees can increase their retirement income by an average of 31% with proper retirement income planning."
Those interested in learning more about how they can optimize their retirement income and insulate their savings from taxes are encouraged to check out more of Oliver’s articles on his website. He addresses different tax saving vehicles those approaching retirement can consider. These insightful articles can be found online at: https://thehiddenwealthsolution.com/articles/
Oliver stated, “Between the heightened concern of the Corona Virus outbreak and the uncertainty of who will land in the White House come November, the media has exponentially caused confusion and concern for those looking at their retirement portfolio. Since the start of 2020 my team and I have launched our newest campaign entitled the S.T.O.P. Analysis (Saving Tax Optimization Plan) to help those approaching retirement learn how they can stop unnecessary taxes on their retirement. To request your S.T.O.P Analysis we encourage people to visit us online at: https://thehiddenwealthsolution.com/taxes-saved/ and fill out our online form. Once the form is submitted each request is sent the newest edition of Oliver's Retirement & Your Taxes Guide. This easy to read guide better explains the Tax Cut and Jobs Act and the newly passed SECURE Act.
The Hidden Wealth Solution is located at 250 International Parkway, Suite 146 in Lake Mary, Florida 32746. Their financial and wealth advisors are available Monday through Friday from 9AM – 6PM EST. For more information and to read client testimonials visit The Hidden Wealth Solution online at: https://thehiddenwealthsolution.com/
Navitas Semiconductor announced today that the company will showcase over 50 GaNFast-enabled mobile charging products & platforms at the Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC) March 15-19, 2020 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana. Navitas GaN power ICs enable wall chargers for mobile devices to deliver up to 3x faster charging in half the size and weight compared to traditional slow, bulky silicon-based chargers. “APEC attendees can witness first-hand the extraordinary impact that GaN ICs are having to create a new generation of mobile fast chargers” explained Stephen Oliver, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing. “With over 50 OEM products and reference platforms available, every OEM and ODM in the mobile charger industry can move quickly to participate in this creation of a new GaNFast charger product category.” Recent GaN mobile chargers are featured on GaNFast.com, the industry’s leading resource to discover GaN chargers and latest news media covering fast-charging USB-C, PD/PPS, VOOC, QC and other charging protocols. Latest releases include:
Baseus 65W 2C1A – the world’s smallest 65W 3-output charger
HyperJuice 100W– the world’s smallest 100W 4-output charger (2C+2A) and Mac9to5’s best-in-show at CES’20
AUKEY Omnia range – world’s smallest single & dual-output chargers from 61W to 100W with folding pins, winner of Tom’s Hardware and Android Police best-in-show at CES’20 in Las Vegas.
Xiaomi 65W GaNFast charger for the Mi 10, Mi 10 PRO. This is the world’s smallest fast charger and introduced by Xiaomi Group’s Chairman and CEO, Mr. Jun LEI!
APEC visitors will learn about the latest Navitas GaNFast devices and reference designs that achieve unprecedented small size, light weight and high efficiency levels, with fast-charging speeds for end-products ranging from smartphones and laptops to on-board, fast-charging eMobility solutions. To request an APEC meeting with Navitas, contact +1 ThinkGaNIC (844-654-2642) or email info@navitassemi.com. Navitas will present real-life, mass-production examples of next-generation fast-charging solutions at the conference:
"High-Density 65W USB-PD GaN Chargers: Market Demand, Technical Solutions and Pricing", Stephen Oliver
Wednesday 18th March 9.15am, Production Use Cases of Wide Bandgap Semiconductors Session, IS08, R02-R03, #3540
"Navigating the Optimal USB-PD Fast-Charger Topology Maze from 27W to 100W+" Xiucheng Huang, Tom Ribarich, Stephen Oliver
Thursday 19th March 9.15am, GaN Applications and Integration Session, IS19, R04-R05, #3159
Visitors to booth #1909 can be winners with our “GaNFast Give-Away!
“Are You GaNFast?”: Experience the fast-charging experience using your own mobile device & a chance to win a free GaNFast charger.
“Beat the GaNMan!”: Race against the mysterious GaNMan in our high-speed race simulator. If you are GaNFast, you can win a free GaNFast charger while the fastest lap of the show gets ,000 cash!
About Navitas: Navitas Semiconductor Inc. is the world’s first and only GaN Power IC company, founded in 2014 and based in El Segundo, CA, USA. Navitas has a strong and growing team of power semiconductor industry experts with a combined 200 years of experience in materials, devices, applications, systems and marketing, plus a proven record of innovation with over 200 patents among its founders. A proprietary process design kit monolithically integrates the highest performance GaN FETs with GaN logic and GaN analog circuits. Navitas GaNFast Power ICs enable smaller, higher energy efficient and lower cost power for mobile, consumer, enterprise and new energy markets - over 100 Navitas patents are granted or pending.
About APEC: As the premier event in applied power electronics, APEC focuses on the practical and applied aspects of the power electronics business. This is not just a designer’s conference; APEC has something of interest for anyone involved in power electronics:
Equipment OEMs that use power supplies and dc-dc converters in their equipment
Designers of power supplies, dc-dc converters, motor drives, uninterruptable power supplies, inverters and any other power electronic circuits, equipment and systems
Manufacturers and suppliers of components and assemblies used in power electronics
Manufacturing, quality and test engineers involved with power electronics equipment
Marketing, sales and anyone involved in the business of power electronics
Compliance engineers testing and qualifying power electronics equipment or equipment that uses power electronics.
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Navitas Semiconductor, GaNFast and the Navitas logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Navitas Semiconductor, Inc. All other brands, product names and marks are or may be trademarks or registered trademarks used to identify products or services of their respective owners.
“Our industrial-strength service and unrivaled value have given us the opportunity to expand our market presence,” says GTC President and COO, John SantaCroce. “Our expert engineering and customer support teams are adept and experienced at assessing our client’s needs beyond the ones we currently service.”
Gas Turbine Controls (GTC), soon to be known as GTC Control Solutions, is a pioneer in the industrial controls industry providing a vast inventory of original and remanufactured control boards and spare parts. Field service, testing, repair and asset recovery are also part of the well-known company’s offerings. GTC is built on a foundation of unrivaled customer service and value, allowing the end user to get the most life out of their equipment, even when “end-of-life” notifications have been issued by the original equipment manufacturer.
“Our innovation in this industry has shifted the conversation from ‘must upgrade now’ to ‘can postpone indefinitely or until conditions are favorable.’ “We continue to outlast the competition by being agile, attentive and adaptable,” says SantaCroce.
GTC was founded nearly 20 years ago and is based out of Hawthorne, New York. The company has additional international service and operations in Argentina, Denmark, India, Malaysia and United Arab Emirates.
“GTC is more than industrial controls – we are a proud service and technology company. We are up for any challenge and will never settle for the status quo. If our client needs a part, we have it, and if we don’t, we’ll find it,” says SantaCroce.
For more information about GTC, visit GTC’s website.
Otus, the fast-growing edtech company based in Chicago, announced today the release of two transformational data analytics tools: Historical Analytics and the Otus Data Consortium.
Historical Analytics is designed to give school and district leaders a simplified way to see trends in student academic performance, engagement and social-emotional development, and ultimately the impact these have on state and local assessments over time.
The Otus Data Consortium allows neighboring or like-minded school districts to share and compare their student performance data using their own criteria. In practice: a High School Principal can generate a report instantly to see all of the student data from every feeder middle school in minutes. This allows school leaders to develop better plans for incoming students, and eliminates countless face-to-face meetings with incomplete data.
"Every industry in the world has a way to measure performance in real-time, except for K12 education. This means that schools are being run by leaders who, by no fault of their own, are forced to make decisions using incomplete or stagnant data, like state-test scores," said Andy Bluhm, CEO and Co-Founder of Otus. “With Otus, school and district leaders can pair student performance on infrequent high-stakes and benchmark assessments with real-time classroom data on how students are performing each day. By providing a complete learning picture, administrators have the foundation to continuously improve educational outcomes more rapidly than ever before .”
The challenge to seeing data in real-time, is the ability to collect data in real-time. Otus has overcome this challenge by building dozens of teacher-friendly tools that seamlessly integrate into one platform. Otus encourages frequent use by teachers by eliminating the need to bounce from one disconnected app to another to complete all of tasks associated with their jobs. From grading assignments to texting families, all of these tasks live in one place: Otus.
As Otus is used by teachers and students, performance data is organized, aggregated and paired with legacy data (state tests, college entrance exams, benchmark assessments) and made available for an infinite number of analyses in real-time so that critical decisions can be made based on the best and most accurate information.
In addition to detailed data analysis (gender, student subgroup, ethnicity/race, extracurriculars, etc.) that individual school systems can practice with their own students, Otus also released the Otus Data Consortium tool which gives school districts the ability to share their data with one another for cross-district analysis and idea sharing.
“As K12 educators work to collaborate, the ability to compare a single district to similar school systems, or to schools anywhere in the world using a common set of data, is critical” said Dr. Keith Westman, COO of Otus.
"We have several school systems representing some of the largest and smallest districts in the country who were given early access to our analytics tools," said Christopher Hull, Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder. "The conversations that are happening in districts as a result of what the data is showing have been powerful. Teachers are seeing the results of their work in entirely new ways which have led to better conversations about student learning."
With this product release, current and future Otus clients have access to these powerful new analytics tools that shine a light, creating a clear path forward to maximize student learning.
Diana comes to MCG with 10 years of surgical experience, six years within an ASC setting, and an extensive background in nurse management. She will serve MCG clients by guiding clinical directors towards licensure and accreditation and equipping them with the tools they need to successfully manage an ASC.
For more information about Diana and her team at Medical Consulting Group, visit MedCGroup.com or contact their main office at (417) 889-2040.
Medical Consulting Group, LLC
For more than 30 years, Medical Consulting Group has served practices, ASCs, and medical device manufacturers across the U.S. and Canada that are looking for customized business solutions and strategies. MCG’s services include practice and ASC consulting and development, as well as management of operations, revenue cycle, and clinical and regulatory compliance. They also specialize in multi-media marketing, digital and website services, and e-learning programs to help physicians and facilities learn to use and integrate technology. Learn more at MedCGroup.com.
Plano Overhead Garage Door is the first company with over 5 employees to earn certification for all of its technicians. In order to pass the rigorous exam their technicians studied as a team over the past 4 months. They spent in excess of 30 hours in meetings studying over 400 pages of material in their Service Technician Manual, as well as tackling a wealth of content provided by I.D.E.A.
Certification isn’t required in Texas, and less than 5% of garage door companies in Texas employ I.D.E.A. Certified technicians. Driven to achieve the highest standards in the industry, Plano Overhead Garage Door felt that certification for all its technicians was a necessary step. All its service technicians are now certified nationally by the I.D.E.A. which means they’ve been classroom tested, professionally field trained, Google Verified, background checked, drug tested, and are fully insured full-time employees.
Plano Overhead Garage Doo r continually invests in their people and processes in additional ways. Recently the company invested in Surewinders, a new technology that enables technicians to safely and quickly tighten and unwind torsion springs. This expensive tool will help employees avoid bodily injuries that were not uncommon with older technologies. They have also invested in software that sends a text message with a picture and bio of their technicians when customers schedule an appointment. Customers also have access to recent reviews written about their installer. In addition, a link enables home owners to track the technician in real time on Google Maps when on route.
Since 1977, Plano Overhead Garage Door technicians have provided award-winning service, repairs, and installations in the Dallas area. Among their many accolades they have garnered the Consumers’ Choice Award for multiple consecutive years. In addition to superior service the company only installs top product lines from the leading suppliers of both garage doors and garage door openers.
Nick McGregor, the company’s CEO, is especially proud of their 17 technicians having succeeded in preparing and passing their certification exams. McGregor explains,“ We now have the best customer experience, the most advanced tools, and the highest quality of technicians available. It’s really special to be able to provide all these things to our customers at competitive prices.”
Operating since 1977, Plano Overhead Garage Door services the Collin and Dallas County areas of North Texas. They service and inspect garage doors, repair existing and install new garage doors and openers. The company provides free estimates and same day appointments. All technicians are background checked, drug tested, fully insured, company trained, and are held accountable when it comes to taking care of their customers.
This March, music educators and music students will be celebrating music education in their schools and communities with concerts and classroom activities that show how “Music Changes Lives,” the theme of the 2020 observance of Music In Our Schools Month®. The impact of music education on the lives of students is evident in its social-emotional effect on young people and how they interact with the world around them.
The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) recognizes March as the thirty-fifth annual Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM®). Since 1985, MIOSM has been observed as a yearly month-long celebration when schools and communities celebrate music in their local schools and the educators who dedicate themselves to bringing music into the lives of students every day. This year the NAfME Council for General Music Education has provided teachers resources to show the learning process throughout the whole school year. The “Music In Our Schools Month®: Process into Product” document explains this new direction, which began in 2018.
Every day, in classrooms and rehearsal rooms across the United States, music educators dedicate themselves to reaching all students with life-changing musical experiences. What parents, administrators, and the wider community have not always had the opportunity to observe, however, is the months of practice and rehearsals, and the process of learning that takes place in the music classroom and on the stage.
Each school year provides an opportunity for music educators to show that process through “informances”—when students demonstrate various learning stages—before the performances at the end of that process. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to show their growth and learning in the music classroom—and for educators to share the incredible work they are doing in their music programs. NAfME also celebrates the music program leaders, superintendents, school boards, parents, and local businesses that support their local schools’ music programs and the difference music makes for all students.
NAfME encourages teachers and music education advocates to share on social media how their schools are celebrating music education, using the hashtags #MusicChangesLives and #MIOSM and tagging “@NAfME.”
This year NAfME has provided MIOSM lesson plans for twenty songs, including resources from the Library of Congress, instructional goals and objectives, connections to the National Core Arts Standards learned in each lesson, worksheets, and more. Additionally, music educators can join in the “biggest school chorus in the world” with American Young Voices, which has provided lesson plans, teaching aims and objectives, sheet music, vocal tracks, and more for the song “Pinwheels.” NAfME has also provided classroom materials for MIOSM that teachers can share with their students as they celebrate how “Music Changes Lives” in their classrooms and schools. All of these items are available at nafme.org/MIOSM.
On March 26, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, NAfME will host a congressional briefing for legislators, Hill staffers, and stakeholders on music education and social-emotional learning. Speakers will include Scott Edgar, Associate Professor of Music, Music Education Chair, and Director of Bands at Lake Forest College and author of Music Education and Social Emotional Learning: The Heart of Teaching Music, and Bob Morrison, school board member and New Jersey music education advocate. For more information, contact advocacy@nafme.org.
Meanwhile, state music education associations (MEAs) are conducting their own advocacy days this spring in state capitals to support music education for all students. Ensembles are performing for elected officials at their state capitols and in local communities to demonstrate the importance of music education. Many state MEAs sponsor resolutions or proclamations for MIOSM. A how-to guide, sample language, and examples of current resolutions are posted at nafme.org/MIOSM.
On February 24, Rob Lyda, chair of the NAfME Council for General Music, hosted a Twitter chat on “Advocacy and MIOSM,” which can be accessed by following @RobLyda and the hashtags #musedchat, #MusicChangesLives, and #MIOSM on Twitter.
Music In Our Schools Month® and MIOSM® are trademarks of NAfME, and may not be used for fundraising or materials produced for profit.
National Association for Music Education, among the world’s largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers. The Association has supported music educators at all teaching levels for more than a century. With more than 60,000 members teaching millions of students nationwide, the organization is the national voice for music education in the United States.
Follow NAfME on Twitter (twitter.com/nafme) and on Facebook (facebook.com/nafme).
For additional information, contact Catherina Hurlburt at catherinah@nafme.org or 703-860-4000.
Located about 40 minutes north of New York City, the Nike Field Hockey Camp at St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill is set to be offered this August and is open to both boys and girls. Head Field Hockey Coach, Genesis Pacheco, and the rest of the STAC coach staff will instruct and lead all drills during the program.
This is STAC Spartans are recently coming off of their 2019 season with a Northeast Conference Semifinal finish and multiple player All-Conference Honors. Pacheco and her staff are ready to continue the positive momentum by bringing the same high energy and hard work her players use to the new camp.
“We are very excited to bring Nike and US Sports Camps to our campus,” exclaims Pacheco. “Here we will focus on teaching the fundamentals of the game, while also providing them with a fun, yet intensive training program to help improve their skills.”
This New York field hockey camp will be offered as an All Skills program, meaning players of all ability levels are welcome to join. Under Pacheco’s instruction, campers will be grouped into a ratio of 1 coach to 10 players and undergo various drills that emphasize different aspects of field hockey.
Goalies looking to work on their specific skills can expect to receive instruction from a STAC goalie coach that will teach them the various techniques used by the Spartans field hockey goalkeepers. At the end of camp, all players will be able to partake in an All-Star game that will allow them to showcase and work on the drills learned during the week of camp.
The Nike Field Hockey Camp at STAC is set to run August 10-12 and will run 9:00am-4:00pm every day.
Players, coaches, and parents interested in the program can visit Nike Field Hockey Camps or call 1-800-645-3226.
About US Sports Camps
US Sports Camps (USSC), headquartered in San Rafael, California, is America's largest sports camp network and the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps. The company has offered summer camps since 1975 with the same mission that defines it today: to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high-quality sports education and skill enhancement.
Silicon Valley Hair Institute, a team of highly-trained professionals for hair loss solutions in the Bay Area at http://siliconvalleyhairinstitute.com/, is proud to announce a new post for women. The post focuses on the needs of women seeking a hair loss specialist who understands the special challenges of female hair transplantation.
"Unfortunately, even Bay Area women can still feel ashamed of thin hair and be less likely than men to reach out to a hair loss specialist for women," explained Dr. Miguel Canales, hair loss surgeon for SVHI. "I've been helping women with hair loss for decades. If they need someone to listen, they can count on me as a Bay Area specialist in female hair loss issues."
BAY AREA FEMALE HAIR LOSS SPECIALIST IS READY TO LISTEN TO WOMEN TALK ABOUT THINNING HAIR
Here is the background for this release. Women's equality continues to progress in the workplace and in social situations. Nonetheless, men and women can equally struggle with balding, yet women could choose to remain silent. Instead of speaking to a female hair loss specialist, Bay Area women might try to manage the problem alone. Women can be encouraged to speak out about various issues today that were once taboo. If a lady notices balding patches appearing on the scalp, the problem could seem too humiliating to address. For these reasons, Silicon Valley Hair Institute has announced a new post on hair loss issues for women in the Bay Area.
ABOUT SILICON VALLEY HAIR INSTITUTE
The Silicon Valley Hair Institute (http://siliconvalleyhairinstitute.com/), under the leadership of top-rated California hair transplant surgeon Miguel Canales MD, is one of the best facilities offering San Francisco Bay Area hair restoration. It is a professional team of San Francisco hair specialists led by Dr. Canales. Dr. Canales provides the full range of advanced hair transplant and hair restoration procedures for Bay Area residents, from San Francisco to Palo Alto to San Jose. Treatments include; robotic hair transplants, FUE/FUT surgery, and micro-pigmentation. If one needs a hair transplant specialist, look no further than this Bay Area hair transplant center. The clinic provides both San Jose FUE transplant and San Francisco FUE transplant services. Dr. Canales also performs female hair transplants for women and eyebrow restoration, thus offering the best hair transplant and robotic hair replacement options. Call today to 650-551-1100 for a no-cost consultation.
Warriors Heart Chemical Dependency (CD) Team Lead and CFRC (Certified First Responder Counselor) Vonnie Nealon, highlights their innovative addiction treatment solutions in the “Beyond The 12 Steps” story in the recent TIME Special Edition: The Science of Addiction (2019) by health journalist Lisa Lombardi. Nealon emphasizes that a “paradigm shift” in the industry is calling for new approaches in 2020, and explains how Warriors Heart is unique as the first and only private and accredited program for “warriors only” (military, veterans and first responders) in the United States.
In this eye-opening TIME magazine story, Writer Lisa Lombardi calls attention to alarming statistics including; “Every day, more than 130 people in the U.S. die from opioids, including heroin and prescription painkillers such as Oxycontin, Fentanyl, and Vicodin.” And “drinking problems affect 15 million Americans, according to a 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health.”
To find new solutions to these challenges, Nealon explains that Warriors Heart goes way beyond 12-step programs by using holistic healing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to retrain the brain to “build healthier neural pathways.”
Nealon played a key role in developing Warriors Heart’s “whole body” approach to healing for our protectors where chemical dependencies, PTSD (Posttraumatic stress disorder), depression, trauma, anxiety and recurring issues are all treated in one program (unlike the Veterans Administration where these programs are separated) on a 543-acre ranch.
In addition to 12-step programs, Nealon explains that Warriors Heart uses SMARTrecovery as an alternative option to AA that emphasizes CBT. Nealon expanded that drugs and alcohol are often used as a coping mechanism, which she believes must be addressed in treatment so clients leave with “willpower.”
As another innovative approach, Nealon explains that Warriors Heart clients are assigned two counselors; “one to help treat their addiction, and the other to help them work through mental health challenges such as PTSD and depression.”
Nealon was in an AA program herself before becoming a LCDC, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in 2002. In the “Beyond The 12 Steps” TIME magazine story, Nealon adds that, “she knows that AA works – just as clearly as she knows that it doesn’t work for everyone.” While it is not recommend, Nealon acknowledges that some clients return home with a plan to be on certain medications and/or use alcohol in moderation versus complete abstinence.
Clients leave Warriors Heart with new tools and life skills to rebuild lives. And as part of the aftercare program, the clinical team partners with clients to develop custom long-term recovery plans.
Looking forward into 2020 and beyond, Nealon believes new ideas will continue to evolve for substance abuse treatment programs as the recovery industry goes through this “transformation.”
Media Contact Liz H Kelly, 310-987-7207
About Warriors Heart (Bandera, Texas near San Antonio):
Warriors Heart provides the first and only private accredited treatment program in the U.S. for “Warriors Only” (military, veterans and first responders) faced with the self-medicating struggles of alcohol addiction, prescription and drug addiction, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and mild TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) in a private, 40-bed facility on a 543-acre ranch outside San Antonio, Texas. While there are other treatment programs for warriors in the U.S., Warriors Heart is the only true peer-to-peer program because others are mixed with civilians. Along with a 42-day peer-to-peer residential treatment program, Warriors Heart gives warriors the option of Day Treatment, Outpatient, and Sober Living (60 Day Minimum). Warriors Heart’s work has been featured on the TODAY Show, MSNBC, FOX 11 Los Angeles, KENS5 CBS News San Antonio, Dr. Drew Midday Live with Leeann Tweeden on Talk Radio 790 KABC, Forbes, The Chicago Tribune and Addiction Pro magazine. There is a 24-hour Warriors Heart hotline (844-448-2567) answered by warriors. https://www.warriorsheart.com/
Nastel Technologies™, a premier global provider of Messaging Middleware Centric solutions covering end-to-end Transaction Tracking and Application Performance Management (APM) for mission-critical applications in mixed cloud environments, announced today the general availability of Nastel Navigator™ release 10.
Nastel Navigator™ is a solution helping enterprises to efficiently and securely manage and control Message Oriented Middleware in hybrid cloud environments. Middleware administrators can delegate management tasks to development and QA users through a self-service web portal, improving delivery times for new and existing applications and provides an audit trail of all the changes.
David Mavashev, the Founder of Nastel® said, “We continue to innovate. Our Navigator is the only solution that provides secure Self-service of multiple messaging middleware environments in one product”.
This latest release includes a number of performance and functional enhancements requested by customers. Customers with multi-vendor environments such as IBM’s MQ, MQ Appliance, Tibco/EMS and Apache – Kafka can:
Automate changes, integrate with IT automation platforms
At last be able to make quick global changes with rollback and reporting
Be able to schedule changes and use automation to move, copy, manipulate and replicate entire environments to aid rapid deployments
Simply search for objects and messages through the whole messaging middleware estate
Nastel Navigator™ delivers increased functionality to help enterprises streamline the management of their messaging middleware estates.
About Nastel®:
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Plainview, NY, Nastel Technologies™ provides IT organizations and business executives with the tools and insights they need to understand and manage their digital environments. Nastel® is a privately held company headquartered in New York, with offices in the U.S., the U.K., France, Germany and Mexico, and a network of partners throughout Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia. Nastel® solution includes products AutoPilot® for proactive monitoring, XRay covering Decision Support and end-to-end transaction tracking, and Navigator for multi-middleware management.
ACCESS Manufacturing Systems is pleased to formally announce the Northern New England Taproom Tour, featuring Markforged 3D Printers at popular breweries located in Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire.
The tour will take place in Portland, ME (March 9, 2020); Portsmouth, NH (March 10, 2020); Manchester, NH (March 11, 2020); and Burlington, VT (March 12, 2020). Demonstrations will allow attendees to experience the simplicity of the CAD to final 3D printed part process, while learning how parts can be printed in copper, stainless steel, tool steel, Inconel, titanium, onyx, fiberglass, carbon fiber, Kevlar and more. Complimentary beverages will be provided for attendees twenty-one years and older, as well as a chance to win a 0 gift card to each brewery event location.
The Northern New England Taproom Tour comes after the wildly successful Georgia Taproom Tour, which ACCESS hosted in September 2019. ACCESS experts drew considerable crowds in Georgia, intensifying the hype over groundbreaking advancements in additive manufacturing.
Interest has steadily grown among manufacturers throughout the Eastern United States, since ACCESS first announced the addition of Markforged 3D Printers to their product suite in June 2019.
“Industrial 3D printers are no longer a novelty item in a manufacturing facility. They have become a vital part, and compliment to, the machining operations on the plant floor,” said Joe Lagennusa, national sales manager at ACCESS Manufacturing Systems. “Our goal is to deliver the newest technology, such as copper 3D printing solutions or reinforced continuous Carbon Fiber. Quality and strength of end-use and prototype parts are important needs our customers have expressed. These solutions deliver that and more, so we’re excited to showcase the technology throughout Northern New England to share how local competitors are already leveraging additive manufacturing.”
Stanley Black & Decker replaced their current manufacturing work flow with the Markforged Metal X 3D Printer and now saves between 34% and 48% on manufacturing costs, while reducing part lead-time by 69%.
Saint-Gobain increased productivity and design freedom with the Markforged X7 Composite 3D Printer. “We were able to hit print and have four hundred parts come off our X7 printer ready for the factory line . . . We had a one-hundred percent return on investment within six months of purchasing the printer," said Emmanuel Simadiris, research engineer at Saint-Gobain.
Registration for The Northern New England Taproom Tour is now open. Register today for free to secure your seat (space is limited).
About ACCESS:
ACCESS Manufacturing Systems, Inc. is the largest CAMWorks® reseller in the world. For more than 30 years, ACCESS has delivered best-in-class manufacturing software and accessories, along with unsurpassed industry expertise, to thousands of companies across the nation. ACCESS also provides customers with alternative, cutting-edge and affordable, end-to-end 3D printing manufacturing solutions. Our extensive industry knowledge has allowed our customers to enhance their machining operations by reducing setup time, doubling machine capacity, and improving overall quality. To gain ACCESS to the most qualified team of CAM experts in the industry, please visit accessmfgsys.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.
D. L. Graser, an American MidWest based lifelong artist and seasoned jewelry maker who has traveled worldwide for thirty years volunteering with short-term medical missions, has completed her new book “Three Nails: Adventures of Moustache and Macintosh”: the book that resumes the hijinks of Gemma and Mattie, two sisters spending the summer at their grandparents’ home, allowing their imaginations to run wild.
Moustache and Macintosh, the alter egos of Gemma and Mattie, find themselves facing off against an evil force in their imaginary kingdom, where they must protect the truth of the past and of that of the present. The author creates a world where butterflies play an essential role—good butterflies cherish the girls protecting them while malevolent butterflies with the legs of men guard the evil leader who is bent on tearing the truth from begin known and destroy the girls before it can be revealed.
Published by Page Publishing, D. L. Graser’s book is a magical adventure tale that exemplifies just how engrossing a child’s world of make believe can be.
“Three Nails: Adventures of Moustache and Macintosh” can be purchased at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.
About Page Publishing:
Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at http://www.pagepublishing.com.
Selling private-label products online is one of the new business models that has emerged in recent years, driven by the rapid ascent of e-commerce giants such as Amazon and Alibaba and their thriving online marketplaces. Entrepreneurs running a white-label retail business through online sales need to know the best suppliers and partners to team with as they grow their operations. Industry gatherings such as the White Label World Expo in Las Vegas are ideal places to make these connections.
What is the White Label Expo?
The White Label Expo, with editions held in the U.S., Europe and the U.K., is a convention for all companies and stakeholders involved in reselling goods under private-label branding. On Feb. 26-27, 5,000 attendees will meet at the Las Vegas Convention Center to network with their peers and learn from experts. The two-day event hosts 200 speakers, 50 master classes and booths from 300 suppliers catering to all steps of the white labeling process.
Whether an attendee is hoping to reach a local clientele with private-label products, expand a business to global audiences on Amazon or Alibaba, navigate regulations such as those around CBD labels or create a new brand identity from scratch, the talks and sessions at the White Label Expo will deliver important information. Entrepreneurs whose operations could benefit from connections with new and reliable partner organizations can do essential networking on the expo floor.
"White labeling has never been a more active vertical than it is today," said Lightning Labels Director of Sales and Client Services Gary Paulin. "The White Label Expo is an exciting place for people to learn more about this sector, and how custom labels can help their businesses thrive."
What Can Lightning Labels Do for Customers?
Lightning Labels is one of the suppliers exhibiting at the White Label Expo, with representatives on hand to demonstrate the value of well-designed labels for online resellers. Many companies involved in white label sales can benefit from a partnership with Lightning Labels - resellers can get the custom labels they need for their products, while manufacturers and distributors can become label resellers to offer their goods directly to resellers with custom labels as part of the deal.
Today's customers have an unprecedented amount of choice in the products they buy. To stand out in an online marketplace, private-label sellers should ensure their items are packaged in an eye-catching and consistent fashion. The Lightning Labels booth at the White Label Expo is a place to see what high-quality labels look like up close.
About Lightning Labels:
Lightning Labels uses state-of-the-art printing technology to provide affordable, full-color custom labels and custom stickers of all shapes and sizes. From small orders for individuals to the bulk needs of big businesses, Lightning Labels is equipped to handle and fulfill custom label and sticker projects of all types. Best of all, like the name implies, Lightning Labels provides a quick turnaround for every customer's labeling needs. Uses for Lightning Labels' custom product labels and custom stickers include food packaging and organic food labels, wine and beverage labels, bath and body labels, and nutraceutical products, such as vitamins, essentials oils, and herbal remedies, as well as event stickers, adhesive window stickers and more. Lightning Labels strongly supports the development of environmentally friendly printing materials and carries Biostone, a green label material made from stone paper is water resistant and inherently strong and durable. While operating as a high-tech printer, Lightning Labels prides itself on its personalized customer service. Lightning Labels provides one stop shopping for all of your custom label needs. For more information and to place orders online, visit LightningLabels.com. For the latest in packaging news and labeling promotional offers, find Lightning Labels on Twitter (@LightningLabels), Facebook, Pinterest, and LinkedIn.
Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce that Dr. Lisa Mohanty has been named Dean of the University’s Glenn R. Jones College of Business.
Since joining Trident in 2008, Dr. Mohanty has held a number of leadership positions, including Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and New Programs, Department Chair for Student Orientation and Social Sciences, and Program Director for General Education.
She most recently served as Dean of University College, a position which she assumed in 2017. In this role she led initiatives to improve student retention and oversaw the success of Trident’s Associate of Science in Professional Studies (ASPS) program and the Medical Billing and Coding Certificate. She most recently oversaw the successful launch of the Organizational Leadership concentration in the ASPS program.
“During her tenure, Dr. Mohanty established a reputation as an innovative educator,” states Dr. Mihaela Tanasescu, Provost, Trident. “Through her leadership in program launches, course development, and academic administration, she has helped to improve the student experience in many ways.”
Additionally, Dr. Mohanty is an experienced researcher whose areas of expertise include economics, business administration, and feminist economics. She has presented at the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women and has seen her research published in multiple academic journals.
Dr. Mohanty holds a Ph.D. and a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Riverside, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Irvine.
About Trident University
Founded in 1998, Trident University International (Trident) is an online postsecondary university serving adult learners. Trident uses the EdActive™ learning approach, which employs case-based learning in an online setting to teach real-world relevant critical thinking skills to enhance the lives and education of students. Trident offers quality associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs and certificates, led by a qualified faculty team, over 80% of whom have doctoral degrees. Trident is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and has more than 22,000 alumni with a military affiliation. The University has received multiple acknowledgements from Military Times and Military Advanced Education & Transition for their dedication to military-affiliated students. Visit http://www.trident.edu, Trident’s Facebook page, or call at (855) 290-0290 to learn more about Trident's wide range of educational options.
Stratosphere Networks has been named to the 2020 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category by CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, for the third consecutive year. The annual list highlights top North American technology providers and consultants that demonstrate innovative approaches to delivering managed services. The organizations included on the list help their clients improve operational efficiencies and systems to maximize their return on IT investments.
Especially in today’s digital age, MSPs provide crucial support and services to help businesses tackle digital transformation and successfully adopt and maintain complex technologies. CRN’s MSP 500 list recognizes forward-thinking MSPs that offer cutting-edge and groundbreaking solutions.
The MSP 500 list is divided into three categories: the Pioneer 250, which includes companies with business models weighted toward managed services and largely focused on small and midsize businesses (SMBs); the Security 100, which recognizes organizations that focus mostly on cloud-based, off-premise security services; and the Elite 150, which includes large, data-center-focused MSPs with a strong mix of on- and off-premises services.
Stratosphere Networks delivers comprehensive managed services (including co-managed IT and managed cybersecurity services) and trusted advisor services to businesses across all industries. The company was also named to the MSP 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category in 2019 and 2018.
“We’re honored that CRN chose to include us on the MSP 500 list again this year,” said Steve Melchiorre, CEO of Stratosphere Networks. “Our team works hard every day to empower our clients with exceptional IT support and services, and we’re very pleased to earn recognition for our efforts.”
Stratosphere Networks is a Chicago-based multifaceted IT managed service provider focused on delivering comprehensive technology services and solutions to meet and exceed always-changing, diverse business needs. Since 2003, Stratosphere Networks has grown exponentially and continues to provide best-in-class and cost-effective solutions to businesses in all industries. Visit http://www.stratospherenetworks.com for more information.
For more information contact:
Lori Leonardo 847-440-8608 LoriL@stratospherenetworks.com
The country’s leading work-life provider, LifeCare, has experienced a dramatic increase in the usage of MilkShip – their breast milk shipping service enabling breastfeeding moms to send their milk home while they travel.
“When we launched the MilkShip service, we knew that being able to safely ship valuable breast milk home to children was supremely important to breastfeeding moms traveling on business,” explains Peter Burki, Founder & CEO of LifeCare, “We are pleased that, over the past year, we have seen such a significant increase in utilization by our members.”
Specifically, the number of MilksShip requests fulfilled in January 2020 was equal to the total of requests received in the first half of 2019. In all of these instances, mothers faced with the prospect of business travel were able to maintain their breastfeeding and pumping schedules. MilkShip saved them from needing to stockpile milk in advance of their travel, an option that may not have been available due to timing and other considerations.
With the MilkShip program, moms use specially-refrigerated shipping kits that contain everything needed to safely send their milk home to their children.
Specifically, the MilkShip program provides:
24/7/365 lactation consultant access to arrange milk shipping
In-travel support to confirm pickup and delivery
A comprehensive kit requiring moms only to pack their breast pump
Domestic and International support
Travel and TSA guidance
Holistic guidance to ensure members needs are fully met
MilkShip is offered both as a standalone service and under LifeCare’s comprehensive workplace lactation program, Mothers at Work – which provides personalized support and tools for new moms. That way, after their pregnancy, they can successfully transition back to work while continuing to breastfeed with 24/7 access to board-certified lactation consultants.
“MilkShip is yet another example of LifeCare identifying the needs of our members and subsequently addressing those needs,” adds Burki, “We look forward to helping even more breastfeeding moms balance the demands of family and work.”
LifeCare provides employer-sponsored work-life benefits to 61,000 clients, including Fortune 500 companies and large branches of the federal government, representing 100 million members nationwide. In addition to MilkShip, LifeCare also provides a full suite of solutions that save members time with personal life needs such as Backup Care Connection, Senior Care Management, Homework Connection, Mothers@Work, LeaveCoach and BenConnect. LifeCare also operates LifeMart, an online discount shopping website that provides real savings on everyday products and needs. LifeCare is headquartered in Shelton, CT and can be followed on Linkedin.
Truck scales are commonly viewed by the general public strictly as an instrument of load measurement and precision, but they also provide benefits that extend far beyond gathering weights for a transaction. Truck scales can provide a valuable extra layer of protection for keeping fleets and their payloads safe and secure while ensuring roads are safe for others that share the highways. Truck weight limit enforcement is becoming increasingly vital on today’s highways and interstates.
Truck safety and compliance plays a huge role in how well a business’s shipping and delivery fleet operates. Not only can issues such as overloading and offset loading lead to potential damage to trucks and equipment, but they can also lead to truck accidents that have devastating effects. Cargo vans, semi-trucks, refrigeration trucks, covered trailers, and flatbed trailers all carry loads that are much larger than a regular passenger vehicle like a minivan, car, or truck. Fully loaded trucks can weigh anywhere from 80,000 lbs. to over 100,000 lbs. or more. Heavier trucks have higher kinetic energy, and when coupled with loaded-truck instability, can lead to strain on trailers. Unstable or overloaded trucks are also much harder to control when climbing steep inclines, braking, or coasting when going downhill. Large trucks take 20-40% farther to stop than cars; when trucks this size wreck, injuries can be more severe, and deaths are more likely to occur than a crash caused by a car or small truck. To highlight this point, IIHS.com states 82% of all deaths involved in large truck crashes were in vehicles—or were pedestrians—that were smaller than a large transportation truck. These numbers should reinforce the serious nature of preventing truck accidents by checking for overweight and/or improperly-loaded cargos.
Overweight and improperly distributed trucks also cause damage to the roads, bridges, and overpasses they travel upon, and they can disintegrate weak spots that are already vulnerable in the roadways. Governing.com estimates that increasing a truck’s weight from 80,000 lbs. to 90,000 lbs. increases road wear by 42%--overweight trucks contribute greatly to this statistic. Costs related to taxes and fines are also increased when weight restrictions are exceeded. Though there are no uniform costs for fines, most states parcel out fines that can reach a few thousand dollars if a truck is roughly 10,000 lbs. overweight. In addition, the costs associated with replacing trucks, trailers, and damaged products can be very costly when accidents are severe enough. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration estimates an average truck accident costs a business almost 0,000!
Whether they are used for trucking companies, delivery fleets, cargo fleets, warehouses, hardware stores, agricultural producers, or livestock transporters, truck scales provide a distinct advantage when considering truck safety and highway regulatory compliance. The following types of products will meet the immediate needs of businesses seeking to bolster their safety and compliance goals for their truck fleets, whether long-haul, over-the-road, or local deliveries.
Non-legal-for-trade type truck scales are a good choice when simply running large trucks on the road, since they can provide you with a quick check of the cargo weight before heading out for delivery. Cardinal Scale’s 760 series and SWIM axle load truck scales are great options when time and space are a consideration. The 760’s portability, small size, and relatively-low weight make them amenable to providing the accuracy needed to prevent DOT fines. The 760 scale can weigh tandem axles and only requires minimal space and effort to transport the dual modules. Cardinal Scale’s SWIM vehicle scale allows weighing-in-motion expediency, while requiring minimal space to install the small-footprint weighbridge, and provides great accuracy when weighing slow-moving trucks. Both the 760 series and SWIM provide a high-frequency solution while preventing heavy truck traffic and congestion. Whether you prefer to weigh scales statically with the 760 or dynamically in-motion with the SWIM, either scale will factor individual axle weights plus the gross vehicle weight before your trucks head out on the road.
Since there are many different types of commercial truck scales, implementing a scale system can be highly individualized. Cardinal Scale’s legal-for-trade ARMOR® and Guardian® truck scales are excellent options for permanent scale installations that can weigh an entire semi-tractor trailer all at once. Most importantly, the ARMOR® and Guardian® truck scales provide good solutions in preventing a potential shipment from overloading, which can cause accidents. Cardinal Scale’s indicators, remote displays, and unattended weighing kiosks can be packaged with WinVRS (Vehicle Recording System), WinDDE (Dynamic Data Exchange), and mobile apps such as RemoteWeigh or Pathway to provide a business owner with real-time information of truck weights so overweight shipments can be recognized and reconfigured.
In order to give drivers a safe, quick, and routine experience, the aforementioned scales have several features that can reduce damage to the truck and the payload inside. Cardinal Scale’s ARMOR® scales feature a low-profile scale design that encourages low-incline approaches for easy access, or they may be installed in a pit so that the truck scale is flush with the ground level surface. To give the truck driver a visual cue regarding the location of the sides of the scale, optional bolt-on pipe guide rails can be installed. Guide rails feature a single-pipe or double-pipe design for added assurance and driver visual recognition. Cardinal Scale’s steel deck weighbridges are checkered for extra traction in adverse conditions, while concrete deck platforms also perform exceptionally well in icy or wet conditions, helping with vehicle traction.
Utilizing the above-mentioned scales and peripheral safety options permit businesses to quickly and responsibly send their trucks to their desired location. Safer roads and safer transportation are beneficial for shipping companies, their customers, and those sharing the roadways with larger trucks that transport these commodities. Cardinal Scale’s truck scales can help businesses shipping products maintain a culture of safety and legal compliance.
Another area where scales are helping to enhance the safety of an industry is with cargo container shipping; recently-enacted SOLAS (Safety Of Life At Sea) regulations require that the declared weight of all shipping containers be verified. This verification needs to happen not only prior to the container being loaded onto a cargo vessel, but actually prior to the crane lifting the shipping container off of the vehicle that brought it to the sea port. These regulations were enacted after multiple high-profile cargo ship incidents occurred, and the findings revealed that the weight of many of the shipping containers were severely over their declared weights.
The best way to do this is to use a vehicle scale to get the gross weight of the truck as it enters the port with the shipping container, then subtract from that the previously-recorded tare weight of the vehicle; the difference between these two weights is the weight of the container. Many ports are using multiple lanes of full-length, static vehicle scales to accomplish this (such as Cardinal’s ARMOR® and Guardian® series vehicle scales), but another way to accomplish this same task with quicker throughput is to use a weigh-in-motion scale such as Cardinal Scale’s SWIM (slow-speed, weigh-in-motion) axle scale. By using a WIM scale, the trucks no longer have to come to a complete stop on a static scale; this increases the amount of trucks that can move through the port per hour, as well as greatly reduces the typical long lines at the scales that many ports have come to accept as normal.
Contact: Cardinal/Detecto 102 East Daugherty St. Webb City, MO 64870 (800) 441-4237 cardinal@cardet.com http://www.CardinalScale.com
The Larson Group Peterbilt (TLG), a Peterbilt dealership company with 21 facilities from the Kansas-Missouri border to the Atlantic Ocean, has completed its first and largest construction phase for extensive updates and additions at its Cincinnati, Oh. location. The expansion began with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony last September.
Led by Cincinnati Commercial Contracting, the first phase of construction has expanded the TLG Peterbilt of Cincinnati dealership location by 28,000 square feet. The new square footage contains modern office spaces as well as a parts showroom and warehouse.
“TLG is very excited to deliver this new state-of-the-art facility to not only our customers but also to our dedicated team members,” said Brad McDonald, general manager. “Phase I has already given this dealership more opportunities, so all of us are thrilled to see what the second phase will bring.”
The second phase, initially slated to be completed in the fall of 2020, is now expected to be completed in April.
Phase Two to Wrap in the Spring
The second phase of construction, which is primarily dedicated to additional service bays, is already underway. TLG has begun demoing existing office space to make room for a 20,000 square foot building.
“Even under construction, this dealership already looks cutting-edge. This is what a Peterbilt dealership is supposed to look and feel like. The transformation so far has been remarkable,” said Mike Thurston, regional vice president.
Moving into a Best-in-Class Service Building
Technicians and management staff will have access to an all-new tool and parts warehouse, which will ensure the resources drivers need to get back on the road are always just a few steps away. Customers will have access to a newly expanded service section that includes a top-notch driver break room and lounge.
“A new building marks the success of TLG. It’s going to be a nice visual marker and a reminder of how far we’ve come as a dealer network,” said Thurston.
About The Larson Group
The Larson Group has provided award-winning Peterbilt service as well as exceptional quality trucks and parts across the Midwest and Southeast for more than 30 years. TLG has built teams of qualified, highly trained professionals to provide customers the best service for their commercial transportation needs at 21 facilities from the Kansas-Missouri border to the Atlantic Ocean.
For more information about The Larson Group’s growing dealership locations or to experience the company’s exemplary customer service first-hand, call 417.865.5355, visit http://www.TLGtrucks.com, or contact Marketing Manager Stephanie Cowdrey at scowdrey@tlgtrucks.com.
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Cultured Stone, from Boral North America, the company that pioneered the manufactured stone veneer category, continues to innovate by launching a panelized version of its Drystack Ledgestone profile in three color options: Rubicon, Melrose and High Plains. As the darkest palette in the profile, Rubicon presents a strikingly contemporary blend of deep grays and carbon-inspired tones. For those seeking more neutral shades, Melrose incorporates a sophisticated assortment of light-gray hues, and High Plains showcases an earthy grouse color with tan undertones that accentuate the profile’s rustic textures. The new colors provide a variety of options to integrate with any design style, and the panelized system makes installation easier and faster at a time when labor shortages within the building industry are at an all-time high.
“The process of creating a panelized system is a deliberate and purposeful response to the current labor shortage,” said Sarah Lograsso, Director of Marketing. “By creating solutions that alleviate jobsite pressures, we’re hoping to underscore our commitment to providing dependable and versatile products.”
There is a growing need to incorporate time-saving solutions for both new construction and remodeling projects as contractors struggle to find qualified laborers and meet high construction demand. A recent survey commissioned by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce found that 91 percent of contractors, construction managers, builders and trade contractors reported having a difficult or moderately difficult time finding skilled workers. Understanding that this shortage includes a decrease in skilled stone masons, Cultured Stone takes a bold lead in innovation through the debut of a panelized system that makes installation faster and easier.
Drystack Ledgestone panels provide the same textural variations present in the non-panelized profile, which is notable for its ability to capture both light and shadow in the interplay of carefully selected and shaped stones that have been tight-fitted for drystack installation. Architects and designers prefer Drystack Ledgestone for its texture and color variation, which blends well with both contemporary and traditional design styles.
For more information on Cultured Stone and its products, visit CulturedStone.com.
About Cultured Stone Cultured Stone originated the manufactured stone veneer category and continues to lead the industry in innovation, reliability and precision. For more than 55 years, Cultured Stone has produced stone and brick veneers of the highest quality for interior applications, such as fireplace surrounds and kitchen backsplashes, or exterior accents. Backed by a 50-year limited warranty, Cultured Stone products are engineered to meet the strictest requirements in the industry and contain an average of 50 percent pre-consumer recycled content. The company operates two manufacturing facilities in North America: Napa, California, and Chester, South Carolina, and the products are available nationwide from more than 850 dealers and globally in Europe, Asia and Australia. For more information, detailed product specifications and other trade resources, visit CulturedStone.com.
About Boral North America
Boral North America, a division of Boral Limited, brings a diverse array of premium brands under one banner to deliver next generation building materials for this generation’s needs. Boral’s innovative manufacturers and passionate teams provide the highest quality architectural solutions and industry leadership in a variety of categories, including stone, brick, roofing, siding and trim, and windows. For more information visit BoralAmerica.com
About Boral Stone Division
The Boral Stone Division, within Boral North America, provides an extensive collection of sustainably manufactured solutions to match any design style and budget. With six unique brands and a global footprint, Boral Stone Division products enhance the aesthetic and tactile appeal of any project with the natural textures and authentic color palettes of architectural stone veneer. For more information visit BoralAmerica.com/Stone
Following the recent agreement to assume management of the BeyondTrust’s Auditor Suite, Cygna Labs continues to tap experts in the field, today announcing that Morgan Holm has joined its management team as vice president of products.
With more than 19 years’ experience in product management and a strong focus on security audit, systems management and identity for multi-cloud and hybrid environments, Holm will oversee Cygna Labs’ product teams. Prior to joining Cygna Labs, he achieved rapid growth at many organizations as a success-driven and customer-centric strategist. He brings significant experience in auditing and compliance solutions including work as a product manager at NetPro through the Quest acquisition, and again at the Blackbird Group, which was acquired by BeyondTrust.
He most recently served as VP of product management for 5nine Software, managing its hybrid cloud security and management solutions.
Morgan Holm, VP of products, Cygna Labs, said, “I am excited to join Cygna Labs and look forward to being a part of this dynamic, forward-thinking technology team. I believe that the experience I bring to the table will ensure a smooth transition not only for our internal teams, but also for our customers.”
Rainer Maurer, CEO, Cygna Labs, said, “Morgan’s audit and compliance background as a product manager at NetPro and Blackbird, combined with his hybrid and multi-cloud experience, will be a huge benefit to Cygna Labs, our customers and those BeyondTrust Auditor Suite clients making the transition to Cygna Labs.”
About Cygna Labs Cygna Labs is a leading provider of compliance solutions that grant unparalleled visibility across Microsoft-hybrid IT infrastructures. Built from the ground up to protect data regardless of its location, Cygna Auditor delivers insight into user behavior, system configuration and data sensitivity. Organizations worldwide rely on Cygna Labs to detect and proactively mitigate data security threats, affordably pass compliance audits, with less effort, and increase the productivity of their IT departments. For more information, visit https://cygnalabs.com.
The community is invited to attend Bucks Locavore ~ Buy Local Event which is Bucks County’s Best Foodie Event (2018 & 2019) and Best Networking Event (2017) hosted by Superior Woodcraft. The 11th annual event, celebrates and promotes independent, locally owned businesses in and around Bucks County, PA. Over 35 of the region’s top food and beverage purveyors are showcased.
Superior Woodcraft, Inc., nationally-acclaimed custom cabinetmaker once again hosts this exceptional networking event showcasing locally produced products from in and around Bucks County, Pa. Over five hundred guests are expected to gather at Superior Woodcraft on Thursday, February 20th, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Attendance is free however we expanded the scope of the Bucks Locavore ~ Buy Local event to include a community service component. The Bucks County Housing Group’s Community Food Pantry at Doylestown will be on hand to collect donations of canned and dry food goods as well as cash donations. The event is ideal for local businesses and community members to help support our community and expand their business opportunities. It is a perfect example of how local businesses help support our community in so many ways.
Guests attending the Bucks Locavore Event will relish in amazing cuisine inside a historical factory building where custom cabinets are handcrafted. Business owners are invited to come network and strengthen their business partnerships while learning more about the exceptional quality and diversity of locally available goods, products and services.
Over thirty five local producers will be offering scrumptious samples of their products, including Altamonte’s, Anna P’s Catering, Bagel Barrel, Bishop Estate Vineyard, Buckingham Valley Vineyard, Bucks County Cookie Company, Castle Valley Mill, Crooked Eye Brewery, Confection Perfection, Don’t Worry Bee Healthy ,Hewn Spirits, Homestead Coffee Roasters, Jamie Hollander Gourmet Food and Catering, Just Food, Geronimo Brewery, GI Juice and Java, Karamoor Estate Wines, Laurie’s Chocolates, The Market at Del Val College, Mike’s Guac, M & E Edibles & Cake Dezigns, Nina’s Waffles, Noble Sweets, Noord Bread, Nourish by Mama, Nutty Novelties, Olive Oil Etc., One Sweet Baking Company, Simply Fresh by McCaffrey’s, Sole Kombucha, Sweet Victory Gluten and Dairy Free Treats, Wrightstown Farmers Market and Wycombe Vineyards.
Superior Woodcraft is committed to keeping the local economy strong by hosting the Bucks Locavore event each year. Patrick Kennedy of Superior Woodcraft says, “This grassroots event is an amazing display of how members of the local community can support one another, strengthen our local economy and improve our community. It is truly a unique event that you must experience.”
The Bucks Locavore ~ Buy Local event offers awareness to the community of what's available to them in their own backyard. The success of a local commerce is critical for a stronger local economy, which supports schools, local infrastructures and public assets. What makes this three-hour event so unique is that it’s a micro business incubator which proves to be more than a networking event for the attendees. The Bucks Locavore ~ Buy Local event provides a rare opportunity for businesses to connect with each other, form new alliances and even create new businesses.
About Superior Woodcraft, Inc.
Superior Woodcraft, in Doylestown, PA, designs and handcrafts heirloom-quality cabinetry for the whole home with sustainable methods and materials, providing beauty, utility and peace of mind. Family owned and operated since 1967. http://www.superiorwoodcraft.com
“The tax laws introduced during the past two years have been some of the most significant in the last 30+ years. The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 is also still not fully settled and more refinements are coming. In this training, I provide a quick rundown on all of the most impactful changes for this year’s tax filings,” says Director of Avitus Group Tax Services Scott Stevenson.
The Avitus Group Expert Forum, What Do You Mean I Have to Pay?! Keeping Your Footing on Shifting Tax Laws, is available online at no charge. Avitus Group tax experts are also available for follow up questions. Stevenson's training focuses on three main takeaways: 1. How to prepare yourself for the latest updates in tax law; 2. How you can use tax planning to your advantage in future years; 3. What you need to know if you’re selling products in more than one state.
“During the past year, we’ve helped hundreds of business owners gain critical business insights and practical solutions without ever leaving their office,” says Avitus Group Chief Revenue Officer Travis Bruyere. “We’re excited to begin 2020 with a strong topic that should be at the core of every business: tax planning and preparation.”
Visit the Avitus Group Expert Forum registration page to sign up for live, monthly trainings with Q&A opportunities. Registration is required for the live trainings and capacity is limited to 200 attendees. Registration is open until capacity is met.
Avitus Group is a nationwide business services company headquartered in the Denver Metro Area. Services include tax planning and preparation, information technology, co-employment, marketing and branding services, payroll and much more. Additional Expert Forum topics can be found here, including: Actionable, Subtle IT Changes that Make a Big Difference; How to Recruit the Best Employees for your Business, and Cut the Confusion: Make Digital Marketing Meaningful.
The Wise Marketer Group, publisher of TheWiseMarketer.com and operator of The Loyalty Academy, have announced a new strategic partnership with the Irish Loyalty Awards to deliver loyalty education and training services to a pan-European audience.
The partnership begins with a featured presentation on The Six Competencies of Loyalty Marketing at the 2nd Annual Irish Loyalty Summit event in Dublin on March 12, 2020. Mike Capizzi, Dean of the Loyalty Academy, will lead the discussion and present a proprietary framework for evaluating what it takes to be great as a loyalty marketer. The awards gala will follow that evening with winners announced in multiple categories celebrating the best loyalty programs in Ireland. Information about the event and registration can be found at Irish Loyalty Awards. The Wise Marketer will serve as a media sponsor for the event.
The partnership has also announced a complete certification workshop for loyalty marketing professionals throughout the region. The 2-day workshop will also be held in Dublin in September 2020 and participants will be able to earn the credentials of Certified Loyalty Marketing Professional™ (CLMP) as sanctioned by the Board of Regents for the Loyalty Academy. Details will be announced at the March Summit in Dublin.
Meeting the demand for training and professional growth among data-driven, customer-centric marketers around the world, the Loyalty Academy has conducted seminars and/or full certification workshops in 5 countries to date: Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Brazil, and the US. Ireland marks the first time the educational offerings of the Loyalty Academy have been brought to the Euro Zone. Invitations will be sent to loyalty professionals throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe. The CLMP workshop has helped ground hundreds of marketers in the concepts, best practices, and tools needed to successfully compete in the growing Customer Engagement and Loyalty industry.
The Dublin workshop will also be led by Capizzi, a long-time activist for the European Loyalty marketplace. “As Customer Centric marketing continues to grow in importance on the world stage, the demand for professional training is increasing,” commented Capizzi. “A new generation of marketing professionals are entering the work-place and are finding that CLMP certification can jump-start their career path with customer-facing brands. At the same time, highly experienced practitioners are seeking education on the latest trends and channels to connect with their customers. The Loyalty Academy certification programs and online courseware are designed to meet the collective needs of the Marketing professional to compete successfully in a dynamic business environment.”
CLMP certification can also be earned one course at a time through online learning. The full curriculum consisting of 15 courses has been completed by 152 professionals globally across 17 countries.
Irish Loyalty Awards Co-Founders, Eileen McGuinnes and Marian Kelly, were responsible for putting the partnership together based upon the needs of the Irish and European loyalty communities. “We have been including educational seminars and thought leadership discussions for all attendees at the Irish Loyalty Summit the past few years,” said McGuinnes/Kelly, “and training services are a natural extension of our offering. By partnership with the Loyalty Academy we can deliver a best-in-class program that can work across Europe and can be customized based upon our own expertise in the loyalty industry.”
Sponsorship opportunities are available for both the Awards event and the Certification workshop. Interested parties should contact support@thewisemarketer.com for details and/or subscribe to The Wise Marketer's newsletter to stay up-to-date with other upcoming events and critical coverage of the loyalty marketing, customer engagement, and data-driven marketing industry.
About the Wise Marketer Group
The Wise Marketer Group delivers timely and unbiased publishing, research, and educational products to a global audience of marketing professionals. The Wise Marketer Group publishes TheWiseMarketer.com, the most widely read news source for Customer and Loyalty marketing in the world, with a 15-year history serving the global loyalty marketing industry. The Wise Marketer also publishes The Loyalty Guide™ and operates the Loyalty Academy™, the first industry professional certification program, offering the designation of Certified Loyalty Marketing Professional™ (CLMP) to those completing the curriculum.
The Irish Loyalty Awards provide a recognition and networking platform to bring together the loyalty industry key players in Ireland. The objective of the awards is to be the premier platform for awarding excellence and achievement in loyalty for Irish companies. The awards recognise brands that are building lasting and profitable relationships with customers within Ireland and abroad across every sector. The Irish loyalty awards targets the loyalty industry across all sectors, providing our entrants with a prestigious opportunity in the loyalty field to raise their profile and be recognized as a leader and innovator in their sector.
3dcart, a leader in eCommerce software, announced today that they have formed a partnership with Price2Spy, a leading price monitoring and repricing automation platform. Price2Spy is a complete solution for price matching and analysis, and provides detailed reporting alongside other tools.
“We always do our best to meet the clients’ needs," said Misha Krunic, founder and CEO of Price2Spy, "Therefore we are constantly looking for new integrations and partnerships from which our clients can benefit. With the realization of this new collaboration, eCommerce professionals get another source for succeeding in a competitive market.”
Gonzalo Gil, CEO of 3dcart, expanded on Krunic's statement. "It's well-known that eCommerce is extremely competitive," Gil said. "The repricing tools in Price2Spy will help 3dcart merchants sell more by ensuring that other businesses don't undercut them on price. Not only is the store more likely to make a sale to a bargain-hunting shopper, customers always remember where they found the best deals."
The partnership with Price2Spy is the newest development in 3dcart's continuing mission to provide online entrepreneurs with the eCommerce industry's most complete and robust set of tools. Other 3dcart features include advanced SEO and marketing, inventory management, and hundreds of integrations with other software and payment gateways.
3dcart (https://www.3dcart.com), located in Tamarac, Florida, is the most SEO-friendly eCommerce platform for retailers and internet marketers to grow their online stores' traffic and sales. 3dcart includes 24x7 Technical Support, 100+ Mobile-Ready Themes, order management software, built-in blog, email marketing tools and more. Since 1997, the company has been a leader in the eCommerce market, building online stores for businesses of all sizes. Today, 3dcart is Visa PCI Certified and a Google Partner.
About Price2Spy
Price2Spy is an online service which provides comprehensive and suitable solutions for eCommerce professionals including; retailers, brands/manufacturers and distributors in order to stay profitable in the current competitive market conditions. If you want to learn more about what Price2Spy can do for your business, please request a demo or sign up for 30-day free trial.
A fundraising effort organized by GovX, the online shopping site exclusively for current and former military and first responders, has raised over ,000 for Navy SEAL Foundation, the nonprofit that provides immediate and ongoing support to the NSW community and their families.
Established in 2000, the Navy SEAL Foundation is a 501(c)(3 non-profit headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA. Each of their specialized programs maps directly back to the U.S. Special Operations Command directive and the Naval Special Warfare’s Preservation of the Force and Family Program, a program designed to address the “fraying” of the force caused by the stress of decades of sustained combat. NSF programs are designed to improve health and welfare, build and enhance resiliency, empower and educate families, and provide critical support during times of illness, injury, and loss.
"We are so grateful for this support from GovX," said Chris Irwin, a retired SEAL officer and current director of partnerships at Navy SEAL Foundation. "Not only do these types of promotions raise funds for the NSW community, but they expand awareness about what the NSF does. They are truly force multipliers for our mission."
Navy SEAL Foundation programs relieve the burden placed on the family members when SEALs deploy around the world. When a SEAL deploys, life back home doesn't stop for his family. Challenges arise for the spouses and children of the Navy's most elite operators. Navy SEAL Foundation provides immediate and ongoing support to the NSW community and their families, so warriors on the front line remain focused on their mission.
Individual sales of GovX's "Don't Mess with the Bull" Patch of the Month fueled the donations to the Navy SEAL Foundation. Each patch is designed for the GovX Gives Back charitable donation program, which donated over ,000 last year to nonprofits serving military, first responders, law enforcement professionals, and the families who support them.
"As our company is headquartered in the same region as Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, GovX team members have had the privilege of knowing several members of the SEAL community and their families," said Alan Cole, GovX CEO. "Being able to support these elite operators and the family members who support them through the GovX Gives Back program is a true honor. We remain grateful for members of the GovX community who continue to support impactful organizations like the Navy SEAL Foundation."
To find the Navy SEAL Foundation program that's right for you and your family, visit their website.
GovX.com is for the men and women who protect our country and communities. The members-only eCommerce site offers thousands of products, tickets and travel services from hundreds of premium brands at exclusive, below-retail pricing. Eligible members include active and veteran U.S. military, firefighters, law enforcement officers and federal agents. Membership is free and more information can be found at GovX.com.
Manhattan Mental Health Counseling, a psychotherapy private practice in New York City that accepts insurance, has opened a new location to keep with increasing demand from patients. Since being founded in 2014, the organization has enjoyed significant growth, with both new and repeat customers seeking help from its therapists.
“Manhattan Mental Health Counseling was founded on the belief that everyone should have access to therapy,” explains founder Natalie Buchwald, “Providing insurance-based psychotherapy is only one part of that. Equally important is ensuring we have enough staff to provide patients with their care in a timely manner.”
Situated at 216 East 45th Street, Suite 1101- just a few blocks from the Chrysler Building - the new office features a beautifully-designed interior with seven state-of-the-art therapy rooms. It’s intended, above all else, to be both cozy and aesthetically pleasing, in order to ensure patients remain comfortable and relaxed. Patients interested in booking at the facility can reach the Appointment Coordinator at 212-960-8626.
The new location will be helmed by Mechelle Turner, LMHC a relationally-focused, trauma-informed licensed therapist. Her multifaceted, collaborative approach to therapy integrates holistic care, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy, and focuses on unearthing the root cause of emotional distress. She holds undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Intercultural studies as well as a Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree.
“I’m incredibly pleased that Manhattan Mental Health Counseling has taken off to this extent, and that we’ve already been able to help so many people,” says Natalie. “I hope this expansion makes our services even more accessible and allows even more New Yorkers to enjoy better overall mental health.”
Manhattan Mental Health Counseling is a full-service psychotherapy private practice based in New York. We provide specialized care at an affordable price by accepting many of the insurances which are popular in New York.
Roy J. Meidinger’s book ‘The Truth About the Healthcare Industry’ is the outcome of many years of hard work and deep research. The book brings out some shocking truths about how the healthcare companies across the United States have been swindling their customers by indulging in grossly illegal and unfair practices in connivance with insurance providers.
Meidinger's book outlines how the whole healthcare industry has been scamming the public for years by entering into nefarious deals with the hospitals and the insurance companies.
“My security advisor suddenly asked me what is going to happen in the Healthcare Industry?” says Roy J. Meidinger while explaining the core substance of his book. “I guess his concerns arose from listening to the various Democratic debates on the issue of universal coverage.”
According to Meidinger, the answer to this question is simple. The Democrats are not debating how they are going to pay for healthcare and that is why it is going nowhere. They have to think about it in a broader manner says the author.
For the manufacturing industry to stay competitive and profitable, they must first analyze the cost of manufacturing products and find ways of lowering them.
In the United States, healthcare costs are paid for by the employers and are included in the costs below the break-even point for manufacturing products and hence must be covered. These are upfront costs and include the taxes for Medicare and Medicaid.
The privately insured healthcare costs the United States twice as much as other countries and they provide universal healthcare for everyone. The difference is that every other country also has government healthcare programs that cover the majority of the populace.
In the past thirty years, the healthcare industry in the U.S has grown by 11.2 percent of its gross domestic product. However, a breakdown of GDP reveals that the manufacturing industry has shrunk by the exact same percentage.
Changing the way people pay for healthcare can help rebuild the manufacturing industry, create manufacturing jobs, make greater profits, pay higher salaries and give employees greater freedom.
Cutting the costs for healthcare will help in better management of the country’s manufacturing industry.
“The Democrats are missing this point. A universal healthcare system will have immediate cost reductions, the first is 29 percent of its costs go to collection efforts by providers, over forty-five million follow up claims to patients are issued each year, with many going to court. These claims have wiped out family wealth and caused over a million personal bankruptcies.” the author explains in his book.
According to the author, the move will also help eliminate 250,000 salesman jobs for insurance companies. The salary of doctors will have to come down, but they will not make much of an impact as they will no longer have to pay for malpractice insurance.
“My security advisor came up with the question all Democratic candidates are arguing about that such moves will make the taxes go up,” says the author. “I replied that the tax revenues will go up but not the taxes. If it is done right, $ 12,000 each employer pays for healthcare benefits will be paid to the employees, increasing their income and increasing their taxes.”
Roy J. Meidinger believes that this is not enough. He expects that the companies will most likely freeze employees’ salaries for four years while all the changes take place while our manufacturing industry comes back and the society gets rebalanced.
The book claims that 34 of the 35 countries belonging to the Organization of Economic and Developing Countries collect tax revenues from company profits and personal income taxes. These countries have moved healthcare costs from below the breakeven point of cost of manufacturing, thereby lowering their prices and collecting a percentage of the profits as taxes.
These countries have also moved all the taxes for their social programs like FICA taxes and moved them in the taxes collected from profits and income. These changes and moves can also be replicated by the United States easily, suggests the author in his book. Roy J. Meidinger is certain that everyone would vote for universal healthcare if they knew it would bring back our manufacturing industry.
He then said "It is so clear and simple, but who is going to tell the candidates about it" then he sighed.
This debut song on the album in progress, “Imaginary Crisis”, is titled “Delish” and has a softer Courtney Love sound. It is about a hardcore, punk life.
About the Name:
According to Sarah Sisson, the word Cloudland has meaning. Although virtual has an obvious meaning, the word Cloudland is also in the dictionary and was first used in the 1800s. A region of unreality, imagination, etc.; dreamland. The word symbolizes to Sisson, the dreams and pseudo realities of people. Her real musicians joined the system easily thanks to the innovation Sisson created.
About Sarah Sisson:
The band is the brainchild of Sarah Sisson, a professional Texas-based singer/bass player/composer known also for her inspirational poetry and can bring about emotions among others. She is self-published as a poet and online publishers have come to her throughout the years for her words to be used in other publications.
About the Players:
Today, the Virtual Cloudland team is additionally comprised with Paul Layamon and Alan Cox. Layamon is a powerhouse with drums and is also an extremely talented keyboard player. Laymon is the engineer as well. Cox, with his guitar and multiple styles, has a knack for understanding Sisson’s genre ideas as she expresses the music with her bass and vocals.
About the Concept:
“We are happy to introduce a pioneering form of music creation. We are real musicians in separate studios.” says Sarah Sisson, the singer responsible for putting the band together. “You might think that this phenomenal way of recording music might have been tried in the past. I have since heard that there may be others. We still consider ourselves to be pioneers of this process and are proud of it.” One of the key reasons for the success of this musical experiment is that none of the players are afraid of using existing technologies “off label” to create wonderful music. Although anyone can find a way of creating a similar virtual recording process, Sarah Sisson has assured knowledge of their unique technique by adding the descriptive title Virtual to the Virtual Cloudland brand name.
About the Discovery:
While tinkering with existing apps, Sisson spent time, trial and error and purchased upgraded, tangible equipment (mics, boards etc.) with attachments. The situation takes time and a lot of quick thinking to understand. Her unique idea of using virtual recording for creating music was not a quick idea. No apps are designed to completely appease her. It took interactions that she now has down pat using a “laundering” system. Her search for talented musicians was simply Facebook. She wound up with non-replaceable talent.
About the Time and Effort:
It took years to come up with a way to get this far, and now we want listeners all over to enjoy not only the music but the concept.” Sarah Sisson is comfortable with this style of working and hopes to become a charted pop/dance/rock band one day. Until then, she is happy with experimenting with technology and combining music and technique to create magical pieces with her virtual members who have never even spoken.
In Conclusion:
Sisson has achieved great success in her Virtual Cloudland project, but it did not come easily. “There are not as many wonderful, talented players around as one may think” says singer/bass player/composer. “This did not happen overnight. I went through many prospects.” Now Virtual Cloudland has it down pat and is ready for new music creations.
Price and the Store:
Those interested can download for $ 1.99. The listener can visit the store at https://virtualcloudland.com/. The band name Virtual Cloudland is about to start crawling on the web as well for ease to find.
You can watch the trailer/demo by clicking on this video
LOS ANGELES – Rising actor Ash Thapliyal is taking-off as NASA scientist Dr. Persad alongside Allison Janney, Viola Davis, Jim Gaffigan, Mike Epps and young actress Mckenna Grace in the new dramedy feature film, TROOP ZERO, premiering on Amazon Prime on January 17, 2020.
The feel-good family film comes from UK directing duo Bert & Bertie (Dance Camp) and writer Lucy Alibar (Beasts of the Southern Wild), and made its world premiere at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.
Set in rural 1977 Georgia, TROOP ZERO follows a misfit girl, who dreams of life in outer space. When a national competition offers her a chance at her dream, to be recorded on NASA’s Golden Record, she recruits a makeshift troop of Birdie Scouts, forging friendships that last a lifetime and beyond. Thapliyal steps into the storyline as Dr. Persad, the NASA scientist assigned to travel the world curating the Golden Record.
Thapliyal was thrilled at the opportunity to play Dr. Persad, adding “The character originally had a different more American sounding name, so I assumed there was a low chance that a NASA scientist of the 70’s would be shown as an Indian. I was pleasantly surprised when I was cast, but really appreciated the directors Bert and Bertie’s willingness to think outside the box.”
TROOP ZERO first made its world premiere at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and then went on to screen at several other prestigious festivals, including the Seattle International Film Festival and AFI Fest.
Originally from Mumbai, India, and now based in Houston, Texas, Thapliyal has been building a solid reputation on the indie film scene and beyond. Educated in Engineering and working in the technical field, it was just over 5 years ago that Thapliyal was looking for a major life change. At first, he turned to singing, performing as part of an Indian band for two years. Then, he went on to become a local radio presenter, while also training to be an actor. He eventually made the decision to pursue it professionally and, since then, has worked on numerous indie projects with some of the biggest names in entertainment. His most recent credits include the action-drama AmeriGeddon, the horror tale The Devil’s Candy, the family comedy A Curry on an American Plate, and an appearance on the CBS hit series NCIS: New Orleans.
Up next, Thapliyal will appear as the President of India in Melissa McCarthy’s new comedy thriller, Superintelligence, directed by Ben Falcone and debuting on the new HBO Max platform in 2020.
Service Champions Plumbing, Heating & AC has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor by The Orange County Register. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. The anonymous survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.
“The Top Workplaces award is about much more than recognition and celebration,” said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. “Our research also shows that these organizations achieve higher referral rates, lower employee turnover, and double the employee engagement levels. It just goes to show that being intentional about culture delivers bottom-line results.”
Service Champions Plumbing, Heating & AC is the only Diamond Certified residential plumbing, heating & air conditioning contractor in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Built on the principles of providing honest and reliable service and good deeds for free, every member of the Service Champions team plays an integral part in delivering an HVAC and plumbing experience unlike any other contractor. Ample resources and regular training allows for each team member within any department to carry out his or her responsibilities to the highest capacity allowing for personal and company success. True to its name, Service Champions accommodates for its employees to get involved with local philanthropy work through annual holiday drives and operative partnerships with several non-profit organizations.
“It’s a great honor to have Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning selected as a Top Workplace. It has always been my belief that if we take care of our employees, they in turn will take care of our clients, and when this happens, the company will always be taken care of.” - Leland Smith, owner of Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning.
About Service Champions Plumbing Heating & AC Service Champions is the only Diamond Certified Orange County plumbing, heating and air conditioning provider in Southern California. Its technicians have serviced thousands of homes across Southern California and holds to its promise of excellent customer service and expert technical care. As a leader in the home services industry, Service Champions technicians have set high standards for any competing contractor with extraordinary service that goes beyond plumbing heating and air conditioning for homes.
Service Champions Plumbing, Heating & AC Contact Katey Becker 3150 E Birch St. Brea, CA 92807 714-453-1219 https://servicechampions.com
About Energage, LLC Headquartered in Exton, Pa., Energage is a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools that help leaders to unlock potential, inspire performance, and achieve amazing results within their organizations. The research partner behind the Top Workplaces program, Energage has surveyed more than 58,000 organizations representing well over 20 million employees in the United States.
The next leg of Eventerprise’s fundraising journey sees Birgit Thümecke head to the UK to deepen ties with existing investors and industry partners as the platform looks to fuel its expansive growth marketing initiatives early in the new year. The latest roadshow on British soil, which sees the company’s CEO addressing a booming UK events market worth a staggering £42.3bn at most recent estimates, aims to provide insight on their ambitions for 2020 and will look to tap into positive industry sentiment in the wake of the most recent acquisition by B2B Media Group Tarsus of the UK-based exhibition and conference organiser Smarter Shows. The city of London proudly remains Europe’s tech capital, seeing more than twice as many companies successfully raise funds since 2015 compared with the other large hubs across the continent. The substantial investment has been in no small part thanks to the support of the U.S. investment community, with .4bn (£3.4bn) having crossed the Atlantic in 2019 to date, accounting for more than three-quarters of total investment according to research from Pitchbook and London & Partners.
With the recent announcement of completion of its due diligence with The Keiretsu Forum, Eventerprise is looking to complete a .1 million late-seed funding round with significant industry and investor validation in hand. Peter Henry, Managing Partner at Act 5 Ventures LLC, highlighted that “whereas typical early-stage tech startups have a great deal of risk inherent in their untested ability to deliver on the promise of their technology vision, this is not the case with Eventerprise. If anything, the technology, and its development are among the least risky aspects of the business at this point.” It has certainly been a busy back end of 2019 for Birgit and her executive team, with the Keiretsu Forum engagement having provided the opportunity to pitch at a series of events across the U.S. and also present the latest release of the platform’s EventerQuote/RFP solution to the RISE conference in Hong Kong.
Looking to meet Birgit between the 6th and 13th January 2020 in London to discuss all things events? Please email us at letsmeet@eventerprise.com to arrange a time and let's look to connect the world of events together.
The Eventerprise late-seed round is led by San Francisco based Act 5 Ventures and has already added Phillip R. Lynch, Vice President, Commercial Growth & Innovation at Johnson & Johnson Asia Pacific, to its list of seasoned angel investors. “My investment is predicated on good leadership, the right team, and its business model. The team is privileged to be led by an outstanding leader in Birgit Thümecke, who is well qualified to take Eventerprise forward.”
Birgit Thümecke is co-founder and CEO of Eventerprise.com, a global marketplace platform that connects event organizers with event professionals as well as vendors of event-related products, services, and venues. As a recipient of a Stevie Award for Women in Business, she is committed to building a world-class distributed organization that serves all its stakeholders with growing value.
Ruth Finnegan writing as David Campbell Callender, an Irish naturalist who grew up tracing the flight of birds, looking up at the hills and watching the verdant greenery around her, has announced the launch of her book, Grass, Miracle from the Earth. This book, which comes under the genre of poetry, religion, and spirituality, analyzes the amazing evolution of grass and shows why it plays such an important role in everyone’s life.
“We see grass every day, tread on it, maybe handle, smell, or plant it but how many of us actually notice it and appreciate its amazing resilience?” asks the author, Ruth Finnegan (David Campbell Callender), while stressing on the importance of grass in everyone’s life. “I have made an honest attempt to give the full picture of grass and its evolution. The book is a great gift to give as well as treasure.”
Grass, Miracle from the Earth, is not only highly engaging and readable, but has some stunning illustrations as well. It gives us the full picture of grass. As well as the story of its complex evolution, the book also traces the incredible number of species of grass.
The author reveals that even bamboo and sugarcane are forms of grass. There are three kinds of grass that make up the major food of humans and are available for grazing to innumerable animals.
The book provides hitherto unknown and interesting details about grass. It helps create a high level of appreciation for the abiding necessity of grass for humanity, for nature, and for the arts. The author also explores the eminence of grass in folklore and poetry.
The author makes use of a simple and easy-to-read style to introduce readers to the world of grass. She traces the history of grass right from its origin which dates back to some 50 million years ago. The book highlights the journey of the humble grass as an agricultural asset to its use in medicines, construction, cooking, and many other purposes.
Grass, Miracle from the Earth, also lets readers into some interesting anecdotes and tidbits about its association with mythology, symbolism, and arts. The book establishes a firm connection between grass and the wellbeing of the human race.
According to the author, grass is one of the most extraordinary plant families on Planet Earth. The book will force readers to stop and contemplate the role of this green gift from nature every time they eat food stuffs such as popcorn or even a Thai curry of which lemongrass is a key ingredient.
Hilary Macmillan, Consultant Head of Communications, Vincent Wildlife Trust, who has written the foreword for the book says, “In an easy-to-read, well-informed style, Ruth Finnegan (David Campbell Callender) introduces the reader to the world of grass, and its uses from agriculture to medicine, cooking to construction; its association with mythology, symbolism and the arts; its importance to our wellbeing and well just so much more.”
Grass, Miracle from the Earth can be ordered online from lulu.com.
About Ruth Finnegan:
David Campbell Callender, a name taken (adapted) from, and in memory of, her gifted Irish grandfather, is the pen name of the British anthropologist, Ruth Finnegan, completing the book with assistance from Dr. M. T. Agozzino. Born in Derry, Northern Ireland, Ruth Finnegan has many academic achievements to her credit. She is presently the Emeritus Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences, The Open University. She runs Callender Press, a small publishing business to publish the writing of her parents. The book, Grass, Miracle from the Earth, attempts to answer the many mysteries of grass and has successfully traced and tracked many facets and adventures of this green friend of humans.
”In the technology space, you need to understand the dynamics of how the tech world works – at the minimum – from a conceptual point of view. Therefore I would advise women to study up on data science, coding, and artificial intelligence. Become a subject-matter expert. Read, read, read. Because what makes you good at your job are skills, hard skills.” Birgit Thumecke
Q: What are your current areas of focus?
As the CEO of a startup, I wear many hats and so do my colleagues. My main role is planning and steering the company, with limited resources, on a path toward profitability, financing, and/or an exit. I manage expenses and external financing, so we don’t run out of money. I allocate capital to the company’s priorities and direct its financial management, I focus on fundraising and investor relations. I oversee the business plan and financial model as I am responsible for efficient administration, particularly with regard to compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and for ensuring that the decisions made by the board of directors are implemented.
We have just completed a rigorous Due Diligence with the Keiretsu Forum, a global investment consortium of accredited private equity angel investors, venture capitalists and corporate/institutional investors. It kept me fairly busy for the last 2-3 months. For more information please find our Due Diligence summary and further investor-related content at https://www.eventerprise.com/invest . We started with this right after two investor roadshows; the first one took us back to the US, particularly Chicago, Ann Arbor, Cincinnati, and San Francisco while the second took us to Hong Kong, where we exhibited at RISE, one of the largest and fastest-growing tech conferences on the planet.
Eventerprise is now raising a late-seed round of .1 million via convertible note with a 20% conversion discount and a M valuation cap. 5K has been raised in the first close, with 5K remaining, of which we plan to raise no less than 0k in this second close to fund the LA launch – our first US city.
In the growth phase that lays ahead I will be able to focus more on team building, talent sourcing, motivating, supporting, and growing our team as well as sales because at Eventerprise, we are all in sales!
Q: If you could go back and tell yourself one thing before beginning your career what would it be?
Be bolder, be more daring & think bigger!
One of the most common regrets even successful people have is that they “didn’t think big enough.” Many of the things we want in our lives will come to us as long as we give ourselves permission to receive them. If we cannot envision it, it won’t ever happen or ever be ours. Whether you’re looking for a promotion, a new career opportunity, or a better life overall, it starts by thinking 10X bigger and raising your standards.
For example, billionaire and co-founder of PayPal, Peter Thiel, came up with a great question you can ask yourself to do just this:
“What would you have to do if you want to achieve your 10-year goal in six months?”
This level of XXL-thinking forces you to break past your current limitations and fears and ultimately approach your career with confidence and ambition.
Q: How do you improve your financial knowledge?
I like numbers. I started my career as a subject matter expert in revenue accounts in the airline industry on the back of a diploma which I have received from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Airline Accounting & Finance.
Later in my career, I became a managing director of a company with 450 staff, and although I employed a financial manager, as managing director I naturally had to understand the finances. I’ve always dealt with the tasks and never shied away from taking up the challenges. Finance is not rocket science, it’s pretty straight forward. It is a rational discipline and, should you need to learn more, everything can be found on the internet.
Today, I am a crossover between CEO & CFO, I run the financial management at Eventerprise. I am constantly learning and that will probably continue. One can never know it all, and you have to stay open to learning new things. I am fortunate that I have a good network of advisors, on whom I can rely at any time, made up of investment bankers and accountants amongst others. The important thing is not to be too arrogant or too shy to ask. The formula I apply is simple:
Should I ask or should I be told? – A: ASK! Q: Do I look stupid if I ask? – A: Who cares?
We can all obtain knowledge and we should be proactive about it, as it will not be delivered to us on a silver platter. That is how I have improved my financial knowledge, by asking a lot of questions, reading up and simply doing it: cash flow analysis, accounting, financial modeling, use of funds projections, capital formation strategy, annual financial returns and so forth.
Q: What advice would you give to a woman considering technology as her career?
The truth is that women are still vastly underrepresented in the tech space. Those who are in tech must speak up. I would advise them to use their voices to bring more women in and use that same voice when it comes to creating more inclusive technological solutions. A lot of the technology is funded, designed and built by groups of predominantly male investors, designers and engineers. More women deserve the investment and support of their peers to develop inclusive solutions that have the potential to unlock entirely new markets and revenues.
Sometimes women are other women’s worst enemies. We do not do a fantastic job of creating jobs for other women. We need to elevate each other and rely more on mentoring and networking.
In the technology space, you need to understand the dynamics of how the tech world works – at the minimum – from a conceptual point of view. Therefore I would advise women to study up on data science, coding, and artificial intelligence. Become a subject-matter expert. Read, read, read. Because what makes you good at your job are skills, hard skills.
Q: What is a skill you think all women should learn and why?
Women are hesitant to talk up their accomplishments because they are often penalized when they do. And yet I advocate that women should learn how to better self-promote. Both women and men fear that people won’t like them if they are self-promoting, but women are more likely to let it stop them. So, while both genders worry about rejection, this fear inhibits women’s, but not men’s, abilities to promote themselves. It’s not that women are inherently lacking in the ability to self-promote, but it seems unnatural or unethical for them. That’s an unfortunate reality because self-promotion is essential to getting ahead. Men also may be perceived as overly boastful, but the bar is set much higher for them. Women, on the other hand, face a double bind. They’re punished for behaving in ways that might be perceived as immodest, and they’re punished professionally for behaving in ways that aren’t self-promoting. Regardless of the underlying reasons, whether it be misunderstood modesty or the risk of being perceived as pushy or bossy, I firmly believe women should promote themselves more strongly and way more often. However, each woman should do this in her own way and not simply copy of men. For anything to yield the desired outcome, it must be carried out authentically. You can’t expect anyone to believe in you if you don’t believe in yourself. That means that every woman has to determine her own stance, be more or less assertive etc. until it feels right for her.
Q: Tell us about your proudest achievement?
It’s personal. My mother was from South Africa and moved to Germany to marry my father and live there. This was not possible in South Africa because of Apartheid and the so-called “immorality act”, as my mother was a person of colour and my father was white. At that time, one wrote airmail letters on thin light blue paper that took forever and a day to reach its destination, let alone to receive a reply. Approximately every 3 months, my parents registered a long-distance call to South Africa with the local post office. Although the call never lasted for more than 5 minutes, the cost was horrendous. When my maternal grandmother was seriously ill, my mother flew home for the first time in almost 10 years. That was very expensive at that time and hardly anyone ever flew on vacation, not even short distance to Mallorca, so I was very aware of my mother’s constant yearning and homesickness. I was maybe 10 years old and helped my mother washing the dishes when I looked out of the kitchen window and saw an aeroplane flying high up in the sky. Then and there I promised my mother that as soon as I grew up, I would allow her to fly home regularly. I did not know how, but I was certain I would find a way.
At the beginning of my twenties, I started working for an airline and my dream came true. My mother flew regularly to South Africa several times a year.
This is most certainly one of my proudest achievements. It ties in with my answer to question no. 6 – who dares wins.
Eventerprise.com is a Swiss global tech startup on a mission to connect the world of events. We do this by ensuring technology is accessible, inclusive and affordable across an underserved market. Eventerprise makes it easier to create memorable experiences by helping everyone find the best vendors, venues and event professionals, all on one platform.
Birgit Thümecke is co-founder and CEO of Eventerprise.com, a global marketplace platform that connects event organizers with event professionals as well as vendors of event-related products, services, and venues. As a recipient of a Stevie Award for Women in Business she is committed to building a world-class distributed organization that serves all its stakeholders with growing value.
Australian Auctioneer Of The Year and Television Personality, James Pratt was a big hit with USA audiences when he recently appeared on the popular Texas podcast, Opinions and Beer.
During the podcast Pratt spoke on his success in auctioneering and acting and in particular his new upcoming film Malibu Crush, which he says is a passion project for him. "It’s crucial for people to make the most of what you have now and not procrastinate waiting for the perfect time. Something he says has helped with his auctioneering and acting success.
Pratt describes Malibu Crush as a throwback to the 80s and 90s comedies such as National Lampoons Vacation with Chevy Chase. In the film, Michael and Duey are two best friends from Pasadena on a hopeless quest to find a long-lost love now living in Sydney Australia. “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take, he said when asked why he was making the film now.
During the podcast Pratt also spoke on the benefits of being Australian overseas and how you can get away with a lot more being Australian, especially if you get into some trouble. When told by host of Opinions and Beer, Adam Lee Morgan that he was only the second Australian to appear on the Texas-based show, Pratt joked, I think there is a gap sometimes when you say you’re from Australia and in another country, he said laughing, despite the fact we have 70 story skyscrapers and very modern tech cities, people overseas often think we ride Kangaroo’s to the airport and wrestle crocodiles, when they ask me about this, I tell them, "yes, I do, in return, you feed the Kangaroo for taking you to the airport.
Adam joked it’s similar being from Texas sometimes when I mention I'm from Texas people still feel it’s cowboys, beer and guns and this lawless place.
Later on in the show Lee, Morgan commented on James being multi-talented, including winning ,The 2019 Australian Auctioneer Of The Year Award, he said "In the US auctions for Real Estate is not such a common form of selling however you must be good because you got the attention of everyone here especially celebrities. Pratt commented I'm very thankful for being able to hustle in different industries and keep on learning,
To listen to the full interview with James Pratt visit
It’s a lucky time for discerning men’s footwear fans. 3DM Lifestyle, one of the hottest new brands for men’s dress shoes and boots, is offering a can’t-miss event this Black Friday. For a limited time, 3DM Lifestyle is offering a factory price sale on all models to help upgrade men’s outfits just in time for the holidays. There’s never been a better time to get your feet in the best shoe styles of the season. You’ll want to act quickly before this deal on fine leather footwear runs away.
Dhruv Bhalla established 3DM Lifestyle in 2013, fed up with no good solutions for a gentleman seeking fashionable footwear in a reasonable price range. Founded on the principles of meticulous craftsmanship in men’s footwear, 3DM Lifestyle makes high-quality dress shoes in small batches at their factory in India. This removes excess inventory costs, keeping the price low and minimizing any waste. Make no mistake, even at these low prices the shoes look and feel fantastic. 3DM Lifestyle continues to dream up classic shoe models that never go out of style plus more unique versions with design flourishes always in line with the most up-to-date trends.
Until now, similar types of men’s shoes cost close to 0 simply because of the luxury brand names. 3DM is changing the game with its direct-to-consumer model -- slashing normal retail markups to offer luxury quality dress shoes starting at just 0. 3DM Lifestyle cuts no corners whatsoever to construct its premier footwear. Skilled artisans construct each extraordinary model with only the finest full-grain leather. Every pair has a sumptuous, full-leather lining and is hand-painted and finished with the utmost care. Argentinian leather soles provide the comfort and durability you deserve.
3DM Lifestyle sets itself apart with a curated collection of men’s dress shoes you’ll actually want to wear and the variety to cover you for every occasion. The brand pushes the fashion envelope by providing truly elegant models and not just the same boring looks like the other guys. Also, these shoes are not fast fashion. Each pair of 3DM shoes is created using Blake construction -- the Italian production method resulting in the most lightweight, flexible, and comfortable leather soles. Now you can walk alongside the most sophisticated men in the world, drawing envy to 3DM’s exceptional workmanship and styling.
Almost every privately insured employee receives an Explanation Of Benefits form from their insurance company. Listed on the form is the amount billed by the provider and the amount the insurance company pays. The unpaid difference is a cancelation of debt. This canceled debt is not taxed. The canceled debt given to the insurance company is 85% of the debt the patient was billed and owed.
The IRS is claiming it has the discretionary authority not to enforce the tax code imposed on the cancelation of debt on the private side of the health care business. The amount of tax revenue lost each year is approximately one and one-half trillion dollars. This year the United States has a tax short-fall of one trillion dollars, that is added to the National Debt.
There is no tax law that allows for the write-off of the canceled debt.
On December 2nd, 2019, the DOJ will file, in U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Meidinger v. United States, the reason why the IRS has the authority not to enforce the tax laws.
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The Indian events industry is an economic powerhouse. This week Birgit Thümecke, CEO and Co-founder, and Barry Blassoples, VP Growth of Eventerprise, will address the Mumbai investor network as part of Eventerprise’ global funding initiatives.
Eventerprise is a tech company on a mission to connect the world of events by ensuring technology is accessible, inclusive, and affordable across an underserved market.
Making it easier to create memorable experiences by helping everyday people find the best vendors, venues and event professionals, all on one platform.
Eventerprise recently announced the completion of due diligence with the Keiretsu Forum (USA), part of the world’s number one most active venture investor network. The three-month collaborative process, which saw substantial input from experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and legal experts, provides a platform to finalize Eventerprise’ .1 million late-seed funding raise coupled with significant industry and investor validation. With 5,000 already secured in the 1st close of the round, the report and additional financing of 5,000 will fuel the company’s growth marketing initiatives and launch in the greater Los Angeles region.
The move to address the Indian investor community is a logical one for the Swiss and US incorporated business, with an established strategic R&D partner in Vadodara, India, Co-founder and events entrepreneur, Charlie Wright, is excited by the potential: “India being arguably one of the largest events markets in the world makes the local validation, investment and partnerships already secured tremendously significant for us. We are now very much looking forward to launching the platform here in due course.”
Dr. Rajen Kilachand, investor, businessman and prolific philanthropist adds: “I have known Charlie for a number of years and his friendship and absolute commitment to what he does, along with his integrity as a businessman are what have convinced me to get behind Eventerprise, and I’m delighted to be part of the early pioneers in this platform.”
The experience with Keiretsu has been invaluable and created a platform to present the next phase for Eventerprise at a series of global events. “Receiving the stamp of approval from such an internationally recognized due diligence process was a key objective for us,” echoed Birgit Thümecke, who acknowledges that the benefits go far beyond funding from the Keiretsu network. “Having the opportunity for some of the best in the business to take a deep dive into every corner of our business, and come up with such positive sentiment, truly reaffirms our belief that the Eventerprise platform is ready to serve the global events industry.”
Adam Smith, owner of the digital growth agency Sound Press, Cincinnati, USA, highlighted the following in the final report: “They have a plan in place to put the funding towards the right tasks for proving the business model and acquiring market share. The supporting documents are some of the best I’ve seen in regards to preparedness.” It was not only the firm’s marketing strategy that received ringing endorsements, its underlying technology gained high praise from veteran and San Francisco angel investor Peter Henry: “Whereas typical early-stage tech start-ups have a great deal of risk inherent in their untested ability to deliver on the promise of their technology vision, this is not the case with Eventerprise. If anything, the technology, and its development are among the least risky aspects of the business at this point, and it’s more about the marketing and execution of launching the offering in the right place and time”.
The management team, led by serial entrepreneurs and industry experts Birgit Thümecke, Götz Thümecke and Charlie Wright, clearly understand the potential of the event management software market, the size of which is expected to balloon to .4billion by 2024 according to latest research. Industry giant Cvent’s recent acquisition of the event technology provider DoubleDutch provides testament to the event industry’s continuing ability to develop and embrace innovative digital solutions. With two-sided platform models being already well established with consumers in India and the United States, Eventerprise covers a niche which has been long overlooked by the industry’s established technology powerhouses. Its unique focus on streamlining the interactions between event hosts and vendors of event products, services or venues allows the company to, in the words of CEO Birgit Thümecke, “level the playing field by bringing trust, order and simplicity to an underserved and fragmented industry.”
Eventerprise has recently extended its reach into the Asian market, with a Singaporean hub coming online in 2019. Investor sentiment in the region has followed suit, with its current round adding Phillip R. Lynch, Vice President, Commercial Growth & Innovation at Johnson & Johnson Asia Pacific, to its list of seasoned angel investors. “My investment is predicated on good leadership, the right team and its business model. The team is privileged to be led by an outstanding leader in Birgit Thümecke, who is well qualified to take Eventerprise forward.”
Funds secured from the current late-seed round, which is led by San Francisco based Act 5 Ventures, are earmarked for growth market activation activities across the greater Los Angeles region, as well as further investment in its R&D capabilities. With expansion milestones and revenue targets achieved the team will head toward Series A latest 9 months after launch full of optimism. The event industry has seen high profile exit transactions such as Eventbrite’s billion IPO in 2018, Eventerprise’s market-ready platform, detailed roll-out plan, and potential return over five years (based on comparable investments), offers a very compelling investment opportunity.
To learn more about the Eventerprise investment opportunity, please click here.
Learn more at www.eventerprise.com/invest
Eventerprise.com is a Swiss global tech startup on a mission to connect the world of events. We do this by ensuring technology is accessible, inclusive and affordable across an underserved market. Eventerprise makes it easier to create memorable experiences by helping everyone find the best vendors, venues and event professionals, all on one platform.
Birgit Thümecke is co-founder and CEO of Eventerprise.com, a global marketplace platform that connects event organizers with event professionals as well as vendors of event-related products, services, and venues. As a recipient of a Stevie Award for Women in Business she is committed to building a world-class distributed organization that serves all its stakeholders with growing value.
Deerfield Beach, FL- October 30 – Rick Tobin of Premier Hotel Realty announced today that Beachside Gardens Convenience Suites, a 12-unit hotel, was sold Friday, October 25th, to a buyer from New York, for just over $ 2 million. Beachside Gardens Convenience Suites is located one block from the beautiful Atlantic Ocean and is a favorite of seasonal travelers because of its proximity to the beach, and to Deerfield Beach’s popular downtown shops and restaurants.
The seller enlisted the help of Premier Hotel Realty to present the property to qualified buyers who would appreciate the increasing values and economic stability in this seaside community.
Rick Tobin, Broker for Premier Hotel Realty and a Director of the Greater Pompano Beach and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Chambers of Commerce said, “Lately, there’s tremendous interest from international buyers looking for a local beach-area real estate. Investors from around the world are noticing the long term value of our area. This is one of the many recent hotel sales that I’ve been involved in. I'm honored to be playing a part in bringing new owners to the area and only wish I had more properties for eager buyers."
About Premier Hotel Realty
Premier Hotel Realty, led by Broker, Rick Tobin, is based in Pompano Beach, Florida and globally markets a wide variety of commercial properties. Premier advises on hotel and other commercial transactions in South Florida's beach communities. Tobin also markets local apartment buildings, industrial properties and other types of commercial real estate, often marketing to investors from around the world, most recently including Canada, Sweden, the Ukraine, Denmark, Israel and various countries in South America.
Relevance, the online publication developed to promote content marketing, has reaffirmed its position as the best in this niche. With a community of over 42,000 marketing professionals, Relevance is clearly the preferred destination for everything associated with content curation, interactive media, influencer outreach, public relations, media relations, social media, search engine marketing, media buying, content marketing, native advertising and lots more.
“At Relevance, we are focused sharply on content marketing but we also focus on themes that are relevant to the subject,” says the spokesperson for Relevance.com. “We have a very creative and personalized approach to delivering the goals of our users. That’s why we are the preferred destination for those who have a passion and interest in content marketing and management.”
Today, Relevance.com is the fastest growing online publication in the content marketing and content promotion domain. The company has impressed industry experts with its user-friendly interface and remarkable features.
Relevance has over 500 writers, designers, and researchers that produce a steady stream of quality content for users.
The events section and the directory section which was added later also help in adding value to the user experience. These pages make it easy for users to find what they are looking for quickly and effortlessly.
Content marketing articles and blogs are posted under four categories in the main menu on Relevance. Readers can search for content under Earned Media, Paid Media, Owned Media, and Shared Media.
The News page provides the latest news as it develops on various topics while the Resources page offers a wealth of downloadable content on diverse topics such as press release, influencer marketing, landing page conversions, social media, SEO, lead generation and others.
Visitors to the website can find anything related to content management and marketing they are looking for, be it an agency, the latest tools, and services, or influencers and professionals from the industry, quickly using the filter option.
They can also locate content-specific blogs and articles using keywords, company name, and other aspects. The Post a Service option is especially useful for those who want to share information about their services using the Relevance platform.
The friendly interface has been carefully designed to make browsing and choice of options simple and straightforward.
Relevance stands apart from other content marketing and content management websites as it makes it easy and simple for users to find people and information related to content management.
Relevance.com is the world’s fastest-growing publication dedicated to content marketing and content promotion. They are trusted the world over for news, insights, resources, trends, and information of the highest quality and are the industry’s foremost source of thought leadership in the realm of content marketing and promotion strategy and tactics.
The 7th Annual Australian Real Estate Business Awards saw James Pratt win the highly prestigious, Best Auctioneer in Australia Award, The REB Awards are known as the Oscars of Real Estate within Australia and Asia, and the star-studded event attracted a sell-out of over 3000 of Australia’s best in Real Estate, Business and Entertainment.
During the ceremony held at the Star Casino Grand Ballroom in Sydney, Host, and MC of the night, actor” Stephen Curry, announced the winner of the prestigious award by saying, This award represents the thoroughbreds of the industry. The auctioneer of the year award has always been a highly coveted award and put a spotlight on the very best with the nominations coming from across Australia. “I want to thank my team, without them I don’t deserve this award, Pratt said when accepting his award on stage. Pratt was also a finalist for the best digital presence in 2019.
Top ranked luxury broker Tanya Stawski from Sotheby’s realty in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles said, James’s reputation on the world stage is phenomenal, he really deserves this award.
Other highlights on the night included mega-franchise group Ray White taking out the award for number one network and Natalie South taking out BDM of the year. For Pratt, his career and popularity internationally continues to skyrocket, already highly in demand by celebrity clients and the luxury elite, this award was another reminder of his skillset and hard work.
It’s a sign of our globalized times that rarely a day goes by without us being confronted by the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Global diversity campaigns like International Women's Day is celebrated around the world, diversity management courses continue to proliferate, and high-profile companies like Google and Uber are churning out one diversity report after the other. Only the willfully blind would deny that diversity and inclusion have become integral to the current zeitgeist.
However, despite the obvious moral imperative, a prudent investor would be remiss not to ask how much of a company's self-promotional noise around diversity constitutes politically correct window dressing and how much is bona fide strategy that will drive successful outcomes for the company, its employees, and of course, its shareholders.
One should not be too quick to judge the cynical investor; widespread corporate commitment to diversity seems to be at odds with reality. In the case of black Fortune 500 CEOs, the numbers have actually regressed from seven in 2007 to only three in 2018. Pale male hegemony remains entrenched with white men occupying 66 percent of board seats. Unsurprisingly, only 20% of Fortune 500 companies are prepared to publish their full diversity makeup. Those who do, are mostly tech companies like Google and Facebook.
That said, large tech companies have their own diversity challenges. There’s Uber’s well-published toxic culture under co-founder, Travis Kalanick, which led to his resignation as CEO. The subsequent pressure on the company to transform has now reached the point where executive pay is being linked to diversity and inclusion goals. Google’s 2019 Diversity Report showed that the internet behemoth is not exactly blazing a transformation trail either, with female leadership representation dropping to 26%. Tellingly, Google’s Chief Diversity Officer, Danielle Brown, resigned shortly after the report was released.
Just to muddle the picture further, there are also converse trends like the surge in Indian CEOs taking up the reins at American tech companies. Sundar Pichai at Google, Satya Nadella at Microsoft, Nikesh Arora at Palo Alto Networks, and Shantanu Narayen at Adobe are some high-profile examples that come to mind. A few Indian swallows do not make a diverse summer though. Even with Pichai at the head of Google, the company still struggles with diversity issues. Which bring us back to the original question - does workplace diversity drive better results?
The first step to a definitive answer is to understand the difference between diversity and inclusion and how they interact with each other. Diversity can be seen as all the traits that distinguish us from each other, such as gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, age, and sexual orientation. Inclusion refers to how an organization can harness diversity to create a performance-oriented culture that is also conducive to personal success. Diversity is the raw material; inclusion is what you build with it.
As Tim Ryan, U.S. chairman of PricewaterhouseCoopers and co-founder of CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion, mentioned in Fortune earlier this year,
". . . a focus on diversity numbers alone can create dangerous tunnel vision . . . business leaders should balance their approach by paying more attention to company culture . . . a workplace where each employee feels comfortable bringing their true selves to work is key to supporting them to stay, thrive, grow, and contribute within an organization."
That answers half of our investment question. Simply stuffing your organization with an exotic array of personalities is obviously not going to amount to much. You need to create a suitably inclusive environment that embraces all of your people’s differences and channel each person’s contribution towards common goals. But where’s the evidence that such an approach really improves the company bottom line and creates more value for investors?
The empirical case for workplace diversity and inclusion
The broader world provides some intuitive clues. Rock and roll, which dominated the airwaves for decades, evolved from diverse music styles like blues, jazz, folk, and country. The cosmopolitan melting pots of Singapore, London and San Francisco have all seen phenomenal economic growth over the past few decades. As an investor though, drawing parallels with company diversity would require more empirical evidence.
Thomson Reuters has made the job a bit easier with their Diversity & Inclusion Index, now in its fourth year. The index ranks publicly traded companies based on their ability to incorporate diversity and inclusion in their company strategy. It then tracks the financial returns of the top 100 companies. Over the past seven years the D&I index companies have consistently outperformed the total market.
Number one on the 2019 D&I index, Johnson & Johnson, is also number 37 on the Fortune 500 list with a market cap of 5B and the world’s largest biomedical company by revenue. Number two, Nestlé, is the world’s largest food and beverage company and number 76 on the Fortune 500 list with a market cap of 9B.
Source: Refinitiv
The Thomson Reuters index is not alone in its empirical analysis of the impact that sound diversity and inclusion strategy can have on a company’s performance. Many leading financial and advisory firms have produced research that also proves a strong correlation between D&I and bottom line .
Morgan Stanley research from 2016 showed that companies with more female employees outperformed those with less gender diversity by adding an extra 2% return on equity.
A 2018 study by AXA investment managers identified high diversity and inclusion as a competitive advantage and indicator of future profitability.
In 2017, Boston Consulting Group compared perceptions of company leadership diversity at 1,700 companies in eight countries with the portion of total revenue derived from new products and services launched. Their conclusion was that companies with above-average management diversity earned on average 19% more revenue from innovation.
McKinsey’s 2018 report, Delivering through diversity, also confirms the connection between diversity and company performance. The report analyzed the profitability, long-term value creation, and diversity at various levels of over 1,000 companies in 12 countries. They found that the companies with the most gender diverse executive teams had 21% more chance of above-average profitability and were 27% more likely to create value over the long term than the companies with the lowest executive gender diversity.
Growth in diversity indexes and certifications like Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index and the Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE) Certification are further signs of the increasing importance of accurately measuring the impact of diversity and inclusion strategies on company performance.
Sources: Bloomberg | EDGE Strategy
Company executives used to be hesitant to ascribe too much influence to diversity and inclusion, but it seems the tide is turning. Alan Joyce, CEO of Qantas, went so far as to credit resilience and innovation borne of a diverse and inclusive culture for the airline's miraculous turnaround from a demoralizing AUD.8 billion loss in 2013 to a record profit of AUD0 million in 2017.
Why are diversity and inclusion such powerful drivers of company growth and profit?
The above-mentioned research, as well as feedback from companies like Unilever that have implemented detailed D&I strategies, has highlighted some specific reasons why more diverse and inclusive companies outperform their peers.
It promotes critical problem solving by fostering collaboration and removing biases.
It leads to better decision making and corporate governance.
It fast-tracks innovation by valuing different perspectives and new ideas.
It drives better employee engagement by being more welcoming and representative.
It gives access to a wider and deeper talent pool, which in turn can help build a distributed organization.
It makes companies more agile by forcing them to adapt quicker to changing circumstances.
It enhances brand and social reputation by reflecting the environment that the company operates in.
Implementing a diversity and inclusion strategy is not without its challenges though. A leadership team with multicultural experience, some international exposure, and sound relationship management skills implies a strong advantage. Leaders with well-developed emotional intelligence will also find it easier to relate to people on multiple levels and view issues from different angles.
International business services firm, Deloitte, defines inclusive leadership in terms of six Cs: cognizance, curiosity, courage, cultural intelligence, commitment, and collaboration.
Organizationally it is crucial to hire right, promote from within, and have a clear succession plan. More importantly, companies need to clarify early on who is ultimately responsible for driving diversity and inclusion. The current trend at large organizations like Facebook and Google is that it should be the Chief Diversity Officer or Chief Transformation Officer. In my opinion, there is a strong case to be made that such an important pillar of company culture should remain under the remit of the CEO, especially at early-stage companies.
Source: Bloomberg
Can tech help drive diversity?
Boston Consulting Group found in their research that digital technology has a multiplier effect on the relationship between diversity and innovation. Simply put, companies that prioritize digital solutions and tools tend to reap bigger rewards.
In response, D&I technology has grown substantially as businesses started waking up to the value of a diverse and inclusive work environment and simultaneously experienced societal, regulatory, and shareholder pressure to get rid of workplace bias and discrimination. According to Mercer, the world’s largest HR consulting firm, there are currently more than 100 vendors of D&I technology which covers all aspects of the employee life cycle: talent acquisition, development, retention/engagement, and analytics.
Entrants to this new market include platforms like Handshake, a job portal for university students and graduates that makes it easier for employers to find candidates based on more granular diversity and inclusion metrics. Jopwell is another talent acquisition startup which matches companies with Black, Latinx, and Native American candidates.
The Verdict
There’s no denying the mounting evidence that diversity and inclusion is good for your investment dollar. Just make sure the company is doing it for the right reasons. Simply focusing on numbers, be it the bottom line or quotas, does not guarantee long-term results. Using diversity to foster continuous innovation and source the best possible talent does.
Birgit Thümecke is co-founder and CEO of Eventerprise.com, a global marketplace platform that connects event organizers with event professionals as well as vendors of event-related products, services, and venues. As a recipient of a Stevie Award for Women in Business she is committed to building a world-class distributed organization that serves all its stakeholders with growing value.
Finding a reliable art logistics company to transport your precious artworks in NYC is easier said than done. Among the abundance of offers, many companies fail to stand by their promises and render genuinely exceptional services. Fine Art Shippers, a fine art shipping company with decades of flawless reputation in the area, stands apart from the multitude of offers in the NYC art handling market due to professionalism and dedication of its team to the art of handling art. A father-and-son company founded in 1995, Fine Art Shippers has been at the forefront of the dynamic NYC art world for decades to date, always coming with impeccable services, affordable rates, and customization of services to each client’s individual needs.
Here you’ll find comprehensive service packages including artwork transportation to galleries and auctions, moving museum exhibitions, antique moving, and art installation at the owner’s residence or the location of its display. With representative offices scattered across the USA and globally, Fine Art Shippers comes with a variety of service options that any demanding art collector or art organization may have, meeting and exceeding the quality and timeliness expectations. Hundreds of art dealers, galleries, museums, and private collectors enjoy the convenience of the company’s affordable art shuttle services allowing their items to reach the destination swiftly and securely.
Besides the actual art logistics services, Fine Art Shippers has successfully expanded its scope of service coverage to include art consultation and storage. The seasoned experts with proven experience consult clients on all issues related to art appraisal, authentication, brokerage, and procurement. Additional consultation aspects include support for young and emerging artists in terms of exhibition set-up, advertising campaigns, and the provision of appropriate venues for the artistic events.
Whatever piece of art you need to be moved, it’s never an issue for Fine Art Shippers. Its experts are experienced in piano shipping, white glove moving, and installation of artworks of all sizes. Every employee has specialized training in the handling of antiques, guaranteeing that your artworks stay intact no matter their condition and age.
Fine Art Shippers has an impressive track record of fine art moving and installation services at all significant NYC art fairs, including Frieze New York, The Armory Show, Affordable Art Fair New York, and SCOPE New York, to name just a few. Its art movers and handlers are always up to date with the latest techniques of careful, safe art packing, moving, and installation. Now you can relax and rest assured that your valuable property is in reliable and capable hands instead of controlling every aspect of the transportation. By using the art pick-up and delivery service from Fine Art Shippers, you may have your new acquisition reach its new home in no time.
Fine Art Shippers, a NYC-based international art logistics company, is happy to share the amazing news that the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum has announced a call for works for the group photography exhibit that will be held on January 10 – April 19, 2020. All works presented at the exhibition will be for sale, with proceeds benefiting the Museum and the participating artists. The photographer with the largest number of votes from the visitors will also be awarded a solo exhibit at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum in 2022.
At Fine Art Shippers, we are proud to provide comprehensive fine art shipping and museum services in the United States. We have the pleasure of working with many art institutions and organizations that entrust our team with handling highly valuable, one-of-a-kind art objects of any kind. At Fine Art Shippers, we also support talented emerging artists and various cultural activities that take place throughout the country, providing them with more publicity and attention they deserve. Now, we want to introduce the amazing Fort Smith Regional Art Museum and its recent program for professional artists in the field of photography.
The Fort Smith Regional Art Museum (RAM) was officially opened in the heart of Fort Smith, Arkansas in January 2013, but its history goes back further than that. The Museum originated under the Arkansas Association of University Women in 1948. At the time, it was a group of local artists who exhibited their artworks and held various classes throughout the city. Years later, they founded the Fort Smith Art Center that eventually was fully rebranded to align with the standards of the American Alliance of Museums. Thus, the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum as we know it today was born.
The Fort Smith Regional Art Museum is largely focused on the work of local and regional artists, but it also hosts nationally and internationally recognized traveling exhibitions. Among the Museum’s upcoming events is the exhibition of contemporary photography, which is aimed to foster art appreciation in the community and recognize professional artists at the same time. Any photographer, no matter whether they specialize in personal documentary, reportage, portrait, conceptual, travel, or landscape photography, can submit their works for consideration. Photographs to be shown in the exhibition will be selected by RAM. The deadline for submissions is November 15, 2019. The entry is free.
It’s interesting that throughout the duration of the exhibition that will run at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum from January 10 to April 19, 2020, the visitors will be able to vote for the photographer they like. The winner will be awarded their own solo exhibition at the Museum, which will be held in January 2022. Besides, all the works will be available for sale, and proceeds will benefit the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum and the participating artists. Whether you are a photographer or a connoisseur, we highly recommend that you pay your attention to the upcoming photography exhibition hosted by RAM. It will definitely be an exciting and memorable event!
Fine Art Shippers, an international fine art shipping company headquartered in NYC, is happy to announce that this year’s edition of Nova Frontier Film Festival and Lab will be held at the Billie Holiday Theatre on September 20-22. This important cultural event will bring to Brooklyn a fabulous selection of shorts, films, experimental videos, and other works by some of the most talented filmmakers and artists from the African Diaspora, the Middle East, and Latin America.
Nova Frontier Film Festival and Lab is an arts organization and film festival founded in Brooklyn, NY by two talented people: Lydia Darly and Billy Gerard Frank. Lydia Darly is a filmmaker and award-winning actress of Guadeloupean descent, who was born and raised in France. She was featured in Renny Harlin’s famous 2004 horror film “The Exorcist: The Beginning” and was Jordan Bayne’s assistant director on his 2011 short film “The Sea is All I Know” starring Melissa Leo. Lydia Darly is also a frequent guest speaker at various film festivals, known for her support of independent and women filmmakers.
Billy Gerard Frank, the co-founder of Nova Frontier Film Festival and Lab, is a multi-disciplinary artist and filmmaker born in Grenada. This year, this talented person, who now lives in New York, represents his home country at the prestigious Venice Biennale that is often called “The Art Olympics.” Frank’s research-based work addresses the issues of global politics, race, sexuality, migration, minority status, and post-colonial subjects. His films and mixed media artworks have been featured in many different group and solo exhibitions held in the United States, UK, and the Caribbean.
Nova Frontier Film Festival and Lab is an annual film festival born from the collaboration between Lydia Darly, Billy Gerard Frank, and another Brooklyn-based arts organization – RestorationArt. The Festival is organized for emerging and young artists and filmmakers from and about the African Diaspora, Latin America, and the Middle East. It is currently held in Brooklyn, NY but is going to expand its borders next year to include Marseille, France and Ghana, Africa.
Nova Frontier Film Festival and Lab 2019 has a very interesting festival program that will take place at the Billie Holiday Theatre, starting on September 20. The Festival will focus on the themes of Social Justice, Immigration, Multiculturalism, and Identity, presenting works by a whole range of talented and creative people from around the world. These include dramatic and documentary films, shorts, experimental videos, performances, and virtual reality. Nova Frontier Film Festival and Lab 2019 will be juried by the Egyptian-American director and cinematographer Mona Eldaief and the famous American producer Lauren Beck whose film “Manchester by the Sea” won two Oscars at the Academy Awards 2017.
Nova Frontier Film Festival and Lab 2019 is expected to be a memorable event full of arts and culture. The Opening Night Ceremony will start on September 20 at 7pm with a short fiction “Yasmina” by Claire Cahen & Ali Esmili France. Very recommended!
Meet Becky. She’s a smart young recruitment professional from a mid-sized town near Chicago in America’s Midwest. And she’s unemployed, despite an honours degree which saddled her with ,000 in student debt. Automation in the HR industry has made her junior position redundant.
If predictions are to be believed, this is a nightmare scenario that is poised to play off on a large scale across multiple industries and countries over the next few decades. Those with a fervent imagination can probably hear the voice-over in their heads, like something from a cheesy 1980s horror movie.
“First they came for the blue collar workers, and now they’re coming for those working in the professional service industries.”
Automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, gig economy, and robotics have all become dread words as the Fourth Industrial Revolution steams inexorably onward. But is it really all doom and gloom for young professionals looking to make their mark in the world?
At first glance, the predictions are not on the side of youth. The Brookings Institution calculated that 25% of American jobs are at high risk of automation, with the risk for those in the 16 – 24 age group the highest. Although areas like office administration (60%) and construction (50%) face some of the highest levels of automation, the seemingly unassailable legal profession is also not immune with a 38% risk.
The flip side of the coin looks equally dire. 49% of global employers are struggling to fill vacancies due to massive skills shortages, according to a ManpowerGroup survey. And that is exactly where the opportunity lies for ambitious young professionals who want to grab the world by the scruff of the neck. Let’s dig in further to see what the Beckys of the world should do to set themselves up for success.
But first, some more bad news. An oft-quoted Oxford university study estimated that almost half of US jobs were at high risk of automation over the next ten to twenty years. And that study was based on advances in Machine Learning and Robotics back in 2013!
Fortunately, the same study also came up with the antidote – those human skills that are currently immune to robotic replication.
For the foreseeable future, artificial intelligence will struggle to compete with our creative intelligence and its ability to produce original ideas and creative solutions. Robots are also not able to mimic sophisticated human perceptions and insights related to other people. Which is probably a good thing; one Dr Phil is enough.
In the same vein, it’s difficult to picture software being able to negotiate a peace settlement or a major business merger. And of course, it’s called the art of persuasion for a reason. Definitely not a machine learning strength – yet.
The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs report came up with its own prediction for most valuable skills which they have been tracking since 2015:
It is worth noting that Complex Problem Solving remained in pole position, while Critical Thinking and Creativity have moved into the second and third spots respectively. Emotional Intelligence and Cognitive Flexibility (your ability to switch between different mental tasks) both make a first time appearance.
At least half of the top skills are related to communication and collaboration, which should be seen as foundation skills that can be honed into top ten skills. But where or how do you get to do all that honing?
It’s a sad truth that many entry level roles are aimed that cost-effective execution of repetitive tasks. Exactly those tasks that will vanish within a few years from now. The old cliche of needing skills and experience has taken on a new meaning – you need ‘the right’ skills and experience.
So, the quandary for many young professionals is that they know they need skills and experience that universities and most entry-level jobs don’t offer. They often just don’t know where to go and get them. The good news is that forward-thinking startups like Eventerprise offer a powerful solution. It makes sense though; startups are generally already operating at the vanguard of commercial and societal change.
Many startups also offer something else, above skills and experience, and that’s purpose. Eventerprise, for example, is on a mission to make an extremely fragmented and under-served events industry more transparent and filled with value for all its participants. As the CEO of the company I like to believe that it played a role in the phenomenal growth of the young professionals who have taken their careers to the next level in our digital-first environment.
What does Eventerprise offer young professionals?
Collaborate within a strong culture that teaches work ethic as a way of living. When you believe in what you do and want to succeed, hard work becomes second nature.
Come to grips with the huge (global) growth potential of digital platforms and marketplaces.
Work closely with a leadership team that offers many years of experience and insights into a variety of business-related disciplines.
Learn faster, wider, and deeper than ever before on our agile development path.
Acquire the latest in-demand skills within a digital-first startup environment.
Interact with a diverse global team and gain life-changing multicultural and international exposure.
Celebrate female leadership, diversity, and inclusion.
Future-proof your career for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Discover opportunities to travel and explore the world on multiple levels
Work remotely or at our Cape Town, South Africa, operational hub.
There are of course a few expectations from our side
We expect that you take full ownership of everything that you do. That will require resilience and endurance, especially when things don’t go your way.
Sound work ethic is one of our core values. We hope you share that with us.
As the WEF mentioned, problem-solving skills are where it’s at. In a startup environment, your ability to come up with solutions to new challenges will be tested every day. Just like a startup needs to be agile in everything it does, so do you.
Sitting on the fence can be dangerous. That’s why forward motion is always powered by confident decision making. We support and guide, but we don’t hold hands. (Initiative is such a beautiful word.)
Opportunity knocks every day and around every corner. It just needs an attentive person to open the door. We’ve built an environment that’s conducive to out-of-the-box thinking. We trust you will seek out the fresh angles and openings.
Be bold and daring – within reason. We enjoy sparring with each other (it promotes creativity), but we always keep it respectful. Likewise, we move fast and break things to learn more, but we do so cognizant of all the relevant details.
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If you have read this far without breaking down in tears, well done. You may just be who we are looking for. One or two more carrots before we introduce you to some of our current career opportunities for young professionals.
We follow a performance-based remuneration model across the company. If you bring special skills to the party, we will definitely consider it in our offer. However, as a startup, our value proposition should be in what you can learn rather than a market-related salary. Longer-term, there is also potential to join our permanent core team, as well as acquiring equity through an employee stock ownership plan.
So without any further fanfare, here are some of those opportunities we’ve been going on about. Have a look and send through your application if you feel Eventerprise is the right fit for your career.
Junior Financial Operations Coordinator
Junior Freelance Graphic Designer
Junior Digital Marketer
Freelance UX Designer
Freelance UX Writer
Web Copywriter
Learn more about Eventerprise on our Careers Page.
Eventerprise.com is a Swiss global tech startup on a mission to connect the world of events. We do this by ensuring technology is accessible, inclusive and affordable across an underserved market. Eventerprise makes it easier to create memorable experiences by helping everyone find the best vendors, venues and event professionals, all on one platform.
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As a professional fine art moving company, Fine Art Shippers deals with many different kinds of art, from works on paper and oil paintings to metal sculptures and large art installations. Our company is also proficient in moving walls with graffiti and street art. In particular, we are pleased to offer a Banksy wall removal service in New York, London, Paris, and other our locations. Our team of professional art handlers has the experience, resources, and skills necessary to extract any mural from the wall and relocate it to any destination safely and securely.
Banksy is a world-known British street artist whose identity is hidden in a shroud of mystery. His amazing murals, most of which address social, economic, and political issues relevant to today, appear on the buildings overnight, as if by magic wand. They cover the walls of Bristol, London, New York, Chicago, New Orleans, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, Melbourne, Amsterdam, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and many other cities around the world. Banksy prefers to stay anonymous, which, however, does not prevent his works from being sold for millions of dollars. This elusive artist has literally changed the way people look at graffiti and murals, bringing street art to a whole new level. As a result, the lucky owners of buildings covered with Banksy art do their best to preserve his works, which often leads to certain difficulties. This is where Fine Art Shippers comes into play.
Banksy’s last visit to New York in 2018 was marked by a series of gorgeous murals that appeared in the unassuming Brooklyn neighborhood of Midwood. The larger one was almost immediately destroyed, but the smaller one created on the wall of the former Mobil gas station was successfully preserved thanks to the building’s owners and our expertise in moving large and heavy artworks. The mural depicting a seal balancing a ball on its nose is now kept in a secure, climate-controlled facility and can be viewed on-demand.
Moving a Banksy wall was one of the most challenging things Fine Art Shippers has ever done. The 10 x 10 feet mural was approximately five tons in weight, not to mention that we had to extract it from the building without ruining the wall and damaging the artwork itself. This job required a cohesive teamwork approach, with professional art handlers, engineers, builders, art restorers, and steel manufacturers involved. After developing a step-by-step plan of action, we supported the wall with metal bracing elements and a custom built wooden carcass and only then extracted it from the building using special tools and equipment. Everything was done professionally, with the utmost attention to detail, which allowed us to move the valuable Banksy mural to its current location in perfect condition.
At Fine Art Shippers, we are proud to offer our Banksy wall removal service in New York and other cities around the world. We have the capacity and knowledge to handle the most challenging and complicated moving task with efficiency and safety. Whatever mural or art installation you need to relocate, we will be happy to help!
“Our expert forums are hard-hitting and engaging, all while recharging the energy that got you into business in the first place. No one ever started a business to spend their days running payroll, reporting taxes or even the “fun” stuff like branding and marketing. That’s exactly why Avitus Group exists. We take the necessary, everyday hassles of owning a business and move them from your plate to ours. It is a win for everyone,” says Avitus Group Executive Vice President of Business Development Travis Bruyere.
“Branding is a “culturally popular” subject that businesses frequently talk about, but all too many fail to understand the full scope of the branding process and its direct impact on their company,” says Avitus Group Director of Marketing Dan Jeziorski. “This informative forum is set to unveil the top 5 common branding mistakes that open the door for the competition to move in.”
Expert Forum Attendees will walk away with 3 big ideas designed to help move their brand forward: 1. Your logo is not your brand, nor does it grow your business. Discover the truth about visuals and their role in branding success; 2. Words matter. Encounter the power of differentiation and what really motivates prospects to trust your business and call you first; 3. Your people are the lifeblood of your brand (not your marketing). Learn how internal adoption is the #1 stabilizer of your brand.
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blumshapiro, the largest accounting, tax and business advisory firm based in New England, today announced a merger with Cowan Bolduc Doherty (CBD) of North Andover, MA. The merger becomes official on August 1, 2019.
blumshapiro has been growing significantly in the Massachusetts area over the last 5 years and this combination with CBD will expand the firm’s presence in Massachusetts to 5 office locations, adding 20 professionals—including 3 partners—to further fortify the firm’s position as the largest accounting, tax and business advisory firm headquartered in New England.
“CBD’s strong and well-respected team of auditing, accounting and tax experts—and their reputation for providing exceptional client service—greatly complements blumshapiro and further supports our commitment to provide our clients the personal level of service that has contributed to our firm’s success. We are honored and thrilled to welcome CBD into the firm,” said blumshapiro CEO Joseph A. Kask.
“Since our founding in 1988, CBD has fostered strong relationships with our clients in northeastern Massachusetts. For more than 30 years we have embraced growth and change, and this merger with blumshapiro is a natural next step in providing our clients with more resources while maintaining the personalized commitment they have come to expect from CBD. We are very excited to join the blum team,” said Stephen J. Doherty, CPA, partner at CBD.
CBD’s 20-member team specializes in business, financial and client accounting; financial and tax due diligence; business financing; estate planning; individual tax preparation and planning; multi-state tax planning; business tax preparation and planning; and 401(k) audits for business.
“This combination helps extend blumshapiro’s reach and leadership serving entrepreneurial clients in the Boston market,” said Gary Adamson CPA, CEO of Adamson Advisory LLC, the advisor to both firms on this merger. “Cowan Bolduc Doherty has been a leader serving the Boston market for many years and was attracted to blumshapiro because of their outstanding talent pool and extensive range of services focused on the middle market.”
The merged firm will adopt the blumshapiro name. The North Andover office will join blum locations in Boston, Newton, Quincy and Worcester, MA. blum also has offices in West Hartford, Shelton and Marlborough, CT and Cranston, RI.
blumshapiro is the largest regional business advisory firm based in New England, with offices in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The firm, with a team of over 500, offers a diversity of services, which include auditing, accounting, tax and business advisory services. blum serves a wide range of privately held companies, government and nonprofit organizations and provides non-audit services for publicly traded companies. To learn more visit us at blumshapiro.com.
With 450 tech companies, a billion GDP, and more than billion in venture capital and private equity investment in the past ten years, the Tri-Valley area has become one of the fastest growing regions in the Bay Area.
"The Tri-Valley has an incredible density of talent and some of the fastest growing companies in the Bay Area," says Brandon Cardwell, Executive Director of i-GATE. "The launch of TRIVALLEYCONNECT.ORG gives people the chance to connect with opportunities in the Tri-Valley and join one of the most vibrant and dynamic communities in the Bay Area."
The Tri-Valley is experiencing an economic boom thanks to significant growth in the tech, life science and advanced manufacturing sectors. The region's collaborative culture is proving to be a major asset for startups and later stage companies alike.
TRIVALLEYCONNECT.ORG also features a new job board in order to showcase the abundance of technology and innovation career opportunities currently available in the region. With so much of the Tri-Valley’s workforce employed in innovation and technology-driven industries, and worker productivity among the highest in the nation, the region has become a hub for job growth and innovation.
Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group member Les Schmidt, of BRIIA, the Tri-Valley's AI focused accelerator, suggested ITV activate an automated job board to connect talent with local employment opportunities. "The heart of the region's economic engine is the incredible talent and companies within it. The new system has the potential to turbo-charge that engine, fueling business growth and shortening commutes, " says Schmidt.
"Connecting talent with thriving companies in the Tri-Valley is a top priority. We want more people to find great work close to home so they can ditch their commute," says Lynn Wallace Naylor, CEO of Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group. "Companies can now reach directly into our innovation ecosystem to access the top talent they need, and they all live right here."
Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group and i-GATE are jointly hosting TRIVALLEYCONNECT.ORG to lead and nurture the region's innovation ecosystem. Organizations like Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group, i-GATE, and BRIIA bring together diverse stakeholders to ensure the Tri-Valley is among the best places in the world to start and grow a business.
The assets and unique features of the five cities that make up the Tri-Valley are showcased on the new site including Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and San Ramon. Innovators in every business sector will be regularly featured in news on the site. The website launched with an update from the global headquarters of Topcon Positioning Systems in Livermore, CA.
About i-GATE
i-GATE is a non-profit organization dedicated to making the Tri-Valley the best place in the world to start and grow a company. Since 2010, they have made it our mission to build a vibrant and diverse network of entrepreneurs, and to provide them with resources they need to succeed. They operate The Switch and Switch Labs, as well as the NextTech Speaker Series, and Startup Tri-Valley.
About BRIIA
BRIIA is an innovation accelerator. We deliver high-value workshops and expertise that accelerate startups and corporate new product initiatives. BRIIA’s Startup Accelerator is a 13- sprint, tailored program that propels AI-powered, B2B software startups from prototype to fundability. Their Corporate Entrepreneurship Accelerator helps corporate teams innovate like entrepreneurs, rapidly propelling new products from ideation to revenue generation.
About Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group
Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group (ITV) connects the businesses, educational institutions, research labs, start-up community and civic leaders in the Tri-Valley. ITV has positioned the region as a technology and innovation powerhouse, outpacing the Bay Area mega-region in both job creation and economic growth. The Tri-Valley punches far beyond its weight as it is home to 370,000 people, 450 technology and innovation companies, and delivers a GDP of billion.
Storm Ventures Group (SVG) CEO Anthony Delmedico recently launched the first virtual reality training platform for the construction and restoration industry. The SVG University (SVG U) Virtual Reality (VR) Goggles provide a 360-degree virtual reality environment and come pre-loaded with the SVG U VR Training App, VR Training Room and several VR industry-specific courses to help contractors recruit, onboard, and train employees. SVG assists and educates roofing and restoration contractors in the 0 billion roofing and storm restoration industry as well as the billion retail roofing and trades industries.
“The SVG U Virtual Training Platform is absolutely amazing. Our team loves it! It’s engaging, exciting, and life-like. We have successfully saved hundreds of hours of training alone, while also providing proven systems for our senior management. We have successfully scaled our company from million to million in one year by using the SVG U Virtual Training Platform,” says Nick Forsell, owner, Atlas Restoration.
SVG U (VR) courses include scouting damaged areas; conducting roof and property inspections; swiftly identifying and monitoring targeted geographic areas after a storm to help property owners recover; how to identify roof damage and determine type of damage; business sales; industry protocols; educating property owners on damage,roofing options, warranties and materials. The SVG U VR Goggles allow construction and restoration company CEOs to save hundreds of hours in training time. Rain or shine, new hires can train indoors in a real-life virtual platform with a laser pointer and a set of goggles. Learn more at http://www.SalesTrainingVR.com or call 330-57-STORM. See the VR Goggles in action at https://youtu.be/S37HOHsvyrk.
“One of the biggest challenges in our industry is recruiting and attracting new talent. The SVG U Virtual Reality goggles are great for helping roofing companies reach and attract new hires in the new millennia. We use them during job interviews, onboarding and training new hires, as well as at career fairs and job expos!” says Scott Riopelle, CEO, Interstate Roofing.
According to a study by McKinsey & Company, construction is one of the least digitized sectors in the world, and construction productivity has remained flat for decades. As one of the world economy’s largest sectors employing over 7 percent of the world’s working-age population with trillion spent on construction-related goods and services every year, the traditional method of design-bid-build has made construction disjointed and siloed. Every construction site is different, presenting its own unique set of challenges and risks. This has made it difficult for the industry to streamline processes and increase productivity the way manufacturing and retail industries have done successfully.
“It’s no secret. The construction industry utilizes an amazing array of technology to improve job safety, performance, customer service enhancements, property and jobsite monitoring. The things we can do today at the touch of a button are incredible! But, the industry is seriously lagging. Previous underinvestment in technology has been the root cause of low productivity. Innovation is key, and digital technologies are gaining traction. There is not a single business owner today in any industry that can grow their business while trading time for money. Our Virtual Reality training does the work for them, and this is just the beginning!” says Anthony Delmedico, CEO and founder, Storm Ventures Group, SVG University, producer of the annual Win The Storm Conference and Tradeshow Expo, author of the Win The Game book.
According to Connect & Construct, the top five trends in construction technology in 2019 include the internet of things, virtual reality, AI and machine learning, predictive analytics, and autonomous equipment.
“The competitive landscape is ever changing, and our Virtual Reality training has filled a massive void in the market. Companies have two choices: evolve or dissolve. This is one of many tools and systems we’ve launched in our SVG University training platform to help construction companies scale,” says Delmedico.
Delmedico has over 25 years of experience in the construction and restoration industry, previously as a CEO to a 3M company he scaled to 18 states throughout the nation, and now as a consultant, educator, speaker, trainer, author and producer. Delmedico is the author of the Win The Game, a leading book and blueprint for contractors in the construction and restoration industry. Delmedico produced the Win The Storm Conference and Tradeshow Expo, where over 7,500 contractors, suppliers, vendors and leading experts get together to connect, learn, network and grow. Delmedico launched SVG University, a unique training platform for contractors to learn proven strategies to scale their companies.
About Storm Ventures Group Storm Ventures Group [SVG] is the premier catastrophic management consulting and joint venture firm. SVG is a global leader in training construction industry professionals how to help property owners recover quickly after catastrophic storm events.The SVG team brings over 25 years of experience in commercial and residential construction, insurance restoration, and best practices in construction management to the rapidly growing insurance restoration industry. SVG products include SVG University (SVG U), a virtual online training platform for general contractors, roofing, construction and restoration professionals. SVG U includes a full course library of hands-on, engaging, industry-specific training videos with courses, chapters, and testing to help contractors scale. The SVG annual Win The Storm Conference & Trade Show Expo attracts, trains and mobilizes construction and restoration companies throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia to successfully manage catastrophic storm events, build sales teams, rebuild communities and streamline operations to scale. For more information call 330-57-STORM or visit us online at http://www.StormVenturesGroup.com. To RSVP for the annual Win The Storm Conference & Trade Show Expo, please visit http://www.WinTheStorm.com.
About SVG University SVG University [SVG U] is the first virtual online training platform for general contractors, roofing, construction and restoration professionals to systemize, scale, and grow their businesses. SVG U includes a full course library of hands-on, engaging, industry-specific training videos. Courses include sales management, sales training, recruiting, hiring, production, estimating, supplementing, roofing systems, detecting storm damage, large loss claims, human resources, and more. The platform is available 24/7 and provides real-time reporting and employee testing. Contractors and their teams can download hundreds of important documents including manufacturer specs, codes, statutes, warranty information, human resource documents, company forms, and more. Learn more at http://www.SVGUniversity.com.
About SVG U Virtual Reality Goggles SVG University (SVG U) launched new industry-specific courses only available in the new SVG U Virtual Reality (VR) goggles. Industry contractors and their teams can train from a fully immersed 360-degree virtual reality experience. Courses include scouting; conducting roofing and property inspections; roof assessments; storm damage and insurance claim process education; build and recovery processes; manufacturer specifications and warranties; business sales. Regardless of weather conditions such as rain or cold, new hires can train 24/7 indoors in a real-life virtual platform with a laser pointer and a set of goggles. SVG U VR Goggles are changing the way contractors recruit, onboard and train. Learn more at http://www.SalesTrainingVR.com or call 330-57-STORM.
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is proud to partner for a second year with Silicon Valley-based Velodyne Lidar, Inc., a market leader of real-time 3D perception systems used in a variety of commercial applications, including autonomous vehicles.
“For almost 40 years, MADD has worked to change behaviors and attitudes toward drunk driving, with a great deal of success. But we have learned that technology is essential to getting us to our goal of zero deaths caused by drunk driving,” said MADD National President Helen Witty. “Autonomous vehicle technology holds the incredible promise of helping us eliminate drunk driving. That’s why we are so excited to partner with Velodyne.”
Drunk driving is a violent and preventable crime that kills someone every 48 minutes in the United States. MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving is working toward eradicating this crime through four key elements that include supporting high visibility law enforcement, ignition interlocks, support for advanced vehicle technology, and building public support. Velodyne’s work with autonomous vehicle technology is a natural complement to MADD’s support for future technologies.
“We are honored to continue our partnership with MADD, and proud to assist in their efforts to eliminate drunk driving and save lives on our roadways. Velodyne welcomes their involvement in the upcoming World Safety Summit,” said Marta Hall, President and CBDO, Velodyne Lidar. “We share a belief that safety on the roadways is for everyone. At Velodyne, we are putting this belief into action through our ‘LIVE’ – Lidar in Vehicles Everywhere – initiative. Our goal is to design, develop, and mass-produce lower cost lidar sold for every model of car and truck.”
Velodyne’s World Safety Summit will bring together business, government, public safety and community leaders to share a broad range of perspectives and creative solutions to address safety issues and public concern regarding autonomous vehicles. The agenda is designed to promote conversations that advance understanding of the safety benefits that can be achieved with autonomous vehicles. Attendees will have the opportunity to ride in autonomous vehicles and learn from experts at informational displays and booths.
“Public acceptance of autonomous technology is going to be so important as we explore this new territory, and this summit will help tackle some of the challenges we face,” said Witty. “We are looking forward to working with Velodyne and advocating for the safe advancement of this technology so it can achieve its fullest potential — saving lives.”
About Mothers Against Drunk Driving Founded in 1980 by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking. MADD has helped to save nearly 380,000 lives, reduce drunk driving deaths by more than 50 percent and promote designating a non-drinking driver. MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving® calls for law enforcement support, ignition interlocks for all offenders and advanced vehicle technology. MADD has provided supportive services to nearly one million drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge through local victim advocates and the 24-Hour Victim Help Line 1-877-MADD-HELP. Visit http://www.madd.org or call 1-877-ASK-MADD.
About Velodyne Lidar Velodyne provides smart, powerful lidar solutions for autonomy and driver assistance. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., Velodyne is known worldwide for its portfolio of breakthrough lidar sensor technologies. Velodyne’s Founder and CEO, David Hall, invented real-time surround view lidar systems in 2005 as part of Velodyne Acoustics. Mr. Hall’s invention revolutionized perception and autonomy for automotive, new mobility, mapping, robotics, and security. Velodyne’s high-performance product line includes a broad range of sensing solutions, including the cost-effective Puck™, the versatile Ultra Puck™, the autonomy-advancing Alpha Puck™, the ADAS-optimized Velarray™, and the groundbreaking software for driver assistance, Vella™.
Tesséra Naturals is proud to offer the highest grade CBD products available to consumers. Made 100% in the USA using only organically grown hemp and the highest quality CO2 extraction and purification techniques, Tesséra Naturals is becoming one of the most highly trusted brands for the most discerning CBD consumers, as well as first time users.
The vision behind Tesséra Naturals' founders, Jason and Olga Cohen, stemmed from their desire to create the purest CBD products on the market, using only the highest grade ingredients, and to provide full transparency by conducting 3rd party independent lab tests for all of their products.
On a 2018 summer getaway to the mountains of Colorado, the Cohens learned about the amazing health benefits and medicinal properties of CBD and began using CBD oil to manage pain, help with occasional bouts of insomnia and as a daily general wellness routine.
They quickly learned that not all CBD is created equal. “Unfortunately, there are a lot of low quality, unsafe products on the market due to the absence of FDA regulations for CBD,” Jason explains. As many uncertainties remain about the legality, quality, and safety of this new “miracle cure”, the Cohens set out to develop products for those seeking premium quality hemp CBD products without the risks.
With adherence to the highest standards of quality and safety from seed to bottle, Tesséra Naturals has been growing at a rapid pace online and is now launching a wholesale program, beginning in their hometown of Austin, TX and expanding to additional markets in the coming months. “As the popularity of CBD continues to explode, we feel that Austin’s progressive cutting-edge culture is the perfect market to expand our presence to the retail shelves,” says Olga.
What Sets Tesséra Naturals Apart?
All Tesséra Naturals products, which include tinctures, capsules, topicals and pet products adhere to the following standards:
Organically grown phytocannabinoid-rich hemp from fully compliant US Farm
Manufactured in GMP compliant and FDA registered facility
Solvent free extraction methodology to maintain the whole plant profile
Nano-emulsion technology to ensure optimal absorption and bioavailability
Non GMO and free of pesticides, metals or harsh chemicals
3rd party independent lab testing for potency, quality and safety
About CBD
CBD or “Cannabidiol” (pronounced Cana-bih-DIE-all) is one of 100+ natural compounds found in the cannabis plant called “cannabinoids”, and have been used for their medicinal qualities for ages, with CBD being the most powerful in this respect. CBD derived from hemp has been deemed federally legal by the 2018 Farm Bill, as long as the hemp contains less than .3% THC.
CBD has been increasingly shown to provide many health benefits such managing anxiety and stress, pain relief, improving sleep patterns, appetite, focus, memory, immunity response and more.
About Tesséra Naturals
Tesséra Naturals is a family owned and operated company based in Austin, Texas and offers premium quality organic whole plant hemp-based CBD products. Its founding principles include promoting a natural and healthy lifestyle which consists of a clean diet of primarily unprocessed food, regular exercise and holistic medicine whenever possible.
Tesséra Naturals is passionate about educating the community about health and wellness and is committed to giving back by supporting various non-profit organizations. It also offers senior citizen and military/veteran discounts. All Tesséra Naturals products can be purchased online with a 100% money-back guarantee and free shipping.
Tesséra Naturals products are THC free and can be shipped to all 50 states.
The United Nations Foundation’s Shot@Life campaign, which helps expand access to life-saving childhood vaccines globally, is proud to share an expanded partnership with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, to enhance disease surveillance systems and strengthen immunization programs in Sub-Saharan Africa. These efforts are critical to achieving Universal Health Coverage as part of the Sustainable Development Goals and providing every child the opportunity for a healthy future. Takeda’s vision to serve patients, wherever they are, drives its increased commitments to disease prevention, capacity building, and access to healthcare in developing and emerging countries. This commitment is clear in its 550 million yen pledge (over US$ 5 million) to Shot@Life.
“Vaccines are one of global health’s biggest success stories, saving millions of lives,” said Kathy Calvin, President and CEO of the United Nations Foundation. “We’ve made important progress to date, but we can’t stop now. We have to protect the progress we’ve made and strengthen healthcare and immunizations for millions of children in need. Takeda’s ongoing commitment will help track and respond to the spread of disease and protect children.”
Takeda’s partnership with the UN Foundation’s Shot@Life campaign will strengthen health systems in Sub-Saharan Africa through improved disease surveillance and data utilization enabling effective immunization planning and outbreak response. Strong disease surveillance systems are critical to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), given that they provide governments and public health decision makers with the data they need to ensure that all people and communities have access to health services. This data is particularly important in the context of infectious disease outbreaks, during which government officials must act quickly and decisively to prevent the spread of disease. Even when countries have robust immunization systems overall, relatively weak surveillance systems can compromise the delivery of life-saving vaccines. Strengthened health systems, management and evaluation approaches, and improved policies can help address critical gaps in national immunization systems. These measures help ensure that every child receives life-saving vaccinations, moving countries closer to achieving UHC.
Takeda’s support of global health programs does not end with their support of the UN Foundation. In early June, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited became the first private sector company to announce a financial commitment to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria’s Sixth Replenishment. The pledge, consisting of JP¥ 1 billion (approximately US$ 9 million) over five years, builds on Takeda's previous contribution to the Global Fund, and is an important demonstration of how we must all step up the fight to achieve health and well-being for all.
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About Shot@Life Shot@Life is a grassroots advocacy campaign of the United Nations Foundation that champions global childhood immunization as one of the most effective ways to save the lives of children around the world. We rally members of the public, members of Congress, businesses, and civil society partners — through public education, grassroots advocacy, and fundraising — to support and invest in the global childhood immunization programs. Go to ShotAtLife.org to learn more.
About the United Nations Foundation The United Nations Foundation acts as a strategic partner to help the United Nations mobilize the ideas, people, and resources it needs to drive global progress and tackle urgent challenges. We focus on issues at the heart of the Sustainable Development Goals, build initiatives across sectors to solve problems at scale, and engage citizens who seek action. Founded in 1998 by entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner, the UN Foundation works with philanthropic, corporate, government, and individual partners. Learn more at: http://www.unfoundation.org.
About Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) is a global, values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader headquartered in Japan, committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future to patients by translating science into highly-innovative medicines. Takeda focuses its R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Gastroenterology (GI), Rare Diseases, and Neuroscience. We also make targeted R&D investments in Plasma-Derived Therapies and Vaccines. We are focusing on developing highly innovative medicines that contribute to making a difference in people's lives by advancing the frontier of new treatment options and leveraging our enhanced collaborative R&D engine and capabilities to create a robust, modality-diverse pipeline. Our employees are committed to improving quality of life for patients and to working with our partners in healthcare in approximately 80 countries and regions. For more information, visit http://www.takeda.com
Takeda's Global CSR Program, its flagship CSR activity, makes multi-year commitments in partnership with key global stakeholders. The Program is rooted in the company’s patient-centricity and dedication to disease prevention and the improvement of access to healthcare that transforms people's lives in developing and emerging countries. Since its launch in 2016, the Global CSR Program has been delivering tangible results, contributing significantly to global efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Results range from expanding patient’s access to quality diagnosis and treatment, including immunization, in disease-endemic countries to training health workers and strengthening health systems worldwide. For more information visit https://www.takeda.com/corporate-responsibility/.
Hickory Global Partners, a leading travel management services company, providing innovative service, distribution and technologies to its network of travel agency, corporate travel departments and supplier partners is delighted to announce a partnership with TAS Global – powered by The Apartment Service. The Apartment Service will provide global serviced apartment solutions to all of HICKORY's TMC and CTD members. HICKORY’s goal of keeping its members on the forefront of leading-edge travel industry trends makes them the first North American consortium to offer serviced apartments alongside their extensive hotel program. This partnership will offer HICKORY’s members a complete 360 view when selecting the best accommodations for their client’s travelers.
Through the partnership with TAS Global, one of the largest global serviced apartment booking agents, Hickory Global Partners now has access to more than 1 million serviced apartments worldwide. This will provide additional flexible accommodation solutions for HICKORY’s members and their clients. The TAS global supply chain will give access to accommodations that are suitable for all reasons of travel at any length of stay from 7+ nights. This includes everything from apart-hotels through to serviced apartments as well as corporate housing, all designed to complement HICKORY’s existing hotel program.
“I am delighted that Hickory Global Partners has included The Apartment Service in their service offering to enable delivery of extended stay and corporate housing solutions for their partners’ business clients,” says Charlie McCrow, CEO. “Extended stay solutions in serviced apartments for business trips and assignments away from home are being requested more than ever before. The serviced apartment option offers cost savings and extra comfort with a living room and kitchen, providing a homely living space. Our team will save HICKORY partners the headache of working with a new and different supply chain, and smooth out the reservation process to support creative travel solutions offered by Hickory Global Partners.”
Mark Houston, Sales Director TAS, “we are really excited with this new partnership which will now see all the hard work begin. It is certainly going to be an exciting roll-out as we begin the amazing journey to connect with the HICKORY membership and share with them the solutions that can be accessed for their clients."
“We take great pride at being the first membership organization to recognize emerging markets for our agencies, corporate travel departments and their clients,” said Chris Dane, President, Hickory Global Partners. “We have found that The Apartment Service is the best-in-class provider for apartment bookings and is a natural extension of our hotel program.”
HICKORY members can access their reservation request form by visiting http://www.HickoryTravel.com and clicking on the Supplier Information tab and then Apartment Services.
About TAS
The Apartment Service - TAS Global The Apartment Service (TAS Global) is the leading global serviced apartment booking agency.
TAS Global has over three decades of experience, offering a wide choice of solutions for corporate travel buyers looking to develop global, regional or local extended stay programmes for business travel, relocation, assignments and business projects. TAS Global operates from our 7 global offices in London, New York, Lisbon, Madrid, Barcelona, Frankfurt and Singapore providing an end to end service for consulting, sourcing, booking, managing and analysing reservations into serviced apartments worldwide, using our own proprietary technology.
In February 2014 The Apartment Service launched the celebrated TAS Alliance. The TAS Alliance brings together small and large serviced apartment operators across the globe under a single representation, distribution and marketing strategy, all powered by a common technology platform.
About HICKORY - Hickory Global Partners, an INTRAVEL Company
HICKORY’s unique approach focuses on return on investment for agency and supplier partners alike, guaranteeing them a positive ROI. Its visionary hotel incentive program, a robust and one-of-a-kind air program, a car rental program, and 24/7 support products make HICKORY an important strategic partner to travel agencies. Proprietary, innovative tools designed to share data with agency partners enable agencies to make better, faster decisions – thus driving more revenue. Supplier partners benefit from measurable results and extensive distribution and marketing opportunities across the HICKORY global network. For more information, please visit http://www.HickoryTravel.com.
This month, the law firm Booth & Koskoff settled a lawsuit against the County of Riverside for million on behalf of their client, Jacquelyn H. This settlement is one of the largest in the state’s history for a single victim of sexual abuse. The civil suit (Riverside County Superior Court case no. MCC1701255) has also resulted in significant changes for Riverside Child Protective Services (“CPS”).
According to the lawsuit, Jacquelyn was 11-years-old in 2014 when she first disclosed to a teacher that she was the victim of sexual assault. The perpetrator was her mother’s live-in boyfriend. The teacher reported this abuse to both the police and CPS, which resulted in both entities conducting investigations. In response, Jacquelyn’s mother obtained a restraining order against perpetrator, who then disappeared, allegedly fleeing to Mexico. Riverside CPS closed the file shortly after purportedly finding the allegations to be “inconclusive.”
Four months later, according to the lawsuit, Riverside CPS returned to the home to investigate a domestic violence report and discovered that the perpetrator had returned and the mother had dismissed the restraining order against him. Instead of opening a new investigation into sexual abuse and notifying the police of the perpetrator’s whereabouts, the CPS social worker chose to draft a “safety plan” that provided that the children could stay in the home if the mother agreed not to leave them alone with the perpetrator and if the perpetrator (identified as a “caregiver” of the children) agreed not to leave the children alone with their mother until her mental health improved.
In 2016, Jacquelyn was found to be seven months pregnant, and a paternity test confirmed that the perpetrator was the father. According to the lawsuit, Jacquelyn had endured near daily sexual assaults during the two and half years between CPS’ initial investigation in 2014 and her pregnancy being discovered in 2016.
Booth & Koskoff filed suit against the County of Riverside for its failure to cross-report its reasonable suspicion of sexual abuse to law enforcement when it learned that the perpetrator had returned to the home. The million payout was not the only result of the suit. Press reports have indicated that Riverside County has made significant changes to the leadership and procedures of its Department of Public Social Services at least in part in response to Jacquelyn’s case.
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The FSHD Society has convened the first-ever international meeting of leaders from organizations representing individuals and families affected by facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), a genetic, muscle-weakening condition that affects nearly one million people worldwide. “With international clinical trials for FSHD therapies already under way and more on the horizon, it is critically important for groups around the world to work together,” said Mark Stone, CEO and President of the FSHD Society. The US-based non-profit is the world’s largest research-focused patient advocacy organization for FSHD.
The International FSHD Patient Advocacy Summit was held on June 18, 2019, in Marseille, France. Sponsored by the FSHD Society and jointly organized with FSHD Europe, the invitation-only meeting was attended by 38 delegates representing 13 organizations from Brazil, China, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, UK and the US.
The attendees discussed the idea of developing an international “contact registry” or patient database that would facilitate global campaigns to educate families about FSHD research studies and drug trials. A key benefit of such a database, Stone explained, is that it enables advocacy groups to work more effectively with researchers and companies to recruit volunteers for clinical trials on an international scale.
As the first meeting of its type, attendees had the opportunity to introduce their organizations to one another. “Hearing about patient groups in the different countries was fascinating,” said Sheila Hawkins, a trustee with Muscular Dystrophy UK and delegate for FSHD Europe. “It was sobering to learn that in some countries genetic testing was either unavailable or so expensive that few people could afford it.”
Leading researchers gave presentations about the latest developments in clinical trials, molecular therapies, and the use of imaging technology to track disease progression. The delegates also participated in workshops to develop strategies for patient engagement, working with scientists and industry, and fundraising.
“While no one of us alone can change the world,” said Stone, “the Society is bringing all stakeholders and resources to the table to focus efforts on one goal: delivering disease-modifying therapies to our families by 2025.”
About the FSHD Society
The FSHD Society is the world’s largest research-focused patient organization for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), one of the most prevalent forms of muscular dystrophy. The Society has catalyzed major advancements and is accelerating the development of treatments and a cure to end the pain, disability, and suffering endured by one million people worldwide who live with FSHD. The FSHD Society has transformed the landscape for FSHD research and is committed to making sure that no one faces this disease alone. The Society offers a community of support, news, and information through its website at https://www.fshsociety.org.
Rila, a new social real estate mobile app where agents, buyers, and sellers can connect and list homes and rentals outside the MLS for free, has officially launched a ,000 giveaway and mentorship opportunity geared toward licensed new real estate agents. To enter for a chance to win, agents can sign up at rila.io/contest. After entering, they will receive a referral link that they can send to their network. They will receive one additional contest entry for each person that downloads the app through their referral link.
In addition to the cash prize, the winner will have the option to receive 12 complementary hours of mentorship with Rila founder Ben Bacal, a top-producing Los Angeles agent with over billion in sales. Bacal will walk the up-and-coming agent through the process of marketing and selling the multimillion-dollar listing at 8474 Harold Way in Los Angeles, California. The learning opportunity will provide an overview of vital skills such as creating marketing materials and learning how to effectively show a luxury home to potential clients.
The contest is open until August 17. For more information about Rila, visit rila.io.
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About Rila:
Rila is a social real estate app that helps agents generate leads and grow their clientele without the MLS. Real estate agents can easily list a property in a matter of minutes, post engaging photos and content, and connect with buyers and sellers—all for free. Rila also helps buyers and renters discover great new properties by accessing crowd-sourced listing information they wouldn’t find on any other portal. For more information, visit rila.io or download the iOS app from the Apple App Store.
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How to change owners of real property is determined by California law. California law assigns responsibility to maintain a database of owners to the counties. Each County has one government agency known as the county recorder, to carry out this task. This Tip Sheet by Mark W. Bidwell provides an overview of the process.
Data on who is the rightful owner of real property, also known as real estate, in California is maintained by the county where the real property is located. Change in owners to this database while a real property owner is living is by deed. A deed is a paper signed by the current owner with specific wording that transfers ownership from a living owner to a new owner.
Deeds are either “grant deeds” or “quit claim deeds.” Grant deeds are also referred to as warranty deeds. The owner who transfers real property to a new owner with the word grant, guarantees the current owner is the true owner and that the current owner has disclosed all debts and liens secured by the real property to the new owner. A quit claim deed transfers ownership “as is” with no guarantees of valid ownership or disclosure of debt.
Change of owners after a real property owner has died is by either an affidavit or an order from probate court. Affidavits are permitted under California law when there is either a surviving joint owner, a successor trustee or real property valued at less than ,000. An affidavit is a declaration under penalty of perjury the fact the owner has died and who is the rightful surviving owner or in the case of a trust, the rightful successor trustee.
An order from probate court is needed for real property valued in excess of ,000 that is owned by a person who has died without a co-owner, a trust or a transfer on death deed. A court order is obtained after filling a petition in probate court, service of a copy of the petition to heirs and beneficiaries and one or two probate court hearings. The court order transfers ownership from the deceased to his or her heirs. The court order is submitted to the county recorder to update the database maintained by the county.
Data on who is the rightful owner of real property, also known as real estate, in California is maintained by the county where the real property is located. Change in owners to this database while a real property owner is living is by deed. Change of owners after a real property owner has died is by either an affidavit or court order.
This Tip Sheet provided by Mark W. Bidwell, attorney at law. Office is located at 4952 Warner Avenue, Suite 235, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. Telephone is 714-846-2888. Websites are http://www.BidwellLaw.com and DeedAndRecord.com.
The evening of memories and merriment served as a welcome reminder of how much The Cruise Web has grown and accomplished in its first 25 years. More importantly, the event gave reason to pause and reflect on the teamwork, support and values that made it all possible.
A company founded in 1994 upon the drive and determination of one man, Frans Hansen, has matured into a thriving agency supported by the combined efforts of many. Through its personalized cruise planning, reliable service and top-down emphasis on respect, The Cruise Web continues to earn lifelong clients around the world.
“I’m so incredibly proud of all members of our Cruise Web team. They not only come to work every day and give their best effort to earn lifelong clients with personalized cruise planning and reliable service, but they do so while treating our valued customers, important co-workers, and wonderful suppliers and partners with professionalism and respect,” said Frans Hansen, The Cruise Web’s President.
Additionally, in appreciation of the cruise lines and communities that made The Cruise Web’s first 25 years possible, the agency is including both in its anniversary celebrations—beginning with its cruise providers, many of which were recognized at the dinner cruise gala.
The Cruise Web also celebrated this milestone by giving back to its community, specifically through Stepping Stones Shelter. This local homeless shelter focuses on finding stable environments for homeless families with children, and The Cruise Web was honored to support their vital work with a ,500 donation.
“I couldn’t be happier to celebrate this amazing milestone. I am truly honored to be part of such a wonderful company and proud that The Cruise Web has become an industry leader and trusted resource for the cruise travelers. The future is bright and I look forward to many more milestones to celebrate,” said Karolina Shenton, The Cruise Web’s Vice President.
While The Cruise Web’s 25th anniversary might be company’s biggest milestone to date, they believe that their continued adherence to and reverence for the value of respect will earn them many more. For this reason, rather than looking at this year’s anniversary celebration as simply the culmination of 25 years of hard work, The Cruise Web is treating this milestone—as important as it may be—as one among many, with even more to come.
About The Cruise Web The Cruise Web is an independent cruise travel agency with more than 25 years of expertise in personal cruise planning. The Cruise Web provides the best vacation value for clients throughout the world, saving them both time and money. To learn more, contact The Cruise Web today at 1-800-377-9383 (toll-free) or 1-240-487-0155 (international), and online at CruiseWeb.com.
The Hershel “Woody” Williams Medal of Honor Foundation, in conjunction with the Bluegrass World Series, UPS, and Louisville Bats Baseball, presents the 4th Annual Gold Star Family Day at the Ball Park August 9, 2019 at Louisville Slugger Field.
This unique event, developed by the Hershel “Woody” Williams Medal of Honor Foundation, hosts 300 Gold Star Family members for a day of baseball, food, community, and fun. The goal of the event is to honor and recognize Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to the U.S. Military.
As a part of this special day, there will be a patriotic pregame salute highlighted by Gold Star Family members throwing out the first pitch and singing the National Anthem. The Bluegrass World Series and the Louisville Bats will also offer special recognition to Gold Star Families and their Loved Ones throughout the game.
This year’s event will be held in conjunction with the Bluegrass World Series' Military Appreciation Night. The Bluegrass World Series is an incredible baseball event at Louisville Slugger Field featuring a team of 30 former Major League players competing against top-tier collegiate wood bat summer league teams from around the country. The Major League players will be competing as the Louisville Stars and the roster features Johnny Damon, Mike Hampton, Brad Penny, Ben Sheets, and many more.
This year, three special guests will join the Louisville Stars on the field for the pre-game salute to our Gold Star Families and their Loved Ones. Medal of Honor recipients Woody Williams, Bob Patterson, and James McCloughan will be on the field as a part of this special tribute.
The collective efforts of those involved remains focused on honoring Gold Star Families and their Loved Ones as well as showing appreciation to members of our Military and Veterans. Companies like UPS, the Louisville Bats, and others in the Louisville area have a strong history of supporting these efforts.
“The help and support of our partners and supporters is essential to us accomplishing our mission. That is one of the great things about the team effort of our organization, the Bluegrass World Series, UPS, and Louisville Bats Baseball; we are working together to build a network of support for Gold Star Families.” - Chad Graham, President of the Hershel “Woody” Williams Medal of Honor Foundation.
About the HWWMOHF: The Hershel "Woody" Williams Medal of Honor Foundation is a charitable 501c(3) nonprofit with a mission aimed at honoring, recognizing, and serving Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who paid the ultimate sacrifice. "The Cause is Greater than I..."- Woody Williams.
To get involved and to support this cause please visit: http://www.hwwmohf.org or call (888)-839-7190.
About The Bluegrass World Series powered by Horseshoe Casino & The Louisville Stars: The Bluegrass World Series team along with their strategic partners are returning to Louisville with their continued commitment to support local charities and celebrate the game of baseball. The Bluegrass World Series is once again bringing together an all-star studded roster of 30 + baseball legends to Louisville Slugger Field– the 2019 roster is stocked with Louisville natives and MLB vets that now call Derby City home. The vision for this event remains the same, to unite the community of Louisville – bringing charities, families, businesses and baseball fans alike to Slugger Field with the common goal of creating memories and making an impact in the Louisville community for many years to come. The Bluegrass World Series was developed to benefit the Louisville community and we need your help & support to make this dream a reality. For more information about our event and to find ways to get involved, please visit http://www.bluegrassworldseries.com.
Celebrated Chinese dancer Ashley Liang successfully presented the world premiere of “Flowing Colors of Charming Flowers” at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. The performance was part of the “East Meets West” dance program presented on July 6, 2019 by the Ashley Liang Dance Company, a non-profit organization. It received a warm and enthusiastic response from the near capacity audience.
Ashley Liang started dancing at age 6 with more than 26 years of experience. She is excited to share her “American Dream” at the most famous performance venue in New York.
“This performance aims to share the Chinese dance and modern dance culture, promote multicultural art, and establish a bridge for international cultural and artistic communication. I created this style when I was studying for my master’s degree in Dance Education at New York University, and I had quoted this in my graduation thesis.”, according to Liang, “It is my great honor to share my original choreographies with the audiences at Lincoln Center.”
The last dance of the performance “Flowing Colors of Charming Flowers” featured the creation process of artist Arthur Liu who received a creation patent of "Flowing Colors of Oil Painting".
This piece integrates not only the elements of Chinese classical dance, ballet and modern dance, and features a live accompaniment, including Chinese Guzheng, Guqin, flute, western instruments violin and cello. The piece accented the theme of the whole performance: carrying forward the Chinese dance and modern dance culture, promoting the integration and development of multicultural art.
About Ashley Liang:
Liang is a dance artist, choreographer and dance educator. She is the Founder and Artistic Director of the non-profit Ashley Liang Dance Company, and the president of Ashley Dance Center. She received a master’s degree of dance education at New York University.
She has received awards of “Excellent Dance Choreographer”, “Distinguish Dancer” and “Excellent Dance Teacher” from New York City Council Peter Koo and New York State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky.
About Ashley Liang Dance Company:
Liang owns and teaches at the non-profit Ashley Dance Center. Her students have won numerous awards in the US and China including Gold at Better USA Youth Talent Competition and Taoli World Dance Competition.
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The Radiology Business Management Association is urging its members to contact their elected officials in Congress about new bills to protect patients from unexpected out-of-network medical bills incurred while receiving care at in-network hospitals. RBMA supports the bi-partisan Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act (H.R. 3502), introduced in the U.S. House by Representatives Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-Calif.), and Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.), along with 40 other co-sponsors from both parties. H.R. 3502 is similar to legislation successfully implemented in states like New York and has proven to be an effective way to protect patients from unexpected large out-of-network bills while preserving high-quality independent provider groups as a viable part of our healthcare system. It includes provisions for an independent dispute resolution (IDR) process when providers and insurers cannot agree on a patient’s cost of care—an important safeguard that keeps insurers from simply dictating the price of care to provider groups that serve hospitals, like radiology practices.
In contrast, the Senate version of surprise billing legislation— the Lower Health Costs Act (S. 1895)—does not include provisions for an IDR process. Instead, reimbursements to out-of-network providers, like many radiology practices, will be set to the average in-network rate (benchmark rate) using data supplied by insurance companies. RBMA is asking its members to contact their Senators and push for having S. 1895 amended to include an IDR process before it is voted on. Indeed, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) has already proposed such an amendment and it only needs adoption. At the same time, RBMA members should also call their House Representatives and urge them to support H.R. 3502.
“RBMA members represent organizations across our country dedicated to serving patients with the high quality advanced medical imaging delivered safely and efficiently,” said Bob Still, Executive Director of RBMA. “We know what works at the state level in protecting patients from large out-of-network hospital bills while maintaining the quality and access to radiological services patients depend on. We believe that if we make our voices heard, legislators will listen to the experience of the radiology business experts among their constituents and include an appropriate IDR process in the final law.”
Unexpected out-of-network hospital billing (often called surprise billing) typically occurs when insurers contract with a particular hospital but not with all the independent physicians and provider practices that serve that hospital. As a result, hospitalized patients may discover that they must pay the difference (balance) between what their insurer pays an in-network provider and what the out-of-network provider typically charges for those services in that hospital.
“Limiting the amount patients at an in-network hospital can be billed for out-of-network services is sensible, but simply allowing insurers to dictate the rate without an IDR process as a safeguard can lead to unexpected negative consequences on patient care,” said RBMA Federal Affairs Committee Chair Linda Wilgus, CPA, MBA, FRBMA. “When crafting our national legislation, we should adopt what is known to work in the states for protecting patients from high cost surprise medical bills.”
The RBMA Federal Affairs Committee is actively engaged in Congress to advocate for legislation that protects patients from high cost surprise bills, settles disputes quickly and reasonably, and ensures that patients are provided ample in-network choices. RBMA members who would like to get involved are asked to:
Contact their House representative by clicking here and asking for their support of the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act.
Contacting their your Senators by clicking here and asking to replace current “benchmark” language with arbitration language as considered in the Sen. Cassidy amendment and/or House companion bill.
About RBMA
Founded in 1968, the Radiology Business Management Association is a national not-for-profit association providing members with applied business information and intelligence applicable in any radiology setting. RBMA represents more than 2,300 radiology practice managers and other radiology business professionals. Its aggregate influence extends to more than 24,000 radiologic technologists and 26,000 administrative staff and physicians. RBMA is the leading professional organization for radiology business management and is recognized for its radiology-specific educational programs, products and services, publications and data. The resources and solutions RBMA offer its members and the broader health care community are helping to shape the profession’s future.
MachineryPete.com, the fastest-growing marketplace for buyers and sellers of used farm equipment, announced the return of their wildly successful Unreserved Online Dealer Auction in conjunction BigIron Auction Company, rural America’s premier unreserved online auction service provider. This exciting event offers the farm equipment shopper a unique opportunity to bid on high quality equipment from various dealerships across the country. Online bidding starts on July 11, 2019.
From now until August 1, buyers can bid on an excellent selection of combines, tractors, fall tillage and more during this unique event. The auction is 100% unreserved, with all items free of liens and buyer fees. What’s more, each sale is completely transparent, allowing buyers to contact the sellers personally, ask questions, and inspect the items.
“We are excited to team up with BigIron for another auction event,” said Kevin Doyle, CEO of MachineryPete.com. “With BigIron’s deep expertise in the rural auction space and MachineryPete.com’s powerful marketing reach, we are a force to be reckoned with. We’re thrilled to give our customers an alternative vehicle to buy and sell used farm equipment.”
“MachineryPete.com and BigIron are a great fit,” said Mark Stock, Founder and CEO at BigIron Auctions. “Connecting participating dealers in an unreserved auction with market leading companies MachineryPete.com and BigIron Auctions assures dealers they’ll receive the exposure required to deliver true market value for their listings. Farmers and ranchers bid and buy knowing that all equipment is transparently represented, and bidders can contact the seller with any questions. They know that the equipment sells to the highest bidder, lien free with no buyer fees.”
In support of the Machinery Pete Online Dealer Auction in conjunction with BigIron.com, the company has launched a three-week, multi-platform, unprecedented advertising campaign with strong promotion on the MachineryPete.com website and social media networks, email programs, display ads across relevant websites, ongoing promotions and special editorial segments on TV and radio shows including, “Machinery Pete TV” , “AgriTalk,” “AgriTalk After the Bell”, “AGDay”, “U.S. Farm Report”, “American Countryside”, and a full page print ad in Farm Journal magazine.
About Machinery Pete LLC MachineryPete.com is the fastest growing marketplace for buyers and sellers of used farm equipment offering farmers a vast selection of equipment listings in one place with innovative search tools that make it easy and fast to find relevant equipment.
Founded in 1989 by Greg Peterson, Machinery Pete has come a long way since its beginnings in Greg Peterson’s home office in Rochester, Minnesota where he passionately researched, tracked and reported on auction prices. In 2014 Farm Journal and Machinery Pete partnered to provide a more efficient marketplace for buying and selling used ag equipment.
In July of 2015, MachineryPete.com launched its marketplace with leading edge marketing solutions for dealers, informed and built with the online equipment shopper in mind and creates meaningful connections between buyers and sellers. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
About BigIron Auctions For 35 years, BigIron Auctions has teamed up with farmers and dealers in North America, providing the best auction experience. The online platform was launched in 2009 and has quickly grown to become the premier unreserved online auction serving rural America. With BigIron, sellers enjoy a full-service experience, including quality listings, collection of payment, and access to a global audience. Buyers rest assured that all equipment they bid on is lien-free, with no buyer fees added to the final purchase price.
Mesa Science Associates Inc. (MSA) announced today that MSA has been invited to present their work on Canine Epilepsy at the Kanas City Animal Health Corridor annual meeting to be held in Kansas City the week of August 26, 2019. MSA Principal Tim Warneke will present the MSA Canine Project in a podium presentation aimed at investors interested in the animal health space.
MSA is a virtual company who until now has offered pharmaceutical consulting and management services to investigators who are developing new uses for old drugs and for those developing new pharmaceutical entities. MSA currently serves product developers from private companies as well as NIH sponsored investigators.
The Canine project is the first product to be owned by and developed under the MSA flag. The company is seeking funding to complete the Canine Project which is in advanced development. MSA principals decided to pursue this project after their research into human epilepsy revealed that annually there are over three million dogs in the U.S. suffering seizures with like numbers occurring in Europe. The company also discovered that there is no FDA approved treatment for canines that can be easily administered at home or away from professional veterinary facilities. Epileptic seizures are a medical emergency for both humans and canines requiring rapid treatment to protect the brain from serious injury. An emergency visit to a vet or hospital is costly in both time and dollars. The MSA concept is to obtain FDA approval for a drug in a device that will provide the pet owner with an easy and effective way to help break the seizure as soon as possible after it occurs and to help delay the onset of future seizures. This approach will provide the owner a cost-effective treatment that is timely and easy for the lay caregiver to administer.
Mr. Michael Mesa, President of MSA stated that “the company is excited by this project as it will hopefully extend the life of beloved pets and provide comfort to the pet owner who will be able to actively treat this dangerous condition in their own home. This, we believe, will result in an improved quality of life for both the dog and the owner.”
MSA team members strong background in the development of products aimed at the emergency treatment of human epilepsy helped in the transition to canines. Mr. Mesa in a former position led the development of the autoinjector product used in the highly successful NIH Rampart Study. The Rampart Study showed that a drug in an autoinjectors could provide an effective out of hospital treatment for patients experiencing active seizures. Mr. Mesa and Mr. Warneke, while both at King Pharmaceuticals, collaborated on The RESCUE Study project, that was aimed at providing at-home-treatment of acute repetitive seizure.
FabriTec Structures announced the company has partnered with Architectural Record and BNP Media to certify, host, and distribute the company’s AIA Continuing Education course Anatomy of a Tension Structure. The continuing education course provides architects with 1 LU (learning unit) upon successful completion.
The company’s Anatomy of a Tension Structure course teaches viewers about tensile membrane structures from conceptual design through to final construction. The course covers general fabric structure forms, membrane types, concept development and analysis, material takeoff, design analysis, pricing, design considerations, engineering, steel fabrication, membrane fabrication, installation, and several project case studies. The continuing education course is available through BNP Media’s website at https://continuingeducation.bnpmedia.com/courses/fabritec-structures/anatomy-of-a-tension-structure-1/
Licensed architects are required to earn 18 continuing education credits, or Learning Units (LU), each year to fulfill AIA membership requirements. The FabriTec Structures CEU course helps architects work towards earning the credits they need while learning about the tensile membrane structure industry.
About FabriTec Structures
FabriTec Structures is an award-winning lightweight structures contractor specializing in the design and construction of complex cable and custom tensile membrane structures, and building envelopes. FabriTec Structures builds tensile membrane structures that range vastly in scope and service from massive stadiums and amphitheaters to building entryways and covered walkways. We design and develop our fabric structures from an assortment of highly engineered membrane materials, including ETFE foil, PTFE, and PVC fabrics. Our support structures are forged from cold-formed carbon steel and include specially designed cables and fittings – all manufactured in-house.
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Sometimes, the complicated gap between what patients expect from their healthcare providers and what they actually end up getting can be captured in a single, simple idea. In One Bed – One Bill, Loyale Healthcare examines patient expectations and the procedural and technical underpinnings that enable the delivery of a seamless, satisfying holistic patient experience. This is a matter of increasing importance as patients and providers both struggle to overcome the challenges presented by patients’ increased personal costs.
Today’s Patient Financial Experience is Archaic
It’s no secret that consumers of healthcare have been frustrated by their medical billing experiences for a long time. In May, 2015, PwC’s Health Research Institute published a report titled “Billing and payment for a New Health Economy”. In it, PwC analysts noted that “the nation’s healthcare billing and payment system is an artifact of an earlier age.” The report added that “Much can be done to improve the system in the short term, but in the long term, structural change is needed to compete in the New Health Economy.”
As with other analyses of the “New Health Economy”, this report focused on the patient experience. Driven by the growing influence of patients on industry economics, the report summed up what most patients would tell you they want from their medical billing experiences. From well before 2015 to today, patients want a billing experience that is convenient, transparent, affordable, reliable and seamless. And as patients wield more and more clout, their desires are becoming demands. Healthcare providers who intend to compete for today’s consumers have no choice but to comply.
Instamed’s research found that 70% of consumers are confused by medical bills, 50% would not be able to pay a ,000+ medical bill and 93% were surprised by a medical bill in 2018. For payers (aka insurers), 71% of consumers were confused by their explanations of benefits (EOBs) and 72% want eStatements for premium bills (42% can’t get them). Instamed’s Chief Technology Officer, Chris Seib, is quoted in the report introduction saying, “It is clear that increased consumer responsibility is one of the most significant trends shaping the future of healthcare payments for consumers, providers and payers.”
Operating with a Consumer-Centric Lens
What does a consumer-centric patient financial engagement system look like? To meet the objectives for all stakeholders – providers, payers and patients, it conforms to the following three principles.
1. It is holistic – A patient should be able to receive one consolidated bill from all providers for an associated clinical treatment episode no matter how complex and how many providers are involved including network, affiliated physician and other service providers.
2. It is transparent – Providers should be able to holistically tell patients what their treatment will cost and what their out-of-pocket will be. Further, and just as important, it presents patients with bills that make sense and are easy to pay. One example is the Loyale Affordability Workbench™, a patient “digital front door” that makes it easy for patients to see what their care will cost in total and to explore payment options, set up payment plans and view all their bills in one clear presentation for easy online payment.
3. It responds to patient and provider preferences – Health system technology ecosystems are notoriously complex, so delivering a consumer centric financial experience depends on the system’s ability to seamlessly integrate with all the other systems affecting a patient’s care experience and financial responsibility. This integration must then adapt to variances between various provider settings and convert data that’s valuable for providers and payers while ensuring that patients’ experiences are personalized. Amazon, Apple and Zappos are consumer all-stars because they continually mine consumer data to optimize their customers’ experiences and their own financial performance.
Provider systems that conform to these principles give patients the confidence they need to proceed with care by demonstrating the provider’s high clinical, administrative and financial standards. Providers themselves benefit because of the improved payment behavior resulting from a more satisfying financial experience.
Making One Bed (Patient) - One Bill a Reality
Digital rendition and patient financial engagement with a consolidated bill each depends on the use of open architecture technology that can integrate and interoperate with multiple source systems in all healthcare settings, including:
Closed ecosystem technology will never be able to achieve “One Patient - One Bill” let alone holistic patient financial engagement. By definition, closed systems reject outside data sources thereby creating holes in the patient’s overall financial experience. For this reason, the rationale behind powerful captive EMR systems is a non-starter when it comes to future success in patient financial engagement.
Another Achilles Heel for closed systems is their inability to support experimentation and the use of advanced management techniques such as champion-challenger as explored by a recent Loyale article. A closed system has no challenger and therefore rarely improves in response to competitive marketplace dynamics.
Bigger Picture Marketplace Dynamics
Many hospital networks use a number of Hospital Based Specialists outsourcing partners such as Envision for emergent services, (ER), anesthesia and other specialty practices. Often, these outsource partners do not have the same payer network affiliations as the contracting Healthcare network or Hospital.
This can lead to an acute financial disconnect with patients who learn their services are out of network. Over the long run, this practice will prove unacceptable as regulatory pressure is brought to bear and negative consumer sentiment accrues for the HCN or Hospital - which was chosen by the patient precisely because the provider was in-network. For the IDN, hospital or outsourcer this leaves four practical options:
Merger or Acquisition - Buy the Outsourcer and bring in-network – Highly expensive
Outsourcer – Establish in-network status with all Provider client partners – Again, highly expensive and not always feasible
Collaboration – Use adaptive platform technology such as Loyale PFM to provide integrated, One Patient - One Bill consumer value-add, with transparency to alert the patient to any out-of-network occurrences
Stand Alone Enhancement – Short of one-patient-one-bill, adopt system and policy enhancements to improve patient financial engagement capabilities between separate HCN/Hospital and Outsourcer domains – Suboptimal but this at least moves the needle, especially if executed with an open architecture technology that can then move to an integrated solution when ready
The reality is that once One Patient – One Bill is implemented, few patients in any healthcare market will accept sub-standard offerings. For those who intend to compete, the time to formulate a strategy is now.
One Bed – One Bill is here today and can be implemented using Loyale’s open platform technology. The concept embodies the same principles that companies like Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix and others have used to achieve historical success and brand loyalty. Consumers expect it. Now Healthcare must step up to deliver it.
Loyale Patient Financial Manager™ is a comprehensive patient financial engagement technology platform leveraging a suite of configurable solution components including predictive analytics, intelligent workflows, multiple patient financing vehicles, communications, payments, digital front doors and other key capabilities.
Loyale Healthcare is committed to a mission of turning patient responsibility into lasting loyalty for its healthcare provider customers. Based in Lafayette, California, Loyale and its leadership team bring 27 years of expertise delivering leading financial engagement solutions for complex business environments. Loyale recently announced an enterprise-level strategic partnership with Parallon and has completed deployment of its industry leading technology to all HCA hospitals and Physician Practices.
As the healthcare environment evolves, the ASCP 2019 Annual Meeting, September 11-13, in Phoenix, will provide strategies to keep pathologists, laboratory professionals and residents on the forefront of the profession, as well as offer laboratory stewardship techniques to improve outcomes and enhance patient care.
Renowned Speakers Covering Crucial Topics On September 11, Her Royal Highness Princess Dina Mired of Jordan, President of the Union for International Cancer Control—one of the world’s most powerful female voices in the global fight against cancer and non-communicable diseases—will present the Grand Opening General Session.
On September 12, Michael Schubert, editor of The Pathologist, will moderate a lively panel debate on test utilization management. Six experts will each present their approach to test utilization and will engage viewers with a question-and-answer session.
ASCP Immediate Past President James L. Wisecarver, MD, PhD, FASCP, will deliver the Cindy S. Johns Lecture, “Solving the Puzzle of Big Data,” on September 12. He will discuss a new data standard being developed by the University of Nebraska Medical Center that will facilitate importing the data necessary for patient care into the electronic medical record (EMR) in a user-friendly format. The goal is that once this standard is more widely adopted, it will allow clinicians and researchers to aggregate the information in their EMRs to answer a wide array of questions that cannot be easily answered currently.
Attendees won’t want to miss the featured sessions on laboratory stewardship, which include “The Who, What, Why, How of Testing Algorithms: Making an Impact One Test at a Time”; “Laboratory Stewardship Standards: Using Checklists to Improve Performance and Reimbursement”; “Grassroots Approaches to Grow a Lab Stewardship Program”; and “Utilization Management in Anatomic Pathology.”
Targeted Track for Laboratory Professionals New this year, ASCP has developed a targeted track for laboratory professionals in four identified areas: hematology/coagulation, microbiology, transfusion medicine/blood banking, and clinical chemistry. These are specific sessions that are designed by laboratory professionals for laboratory professionals to help them gain practical, immediately-applicable knowledge.
Rae Rader, MPA, MASCP, PA(ASCP), will headline the Barbara M. Castleberry Lecture for Laboratory Professionals on September 13 with her presentation, “Pathologists’ Assistant: History of a Highly Trained Laboratory Professional and How I Became One.” She’ll examine factors surrounding this developing profession and how the growth and changes in laboratory medicine have influenced this profession.
Challenging Areas in Pathology Pathologists will also be able to choose from dozens of sessions featuring education in the fastest growing, most challenging areas in pathology practice. These include artificial intelligence for the pathology laboratory, computational pathology, cellular therapy, digital pathology, genetic/molecular testing for patient care and immuno-oncology.
During the Arthur Purdy Stout Society Lecture for Pathologists on September 13, presenter Esther Oliva, MD, will highlight the new HPV system of classification of endocervical adenocarcinomas, the new classification on patterns of invasion in endocervical adenocarcinoma and changes in the latest International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics staging systems of cervical carcinoma.
Preparation for Board Exams The ASCP Annual Meeting presents an opportunity for pathology residents to learn from renowned educators as they navigate the challenging issues they’ll face in their future practice. They will gain insights on the field through hundreds of hours of education in dozens of topic areas, and will also be able to prepare for their board exam with the Resident Review Series. The series is a group of five, 1.5 hour sessions covering challenging, high-interest topic areas to prepare residents for exam day.
Residents can also do a deep dive by attending the Michele D. Raible Lecture for Residents on September 12, where ASCP Chief Medical Officer Dan A. Milner, Jr., MD, MSc(Epi), FASCP, will present “Cerebral Malaria: An Allegory of Disease, Statistics”, and “Buying the 9s.” Dr. Milner will discuss cerebral malaria, a disease he has studied for over 20 years, as a model to illustrate the challenges of global health and the costs of health care and public health globally.
ASCP 2019 has education that will suit the individual needs of members of the pathology and laboratory medicine profession, whether they are pathologists, laboratory professionals or residents.
Learn more about the ASCP 2019 Annual Meeting here.
The Coalition of Medication-Assisted Treatment Providers and Advocates of New York State (COMPA) today announced that seven of its member Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) at 12 locations are participating in a study which integrates the treatment of substance abuse and hepatitis C virus (HCV) with the goal of achieving better outcomes through telemedicine. The study, “Comparison of Telemedicine to Usual Care for HCV Management for Methadone-maintained Individuals,” is supported by a million award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to the University at Buffalo (UB).
OTPs are federally certified and state licensed to provide FDA-approved medications to treat opioid use disorder: methadone, buprenorphine, and extended-release injectable naltrexone. The purpose of the five-year award to UB is to find an effective way to treat individuals who use drugs and who also have HCV, a population that has traditionally been difficult to treat in conventional healthcare settings. Even when receiving regular treatment for substance use at OTPs, these patients often don’t seek treatment for HCV, despite the fact that roughly half of them or more are likely to be chronically infected. In 2014, HCV killed a record 20,000 Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and liver related deaths as well as liver cancer are projected to increase exponentially over the next decade.
“Our OTPs across New York State answered the call to science for this important research,” said Allegra Schorr, President of COMPA. “We are proud that each OTP chosen for the study is a COMPA member, and we are hopeful that, if proven successful with HCV, telemedicine might be a useful approach to treating other diseases where patients face similar challenges.”
Based on promising pilot study results published online in 2018 and now available in the current issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases, the ongoing program with an eventual enrollment of more than 600 participants, is designed to compare the effectiveness of a patient-centered, opiate agonist treatment (OAT)-integrated telemedicine-based approach for management and delivery of HCV treatment to persons with substance use disorders (PWSUD) versus usual care. In a separate publication, the authors reported that individuals on methadone preferred the one-stop shopping and convenience afforded by the telemedicine interactions that occurred in the OTP.
“The conventional method of treatment delivery -- referral to an offsite location -- has discouraged many individuals from initiating or completing treatment,” said Andrew H. Talal, MD, professor of medicine at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at UB and a physician with UBMD Internal Medicine, who leads the study. “Telemedicine removes geography as an obstacle to high-quality specialty care for a common condition among individuals at an OTP. It permits direct interaction between the doctor and a patient. We are also able to administer the new HCV medications together with methadone, which increases medication adherence. Now that HCV treatment cures almost everyone in 2 to 3 months, without significant side effects or shots, the addition of HCV treatment could enable the OTP to move to providing comprehensive care. Management of other common conditions encountered in the OTP patient population could be modeled on our experiences with HCV care delivered in the OTP,” Talal added. “We commend COMPA on its robust response to our statewide call for OTPs to participate.”
Ken Bossert, Director of Drug Abuse Research and Treatment Program (DART), Buffalo, one of the study’s participants, stated, “Our program and community have witnessed firsthand how the lack of integrating care for patients also diagnosed with HCV has affected their quality of life in general and their ongoing recovery from opioid use disorder specifically. Having access to the advanced innovative opportunities associated with the use of telemedicine in this research initiative is a pivot point we hope to draw from when advocating to continue providing this valuable treatment approach after the research is completed.”
Lawrence S. Brown, Jr., MD, CEO of START Treatment & Recovery Centers (START), Brooklyn, another study participant, stated, “Behavioral, biomedical, and health service research have been part of START’s legacy since its founding in 1969. Our patients and staff view this study as another vehicle in which START is connecting research, the provision of the highest quality of care, and educating the public by sharing our experiences. All three are components of our agency’s mission. We began embracing research and this study demonstrates our continued enthusiasm to seek answers to the questions of today to improve care, celebrating START’s 50th anniversary.”
Other participating COMPA members include: Mt. Sinai Beth Israel, Manhattan and Brooklyn; Cornerstone Family Healthcare, Newburgh; Crouse Hospital, Syracuse; Pathways -- Rochester; Pathways – Buffalo; and Strong Recovery/Addiction Psychiatry Division University of Rochester Medical. For more on the study visit: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02933970. An additional link to a study-specific website is: https://www.cdnetwork.org/TEAMC
About COMPA The Coalition of Medication-Assisted Treatment Providers and Advocates of New York State (COMPA) is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to treating addiction through the use of pharmacotherapy as a part of a comprehensive bio-psycho-social approach to treatment. COMPA-member programs, numbering more than 45 organizations across New York State, treat more than 41,000 New Yorkers from every corner of New York State and help them to overcome their dependence on illicit opioids and other drugs. COMPA, along with its member treatment programs, affiliate members, and corporate members works to improve all aspects of the lives of patients. This involves advocacy with federal, state, and local governments as well as a variety of educational activities. COMPA’s program members provide Medication Assisted Treatment and include both Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) and Office-Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) providers. COMPA is the New York State member program of the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD). Visit http://www.compa-ny.org. Facebook: @companyc; Twitter: @COMPA_New_York
Privately-held, Los Angeles-based Circularity Healthcare is capitalizing on its completed successful and expanded Phase 3 clinical studies led by prominent researchers, such as Prof. David Armstrong, Prof. Ito Puruhito and Dr. Felix Sigal, and leading institutions, such as MIT, Airlangga, Harvard, Yale, University of Texas at Arlington, and many others. The clinical studies are expected to lead to the company’s highly anticipated Food and Drug Administration FDA approval as a non-significant risk (NSR) combination drug-device for the rapid and highly effective treatment of diabetic foot ulcers.
These exciting developments come on the heels of the rapidly growing market demand for Circularity’s existing product line with a proven technology, manufacturing and fulfillment base. Circularity has recently begun production of its unique, branded, pharmaceutical-grade platform drug molecules at the FDA-audited Pennsylvania facility of multinational specialty gas company Airgas. The collaboration with Airgas is planned to ramp-up in the coming months and extend to Airgas’s 1.3 million home health customers. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a major global supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases with a billion market capitalization.
Already well positioned as an emerging global biotech and medtech product manufacturer, Circularity is now shifting more focus from its non-regulated wellness and cosmetic products to its premium FDA-approved patented and patent-pending drug solutions. These solutions are delivered with the company’s patented and patent pending, non-invasive and painless, rapid transdermal drug delivery systems. The expanded focus is due to Circularity’s exceptionally positive Phase 3 multicenter, multicountry, and multiyear human clinical trials on diabetic foot ulcers, as well as its overall regulatory development path.
Recently, the company launched sales of MicroScan, a clinical diagnostics tool with an installed base at intensive care units (ICU) in 35 countries worldwide. MicroScan enables Circularity to generate much higher average revenue per customer, while providing highly affordable insights, both for patients and health professionals, into the inner workings and mechanisms ofactions underpinning the exceptional clinical outcomes of Circularity’s flagship D’OXYVA product line. Until recently, D’OXYVA was available only under test-marketing programs. Together with the diagnostic tools, health experts implementing D’OXYVA can accurately predict wound healing and other major clinical outcomes, such as achieving healthy blood sugar or blood pressure.
Once D’OXYVA has helped the patient achieve healthy levels in such key areas, physicians typically recommend a less frequent dosing schedule in order to remain symptom-free long-term.
During the past seven years, Circularity has assembled a world-class clinical research, regulatory and legal team comprised of several dozen experts mainly from the U.S. and from several influential European and Asian countries for its comprehensive global market development.
ABOUT CIRCULARITY HEALTHCARE
Circularity Healthcare, LLC, headquartered in Los Angeles, California in the U.S., is an emerging world leader in proprietary circulatory health and noninvasive delivery technologies, committed to helping significantly improve lives by developing, manufacturing, and marketing medical, pharmaceutical, and consumer health products. Circularity specializes in groundbreaking noninvasive technologies for affordable and portable transdermal delivery systems, and is pursuing regulatory approvals worldwide for device usage as a treatment of disease states related to cardiovascular and microcirculatory blood flow, immunological and autonomic nervous system disorders.
For more information, please visit http://www.circularityhealthcare.com or http://www.doxyva.com or doctors (Rx only) visit http://www.doxyvaforwound.com and send your general inquiries via the Contact Us page. For specific inquiries contact Circularity Customer Care at info(at)doxyva(dot)com info(at)circularityhealthcare(dot)com or by phone toll free at 1-855-5DOXYVA or at 1-626-244-8090.
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Daniel M. Laskin, DDS, MS – the longest-serving editor of a dental association newsletter – has received the 2018 Distinguished Dental Editor Award from the American Dental Association Council on Communications and the American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists (AADEJ).
Laskin of Richmond, Va., has been editor of AAOMS Today – a bimonthly publication of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons – and its predecessor publications since 1966. AAOMS represents more than 9,000 oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and AAOMS Today provides those members with specialty and association news as well as information on opportunities for education, research and advocacy.
The Distinguished Dental Editor Award honors editors who bring acclaim to their association, dentistry and dental journalism through exceptional editorial direction and the creation of first-rate publications. Laskin received the award at the 2018 AADEJ Annual Conference in Hawaii.
As the AAOMS newsletter’s first editor, Laskin wrote all the content and laid out pages. Since then, the publication has become increasingly larger with additional staff and expansive content. However, he still edits every article for content, message and grammar. He guided the 2018 redesign of the publication that featured more photos, expanded event coverage and additional in-depth features, including articles on AAOMS members who treated the Las Vegas shooting victims and an OMS who performed a complex, “miracle” jaw surgery on a young woman. Laskin’s numerous editorials over the years have dealt with healthcare issues, education and training as well as professional responsibility and ethics.
During Laskin’s tenure as editor, AAOMS Today has won journalism awards from the International College of Dentists for outstanding newsletter in 2011 and 2018 and most improved publication in 2014. The magazine also was honored with two Platinum Awards for overall magazine and writing in the 2019 Hermes Creative Awards; named most improved magazine by the 2018 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence; and presented four 2018 MARCOM Awards for feature article (platinum) as well as association magazine, overall writing and overall design (golds).
Laskin served as president of AAOMS from 1976-77 and the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons from 1983-86 as well as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS) – AAOMS’s monthly journal that covers new techniques and innovations in the specialty – from 1972-2002. Annual accolades named after Laskin include an award for the best article in JOMS and AAOMS’s outstanding predoctoral educator award.
Currently, Laskin is adjunct clinical professor and chair emeritus in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry after serving as chair of the department from 1984-2002. He also served as head of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Dentistry from 1973-83 and established the college’s Temporomandibular Joint and Facial Pain Research Center. UIC annually hosts the Daniel M. Laskin Lectureship in his honor.
The experts in face, mouth and jaw surgery® — The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is the professional organization representing more than 11,000 oral and maxillofacial surgeons, OMS residents and OMS professional staff in the United States. AAOMS supports its fellows’ and members’ ability to practice their specialty through education, research and advocacy. AAOMS fellows and members comply with rigorous continuing education requirements and submit to periodic office anesthesia evaluations. For additional information about oral and maxillofacial surgery, visit the AAOMS websites at http://www.AAOMS.org and http://www.MyOMS.org.
The Nigerian Air Force, the air branch of the Nigerian Armed Forces and one of the largest forces in Africa, made the decision based on Microvanes’ proven ability to save fuel and reduce carbon emissions.
Lockheed Martin Corporation’s patented technology, which is licensed to Metro Aerospace, works by effectively reshaping air flow and reducing drag when attached to the fuselage of an aircraft. This reduces fuel consumption by 3%–6%, which in turn lowers emissions. Microvanes have been sold to customers in Australia, North America, Africa, and Europe, and have flown on long-haul missions to Antarctica, Asia, Australia, and across North America.
“By providing fuel reduction of up to 30 gallons per hour, Microvanes saves companies and military organizations millions of dollars every year – and this doesn’t include the reduced wear and tear on engines,” says Leslie Peters, CEO of Metro Aerospace. “We are delighted that the Nigerian Air Force has selected Microvanes to improve their fleet’s operating efficiencies and reduce carbon emissions.”
“Adding Microvanes to the Nigerian fleet further substantiates their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint both domestically and internationally,” says Damon Ward, Executive Chairman of Metro Aerospace. “The ease of installation of our product and the overall fuel savings make the installation of Microvanes a very compelling business case.”
The installation is scheduled for later this summer.
Frederick Memorial Hospital (FMH) and Frederick Innovative Technology Center Inc. (FITCI) organized their first Community Think Tank on June 22, 2019. for the “Co-Creating Healthcare of Tomorrow” event. Sixteen people were divided into three competitive teams. All teams successfully completed the one-day long brainstorming process, which was held at the ROOT building in downtown Frederick. Three topics were chosen: 5-2-1-0 (the importance of increasing the community engagement in the 5-2-1-0 program); Geriatric Living’ (life hacks for the elderly – providing hacks and solutions to living at home longer) and I Did It! (ways of encouraging patients to take medications, do rehab exercises and adopt healthy behaviors so they can say: “I did it!”). Each team pitched and demoed their new tech solutions to a group of unbiased judges: Alexander Nason (FMH), Jackie Rice (FMH), Kathie Callahan Brady (FITCI) and Dr. Ruth Cheng (AgNovos Healthcare).
“It was a great day. Being able to collaborate with folks from across the Frederick community to tackle challenges in healthcare was amazing. I am really excited to see where we can go with these ideas.” said Alex Nason, Director of Innovation for FMH. Mr. Nason and Ms Callahan Brady, alongside with Mrs. Rice, were the initiators of this community think tank, that brought together so many people from Frederick and DC Metro area.
Kathie Callahan Brady, FITCI’s CEO, commented that: “This kind of community centered Think Tanks are the best way to bring the diverse and innovative ideas to the table!” Kathie also mentioned that FITCI is proud to have partnered with FMH in realizing this idea.
The winning team was the 5-2-1-0, who utilized their time to work on a technology solution for encouraging more children/teenagers (target population 6 – 15 year old) to join 5-2-1-0 Program - eating 5 fruits/vegetables a day, not doing more than 2 hours of screen time a day, exercising for at least 1 hour and intaking 0 sugars from sweetened drinks. Vishy Mahadevan was a part of the winning six-member group, and commented that: “It was team effort listening and understanding each other with different perspectives of the problem and designed a solution we all agreed will make a great impact in the society.” Vishy also mentioned all the excitement around the fact that they now get to build the real solution that they brainstormed during the event. “Can't wait to see the working Gamification Mobile App to increase the 5-2-1-0 health awareness,” he concluded.
The team came up with a theoretical approach to an interactive and fun app that could be used by both the target population as well as their parents and the local community. The app would be engaging the users with current offers in local stores, programs, community news, current challenges, and then individual achievements and awards during the day. The judges appreciated this idea the most due to the versatile approach and the ability to change behaviors at the crucial development time in children’s lives, which could stick with them for decades to come.
“All the solutions the teams came up with were very impressive. The passion and excitement the groups showed to solve the challenges conveyed how much they cared about the wellbeing of our community.” – Jackie Rice, Chief Information Officer, FRHS.
Another participant of the Think Tank, Dana French, stated that: “System problems in our community require system solutions. Our one-day Think Tank session proved that if you get a cross section of bright people in the same room to tackle a problem, they can collaborate, achieve consensus and propose some thoughtful actions.”
Both FMH and FITCI hope this is not the only Think Tank organized in Frederick community, and as FITCI’s CEO, Callahan Brady concluded, “the excitement is even bigger when thinking about the possibility that three new businesses might blossom out of this first Think Tank.”
Donaldson Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Solutions, a leader in the field of cosmetic surgery, is pleased to welcome Dr. Michelle R. Sieffert, M.D. to its team of skilled medical professionals.
Dr. Sieffert specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breast, and body. She received her medical degree at the University of Arizona College of Medicine and completed her integrated plastic surgery residency at Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine. She will be joining the practice on August 1, 2019 from the Wright State University’s Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She has earned recognition from her peers and mentors for her commitment to improving her patients’ self esteem and quality of life.
Dr. Sieffert does not believe in a “one-size-fits-all” approach to patient care, and strongly believes in the power of education to help people make informed decisions about their surgical and cosmetic care. She aims to walk with each patient through their surgical journey as a team - educating them about the changes occurring in their bodies, addressing their specific concerns and desires, discussing their available options, and designing a plan that is tailored to their specific needs.
Dr. Sieffert will be providing comprehensive cosmetic and reconstructive surgical care for the Columbus community at a variety of locations. She specifically focuses on facial rejuvenation, hair restoration, breast surgery, body contouring, breast reconstruction, skin cancer removal/reconstruction, and trauma reconstruction. With the addition of Dr. Sieffert, the practice will begin accepting insurance for those reconstructive procedures she performs.
Donaldson Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Solutions invites you to visit their website at donaldsonplasticsurgery.com or call them at 614-442-7610 to schedule your personal consultation with plastic surgeon Dr. Michelle Sieffert.
Donaldson Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Solutions is a medical practice that offers patients advanced cosmetic procedures, as well as non-surgical treatments, in a welcoming environment. The 10 year old practice is led by Dr. Jeffrey H. Donaldson, a board-certified plastic surgeon who has completed specialty and subspecialty training from leading institutions across the nation, and Dr. Michelle Sieffert, a highly-regarded surgeon in the field of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breast and body. The practice performs facial rejuvenation procedures, breast augmentation, body contouring, reconstructive surgery, and more.
The easiest way to save electricity is to stop wasting it. That’s the simple directive behind GOEFER’s “vampire hunting” Energy Management platform. The company, a veteran owned start-up founded in August 2016 at the Frederick Innovative Technology Center Inc. (FITCI), is on a steep trajectory as it grows into a national presence.
GOEFER effectively tripled its staff this month, adding 10 members to its burgeoning team, including software engineers, sales reps, and business development personnel. Satellite offices will be based in California, Wisconsin, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, with North Carolina coming online in the next few weeks. Offices in New York City and Boston, Massachusetts, are planned.
“It’s more than a business to me,” says Michael Herod, founder and CSO. “It’s a cultural mission. If you walk around your home or office at night, every glowing light is like a little energy vampire siphoning off precious resources. That’s one piece of the puzzle. Multiply the drain by an apartment complex or 500 cubicles and you start to understand why saving energy is so important. We have the technology to do better. It’s an imperative now more than ever.”
The GOEFER employment notice got 400 responses in a matter of days. Herod says he was impressed with the quality of candidates, especially in complement to GOEFER’s core culture. “The common thread among team members is our dedication to helping people take control of energy usage. We are making a difference. When we save energy, that’s a win for the planet. When we save money on energy, that helps the economy. Businesses can channel those savings into other growth areas, like hiring or product innovation.”
Herod draws on his background as a Building Sustainability consultant and adjunct professor of sustainability at Arizona State University, explaining “The average home wastes 5 a year on electricity. Businesses pay about .50 in electricity per employee per year, but they only use about .50 to do their jobs. The rest is just wasted.”
Early adopters joined a wait list for GOEFER’s first product, an advanced power strip engineered to capture 20,000 data points per hour. Now in full swing, users connect, track and manage devices via an app for ultimate control of their energy footprint. The easy-to-read commercial dashboard provides detailed, real-time analytics and projected savings. GOEFER’s Master Control feature launched last month, with plans to add programable operating schedules coming soon.
GOEFER is an approved provider of smart technology with several east coast power authorities’ energy reduction programs. The company also earned top honors at the Shore Hatchery’s spring 2018 Gull Cage, a Shark Tank style business startup competition, and participates in Bethesda Green’s Be Green Hub.
FITCI’s CEO, Kathie Callahan Brady, is a GOEFER advisor and a customer. “Our second location, a business incubator called ROOT in downtown Frederick, worked with GOEFER on a 35-unit case study using their 15-amp smart strips. The depth of detail we got out of that was amazing. This product has a practical, relevant benefit, and it’s easy to use, so I’m not surprised by the company’s healthy growth.” FITCI is proud to be a GOEFER customer and to be a part of the global movement to reduce the energy footprint.
Other notable projects include work with George Mason University and the Center for Energy, Science and Policy. Snapshots of GOEFER’s dashboard and Root results are available online at GOEFER.com, along with details about commercial and residential applications and tips on saving energy.
HashCash Consultants is expanding its broad network of collaborators to include preferred integration partners. The software products and services company is taking the highly competitive market of enterprises looking to get a high-tech transformation head-on with its PartnerPro Program, focused on onboarding dynamic system integrators. The aim is to combine the expertise and market presence of both the partnering companies to make the range of top-notch technological innovations created by HashCash accessible all over the globe.
Preferred Integration Partner (PIP) Program by HashCash:
This program enables System Integrators to leverage their IT expertise to implement HashCash products at enterprises in about every continent. These collaborators will stand out as experts in the leading blockchain solutions by HashCash, giving their own products an edge over the competition and maximize sales.
“Additionally, experienced professionals would provide training to the Preferred Integration Partners in selling, developing, implementing, and supporting a HashCash solution and track progress toward Specialization,” explains Raj Chowdhury, MD of HashCash Consultants. He adds, “The collaborating companies can access software and support, and discover opportunities to embed, migrate and integrate with leading technologies in the industry.”
The Partner Ecosystem at HashCash:
The Partner Ecosystem formed by HashCash provides an innovative environment for partner companies to differentiate their business and reach an extensive customer base. The technology products and service portfolio of the software development company are accessible through the HashCash Partner Network. Since this portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the industry, the advantages for the partners are plenty, including -
1. Products gain prominence among competitors
2. Opportunities to leverage the brand value of HashCash through campaigns, events and other promotional opportunities. Carry out sales transactions including placing software orders, registering deals, and reporting royalties.
3. Administer all aspects of your partnership with Hashcash including your Hashcash Partner Network (HPN) enrollment details, agreements, and policies, specializations and distribution rights.
Need for Integrated Partner programs for systems integrators
Integrated partnerships facilitate monetization for businesses in the digital landscape without compromising the consumer experience. A systems integrator creates an integrated offering by combining multiple subsystems, thus making contracting and vendor management uncomplicated for customers. In the absence of this setup, a customer would require to purchase each subsystem separately and work with multiple vendors.
Strategic integration and referral partnerships also establish passive channels of customer acquisition. Businesses mutually refer their customer bases to their preferred partners through such arrangements. In today’s digital age, partnerships such as these are accompanied by integrations that give customers the privilege to transfer their information between the offerings of partner businesses. HashCash Consultants, through its PartnerPro Program, is paving the way for a commercial ecosystem beneficial to both – its partners, and their clients.
About HashCash Consultants:
HashCash is a global software company. HashCash Blockchain products enable enterprises to move assets and settle payments across borders in real-time for Remittances, Trade Finance, Payment Processing and more. HashCash runs US-based digital asset exchange, PayBito & digital asset payment processor, BillBitcoins.
HashCash offers exchange and payment processor software solutions, ICO services and customized use cases. HashCash propels advancement in technology through Blockchain1o1 programs and its investment arm, Satoshi Angels. HashCash offers solutions in AI, Big Data and IoT though its platforms, products & services. HashCash solves the toughest challenges by executing innovative digital transformation strategies for clients around the world.
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) is proud to announce Linda Maldonado, PhD, MN, BSN, as the 2019 recipient of the Sigma/National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) Collaborative Research Grant. Maldonado is an Assistant Professor at the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing at Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania, USA.
This new collaborative research grant, made possible by the Sigma Foundation for Nursing and NAHN, provides funding for qualified nurses who contribute to the advancement of Latino health through nursing research. Maldonado’s project, Use of Narrative Analysis to Understand the Stories of Resilience in Urban, Childbearing Puerto Rican Women, addresses the knowledge gap regarding Puerto Rican women who provide intergenerational care and reside in low-income areas. These women can give an increased understanding of their life experiences, specifically concerning the role of resiliency of those in this Latina subgroup.
“This research is critical to more fully understanding resilience within the context of intergenerational caregiving experiences of urban, childbearing Puerto Rican women,” said Maldonado. “This study is an essential first step in guiding the development of timely and appropriate interventions to improve maternal-infant outcomes in the urban, child-bearing Puerto Rican community.”
Of all the Latina subgroups, Puerto Rican women have higher infant mortality rates when compared to Cuban or Mexican Americans and are twice as likely to not receive proper prenatal care when compared to non-Hispanic white mothers.
“I offer my sincerest congratulations to Dr. Maldonado as the inaugural recipient of our newest collaborative grant opportunity,” said Sigma President Beth Baldwin Tigges, PhD, RN, PNP, BC. “As one of our tenets, Sigma is dedicated to the advancement of global health, and providing innovative funding opportunities is one way we accomplish this advancement.”
“The National Association of Hispanic Nurses is proud to partner with Sigma to celebrate the advancement of Latino health,” said NAHN President Norma Cuellar, PhD, RN, FAAN. “We congratulate and thank Dr. Maldonado for her significant contribution to this knowledge area through her research and look forward to honoring her at our 44th annual conference in Reno-Tahoe, Nevada.”
The 2020 Sigma/NAHN Collaborative Research Grant will open for applications in January 2020. Visit SigmaNursing.org/Grants for more information or to apply for current research grant opportunities.
About Sigma The Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. Founded in 1922, Sigma has more than 135,000 active members in over 90 countries and territories. Members include practicing nurses, instructors, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and others. Sigma’s more than 540 chapters are located at more than 700 institutions of higher education throughout Armenia, Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, England, Ghana, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malawi, Mexico, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Swaziland, Sweden, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, the United States, and Wales. Learn more at http://www.SigmaNursing.org.
About the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) National Association of Hispanic Nurses® (NAHN) is a nonprofit professional association committed to the promotion of the professionalism and dedication of Hispanic nurses by providing equal access to educational, professional, and economic opportunities for Hispanic nurses. NAHN is also dedicated to the improvement of the quality of health and nursing care of Hispanic consumers. To learn more about NAHN and the annual conference visit http://www.nahnnet.org.
Innovative Micro Technology, Inc. (IMT), a premier MEMS technology and platforms solutions company, announced today that it has opened its first European office, located in Paris, France. The EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) operations are being led by Francois Vieillard, who brings over 30 years of sales leadership experience in MEMS, semiconductors, and optics.
Mr. Vieillard, the new Director of Business Development, EMEA, has spent the last 8 years leading sales of MEMS and MEMS foundry services in Europe. Previously, he worked for such notable companies as National Semiconductor, Toshiba, Cirrus Logic, and ARC International. IMT’s expansion in Europe is another milestone in the ongoing capital improvements driven by the round of investment in the company last fall. The Paris office was set up to better support and serve its growing base of customers within the region.
Since 2000, IMT has been a pioneer in the design and manufacture of Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS), with over 500 programs completed to date. MEMS technology leverages the precision and scale of semiconductor wafer manufacturing to make micro and nano-scale structures on silicon or glass that dramatically improve the performance of devices that perform physical functions. The company is the leading independent MEMS manufacturer in North America, partnering with innovative system vendors and fabless device firms worldwide to create and sustain competitive advantage.
“I’m thrilled to bring Francois onboard,” said Craig Ensley, CEO of IMT. “He has diverse global experience leading sales and marketing teams in a variety of semiconductor technologies. Francois will accelerate our strong position as a leading global MEMS service provider (from design through volume production) in Europe and the Middle East regions.”
About IMT Innovative Micro Technology, Inc. (IMT) designs and manufactures Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) and wafer-level optics for sensing and communications applications. The company partners with innovative customers to solve challenging technical problems and deliver breakthrough MEMS-based solutions. IMT is the largest MEMS foundry in the US, serving customers from its 30,000 square foot class 100 wafer fabrication facility in Santa Barbara, supported by a dedicated staff of over 110 MEMS experts. IMT’s extensive experience spans the full spectrum of MEMS, including optics, sensors, relays & RF switches, and microfluidic biochips. http://www.imtmems.com
LAD Solutions has announced that FitSmallBusiness.com, a leading digital resource for small businesses, has named Ali Pourvasei of LAD Solutions as one of 2019 Top SEO Consultants in the U.S.
FitSmallBusiness.com has published the ranking as a part of its SEO Services Reviews with Pourvasei listed under the Consultants rankings. Not only has FitSmallBusiness.com highlighted Pourvasei's career achievements, the article also provides a brief overview of the awards and recognition that his company has received.
The goal of the 2019 Top SEO Consultants list is to provide small business owners with a list of the most helpful SEO consultants from across the U.S. that have consistently exceeded client expectations. Pourvasei and LAD Solutions have excelled in delivering "outstanding expertise, service, and credentials in the SEO industry," according to FitSmallBusiness.
LAD Solutions has also achieved an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the company is listed as a premier Google Partner. In 2019 alone, the company has been awarded by Clutch as a Top SEO Company in Los Angeles, Top PPC Management Agency in Los Angeles, a Global Leader, and one of the Top 516 B2B Companies in California.
Ali Pourvasei, along with co-founders Lakshmi Kodali and David Barkhordari, started the company in 2009 after meeting at an SEO conference. Since then, the company has grown to become a nationally recognized firm serving clients throughout the U.S. In addition, LAD Solutions offers comprehensive SEO and PPC management to businesses of all sizes and in various industries.
Ali Pourvasei is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego with a degree in cognitive science and a minor in mathematics. He also holds an MBA from Pepperdine University's Graziadio Business School. Since his graduation in 2009, Pourvasei has obtained various industry certifications and Google Partners Specialist Challenge and is a certified Adwords Specialist. He is committed to ongoing education in order to directly assist his clients with their marketing strategies.
The annual report is available now on the FitSmallBusiness.com. To learn more about the consulting services that Ali Pourvasei provides, LAD Solutions has requested that interested parties request a quote at ladsolutions.com.
About LAD Solutions: LAD Solutions, based in Los Angeles, California, is a full service digital marketing firm. As a nationally recognized firm, LAD Solutions has helped clients develop their businesses from all regions of the U.S. Lakshmi Kodali, Ali Pourvasei, and David Barkhordari, the three founders of the company, started the company in 2009 after meeting at an SEO conference. Today, LAD Solutions works with clients from top brands in various industries. For more information about the services offered by LAD Solutions, go to ladsolutions.com.
Resort for a Day, the largest distributor of resort day-pass shore excursions in the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda and Mexico for cruise passengers, announces the launch of a completely redesigned website — http://www.ResortforaDay.com.
The revamped site’s design not only provides a more user-friendly experience, its beachy-feel and color scheme screams “vacation getaway” and entices users to purchase a resort day pass for a relaxing shore excursion experience. In addition, the enhanced search functionality makes it easier for guests to leisurely or quickly search by destination, cruise line, ship, cruise date and length of cruise. The interior destination pages offer a quick snapshot of the price per adult, price per child and whether the resort is family friendly; all inclusive; if it offers motorized watersports; and if there is free Wi-Fi available. When clicking on a particular resort, guests will receive more robust information about the resort’s features, what is included with the day pass and even customer reviews.
“We redesigned the site with both our guests and travel agent partners in mind,” said Lynn Walters, product manager for Resort for a Day. “We want to take the stress out of vacation planning so our top priority is to ensure a user-friendly experience when researching, planning and booking our resort day passes, and we achieved this with the new site.”
Many travelers are cruising with a large group of friends or family. The new site makes it easy for parties of 10 or more to register a group and take advantage of a group discount. In addition, Professional Travel Agents now have an improved and more user-friendly Portal making it easier to book resort day passes for their clients. Also, travel agents receive a 10 percent commission on every resort day pass booked.
To learn more about Resort for a Day or to book a resort day pass, visit ResortForADay.com or call 1-800-887-6620.
About Resort for a Day Resort for a Day is the largest distributor of resort day passes giving cruise customers the unique opportunity to spend their day at some of the best resorts; all conveniently located in over 20 of the most cruise ports throughout the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, Hawaii, Mexican Riviera and more. Resort for a Day works with travel agents and agencies nationwide, offering commission on all Resort for a Day passes. Resort for a Day is part of World Travel Holdings in Massachusetts and offers live travel agent and customer support assistance seven days a week. For more information, visit the newly redesigned website at http://www.ResortforaDay.com.
Fine Art Shippers, an international art logistics company, is pleased to share the amazing news that Billy Gerard Frank will be doing limited screenings of his film “Second Eulogy: Mind The Gap” at Martos Gallery in New York. The screenings will be part of EBSPLOITATION, a curated program of short films and videos, which runs at the gallery through August 3, 2019. “Second Eulogy: Mind The Gap” will be showing on July 17 and 24.
Billy Gerard Frank is a Grenadian-born multi-disciplinary artist working at the intersection of filmmaking, art, activism, and design. He is one of the artists selected this year to represent Grenada at the Venice Biennale, the most prestigious and important event in the world of art and culture. At the Venice Biennale, Billy Gerard Frank presented his new 40-minute film, “Second Eulogy: Mind The Gap,” accompanied by mixed media collages, sculptures, and canvas paintings. The work is built on the memories of Frank’s father’s life and explores the themes of estrangement, sexuality, exile, and migration. It is an abstract story of interconnected lives, which perfectly combines non-fiction with fiction, mirroring the artist’s own experience in Grenada as a gay teenager. It is also worth noting that the producer of “Second Eulogy: Mind The Gap” is Lauren Beck – the same Lauren Beck who earned her Academy Award for Best Picture nomination for the critically acclaimed 2016 film “Manchester by the Sea.”
“Second Eulogy: Mind The Gap,” along with the entire installation, is on view at the Venice Biennale until November 24. However, you don’t have to visit Venice to see this film because it will be showing at Martos Gallery this July.
This summer, Martos Gallery was transformed into a movie theater to present a program of videos and short films showing a different side to filmmaking. The unique exhibition is titled EBSPLOITATION, paying tribute to Blaxploitation, a genre of black action film aimed at black audiences, which emerged in the US in the early 1970s. EBSPLOITATION features videos and short films by many talented artists, including Billy Gerard Frank and Arthur Jafa who won Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival this year. The curated program runs daily during gallery hours, with screenings of longer films every Wednesday night at 8pm. Billy Gerard Frank will be showing his film on July 17 and 24.
At Fine Art Shippers, we had the pleasure of helping Billy Gerard Frank ship his art installation to the Venice Biennale. This amazing artist did an incredible job with his “Second Eulogy: Mind The Gap,” which was called “incredible” by ARTnews. If you are in New York, don’t miss a chance to see this 40-minute film at Martos Gallery!
Northeast Prestressed Products (NPP), a PCI Mid-Atlantic Producer Member and manufacturer of prestressed/precast products for the Mid-Atlantic, New England and surrounding areas, has a key role in a prominent Lehigh Valley bridge replacement project that is currently underway.
Lehigh and Northampton Counties are replacing their 1930’s era bridge over the Lehigh River with a durable precast prestressed concrete structure. The Coplay-Northampton Bridge replacement has a .5 million price tag and will connect the two boroughs for motorists and pedestrians.
This project is the first in Pennsylvania to utilize pre-stressed and post-tensioned bulb tee beam construction including spliced girders, and the first in the U.S. to use Electrically Isolated Tendons (EIT).
PROJECT OVERVIEW The replacement structure will be a three-span continuous bridge using pre-stressed bulb tee girders, with four splices along the span. The five girder lines will be post-tensioned and grouted with four tendons per line. A composite cast-in-place concrete deck will complete the structure.
The bridge is one of the most heavily traveled in the Lehigh Valley, and so many people walk the bridge every day that the county is providing a shuttle bus six days a week for the duration of the project.
PRECAST SOLUTION AECOM is the architect and structural engineer for the bridge project. Jason Beecher, PE, AECOM Project Manager, recalls that the company has been working on this project for more than a decade.
Their memorandum of agreement with Lehigh County included architectural features on the replacement structure like ornamental lighting and reconstruction of the tow path to service the old canal.
All interested parties were eventually satisfied, and the project moved forward.
“AECOM was selected back in 2004 as the A and E for this design/bid/build project. We worked with the community to develop a durable structure for Lehigh County,” explained Beecher.
AECOM had to overcome community sentiment for the older structure by performing public outreach. The resulting concrete structure accommodates the addition of a turn lane as well as improving the durability and under-clearance.
“The AECOM team was able to keep the existing pier locations in the river and through substructure evaluation determined they were adequate to support the new loading. We didn’t have to put in coffer dams, and we minimized disruption to the fish migration seasons,” recalls Beecher.
The use of the pre-stressed post-tensioned spliced girders was selected back in the TSL stage, but it wasn’t until the design development stage that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) showed interest in the project to test a new method of corrosion protection.
IT’S GOOD TO BE FIRST The bridge replacement project is the first in Pennsylvania to utilize pre-stressed and post-tensioned bulb tee beam construction including the spliced girders. And it’s the first project in the United States to use Electrically Isolated Tendons (EIT), a technology that is readily available and has been successfully used in Europe.
The EITs allow for verification that the post-tensioned cables have been encapsulated, as per the plans and specs, while they provide enhanced durability and non-destructive condition assessment over time. It requires minimal changes to current construction practices and provides an incentive to improve workmanship.
“The use of the demo EIT technology did not have an adverse effect on the project schedule or budget,” explains Larry Franko, Project Manager with Pennoni Associates.
“I predict in the future this technology should be considered for every pre-stressed and post-tensioned project,” adds Franko.
The EIT process uses a tight polymer duct that encapsulates the high-strength steel along with grouting that creates a protective alkaline environment for the steel strands and an anchor head that is isolated from the ground and the normal reinforcement of the structure.
The use of electrically isolated anchorages allows the team to check the integrity of the plastic duct during and after construction and to monitor the corrosion protection of the high-strength steel during the whole service life with electrical impedance measurements.
The FHWA had been searching for a project that fit the criteria to demonstrate the EIT system. In conjunction with Lehigh County and PennDOT, the Coplay bridge project was selected after vetting concerns about schedule, time and cost.
Lehigh University and Dywidag Systems International (DSI) also played a part in this groundbreaking project.
CHALLENGES The engineering and transportation divisions of NPP worked with Trumbull, project contractor, to overcome challenges in the development and delivery of the beams. Beam delivery met several snags as the travel route had to be adjusted so the prestressed concrete beams – the longest at 139’4” – could be backed down a narrow street to access the crane.
According to Franko, only one route was deemed acceptable for the delivery of the prestressed beams. Unbeknownst to the team, a local township construction project impacted that route.
“There was no other way to reach the staging area and we were looking at a possible 6-week delay,” says Franko. The team devised a way to use a local street within the detour in conjunction with a public parking lot. That creative solution avoided major delays.
Mother Nature poured buckets of rain on Pennsylvania in 2018. It was one of the wettest years on record, with the Lehigh Valley receiving more than 20” of rain above normal, putting a damper on the construction schedule.
“The causeways were frequently submerged due to the rain,” says Beecher. “Since they were needed to erect the pre-stressed beams, we had to increase the elevation to make sure they weren’t washed out.”
The temporary causeway was designed based on the driest month of August, but the causeway was flooded because of the extremely rainy summer, so a concrete foundation was installed to support the temporary towers.
Another challenge for the team was performing a full-scale mockup of the post-tensioning operation. Franko recalls it wasn’t easy finding a level space 600 feet in length where they could mimic the exact bridge profile. Trumbull found space that allowed the interested parties to walk through the process and satisfy PennDOT and FHWA.
As with any spliced girder project, there were some challenges.
“There was some difficulty with alignment and movement with the drop in sections between the 2 haunched girders on opposing piers that were held in place only by the use of strong backs. The section between the piers was the farthest reach and that piece was difficult to maneuver. In order to avoid the PT ducts, we had to drop it down alongside and move it laterally into place,” says Franko.
There was a slight misalignment of the PT ducts due to the temporary forces on each end of the beams. They came up with a scheme to jack the beams which allowed everything to be moved within allowable tolerances.
CONCLUSION Lehigh University and DSI will continue to monitor the bridge project and publish the results of their research. The results will confirm how well confined the post-tensioned tendons were during construction. The initial readings were above baseline and from that standpoint the grouting operation was successful.
This non-destructive evaluation method monitors for breeches in the corrosion protection system indicative of the onset of corrosion. In this demonstration project, the emphasis was for the EIT to measure quality control at the time of construction as well as long-term.
As for the project schedule, concrete deck work is scheduled for completion in 2019 with a bridge opening date set for 2020.
Precast Elements: 27 PS Bulb Tee Beams and 25 PS/PT Bulb Tee Segments (spans 4-6) (various sizes)
PROJECT TEAM
Location: Chestnut Street Bridge - Coplay, PA
Precast: Northeast Prestressed Products, LLC
Owner: County of Lehigh
Architect: AECOM
Structural Engineer: AECOM
Contractor: Trumbull Corporation
Construction Manager: Pennoni Associates
Construction Inspection: Pennoni Associates
ABOUT PCI MID-ATLANTIC PCI Mid-Atlantic, a chapter of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI), is a professional marketing organization committed to the growth and greater profitability of the Precast Industry in the Mid-Atlantic region. It is comprised of prestressed/precast producer member firms located throughout the Mid-Atlantic States, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. PCI Mid-Atlantic also has over 50 associate member companies that produce a variety of concrete industry related products. For more information, visit http://www.pci-ma.org.
NDS, Inc., a leading provider of drainage and stormwater management solutions for both residential and commercial applications, today launched Downspout Defender™, an innovative attachment to NDS catch basins that deflects debris and prevents clogs downstream, making downspout drainage systems more effective. With a self-cleaning grate and patent-pending design that captures more water than standard grates, Downspout Defender™ fits 12”x12” NDS catch basins.
“Installing catch basins under downspouts is a best practice for managing stormwater and protecting property. The new NDS Downspout Defender™ makes a drainage system even more effective by deflecting large debris to keep the system running clean,” said Sharon Vessels, Vice President of Marketing and E-commerce at NDS. “With Downspout Defender™, we’re excited to offer an innovative tool that enhances the performance of critical drainage solutions and protects homes from damage related to stormwater runoff.”
A catch basin traps sediment, debris, contaminants and pollutants so that they cannot enter and clog drainage pipes. Installed beneath downspouts, catch basins connect to underground drainage pipes where the water can drain away from a home to a safe location. The NDS Downspout Defender™, which attaches to a catch basin, sheds leaves, needles, twigs, nuts, seeds and other debris while preventing water from splashing back onto building walls and capturing water that overshoots traditional flat grates. Made with high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and manufactured in the U.S., the NDS Downspout Defender™, combined with a catch basin, protects property and structures by eliminating standing water.
The financial costs of poor drainage can be substantial: repairing damage to a home’s foundation as a result of poor drainage can range from ,500 to ,000, according to the National Association of Realtors. The human health costs of poor drainage on a property can be significant: poorly drained runoff from roofs can enter basements or flow inside homes through foundational cracks or leaks where it can warp floorboards and turn finished rooms into disastrous, mildewy and moldy messes that can attract insects and rodents; outside, inadequate or non-existent drainage from gutter downspouts can create standing water that can harbor breeding spots for mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus, Zika virus and heartworms.
The NDS Downspout Defender™ is sold at major retailers and wholesalers throughout the U.S., and online at http://www.ndspro.com.
About NDS, Inc. NDS, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of products and solutions for drainage and stormwater management, landscape irrigation and flow management for both residential and commercial applications. Headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, NDS is a member of the NORMA Group, a global market leader in engineered joining technology. For more information, visit http://www.ndspro.com and http://www.normagroup.com.
Area Diesel Service, Inc. a diesel performance parts company headquartered in Carlinville, Il., announced this month that Tyler Leefers is the newest member of its management team. Tyler is the grandson of the company’s founder and president, Val Leefers. In his new role, Tyler will oversee daily business operations.
“Our long-range plan is to have Tyler be the future of the company,” said Val. He continued, “Tyler is aware that following in our footsteps requires working long hours, doing jobs nobody else knows how to do, and having full devotion to the betterment of the company.”
A Cross-Country Journey in Agricultural Diesel
Tyler is no stranger to the world of diesel power products and service. He spent many formative years as a part-time employee of the company, which sparked a passion for the diesel business. He eventually pursued an undergraduate education in diesel and agricultural degree programs. His education took him nearly 1,500 miles away to Montana State University-Northern in Havre, Mt.
During his time at Montana State University-Northern, Tyler interned with Resource Power Group, a leading supplier of medium-speed engines and services for large bore diesel and natural gas engines. In 2016, Tyler earned his bachelor’s degree in diesel technology and was subsequently employed by Border Plains Equipment in Glasgow, Mont. Tyler also worked with Southwest AG in Dickinson, N.D., before finding his way back to the Carlinville area with his wife, Brinne.
“Since I was just a little guy building injectors, I knew I wanted to be in this business and industry,” said Tyler. “That’s why I pursued my degrees and earned the experience and training I have.”
He continued, “I’ve witnessed my grandpa and dad build and transform ADS to meet industry demands and they’ve done a great job. I want to follow their lead to learn and grow, not only with the business but with the rest of the team.”
Tyler will continue the Leefers’ family legacy of providing industry-leading diesel solutions alongside his grandfather and father, Vice-President Von Leefers.
About Area Diesel Service
Founded in Carlinville, Illinois, Area Diesel Service, Inc. has supplied quality products and services to the diesel market for over 46 years. In addition to its Carlinville, Il. branch, Area Diesel has branches in Pleasant Hill, Iowa and Indianapolis, Ind. For more information on Area Diesel’s innovative diesel performance products, visit www(dot)areadieselservice(dot)com or contact Corey Stallings at coreys(at)areadiesel(dot)com.
Columbus, Ohio coffee roaster Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea has opened its fourth international coffee shop in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The new Crimson Cup Coffee House Dhanmondi South is located at Rangs Fortune Square, House 32, Road 2 in the city’s Dhanmondi area. It joins Crimson Cup Coffee Houses in the Banani and Dhanmondi neighborhoods.
“We’re excited to open a second Crimson Cup Coffee House in the Dhanmondi neighborhood of Dhaka,” said Founder and President Greg Ubert. “The managing directors, managing partners and investors have created another inviting space for Dhanmondi coffee lovers to enjoy espressos, café mochas, lattes and other coffee drinks.”
Crimson Cup Bangladesh is a joint project of Managing Directors Mohaimin Mostafa and Rehanur Rahman and Managing Partners Tareq Rafi Bhuiyan and Ayesha Rawshan Bhuiyan.
“Dhanmondi is a huge residential area with a multicultural population, and our existing shop in Dhanmondi 27 was not sufficient to keep up with demand,” Mostafa said. “Our second outlet in Dhanmondi makes it much easier for customers to reach us.”
Crimson Cup Coffee House Dhanmondi offers a wide range of handcrafted hot, iced and frozen espresso drinks as well as hot and iced teas. The shop also features a brew bar, where baristas hand-pour craft coffees discovered during Crimson Cup’s sourcing trips all over the world. Fresh-baked pastries round out the menu, and customers can also buy bags of fresh-roasted beans to brew at home.
Mostafa said the Crimson Cup Mocha, served hot or frozen, is the most popular drink among younger customers. More mature customers prefer traditional cappuccino and café latte drinks.
Mostafa and the Bhuiyans enjoyed Crimson Cup coffee while studying at The Ohio State University in Columbus. When planning for their chain of coffee houses, they reached out for support through Crimson Cup’s 7 Steps to Success coffee franchise alternative program.
Based on Ubert’s book, Seven Steps to Success in the Specialty Coffee Industry, the program teaches prospective business owners all they need to open a coffee shop. Hands-on consulting covers everything from writing a coffee shop business plan and finding the right location to choosing equipment, hiring and training staff, attracting customers and more.
As part of the 7 Steps program, the new shop’s team of managers and baristas underwent five days of intense training with Crimson Cup 7 Steps Trainer Steve Bayless and Innovation Lab Ambassador Nate Bell to prepare for the opening.
“We love every single aspect of Crimson Cup: the service standard, the quality of beans, relationships with farmers, the volunteer work for the community, new product ideas and so much more,” Rahman said.
After opening four coffee houses since 2015, the Crimson Cup Bangladesh team continues plans for expansion. Managers are looking for locations in the cities of Sylhet and Chittagong, the resort city of Cox Bazar, and other sections of Dhaka, including Mirpur. They are also exploring development opportunities in India, Nepal and Thailand.
About Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea
Columbus, Ohio coffee roaster Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea is Roast magazine’s 2016 Macro Roaster of the Year. Since 1991, Crimson Cup has roasted sustainably sourced craft coffee in small batches, sold directly to consumers and as wholesale coffee beans. Through its 7 Steps to Success coffee franchise alternative program, the company also teaches entrepreneurs to run successful coffee houses. By developing a coffee shop business plan, prospective entrepreneurs gain insight into how much it costs to open a coffee shop. Crimson Cup coffee is available through more than 350 independent coffee houses, grocers, college and universities, restaurants and food service operations across 37 states, Guam and Bangladesh, as well as the company’s own Crimson Cup Coffee Houses. To learn more, visit crimsoncup.com.
Birk Manufacturing has announced that the company will be exhibiting its innovative custom flexible heaters and heating elements at SEMICON WEST 2019, the largest exhibition for the global microelectronics industry in North America. The event will be held at Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco, California, from July 9 to 11, 2019. Birk Manufacturing will be showcasing at booth #152.
At the booth, Birk Manufacturing will be showcasing its best-selling products, including Kapton® (polyimide), silicone rubber, mica-insulated, and butyl rubber heating elements. These heating elements are largely used in semiconductor equipment, instrumentation, medical devices, and several types of critical diagnostic equipment. The company offers these products in custom designs and specifications to meet diverse industry requirements. Attendees who stop at the company’s booth can also see its other product offerings, comprising several thermal solutions, including surface mount sensors, temperature probes, and several bare elements such as thermocouple sensors and RTDs.
The semiconductor industry uses several well-designed thermal systems and heater elements for various applications and processes. Birk Manufacturing has developed customized thermal systems that ensure low outgassing, even heat distribution, and excellent heat transfer to the heat sink as well as feature flexible circuits and integrated sensors. These heating solutions are widely used in applications such as the burn-in testing of integrated circuits and managing process temperature during the manufacturing of wafers for semiconductor applications.
Birk Manufacturing is one of the leading manufacturers of Kapton® (polyimide) heaters in the world. These heaters are thinner than most other industrial heating elements available in the market and are considered perfect solutions for compact/2D applications. These heaters can be integrated with temperature sensors to ensure thermal stability and uniform heat distribution in an application. In addition to these products, Birk Manufacturing also provides application engineering services that are certified to the ISO: 9001, ISO: 13485 and AS: 9100 standards.
“Birk Manufacturing is proud to be part of one of the largest semiconductor events in the world – SEMICON West 2019. We have been serving the semiconductor industry for years, and our flexible heating solutions have been part of several critical semiconductor applications. We believe this event will bring us several opportunities to interact with manufacturers, technicians, and engineers who might be looking for the highest-quality thermal solutions for their semiconductor applications,” said Michael Mattox, Birk’s Chief Executive Office.
SEMICON West is a premier event that addresses the trends, requirements, and market needs of semiconductor devices. The event will comprise 80+ hours of business and technical programming, as well as several innovative exhibitions, where exhibitors will provide insights on innovations in the semiconductor industry. Attendees will get a glimpse into smart solutions such as flexible hybrid electronics, sensors, MEMS, and so on. Every year, the event attracts technology and business leaders, industry analysts, researchers, and business managers of microelectronics industries. At the event, you will see Birk Manufacturing exhibiting at the SEMICON West 2019 show at booth #152 at Moscone Center South Hall.
About Birk Manufacturing Founded in 1989, Birk Manufacturing is a market leader of innovative thermal heating solutions. The company is located in East Lyme, CT, and operates from its 36,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility, where it designs flexible heating solutions, temperature sensors, custom turnkey assemblies, wire harnesses, standard heaters, and RAPT°R-heated tubes. The company regularly designs and manufactures customized thermal solutions for its clients across various industries. Its commitment to quality throughout the design and manufacturing phases can be easily verified by the various certifications that it owns. Birk is an ISO 13485/9001-, AS9100-, and ITAR-accredited company. For more information, please visit the official website at https://www.birkmfg.com.
Anpas Global, makers of the high concentration Premium Omega-3 DHA brand of supplements is the first company to have their products certified free-from C 16:4 (n-3) in the nutrition industry.
“Since the launch of our flagship consumer product, Nurture Me® in 2015, all our DHA supplements have been voted top quality health supplements three years in a row. Thus, it came as no surprise when a third-party lab test report confirmed that our products tested free-from the platinum-induced fatty acid 16:4(n-3) (hexadeca-4,7,10,13-tetraenoic acid),” said Sapna Misra, President of Anpas Global.
Positive Customer Impact
New and emerging research shows that certain PIFAs (platinum-induced fatty acids) like C 16:4(n-3) induce systemic resistance to a broad range of DNA-damaging chemotherapeutics. While more studies are needed in this area, Researchers have discovered that cancer cells become less sensitive to chemotherapy in the presence of certain PIFAs.
Although the PIFA C 16:4 (n-3) is not a fish fatty acid, it may occur in some commercially available fish oil supplements. These scientists therefore advise against using fatty fish and / or fish oil supplements during chemotherapy as these PIFAs seem to protect the cancer cells against chemotherapy and render it less effective.
Anpas Global anticipates that with this new certification showing the absence of C 16:4 (n-3) in their products, researchers and pharma companies may see their Premium Omega-3 DHA supplements as favorable and safe adjunct therapy.
About Anpas Global
In January 2015, Anpas Global entered the consumer health products space with Nurture Me®, the smallest size omega-3 DHA supplement for women 18 to 55 years. Within nine months from launch it was voted top women’s health supplement by the SupplySide CPG Editor’s Choice Awards. The following year, its second consumer product, Nurture Kids® DHA supplement for children, was also nominated Top 5 Children’s Health Product by the Supply Side CPG Editor’s. Finally, in 2017 their third consumer product Nurture Brain® a high concentration Omega-3 DHA Fish Oil supplement delivering 600 mg of pharmaceutical grade DHA per dose was also voted top Brain Health Supplement by the Supply Side CPG Editor’s Choice Award.
The company’s DHA supplements are made with ultra-concentrated triglyceride fish oil, especially formulated to prevent the smell and taste of fish. Each perfectly portioned tiny softgel has 300 mg of DHA. Unlike bottled fish oil products, their brands come individually wrapped in Pharmaceutical Grade Blister Strip Packaging to preserve freshness and product stability. To instill trust and transparency among consumers, each product comes with a Third-Party test report from Pace Analytical, an Independent Testing Lab certifying the products free from Mercury, and other Environmental Contaminants.
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Premium Omega-3 DHA supplements are sold under the brand names Nurture Me®, Nurture Kids® and Nurture Brain®. The company sells their supplements exclusively online through their website http://www.premiumomega.com and on Amazon. References on the scientific research about C16:4(n-3) PIFA and chemoresistance can be obtained from Anpas Global.
CarTrawler, the world’s leading B2B travel technology company, has launched a global travel mobility platform that enables airlines to offer the broadest range of travel solutions from within their existing mobile applications, and thereby to “own the last mile” for their customers while driving incremental revenue.
Airlines are striving to offer a unique customer value proposition through their loyalty programmes. CarTrawler has responded to its partners’ wishes by providing a market-first mobility SDK, which affords customers the ability to earn and burn loyalty points as they ride. By integrating with CarTrawler’s industry-leading platform, airlines can now offer customers quick and easy access to pre-booked and on-demand private transfers and taxis.
An industry first, the platform is the culmination of significant investment by CarTrawler in the mobility sector and positions airlines to maximize revenues from the mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) market, which is estimated to reach a value of .75 trillion by 2030.
Aileen McCormack, chief commercial officer at CarTrawler, said: “Our new mobility platform will revolutionize the travel sector by offering customers a simple, one-stop-shop for all their travel needs to and from the airport. Airlines can now connect the dots and instantly utilise this platform in-app, offering customers a superior booking experience and reflecting the reality that those who don’t rent, ride.”
“Airlines need to offer travel solutions that can exist alongside car rental – the ride-hailing market alone is estimated to reach a value of 5 billion by 2030 and the overall MaaS market will grow by 25% over the next five years. However, just 59 of the world’s 473 airlines currently offer mobility services to customers,” said Charlie Coniglio, SVP for CarTrawler’s North American operations. “By owning the first and last mile, airlines can maximize revenues from this rapidly growing sector and future-proof their business. At the same time, they will be able to offer customers every possible travel option, strengthening brand loyalty as a result.”
CarTrawler creates global online marketplaces that bring together its 2,000 travel partners, 2,500 transport suppliers, and almost one billion end-customers. CarTrawler’s easy-to-implement platform drives unparalleled revenue and market share with higher conversion rates for its partners.
About CarTrawler CarTrawler is the world’s leading B2B technology provider of car hire and mobility services to the travel industry. We offer the widest real-time choice at great rates, personalised to each customer’s trip, through our award-winning technology and intelligent use of data science. CarTrawler’s end-to-end solution enables our partners’ customers to find the right car at the right price, no matter where in the world they are traveling. We provide their customers with a one-stop-shop for all of their ground transportation needs, including car rental, on-demand and pre-booked taxis, shared shuttle services, bus and rail products. The company headquarters and Customer Centre of Excellence are located in Dublin, Ireland. CarTrawler is private equity backed by BC Partners and Insight Venture Partners. For more, visit cartrawler.com.
Integrated design firm LPA has promoted veteran Texas architect Sara Flowers to studio director in San Antonio, where she will direct the studio’s growth in education and civic developments.
Flowers, who is both an architect and interior designer, has worked in the San Antonio office for 17 years, focusing on creating more sustainable, efficient and affordable projects. Her design skills and leadership have played a key role on a variety of notable projects, including several campuses for the Alamo Heights Independent School District, the KSAT 12 news headquarters and the local headquarters for Joeris General Contractors.
“Sara has been our rock of Gibraltar through the years,” says San Antonio Principal Mark Oppelt. “She has grown into an incredible leader for our office.”
The firm has also elevated architects Federico Cavazos and Jim Oppelt to Associates, recognizing their growing influence on San Antonio design. Both have been deeply involved in several of the studio’s largest recent projects, such as the redesign of Lanier High School for San Antonio Independent School District and Menchaca Elementary School for Austin Independent School District.
“Federico and Jim bring a great spirit of collaboration to every project,” says LPA Principal Mickey Conrad.
LPA focuses on an integrated approach to design, bringing multi-disciplined teams to projects including engineers, landscape architects and interior designers, with an emphasis on sustainable, energy efficient designs. LPA’s new San Antonio’s office, a redesign of an abandoned Southtown retail space, was recently certified as LEED Platinum. The office was also recognized as the 2019 Best Green Project by the San Antonio Business Journal.
Although LPA is best known for its industry-leading work on K-12 campuses, including the East Central High School Performing Arts Center and the new Pleasanton Elementary School, the firm has been growing into different sectors. Current projects include Twelve26Townhomes, a new 20-unit housing development; renovations to Elliott Hall dormitories into classrooms and offices for Texas State University; a new headquarters for Meals on Wheels; and a new senior care facility in San Antonio for Bienvivir, the El Paso-based community-based healthcare program.
Flowers grew up in the small West Texas town of Monahans and earned a Masters degree from Texas Tech University. She first joined O’Neill Conrad Oppelt Architects, the predecessor to LPA in San Antonio, as an intern in 2002.
“I love working with people, figuring out what problems we can help them solve with their spaces,” Flowers says. “We can influence things that can make people’s everyday lives better and that’s what excites me about architecture.”
About LPA Founded in 1965, LPA specializes in creating innovative environments that work better, do more with less and improve people’s lives. An integrated design firm with six locations in California and Texas, LPA’s team includes more than 430 in-house architects, master planners, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects and research analysts, working across a wide array of sectors. For more information, visit lpadesignstudios.com.
Ovation® Fertility is pleased to announce that it has welcomed two new physician shareholders, both affiliated with the renowned Texas Fertility Center: Susan Hudson, MD, and Erika Munch, MD. These two well-respected reproductive endocrinologists provide fertility care for both women and men from across the South Texas region. The investments of Drs. Munch and Hudson bring Ovation to a total of 24 physician partners, all coming together with reproductive medicine’s top scientists to deliver some of the most advanced, cost-effective fertility treatment available anywhere in the world.
“We are delighted that so many brilliant physicians have discovered the value of partnering with Ovation and are committing their support to our innovative fertility services company,” says Nate Snyder, Ovation’s chief executive officer. “Texas Fertility Center and its partner physicians have been longstanding allies to Ovation, and we are thrilled to welcome two more of TFC’s rising stars into the Ovation Fertility family.”
Based in New Braunfels, Texas, Dr. Hudson is a board certified reproductive endocrinologist as well as a former IVF patient with a uniquely compassionate perspective on fertility care. She earned both her Bachelor of Science and medical degree at Texas A&M University, then went on to Scott & White in Temple, Texas, where she completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology before moving on to a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Minnesota’s world-renowned Mayo Clinic.
Dr. Munch is a San Antonio-based fertility specialist who is also board certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She earned her undergraduate degree from Southwestern University, her medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine, and a certificate from the University of Texas School of Public Health. At Baylor College of Medicine, she completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology, then continued her education in fertility care at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, where she completed a three-year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
Drs. Munch and Hudson use the Ovation Fertility San Antonio IVF laboratory for scientific support of all IVF procedures, including embryology and andrology services. Dr. Hudson also serves as the laboratory director of the Ovation Fertility New Braunfels satellite andrology lab.
About Ovation Fertility
Ovation® Fertility is a national network of reproductive endocrinologists and scientific thought leaders focused on reducing the cost of having a family through more efficient and effective fertility care. Ovation’s IVF and genetics laboratories and affiliated practices work collaboratively to raise the bar for IVF treatment, with state-of-the-art, evidence-based fertility services that give hopeful parents the best chance for a successful pregnancy. Physicians partner with Ovation to offer their patients advanced preimplantation genetic testing. Ovation also provides donor eggs that come with a Euploid Embryo Guarantee®, as well as secure frozen egg, embryo and sperm long-term storage; consultative services to help IVF laboratories improve quality and performance; and fertility preservation programs that enable more women to freeze their eggs and build future families. Learn more about Ovation’s vision of a world without infertility at http://www.OvationFertility.com.
Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc. annoucnes the arrival of the Natron™ ST Series inks for pad printing onto soft touch, rubber, nylon, textiles and synthetic products. Examples of applications include soft touch pens, neck labels, rubber, nylon and synthetics.
What is soft touch? Soft touch is a coating applied to plastics and rubber substrates to give the coated products a smooth, soft feel. The soft touch coating makes it hard for printing inks to adhere on products. To solve this challenge, Boston Industrial Solutions, Inc. formulated the ST series soft touch ink line.
This new pad printing inks for soft touch and synthetics features fast drying time, high opacity and excellent print-ability. Cured prints are also able to resist rubbing, machine washing, and scratch tests. The Natron™ ST series ink line is also easy to work with just like the Natron™ SE silicone inks.
The ST Series inks for soft touch comes in 20 high opacity standard colors and is available in 1kg containers. Custom colors are also available within eight business hours upon request. Generally, the Natron ST series will air dry at 68°F in 20-30 seconds and will achieve full crosslinking within 24 - 48 hours. With catalyst added, full cross-link is achieved in 24 – 36 hours. Accelerated drying and curing can be achieved introducing heat at 150 - 225°F for approximately 60 seconds to two minutes. (Safety caution! Wait for the hot product to cool down before touching).
Natron ST Series pad printing inks not only solves the challenge of printing onto nylons, rubber, and soft touch substrates but it also offer economic value, durability, and vibrant prints.
Lform Design (http://www.lform.com) — a web design and development company headquartered in Montclair, NJ—is thrilled to announce the recipient of its second annual ,500 STEM scholarship for women studying computer science and computer engineering. Faiza Jabeen, 19, of Booton, NJ, was awarded the women’s scholarship and paid summer internship for her academic excellence and passion for computer science.
“(I am) a female from a culture where females are preferred to stay home instead of working, and if they do, their parents make sure it is a safe place for her to work there,” Jabeen said.
Jabeen was born in Karachi, Pakistan and moved to the United States in 2013. According to Jabeen, Pakistani families who allow women to work know what females are capable of doing and what is best for them. They prefer the women to study biology and believe that being a nurse and doctor is safer, as they will always be surrounded by good people.
“My family was supportive. (WE) females are really precious for our families and they want to see us happy and successful,” Jabeen said. “I really wanted to study computer science because it has many different (career paths).”
Jabeen decided to follow in her older brother's footsteps, and pursue a degree in computer science. Jabeen recalls, as a high school student, looking at his tests and homework and thinking, “I get this. I can do this.” Throughout high school and as a freshman at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, NJ, she has excelled in this field of study.
During her high school classes, she began to recognize how male dominated the field was. In her first computer science course, there were five women. In the second, there were three, and in the third, there were two—until one woman dropped out and only she remained. Jabeen said she sat quietly in the corner, but held one of the highest grade averages in the class.
“People nowadays think that the computer field is only for men, but this is not something I believe,” Jabeen said. “No field out there is for men only. I believe women can do anything if we work hard enough, and I am willing to do whatever I can to reach (my goals).”
According to the nonprofit, Girls Who Code, only 24 percent of computer scientists are female, and that number is in jeopardy of shrinking. To help close the gender gap in technology, Lform Design launched this annual scholarship and internship program for young women pursuing a career in computer science or computer engineering. “As a New Jersey web development company, we see first-hand how our industry is a male-dominated field: We only have two women in our office and neither of them are part of our development team,” said Lform Design Owner and Creative Director, Ian Loew. “Because we want both men and women to thrive in this line of work equally, we created the scholarship to encourage more women coders and computer scientists to join the computing workforce. Faiza is an exemplary student of computer science and the true future of this industry. We are honored to award her this scholarship.”
Lform Design will begin accepting applicants for its 2020 women’s specific STEM scholarship starting Jan. 1, 2020. Eligibility includes a commitment to pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science or computer engineering; the student must also be enrolling in or currently enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university or two-year college on track to transfer to a four-year school. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2020. The scholarship recipient will be announced May 15, 2020.
Evidence indicating human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) and related herpesviruses may contribute to the causation of Alzheimer’s disease was presented in late June in a day-long session of the 11th international HHV-6 conference, in Quebec City, reports Leslie Norins, MD, PhD, CEO of Alzheimer’s Germ Quest, Inc. (AGQ), who attended.
“It was another sign that microbiological agents, including HHV-6, are finally beginning to receive the increased scrutiny in Alzheimer’s disease research they’ve deserved for many years,” says Dr. Norins.
He adds, “The entire spectrum of HHV-6 and its relatives’ involvement in other ‘mystery illnesses’ is also intriguing”. He credits the HHV-6 Foundation, and its co-founder/executive director, Kristin Loomis, with helping to maintain interest in this group of herpesviruses.
The keynote speaker was Dr. Joel Dudley (Mt. Sinai, New York), who reviewed his research on HHV-6 in Alzheimer’s brains, co-authored by Dr. Ben Readhead (Arizona State University) and several others. He also described the possibilities being opened by “big data” analysis of medical records containing multiple items on each patient. Dr. Readhead presented additional findings incriminating herpesviruses in the neuropathology of early Alzheimer’s.
Another featured speaker was Dr. Robert Moir (Harvard), who presented the reasoning and evidence for his concept that the amyloid found in Alzheimer’s brains is not “trash”, but an important product of innate immunity which can entrap harmful viruses and other microorganisms.
Dr. “Mack” Mackiewicz, from NIH’s National Institute on Aging, reminded the audience of researchers that investigating microbial participation in Alzheimer’s disease has now been elevated to a “high-priority topic”, and that grant applications are encouraged, as described in NIA’s NOT-AG-19-012.
AGQ is a public benefit corporation headquartered in Naples, Florida. It is self-funded and does not seek or accept outside donations or grants.
It sponsors two prizes: the “ Million Challenge Award” for the scientist who provides persuasive evidence that a microbial agent causes Alzheimer’s disease, and the “0,000 Challenge Award” for the physician who submits convincing proof that an Alzheimer’s patient has been spontaneously cured, without medical intervention.
After extensive research and development, Pharm Origins has announced the successful extraction of natural testosterone originating from raw pine pollen.
Testosterone supplementation, a key male hormone, is often used as a potent but controversial regimen against male aging. Biologically, plant-based testosterone provides the same human benefit, with limited side effects.
Pharm Origins recently filed patents on a nutrient extraction system that can extract active ingredients from the world's rarest, most fragile natural sources.
This cutting-edge process was used in the extraction of this plant-based testosterone.
“We were really excited to finally achieve this massive research and development goal. Men all over the world are resorting to synthetic testosterone therapy and this breakthrough can lead to a safer alternative in the near future,” said Clint Winters, Pharm Origins spokesperson and natural health researcher.
It was recently discovered that pine pollen, which is essentially the male seed of the flower, contains human adapted androgens including pure testosterone.
This type of testosterone passes directly into the males’ “free testosterone” stores, without “binding,” making it very viable for supplementation. Pharm Origins will be the first to extract and suspend this plant-based hormone for potential human use. Lab trials are now underway.
“We are really excited to give men around the world a safe alternative to synthetic testosterone shots. The benefits of testosterone are powerful, but they can come with many risks. This natural application will diminish those risks without diminishing performance,” said Travis Shoaf, Director of Product Development and Manufacturing.
Pharm Origins determined from rigorous research that each gram of pine pollen contains 80 nanograms of pure “free testosterone”. 300 nanograms is considered a healthy level for an average male. Most aging men are well below this number. Based on this analysis, phyto testosterone use would normalize male testosterone levels in less than a week while keeping them high for the future.
The initial application would be sublingual, with testosterone entering the blood stream within fifteen minutes.
Clinical trials are ongoing and a full release is expected during the 2019 calendar year.
Pharm Origins was founded in 2011 and is an FDA registered dietary supplement formulator and manufacturer located in Atlanta, GA.
Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys recognizes the importance of all children receiving a proper education. As such, the Phoenix personal injury law firm has decided to give away 1,500 backpacks stuffed with school supplies to help economically challenged families prepare for the new school year. The 2019 Lerner and Rowe Phoenix Back to School - Backpack Giveaway takes place on July 13, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Kuban Elementary School (3201 West Sherman St., Phoenix, 85009).
In addition to giving away 1,500 free backpacks stuffed with school supplies, there will be free snacks and musical entertainment provided by a radio station remote to amp up the cheer!
“Without the proper tools to fully participate in class, students can become distracted and easily lose focus. That is why our team looks for different ways to give back and offer assistance where it is needed most. We hope that with each backpack handed out the student who receives it feels better prepared and excited for the upcoming school year,” stated attorney Kevin Rowe.
Those interested in attending are advised to arrive early as supplies are limited and will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis while they last. For more information about the Phoenix Back to School - Backpack Giveaway, please contact Cindy Ernst with Lerner and Rowe Gives Back at (602) 977-1900.
About Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys
Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys is a powerhouse law firm in representing personal injury clients. Attorneys Glen Lerner and Kevin Rowe have grown their law firm into one of the largest personal injury firms in the country, with over 50 attorneys and nearly 400 support employees located in Nevada, California, Washington, Oregon, Illinois, Indiana, Arizona, New Mexico, and Tennessee. The law firm’s continuous exalted levels of success can be attributed to the high levels of respect and dignity shown to victims and family members hurt in an accident.
For those injured outside one of the previously listed states, Lerner and Rowe has an established network of attorneys across the country, ready to help. The firm takes pride in nourishing these relationships as they know a personal injury attorney can make all the difference in obtaining fair compensation for the pain and suffering inflicted upon the victims of tortious conduct.
Alice Branton, today released research results on the beneficial impact of biofield energy treatment on improving physicochemical properties of the water-soluble B-Vitamin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, which can prove to be beneficial for treating B-vitamin related deficiencies.
The preclinical trial shows:
Over 44% alteration of characteristic differentiation peak, change in crystallite size
Over 13% increase in surface area
Over 24% reduction in latent heat of fusion
These results suggest the potential for the innovation and improvement of more efficient vitamin B6 supplements. Vitamin B6 is essential to protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism and the creation of red blood cells and neurotransmitters.
This biofield energy treatment may have the potential to provide beneficial effects on therapeutic response against Vitamin B6 deficiency. Vitamin B6 deficiency can lead to peripheral neuropathy, seborrheic dermatitis, glossitis, and cheilosis, and, in adults, depression, confusion, and seizures.
Overall, this biofield energy treated supplement presents a powerful alternative in designing nutraceutical/pharmaceutical formulation to combat vitamin B6 deficiency. It also has the potential to improve B-vitamin and electrolyte absorption in the body. A vitamin B6 deficiency is usually coupled with deficiency in other B vitamins, such as folate (vitamin B9) and vitamin B12, which can lead to higher risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, sideroblastic anemia, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), morning sickness during pregnancy.
The research further suggested that this alternative holistic treatment of pyridoxine hydrochloride, water-soluble B-vitamin supplement not only increases powder flowability but also alters appearance and thermal stability, making it potentially more bioavailable for the body.
Alice Branton provided this Biofield Energy Healing Treatment remotely from the United States, while the test samples were in the research laboratory of Dabur Research Foundation, near New Delhi, India. The Biofield Energy Treatment was administered for 5 minutes through Branton's unique Energy Transmission process, remotely to the test samples under laboratory conditions. In this study, Branton never visited the laboratory in person, nor had any contact with the test item and medium.
About Biofield Energy Treatments The National Center of Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) has recognized and accepted Biofield Energy Healing Treatments as a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) health care approach in addition to other therapies, medicines, and practices. CAM therapies have been practiced worldwide with reported clinical benefits in different health disease profiles. Human Biofield Energy has subtle energy that has the capacity to work effectively. This energy can be harnessed and transmitted by the gifted into living and non-living things via the process of a Biofield Energy Healing Treatment or Therapy.
About Alice Branton Alice Branton, CEO, Trivedi Global, Inc., recently spoke on the impact of the Trivedi Effect® at the Entrepreneurship Club of the Harvard Business School, Nasdaq, Microsoft, and Coca-Cola. She also appeared on more than 35 network television news shows in the last year including ABC, NBC, FOX, CW and more. https://www.alicebranton.com
About Guruji Mahendra Trivedi & The Trivedi Effect® Guruji Mahendra Kumar Trivedi, the founder of the Trivedi Effect®, is on a mission to usher in a new era that integrates science, spirituality, and consciousness to vastly improve the human condition and benefit humanity on a global scale. To date, more than 250,000 people worldwide have benefited from the Trivedi Effect®. His organization, Trivedi Global, Inc., is collaborating with globally renowned product research and development organizations to bring to market proprietary products and therapies in the areas of nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and more. Dahryn Trivedi is a prodigious spiritual leader, young entrepreneur, and inspiring speaker. Along with Guruji Mahendra Trivedi, she devotes her time to expand and promote awareness about the power and potential of the Trivedi Effect®. She shared her message at NASDAQ and on national media including ABC, NBC, Fox, and CW.
The Trivedi Effect® is an evidence-based phenomenon in which an individual can harness inherently intelligent energy from nature and transmit it to living organisms and non-living materials, anywhere in the world through thought intention, to significantly enhance potency and beneficially alter their characteristics and behaviors through transformation at the atomic, molecular, and cellular levels.
The Trivedi Effect® has been tested, measured, and validated in over 4,000 scientific experiments globally, by world-renowned scientists and research institutes using the rigor of internationally accepted models of scientific research with the most sophisticated technologies available on this planet. Challenging the known frontiers of science, this research has resulted in over 400 publications in major international peer-reviewed scientific journals with over 4,000 citations.
These publications are available in over 4,000 universities internationally including the prestigious Ivy League Universities, as well as, the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results in future periods to differ materially from stated results. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and, accordingly, are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty of such statements. Statements in this news release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations, and orientations regarding the future. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “would”, “expect”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential”, “seem”, “seek”, “future”, “continue”, “appear”, or variations of such words including negative variations thereof, and phrases that refer to certain actions, events or results that may, could, would, might or will occur or be taken or achieved.
Media Contacts Alice Branton, Chief Executive Officer Trivedi Global, Inc. (702) 907-8864 pr@trivedieffect.com
Top tax resolution company Platinum Tax Defenders is thrilled to report a year-over-year revenue increase of 63 percent compared to the same month in 2018. This revenue increase marks the largest in the company's more than 18-year history and is due in part to Platinum Tax Defenders' recent acquisition by Cardiff Lexington Corp (CDIX).
This announcement regarding Platinum Tax Defenders' revenue increase comes on the heels of Platinum's recent expansion with the opening of additional offices in Long Beach, CA, and Pompano Beach, FL. Since the opening of its first office in Simi Valley, CA in 2001, Platinum Tax Defenders has continued to provide services to taxpayers ranging from those owing the IRS more than 0,000, to the under-served taxpayer owing less than ,000. This unique business model has enabled Platinum Tax Defenders to experience tremendous growth and the latest revenue increase.
Platinum Tax Defenders offers a wide variety of tax resolution, bookkeeping, currently not collectable and tax preparation services for individuals and businesses that are dealing with back taxes or are having issues paying off their current tax bill. The reported revenue increase is evidence of Platinum Tax Defenders' continued commitment to helping taxpayers get out of tax debt, for good.
The experienced team at Platinum Tax Defenders comprises certified public accountants, enrolled agents, tax attorneys, and IRS tax attorneys. Collectively, the team has decades of experience. To date, Platinum Tax Defenders has saved its clients over million in tax debt. The Platinum team has had success reducing clients' debts from over 0,000 to just 0 in many cases. Most recently, the Platinum team successfully reduced one client's tax debt from 6,996 to only 0 through the successful negotiation of an Offer in Compromise deal with the IRS.
Through a variety of tax resolution services for individuals and businesses alike, Platinum Tax Defenders' tax relief process can take as little as nine months to bring a client to a debt-free status. Among the services Platinum Tax Defenders offers are back taxes settlement, tax attorney representation, bank levy releases, Offer in Compromise, payment plans, IRS audit representation, Revenue Officer assistance, IRS tax liens, amending tax returns, bookkeeping services, and tax preparation for businesses and individuals.
Platinum Tax Defenders continues to be at the forefront of service offered to taxpayers seeking resolution from their IRS debts. The team at Platinum Tax Defenders understands that every taxpayer is different, and that's how they run their business. As part of their practice, Platinum Tax Defenders does not begin work on a tax resolution case until they have the opportunity to thoroughly investigate a client's case. Should you be interested in learning about opportunities to partner with Platinum Tax Defenders to make a difference, contact (800) 385-6840.
About Platinum Tax Defenders Platinum Tax Defenders, a subsidiary of Cardiff Lexington Corporation, (Cardiff Lexington Corp (CDIX) ) has been helping individuals navigate their tax situations with the IRS since 2011. The top-rated tax firm's tax resolution services have saved thousands of clients hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax debt. The expert team at Platinum Tax Defenders has experience working with entrepreneurs, individuals, and small businesses alike. Platinum Tax Defenders (http://www.platinumtaxdefenders.com) is a forward-thinking leader in the tax resolution industry. The expert tax relief team works with taxpayers who are struggling with small to large tax debts. Top Tax Defenders offers a wide variety of tax resolution, bookkeeping, and tax preparation services for individuals and businesses.
ZeptoMetrix™ Corporation (ZMC) has released a new 20-member respiratory verification panel for use in laboratories engaged in utilizing molecular diagnostics technologies when testing for infectious diseases.
“Our focus is to provide both strategic collaborators and end-use customers with reliable, easy-to-use, and cost-effective external QC controls for their various laboratory needs”, explains Shawn R. Smith, President and CEO of ZeptoMetrix. “As industry leaders such as QIAGEN® gain approval to market novel approaches to testing for infectious diseases, such as the QIAstat-Dx® syndromic testing system, we seek to develop versatile tools that assist in the effort to ensure optimal performance within the testing labs. The recent release of our NATtrol™ Respiratory Verification Panel (# NATRVP-QIA) provides such laboratories with another example of how ZeptoMetrix is focused on supporting the diagnostic testing community with an ever-expanding portfolio of industry-leading products.”
About ZeptoMetrix™ ZeptoMetrix Corporation (ZMC) is an established industry leader in the design, development, and delivery of innovative, quality solutions to the Infectious Disease Diagnostics Market. Our expertise and abilities in Molecular Diagnostics, including External Quality Controls, Verification Panels, Proficiency Panels, Customized and OEM Products/Services have set the industry standard for performance and reliability and made ZeptoMetrix the preferred choice for independent 3rd party QC materials.
Founded in 1999, ZeptoMetrix is headquartered in Buffalo, NY with additional facilities in Franklin, Massachusetts.
About NATtrol™ Globally, millions of people are tested for infectious diseases each year. The implications of reporting either a false positive or a false negative can be devastating to the patient. Accurate and sensitive diagnostics are necessary to confirm that laboratories are providing patients with proper testing results. Utilizing ZeptoMetrix NATtrol QC materials on a consistent basis helps to monitor testing performance and enhance confidence in testing results.
ZeptoMetrix NATtrol Molecular Diagnostics products are an essential component of today’s ever-evolving testing market and are designed to provide safe, accurate and cost-effective support for activities relating to the analysis and identification of possible disease-causing microorganisms. The patented ZeptoMetrix NATtrol process renders highly-purified microorganisms non-infectious while allowing internal nucleic acids to remain intact, thereby serving as an ideal reference material for molecular diagnostic testing applications. Representing a total process control, from DNA extraction through amplification and eventual detection, NATtrol products are ready-to-use, refrigerator stable, and safe for operators to handle.
The routine and repetitive use of NATtrol™ External Run Controls and Verification Panels help enable laboratories to monitor performance and identify trends in daily test variations, test kit lot changes, and among individual operators.
For Sales and/or information regarding ZeptoMetrix, NATtrol Molecular Quality Controls & Panels, and Development/Custom Services, please contact ZeptoMetrix Customer Service.
Contact: ZeptoMetrix Corporation, Customer Service 878 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202 716-882-0920 custserv(at)zeptometrix(dot)com http://www.zeptometrix.com
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Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS), a leading provider of election services to member-based organizations, today announced the addition of three new hires starting this September in the roles of operations, administration, and sales. All three are part of a long-term succession plan as sons of co-owners, Jon G. Westerhaus and Peter M. Westerhaus.
“The time is right to develop the next generation of ownership and I’m excited by the energy these three bring toward serving the customer and growing this company,” said Jon Westerhaus, SBS President. More than 500 organizations rely on SBS to offer the latest in election solutions for all their voting needs.
In 29 years of business, brothers Jon and Peter have moved the company from startup to an influential professional services company. “The talent of these three hires, Dave, John and Peter Westerhaus, will help us maintain our market edge in both technology and product offerings,” said Peter, who serves as Vice President.
SBS has earned a reputation for offering secure and fair voting solutions on a worldwide scale to cooperatives, professional societies, mutual and agricultural associations, credit unions, unions and other organizations that engage members through governance and operational votes. SBS’ task is to help enfranchise members into the voting or survey process and bring validity to the tabulated results.
About the new SBS team members
Joining SBS in an operations role is Dave J. Westerhaus, who previously worked as a Project Management contractor at CHS Inc. focusing on IT security, compliance and infrastructure projects. Dave is a 2017 graduate of Saint John’s University (MN) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Global Business Leadership.
John P. Westerhaus, CPA, will have primary duties in administration, drawing on his audit experience in public accounting at KPMG and at Merrill Corporation as a Senior Analyst in their financial reporting and technical accounting group. John is a 2014 graduate of the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management where he earned Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Marketing.
Peter J. Westerhaus will work in sales, using his experience as an Investment Banking Analyst for Lake Street Capital Markets where he helped facilitate equity capital market transactions and M&A advisory services. He is the founder and chair of Achieving Cures Together, a nonprofit that targets microbial restoration research. Peter graduated in 2016 from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and was also a linebacker on the University of Minnesota Golden Gopher football team.
About SBS: Survey & Ballot Systems, Inc. has been setting the standard in election management since 1990. We connect associations, cooperatives, clubs, and financial institutions with their members through online, paper and hybrid elections, surveys and evaluations. For more information, please visit http://www.surveyandballotsystems.com.
Ashley Liang is a New York based dancer, choreographer and dance educator. She is the founder of the non-profit Ashley Liang Dance Company, Inc. and president of the Ashley Dance Center.
Liang’s performance “Flowing Colors of Charming Flowers” will combine Eastern and Western styles with some of Liang’s own creations: a special combination of classical ballet and traditional Chinese dance. Liang, who is passionate about promoting multicultural art, worked with a production team for six months to prepare the project. The show aims to carry forward Chinese dance and modern dance culture, promote the integration and development of multicultural art, and establish a bridge for international cultural and artistic communication. Liang focused on this multicultural bridge while studying for her M.A. in dance education at New York University.
“This show I produced was a non-profit performance and was dedicated to dance art. It is my great honor to share my original choreographies with the audiences at Lincoln Center, and present my theory in the form of dance, so as to truly promote the integration, communication and development of Chinese dance and modern dance culture,” Liang wrote in her graduate thesis.
The concluding dance program of Liang’s performance is accompanied by live music that marries the Chinese instruments guqin, guzheng and flute with violin and cello. In Liang’s vision, this will achieve the exchange of the Chinese and Western culture of dance and music.
Liang studied and performed at prestigious organizations in both China and the US. In addition to earning her M.A. in dance education at New York University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance at Queens College, she studied professional Chinese dance at the Beijing Dance Academy. Liang is the recipient of the awards “Excellent Dance Choreographer,” “Distinguished Dancer,” and “Excellent Dance Teacher,” presented by New York City Councilman Peter Koo and New York State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky.
In 2018, the Guggenheim Museum invited Liang to perform. In 2015, she choreographed and danced in Flowing Water and Nocturne in The Autumn Palace in collaboration with famous Chinese musician, Judy Yeh, at Shih-Hua Judy Yeh Guqin Concert at Carnegie Hall. She starred as the female lead, Yu Huan, in the dance drama The Story of Yu Huan, presented by off-Broadway Yangtze Repertory Theater of America and also choreographed the production in 2014.
Performance Date and Time: July 6, Saturday at 7:30pm Performance Place: Alice Tully Hall Lincoln Center, 1941 Broadway, New York, NY 10023 Organizer: Ashley Liang Dance Company, Inc. (A Not-for-Profit Organization)
Co-Organizers: New York Northeastern Chinese Association, Sino-American Culture, Art & Antique Association, Inc., Federation of Chinese American Associations of New York, New York Queens Art Education Center, Chinese-American Arts Council, Inc., USA FJSEN.COM, American Fujian Artist Association, MGM Media, Sino-American Business Association, Henan Chinese Associates USA, Inc., Better Chinatown USA, Chinese Association Inc., Zhe Jiang Wen Zhou Association Industry & Commerce U.S.A., New York Guqin School, Union National Culture and Sports Foundation, American Chinese Business Trade Promotion Association, Taishan Overseas Chinese Middle School Alumni Association, Inc., America Chinese Silk Road Chamber of Commerce, America Bamin Commerce Association, Fujian Consolidated Benevolent Association USA, Beijing Association of New York.
Sponsors: Kai Gao Esquire P.C., Flushing.com, Kam Man Food, HealthFirst, iHome Design, MeHome Realty, AsianinNY, Keiko Hira Music Studio, New York Fantastic Chorus, Blue Sky Creative Studio, The Wall Street Times, USA Life online.com, Right Time International LLC, CC Weekly, Jasmine Restaurant, COCI Construction, Kang Hua Adult Day Care Center, World Peace Ever.TV
Special Guest Performers: Aminta Remisosky, Anne Marie Robson Smock, Ansel Cohen, Arthur Liu, Danielle Peters, Erin Kernion, Judy Shih-Hua Yeh, Jun Zhou, Michelle Joy, Nick Peregrino, Sienna Peck, Tara Pederson, Temple Kemezis
Scientist.com, the marketplace for medical research, is pleased to announce that its social media campaign highlighting 19 outstanding woman scientists led to a donation of ,000 to Women In Bio of Southern California (WIB-SoCal). The campaign was launched to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment—in the 19 days leading up to and including June 4, 2019, a different highly-accomplished scientist was featured in a social media post. One dollar was donated for every social media post on either Scientist.com or WIB-SoCal’s LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram accounts. WIB-SoCal will use the donation to continue its ongoing efforts to promote careers, leadership and entrepreneurship for women in the life sciences.
“We are always keen to partner with like-minded groups like Scientist.com that share our goal—encouraging females to pursue careers in the life sciences,” said Alyssa Master, PhD, Chair Emeritus of WIB-SoCal. “This specific campaign was so successful because it highlighted scientific breakthroughs made by brilliant women spanning multiple time periods, even centuries, further illustrating the important role women have played in pushing innovation and discovery over the years.”
One of 13 chapters established by Women In Bio throughout the US and Canada, WIB-SoCal seeks to provide mentorship and promote opportunities in the life sciences as well as enable and empower women to reach the highest levels of leadership. Founded in 2001, WIB has more than 2,000 members and develops programs that reach 22,000 participants ranging from middle-school STEM programs to executive-level training and development.
“This social media campaign highlighted the work of 19 brilliant women that have made world-changing scientific contributions,” said Kevin Lustig, PhD, Scientist.com CEO and Founder. “It is imperative that we foster and encourage scientists of all genders, backgrounds and ethnicities if we are to have any hope of solving the many problems facing our world today.”
About Scientist.com Scientist.com is the world's leading marketplace for outsourced R&D. The marketplace simplifies R&D sourcing, saving time and money, reducing risk and providing access to the latest innovative tools and technologies. Scientist.com operates private enterprise marketplaces for most of the world’s major pharmaceutical companies, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and the US National Institutes of Health (NIH). Since its founding in 2007, Scientist.com has raised million from 5AM Ventures, Leerink Transformation Partners and Heritage Provider Network among others. Visit scientist.com to learn more.
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About Women In Bio (WIB) WIB is an organization of professionals committed to promoting careers, leadership, and entrepreneurship of women in the life sciences. Founded in 2001 to support women employed in the field of life sciences from the classroom to the boardroom, Women In Bio (WIB) is a multifaceted organization with 13 chapters in North America. It offers an array of professional educational programs, peer to peer learning, mentoring and networking opportunities, and is the only organization for women that integrates all career levels and life sciences fields. Each local chapter hosts numerous events throughout the year that vary from networking events to career development, to professional education, to executive level-focused events. In addition to events, WIB hosts a Young Women In Bio program, which offers events and encouragement to middle and high-school aged girls, a mentorship program which provides women the chance to mentor or be mentored, and a national Boardroom Ready program through Executive Women In Bio, which has recently placed over 20 women on for-profit boards. As a volunteer organization, WIB offers leadership opportunities at every career stage, and a chance to expand professional networks in a supportive and inclusive environment. Please visit http://www.womeninbio.org.
Dr. Daniel G. Becker, MD, FACS, renowned New Jersey ear, nose, throat, sinus and rhinoplasty specialist, has been chosen by Marquis Who’s Who to receive the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. This high honor has been given in recognition of his professional accomplishments over more than 20 years and his many contributions to society. Less than 5% of the Marquis Who’s Who professionals earn this distinguished international designation. Dr. Becker’s bio and accomplishments will be listed on the organization’s website alongside other recipients.
Dr. Daniel Becker is dual board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is known as a premier ENT and facial plastic surgeon both locally and internationally. Dr. Becker was recognized in 2005, 2006, 2010, and 2013-2018 by Best Doctors of America, and in 2014 through 2019 as one of Philadelphia Magazine’s Top Docs. Dr. Becker was also honored to be one of the very few honorees selected to receive a “Top Doctor” designation for rhinoplasty in Philadelphia magazine from 2014-2019.
Professor and ENT Specialist Dr. Becker Dr. Becker is the founder and medical director of Becker Ear, Nose and Throat Center with nine locations featuring highly-experienced, internationally-recognized physicians. An award-winning sinus, facial and nasal surgeon, Dr. Becker is also a clinical professor who trains up-and-coming surgeons at the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Otorhinolaryngology, which is ranked by the US News and World Report as one of the top 10 ENT departments in the country. Dr. Becker specializes in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, general ENT and rhinology services, and he sub-specializes in rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty and minimally-invasive sinus and nasal treatments like balloon sinuplasty.
Treatments at Becker ENT Bring Comfort and Relief Dr. Becker and the physicians at the Becker ENT Center bring comfort and relief to patients who are suffering from problems like GERD, sleep apnea and chronic sinusitis.
Balloon sinuplasty is an in-office treatment that opens blocked sinuses and provides quick, lasting relief. The Becker ENT specialist gently inserts and expands a small balloon in the blocked cavity to reshape the passageway and restore normal drainage.
GERD is the backflow of stomach acids and sometimes ingested food, which causes symptoms like hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, chronic cough, built up mucus and bouts of heartburn. The Becker ENT Center uses the newest technology and safer, more effective treatments to address GERD.
Sleep apnea may cause fatigue even after a full night’s sleep, headaches, trouble with memory, bedwetting, depression, moodiness and unexplained weight gain. Dr. Becker carefully evaluates patients with snoring and sleep breathing issues to determine the cause, which is often due to a deviated septum, long uvula, small jaw, soft palate or hypertrophied tonsils.
The Becker ENT Center employs a staff of award-winning experts offering relief for patients struggling with these and other ENT conditions. Dr. Becker is also renowned for his excellent rhinoplasty results.
Dr. Becker is available for ENT and rhinoplasty consultations at Becker Ear, Nose and Throat Center in Voorhees and Sewell, NJ. Call 856-772-1617 today or visit us online at Becker ENT Center located in Central New Jersey, Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia, PA.
Exciting times ahead for leading web-to-print solutions provider, Design’N’Buy. In a continued effort to be a leading web-to-print solutions provider, it has announced the launch of its brand new All-In-One Designer V3.3.
Ideal for commercial printing companies, print brokers, and distributors, the All-In-One Designer offers a simplified ordering process for customers to buy and sell customized merchandise online.
Often called AIOD in short, the third version of the designer not only has a revamped look and feel but also is decked up with a long list of attractive features. For starters, the V3.3 is highly responsive and straightforward, yet has a significant website theme.
The new AIOD will enable users to preview upsell and related products in detail in the design studio and enjoy imposition settings for print-ready products. Design’N’Buy has also added more keyboard options to ensure user convenience.
According to Nidhi Agarwal, CEO of Design’N’Buy, the all new AIOD V3.3 will be a delight to use by everyone. “We understand the product is not for just end-users but also printers and brokers. Thus, we have upgraded the design studio interface, given the Smart Fill option to automatically fill data in the templates, and assigned different page layouts for every template,” says Agarwal.
Just like previous versions, the All-In-One Designer V3.3 will continue to enjoy integrations with multiple third-party applications and tools such as Microsoft Dynamics, Zoho, SAP, Salesforce, Google Cloud Platform, Fotolia, QuickBooks, Flickr and more.
“The solution is apt for any B2B or B2C printing eCommerce store that wants to offer its customers more than just a dynamic design tool, live 3D preview, and a friendly mobile UI for customizing products while on-the-go,” adds Agarwal.
As per their unique business requirements, the printing companies and brokers can easily configure AIOD V3.3, scale it up, and customize it for a perfect end-user experience.
If you want to know more about AIOD V3.3, the simple write to us at inquiry@designnbuy.com or directly book your personalized demo by visiting the website here. The Design’N’Buy team is confident that its customers are in for a treat.
DMCC– the world’s leading free zone and Government of Dubai Authority for commodities trade and enterprise – concluded its Made for Trade Live roadshow in Barcelona on 27 June 2019. Supported by the Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Barcelona, the event gathered over 100 leading representatives of Spanish business to outline the commercial appeal of Dubai, and the significant opportunities created for foreign firms by Expo 2020 Dubai.
Underlining its position as a commercial hub and gateway for global trade, DMCC briefed delegates on the ease of setting up a business within its Free Zone, and Dubai’s appeal to international businesses as a platform for expansion given its strategic location and global connectivity.
Foreign direct investments (FDI) from Spain to Dubai reached AED 3.29 billion in 2018, ranking Spain the fourth largest investor in terms of FDI capital inflows. The sectors that have seen the most investment from Spain include non-residential building construction, accommodation and food services, arts, entertainment and recreation, management of companies and enterprises, and retail and wholesale trade.
“This is an exciting time for the United Arab Emirates and especially its partners across Europe. By being open to the world, the UAE has created an economic environment that is both welcoming to investment and paves the way for sustained growth in the future,” said His Excellency Mohamed Alshamsi, Consul General of the United Arab Emirates to Barcelona.
“Promoting the ease of doing business with the UAE, and attracting foreign business to our shores is critically important to the national economic strategy. I commend DMCC for all it has achieved in profiling Dubai as the destination for international business, and driving trade through the UAE. There is a real opportunity for Spanish firms to expand their enterprise in Dubai – especially in light of Expo 2020 Dubai – and the insights shared at this event were very useful to those here in Barcelona,” he added.
Since inception, DMCC has attracted over 3000 businesses from 17 cities around the world to its international roadshow programme. DMCC partnered with Spanish business group Foment del Treball, and bank Banco Sabadell to stage the event in Barcelona, which precedes roadshows in the second half of 2019 to Hangzhou and Qingdao in China, and Stuttgart, Trier and Koblenz in Germany.
“Spain is a strategically important market for DMCC. The country provides a crucial link for us into both Europe and Latin America, and the DMCC Coffee Centre will supply a significant boost to rising UAE-Spain trade volumes. Following our first roadshow to Spain last year, it has been encouraging to witness a spike in interest from Spanish firms looking to operate out of DMCC and take advantage of the commercial opportunity presented by Expo 2020 Dubai,” said Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DMCC.
“Sitting at the crossroads of the world, DMCC is ready to help Spanish businesses use Dubai as a launch pad to expand their enterprise globally. For example, Dubai is the gateway to Africa and DMCC can make it easier for Spanish companies wishing to do business with the continent. This is the message we shared in Barcelona, and the response received from those in attendance was very positive indeed,” he added.
In May 2019, Dubai FDI completed a successful trade mission to Madrid, Barcelona and Seville promoting Dubai as a preferred global investment destination and the advantages of doing business in the region. For its part, DMCC has already taken steps to make it easier for Spanish firms to set-up in its Free Zone by launching a Spanish website last year.
“We are delighted to have partnered with DMCC to bring the opportunities offered by Dubai to Spanish businesses seeking global expansion. We are confident that this will lead to successful partnerships with some of the leading entities in Catalonia and support the economic growth journey of both regions,” said Ramon Palou, Vice President of International Commission, Foment del Treball.
“Our commitment is to support Catalan companies doing business in the UAE and our partnership with DMCC is testament to that. We look forward to building stronger commercial and business ties in the region through DMCC,” Victor Arguello, Director, Dubai Representative Office, Banco Sabadell added.
The Fourth of July is an exclusive day of the year where the nation is able to commemorate the Declaration of Independence that occured in 1776. Usually celebrated with colorful and festive fireworks, Elizabeth, New Jersey is taking the traditional holiday one step further by having a day filled with cheerful activities catered for everybody on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Veteran’s Memorial Waterfront Park.
Elizabeth’s “Fourth of July Fireworks and Celebration” will be kicked off with the attendance of multiple food trucks at 2:00 p.m. Enjoy the tasty and flavorsome food truck cuisine of your choice, or a frozen treat while taking a stroll through the park and admiring unique art that will be on display. The Fourth of July celebration will proudly have a display of work from local artists who are ecstatic to be a part of this patriotic event. Attendees will also be able to walk around the park and enjoy the numerous vendors that will be selling their exclusive products and services. The activities throughout the day will be complemented with the presence of a live exclusive DJ guest! To finalize the action packed day, festive fireworks will burst through the summer evening sky at dusk: 9:00 p.m.
Veteran’s Memorial Waterfront Park is located on Elizabeth Ave and Front St. in Elizabeth, NJ 07206. The exquisite and historical landmark paints a perfect picture of the New York City skyline in the distance and with the park’s working cranes, it is also known as the largest container import/export center on the East Coast. The Veteran’s Memorial Waterfront Park is only of Elizabeth’s many prominent and historical landmarks that is helping grow heritage tourism for Elizabeth, New Jersey’s newest destination.
Located just minutes from Newark International Airport (EWR) and New York City, discover Elizabeth’s rich authentic history drawing tourists to its historic landmarks, culturally diverse ethnic restaurants, as well as to its high-end outlet shopping mall SIMON: The Mills at Jersey Gardens (0% tax on clothes & shoes.) To discover more about Elizabeth, NJ please visit http://www.goelizabethnj.com.
Sir Jony Ive, the designer of iMac and iPhone who with his two decades plus of hard work helped turn Apple into the world's most valuable company, is leaving to set up his own venture. It will be a creative firm named LoveFrom. Interestingly, its first client will be Apple.
This announcement comes at a time when investors have expressed deep concern about the falling sales of the iPhone. The exit of retail chief Angela Ahrendts in April has also created problems for the tech giant.
Sir Jonathan said in a statement: "After nearly 30 years and countless projects, I am most proud of the lasting work we have done to create a design team, process and culture at Apple that is without peer."
LoveFrom will be based in California and reports suggest that the company will be dealing with wearable technology. According to Sir Jonathan, Marc Newson, a friend, and collaborator at Apple would also join LoveFrom.
The company was in a bad shape financially when he became head of Apple's design studio in 1996. The introduction of Sir Jonathan's iMac in 1998 and the iPod in 2001 turned things around for the company. Other gems fro, Sir Jonathan includes:
2004 - iPod Mini
2007 - iPhone
2008 - MacBook Air
2010 - iPad
2015 - Apple Watch
2016 - AirPods
He also oversaw the completion of Apple Park, Apple's new corporate headquarters. It is an ultra-modern complex designed in partnership with British architects Foster + Partners.
After the death of Steve Jobs, there was speculation that Jony Ive might become the CEO Apple one day. However, he continued as the firm's design guru videos while Tim Cook took charge and drove the giant organization towards greater profits.
However, Sir Jonathan, the man who is credited with creating the most profitable product in history, the iPhone, is guaranteed of his place in history.
Weaver Furniture Sales is giving customers added reasons to celebrate this 4th of July. The Shipshewana, Indiana, furniture store is offering huge savings in their exciting July 4th Sale. The sale runs June 29 through July 8, 2019, at Weaver Furniture Sales' 20,000 square foot store. "Stop by today to take advantage of some really nice deeply discounted furniture pieces in our showroom," states owner LeRoy D. Weaver.
All 5,000-plus items at Weaver’s massive showroom floor are on sale. The savings include 70% off select closeout items. Also, Weaver is offering grandfather clocks at 40% off. Plus, customers can get 13% off all items storewide.
This means customers who have been thinking about purchasing Amish furniture and accessories can now buy them at reduced prices.
Weaver is offering special financing to make it easier for customers to take possession of in-stock items during the sale. The program includes 18 months with no interest payments also called 18 “Equal Pay” monthly payments. The special financing is subject to credit approval. Sales associates at Weaver can provide additional information.
Weaver Furniture Sales is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 4). The store is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and is closed on Sundays.
The 20,000 plus square foot Weaver Furniture Sales is located 1/4 mile south and 1/4 mile east of the junction of State Road 5 and US 20 in Shipshewana, Indiana. Find the store easily near the quaint Shipshewana downtown area just off the Indiana Toll Road. If you find a piece you like in the Weaver Furniture Sales store you are free to purchase it and take it with you. Weaver Furniture Sales also offers several delivery options for the convenience of their clients.
For more information, visit Weaver Furniture Sales website. Or call 260-768-7730.
About Weaver Furniture Sales Weaver Furniture Sales was established in 1989 in Shipshewana, Indiana. An Amish, family-owned furniture business, Weaver offers a full line of solid wood, Amish furniture at affordable prices. And Weavers caters to both residential and commercial customers. The company features Shaker, Mission and Traditional furniture styles. As part of their client services, Weavers provides furniture design consultation services, custom furniture options, furniture quotes, layaway options and various delivery alternatives for residences and businesses in the United States.
LeRoy and Ida Weaver own and operate Weaver Furniture Sales. They began with a 1,500 square foot showroom, which has been expanded to more than 20,000 square feet. Previously, they owned and managed LeWana Dairy Farm, where they milked cows and raised corn and hay.
A new luxury clubhouse just west of Austin, Texas, is the latest high-profile hospitality project by three, the acclaimed national architecture firm renowned for creating memorable emotional connections through design. The addition of the dynamic amenity and event space is part of the million renovation of Horseshoe Bay Resort – one of the largest golf resorts in the country – which is nearing completion after two years of work on its hotel, golf courses and facilities, dining venues, and meeting spaces.
Designed by three, the new luxe Cap Rock Members Club – Clubhouse capitalizes on expansive views of the hill country and Robert Trent Jones, Sr.-designed golf courses at the resort. Working in partnership with landscape architect Coy Talley of Talley Associates, three has conceived the Cap Rock site as a destination complex, says the firm’s principal and senior designer, David C. Fowler, AIA, NCARB. The experience comprises four separate buildings that together offer Horseshoe Bay Resort members an array of improved amenities, anchored by its main clubhouse with a dining room and bar area, a swimming pool, and two golf buildings. A celebratory opening event is in planning for later in 2019.
This major commission for the popular Horseshoe Bay Resort represents the latest win for three, known for their expertise in boutique hospitality and country club projects that “elevate client properties to a new level of luxury.” Most recently, the firm completed The Cellars at Pearl, a complex of high-end loft residences in San Antonio, Texas, which local developers have described as “unprecedented for both its quality and price point.” Other upscale, market-leading developments by three include the award-winning Hotel Emma, credited for anchoring the burgeoning growth in downtown San Antonio.
“The Cap Rock Members Club – Facilities are designed with every last detail in mind, starting with the guest’s arrival,” says Fowler. “Our work at three is always grounded in the principle of creating spaces that inspire a sense of wonder.”
With this goal in mind, three re-sculpted the entry sequence, transforming a parking lot into a winding drive lined with Texas Oaks and offering glimpses of panoramic views framed by the new buildings, capturing the essence of the Cap Rock site in the heart of the Hill Country. Set on an outcropping interspersed with car-sized boulders, the main clubhouse building faces southwest maximizing sunset viewing for guests enjoying the restaurant, bar area and decks. The design draws in sunlight and outdoor scenery with slender roof openings and gently angled floor-to-ceiling windows. Three large rock-spire sculptures separate the entry, bar area, and dining room, all with fireplaces.
“Everything traveling golfers value is found here in a truly distinct and elevated presentation,” said Bryan Woodward, Horseshoe Bay Resort’s managing director. “The investment we have put into these renovations has elevated the quality of our golf to a national level and has made the overall golf experience more fun for our guests.”
Other amenities of the development include a golf pro shop, a pool building featuring men’s and women’s locker rooms along with a bar with grille kitchen, and a golf pavilion for events — with modern glass overhead doors to create a seamless transition from indoors to outdoors. Texas Lueders Limestone, a native charcoal-gray stone wraps all of the clubhouse buildings, complementing the existing vegetation and rock outcroppings. Other materials used for the soft-modern design include clear-coated exposed structural steel and stained wood ceilings to imbue the clubhouse with warmth and regional character.
The sprawling, 7,000-acre Horseshoe Bay Resort offers 400 guestrooms, suites and condominiums, views of scenic Lake Lyndon B. Johnson, and four championship golf courses designed by World Golf Hall of Fame members Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jack Nicklaus. A spa and health club and several restaurants round out the resort’s attractions. With the addition of the Cap Rock Members Club – Golf and Pool Amenities, resort members and guests enjoy an expanded, luxurious experience that aims to captivate the next generation of resort members from the nearby Austin community.
For interviews and images, contact Belén Cusi, 646-838-1033 or belen@ccsullivan.com.
About three Based in Dallas, three specializes in providing creative design solutions in the hospitality, country club, senior living and residential spaces. Their innovation and inspiration is buoyed by strong, lasting, personal relationships with clients and consultants. Notable projects include the award-winning Hotel Emma in San Antonio, TX; the magazine-rated Peninsula Beverly Hills Hotel; and the Monte Rei Country Club in Portugal. More at http://www.threearch.com
Lieutenant General (Dr.) Paul Kendall Carlton, Jr., the 17th Surgeon General of the United States Air Force, was recently honored by the American Academy of Disaster Medicine® (AADM®) with its Distinguished Service Award. The award was presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Association of Physician Specialists, Inc. ® (AAPS) held in Orlando, Florida.
General Carlton was recognized for his extensive record of expertise and innovation. According to AADM President, Arthur Cooper, MD, MS, FACS, FAADM, Dr. Carlton was an advocate for robust readiness and response long before disaster medicine emerged as an identifiable disciple. “As an Airforce medical officer and later as Surgeon General of the Air Force, Dr. Carlton was well known for innovation, forward thinking, and championing preparedness,” said Dr. Cooper.
He conceptualized and implemented the first Air Force rapid-response surgical team in Europe—the flying ambulance surgical trauma team. During Operation Desert Storm, he commanded the 1702nd Air Refueling Wing Contingency Hospital, completing 32 combat support missions and 140 combat flying hours in the C-21, C-130, KC-10, and KC-135. He is the architect for the current medical war plan which has yielded the best survival in the history of war, resulting in over 10,000 extra alive from wounding in this conflict compared to Vietnam.
September 11, 2001 found General Carlton in the impact zone in the Pentagon, where he assisted in the immediate response to the terrorist attack. Dr. Carlton advocated for robust response capabilities to alleviate pain and suffering from the 9/11 attacks and their aftermath. He retired from the Air Force December 1, 2002.
Upon retirement, General Carlton was named Director of the Homeland Security Initiative for the Texas A&M Health Science Center to address homeland security issues related to human health. In this capacity, Dr. Carlton was a prolific spokesperson for enhanced preparedness and response capabilities across the spectrum of healthcare, sharing his expertise in U.S. Senate testimony, on behalf of The Joint Commission, and internationally. After the Joplin, MO, tornado of May 2011, he outlined a master plan for the reconstitution of medical care in Joplin, which was accepted by the Mercy leadership, and enabled them to return to business continuity in 88 days, the previous best being 14 months.
Dr. Carlton is a Fellow and former Air Force governor of the American College of Surgeons. He has published extensively in medical literature.
“He continues to be a prominent and forceful voice for the ability to respond to a disaster of any magnitude, said Dr. Cooper. “Dr. Carlton is clearly a visionary leader in this area.”
The American Academy of Disaster Medicine promotes the practice of disaster health care, ensuring that all physicians and allied health professionals are aware and prepared to effectively respond to future disaster – either natural or man-made. AADM is an affiliate Academy of the AAPS, the governing body of the American Board of Physician Specialties® (ABPS). ABPS is a nationally recognized multi-specialty physician certifying organization in the United States, headquartered in Tampa, FL.
Matrix Sciences has further added significant new capabilities to its portfolio of client services with the acquisition of Contract Testing Inc, a North American industry leader in sensory and consumer product research with its headquarters near Toronto, Ontario.
Matrix Sciences CEO Robert Wiebe said the acquisition of Contract Testing is another significant step forward in the Matrix vision to build a truly full-service network.
“Contract Testing is a clear leader in sensory and consumer product research.” Wiebe said. “They have earned the loyalty of an impressive group of customers in both the US and Canada through exceptional expertise and service. This addition to Matrix compliments our sensory group in Chicago and has real linkages to our growing advisory, research and laboratory services that will benefit our clients.”
The three principals and Contract Testing’s management team are excited to become a part of Matrix Sciences and will remain in their leadership positions.
“Joining Matrix is a great step forward for us”, Daniel Scholes, one of the principals, said. “It is allowing us the resources to execute on our plans to expand the services we offer and our geographic reach. Both our team and the sensory group at Matrix see great opportunity to build a truly unique scope of services.”
The African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC), will induct four credit union leaders into its Hall of Fame during an induction reception at the AACUC’s 21st Annual Conference, Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the Hilton Charlotte Center City Hotel in Downtown, Charlotte, North Carolina. The Honorees are: Sandra DeVoe Bland, Board Chair at SRP FCU; Janet McDonald, Senior Sales Market Manager, at CUNA Mutual Group; Joan Nelson, Board Chair at Coastal Credit Union; and Ed Presnell, Regional Business Executive at Peach State Federal Credit Union.
Bland has served on the Board of SRP FCU for over 20 years. She became the first African American and first female Chairman of the Board of Directors on March 6, 2018. SRP Federal Credit Union, a community-based financial institution, is one of the largest credit unions in South Carolina with assets totaling over Billion and providing financial services to more than 120,000 members from 15 locations and online.
Nelson has volunteered for and served on Coastal’s Board of Directors for over 25 years, which she has chaired since 2012. Her passion, dedication, and leadership has guided Coastal through many innovative initiatives such as the development of Personal Teller Machines, the creation of the Coastal Credit Union Foundation and its award-winning Power of Sharing gala and, most recently, the launch of a new CUSO, Constellation Digital Partners.
McDonald, is a senior sales market manager for CUNA Mutual Group. Working with associations, leagues and credit unions, she establishes, strengthens and maintains relationships with credit union trade organizations across the U.S. McDonald has held several executive positions in the credit unions throughout her career since 1990.
Presnell is currently the Regional Business Executive for Peach State Federal Credit Union. He is responsible for Business Development and market presence in Augusta, Georgia and Aiken, South Carolina. He has been an executive with the Credit Union Movement for over a decade.
“These credit union leaders are brilliant demonstrations of the credit union motto, of People Helping People. Their contributions demonstrate diversity and inclusion within the credit union movement. We are excited to recognize their accomplishments,” said Adrian S. Johnson, AACUC Chairman of the Board.
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About the African American Credit Union Hall of Fame History On October 16, 2008, the AACUC unveiled an exhibit featuring African Americans in the credit union movement the first 100 years at the America’s Credit Union Museum in Manchester, N.H. Continuing with that effort, the Funding Development Committee created the African American Credit Union Hall of Fame. This virtual hall of fame was created to accomplish two goals: One, to honor and recognize African Americans who have and are contributing to the credit union movement--many who are unsung heroes and trailblazers. To be inducted you must have accomplished or achieved the following: 1) provided in excess of 10 years of service in the credit union industry; 2) worked to provide financial services for people in general; and 3) identify at least four significant accomplishments, which benefited African-Americans’ access to financial capital.
The second goal was to be a consistent source of income for the AACUC through sponsorship opportunities on the website. For instance, there are two trailblazer submissions available included with membership with the AACUC at the organizational level. Additional trailblazer submissions are 0. It is a great way to recognize your African American peers, co-workers and colleagues who have made contributions locally. Hall of Fame inductees typically are sponsored by the credit union or a vendor that the inductee works(ed) with for 00.
At the PCBC Closing Ceremonies & Gold Nugget Awards Presentation in San Francisco on May 31, 2019, Azure Paradise Valley was selected from among the Award of Merit winners as the Grand Award winner in two categories: Residential Detached Collection of the Year and Best Single Family Detached Home – 3,500 to 4,500 SQ. FT. for Residence 1. This annual competition honors architectural design and planning excellence and draws entries from throughout the United States and internationally.
“To be honest, we weren’t sure what to expect, going into these national awards for the very first time,” said Shea Homes Arizona VP of Sales and Marketing, Ken Peterson. “Receiving the prestigious honor of being named the residential detached collection of the year is a testament to the talent and efforts of our team, which includes both the Shea architecture team and our partner PHX Architecture.”
Prior to being selected as the winner of these Grand Awards, Shea Homes Arizona earned Merit honors for Azure Paradise Valley for Best Single Family Detached Home — 3,500 to 4,500 sq. ft. (Residence 1); Best Single Family Detached Home — Over 4,500 sq. ft. (Residence 3); Best Indoor/Outdoor Lifestyle for a Home (Residences 1 and 3); and Residential Detached Collection of the Year.
“Gold Nugget Award winners reflect our industry’s best, brightest and most innovative architects, planners and builder/developers,” said Judging Chairman and Gold Nugget ceremonies administrator Lisa Parrish. “We applaud them all, and we look forward to our May 31 celebration of Merit and Grand Award winners.”
Azure Paradise Valley is the first luxury community to be offered under the Shea Signature brand. Located at Indian Bend Road and Mockingbird Lane in the shadow of Camelback Mountain, this exclusive gated community will include 66 homes on 23 acres. Shea’s architecture team designed the residences of Azure in collaboration with the award-winning PHX Architecture. With base pricing from .9 - .9 million, residences feature transitional architecture with open floorplans, open riser staircases, and rolling walls of glass that offer a seamless flow between outdoor and indoor living spaces. These homes are designed for homeowners to maximize enjoyment of the available water features and stunning desert mountain views. Modern design is balanced with traditional elements like clean, cut stone and light, bright colors.
About Gold Nugget Awards Now in its 56th year, Gold Nugget Awards (GNA) is the largest and most prestigious competition of its kind in the nation. It honors design and planning achievements in community and home design, green-built housing, site planning, commercial, retail, mixed-use development and specialty housing categories. Winners this year were chosen from over 600 entries from around the world. The Gold Nugget Awards recognize those who improve our communities through exceptional concepts in design, planning and development.
About Shea Homes Shea Homes is one of the largest private homebuilders in the nation. Since its founding in 1968, Shea Homes has built more than 100,000 homes. Over the past several years, Shea Homes has been recognized as a leader in customer satisfaction with a reputation for design, quality and customer service. Shea Homes builds new homes in California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Washington, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Virginia and Texas. For more information about Shea Homes and its communities, please visit the company’s website at http://www.SheaHomes.com. Sales by Shea Homes Marketing Company (AZ DRE #CO550381000), Construction by Shea Homes Limited Partnership (ROC #195895).
About Shea Signature Shea Homes has always set itself apart by elevating the home experience. And now, Shea introduces Shea Signature™ its most exclusive living experience ever. Designed from the ground up to evoke incomparable elegance at every turn. With exceptional materials, meticulous craftsmanship, and sophisticated style. More than a luxury home—this is an unparalleled lifestyle. The most inspired new home experience awaits.
Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI), a leader in providing mechanical based design, engineering, and precision manufacturing services for critical motion control and small power transmission applications is proud to announce an expansion of their timing belt inventories resulting in shorter lead times.
SDP/SI develops and manufactures timing belt and pulley drive systems, offering not only the components but complete assemblies designed for optimal performance. “Customers face challenges every day, from a line going down to building a prototype. By expanding our timing belt inventory we have dramatically lowered lead times, cutting and shipping timing belts in less than a week.” said V.P. Sales/Marketing, Doug Kerester. “Increasing our inventory levels in timing belt materials will better position us to meet our customers’ needs for quick turnaround,”
SDP/SI is one of the top 3 belt sleeving consumers in the USA offering synchronous timing belts in a wide range of profiles, including MXL, XL, L, HTD®, GT®2 and GT®3. Stocking timing belt material from leading manufacturers, such as Gates, SDP/SI has the capacity to cut over 6,000 belts per day. Both standard widths and special widths cut to customer requirements are available. Detailed product specifications are available on the website.
About Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI) a Designatronics company SDP/SI, ISO 9001:2015 + AS9100D certified, provides mechanical based design, engineering and manufacturing services for critical motion control and small power transmission applications, including aerospace, defense, medical, robotics, and industrial automation. Over 87,000 standard inch and metric small mechanical components are available for fast turnaround. SDP/SI specializes in high-quality machined parts, molded components, synchronous belt drives, precision gears and subassemblies, offering customized design. For more information go to: http://www.sdp-si.com
Blue Chariot (http://www.BlueChariot.com), a Real Estate Company located in the Raleigh / Durham (Triangle) area of North Carolina, is officially announcing their latest service offering of Residential Rental Property Management - as Blue Chariot Management (http://www.BlueChariot.Management).
Blue Chariot is a Real Estate Company founded in 2015 by Entrepreneur, Jonathan Taylor ("J.T.") Smith. Prior to Blue Chariot (and even still today) - J.T. also has other businesses, including his most successful to date: ViUX Systems (http://www.ViUX.com) - offering Websites, Domains and Web Hosting for thousands of individuals and small businesses around the world.
Having been interested in Real Estate for many years, Blue Chariot was created just prior to J.T. buying his first Rental Property located in Durham. At the time, it was J.T.'s first thought to hire a Property Manager in the area, so he began searching online for "Durham Property Management" and "Raleigh Property Management" - but he ultimately decided to self-manage, to better learn the business for himself.
Asked about choosing to self-manage his Rental Properties, J.T. stated "There's no better way of learning than to do... So, I immersed myself, essentially giving up entertainment (television, movies, sports, music) for about 3 years, to learn this business in-depth." - J.T. went on to say, "As I added properties and started encountering issues with tenants and various situations, the systems and procedures I put in place over time and the improvements I made to my lease, better tenant screening procedures and enhanced tenant on-boarding processes - It just became an easier and more efficient business for me as I progressed in my knowledge and skills... I became pretty good at both Real Estate Investing and Rental Property Management!"
Now here in 2019, Blue Chariot Management is officially offering the knowledge and skills gained and the team built by J.T. - since Blue Chariot began in 2015. This makes J.T.'s expertise, systems and team available to other Landlords in the area to have Blue Chariot provide their needed Rental Property Management Services. And we use the word "officially" [announcing and offering], because Blue Chariot Management actually started in 2018. But it was previously only promoted through word-of-mouth and referrals, as it did not even have its own website prior to now. In talking about this, J.T. mentioned, "I recently started my [... and Landlord!] Podcast to teach people about Real Estate Investing and being a Landlord. But for those with less time to learn from me and other sources to handle this for themselves - they can now hire me and Blue Chariot Management to do it all for them!"
So you can listen to the [... and Landlord!] Rental Real Estate Investing Podcast to learn how to be a Professional Property Manager. And/or you can hire Jonathan Taylor Smith and Blue Chariot Management to apply the Blue Chariot model of Professional Property Management to your Rental Property in the Raleigh / Durham (Triangle) area of North Carolina.
To this end, show #12 of the [... and Landlord!] Podcast is titled "Elevate your Real Estate Investment - Introducing Blue Chariot Management". This was the Podcast episode in which J.T. first announced Blue Chariot Management to his Podcast listeners. And the reference to "Elevate Your Real Estate Investment" is related to the impact that Professional Property Management should have on your Investment Rental Property. J.T. mentioned "The right Property Manager should pay for themselves in reduced vacancy, less frequent tenant turnover, less tenant conflict, no property damage and other avoided headaches, plus increased rents."
In consulting with J.T. it becomes clear that Professional Property Management can help Rental Property Owners to: select the right tenant / avoid problem tenants; collect rent easily and on time / avoid late rent payments; keep tenants long-term / avoid frequent tenant turnover; get the most rent for the property / avoid loss of potential rental income; have excellent tenant (customer) experience / avoid property damage and evictions; grow your rental portfolio; etc... It goes on and on - the benefits (and avoided hassles and headaches) that Professional Property Management should bring - if you select the right Property Manager.
Who better to select as your Property Manager than someone who owns a double-digit number of Rental Properties nearby themselves, with over 2 decades of familiarity and reputation in the area and years of dedication to perfecting their craft? And who is then freely teaching you how to do the job yourself on his Podcast (demonstrating his expertise in the process) - who you can hire if you don't want to learn and do it all yourself. This is why J.T. is excited to be officially announcing Blue Chariot Management to Landlords in Raleigh-Durham / Triangle, North Carolina.
J.T. and Blue Chariot stand ready to take the lead in North Carolina Property Management... Visit the Website at: https://www.BlueChariot.Management - to get a Rental Analysis Report on your Investment Rental Property and to inquire about Blue Chariot's Property Management Services.
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About Blue Chariot:
Blue Chariot, LLC (dba Blue Chariot Homes) is the original Blue Chariot Company of what has become an association of privately held companies related to the businesses of: Real Estate Investing / Residential Re-Development; Rental Property Management & Realty Agency - each owned by Jonathan Taylor Smith. Blue Chariot additionally consists of: Blue Chariot Properties, LLC; Blue Chariot Management, LLC; Blue Chariot Realty, LLC (in association with Keller Williams Preferred Realty); the [... and Landlord!] Podcast by Blue Chariot Media; and other companies and partnerships - all established beginning in 2015.
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About ViUX Systems:
ViUX Systems, Inc. (ViUX.com) is a privately held North Carolina Corporation established in 2002 / 2003 by Jonathan Taylor Smith - with the mission to provide individuals and businesses of all types and sizes with the Web / Internet Technology and Software Solutions required to offer their products and services to the world over the Internet with Vision, Understanding, & eXperience in Web Services. Blue Chariot would not exist without ViUX.
Treasures of Ancient Greece presented by OneAmerica and supported by Ice Miller LLP
Every one of the 6,000 Greek islands has secrets, mysteries and treasures from the past. Visitors to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis will discover some of the most compelling stories at a new exhibit featuring rare Greek antiquities, some of which are being exhibited for the first time in the United States. Families will learn about ancient ruins, temples and open air theaters along with philosophers and mythological gods.
Visitors to Treasures of Ancient Greece at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis will discover how the ideas of the ancient Greeks form the basis of much of Western civilization as we know it today through artifacts that depict ingenious science and technology, politics and medicine.
One of the extraordinary stories that will be told is that of the famed Antikythera Mechanism. “We are very excited to share a model of what is believed to be the world’s oldest analog computer,” said Dr. Jeffrey H. Patchen, president and CEO, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. “It will help families understand how a civilization from long ago predicted eclipses of the sun and moon in relation to big events like the ancient Olympics.” That’s not the only piece of history that links the United States to this Mediterranean country from centuries ago. Bronze ballots and a replica voting machine are just a few of the artifacts that demonstrate how the world’s first democracy shaped the politics of today.
“It was found by divers in the beginning of the 20th century close to the island of Antikythera after being excavated by Jacques Cousteau and the Greek Ecological Service. Even today we have excavations in the same area of the shipwreck of the Antikythera because it was found in the shipwreck with other objects and with many statues. We’re waiting for more results about this shipwreck and what was together with the Antikythera mechanism,” said Dr. Maria Vlazaki, Secretary General, Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sport.
The ancient Greek vision of beauty, heroism, and athleticism also influences us today through magnificent sculptures on display including Artemis of Lafria and Herakles. A stunning bust of Aristotle is also be on display along with an amazing large mosaic and pottery depicting gods, goddesses and philosophers, along with a replica of Parthenon frieze sections. Actor interpreters help bring these fascinating artifacts and their stories to life.
Ancient Greek heroes and heroines brought great pride and honor to their cities through the athletic competition of the Olympic Games. Visitors can test their own speed in a virtual Olympic running event. There is a chance to vote in an Athenian Assembly, create mosaic artwork, and tell an ancient Greek story by creating their own visual story on a special vase. Visitors can also help Aphrodite and Eros escape a monster Typhon.
Take Me There®: Greece Presented by Ice Miller LLP Take Me There: ® Greece serves as a classic travel adventure allowing families to explore modern-day Greece without ever leaving the United States. It is one of the largest exhibitions on contemporary Greece ever mounted in the United States.
Visitors “fly over” magnificent mountains and swirling seas before “touching down” in Athens, where the ancient Parthenon overlooks a bustling modern city. Families have the opportunity to explore homes and learn about real families who live in Greece.
Children will be invited to make traditional Greek foods and serve their grownups faux Greek delicacies in the recreated Taverna and bakery, and stroll through plateia (plaza) with its traditional events. Families will enjoy exploring traditional dance and music together and shopping in the market with its fresh fruits, vegetables, and fish. With 8,000 miles of coastline, Greek conservation organizations have a lot of sea turtles to study. Visitors will learn how they are doing this and how they can help.
Treasures of Ancient Greece is made possible by the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation, Inc.; The Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr., Memorial Foundation; Dorothea and Philip Genetos; Jamie Merisotis and Colleen O’Brien; Mike and Kristin Sherman; and The Pheffer Family.
Take Me There: ® Greece is made possible by lead gifts from Lilly Endowment Inc.; Eli Lilly and Company Foundation, Inc.; The Lilly Family; Mrs. Yvonne Shaheen; Sarah and John Lechleiter; the U.S. Institute for Museum and Library Services; Jane and Steve Marmon; Susan and Jim Naus; and Polly Hix. Additional Support for Take Me There®: Greece is provided by the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation, Inc.; The Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr., Memorial Foundation; Dorothea and Philip Genetos; Jamie Merisotis and Colleen O’Brien; Mike and Kristin Sherman; and The Pheffer Family.
About The Children's Museum of Indianapolis The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit institution committed to creating extraordinary learning experiences across the arts, sciences, and humanities that have the power to transform the lives of children and families. For more information about The Children's Museum, visit http://www.childrensmuseum.org, follow us on Twitter @TCMIndy, Instagram@childrensmuseum, YouTube.com/IndyTCM, and Facebook.
The new RightFIT™ methodology from Conveyco Technologies provides organizations with a seven, step-by-step process to assure project success. This process allows for a more efficient execution while helping to address future growth and meet or exceed the business case.
The necessity for converting warehouse and distribution center operations from overhead to a profit center has never been more critical. By focusing on each segment of the journey, the RightFIT methodology helps guide organizations to determine their best solution.
“By following the RightFIT methodology, Conveyco is able to provide customers with both an immediate impact and a long-term investment which aligns on strategic goals and reduces operational costs in the supply chain,” says Ed Romaine, VP Marketing & Business Development. He continued, “This process is part of a commitment to subscribing to a customer for life mentality and practice.”
The seven step RightFIT methodology includes:
1. Deep dive data analysis
2. Design Objectives
3. Alternative Analysis
4. Business Case
5. Clear Path to Success
6. Execution Roadmap
7. Life Cycle Nexus
By performing a comprehensive data deep dive analysis, creating models that illustrate a 360-degree understanding of the existing state of the 4 walls within an operation and incorporate the “nuances” which make an organization unique and loved by its customers, you have the foundation to build success. Next, the organization’s strategic goals and metrics are applied to identify the shape and scale of systems, processes, as well as resources required to meet future demands.
By understanding the current metrics required to define success of the future state, an evaluation of technologies, concepts and configurations is conducted. An emphasis is placed on a solution that optimizes people, processes and systems. In fact, alternative solutions are reviewed and analyzed to determine the very best fit for an organization’s requirements.
Using an outcome-based approach and RightFIT methodology generates a business case focused on delivering of the solution’s benefits, accommodating growth and flexibility and allowing a phased capital investment. A clear path to success is set and defined by creating a holistic vision that aligns the scope of work with all available resources. An execution roadmap is set which includes process documentation to hardware and software integration, phased realization testing and go-live extensive training.
The final step is the creation of the life cycle nexus. By working together with client partners to keep system up time and performance at peak efficiencies, accountability is enhanced along with the ability to move beyond the old design build paradigm. This allows the RightFIT methodology to help exceed clients ever changing and increasing demands.
About Conveyco Technologies Conveyco Technologies has been providing world class performance enhancements for order fulfillment, distribution centers and warehouse operations for over 40 years. Solutions and systems include sortation, palletizing, AS/RS, automated case handling, autonomous mobile robots, robotic picking, dispensing, AGV, WES, WMS and WCS software plus consulting and integration services.
Leadership Content, Pop Culture and Stage Drama collide this July 12th in Los Angeles, when iTalk LA holds its next leadership event at the former estate of Frank Sinatra. The world-renowned iTalk events confirmed they have asked in-demand Australian actor and celebrity auctioneer James Pratt to join the star-studded line up of speakers this July in Los Angeles. This is the first time an Australian talent has been asked to speak at iTalk. Pratt who is fast building an esteemed reputation internationally has impressed iTalk in the past with his skillset, and if he confirms, he will be join the best across USA Film, Television and Fashion including Sean Stone, film actor and son of the legendary film maker Oliver Stone, celebrity stylist Ali Levine, MTV’s Chanel West Coast, and Frank Knuckles former percussionist for The Roots and The Late Night Show with Jimmy Fallon, all whom will be showcasing specific leadership advice aimed at inspiring the next generation of pioneers
Motivational Leadership events are growing rapidly in popularity, but with this growth also comes higher expectations from the audience according to Jen Montague, co-founder and Sr. Director of ITalk, and who’s worked hard at making sure her events are keeping up with the progressive trends.
One of the biggest challenges right now is to build events that satisfy the moment-by-moment engagement that audiences are craving and not just millennial audiences but audiences of all ages. Content has to grip them, keep them, and provide them an opportunity to participate, to party, to network and so much more. The content has to be engaging enough for them to then share it online and on social media with their own followers. In other words, it’s about the experience said Jen Montague Director of ITalk, who enjoys merging her music conservatory and theatre roots with her corporate leadership and human resources professional experience. The infusion of pop culture is another unique facet of the platform, keeping audiences engaged. We’re pushing leadership and pop culture forward with iTalk said the world acclaimed International DJ Casper, Co-Founder and Director of Music for iTalk and DJ for “super producer,” Rodney Jerkins.
In April iTalk Philadelphia featured speakers such as, Meisha Johnson (CBS Anchor) Stephen Hoelper, Vice President of Product, Comcast NBCUniversal and Desiree Rogers –former CEO of Johnson Publishing, LLC and former Social Secretary for Barack Obama’s Administration. But it was not just the speakers and their content serving as the engaging hook; the event featured live music and some original works by The International DJ Casper, along with the fact that the event was held on the roof of the majestic Kimmel Centre at sunset, ensuring an emotive and inspiring set of colours as the backdrop for learning and the perfect party scene.
This July, guests attending iTalk LA can expect to experience the same type of star power! Tickets are currently selling fast. Frank Sinatra’s mansion will serve as the backdrop for leadership development and empowerment in Los Angeles. The International DJ Casper signed to DarkChild Entertainment will be doing a live set to turn up the crowd, all culminating in a truly dope leadership-club “experience” iTalk has termed “Motivational Nightlife.”
The keynote speakers will also be cutting down there talk time to under 10 minutes to allow for better interaction with guests after speaking. iTalk provides three directives to their iTalkers Be Bold (make a strong impact), Be Brief (under10 minutes) Be Gone (get off the stage). The event also covers an array of topics all aimed at increasing those looking at self-improvement and being inspired; Courage, Vision, Change and more.
Although it’s not yet confirmed if Pratt has accepted his invitation to be a keynote speaker, it’s another testament to the enormous international reach iTalk Events attract, and the high calibre of talent their speakers have.
Ultimately, challenging attendees to: think non-traditionally, identify creative solutions to problems and share their own stories, based on their passionate why, is how Jen describes this next exciting ITalk event and the iTalk platform.
The Juicy Crab ® Cajun Style Seafood Boil Restaurant is headquartered in Atlanta, GA is proud to announce their first location in Houston, Texas; is now open as of June 2019. This seafood boil restaurant offers a unique foodie experience unlike no other.
The Juicy Crab seafood brand has been recognized from Best of Gwinnett twice over, by its readers. The Juicy Crab has been featured on Atlanta Eats CBS Network Peachtree TV. It is hosted by Food Network's judge; Steak Shapiro, a judge on 'Food Truck Face Off'. On the Atlanta Eats food review segment, Steak Shapiro mentions, "...it's all about the sauce".
Celebrities love to drop in The Juicy Crab ® of such likes of, Tyler Perry, Bravo's 'Atlanta Housewives', and VH1 'Love & Hip Hop ATL' TV shows. Others include; Waka Flocka Flame, Bernice King, Clinton Powell, Yung Joc, and Dwight Howard, to name a few. So a stop in The Juicy Crab ® and view their Famous Photo Wall is a must see for any fan.
History: The Juicy Crab ® story starts long before the opening of the Duluth, Georgia's first corporate restaurant in 2015. The Chen family's inspiration ultimately came from New Orleans and from the world travels of Grandfather Chen. Grandfather Chen was a sailor who traveled the world, learning many different styles and ways of cooking seafood. One of the main influences that every family member loved, was the New Orleans Style way of cooking seafood, and The Juicy Crab ® wants to share it with everyone.
The Juicy Crab ® tagline reads "Juicy Never Tasted So Good" ™. The Juicy Special™ sauce is a blend of secret seasonings will have any guest coming back for more! Todd Strickland, VP of Marketing and Franchise Sales states, 'We welcome you to sit at our family table and will always treat you like a part of our family'. Find more information about our brand at http://www.TheJuicyCrab.com
Screencast-O-Matic announced today that it has become a Google for Education Premier Partner. Google selected the video platform for its intuitive video creation and sharing tools, making it easy for educators to enhance learning in the classroom.
Screencast-O-Matic is a trusted leader in video creation tools and serves millions of people around the world. With its leading screen recorder, video editor and video sharing services for education, Screencast-O-Matic is used in scenarios such as flipped learning. With the partnership, Screencast-O-Matic offers educators and students video solutions with easy integration to Google for Education products. Screencast-O-Matic integrations with Google for Education include:
Quick Share to Google Classroom - The learning environment is perfect for sharing video created with Screencast-O-Matic’s intuitive screen recorder and video editor. Educators and students can directly share videos with a simple click of the “Google Classroom Share Button.”
Video Sharing in Google Apps - Screencast-O-Matic’s integration within Google Apps allows educators to easily embed their videos in Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides. These creative options can meet the needs of virtually any classroom.
Google Drive for Easy Access and Management - With a click of a button, educators and students can easily upload their screen recordings and videos directly to Google Drive, including saving media in Google Classroom folders.
Gmail To Enhance Video Communication - Screencast-O-Matic’s integration into Gmail is a powerful time-saving feature that enables quick video communication and collaboration. Videos can easily be added directly while composing in Gmail.
Use a single Google Account - Use Google Account in Screencast-O-Matic, adding the convenience of single-sign-on across services.
Screencast-O-Matic provides multi-device video creation tools, including a dedicated Chromebook app, which can be conveniently launched across devices from a Google Chrome Browser extension. Google for Education expands learning by supporting teachers, researchers, and organizations with robust, flexible technology. Screencast-O-Matic is proud to be a part of this collaborative partnership.
About Screencast-O-Matic Screencast-O-Matic is a screen capture and video editing platform that takes visual collaboration to the next level. Screencast-O-Matic is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, Wash. Visit here for more information.
When former aerospace engineer Malee Ojua first studied graphic design, she did it just for fun. She never thought it would lead her to build a successful digital marketing agency or that Goldman Sachs would eventually select her for an exclusive business development program.
"I left my career as an aerospace engineer with Top Secret government security clearance in 1998 to be with my mother after her Stage IV breast cancer diagnosis," recalled Ojua. "Everything was moment to moment. I decided then that life is too short not to do what you are passionate about and what makes you happy."
Her passion drove Ojua to pursue a different path from her established engineering career, in which she successfully marketed multi-billion-dollar defense satellite systems to hundreds of military generals at a time.
"People have always asked me to design, to make everything look better. It's what I do without thinking." With her natural knack for design, Ojua went back to school and earned a degree in web development and design. In 2014, she established Sacred Fire Creative, LLC, a business she started from nothing and on her own.
"I mentioned at a women’s networking event that I was starting a side business in web design. Next thing I know, four business owners came up to me, handed me checks and told me that I needed to register my business right away. That’s how it all started," Ojua shared.
By 2015, Ojua was working full-time at her company. Corporate accounts started coming in by 2016, first the New York University Langone Medical Center, followed by Johnson & Johnson and ArisGlobal Health. By 2017, Sacred Fire Creative posted six-figure revenues. And, in 2018, the company experienced 117% business growth.
"For me, this is the American Dream—that you can achieve success with persistent hard work and determination no matter what obstacles are in your way," said Ojua.
"My parents are immigrants who came to the US separately, bringing with them only the clothes on their backs. Together, they built a grocery business and worked hard so that my brother, my sister, and I could live a good life," Ojua said. "They taught us the value of hard work and the importance of giving back to the country and community that took us in."
"I have always wanted to contribute to my community, and I do that through my business," said Ojua. "I started this business from scratch and figured it out through the help of other women business owners and mentors. I want to show that people like me—a woman, a daughter of immigrants, and a member of ethnic minority groups—can build a successful enterprise. I am excited to give back and inspire other women and minorities like me to do the same."
In 2017, Ojua applied for the prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, also known as 10,000 Small Businesses or 10KSB. This education and mentorship program for entrepreneurs was developed by finance industry leader Goldman Sachs in partnership with Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
She was one of under 150 business owners invited to participate in the program from over 800 applicants.
"Being chosen to participate in 10KSB is an amazing opportunity," said Ojua. "It opened my eyes to new avenues of growth I’d never even considered before.”
Goldman Sachs created 10KSB in 2009 with the belief that giving small business owners access to education, capital, and support is the optimum way to overcome barriers to their growth. The program's scholars take part in a condensed and intensive MBA-like training lasting 12 weeks. The training includes guidance in building a customized growth plan, one-on-one counseling, membership to a peer support network, and support from leaders in the business world.
"These business owners represent the best of the US economy. This program helps them grow their business, create new jobs, and strengthen our communities. Nearly 70% of participants increase revenues and 50% create new jobs just six months after graduating," said Babson College's Richard T. Bliss, the National Academic Director of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses.
With her 10KSB diploma firmly in hand, Ojua is back in McMinnville, OR and has set her sights on certifications for her business that would allow her to offer graphic design services to government agencies on the federal level.
"I'm applying for federal SBA 8(a) Business Development Program as well as acquiring SBA Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program certifications. Also, I'm renewing our Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), and Emerging Small Business (ESB) certifications."
"We’re aiming to get listed on the US General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule for Advertising and Integrated Marketing Solutions (AIMS). This will allow government buyers to purchase directly from us with pre-established pricing, terms, and conditions."
According to Ojua, there are no other currently certified graphic design agencies in Oregon on the GSA Schedule. Sacred Fire Creative is additionally qualified for the HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) Program certification, which even fewer agencies hold. Having these certifications, said Ojua, would further separate her company from its competitors.
"As someone with past experience working with government agencies, I truly believe we have the qualities that government buyers on the federal, state, and local level are looking for in their contractors. It's an opportunity we are excited to explore," Ojua said.
Sacred Fire Creative is a digital marketing agency that provides a wide range of business development services, including graphic design, web design and development, social media management, and content marketing. For more information about Sacred Fire Creative and Malee Ojua, please visit http://www.sacredfirecreative.com.
Licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Brian P. Murphy has been at the forefront of legal efforts to hold New Jersey and Pennsylvania nursing homes accountable for negligent care for over 15 years.
Mr. Murphy has been in private practice since 2015 when he opened up The Law Firm of Brian P. Murphy, PC.
Singularly focused on cases involving nursing home abuse and neglect, Murphy has successfully represented numerous residents in Pennsylvania and New Jersey who have suffered injury or illness as a result of nursing home negligence. From bedsores, falls, and other injuries to malnutrition, dehydration and wrongful death, Murphy has taken swift action against the long-term care and nursing facilities responsible and has earned significant compensation for his clients.
Murphy is experienced in discerning signs of poor quality care in long-term care facilities, including but not limited to:
Insufficient Staff
False Charting
Unsanitary Conditions
Poor Maintenance
Inattentive and/or Incompetent Staff
And more
Brian has given multiple lectures and authored numerous law articles and legal guides on nursing home abuse and the effective litigation of neglect and abuse cases.
For more information, or to discover more about the convenient new location of The Law Firm of Brian P. Murphy, please contact Brian P. Murphy directly at (215) 579-8500, or visit http://www.thenursinghomeattorneys.com.
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United Way of Frederick County (UWFC) and Frederick County Public School’s (FCPS) 11th annual Stuff the Bus school supplies drive kicks off on July 8th. We will be sending fifteen buses throughout Frederick on August 14th to collect Stuff the Bus bins filled with school supplies for students in need.
We are currently seeking businesses/organizations to host a school supplies collection drive at their sites. Interested businesses can sign up to collect supplies at http://www.unitedwayfrederick.org/stuffthebus.
Beginning the week of June 24, we will start to “paint the town yellow” by parking yellow school buses in various strategic locations throughout the community to promote and create awareness about the program. On August 14, the fifteen school buses will make their way around the community to pick up the collected items.
Ensuring that all students have the supplies they need to do their homework, take tests, and complete science and art projects is a simple but important way we can help them get their education and succeed in school. Over 10,000 FCPS students are in need of school supplies and financial assistance, based on free and reduced meals numbers for the total FCPS total student population.
In 2018, over 7,500 FCPS Maryland students benefited from the drive, more than 130 collection sites were set up, and 85,000+ items were collected in twelve school buses.
About United Way of Frederick County Since 1938, United Way of Frederick County has been fighting for health, education and financial stability for every person in the Frederick County community. United Way produces the ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed) Report which shows that approximately nearly 40% of households can no longer afford to live in Frederick County. Our investments and programs are aligned to support and increase the financial stability of these households.
United Way of Frederick County partners include global, national and local businesses, nonprofits, government, civic and faith-based organizations, along with educators, health providers, senior citizens, students, and others. The organization provides grants to local nonprofits, offers programs such as free tax preparation and matched savings, mobilizes volunteers, and engages in public policy advocacy. To learn more about United Way and how you can get involved, please visit UnitedWayFrederick.org.
Stratosphere Networks has been named as one of the world’s premier managed service providers on the prestigious 12th-annual Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings.
Every year, MSPs worldwide complete an extensive survey and application to report their product offerings, growth rates, annual total and recurring revenues, pricing structures, revenue mix and more. MSPs were ranked according to a unique methodology that weights revenue figures according to how well the applicant's business strategy anticipates trends in the fast-evolving channel ecosystem.
Channel Futures is pleased to name Stratosphere to the 2019 MSP 501. Stratosphere Networks is a Chicago-based IT managed service provider that delivers comprehensive technology solutions to businesses across all industries. The company offers cloud consulting services, managed cybersecurity solutions, and services to empower internal IT teams, in addition to managed IT services.
“We’re honored that Channel Futures has ranked us as one of the world’s top managed service providers for the eighth consecutive year,” said Steve Melchiorre, CEO of Stratosphere Networks. “Our team strives every day to empower our clients with high-quality IT services and solutions, and we’re thrilled that our efforts have earned us recognition on the MSP 501 list again this year.”
In the 12 years since its inception, the MSP 501 has evolved from a competitive ranking list into a vibrant group of service providers, vendors, distributors, consultants and industry analysts working together to define the growing managed service opportunity.
“The 2019 MSP 501 winners are the most elite, innovative and strategic IT service providers on the planet, and they stand as a model of excellence in the industry,” says Kris Blackmon, Content Director of Channel Partners and Channel Futures and lead of the MSP 501 program. “As the MSP 501 Community grows, leagues of managed service providers learn from the successes of these winning companies, gaining insight into the best practices, strategies and technologies that elevate an MSP to the level of the 501 winners. Our heartfelt congratulations to the 2019 winners and gratitude to the thousands of MSPs that have contributed to the continuing growth and success of both the 501 and the thriving managed services sector.”
Ten special award winners will be recognized at the MSP 501 Awards Gala at Channel Partners Evolution, held this year September 9-12 in Washington, D.C. Nominations for these special awards, including Digital Innovator of the Year, Executive of the Year and the Newcomer Award, were included in the MSP 501 application, and all candidates were encouraged to submit for them.
In addition to deciding the rankings, the survey drives the creation of an annual in-depth study of business and technology trends in the IT channel, released each year at the Channel Partners Evolution conference. The full MSP 501 Report leverages applicant responses, interviews with industry experts and historical data to give a well-rounded picture of the managed services opportunity.
The complete 2019 MSP 501 list is available at Channel Futures.
Background
The 2019 MSP 501 list is based on data collected by Channel Futures and its sister site, Channel Partners. Data was collected online from March 1 through May 31, 2019. The MSP 501 list recognizes top managed service providers based on metrics including recurring revenue, growth and other factors.
About Stratosphere Networks
Stratosphere Networks is a Chicago-based multifaceted IT managed service provider focused on delivering comprehensive technology services and solutions to meet and exceed the always-changing, diverse business needs. Since 2003, Stratosphere Networks has grown exponentially and continues to provide the best-in-class and cost-effective solutions to businesses in all industries. Visit http://www.stratospherenetworks.com for more information.
For more information contact:
Lori Leonardo 847-440-8608 LoriL(at)stratospherenetworks(dot)com
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Over the course of one day in May each year, hundreds of kids on the Southcoast come together to set up their own lemonade stands, learning about what is needed to own and operate their own small business. The lemonade stands are scattered around eight different cities and towns within the Southcoast. It is free for kids to register and participate in this event, thanks to sponsors like BayCoast Bank, ProGroup Contracting, Frugal Franks, Andrew's Fruit & Produce, Seaport Inn Grill, Auclair's Market, Sonic of Somerset, Roots & Daisies Beauty Parlor, amongst others.
This year, Lemonade Day consisted of 116 stands, where a total of 368 kids took part and contributed to over 25 different charities with their earnings. The charities covered causes from autism awareness to families of veterans to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Some of the lemonade stands reported earning over ,000 in business for the day.
“The kids are just amazing, they want to help these charities and they want to learn how to be entrepreneurs and this day is perfect for that,” said David Moura, Chief Executive Officer of ProGroup Contracting.
ProGroup Contracting was the Champion Sponsor for this year’s Lemonade Day. They even hosted a lemonade stand at their location, “Pacheco Pride Lemonade Stand” from Carlos Pacheco Elementary School. ProGroup Contracting also held a Lemonade Day contest for one child entrepreneur, competing for a chance to win a free iPad. The winner this year was Bri-Ann of “Bri-Ann’s Lemonade.”
To learn more about this initiative, contact sarah(at)progroupcontracting(dot)com
About ProGroup Contracting: Based in New Bedford, Massachusetts, ProGroup Contracting is a national painting and renovation business serving commercial and residential properties for over 25 years. Specializing in painting, ProGroup Contracting also offers power washing, surface repairs and complete renovation services. For more information on careers and services offered by ProGroup Contracting, visit [https://www.progroupcontracting.com/.
A recent study from Cornell University estimates that between 365 million to 1 billion birds are dying every year in the United States because of building collisions. Artificial light and the transparent and reflective properties of glass are thought to be the main causes of bird collisions. City lights can attract birds at night and cause them to fly in circles and become disoriented. Birds often see glass either as empty air or as a mirror reflecting the surrounding landscape.
For some property owners, it’s even become a significant maintenance issue, requiring the regular cleanup of the bodies of dead birds on the surrounding streets and sidewalks. This is not only bad for the birds, but can be an unsightly image for customers, visitors and pedestrians as they move through areas around a property. Bird remains can also attract insects and other pests.
What can you, the pest management professional, do to help prevent this situation for customers? There are actually several things you can recommend to them — many of which you can also offer as a service:
Use visual or ultraviolet (UV) bird window decals, films or paints. There are many different products available for this purpose, but the basic idea is the same: Put something on the surface of the glass to make it more visible to birds. This can be a small sticker in the middle of the windows, or a larger textured or solid film that covers some or all of the glass surface to make it visible to birds. Some products are transparent to the human eye, but opaque in UV, which is visible to most birds. This makes a good solution for areas where you don’t want visible images or textures, but still want to help make them visible to birds.
Turn off exterior lights, especially during peak migration season. Many species of birds fly south in the fall and fly north in the spring. Up to half of these birds travel over a given city in six or seven days throughout the season. If urban areas would make efforts to reduce light pollution, especially during these periods of peak migration traffic, it would significantly lower the risk to birds.
Move indoor plants away from windows. Indoor plants can look like inviting places for birds to perch, causing them to try to fly to indoor spaces through windows and glass surfaces. Moving indoor plants to interior areas makes them less visible to birds and reduces the temptation to try to fly inside a building.
Close blinds when possible. One of the simplest things you can do is close any blinds or curtains that windows may have. This creates a visual barrier that birds can see, and helps stop them from trying to flying through the glass.
Bird control products. Using bird control products and best practices can help discourage birds from dangerous areas. Netting can be used to block birds from hitting harder surfaces that could injure them. Bird spikes can keep birds from finding good perching or nesting spots nearby. Electronic devices that use the sounds of predators, ultrasonic noise, or flashes of light to scare birds away around buildings.
Bird safe design. When building new structures, an increasing number of architects and builders factor bird safety into how to design a project. This includes things like using less-reflective types of glass, adding visual textures on glass surfaces that match other design elements, and reducing the amount of glass used on the exterior of buildings. If a commercial customer of yours is constructing a new facility, be sure to bring this up.
Certain urban areas are more dangerous to birds than others because of their location along migration routes and the amount of light pollution and glass covered buildings. In some cities, where the danger to birds is high, there are now laws or programs to encourage people to take action to help prevent bird collisions.
For example, since 1995, the city-backed Lights Out program in Chicago, Ill., has encouraged owners and managers to dim or turn off exterior lighting on high rises during bird migration season. San Francisco, Calif., adopted bird safety rules into its building code in 2011, making it a requirement for any renovation or new building projects in the city. It can be worth an investigation into whether there are any local organizations or ordinances that offer more specific bird protection guidelines for your market. Being knowledgeable and proactive in this arena can give you a competitive edge.
The Telly Awards have named Viscira as a Silver winner (the highest award possible) in the 40th Annual Telly Awards for the “Overreact2Stroke” videos produced by Viscira. The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens and are judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks, and production companies including Vice, Vimeo, Hearst Digital Media, BuzzFeed, and A&E Networks.
Viscira partnered closely with Genentech to create three stroke symptomology videos for Genentech’s Stroke Awareness website. The objective of the disease education videos was to educate caregivers about the 10 common stroke symptoms and to encourage caregivers to act quickly and decisively or even to overreact when they pick up on any signs or symptoms of a potential stroke. The videos reside on Genentech’s Stroke Awareness website and were also deployed on Genentech’s YouTube channel and distributed in the field by Genentech sales reps.
The Telly Awards were founded in 1979 and are the premier awards honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, the finest video and film productions, and online commercials, video, and films. Winners represent the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators, and corporate video departments in the world.
This year also saw the continued expansion of new categories to further the awards’ recent initiative to rebuild the honors for the multiscreen era. New categories included serialized Branded Content and expanded Social Video categories.
“Viscira is pushing the boundaries for video and television innovation and creativity at a time when the industry is rapidly changing,” said Sabrina Dridje, Managing Director of the Telly Awards. “This award is a tribute to the talent and vision of its creators and a celebration of the diversity of work being made today for all screens.”
Viscira's Executive Creative Director, Hagop Kaneboughazian, was excited to hear that Viscira had won another industry award. “This is a great acknowledgment and nice recognition for our team given their hard work and innovation in the video production area. We are really happy with how the videos turned out and glad it has been a very effective educational tool for our Genentech client,” Kaneboughazian said.
About Viscira Viscira is dedicated to the design and development of digital marketing solutions and interactive software applications for the life sciences industry. Viscira provides a suite of programs that integrate best-in-class technology to deliver engaging and memorable content via various electronic channels. Viscira is part of WPP, the largest agency holding company in the world. For more information, please visit the company’s website at http://www.viscira.com or contact No?l Ashekian at (617) 429-0834.
WebRezPro property management system (PMS) by World Web Technologies Inc. (WWT) is pleased to announce integration with leading loyalty program for independent hotel brands, VOILÀ Hotel Rewards, for more efficient and accurate management of reward member accounts that results in increased loyalty and bookings.
Uniting a global network of select independent hotels and redemption partners, VOILÀ Hotel Rewards is a customizable points-based guest loyalty program that enables independent hotels and groups to level the playing field with chain brands while maintaining their own unique branding and qualities.
The direct interface between WebRezPro PMS and VOILÀ creates a fully integrated guest loyalty solution that automatically awards member accounts, eliminating the need to manually duplicate data and cross-check systems, and ensures accuracy of reward point balances, increasing guest satisfaction.
“VOILÀ Hotel Rewards provides the world’s best boutique hotels and independent hotel groups with a completely customizable and hotel-branded reward program that allows them to increase value and build better customer relationships,” said Peter Gorla, Managing Director of VOILÀ Hotel Rewards. “By tightly integrating with WebRezPro, we are able to extend VOILÀ’s seamless loyalty platform to WebRezPro’s existing and future client-base, providing these hotels with a turnkey long-term loyalty program and customer engagement strategy.”
The interface works by automatically extracting all qualifying member stay transactions from the PMS and sending this data via a secure channel to the VOILÀ loyalty program daily, where points are automatically awarded to member accounts as determined by the program rules set by each participating hotel.
“Building guest loyalty is key to driving direct bookings and remaining competitive,” commented Frank Verhagen, President at WWT. “The seamless integration between WebRezPro and VOILÀ Hotel Rewards makes rewarding guest loyalty effortless and ensures every loyal guest is recognized and rewarded.”
About VOILÀ Hotel Rewards VOILÀ Hotel Rewards (http://voilahotels.com) is the world’s number one loyalty program that unites a network of over 25 select global hotel brands. VOILÀ’s points-based frequency guest program provides recognition benefits and Award Night room redemption opportunities at participating network hotels. VOILÀ offers hotel- or group-branded loyalty solutions for our partner hotels, with VOILÀ acting as the supporting brand. VOILÀ’s global presence also allows members to earn and redeem points across a wide variety of redemption partners – including airlines, retail merchants and charities. http://www.voilahotels.com/
About WebRezPro WebRezPro is a powerful, easy-to-use cloud property management system for all accommodation types and sizes. The fully integrated and automated system saves lodging operators time and boosts revenue by streamlining and modernizing front desk and back office operations. Bringing the benefits of the cloud to 1,300+ properties in 40 countries, WebRezPro is a product of World Web Technologies Inc., an Internet marketing and software company for tourism and hospitality since 1994. For more information, please visit webrezpro.com.
INDIGO Biosciences, Inc. (INDIGO), the recognized industry leader in nuclear receptor and in vitro toxicology testing solutions, announced the addition of the Human MDR-1 / P-Glycoprotein Drug Interaction Assay to their portfolio. This kit expands INDIGO’s existing in vitro toxicology offerings and allows researchers to perform critical toxicology testing previously available only through contract services into their own labs.
“The addition of the MDR1 assay to INDIGO’s portfolio gives discovery scientists the ability to get results quickly on one of the most critical aspects of drug development. By combining our nuclear receptor expertise and additional predictive toxicology indicators such as MDR1, researchers can be confident that they are ready to take the next step in development,” says Dr. Jack Vanden Heuvel, Chief Scientific Officer of INDIGO. Dr. Vanden Heuvel was also awarded a Podium Presentation at the 2019 Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting to share data and research utilizing the new MDR1 assay, along with the Company’s new gene expression and predictive liver toxicity assays, with the drug discovery and development communities.
The Multidrug Resistance Protein 1 (MDR1) plays a critical role in the removal of foreign substances – such as toxins or drugs – from the body by protecting cells from toxification. MDR1 activators range from pollutants, such as those encountered through unintended exposure to industrial and agricultural chemicals, to drugs administered for therapeutic benefit.
A drug that is either a substrate or inhibitor of MDR1 can profoundly impact the rate of absorption, distribution, or excretion of co-administered drugs, leading to significant changes in their effectiveness and potential toxicity. The MDR1 multidrug resistance transporter impacts the development of antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs, and mortality. MDR1 interaction is often cited as a precursor to drug-drug interactions on product labels and particularly in the use of digoxin, a common heart medication used to treat heart failure and heart rhythm problems. Not surprisingly, assessing the potency of this interaction, and thus the potential for drug-drug interactions, is mandated by the FDA.
The new assay kit offered by INDIGO Biosciences contains all necessary materials to allow for two independent 48-well assay setups. Each aliquot of cells is provided as a single-use reagent, though both may be combined to run one full assay plate. MDR1 Drug Interaction Assay utilizes the Company’s proprietary CryoMite™ preservation process, allowing for exceptional cell viability post-thaw and eliminating the need for cumbersome intermediate steps. As with INDIGO’s other product offerings, the testing process takes only 24 hours, providing researchers with clear, reproducible data without the longer wait times associated with most alternative testing options.
About INDIGO Biosciences, Inc. INDIGO Biosciences, Inc. is a leading provider of nuclear receptor and in vitro toxicology solutions that accelerate scientific decision-making. INDIGO supplements the world’s largest portfolio of nuclear receptor kits and services and in vitro toxicology solutions with greater results readability, reproducibility, and faster turnaround times. Our solutions, plus supportive team and reliable science and platforms aim to reduce the time, cost, and risk associated with the discovery process. Learn more at http://www.indigobiosciences.com
A new survey by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) indicates that 52 percent of retirees spend at least 6 per month on healthcare costs. If that doesn’t sound like enough of a challenge, at a time when the average Social Security benefit is about ,400 per month, one-in-five survey participants reported spending ,000 per month or more. The same survey also found that, of those who currently receive Social Security benefits, 48 percent reported that, in 2019, after the deduction of the Medicare Part B premium from their Social Security benefits, they had only or less left over from their annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) boost.
“High Medicare costs and low COLA increases are clearly raising new adequacy issues for today’s retirees,” says Mary Johnson, a Medicare and Social Security policy analyst for The Senior Citizens League.
Medicare premiums and out-of-pocket costs are the most frequently - cited challenge for adults age 65 and older. “Many people underestimate both the impact healthcare costs will have on their Social Security benefits, and the amount of retirement income and savings they will need in retirement to make up for those rapidly rising costs,” Johnson notes.
In addition to Medicare Part B premiums, there are a considerable number of other costs not covered by traditional Medicare. Most Medicare recipients also have the cost of premiums for additional coverage which can take the form of a Medigap supplement, with a free - standing Part D drug plan, or Medicare Advantage managed care plan with prescription drug coverage. Even with the extra coverage, there can be high deductibles, and out-of-pocket cost requirements which grow each year. Those costs can run into the thousands of dollars each year for the oldest and sickest. Medicare also does not cover routine dental, vision or hearing care, nor is there any coverage at all for most nursing home stays.
Congress is considering a number of bills which would help older Americans with these challenges three primary ways:
Strengthening Social Security income by providing a modest boost in benefits and tying the annual COLA to the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (CPI-E) which would better reflect the inflation experienced by older adults. Another bill in Congress would guarantee a minimum COLA increase of at least 3 percent in years when inflation is lower than that.
Giving Medicare power to negotiate drug prices to bring down costs. Since 2000, prescription drug costs have increased 253 percent, making it the fastest - growing cost for older Americans. In addition to bills that would allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices, other bills under consideration in Congress would allow the importation of FDA -approved prescription drugs from other countries, like Canada, where prices are lower, and would prohibit deals that delay generics from reaching the market.
Improving Medicare coverage by including coverage for dental, vision and hearing services.
The Senior Citizens League is a voice in Congress for Americans concerned about their earned benefits. On the League’s website, older Americans can find opportunities to become better informed, evaluate, and voice opinions on major issues affecting Social Security and Medicare. To learn how to get involved, visit http://www.SeniorsLeague.org.
With 1.2 million supporters, The Senior Citizens League is one of the nation’s largest nonpartisan seniors groups. Its mission is to promote and assist members and supporters, to educate and alert senior citizens about their rights and freedoms as U.S. Citizens, and to protect and defend the benefits senior citizens have earned and paid for. The Senior Citizens League is a proud affiliate of The Retired Enlisted Association. Visit http://www.SeniorsLeague.org for more information.
Ensuring public safety, maintaining healthy waterways and preserving historical artifacts are all on task for students participating in the 18th annual Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) International ROV Competition hosted for the first time in Kingsport. Presented by the Eastman Foundation in partnership with STREAMWORKS and Visit Kingsport, the underwater robotics competition is set for June 20-22, at the Kingsport Aquatic Center and MeadowView Conference Resort and Convention Center.
Why East Tennessee and why Eastman?
Typically held in coastal cities, the MATE ROV Competition has historically focused on robotics in an ocean environment. To bring the competition to East Tennessee presented a unique opportunity to demonstrate how underwater robots can be and are being used in inland waterways and freshwater environments such as Boone Lake, Boone Dam and the South Fork Holston River. The region’s state-of-the-art Kingsport Aquatic Center is an ideal venue for competitors to put their remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to the test.
Couple this idea with Eastman’s commitment to advancing science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) education, and the decision to bring the competition to Kingsport was an easy choice.
“The location for the international championship and our partnership with Eastman and the Eastman Foundation is allowing us to expose students to new and different ways that underwater robots can be used to benefit society,” said Jill Zande, president of MATE Inspiration for Innovation (MATE II) and associate director and competition director for MATE Center.
Eastman’s STEAM education efforts hinge on strategic partnerships and initiatives to help ensure a successful workforce in the future. The company fosters opportunities that encourage innovative and productive thinking in real-world environments. Eastman’s partnerships with organizations such as MATE, STREAMWORKS and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution have accelerated ocean science education in this region.
“I’m often asked why Eastman and the Eastman Foundation invest in advancing ocean science, and the answer is simple – the ocean matters everywhere,” said David A. Golden, Eastman’s senior vice president, chief legal & sustainability officer, and president of the Eastman Foundation. “There’s no better opportunity to ensure the future of ocean science than to inspire today’s students through real-world educational experiences like the MATE competitions.”
What does a MATE ROV competition look like?
The international competition will bring 1,300 of the brightest minds from around the world to East Tennessee, from Kingsport to Hong Kong. Over the last year, more than 740 teams competed in regional competitions across the globe, and 70 of those teams advanced to compete in the international competition.
The MATE ROV Competition requires students to apply math, electronics, engineering and physics skills from the classroom toward solving problems based on real-world workplace scenarios. The competition challenges students from K-12, community colleges and universities within four levels (EXPLORER, RANGER, NAVIGATOR, and SCOUT) to design, build and test underwater robots to complete specified, simulated real-world missions. They also must organize themselves into mock companies, an exercise that encourages them to develop entrepreneurial thinking and business and project management skills, while spurring innovation and collaboration to produce and compete with their ROVs.
This year’s simulated mission stems from Eastman’s commitment to do “Good for Good.” Teams must ensure public safety and healthy waterways by inspecting and repairing a hydroelectric dam; monitoring water quality, determining habitat diversity and restoring fish habitats; and recovering a Civil War era cannon while marking the location of unexploded cannon shells.
“From working to ensure that our infrastructure is safe to monitoring water quality for the health of aquatic species and making certain that pieces of our nation’s history live on, these students and their inventions are doing Good for Good,” said Zande.
“On behalf of Eastman and the Eastman Foundation, I appreciate Jill, the entire MATE organization, STREAMWORKS and Visit Kingsport for their partnership and passion to advance STEAM education, locally and globally,” said Golden. “This is an incredible opportunity to welcome the world to our region, and I could not be prouder of the work that has gone into planning a world-class event. We look forward to an exciting competition!”
About Eastman Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end-markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,500 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2018 revenues of approximately billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA.
The Eastman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization managed by a Board of Directors, separate and apart from Eastman. The Foundation invests in initiatives that serve and strengthen communities around the world with the goal of improving the quality of life for all people. The Foundation focuses its resources on partnership initiatives in the areas of education, environment, empowerment, and economic development.
Established with funding from the National Science Foundation at Monterey Peninsula College in 1997, the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center worked with the Marine Technology Society’s ROV Committee to create the MATE ROV Competition. The first event kicked off in 2001. Seventeen years later, MATE Inspiration for Innovation (MATE II) incorporated in the state of California as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in 2018. MATE II was founded to support and sustain ongoing education activities initiated at the MATE Center.
Based in Kingsport, Tennessee, STREAMWORKS is a new educational program that delivers enhanced opportunities for students (grades K–12) to participate in exciting mentor and project-based programs that focus on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills; inspire innovation; and foster well-rounded life capabilities.
About the MATE International ROV Competition Established with funding from the National Science Foundation at Monterey Peninsula College in 1997, the Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center worked with the Marine Technology Society’s ROV Committee to create the MATE ROV Competition. The first event kicked off in 2001. Seventeen years later, MATE Inspiration for Innovation (MATE II) incorporated in the state of California as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in 2018. MATE II was founded to support and sustain ongoing education activities initiated at the MATE Center. To learn more, visit https://www.marinetech.org/rov-competition/.
X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC, global leaders in color science and technology, announce the new i1Pro 3 Plus, a spectral color measurement solution specifically designed for imaging, print, and textile professionals who need advanced calibration and color profiling capabilities to support today’s wide-format and industrial printing applications. The i1Pro 3 Plus has been optimized for digital printing on a range of materials and surfaces, including ceramics, textiles, glass, metal, wood, vinyl, plastics, thin films, cardboard, paper, and more. Commercial, wide-format, grand-format, packaging, and industrial printers can now create ICC profiles for almost any substrate and calibrate print production devices for the highest level of color accuracy.
As more industries turn to digital printing, customers are putting greater emphasis on achieving accurate and repeatable color. To do this, production print equipment needs to be linearized and profiled for each substrate in order to monitor color output. Current profiling solutions are limited in their ability to measure textured, rough, or uneven surfaces and cannot accommodate various material thicknesses. Many devices do not have the resolution required to ensure the highest color quality when printing detailed patterns, metallic effects, or photography images. This leads to costly color errors and rework which impacts a printer’s bottom line.
“The i1Pro 3 Plus builds on the success of the i1 Family and removes the variability to create accurate ICC profiles on the widest range of materials,” said Ray Cheydleur, Printing and Imaging Product Portfolio Manager, X-Rite. “Wide- and grand-format users and industrial material printers will see immediate value by incorporating the affordable i1Pro 3 Plus into their prepress and production workflows, resulting in more accurate and repeatable color, a reduction of waste, and an increased return on investment.”
A long-term X-Rite partner, EFI (Electronics For Imaging), also sees the great potential of this latest i1 Family member. “We are delighted to support X-Rite’s newly announced i1Pro 3 Plus measurement device within our latest Fiery technologies at ITMA 2019. Due to the nature of digital textile production, this large-aperture device is an excellent fit with our latest single pass EFI BOLT high-speed textile printer. For both color management and quality control, this device will allow our customers to produce accurate color much more easily,” said John Henze, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, EFI Fiery.
New in the i1Pro 3 Plus:
Larger aperture of 8mm to support new materials and substrates used in digital printing applications.
New polarization (measurement condition M3) filter that reduces specular highlights and shadows on fabrics and ceramics. It provides “better blacks” and richer colors on rough surfaces and glossy medias, like canvas prints and fine art photo papers.
Simultaneously measure M0, M1 and M2 in a single pass to account for optical brighteners so prepress and print operators can quickly predict how colors printed on optically brightened substrates will look under different lighting conditions.
Longer ruler for measuring the wider charts used in grand-format printing. The ruler includes an ISO-compliant white backer and removable magnetic strips on the top and sides for holding samples in place while measuring.
New LED illuminant that improves device reliability. The i1Pro 3 Plus allows for four measurement conditions (ISO 13655 M0; M1: D50; M2: UV Excluded, M3 Polarized).
Now supports transmission scanning for backlit film and materials used in signage.
Measures high brightness, up to 5K NITs for ultra-bright displays.
“We are used to seeing bumpy shadow measurements from unpolarized devices on glossy textured medias like canvas. With the new polarization feature in the i1Pro 3 Plus, our M3 measurements are dramatically smoother in the shadows - perfect in fact,” commented Scott Martin, Founder, Onsight, a leading workflow consultant for print, prepress, design and photography.
New X-Rite iO Table In addition, X-Rite announces a new i1iO Automated Scanning Table that supports the i1Pro 3 Plus. This hands-free test chart reader offers automated color profiling on a variety of substrates with reduced risk of color measurement errors. It is ideal for photographers, designers, and printers who want to speed up and automate the measurement process and eliminate manual strip reading.
The new i1iO table can be used with a variety of industrial materials including textiles, ceramics, corrugated, etc. and supports materials up to 33mm thick, with the optional z-axis spacer. It also supports transparencies and backlit materials.
See the i1Pro 3 Plus at ITMA and EskoWorld At ITMA, June 20 – 26 in Barcelona, Spain, X-Rite and Pantone will demonstrate the i1Pro 3 Plus in Hall UL, Stand C109. X-Rite will also be showcasing the i1Pro 3 Plus at EskoWorld, June 24 – 26 in Nashville, TN.
The i1Pro 3 Plus and the i1iO table will be available in late July 2019.
About X-Rite Founded in 1958, X-Rite Incorporated is a global leader in the science and technology of color and appearance. With Pantone, X-Rite employs more than 800 people in 11 countries. The company’s corporate headquarters are located in Grand Rapids, Mich., with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia and service centers across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. X-Rite offers a full range of solutions used by manufacturers, retailers, printers, photographers and graphic design houses to achieve precise management and communication of color and appearance throughout their processes. X-Rite products and services are recognized standards in the printing, packaging, photography, graphic design, video, automotive, paints, plastics, textiles and medical industries. For further information, please visit http://www.xrite.com
About Pantone Pantone provides the universal language of color that enables color-critical decisions through every stage of the workflow for brands and manufacturers. More than 10 million designers and producers around the world rely on Pantone products and services to help define, communicate and control color from inspiration to realization – leveraging advanced X-Rite technology to achieve color consistency across various materials and finishes for graphics, fashion and product design. Pantone Standards feature digital and physical color specification and workflow tools. The Pantone Color Institute™ provides customized color standards, brand identity and product color consulting as well as trend forecasting inclusive of Pantone Color of the Year, Fashion Runway Color Trend Reports, color psychology and more. Pantone B2B Licensing incorporates the Pantone Color System into different products and services, enabling licensees to communicate and reproduce certified Pantone values and improve efficiencies for their users. Pantone Lifestyle brings color and design together across apparel, home, and accessories. Learn more at http://www.pantone.com
Healthify and Landmark Health (Landmark) announce a groundbreaking, collaborative partnership to address the social determinants of health (SDoH) for complex, chronic patient populations across 13 states—California, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Washington.
The partnership marks a significant milestone in Landmark’s mission to deliver comprehensive care to patients wherever and whenever they need it. Healthify’s nationwide coverage and scalable implementation methodology will support Landmark’s ability to meet their patients’ needs as they expand into new cities and states. Landmark joins a growing community of providers who are working closely with Healthify to address SDoH, such as transportation, food, education, employment and housing, in at-risk, vulnerable communities.
“Because our patients are living with multiple chronic conditions, they face higher healthcare needs. To achieve positive health outcomes for this vulnerable population, it is imperative that we go beyond clinical care to meet their social needs,” shared Landmark Chief Behavioral Health Officer Chris Dennis, MD. “By partnering with Healthify, we hope to give our interdisciplinary team the best tool to quickly locate and refer patients to community-based services and improve the well-being of every Landmark patient.”
Through the partnership, Healthify will support Landmark’s SDoH initiatives by implementing access to a nationwide electronic database of more than 426,000 resources. With Healthify, social workers will be able to track the status of those referrals and through a comprehensive reporting dashboard, demonstrate improvements in patient health outcomes as a result of specific SDoH interventions.
With Healthify’s enterprise solutions, Landmark aims to:
Operationalize organizational SDoH strategies in multiple markets across the country
Improve health outcomes and lower the cost of care for complex and chronically ill patient populations
“Implementing Healthify’s SDoH solutions to support Landmark’s goals is a vital next step in the movement toward value-based care,” shared Healthify CEO and Cofounder Manik Bhat. “Landmark is a key leader in meeting the needs of complex, chronic patient populations across the country and with the announcement of this partnership, Landmark continues to demonstrate their commitment to delivering quality care.”
To learn more about Healthify’s enterprise solutions, please request a demo.
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About Healthify
Healthify solutions enable collaboration between health plans, health systems, government departments and community-based organizations to address the social determinants of health by establishing coordinated networks of community partners. Built for enterprise teams, the Healthify platform supports integrations with EHRs, HIEs and other care management systems to support workflows to screen for social needs, find community services, coordinate referrals, and analyze outcomes and cost. For more information, please visit http://www.healthify.us, or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter.
About Landmark
Landmark Health and its affiliated medical groups (Landmark) partner with health plans and delivery systems to bring patient-centric, in-home care to complex and chronically ill populations. The company bears risk for more than 97,000 lives across 13 states. Landmark provides access to care 24/7 to patients and their families. Its value-based model relies on fully-employed, local multidisciplinary care teams to help drive long-term outcomes for patients by bringing medical, behavioral, social and palliative care to individuals, where they reside and when they need it. Landmark is bringing back the house call. Learn more at http://www.landmarkhealth.org.
Ardent Assistance Inc., has today announced the acquisition of the assets of Complete Claims Management Professionals (CCMP). Providing a range of assistance and complementary extended claims services, the Newmarket based operation supports Ardent’s continued growth plans and accelerates entry into new and end-to-end travel insurance assistance and claims markets.
With its experienced people, CCMP is one of the industry leaders providing exceptional claims handling services.
“CCMP provides an exciting opportunity for Ardent, and specifically our case management and claims departments”, explains Magdi Riad, Ardent’s CEO. “The additional expertise strengthens and extends the services offered by Ardent and further enhances our complete assistance solution approach. With a range of high-profile clients, this acquisition supports our plans to meet increasing demand across the globe, as well as offering more services to new clients. We look forward to working with the employees of CCMP and further enhance our customers' experience.”
The acquisition of the assets of CCMP support Ardent’s plans for growth and its vision to be the assistance provider of choice in North America and beyond.
Dave Burry, Travel Insurance Specialists (TIS) and CCMP’s CEO also commented on the acquisition adding “Ardent’s acquisition of the assets of CCMP provides a major growth opportunity for both our businesses and extended services to our clients. With the stability and backing of a professional company like Ardent Assistance Inc., TIS customers will benefit from enhanced products, services and innovation, and likewise, the services we bring to Ardent enable us to deliver one of best and most unique travel insurance models within the Canadian industry.
The timing of the announcement also coincides with the launch of Ardent’s assistance system to its international clients with more than 30 locations worldwide.
About Complete Claims Management Professionals (CCMP) Formed in 2005 in Newmarket, Ontario, CCMP managed in excess of 150 million in claims with integrity and passion. Enhancing the underwriting profit and servicing its customer were and remain its primary goals.
About Ardent Assistance Inc Formed in 2017 and nested in Newmarket, Ontario, Ardent is dedicated to providing solutions that enhance insurance underwriting profitability. Focused on travel insurance products, Ardent works with multiple Canadian and International insurers and provides complete cost containment solutions in North America.
ARCO Design/Build (ARCO) Houston’s continued growth in the light industrial construction industry has necessitated the move to a new office location. The Houston office was established in 2015 as an extension of the award-winning national design-build firm ARCO.
“Back in 2015, we saw an opportunity to move to Houston due to the lack of design-build contractors and the opportunities that presented themselves here,” adds John Atcheson, Vice President, Principal of ARCO Houston. “Focusing on our design-build delivery has grown our business from a traditional industrial box builder to our delivery of pharmaceuticals, life sciences and manufacturing facilities. Today, we are the design-build contractor in Houston.”
ARCO’s specialty in light industrial and commercial design-build construction projects supports a variety of industries including speculative development, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, distribution centers, cold and dry storage facilities. Since their start in 2015, ARCO’s Houston office has seen steady growth due to the value of their design-build delivery method.
“Our growth has been reflective of us sticking to our philosophy on the design-build approach and the value we want to give our customers,” said Eric Safko, Vice President, Principal of ARCO Houston. “It’s been a product of our slow, but steady growth. If we wanted to be a plan-spec-build contractor like others in the city, we could do larger volume, but at that point, we’d just be another general contractor and not a strategic member of the team that adds value to the process and brings a new perspective to projects with new solutions.”
The growth of the Houston office is the successful extension of ARCO’s national network of design-build offices named #15 on ENR’s 2018 list of design-build contractors.
“Being a national design-build contractor with 19 offices, Houston being one of them, we are able to bring in a tremendous amount of knowledge from around the U.S. I think that’s a huge advantage to our clients and end-users. No other contractor in Houston has quite the reach we do, and we leverage that for our clients,” said Atcheson.
In 2018, the ARCO Houston was awarded and named one of Houston’s Best Places to Work. The new office location features contemporary design with architecture for the office completed by the Houston based architectural firm Method Architecture.
“It’s nice to have a new place to call home for our associates. It has our ARCO work hard/play hard feel and will allow us to cohesively work as a team while giving us room to grow,” said Safko. With this new space, we could easily double our staff to support the size business that we see ARCO Houston being in the next 5-10 years.”
About ARCO Design/Build
ARCO Design/Build, Inc. is a national design/build firm widely recognized as an industry leader for various industrial project types, including but not limited to cold storage warehouse, light industrial distribution, and manufacturing. ARCO's turn-key approach allows customers to have a direct relationship with one company, ensuring a single point of contact that will allow for clear lines of communication resulting in savings of time and cost. Capabilities include project feasibility studies, site selection, complete design, logistical design, budgeting, up-front competitive lump sum pricing, value engineering, code consulting and full general contracting.
Dr. Brian Petrie announced today that Regenerative Medicine of Raynham, a stem cell clinic offering state-of-the-art treatment with cutting-edge technology, has opened.
The clinic is offering free informational seminars to those looking for more details about the game-changing healing capabilities of regenerative medicine.
“Using the remarkable cutting-edge technology of stem cell treatments, Regenerative Medicine of Raynham offers an alternative option to repairing tissue, relieving pain and allowing you to live a pain-free life," Dr. Petrie said. “We invite everyone in for a free seminar to learn and ask questions about the powerful healing capabilities of regenerative medicine and how they can work for you.
Before launching Regenerative Medicine of Raynham, Dr. Petrie graduated Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1993 and has been in private practices for over 25 years. In 1986, he was involved in an auto accident and suffered a serious injury to his neck. After undergoing traditional care and rehabilitative exercise, he still had significant symptoms from the injury. Dr. Petrie investigated regenerative medicine and the powerful healing benefits of stem cell procedures. As a result, he is not just the founder of the clinic, but a patient himself.
The clinic offers a wide variety of stem cell injections, including Wharton’s Jelly Allografts, Celltext and Umbilical Cord treatment.
Wharton’s Jelly has the unique ability to provide support in the body as a special tissue that insulates its surrounding structures. Celltext is a less invasive method compared to treatments like Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections, bone marrow aspiration or adipose tissue extraction.
With Umbilical Cord Products now seen as the gold-standard of regenerative medicine, this stem cell treatment is known for its growth factors, high molecular weight hyaluronic acid and more structural proteins.
Those interested can learn more about these methods by choosing from one of the clinic’s Regenerative Medicine Workshop dates. Visit Stemcelltherapyinma.com/#FreeSeminar.
“Whether it’s to return to the activities you enjoy, embrace life with strength and vitality or to reduce your suffering from muscle and joint pain, our team at Regenerative Medicine of Raynham LLC is here to offer advanced non-surgical and drug-free treatments for chronic health conditions utilizing Regenerative Cell therapies,” Dr. Petrie said.
Cintra, the multi-award-winning cloud and enterprise architects, today announces the launch of its analytics and business intelligence (BI) center of excellence. The center will further broaden the services that Cintra customers can benefit from, which now cover the complete technology stack, from the underlying infrastructure to the user-facing decision-support tools.
With growing demand for these full-stack services, Cintra has invested significantly in the new center of excellence, hiring experienced BI thought leaders, including Tim Seyfried and Duy Tran, to head up the capability. Both have enviable track records in designing, implementing and running enterprise-grade BI functions that support strategic and operational decision-making in large organizations. Their skills complement Cintra’s business-wide architecture and database capabilities.
A natural extension of Cintra’s long-standing database and architecture expertise Established in 1996, Cintra has long been the database and architecture partner of choice for numerous big-name organizations. Its expertise in architecting, building and managing high-performance, highly available and highly secure platforms has seen it win numerous awards and build multi-year relationships with organizations in retail, travel and transportation, financial services, healthcare and the public sector.
Kyle Smith, CEO (North America) at Cintra, explained: “As the ones trusted by our clients to safeguard their most important data, we’re ideally positioned to then help them get more value from it. Our long-established ability to create and manage the right technology architectures for business-critical data, combined with the ETL and BI experience of the team in our new center of excellence, mean customers can now get all of their data services in one place.”
Duy Tran, Lead Consultant, Data Analytics Practice, added: “It’s never been more important for organizations to leverage their data. And with so many enterprise-grade cloud-based tools now available, including Oracle Autonomous Database and Oracle Analytics Cloud, smart businesses are looking to take their use of data to the next level by leveraging artificial intelligence, advanced analytics and other fast-growing techniques.”
Tim Seyfried, Principle Consultant, Data Analytics Practice, said: “Many organizations have established and well-functioning data warehouses and BI platforms, but want to innovate by adding advanced technologies to the mix. Others may have end-of-life data infrastructure and be looking to move to the cloud. We’re also seeing businesses undergoing wider enterprise architecture transformations that require them to build new data analytics capabilities from the ground up. Whatever a business’s need, we’re really excited to get involved in the design, implementation and support of its next-gen data and analytics capabilities.”
Launch webinar To mark the launch of the new center of excellence, Tim Seyfried and Duy Tran will be running a webinar on June 18th, looking at the capabilities of Oracle Analytics Cloud and how organizations can build a business case for its adoption.
This will be followed by hands-on workshops, the first two of which are in Frisco, TX , and New York City, NY .
Custom software solutions provide personalized digital platforms to organizations, tailored to their specific business needs. Brands who employ custom-built software outright own their solutions and typically see an increase in efficiency employee productivity and revenue due to the dedicated features and functionalities that improve workflow.
Custom software solutions can come in the form of:
Customer relationship management systems
Accounting software
Websites, apps, and digital platforms
Intranets
And more.
However, most brands don’t have qualified developers in-house and instead need to partner with a top-rated software developer firm.
SoftwareDevelopmentCompany.co, a B2B software development firm ranking site that connects brands with developers, determined the leading custom software development agencies who can build personalized solutions for any brand, industry or business growth need.
Attract Group is a full-service web & mobile development company. Each business is in need of digital transformation. Attract Group implements this transition in a fast and constant manner. They turn business goals into technical OKRs with the help of cutting-edge technologies, data, and design. Their solutions help the clients reach new audiences, automate, and optimize their operational processes, which results in saved time, increased revenues, and efficiency improvements. Being on the market since 2011, they have gained trust from many clients. Long-term partnership is their key priority. Attract Group is your trusted IT partner.
Suits & Sandals is an award-winning digital brand communications agency. They are equal parts of business consultancy and creative and technology firm. They help organizations find their place in the market, build tools they need to successfully engage customers, and solve key problems. The key to their success begins with a focus on discovery and research in business areas like customer segmentation, competitive analysis, and operational efficiency. Suits & Sandals mobilizes this research through brand development, communication strategy, app and website design/development, and other creative and technology services.
Sirin Software is a Florida-based IT company with an R&D center in Kyiv, Ukraine. Since 2014, they have acted as the trusted partner for companies all over the world (mostly from the USA and EU). They make software R&D process easier, more cost-effective and speed up the development of new products together with clients.
Wave Digital is an Australian custom software development company, specializing in bespoke mobile and web apps. Founded in 2000 and headed by former CFO of 99designs, Guy Cooper, Wave Digital has a long and successful track record servicing corporate, government and innovative local and international startups. They offer a range of integrated services from strategy, design and development to support, and are proud participants in the Apple Consultants Network community. Wave Digital follows a people-led approach to creating mobile apps. Their aim – to build apps that make lives better.
Emerge executes digital product transformation for technology companies seeking to improve operational agility and customer experience. They provide strategic leadership and expertise to help their customers deliver web, mobile, and IoT solutions. Rooted in their passion for creating digital products and services, their process helps increase the speed of solving their customer’s challenges, making better decisions, and building for growth.
PROGMATIQ is a small digital agency that focuses on developing lead generating websites. Their primary focus is on service-oriented businesses who help people live a better life. PROGMATIQ provides the following services: website and eCommerce design and development, SEO, and social media marketing.
Apiumhub is a software development company based in Barcelona that transformed into a tech hub, mainly offering services of mobile app development, web development, software architecture, DevOps and Product Ownership.
8. Applaudo Studios
Applaudo Studios provides full Software Development services for Top Tier Customers in the United States, the Americas, and Europe. Their team of iOS, Android and Web Developers have created some of the most amazing products in the mobile and web world.
9. Aurora Digital
Aurora Digital’s main goal is to make the customers feel that they are well taken care of. To accomplish that, their project/account managers take ownership of the project and will independently solve issues as they arise (with clients’ direct insight). The project manager shall be available and responsive all the time during the entire project and also responsible to keep the customer up to date on the latest events in the project.
10. Buzz Interactive
Buzz Interactive is an awesome group of designers, developers, coders, illustrators, and copywriters, who capture those pure gold ideas. Their aim is to build user-friendly apps, websites, rock star copywriting portfolio, and too many t-shirt slogans. One day they will be rich, so it’s the best time to work with them while they need the money.
11. Clarion Technologies
Clarion Technologies is a leading IT Outsourcing company with 3 state-of-the-art development centers in India. Their unique engagement model helps our clients leverage the best of outsourcing world — high-quality resources, world-class technical supervision, and infrastructure. Clarion has been an innovation partner for several small and medium enterprises and pioneering start-ups across the world.
12. Decipher Zone Softwares
Decipher Zone Softwares is a leading outsourcing Java development company which specializes in Website, Java development, web application development, blockchain development where trailblazing customizable software solutions are developed with agile methodology at an unbelievably low cost.
13. DotLabel
DotLabel is an award-winning digital agency with a passion for User Experience (UX) and simplifying complex online processes, based in Hampshire. They create user-centric, results-driven websites, mobile apps, bespoke web applications, portals, intranets and unique digital experiences based on expert research and insights.
14. ELEKS
ELEKS helps clients transform their businesses digitally by providing expert software engineering and consultancy services. They deliver high tech innovations to Fortune 500 companies, big enterprises and technology challengers, improving the ways they work and boosting the value they create for the modern world.
15. Idea
IDEA is a leading WEB agency in Lithuania with 16 years of experience. The company provides website, web design and e-commerce development services for local, British and Scandinavian companies. They have worked with companies like Microsoft, Nestle, Apple, Kesko and Philip Morris.
16. Intellias
Intellias was founded in Lviv in 2002 and by 2019 has evolved into a 1,300+ people strong supplier of software development services, with a core delivery base in Ukraine, development office in Poland and local presence in Germany. Intellias provides custom software engineering services, and has a strong industry focus on Automotive, FinTech and Location Based Services, Retail, IoT, Energy.
17. IntexSoft
IntexSoft transforms ideas into programs and enables their customers to achieve success since 2001. During these years, they have gained the reputation of a stable outsourcing partner. They have been presented on the market since 2001. IntexSoft’s key qualities include offices and development centers in Herford, Germany and in Grodno, Belarus; a full spectrum of software development services; customers and projects from all over the world; rich experience in enterprise software development; dedicated development teams and centers; and more
18. KDSolutions
KDSolutions understands that each solution needs to be perfectly adjusted to the Client's needs. They don't have a fixed set of technologies and programming languages that they use. Instead, they always carefully analyze project requirements to select the most appropriate technologies, even, if this requires learning something new (which they love, by the way!).
19. Parrolabs Inc
Parrolabs is a team of skilled developers and designers ready to wake up any brand’s next project. They started out as a small Digital Agency in Colombia. They have grown to become one of the Best Web Development Companies in Latin America. Parrolabs has nominated for several web development awards since.
20. Rubyroid Labs
Rubyroid Labs was founded in 2013 by two passionate Ruby developers. With a team of 33 full-stack Ruby developers, their focus is to build custom and feature-rich Web and Mobile Apps, rebuild and support complex systems, optimize architecture and databases, improve quality of the code, successfully launch new startups, boost your business with top-quality engineers, and more.
21. Sine Engineering Bureau
Sine is an industrial design and engineering bureau, based in Lviv Ukraine. It was founded in 2018 by Ostap Ferensovych and Pavlo Doro, who are also in charge of engineering and design in the company. Sine Engineering Bureau is specialized in industrial design, electronic, mechanic, interface design and software development.
22. Switch Software Solutions
For over a decade, Switch Software Solutions has focused on technologies such as Java, .NET, JavaScript (Angular, React, Node), SQL, C# and Ruby on Rails - as well as mobile platforms (iOS and Android). Their services include front-end development, back-end development, quality assurance, and UI/UX design. Their collaborative model provides cost-effectiveness to increase clients’ profitability without communication challenges or quality problems often associated with software development outsourcing.
23. Terasol Technologies
Terasol's mission is to create apps that would help people learn and grow with tech. Every member of Terasol shares the same dream of working towards building apps that would not only create history but also give people the opportunity of experiencing tech they didn’t know could become an essential part of their lives.
24. the Design Agency
Brands that are looking for the right partner for their project shouldn’t hesitate to contact the Design Agency for an amazing idea! the Design Agency provides advertising, creative design, app development, video production, marketing, strategy, social media, business solutions, illustration, Android and iOS applications, eCommerce, e-shops, news portals, SEO, solutions for hotels, pharmacies, and insurance agencies, and more.
25. Tudip Technologies
Tudip Technologies is a value-driven Software Services company. Tudip is an extreme Agile (Sprint planning, Daily Standups and Sprint retrospectives) 250+ engineers company that has been helping clients with their MVP and product building needs across various platforms and domains.
Brands can view the best custom software development firms by price, expertise, rankings and more on Top Software Development Companies.
United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) announces an additional Pennsylvania Tempur-Pedic® Mattress & Pink Bag Event® scheduled for Saturday, July 13th. UBCF is thrilled to return to the “City of Brotherly Love” to support additional women, men and children directly impacted by breast cancer. This second event was added after an overwhelming response to the Tempur-Pedic® Mattress & Pink Bag Event® scheduled for June 15th. News outlets 6 ABC Action News Philadelphia, Northeast Times and WDEL 101.7ran pieces on the event and several stations plan to cover the event live this Saturday including 6 ABC Action News Philadelphia, NBC 10 Philadelphia and Fox 29 Philadelphia.
UBCF continues to partner with Good360 to provide Tempur-Pedic® mattresses at no cost to breast cancer patients and survivors. The trusted Tempur-Pedic® Mattress brand offers the comfort and support necessary to promote a good night’s sleep, something that is vitally important to the healing process and improving the quality of life for those touched by breast cancer. In addition to the Tempur-Pedic® mattresses, UBCF will provide Pink Bags filled with wonderful goodies such as clothing and personal care products from trusted name brands. UBCF anticipates distributing over .5 million in donated items to those in need. This event marks a special milestone for UBCF as the greatest valued event in their history.
The tight-knit Philadelphia and surrounding communities have responded with a resounding “YES” to attending UBCF’s Jun 15th event. UBCF never turns anyone away, therefore, to accommodate hundreds of applicants, UBCF will host a second event on Saturday, July 13th. UBCF will give away twin and queen size mattresses to male and female breast cancer patients, survivors and their children 18 or younger in Hatboro, Pennsylvania. UBCF extends sincere gratitude to Nikomed USA for generously donating their space for the additional event. An application (available online) must be submitted and approved in order to attend and receive items. Applicants do not have to reside in Pennsylvania – people are welcome to travel from surrounding states. For more information please contact 877-822-4287 x 726 or email GIKProgram@ubcf.org.
UBCF’s Executive Director, Ms. Stephanie Mastroianni shared, “My number one priority is to expand the reach and mission of UBCF in service of breast cancer patients and survivors. The overwhelming response and support from the Philadelphia breast cancer community has been truly heart-warming. UBCF’s team is stepping up to meet the needs of the City that Loves You Back. Thanks to the support of the media, we will be back in July to continue the work we started – we’ve got your back!”
The American Cancer Society estimates 12,070 Pennsylvanian women will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer this year. Pennsylvania ranks 11th among the 50 states in the incidence of breast cancer among women, according to the CDC. Early detection is critical to surviving the disease. UBCF encourages women and men to know their bodies and learn the self-breast exam to help recognize any changes. Those in need of a breast screening can find assistance through UBCF’s Breast Screening Program – available to women and men of any age. The program covers all screening technologies including mammography, ultrasound, thermography and MRI.
About UBCF UBCF is committed to offering breast health and wellness services focused on cancer prevention, screening, treatment and overall wellness. UBCF’s mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer and carries it out through seven life-supporting patient and family programs available to women, men and families nation-wide. UBCF never denies services to anyone regardless of age, race, gender, ethnicity, income or medical insurance coverage. Tax-deductible contributions may be made towards UBCF’s programs. UBCF accepts vehicle and property donations as well. Combined Federal Campaign #77934. http://www.ubcf.org
After a careful vetting process, the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington has selected Heartly House to be part of the Class of 2019-20. Heartly House has undergone a rigorous review process conducted by a team of 150+ local experts, and has met the Catalogue’s high standards. Potential donors can be confident that the nonprofits in the Catalogue are worthy of their support.
This year the Catalogue celebrates its 17th anniversary: since its inception it has raised million for nonprofits in the region. It also offers trainings and neighborhood-based opportunities for collaboration. The network now includes 400+ vetted nonprofits working in the arts, education, environment, and human services sectors throughout Greater Washington.
“People want to get involved in their community—they want to make a difference, close to home. Based on our rigorous review process, we believe that Heartly House is one of the best community-based nonprofits in the region,” says Matt Gayer, Director of Community and Nonprofit Development at the Catalogue for Philanthropy.
The Catalogue believes in the power of small nonprofits to spark big change. And they believe in Heartly House to continue to further that positive change, working each day to lift up, strengthen, and enrich our local community.
Entrepreneurs around the world are sharing and exchanging ideas, prototypes and processes with one another as digitization and interconnectivity bring international businesses together. Wise Business Plans is pleased to announce it now provides custom business plans, support and market research, along with a full slate of business-building services, to E2 treaty investors.
“The E2 visa program offers business visionaries in countries that already partner with the U.S. through treaties to expand and find success in the vast marketplace the American public provides,” said Joseph Ferriolo, Director of Wise. “We're so excited to offer individualized service and support as international entrepreneurs bring in a fresh wave of ideas.”
Ferriolo said helping business immigrants find their footing in the competitive markets that make up the U.S. business world is something Wise has years of experience doing.
"We support hard work, opportunity and people who want to help make our country and economy stronger," he said. "These individuals and the companies they form are careful to comply with the regulations and requirements of the E2 visa program, and we want to honor that respect for our government and systems by helping them find success in any way we can."
Wise Business Plans' custom-crafted E2 business plans are tailor-made to comply with all requirements of the E2 visa program. In addition, the plan can be used to showcase the unique strengths of the company as E2 entrepreneurs seek to acquire funding from investors, look to raise capital through venture capitalists, or work with private investors. All plans include market research and custom financials.
Design experts give every plan a one-of-a-kind, professional look, and each client is entitled to a free revision to ensure the plan is done right.
“To secure an E2 visa, your documentation and business plan must show how the company will fulfill the program’s requirements,” Ferriolo said. “Wise excels at this kind of research and planning. A Wise E2 visa business plan can help smooth your way through the visa process, so you can concentrate on building a business that will last and that will benefit the economy for decades to come."
Wise Business Plans (http://www.wisebusinessplans.com), staffed with professional MBA writers, researchers and financial experts, is a trusted partner for businesses across a broad spectrum of products and services. Our mission is to empower our clients to make the best possible business decisions, boost company performance and facilitate their funding success by laying the groundwork for strong businesses that excite, inspire and retain talented and exceptional employees.
Springfield Manor Distillery recently bested hundreds of distilleries from around the world to win a double gold medal for its Lavender Gin from the New York International Spirits Competition (NYISC), one of the foremost spirits competitions in the world. Springfield Manor Distillery also took home the Maryland Gin Distillery of the Year Award from NYISC, a prestigious honor that ranks the Frederick-based distillery highest in the state.
For the double gold, Springfield was one of 11 awardees out of more than 600 entries across the United States and from 29 countries to receive NYISC’s top award. The award competition is unique in that NYISC is the only international competition of its kind judged by trade buyers, according to its web site.
Springfield’s Lavender Gin is a combination of naturally filtered limestone spring water and farm grown English lavender, handcrafted in small batches. Its balanced and in-depth flavor has proven to be a judge favorite at spirits competitions on both the East Coast and West Coast for years.
“We’re thrilled to win one of the industry’s most prestigious awards,” exclaimed the owners of Springfield Manor Winery, Distillery, Brewery. In addition to the most recent awards at NYISC, “Lavender Gin has won four double gold awards from the San Francisco International Spirits Competition (SFWSC).”
Opened in 2011 and spread across 120 acres, Springfield Manor is the oldest distillery in Maryland. An artisan craft distiller, Springfield Manor produces bourbon, rye and corn whiskey, rum, brandy, and lavender gin. Spirits are crafted from crops of corn and cultivars of Lavender grown on the estate, which is located at the foothills of Frederick, Maryland’s Catoctin Mountains. The venue also offers live music, expansive patio seating to accommodate up to 300 guests, and scheduled events, including the upcoming Maryland Lavender Festival, to be held on June 15 and 16. Tickets are still available for the 16th, which can be purchased here.
About Springfield Manor Winery Brewery Distillery
The Springfield Manor is a premier estate location routinely voted Frederick’s best event venue and wedding reception site. Situated in a picturesque region in Maryland with a beautiful mountain background, the estate is the ideal destination to experience the finest wines, craft beers and spirits in Frederick, Maryland. Enjoy a relaxing weekend getaway, spend an enjoyable afternoon, or host your wedding, corporate event or private party at Springfield Manor. For more information about Springfield Manor Distillery, call 301-271-0099 or visit us at http://www.springfieldmanor.com.
The FSH Society announced today that Team FSHD Skyland Trailwill be embarking on the “world’s toughest bike race,” Race Across America, to raise funds and awareness for muscular dystrophy and mental health. Donations made by supporters will benefit two non-profit organizations: The FSH Society, focused on facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), and Skyland Trail, focused on mental health and suicide prevention.
Pedaling from Oceanside, California, to Annapolis, Maryland, the 8-person team expects to cover more than 450 miles a day and complete the race in fewer than seven days.
Supporters of Team FSHD Skyland Trail have organized events to celebrate the team:
June 13, 2019, from 4:00-7:00 PM a Kickoff Party will be held at Urge Gastropub and Whiskey Bank, 2002 South Coast Highway, in Oceanside, CA. Guests can register here.
June 22, 2019, supporters will greet the team at the finish line in Annapolis, Maryland. Details and updates will be posted on the FSH Society’s event calendar.
Team captains and long-time friends George Pollock and Powell Brown joined forces to tackle the grueling, 3,000-mile bicycle race because of their friendship and the shared belief that “the link between mental and physical health is real and critical to whole care.”
Pollock has FSHD, a hereditary muscle disease, but he is able to compete in the long-distance race. The FSH Society focuses on initiatives to accelerate the development of treatments for the disease, which affects around 1 in 8,000 men, women, and children and can lead to severe disability.
Brown was inspired to join Pollock’s RAAM team as co-captain this year on behalf of Skyland Trail, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that helps people with mental illness thrive through a holistic program of evidence-based psychiatric treatment, integrated medical care, research, and education.
“FSH muscular dystrophy affects me, along with nearly one million others around the world,” Pollock noted. “There may come a time when I cannot pedal a bicycle. Until then, I will continue to ride, and I encourage everyone to enjoy their passions and be ambassadors for our efforts to find a cure.”
“We are raising awareness, helping to erase the stigma associated with mental illness and raising money for education, research, and treatment of these serious disorders which affect so many of our friends, family, and colleagues,” said Brown. “Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in youth ages 10 to 24. I am riding to change that.”
The FSH Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is the world’s largest research-focused patient advocacy organization for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Based in Lexington, Massachusetts, its mission is to accelerate the development of research on treatments and a cure; to educate, empower, and activate individuals and families with FSHD; and to increase support for FSHD research and patients through effective engagement of government and private sector organizations. For more information, visit http://www.fshsociety.org and facebook.com/FSHSociety.
Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Skyland Trail is a nationally recognized nonprofit mental health treatment organization serving adults ages 18 and older. Since 1989, Skyland Trails has served over 3,400 clients. It is a national leader in groundbreaking therapeutic approaches, providing community-based treatment programs for adults across the country. Skyland Trail offers a broad range of services to improve individual mental, physical, and social wellbeing, with innovative treatments that integrate mental, physical, and spiritual health. For more information, visit http://www.skylandtrail.org.
Acumed, a leading manufacturer of orthopaedic surgical solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of a novel solution to address injury to the scapholunate ligament of the wrist. This area has been identified by surgeons as an area requiring surgical innovation to optimize patient outcomes. Purchased from Radicle Orthopaedics for an undisclosed amount, the RASL (Reduction and Association of the Scaphoid and Lunate) System was designed by Melvin Rosenwasser, MD. The RASL System has been granted 510(k) clearance from the US FDA for both the implant and the proprietary instrumentation.
This solution will complement Acumed’s robust hand and wrist portfolio, which includes numerous wrist plating options and the Acutrak 2® Headless Compression Screw. In particular, it will expand the solutions to our surgeons treating distal radius fractures that present with concomitant injury to the scapholunate ligament. “This acquisition will further strengthen Acumed’s position to deliver compelling and comprehensive solutions to address fractures and associated soft tissue injuries of the hand and wrist,” said Acumed President and CEO Sharon Wolfington. “Acumed will continue to build its portfolio to meet the unmet needs of the fellowship-trained Hand and Upper Extremity, Sports Medicine, Foot and Ankle, and Trauma surgeons. We will do this both with organic innovation and with acceleration acquisitions,” stated Jagi Gill, VP/GM of AcuVentures, a subsidiary of Acumed.
Chronic injury to the scapholunate ligament affects approximately 120,000 persons in the U.S. every year. “Scapholunate dissociation is one of the most common types of instability of the wrist. Injury to the associated ligament prevents normal motion and contributes to significant pain. One of the features of the RASL System is to provide precise targeting with the intent to afford a straightforward and reproducible solution to this clinical problem. We are excited to see Acumed deliver to the surgical community this new solution to address a vexing condition,” stated Dr. Rosenwasser.
About Acumed Acumed is a global leader in developing innovative orthopaedic and medical solutions to improve patient care. Acumed has three decades of experience in the orthopaedic industry, with the mission of aiding the afflicted through the ingenuity of our minds, the labor of our hands, and the compassion of our hearts. Founded in 1988, Acumed is headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, with offices and a distribution network around the world. For more information, visit http://www.acumed.net.
SecureMac has announced the latest version of their flagship macOS security app: MacScan 3.2. Company officials say that this release will deliver an important privacy improvement for the Safari browser, as well as providing users with some significant UI/UX enhancements.
The most notable change in MacScan 3.2 is that it now supports Full Disk Access in macOS 10.14 (Mojave), allowing users to clean Safari items using the app’s Internet Clutter Cleanup functionality. This should come as welcome news to the many Mojave users concerned about privacy issues caused by tracking cookies in Safari.
As SecureMac CEO Nicholas Raba remarked, “As the majority of Mac users are using Safari as their primary browser, MacScan 3.2 will fill a significant gap in their ability to protect themselves from unwanted tracking. By providing a fast and easy way to scan for privacy threats in Safari, MacScan will allow users to protect their privacy or even blacklist certain tracking cookies if they choose.”
The update comes as Apple itself is moving to take action on privacy issues in Safari. A new privacy standard for the browser, called “Privacy Preserving Ad Click Attribution”, was announced several weeks ago on the WebKit blog. Though still in beta, the end goal of PPACA is to prevent advertisers from tracking and collecting excessive data on users who click on online ads. However, the proposed standard is not expected to go live until the end of 2019. In the meantime, Safari users will likely continue to rely on apps like MacScan to protect their privacy.
In addition to addressing privacy issues in Safari, MacScan 3.2 also brings some UI/UX improvements, as well as a minor bug fix that will ensure scan logs display properly in all versions of macOS.
Lead Developer Nicholas Ptacek summed up the development process underlying the changes this way: “Computer security has traditionally been viewed as something complicated and scary, so one of our goals with MacScan 3 has been to make the process of securing your Mac as easy as possible for computer users of any skill level. To that end, we’ve worked hard to provide an intuitive user interface so that our customers can spend less time worrying about security and more time getting things done on their Macs.”
Because MacScan automatically checks for updates, licensed users of MacScan 3.1 will see the version 3.2 update when they launch the program. In addition, a DMG download of the latest version of the app will be made available on the SecureMac website.
As for the road ahead, SecureMac says they plan to continue working on updates and support for MacScan to make sure it’s ready for the Fall 2019 release of macOS 10.15 (Catalina), announced by Apple at last week’s Worldwide Developers Conference
This girls and boys basketball camp in the Bay Area was founded by San Domenico School Associate Athletic Director, Jeff Skaggs and is co-directed by him and San Domenico School Head Varsity Basketball Coach Mike Fulton. Joined with their staff of top-notch coaches, Skaggs and Fulton lead three weeks of day and overnight basketball camp for local and international basketball players. In the camp’s 20 years of running, both Skaggs and Fulton have helped thousands of individuals get better in the off-season and return to their teams with more confidence and improved skill sets.
"We are excited for our 20th year of camps and are proud of both our longevity and our relationship with US Sport Camps," says Jeff Skaggs. “We are happy that our camp experience has resonated with the community and parents have trusted us for 20 years to help their young student athletes train and get better at the great game of basketball."
Not may camps cater to international campers quite like this one. They have an additional component for overseas campers to train and take English language (ELS) classes during their stay. Boys and girls can not only improve their game, but receive English lessons and then practice their English with peers and coaches.
"Our staff enjoys the international component, which is a differentiator from other local camps,” Says Jeff Skaggs. “it’s a great cultural mix for our International Nike/ELS Campers who get to train with local campers. We’ve had basketball players from Russia, Peru, Brazil, China, Togo West Africa, Taiwan, Turkey, Sweden, Japan, Mexico, France, Spain, and Norway."
Campers can choose to attend one, two, or three of weeks of basketball instruction. Over the course of camp, they will work on their skill sets through drill stations, lectures, and competitive scrimmages.
US Sports Camps (USSC), headquartered in San Rafael, California, is America's largest sports camp network and the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps. The company has offered summer camps since 1975 with the same mission that defines it today: to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement.
The most expensive postcard ever sold (,370.70) is also believed to be world’s oldest postcard. At 179 years old, this card was sent by Theodore Hook to…Theodore Hook! That’s right, he sent it to himself! (https://www.catawiki.com/stories/2913-why-you-need-to-collect-postcards-right-now) While not all cards are worth ,000, many postcards are sought by collectors, investors and by everyday people looking for a personal memento or keepsake.
“Postcards are such a wonderful piece of nostalgia,” said Mark Zisek, Front Desk Supply’s Director of Commercial Operations. “We provide hundreds of thousands of postcards every year to our clients. They love them because postcards serve not only as a marketing vehicle for their property but they also capture their guests’ fond memories of their visit. This month we are offering special deals on new orders of postcards and rack cards.”
As a further incentive to stock up for the busy summer months, this June Front Desk Supply is offering a discount on new orders of post cards and rack cards.
Postcards Who doesn’t remember sending a postcard to friends or family featuring the hotel you stayed at during a memorable trip? Postcards, among the oldest of travel marketing to this day remain a viable investment for hotels. Since their inception, postcards have been a favorite way to share travel experiences. Even today, it is estimated over half a billion postcards travel through the US Mail each year.
Rack Cards Rack Cards are a great way to convey essential Hotel information to guests. Whether it is a list of amenities to restaurant hours of operation, to the location of the exercise room, a rack card is essential in providing information that will make a guests stay more comfortable. These are also a great way for a hotel to promote itself at trade shows. We offer great full color options for these and the postcards to economically get your message across visually.
“We hope you take advantage of this offer,” said Zisek. “Simply call: 888-859-2061, or visit us at: frontdesksupply.com. And who knows, maybe one day a postcard from you will be auctioned off for ,000, or more!”
Why Front Desk Supply? Regardless of the products customers may choose, Front Desk Supply will successfully compete with all other providers. Why? Because Front Desk Supply doesn’t charge the large industry standard markups like many other competitors and they pass on the savings from the efficiencies they have developed over the 15+ years in the hospitality industry. Unlike other suppliers, Front Desk Supply is invested in becoming a preferred partner with hotels for many years to come.
About Front Desk Supply Front Desk Supply has over 50 years of Sales, Marketing and Advertising, and Operations experience, along with the wealth of knowledge that comes from producing millions of products for thousands of hotels in the hospitality industry.
Their focus on building customer relationships gets ingrained in all employees. Putting the customer first and offering unique perspective to any situation is a hallmark of Front Desk Supply. Front Desk Supply also excels when being able to provide multiple complimentary products – it makes for a one stop shopping experience for customers and ensures messaging flows consistently across products. They do our best to make recommendations that make good business sense.
DATAVERSITY Education, LLC announced the agenda and officially opened registration for DG Vision, its newest data governance conference that will be held December 9-12, 2019, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. For a complete list of speakers, sessions, and registration packages, visit http://datagovernancevision.com.
The four-day event will feature a variety of sessions, tutorials, full-day seminars, and five-minute lightning talks focused on data governance and data stewardship, covering everything from data quality and metadata management to data sharing, privacy, and new regulations.
“DG Vision is the first of DATAVERSITY’s data governance conferences to be located in Washington, D.C., so we’re excited by the opportunities for speakers, topics, and attendance that will come from being in the power hub of the nation’s capital,” says DATAVERSITY CEO and Program Chair, Tony Shaw. “As with all of our educational programs, the emphasis will be on peer-to-peer sharing of practical experiences through case studies, plus world-class experts providing in-depth tutorials and workshops.”
Registration options range from full event passes to just one day of tutorials or seminars. What’s more, DG Vision is certified by DAMA International to satisfy the continuing education requirements for the Certified Data Management Professionals (CDMP) credential and qualified attendees will have the opportunity to take the CDMP exam at this year’s conference. For more details, visit https://dgvision2019.dataversity.net/cdmp.
Non-attendee conference proceedings that include all presentation materials for conference tutorials and sessions are also available for purchase.
About DATAVERSITY:
DATAVERSITY is a producer of educational resources for business and information technology professionals on the uses and management of data. Our team strives to provide high-quality content to the worldwide community of practitioners, experts, and developers who participate and benefit from our face-to-face hosted conferences, free online events, live webinars, white papers, online training, daily news, articles and blog posts, and much more. For more information, please visit dataversity.net.
EnterWorks, the leading provider of Master Data Management (MDM) and Product Information Management (PIM) solutions, announced it will be attending GS1 Connect June 19-21, 2019 at the Gaylord Rockies in Denver, Colorado. The conference will feature 120 sessions, 170 speakers and more than 450 companies, including EnterWorks. Topics to be explored during the event include: Data Quality & Data Management, Supply Chain Innovation & Emerging Technologies, Inventory Accuracy, and more.
EnterWorks GM Rick Chavie headlines the panel on “How Data Excellence Enables AI Value Creation” along with Victor Chapela, CEO and Founder of the AI-enabled Suggestic personal nutrition platform and Steven Keith Platt, Director of Research and Adjunct Professor, and leader of the AI and Robotics Labs for the Retail Analytics Council (RAC) of Northwestern University. The panel is part of the Tech Conference Track within the Industry Track Sessions and will take place Wednesday, June 19 from 3-4pm in the Tech Theater. Learn more here.
The panel focus is on how effective AI and Machine Learning initiatives are underpinned by core data disciplines, areas such as governance, data quality, and business process excellence. A key theme for discussion is: “The better quality and greater precision in your data, the higher the likelihood that you can achieve sustainable value creation.” Hear from our panelists on how good data can help your company transform its AI/ML proof of concepts into a real success stories that produce a competitive advantage.
Additionally, EnterWorks will be providing demos and consultation on its Multi-Domain Experience Management (MxM) platform which takes data management out of back office and into the front office of demand generation with its seamless suite of MDM, PIM, and DAM at Booth #41 during the GS1 Connect 2019 conference. EnterWorks will also be featuring its customer Fender in a Fender® Guitar Giveaway (Value 9.99). Stop by for a chance to win a Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar! Learn more about the Fender and EnterWorks partnership here or watch a portion of an interview with Jon Varo of Fender here.
EnterWorks introduced its MxM platform earlier this year. EnterWorks now elevates MDM, PIM, and DAM capabilities in helping companies to drive revenue and margin uplift by enabling precise, contextual engagement of external and internal customers.
Booth #41 Demonstration Schedule a discussion and demonstration of MxM in action along with the underlying MDM, PIM and DAM components.
About EnterWorks®, a Winshuttle Company The EnterWorks Multi-Domain Master Experience Management (MxM) solution enables companies to acquire, master, manage, govern, and transform multi-domain experiences across their value chain into a competitive advantage for organizations of all sizes – from SMBs to global enterprises. Solutions offered include: Master Data Management, Product Information Management, Digital Asset Management, Golden Record Management, Data Stewardship, MDM Workflow & Business Process Enablement, Data Governance, Data Synchronization, Syndication & Integration, Digital Asset Management, Print Automation, and Self-Service Portals.
EnterWorks is highly ranked by various research analysts and used by industry leaders such as: Ariens, Big Rock Sports, CPO Commerce, Creative Converting, Darigold, Fender Musical Instruments, Guthy-Renker, Hearth & Home Technologies, HON Furniture, HP Hood, Interline Brands, Johnstone Supply, Mary Kay, Mercer, Orgill, Publishers Clearing House, Restoration Hardware, Strategic Market Alliance, US Foods, and W.B. Mason. Learn more at http://www.enterworks.com.
Lazlo 326, the company that is transforming the way we buy, share and redeem stored value, has been awarded a core patent for its digital Crypto Imaging™ technology.
Paper and plastic gift cards, lottery tickets, coupons and event tickets—despite their ubiquity—fall short of their potential to excite consumers or help retailers and brands influence purchase behavior. Yet, they remain popular because they’re easy to buy, share, and redeem. But, as the experience goes digital, stored value’s potential is limited by lengthy and intrusive registrations and poor customer experiences.
What is Crypto Imaging? Crypto Imaging unlocks the true potential of digital stored value. Lazlo’s technology enables these instruments to be embedded in videos, memes or GIFs; shared via text or messaging app; and easily redeemed in-store or online—no registration required. Users remain anonymous, yet their unique ID can be paired with contextual data and tracked throughout its lifecycle, enabling precise and real-time offer targeting. It’s simple and secure.
Transforming Digital Commerce Lazlo’s technology creates new revenue opportunities and new experiences for stakeholders in the stored value ecosystem.
Retailers: Lazlo opens new revenue opportunities by enabling stored value sales in-lane and in-app. Digital gift card, lottery and ticket sales drive customers to your branded applications, where highly-targeted offers influence purchase behavior in real-time.
Brands: Lazlo enables targeted in-app offers based on a user’s purchase and contextual data. While consumers can remain anonymous, their unique IDs can be tracked throughout the instrument’s lifecycle.
State Lotteries: Lazlo crates new revenue channels, increases play among younger demographics, and enables the first true in-lane lottery offering. Enhanced security reduces claim fraud and customer theft.
Consumers: Lazlo enables a new way of using stored value to share, express and experience. Send a friend or relative a personalized gift card in a video. Play lottery games on your phone while you shop. Share a move ticket with friends in the form of a video trailer.
“The migration to digital gift cards, tickets and coupons has fallen short of its potential because it was defined by the same thinking that created paper and plastic,” said Mike Pinkus, President, CTO and Founder of Lazlo. “Crypto Imaging enables an entirely new method of distribution for stored value—one that fits naturally into how we communicate and share today.”
“Digital stored value has massive potential as a marketing and consumer engagement channel—sales of gift cards, lottery and event tickets exceed 0 billion in the U.S. alone,” said Chris Demetree, CEO and Founder of Lazlo. “Yet, even in their digital form, they’re just a harder-to-use version of paper currency. Crypto Imaging changes the rules by enabling new ways to consume, create and share value. This has powerful implications for retailers, CPGs, and state lotteries.”
Lazlo is an Atlanta-based startup. Part FinTech, part AdTech, the company was founded to transform the way consumers use stored value to give, play and save. Visit Lazlo online at Lazlo326.com.
About Lazlo 326 Lazlo is transforming the way we buy, share and redeem digital stored value items like gift cards, coupons and lottery and event tickets. Our patented Crypto Imaging™ technology enables stored value to be embedded in digital media like videos, GIFs and memes. With Lazlo, retailers, brands, state lotteries and more can transform stored value into a powerful and highly-targeted marketing and engagement channel. Visit Lazlo online at Lazlo326.com.
Oldcastle Infrastructure™ is part of the Building Products division of CRH, the largest building materials company in North America. Oldcastle Infrastructure has acquired Granite Precasting & Concrete, Inc., a leading manufacturer of water management and utility solutions located in Bellingham, Washington.
Founded in 1985, Granite manufactures a full portfolio of concrete products including manholes, catch basins and storm water products along with products to serve the energy and communications segment. The acquisition of Granite expands our presence and customer base in the growing Northwest Washington market. The acquisition enhances our exposure to the water management segment, a key growth area, while adding capacity to improve customer service to our existing energy and communications customers.
“We welcome and look forward to working with Granite’s employees and customers,” said Rick Jones, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Area General Manager for Pacific Northwest. “With more than 30 years high quality manufacturing experience and best in class customer service, Granite enhances our ability to service all Western Washington’s infrastructure product needs. To maintain the exceptional customer service that Granite is known for, we look forward to having Granite’s employees join our team and continue the company’s success now as a part of Oldcastle Infrastructure.”
Key Granite employees will assume combined roles with Oldcastle Infrastructure:
Matt Vaughn, currently President at Granite Precast, joins as Director of Operations PNW reporting to Rick Jones.
Doug Salisbury, currently Vice President of Sales and Design at Granite Precast, joins as Sales Manager for Auburn and Bellingham operations, reporting to Rick Jones.
Kyle Salisbury, currently Vice President Operations, Granite Precast, joins as Plant Manager Oldcastle Infrastructure Bellingham, reporting to Matt Vaughn.
About Oldcastle Infrastructure
Oldcastle Infrastructure is the leading provider of building materials, products and services for infrastructure projects to several market sectors nationwide, including: Building Structures, Communications, Energy, Transportation and Water. For more information, visithttp://www.oldcastleinfrastructure.com.
Oldcastle Infrastructure is part of CRH’s Building Products division. CRH is the leading building materials business in the world, employing c.90,000 people at c.3,700 operating locations in 32 countries. It is the largest building materials business in North America, the largest heavyside materials business in Europe and has a number of strategic positions in the emerging economic regions of Asia and South America.
Many Illinois insureds who purchased a 6-month STM plan January 1, 2019, will see their policies expire at the end of June and need to look for a new insurance company to provide coverage for the next six months, due to the Illinois Short-Term, Limited-Duration Health Insurance Coverage Act(215 ILCS 190, Public Act 100-1180).
STM plans are not ACA Compliant. However, due to the high cost and high deductibles associated with Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliant plans, along with the elimination of the federal tax penalty in 2019 for not having an ACA compliant plan, many healthy Illinoisans opted for a more affordable plan. While most Short Term Medical(STM) insurance plans do not cover pre-existing conditions and many such plans do not cover all of the 10 essential health benefits required under the ACA, such as wellness, mental illness, or maternity, STM insurance remains a much more affordable choice for individuals and families who are in relatively good health.
STM plans are an ideal health insurance solution for healthy individuals or families who may be: a. Waiting for group coverage to begin; b. Between jobs or laid off, including those who cannot afford the high cost of a COBRA plan; c. Waiting for the next ACA Open Enrollment Period; d. Young adults no longer covered under their parents’ plan; e. Healthy individuals looking for an alternative to the costly ACA compliant marketplace plan; f. Illinois policy holders who have had a 2019 STM policy for six months with their current insurance company and are looking to avoid a 60 day lapse in coverage.
Illinois Short-Term, Limited-Duration Health Insurance Coverage Act prohibits Illinois carriers from renewing or rewriting a six-month term STM policy, without a 60 day lapse in coverage. However, Preferred Health Insurance Solutions (PHIS) is available to work with individuals and their families to find replacement coverage, with a different carrier, without consumers having to wait the 60 days to reapply with their current insurance company. A lot could happen in those 60 days, and you want to make sure you have protection in the event of an unforeseen illness or accident.
PHIS will help consumers shop the market for the best health insurance plan options available to help meet your individual health and financial situation, so you avoid going 60 days without coverage. There are no fees for these services. PHIS urges consumers to talk with a licensed independent insurance agent to secure the best replacement coverage available. PHIS knows how critical it is that consumers have a full understanding of plan costs, possible network restrictions, exclusions, coverage options, and available deductibles. Although STM plans may not be a good fit for an individual with chronic health issues, it may be just the right plan for healthy individuals looking to save on the high cost of an ACA compliant plan. As a result of the new STM rules, a STM health insurance plan is an affordable way consumers can secure comprehensive health insurance.
Preferred Health Insurance Solutions: Headquartered in Bedford Park, Illinois, Preferred Health Insurance Solutions (PHIS) is a national health insurance firm that specializes in assisting individuals and families with their health insurance needs. Their dedicated Call Center consists of a team of multi-lingual, licensed and CMS certified health insurance professionals, who are trained to walk a client through the entire process of selecting and placing them with a health plan that bests meets their individual health needs, as well as responding to any questions they may have regarding their new health insurance policy. Contracted with National and Regional carriers across the country, PHIS has many health insurance plans to choose from. For more information and assistance in shopping for a plan, call 800-342-0631, or visit https://www.PHISonline.com.
Last week, New Orleans CityBusiness, the premier business publication of New Orleans, unveiled winners of their annual Reader Rankings awards, held at the New Orleans Museum of Art. The annual Reader Rankings issue surveys readers to find the best of the best in commercial services around the New Orleans area. Readers have a chance to vote in each of the 60-plus subcategories and choose their favorite companies that provide the best services to the city. Three winners are chosen in each subcategory, but only one company is named the overall winner. With the votes in, and the results announced, The Plant Gallery has been named the Top Landscape Company of 2019!
The Plant Gallery has been providing landscaping services to New Orleans for 28 years, largely focusing on plants that are in the New Orleans growing zone. They offer design, delivery, installation, irrigation and maintenance services. Their team consists of licensed architects and floral designers. In addition to landscaping, The Plant Gallery provides decorative arrangements for private events and special occasions such as weddings and holidays.
“We are so lucky to have such a wonderful, strong city to serve—and such great customers,” said Kenny Rabalais, owner of The Plant Gallery.
To learn more about The Plant Gallery and their landscaping services, those interested can visit https://theplantgallery.com or call The Plant Gallery at (504) 488-8887. Their Garden Center storefront is located at 9401 Airline Hwy in New Orleans, LA 70118.
The Plant Gallery is in its 28th year of serving New Orleans and provides customized interior and exterior landscaping to residents and businesses in the New Orleans area. They also provide floral arrangements for special occasions. Their Garden Center has a large selection of local plants, flowers, pots and gardening tools.
Experlogix, Inc., a global leader in Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) solutions, today announced it has been named a finalist in the 2019 Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales Partner of the Year Award. The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.
“I am tremendously proud of our entire organization,” said Christian Stepien, President, Experlogix, “as all departments across the company have contributed to our ability to provide the level of customer service and product innovation necessary to achieve this prestigious award. Experlogix is built on a 100% Microsoft technology stack, and together we continuously push the co-evolution of our products to deliver an unsurpassed customer experience.“
Awards were presented in several categories, with winners chosen from a set of more than 2,900 entrants from 115 countries worldwide. Experlogix was recognized for providing outstanding solutions and services for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales.
“It’s an honor to recognize finalists and winners of the Microsoft 2019 Partner of the Year Awards,” said Gavriella Schuster, Corporate Vice President, One Commercial Partner, Microsoft Corp. “These companies are successfully leading their industries, building intelligent solutions, addressing complex business challenges and making more possible for customers around the world. I’m honored to congratulate each winner and finalist.”
The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards recognize Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered exceptional Microsoft-based solutions during the past year.
The combination of Experlogix CPQ and Dynamics 365 empowers sales reps to quickly configure complex product and service proposals with ease. Using Experlogix visualization capabilities, reps can see product configuration changes on the fly to identify the right selection of options to fit customer requests. Margin calculations, discount approvals and bill-of-materials are streamlined to accelerate quote-to-manufacture applications.
About Experlogix Experlogix offers award winning CPQ solutions for Microsoft Dynamics providing a complete quote-to-order-to-manufacture experience across the enterprise. Experlogix empowers reps to deliver complex proposals consisting of thousands of potential product and pricing rules with the option to automate multi-level production orders when the business is won. Experlogix is recognized worldwide as a global leader in Configure, Price, Quote technology with hundreds of customers in a variety of industries, including Allegion, Analogic, Assa Abloy Hospitality, Jayco, Lexmark, Libbey, Malibu Boats, Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift, Nikon Instruments UK, Okuma America Corporation, Otis Elevator, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Zurn Industries. For more information, visit http://www.experlogix.com.
Nomis Solutions, an innovative fintech company focused on ensuring on-going value creation for the world’s smartest financial institutions, has recently appointed Dustin Allen as senior director of global deposits solutions. Allen joins Nomis from Zions Bancorporation, a billion regional bank based in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he was senior vice president of consumer and business deposits. In his new role, Dustin will be focused on helping financial institutions around the world enhance their deposit pricing and delivery.
“Deposits are the core of every bank or credit union’s franchise,” said Allen. “The financial institutions that can develop a disciplined and data-driven approach to deposit management will continue to outperform their peer institutions in both cost of funds management and in deposit share of wallet.”
The Nomis Deposits Platform solves for the whole deposit pricing process so that banks can optimize deposit performance through in-depth analytics, scalable real-time price execution, and fair and consistent salesforce behavior — every day and for every transaction. For deposit portfolios around the world, the Nomis Deposits Platform enables a more personalized, relevant, in-the-moment experience for banking customers and ensures ongoing value creation in today’s dynamic market.
“The capability that Nomis gives its clients in understanding their deposit portfolios and pricing deposits is exceptional. I’m looking forward to working with our clients to help them excel at pricing, delivering, and managing their deposits franchise,” Allen added.
The addition of Allen to the team is part of Nomis’ leadership role in enabling financial institutions to take a more scientific and technology-supported approach to asset and liability management, and thereby to better engage with their customers and build enduring, profitable relationships. To learn more about Nomis Deposit Solutions, request a complimentary assessment.
“I’m thrilled to have Dustin on board. His combination of deposits expertise, banking, and technology leadership is the perfect fit for Nomis. As a practitioner who’s been responsible for deposit performance at several banks, his experience will be directly relevant to our clients and our continued investment roadmap for our deposits platform,” said Frank Rohde, CEO of Nomis.
About Nomis Solutions Nomis is a fast-growing fintech and price optimization pioneer that is enabling the world’s smartest financial institutions to drive sustained, profitable growth through end-to-end customer-centric pricing capabilities. We do so through our market-leading, cloud-native Nomis Platform™ and team of experts, bringing together cutting-edge big data, machine learning, AI and mission-critical software with deep expertise in consumer behavior, pricing and the financial services industry. The Nomis Platform manages over .5 trillion in transaction volume, quotes a price every 60 milliseconds, empowers 14,000+ bankers, and generates nearly 0 million in value annually. To learn more, visit http://www.nomissolutions.com.
Joshua Mansour, M,D. is one of forty of the nation’s most promising young oncology professionals who was recognized during the 2nd annual ‘40 Under 40 in Cancer’ awards event June 1 in Chicago, supported by The Lynx Group™, McGivney Global Advisors, Upstream Partners, and Swim Across America, celebrating the contributions that individuals under the age of 40 are making to improve the lives of those affected by cancer.
“Early-career leaders in oncology—clinicians, researchers, businesspeople, advocates—are making an enormous impact on patients and the cancer community, but many of these individuals have not had the opportunity to be widely recognized,” said event spokesperson and cancer survivor Jennifer Hinkel. “40 Under 40 in Cancer is an effort to highlight the contributions of these rising stars.”
“These individuals are tomorrow's driving force in innovation,” added Brian Tyburski, President and CEO, The Lynx Group™. “Their achievements are crucial, well deserved, and should be applauded by all. We’re proud to partner with McGivney Global Advisors, Upstream Partners, and Swim Across America in honoring these 40 individuals for their outstanding achievements and contributions within their respective roles in the cancer continuum.”
Upon receiving the award, Dr. Mansour stated, “I am honored to be included in this esteemed group of people. Although awards are sometimes presented individually, these accomplishments are rarely, if ever, done alone. My career thus far has been greatly impacted by several mentors and supporters along the way, in a multitude of different facets of my life. I would not have received this award without them. We all as a team, along with countless institutions and organizations around the world, are working as hard as possible to continue to have an impact and improve upon how we treat and care for our patients.”
Nominations came from across the country and represented the following categories:
Clinical and Patient Care Professional Biopharma, Diagnostics, and Devices Research, Science, and Technology Government, Regulatory, and Payer Patient, Advocacy, and Policy.
Winners of the 2019 “40 Under 40 in Cancer” awards were selected by a panel of judges and include the following:
Amanda Kramar, Association of Community Cancer Centers Ashley Glode, PharmD, BCOP, University of Colorado–Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Ashton Gatewood, BSN, RN, CPH, Oklahoma City Indian Clinic Chelsea Boet, Spectrum Health Cory Batenchuk, Verily Life Sciences Dan Fredeman, MEM, Daiichi Sankyo David Hyman, MD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Deanna Martinez, Strategix, A Division of The Lynx Group Gretchen Smythe, Ipsen Jenna Patel, Regeneron Jennifer Wong, AstraZeneca Jeremy Schafer, PharmD, MBA, Precision for Value Jesse Dresser, Frier Levitt, LLC Jocelyn Longo, RN, BSN, Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center Joshua Mansour, MD, Stanford University Justin Birckbichler, Founder, ABSOT (A Ballsy Sense of Tumor) Kevin Hays, Savarino Companies, LLC Kip Cross, MBA, Gilead Sciences/Kite Kristin Marie Ferguson, DNP, RN, OCN, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Kyle Smith, Check15 Leticia Iten, MSW, Cancer Resource Center of the Desert Mackenzi Pergolotti, PhD, OTR/L, Select Medical Marc Aron Korobkin, JD, Lacuna Loft Matt Hellmann, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Megan May, PharmD, BCOP, Baptist Health Lexington Michael Joseph DeLeo III, Southern New Hampshire Health/Foundation Medical Partners Monica Bryant, Esq, Triage Cancer Nisha Lakhi, MD, FACOG, Richmond University Medical Center Quinn Nazarewycz, MSc, QED Therapeutics Rachel Murphy-Banks, MA, Tufts Medical Center Raiza Torres, Memorial Cancer Institute Robert DePriest, Walgreens Ryan Becerra, The University of Texas at Austin Scot Niglio, MD, MS, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Scott Huntington, MD, MPH, MSHP, Yale University Sean Rinella, MPH, University of Wisconsin–Madison Stephanie A. Fajuri, JD, Cancer Legal Resource Center Stephen Rosenberg, MD, Moffitt Cancer Center Tiffany Kendig, PT, DPT, MPH, CLT, Kessler Rehabilitation Xavier Keutgen, MD, FACS, University of Chicago Medical Center
Dr. Joshua Mansour is a board-certified hematologist/oncologist working and in the field of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cellular immunotherapy in Stanford, California. In June 2019 he was a recipient of the ‘40 Under 40 in Cancer’ award. Abstracts, manuscripts and commentaries by Dr. Mansour have been published in more than 100 esteemed journals and media outlets including US News & World Report, Canada Free Press, Today’s Practitioner, Physician’s News, and KevinMD. He has given countless presentations at conferences and other institutions, and he has helped design and implement clinical studies to evaluate current treatment plans, collaborated on grant proposals and multi-institutional retrospective studies that have been published. Recently Joshua Mansour. M.D. was featured on Fox Television.
The Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce (LVCC) has announced their next luncheon topic in their summertime Wine Country Luncheon series, which will be "B Corp Businesses – A Force for Good". The luncheon is open to members and the public and will be on Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 11:30-1:00 p.m.
B Corp Businesses: what are they, and why have they risen in popularity among those looking to adopt a socially conscious business model? This is the program topic featured for the Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce luncheon on June 27.
Jennifer Cantero, Director of Marketing at Sensiba San Filippo LLP, an accounting firm located in Pleasanton, is the featured speaker and moderator. SSF is the first, and currently, the only B Corp accounting firm in California.
"We are excited about introducing the B Corp model to Chamber members, many of whom strive to incorporate the 'people, planet, profit' approach to their business," said Dawn Argula, Chamber CEO. "B Corp certification employs best management practices that support businesses in being good stewards of the human and environmental elements of their operations without ignoring the bottom line."
Ms. Cantero will moderate a panel of local B Corp businesses from various industries to discuss the process of becoming a B-Corp, the benefits both inside and outside a business, and current topics of global conversation among B Corps. The panel includes:
Emily Allbritten of Athleta, a producer of athletic apparel for women and girls
Andrea Walker of Beneficial State Bank, a socially responsible and financially sustainable banking institution
Carolina Miranda, founder and CEO of Cultivating Capital, sustainability coach for the public and private sectors
The luncheon is scheduled for Thursday June 27 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the LARPD Robert Livermore Community Center at 4444 East Avenue in Livermore. For information and to make reservations for the LVCC luncheon and the luncheon series visit their website at livermorechamber.org or call 925-447-1606. Luncheon tickets are for LVCC members and their guests and for "Not-Yet" LVCC members.
About the Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce
The Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce is a membership association comprised of private businesses, non-profit organizations, public agencies and individuals. Its 600+ members are a diverse and wide-ranging representation that include two national laboratories, major manufacturers – clean-tech, green-tech – wineries, microbreweries, restaurants, retail, hotels, mining, healthcare systems, financial institutions and many more. Collectively, LVCC members represent nearly 30,000 jobs and generate millions of dollars in revenues and economic benefits in the Livermore Valley. Member businesses and their employees also support the local community through volunteerism activities and millions in financial contributions. For more information, visit livermorechamber.org.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb, PhD, has named Elza Ibroscheva, PhD, as associate provost, effective July 1. Ibroscheva’s primary responsibilities in the associate provost role will include academic planning, assessment and accreditation.
Her energetic commitment to the University was developed during her 13-year tenure as a faculty member in the Department of Mass Communications, including service in such leadership positions as department chair and graduate program director. She returns to campus after serving Webster University as associate dean at the School of Communications since 2017.
“The search process demonstrated that there is genuine excitement to have Dr. Ibroscheva back as a campus collaborator and leader,” said Cobb. “I have the utmost confidence in her abilities to make a significant and meaningful impact in the Office of the Provost and for the University. She is a true teacher-scholar. Her commitment to student-centered education and quality, and her recognition of the importance of research and scholarship will be true assets.”
“I am thrilled to fill this role,” Cobb continued. “In so doing, we fill an important vacancy in the Office of the Provost, and Academic Affairs broadly, in order to provide critical support for academic planning and our faculty, staff, and deans’ efforts to serve our students and the region. Elza’s previous roles on campus and her experiences will allow her to lead collaboratively and be successful in this supporting role for all of our academic units. I sincerely appreciate the search committee, co-chaired by Dr. Joel Hardman and Dr. Mary Weishaar, for their time and thoughtful work in supporting this search process.”
“I am incredibly excited to return to SIUE, and once again experience the positive energy of the students, the many talents of faculty, and the genuine commitment of the staff,” added Ibroscheva. “I am confident that with the collective will and combined effort of the entire University community, we can move SIUE to new heights in innovative education and excellence in teaching and research. As associate provost, I hope to contribute to the University’s mission by helping develop new and exciting programs that further solidify SIUE’s position as a regional leader preparing students to tackle and solve the challenges of tomorrow.”
Ibroscheva’s SIUE tenure began in 2003 as an instructor in the Department of Mass Communications, where she developed and taught new undergraduate and graduate level courses. She later climbed the academic ranks, departing in 2017 as a professor and chair of the department to advance as a high-level administrator.
Under Ibroscheva’s leadership, SIUE’s mass communications master’s program experienced notable growth in reputation and academic rigor with increased enrollment and graduation numbers. As chair, she also saw the department through a re-accreditation site visit in 2016, and increased its commitment to serving its diverse student population with a focus on fostering an academic atmosphere of collaboration, respect, and the pursuit of innovation and excellence.
As department chair, Ibroscheva led the effort to establish a new digital convergence lab, which was successfully funded as part of SIUE’s high impact fundraising campaign. Additionally, she organized a new alumni advisory board, increased online course offerings, supported new course developments, focused on media start-ups and entrepreneurship, and initiated a new capstone course and a new laptop policy.
The Bulgaria native is a prolific scholar with significant research achievements in her areas of interest, which include international communications, specifically, media developments in Eastern Europe. Her research has been hailed as groundbreaking and original, and has been widely cited in media and cultural studies of Eastern Europe. She has published more than 40 articles in peer-reviewed journals. She is author of Advertising and Post-Socialism: Women, Media and Femininity in the Balkans, and co-editor of the most recent volume on female politicians and media around the world entitled, Women, Politics and Media: Perspectives from Nations in Transition.
Ibroscheva is the recipient of numerous internal and external grants and awards, including a 2019 research grant from the National Communication Association, the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences’ (CAS) prestigious William and Margaret Going Endowed Professorship Award in 2015, and support from the CAS Targeted Funding Initiative for 2017 Mass Communications Week: “Diversity Amidst Adversity.”
In 2005, Ibroscheva earned a doctorate in mass communication and media arts from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She had previously completed a master’s in journalism from SIUC in 1999. Her bachelor’s in journalism and mass communication/English was achieved in 1997 from American University in Bulgaria, Blagoevgrad.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides students with a high quality, affordable education that prepares them for successful careers and lives of purpose to shape a changing world. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research and real-world experiences, the academic preparation SIUE students receive equips them to thrive in the global marketplace and make our communities better places to live. Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River’s rich bottomland and only a short drive from downtown St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to a diverse student body of more than 13,000.
Joseph Fortuno has been a driving force within the student body by playing several key leadership roles both within and outside of Cogswell Polytechnical College. He served as the president of the Associated Student Body (ASB) from 2017-18. The ASB of Cogswell strives to be the link of communication between the faculty and students. ASB is the general student membership organization that oversees all of the clubs, helping new ones to form, and existing ones to flourish. During his tenure, he boosted the memberships of student organizations across the campus. He was the co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Cogswell Chronicle (the college’s newspaper), the president of the Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA), and he founded and led the Cogswell Collective Photography Club.
As alumni ambassador for Junior Achievement (JA), he met with President Obama at the White House in 2015. In one of his most recent accomplishments, Joseph's entrepreneurial story was published in "The Entrepreneurial Attitude" book by Larry Ferrell and featured on Made Possible: The Business of Junior Achievement, a PBS documentary celebrating JA's 100th anniversary. You can watch the full documentary here: https://cptv.org/madepossible/
To cap off all of his achievements, Joseph landed the opportunity of a lifetime to begin his professional career working at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) -- just one week after graduating from Cogswell! Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM has created some of the most memorable visual effects in history, including the awe-inspiring innovations in the classic Star Wars trilogy, The Avengers, and The Transformers.
About Cogswell Polytechnical College Founded in 1887, Cogswell Polytechnical College (Cogswell) has taken a hands-on, interdisciplinary approach and has been producing industrial-strength results for over 130 years. Cogswell prepares students for success in the creative-technology industries by providing an extraordinary, real-world education inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit of our Silicon Valley location. Cogswell’s project-based programs are designed to engage the student imagination and develop their skills in real-world settings alongside industry professionals. Cogswell is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and has an average 79% first-year retention rate. Visit cogswell.edu, Cogswell’s Instagram, or call 1-855-COGSWELL to learn more about our award-winning programs. For more information regarding completion rates, the median loan debt of students who completed each program, and other important information, please see visit our website at cogswell.edu/disclosures.
Mighty Oaks Foundation, one of the leading veteran non-profit organizations, is announcing the grand opening of their National Training Center, a powerful tool in the battle against the tragic veteran and active duty suicide epidemic. Mighty Oaks' Warrior Programs addresses the core issues that so many of our service men and women battle daily, with their peer-to-peer recovery programs, and boasts one of the highest success rates in treating post traumatic stress.
The brand new headquarters and National Training Center in Murrieta, CA provides Mighty Oaks a dedicated space to more efficiently manage their organizational operations, expand awareness, grow their media platform, and train new program leaders. Their new facilities also provide conference and classrooms that can be reserved for local meetings, trainings, and facilitate regional Mighty Oaks Outpost meetings. Their goal for this new facility is to be able to increase their reach and capacity enabling Mighty Oaks to provide hope and healing to those who so desperately need it.
Mighty Oaks is hosting a grand opening event June 10th that will include a dedication address from Lt. Col. Allen West, and welcome well known military and media personalities to celebrate this exciting launch. This is a great opportunity to meet our leadership and local staff, and to find out how Mighty Oaks can serve as a resource for both regional and national efforts. The June 10th grand opening is by invite only, and they welcome the media to request guest list to cover the event.
Interview Opportunities: Limited interviews with Chad Robichaux will be available to press during the event. To request an interview or press guest list for the event to provide coverage, please contact Michael Cameron: michael(at)mightyoaksprograms(dot)org.
About Mighty Oaks Foundation: After 18 years in the war on terror in Iraq and Afghanistan, more than half of the 2 million Veterans struggle with physical and mental health problems stemming from their service. According to the Department of Veteran Affairs, every day in America, over twenty veterans commit suicide. The V.A. Hotline receives an average of 400 calls per day. 2018 marked the highest military active duty suicide rate in 10 years. At the same time, the divorce rate among active military personnel and returning Veterans is staggering, impacting Veterans, as well as their families. Many combat vets are unable to reintegrate back into civilian life leaving their families to work through the aftermath.
To date we have had over 2,500 graduates of our Legacy Programs. That's over 2,500 military personnel, veterans, spouses, and first responders that have hope, healing and renewed purpose. Additionally, we have reached over 100,000 men and women at Resiliency events around the world and handed out over 80,000 copies of our books. Our Resiliency events are focused on providing resources and tools for our Warriors so that they are properly equipped to face the many challenges of combat and life.
We are proud to offer our programs at NO COST to all attendees! That also includes travel to and from one of our four program locations throughout the country.
The Mighty Oaks Foundation is committed to serving the brokenhearted by providing a series of intensive peer-based recovery programs, outpost meetings, and speaking events. Our Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs hosts such Men, Women, and Marriage Advance Programs at multiple locations nationwide. The Warriors who attend are fully sponsored for training, meals, and lodging needs to ensure that upon arrival to the ranch, each Warrior is focused solely on his or her recovery and identifying purpose moving forward. To contribute or for more information please visit: https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org
MLM Incorporated announced today that they have been named one of the top five best kitchen remodeling contractors in New Orleans. The distinction was awarded by GC Magazine, a national publication that highlights the best contractors in America, city by city. The magazine staff determines the rankings of contractors in a city by applying a standardized analysis that looks at the scope and history of work, customer reviews, previous awards, recommendations from others in the industry, licenses and more.
MLM Incorporated is one of the highest-rated and best-reviewed construction companies serving New Orleans, Metairie, Baton Rouge, and most of Southeast Louisiana. They specialize in both residential and commercial construction, as well as real estate development. In addition to kitchen remodeling, their residential work includes historic renovation, bathroom remodeling and new construction. In 2012, MLM won a Sonata Award as the top bathroom design and remodeling contractor in the region. They maintain an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
"We are really excited to have been awarded this honor from GC Magazine," said Machi Medrzycki, owner of MLM Incorporated. "I think most people know that there are a lot of lists and rankings available in remodeling and construction, like any industry, but GC Magazine is well respected for their broad approach that weighs a lot of different factors. So, to be counted among the best by a professional and thorough organization like that, it's a special honor."
To learn more about MLM Incorporated and their extensive areas of specialization, interested parties can visit http://www.mlm-inc.comor contact MLM Incorporated by phone at 504-322-7050. MLM Incorporated can also be visited in person at 3500 N Causeway Blvd. Ste. 160 in Metairie, LA 70002.
MLM Incorporated is a full-service general contractor based in Metairie, Louisiana. They work on projects throughout the region. MLM Incorporated provides both residential and commercial construction services, including new construction, remodeling, retrofitting, and historic renovation. MLM Incorporated also does real estate development, managing new buildings from conception to completion on behalf of clients.
Star Refrigeration has been commissioned a second time to work with Scottish multinational craft beer company BrewDog as it continues to expand. The cold storage and distribution specialists successfully delivered an eco-friendly, cost effective solution for Europe’s first fully refrigerated beer warehouse.
Having recently acquired the brand new Eurocentral warehouse in Motherwell, BrewDog commissioned Star to design and install a brand new plant capable of chilling its unique craft beers to 50 C ahead of distribution. The location offers unrivalled access to Scotland’s road network, ideal for transporting the brand’s beers to pubs and supermarkets across the world. It is also just five miles away from Star’s Bellshill branch which further strengthened the working relationship.
BrewDog were very keen to install an eco-cooling solution using natural refrigerants. Utilising CO2 not only improves environmental credentials and reduces the plant’s carbon footprint, it also avoids future regulations against harmful f-gases which could result in further costs in retrofits or replacements.
After working with BrewDog in 2017, Euan Duncan, Technical Sales Engineer at Star Refrigeration said, “We’re delighted to be working with BrewDog once again. Through the successful delivery of Europe’s first fully refrigerated beer warehouse, we’ve demonstrated how Star is committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the refrigeration industry and helping our customers take their business to the next level.”
Star Refrigeration applied a cost saving focus to the project to make the large distribution centre affordable for the client. To help fulfil BrewDog’s ambition to be one of the world’s fastest growing beverage companies, CO2 was deemed the safest and most cost effective option for the new plant. It can cool the building to the necessary temperature without the hazards of other refrigerants such as ammonia, and the smaller pipe work for the application saved on steelwork and installation costs.
The end product delivered financial savings of 30% in comparison to a traditional ammonia glycol system. Thanks to the cost effective temperature controlled storage and distribution solution designed by Star, BrewDog can efficiently deliver its craft beer to consumers without losing flavour or quality.
Niall Murphie, Engineering Manager at BrewDog, said, “Star Refrigeration delivered an energy efficient, financially viable and environmentally responsible solution. This allows us to remain uniquely placed to serve the needs of beer lovers all over the country and beyond, helping to spread our passion for craft beer to every corner of the globe”.
To find out more about BrewDog, the fastest-growing drinks producer in Britain, and the fastest-growing bar and restaurant operator, visit https://www.brewdog.com
The importance of health care quality management and patient safety continues to be at the forefront of providing medical care. It is essential that health care providers and administrators demonstrate their expertise and commitment to health care quality and safety. According to ABQAURP Chairman of the Board, Dr. Arthur Broder, “Employers adopting HCQM Certification and education for their medical staff allows them to say to outside interests that they have the highest possible standards for their medical team by certifying them through an independent, non-profit organization (ABQAURP) that is dedicated to ensuring health care quality and management.”
In addition to concerns about patient safety, inappropriate services, and unnecessary readmissions, the rising costs of health care and its impact on families and business all solidify the need for Health Care Quality and Management (HCQM) Certification.
Validate your expertise with a certification that demonstrates knowledge and commitment to safety, health care quality, and effective care. HCQM Certification is a definitive benchmark of achievement signifying a higher level of proficiency; and is the only health care quality and management certification administered through the National Board of Medical Examiners® (NBME®).
Teri Treiger, RN-BC, CHCQM-CM, CCM, ABQAURP Diplomate and Principal at Ascent Care Management, explains, “It is essential that health care professionals take a broad view of health care delivery. The ABQAURP CHCQM credential represents a pledge to health care quality first and foremost. The individual that successfully undergoes the rigorous application and testing process personifies the ‘best in class’ mentality that is so desperately needed to meet the challenges presented by the business of health care today.”
ABQAURP continues to deliver the highest quality certification process, bringing examinees a certification based on definable standards upheld by knowledgeable experts.
Dr. Genoveva Prieto, ABQAURP Diplomate and practicing Neonatologist, further supports this stating, "There is a sense of trust from other healthcare professionals...it means the qualification obtained adheres to the standards and ethics of a professional board. Certification with ABQAURP exemplifies expertise, dedication and commitment to quality and safety. I am honored to be a Diplomate of this prestigious organization."
Health care leaders can enhance their HCQM credential with additional sub-specialty certificationsin the following categories:
-Case Management -Managed Care -Patient Safety / Risk Management -Physician Advisor (Physicians Only) -Transitions of Care -Workers' Compensation
The HCQM Examination and Physician Advisor Sub-Specialty are endorsed by the American College of Physician Advisors.
Dr. Charles Locke, President of the American College of Physician Advisors (ACPA), Senior Physician Advisor for The Johns Hopkins Hospital and ABQAURP Diplomate states, "I found the HCQM Certification with Physician Advisor sub-specialty to be invaluable in my development as a physician advisor. The certification process helped broaden and solidify my knowledge in so many areas including health care quality metrics, payer models, and the role of case management."
Prepare now for the 2019 HCQM Examination! Now accepting applications for the HCQM Test Window that will be open from August 15 through October 15, 2019. Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, June 25, 2019, to qualify for this year’s exam.
Visit the ABQAURP website at: https://www.abqaurp.org/Certification or call (800) 998-6030 to learn how HCQM Certification can validate your experience and set you apart from the rest!
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About ABQAURP Celebrating the 42nd year of excellence in Health Care Quality Management and Patient Safety, ABQAURP is a premier professional association providing Health Care Quality and Management (HCQM) certification, ACCME-accredited continuing medical education, and membership to health care professionals worldwide. Learn more at: http://www.abqaurp.org.
About the ABQAURP and ACPA Alliance ABQAURP and ACPA formed the alliance to offer the first Physician Advisor sub-specialty for the HCQM certification. HCQM Certification and the physician advisor sub-specialty align with ACPA’s mission to promote and expand the prominent role of the Physician Advisor in today’s rapidly changing health care environment through education, certification, mentorship, and collaboration; as well as ABQAURP’s mission to improve the overall quality of health care provided to the public.
Uptrust, the social justice text messaging reminder platform, announced that it has launched a partnership with The Solano Public Defender’s Office to reduce the number of Failure to Appear (FTA) incidents, arrest warrants and technical violations in the county. The partnership aims at reducing wasted taxpayer funds, improving efficiency for the county’s attorneys, and decreasing the number of incarcerations for certain violations.
“Most FTA’s are not because someone is seeking to evade the court process,” said Elena D’Agustino, Interim Public Defender with the Solano County Public Defender. “We are optimistic that this will increase court attendance and improve our attorneys ability to communicate with their clients.”
Under the agreement, all public defender clients will receive text reminders for their court dates. Uptrust’s trademarked platform connects public defenders’ offices with defendants via text message to remind them to appear at scheduled legal appointments, most specifically their court hearings.
Local governments spend more than billion on unnecessary pretrial incarceration, and an additional billion issuing and enforcing FTAs. Further, bench warrants have been shown to become expensive and wasteful of both taxpayer and law enforcement’s time and funds.
To date, Uptrust’s messaging system has reduced FTAs by more than 50 percent in some jurisdictions, with 30 percent of users texting back to their attorney, continuing the correspondence. The platform provides a communication and reminder tool similar to many modern dentist or doctor appointment applications. Solano joins Yolo, San Joaquin, Contra Costa, Ventura, San Bernardino and Santa Barbara Counties in working with Uptrust to keep people out of jail that don’t need to be there. Uptrust’s partnership with Solano County is supported by the Heising-Simons Foundation, a foundation based in Los Altos, California. As part of its human rights and justice reform investments, the Heising-Simons Foundation is supporting an expansion of Uptrust’s work in California.
“Solano County is like many counties now trying keep jails for those that actually need to be there. As an advancement in technology, our platform can help reduce unnecessary incarceration,” said Jacob Sills, founder of Uptrust. “Ultimately, we hope made a positive impact in Solano County, while also saving taxpayer funds and public defenders’ time.”
ABOUT UPTRUST Uptrust is a text message-based communication and engagement tool helping defendants arrive at court for their scheduled hearings and other mandatory appointments. By improving the relationship between the criminal justice system and defendants, Uptrust has proved to keep low-income defendants out of jail on bench warrants and technical violations, while also saving attorneys time and reducing the cost to the municipality or county. Uptrust currently is contracted with more than 15 public defender offices around the US, and reaches over 100,000 defendants. Uptrust is a public benefit corporation supported by the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, RFK Human Rights and the Heising-Simons Foundation; it has offices in San Francisco, CA and Northampton, MA. To learn more about Uptrust, visit http://www.Uptrust.co.
As Portland experiences an influx of refugees and asylum-seekers, putting pressure on many of the city’s services, a pair of local organizations is stepping up to lend a hand—and a whole lot more.
One year after launching a program to give asylum-seekers no-interest loans to help them secure their first apartments, Infinity Federal Credit Union (FCU) was recently honored with the “Outstanding Community Partner” award at the 11th Annual Community Block Party.
The event took place at Portland’s Ocean Gateway and was hosted by ProsperityME, the initiative’s cosponsor.
Since introducing the program in early 2018, Infinity FCU and ProsperityME have helped 18 individuals (including seven families) pay for their rental security deposits, thanks to a rolling 0,000 fund provided by ProsperityME.
“We are honored to be chosen as the Outstanding Community Partner by ProsperityME,” says Kandy Moreau, Infinity FCU’s chief lending officer. “This partnership lets us live our vision of keeping our members a step ahead in life. By providing the funds for them to secure a safe place to live while they seek employment, we’re helping this community in a tangible way. It’s a small piece of their journey to citizenship, but an important one.”
After completing an eligibility interview, each participant is assigned a volunteer housing coach from ProsperityME, a Portland-based nonprofit that offers financial literacy courses and counseling.
In order to receive the interest-free loan, which ranges from 0 to ,500, participants must be eligible for a U.S. work authorization, have no credit established in the U.S. and meet Infinity FCU membership qualifications. Loan repayment begins as soon as the participant secures a job, or after 10 months.
Asylum-seekers who have a credit history, or who have had a job for more than a month, can apply for a security deposit loan through Infinity FCU, but won’t qualify for the interest-free loan program.
According to a 2017 study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, finding stable and affordable housing “can be the most critical indicator of successful integration for refugees and asylum-seekers.”
According to Matteson Nadeau, marketing and events coordinator for ProsperityME, both organizations plan to keep the initiative going as long as possible.
“I think everyone on our staff has been amazed by how quickly the program has really taken off and how successful it’s been,” Nadeau says. “That’s a testament to our incredible staff and volunteers who make this initiative possible.”
About Infinity Federal Credit Union
As Maine’s first credit union, Infinity Federal Credit Union has been serving its members since 1921, initially as the Telephone Workers Credit Union of Maine, then as Telco of New England FCU. Infinity FCU is now community-based, available to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Cumberland and York counties and the city of Bangor, Maine. Infinity FCU is a not-for-profit cooperative organization owned by its members and guided by the vision: “We do banking differently to keep you a step ahead in life.” For more information about Infinity FCU, please visit http://www.infinityfcu.com.
About ProsperityME
ProsperityME’s mission is based on the understanding that our broader society benefits from an engaged and economically independent Maine refugee and immigrant community. By providing the opportunity for financial literacy, ProsperityME fosters integration and stability, promoting a strong economy. ProsperityME assists in transitioning individuals and families out of poverty and into self-sufficiency by teaching them how to make sound decisions as they manage their personal finances.
David Heldreth, Chief Science Officer for True Terpenes, will represent the expanding hemp and terpene markets at the Food and Drug Administration hearing on hemp May 31, 2019.
Terpenes are the compounds responsible for the scent and taste of plants such as lavender (linalool), rosemary (alpha-pinene) and hops (myrcene) and even cannabis. True Terpenes is a Portland, Oregon based company focused on utilizing botanically-derived terpenes to replicate the aroma, flavor and effects of cannabis. The lack of any actual cannabis allows their products to be food grade and utilized in food, drink and related products. This is because currently even hemp-derived terpenes are not technically allowed in food products.
The passage of the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp production on the federal level and removed the plant and its derivatives from the controlled substances act. The farm bill also created a lot of unanswered questions, especially those related to human consumption of hemp products. The bill legalized cultivation, processing and possession of hemp, but left the FDA to regulate it as it does other food items.
Under the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C) and the 1992 Supplement Act it is against the law for a food or supplement to contain an item that was approved as a drug before it was available as a food item. Due to GW Pharmaceuticals’ approval for Epidiolex the FDA is currently blocking the use of cannabidiol (CBD) in food and related products.
The FDA has recently moved to exercise its authority to research a new regulatory framework for hemp products containing CBD, terpenes and other ingredients. The FDA says the goal of the public hearing is to obtain scientific data and information about the safety, manufacturing, product quality, marketing, labeling, and sale of products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds.
Heldreth said True Terpenes is attending the hearing in hopes of educating the FDA on how hemp is processed for terpenes, terpenes safety as food items and manufacturing standards for public safety.
“Steam distillation is a common technique that has been used for botanical extraction for thousands of years,” Heldreth said. “We recognize the FDA has concerns about cannabinoid extractions. The beauty with steam distillation is that it does not extract the heavier cannabinoids, but can extract terpenes from hemp for use in food, drink or industrial uses.”
Heldreth pointed to the True Grade system his company has devised as a model standard for the industry to adopt for consumer safety. While food grade is a designation regulated by the FDA and related laws, True Grade is representational of the toughest standards for cannabis inhalation products in the United States. Currently, California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington each have independent regulations for the testing of pesticides, solvents, heavy metals and other contaminants. True Grade takes the strictest regulations from each state as the baseline to ensure True Terpenes’ products are safe and compliant.
The FDA is currently accepting written and digital comments for those who are unable to attend. Cannabis and hemp industry representatives are encouraged to contact True Terpenes for more information.
Actor DaJuan Johnson soars as Detective Rondell Pierce in Season 5 of Amazon’s Emmy-nominated original police drama series, BOSCH, currently available for streaming. Johnson also secures For Your Emmy® Consideration as ‘Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series’ for his heart-wrenching performance as Garrett Boland on ABC’s mega-hit, GREY’S ANATOMY.
Releasing in April, Season 5 of BOSCH is based on best-selling author Michael Connelly’s 20th book in the long-running series, Two Kinds of Truth. The storyline involves a murder case from Bosch’s past being brought into question and raising issues of police misconduct — which could endanger his entire career. All the while, resident ‘boy scout’ Detective Rondell Pierce (Johnson) gets a new partner, but learns to rely on his own merits this season. Once a newbie himself, Pierce now proves he can hold his own with the big boys.
Earlier this season, Johnson brought audiences to tears emerging in a recurring role as Garrett Boland on ABC’s long-running medical drama series, GREY’S ANATOMY. In the episode “Girlfriend in a Coma,” a distraught Garrett (Johnson) agonizes over the fate of his comatose girlfriend with the fate of their future hinged on a ventilator. As Garrett endures the mental and emotional strain of watching his love take two steps toward progress and then two steps back, that a heartbreaking decision must be made. But before they remove her ventilator and end their time together, Garrett arranges to give the love of his life her wedding under the stars.
Johnson is appreciative of the Awards consideration, but more excited that this storyline has resonated so well with audiences. Johnson adds, “I’ve wanted to be on Grey’s for a very long time for many different roles, but playing Garrett was definitely the role I was supposed to play. I’m beyond humbled that this storyline and character touched so many fans!”
Johnson has built a solid reputation and resume in the industry. Earlier this month, he received accolades for his leading role in the YouTube series, The New 30, which earned a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for ‘Outstanding Digital Daytime Drama’. Fans will also recognize Johnson from his recurring roles on Fox’s action-thriller 24 alongside Kiefer Sutherland and ABC’s hit medical-drama Private Practice opposite Tessa Thompson. Other notable television credits include guest starring appearances on Downward Dog, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Agent Carter, Bones, Close to Home, Criminal Minds, Lincoln Heights, CSI: NY, CSI and Scrubs among others. Johnson also gained attention as a stand-out talent in the MTV bio-pic Pedro, co-starring as Sean Sasser, the supportive boyfriend to AIDS activist Pedro Zamora, who was the first HIV-positive homosexual to appear in a reality show on MTV.
Growing up in Miami, Florida, Johnson realized his passion for acting at an early age while participating in local theatre productions. After receiving dual B.A. degrees in Theatre and English Literature from the University of Florida, he continued his education at Colorado State University obtaining his masters in Higher Education. With this foundation, he moved to Los Angeles where he continues to pursue one of his greatest passions - acting.
DaJuan Johnson is represented by AKA Talent Agency and Untitled Entertainment.
IMG GlobalSecur, a leading international corporate security consulting firm at http://www.theimg.com/, is proud to announce a new blog post on the use of travel safety apps as persons use ride-sharing apps such as Uber and Lyft when traveling abroad. Ride-sharing in a foreign country is particularly dangerous, as tourists are notoriously vulnerable to theft and crime.
In addition, the post recommends that interested persons check out the FoneTrac travel safety app at https://www.fonetrac-go.com/. The app is an award-winning solution that connects to a back-end service (GlobalSecur at http://www.globalsecur.com/) that offers real-time, and real-person assistance to travelers. With global reach, the app is an ideal complement to any plans to travel abroad, whether for business or pleasure.
"Ride-sharing apps provide a useful service in many cities and are generally very safe," explained Chris Hagon, CEO of IMG GlobalSecur. "However, when one travels abroad as a tourist one is vulnerable, because one tends to stick out a bit like a sore thumb, and so a travel safety app can provide additional security."
Interested persons can read the full post at http://www.theimg.com/blog/2019/05/ride-sharing/. Persons who would like to know more, including bloggers and journalists, are encouraged to reach out for a consultation via the website. The principals at IMG GlobalSecur are recognized international travel security experts and have been interviewed by popular media, including the New York Times.
TRAVEL SAFETY APPS BRING MORE SAFETY TO INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
Here is background on this release. Ride-sharing apps like Uber (https://www.uber.com/) and Lyft (https://www.lyft.com/) are popular not just here in the United States but in countries as diverse as the United Kingdom, China, and Canada. Both business and pleasure travelers enjoy the convenience of these apps when they travel in a foreign country as the apps make hailing a taxi simple, even if one does not speak the local language. In addition, the security of the apps - while imperfect - is useful, as the app generally knows both passenger and driver. That said, tourists are vulnerable to fraud and can be picked up by a nefarious driver who isn't actually a verified driver of one of the services. Alternatively, being in a foreign city is always a challenge, and tourists always make "good" targets for criminals. Downloading and installing a travel security app, as the post explains, is a good step towards increasing one's travel security.
ABOUT THE INCIDENT MANAGEMENT GROUP (IMG)
Incident Management Group is a leading international security consulting firm. Corporate or business organizations concerned about their need for robust travel security solutions can reach out to the IMG Group for assistance. The company’s experts provide services such as executive, employee, VIP, and expatriate travel security, workplace safety, duty of care management, risk and threat assessments, workplace violence prevention, crisis management planning, and more.
Key Housing, the leader in helping Europeans and Brits to locate hard-to-find furnished apartments in Southern California including San Diego, is proud to announce a renewed focus on so-called "serviced apartments" as it selects it prestigious featured property for June, 2019. The designee for the first month of summer is the "Avalon Fashion Valley," of San Diego, an apartment complex that offers fully furnished, short term rentals to busy business and leisure travelers who are coming to Southern California and San Diego county.
“Any time is a great time to comes to Southern California in general and San Diego in particular for business or pleasure as there is so much to see and do,” explained Robert Lee, President of Key Housing. “Europeans and Brits, however, may be befuddled in their search for so-called 'serviced apartments' in San Diego, as Americans refer to these as furnished apartments or short-term listings. By designating a complex that speaks their language, so to speak, we're highlighting a complex that caters to Europeans and Brits who are coming to San Diego, California.”
Interested persons can view the newly chosen listing at http://www.keyhousing.com/rightside.asp?action=form3&ID=853. It should be noted that "Avalon Fashion Valley" is one of the most sought-after addresses in San Diego's Mission Valley neighborhood. These luxury San Diego apartments boast new one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans designed to be a perfect fit for anyone's lifestyle. Spacious and open floor plan features plenty of room to entertain or relax, and a plethora of features from a gourmet kitchen with granite counters and pecan finish cabinetry to extra-large walk-in closets to accommodate the latest shopping spree. Also included are electrical heating and central air conditioning, crown molding and a full-size washer and dryer in each home. Some of the signature community amenities include a spectacular sparkling outdoor pool and lounge with fireplace, barbecue area, lush courtyards, a state of the art fitness center and resident lounge with a full game room. This community has the laid back California atmosphere Europeans and Brits crave, but is also near the best of everything to make it easy-to-understand why this complex garnered the prestigious SoCal featured listing for June, 2019.
INFORMATION RESOURCES TO PREPARE FOR SAN DIEGO
Here is background on this release. British and European citizens who'd like to prepare on the in's and out's of finding hard-to-find short term, corporate, and serviced apartments in San Diego are encouraged to check out the company's lively blog and specifically the new posts on San Diego at http://blog.keyhousing.com/tag/san-diego/. Key Housing works hard to disseminate information for persons looking for short term housing via the blog. And, finally, persons who are ready to engage with a consultant to find their dream serviced apartment can visit the master San Diego rentals page at http://www.keyhousing.com/rightside.asp?location=San%20Diego. In summary, Europeans and British citizens may not realize a) just how difficult the SoCal rental market is, b) how Americans do not use the term "serviced apartment," favoring instead terms like "short term rentals" or "furnished apartments, and c) how helpful it is to have "boots on the ground" in terms of California's #1 short term housing service, Key Housing.
ABOUT KEY HOUSING
Based in Folsom, California, Key Housing Connections Inc. specializes in corporate housing and serviced apartments in large cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles or San Diego as well as smaller cities like Fresno, Burbank, and Carlsbad. Key Housing is a leader in affordable, friendly, short-term and corporate housing in places like Bakersfield, Encinitas, Hermosa Beach, and just about every city in California. Whether it's a San Diego serviced apartment or a San Francisco furnished rental, just search, click or call today!
52-year-old man finds relief from his degenerative arthritis in only two weeks after taking a daily dose of C60 oil. C60, also commonly known as fullerene, was discovered almost 40 years ago, but it was not until recently that healthcare professionals began to discover the incredible healing powers it has on the human body.
Derek Lepage of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan claims that the symptoms of his arthritis began to weaken after only one week of usage, “I’ve had a lot of pain in my knees, toes and shoulders for as long as I can remember, but after only a week of using C60 I started noticing that my pain was decreasing, and in two weeks it was completely gone.”
C60 is considered to be a ‘free radical sponge’ and relieves people from the symptoms of arthritis by absorbing the free radicals and encouraging the regeneration of new, healthy cells. Free radicals induced oxidative stress is a leading cause of the inflammation that creates the pain and discomfort of arthritis.
Since beginning his journey with C60, Lepage has decreased his dosage of pharmaceutical pain medication and has been able to return to his old workout routine that was otherwise impossible before being introduced to C60. He recommends to anyone currently suffering from arthritis to consider C60 oil as an alternative solution to pain management, “After suffering for over 10 years I thought I’d never find relief from the chronic pain I was experiencing,” says Lepage, “C60 oil changed my life.”
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About Allure Imports: Headquartered in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Allure Imports is a distribution company who sources innovative and unique products around the globe to make them available for purchase within the North American market. Through careful consideration and deliberation, Allure Imports chooses only the highest quality products to distribute to customers across the continent. The most recent addition to their product line includes a C60 oil called VitalityC60, the latest breakthrough within the wellness industry that is considered to be the most effective longevity and anti-ageing solution ever discovered
Kassandra Chiarello Public Relations Associate kassandra(at)allureimports(dot)com (519) 500-7432
Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County will welcome more than 40 volunteers during the first annual Frederick Women Build Week, June 1-8, 2019. This weeklong celebration builds on a long history of the Women Build program, which celebrates and empowers women to volunteer on the organization’s work sites. During the 2019 Frederick Women Build Week, small groups of volunteers will make a big impact in lives of local residents by providing home repairs and modifications for homeowners in need through Habitat for Humanity’s A Brush With Kindness program.
On the first day Frederick Women Build Week, volunteers will work at the home of an elderly widow who continues to suffer complications from a 2018 leg injury. Volunteers will provide assistance with her vegetable garden, which she uses to help feed families in need in her community, as well as repair deck stairs giving her access to the garden. This will allow her to remain safely in her home while continuing to give back to her community. Later in the week, volunteers will visit the home of a veteran fighting prostate cancer and awaiting a lung transplant. Volunteers will provide repair the exterior of his home and transform his yard into a beautiful, but low maintenance space. Doing so, will relieve him of the cost burden of hiring outside vendors while allowing him to fulfill his HOA requirements. The final project of the week will be repairing a deck for a single-mother so it will be structurally sound for her family once again. Those who volunteer, sponsor or make a financial contribution to the Frederick Women Build Week effort will enhance the quality of life for each of these local homeowners, giving each a brighter, safer, more affordable future in their own home.
Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program empowers women from all walks of life to address, in a concrete way, the need for affordable housing in our communities. Through Women Build, volunteers and donors give local neighbors the strength, stability and self-reliance of affordable home ownership. Women Build is not about excluding men, but is about including women and opening new doors of opportunity. The first Women Build home was built in 1991 and the effort grew into an official Habitat for Humanity program in 1998. Since then, women volunteers have constructed over 2,400 homes around the world. Habitat Frederick began the local Women Build program in 2011 during a home build on Madison Street. Following that, women volunteers were active on local project sites as a part of National Women Build Week each spring from 2011 - 2018, after which the national event was canceled. In 2017, the organization constructed a Women Build home on Park Avenue in Brunswick, where women completed the majority of fundraising and volunteerism. That effort continued into the build next door in 2018. This history, and a steady increase of women interested in volunteering on Habitat’s construction sites, led to the launch of Frederick Women Build Week for 2019, with a commitment from Frederick Habitat to make it an annual event.
About Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County: No matter who we are or where we come from, we all deserve a decent life. We deserve to feel strength and stability day after day. We deserve to know we have power to take care of ourselves and build our own futures. At Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County, this is what unites us. Through shelter, we empower. Our vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. For over 25 years, Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County has worked toward that by providing affordable home ownership solutions to hardworking people in Frederick County. Because every one of us deserves the opportunity for a better future. Mission: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
3 Roads Communications has been awarded three Telly Awards for television programming and videos they have produced during 2018-2019.
The 40th Annual Telly Awards have announced this year's recipients, with three Telly's being announced for 3 Roads Communications. The Telly Awards honor outstanding international video and film productions. For over a quarter century, the Telly statuette has been a symbol of creative excellence.
"We are honored to receive prestigious Telly Awards for these great projects," said Russ Hodge, president of 3 Roads Communications, Inc. "We have the privilege to work with distinguished clients who trust us to deliver their message and story. These awards are not only a testament to the hard work of our creative team, but to the merit of our clients as well."
Awards Include the Following:
2019 Bronze Award: Ric Edelman's Mind Over Money Television Education Watch Promo
2019 Bronze Award: Library of Congress Veteran's History Project Promotional Video Public Service/PSA Watch Here
2019 Bronze Award: Mental Health Association Social Video Not For Profit Watch Here
About 3 Roads Communications: 3 Roads Communications, Inc. is an Emmy Award-winning company with a long, distinguished history of supplying top-notch programming to Public Television and Amazon. 3 Roads has created and produced hundreds of hours of award-winning programming for public television, including:
Legends of Airpower, TV series
Frontiers of Medicine, TV series
For The Love of Their Brother, 2016 Documentary
The Truth About Money with Ric Edelman, TV series
Rescue in the Philippines, Documentary
Ric Edelman’s The Truth About Retirement, PBS Pledge Special
Ric Edelman’s The Truth About Your Future, PBS Pledge Special
The winner of the award was announced during the Annual Dinner of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland, on Friday 17th, 2019. The ceremony took place in the Clayton hotel, Burlington Road in Dublin, in the presence of former Taoiseach Mr Enda Kenny T.D.
The US-Ireland Research Innovation Award recognizes outstanding Irish companies for their exemplary ideas underpinned by innovative research that have both a strong social and economic impact. Allergy Standards was awarded for its innovation: the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program. The Certification Program is a unique partnership between an international standards body, founded and based in Ireland, Allergy Standards, and the largest US patient advocacy group for asthma and allergies, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
“The world-class level of innovation happening right here, right now is remarkable. Irish-US collaborations and partnerships such as the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program has moved Ireland up the value chain to provide high quality products, services and solutions for customers around the world. The US-Ireland Research Innovation Awards demonstrate that Ireland now stands at the leading edge of competitive innovation, we must ensure it stays there.” said Mark Gently, President of the American Chamber of Commerce.
Allergy Standards’ team is honored to have won the award as it highlights ASL’s innovation journey and recognizes its international scientific expertise.
“Receiving this award validates the work that we have done over the past 10 years in Indoor Air Quality to improve the lives of those impacted by asthma and allergies. Some of the world’s leading manufacturers, such as LG, Dyson, Procter & Gamble, 3M and De’Longhi have certified a large variety of their products providing a whole of home offering of healthier products to their customers” said John Ryan, Allergy Standards’ Chief Strategy Officer.
On the photo from left to right: Mark Redmond, CEO, American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland; Eddie Cullen, Managing Director, Commercial Banking Division, Ulster Bank; Dr John Ryan, Chief Strategy Officer, Allergy Standards; Dave Morrissey, Chief Innovation Officer, Allergy Standards; Jennifer Whelan, Head of Operations, Allergy Standards; Dr John McKeon, Chief Executive Officer, Allergy Standards; Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny; Mark Gantly, President, American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland.
About Allergy Standards Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) mantra is design thinking and an innovation for healthier indoor air for the allergy aware consumer. As an independent, international standards company, it creates meaningful scientific criteria to test a wide range of products and services to determine their impact on improving indoor air quality. ASL’s intellectual property portfolio includes unique testing protocols and suitability specifications for products to be CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly®. ASL’s mission is to improves lives by empowering people create the healthiest possible indoor environment through science, education and innovation.
With more than 3,000 successful installations, Shaw Sports Turf is leading the way toward a future where synthetic turf athletic fields outnumber natural ones. Given the versatility of different turf systems, they pride themselves on helping customers pick the best fit for their field throughout the entire process. As a former natural grass specialist, Philipe Aldahir has been on the other team. But now, as the company’s director of research and innovation, he knows turf deserves a chance to be king of the court. Here, Aldahir explains why turf may be the perfect fit for your next project.
Artificial turf has evolved as a system, and these days, the playability it offers can be comparable to natural grass. I don’t think high performance was a possibility with turf back in the day. Now it’s demonstrably better than what it was 10 years ago. Considering that and the functionality of artificial turf, it can’t be overlooked.
The number one thing to consider is the functionality of having a consistent field. If you think about your average municipal field, sportsplex, high school, or community center—if those fields are natural grass, they may not receive the maintenance they need to remain a good playing surface. Artificial turf offers a big advantage over those kinds of systems because it provides that consistency of play, instead of becoming a mudhole, weedy, or agronomically unsafe. If you have to grow grass, you’re at the mercy of Mother Nature, but with synthetic turf, the consistency is already there.
But not all turf is made to perform as well as Shaw Sports Turf. With Shaw, you can design turf systems with entry-level playability, advanced playability, or with world-class elite playability. The way you do that is by turning the knobs of the components you install—what type of subbase, underlayment, turf fiber, and infill. You can have extreme performance in artificial turf. Our professional teams gravitate toward those systems, and they play very close to natural grass.
I’m understanding and dispelling turf myths as I work in this industry. I used to be a natural grass specialist, and now that I’m on the other side with artificial turf, I’m learning a lot. When I was in natural grass, turf was an afterthought. It was there, but it wasn’t the focus. I think that has changed because the popularity and performance of the systems have increased greatly. We have been dedicating a lot of research, development, and innovation resources toward this. I don’t see it as grass versus turf anymore; I see it as grass and turf. They coexist.
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) emeritus faculty and SIUE alumnus Dr. Dennis “Denny” Savoca will address 58 SDM students receiving their doctor of dental medicine degrees at the SDM’s commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Sat., June 1, in the SIUE Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom. The commencement ceremony can be viewed live on siue.edu/tv.
In 1976, the SDM hired Savoca as an assistant professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry. While serving as a faculty member at the SDM, Savoca also earned a master’s in educational administration from SIUE.
Savoca later served the SDM as section head of operative dentistry and assistant dean for clinical affairs, before retiring in 2006 as an associate professor and associate dean for clinical affairs. In his retirement, he continued to serve the SDM as a part-time faculty member for a number of years. He continues to serve as a member of the SDM dean’s advisory board.
Savoca began his career at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, earning a DDS in 1969. Shortly thereafter, he joined the U.S. Army as a Captain in the Dental Corps and was stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia for two years.
After serving his country, Savoca joined a group dental practice in Cincinnati and subsequently started a solo private practice in Edgerton, Ohio before arriving at the SDM.
Savoca continues to enjoy an active membership in the American Dental Association, the Illinois State Dental Society and the Madison District Dental Society. He continues to serve the local chapter of the national dental fraternity Omicron Kappa Upsilon, Nu Xi Chapter.
A reception for students, faculty and family members will follow in the Goshen Lounge.
The SIU School of Dental Medicine students manage approximately 35,000 patient visits each year at its patient clinics in Alton and East St. Louis. In addition, students offer oral health treatment, screenings and education to more than 10,000 people annually through a wide variety of off-campus community outreach events. These opportunities provide students the training they need to graduate and become highly skilled dentists. The School of Dental Medicine is a vital oral health care provider for residents of southern and central Illinois, and the St. Louis metropolitan region.
Qaddoo, a mobile platform which lets you socialize with the people around your location in real-time without sharing your identity, has launched a mobile app for iOS and Android. Qaddoo, which is a San Francisco based startup did a soft launch for the app last year with invitation only for users at limited locations. The newly launched version is available immediately to all the users world-wide through Apple and Google app stores free of charge.
The idea behind Qaddoo started with a goal to give back control to people over their identity. In the age of social media it seems we are slowly losing control of our identity or being constantly targeted by marketing. Social media platforms have become a medium to one up each other and it seems we are losing our humanity in the process and companies have turned us into commodities to be traded and sold to the highest bidder, quite literally.
The creators of Qaddoo had gone to many business conferences and events and always wondered if there was a safe and consistent way for all the people there to interact with each other, securely and privately? Imagine how many conversations could take place around common areas of interest if there was no concern of losing their privacy or personally identifiable information. Seeing that every event has an app of their own and none of the social media platforms offered security or privacy, they decided to develop a platform that will allow just this.
Qaddoo is designed for people who are at a certain place and are looking to interact with people around them to discover useful information to make their experience more enjoyable; or for people who wish to break the ice with like minded people.
Qaddoo lets you create TANs (Transient Area Networks) or commonly called communities of users who are at a particular location within 0-5 miles radius. You can find a TAN according to your area of interest and engage with the user community in that TAN, or simply create your own, if you don’t find a relevant one that you are looking for and others can join that TAN.
Anonymity is the key to Qaddoo. Unless you wish to share, nobody will know who you are. A unique feature of Qaddoo is Firefly. At an event like a Concert or a Sports Game, the TAN owner can create a firefly event which is visible to everyone at that location and the users using Qaddoo can join the Firefly. Once users join Firefly, at the event start time, everyone's flashlight lights up in unison to create a beautifully synchronized dance of lights. This gives a beautiful Firefly effect in the concert hall or stadium to cheer up your favorite artist to see all the fans cheer up as "One". Be the part of this one voice, use Firefly at an event to believe.
Sumit Kapoor and Anurag Gupta, the creators of Qaddoo, were disillusioned by existing social networking apps and platforms, especially in the light of all the negative news around the barter and sale of our private information as commodities, by companies who broke our trust when we shared our private information with them. We appreciate the power of social networking platforms and their ability to make the world a better place, but the true potential can only be realized if our private information remains in our control.
Qaddoo truly believes in the power of community and for that reason have also launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise money through crowd-funding to build more engaging features for the users and to ensure Qaddoo continues to be driven by the purpose of socially responsible networking.
Users can download the app in the iOS or Android app stores available now. To learn more about Qaddoo, click here http://www.qaddoo.com.
About Qaddoo
Qaddoo is a location aware mobile platform which allows people who are physically within a certain range and share a similar interest, to interact through real-time conversations, personal chats, firefly events and topics without revealing their identities or private information.
Moffitt Cancer Center and AdventHealth are working together to open an outpatient cancer center on the campus of AdventHealth Wesley Chapel in Pasco County.
“We strive to provide world-class cancer care close to where people live and work,” said Alan F. List, MD, president and chief executive officer of Moffitt Cancer Center. “Expanding Moffitt’s brand of oncology care, treatment and research in Pasco County helps us accomplish this goal. Moffitt also is responding to the growing incidence of cancer in Florida, as the state’s population continues to grow and age.”
The new Moffitt outpatient center at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel will provide medical and radiation oncology services and is designed to accommodate 20 exam rooms, 22 infusion stations and two linear accelerators. Cancer screenings and survivorship programs geared toward patients who are post-treatment and in remission will also be available.
“This is just the beginning of our partnership with Moffitt Cancer Center and our joint commitment to finding new ways to bring innovative cancer care to the Pasco community. Our partnership allows us to strengthen our network of care by expanding the type of health care services we can provide to our communities and gives cancer patients greater access to the country’s leading-edge research, clinical trials and cancer treatments at Moffitt,” said Mike Schultz, President & CEO of AdventHealth West Florida Division.
Moffitt’s outpatient center at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel is expected to open in the fall of 2020.
About Moffitt Cancer Center Moffitt is dedicated to one lifesaving mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. The Tampa-based facility is one of only 50 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, a distinction that recognizes Moffitt’s scientific excellence, multidisciplinary research, and robust training and education. Moffitt is a Top 10 cancer hospital and has been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999. Moffitt devotes more than 2 million square feet to research and patient care. Moffitt’s expert nursing staff is recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center with Magnet® status, its highest distinction. With more than 6,000 team members, Moffitt has an economic impact in the state of .5 billion. For more information, call 1-888-MOFFITT (1-888-663-3488), visit MOFFITT.org, and follow the momentum on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
About AdventHealth West Florida Division (Formerly Florida Hospital West Florida Division) The West Florida Division of AdventHealth has some of the nation’s brightest medical minds making lifesaving breakthroughs with surgical pioneers, scientists and researchers using leading edge technology and innovation to deliver our brand of whole-person care. Our network of care includes AdventHealth Carrollwood, AdventHealth Connerton, AdventHealth Dade City, AdventHealth Lake Placid, AdventHealth North Pinellas, AdventHealth Ocala, AdventHealth Sebring, AdventHealth Tampa, AdventHealth Wauchula, AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and AdventHealth Zephyrhills, as well as three freestanding offsite Emergency Rooms including AdventHealth Central Pasco ER, AdventHealth Palm Harbor ER and AdventHealth TimberRidge ER. We are more than hospitals, as we have a robust system of care including specialty acute care, over 200 primary care and specialty employed physicians, Express Care at Walgreens clinics, urgent care centers, wound care, physical therapy and home health care. AdventHealth is a faith-based not-for-profit health care system with a mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. AdventHealth has hundreds of care sites and nearly 50 hospitals across the United States. For more information about AdventHealth, visit AdventHealth.com, or Facebook.com/AdventHealth.
Embark Behavioral Health announced today that Vive Family Support Programs and Potomac Pathways are joining forces to turn the tide in the rising rates of adolescent anxiety, depression and suicide. The new company will be called Potomac Programs and signifies Embark’s commitment to community, outpatient, and home-based care. Potomac’s national services will intervene earlier in the treatment process in order to lower healthcare costs and heal families.
According to Embark’s CEO Alex Stavros, “If we are going to tackle the Big Empathetic Hairy Audacious Goal (BEHAG), we believe high quality, short-term, high intensive and innovative adolescent care should assume a larger role in behavioral health. We are designing centers of excellence in major metro areas across the country that provide best-in-class, convenient and insurance reimbursed experiences for young people and their families."
The move combines the former Vive Family Services (with community based services in Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and San Francisco) with Potomac Pathways’ IOP and PHP programs in Washington, DC. Stavros went on to say, “We believe this move better positions the organization to take on the growing epidemic of adolescent behavioral health problems in this country. It’s no longer acceptable to sit back and hope that things get better. This movement requires new, bold initiatives and creative partnerships that get at the root of these problems. We can’t do this alone. It requires us to collaborate and problem solve with insurance companies, federal and state agencies, as well as, community providers, leaders and stakeholders. We need to provide a comprehensive continuum of cutting edge behavioral health services to all of our communities. This is a national problem. We believe that by creating access that educates and prevents, and by intervening lower in the continuum of care, we will help lower the stigma and increase awareness. Ultimately, we will, together, tackle this BEHAG.”
About Embark Behavioral Health Embark is one of the nation’s largest, longest running, and most innovative and respected family behavioral health provider that is focused only on serving preteens, teens, young adults and their families. The company is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and operates 18 programs in 13 states. Their first program began services 25 years ago. Embark has a proven, internationally validated outcomes platform, the industry’s highest quality of care and safety standards, and a unique and complimentary continuum of programs. Embark is comprised of four highly regarded and recognized companies including: Calo Programs, Innerchange Programs, New Vision Wilderness Programs and Potomac Programs. Embark’s mission is to drive adolescent anxiety, depression, and suicide from the all-time highs of today to all-time lows by 2028. To learn more about Embark go to http://www.embarkbh.com. To learn more about Potomac Programs go to; http://www.potomacprograms.com.
Leading wine & spirits importer Palm Bay International is pleased to announce that Calvados Boulard is partnering with Cell Phones For Soldiers to celebrate the 75th anniversary of D-Day. For every Instagram post that uses the hashtag #ToastToTroops, Boulard has pledged to make a donation (up to ,000).
Calvados has a unique connection to U.S. history and the military. During World War II, allied troops came ashore to launch the largest seaborne invasion in history. They landed on the beaches of Normandy, France – home to Calvados Boulard. After the Normandy landings (recognized today as D-Day), General Eisenhower was introduced to the Boulard family and Calvados Boulard V.S.O.P., which quickly became the favorite of the General and his troops. June 6th, 2019 will mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
On a mission to “Connect America’s Bravest,” Cell Phones For Soldiers is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing cost-free communications services and emergency funding to active-duty and veteran military members. Since 2004, Cell Phones For Soldiers has provided more than 300 million minutes of free talk time and recycled more than 15 million cell phones. Each week, Cell Phones For Soldiers mails approximately 1,500 calling cards to troops in need.
“We are proud to support Boulard’s partnership with Cell Phones For Soldiers in honor of the 75th anniversary of D-Day,” says Gary Schlem, Senior Director of Brand Development at Palm Bay International. “As a family-owned company deeply passionate about our brands, we aim to partner with those who reflect our own ideals of passion, authenticity, and respect. We invite our consumers to support our troops who bravely support us in return.”
General Manager of Spirit France, Serge Dersahaguian, also says, “It is our deep pleasure to honor such a rich moment in history by supporting military families. We toast with Calvados Boulard to the past, present and future brave soldiers.”
Boulard Calvados is the first name in super- premium Calvados, the celebrated apple-based spirit unique to the Normandy region. With a 31% share of the U.S. Calvados market and international distribution in 60 countries, Boulard is one the leading brands of Calvados in the U.S. and worldwide.
Calvados Boulard’s V.S.O.P. has a suggested retail price of .99/.99 (750ml/1L). The spirit is best enjoyed neat or in a classic cocktails. Limit to one entry per week. Must be of legal drinking age. (From 5/1/2019 to 12/31/19)
About Calvados Boulard: The international renown of Maison Boulard owes its origins to the inspiration of Pierre-Auguste Boulard, the founder of the prestigious Pays d’Auge distillery in 1825. Since the days of Pierre-Auguste, five generations of the Boulard family have contributed to the development of this business, which has gone on to become an international company. With a presence in every single country in Europe and a distribution network covering 80 countries over 5 continents, Calvados Boulard is the number 1 exporter of Calvados in the world. For more information, visit http://www.calvados-boulard.com.
About Palm Bay International: Palm Bay International, a Taub Family Company, has spent the past forty plus years curating one of the most admired portfolios of imported wines and spirits from key appellations/origins around the world, including a growing range of domestic wines. Collaborating almost exclusively with family-owned wine estates and distilleries, Palm Bay has developed a flourishing portfolio that meets the needs of every level of trade. Among Palm Bay’s most valued assets is its remarkable network of long-term partnerships with their suppliers and with the foremost wholesale companies, as well as their own team of passionate, dedicated professionals. Through three generations of bold leadership and a commitment to authenticity and craftsmanship, Palm Bay International has solidified its reputation as a major source of fine wines and spirits and industry leader in the U.S. marketplace. For more information visit http://www.palmbay.com.
About Cell Phones For Soldiers: Cell Phones For Soldiers Inc. is a national nonprofit dedicated to serving troops and veterans with free communication services and emergency funding. Founded in 2004 by Robbie and Brittany Bergquist, then 12 and 13 years old, Cell Phones For Soldiers has provided more than 300 million “Minutes That Matter” to deployed troops. Since 2012, “Helping Heroes Home” has provided emergency funds for more than 3,100 returning veterans to alleviate communication challenges as well as physical, emotional and assimilation hardships. For more information, visit https://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/.
Advocado, the SaaS company transforming linear TV advertising into a real-time bidding trigger for search & digital advertising, announced that it has been named a “Cool Vendor” in the May 6, 2019, report titled, “ Cool Vendors in Advertising, 2019” by Andrew Frank, Eric Schmitt, and Jason McNeillis at Gartner, Inc. The report evaluates interesting, new and innovative vendors, products and services in the advertising space. Gartner’s report points out, “As advertisers, marketing leaders have traditionally faced a trade-off between measurable performance and longer-term brand impact of ads. Advertising technology innovators are overcoming this trade-off with new methods for delivery and measurement of ads across digital and traditional channels.” The report also provides key findings on advertising including the following:
“Marketers’ adoption of advertising technology has accelerated dramatically over the past two years as they seek to insource many technology evaluation capabilities formerly delegated to agencies.
Advertisers face continuing challenges in rationalizing their media investments across a fragmented landscape of digital and nondigital channels. The goal of connecting investments and results across walled gardens and between TV and digital video remains elusive.”
“We feel that it is a unique honor to be named a Gartner ‘Cool Vendor,’ especially as a startup with a recently launched product,” said Brian Handrigan, Co-Founder and CEO of Advocado. “With 94% of us watching television with a connected smartphone within reach and 70% of us admitting to using that device to learn more when an advertisement on television captures our attention, now is the time for advertisers to capture these valuable intent-rich micro-moments. Watching our customers, increase website visitors, leads and sales by as much as 400% is extremely gratifying. We believe this designation validates our commitment to explore and transform the intersection of technology and communication while delivering better, more relevant, experiences for both advertisers and audiences.”
DISCLAIMER Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
ABOUT ADVOCADO Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Advocado helps brands quantify and increase the impact of their advertising by transforming broadcast TV ads into real-time bidding triggers for search advertising and performance-based media that works alongside their existing digital campaigns. Our platform helps advertisers reach a trifecta: increased campaign effectiveness, enhanced ROI, and accurate cross-channel attribution measurement. For more information, please visit https://www.myadvocado.com.
Media Contact: Jaime McLiverty Marketing Manager Advocado Jaime(at)myadvocado(dot)com 314-888-5411
Grammy-nominated OneRepublic will headline the 2019 National Soccer Hall of Fame Weekend with a performance on Saturday, September 21, 2019. The Fray will serve as the opening act. The concert will take place at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, TX following the 2019 National Soccer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Formed in 2007, OneRepublic released their debut album, Dreaming Out Loud, in 2007 as well. Its lead single “Apologize” reached number one in 16 countries and helped the band earn its first Grammy Award nomination. The band’s third album, Native, became OneRepublic’s first top ten album on the Billboard 200.
Grammy-nominated OneRepublic, is comprised of singer/songwriter and lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, guitarists Zach Filkins and Drew Brown, bassist and cellist Brent Kutzle, and drummer Eddie Fisher. The band released their debut set Dreaming Out Loud in 2007. The Mosley Music Group/Interscope release included the multi-platinum-selling smash single “Apologize,” which shattered digital sales and airplay records worldwide and received a Grammy Award nomination. The band’s sophomore album, 2009’s Waking Up, produced the hit singles “All the Right Moves,” “Secrets” and “Good Life.” The certified-platinum album Native followed in 2013, featuring the No. 1 hit and 10 million plus-selling single “Counting Stars,” along with a worldwide tour. OneRepublic released Oh My My, their fourth full-length album in 2016. This past spring, the band released “Start Again ft. Logic,” a song featured on the soundtrack for the Netflix drama 13 Reasons Why and “Connection” which was part of FCA’s Summer of Jeep campaign.
The Fray, which formed in 2002, released its self-titled first album in 2005 featuring the hit singles “Over My Head (Cable Car)” and “How to Save a Life,” which went double-platinum. The release also earned the band a 2010 Grammy nomination.
“We are looking forward to building on the success of 2018’s inaugural Hall of Fame weekend with a great concert lineup featuring OneRepublic and The Fray,” said FCD president Dan Hunt. “The concert along with the Induction Ceremony and the Hall of Fame Game featuring FC Dallas and New York City FC on September 22 will offer a phenomenal experience for everyone.”
Tickets are available for sale at https://www.nationalsoccerhof.com. Please contact Memberships(at)FCDallas(dot)com for additional information.
The National Soccer Hall of Fame Induction Weekend
The second annual Hall of Fame Weekend at Toyota Stadium is September 21-22, 2019. The weekend features the National Soccer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, September 21 followed by the Hall of Fame concert featuring One Republic and The Fray. FC Dallas hosts New York City FC in the National Soccer Hall of Fame Game presented by AdvoCare on Sunday, September 22 at Toyota Stadium. To experience the National Soccer Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, please visit NationalSoccerHoF.com for more information.
About the National Soccer Hall of Fame The National Soccer Hall of Fame was originally founded in 1950 by the Philadelphia Old-Timers Association to recognize individuals for their outstanding contributions to American soccer. In 1979, the National Soccer Museum, as a physical entity, was established in Oneonta, NY. It was officially recognized as the National Soccer Hall of Fame by the U.S. Soccer Federation in 1983.
In June of 1999, the National Soccer Hall of Fame opened a 30,000 square-foot museum in Oneonta where it housed a collection of more than 80,000 items. The facility closed in February of 2010.
In 2013 FC Dallas owners, Clark and Dan Hunt, launched a campaign to bring the Hall of Fame to Frisco, TX. Their late father, Lamar Hunt, was inducted in the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1982. In 1999, he received the Hall’s highest honor, the Medal of Honor. He remains one of only three individuals to have won the award.
The National Soccer Hall of Fame at Toyota Stadium opened to the public on November 2, 2018.
CATMEDIA has won Atlanta's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for its fourth consecutive year!
The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For competition honors organizations that are committed to creating an excellent workplace environment through their human resource practices and employee enrichment. CATMEDIA has been on the prestigious list since 2016 and has also been named one of the National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.
Each nominee for Best and Brightest undergoes an evaluation based on categories such as communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention, and more. The nominated companies then receive an overall assessment report that summarizes how they stack up against the other participating organizations. The assessment displays scores in the three highest and lowest areas, providing each company with possible opportunities for improvement.
Other notable Best and Brightest winners include Panasonic Automotive, T-Mobile and Turner. For more information on this year’s winners, click here.
Coravin, Inc., a Burlington, MA company focused on changing the way wine is served, sold and enjoyed through its revolutionary wine preservation system, announced today it has chosen Enhanced Retail Solutions (ERS) retail analytic software to help better study the business with retail partners. Coravin designs and markets the Coravin Wine Preservation System, which uses proprietary patented technology to access and pour wine from a bottle without pulling the cork. The partnership with ERS enables efficient management of Coravin’s rapidly growing distribution.
ERS is a top provider of Retail Analytic and Demand Planning to retailers, licensors and their vendor partners. ERS clients use their consulting and software to analyze product sales and trends as well as to better forecast their inventory needs. ERS tools transform vast quantities of data into meaningful, actionable opportunities. Their experience in retail management, along with their extensive software development background combine to offer consulting and software aid in managing and studying the performance of inventoried items.
“We wanted a more efficient, automated way to capture and consolidate Retail Sell-Out data”, said Scott Montgomery, Senior Vice President of Sales, The Americas at Coravin. “I witnessed firsthand how Enhanced Retail Solutions’ software benefited a top CPG company and thought Coravin could benefit similarly.”
About Enhanced Retail Solutions LLC: Enhanced Retail Solutions is a New York based software and consulting firm specializing in Retail Analysis and Demand Planning for the manufacturer and their retail partners. ERS' state of the art software tools and consulting deliver critical data quickly, easily and cost effectively, adding over one hundred million dollars to their clients' bottom line. ERS' broad customer base includes industry leaders in consumer products, toy, apparel, footwear, home textile, electronics, home décor, home improvement, housewares, jewelry and food industries. For more information, visit https://www.EnhancedRetailSolutions.com.
About Coravin: Coravin, Inc. is a privately held company located in Burlington, Massachusetts focused on changing the way wine is served, sold and enjoyed. Coravin designs and markets the Coravin Wine Preservation System for wine enthusiasts, restaurants, wine stores and wineries. Unparalleled in craftsmanship and design, Coravin uses proprietary patented technology to access and pour wine from a bottle without pulling the cork. Wine enthusiasts can now enjoy wine sealed with corks without feeling the need to commit to the whole bottle, allowing them to enjoy any wine, any time- whether they want a sip, a glass, or more. After enjoying a glass of wine, the remaining wine in the bottle will be perfectly preserved for weeks, months, or even years. For more information, please visit http://www.coravin.com.
Amidst a wash of synths, the song begins. For thirty seconds, the signal ebbs and flows, suggesting the tidal tug of ambient music. Then an electrofunk bassline begins, and “Ricochet” snaps into focus: suddenly it’s as danceable, propulsive, hypnotic, irresistible as any pop hit. Yet the voice, when it comes in, isn’t that of a pop singer – it’s got way too much personality for that. It’s high, urgent, confident, slightly unearthly, redolent of glam and playful indie rock. Right at the two-minute mark, organ chords impart classic rock grandeur to the track. Sixty seconds later, the mood changes again. A deliciously skronky guitar is introduced, and it scrawls all over the mix. The synths fade out, and we’re left with distorted six-string over a live drum kit that could have motored along with a garage classic.
This four-minute journey from meticulously manicured electronic soundscapes to loose, organic, squalling Downtown guitar-rock (with many exciting stops along the way) is brought to you by one of the most imaginative guys left in New York City. Nick Vivid is a local rock star, yes, and a celebrity south of 14th Street; more than that, he’s a master of sonic texture, a craftsman with the soul full of disobedience, and a visionary, risk-taking recording artist. He’s also something of a philosopher too: “Ricochet” turns on a statement of purpose that doubles as autobiography. “All that matters is I came back,” he tells us, “no matter what it took to get here.”
That journey he’s alluding to has been a long and fruitful one. Nick Vivid may look young, but he’s been involved in the New York music scene for many years – years during which he’s appeared on many of the city’s most storied stages, honed his craft as the engineer and producer in the town’s studios, and tried his hand at pop, rock, funk, hip-hop, electronic and experimental music. Blissed Out, his latest full-length, is a record of those travels, and it presents Nick Vivid as a musician of uncommon versatility, vision, and skill. Hear a chorus of his, and it’s a cinch you’ll be singing it to yourself for a week, at least.
The clip for “Ricochet” might seem superficially straightforward. But as is true for Nick Vivid’s song, the video manages to pack a surprising number of ideas into its short running time. Everything you need to know about this essential artist is visible here: his swagger and his relationship to the beat, his sense of style, his relationship to his city (it’s shot on a concrete playground), his creative restlessness, and his devotion to his craft. Just as the song changes, the video does, too – the shifting moods of “Ricochet” are approximated by alterations in lighting and camera angles. Nothing stays steady, but everything feels right.
KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training (SAT) and simulated phishing platform, today announced the acquisition of CLTRe —pronounced “Culture”— a Norwegian company focused on helping organizations assess, build, maintain and measure a strong security posture. CLTRe will continue to operate as an independent subsidiary of KnowBe4, and service customers globally. CLTRe’s Toolkit and Security Culture Framework will be available to all KnowBe4 customers later this year.
According to The 2018 Cybersecurity Culture Report, 95 percent of organizations see a gap between their current and desired organizational cybersecurity culture. With 94 percent of malware being delivered via email (2019 DBIR), it’s clear that working with users to minimize cyber risk and improve security culture is key.
The 2018 Security Culture Report shows the value of being able to measure culture, helping organizations to demonstrate the effectiveness of their organizational security controls, as required by GDPR, CCPA and other regulations. Interestingly, the finance industry demonstrated an overall healthy improvement in culture from 2017 while the real estate industry showed a decline.
CLTRe created the CLTRe Toolkit and the Security Culture Framework, which work in tandem to help organizations gather evidence about their current security culture and how it changes over time. The acquisition of CLTRe is advantageous for both KnowBe4 and CLTRe clients; KnowBe4 users will gain access to a research-driven measurement platform to show how their security culture program matures over time. And CLTRe clients will be introduced to the industry’s most progressive and easiest-to-use SAT and simulated phishing platform to help educate users and change their behavior.
CLTRe measures the seven dimensions of security culture: behavior, responsibilities, cognition, norms, compliance, communication and attitudes.
Quotes: Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4 “Today’s announcement brings KnowBe4 very valuable tools to help our customers measure what matters – their security culture – so they can make decisions about how to improve. We’re excited to welcome Kai and the CLTRe team to the KnowBe4 family and to enhance our European presence while supporting more global customers.”
Kai Roer, CEO, CLTRe “KnowBe4 is a leader in innovation and has a wonderful track record for growing quickly but with a very specific focus on improving security at the human-level. This is a natural fit for our evidence-based analytics and measurement tools, as KnowBe4 customers will now be able to measure their security cultures, benchmark against their industry sectors, and pinpoint exactly what kind of security culture they have. With KnowBe4 and CLTRe, organizations can gain true insight into their security culture, improve their security with pinpoint accuracy, report their progress to their board of directors, and educate their users to make smarter security decisions.”
Perry Carpenter, Chief Evangelist & Strategy Officer, KnowBe4 “From my former life as a Gartner analyst, I have a strong appreciation for evidence over opinion, which is what CLTRe gives to its clients in the form of a data-driven examination of their security culture. To change user behavior and address awareness, we have to understand and change security culture. CLTRe gives organizations the tools to understand where they are today so they can get to where they want to go tomorrow.”
Espen Otterstad, CISO at Abax (CLTRe customer) “Our work with CLTRe has been important to helping us gauge the maturity of our security culture over time. Now that CLTRe is part of KnowBe4, we have a very real way to advance the maturity of our program and test the knowledge of our user’s understanding via KnowBe4’s fresh content, engaging trainings and simulated phishing tests. The combination of CLTRe and KnowBe4 means that we can improve security within our organization through training and phishing tests, and manage our security culture program while proving ROI.”
About KnowBe4 KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by more than 25,000 organizations around the globe. Founded by IT and data security specialist Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 helps organizations address the human element of security by raising awareness about ransomware, CEO fraud and other social engineering tactics through a new-school approach to awareness training on security. Kevin Mitnick, an internationally recognized cyber security specialist and KnowBe4's Chief Hacking Officer, helped design the KnowBe4 training based on his well-documented social engineering tactics. Tens of thousands of organizations rely on KnowBe4 to mobilize their end users as the last line of defense.
Number 96 on the list Inc. 500 of 2018, number 34 on 2018’s Deloitte's Technology Fast 500, and 2nd place in Cybersecurity Ventures Cybersecurity 500, KnowBe4 is headquartered in Tampa Bay, Florida, with offices in Brazil, England, the Netherlands, Germany, South Africa and Singapore.
About CLTRe CLTRe was established in 2015 to accurately answer the question, how do you measure security culture? Pooling the knowledge and experience of its co-founders and a wider team of experts together, CLTRe provides effective and easy-to-use tools that use proven social scientific methods and principles to provide evidence-based results and enables organizations to assess, build and improve their security culture. CLTRe’s software offering is aptly named the Security Culture Toolkit.
Virid, a team of eCommerce experts providing a comprehensive software and services solution for growing retailers, announces the signing of their new client, the National Wildlife Federation, on their Cloud platform marketAgility. For over 15 years, marketAgility has been the go-to eCommerce platform for brands experiencing explosive growth.
Virid will be leading the NWF to a responsive site with more mobile-friendly payment options, while also aligning the NWF eCommerce site with their current branding elements. Virid will be handling replatforming of the 2 NWF branded shop sites including shopnwf.org, cardshopnwf.org, and the shop Zoobooks, and shop Ranger Rick.
“We chose Virid because of their expertise and proven track record in the eCommerce industry as well as their high-touch customer relationship approach to our partnership,” said Dawn Rodney, Vice President Innovation and CMO at the National Wildlife Federation. “They understand our needs and share our vision for how eCommerce can fuel our work safeguarding wildlife conservation for future generations. We’re thrilled to be partnering with them.”
About Virid: Virid is a team of eCommerce experts providing a comprehensive solution for growing retailers. Virid’s unique offering includes enterprise-grade hosted eCommerce platform marketAgility, with 24/7 monitoring, website development, and ongoing technical and strategic support from a results-oriented team. For more information, please visit https://www.virid.com/.
About the National Wildlife Federation: National Wildlife Federation has a rich history. Founded in 1936, the NWF was one of the very first organizations to recognize the vital importance of protecting America’s wildlife and public lands. In the intervening years they have become America’s largest and most trusted conservation organization with 51 state and territorial affiliates and more than six million members. For more information, please visit: https://www.nwf.org/.
According to ACGME, the state of Texas has the third-largest number of residents with more than 7,207 residents and 1,754 fellows for the 2018-2019 academic year. The 290 specialty programs and 403 subspecialty programs rank Texas third-largest in the nation. Houston area institutions, such as Texas Association of Community Health Centers and Texas Health Huguley will exhibit at the career fair alongside other regional and national organizations.
Both the career fair and seminar are open to residents and fellows as well as practicing physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. The casual, family-friendly environment provides a chance for physicians and advanced practitioners to connect with recruiters and find the best fit for their first, or next practice. Premium food and drinks, along with parking, are available at no charge. Pre-register for the event to receive a Amazon.com eGift Card at the door.
Seven hiring organizations with local job opportunities as well as organizations specifically seeking physicians for regional and nationwide opportunities will take part in the event. Featured organization, Charleston Area Medical Center, will be in attendance. Visit our website for a complete list of participating organizations.
PracticeLink Live! Houston takes place at Houston Marriott Medical Center on Thursday, May 23, 2019. The career fair begins at 5:00 p.m. and continues until 8:00 p.m. The optional job-search seminar begins at 6:30 p.m.
Visit our website for more information or to register for this free event. For specific questions, contact Sarah Griffin at Sarah.Griffin(at)PracticeLink(dot)com or call 800-776-8383.
About PracticeLink: PracticeLink.com is the most widely used online physician job bank. More than 20,000 physicians and advanced practitioners register with PracticeLink.com each year in their search for a new job with thousands more searching the Job Bank confidentially when looking for a new practice. Over 1,000 recruiters, representing more than 5,000 health care facilities nationwide, use PracticeLink to recruit physicians and other health care providers.
About PracticeLink Magazine: PracticeLink Magazine is a free, award-winning, career advancement publication that reaches over 80,000 residents, fellows and job-seeking physicians. PracticeLink Magazine is owned and operated by PracticeLink.
PracticeLink is headquartered in Hinton, W.Va., with a second office in St. Louis, Mo.
Nearly two years after the island of St. John was devastated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Category 5 storms that touched down within two weeks of each other, Love City vacation rental owner Karla Gustafson celebrates the city that emerged from the storms. When Matt Landau, host of The Vacation Rental Show, chose to film the fourth episode of his web series on the island and at her rental, Gustafson opened his eyes to a story of resilience—from tropical flowers back in full bloom to a 4,000-person community that’s closer than ever before.
“I wasn’t on the island for Hurricanes Irma or Maria. There were horrific photos of the damage on TV and in newspapers but I couldn’t reach anyone on St. John. Power was down, cable was down, Wi-Fi was down, and phones were down. I finally received a text from a friend: ‘house gone.’” said Gustafson. “What do you do when something like that happens? You pack up a box of clothes, some solar lights, a battery radio, and ship that box to a friend. You do whatever you can to help out.”
Gustafson, who now resides part-time in the Maine but was a full-time resident of Love City for over 10 years, gravitated to the island because of its natural beauty and sense of camaraderie—so much so that she quit her job to move there after her first time visiting. Her vacation home, Tropical Blessings, is her way to share her appreciation of the island with guests from across the world.
“It was very tough to cancel all vacation rentals. More than one person said to me, ‘as long as you have a roof we don’t need anything else.’” said Gustafson. “People from everywhere wanted to help St. John. Some sounded almost ready to pack a chainsaw in their luggage. I was so touched by how much people cared.”
The island welcomes visitors again—who are returning enthusiastically—and Tropical Blessings is available for rent. As portrayed on The Vacation Rental Show, Gustafson’s love of the island, deep personal connections to its community, and warm approach offer travelers the chance to experience the Love City that exists beyond the borders of the large resorts—the most well-known of which still remains shuttered.
“Great destinations, not unlike great people, go through ups and downs,” said Landau in the fourth episode of his web series. “When I got the call that the island was open for visitors again, I started to wonder: what’s it like to vacation somewhere that could really use your help?”
A show that explores the emerging world of vacation rental rentals and seeks to change the way people travel, The Vacation Rental Show combines the feel of premium television with the immediacy and versatility offered by modern digital distribution. Season 2 launched in March.
Throughout the filming of the St. John episode of the show, Gustafson introduced Landau to friends and neighbors, including boat captains, an underwater photographer, and Abby Hendricks, a community organizer who rallied residents behind recovery efforts. At the conclusion of filming, Landau and Gustafson hosted a community dinner and dance party at Tropical Blessings, prepared by island chef Shaibu Abdulai.
“Karla is the quintessential vacation rental pioneer: quirky, visionary and committed to doing things her way,” said Landau. “She was the connector beneath each and every experience we had, person we met, and memory we made.”
Tropical Blessings is a Caribbean-themed luxury vacation villa just off the shores of Frank and Turner Bays. For more information, visit tropicalblessings.com. The Vacation Rental Show is a travel web series dedicated to showcasing the magic of the vacation rental movement. Watch the St. John episode and more on the Vacation Rental Show channel on YouTube.
Brain Sentinel Diagnostic Services LLC announced that it has received an Innovative Technology contract from Vizient, Inc., the largest member-driven health care performance improvement company in the country. Brain Sentinel Diagnostic Services is an independent diagnostic testing facility that provides the SPEAC® System. The new multi-year contract began in April 2019 and is based on a recommendation of the SPEAC System by clinical experts in this category who serve on one of Vizient’s member-led councils. Vizient awards Innovative Technology contracts for technologies that demonstrate an ability to enhance clinical care and reduce the risk of harm to patients or providers, while simultaneously raising the standard of patient care and safety.
The SPEAC System is a FDA cleared, first-of-its-kind, monitoring system advancing surface electromyography (sEMG) as a biomarker for seizures with a positive motor component. The technology monitors patients via a lightweight, wireless monitor worn on the belly of the biceps to continuously record, analyze, and report sEMG signals of motor events. The continuous objective, physiological signal-based data captured by the SPEAC System may assist providers with diagnostic decisions for their patients.
Additionally, the System will alarm to alert caregivers of sEMG signals that may be associated with generalized tonic-clonic (GTC) seizures, the most dangerous seizure type. In a clinically validated, published study, the SPEAC System’s GTC seizure detection algorithm demonstrated equivalent sensitivity with the gold standard, video EEG, in detecting GTC seizures.
The struggle to gain control over seizures is real for patients with refractory seizure disorders. It can be difficult for physicians to obtain quantitative seizure data from a home environment. Harnessing continuous sEMG data coupled with in-depth event analysis, audio-recordings of alarmed events, and seizure alerting allows patients to “speak” to their providers in a way not possible before. The SPEAC System’s wireless sEMG Monitor is typically worn for months at a time, increasing the likelihood of capturing seizure events and improving diagnostic yield for physician review. “The SPEAC sEMG Monitor can be worn by the patient for much longer periods of time than what current inpatient and ambulatory seizure diagnostic technologies offer today,” said Chris Fashek, CEO of Brain Sentinel. “The SPEAC System fits seamlessly in the diagnostic pathway for people living with epilepsy.”
The SPEAC System is used in acute care facilities to record sEMG data for physician’s review. Simultaneously it can alert nurses within an average of 5.3 seconds from the onset of a GTC seizure [Halford, 2017], a life-threatening event that can go unnoticed even by specially trained staff [Malloy, 2018]. The SPEAC System/Monitor may continuously capture important diagnostic data to inform clinicians about seizure events while the patient is admitted to a med-surg unit, cardiac care unit, Emergency Department, and even in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.
At the end of each SPEAC prescription period, a clinical impressions report, prepared by an ABPN-Certified Epileptologist, is delivered to the referring physician. The summary report of physiological data gathered over an extended time frame is yet another tool for physicians to help guide therapeutic decision-making, prioritize surgical candidacy, and confirm efficacy of a prescribed treatment plan.
The SPEAC System may also be used for continued outpatient monitoring where the diagnostic data may be helpful to help prioritize high value epilepsy surgery candidates, to evaluate post-craniotomy patients to ensure seizure freedom, and to foster prompt post-discharge follow-up, enabling the physician to identify potential problems that could lead to readmission or other complications.
“We are excited and thrilled the SPEAC System has been designated by Vizient as an Innovative Technology,” said Fashek. “We aim to help Vizient members better serve their patient population suffering from uncontrolled epilepsy and raise the standard of seizure care that leads to improved patient outcomes.”
“Hospitals and providers are continuously looking for innovative solutions that demonstrate an ability to enhance clinical care or patient safety, and those that improve an organization’s care delivery and business model,” said Debbie Archer, Director of Procurement and leader of the Vizient Innovative Technology program for suppliers. “After a full review of the SPEAC System, Vizient’s member council agreed this solution offers an incremental benefit over other products and recommended it for an innovative technology contract.”
Vizient represents a diverse membership base that includes academic medical centers, pediatric facilities, community hospitals, integrated health delivery networks and non-acute health care providers and represents approximately 0 billion in annual purchasing volume. Through its Innovative Technology Program, Vizient works with member-led councils and task forces to review potentially innovative products. If it is determined that a product is innovative, Vizient may award a contract outside of the competitive bid cycle.
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Brain Sentinel Diagnostic Services LLC is a privately held Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility based in San Antonio, Texas specializing in robust and reliable diagnostic monitoring for patients living with seizure disorders. The company provides the FDA De Novo cleared SPEAC® System: The Sensing, Portable sEMG, Analysis and Characterization System. The SPEAC System is the first non-EEG, physiological signal-based epilepsy monitoring and alerting system available by prescription. The company is accredited/certified by The Joint Commission and is focused on delivering world class service for patients, caregivers, and providers.
2019 begins JAZZ AGE LAWN PARTY’s official “COUNTDOWN TO THE TWENTIES”.
Each hour draws us not only nearer to the 100th anniversary of Prohibition and the rebellious Jazz Age it triggered but to the most glamorous and entertaining event of the summer – JAZZ AGE LAWN PARTY. June 15-16, 2019 Saturday & Sunday, August 24-25, 2019 Saturday & Sunday.
Enjoy our new LATER HOURS of Noon – 6 pm, reduced admission prices, Aperol Spritzes, cocktails, rosé, and gourmet picnicking.
And, of course, take in the finest Jazz Age entertainment and dancing in the world. Join us this summer as the clock winds down to this incredible and historic milestone. Our 14th year on Governors Island will be one for the ages!
Now celebrating our 14th year, the Jazz Age Lawn Party has awoken the vibrations of a timeless zeitgeist. Originating as a small gathering of friends longing for the simpler charms of a bygone era, the event has evolved into an international destination, the world’s most beloved and longest running event of its kind. The vibrant optimism and inventiveness of Jazz Age culture and its living legacy continue to resonate with generation after generation.
Governors Island becomes the backdrop for this cultural phenomenon for the fourteenth year this summer. This trip through time begins with a breezy ride aboard a ferry boat with breathtaking views of Manhattan and Lady Liberty en route to NYC’s hidden gem, Governors Island. Once ashore, a sprawling green awaits, nestled under a canopy of century-old trees, caressed by fresh sea air, surrounded by historic architecture—a dream where the clock stops, nestled right in the heart of New York Harbor.
Refreshing summer cocktails will feature APEROL SPRITZ, our signature cocktail, as well as Prohibition Distillery, makers of Bootleggers 21, the official gin and vodka of Jazz Age Lawn Party, crafted in Roscoe, NY. Chilled VieVité, Côtes de Provence Rosé, ice cold beer, lemonade, and soft drinks will also be on hand. Widely anticipated by flappers, sporting gents and tiny tots alike, the event has been revered year after year by The New York Times, The New Yorker, Vogue and countless media around the globe. Some of our fabulous new features include great new ticket package bargains, even shorter lines, gourmet food trucks, and other special surprises. As always, a delightful array of offerings abounds throughout the day.
PERFORMANCES: *MICHAEL ARENELLA AND HIS DREAMLAND ORCHESTRA is the world’s premier Jazz Age dance orchestra, specializing in the Hot-Jazz of the 1920s. Conductor, composer, musician, and crooner Michael Arenella presents a personally transcribed, one-of-a-kind songbook for your listening and dancing pleasure *DREW
*RODDY CARAVELLA AND THE CANARSIE WOBBLERS – this fun-loving dance troupe conjures the rebellious and exuberant spirit of Roaring ‘20s youth
*GELBER & MANNING BAND – feuding vaudevillian lovebirds quarrel, coo and make beautiful music together
*QUEEN ESTHER – paying tribute to jazz royalty of yore
*PETER MINTUN – world’s greatest piano man
ACTIVITIES:
*DANCE LESSONS turn you into an Oliver Twist who knows the hottest dance moves of the decade
*VINTAGE PORTRAITS – You Ought To Be In Pictures, perched upon one of our Paper Moons
*BATHING BEAUTIES AND BEAUS PROMENADE – pull that itchy wool number out of the mothballs and parade it for all to admire (For entry email: bluevoon@aol.com)
*1920s MOTORCAR EXHIBITION get up close and personal with flivvers and Tin Lizzies
*CHARLESTON DANCE CONTEST see who’s the Bee’s Knees in this lighthearted dance-off
*THE HIGH COURT OF PIE CONTEST (Sunday, August 25thonly) (For entry email: govislandpie@gmail.com)
*KIDLAND carnival games and prizes for juniors and Flapperettes
OFFERINGS:
*TWO EXPANSIVE, JUMBO-SIZED WOODEN DANCE FLOORS set up right on the lawn
*TWO STAGES featuring the finest Jazz Age entertainment in the world all throughout the day
Refreshing summer cocktails including APEROL SPRITZ - the signature cocktail of the Jazz Age Lawn Party and well as retro cocktails featuring PROHIBITION DISTILLERY’s infamous Bootlegger 21 vodka and gin, as well as Q SODA.
*HALF-PRICE Vievite’ Provencal Rose, by the glass or bottle, available in all “Rose Lover” and “Bonnie & Clyde” packages. ( a glass, a bottle!!)
*Also featured in all “Rose Lover” and “Bonnie & Clyde” packages: La Mere Poulard Butter Cookies, Ritter Sport Chocolate, Belvoir Lemonade, Kusmi Exotic Iced Tea, FOUND Sparkling Water and more surprises from our sponsors!
*POP-UP BARBER SHOP by PRORASO, the Italian men’s grooming brand. Get a facial treatment or shave, right on the lawn!
*C.O. BIGELOW ROSE LOUNGE – Ladies will enjoy a respite from the Summer heat (fainting couch included) and a place to freshen up with roses, featuring some of Bigelow’s favorite rose-themed products: C.O. Bigelow’s new Iconic Collection Body Care in West Village Rose scent, cult classic Rose Salves and Rosewater Spritz Stations featuring Gülsha Ultimate Rosewater.
*GOURMET PICNIC MARKET featuring New York’s fanciest picnicking fare and gourmet food trucks along with sweet treats, ice cream, and old-time snacks. Plenty of old fashioned lemonade, soda, juices, water, and iced tea to whet your whistle
PAPER MOON PHOTO BOOTHS - New and Improved this year, hosted by POP SHOP PHOTOBOOTH, will print your portraits ON-THE-SPOT to take home!
*CHILDREN’S PARADE – Sundays, June 16th (Father’s Day) and August 25th, 3 pm at the MAIN STAGE. Open to all adult-supervised children 12 and younger. Vintage-inspired kiddie-couture encouraged! Prizes for kids and Dads on Father’s Day! To participate, please bring your baby-faced beauties to the MAIN STAGE at 3 pm on the Sunday of each event weekend.
*VINTAGE CLOTHING VENDORS AND ARTISANS – a veritable village of timeless treasures and inspired creations to take home
*DREAMLAND GENERAL STORE – for your comfort and convenience offers picnic blankets, parasols, hand fans, assorted sundries & more
Produced by The DOME Group LLC, the 2019 sixth Annual Art of Cool Festival will be held September 27-29th in downtown Durham. The main venue will be the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, located at 408 Blackwell Street. Additional venues include: the Durham Armory, Motorco Music Hall, Carolina Theatre, the Pinhook and The Masonic Lodge. AOCFEST 2019 tickets go on-sale to the public on Saturday, May 18th at 10amET through Eventbrite.
Three-time GRAMMY® award-winning singer-songwriter, New York Times best-selling poet, and critically acclaimed actor Jill Scott will headline the AOCFEST stage on Friday, September 27th. Dreamville Records singer-songwriter Ari Lennox will also perform at AOCFEST Friday evening. Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels will hit the Motorco Music Hall stage with a live rock performance.
Run DMC, one of the most influential acts in the history of hip-hop culture, will headline AOCFEST on Saturday, September 28th. This iconic group has sold tens of millions of records worldwide and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009. Whodini, one of the first rap groups to add a R&B twist to their music, will also grace the AOCFEST stage Saturday evening.
Additional confirmed AOCFEST performers for this year include: NC hip-hop producer, rapper and scholar 9th Wonder presenting 95Live; NC native and saxophonist Marcus Anderson; classically-trained string instrumentalists and hip-hop duo Black Violin and British soul singer-songwriter Omar. More national and local acts will be announced on a rolling basis.
“We are excited about the lineup and activities planned for AOCFEST 2019,” said Sulaiman Mausi, CEO, The DOME Group LLC. “We are working to become one of the top independent music festivals in the nation, to expand the festival’s mission and to deliver a great cultural experience for loyal Cooligans and newcomers alike.”
“We are particularly proud to have AOCFEST 2019 be a part of the Durham 150 year of events,” said Lesleigh Mausi, Co-Founder and Vice-President, The DOME Group LLC. “It is a privilege as entrepreneurs to continue to build something that will prominently position the Durham community artistically and economically for years to come.”
Ticket offerings include General Admission and VIP. Local Hotel partners are offering special AOCFEST rates and packages available now on a first-come first-served basis.
For more details, visit http://www.aocfestival.com and follow Art of Cool Festival on Facebook, and AOCFEST on Twitter and Instagram.
ABOUT THE DOME GROUP LLC The DOME Group, LLC is a trusted producer of live entertainment events, including top-billed concerts and music festivals for both urban and mainstream markets since 2007. The DOME Group LLC owns and operates the Durham NC-based Art of Cool Festival. With two regional offices in the United States, The DOME Group LLC promotes and produces sold-out events including Mary J. Blige, Big Sean, Kirk Whalum, T.I. and Young Jeezy, The Isley Brothers, Nas, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, KEM, India.Arie, Smokey Robinson, The Whispers, Anita Baker, Erykah Badu, Toni Braxton and countless others. The DOME Group LLC provides programming for some of the nation’s most state-of-the-art venues including The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre and other venues in Detroit, Greensboro Coliseum, Durham Performing Arts Center and various venues in North Carolina as well as Chevitz Arena in St. Louis, MO. The company also books major artists for university homecoming shows, community events and for corporate clients nationwide.
Empire Heating and Air Conditioning proudly celebrates the company’s 34th Anniversary since its founding in 1985. Martin and Gila Hoover started Empire in the “old Austin Carwash” building in downtown Decatur moving to the current location at 783 DeKalb Industrial Boulevard in 1990.
Empire enjoyed great growth serving the “In The Perimeter” homes and businesses for many years primarily by recommendations to friends and family. In 2001 Empire began expanding their service territory north and east. Empire heating and air conditioning’s service territory now includes the majority of DeKalb, Fulton, Forsyth and Gwinnett counties.
“Empire was founded on simple core principles to treat our customers as we would like to be treated, to deliver superior service by skilled tradespeople and provide fair up front simple pricing,” states Gila Hoover.
Founded on honesty and character, the company still holds true to these principles.
Empire Heating and Air Conditioning is known for their fast, friendly, and professional services and works daily to do so. In trying to better meet this goal, the company has made some changes to their website featuring new images and a more user-friendly site navigation. Many services are now categorized under Air Conditioning or Heating so users can easily find the service they need.
In addition to the company’s 34th Anniversary, the Empire Team is celebrating the recognition of several new awards, including the 2018 Intown Readers’ Choice Award and their 14th consecutive year receiving the Angie’s List Super Service Award.
“The one thing that sets us apart is our people. We have an awesome team of technicians, installers, dispatchers, managers and associates that work hard to do what it takes to get the job done. Our senior technicians are NATE certified, and many are also NCI and DET certified to deliver the best possible service,” exclaims Hoover.
Empire holds Georgia licenses for Electrical, Conditioned Air and Plumbing along with many certifications.
As a leading heating and air company in Atlanta, Empire Heating and Air Conditioning provides 15 different specialized services ranging from equipment replacement to indoor air quality testing and ductless split air conditioning and heat pumps. The company is an active member of multiple top-level associations, such as Air Conditioning Contractors of America, Conditioned Air Association of Georgia, PHCC, and more.
“Gila and I would like to take a moment and thank our customers for their continued support over the years,” states Martin Hoover, Empire Heating and Air Conditioning owner. “Whether we worked together just once or multiple times, every customer is important to us and has helped us reach this special milestone.”
“We always try to make our services affordable, as we understand sometimes heating or air issues arise at the most inconvenient times,” Hoover says.
On the website, viewers can find several HVAC coupons and financing options. The company is currently running specials for an Air Conditioning Tune Up and well as several rebate and special financing offers for Daikin and American Standard heating and cooling products.
For more information on Empire Heating and Air Conditioning or their HVAC services, visit https://empirehvac.com/ or call 404-294-0900.
Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces list compiles the results of a broad nationwide survey to identify those companies that have created exceptional workplaces displaying vibrant culture, deep employee engagement, and strong benefits. From a field of 2,000 finalists, Inc. Magazine selected 346 winners of this distinction in 2019.
As part of the evaluation process, each finalist submitted to a company-wide employee survey, the results of which helped form a composite score. This year, an average of 74.2% of all surveyed employees across all companies stated that they were engaged by their work. Planet DDS scored 94.8% on this key measure.
According to Inc. Magazine, the strongest engagement scores came from companies that prioritize the most human elements of work. These companies are leading the way in employee recognition, performance management, and diversity.
"With today's tight labor market, building a great corporate culture is more important than ever,” said Inc. Magazine Editor-in-Chief James Ledbetter. “The companies on Inc.'s Best Workplaces list are setting an example that the whole country can learn from."
Eric Giesecke, Planet DDS CEO, noted, “We recognize that some of our most important stakeholders are our employees. If employees are engaged, they will do great work for our customers, who will in turn help us grow our business and achieve strong financial results.”
Denticon by Planet DDS is the only proven, time-tested software offering that was built from the ground up for multi-location groups in the cloud. Denticon allows dental organizations to break free from the constraints of desktop software with a comprehensive solution that includes the tools needed to standardize, centralize, and grow. All while reducing IT cost and enhancing security. Learn more about Denticon at http://www.planetdds.com.
Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today's innovative company builders. Winner of Advertising Age’s “A-List” in January 2015, and a National Magazine Award for General Excellence in both 2014 and 2012, Inc. has a monthly audience reach that’s grown from two million in 2010 to more than 20 million today. For more information, visit Inc.com.
Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty has been chosen to list one of Portland’s most iconic floating homes, ‘The Aqua Star.’ Long hailed as an artistic masterpiece in and of itself, the 2,800 square foot home on the Willamette River was listed this week by Jason Mendell, broker, Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty.
Fondly named The Aqua Star by owners Buzz and Pam Gorder, the home has been described as a ‘floating fantasy’—like living in a sculpture reminiscent of the Bilbao Guggenheim Museum. The Aqua Star was the first home featured on Home and Garden’s Extreme Homes series and has since become a Portlandia icon and has been featured in movies.
The 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home was built by current owner, Buzz Gorder, who combined incredible passion, design and innovation to create a retreat style of living incorporating many Well Building features. The one-of-a-kind home boasts bright light and sweeping panoramic views from every room bearing witness to nature interacting with urban living.
This idyllic dream home is perfect for an active lifestyle or enjoying the tranquility of the natural environment from your home. The interior is inspiring with artistic features around every corner with sustainable design components throughout, including silos as domes. For video lifestyle images of this spectacular home click here.
The Aqua Star has 15-foot ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows and offers both secure privacy and scenic flair for a unique living experience. Imagine watching Portland’s famed Christmas ships, spring and fall runs of chinook salmon and enjoying year-round boating, kayaking, sailing, stand-up paddling and swimming out your doorstep. The Aqua Star also offers access to the East Bank Spring trail for cycling, running past Oaks Bottom Natural Preserve to downtown Portland, swimming in the no-wake Holgate Channel, 10-acres of shoreline walking trails, and Sellwood-area restaurants and shops.
“We chose Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty to list our beloved home because of the team’s proven and creative marketing methods—and Jason demonstrates an outside-the-box style that matched our home perfectly,” says Pam Gorder, owner. “The national and international partnerships of Cascade Sotheby’s offer access to global exposure and marketing that the home so richly deserves. We wanted a one-of-a-kind iconic realtor for our one-of-a-kind home. We look forward to finding the next steward who may want to create their own Portlandia experience on the river!”
Other features of this extraordinary property include:
Spacious outdoor decks and dock for boat moorage
Light, bright living rooms that bring the outside in
Energy Star heating and air conditioning
Open concept floor plan
Eclectic 3D art sculptures throughout, specially created for the home
Expansive windows that soak in all levels of day & night
Whimsical touches delight, from leopard print countertops to brightly colored walls
Ample space for an additional ‘Tinder’ or ADU to be built on the opposite dock
Relax in nature on this calming ‘liquid lot’
Ample space for gatherings, the current owner once hosted an event that had over 200 attendees
About Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty
For over a decade, Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty has been an innovative leader in the regional residential real estate market. Our brokers are passionate masters of their craft, combining local expertise and global connections to set the standard for real estate guidance in Oregon and SW Washington. We have grown and evolved in rhythm with market and technology advancements and seen significant progress and change in our communities. Along the way, we have never lost sight of what inspires us—the endless beauty and distinct landscape of our remarkable place here in the Pacific Northwest. It is this deep—almost sacred—sense of place that we share with our clients and compels us to accompany them on the journey to buying or selling a home. Cascade Sotheby’s is powered by the global prestige, heritage and fortitude of the Sotheby’s International Realty brand. In an ever-changing real estate market, that gives us staying power. Today, we have 12 offices and nearly 300 brokers that form the most expansive luxury and lifestyle real estate network in the Pacific Northwest. This exceptional team of brokers all share one belief—your best life begins with a home that inspires you.
For more on this stunning and unique property, contact Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty broker, Jason Mendell, at 503-349-4711.
WHAT: Matt and Ross Duffer, the 2007 Chapman University alumni who created the Netflix hit “Stranger Things,” will deliver this year’s commencement speech at Chapman. The Duffers’ speech will kick off Commencement Weekend when the class of 2019 gathers for Closing Convocation, the all-University assembly where degrees are conferred and graduates participate in the ceremonial turning of the tassels.
WHEN: Friday, May 17, 2019 at 7-9 p.m. PDT (Duffer Brothers from approximately 8:05 – 8:25 p.m. PDT)
WHERE: Chapman University, Orange, Calif.
WHO: Matt and Ross Duffer (’07), award-winning creators of “Stranger Things,” with season 3 beginning on July 4, 2019 exclusively on Netflix.
DETAILS: Although this is a sold out and ticketed event, photos and videos of the Duffer Brothers’ Commencement speech will be available upon request. Please contact Lara Wyss at lwyss@chapman.edu for more information. The ceremony will also be webcast live, which can be viewed through Chapman University’s official Facebook page.
The Duffers are 2007 graduates of Chapman’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, where they collaborated on numerous projects, including the short horror film “Eater.” In 2017, they returned to campus to receive the Alumni Achievement Award at the annual Chapman Celebrates gala. As part of the visit, they also met with students and shared insights about their filmmaking journey in a panel discussion before an overflow crowd.
About Chapman University Chapman University is California’s third largest private university and ranks fifth in the U.S. News & World Report listing of Best Regional Universities in the West. Chapman is categorized by the Carnegie Classification as an R2 “high research activity” institution and offers personalized education to more than 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Chapman strives for diversity and inclusion by recruiting and supporting students representing a variety of backgrounds, experiences, learning styles and unique talents. The campus has produced a Rhodes Scholar, been named a top producer of Fulbright Scholars and hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honor society. Founded in 1861 and based in the City of Orange, California, Chapman also includes the Harry and Diane Rinker Health Science Campus, 21 miles south in the Irvine Spectrum, Orange County’s technology hub. In 2020, the university will open its 11th college, the Fowler School of Engineering in its newest facility, Keck Center for Science and Engineering.
DUNA-USA, a manufacturer of polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams and chemicals for the aerospace, automotive, insulation, marine, and construction industries, has partnered with Insulations Inc. an oil and gas industry insulation contractor, to provide DUNAPOL® C foam-in-place polyurethane system for valve insulation at both Cameron LNG and Freeport LNG export plant projects.
After a testing process conducted in collaboration with multiple engineering firms, the DUNAPOL® C system was approved, and production initiated by Insulations Inc. in January 2019.
“With the DUNAPOL® C system, we documented noticeable efficiency improvements over traditional valve and flange insulating techniques. DUNAPOL® C enabled us to perform the valve insulation scope in faster, safer, more cost-effective manner, while still maintaining the high-quality level of work we take pride in,” states David Branton, President of Insulations Inc. “Insulations Inc. has made the capital and resource commitments to be the industry leader for LNG & Ethylene Foam-in-Place (FIP) applications, and we’ve seen great success in both the Freeport and Cameron LNG plant projects” adds Branton.
Historical valve and flange insulation protocol involves using fabricated rigid sheets, requiring a high amount of labor with lots of waste material and bond joints. Pour-in-place systems eliminate waste entirely and drastically reduce labor hours, providing a cost and time-effective improvement on existing technology.
The dimensional stability of the pour-in-place system, and the excellent cell structure are just a few of the features in a long list of outstanding mechanical, physical and thermal insulation properties of DUNAPOL® C. “Our collaboration with Insulations Inc., along with the quality of the DUNAPOL® C polyurethane systems, confirms the efficiency of foam-in-place insulation technology in the US market,” says Andrea Benedetti, CEO of DUNA-USA.
The foam-in-place technology is relatively new to the North American market but has a successful track record in LNG applications throughout the globe and is widely accepted as the most efficient insulation process for valve and flange applications. “We foresee a continued growth and use of the foam-in-place technology in LNG and ethylene projects throughout North America over the next few years, with a product made entirely in the US,” adds Benedetti.
Insulations Inc. is headquartered in New Orleans, LA, and has been in business for over 40 years. They specialize in providing high-quality construction services such as tank insulation, fireproofing, heat tracing, fabrication, refractory, painting/coating, abatement, and scaffolding. They operate in multiple industries such as refining, gas processing, chemical, power, pulp and paper, LNG, industrial, and marine. Additional information may be seen at: http://www.insulationsinc.com.
DUNA-USA’s Polyiso foam and PU systems are primarily targeted towards oil and gas, cryogenic, and LNG insulation applications and is the core business of the DUNA Group. The DUNA Group, comprised of DUNA-USA, DUNA-CORRADINI, and DUNA-EMIRATES, has been manufacturing foams, chemicals and adhesives since 1957, and specializes in the research and development of high-quality polyurethane foams and chemicals. DUNA has locations in the USA Italy, and United Arab Emirates. Additional information may be seen at: http://www.dunagroup.com/usa
At Stiles Dental Care, founder and NJ Top Dentist, Dr. William H. Stiles leads his practice by following the Golden Rule of Dentistry: form a trusting, long-lasting relationship with each patient. By following this rule, Dr. Stiles is able to change a patient’s life by creating the smiles of their dreams. This is what pushes him to provide top rated services at each appointment.
“While it’s important for dentists to listen to patients to understand what’s desired, it’s equally crucial for patients to listen to their dentists so they understand what options are being suggested,” says Dr. Stiles. “This attention to detail creates an appealing smile and great results.”
His Medford, New Jersey based practice is outfitted with cutting-edge technology including a CEREC machine, which is the latest 3D innovation providing single-visit crowns, inlays, and onlays.
“This one-appointment CEREC crown means no messy impressions, no temporary crown, no second injections, and less time in the dental chair,” Dr. Stiles explains.
To stay abreast of emerging technologies, Dr. Stiles has completed more than one thousand hours of continuing education courses at some of the country’s most prestigious institutions such as Spear Education, Dawson Academy, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Dr. Stiles says, “We want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves on providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy.”
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Wheelwell Inc., the first and largest social-commerce company for the automotive market, has closed million in financing from several prominent investors with deep experience in funding highly successful social-commerce businesses such as Houzz, Poshmark, Trulia, and Wish. This round was led by James Currier of NFX Capital and Hans Tung of GGV Capital.
The current round of funding builds on previous angel investments from individuals that included Steve Yankovich (former VP of product at eBay), John Couch (fomer EVP of marketing at Apple), and Jeff Bonforte (former SVP of communications products at Yahoo). As part of the transaction, James Currier has joined Wheelwell’s board of directors.
Based in San Francisco, the heart of technology innovation in the world, Wheelwell is attacking the automotive aftermarket industry from all angles by combining revolutionary AI (artificial intelligence), advanced data analytics, and deep marketing integrations with Google and Facebook. The foundation of Wheelwell and its rapid growth has been driven by a large social community of automotive enthusiasts that have enabled Wheelwell to achieve industry-leading conversion rates.
“We know from experience that peer validation gives consumers the confidence they need to make purchase decisions — in fact products on our site that feature content generated by our members convert to sales two times better,” said Wheelwell CEO, Peter J. Nielsen. “Wheelwell has its sights set firmly on being the center of the universe for all things automotive. The automotive aftermarket industry is a gigantic opportunity for us. Last year, 7B was spent on parts, service and advertising in the US alone. The online sales channel has almost doubled over the past five years — and is expected to double again in the coming years. We’re on a mission to connect auto enthusiasts with their peers, the best parts, and the thrill of automotive sports.”
Unlike old-tech competitors such as AutoAnything, CarID, and Summit Racing, Wheelwell is built from the ground up to cater to the needs of today’s connected automotive enthusiasts. The future of ecommerce is mobile, and with over 70% of its million-user audience interacting with Wheelwell on handheld devices, all aspects of the Wheelwell experience have been optimized for frictionless user interaction and ecommerce on any platform.
To fuel rapid expansion, Wheelwell has implemented an advanced, AI-controlled ETL database system, rivalling that of Amazon, that enables automatic and instantaneous updates of both new and existing products. Due to these new systems, Wheelwell has been able to double its number of manufacturing partners in 2019 and continues to add close to 100,000 new products every month.
A sector that is poised for transformation by disruptive technology
The automotive aftermarket industry is experiencing an increase in acquisitions and consolidations, with AutoZone’s subsidiary, AutoAnything recently being acquired (0M estimated) by Kingswood Capital Management, and Driven Performance Brands adding companies such as Flowmaster, Dinan and APR to its portfolio. Wheelwell is poised to outperform those companies that provide a singular service—but lack social network effects and a strong technology underpinning—by marrying advanced technologies and technology partnerships with the industry’s top advertising platforms.
“GGV was among the first investors to recognize the unique ability of social commerce companies to disrupt e-commerce. Indeed, companies like Poshmark are classic examples of how to execute this strategy in the apparel industry,” said Hans Tung, managing partner at GGV Capital. “When we met Wheelwell, we saw an opportunity for them to achieve what others have not in the automotive aftermarket: seamlessly integrate social with e-commerce.”
“At NFX, we have been extolling the power of market network businesses for years. As market networks combine the best elements of networks like Facebook with marketplaces like eBay, we believe that market network-based companies will produce the most formidable companies in the coming decade,” said James Currier, managing partner at NFX. “I see Wheelwell capturing the untapped potential of the automotive market by bringing together consumers, manufacturers, and service providers in a way not seen before in this industry.”
About GGV GGV Capital is a global venture capital firm that invests in local founders. As a multi-stage, sector-focused firm, GGV focuses on seed-to-growth stage investments across Consumer/New Retail, Social/Digital & Internet, Enterprise/Cloud and Frontier Tech sectors. The firm was founded in 2000 and manages .2 billion in capital across 13 funds. Past and present portfolio companies include Affirm, Airbnb, Alibaba, Bitsight, ByteDance (Toutiao), Ctrip, Didi Chuxing, Grab, Gladly, Hello Chuxing, HashiCorp, Houzz, Keep, LingoChamp, Namely, Niu, Nozomi Networks, Opendoor, Peloton, Poshmark, Slack, Square, Wish, Xauto, Xiaohongshu, Yellow, YY, Zhaoyou and more. The firm has offices in Beijing, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore, and Silicon Valley. Learn more at ggvc.com, @GGVCapital or GGVCapital on WeChat.
About NFX NFX is an early-stage venture firm based in San Francisco that is transforming how true innovators are funded. As founders themselves, NFX has built 10 companies with more than Billion in exits across multiple industries and geographies. Their belief that creating something of true significance starts with seeing things others do not. This means sharing exponential yet little-known techniques for network effects & growth, and making visible the typically unseen methods of technology's most iconic companies. It also means creating an early stage experience for all Founders that is powered by more software, starting with fundraising (signal.nfx.com). To learn more, visit us at http://www.nfx.com & @NFXGuild.
About Wheelwell Wheelwell is the first and largest social commerce company for the automotive market. Venture-backed and headquartered in San Francisco, the Wheelwell team consists of former employees of Apple, eBay, Nextdoor, Twitter, AutoAnything, MotorTrend, and Volvo — all united on a mission to help car enthusiasts easily find and buy the very best products for their cars. For more information, visit wheelwell.com.
Media contact: Tim Cox, SMG for Wheelwell tcox(at)strykermunleygroup(dot)com
Ovation® Fertility, in collaboration with its partner physicians at Texas Fertility Center and Fertility Answers in Louisiana, has selected two IVF patients to receive the 2019 Advocacy Day Grant. This grant ensures that the fertility patient perspective will be represented on Capitol Hill by covering the cost of their travel to Washington, D.C., to meet with legislators on RESOLVE Advocacy Day, May 15-16, 2019.
Advocacy Day, organized by RESOLVE in partnership with the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), brings the infertility community together to talk to members of Congress about important issues, such as increased access to family-building options and financial relief.
“When our lawmakers develop legislation that affects fertility care, no opinion carries more weight than that of the women and men who need advanced assisted reproductive technology to grow their families,” says Nate Snyder, Ovation’s chief executive officer. “Ovation is proud to partner with some of America’s top fertility specialists to ensure that our IVF patients’ voices are heard on Capitol Hill.”
To apply for the grant, which covers expenses for each patient and a guest, applicants submitted their fertility stories in written, video or photo collage format. The grant winners were selected by an independent, 12-person committee, and all entries will be carried by the Ovation delegation to be passed along to legislators.
Brittany Beckendorf was selected to receive the Texas Fertility Center Advocacy Day Grant. She will attend a day of lobbying workshops with Kaylen Silverberg MD, TFC’s medical director, who will accompany her in her meetings with Congressional representatives. Beckendorf was chosen to receive the grant after sharing her story about using IVF to overcome polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis, and give birth to a healthy baby boy.
“I have been able to conceive naturally once in 2009, and that was it,” Beckendorf says. “Lawmakers need to know that our bodies aren't just well-oiled machines. Things change and can break. It's hard for someone who can conceive naturally to understand this, but I think that putting a face with the issue makes this all the more real. This is not a one-size-fits-all process; every person with infertility takes a different path to conception. More injections, more medicine, more blood draws, and multiple implantation attempts. It's important for people to see the toll it takes on you, not only financially, but physically and mentally. The more we talk about it, the more aware people become, and real, honest discussions can occur.”
The Fertility Answers Advocacy Day Grant recipient, Hannah Beck, is currently undergoing IVF with husband Jonathan in an effort to conceive their first child. To overcome her PCOS, insulin-resistance and extensive endometriosis, Hannah was forced to switch careers to get insurance coverage for the fertility care she needs. Beck will accompany Fertility Answers’ Medical Director, John Storment, M.D. to share her perspective on changes needed in legislation affecting fertility care.
“Infertility is a medical issue that affects so many, but most cannot afford to treat it,” Beck says. “The fertility medications cost a large sum, and even with medical insurance, they are rarely covered. Many insurance policies do not offer any assistance with paying for fertility treatments, and that standard needs to change. My infertility story is similar to so many others, and it is my passion to advocate for myself and for those who have dreams of starting a family, but are financially unable to do so.”
About Ovation® Fertility
Ovation Fertility is a national network of reproductive endocrinologists and scientific thought leaders focused on reducing the cost of live birth through more efficient and effective fertility care. Ovation’s IVF and genetics laboratories and affiliated practices work collaboratively to raise the bar for IVF treatment, with state-of-the-art, evidence-based fertility services that give hopeful parents the best chance for a successful pregnancy. Physicians partner with Ovation to offer their patients advanced preimplantation genetic testing. Ovation also provides donor eggs that come with the world’s first Euploid Embryo Guarantee®, as well as secure frozen egg, embryo and sperm long-term storage; consultative services to help IVF laboratories improve quality and performance; and fertility preservation programs that enable more women to freeze their eggs and build future families. Learn more about Ovation’s vision of a world without infertility at http://www.OvationFertility.com.
About Texas Fertility Center
Texas Fertility Center (TFC), one of the nation’s leading full-service infertility practices, provides advanced infertility and reproductive endocrinology services to patients throughout Texas, the southwestern United States and the Americas. For more information, please visit http://www.txfertility.com.
About Fertility Answers
Established in 2002, Fertility Answers is dedicated to helping couples build families throughout Louisiana with innovative treatment focused on infertility and reproductive disorders. Fertility Answers offers comprehensive reproductive services, including egg freezing, in vitro fertilization, intrauterine insemination (IUI), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), ovulation induction, fibroid removal, PCOS treatment, pre-implantation genetic screening and diagnosis, endometrial ablation and tubal reversal surgery. With locations in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, Fertility Answers strives to provide the highest quality fertility healthcare in a caring environment. For more information, visit http://www.fertilityanswers.com.
Trepp, LLC, a leading provider of information, analytics, and technology to the structured finance, commercial real estate, and banking markets, has released its April 2019 CMBS Special Servicing Report. The full report can be accessed here: https://www.trepp.com/april-2019-cmbs-special-servicing-report.
The Trepp CMBS Special Servicing Rate rose by 11 basis points to 3.53% in April, which is the reading’s first month-over-month increase since July 2018. While special servicing rates for all five major property types climbed last month, the retail sector featured the greatest month-over-month change. Despite April’s increase, the rate has fallen 115 basis points year over year.
“The special servicing rate increased for the first time in almost a year thanks to 0.2 million in newly transferred loans,” said Joe McBride, Trepp’s Director of Research & Applied Data. “Retail properties made up the majority of those transfers, led by the Destiny USA mall in Syracuse, New York. The mall backs a 0 million single-asset CMBS deal that was issued in 2014. Defaults in single-asset CMBS deals are very rare, so we will be keeping our eye on the Destiny mall going forward.” Special servicing readings for all five major property segments increased last month, but no increase was larger than that of the retail sector. The retail special servicing rate surged 24 basis points to 5.73% in April. Although the lodging segment is still the best performing major property type, it incurred the month’s second-greatest jump, rising nine basis points to 2.25%. Lodging loans in CMBS 1.0 featured a very sharp incline in servicing transfers, as that segment’s reading soared by more than 1,000 basis points.
The percentage of post-crisis, or CMBS 2.0+, debt that was in special servicing last month rose 16 basis points to 1.27%. Retail and multifamily servicing events pushed the overall 2.0+ rate higher, as those property type rates climbed 47 and 16 basis points, respectively, last month. The CMBS 1.0 special servicing rate, which looks at any loans issued before the 2008 financial crisis, surged 167 basis points to 50.05% in April.
For additional details, such as monthly rate changes for all major property types, download the April 2019 CMBS Special Servicing Report: https://www.trepp.com/april-2019-cmbs-special-servicing-report. For daily CMBS commentary, follow @TreppWire on Twitter.
About Trepp Trepp, LLC, founded in 1979, is the leading provider of information, analytics, and technology to the CMBS, commercial real estate, and banking markets. Trepp provides primary and secondary market participants with the web-based tools and insight they need to increase their operational efficiencies, information transparency, and investment performance. From its offices in New York, San Francisco, and London, Trepp serves its clients with products and services to support trading, research, risk management, surveillance, and portfolio management. Trepp is wholly-owned by Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT). For more information, visit http://www.Trepp.com.
Buff Bake, a proven leader in high protein, gluten free, cookies, today announced the launch of their new FUELBAR - a unique KETO diet friendly bar with the added benefit of MCT oil to help you feel fuller, longer. The launch of the bar will feature three great flavors - vanilla almond, peanut butter cacao, and cinnamon crunch.
FUELBAR +MCT meets many of today’s improved dietary expectations by offering a product that is plant based, low in carbs, and dairy free. The ingredient mix free from sugar alcohols and artificial ingredients, delivers a dose of clean protein and healthy fats for a quick pick me up or post workout refuel. “We saw a need for a great tasting snack bar that delivered on what today’s more informed consumers are looking for in nutrition.”, remarks Ryan Queen, Co-Owner and VP of Sales at Buff Bake. “We’re excited to expand our product offering to cover a broader range of dietary needs including those seeking the nutritional benefits that match KETO standards. We’re proud this new product continues to deliver on our brand promise of protein packed deliciousness with a simple ingredient mix.”
The inclusion of MCT Oil in the FUELBAR unlocks added benefit for snackers by leveraging this healthy fat to help increase energy levels, improve brain function, speed up your metabolism, and suppress your appetite. All this in a snack bar that delivers 220 calories and 13g of dietary fiber with only 1g of sugar and 4 net carbs.
“We want customers to expect better options from their protein snack providers.” said Queen on the needs FUELBAR addresses. “We’re happy to be pushing the category forward with the FUELBAR an we’re confident that customers seeking a low carb, low sugar snack will love the taste and benefits that this bar delivers on.
In 2014, frustrated with a lack of variety of delicious, high protein snacks on the market, one of Buff Bake’s founders, Brittany Boeckle, took to the kitchen to create a line of products that used clean, all natural ingredients to fill this missing void. Since then, they have created the best version of our favorite snacks, by removing the bad and replacing it with the benefits of high protein, less sugar, and clean ingredients that put taste before all else.
Buff Bake, is now available in 5,000 retails stores nationwide, including 7-Eleven, Publix, Wegman’s, Sprouts, Whole Foods and more. Driven by innovation, they will continue to create better-for-you protein snacks that provide your body with the fuel it needs for any activity. On a hike, after the gym, or with your morning cup of coffee. Buff Bake truly is Fuel for All, with a quality your entire family can count on.
NDA Partners Chairman Carl Peck, MD, announced today that Johannes N. van den Anker, MD, PhD, a prominent neonatal and pediatric clinical pharmacologist and expert in pediatric and neonatal clinical trials and therapies, has joined the firm as an Expert Consultant.
Dr. van den Anker is Vice Chair of Pediatrics for Experimental Therapeutics, the Evan and Cindy Jones Chair in Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology, and serves as Director of the Division of Clinical Pharmacology at Children’s National Medical Center (Washington, DC). He is Professor of Pediatrics, Pharmacology & Physiology, and Genomics and Precision Medicine at The George Washington University (Washington, DC). He is also the Eckenstein-Geigy Distinguished Professor of Pediatric Pharmacology and Department Chair of Pediatric Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics, University Children’s Hospital (Basel, Switzerland), and Adjunct Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics, Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Baltimore, MD), and Adjunct Faculty, Intensive Care and Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC-Sophia Children’s Hospital (Rotterdam, the Netherlands). In addition to his research positions, Dr. van den Anker serves as the part-time Chief Medical Officer of ReveraGen BioPharma.
Dr. van den Anker formerly served as Director, Division of Neonatology at Sophia Children’s Hospital and as Director, Division of Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology and Medical Toxicology, at Columbus Children’s Hospital (Columbus, Ohio).
“Dr. van den Anker’s extensive knowledge of pediatric and neonatal clinical pharmacology and expertise in pediatric and neonatal therapies and clinical trials makes him an outstanding resource for assisting our clients in the design and implementation of their pediatric development programs,” said Dr. Peck. “We are delighted that he has joined NDA Partners team of Expert Consultants.”
Dr. van den Anker received his medical degree and Doctorate in Pharmacology from Erasmus University Rotterdam in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. He completed his residency in Pediatrics and a fellowship in Neonatology at Sophia Children’s Hospital in the Netherlands.
About NDA Partners NDA Partners is a life sciences management consulting and contract development organization (CDO) focused on providing product development and regulatory services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries worldwide. The highly experienced Principals and Premier Experts of NDA Partners include three former FDA Center Directors; the former Chairman of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the UK; the former Chief Executive Officer and Chief Science Officer at the United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP); an international team of more than 100 former pharmaceutical industry and regulatory agency senior executives; and an extensive roster of highly proficient experts in specialized areas including nonclinical development, toxicology, pharmacokinetics, CMC, medical device design control and quality systems, clinical development, regulatory submissions, and development program management. Services include product development and regulatory strategy, expert consulting, high-impact project teams, and contract management of client product development programs.
Slone Partners, North America’s leading executive search firm for life sciences and diagnostics companies, announces the placement of Richard Wenstrup, M.D., at Epic Sciences, Inc. as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Wenstrup leads clinical development, regulatory and medical affairs strategies, and is responsible for advancing the company's clinical research and product development pipeline. Based at the company’s headquarters in San Diego, California, he reports directly to CEO Lloyd Sanders.
Epic Sciences develops novel diagnostics to improve and personalize the treatment and management of cancer with a mission to extend patient lives. The company’s goal is to offer greater clarity for doctors to make correct decisions for patients at pivotal points in treating that cancer, and to rapidly pivot away from therapies that are no longer clinically effective. Currently working with 65 top pharmaceutical partners and 45 academic cancer hospitals, including the National Cancer Institute, Epic Sciences’ technology is being used in over 200 clinical trials and has tested over 80,000 patient samples. Utilizing this rare-cell detection engine technology, the company has the world’s leading pipeline of personalized, predictive and proven tests to guide therapy selection across the most impactful drug classes in oncology. For example, Epic Sciences has partnered with Genomic Health to commercialize the first predictive liquid biopsy test for prostate cancer. The company is building a strong pipeline of additional tests for other cancer indications.
Dr. Wenstrup has 25 years of clinical leadership experience in oncology, genetics and pharmacogenomics. Previously, he served as Chief Medical Officer for Oxford Immunotec, Inc., where he oversaw research and development, product development, regulatory, and medical & clinical affairs. From 2006-2017, Dr. Wenstrup served as Chief Medical Officer for Myriad Genetics, Inc. where he built and led the clinical and medical affairs team to support a multi-fold increase in revenue during his tenure. He was actively involved in the company's product development, M&A and in-licensing activities. As an entrepreneur, Dr. Wenstrup was the founding director of the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and co-founder of Assurex Health, Inc., now a subsidiary of Myriad Genetics, Inc. Before joining industry, he served as a tenured Professor of Pediatrics in Human Genetics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, and as a tenured Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati, where he earned his medical degree.
Says Slone Partners President Tara Kochis-Stach, “Dr. Wenstrup’s decades-long experience in oncology leadership and clinical work will add substantial value to Epic Sciences in developing exciting new diagnostic tests that advance the mission of precision medicine.”
ABOUT SLONE PARTNERS Slone Partners delivers the leaders who build amazing scientific healthcare organizations – People Are Our Science®. Since 2000, Slone Partners specializes in delivering world-class C-suite leadership, executive, and upper management talent to the most promising and established life sciences, diagnostics, precision medicine, CRO, and laboratory services companies. With coast-to-coast presence in the most active healthcare industry hubs of Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Austin, Research Triangle Park NC, and Washington DC, Slone Partners uniquely and precisely provides an array of executive search and advisory services to innovative scientific healthcare companies. To learn more about Slone Partners’ value proposition and processes, visit http://www.slonepartners.com or call 888.784.3422.
ABOUT EPIC SCIENCES Epic Sciences, Inc. is developing novel diagnostics to personalize and advance the treatment and management of cancer. Epic Sciences' mission is to enable the rapid and non-invasive detection of genetic and molecular changes in cancer throughout a patient's journey. The company was founded on a powerful platform to identify and characterize rare cells, including circulating tumor cells. Epic Sciences No Cell Left Behind® technology helps match patients to therapies and monitor for drug resistance, so that the best treatment path can be chosen at every clinical decision point. Epic Sciences has partnered with Genomic Health to commercialize the Oncotype DX AR-V7 Nucleus Detect test, which helps with therapeutic decisions between taxane chemotherapy or androgen-directed therapeutics in metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer. Today, Epic Sciences partners with leading pharmaceutical companies and major cancer centers around the world. Epic Sciences' goal is to increase the success rate of cancer drugs in clinical trials and improve patient outcomes by providing physicians real-time information to guide treatment choices. Epic Sciences is headquartered in San Diego. Further information is available on the Company's website http://www.epicsciences.com.
Neota Logic, creators of the world’s leading no code AI automation platform, announced today that Altus Legal (Illinois) and Goodman Holmgren (Arizona) have launched a suite of Neota applications offering legal services to condominium and homeowner association boards and property managers that will form the basis of their new venture, DecSpeak.
DecSpeak is a new way of providing 24/7 legal services to community association boards and property managers. Some of DecSpeak’s applications are currently available to boards and property managers free of charge, while others are available to Altus Legal Clients for a low monthly subscription.
The applications now live and available on the Altus Legal website are:
Budget Meeting Data Calculator - Assists boards and property managers of Illinois condo associations calculate the dates for sending out budget drafts and meeting notices.
Board Email Discussion Advisor - Assists users to decipher whether an e-mail discussion among board members violates any laws.
Violation Letter Drafting Tool - Assists users to create violation notices, fully compliant with Illinois law.
Ombudsperson Complaint Policy Drafting Tool - Assists users to create the complaint resolution policies required by the Illinois Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson Act.
The Act Advisor - Answers 200+ frequent questions based on Illinois Condominium Property Act.
Nicholas Bartzen, Co-Founder of DecSpeak commented, ‘We found that the same questions would keep coming up from community associations regarding their state statute and governing documents. We used the Neota platform to develop applications to make these answers more widely and cost-effectively accessible for our clients, no matter what their size. We are hoping to disrupt the industry with a new kind of service’.
Kim Massana, CEO at Neota Logic commented, ‘It’s great to work with DecSpeak as they find innovative ways to serve their clients by transforming their legal services. We’re also pleased they made great use of the Neota Alumni group, our community of students and graduates who have worked in Neota and are available for our customers to use to help build applications’.
About Neota Logic The company’s no code AI automation platform allows professionals to rapidly automate their services. Neota customers and their clients enjoy the benefits of digital technology extending the reach of the professional, improved efficiency, client satisfaction and new business opportunities. Neota is the only platform capable of automating all aspects of professional services including intelligent fact-gathering, expert decision-making, end-to-end processes and document lifecycle management. With a global presence, Neota offers its software and professional services to clients from its offices in New York, London and Melbourne.
A team from Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA) has won the Grand Prize in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon, a collegiate competition that challenges student/faculty teams to design and build highly efficient and innovative buildings powered by renewable energy. Southland Log Homes provided the Virginia Tech team with guidance on timber fabrication and construction techniques to help the group of designers, engineers, and architects arrive at the winning design.
The Virginia Tech team prevailed in the competition against teams from almost 40 other universities, including Georgia Tech, Penn State, Carnegie Mellon, and Yale. The winning design, named “TreeHAUS”, focused on the goals of energy efficiency, sustainability, and financial feasibility.
The Virginia Tech team reached out to Southland for help and guidance with the design, recognizing the company’s industry leadership and over 40 years of designing and manufacturing log homes and log cabin kits.
“Southland Log Homes was an incredible help and inspiration to the team," said Zachary Gould, PhD Candidate in Environmental Design at Virginia Tech.
Southland Log Homes, America’s largest designer and manufacturer of log homes, and a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, has been previously honored with multiple national awards for excellence in design of log home plans. “We congratulate the Virginia Tech team on their achievement," said Ken Sekley, President and CEO of Southland. “Their effort is a further demonstration of the energy efficiency and environmental sustainability that can be achieved with homes designed using beautifully natural, solid wood timbers.”
About Southland Log Homes: Headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, Southland Log Homes was founded in 1978 and is the largest log home company in the United States. Southland operates model home sales offices and has authorized Southland dealers located throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. Model homes are located in Atlanta, GA; Baton Rouge, LA; Biloxi, MS; Birmingham, AL; Charlotte, NC; Christiansburg, VA; Columbia, SC; Dallas, TX; Danville, PA; Fredericksburg, VA; Gatlinburg,TN; Greensboro, NC; Greenville, SC; Houston, TX; Northwest Indiana; Kansas City, MO; Lake City, FL; Louisville, KY; Macon, GA; Memphis, TN; Nashville, TN; Springfield, MA; and San Antonio, TX. For more information about Southland Log Homes, call 800-641-4754 or visit SouthlandLogHomes.com.
Alpine Power Systems is excited to announce the launch of their PowerMAX Power Cabinet, a robust DC power solution for utility and telecom applications.
PowerMAX Power Cabinet Highlights:
Alpine’s PowerMAX Power Cabinet provides a tremendous TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) value.
The cabinet provides a safe, lockable, enclosure for your battery system.
The PowerMAX Power Cabinet has a smaller footprint than traditional wet cell battery systems.
Cabinet Dimensions: 56" L x 27.75" W x 39.9" H
Cabinet can be moved with a pallet jack or forklift and comes with removable casters.
100amp double-throw switch allows a safe connection to a temporary battery bank for testing and replacements. To be used in conjunction with a filtered charger.
Cabinet is powder-coated and ventilated.
Optional quick connects for easy connections to main charger cables.
Note: The double-throw switch can be replaced with a second paralleled battery bank if twice the Ah is required. The throw switch can be wall-mounted as an alternative.
Phil O’Connell, Director of Backup Power Sales for Alpine Power Systems said, "We are proud to announce the launch of our PowerMAX Power Cabinet. This system will save space, improve safety, and reduce maintenance costs for utility and telecom applications.”
The PowerMAX Power Cabinet is designed for indoor use. The cabinet is installed with sealed TPPL battery technology; you can expect up to 20 years of reliability at 77-degree ambient room temperature (10 years at 95 degrees). This system can permanently replace larger wet cell options or be used as a mobile temporary power source. To find out more call 877-993-8855 or visit: https://alpinepowersystems.com/backup-power-products/enclosures-and-racks/powermax-power-cabinet/
About Alpine Power Systems Alpine Power Systems, established in 1963, is an independent B2B global solution provider specializing in backup power, telecom, cable, and motive power solutions. Alpine has expanded operations to become one of the largest independent organizations in our industry. Alpine is a dynamic and growing company supplying numerous Fortune 1000 companies.
Some of the world’s top experts in imaging and cancer biology will present the latest research in this growing field at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research and Hood College Imaging Science and Cancer Biology Symposium, June 21-23. Cancer researchers are invited to attend the conference, to be held on the Hood campus in Frederick, Maryland.
New imaging technologies have the potential to transform cancer research and treatment by driving new understanding in cancer biology over a broad range of scales from the atomistic to the human body. The interdisciplinary symposium will showcase how leading cancer researchers leverage advanced imaging tools.
“The distinguished group of scientists leading the symposium convenes at a pivotal time. Advances in imaging technologies are revolutionizing cancer biology, providing a deeper understanding of molecular and cellular structure,” said Ethan Dmitrovsky, M.D., director of the Frederick National Laboratory, which is home to state-of-the-art imaging technologies, including the National Cryo-Electron Microscopy Facility.
“This is an opportunity to get a glimpse of what the future holds for the application of exciting new imaging technologies to provide fundamental insights into cancer biology,” said Sriram Subramaniam, Ph.D., a symposium presenter and founding director of the National Cryo-Electron Microscopy Facility.
The scientific symposium is the first in the planned Frederick National Laboratory–Hood College Life Sciences Symposium series. The event is in the tradition of the popular Oncogene Meeting, a national fixture in Frederick for more than 20 years.
“We are excited about reviving this symposium with Leidos, who has been a tremendous partner for Hood. They have provided research and internship opportunities for our students, and many of our graduate school adjunct instructors work at Leidos,” said Andrea E. Chapdelaine, Ph.D., president of Hood College.
Symposium presentations will explore advances in understanding the mechanisms altering cancer cell signaling—as recently enabled by imaging technologies. High-resolution imaging techniques, such as Fluorine-19 nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and the cryo-electron microscopy, have also yielded new insights in structural biology. Presenters will discuss the use of these techniques and describe the research they have enabled across an array of structural biology topics, ranging from the epigenome to the immune system. The final day of the symposium will introduce attendees to novel and cutting-edge imaging methods only recently leveraged for cancer research. Attendees will have the opportunity to confer with presenters individually throughout the weekend.
The symposium will begin Friday, June 21 with a reception at 5:30 p.m. followed by a public lecture from keynote Otis Brawley, M.D., who served as chief medical and scientific officer of the American Cancer Society from 2007 to 2018. He will discuss the democratization of cancer medicine and describe how new insights in cancer researcher can benefit all Americans.
The presenters and their session topics are as follows:
Frank McCormick, Ph.D., University of California, San Francisco, Visualizing Signal Transduction
Diane Lidke, Ph.D., University of New Mexico, Single Molecule Imaging Provides New Insights into Oncogenic EGFR Signaling
Joe Gray, Ph.D., Oregon Health and Science University, A Multiscale Assessment of Spatially Defined Inter- and Intra-Cellular Interactions in Breast Cancer
Helen Piwnica-Worms, Ph.D., University of Texas, MD Anderson, Imaging the Compositional, Spatial and Signaling Heterogeneity of Breast Cancer
Hao Wu, Ph.D., Harvard University, Imaging for Immunity
Angela Gronenborn, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, The Awesome Power of 19F NMR
Cheryl Arrowsmith, Ph.D., University of Toronto, Structural and Chemical Biology to Illuminate the Cancer Epigenome
Sriram Subramaniam, Ph.D., University of British Columbia, Cryo-EM and Integrative Structural Biology
Wei Min, Ph.D., Columbia University, High-Resolution Imaging of Metabolic Activity and Heterogeneity in Animals
David Piwnica-Worms, M.D., Ph.D., University of Texas, MD Anderson, Combined Single Cell Intravital Bioluminescence and Confocal Imaging in Live Animals Identifies HOCl as a Paracrine Effector Linking Myeloid Cells to NF-κB Signaling in Melanoma Cells
Peter N. Devreotes, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, Excitable Networks in Directed Cell Migration
Tom Misteli, Ph.D., National Cancer Institute, Imaging the Genome
To learn more and to register for the event, please visit the symposium website.
Hood College is an independent, liberal arts college, offering 32 undergraduate majors, four pre-professional programs, 17 graduate programs, two doctorates and 11 post-baccalaureate certificates. Located in historic Frederick, near Washington, D.C., Baltimore and the I-270 technology corridor, Hood gives students access to countless internships and research opportunities.
Following successful completion of the initial grind on the lower level of the new Sarah and Benjamin Winters Visionary Arts Building, Industrial Caulk & Seal is slated to begin extensive architectural grinding and polishing on the upper floors in the innovative new building on the historic Franklin and Marshall campus.
The Sarah and Benjamin Winters Visionary Arts building replaces the Herman Arts Center and epitomizes the latest and greatest in advanced architectural design at F & M. The building boasts a unique silhouette, and the main body of the structure is raised and framed in glass to offer views both under and through to Bachman Park and the surrounding Arts Quad.
Franklin and Marshall has made a commitment to LEED green building design and sustainability, and the new Visionary Arts building is no exception. The commitment to LEED Silver status led the architect to include polished concrete as the floor finish of choice. Through extensive sampling the general contractor, Poole Anderson, selected Industrial Caulk and Seal as the subcontractor to handle the demands associated with this high-profile project.
As an award-winning concrete polishing contractor, Industrial Caulk and Seal is often the contractor of choice for demanding and unique structures throughout the Mid-Atlantic and North East. Upon completion, the Sarah and Benjamin Winters Visionary Arts Building will be the latest addition to the extensive resume for ICS that features the finest architecture of today’s day and age.
About Industrial Caulk & Seal: ICS is a nationally recognized commercial contractor serving the Mid-Atlantic and North East. Founded in 2001, ICS has worked aggressively to set the industry standard in commercial concrete polishing, commercial caulking and semi-rigid joint fillers, commercial flooring and coatings, and comprehensive floor repair and restoration. Please visit http://www.industrialcaulkandseal.com for additional information.
Board-certified periodontist, Dr. Jin Y. Kim, welcomes those with tooth loss in Orange, Calif. to explore the long-term and natural-looking tooth replacement, dental implants. Dental implants are now considered the gold standard in tooth replacements because they can restore complete function and aesthetics while also lasting 20 years or longer with proper care.
Dental implants include a post that is surgically placed into the bone as well as a custom-made crown that fits on top. Using advanced equipment, Dr. Kim precisely places each implant post exactly where it will be most successful long-term. In order to ensure patients feel comfortable and relaxed throughout their treatment, Dr. Kim also offers custom sedation dentistry at both of his practice locations in Diamond Bar and West Garden Grove, Calif.
After placement, dental implants offer a success rate of more than 95 percent. Because they inspire healthy bone growth like a natural tooth root, they help maintain the integrity of the jawbone as well as avoid changes in facial shape common in those with dentures and bridges. Dr. Kim places both single dental implants and full arch dental implants as needed.
Throughout his esteemed career as a leading periodontist, Dr. Kim has spent considerable time learning the most leading-edge techniques in dentistry. He is also in the rare position of being dual board-certified by both the American Board of Periodontology and the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry. In addition to his focus on restorative dentistry, Dr. Kim also offers a wide range of other periodontal services such as laser gum therapy and minimally invasive gum recession treatment.
Those who have at least one missing tooth, or are missing a row of teeth, are encouraged to contact Dr. Kim for an appointment to discuss receiving advanced dental implants in Orange, Calif. Self-referrals and self-payments are welcome. His Diamond Bar, Calif, practice can be reached by calling 909-860-9222, and his West Garden Grove, Calif, office is available at 714-898-8757.
About the Periodontist
Dr. Jin Y. Kim is a periodontist dedicated to providing personalized dental care in Diamond Bar and Garden Grove, Calif. Dr. Kim attended the University of Sydney Faculty of Dentistry before furthering his education with an advanced degree in pathology from the Medical School of the same University. Dr. Kim completed a periodontics and implant surgery residency at UCLA School of Dentistry and is board-certified by the American Board of Periodontology and the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry. He is a past president of the Western Society of Periodontology and was also inducted to be a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Dentists and earned Fellowships in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Dr. Kim lectures and holds faculty positions at a number of universities including UCLA School of Dentistry and abroad. He has spoken at no less than 36 different countries across the globe as well as national and international academic and clinical associations and universities including the International Association of Dental Research, American Academy of Periodontology and Academy of Osseointegration. To learn more about Dr. Jin Kim and the services he offers, visit his website at http://www.drjinkim.com or call 909-860-9222 for the Diamond Bar location or 714-898-8757 for the West Garden Grove location to schedule an appointment.
he NPD Group has named François Klipfel president of the company’s Europe Toys business. NPD, the global leader in industry expertise, prescriptive analytics and point-of-sale tracking for toys, offers services for the toys industry in 13 countries around the world.
François started his career in sales at Procter & Gamble before he moved to the point-of-sale business within GfK France in 1993. Over the past 25 years, he had different roles in the commercial team of GfK, including Deputy Managing Director and member of the Management Board of the South West Europe region. In his latest role, he was leading a team of more than 70 managers and senior executives while handling sales and negotiations for a range of global clients.
In his new role at NPD, François will be responsible for continuing the successful development of the company’s Toys practice in Europe, and starting new initiatives in adjacent industries such as Entertainment. He will report into Gerhard Hausruckinger, NPD Group President for Europe and APAC.
“François has a proven track record as a successful leader, bringing with him a strong reputation for personnel development and team building. His experience and proven ability to deliver results will be a valuable asset as The NPD Group executes on its strategic priorities and plans for sustainable growth,” said Hausruckinger.
“I am honored and thrilled to take on this role and look forward to working with NPD’s talented team to undertake the myriad opportunities and challenges facing the toy industry in today’s increasingly competitive and ever-changing entertainment landscape,” said Klipfel.
About The NPD Group NPD offers data, industry expertise, and prescriptive analytics to help our clients grow their businesses in a changing world. Over 2000 companies worldwide rely on us to help them measure, predict, and improve performance across all channels, including brick-and-mortar and e-commerce. We have offices in 27 cities worldwide, with operations spanning the Americas, Europe, and APAC. Practice areas include apparel, appliances, automotive, beauty, books, B2B technology, consumer technology, e-commerce, fashion accessories, food consumption, foodservice, footwear, home, juvenile products, media entertainment, mobile, office supplies, retail, sports, toys, travel retail, video games, and watches / jewelry. For more information, visit http://www.npd.com. Follow us on Twitter: @npdgroup, @npd_entertain
Tenex Health, Inc., a privately held U.S.-based medical technology company providing healthcare professionals with minimally invasive technologies to treat chronic pain in soft and hard tissue, received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to commercialize the newest addition to its growing Tenex Health TX® System family, TX-Bone.
TX-Bone is a minimally invasive technology, specifically designed for healthcare professionals to remove pain-causing bone and calcific tissue, thereby helping patients restore musculoskeletal function.
The technology is specifically designed to be used through a small incision, using a very simple, ultrasound or palpation guided technique. This distinctive combination allows physicians to identify and simultaneously perform selective cutting and debriding of pain-generating bone and calcific tissue, with optimized ultrasonic energy.
“FDA clearance for Tenex Health’s new product, TX-Bone, represents a major advancement in the management of patients with tendinopathy, including those who suffer from bony spurs,” said Bernard Morrey, MD of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. “TX-Bone is extremely efficient for treating soft tissue, but also very effective at removing pain-causing bone and calcific tissue. The data that we have obtained suggests that these additional capabilities have the same benefits and safety of Tenex Health’s other minimally invasive technologies.”
TX-Bone was designed to easily remove painful bone (spur and osteophyte formations) and calcific tissue. Applications include rotator cuff, triceps, the gluteus/trochanteric region, Achilles tendon insertion, Haglund’s deformity, and plantar fascia insertion spurs.
To date, Tenex Health’s TX technology has successfully been used in over 90,000 cases.
Tenex Health will be showcasing its full portfolio of products, including TX-Bone, at the upcoming AOSSM meeting in Boston, MA, July 11-14, 2019 at Booth #330.
About Tenex Health
Tenex Health, Inc. is a privately held medical technology company, focused on delivering healthier and more pain-free lifestyles for active patients. We are able to achieve this by providing healthcare professionals with a cutting edge, minimally invasive technology that eliminates chronic tendon pain, precisely targeting and removing damaged tissue, without the need for conventional surgery. For more information regarding Tenex Health, please visit http://www.tenexhealth.com.
“TENEX HEALTH® and TENEX HEALTH TX®” are registered trademarks of Tenex Health, Inc.
After defending immigrants in Houston and beyond, the Jessica Y. Rodriguez Law Firm reaches its 10th anniversary this year. To celebrate, Jessica Rodriguez, the founder, made two decisions.
First, she'd launch a new and improved website.
"Most of my business always came from referrals," Rodriguez admits. " For a long time I didn't feel like I needed to make any major changes!"
Like most attorneys, Rodriguez was often pressed for time.
But now, Rodriguez wants to take her firm to the next level. As a result, she recently added Criminal Law and Personal Injury Law to the list of practice areas her firm specializes in. She's also added some new faces, including criminal defense attorney, Alia J. Moore and new legal assistants have joined the team as well.
"Providing more services meant expanding our book of business, which translated to a need for being found by more clients through online channels."
Though she is still getting plenty of referrals, Rodriguez says she wants her site to be more than an advertisement for her firm. "The new site is a clean, user-friendly hub of information for both my clients and the public."
The new website was fully launched in February of 2019.
Rodriguez has also taken other steps to modernize her practice. She's begun focusing more on client feedback and in doing so, has also added a Facebook page to her arsenal of online resources.
"I hope these resources are useful and helpful for all my clients."
Since 2009, the Jessica Y. Rodriguez Law Firm has represented clients throughout the United States and beyond. The firm serves undocumented immigrants and legal immigrants alike. Recent expansions mean the firm is also offering services to criminal defendants and plaintiffs in personal injury cases. The Jessica Y. Rodriguez Law Firm offers services both in English and in Spanish. The attorneys on staff pride themselves on staying in close contacts with their clients, and handle most projects on a flat-fee basis. The firm also offers payment plans because the attorneys believe money shouldn't stand in the way of justice. To learn more, visit https://www.resultadosparaindocumentados.com.
ZOM Living, in partnership with affiliates of The Mattoni Group and New York-based Clarion Partners, LLC on behalf of a commingled fund managed by the firm, recently sold AZOLA Apartments, a 366-unit multifamily apartment community located within the Brandon area of Hillsborough County to an affiliate of institutional investor Nuveen Real Estate.
Azola at Magnolia Park was completed in Fall 2018. With convenient access to downtown Tampa, the beaches, shopping, and major employment centers, Azola Apartments are spread across 25 acres and feature well-appointed one, two, and three bedroom units in a variety of floor plans ranging from 704 to 1,457 square feet, with private yards and hard surface flooring in select units. A large resident community center and on-site amenities include a club room with cyber café, game room with virtual sports simulator, dog park and dog spa, state-of-the-art fitness center complete with cardio and cycling studio, as well as a boxing ring. The clubhouse is adjacent to an oak hammock and lushly landscaped grounds, which feature a resort-style pool with beach entry, private cabanas and grilling station.
“Azola’s community orientation and design aesthetics contributed to strong absorption of 30 apartments per month and we achieved top tier rental rates for the submarket,“ said Kyle Clayton, Senior Vice President, ZOM Living. “This was our first venture with ZOM, and to combine with Clarion Partners made for a terrific ownership team,’” added Ricardo Caporal, Founder and President of Mattoni Group. “We are very pleased with the result, and also adding this fine project to the Brandon/Riverview community.”
"Sole at Brandon, as now rebranded, offers luxury interiors and resort amenities at mid-level rents in one of the fastest growing submarkets in Tampa. The property is immediately adjacent to I-75 and the Selmon Expressway, providing connectivity to Downtown, Westshore Business District and other major employment entertainment centers within minutes. We are looking forward to continue expanding our housing platform in the main Florida MSAs as part of our investment strategy,” said Carlos A. Burneo, Senior Director at Nuveen Real Estate and lead for Housing in Florida
Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) exclusively represented the seller in the disposition. “ZOM’s ability to deliver best-in-class product in one of Tampa's fastest growing submarkets allowed for a very successful lease-up," said Patrick Dufour, NKF Vice-Chairman.
About ZOM Living ZOM Living is one of the most highly regarded luxury multifamily developers in the United States, and has joint ventured or directly developed nearly 21,000 apartment units nationwide, with an aggregate value of over Billion. Throughout its 40-year history, ZOM has garnered more than 170 industry awards for project design and development expertise, including the prestigious National Multifamily Development Firm of the Year award. Most recently, ZOM Living was ranked in the top 10 of national Multifamily Development Firms for 2018 by Multi- Housing News.
ZOM has 6,000 units currently under construction or in design/predevelopment throughout the U.S., with a total capitalization of .9 Billion. For more information on ZOM’s multifamily portfolio, visit http://www.zomliving.com.
About Nuveen Real Estate Nuveen Real Estate is one of the largest investment managers in the world with 8 billion of assets under management. Managing a suite of funds and mandates, across both public and private investments, and spanning both debt and equity across diverse geographies and investment styles, we provide access to every aspect of real estate investing. With over 80 years of real estate investing experience and more than 500 employees located across over 20 cities throughout the United States, Europe and Asia Pacific, the platform offers unparalleled geographic reach, which is married with deep sector expertise.
About Mattoni Group Founded in 2009, Mattoni Group is a private equity real estate investment firm that specializes in placing equity and debt with experienced operating and development partners working on transformative projects. The firm has built a national reputation for transparency, reliability, flexibility, and velocity in acquiring and financing real assets. Mattoni Group exists to be the bridge between best in class managers/operators and investor capital. Mattoni’s current portfolio and realized investments consist of a diversified mix of real estate assets including multi-family, office, retail, industrial, and specialty product types.
About Clarion Partners Clarion Partners LLC, an SEC registered investment adviser with FCA-authorized and FINRA member affiliates, has been a leading U.S. real estate investment manager for more than 36 years. Headquartered in New York, the firm maintains strategically located offices across the United States and Europe. With approximately billion in total assets under management, Clarion Partners offers a broad range of real estate strategies across the risk/return spectrum to its 350+ domestic and international institutional investors. More information about the firm is available at http://www.clarionpartners.com
About Newmark Knight Frank Newmark Knight Frank ("NKF"), operated by Newmark Group, Inc. ("Newmark Group") (NASDAQ: NMRK), is one of the world's leading and most trusted commercial real estate advisory firms, offering a complete suite of services and products for both owners and occupiers. Together with London-based partner Knight Frank and independently-owned offices, NKF's 16,000 professionals operate from approximately 430 offices on six continents. For further information, visit http://www.ngkf.com
Voyager HQ is partnering with leading companies in the travel industry, including Fareportal and Amadeus, to host the second annual Travel Disruption Summit in New York City on May 22, 2019. The Travel Disruption Summit is a full-day symposium gathering the chief luminaries and change makers in travel, tourism, and hospitality innovation.
This event is highly curated, with all 300+ attendees vetted to ensure focused discussions and actionable outcomes towards the advancement of the industry. Attendees represent the leading voices and minds in the travel and technology industries, taking part in content sessions with high-growth startup founders, technologists and industry champions.
Content at the Summit will be sorted into three tracks: Aviation, Hospitality, and Tourism. As a key part of the programming, attendees will participate in focused roundtable sessions exploring subtopics within each track: Discovery/Inspiration, Search/Aggregation, Inventory/Distribution, Payments, Mobility, Experiences, Corporate Travel, Sustainability & Conservation, Loyalty, Luxury Travel, and Operations.
These intimate conversations are moderated by startup founders and enterprise leaders from Voyager HQ’s network who are developing solutions or making an impact in their own vertical. Each table includes industry leaders, venture capitalists, startups and media professionals to contribute diverse inputs to the discussion.
The day’s program culminates with a selection of early-stage, visionary startup founders pitching their innovations for the near future of travel, with all attendees casting a vote for the winner. The day concludes with an afterparty in New York City to continue the conversations and formalize the partnerships initiated during the Summit.
Anthony Toth, Managing Director -Digital Sales at United Airlines
Jeff Glueck, CEO at Foursquare
Amy Burr Managing Director, Operations and Partnerships at JetBlue Technology Ventures
Marina Suberlyak, Head of Marketing, North America at Norwegian Air
Kerri Zeil, Head of Amadeus for Startups
Nicole Brown, Senior Director, Partnerships at TripAdvisor
Barbara Joseph, Senior Manager, Business Development at Virtuoso
Javier Egipciaco, SVP & Managing Director at Arlo Hotels
About Voyager HQ Voyager HQ is the startup club for the global travel, tourism, and hospitality industry. Their community brings together entrepreneurs, corporate partners, and investors from around the world to create the future of travel experiences through curated events, workspace, and actionable introductions. The Voyager Clubhouse NYC is their signature coworking and event space in Flatiron, as well as the global headquarters for a digital community of 1,500+ entrepreneurs in more than 200 cities around the world. Join the Voyager HQ club by visiting https://www.voyagerhq.com/join-voyager/.
About Fareportal Fareportal is a travel technology company powering a next-generation travel concierge service. Utilizing its innovative technology and company owned and operated global contact centers, Fareportal has built strong industry partnerships providing customers access to over 450 airlines, 1 million hotels, and hundreds of car rental companies around the globe. With a portfolio of consumer travel brands including CheapOair and OneTravel, Fareportal enables consumers to book online, on mobile apps for iOS and Android, by phone, or live chat. Fareportal provides its airline partners with access to a broad customer base that books high-yielding international travel and add-on ancillaries.
Contact: John Matson john(at)voyagerhq(dot)com 137 W 25th Street New York, NY 10001 United States Ph: +1 347 440 1627
Single Digits, Inc. announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the guest Wi-Fi business of Resolute Partners. As part of the acquisition, Single Digits will now provide High-Speed Internet Access (HSIA) to approximately 100 additional locations in the hospitality, Multi-Dwelling Units (MDU) healthcare, and government sectors throughout the US. Additionally, the former Summit Technology team and Burlington, VT office will join the Single Digits family.
Single Digits is excited to welcome the newly acquired customers onto the Broadband Authentication Platform (BAP), the company’s award-winning software platform, which will provide each account with additional flexibility and a suite of advanced guest management features and functionality. Additionally, all customer locations will now be supported by more than 200 technicians located in its bi-coastal 24x7x365 Network Operations Center.
“The acquisition of the guest Wi-Fi business of Resolute Partners will add new large hotel and government customers to the Single Digits’ family,” says Steve Singlar, President and CEO of Single Digits. “We are committed to providing a seamless transition and an outstanding customer experience for these new customers. We’re also pleased and excited that key members of the Resolute Partners team will join Single Digits, bringing new talent and expertise.”
"We’re excited to have closed this transaction with Single Digits, which is a truly extraordinary company. Single Digits really understands our customers’ needs and we are confident that they will provide the same outstanding level of service that our customers have enjoyed,” says Michael Blanco, CEO and Founder of Resolute Partners.
Resolute will continue to provide high security wireless, cybersecurity services and managed video surveillance to commercial and government customers.
Along with premium hotels and resorts in the Northeast, Resolute Partners has built a business providing services to state and federal government customers throughout the U.S. and has been responsible for keeping its Wi-Fi networks on the cutting-edge of performance and reliability.
Single Digits was recently acquired by GI Partners, a leading private equity firm. This is the second acquisition under GI Partners’ ownership.
About RESOLUTE Partners Established in 1997, RESOLUTE Partners is a Connecticut-based firm who engineers, installs, operates and maintains a complete range of Internet access and data communications solutions for government and commercial enterprises around the world, including hospitals, education facilities, military installations and office parks. Their networks support guest Wi-Fi, rural broadband access and energy management systems. The company offers an enhanced experience for end users, improve operating efficiencies, reduce costs and create new business opportunities for customers or our contracting partners.
About Single Digits Single Digits is a leading provider of High-Speed Internet Access management and support solutions. The company offers a complete guest internet solution, including components of IP network design, engineering, professional services, ongoing maintenance, networking monitoring, multi-lingual support, revenue reporting and authentication tracking. Single Digits currently serves over 1,600 customers across the hospitality, student housing, MDU, transportation, and other end markets.
About GI Partners GI Partners is a private investment firm based in San Francisco. The firm has raised over billion in capital from leading institutional investors across the globe. GI Partners’ private equity team focuses on investments in the IT Infrastructure, Healthcare, Software, and Services sectors. For more information on GI Partners and its entire portfolio, please visit http://www.gipartners.com.
IntraOp Medical Corporation announced today the enrollment of the first patient in the PACER (Pancreatic AdenoCarcinoma with Electron intraoperative Radiation therapy) Trial: A Phase II study of electron beam intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) following chemoradiation in patients with pancreatic cancer with vascular involvement.
In the U.S, over 55,000 patients are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer every year. The one-year survival rate is around 20% and the five-year is less than 10%. Approximately 30-40% of those patients are diagnosed with borderline-resectable or locally advanced unresectable disease
The PACER Trial is a multi-center prospective clinical trial led by Principal Investigator Theodore S. Hong, MD of Massachusetts General Hospital. It will explore the clinical benefits of delivering IORT in patients who’ve been diagnosed with borderline-resectable and locally advanced unresectable pancreatic cancer and have undergone intensive neoadjuvant therapy including FOLFIRNOX and chemoradiation.
The primary objective of PACER is to evaluate the rate of overall survival at two years in patients with either borderline or locally advanced pancreatic cancer who receive electron beam IORT following chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Secondary objectives include progression-free survival (PFS), local control, and toxicity.
Retrospective analysis of Mass General Hospital’s data has indicated that intensive neoadjuvant treatment followed by electron beam IORT was associated with improved median survival rates. This is despite the fact that patients only received IORT in the setting of either a close/positive margins or unresectable disease without increasing the rate of serious toxicity or surgical complications. This data motivated the PACER trial.
“Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most deadly cancers. With only modest improvements in patient outcomes over the past decades; a paradigm shift is clearly needed in the management of localized pancreatic cancer.” said Theodore Hong, MD., Director of Gastrointestinal Service, Department of Radiation Oncology at Mass General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. “Our single institution experience has indicated promising results. We look forward to having more leading institutions such as the Mayo Clinic, University of North Carolina, UC Irvine, and Ohio State University join this trial and explore the potential benefits of adding IORT into their clinical practice.”
The PACER trial is the first prospective, multi-institutional study to deliver ablative doses of intraoperative radiation to pancreatic cancer patients. It aims to enroll 200 participants with borderline-resectable or locally advanced unresectable pancreatic cancer.
“We are proud to be a collaborator for the PACER Trial to accelerate and expand the clinical evidence supporting the role of electron beam IORT in successfully treating pancreatic cancer,” said Derek T. DeScioli, Chief Executive Officer of IntraOp Medical Corporation. “This trial demonstrates the power in bringing radiation therapy into the operating room. Essentially, we are enabling institutions to provide their patients with real-time multidisciplinary care and thereby unlocking potential treatment options that have not been widely available historically.”
About IntraOp Medical Corporation IntraOp® is the leading innovator of electron radiation devices for treating cancer as an adjunct to invasive surgical procedures. As the developer and manufacturer of Mobetron®, IntraOp pioneered the world’s first portable, self-shielded LINAC used for electron-based Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT). Over 20,000 patients in 16 countries have benefited from Mobetron IORT. Based in Sunnyvale, California, IntraOp is a cancer care company uniting radiation and surgical oncology in the fight against cancer. For more information please visit https://intraop.com
Jean Cunningham, executive chair and interim CEO of the nonprofit Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI), today is the newest member of the prestigious Shingo Academy, which honors business leaders who have distinguished themselves in operational excellence.
Cunningham was inducted during a ceremony at the Shingo Institute’s annual conference on April 30, 2019, in Cincinnati. The Institute is part of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University.
“I am so surprised and honored to receive this recognition,” Cunningham said. “When my books won Shingo Awards, it became a key part in creating the confidence to continue to share what I had learned so that others might learn and be inspired as well. The recognition from Shingo for my books is a key reason I feel I was able to do the work that eventually enabled me to be recognized by the academy.”
Cunningham, who became executive chair and interim CEO of Boston-based LEI in March 2019, is the co-author of the acclaimed book, Real Numbers: Management Accounting in a Lean Organization, regarded as an essential text for learning lean accounting. She is co-author of Easier, Simpler, Faster on applying lean principles to IT processes. Both books were awarded the Shingo Prize for Research in 2004 and 2008, respectively. Last year, she published The Value Add Accountant on how finance and accounting can innovate and add value in strategic improvement efforts.
Early Lean Production Success Between 1993 and 2005 Cunningham served as CFO at two manufacturing companies, where she pioneered integrating lean manufacturing with finance, IT, HR, marketing, and other business functions. One company was capital equipment manufacturer Lantech, an early example of lean production success and lean enterprise innovation that was featured in Harvard Business Review, business best-seller Lean Thinking, and The Work of Management published by LEI in 2017.
Cunningham’s work experience began at Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), where she broke ground as the first woman plant controller. In that role, she created a fully engaged team approach to create excellence in the function. She later left finance for operations.
In 2006, she founded Illinois-based Jean Cunningham Consulting, providing strategic guidance, lean management coaching, and other continuous improvement practices globally to companies in manufacturing, services, and healthcare.
Cunningham, a sought-after speaker and keynoter at conferences, was inducted into the AME Hall of Fame for Manufacturing Excellence in 2018. She teaches Lean Accounting at the Ohio State University Master of Business Operational Excellence program.
About LEI Lean Enterprise Institute, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit training, publishing, and research organization based in Boston, MA, with a mission to make things better through lean thinking and practice to create more value and prosperity while consuming the fewest possible resources. Founded in 1997 by management expert James P. Womack, PhD, LEI conducts research, teaches educational workshops, publishes books and ebooks, runs conferences, and shares practical information about lean thinking and practice. Visit LEI at lean.org to learn more.
NJ Top Dentists is proud to present Georgette Bennardo-Meggelin, DDS and Aliza E. Staiman, DDS of The Dentists, LLC for 2019. Dr. Bennardo-Meggelin and Dr. Staiman provide exceptional dentistry at their Teaneck-based practice.
“We are committed to making our patients’ treatment comfortable and enjoyable. We take pride in our professionalism, the gentleness of our care and the friendliness of our staff,” they say. “It is our objective to place our patients first and foremost.”
Patients who visit The Dentists, LLC receive a variety of tailored treatments, including routine examinations, routine cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, extractions, oral cancer screenings, and VELscope screenings.
Drs. Georgette Bernardo-Meggelin and Aliza E. Staiman both consider it a privilege and a pleasure to have the opportunity to restore patients to their optimal dental health.
NJ Top Dentists is a division of NJ Top Docs. NJ Top Docs is a comprehensive, trusted and exclusive healthcare resource featuring reviewed and approved Top Doctors and Dentists in New Jersey online in an easy to use format. NJ Top Docs only reviews and approves providers based on merit after they have been extensively vetted.
NJ Top Docs is a division of USA Top Docs which allows patients to meet providers online before making their appointment.
Georgia SoftWorks (GSW) celebrates 15 years of partnership with BBM Software. Since 2004, BBM Software has been an Authorized Reseller of the GSW Telnet Server for Windows and SSH Server for Windows. Located in Croatia, BBM Software creates software packages for businesses, providing them the ability to transfer data, remotely operate, simplify procedures and extend their business in many areas.
“We are proud to have BBM on our reseller list. As our only Authorized Reseller in Croatia, they are very important to our reseller network. We appreciate how they serve their clients and offer the best solutions, and we are honored to be one of the solutions that they offer,” said Steve Lindsey of Georgia SoftWorks.
Founded in 1990, BBM Software produces programming support for various business segments. They focus on ease of use and speed of operation while retaining power and quality support. Currently, BBM has business applications installed in over 500 businesses and trades. They also develop automation and customer support applications for radio stations.
“The Georgia SoftWorks solutions are great with mobile devices, RF Terminals, Bar Code scanners and other data collection devices in wireless environments, which makes it an excellent match for the solutions that BBM provides,” said Lindsey. “BBM offers their customers the GSW Telnet Server for Windows, SSH Server for Windows, and numerous remote access utilities.”
Georgia SoftWorks is a software development company located in Dawsonville, Georgia USA who has gained worldwide recognition for their development of the GSW Telnet Server for Windows and SSH Server for Windows. GSW has end-users and resellers in every continent (except Antarctica). Their software is used in a variety of industries, including government, automobile manufacturing, schools, oil companies, airlines, pharmaceutical, medical, food and beverage and more.
About Georgia SoftWorks: Established in 1991, Georgia SoftWorks is a privately held software development company recognized for creating high performance data communications, system and telecommunications applications. Georgia SoftWorks has obtained a worldwide presence with its industrial SSH/Telnet Server for Microsoft Windows. GSW's long-term commitment to SSH/Telnet has led to the pioneering of major features such as Session Shadowing, Session Monitoring, Graceful Termination, Automatic Logon, Logon Scripting and Team Services technology which allows mobile device users to transfer, swap, share and recover mobile device sessions. Most recently, Georgia SoftWorks has launched their GSW ConnectBot, a SSH/Telnet Client for Android. The GSW ConnectBot is the most cryptographically secure, commercially supported SSH client for Android, only on par with the GSW SSH Client for Windows
Texas Fertility Center (TFC) is proud to announce Brittany Beckendorf is the 2019 recipient of the Advocacy Day grant. She received the grant after submitting her moving story about overcoming polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis to give birth to a healthy baby boy.
As the recipient, this TFC patient and a guest will be able to attend RESOLVE Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C., on May 15-16.
The grant, which Ovation® Fertility co-sponsored, required applicants to submit their fertility story in written, video or photo collage format. To make the final selection, an independent, 12-person panel with a background in infertility reviewed all the submissions.
Brittany will attend RESOLVE Advocacy Day 2019 with a Texas Fertility Center doctor
Brittany and her guest will attend RESOLVE Advocacy Day with Kaylen Silverberg MD, the medical director of TFC. Dr. Silverberg, who regularly attends this annual event, is renowned for being a champion of accessible fertility care. He believes that it is important for fertility specialists to do their part to change the way our country views infertility.
According to Dr. Silverberg, “We received a wonderful response to our request for Advocacy Day grant submissions. Each hopeful parent has a unique story to share about infertility. We can only provide one grant, but we can share the stories of all applicants in a different way. Brittany and I will bring their stories to share with the Texas Congressional delegation.”
During her trip to Washington, D.C., Brittany and her guest will attend lobbying workshops. Dr. Silverberg and other experienced advocates will lead these classes to teach attendees how to effectively lobby. After the training, Brittany and the other attendees will represent the infertility community and speak to members of Congress.
“We firmly believe that every fertility patient has a story to tell. Texas Fertility Center is honored to give another deserving patient the chance to share her story on Capitol Hill for the benefit of all infertility patients,” Dr. Silverberg said.
Last year’s RESOLVE Advocacy Day grant recipient was Erin Steward, also a TFC patient. Her story about struggling to conceive her daughter and her efforts to have a second child secured her place as the 2018 grant recipient.
About Texas Fertility Center
Texas Fertility Center (TFC), one of the natioAn’s leading full-service infertility practices, provides advanced infertility and reproductive endocrinology services to patients throughout Texas, the southwestern United States and the Americas. Since 1980, TFC has been recognized nationally and internationally for outstanding pregnancy rates, leading-edge laboratory procedures and innovative research programs. For more information, please visit http://www.txfertility.com.
RM Smythe Old Company Research Service celebrates 139 Years of Continuous Old Stock and Bond Research Since 1880. The service was founded in 1880 by Roland M. Smythe and was later expanded with the addition of Marvyn Scudder and Robert D. Fisher. Scripophily.com, the parent company of RM Smythe Old Company Research Service, acquired the old stock & bond business research service correspondence, archives and copyrights from Herzog & Co., Inc.
We have hundreds of thousands of companies in our data base and continue to update our archives, repositories and resources into our proprietary information management systems. Under the direction of trained old stock research professionals, the data merger has ensured our continual commitment to quality and value with efficient access to this previously hard to recover information for a cost effective price.
The old company and securities research service provides investigative analysis for financial and accounting firms, professionals, attorneys, investors, estates and trusts in cases of questioned securities and lost company identities. The research investigations will probe into the corporate history, capital changes, mergers, acquisitions, bankruptcies, legal proceedings, regulatory filings, and analysis of companies to assess the disposition of financial holdings.
In addition to the potential redeemable value sought by investors, Scripophily.com offers insight into the secondary historical finance market by assessing any possible collectible value. SCRIPOPHILY is the hobby of collecting authentic old stock and bond certificates. The name resulted from the combining of the English and Greek words "scrip” represents an ownership right and the word "philos" meaning to love.
Scripophily.com is the Internets leading buyer and seller of collectible stock and bond certificates, and old stock research at OldCompany.com. The company has had items on display in the Museum of American Finance in New York, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. Scripophily.com has been featured on CNBC, Today Show, Inside Edition, Associated Press, USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Washington Post and in many other media publications.. Our online store has over 17,500 selections including categories such as Frauds, Scandals, Bankruptcies, Dot Coms, as well as the traditional American industries.
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Recognizing the positive achievements of young Hispanic women, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel presented to Gabriela Rodil, treasurer and board member of the nonprofit Fig Factor Foundation, a proclamation declaring April 11 to be Young Latina Day in Chicago.
The nonprofit foundation’s mission is to provide educational leadership platforms, mentorship and meaningful empowering activities to Latinas ages 12 to 25. Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz, the nonprofit’s founder and CEO of JJR Marketing, formed the foundation in North Aurora in 2014.
“Meeting with Rahm Emmanuel and learning of his strong support for this event was a significant milestone for the Fig Factor Foundation,” Rodil said. “Having Mayor Emmanuel make that proclamation in the third largest city in the country paves the way for future supportive advancements in the Latino community in Chicago.”
This year six other suburbs commemorated the celebration: Bolingbrook, West Chicago, Hanover Park, Bartlett, Aurora and Berwyn.
The Young Latina Day event began when it was first proclaimed by the City of Aurora in 2017. In 2018, in addition to Aurora, West Chicago and Berwyn also participated. It was also in 2018 that through the Latino affairs from the office of the Governor, former Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner presented a certificate of excellence to honor and recognize the foundation’s work in the Hispanic community. This year’s schedule of Chicago and six suburbs displays the growing support to help Latinas in their life goals.
“The fact that this year we have seven cities participating shows the importance of supporting young Latinas as they grow to be leaders and role models to their families, communities and businesses,” Camacho-Ruiz said.
The event has already made an impact on participants such as Crystal Monarrez, a senior at Batavia High School who will be entering Brigham Young University this fall. Monarrez entered the foundation’s mentoring program and graduated from it.
“Participating in Young Latina Day makes me feel grateful that people are aware of the beauty and culture that comes from being Latina,” she said. “As young Latinas, we are recognizing where we come from. We are celebrating our blood heritage, our roots, our families, our traditions and our way of life.”
West Chicago resident Gaby Hernandez, a family liaison with West Chicago’s Elementary School District 33 and a Fig Factor Foundation graduate, said that Young Latina Day is an important part of her life. For her, seeing these cities proclaim the day makes it official and a reality.
Hernandez described the day as exposing her to the amount of success Latinas have had by participating as foundation mentors or as partners who have helped Camacho-Ruiz along the years.
“It is those connections that I built through the Fig Factor Foundation has led me to be open to more possibilities,” Hernandez said.
The celebration would not be possible without the generous support of the following businesses. Northern Trust is the event’s gold sponsor. Silver event sponsors are, Ortega Business Services Inc., Victoria and Scott Severson, Berwyn Park District, JJR Marketing, Ramos Tax and Services, Advanced Wiring Solutions and Lurdez Consulting Group. Bronze event sponsors are Roger Doan, Allegiant Fire Protection, Farmers Insurance, Medhat Sbeih of State Farm, C.B. Colin Landscapes, PME Cake Decorating Supplies, 25 Unite, Vertex Resource Group, La Michocana, Delgado Rompf Bruen LLC, Latin Heritage Leadership Council, Continental Audi of Naperville, Luxury Nails Tech and City of Berwyn Mayor Robert J. Lovero.
About Fig Factor Foundation: The Fig Factor Foundation’s mission is to become a powerful catalyst for Latinas aged 12 to 25 to pursue their dreams by providing educational leadership platforms, mentorship and powerful experiences through a context of sisterhood. It was founded in September 2014, after six months of hard work to assemble the team, the program, build infrastructure and raise initial funding. Their positive impact was immediately felt at smaller local events and provided the impetus to grow. The foundation’s goal is to implement the program nationwide before expanding globally. Learn more about the foundation at http://www.thefigfactor.org.
American Elite Molding, America’s leading manufacturer of cable ties, experienced 30% growth in 2018 and is on pace to match that rate in 2019. This marks 15 straight years of double digit growth for the American manufacturer based in Crestview, Florida.
“We are proud to continue our trend of double digit growth, year after year,” said American Elite Molding Founder and CEO Robert Sires. “In 2018, our 20th year in business, we had more than million in sales. We have grown from 3 employees to nearly 200, and our production facility in Florida has expanded from 4,000 square feet to 75,000 square feet—and we’re almost busting at the seams. We’ve managed this growth through our dedication to producing superior quality, American-made cable ties and to delivering exceptional customer service. We are constantly improving our processes and expanding production capacity; we have invested over million in new machinery over the past three years and now have 17 machines running 24/7/365. We also now supply cable ties to one of the largest consumer home improvement chains in the U.S. We expect to reach over million in sales within the next three years.”
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, American Elite Molding is America’s leading manufacturer of nylon cable ties. Located in Crestview, Florida, its state-of-the-art ISO 9001-certified facility operates 24/7/365 and boasts the most advanced production processes in the U.S. AEM offers an extensive line of cable ties in a variety of lengths, tensile strengths, and colors, plus accessories such as mounting pads and cable clamps. American Elite Molding’s specialty products include EZ-Off™ ties, releasable ties, custom-printed ties, and HVAC duct straps. All cable ties use virgin nylon 6/6 to guarantee superior quality and are UL Listed and Mil-Spec approved, including UL 62275 Type 21S. AEM maintains a full inventory of all cable ties for Just-in-Time delivery from regional stocking locations to its national distributor network. American Elite Molding is committed to continuous improvement in quality and service in all areas. The company focuses on customer success as well as satisfaction, and all American Elite Molding products are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. For more information, call 1-888-463-3454, visit http://www.AmericanEliteMolding.com, or find AEM on Facebook.
Casenet® LLC, a population health company, is launching an integration with Change Healthcare’s InterQual Connect™ that enables providers and payers to access evidence-based content to streamline authorization requests and facilitate utilization review.
InterQual Connect is a cloud-based medical review and connectivity solution that automates prior authorizations where medical review is required. The integration enables providers to review InterQual® clinical criteria and submit authorization requests to payers using TruCare ProAuth, Casenet’s authorization prescreening, submission, and tracking technology solution. Payers can view the authorization request immediately and approve or deny the request in Casenet’s care management platform, TruCare. In addition, payers can accelerate the approval process by automating business and clinical rules using InterQual Connect’s criteria, eliminating manual review and providing a real-time decision to providers.
Integration with InterQual Connect provides an easy, step-by-step process that enables providers to quickly document and share information with payers to support their authorization requests. Payers can view authorization requests in real time, access InterQual clinical criteria to confirm medical necessity, and make utilization decisions. Providers are notified about authorization decisions immediately via TruCare ProAuth.
“Health plans and providers need to collaborate on overall patient outcomes using evidence-based clinical decision support. The InterQual Connect integration with both the TruCare care management platform and TruCare ProAuth enables healthcare organizations to collaborate effectively and in their desired workflow”, says Nilo Mehrabian, Vice President of Product Management, Decision Support at Change Healthcare. “We are pleased to partner with Casenet as they fully leverage InterQual Connect authorization connectivity and medical review services to address automation of authorizations requiring medical review.”
“Casenet’s integration with InterQual Connect solves the problems with manual data entry, back-and-forth faxes, and follow-up calls that have hampered the authorization process,” said Peter Masanotti, CEO of Casenet. “Now we can open up communication channels between physicians and care managers, creating opportunities to automate the prior authorization process and streamline utilization management to support value-based care initiatives.”
About Casenet, LLC Casenet provides a comprehensive suite of enterprise care management software and services solutions for commercial, Medicaid, Medicare, TPA, provider/ACO and specialty provider organizations that have multiple lines of business and that require comprehensive configurations for each member population. Healthcare organizations rely on Casenet’s population health management solutions to improve care coordination and the quality and delivery of care through enhanced case, disease, utilization, and home and community-based services management. Casenet solutions enable organizations to adapt quickly to changing market and regulatory dynamics, and to identify and target populations having unique risk characteristics with specific care management programs— taking the first step toward better individual health and total population health management. For more information, visit http://www.casenetllc.com.
Bellaplex cream, the powerful anti-aging formula developed by one of the most reputed names in the skincare industry, has made it to the top of the list of the best anti-aging products available on the market. According to leading skincare experts, The Skin Health Store, getting a younger-looking skin is now possible with this revolutionary anti-aging formula.
“We are delighted to note that the well-researched and unique anti-aging formulation is now trusted by women to help them look younger again,” says the spokesperson for The Skin Health Store. “Bellaplex is a scientifically advanced, visible wrinkle reduction formulation designed to work on all skin types. The brand has the perfect mix of the best anti-aging ingredients that can deliver magical results without burning a hole in your pocket.”
Bellaplex anti-aging cream offers a unique combination of anti-aging ingredients acclaimed by top skin care experts as the best formula to battle the signs of aging on the facial skin. These include proven ingredients such as Matrixyl 3000, Argireline, Hyaluronic Acid, and Hydrolyzed Collagen. The potent formula also includes a few other ingredients that can provide quick and visible results on all types of skin.
Bellaplex cream is a versatile anti-aging, anti-wrinkle cream developed after years of extensive scientific research. It is a brand developed by one of the most reputed names in cosmetic products. Bellaplex has excellent skin moisturizing properties too. Regular use can help in balancing the suppleness and moisture levels of the key areas of the facial skin.
Bellaplex is easy to use as it is extremely light and non-sticky. It can be used as a day and night cream and guarantees great results. Bellaplex anti-aging cream offers key anti-aging benefits such as reducing crow’s feet, fine lines, and wrinkles. Bellaplex also lifts sagging cheeks and tightens enlarged pores to make facial skin look smoother, softer, and younger.
The Matrixyl 3000 is an advanced skincare formula which gives Bellaplex a huge advantage over other popular anti-aging creams. When used in combination with Hyaluronic Acid, it encourages the production of the all-important collagen, the critical skin supporting structure generated by the skin cells naturally. As we age, the production of collagen is affected thus reducing the skin’s elasticity and natural ability to repair and recuperate
The Skin Health Store recommends Bellaplex as the best choice when it comes to buying an anti-aging cream. The unique formula has worked for tens of thousands of women with different skin types and from all over the world. According to the beauty and skin care experts at The Skin Health Store, it is possible for women to give their sun-damaged and aging skin a major makeover with Bellaplex cream.
About Bellaplex Cream:
Bellaplex cream is one of the most effective and trusted brands in the anti-aging topical products niche and is the clear favorite of women looking to get rid of the visible signs of aging from their facial skin. Bellaplex cream comes with a 100% money back guarantee. Users can claim a full refund if they are not happy with the results.
The South has seen a rise in interest in local creameries and dairies in recent years, and buying locally grown food and learning more about the origin of food have produced more interest in farm tours. While diary farms have been popular, goat farms are climbing the ranks and becoming more prevalent with families, travelers and foodies.
The Tennessee River Valley Geotourism Mapguide invites invites visitors to explore dairy and cheese farms tucked into the region’s rolling hills and valleys. These farms are open to the public and offer a chance to learn how milk is produced, learn how multi-generational farmers are perfecting the art of cheesemaking, see a farm in operation, taste farm-fresh treats, interact with farm animals and talk with experts in the farming industry.
Alabama-based creamery Belle Chevre has earned national attention for its French style goat’s milk cheeses. Located in northern rural Alabama in Elkmont, this artisan cheese shop offers a tasting room serving handmade goat cheese and guided tours. Owner Tasia Malakasis is an internationally awarded cheesemaker, cookbook author and an Alabama native who returned to her roots after working as a top marketing executive in the high-tech world.
Prior to Malakasis acquiring the company, Belle Chevre was among some of the best creameries in the country. It had garnered the highest honors from the American Cheese Society and the American Dairy Goat Association. Today, the creamery has received more than 100 national awards and hundreds of honorable mentions.
Belle Chèvre’s milk comes from a farm down the road, where the goats munch on grasses enriched by the fertile limestone soil that gives Elkmont’s home county its name. Belle Chèvre is most noted for its Fromage Blanc, a fresh goat cheese that can be used as a spread on bagels or as an accompaniment to fresh vegetables and fruit.
Guided tours of the creamery to see the making of the award-winning cheese are available Fridays and Saturdays. Tours also include a peek into cheesemaking with in-depth explanation by one of its cheesemakers, Belle Chevre history, goat petting and visiting, tastings/samples and a nine minute documentary film.
Mountain Hollow Farm is a cashmere goat farm located on the historic Vancel Mill property about an hour north of Knoxville. At this working farm, guests can visit with the cashmere goats, as well as Shetland sheep.
Each spring, the goats prized for their delicate undercoat get brushed until the finest fiber comes out. According to Mountain Hollow Farm, cashmere is not a breed of goat; it is a type of goat. Cashmere is the soft down of the goat that grows beneath the guard hair. There is not one “look” for cashmere goats. They come in a variety of colors, hair lengths and horn shapes.
The farm rests on the site of the historic Vancel Mill property. Although the mill is gone, a circa 1931 general store has been restored for use as a store and studio. After spending time with the animals, stop by the country store which features yarn, fine handcrafts, loose leaf tea, Raven's Brew coffee, gourmet food mixes and goat's milk soap. The farm is also particularly popular with those who knit and crochet. A variety of knitting, crochet and spinning classes are offered year round.
Located in the heart of southeast Tennessee’s dairy-rich Sweetwater Valley, Sweetwater Valley Farm is one of a few farms in the country producing fine farmstead cheese. As a farmstead cheese producer, Sweetwater Valley Farm controls the entire process from cow to consumer starting with what is grown at the farm to feed the cows and then later down the road using their milk to produce the cheese.
Sweetwater Valley Farm makes a wide variety of cheddar-based cheeses as well as Gouda, and visitors can stop by the farm store to sample over 30 flavors of cheese. Cheese is typically made January through the summer either two or three times a week. Limited quantities of fresh cheese curds are available for purchase when cheese is made.
One of the nation’s leading dairies, Mayfield Dairy Farms has been in operation for over 100 years. A visit to the Mayfield Visitors Center in Athens, located between Knoxville and Chattanooga on I-75, explains the process of how Mayfield makes milk and ice cream.
The free, behind-the-scenes tour of this dairy plant shows how dairy farming has changed over time. The tour begins with an overview of the history of the farm and how it evolved into a modern dairy production plant. Tours are offered Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except Wednesday) and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
After the tour, visitors can stop by the ice cream parlor and purchase a cup or cone of favorite Mayfield flavor, or pick up a souvenir in the gift shop.
For more information or to discover additional things to see and experience in the Tennessee River Valley, visit http://www.exploreTRV.com.
When Marina Barton walked into the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Mission Hills last July, she knew she wanted to open her heart and her home to two adult cats.
Since there weren’t any bonded pairs, Barton fell in love with Barclay and Chance, two tabby bachelor boys, and hoped they’d eventually form the classic bromance.
Almost a year later, the two are best buddies who snuggle, play, and thoroughly enchant their mom. “It felt like a big risk that Barclay and Chance would get along, but they’re inseparable now,” Barton said.
What she didn’t know that fateful day was that someone had paid for Barclay and Chance’s adoption fees through Best Friends’ Pay It Forward campaign. Upon hearing the news that her adoptions were free, Barton immediately opted to Pay It Forward herself.
“I was very excited to help out another cat besides the two I was taking home,” she said. “I had chosen Best Friends because I believed they were helping as many pets as possible and Pay It Forward reassured me that I made the right decision.”
Best Friends is asking pet lovers to help create happy adoption stories like Barclay and Chance’s this weekend, April 26 to 28, just in time for International Pay It Forward Day on April 28. Each donation will cover or discount the adoption fee of a homeless dog or cat from Best Friends or one of its Network Partners across the country.
“That means, with just one gift, you’ll spread all the good feels to an adopter – and help a pet in need go home at the same time. It’s a win-win,” said Julie Castle, chief executive officer of Best Friends Animal Society.
More than 300 Best Friends’ Network Partners are also running Pay It Forward donation campaigns during that time, allowing pet lovers to support their local shelter or rescues.To make a Pay It Forward donation, see a list of participating Network Partners, or find out more about Best Friends Animal Society, visit http://www.bestfriends.org.
About Best Friends Animal Society Best Friends Animal Society is a leading national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America's shelters. In addition to running lifesaving programs in partnership with more than 2,600 animal welfare groups across the country, Best Friends has regional centers in New York City, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Salt Lake City, and operates the nation's largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals. Founded in 1984, Best Friends is a pioneer in the no-kill movement and has helped reduce the number of animals killed in shelters nationwide from an estimated 17 million per year to about 800,000. That means there are still nearly 2,200 dogs and cats killed every day in shelters, just because they don’t have safe places to call home. We are determined to bring the country to no-kill by the year 2025. Working collaboratively with shelters, rescue groups, other organizations and you, we will end the killing and Save Them All. For more information, visit bestfriends.org.
To become a fan of Best Friends on Facebook, go to Facebook.com/bestfriendsanimalsociety. Follow Best Friends on Twitter (@BestFriends) and Instagram (@BestFriendsAnimalSociety).
Rentec Direct, an industry leader in property management software solutions, was thrilled to participate in the third annual SOREDI Rogue Tech Tour earlier this month. Rentec Direct hosted the first stop on the tour, where more than 80 college students enjoyed a catered breakfast, a tour of the Rentec Direct headquarters, and a career fair with nearly a dozen local companies in the technology sector. While this was Rentec Direct’s first year hosting a stop on the tour, the company has been a proud sponsor of the event since its inception in 2017.
“The next generation is what is going to continue to drive the technology sector forward in our region. We believe that nurturing them through involvement with events like the Rogue Tech Tour and supporting SOREDI will help to educate and inform students about the careers available to them in Southern Oregon,” said Nathan Miller, President of Rentec Direct. “There are fun and exciting companies here in Southern Oregon offering promising, well-paying jobs. My hope is the connections these students made on the Rogue Tech Tour will help us build Southern Oregon’s young workforce.”
SOREDI has found that one of the top concerns from companies in the Southern Oregon region is the challenge they face recruiting a technology-savvy workforce. When young adults graduate from college in the region, especially in technology-related fields, many do not consider careers in their hometowns to be a viable option. The Rogue Tech Tour was developed to help combat this trend. Now in its third year, the Rogue Tech Tour is hosted in partnership with Rogue Workforce Partnership. This year, students from Oregon Tech, Southern Oregon University, Klamath Community College, and Rogue Community College visited companies in Grants Pass.
About Rentec Direct Rentec Direct offers industry-leading property management software and tenant screening solutions for real estate professionals. Features include online rent payments, tenant and owner portals, the industry’s largest vacancy listing syndication network, full property, tenant, and owner accounting, 1099-MISC reporting, QuickBooks™ Sync and more. Rentec Direct received three gold-level 2018 American Business Awards, was named to the 2017 and 2018 Inc 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies and the 2017 and 2018 Entrepreneur360 list for Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America. http://www.rentecdirect.com.
Los Angeles-based T2 Tech Group (T2 Tech) recently added Engineer, Jonathan Aparicio and Assistant Controller, Chelsey Ernstoff to its responsive consulting team, emphasizing IT capabilities and rapid project development.
Jonathan Aparicio joins the T2 Tech engineering team and brings demonstrated expertise in IT infrastructure assessment, configuration, installation and implementation of hardware and software. He will provide support and maintenance for end users within diverse and dynamic server, desktop and mobile computing environments for several clients. Aparicio was previously a Tier 1 support technician at Adroit Worldwide Media, where he was the primary point of contact for national and international infrastructure configuration, installation and support. Aparicio will initially join the ongoing support team of current client, Mesa Water District in Orange County.
“Jonathan impressed me at the outset because he’s articulate, organized and a strong work ethic. We think these communication skills and his demonstrated expertise in infrastructure engineering will ensure that our clients sustain the highest levels of system performance and reliability,” said Robert Konishi, managing partner of the firm. “T2 Tech Group is already an industry leader in providing responsive solutions to pressing IT and organizational needs. Jonathan’s hands-on, inside knowledge of software and hardware systems will help us continue to deliver on that promise.”
In another recent hire, T2 Tech’s accounting department added Chelsey Ernstoff as an assistant controller. Says Konishi, “Chelsea brings impressive experience not only in financial accounting functions but also in collection and analysis of systems-project metrics. For example, she’s already helped improve our profitability simply by paying close attention to our resources, their project scopes and timelines.” Ernstoff will thus support project information reporting, along with cash management, accounts payable/receivable, cash disbursements, payroll and bank reconciliation functions. She brings years of experience in corporate accounting, including supervisory roles at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, where her responsibilities included data analyses and forensic examinations in branch audits, as well as responsibility for monthly and yearly statement closings.
For more information about T2 Tech Group and all open career opportunities and benefits, please visit their website at http://www.t2techgroup.com/careers.
About T2 Tech Group T2 Tech Group is a leader in the practical application of technology for healthcare and a range of other industries. Since its founding in 2006, T2 Tech has consistently delivered high-quality consulting and management advisory services to executives and IT leaders. Unlike many consulting firms, T2 Tech has no financial interest in vendor selection, freeing the company to focus completely on realizing client goals. The company balances business and IT needs, uses a proven adaptable framework, can see projects from assessment to post-implementation, and practices transparency in everything they do. For more information about T2 Tech Group, visit t2techgroup.com and connect with them on Twitter @T2TechGroup.
Integrating the real estate marketplace with current digital marketing trends and strategies is at the heart of RealtyTech, Inc.’s mission--a company making strides in real estate software since 2002. The Thousand Oaks-based real estate software provider is releasing their IDX platform solution to Golden Empire MLS in Bakersfield, CA, which is an up and coming market for buyers and sellers alike. In recent years, Bakersfield has become a highly desirable residential location with a sizeable working class, making the real estate market competitive and in need of IDX software and a viable Multiple Listings Service. Real estate professionals must join the Bakersfield Association of Realtors to become a member of the local MLS.
For over 15 years, RealtyTech has continuously developed digital lead generation tools and assets to help real estate professionals succeed in an ever-changing market. Offering websites for agents and entire brokerages, integrated IDX home searches, SEO services, and other digital marketing solutions, RealtyTech helps real estate professionals harness the potential of search engine marketing and online lead generation, so new and established agents can grow their business and increase their ROI.
A few of the company’s achievements include the adoption of HTTPS protocol to secure their realtors’ websites and demonstrate quality assurance to web visitors and potential clients, the Agent123 Websites platform, and the development and launch of their Apex IDX listing service. Expansion into the Bakersfield area is a new initiative that will benefit both the local market and RealtyTech, Inc. itself. With the use of a geo-targeted MLS and IDX software, Bakersfield real estate professionals can increase their online leads and thrive in the growing local market. As of the 2019 census, Bakersfield is an extremely populated city boasting 380,874 citizens within 151 square miles. Moreover, the growing abundance of young adults and Millennials residing in California cities, with Bakersfield being no exception, illustrate the tremendous potential for the real estate market with many first-time buyers looking for their dream home.
Richard Uzelac, CEO of RealtyTech, says about the company’s growth into a new regional market: "We are excited to provide our digital marketing services and software to the wonderful real estate professionals in Bakersfield." Uzelac adds, “RealtyTech services allow a client to access the most efficient, effective real estate products and user-experience that home buyers and sellers are looking for right now." Critically acclaimed by business critics as well, RealtyTech, Inc. has received an A+ Better Business Bureau rating for their outstanding performance and commitment to integrity.
About RealtyTech, Inc. Based out of Thousand Oaks, CA RealtyTech, Inc. offers professional websites for real estate agents and brokerages as well as IDX home search software that shows listings and available properties in real-time to potential buyers online. Since 2002, RealtyTech, Inc. has remained committed to offering savvy software solutions and digital marketing strategies that give real estate professionals an online platform optimized for generating more leads and revenue. RealtyTech, Inc. keeps new and established real estate professionals on the cutting-edge for their digital marketing and advertising strategies. For more information on their software solutions and other packages, contact their team for a free consultation at (805) 413-7888 or visit http://www.realtytech.com.
With an award-winning game design program and a dynamic community of gamers, Cogswell is the natural place for esports to explode. The Cogswell College Dragons professionally compete in Overwatch and League of Legends.
Esports is a way for students to not only compete, but build skills and access opportunities to learn concepts in marketing, production, coaching, and game design & development.
Cogswell offers scholarships up to ,000 per term for players in both Overwatch and League of Legends, for those who qualify.
Esports is exploding internationally and continuing to gain in popularity every day. “Cogswell has been at the forefront of the gaming space and we are delighted to officially have a proven Coach that is able to implement innovative strategies that will take us to the next level,” said CEO Charles Restivo. Cogswell just ranked #14 in the Princeton Review’s top gaming schools and has ranked for the past 6 years in a row.
About Cogswell Polytechnical College Founded in 1887, Cogswell Polytechnical College (Cogswell) has taken a hands-on, interdisciplinary approach to the learning space for over 130 years. Cogswell prepares students for success in the creative-technology industries by providing an extraordinary, real-world education inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit of our Silicon Valley location. Cogswell is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Visit cogswell.edu to learn more about our award-winning programs. For more information regarding completion rates, the median loan debt of students who completed each program, and other important information, please see visit our website at cogswell.edu/disclosures.
Los Angeles and Ventura County full-service digital marketing agency GoMarketing is pleased to announce the addition of a new client in the home improvement sector to its portfolio. Based in Thousand Oaks, CA, Westside Remodeling, Inc. specializes in all-inclusive home design, building, and remodeling services. The local general contractor has secured professional services from GoMarketing, an award-winning web design, web development, and digital marketing agency, in a sustained effort to take their business’ online growth and lead generation to the next level.
Founded by Bob Sturgeon in 1985, Westside Remodeling, Inc. brings the utmost in integrity, commitment, and excellence to the local market of home improvement--and beyond. As a result of the company’s focus on quality design and service, Westside Remodeling, Inc. has been featured by major industry platforms such as L.A. Home and Remodeling, Architectural Digest, Remodeling Magazine, and Professional Remodeler. Westside Remodeling projects have also previously received spotlights in the Los Angeles Times. Sturgeon is not just a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) but also the Conejo Association of Professional Interior Designers (CAPID) which allows Westside Remodeling, Inc. to create builds that are highly functional and relevant to aesthetic trends.
Hired as the new website designer, developer, and digital marketing specialist for Westside Remodeling Design and Build, GoMarketing will create and implement custom digital strategies and assets aimed at exponentially growing the established company’s website traffic and conversion rate, drastically improving their website ranking and online presence, and ultimately increasing overall revenue and ROI for the business. "GoMarketing is thrilled to be working with a company like Westside Remodeling who has a long history of excellence throughout the Conejo Valley and Los Angeles County. We look forward to providing online marketing services that drive more traffic to their website," stated Richard Uzelac, CEO.
GoMarketing's data-driven methodology combines the latest technology, over a decade of experience and expertise, creative design, and a deep understanding of the local market, which allows them to not just meet the marketing goals and KPIs of their clients but exceed them. Since 2008, has proudly delivered custom marketing strategies and results to a variety of industries including the manufacturing, legal, financial, real estate, healthcare, and home services sectors. Their tried and true approach and trusted services run the gamut from on-page and off-page SEO and link building programs to content marketing, social media management, mobile optimization, web design, software and web development, online branding, reputation management, and so much more.
About Westside Remodeling Design & Build Founded by Bob Sturgeon, Westside Remodeling Design & Build has been providing homeowners in Thousand Oaks, Calabasas, Agoura Hills, Camarillo, Oak Park, Malibu, and surrounding areas with best-in-class residential construction and remodeling services for more than 30 years. Streamlining the remodeling process from conception to completion, Westside Remodeling is specialized in any and all aspects of design and build remodeling. These include custom kitchens designed and built for gourmet cooking and entertaining, custom bathrooms, outdoor living spaces, add-on rooms, new construction, and more. To learn more about their services and how to get started with a new build, contact Westside Remodeling at (805) 499-4121, visit their website at http://www.westsideremodeling.com, or pay a trip to their design showroom in Newbury Park!
About GoMarketing Based out of Thousand Oaks, California, GoMarketing uses the following mission statement to deliver digital marketing results to their clients: “Understand. Engage. Succeed. Grow.” Acting as online marketing professionals within a wide range of industry sectors, the GoMarketing team specializes in SEO, content strategy, website design and development, and more--providing a full suite of marketing solutions that generate online leads and sales to Southern California businesses. For more information on their custom marketing plans, contact GoMarketing directly at 805-413-7893 or visit http://www.gomarketing.com.
So far 2019 has been an incredible start to the growth in services offered by Lombardi Associates. As a nation-wide provider of case management, vocational rehabilitation and crisis management services for insurance carriers, TPAs, brokers, employers and attorneys AND a certified woman owned business, Lombardi associates saw the need to continue growing their footprint throughout the country.
The company recently announced a number of open positions as it expands resources and service offerings. In addition, the company has upgraded all customer service, reporting, and quality assurance and quality control standard programs to better satisfy customer needs. According to the president, Tracey Lombardi, “All Lombardi operational systems have been reviewed and updated so that our customers, both new and existing, will continue to receive the highest level of services available in the industry”.
Ms. Lombardi also noted that, “As we continue to grow, we will be hiring experienced Vocational Rehabilitation Experts (CRC) and RN/CCMs (bilingual a plus) with a background in workers’ compensation to join our team. We are seeking experienced workers’ comp professionals who are committed to minimizing claims costs for our customers and to treating every injured worker with the utmost integrity”. If you have those qualifications, please send your resume to: email(at)lombardiassociates.com.
Lombardi Associates’ vision: We always remember each person is special and deserves the highest level of care. We engage our unique team of premier medical professionals to ensure that every case is handled proactively – right from the start. By always putting the injured party first, our business model will ensure successful medical outcomes.
It’s a win-win focus: Each individual receives the best and most medically appropriate care for their injury while our customers realize maximum cost savings on their claims.
About Lombardi Associates Lombardi Associates, a National Provider and Certified Woman Owned Business, was founded by Tracey Lombardi, RN-BC, BA, CCM, CNLC, CNLCP, MSCC in 2005 to provide Professional Case Management, Legal Nursing Consulting, File Review, Medical Cost Projections, Life Care Planning/Review and Medicare Set-Asides.
From the Hugh M. Cary Tunnel in Brooklyn, to the San Ysidro Land Port of Entry, Kenall’s LuxTran lighting illuminates tunnels and underpasses across the Unites States. Joining this distinguished family of sealed lights is the new LTSI-AI, an industry-leading, IP-rated, stainless steel fixture that produces high lumens with a small footprint, providing highly desirable flexibility for complicated tunnel lighting layouts.
The LTSI-A1 is a compact 22"× 22" fixture with five distribution options and can be mounted on either walls or ceilings to provide supplemental lighting in various tunnel zones. It has an IP-66 rating and a range of powerful lumen packages ranging from 11,578 – 40,321 lm.
Michael Maltezos, Kenall’s Transportation Sales Manager, works exclusively on transportation and tunnel lighting projects and is the product manager for the LTSI-A1. “Transportation engineers appreciate the quality of the LuxTran line and specifically requested a fixture that was smaller but still very powerful and efficient,” he said, “and the LTSI-AI is Kenall's response to that request”. For additional information on the LTSI-A1 and other tunnel and underpass lighting products, visit kenall.com.
About Kenall Kenall Manufacturing, and independent business of Legrand, was founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1963 and has built a reputation for durable lighting solutions of superior quality and exceptional value. Today, the company creates unique solutions for the healthcare, cleanroom/containment, food processing, transportation, high abuse, and correctional lighting markets. Kenall luminaires are designed and manufactured in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and meet the guidelines established under the Buy American Act and the North American Free Trade Agreement. For additional information, visit http://www.kenall.com.
About Legrand and Legrand, North and Central America Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for use in commercial, industrial, and residential markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide. Drawing on an approach that involves all teams and stakeholders, Legrand is pursuing its strategy of profitable and sustainable growth driven by acquisitions and innovation, with a steady flow of new offerings—including connected products stemming from Legrand’s global Eliot (Electricity and IoT) program. Legrand reported sales of around .1 billion (USD) in 2018. Legrand has a strong presence in North and Central America, with a portfolio of well-known market brands and product lines that includes AFCO Systems, C2G, Cablofil, Chief, Da-Lite, Electrorack, Finelite, Kenall, Luxul, Middle Atlantic Products, Milestone AV, Nuvo, OCL, On-Q, Ortronics, Pass & Seymour, Pinnacle, Projecta, QMotion, Quiktron, Raritan, Sanus, Server Technology, Solarfective, Vaddio, Vantage, Wattstopper, and Wiremold. Legrand is listed on Euronext Paris and is a component stock of indexes including the CAC40, http://www.legrand.us.
The American Red Cross has kicked off a national campaign to install 100,000 free smoke alarms across the country this spring as part of their Home Fire Campaign. Of that 100,000, they plan to install nearly 500 free smoke alarms in Brunswick and the surrounding region on Thurs., April 25 and Sat., April 27.
To achieve this goal, the Red Cross has teamed up with Plamondon Hospitality Partners, Roy Rogers, Dunkin Donuts, Rotary Club of Carroll Creek, Brunswick Ace Hardware and local fire departments to help spread the word. Volunteers can sign up to help canvass neighborhoods, install free smoke alarms, replace alarm batteries and help families create home fire escape plans. Area residents that are interested in learning more about fire prevention and safety can sign up to receive a free smoke alarm or have their existing alarms checked.
Volunteers can sign up for the April 25 event at bit.ly/Brunswick-4-25 or the April 27 event at bit.ly/Brunswick-4-27. No prior experience is required and all necessary training will be provided. Residents can sign up for free installations for either of those dates at bit.ly/smoke-alarm-appointment or by calling 443-297-7247. Services are free and available for all people in need.
“Plamondon Hospitality Partners has worked with the Red Cross on several of their initiatives over the years, and we’re especially excited to continue that partnership with the Sound the Alarm event,” said Michael Henningsen, Executive Vice President of Plamondon Hospitality Partners. “Fire prevention and safety is a very important initiative for the hospitality industry, and we strongly encourage residents to take advantage of this free program to help ensure the safety of their families.”
Events like this will be held across the country and are part of the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign, which has installed more than 1.5 million smoke alarms and saved more than 500 lives since launching in 2014. Donations will help to save lives through installing free smoke alarms, and preparing families to safely escape and recover from home fires.
Plamondon Hospitality Partners is a hotel management and business development company located in Frederick, Maryland. Their current portfolio includes Marriott and Hilton properties in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Georgia.
According to ACGME, the state of Ohio has the sixth-largest number of residents with more than 5,617 residents and 1,297 fellows for the 2018-2019 academic year. The 262 specialty programs and 324 subspecialty programs rank Ohio sixth-largest in the nation. Cleveland area institutions, such as Lake Region Healthcare, Summa Health System and The Toledo Clinic will exhibit at the career fair alongside other regional and national organizations.
Both the career fair and seminar are open to residents and fellows as well as practicing physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. The casual, family-friendly environment provides a chance for physicians and advanced practitioners to connect with recruiters and find the best fit for their first, or next practice. Premium food and drinks, along with parking, are available at no charge. Pre-register for the event to receive a Amazon.com eGift Card at the door.
Eighteen hiring organizations with local job opportunities as well as organizations specifically seeking physicians for regional and nationwide opportunities will take part in the event. Featured organizations include Cleveland Clinic, Wilson Health and Lake Health. Visit our website for a complete list of participating organizations.
PracticeLink Live! Cleveland takes place at The Tudor Arms by Doubletree on Thursday, April 25, 2019. The career fair begins at 5:00 p.m. and continues until 8:00 p.m. The optional job-search seminar begins at 6:30 p.m.
About PracticeLink: PracticeLink.com is the most widely used online physician job bank. More than 20,000 physicians and advanced practitioners register with PracticeLink.com each year in their search for a new job with thousands more searching the Job Bank confidentially when looking for a new practice. Over 1,000 recruiters, representing more than 5,000 health care facilities nationwide, use PracticeLink to recruit physicians and other health care providers.
About PracticeLink Magazine: PracticeLink Magazine is a free, award-winning, career advancement publication that reaches over 80,000 residents, fellows and job-seeking physicians. PracticeLink Magazine is owned and operated by PracticeLink.
PracticeLink is headquartered in Hinton, W.Va., with a second office in St. Louis, MO.
The Louisville IT Symposium is expected to have over 200 IT leaders from over 70 local companies represented at this year's event. This one-day, executive-level event is geared toward knowledge-sharing and networking for CIO's and their direct management teams. This single day event consists of 3 keynote sessions and 12 breakout sessions allowing you to tailor the day to your needs.
Kicking the day off will be Scott Augenbaum, retired supervisory special agent for the FBI. Mr. Augenbaum will share why a transnational criminal enterprise and foreign intelligence services may want to target your organization’s data or intellectual property. This eye-opening presentation will discuss ways to ensure you are prepared. Scott has responded to hundreds of data breaches and is here to show commonalities across almost all incidents. He will also provide participants with several takeaways to prevent their organization from becoming the next victim.
Over the lunch hour will be Tom Triumph, a business and technology executive who’s presentation is titled, “The Future of IT: Business & Technology Luminaries On The Next 20 Years”. We’re obligated to do our best to foresee how today’s emerging Information Technology will impact our work and lives in the foreseeable future. Having an understanding as to how these technologies are expected to impact our work gives us the opportunity to better prepare.
The final keynote presenter is Julie Rieger, President, Chief Data Strategist & Head of Media for 20th Century Fox Film. Julie, a data pioneer, will be closing the day with her successes and failures in establishing her massive data organization and blending strategy with the tactical practical. The film industry has been turned upside down during the technology and data revolution just like every other business. You will hear how Fox went from being data poor to consumer insight-rich and how 'data' pulled-up a chair to participate in critical business decisions.
Along with the 3 keynote presenters there will be 12 peer-led breakout sessions specifically addressing issues and trends the IT leaders of Louisville have told us are important to their organizations. You can view the full day's agenda here.
The Louisville IT Symposium is hosted by SIM Louisville, together we bring more of the region’s top IT executives together for a day of networking, education and collaboration. Register yourself and your management team here.
For more information about this exclusive event please contact Matt Emick at matt@louisvilleitsymposium.com or by visiting the event website, http://www.louisvilleitsymposium.com
Okuma America Corporation, a world leader in CNC machine tool manufacturing, and Okuma distributor Hartwig, announce the grand opening of the new Okuma Tech Center at Hartwig Houston on Wednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25, 2019 from 9a.m.-7p.m., 10321 Regal Row, Houston, Texas.
The grand opening event showcases the 23,000 square foot, world-class showroom which features more than 20 machine tools - including larger machines specifically built for the oil and gas industry. Attendees will also see cutting demos, learn about the latest in CNC technology and meet with industry partners.
“We’re looking forward to opening the doors of the new Tech Center to our customers. Okuma and Hartwig’s long-standing partnership combines decades of machine tool knowledge and industry experience to provide exceptional sales and service to CNC customers,” said Wade Anderson, Okuma Product Specialists Sales Manager and Tech Centers Manager. “The new space allows us to show the larger machines that are significant to the oil and gas industry, and our customers can see live-cutting applications demonstrated on these Okuma machine tools. It’s the perfect place for customers to come and meet with Okuma and Hartwig experts to learn how we can help solve their manufacturing challenges.”
“We are very excited to open the doors to this world-class facility and welcome our customers located in the southern Texas and Louisiana regions,” said Hartwig Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Greg Hartwig. “Without their support, this Tech Center wouldn’t be possible. We look forward to seeing our customers at the grand opening event.”
About Okuma America Corporation Okuma America Corporation is the U.S.-based sales and service affiliate of Okuma Corporation, a world leader in CNC (computer numeric control) machine tools, founded in 1898 in Nagoya, Japan. The company is the industry’s only single-source provider, with the CNC machine, drive, motors, encoders, and spindle all manufactured by Okuma. The company also designs their own CNC controls to integrate seamlessly with each machine tool’s functionality. In 2014 Okuma launched the Okuma App Store, the industry’s only centralized online marketplace for machine tool apps and related content. Along with its extensive distribution network (largest in the Americas), and Partners in THINC, Okuma is committed to helping users gain competitive advantage through the open possibilities of machine tools, today and into the future. For more information, visit http://www.okuma.com/americas or follow us on Facebook or Twitter @OkumaAmerica.
About Hartwig Founded in 1960, Hartwig has become the largest distributor of machine tool solutions and inspection equipment in the Midwest and Mountain regions. Built on a foundation of fairness, after-sales support and hard work, the company has grown to more than 200 employees covering eight office locations in 14 states including: Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. Hartwig partners with its customers to optimize machining performance, decrease downtime and improve overall efficiency of equipment and applications. The company prides itself on not just being a machine tool distributor, but a true solutions provider intent on assisting customers in controlling their destiny and keeping manufacturing within the U.S. The company delivers applications expertise to numerous industries, including: aerospace, computer, construction, farming, fluid power, industrial machining, medical, oil, gas and energy. Hartwig’s name is synonymous with quality, service, support, and engineering.
RackTop Systems, the pioneer of CyberConvergedTM data security, a new market that fuses data storage with advanced security and compliance into a single platform, today announced it has been named a 2019 Platinum winner of The Govies Government Security Awards from Security Today magazine. RackTop’s CyberConverged™ data security platform, BrickStor, was honored in the Convergence & Integrated Software & Solutions category.
Presented by Security Today magazine, an 1105 Media brand, The Govies Government Security Awards honor outstanding government security products in a variety of categories. Winners are named by an independent panel of judges from the security industry. 1105 Media launched its government security awards program in 2009. Platinum and Gold winners were announced during the ISC West Expo, which was held April 10-12 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
“For the past ten years, Security Today and GovSec have hosted The Govies, and I have been amazed at the innovation and technology entered in this product contest. Truly, manufacturers are ramping up their research and development, bringing top-quality solutions to the government vertical,” said Ralph C. Jensen, editor in chief of Security Today and GovSec magazines and securitytoday.com. “The high number of entries we receive each year corresponds with the need to provide better security options not only at the federal level but also at the state and municipal levels of government. I believe these products and solutions only prove that the government relies heavily on the technology advances in the private sector.”
RackTop’s CyberConverged™ data security platform helps both government and commercial organizations solve their most difficult data management, compliance and cyber security challenges. RackTop’s flagship product, BrickStor, is a high-performance Network-Attached Storage (NAS) and management platform that protects sensitive data from ransomware, insider threats, and cyberattacks while meeting internal and regulatory compliance requirements without additional cost or staff. RackTop’s technology has been deployed worldwide to manage more than 50 petabytes of customer data in a variety of industries including: the public sector; media, advertising and entertainment; financial services; health care; and life sciences.
“RackTop Systems is honored to be recognized as an innovator in integrated software solutions and a leader in CyberConverged data security,” said Eric Bednash, co-founder and CEO of RackTop Systems. “We are passionate about CyberConverged data security and are committed to evolving the standards for core IT infrastructure to address the government’s most challenging cyber threats to its data systems.”
To learn more about Security Today magazine’s Govies Government Security Award 2019 program and to see the complete list of award winners, visit: https://securitytoday.com/pages/govies.aspx
About RackTop Systems: RackTop Systems is the pioneer of CyberConvergedTM data security, a new market that fuses data storage with advanced security and compliance into a single platform. Its high-performance Network-Attached Storage (NAS) platform with embedded security, compliance and encryption empowers both government and commercial organizations by protecting data where it resides without the cost, complexity and security vulnerabilities of traditional bolt-on software solutions. Headquartered in Fulton, Md., RackTop was founded in 2010 by veterans of the U.S. intelligence community who have been solving the most complex data and security problems for more than two decades. RackTop’s technology has been deployed at numerous organizations in a variety of industries worldwide, including government/DoD/public sector, media/advertising and entertainment, financial services, health care, higher education and life sciences. For more information, visit http://www.racktopsystems.com and follow on Twitter @RackTop.
The compact, easy-to-use and versatile SPARK PRO endoscope light sourc e is an autonomous device powered by one rechargeable battery. It takes about 2 hours to recharge it, and the operation time depends on the chosen light intensity. Light output may be changed from 10% to 100%. Based on the chosen output level the operation time on a single battery charge may be between 45 minutes and 3 hours. The light handle is fully IEC and RoHS compliant.
The small-size handheld design of the new SPARK PRO endoscope light handle makes standalone bulky light sources with electrical wires, light bulbs, and long, breakable fiber optic cables running from the main units to endoscopes obsolete. Instead, SPARK PRO offers compact size (103 mm long and 32 mm in diameter), a lightweight body (137g with the batteries included), and an extended lifetime. The batteries are good for around 500 recharge cycles before they need to be replaced, while high quality pure white LEDs are designed to work for up to 10 years.
A distinct feature of the new SPARK PRO endoscope light handle is its sterilizability. As a result, the light source is suitable for medical and veterinary use. Any standard medical grade disinfectant, for example, Sterrad, Sterris and Cidex OPA, is suitable for sterilizing the light source body which can be fully submerged in a sterilizing solution. The new SPARK PRO, designed and manufactured in the USA, fits most industrial and veterinary applications, and stands out among competition thanks to its versatility, smart and durable design, and cost efficiency.
Leak Detection Associates, the world’s premier manufacturer of custom built, helium-based leak testing instruments for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device and Food Packaging Industries’ is pleased to announce the completion of its new, state of art manufacturing facility in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. The new facility was custom designed to meet enhanced manufacturing capabilities that will enable multiple custom units to be built simultaneously. This is a key component of the new management team’s plan designed to drastically improve client lead times on new instrument orders. The Egg Harbor Township location will also serve as the company’s headquarters and will be home to all of the administration functions of the company.
“With a new ownership and management team in place, Leak Detection Associates has implemented a global process and quality improvement program that will allow us to improve on all phases of the operation,” commented CEO Brian Mulhall. “We are committed to improving our products, service offering and customer interaction profile so that we can meet the strict demands of the regulatory environment in which our clients operate. The completion of this facility also represents the first step in the global expansion program that has been implemented.”
With the introduction of new USP General Chapter 1207 and the continual need for the use of testing per ASTM F-2391, the use of helium leak testing systems has proven to be a first-line and effective option on a wide variety of package testing programs. From package development to in-process quality control testing, the SIMS 1284+ instrument offers clients the opportunity to test at levels not achievable with other leak testing technologies and instruments. The new facility will allow Leak Detection Associates to serve clients with improved turn-around times on orders and provide a platform for more advance preliminary work on client specific testing requirements.
About Leak Detection Associates, LLC For over 20 years, Leak Detection Associates has been the premier manufacturer of custom helium leak detection instruments for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and food packaging industries. LDA's well-established technology has been incorporated into ASTM and compendia guidance documents. This robust industry experience, combined with the advanced capabilities of the flagship SIMS 1284+ helium leak detection unit, provides companies with tools to quantitatively evaluate leakage, improve the package development cycle, establish manufacturing controls, and ultimately reduce risk to the product and consumer throughout the lifecycle.
The American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL) and the American Hospital Association (AHA) today launched a collection of digital resources to spark collaboration within organizations and across the health care field, Leadership Evolve. The dynamic resources, carefully curated from AHA and AAPL’s collective work in physician leadership, were developed specifically to address the contemporary challenges that health care leaders face as they move to transform health care delivery within their organizations. The first subjects to be covered under Leadership Evolve are framed around two key issues, dyad leadership which builds upon the successful model piloted jointly between AHA, AAPL and AONE, and workforce well-being. Through a series of self-guided activities, health care professionals can explore topics including interpersonal qualities and behaviors; organizational factors; and personal, professional and organizational wellness. An interactive inventory checklist personalizes tools, prioritizing those most relevant for the individual user. A third area of focus for Leadership Evolve within the coming year is population health.
“The only way physician leaders can truly transform the delivery and quality of health care is to transform leadership in health care,” said Peter Angood, MD, FRCS(C), FACS, MCCM, president and CEO of AAPL. “Our strategic alliance with AHA is reflective of how leadership must evolve to transform health care to keep pace with emerging health trends among various populations, changes in federal regulations of health care, new innovations and industry trends. We are pleased to have partnered with AHA on Leadership Evolve.”
"Leadership Evolve represents a combined effort to prepare contemporary health care leaders to transform the current delivery system and the workforce to meet the demands of an ever-changing field,” said Jay Bhatt, DO, MPH, MA, FACP, senior vice president and chief medical officer, AHA. “AHA has been focused on building a common language for leadership and fostering a culture of shared values across clinical and administrative leadership. We are excited to expand our efforts to Lead Well, Be Well and Care Well in collaboration with AAPL on Leadership Evolve.”
About the American Association for Physician Leadership® The?American Association for Physician Leadership®?is the only professional?organization?dedicated to providing?education, career support and advocacy to support physician leaders?as they create?transformative solutions?within the?rapidly evolving field of?health care.?Founded in 1975 as the American College of Physician Executives (ACPE), the nonprofit association?has educated thousands of?physicians?worldwide?and has?members in 46 countries?at varying stages of their careers. The association is known for its award-winning magazine,?the?Physician Leadership Journal, its continuing medical education (CME) courses, and its Certified Physician Executive (CPE) certification program.?Based in Tampa, Fla.,?the association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education credits, and by the Certifying Commission in Medical Management to award CPE certification. Learn more at?physicianleaders.org.
About the AHA The AHA is a not-for-profit association of health care provider organizations and individuals that are committed to the improvement of health in their communities. The AHA is the national advocate for its members, which include nearly 5,000 hospitals, health care systems, networks and other providers of care. Founded in 1898, the AHA provides education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends. For more information, visit the website at http://www.aha.org.
“One-Stop, 100% American Made E-Commerce Site for Retail, Wholesale, Tours & Events”
“Are you looking for… The perfect 100% American Made Mother’s or Father’s Day gift? Top-quality gardening, do-it-yourself and spring clean-up products? Group reservations for fun tours and delicious meals? Wholesale opportunities to sell 100% American Made Products in retail stores across the U.S.?
The flagship Made in America Store is anchored by an 18,000 sq.ft. retail shop, group tour hospitality suite and World Distribution Center at 1000 W. Maple Court in Elma, NY. Motor coach servicing is available next door. The store’s e-commerce site provides customers across the U.S. easy access to 100% U.S. made products at their fingertips.
The new http://www.madeinamericastore.com website features the vast majority of 9,000+ products that are available at the brick & mortar flagship store in Elma and satellite locations in both Erie and Niagara County.
“Our new website is user friendly and easy to navigate, according to our focus groups,” Andol continued. “Whether a shopper is laser-focused on one item or product category, or browsing through the thousands of American-made products that are top quality at pricing comparable to imported products sold by big box retailers, you’ll get the right answer at http://www.madeinamericastore.com”.
Andol noted that the store has given a 10% military and veterans discount since the first day it opened on April 3, 2010. The discount has also been available on-line. Made in America Store runs a number of customer appreciation days throughout the year and offers a AAA Discount.
“We also encourage museum shops and other retailers to take advantage of our “store-in-store” option,” Andol added. “We design, manufacture and set-up displays of items that are top sellers in our store. That way, retailers can quickly respond to growing customer demand for quality, American-made products, fulfilling our store’s mission “for our children’s future.”
“Beyond our discounts and sales, we made the Made in America Store on-line shopping experience even better. We ship orders of 0 or greater anywhere in the contiguous United States for FREE. It’s a win for the customer, win for the 500 plus manufacturers we help support and a big win for jobs in America!” Andol concluded.
Since the early 2000’s Canadian Siborg Systems Inc. has been manufacturing multimeters. The first model, which combined a set of tweezers with a powerful multimeter in a compact design, was introduced on international markets in 2005. From then on, Siborg has refined their devices and released multiple models, including the budget-friendly line LCR-Reader in 2014 and the robust LCR-Reader-MP in 2017.
The newest model, the LCR-Reader-MPA is the most advance device with a record high basic accuracy of 0.1%, unmatched amount of test functions and widest available test ranges.
“This is our first presentation of the newly completed LCR-Reader-MPA,” says Michael Obrecht, the director of Siborg, “We have shown devices in the past to welcoming audiences. Our multimeters are well received by consumers for their ease-of-use and high accuracy. We are excited to see what people have to say about the MPA at Nepcon Korea.”
Electronics Manufacturing Korea (EMK) has become an globally renowned exhibition for domestic and foreign buyers and is Korea’s largest electronics manufacturing exhibition. Since 2017, EMK has been co-hosted with ‘Autotronics Manufacturing Korea (AMK). an provides various seminars and events for visitors and exhibitors. Siborg is certain that LCR-Reader-MPA will be well received at this showing among the many other industry leaders.
Based on the tried-and-true combination of tweezers and multimeter, the LCR-Reader-MPA features gold-plated tweezer probes that are able to hold components, either mounted or loose, to a 0201 size. When the device is holding a component, it will automatically determine the type (L, C, R) and best test parameters before measuring with 0.1% basic accuracy. Designed for any task at hand, including on the field, LCR-Reader-MPA’s design is compact and lightweight enough to fit into any bag or pocket. The LCD is easily readable with large graphics and is back-lit for easy reading in even the worst lighting conditions. A 4-way joystick-like navigation allows users to easily access features, including the ability to change basic test modes and frequencies right from the default screen.
To features and functions really set the MPA apart from any other tweezer-based multimeter. In addition to automatic and manual LCR and ESR measurements, the device features LED/diode tests, short/continuity test, frequency measurements, oscilloscope mode, signal generator, AC/DC voltage measurements and more. A main feature on the device is the ability to test at 100 kHz test frequency allowing for a 0.001 pF resolution for capacitance and 0.1 for nH for inductance measurements.
Features on LCR-Reader-MPA include:
Fully automatic and manual LCR, ESR, LED/Diode measurements
0.1% basic accuracy
AC/DC voltage/current measurements up to 15 V
Test frequency from 100 Hz to 100 kHz
Oscilloscope mode up to 100 kHz
Test signal of 0.1, 0.5 and 1.0 Vrms
3.2 Volt LED test voltage
Open/short calibration for offset removal
Automatic test signal reduction to 0.1 V for in-circuit measurements
Sine wave generator up to 100 kHz
29 grams weight, backlit LCD display, gold-plated test leads
NIST traceable calibration certificate
Siborg offers a selection of test equipment and accessories including the aforementioned LCR-Reader; Smart Tweezers LCR-meter, including a model with Bluetooth communication; Smart LED Test Tweezers; Kelvin Probe Connector kit with shielded two-wire connection that turns any LCR-Reader or Smart Tweezers model into a low frequency probe station. Siborg’s online store also sells accessories and spare parts.
A keyless deadbolt trades the traditional key for a numerical code. Since there is no key, there is no danger of losing or forgetting the key. It is easy to change the code at will, increasing security if construction teams, babysitters, or others need temporary access to the home. The system is protected against power outages with a battery backup, and some keyless deadbolts can even merge seamlessly with alarm systems and smart homes.
Keyless deadbolts have become quite popular, and there are numerous models on the market at many different price points. Each model has its own benefits, drawbacks, and features. With so many variations from which to choose, homeowners should enlist the aid of a professional locksmith to help them decide which keyless deadbolt best fits their family’s unique needs.
For April 2019, Texas Premier Locksmith is offering Houston residents 10% off keyless deadbolts. To take advantage of this promotion, just call the Houston location at (713) 489-6866 and mention this offer.
About Texas Premier Locksmith Texas Premier Locksmith has established a strong reputation as a top-rated Houston locksmith company. For immediate assistance, call the Texas Premier Locksmith Houston location at (713) 489-6866. For more information, visit the storefront at 8950 Westpark Dr. #211, Houston, TX 77063 or visit the website at http://www.txpremierlocksmith.com/.
Ambisafe, a leading global capital markets and blockchain infrastructure provider announces partnership with Anchor, a stablecoin project indexed to the growth of the global economy. Ambisafe will be offering Anchor state-of-the-art technology services including token issuance and a wallet for storing Anchor’s funds, prioritizing the highest standard of security as Anchor takes steps towards its private presale token launch in mid-May.
Having previously worked with Tether building out their wallet, Ambisafe focuses on security and building top-tier technology with leading companies and figures in the blockchain and crypto space. Ambisafe will be developing Anchor’s stable token using the ERC-20 protocol and providing Anchor with a secure wallet solution for their assets.
“As we finalize our dual-token Anchor ecosystem and non-flationary financial index for our upcoming launch, we are committed to ensuring the highest standard of security for our token users,” said Daniel Popa, CEO of Anchor. “After seeing the success Ambisafe has achieved with identifying vulnerabilities and bugs with other large-scale cryptocurrency projects, we feel confident our upcoming private token presale will be executed with the utmost safety and security.”
CEO of Ambisafe, Andrey Zamovskiy said: "Anchor brings real financial innovation and a stronger peg of value based on real world economic growth to the crypto and blockchain markets. We’re excited to be backing the technology side of the Anchor stablecoin project."
Focusing on security, Ambisafe has previous experience working with top projects like Tether, Polybius and Propy helping ensure the quality of their code and security of assets. Ambisafe has demonstrated their technical capabilities and dedication to security by rescuing millions of dollars worth of funds during the Parity Wallet back and identifying vulnerabilities across top exchanges that were prone to manipulation of their Ethereum account balances.
This partnership is another major milestone Anchor achieves in preparation for its upcoming launch planned for New York Blockchain Week. In the midst of the project’s global roadshow, the Anchor team is connecting and engaging with potential partners and the greater crypto community at private events attended by some of the most reputable accredited investors and funds in the industry. Previously in Hong Kong and Singapore during Asia Crypto Week and most recently in Los Angeles on the sidelines of Crypto Invest Summit (CIS), Anchor together with SMC Capital, a venture capital and advisory firm, hosted influential funds, exchanges, and media including Bitcoin Foundation; SPiCE VC; DNA Fund; 8 Decimal Capital; among many others.
The Anchor team looks forward to spending time in London where they will be holding a private event to discuss the future of stablecoins and the token economy during London Blockchain Expo week. To access Anchor’s public testnet, interested parties can request credentials by following The Anchor Project on Telegram.
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About ?Anchor Anchor’s dual-token stability mechanism and non-flationary financial index is designed to provide investors and crypto traders with a reliable hedging instrument and global stablecoin standard. CEO Daniel Popa, a serial telecom entrepreneur ?with over 20 years of experience running successful companies in the USA, Canada, Australia, Romania, and Ukraine, led a team of PhD economists to develop Anchor’s? revolutionary ?proprietary Monetary Measurement Unit (MMU), a scientific algorithm that is indexed to global real GDP via official financial data from twenty of the world’s largest economies. Anchor’s blockchain developers have built solutions for several large blockchain firms, including Celsius Network.
About Ambisafe The Ambisafe team is renowned for their technical and financial prowess. They have saved money during the Parity wallet hack and have identified issues in some of the top exchanges. Combined their business leaders have over 40 years of blockchain experience and 50 years of financial expertise in US markets. Their services include building complex infrastructure on the blockchain, conducting code reviews and providing end-to-end token sale infrastructure. Most recently, their trading platform Orderbook has launched a project to offer economic interest in Pre-IPO companies such as SpaceX.
Archadeck Outdoor Living is excited to announce that Craig Whitman now owns the Archadeck Outdoor Living franchise location servicing Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Known as Archadeck of Fort Wayne, Craig Whitman will design and build custom outdoor living spaces for clients including decks, sunrooms, screened porches, outdoor kitchens, outdoor living rooms, pergolas, and more.
“We are excited to have Craig Whitman join the Archadeck family,” announced Mike Reeder, Vice President and Brand Leader of Archadeck. “He not only has the project management expertise we look for in new partners, but the passion for excellence that will help him continue to grow this Archadeck business.”
Craig has over 20 years of experience in residential and commercial construction which is a perfect fit for owning this Archadeck business. Craig previously worked as a Fire Protection project manager and also has experience with sprinkler design. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Craig was born and raised in Decatur, Indiana, and now lives in Fort Wayne with his wife, Erin, of ten years, and three children, Lillian, Isaac and Katherine.
“I am thrilled to pursue my passion for construction to help homeowners improve and enhance their outdoor living spaces,” explained Craig Whitman. “The Archadeck franchise opportunity will allow me to truly impact homeowners in a meaningful way and enjoy the beautiful outdoors of Fort Wayne.”
About Archadeck Outdoor Living Established in 1980, Archadeck Outdoor Living is recognized as the largest deck and porch builder in North America and has lived up to its motto -- Better Building by Design -- by completing more than 125,000 projects across the country. A part of Outdoor Living Brands, their mission is “to enhance the lives of our clients by creating unique and innovative outdoor living environments.”
Qualified Remodeler and Remodeler Magazine consistently rank Archadeck at the top of their respective annual “Best” lists. Archadeck projects have graced the covers of Gardens, Decks and Patios and Decks & Backyard Projects. The company has been featured in articles in This Old House, Smart Money, Coastal Living, Better Homes & Gardens and Gardening & Deck Design, as well as on HGTV. Visit http://www.archadeck.com for more information.
Ankaa, the makers of the unique line of anti-aging products, have been acclaimed by many users as being the best for battling the problems of aging and sun-damaged skin. Ankaa Beauty Ultra Hydrating Moisturizer clearly stands apart from other similar products as it contains a wide range of naturally derived products that can solve the age-old problem of fine lines, wrinkles, and other visible signs of aging that appear on the facial skin.
“The Ankaa Beauty Ultra Hydrating Moisturizer is quite unique as it has 100 per cent natural ingredients, tested to deliver visible anti-aging results quickly and effectively,” says the spokesperson for Ankaa. “We offer a new generation of skincare formulations that are safe to use and effective as well. As acclaimed leaders in skincare technology, we have been able to successfully create a dynamic skincare line capable of delivering stunning results for almost all types of skin issues that women generally face.”
The unique formula guarantees visibly smooth skin. It takes the skin through a series of steps that result in lifting and tightening all facial zones. Ankaa Beauty Ultra Hydrating Moisturizer can be used by women of all skin types and it works across all age groups. According to the spokesperson, THE results can be clearly seen in just a few weeks of use.
The best daily face moisturizer from Ankaa has powerful extracts of botanical ingredients tested and verified for their ability to deliver results. These ingredients are sourced from the high mountains and the deep seas that represent some of the extreme environments of the Earth.
Ankaa Smooth & Lift Time-Resist Ultra-Hydrating Moisturizer delivers quick and visible results due to the presence of extracts from powerful botanical ingredients, such as Swertia Chirata and Laminaria Saccharina.
Swertia Chirata is a flowering plant found in the high Himalayan Mountains. It encourages skin regeneration and offers anti-wrinkle qualities. Laminaria Saccharina is the algae found in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. It is a powerful hydrating agent which also helps reduce skin imperfections.
The other important ingredients of this powerful moisturizer carefully chosen by the leading skincare experts include Bidens Pilosa, Grape Seed Oil, and Niacinamide. The presence of Xylitylglucoside and Xylitol improves the process of skin moisturizing and smoothing.
Ankaa Smooth & Lift Time-Resist Ultra-Hydrating Moisturizer is free of parabens and artificial fragrances. The brand has been dermatologically and allergically tested, and is therefore safe for use on all skin types.
The Ankaa skincare line is a powerful range of anti-aging skincare solutions that stand apart from other skincare products available on the market because of their ability to deliver guaranteed results. The brand has been created by a team of skincare specialists with a passion for health, beauty, and nature. The life-changing power of science has been applied to develop the revolutionary Ankaa skincare line which works on all skin types and across all age groups.
Ankaa, the skin care brand that has been making waves in the anti-aging industry, has wowed the market yet again by offering the best skin serum.Ankaa Beauty Skin Perfecting Serum stands apart because of its powerful and high concentrate ingredients found in the most demanding environments on Earth.
“Our skincare experts have found the best way of dealing with the skin firming challenge,” says the spokesperson for Ankaa. “Our Skin Perfecting Serum uses the highest concentration of botanical ingredients to ensure fast and visible results. We are proud to provide our customers a truly unique skincare formulation powered by the most advanced skincare technology.”
Ankaa Beauty Skin Perfecting Serum is finding ready acceptance among women looking for the best anti-aging solution for their skin problems. The serum not only improves the skin tone but also evens out aging skin issues skin by minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
The powerful and highly researched formula is also effective against acne and is the perfect product for those looking for quick and visible anti-aging effects. The best skin serum is free of dyes, parabens, and synthetic fragrances. Its powerful ingredients work on softening and smoothing of fine lines and plumpness in the skin. According to the spokesperson, dramatic results can be achieved within just a few days of regular application.
The Ankaa Smooth & Lift Time-Resist Perfecting Serum stands apart because of the presence of selected extracts from carefully researched and handpicked powerful botanical ingredients.
These include:
Swertia Chirata which is a flowering plant found in the high Himalayan Mountains that is known for its skin regeneration and anti-wrinkle qualities.
Caulerpa Lentillifera which is green algae native found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is known for the ability to promote the smoothing and firming of the skin.
Ankaa Beauty Skin Perfecting Serum also contains several additional ingredients, such as the Daisy Flower or Bellis Perennis extract, for promoting the even pigmentation of skin spots and Bidens Pilosa extract that plays the important role of a natural bio-retinol that assists skin firming and combats wrinkles.
Other natural ingredients such as Pumpkin Seed Oil, Mango Seed Butter, and Niacinamide also have important roles to play in making the skin look young, radiant and smooth.
The powerful and proven skin care line from Ankaa quickly restores youthful vitality and radiance and ensures that the skin regains its vibrancy and glow.
The Ankaa skincare line is a powerful range of anti-aging skincare solutions that stand apart from other skincare products available on the market because of their ability to deliver guaranteed results.
The San Francisco employment law attorneys at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, filed a class action lawsuit against Firstservice Residential California, LLC, alleging that the company violated The Private Attorney General Act and allegedly failed to lawfully calculate and pay their employees the correct overtime. The class action lawsuit against Firstservice Residential California, LLC, is currently pending in the San Francisco County Superior Court, Case No. CGC-19-575131. To read a copy of the Complaint, please click here.
The lawsuit filed against Firstservice Residential California, LLC, alleges the company (a) failed to provide PLAINTIFF and the other AGGRIEVED EMPLOYEES for all of the hours they worked, including overtime, (b) failed to properly record and provide legally required meal and rest periods, (c) failed to provide accurate itemized wage statements, (d) failed to pay wages when due, and (e) failed to reimburse for required expenses, all in violation of the applicable Labor Code sections listed in Labor Code Sections §§ 201, 202, 203, 204, 226(a), 226.7, 510, 512, 558, 1194, 1198, 2802, and the applicable Industrial Wage Order(s), and thereby gives rise to statutory penalties as a result of such conduct. PLAINTIFFS hereby seek recovery of civil penalties as prescribed by the Labor Code Private Attorney General Act of 2004 as the representatives of the State of California for the illegal conduct perpetrated on PLAINTIFFS and the other AGGRIEVED EMPLOYEES.
PAGA is a mechanism by which the State of California itself can enforce state labor laws through the employee suing under the PAGA who do so as the proxy or agent of the state's labor law enforcement agencies. An action to recover civil penalties under PAGA is fundamentally a law enforcement action designed to protect the public and not to benefit private parties. The purpose of PAGA is not to recover damages or restitution, but to create a means of "deputizing" citizens as private attorneys general to enforce the Labor Code.
For more information about the class action lawsuit against Firstservice Residential California, LLC, call (800) 568-8020 to speak to an experienced California employment attorney today.
Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP is a labor law firm with law offices located in San Diego County, Riverside County, Los Angeles County, Sacramento County, and San Francisco County. The firm has a statewide practice of representing employees on a contingency basis for violations involving unpaid wages, overtime pay, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination and other types of illegal workplace conduct.
Today People Need People becomes Higher Growth Search, a staffing and HR services firm for the cannabis industry.
For years, cannabis-based businesses comprised a small and unregulated industry, and there was therefore little need for attention to compliance and employment regulations. However, with the legalization of cannabis came both a flood of new talent into and an increased spotlight on the industry, and many cannabis businesses need outside guidance to keep up with these new demands.
People Need People was founded in 2017 in Oakland, CA by Stacy Bryant, an industry veteran who began her expansive career in the industry at the age of 16. People Need People was built as a boutique staffing company geared towards the cannabis industry, and it expanded across Northern California, maintaining relationships with some of today’s most well-known brands.
“I am excited to be joining Higher Growth Search at such a critical time for the cannabis industry,” remarked Bryant, managing director of Higher Growth Search. “Legalization has created new challenges for business owners, who now cannot rely solely on their expertise with cannabis, but must also quickly come to understand employment law and implement new policies to remain in compliance. It’s clear that not only does the cannabis industry ‘Need People,’ but it also needs to properly hire, manage, and retain them so that their businesses can grow.”
Higher Growth Search’s vision is to help legitimize the cannabis industry by giving businesses resources to manage and care for their employees, institute and maintain safe workplaces, and find and retain the right talent for each role and company.
“By staffing our company with not only experts from the cannabis space, but also from the staffing and human resources management side,” said CEO Joe Madigan, “we’ve positioned Higher Growth Search to become a strong business partner who understands both where cannabis companies are coming from and how to get them where they want to go.”
Drawing from experience in helping businesses of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises and across nearly every industry represented in California for the last 50 years, Higher Growth Search brings a wealth of knowledge and support to the cannabis industry. Higher Growth Search also has deep knowledge of the local job markets and a wide network of highly talented workers, along with experience staffing for the wine, beer and spirit fields and other highly regulated industries, making this new company a strong presence as it enters the cannabis industry. To learn more about Higher Growth Search, visit highergrowthsearch.com.
About Higher Growth Search With nearly fifty years’ experience in the staffing, HR, and payroll space, as well as years of working directly with cannabis-focused companies, Higher Growth Search is the foundation on which businesses in the cannabis industry grow. We relieve you of the burden of providing payroll administration, compliance, staffing, and human resources services and apply our deeply-rooted expertise with HR processes and management across industries to your business. Visit highergrowthsearch.com for more information.
As Language On’s South Florida campuses continue to grow, so too does its newest school in Orlando. Opened in December 2018, Language On Orlando has already reached near capacity and is in the process of expanding its facilities located near the Dr. Phillips area south of downtown Orlando. Campus director Jesus Prato confirmed that Language On Orlando’s campus expansion project is well underway. Prato pointed out that “once our facilities expansion is complete, we will be equipped with five new large classrooms for up to 15 students, which is the maximum number of students we ever put together in a class, as well as a new student lounge area. This will allow us to continue to grow in Orlando and serve the increasing need for high-quality English and foreign language instruction in the region.”
A cinco de mayo celebration in April? Yes, on Tuesday, April 30, Families in Transition-New Horizons (FIT-NH) will sunset its long-standing cinco de mayo celebration fundraising event.
“This is one event you won’t want to miss,” expressed Maureen Beauregard, FIT-NH President. “We’re shaking things up to make this a night to remember! Between the stilt walkers, unique cactus game of chance, live music, and live and silent auctions with unique experiences our guests will be entertained all night long. And, most importantly, we’ll be raising money to fund our mission of providing food, shelter and services to people in need.”
The FIT-NH cinco de mayo celebration has been in existence for over 10 years and is one of the major fundraisers the organization hosts each year. Next year, the event will be replaced by an enhanced Empty Bowls event.
The FIT-NH cinco de mayo celebration is on Tuesday, April 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Double Tree by Hilton in Manchester, NH. Tickets can be purchased on line at https://support.fitnh.org/cinco.
Sponsors for the event include: Spectrum Marketing Companies, Comcast, INSP, COOK, LITTLE, ROSENBLATT & MANSON, pllc, Cross Insurance, Davis Towle Insurance Group, Eastern Bank, Great NH Restaurants, 95.7 WZID, Intown Manchester, NH Healthy Families, People’s United Bank, and Philadelphia Insurance.
Families in Transition-New Horizons is a New Hampshire based not-for-profit organization that provides hunger relief, emergency shelter, safe affordable housing, and supportive services to individuals and families who are homeless or in need, enabling them to gain self-sufficiency and respect. For more information about FIT-NH and the event, visit http://www.fitnh.org or http://www.newhorizonsnh.orgor call 603-641-9441.
In less than two weeks, on May 1, prospective college freshmen all over the country will have to make a decision about where they will enroll next fall. But before students make their College Decision Day selection, many will need to consider and compare financial aid offers from different schools.
This can be an exciting but stressful time for families as they weigh which school best fits their student’s needs academically and socially against which school is the best fit for their family from a financial standpoint. One of the biggest factors in choosing a college is cost, but comparing financial aid award notifications can sometimes be difficult because different schools have different resources, so financial aid offers—and the way they are presented—can vary greatly.
The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators has developed an Award Notification Comparison Worksheet that students can utilize to help make the process of reviewing financial aid award offers a bit simpler. The worksheet includes a glossary of terms commonly found in award notifications and provides tips students can follow when comparing financial aid offers.
“Too many students end up not enrolling in college because they think they won’t be able to afford it or don’t fully understand their options,” said Megan Coval, NASFAA vice president of policy and federal relations. “With this tool we’re aiming to demystify the financial aid process so parents and student can more clearly understand what is being offered and what the terms are of that aid. As decision day approaches, financial aid administrators across the country also stand at the ready to help answer any outstanding questions, no matter how small, about paying for college.”
NASFAA encourages prospective students and parents to reach out to financial aid offices at potential schools with any lingering questions. To request an interview with a NASFAA spokesperson about what students and parents should take into consideration when making their college-going decisions, please email powerse@nasfaa.org or call (202) 785-6959.
About NASFAA
The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) is a nonprofit membership organization that represents more than 28,000 financial aid professionals at nearly 3,000 colleges, universities, and career schools across the country. NASFAA member institutions serve nine out of every ten undergraduates in the United States. Based in Washington, D.C., NASFAA is the only national association with a primary focus on student aid legislation, regulatory analysis, and training for financial aid administrators. For more information, visit http://www.nasfaa.org.
After 24 years of service, Orange County native and local industry leader W. W. (Monk) Sanford III, has retired from Farm Credit of the Virginias (FCV) board of directors. FCV, a regional financial cooperative serving agriculture and rural communities in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland, made the announcement this month.
CEO Peery Heldreth shared, “Farm Credit relies on the vision and strong leadership of our board of directors. For more than two decades, Monk has been an asset for our organization and the customer-owners we serve. His diverse agricultural background and other board service, including other cooperatives, has brought valuable insights to board discussions and decision-making as it worked to map out strategies to continue providing first-rate service to our customer-owners.”
Sanford is a lifelong farmer from Orange County, Virginia, and manages a 1,400 acre cattle and grain operation. He has received Farmer of the Year, Lancaster/Sunbelt Farm of the Year, and Agribusiness Environment awards. He has also served on multiple boards of directors, including the Maryland Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative, the Orange-Madison Cooperative, and the Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA).
“I very much enjoyed my time on the Farm Credit board and being able to help our local farmers and homeowners,” said Sanford. “Over my years on the board, we’ve helped lead Farm Credit to great success, including two major mergers, one involving four organizations that positioned us to better serve our customers.”
ABOUT FARM CREDIT OF THE VIRGINIAS
Farm Credit of the Virginias provides over .8 billion dollars in financing to more than 11,000 farmers, agribusinesses and rural homeowners throughout Virginia, West Virginia and western Maryland. Farm Credit is a cooperative capitalized largely through investments made by farmers, ranchers and the rural homeowners and businesses that borrow from them. In fact, as part of a nationwide network they are the largest single provider of agricultural credit in the United States and have been for over 100 years. Farm Credit helps maintain and improve the quality of life in rural America and on the farm through its constant commitment to competitive lending, expert financial services and for facilitating and sharing knowledge and resources through the Farm Credit Knowledge Center. For more information, visit http://www.FarmCreditKnowledgeCenter.com or http://www.FarmCreditofVirginias.com
The dedicated staff at Palm Air, always aim to provide their clients with cleaner, colder, more comfortable air. With that being said they are also aware that financial challenges can make this difficult to achieve for some of their customers. In light of this, since Spring is upon us, they’d like to encourage all their clients to make the most of the opportunities this season brings to replace their air conditioning units without breaking the bank.
Around this time of year, Palm Air’s customers can take advantage of some really good special offers from Carrier (of which Palm Air is an authorized dealer of their products). In fact, the special offers this time around appears to be some of the most aggressive offers we’ve seen in years! Spring is one of the best times to contact the experienced professionals at Palm Air for a replacement of any air conditioning unit. It’s a fact that in the Summer, the demand for AC maintenance and replacements is extremely high, which results in consumers paying more for those services. While the demand for air conditioning services in the Spring is considerably low and because of this, there are more incentives and special offers out there for everyone’s benefit.
Palm Air would like to highlight the fact that Carrier is kicking Spring off with rebates up to ,650 or up to 72 months 0% financing on qualifying Carrier Systems between March 18, 2019, and June 30, 2019. It’s key to remember that all rebate claims must be made by July 31, 2019, by 6pm CST. If you have an older unit that you suspect is about to go (generally a 10+-year-old unit is on its last legs)...don’t wait for that to happen this summer, when it probably will, due to the extra strain you will be putting on it in the hottest months of the year. Taking advantage of the 2019 Spring Cool Cash Rebates or the 0% APR program is a great way to exercise financial responsibility and save some money. In addition to the cool cash promotion, Palm Air clients can also save more by utilizing their in house promotions as well. These great deals simply won’t be offered during the peak summer months.
Palm Air would also like to highlight the fact that Carrier products are trusted in more homes than any other brand, and financing is no different. They have built a relationship with AFC First and Wells Fargo Bank which has allowed them the ability to offer a variety of flexible financing options for a new Carrier product or system. In the HVAC business seasonality plays a role and it can significantly affect your wallet if your timing is off. Beat the heat of summer by preparing in the spring!
So, how does this work? It’s important for homeowners to remember that only Carrier® systems or units purchased from participating dealers (authorized dealers….like Palm Air) during the sales period and installed by the end of the installation period are eligible for the Cool Cash promotions. You can contact Palm Air at 561-922-3199 if there are any questions. Don’t miss the chance to replace your air conditioning unit before the heat and expense associated with trying to replace a unit in the peak season/ summer arrives. Prepare this year and ensure that you stay cool and on budget this summer.
Children’s National Health System announced today that Kymriah, the first chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR-T) therapy approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is now available to patients at Children’s National.
The decision to approve the Kymriah treatment followed a unanimous recommendation for approval by the FDA’s oncologic drugs advisory committee (ODAC) that included Catherine Bollard, M.D., MB.Ch.B, director of the Center for Cancer and Immunology Research at the Children’s Research Institute and director of the Program for Cell Enhancement and Technologies for Immunotherapy.
“I’m really excited because it’s the first gene therapy approved by the FDA and the fact that it was approved for a pediatric indication is fantastic,” says Bollard. “It’s an honor that Children’s National was chosen as one of the hospitals to deliver this treatment.”
Kymriah, also known as tisagenlecleucel, is comprised of genetically modified T cells that target CD19, expressed by a type of cancer called B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). In clinical trials, Kymriah has shown unprecedented effectiveness in treating children and young adults with relapsed/refractory ALL. Out of the 75 patients evaluable for response, 61 (81 percent) achieved remission.
Kymriah marks a new era of cancer treatment and the pediatric indication for it paves the way for the use of similar therapies with promise to treat other deadly cancers affecting children.
“CAR-T therapy represents a significant breakthrough in the treatment of leukemia that has not responded to traditional therapies,” says Jeffrey Dome, M.D., Ph.D., vice president, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. “We’re excited to be able to offer the Kymriah treatment to patients at Children’s National and add a new component to our arsenal to fight childhood cancer.”
Families interested in Kymriah should contact Children’s National, at CART@childrensnational.org or call 202-476-1735.
Children’s National Health System, based in Washington, D.C., has served the nation’s children since 1870. Children’s National is one of the nation’s Top 5 pediatric hospitals and, for a second straight year, is ranked No. 1 in newborn care, as well as ranked in all specialties evaluated by U.S. News & World Report. It has been designated two times as a Magnet® hospital, a designation given to hospitals that demonstrate the highest standards of nursing and patient care delivery. This pediatric academic health system offers expert care through a convenient, community-based primary care network and specialty outpatient centers in the D.C. Metropolitan area, including the Maryland suburbs and Northern Virginia. Home to the Children’s Research Institute and the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, Children’s National is the seventh-highest NIH-funded pediatric institution in the nation. Children’s National is recognized for its expertise and innovation in pediatric care and as a strong voice for children through advocacy at the local, regional and national levels.
Slone Partners, North America’s leading executive search firm for life sciences and diagnostics companies, announces the placement of Lloyd Sanders at Epic Sciences, Inc. as Chief Executive Officer. With headquarters in San Diego, California, Mr. Sanders is responsible for all strategic and business aspects of the oncological diagnostics company.
Epic Sciences develops novel diagnostics to improve and personalize the treatment and management of cancer with a mission to extend patient lives. The company’s focus is to offer greater certainty for doctors to make correct decisions for patients at pivotal points in treating cancer and to rapidly pivot away from therapies that are no longer clinically effective. Currently working with 65 top pharmaceutical partners and 45 academic cancer hospitals, including the National Cancer Institute, Epic Sciences’ technology is being used in over 200 clinical trials and has tested over 10,000 patient samples. Utilizing its rare-cell detection engine technology, the company has the world’s leading pipeline of personalized, predictive and proven tests to guide therapy selection across the most impactful drug classes in oncology. For example, Epic Sciences has partnered with Genomic Health to commercialize the first predictive liquid biopsy test for prostate cancer. The company is building a strong pipeline of additional tests for breast, lung, and bladder cancers.
Prior to joining Epic Sciences, Mr. Sanders served as President of Myriad Genetics Oncology division overseeing the oncology, urology and dermatology commercial organizations. While at Myriad, he was responsible for the sales, marketing, medical affairs, customer service and laboratory operations for numerous market-leading commercial products. Previously, Mr. Sanders served as Chief Operating Officer at Dey Pharma, a division of Mylan, overseeing sales, marketing and medical affairs, including the EpiPen® flagship brand. Prior to Dey Pharma, he held several leadership positions at Sanofi-Synthelabo, subsequently Sanofi-Aventis, where he led the successful restructuring and integration of the two companies’ sales forces. Mr. Sanders earned a Bachelor’s degree in business with an emphasis in marketing from Memphis State University.
“In the rapidly-escalating and competitive landscape of precision medicine, Epic Sciences required their new CEO to have substantial depth and breadth of oncology industry experience. Lloyd is a mission-driven leader who will thrive in Epic Sciences' high-intensity culture that is collaborative, creative and entrepreneurial.” says Tara Kochis-Stach, President of Slone Partners.
ABOUT SLONE PARTNERS Slone Partners delivers the leaders who build amazing scientific healthcare organizations – People Are Our Science®. Since 2000, Slone Partners specializes in delivering world-class C-suite leadership, executive, and upper management talent to the most promising and established life sciences, diagnostics, precision medicine, CRO, and laboratory services companies. With coast-to-coast presence in the most active healthcare industry hubs of Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Austin, Research Triangle Park NC, and Washington DC, Slone Partners uniquely and precisely provides an array of executive search and advisory services to innovative scientific healthcare companies. To learn more about Slone Partners’ value proposition and processes, visit http://www.slonepartners.com or call 888.784.3422.
ABOUT EPIC SCIENCES Epic Sciences, Inc. is developing novel diagnostics to personalize and advance the treatment and management of cancer. Epic Sciences' mission is to enable the rapid and non-invasive detection of genetic and molecular changes in cancer throughout a patient's journey. The company was founded on a powerful platform to identify and characterize rare cells, including circulating tumor cells. Epic Sciences No Cell Left Behind® technology helps match patients to therapies and monitor for drug resistance, so that the best treatment path can be chosen at every clinical decision point. Epic Sciences has partnered with Genomic Health to commercialize the Oncotype DX AR-V7 Nucleus Detect test, which helps with therapeutic decisions between taxane chemotherapy or androgen-directed therapeutics in metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer. Today, we partner with leading pharmaceutical companies and major cancer centers around the world. Epic Sciences' goal is to increase the success rate of cancer drugs in clinical trials and improve patient outcomes by providing physicians real-time information to guide treatment choices. Epic Sciences is headquartered in San Diego. Further information is available on the Company's website http://www.epicsciences.com.
ExceleraRx Corp® is pleased to announce the promotion of Troy Polan to Chief Technology Officer. Previously, Polan served as Vice President of Information Technology. In his new role, Polan will continue to set the strategy and direction for Excelera’s proprietary technology platform and solutions. including working with Excelera Network members to design and implement strategies surrounding the collection, validation and standardization of health data.
“Excelera uses its robust data platform to provide key insights demonstrating the value of coordinated care for complex patients,” said Polan. “It will be increasingly important to delve even deeper into data sources to more fully characterize all the aspects of care for patients across the health system. I am excited to continue innovating with our members on advanced data solutions that align with their quest to provide outstanding care to complex patients.”
Polan has been a member of the ExceleraRx team since 2015. During that time, he has helped to establish and grow the Excelera Specialty Pharmacy Network, which is comprised of integrated delivery networks, health systems and large academic medical centers with a deep commitment to caring for complex patients. Prior to joining ExceleraRx, Polan was the Vice President of Technology and Infrastructure at Phreesia™, a leader in healthcare point-of-service. He has over two decades of experience leading information technology departments and projects, and brings extensive expertise in information management, information security and solving issues of scale in high growth businesses.
“Troy is an invaluable member of the Excelera team and we congratulate him on his well-deserved promotion to CTO,” said Lorrie Carr, CEO of ExceleraRx Corp. “Troy has been an integral part of Excelera’s evolution, helping to develop the sophisticated data reporting and analytics tools our members rely on to measure and improve health and financial outcomes. We’re honored to have Troy on the team and look forward to the strategic direction his expertise will bring as the Excelera Network enters its next stage of growth.”
To learn more about the Excelera Network and to meet with the Excelera team, please contact us here.
About The Excelera® Specialty Pharmacy Network The Excelera® Specialty Pharmacy Network is comprised of integrated delivery networks, health systems, and large academic medical centers with a deep commitment to caring for complex pharmacy patients.
ExceleraRx Corp. is a healthcare company that empowers integrated delivery networks, health systems and large academic medical centers to provide integrated care for complex pharmacy patients, leading to improved health outcomes and decreased healthcare costs. To learn more, visit http://www.excelerarx.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
Contacts For ExceleraRx Corp. Amy Swanson, Director of Marketing & Member Relations aswanson@excelerarx.com 612-444-3750
3DSignals, startup and pioneer in acoustic-based analytics for industrial machines, today announced completing an “A Round” of million, bringing the total investment in the company to million, to aid in the acceleration of manufacturing industry digitalization. This round was led by early-stage venture capital fund State of Mind Ventures, known for backing technology-driven, game-changing companies. Other investors included Grove Ventures, based in Israel, Mr. Enrique M. Aboitiz Jr. from the Philippines, and German Dive Digital.
The funding is testament to the early success of 3DSignals’ innovative Asset Performance Monitoring solution, and further strengthens the startup’s position and mission to bridge the gap to manufacturing digitalization, otherwise known as ‘Industry 4.0’.
Though digitalization promises to transform the manufacturing landscape, in reality, its fruition is reliant upon the surmounting of significant obstacles. Cisco* states, “By some estimates there are 60 million machines in factories throughout the world and 90% are not connected. Meanwhile, 70% of the machines are more than 15 years old.” According to European Parliament Think Tank**, “Large investments are needed if enterprises are to make the move to Industry 4.0…perhaps as much as €140 billion annually in Europe.” In addition, SMEs could be daunted by the size of such investments, “who fear the transition to digital because they cannot access how it will affect their value chains.”
3DSignals’ acoustic-based technology, coupled with AI and machine learning, powerfully bridges this shortfall by extracting operational performance parameters such as availability, speed, and health of industrial machines, and generates insights that improve utilization and increase machines’ productivity. The 3Dsignals solution can be installed in less than an hour, works with a variety of machines from different vendors, both old and new, and shows immediate value.
Founded in 2015, 3DSignals’ groundbreaking solution has already achieved worldwide recognition for its ability to monitor and maintain industrial equipment and processes. The startup achieved the accolade of “Cool Vendor 2018” from Gartner for its innovative cloud-based predictive monitoring solution that collects sounds from industrial machines and equipment.
German manufacturer, SAMSON AG achieved a considerable increase in its overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), with 3DSignals’ Asset Performance Monitoring solution, which was successfully installed and up and running in under an hour. “Each installation of 3DSignals’ system improves asset productivity 15%+,” said Dr. Andreas Widl, CEO, SAMSON AG. “Looking across the entire value proposition, one can systematically avoid bottlenecks and predict unanticipated downtime. This provides significant value for any production company. We are privileged to be part of 3DSignals’ journey.”
Since the deployment of the 3DSignals solution in its factories, the company reports a substantial improvement in daily operations, including workflow optimization, increased production efficiency and machinery optimisation, accomplishing a remarkable advancement towards full factories digitalization.
3DSignals management team includes Ariel Rosenfeld, CEO, Offer Affias, co-founder and CTO, Amit Ashkenazi, co-founder and VP R&D, and David Koren, VP Operations. Rosenfeld was the general manager of the USB Flash Drive division at M-Systems, the Israeli company behind the first flash drive, which later was sold to SanDisk in 2006 for .6B. Ariel worked at M-Systems under Dov Moran, Managing Partner of Grove Ventures and the inventor of the USB Flash Drive. Rosenfeld led the division to a leadership position and to sales growth from M to over 0M within only three years.
“This is an exciting time for 3DSignals,” said Ariel Rosenfeld, CEO. “There is a growing need for our solution as it has already shown remarkable results within existing customers. Enterprises are realizing they can significantly improve operational efficiencies and cut costs through digitalization, and this trend has only just started.”
“Our plans are to focus on growth by increasing 3DSignals’ install base significantly over the next few months across Europe,” concludes Rosenfeld.
“We, at State of Mind Ventures, are excited to become an investor in 3D Signals and to join its team on this adventure and help them realize their vision and mission. Industrial companies in Europe and North-America are experiencing tremendous economical pressure driven by competition from the east, as well as increasing economical and geo-political market fragmentation and taxation. Their best route, I believe, to remain competitive, is to adopt, as soon as possible, IoT technologies and used them to upgrade their existing infrastructure, without replacing it.” said Yuval Baharav, General Partner at State of Mind Ventures. “3D Signals’ talented team, led by Ariel Rosenfeld, whom we believe is a unique and proven leader, is delivering a transformative technology to its customers, showing great promise to it users and shareholders.”
“Digitalizing the factory floor is one of the biggest challenges and opportunities in Industry 4.0 innovation vertical.” Said Lotan Levkowitz, a partner in Grove Ventures, an Israeli VC that specializes in early stage deep tech investments with focus on the Industry 4.0 sector. Lotan added that “3DSignals’ unique acoustic based solution enables a frictionless integration to industrial environments and brings the right offering with a quick ROI for the industry. We are proud to back the company from the first day and to experience first-hand the market acceptance to their technology.”
“Digitalization in under an hour is a phenomenal achievement. This is a highly exciting area of investment right now”, said Mr. Enrique M. Aboitiz Jr. “3DSignals is creating next generation technology that will drive advancement and change for a connected future and a better world”.
IHS 2014 Machines Report for Cisco, PWC Internet of Things in Manufacturing 2015, McKinsey Disruptive Technologies 2013 Report
About 3DSignals: Named “Cool vendor 2018” by Gartner and awarded “Entrepreneurial Company of the Year 2017” by Frost & Sullivan, 3DSignals pioneers acoustics-AI for industrial machines. Our patented, award-winning APM solution, collects and transforms high-resolution acoustic data into invaluable operational insights, resulting in increased Overall Equipment Effectiveness. For more information, visit http://www.3dsig.com.
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Capstone Development Partners (“Capstone”) announced that the New Residence and Dining Hall at the University of Massachusetts Boston, was awarded the Best Public-Private Partnership Development at the Student Housing Business Ninth Annual Innovator Awards ceremony held April 11th in Austin, TX. The project was selected among 115 student housing development nominees encompassing a total of 23 award categories. The project was judged on multiple criteria including: how it solved a unique need for the university; served as a win-win-win for the school, its residents in the project and the developer; building architecture; design into the campus fabric; and the project’s performance relative to budget and schedule.
The new residence hall is the first on-campus housing at the University and houses more than 1,000 first year and transfer students and includes a 500-seat dining hall that serves the entire campus.
The UMass Boston New Residence and Dining Hall, was developed by Capstone in collaboration with the University of Massachusetts Boston and University of Massachusetts Building Authority in a public-private partnership.
“This is a wonderful recognition of the vision, planning, direction and oversight of the project by the ‘public’ partners, the University of Massachusetts President’s Office, the UMass Building Authority, and UMass Boston, and the creative transaction and development execution by the ‘private’ partners, Provident Commonwealth Educational Resources, Capstone Development Partners, Elkus Manfredi Architects, Shawmut Design and Construction, and COCM,” said Jeff Jones, Capstone Principal.
The Project was designed by Elkus Manfredi Architects; constructed by Shawmut Design and Construction; and the project is operated by COCM. The engineering team included Haley Aldrich, Nitsch Engineering, WSP, McNamara Salvia and AHA Engineering. Copley Wolff Design Group was the Project’s landscape architect. The Project was financed with tax-exempt bonds and is owned by Provident Commonwealth Educational Resources, a 501(c)3 non-profit owner.
Blue Pillar, the leading Internet of Things (IoT) network solutions provider for facility-based data and control systems, today announced the launch of its Building Blocks Partnership Program (“BBPP”) with over 30 new members. The breadth and size of the partnership program makes it one of the largest IoT partnership programs in the market. Blue Pillar’s partners offer market leading IoT technology, system enablement, deployment, consulting, and value-added applications and services, which complement Blue Pillar’s ability to build and operate best-in-class, facility-based IoT networks via their award-winning Aurora® connectivity and control platform. The combined, fully integrated end-to-end solutions created by these partnerships will provide Commercial and Industrial (“C&I”) facility operators with lower cost IoT networking options and unprecedented flexibility in how their facility information can be leveraged to make them more efficient, resilient, and sustainable.
“Blue Pillar believes that it will take an ecosystem of companies fueled by open collaboration to accelerate the adoption of new energy services and applications,” said Tom Willie, CEO of Blue Pillar. “Traditional connectivity and control networks in the energy space have been proprietary, application-specific networks installed to support a particular vendor application or equipment type leaving facility operators with siloed data streams and limited choice amongst vendors. The BBPP program is the first partnership program which showcases how IoT networks can be completely independent from the equipment they connect, the sensors they use, and who installs them, while also being open and interoperable with value-added service provider or application providers.”
The BBPP is structured into two partnership categories: System Enablement and Solution Enablement. System Enablement partners are comprised of technology, installation, and communication services providers who are focused on the cost-effective building of facility-based IoT networks, while Solution Enablement partners are comprised of value-added services and application providers who leverage these networks to create tangible benefits for C&I customers. These value-added solution providers cover the spectrum of energy management, demand response, distributed energy resource management (DER), microgrids, energy efficiency, and centralized facility management.
BBPP System Enablement partners announced today are:
Technology: Aquana, CE+T Energy Solutions, CircuitMeter, Covalen, Horner Automation Group, LeClanché, Monnit, Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., and Power Standards Lab
Deployment: Dailey Electric, M2 Electric, Mad Dash Field Services, The Vanjen Group and Wayne Electric
BBPP Solution Enablement partners announced today are:
Energy Service Providers: Customized Energy Solutions, Drift Marketplace, GreenSync, Nexant, Rodan Energy Solutions, Sparkfund, Voltus
Strategic Energy Consultants: Chateau Energy Solutions, GlideNet, Rexel, The Plan Consulting Group (TPCG)
Application Solution Providers: AutoGrid, Building Clarity, Canary Labs, Collaborative Work Environment (CWE), eSight Energy, Logical Buildings, MACH Energy
Membership in the partnership program has several benefits. System Enablement partners are given priority by Blue Pillar to be used in the implementation of IoT networks. Solution Enablement Partners will be introduced to Blue Pillar’s C&I customer base as “pre-integrated” solutions, which can be easily deployed to solve their energy or operational challenges. In addition, Solution Enablement partners have the ability to earn incentives through a built-in referral program if they utilize Blue Pillar as their facility-based network provider in their new customer opportunities. Interested partners can learn more about the program at http://www.bluepillar.com/partners
About Blue Pillar Blue Pillar connects the things that power our world. The only IoT solution which utilizes end-to-end software automation to simplify IoT deployments, Blue Pillar unleashes the power of real-time data to strengthen critical infrastructure and accelerate business. With Blue Pillar, companies have unprecedented insight into their energy needs to become more efficient and have peace of mind that when the grid goes down, their business will continue forward. Learn more at bluepillar.com or on Twitter at @bluepillarinc.
Bay Alarm Medical (https://www.BayAlarmMedical.com), a leading provider of medical alert systems for the elderly, today debuted two new products using AT&T’s 4G LTE cellular network.
“In an emergency, you want to be sure your medical alert system can send and receive a clear signal,” says Alan Wu, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Bay Alarm Medical. “4G LTE is more reliable than traditional 3G cellular networks and provides extra coverage, giving you more confidence that your alert will be received.”
Medical alert systems allow seniors to quickly get help in case of a fall or other medical emergency. With the push of a button, seniors can signal a call center that is monitored 24/7. Trained operators then notify first responders and help communicate the senior’s condition and medical history.
Bay Alarm Medical is adding 4G LTE support to both its In-Home and GPS medical alert options. The company’s in-home system has a cellular option for homes that do not have a landline telephone. Bay Alarm Medical’s GPS system is designed to work both at home and away from home. It is also the only system of its type to offer caregiver tracking, allowing family members or other caregivers to check the senior’s location at any time.
Wu says that GPS medical alerts can be especially effective over the AT&T 4G LTE network. “Our tests have shown that GPS tracking is much improved with the new network,” says Wu.
Support for 4G LTE is important, given that cellular providers will begin retiring their 3G networks over the next two years. Verizon has already announced that its 3G network will be shut down by the end of 2019. Older 3G cellular equipment is not designed to work with 4G networks, so the retirement of 3G ends the equipment’s useful life.
AT&T’s 4G LTE network has rolled out nationwide and covers the majority of the United States.
About Bay Alarm Medical Bay Alarm Medical is an arm of Bay Alarm, one of the nation's oldest alarm monitoring companies. The company offers landline, cellular and mobile GPS medical alert systems together with 24/7 monitoring by professionally training emergency operators who contact family members, friends, neighbors and, if necessary, local 911 emergency services.
Thomas A. Moorehead, the first Black Dealer in the country of Rolls Royce, Lamborghini and McLaren, has transitioned from President and CEO to Owner and Chairman of Sterling Motorcars. As an African American business owner, he has been contributing to the economy of the Washington DC Metropolitan Area since March of 2001. Of note, Moorehead was also the former chairman of NAMAD, The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers.
Former President of AutoNation Dallas Fort Worth Market, Paul White, is the now the new President and CEO of Sterling Motorcars appointed directly by Moorehead. White leads by Rosalynn Carter’s quote: “A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be.”
White is enriching and advancing Moorehead’s vision of community service while spearheading the expansion and growth of Sterling Motorcars. Much like what White has done in the past, he is thrilled to be implementing the Sterling Community C.A.R.E. Program (Community, Assurance, Reliability and Excellence) making a difference by giving to non-profits, local organizations, and schools. This program will begin with the faith-based community identifying single parents in need of transportation.
White attributes most of his success to his mentor, the late automotive giant and successful businessman, Cecil Van Tuyl. Under Van Tuyl’s tutelage, White became one of his youngest partners at the age of Thirty-two. White rose quickly in the ranks and generated record-breaking profits and numerous national and local awards. From there, he worked around the country increasing sales, expanding stores and aiding those less fortunate. Said Moorehead, “I welcome handing over the Sterling Motorcars keys to Paul. He possesses my drive and passion for the community as well as the business. I look forward to semi-retirement and focusing more time on Moorehead Properties.”
Ovum, one of UK’s top analyst firms, has just released a report about Cortical.io Contract Intelligence, recognizing its benefits applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in the legal domain.
Based on patented technology, Cortical.io Contract Intelligence extracts key information from complex contracts and populates existing contract management software with that information. The difference with other solutions in the market results from the neuroscience-based algorithm used to process text, which solves the problems of language ambiguity, is quickly trained and enables a fast and transparent implementation process.
“One of the challenges in the legal world is that the vocabulary used in legal documents is rather narrow, and small differences in how these words are expressed can lead to significant contextual or semantic differences”, describes Michael Azoff, distinguished analyst at Ovum. “With their original approach that combines Numenta’s memory model and unsupervised machine learning algorithms, Cortical.io has created a powerful technology to process unstructured text data and extract meaning. At Ovum, we believe that Cortical.io Contract Intelligence deserves evaluation.”
Cortical.io Contract Intelligence processes all types of legal documents, including lease agreements, ISDA master agreements, bond indentures, and certificates. The solution analyzes the meaning, not just of keywords, but of whole sentences, paragraphs, and long text so that the problems of language ambiguity and vocabulary mismatch within and across documents are overcome. For example, “done deal” and “signed contracts” are recognized as very similar by Cortical.io Contract Intelligence, although they do not have any term in common.
Cortical.io Contract Intelligence is accessed via a simple user interface and does not require any specific training. It is designed for business users and does not require any AI experts or knowledge. The solution is already used by Fortune 100 companies to reduce manual review and data extraction time, as well as contract processing costs.
About Cortical.io: Cortical.io provides natural language understanding (NLU) solutions that enable large enterprises to automate the extraction, monitoring, and analysis of key information from any kind of text data. By understanding the meaning of text, Cortical.io Retina software reduces the time and effort it takes to complete business-critical data search and review processes. Many repetitive and error-prone manual steps are eliminated, freeing up valuable resources to focus on higher-value tasks. Our solutions can be quickly trained without supervision in the specialized vocabulary of any business domain and in multiple languages. Our enterprise-grade technology is implemented at multiple Fortune 100 businesses, covering a wide spectrum of use cases. Our unique approach has been featured in The Economist, Harvard Business Review, Bloomberg, and Gartner. Cortical.io has offices in Europe (HQ in Vienna) and in the US (New York and San Francisco).
ClubUp, a North Carolina based software and service company that caters to golf clubs operating caddie programs, has announced expansion into Chicago, IL. ClubUp technology will help facilitate the caddie programs at Medinah Country Club and Onwentsia Club.
“Our entire committee was really impressed with what ClubUp had to offer. It is very important to me and to Medinah that we give our young boys and girls not only a great summer opportunity, but also give them the freedom to enjoy their summer as well. ClubUp allows us to give that.” – Marty DeAngelo, Director of Golf at Medinah Country Club.
ClubUp provides innovative services which help improve the caddie experience for the members and caddies at its partner clubs. Additionally, ClubUp technology offers clubs a way to communicate with and pay caddies working as independent contractors on the property. The improved communication, efficient logistics and cashless payment options provided by ClubUp yield significant productivity improvements for caddies and club operations.
Nick Papedakas, the head golf professional at Onwentsia Club, commented on ClubUp software being introduced at Onwentsia Club... “When we were looking for ways to modernize our caddie program, the ClubUp team offered the best solutions. The ClubUp software will help us to streamline our caddie program/process so that we can better focus on the golf experience here at Onwentsia.”
ClubUp operates in North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona, Virginia, and Florida. In addition to a corporate partnership with the Metropolitan Golf Association in New York, the company also has a national partnership with The First Tee. The ClubUp Board of Directors includes company founder Matthew Rose, as well as leaders in the golf industry including Seth Waugh, Scott Mahoney and Ken Thompson.
“Chicago is one of the most important caddie markets in the country. The opportunity to work together with clubs like Medinah and Onwentsia is something that we are all very excited about. We hope to use these new relationships to grow in the Midwest in 2019 and beyond.” Rose said.
About ClubUp: ClubUp is a technology company that partners with golf clubs which have existing caddie programs as well as clubs looking to start their own caddie program. Using the ClubUp platform, golf clubs can easily request and arrange caddie services, leveraging technology to improve efficiencies in their caddie program. ClubUp works closely with outside services staff to tailor the system to ensure it is a great fit for each facility.
Livesay & Myers, P.C. welcomes Andrew Tank to the firm as a lead senior associate in its Arlington office, practicing exclusively family law. The addition of Mr. Tank is a part of the firm’s ongoing regional growth, and commitment to providing quality family law representation to residents of Arlington County and Alexandria, Virginia.
"We are thrilled to add an attorney to our growing roster with the breadth and depth of experience that Mr. Tank offers,” said Matthew Smith, a partner at the firm. “His skills will advance our mission of providing the best possible advocacy for our clients across Northern Virginia."
Mr. Tank left a position as a partner at Surovell Isaacs & Levy PLC to join Livesay & Myers, P.C. He had been with the former firm since 2011, and a partner since 2015.
A family law attorney since 2007, Mr. Tank is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, equitable distribution, custody, visitation and support cases.
Mr. Tank is a recognized leader in the Northern Virginia legal community. He has been an active member of the Virginia State Bar’s Young Lawyers Conference, serving as Program Chair for the Bar’s annual meeting from 2009 to 2012, and on its Nominations Committee for 2011 and 2012. From 2010 to 2013, Mr. Tank was a regular contributor to "Docket Call," the Young Lawyers Conference’s quarterly newsletter, writing articles on family law topics. Finally, he was elected and served as a board member for the Fairfax Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section from June 2010 to June 2012.
Mr. Tank was born in Michigan but grew up in Alexandria, Virginia, less than a mile from George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate. Mr. Tank earned his law degree from the University of Richmond School of Law, where he graduated cum laude. Before law school, Mr. Tank graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Science.
Mr. Tank has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2015. He received the Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award for Excellence in Quality of Service in 2015. Mr. Tank also holds a perfect 10.0 rating from both Avvo and Justia.
Andrew Tank resides with his wife in Arlington, Virginia.
About Livesay & Myers, P.C.
Livesay & Myers, P.C. is a fast-growing family law firm with offices in Arlington, Fairfax, Manassas, Fredericksburg and Leesburg, Virginia. The firm was founded in 2003 by partners James Livesay and Kevin Myers. By 2016, the firm had made the annual Virginia Lawyers Weekly list of Virginia’s Largest Law Firms, debuting at #64 (and moving up to #63 in 2017 and #60 in 2018). Livesay & Myers, P.C. appears in both the 2018 and 2019 Editions of the U.S. News & World Report listing of Best Law Firms as a Tier 2 firm in Family Law for the Washington, D.C. region.
Money Concepts International, Inc. sponsored the collegiate financial plan competition conducted by the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC) March 21, 2019 in Nashville, TN.
The student finalists prepared and presented their plan to a fictional couple and were judged by an audience of experienced Financial Consultants. The results:
First Place: Rebecca Boyle from the University of North Texas in Denton, TX – David Ragan Professor
Second Place: Nick Urban and Drake Uplinger from Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, MI – Mark VanVoorhees Professor
Third Place: Kylee Nelson and Bailey Mishbach from Utah Valley University in Orem, UT – Dr. Luke Dean Professor
Denis Walsh, CFP®, RFC® - President & CEO of Money Concepts stated, “With the average age of financial planning professionals increasing, we are committed to cultivate relationships with young advisors and are honored to support these experiences to help them prepare for a career path in the industry.”
Competition winner, Rebecca Boyle, related about creating a plan for her fictional clients. “I learned the importance of having a process for doing this, about the order of which things need to be done and how things affect each other.”
Barry Dayley, CFP®, MRFC – Executive Vice President of Money Concepts attended the event and served as one of the judges. Mr. Dayley said; “I am always impressed at the professionalism of the individuals who compete. We need qualified young people to enter the profession and I come away so enthused by this competition and know the industry as a whole has a bright future.”
Founded in 2011 and with high end clients, the renegade advertising agency, Misfit, knows of what they speak. Comfortable keeping company with the likes of the American Red Cross, Hitachi, Adobe, and Drexel University the company is adept in creating marketing installations that resonate with their target audience. This is why they recently reached out to Videotel Digital for an interactive industrial digital media player that would be as tough as it was effective. Therein lies the importance of the VP71XD. Thanks to Videotel Digital’s ingenuity, it has helped Misfit create remarkable marketing and advertising installation projects across multiple industries without a glitch.
“As an advertising agency with capabilities in video production, we’re constantly looking for innovative products to creatively display the videos that we create. Technology that allows us to make our videos interactive is incredibly appealing to our clients. We recently purchased the VP71 XD, and the transitions are seamless. The team at Videotel handled all of our inquiries with the highest level of customer service,” said Cameron Tyler, Account Manager for Misfit.
The VP71XD industrial digital media player with interactive features has benefits like the ability to connect to Videotel Digital’s interplay module (IPM+) and LED push buttons, motion sensors, and proximity sensors. These interactive features engage passers-by with information that catches their attention without any manual interaction. For instance, motion sensors can detect human moment from between one and twenty-one feet away while proximity sensors allow the audience to quite literally wave a hand to see content. These are just a few of the entertaining ways Misfit uses the VP71XD to capture an audience.
Lisa Schneider, VP of Marketing & Sales for Videotel Digital added, “When we think about how our products fit into even the most modern approach to advertising by helping marketing companies like Misfit bring a new dimension to their installations, it drives us to continue to create even more impactful solutions.”
Videotel Digital’s VP71XD has a built-in scheduler to play content at different times of the day or night. It will also automatically power on, auto play and auto repeat with seamless looping capability 24 hours a day. Should a power loss occur, the VP71XD will automatically power on and begin to play content from the USB or SD card.
About Videotel Digital: Videotel Digital is a leading manufacturer of Industrial Digital Signage Media Players, Industrial DVD Players, and Interactive Digital Signage Solutions with LED push buttons, motion sensors, proximity sensors and touchscreen. The industry leader services numerous industries from retail to healthcare, educational concerns, hospitality, events, and museums among others. Videotel Digital Industrial Audio/Video products provide convenience with features such as Auto Start, Auto Play and Auto Loop. They offer free digital signage software without monthly subscription fees, and no monthly service fees. Additionally they offer two year warranties and free customer support.
About Misfit: Misfit offers Brand Development, Strategic Planning, Media and Creative Services across a variety of marketing disciplines.
Information: Videotel Digital 681 Anita Street Suite #104 Chula Vista, CA 91911
Contact: Lisa Schneider VP of Marketing & Sales lisa(at)videoteldigital.com (619) 670-4412
Upending the norm by offering their high-profile clients advertising that’s anything but typical, Misfit says the VP71XD from Videotel Digital helps make the grade.
ASEOHosting, a provider of SEO-friendly hosting, has issued an advisory about search engine optimization spam attacks.
Per a recent report by security firm Sucuri, 51% of website hacks in 2018 were directly connected to SEO spam campaigns. This attack family is up 7.3% from 2017, making it one of the web’s fastest-growing attack methods. They are also, says the firm, difficult to detect, typically occurring via PHP, database injections, or .htaccess redirects.
The good news, says ASEOHosting Director of Business Development Daniel Page, is defending against SEO spam is actually relatively simple. Although SEO spam attacks may be more targeted than malware or ransomware, they generally exploit the same vulnerabilities as any web-based attack. This means that websites with strong security have as much to fear from SEO spam as from any other tactic.
“Though it can be hard to determine whether or not your website is infected after the fact, many of the same security best practices that defend against other attack vectors are also an effective defense against SEO spam,” Page explains. “First, keep your software up to date. I would also recommend that you carefully curate user content, and protect all user accounts with strong passwords.”
Page acknowledges that in some situations, even a website with strong security may be compromised. With that in mind, he also recommends using Google Analytics to watch for suspicious activity such as unusual traffic spikes, running regular malware scans, checking the sitemap for unapproved changes, and occasionally browsing one’s website as a user.
“Most web-based hacks, particularly spam attacks, are not particularly sophisticated,” Page notes. “They can most often be detected and defeated by simple vigilance. Pay careful attention to activity on your website, and be careful about the software you install, the content you allow, and the people you grant backend access to.”
“Criminals usually choose the path of least resistance - if you aren’t an easy target, they’ll probably look elsewhere,” he adds.
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ÓLEO Cancún Playa, the exclusive All-Inclusive Boutique Resortoperated by the innovative Mexican hotel chain ATELIER de Hoteles, received the award for the best performance by a new hotel during 2018 from the on-line travel website Booking.com during the event held recently on March 1st.
The ÓLEO Cancún Playa obtained the best comments from guests who had reserved their trip through the Booking.com travel agency and enjoyed the facilities and services in all the new hotels in Cancun during 2018.
“For ATELIER de Hoteles it is an honor to receive this award, since ÓLEO Cancún Playa is the first converted hotel in our chain, and in which we have implemented the highest quality standards to clearly set ourselves apart from the rest of the market; and in only two years of operations we have proven the success of our services”, declared Oliver Reinhart, CEO of ATELIER de Hoteles.
The Booking.com team recognized accommodation establishments in the city of Cancun for the first time with the Guest Review Awards. These awards are based on the opinions of on-line users who have made reservations in destination resorts, and in which ÓLEO Cancún Playa received recognition for the Best New Hotel Performance in 2018, recognizing its excellent performance.
The OLEO Cancun Playa Resort is the first hotel of the ÓLEO Hoteles brand to be established in remodeled facilities that have been adapted to the standards of the ATELIER de Hoteles chain. On February 21st it celebrated two years of operations in Cancun with excellent commercial results.
The ÓLEO Cancún Playa is a 4.5 star All-Inclusive hotel that is pet-friendly and designed for all types of travelers. This concept in hospitality allows it guests to enjoy their vacations with freedom of expression, bringing them into continuous contact with different artistic expressions, offering constant activities and personalized service.
About us: ATELIER de Hoteles is an innovative and ground-breaking Mexican hotel chain that was born in 2015, with contemporary Mexican art as the conductive thread that sets it apart from other hotels, with a unique strategy, passion and commitment. ATELIER de Hoteles offers in its four brands, ATELIER, ESTUDIO, MET and ÓLEO, relaxed luxury and high standards of service in its properties, currently located in the Hotel Zone of Cancun, Quintana Roo, and with openings planned for the near future in the most important beach and business destinations in Mexico.
Rigaku Analytical Devices (RAD), a leading pioneer of handheld and portable spectroscopic analyzers, will demonstrate its latest handheld analyzer for metal alloy analysis this week at the annual exposition of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) in booth #810 in Los Angeles, CA USA. The Rigaku KT-100S laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) handheld analyzer provides an alternative for identification of a larger number of alloys, in a truly ruggedized form factor for use in the toughest industrial environments.
The KT-100S handheld LIBS metal analyzer provides on-the-spot identification of the most difficult alloys, including aluminum grades, with improved detection limits and the ability to analyze more alloys. This includes ample precision for low alloy steels, stainless steels, as well as high temperature alloys and the added detection of lithium in aluminum alloys. In addition, the KT-100S analyzer is designed to be the ideal analytical tool for use in scrap metal yards because of its low cost of ownership, MIL-STD 810G drop-test certification and IP-54 protection rating.
Another major benefit to the user is that because the KT Series of handheld LIBS analyzers utilize a laser excitation source, there is minimal to no regulatory licensing requirements.
“We look forward to demonstrating the advanced capabilities of the KT-100S analyzer this week at ISRI,” said David Mercuro, LIBS Sales and Product Director at Rigaku Analytical Devices. Our handheld LIBS platform was specifically built for this audience and we are confident we have the solution to expand their sorting capabilities for an even greater profit.”
Visitors to the booth will also benefit from the chance to win a one month free rental of the KT-100S LIBS analyzer, as well as special show pricing on new and a limited number of CPO analyzers.
More information about handheld and portable spectroscopic analyzers from Rigaku is available at http://www.rigaku.com/KT100S.
For further information, contact:
Jen Lynch Marketing Director Rigaku Analytical Devices Wilmington, MA USA Tel: +1 781-328-1024 Jen.Lynch(at)rigaku.com
The Family Firm Institute, Inc. has granted certificates in Family Business Advising (CFBA), Family Wealth Advising (CFWA), and Advanced Certificates in Family Business Advising (ACFBA) to a distinguished group of professionals in the family enterprise field. The FFI Global Education Network http://www.ffigen.org/curriculum has been developed by The Family Firm Institute, Inc., and is the gold standard educational program for advisors and consultants working with families in business and families of wealth. The program benefits both family business advisors and their clients by establishing and providing objective and research-based professional standards for advisors to family-owned enterprises and families of wealth.
The following students received Certificates in Family Business Advising (CFBA), Family Wealth Advising (CFWA), and Advanced Certificates in Family Business Advising (ACFBA) in the first quarter of 2019.
Jií Hnilica, University of Economics—Prague Prague, Czech Republic
Aleš Kubíek, University of Economics—Prague Prague, Czech Republic
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MicroGenDX, the world leader in Next Generation DNA Sequencing (NGS) in microbial identification took the podium an unprecedented three times at the largest and most reputable orthopedic conference in the world held by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS).
Only five percent of 1,600 clinical trials are invited to present and MicroGenDX had three studies selected for the honor. The research put forth by some of the top centers in the United States, to include Mayo Clinic, Cleveland, Rush, and Thomas Jefferson, revealed MicroGenDX NGS to be a superior diagnostic tool to conventional culture technique.
“A new era in diagnosis of orthopedic infections has begun,” says Javad Parvizi, MD Vice Chairman of Research and Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University. “At last we have an alternative to the primitive, inaccurate, and costly technique of culture. NGS elevates the science of microbiology into the 21st century and is changing the lives of patients. Rooms filled with orthopedic surgeons and scientists eagerly listened on how NGS has been changing the lives of patients. The AAOS was a spectacular scene when the results of many studies that MicroGenDX has supported were presented.
In addition to the podium honors at AAOS, MicroGenDX presented data at the International Consensus Meeting (ICM) as part of the Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS) and received 90% voting approval to be added to the Consensus Guidelines Book as a diagnostic tool.
MicroGenDX’s CEO, Rick Martin, is excited that NGS is receiving global attention from industry-leading surgeons. “NGS is a powerful diagnostic tool that pulls back the curtain on multiple microbial species in orthopedic infections. Leading the infection diagnosis conversation at AAOS is a major step toward our ultimate goal to revolutionize diagnostic testing, and have patients experience better outcomes.”
AAOS is the preeminent provider of musculoskeletal education to orthopedic surgeons and others in the world. Its Annual Meeting the largest and most reputable orthopedic conference in the world with surgeons from across the globe presenting leading research in the field.
About MicroGenDX (Formerly PathoGenius) MicroGenDX is the global leader in molecular testing services through PCR and Next Generation DNA Sequencing to identify microbes in human samples. We are a state-of-the-art CAP accredited, CLIA licensed Molecular Diagnostic facility backed by a team of molecular biologists, biochemists, bioinformaticians, computer scientists, and physicians. Our advanced instrumentation provides the industry’s most informative microbial diagnostic tests for ENT, Orthopedic, Urology, Wound Care, Podiatry and other areas of medicine.
Time is running out to register for the Urgency of Civility—A Springboard for Action conference. Held at the majestic George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria, VA April 30—May 1, this hands-on summit will bring together organizations and individuals who are all working to restore civility in society. A reenactment of President Washington’s first inauguration will set the stage for probing discussion and innovative training with the objective of providing the resources needed to stem the tide of incivility.
Choose from six tracks:
Government – How does incivility manifest in government and politics, national, state, and local? How does incivility impede all peoples’ voices from being heard, and make it more difficult to reach common ground? Are there any positive signs that civility can re-emerge? We will explore what various actors – elected officials, government employees, and citizens – can do and are already doing to promote civility.
Workplace – How does incivility manifest in workplaces? How is it experienced by customers, employees, managers, and executives? Who are the perpetrators, targets, and bystanders in acts of incivility? This track will explore what anyone affected by incivility in the workplace can do to increase civility in workplace relationships.
Communities – How does incivility manifest in communities? What are the signs of incivility? What are practices that encourage civility to increase? We will explore what various community actors, including civic organizations, religious organizations, community organizations, and individuals can do to counter incivility and defend and increase civility.
Media (social and public) – Social media platforms and news media organizations are frequently accused of furthering incivility, by promoting, publicizing, even profiting from it. What needs to change, and how to make this occur? What are the incentives and disincentives to their doing so? What actions are social media and journalism taking to help civility stage a comeback? This track will explore the possibilities for what roles these vital institutions can play, and how all of us can be wise consumers as well as advocates for increased civility.
Education – How does incivility show up in schools – elementary, middle, and high schools – and on college and university campuses? What are schools and colleges/universities doing to teach and practice civility at each of these levels? Are they doing less than they used to? What more needs to be done? We will explore the roles that educators, educational administrators, parents, and of course students themselves play and can play to strengthen civility.
Families and Youth – Does civility begin at home, and start in childhood? Certainly, habits of behavior, how to treat others, and how to discuss and resolve conflicts are all begun early. What can family members, especially parents, do to raise children who are thoughtful problem-solvers and engaged citizens? Do families need help in doing this from other institutions in society? This track will explore the critical role played by families and youth in creating a society characterized by civility.
Among the highlights of the conference will be honoring the Father of Civility, Dr. PM Forni as a Civility Pioneer.
According to alz.org, every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. By the year 2030, there will be an estimated 75 million people living with dementia. For families in California who have a loved one with early onset dementia, MacFarlane Legalwould like to help by offering these free dementia guard workshops.
The first workshop takes place on Wednesday, April 17, at the Sunshine Event Center, 9360 Florin Road, # 4, Elk Grove, CA at 7 p.m. The second workshop takes place on Saturday, April 20, at Crown Plaza Hotel, 5321 Date Ave., Sacramento, CA at 10 a.m.
“Those who attend have the opportunity to help them manage their loved one’s medical affairs and more,” said attorney Dustin MacFarlane, founder of MacFarlane Legal, a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, who primarily focuses on elder law and protecting families and seniors.
Topics will include dementia and driving, dementia and guns, dementia and family, dementia and doctors, dementia and scams, dementia and money, dementia and banks and dementia and death.
“These workshops are ideal for people who provide unpaid care, forfeit their personal lives, risk their careers, spend personal resources and fear family members will take advantage of their aging parent,” concluded MacFarlane. “We have helped hundreds of California families overcome these concerns.”
Seating for the workshops is limited. You can RSVP with a live 24/7 operator and reserve your seat by calling (916) 306-1600.
About MacFarlane Legal MacFarlane Legal focuses on estate planning, elder law, probate and trust administration. It has represented over 2,000 clients to protect seniors, establish healthcare and financial management plans, and establish structures to preserve legacies after an owner passes away. Dustin MacFarlane is a member of the Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section, Sacramento County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section, and is an Attorney Accredited with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs - Accreditation # 19151. For more information, please call (916) 915-8770, or visit https://www.macfarlanelegal.com/.
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Although Medicare expanded supplemental benefits in 2018, Medicaid is still the more likely of the two programs to cover the costs of purchasing and installing a walk-in bathtub. Financial assistance, however, is by no means guaranteed.
Medicaid is fundamentally different from Medicare. While Medicare Part A and Part B are single programs administered by the Federal Government, Medicaid is managed on the state level. Furthermore, each state has multiple Medicaid programs. There are literally hundreds of Medicaid programs out there, each with its own set of rules.
Which programs you are eligible for depends on your state of residence and a number of other factors. For example, under the umbrella of Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid brand) are separate programs for infants, pregnant women, assisted living, and nursing home care, none of which offer assistance in purchasing walk-in bathtubs.
Broadly speaking, Medicaid’s offers financial assistance for "durable medical equipment.” Unfortunately, walk-in tubs — termed “low-threshold showers” under program rules — are not usually recognized as durable medical equipment. The language is vague to allow for new technology, but the burden of interpretation is in the hands of Medicaid administrators. Historically, walk-in tubs have not usually made the cut.
Medicaid does have a mandate for “environmental accessibility modifications,” however. A low-threshold shower may qualify under these terms. To have a chance of approval, you will need a diagnosis from a doctor, accompanied by a prescription, that advises soaking in a walk-in bathtub as a necessary treatment for that diagnosed condition.
Not every Medicaid program is created equal, and some are more likely to help than others. Twenty-seven states feature a Community Transitions program sponsored by Medicaid, including Arizona, California, and Montana. These programs help senior citizens transition from nursing homes to private homes. A walk-in bathtub may well be covered if it proved to aid the recipient’s transition to independent living by reducing the risk of injury.
If your state does not have a Community Transitions program, Medicaid may still have sources of assistance to consider. Each state has different waivers for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS). The Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Persons Waiver offered by Colorado will pay for environmental accessibility modifications, including "specialized medical equipment.” Qualifying for a waiver like this one could make it much easier to get financial assistance from Medicaid for the purchase of a walk-in bathtub.
Even with favorable programs and waivers on your side, it is important to look before you leap. Financial assistance is not guaranteed for a purchase like this. Your claim could be rejected, reimbursement denied. Before your purchase, review the policies that apply to your jurisdiction and consider reaching out to the provider for clarification if you have any questions.
FD Stonewater announced today that the company recently completed the disposition of a single-tenant property located on the grounds of the Grand Junction Regional Airport in Grand Junction, Colo. The company acquired the property in a joint venture along with P&L Properties and Lynxs Group in April 2015 as part of the firm’s single-tenant strategy. The facility was fully leased at the time of acquisition on a long-term net basis.
The 30.6-acre site included a 229,744 square foot airport hangar facility housing an industry-leading aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) service provider. The seven-building facility is an FAA-authorized, Class 4 repair station, able to service all makes and models of large metal aircraft. Key investment attributes included the asset’s attractive, long-term lease and the tenant’s market-leading reputation.
FD Stonewater and their JV partners were initially attracted to the opportunity due to the long-term cash yields combined the tenant’s strong business prospects, along with the facility’s strategic location and mission critical functions.
During the hold period, the company renegotiated the tenant’s lease expiration date and renewal options to align with a restructured ground lease, which resulted in significant value to potential buyers. Multiple bids were received during the competitive process. The JV partners settled on a public REIT buyer who closed on an extremely aggressive timeline.
Andrew Schwartzman, a Principal at FD Stonewater, noted, “This was an extremely successful transaction for all parties involved. We’d like to thank our JV partners at P&L Properties and Lynxs Group who were instrumental throughout the deal. We knew going into this acquisition that it was a unique endeavor, but we were optimistic about the potential and confident that we had aligned ourselves with strong partners to implement and execute a robust business plan for the asset.”
About FD Stonewater FD Stonewater is a boutique real estate investment, development, brokerage, and advisory firm headquartered in Arlington, VA. The firm’s leadership has a collective track record of more than billion of transactions, including over 45 million square feet of leases, 21 build-to-suit projects completed, and over 0 million of assets currently under management.
National marketing company, Welcome Wagon, helps local pediatricians and family doctors improve their ROI and grow their practice with digital marketing and direct mail solutions that target new movers in their area.
Welcome Wagon’s marketing solutions allow pediatricians and family doctors to introduce themselves to new movers before their competition does. This gives them the opportunity to establish a relationship with new movers and build a loyal patient base from the start.
“New homeowners establish more business relationships in the first year of their move, which provides a great opportunity for businesses to reach out and introduce themselves,” said Steve Goodman, CEO and President of Welcome Wagon. “By reaching out to new movers early on, pediatricians and family doctors have the ability to grow their practice with lifelong patients.”
Welcome Wagon focuses on supporting and growing the businesses within a community, and targeting new movers helps to do exactly that. Studies have shown that 68% of new movers will change their primary doctor when they move. By establishing a relationship with these new movers, pediatricians and family doctors can welcome them with special offers or incentives that will help increase their brand awareness and create personal relationships with new patients.
Welcome Wagon offers numerous services for pediatricians and family doctors. Ranging from options to advertise in the traditional Welcome Wagon gift book, to full-service digital marketing programs, postcard design and delivery, and social media programs, practices will reach an abundance of new movers before their competition has the chance to.
When a homeowner moves into their new neighborhood, Welcome Wagon uses direct mail and digital marketing to connect them with the businesses in their local community. Pediatricians and family doctors can secure their spot in the Welcome Wagon gift book, which gives them a custom, full-page ad with their practice information and a compelling offer to spark interest in new movers. This gives practices the ability to send new movers information about their services, offer them discounts or incentives, and remind them to schedule an appointment for a yearly physical.
Practices will have the ability to reach new movers before their competition thanks to the Welcome Wagon exclusivity feature in each business category. Doctors won’t have to worry about their competition being featured on the next page.
Welcome Wagon’s digital marketing program allows practices to reach their local market and engage with new patients through social media, new mover email, and a feature on the Welcome Wagon mobile app. Practices can reach new movers and gain new patients through affordable multi-channel online advertising.
The 2019 Prayer Breakfast for Greater St. Louis will be held this year on Wed, April 17, the event has a rich history and is a long-standing tradition in St. Louis. This is a special time for the community to come together for a common purpose – to ask God to guide our leaders and help them make decisions that honor Him. The Prayer Breakfast has been a life-changing event for many, as we present a message of hope – one that we believe to be the best news in life.
We are excited to announce that Chad Robichaux will be this year's special guest, he's a dynamic speaker with a warrior’s testimony of victory in Christ through personal challenge and struggle. His story is sure to be inspiring. Your support and participation will help make this event a rousing success and a continuing tradition in the St. Louis community.
Chad Robichaux is a former Force Reconnaissance Marine and Department of Defense Contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan with a Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Task Force. Chad also served as a United States federal agent and law enforcement officer where he earned the Medal of Valor. He is an accomplished mixed martial arts champion with an 18-2 professional record, competing in some of the sports’ highest-level events. Chad is the president and founder of Mighty Oaks Foundation. The faith-based military nonprofit is dedicated to helping America’s military warriors and their families suffering from the unseen wounds of combat such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Chad has written a bestselling book on the subject and has been featured on such media outlets as Fox News, Forbes, The O’Reilly Factor, USA Today, Christian Post, Focus on the Family, and a short biography film produced by I Am Second. He and his wife, Kathy, have been married 23 years and have three children; their family has personal experience with the challenges of PTSD. We are very excited to have Chad with us as we celebrate 42 years of tradition!
Interview Opportunities: Limited interviews with Chad Robichaux will be available to press during the event, to request an interview or a press ticket for the event to provide coverage, please contact Michael Cameron: info(at)mightyoaksprograms.org
We look forward to seeing you at America’s Center on April 17th! Invite friends and colleagues to join us. Reserve your table today! Ballroom doors open 7 AM – program begins 7:30 AM.
About Mighty Oaks Foundation: The Mighty Oaks Foundation is committed to serving the brokenhearted by providing a series of intensive peer-based recovery programs, outpost meetings, and speaking events. Our Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs hosts such Men, Women, and Marriage Advance Programs at multiple locations nationwide. The Warriors who attend are fully sponsored for training, meals, and lodging needs to ensure that upon arrival to the ranch, each Warrior is focused solely on his or her recovery and identifying purpose moving forward. To contribute or for more information please visit: http://www.mightyoaksprograms.org
Marlboro Development Team, Inc. (MDT) is pleased to announce the development of a new 125,000 square foot build-to-suit for Multi-Pack Solutions (Multi-Pack). Multi-Pack, a leading contract manufacturer and corporate citizen in Greenville County for over two decades, will consolidate existing production and distribution operations into the new facility. The Greenville operation, which will also serve as the company’s headquarters, will be FDA and EPA compliant, and manufacture products for the personal care, OTC, and medical device markets.
Scheduled for delivery in Q4 2019 and located on a 21-acre site within the South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center (SCTAC), the new facility will house production, testing, assembly, distribution, and corporate offices. The building will feature 32’ clear height, fully conditioned production and warehouse space, ample dock positions and employee parking, as well as significant expansion capabilities.
“We are very pleased and excited about the opportunity to partner with MDT in the expansion of our operations,” said Multi-Pack President, Steve Crass. “We have been part of the Greenville community for more than 25 years and believe this investment will be beneficial for us, demonstrating our commitment to the community. We are excited to be making this new investment in the Greenville area and look forward to building on our past successes, walking into a bright future together.”
Design team members include THS Constructors, GPN Architecture, and Thomas & Hutton. Both Multi-Pack and MDT received tremendous support from the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), and SCTAC.
“We are pleased to partner with Multi-Pack on the development of their new headquarters in Greenville, SC,” said Brian Nash, Senior Vice President of MDT. “As with all economic development projects, there are numerous allies who have assisted us in bringing this project to fruition and we are grateful for all of them.”
About Marlboro Development Team, Inc. Marlboro Development Team is a South Carolina based real estate developer focused on single tenant build-to-suits, value-add acquisitions, and strategic investments throughout the United States. The senior management of MDT has a proven track record of 100+ years of development experience with successful delivery of over 10 million square feet across a broad spectrum of development projects including industrial, retail, and commercial.
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Pradeep Ganguly, the Founder and CEO of MKK-USA, has won the “2019 “Hall of Fame” award from the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA: www.medamd.com). MEDA is a highly respected and economic development organization of Maryland, USA. All EDOs, business leaders, consultants and economic development professionals belong to this state-wide organization.
Meda in its press release stated, “MEDA Hall of Fame: Pradeep Ganguly. A member of MEDA since 1984, Ganguly has more than 30 years of service in economic development. Ganguly was most recently the executive vice president of the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation. He is also a former director for the Department of Economic Development in Montgomery County. He spent 21 years with DBED, which is now known as the Maryland Department of Commerce. Through it all, Ganguly has given what time he has to MEDA while balancing the demands of a busy job. He also makes it a point to give back to the community. In 1988, Ganguly founded MKK-USA, a nonprofit organization that provides educational support and humanitarian aid.” https://www.medamd.com/program-development/maryland-economic-development-association-announces-winners-of-2019-meda-awards/
Dr. Ganguly is the only Indian-American in Maryland and the Washington, DC region of USA to have been bestowed this high recognition and honor. The award will be presented to Dr. Ganguly on April 29, 2019 during the Annual Convention of MEDA to be held at the Hyatt Chesapeake Resort in Cambridge, MD.
Our heartiest congratulations to Dr. Ganguly, with best wishes for continued success.
But despite that large number of app downloads, the competition to actually get users to download an app and use it regularly is still stiff. Digital brands need to find ways to stand out in the market.
DesignRush.com, a B2B marketplace connecting brands with agencies, determined the best mobile app design trends of 2019. These aesthetics, styles and features captivate consumers, encourage better download rates, and inspire users to use the mobile apps regularly.
The top 5 app design trends of 2019 include:
1. Bold Colors
Minimalism may have reigned supreme in years’ past, but bright, bold colors are taking over in 2019.
By incorporating bolder hues in their app design, brands have the opportunity to stand out with an iconic, recognizable brand identity.
In addition, brands can strategically employ color psychology, meaning they could influence a consumer’s associations, emotions, mindset or desires through specific colors, thus increasing revenue.
2. Prioritizing Swiping
As smartphone devices use fewer and fewer traditional buttons, brands will likely rely on swiping as the primary action users will take to interact with the app.
A swiping gesture in a mobile app is helpful for notifications, a traditional customer journey, gamification, and niche-specific apps such as dating apps.
3. Linear User Flow
Linear user flows create an exceptional user experience by building a very specific start, middle and end to a mobile app interaction.
By streamlining the way an app works to one particular journey instead of free-for-all navigation, users can feel more comfortable completing a transaction or fully converting.
Linear user flows work well for eCommerce apps and certain service-based apps, such as rideshares or food delivery platforms.
4. Designing For Larger Screens
Smartphones are only getting larger, and with these bigger devices comes more design and development flexibility.
Brands will increasingly develop full-screen experiences that improve overall user experience and brand visibility. This will allow videos, pictures and animations to become even more clear.
In addition, creating an app for a larger full-size screen could improve brand awareness by allowing the mobile interface to mimic its corresponding desktop version with more accuracy.
5. Creative Animation
DesignRush predicts that brands will double down on their use of innovative animation.
Video-based multimedia communicates information to consumers more effectively – and that can be replicated in a brand-building manner through motion graphics and custom animations.
Plus, animations during loading times and transitional slides can ease interstitial anxiety, which improves user experience and increases the likelihood that a consumer will convert.
“As more and more brands realize the potential of mobile devices, they will need to differentiate themselves from the beginning to secure long-term success,” says DesignRush Founder and Executive Director Gabriel Shaoolian. “By incorporating the latest app design trends, businesses can build a strong consumer base and improve their brand awareness.”
DesignRush’s Agency Listing section features the top local and global mobile app design companies. Some of the top app design agencies from around the world include:
1. Agicent App Company
Agicent Technologies is a global app development company, primarily catering to technology start-ups and growing app publishers, but also working with enterprise cutting across industry verticals and on a variety of technologies. Agicent offers complete outsourced software development services in Mobile Apps and Web. They design and develop polished front-end Apps for Mobile, Tablets, and Wearables in iOS, Android, or HTML5; and at the same time architect and develop powerful server side for the apps including database programming, Admin panels, web services, and analytics using either open source technologies like PHP or JAVA or proprietary .net framework. The end goal nevertheless is always constant, and that is a world-class product as the outcome and their clients' satisfaction.
Founded in 2011, AppsChopper is a mobile app services organization with offices in New York, Walpole and Boston, which strategize, design, develop, and market apps for major mobile platforms. They are a part of one of the best digital services companies in America, Webby Central LLC that delivers world-class development and marketing services. They are a team of creative minds with different specialties who love to build mobile apps for end-users with clients’ business objective.
The expert team at Brightscout specializes in building innovative technology solutions for enterprises. Their products and services unleash new levels of productivity, enhance collaboration amongst team members, and streamline large-scale communication. They utilize a powerful mix of exquisite design and innovative technology to resolve the issues that hold back many companies today.
Canopus is a specialist in providing services in the emerging technologies and focused on (Social, Mobility, Analytics, Cloud) stack. They have done extensive work for global clients in Mobile App Development and are an end to end shop from concept to design to development to maintenance. They believe in constantly challenging themselves and remaining at the cutting edge of innovation and new developments in the global technology world. Canopus’s range of services includes Mobile Development (React Native, Android, iPhone), Web Development, Java Development, Software Testing, Data Science & Data Analytics Solutions, Blockchain based Development, PHP Development and more.
Coteries SA designs, develops and markets digital products for corporates and startups. From the brainstorming phase to clickable prototypes to web or mobile apps, they bring knowledge to develop great user experiences. They always put users first while developing MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) or completing websites, web apps or mobile applications. As entrepreneurs themselves, they also develop their own products, like Planify, Bookable or ParkShare.
CyberCrow is a digital agency where strategy meets sophisticated technology. They build cloud apps, mobile apps (iOS and Android) and bring marketing campaigns to life. They are a different type of agency because they won content networks, content aggregators and have relationships with digital publishers.
Despark believes in delivering digital products which have a meaningful impact on how people experience the world. They are on a mission to create products which value user’s privacy, time and focus on usefulness. Working with Despark is a true partnership. Together, they focus on the problems to really understand and discover opportunities. They aim to lead and empower the best talent to understand audiences, challenge ideas, prototype and iterate products.
Exaud is an established European software development and technical consultancy company providing custom software solutions. They have a rich heritage of creating innovative software products and providing development services to startups, medium-sized companies and large enterprises. They specialize in three key areas: Mobile Application Development, Embedded systems and applications, Wearables and Internet of Things. Our expertise is built on our experience in different sectors, such as automotive, computer vision, game controllers and digital consumer devices.
With more than 7 years of experience in mobile development, FOONKIE MONKEY found that it all starts with a good idea. FOONKIE MONKEY develops innovative, beautiful, intuitive and brilliant products. To get there, we realized that every part of the team must be considered as a really important ingredient to accomplish a product that reflects enthusiasm, compromise, heart, creativity and enjoyment.
Fusionbox is a software development agency in Denver, Colorado. They’ve helped companies develop secure, well-architected software since 2001. Their work results in a direct and measurable impact on your business. We are a small team of talented Python Engineers and UX designers that aim to hire people obsessed with problem-solving, be human to tune in to our clients’ problems, use technology as a means to solve problems and be the best at that.
Mantthan Web Solutions LLP is based in Pitampura, New Delhi. They are a super-creative website design and development company founded by professionals with over 10 years of experience in the web development industry. They deliver the most high-end digital solutions in web, mobile apps, e-commerce, m-commerce, cross-platform solutions.
As global providers of cutting-edge software solutions, Matellio partners with the clients to smoothen, strengthen, and digitalize significant aspects of their business. Built on two decades of innovation, they have enabled some of the classic masterpieces while delivering more than 600 successful IT projects spanning over 107 countries. Their quality-driven approach and flexible engagement models enable them to foster maximum customer delight while meeting their distinct business needs with the perfect combination of innovation.
Mobile App Pros’ company culture is driven by our deep belief in small business and entrepreneurship. They come with experience and expertise in design and development as well as in marketing and business. Since 2012, they have had a diverse group of clients and experience on a national level. We offer several marketing and advertising services in addition to mobile app development.
Navtech is one of the Best Mobile App development companies in the world. They provide Cloud Computing Services with a vision to deliver secure and cost-effective solutions for public, private and hybrid cloud services. Their solutions enable customers to harbor the benefits of a cloud platform without compromising its agility and efficiency.
Omega-R Inc. is an international top Mobile Development Company with offices in Russia and the USA. They are perfectionists in design and development. They deliver innovative digital solutions to clients all over the world. They’ve polished their skills to make great quality products for startups, SME and enterprise companies.
Orion Infosolutions is a Mobile Application Development Company that delivering quality services in the field of Android App Development, iOS App Development, Hybrid App Development, Game development, Website Development, Web designing and SEO services. Their team of over 100 innovators, differentiated by knowledge, experience and creativity, are able to provide great services to clients. Brands can also hire a dedicated Mobile App Developer, Website Developer, and Designer on the hourly, weekly and monthly basis.
OVOC is an award-winning logo design, graphic designer, web design, app development company, internet marketing consultant and social media marketing agency. Serving a worldwide clientele, they are experts in logo design, web design, graphic design, social media marketing, mobile app development, internet marketing consultant and copywriting.
Peerbits is a global mobile app development company with a presence in India, the USA, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Colombia. With the holistic aim to provide innovative mobility solutions, Peerbits offers a spectrum of custom mobile app development ranging from enterprise mobility solutions to startup apps, on-demand mobile apps, and healthcare mobility solutions. They offer services in developing and designing mobile apps, creating customized websites on platforms like PHP, Python, and Magento, and more.
Qumin has made it their mission to help global brands grasp a foothold in China and build their brands successfully in the eyes of the ever-evolving Chinese consumers. Since 2012, they have successfully showcased their expertise through their award-winning offices in London and Shanghai. Qumin’s growing team has one foot in the West and one in China, ensuring seamless understanding across cultures, digital platforms, and trends.
Sphinx Worldbiz Limited is one of the leading IT and Software Service Providers operating from New Delhi, India. SPHINX is a professional outfit headed by Engineer and MBAs from Premier Institutes and with over 25 years of experience. Sphinx has specialized skills in Software Development, Custom Software Development, Ecommerce Software Development using custom software programming including .NET, C#.NET, PHP, Open Source, JAVA, J2ME, J2EE, Oracle, Mobile Application and AJAX.
Spiral Scout is a full-service digital agency that offers web design and development services to clients in San Francisco and around the US. They have years of experience developing applications in PHP, Golang, Javascript, Python, Node.js, and on AWS. They also have mobile engineers working on projects in iOS, Android and React Native as well. Spiral Scout has collaborated with a wide range of clients — from idea-stage startups to Fortune 100 companies. Whether they needed a simple to use website, a groundbreaking mobile app, or a custom solution, Spiral Scout wants clients to feel comfortable putting their business in Spiral Scout’s hands so we can put it in the hands of millions of their customers.
The Design Agency provides services in advertising, creative design, app development, video production, marketing, strategy, social media, business solutions, illustration, Android and iOS applications, eCommerce, SEO, and more.
360 Degree Technosoft is among the leading companies in IT sector dealing with mobile and web applications development. They have a skilled set of professionals who can grasp the ideas of the clients and innovate focusing on it. They have on hand experience of more than 600 mobile applications on various platforms like iPhone, Windows, iPad, Android, etc. They aim to provide high-quality services to clients and render continuous efforts to do it consistently.
Time4 Digital is an on-demand service company known for designing and building stunning apps for web and mobile. They are always available to start immediately and are relentless in delivering experiences everyone can be proud of. Working both with startups and big brands, they can offer clients software development and design, branding, enterprise and analytics solutions. Time4 Digital’s singular mission has been helping business leverage information technology for competitive advantage. They pair the knowledge of success with their advanced planning, design and deployment execution skills to deliver industry-leading concepts across all mobile and web platforms.
Tvisha Technologies is a leading mobile app development company that delivers the best in the industry across all industries and domains. They have developed over 250 applications in Android, iOS, native and hybrid. They have a team of over 200 professionals who are experts in project management, code development, web designing, UI/UX design, quality assurance, business analytics, intelligence, and many other verticals. Tvisha Technologies understands the client requirement clearly and continue to deliver the modules or projects in due time without compromising on the quality.
Tyrannosaurus Tech is a top-rated Atlanta-based custom software development and innovative design company. Through their own proven, transparent, and collaborative agile process, they help companies leverage technology to tackle their biggest challenges. Working closely with our clients, they determine a clear path forward towards success and continued growth. They have a team of top-notch senior developers with diverse skill sets and deep expertise in all things design and development.
Weboptz is familiar to build interactive web and mobile application to customers. They have experienced team of web and mobile apps developers, customer satisfaction is their blood and support is their life. They offer strategy, design, development, marketing and analytics to your web and mobile application. Weboptz Technologies uses Laravel PHP framework, Opencart, Wordpress, HTML5, CSS3, Angular JS, Node JS to build the web application and Objective C, Java, C# to build iPhone, Android and Windows mobile application to their customers.
Woxapp is a mobile app developer with 8 years of experience in the B2B market. They are focused on native app development for iOS and Android. Their approach is based on in-business immersion, competitor analysis, and providing expertise to make a really outstanding product. They abandon templated solutions and do their best to come up with only the unique features that they implement for customers’ projects.
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RJ Young announced today it has completed the acquisition of Business Electronics (BE), a privately-owned office technology and solutions provider in Birmingham, Alabama.
Founded in 1988, Business Electronics has serviced the greater Birmingham area providing products and services including: document management solutions, IT solutions, digital interactive whiteboards and displays, AV, imaging and unified communications systems. BE also offers the industry’s best in multifunction copiers and printers, while placing a strong focus on customer relationships.
“Business Electronics has a history of providing superior customer service and top-quality office solutions,” said RJ Young President & CEO, Chip Crunk. “We look forward to further expanding our presence in the Birmingham area and furthering our mission of providing excellence in office technologies.”
In order to continue supporting and servicing customer accounts, sales and service employees from BE will remain in Alabama. These employees will join the 650 employees of RJ Young to continue the high expectations of standards in sales and service.
This acquisition further widens RJ Young’s footprint in Alabama and allows RJ Young to offer new technology solutions to better serve their customers.
About RJ Young RJ Young is the largest, privately-held dealer in the Southeast and one of the largest in the nation, specializing in document management solutions, managed print services, remote support, remote monitoring, fulfillment services, and office imaging for small to enterprise level businesses. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, RJ Young has been partnering with businesses since 1955 and has over 650 employees in over 30 sales and service locations across nine states. Under the corporate tagline “Your productivity is our mission,” RJ Young helps modern professionals become more successful in their businesses with solutions to securely manage paper and digital information and empowers businesses with leading printing technologies. To learn more about RJ Young, visit https://www.rjyoung.com.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy’s (SOP) Miranda Wilhelm, PharmD, along with co-editor Cortney Mospan, PharmD, introduced the newly revised “Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs Quick Reference” at the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Annual Meeting held March 22-25 in Seattle.
A clinical associate professor in the SOP Department of Pharmacy Practice, Wilhelm authored four chapters and co-edited the publication. Mospan is an assistant professor of pharmacy at Wingate University Levine College of Health Sciences in Indian Trail, N.C. She also serves as a clinical pharmacist with Dilworth Drug and Wellness Center.
The quick reference handbook is intended to be a companion guide to the “APhA Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs.”
“The purpose of the ‘Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs’ is a comprehensive textbook that introduces the student pharmacist to nonprescription medicines and provides self-care faculty with a robust background for teaching,” Wilhelm said. “The Quick Reference is the next step in knowledge management and evolution.
“It provides a focus on the application of key concepts from the ‘Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs’ in a smaller, more digestible format, which allows for the development of confidence in student pharmacists and mid-level practitioners. For practicing pharmacists and preceptors, it can be used to clarify knowledge, reinforce clinical decision-making and serve as a review tool to maintain competency.”
A similar book previously had been written, but the author chose not to continue. When Wilhelm and Mospan were the first to advise the original author about their interest in continuing the project, they became partners. They accepted the project and modified the format, so that it is a QuEST SCHOLAR MAC approach to chapters.
QuEST SCHOLAR MAC is a systematic approach to patient assessment. It helps pharmacists to gather and evaluate information about the patient’s problem or symptom(s) and overall health, differentiate self-treatable conditions from those that require medical referral, and counsel the patient regarding the best treatment option, ranging from no treatment to over-the-counter medication to referral to a healthcare provider.
A native of Garnett, Kansas, Wilhelm earned a doctorate of pharmacy in 2002 from the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy. Before joining SIUE in 2008, Wilhelm was pharmacy manager for Hen House Pharmacy in the Kansas City area. In that role, she was also primary preceptor for the University of Kansas/Hen House Pharmacy community pharmacy residency program.
Wilhelm’s clinical specialty area is community-based pharmacy practice. She is the clinical community pharmacist with Schnucks Pharmacy in Edwardsville. Her interests include delivery of patient care services, medication therapy management, disease state education and self-care. Other areas of interest relate to health and wellness such as immunizations and preventative screenings.
The “Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs Quick Reference” can be purchased at ebusiness.pharmacist.com.
Today’s pharmacists improve patients’ lives through the medication and education they provide. Dedicated to developing a community of caring pharmacists, the SIUE School of Pharmacy curriculum is nationally recognized as a model that offers students a unique combination of classroom education, research, community service and patient care. The School of Pharmacy’s areas of excellence include a drug design and discovery core; pediatric practice; chronic pain research and practice; and diabetes research and practice. As the only downstate Illinois pharmacy doctorate program, the SIUE School of Pharmacy is addressing the growing need for highly trained pharmacists in a rapidly growing field.
Photo (L-R): SIUE Edwardsville School of Pharmacy’s Miranda Wilhelm, with co-editor Cortney Mospan of Wingate University Levine College of Health Sciences.
The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement has announced the eighteen winners of their 2019 scholarship program. Ten thousand dollars will be awarded to each of the students for a total of 0,000 to pursue their careers in the agriculture industry. The recipients are:
Laura Antizzo of Ijamsville, Maryland, a senior at Urbana High School
Kaitlin Bell of Nottingham, Pennsylvania, a senior at Oxford Area High School
Ryan Bollinger of Frederick, Maryland, a senior at Frederick High School
Cahlen Cheatham of Myersville, Maryland, a sophomore at Tarleton State University
Nyah DeValle of Damascus, Maryland, a senior at Damascus High School
Emily Griswold of West Chester, Pennsylvania, attending the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Amanda Grube of Manheim, Pennsylvania, a sophomore at Penn State University
Giulianna Kukor of Frederick, Maryland, a freshman at Cornell University
Karalyn Lonngren of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, attending the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Justin Petrie of Stephens City, Virginia, a freshman at Virginia Tech
Lesa Ransburg of Finksburg, Maryland, a senior at Westminster High School
Olivia Richart of North East, Maryland, a junior at Penn State University
Jamie Stephan of New Holland, Pennsylvania, a senior at Pequea Valley High School
Arilyn Tegtmeier-Oatman of Holtwood, Pennsylvania, a senior at Penn Manor High School
Lynne Thomas of Fallston, Maryland, a senior at North Harford High School
Andrew Toms of Walkersville, Maryland, attending the University of Baltimore School of Law
Nathaniel Vincent of Laurel, Delaware, a junior at Harvard University
Leslie Webb of Greenwood, Delaware, a senior at Lake Forest High School
“We are excited to award the winners of this year’s scholarship program,” says Dale Hershey, Chairman of the Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement. “The Board is confident in the futures of all eighteen students and the agriculture industry.”
The non-profit Foundation was established in 2015 and is funded by participating association MidAtlantic Farm Credit. The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement’s scholarship program awards scholarships valued at ,000 to high school seniors or students currently enrolled in an advanced educational program. The applicants must be planning to pursue a career in agriculture and reside in a county within MidAtlantic Farm Credit’s five-state territory.
“We received more than 100 applications again this year from students across our region, making the selection process a challenging one,” adds Hershey. “I would encourage any student pursuing a career in agriculture to apply for our scholarship program this year.”
For more information about the Foundation and scholarship program, please visit fcfoundationforag.org.
About Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is a M non-profit foundation formed in 2015, created to help advance the future of agriculture. The Foundation’s scholarship program is open to all students residing in MidAtlantic Farm Credit’s five-state territory who fit the eligibility requirements. The scholarship program was announced as part of Farm Credit’s 100th anniversary, held in 2016.
THOR Kitchen—manufacturer of pro-style kitchen appliances—launches a series of new, pro-style Induction Cooktops at one-third the cost of other premium brands, offering the most affordable pro-style induction cooktops in the industry. Induction is inherently more energy-efficient and features faster heat-up times compared to gas or electric cooktops, and THOR’s Induction Cooktops feature digital timers, a hot-surface indicator light for safety purposes, and digital blue LED displays for a sleek yet practical design.
“Induction Cooktops have recently become more widely embraced kitchens, and we are thrilled to now bring ours to homeowners at a more affordable price,” said Kyle You, THOR Kitchen Managing Director. “This is also a great cooktop option for smaller kitchens since induction gives off less heat and won’t warm up the kitchen during those hot summer months, yet also helps reduce energy costs throughout the year.”
THOR’s Induction Cooktops are available in two different series, the Household Series and Elite Series, both in 30- and 36-inch models with four and five burners respectively. The Household Series features a sleek black glass cooktop, while the Elite Series features clear glass with a gray undertone and has a higher power output.
Powered by electromagnetic fields below the glass cooktop with the current transferred directly, the cooktop instantly heats the magnetic cookware. The direct transfer of heat does not heat up kitchens like a traditional gas or electric stove and boasts energy-efficiency as an additional feature to the appliance. This feature also provides an added safety benefit since heat is not directly generated on the cooktop.
Additional features include a hot surface indicator light, digital timer, easy-to-read digital LED display and easy-to-clean glass cooktops. For more information about the new Induction Cooktops and other THOR products, please visit https://thorkitchen.com.
About THOR Kitchen THOR Kitchen is a manufacturer of mass-premium pro-style kitchen appliances, offering the first full suite of the most affordable pro-style kitchen appliances on the market today. Based in Southern California, THOR provides all of the power and performance of a premium appliance, built to the highest standards of quality, style and energy efficiency—yet at a practical price. For more information about THOR Kitchen and its full suite of affordable pro-style kitchen appliances, visit https://thorkitchen.com.
Synchrony and Find Truck Service have introduced an owner-operator financing solution that is available through the Find Truck Service credit card program on the Synchrony Car Care consumer financing program.
The new financing option allows owner-operators to purchase new tires, parts and necessary truck services, when needed, without the worry of large out-of-pocket payments.
“We are proud to announce our partnership with Synchrony and thrilled to launch the Find Truck Service credit card and all the great benefits it offers to owner-operators,” said Amer Avdic, President of Find Truck Service. “The Find Truck Service website and our free apps help owner-operators and fleets manage thousands of equipment breakdowns and repairs every day, and with the Find Truck Service credit card our users now have the option to finance all their repairs, services and parts nationwide. We believe this is the perfect solution to cash flow flexibility that owner-operators really need, and have always needed, especially during slow seasonal periods in trucking.”
Daniel Miller, Vice President, Client and Market Development for Synchrony Car Care said, “Heavy-duty truck tires and repairs can be very expensive for owner-operators. Allowing drivers to pay for these large purchases over time can really help free up important cash flow. Synchrony is proud to partner with Find Truck Service and provide a financing option that will allow owner-operator customers to access the tires, services and parts they need now to keep their trucks running smoothly and on the road.”
Owner-operators can learn more about financing options on the Find Truck Service Truck Repair Financing page. Qualified cardholders enjoy an everyday value proposition of 6 months special financing on purchases of 9 or more.
Also, as part of Synchrony Car Care, Find Truck Service cardholders can take advantage of additional benefits, including using their card at over 500,000 truck and auto parts/service locations nationwide.
About Find Truck Service
Find Truck Service® is a leading national directory of heavy-duty service, parts and related trucking locations to trucking industry owner-operators and carriers. The Find Truck Service online search helps users locate the nearest heavy-duty vendors to better and faster manage equipment breakdowns, repairs and maintenance nationwide.
Based in Schaumburg, Ill., Find Truck Service has more than 1 million annual users and its national search loads more than 100,000 business listings daily. For more information about the services and features, including its #1-rated Truck Breakdown app, please visit Find Truck Service and follow Find Truck Service on Twitter @FindTruckServic
About Synchrony
Synchrony is a premier consumer financial services company delivering customized financing programs across key industries including retail, health, auto, travel and home, along with award-winning consumer banking products. With more than 0 billion in sales financed and 80.3 million active accounts, Synchrony brings deep industry expertise, actionable data insights, innovative solutions and differentiated digital experiences to improve the success of every business we serve and the quality of each life we touch. More information can be found at http://www.synchrony.comand through Twitter: @Synchrony.
BrandStar, a leading branded content marketing company in South Florida, announces its partnership with Decocrated, a home décor subscription box company, as its agency of record. Launched in 2018, Decocrated is a unique subscription box service that sends its subscribers a seasonal, curated selection of home decor on a quarterly basis. The boxes are an effortless, fun way to turn a house into a home. Each Decocrated subscription box includes interchangeable items that can be used and loved for years to come and often incorporates holiday décor options. They also offer how-to’s and pro decorating tips to subscribers.
“Many people need or want help decorating their space,” says Michael Siegel, Co - Founder of Decocrated. “I’m hoping that Decocrated can play a role in making people feel proud of their homes.”
“My wife has done a great job decorating our home and making it feel like OUR home when I walk in every day,” he says. “That’s the feeling we aim to give our subscribers.” Evan Merkur – Founder
BrandStar’s mission is to positively impact people’s lives. They fulfill that mission by offering valuable content solutions through brand integration, social media, performance-based marketing and creative storytelling. BrandStar will be the agency of record providing branded content development, digital strategy and services, media management, influencer marketing, and public relations.
“We’re delighted to serve as the Agency of Record for the Decocrated brand,” stated Mark Alfieri, Founder and CEO of BrandStar. “Connecting people to brands to do life better is our purpose, guiding and measuring success for our brand partners and the customers they serve is at the core of the BrandStar mission.” ###
About Decocrated – Not all home décor subscription boxes are created equal. Decocrated is for those who love styling their home, and want a little inspiration. Quarterly subscription boxes are hand-picked with a selection of home décor that evokes the season, keeping your space feeling fresh and on trend.
About BrandStar: We're matchmakers; connecting People to Brands to Do Life Better. BrandStar has unparalleled experience in creating customized educational content for brands with laser targeted extensive distribution through their multi-channel network ecosystem and methodology. From Original television programming on Lifetime, BrandStar.tv, social media, digital marketing, to media management and PR; BrandStar helps brands connect with the right consumer, at the right time, with the right message, through all the right channels.
Enterprise Management Associates (EMA), a leading IT and data management research and consulting firm, today announced it will host a research webinar titled “Automation, AI, and Analytics: Reinventing ITSM,” featuring Dennis Drogseth, vice president of research, IT megatrends, analytics, and CMDB systems at EMA, and Valerie O'Connell, research director of IT service and business management at EMA.
According to new research from EMA, automation, AI, and predictive analytics are redefining ITSM’s role in business innovation, services, and organizational reinvention. Although game changing, these advances are not free of challenge. Technological complexity, functional understanding, budget prioritization, and organizational resistance all exert a drag on adoption. EMA conducted global research with 400 executives and ITSM shareholders to provide actionable understanding of the appetite, adoption, maturity, and near-term plans for these technologies and their transformational impact on ITSM.
During the webinar, Drogseth and O’Connell will discuss the results of this research, including:
Current adoption patterns of automation, AI, and analytics: What is the buying process, ownership, best practices, and success rates/factors?
Use cases: What use cases are most compelling now and in the near future? Who currently owns the budget, headcount, and processes, and how is that changing?
ESM: What role does ESM play in adoption for both automation and AI/analytics? How extensive is ESM deployment today and how does it impact the broader organization, as well as ITSM?
Drivers and benefits achieved: Who and what forces are driving adoption and innovation? What are the obstacles and recommendations? Is there a difference between anticipated and actual results?
About EMA Founded in 1996, EMA is a leading industry analyst firm that specializes in providing deep insight across the full spectrum of IT and data management technologies. EMA analysts leverage a unique combination of practical experience, insight into industry best practices and in-depth knowledge of current and planned vendor solutions to help their clients achieve their goals. Learn more about EMA research, analysis and consulting services for enterprise line of business users, IT professionals and IT vendors at http://www.enterprisemanagement.com.
ExceleraRx Corp.® announced today that pharmacy services executive Don Amorosi will join Excelera as their Chief Operating Officer. Amorosi will lead all company operations for Excelera’s growing base of forward-looking health systems who are leveraging their pharmacy capabilities to provide high quality, integrated care for complex patient populations.
“I am passionate about working for companies like Excelera who are leading change in the health care industry,” said Amorosi. "Excelera is well-positioned as a leader in the health system specialty pharmacy space today, and I look forward to playing a key role in building out our expanded capabilities.”
Since 2017, Amorosi has served as an executive advisor at Hippo Technologies, a New York City-based technology company that works with major pharmacies to offer consumers the lowest possible price on their medications. He also spent three years as Senior Vice President, Managed Markets at Upsher-Smith Laboratories, where he was responsible for managed care relations and contracting. While in this role, he also oversaw sales and channel development for government programs and hospital systems. Additionally, Amorosi’s extensive experience in the healthcare industry includes time as the Chief Operating Officer of Prime Therapeutics, Vice President, Trade Relations at Omnicare and Head of Pharmacy Contracting at Aetna.
“Don’s diverse experience in the healthcare industry brings unique and valuable perspective to Excelera as we expand our capabilities to support broader health system pharmacy initiatives,” said Lorrie Carr, CEO of ExceleraRx Corp. “As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, health systems who take on more risk and incorporate pharmacy into their overall strategy will be most successful.”
To learn more about Excelera Corp. and its commitment to providing coordinated care for complex patients, contact us here.
About The Excelera® Specialty Pharmacy Network The Excelera® Specialty Pharmacy Network is comprised of integrated delivery networks, health systems, and large academic medical centers with a deep commitment to caring for complex pharmacy patients.
ExceleraRx Corp. is a healthcare company that empowers integrated delivery networks, health systems and large academic medical centers to provide integrated care for complex pharmacy patients, leading to improved health outcomes and decreased healthcare costs. To learn more, visit https://www.excelerarx.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
Contacts For ExceleraRx Corp. Amy Swanson, Director of Marketing & Member Relations aswanson(at)excelerarx.com 612-444-3750
Farm Credit announced the distribution of million in cash to its members this month. This is in addition to the more than million that the Association distributed in February.
“We are proud of the Farm Credit System’s unique cooperative structure, and a crucial part of that is our patronage program,” says Tom Truitt, CEO of MidAtlantic Farm Credit. “Since December of 2018, our Association has been able to distribute over million in cash back into the pockets of our members, which is a record for the Association.”
MidAtlantic Farm Credit, part of the national Farm Credit System, serves customers in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. As a cooperative, associations within the System can share a portion of their annual profits with their borrower-members.
Each association calculates its total income and expenses at the close of each year. The net income remaining, once all expenses are deducted, can then be distributed in accordance with the association’s bylaws. For more information about Farm Credit’s cooperative structure and patronage program, please visit http://www.mafc.com/about/patronage.
About MidAtlantic Farm Credit
MidAtlantic Farm Credit is an agricultural lending cooperative owned by its member?borrowers. It provides farm loans for land, equipment, livestock and production; crop insurance; and rural home mortgages. The co-op has over 11,500 members and over .8 billion in loans outstanding. MidAtlantic has branches serving Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. It is part of the national Farm Credit System, a network of financial cooperatives established in 1916 to provide a dependable source of credit to farmers and rural America.
The event featured more than 30 breakout sessions focused on a range of topics such as manufacturing efficiencies, engineering and design of modular buildings, legal, insurance, and regulatory issues, case studies, and business development topics.
In addition to the breakout sessions three-time Super Bowl Champion and leadership expert Darren Woodson, and Economist Anirban Basu gave keynote speeches.
MBI recognized Bostjan Jevsek, CEO of IteraSpace, and Paul Bonaccorsi, Managing and Operations Director of Intelligent Offsite, as Volunteers of the Year for co-chairing and spearheading the formation of MBI’s European Council.
Chris Peterson, President of Satellite Shelters, Inc., was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award which recognizes an individual’s commitment to MBI and the commercial modular building industry.
MBI also inducted Gerry Holthaus, Chairman of the Board of WillScot, into the Hall of Fame for his 25 years of service to the industry.
The Awards of Distinction contest highlighted 125 modular projects with winning entries from the U.S., Canada, Argentina, Chile, Poland, Burkina Faso (West Africa), South Africa, South Korea, and Australia.
NRB, Inc.’s Adi Development - Valera Sales Center won Judge’s Choice, Greatest Renovation, and Best of Show for Green Buildings. Horizon North took home the honors for Best of Show in the Relocatable Buildings category while a healthcare project by Axis Constructon and NRB, Inc won Best of Show in the permanent Construction category.
Plans are already underway for next year’s World of Modular Conference to be held at the Rosen Shingle Creek Golf Resort in Orlando, Florida from March 9 - 12, 2020.
About MBI
The Modular Building Institute (MBI) is the international non-profit trade association serving the commercial modular construction industry for over thirty-five years. As the Voice of Commercial Modular Construction™ MBI promotes the advantages of modular construction while advocating for the removal of barriers that limit growth opportunities. Through its long-standing relationships with member companies, policy makers, developers, architects and contractors, MBI has become the trusted source of information for the commercial modular construction industry. For more information on MBI and World of Modular, please visit our website: http://modular.org/
mStoner, Inc., and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) announce the release of a white paper, Benchmarking Digital Advancement.
The white paper, based on interviews and a survey conducted in 2018, reflects how advancement tools, practices, and attitudes are evolving toward integrated, digitally enabled outreach and engagement for colleges and universities with their key stakeholders such as alumni, donors, parents, and others. The 2018 research builds on a decade of other surveys focusing on the use of social media and other digital fundraising and outreach tactics and strategies.
“Communications and marketing activities that support the work of advancement are key to an ‘integrated advancement function.’ CASE is pleased to once again have partnered with mStoner on this type of research, part of our overall AMAtlas initiative,” said Fred Weiss, chief research and data officer at CASE.
The survey of digital advancement focused on how schools, colleges and universities use various digital tools and techniques in alumni relations, communications, fundraising, and marketing. The white paper explores how higher ed is adopting various digital tools and integrating them into advancement more broadly.
In addition to questions exploring how colleges and universities used social and digital media and other tools in their advancement activities, mStoner and CASE researched: the reporting relationships of the chief marketing officer (CMO) and chief advancement officer (CAO); how institutional brands and campaign brands related; and which teams were responsible for important activities such as meeting enrollment goals and engaging alumni and donors.
Here are four significant findings from this research:
60 percent of institution's CMOs and CAOs report to the CEO. At 21 percent of institutions, the person acting as CMO reports to the CAO, and at 17 percent of institutions, there’s another reporting structure in place. At 2 percent of institutions, the CAO reports to the CMO.
57 percent of institutions report that they have one or more staff members who manage social media.
At 65 percent of institutions, “create, sustain, improve brand image” is one of the most important goals for social media.
65 percent of respondents say they are "somewhat successful" at using social media to achieve their goals.
The white paper identifies benchmarks for overall characteristics and specific behaviors that indicate how institutions are progressing on adopting various components of digital advancement. For example, while 67 percent of respondents indicated that their institutions have experimented with digitally powered fundraising such as crowdsourcing or Giving Days, only 26 percent of respondents said that their institution was using a scoring system for alumni and donors — a form of “net promoter” scoring.
According to Michael Stoner, president and co-founder of mStoner, Inc., and the author of the white paper, “Businesses are moving toward becoming digitally enabled — making digital tools and practices part of every aspect of the business. These benchmarks are really the first step at enabling colleges and universities to explore where they are on adopting a range of digital advancement tools and practices. We hope that they can serve as conversation-starters for staff as we move forward in an era when digital tools and practices will be commonplace and a foundation for engagement with everyone.”
mStoner, Inc. is a digital-first agency committed to tailored solutions that deliver real results. We craft powerful, tailored, human-centric experiences to illuminate your brand and allow you to tell the story only you can tell. We connect you with the right audience at the right time so you can form right-fit relationships. We position your team for improved productivity, sustainable growth, internal alignment, and proof-positive success. And we aim to make your job fun again and help you create inspired work that you are proud to show off. Since 2001, we’ve worked with more than 350 colleges, universities, and professional schools in the U.S. and abroad. For much more, visit our website at mStoner.com.
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) is a professional association serving educational institutions and the advancement professionals who work on their behalf in alumni relations, communications, development, marketing and allied areas. CASE helps its members build stronger relationships with their alumni and donors, raise funds for campus projects, produce recruitment materials, market their institutions to prospective students, diversify the profession, and foster public support of education.
After twelve years as the premier innovator in leadership and management training and development, the Perceptum Group announces the first release of its proprietary "Perceptum Transformational Learning System® (PTLS®)" based in the modern neurobiology of learning, neuroplasticity induction, the amplification of self-awareness and confidence, and evolving goals to achieve career and business success.
"The brain is not a hard drive, it is the single most dynamic organ in nature. It functions best and accomplishes most by constantly redefining and upgrading goals to synergize the user's emotional intelligence, cognitive knowledge and skill/abilities -- real success is not zero-sum competition, nor is it defined by artificial external norms. Humans did not evolve to solve a problem, they evolved to solve every problem. Real leaders face new choices, make certain decisions, and always do the right thing even when it seems risky and uncertain at first. The brain is wired to face the unknown undaunted. Why in the world would we teach anyone to fight against their best nature? PTLS® maximizes innate potential." says Michael Dunphy, Ph.D. Perceptum Managing Partner.
PTLS® will be made available to clients on a case by case basis, per a fully customized client-centric curriculum involving a carefully crafted menu of optimized and relevant content, whole-brain learning tactics, and modern learning platforms.
"Twelve years as Perceptum and a lifetime of research, innovation, and evaluation, that's what my partners and I bring to PTLS®, "says James Thein, Perceptum Founding Partner, "the complexities of who and what we are as human beings and as contributors in society, are the drivers for our novel and effective learning paradigms. We literally reset brain coding to insure your people and your business experience success like never before."
A memory is not just a retrieved piece of data, it's like a fingerprint, in that a memory is inherently shaped by who we are and our experiences. So learning, that is whole brain-based, in essence creates integrated fingerprints that are clear, synergized and functional. The Perceptum Transformational Learning System® enables leaders, managers and people to productively transform attitude, confidence, motivation and level of engagement when applying new knowledge and skills to help their organizations and cultures upgrade for greater success.
Perceptum's website features the PTLS® introductory information, at http://www.perceptumgroup.com. Perceptum lives in San Francisco, California, but its clients are worldwide and service is available 24/7. Contact Perceptum online, at LinkedIn, Twitter, and Medium, or call 415.596.0337.
10 Best Design is pleased to reveal its list of the best L.A. website development businesses, with Spinx Digital leading the pack.
This award is important because choosing the best web design firm is not easy. There are so many, and it is easy to be overwhelmed with all of the choices. Each month, 10 Best Design makes a new list of the top performers in this area of expertise. It is available at no cost, and it provides key details about the top 10 firms in this area of expertise. This list of firms is specific to the Los Angeles area. This is a new monthly award, and business owners, nonprofit managers and individuals in the Los Angeles area who are searching for the best LA website development business should refer to it in order to choose a web designer who will fulfill all of their expectations.
Heading the top performers on the list of the best LA website development businesses is Spinx Digital. While it is a smaller firm with fewer than 50 full time web design and marketing experts, it is able to make a big impact on the profitability and visibility of its clients. Spinx Digital has earned the top spot on the list of the 10 best because of its ability to build responsive sites that have a clean layout.
Eight25Media also rates in the top 10 of Los Angeles web design firms. As a leading web design firm, Eight25Media, is known for its expertise in the area of eCommerce setups. They recognize that all of the small businesses in and around Los Angeles need to be competitive, and they are able to create secure platforms that consumers trust when entering their personal and confidential financial information. This firm can also include SEO into its site design, which ensures that the site is able to earn a high Google ranking as soon as it goes live.
Blue Fountain Media also earned a spot on this month's 10 best list for web design firms in Los Angeles. This firm is known for designing responsive sites. Being a top web design firm, Blue Fountain Media can create sites that are specific to different niches or industries, including medical, dental, veterinary and other sites. They work to ensure that the sites they build are responsive to all platforms and devices. The sites they create are ADA-compliant for high accessibility. Blue Fountain Media has a 98-percent customer satisfaction rating.
Perimeter Plastic Surgery is offering a 0 discount on filler treatments for patients looking to renew their facial appearance this spring. Patients interested in a filler treatment are encouraged to schedule a complimentary consultation before March 31, 2019 to take advantage of this month’s special.
“I recommend cosmetic filler treatments to my patients looking to restore volume and add fullness to their face,” said Mark Deutsch, MD, a double board-certified plastic surgeon and the medical director of Perimeter Plastic Surgery. ”This procedure reverses visible signs of aging and is a fantastic solution for those who desire a rejuvenated, youthful appearance without the stress of surgery.”
Perimeter Plastic Surgery offers a variety of filler treatments, including Botox®, Juvederm®, Restylane® and Kybella®. Each treatment has unique advantages and applications. Thus, patients are required to schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Deutsch, so he can formulate a customized plan to ensure that a patient’s aesthetic needs are thoughtfully evaluated. For more information about the different fillers, read Dr. Deutsch’s Injectables 101 Guide.
“We’ve noticed fillers are being used more frequently in the lips as well. For this type of filler, we recommend JUVÉDERM®, the best selling collection of hyaluronic acid fillers in the United States,” said Dr. Deutsch.
The JUVÉDERM® collection offers two formulations for the lips. JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC adds fullness and plumps thin lips, while the JUVÉDERM® Volbella XC is designed to add subtle volume to the lips and smooth the appearance of vertical lip lines.
All filler treatments are minimally-invasive and designed for both men and women. Patients should expect minimal discomfort during the procedure and little to no downtime following their treatment.
This offer may not be combined with any other offers, and patients are advised to contact Perimeter Plastic Surgery for further questions. Appointments can be made by calling Perimeter Plastic Surgery at 404-255-0886 or by filling out the online contact form at https://www.perimeterplasticsurgery.com/contact/.
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Travelers will discover the warm hospitality of Newfoundland and Labrador with new experiences based on the Broadway Musical Come From Away. The friendly faces of the locals, who are known for their music, storytelling, and culinary traditions, are the same people who welcomed nearly 7,000 stranded passengers into their homes when 38 planes were grounded in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, during 9/11. The epic musical tells the story of these stranded passengers and the locals who welcomed them.
Located at the northeastern edge of North America, named one of the four corners of the world by Canada’s Flat Earth Society in 1970, the province is home to 10,000-year-old icebergs, the largest migrating population of humpback whales, and 35 million seabirds – making it the seabird capital of North America. Live music is always being played, and a combination of English, Irish, French and Indigenous heritage creates more varieties of English spoken than anywhere else in the world.
On the heels of the success of Come From Away, this off-the-beaten-path destination offers true “live like a local” activities for every traveler looking for a warm welcome and immersive experience.
Meet the Flynns
The new Meet the Flynns experience invites guests to visit home of Derm and Dianne Flynn to drink tea and listen to their story of the day that the airplanes landed in Gander. Derm Flynn was the mayor of nearby Appleton during 9/11 and is one of the characters portrayed in the musical. The Flynns also take guests to visit to the Appleton Peace Monument and Park, where a piece of steel from the World Trade Center sits today. The experience is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays throughout 2019, starting at CAD per person.
Visit Fogo Island Inn
Fogo Island Inn, a coastal 29-guestroom property with floor-to-ceiling windows, is offering a Come From Away itinerary which includes a half-day island orientation led by a community host, a tour of Gander, all meals at the Inn’s award-winning dining room, and two-night stay (extensions available). The award-winning Inn is known for its contemporary luxury, offering guided geology hikes, open boat iceberg viewing, foraging expeditions, and more. The itinerary is available in 2019 starting at ,080 CAD for two people.
Take a Tour
Maxxim Vacations’ six-night Come From Away itinerary offers a tour of Gander, a visit to the North Atlantic Aviation Museum, and an interpretive tour of the Prime Berth Fishing Heritage Center. The trip includes six nights at a country bed & breakfast in the Gander area and a car rental, so travelers can explore more of Newfoundland and Labrador by driving along the coast. The experience is offered throughout 2019 starting at ,139 CAD.
Visitors can also take a one-day tour by Beyond Words that showcases many of the key locals, places, and events during 9/11 in Gander. The itinerary includes a tour of the Gander airport, the Townhall, and more. The tour is available June through August 2019 starting at CAD.
Make an Ugly Stick
Travelers can create their own ugly stick, just like the ugly sticks featured in the Come From Away, with Coastal Cottages on the Baccalieu Trail. An ugly stick is a traditional Newfoundland and Labrador musical instrument fashioned out of household and tool shed items, including mops, bottle caps, tin cans, and other noisemakers. A drumstick is used to strike the ugly stick as the musician lifts and drops it in a rhythmic fashion. The musical instrument is used to entertain guests and locals at community events, social gatherings, and kitchen parties. This experience is available throughout the year by booking in advance, a minimum number of participants and other fees may apply.
About Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism (ACAT): This project has been made possible through funding provided by the Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism (ACAT). ACAT is a nine-member pan-Atlantic initiative comprising the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the four Atlantic Canada Tourism Industry Associations, and the four Provincial Departments responsible for tourism.
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Ankaa, the leading manufacturer of skincare products aimed at helping women regain their youthful appearance, is offering a powerful anti-wrinkle serum that women can add to their anti-aging products arsenal. Rated by top skincare professionals and beauty experts as the best in its category, the Ankaa Smooth & Lift Time-Resist Perfecting Serum is unique in many ways.
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About Ankaa:
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About Ankaa:
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Building on years of successful collaboration, Accent Technologiescan now officially offer European customers of their sales enablement platform local customer service managers from Strategy to Revenue, an award-winning sales enablement consultancy.
This global partnership provides sales organizations with a UK-based sales and services hub for customer support that includes:
Consultation on sales processes and strategies with a deep knowledge of Accent’s technology and capabilities to optimize rollout effectiveness
Guaranteed operational and sales improvements within 120 days of deployment
Customizable sales onboarding, coaching and learning applications intrinsically linked to business goals
Accent is a recognized as a leading sales enablement platform and was listed in Gartner’s Hype Cycle for CRM Sales, 2018. Its AI-driven sales enablement platform, CRM Supercharger, provides real-time insights to improve sales productivity and profitability. It ensures sales reps focus on high-value selling activities and automatically serves-up the right resources and tips for each stage of the buying cycle.
The Accent platform can now be supplemented with professional services from Strategy to Revenue. Professional services include working with customers to architect a standard sales model that aligns customers’ business goals to Accent’s CRM Supercharger AI engine. Ongoing evaluation of the standard model ensures that sales people get the correct training and insights to close the right types of deal for optimum performance gains. By intelligently re-calibrating the standard model and revising behavioral, content and learning recommendations professional services can optimize selling time and outcomes. Strategy to Revenue also offers a multi-award-winning continuous learning framework that delivers in-the-field sales coaching and training to improve information and skill retention and selling time. Strategy to Revenue’s sales improvement programs are used by the likes of DHL, Motorola, HPE and SAP. Its sales improvement content is endorsed by the Association of Professional Sales.
“Strategy to Revenue’s track record in delivering sales performance improvements to some of the world’s best-known brands makes them an ideal partner to help set up our customers for quick-start success and ongoing optimal performance, with sales improvements aligned to business goals.”- Gregory Kotovos, Marketing Director, Accent Technologies
“We’re looking forward to helping Accent customers set in place strong foundations to build a constantly evolving sales improvement platform. I believe we can give our joint customers a genuine competitive edge in the incredibly competitive world of B2B sales.” - Mark Savinson, Chief Operating Officer, Strategy to Revenue
About Accent Technologies Accent has been a global technology leader in sales enablement software since 2003. The SaaS company helps sales teams sharpen execution and improve sales productivity by leveraging artificial intelligence to maximize sales performance and create unprecedented visibility and insights for marketing and sales leadership. Their sales enablement solution is one of the most comprehensive in the market offering sales content management, guided selling, performance management and deep analytics.
Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, Accent's products are used by companies in over 100 countries. They are committed to understanding each client’s unique business case and providing the best solution to meet their sales enablement goals. It supports integrations with: Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft SharePoint, Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, HubSpot, Marketo, Oracle (Eloqua, Sales Cloud), SAP CRM.
About Strategy to Revenue Strategy to Revenue is an award-winning sales enablement consultancy with offices in Europe and the USA. It works with organizations to unleash the full potential of sales teams, significantly improving their commercial performance, transforming their businesses and accelerating the time it takes to turn their strategy to revenue. Clients include DHL, Refinitiv, Thomson Reuters, HPE, Motorola and SAP.
Advanced Energy Capital provided a factoring line for Pristine Property Management, Ltd (PPM) to enhance their working capital position. Pristine Property Maintenance is a mid-size company that has years of experience providing grounds-keeping and landscape maintenance services throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Their focus and expertise lies largely in the grounds and snow and ice maintenance for condominium townhomes and municipal properties.
The 1,500,000 facility was completed and funded on January 17, 2019 and provided significant working capital over and above Pristine’s incumbent lender’s line of credit.
“As a company that invoices in advance of our service and under long term contracts, we needed a capital provider who was comfortable with our operating history to structure a working capital facility that provides us the ongoing capital to propel PPM to the next level.” said Adam Watson, CEO of Pristine.
“Adam’s cooperation, history of corporate success and blueprint for long term growth made our job easy in closing and funding this cross-border transaction” Reported Richard Rudy, Principal at AEC. “We look forward to a long term relationship with Adam and PPM as they continue to execute on their business plan” said Steven Feldman, Managing Director of AEC.
About AEC: AEC is a commercial finance company which provides working capital financing ranging from 0,000 to ,000,000 to small and middle market manufacturers, distributors, and service companies nationwide. Based in New York, AEC is committed to helping businesses increase their capacity for business transactions. AEC’s programs provide companies with capital in a fraction of the time it would take to process a loan through the bank and in many cases provide significantly higher proceeds than the traditional factoring companies and asset-based lenders, while taking on assignments the traditional commercial finance market ignores.
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Dr. Pradeep Ganguly, founder and CEO of MKK-USA, congratulated Shivaji College for facilitating the scholarship process for meritorious and needy students. Dr. Ganguly stated, “I congratulate Shivaji College. Ms. Anshu Chopra and her colleagues at the Department of Economics did an outstanding job screening, selecting and awarding MKK-USA scholarships. I am very proud of this institution, its leader Dr. Shashi Nijhawan, and the Economics faculty led by Anshu Chopra.”
Dr. Pradeep Ganguly was invited to speak on “U.S.-India Business Relations” at Shivaji College. The auditorium was packed with bright and eager students, as well as faculty members, all ready to listen, engage, learn and participate. The Q&A session was equally stimulating. Dr. Ganguly further stated, “Kudos to Dr. Shashi Nijhawan, Principal of Shivaji College, and the Department of Economics faculty for organizing such a wonderful event.”
The lectures and scholarships are part of Dr. Ganguly’s proud association with Shivaji College. He personally thanked Dr. Shashi Nijhawan, Principal, and the Economics Faculty: Anshu Chopra,Mamta Datt, Iti Dandona, Reetika Rana, Sumeet Raheja,Shivani Goel,Priyanka, Md. Irfan Alam and Ms. Aditi. I look forward to working with this team for a long time.” For more information on this amazing Economics team, log on to: http://www.shivajicollege.ac.in/academics/departments/faculty.php?department=economics
At the top of CLPR's list is talented actor and auctioneer to the stars James Pratt. Pratt had a break out year in 2018, securing International esteem as an actor, producing his own entertainment industry show, and then setting 14 new records as Australia’s number 1 auctioneer and a celebrity favourite internationally for some of the biggest stars in the world.
One of Australia’s hardest working performers, in 2018 Pratt also wrapped the filming of the feature film “On Halloween” (2019), in which he plays a lead character "Ethan Rogers." Previews of his performance are already gaining huge buzz in Hollywood. Pratt recently finished hosting Season One of “Conversation Hollywood.” He has interviewed such guests as two-time Academy Award Nominee Bruce Beresford and American actress Jessica Ross, (season one Fashion Dolls).
And in April 2018 Pratt signed a deal with Hollywood powerhouse production team The Company for his own TV show. Pratt has a slate of four film projects lined up in Hollywood for 2019.
“James has one of those rare talents that lets him appear absolutely compelling and natural in front of the camera,” said Trisanne Marin of LA Management, Pratt’s Los Angeles-based manager.
Pratt’s business career as an auctioneer has been very successful. He holds 25 records and is the auctioneer used by celebrities around the world. Pratt was the 2018 REB Australian Auctioneer of the Year Finalist, The 2018 REI NSW Top Communication Award Finalist, and the 2018 Australian Thought Leader of the Year Finalist. He recently auctioned the palatial home of handbag designer Gabrielle Tindale, the powerwoman behind the House of Tindale, for .8 million.
Pratt’s acting success and multiple accomplishments in 2018 make him the number one pick for the 2019 Top 5 Under 35 in Australia’s Entertainment Industry list.
Amy Louise Billings, known professionally as Amy Shark, also had a break out year in 2018. She cemented herself as Australia’s reigning queen of pop, taking home Album of the Year, Best Female Artist and Best Pop Release at this year's ARIA awards. She was also the most nominated music act with nine nominations on the night. Shark who hails from the Gold Coast, also made headlines in the United States with appearances on The Late Late Show with James Corden and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, further growing her international fan base. That’s why Shark is the pick for number two on the 2019 Top 5 Under 35 in Australia’s Entertainment Industry list.
3) Victoria Lee Model Some models are at the top of their game, Victoria Lee is one of them. The 27-year-old walked in the historic Victoria’s Secret show in Shanghai prior to starting 2018. The event was the world-famous lingerie brand’s first-ever show in Asia. Lee then became the official model ambassador for retail giant David Jones and has excelled in this position. She was also on the cover for Elle Magazine in May of 2018 and scored the cover soon after of Marie Claire Magazine Spain in July. While Lee says her own style is constantly changing, her career hit another high in 2018. That’s why CLPR picked Lee for the number-three spot on the 2019 Top 5 Under 35 in Australia’s Entertainment Industry list.
Child refugee turned global fashion superstar Adut Akech of Adelaide had a big 2018. Billed by Harpers Bazaar as Australia’s next supermodel, Akech won Australia’s top model at the 11th Australian Fashion Laureate awards in 2018. Karl Lagerfeld chose Akech to be the Chanel bride in the French fashion house’s July couture. And Akech starred in 33 Spring - Summer 2019 international runways, while also scoring the cover of Australian Vogue in December. Akech was born on Christmas Day, 1999, as her family made their way from war-torn South Sudan to the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya. Akech’s transformation from young refugee to breakout modeling star makes her CLPR's choice as number four on the 2019 Top 5 Under 35 in Australia’s Entertainment Industry list.
In 2018, Troye Sivan Mellet, known professionally as Troye Sivan, first gained popularity via YouTube and in Australian talent competitions but is now a successful musician and actor who has performed alongside megastars like Ariana Grande, Russell Crowe, and Nicole Kidman. He has released two Billboard top-five albums. As an actor, Sivan portrayed the younger version of Wolverine in the 2009 film X-Men Origins: Wolverine. He has over 6.7 million subscribers and over 100 million total views. Already a huge success despite his youth, Sivan is CLPR's pick for the number-five spot on the 2019 Top 5 Under 35 in Australia’s Entertainment Industry list.
"The holidays are officially here and Great American Cookies is thrilled to treat America to one of our famous and delicious original chocolate chip cookies," said David Kaiser, Executive Vice President of Great American Cookies. "Great American Cookies is your one-stop holiday bake shop and we believe that everyone deserves a little sweetness this season. Mark your calendar for Dec. 4 and join us in celebrating National Cookie Day."
From holiday-themed Cookie Cakes to dozens of delicious cookies in a variety of flavors, it's no wonder the holidays is one of the biggest times of the year for Great American Cookies. Cookie Cakes are available in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be personalized with an endless combination of designs, colors and unique messages. Customers may place their order online at www.greatamericancookies.com and pick it up at a nearby store location. For ease of shopping, customers may also customize and select a Cookie Cake in the days leading up to holidays, or on the actual holiday. Great American Cookies always makes sure there are enough Cookie Cakes to go around and they can be ready in minutes.
For more information about Great American Cookies and store locations, visit www.greatamericancookies.com, follow Great American Cookies' national Twitter handle, @Gr8AmCookies, or become a fan of the brand on Facebook at www.facebook.com/greatamericancookies.
* Available on Dec. 4, 2018 only at participating Great American Cookies locations. Receive one free regular chocolate chip cookie per person. No purchase necessary.
About Great American Cookies® www.greatamericancookies.com Founded in 1977 on the strength of an old family chocolate chip Cookie recipe, Great American Cookies has set the standard for gourmet Cookie sales in a fun, celebratory environment. For over 35 years, Great American Cookies has maintained the heritage and integrity of its products by producing proprietary Cookie dough exclusively from its plant in Atlanta. Great American Cookies is known for its signature Cookie Cakes, trademark flavors and menu of delectable products baked fresh in store. Great American Cookies currently operates in mall-based locations across the United States, as well as internationally in Bahrain, Chile, Guam, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Chinese government has implemented policies to encourage companies to return to A-share market. With the fast growth of China’s economy, China concept stock’s privatization is increasing in 2018 after a number of companies including WuXi AppTec, Mindray and Cheetah mobile went private to China’s A-share market.
On November 11, China Customer Relations Centers, Inc. (CCRC) has announced plans to go private to A-share market in China.
CCRC’s announcement has led to more discussions by the capital market on privatization. Earlier this year, General Office of the State Council of China quoted China Securities Regulatory Commission’s (CSRC) policy during National People’s Congress and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference that based on China’s law and market policy, they encouraged innovative companies to issue stocks in China, especially industries with new technologies and strategies such as biotech, cloud computing, AI and high-tech manufacturing.
On October 19, 2018, CSRC announced during its press conference that they have taken steps to help restructure work including making reasonable prices to protect small and medium sized investors; actively supporting quality overseas listed companies to list in A-share market and treating overseas companies the same as domestic entities as well as eliminating barriers to entry.
Sources say, call centers and third-party providers of e commerce customer services are industries supported by Chinese government. This industry is labor-intensive with light assets and high tech. CCRC has advantages in this field.
Based on Chinese internet research data, the total market size of Chinese domestic call center is about 630 billion RMB or 91.1 billion dollars in 2017. Because of the large industry size and the market stability, its annual growth rate is about 8.4% and after 2020, it is estimated to be 5.5%. Currently, call center system is transitioning from local servers to cloud servers. Cloud call centers has become the majority of this growing market.
Many industry experts consider CCRC an absolute pioneer in China’s call center and e commerce service third party provider industry, especially during this era that Chinese government encourages domestic listing of quality overseas companies. The business model will be easier to be recognized by investors in the A-share market than Nasdaq. It will also provide more growth in value in the future.
Santa Fe Springs, CA. October 2018. Checkit, the leading provider of Real-Time Operations Management and Food Safety solutions, today announces the launch of its US operations.
Checkit’s technology provides a proven way to address the needs of organizations to ensure that the work of staff is performed consistently, easily and to a high standard. It achieves this by creating intuitive, easy to use mobile applications to replace traditional pen and paper checklists, and by using Internet of Things sensors to replace routine monitoring.
Checkit allows businesses to build solutions rapidly, with no software coding or complex IT projects. It gives managers unprecedented insights out of the box, using operational KPIs and analytics derived from the millions of data points it continually gathers.
Checkit has established a base of clients with global businesses including Compass, Sodexo and the Merlin Group, as well as working with leading UK businesses such as John Lewis Partnership and Center Parcs. With its US operation up and running, its aim will be to bring this experience to food service chains, hotels and contract catering and soft FM, with a focus on helping them to improve
Revenue– by more consistently delivering intended service experience & freeing up time to focus on customers
Productivity – by automating repetitive checks and the streamlining of front-line work & improving management efficiency
Risk – from improved compliance, enforcement and visibility
Checkit USA will operate out of a sales and service base in Santa Fe Springs, California, and will have access to the infrastructure and resources of its corporate parent, Elektron Technology plc, which has a well-established US operation.
According to German Casillas, Vice President of Americas: “We see great potential in the United States market. There is a clear need, with many operations still poorly served by unsuitable or paper-based operational systems. We estimate that US food service market alone has the potential to develop to be worth over billion annually as technology adoption grows.”
To find out more get in touch on 1-833-44-CHECK (833-442-4325)
Cybersecurity is often defined as measures taken to protect a computer or computer system against unauthorized access or attack. It includes an ever-evolving set of tools, technologies, trainings, and techniques that work together to address security threats.
The heavy dependence on technology has resulted in an enormous surge in data creation which is stored on computer systems of organizations and shared across networks. Over time, the identification of vulnerabilities in this technology makes organizations susceptible to attacks by hackers.
One of the biggest cyber-attacks in the IT history was the WannaCry ransomware attack that took over computers and encrypted hard drive contents. The hackers then demanded a huge ransom payment in Bitcoin in order to decrypt the data.
NotPetya, which originated from the compromised Ukrainian accounting software, was a major cyber-attack that spread via the same EternalBlue exploit that WannaCry used. Equifax, the credit rating agency major, announced in July 2017 that hackers had exploited a weak link in a U.S. website application to access confidential files with personal information of millions of clients.
The consequences of data breach can be devastating to an organization and can affect not only its reputation and standing in the market, but also its revenue. The projected annual damages from cybercrime are expected to reach trillion by 2021. The projected cybersecurity spending for 2017-2021 is expected to be around trillion. The frequency and sophistication of cyber-attacks are growing with time and that’s why organizations must have a strong cybersecurity system in place to ensure that their sensitive data remains protected at all times.
Many organizations have become increasingly vulnerable, in part through modifying their infrastructure to accommodate applications, mobile devices, cloud computing, and Internet of Things (IoT). This has allowed cybercriminals to take advantage of any vulnerability they can find. It is becoming increasingly clear that traditional rule-based, reactive security methods cannot offer adequate and effective protection against today’s modern, persistent, AI driven, and creative cyberattacks. The best way to provide comprehensive security is to use a defensive in-depth approach which should include advanced full-service, AI-driven Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services. Cybersecurity measures involve ensuring security of applications, database, infrastructure, data, network, endpoint, cloud, mobile, and others. The security of these can be breached by cyber threats such as malware, phishing, and ransomware.
Cybersecurity is addressed by creating a series of defensive measures around a definite perimeter. However, the latest industry trends such as ‘Bring Your Own Device’ (BYOD) and work from anywhere have resulted in broadening the scope of attack. Even with many organizations allocating and spending huge sums on increasing the levels of security, breaches are happening at a rapid pace across the world.
Human-centric cybersecurity that’s built on behavior analytics is the latest in this domain and focuses on changes in human behavior. The principle is based on the identification of behavioral incongruities so that grave threats can be identified, investigations can be concluded quickly, and detection times reduced drastically.
Powersolv, a premier Information Technology Services Company and one of the leading providers of Enterprise Solutions to Federal, State, and County entities as well as Local and Not-for-Profit Agencies, works with some of the biggest names in cybersecurity to provide intuitive and robust security solutions that enable organizations to detect, respond, and manage these highly evolved cyber threats.
Powersolv, working with its partners in Cybersecurity services, has become a disrupter in the security industry by introducing smart, crowd-sourced security testing through a comprehensive platform that covers every element of cyber risk. Clients are able to anticipate potential attacks and mitigate them by using a groundbreaking AI-Driven Managed Detection and Response system, designed to take down even the most sophisticated threats.
“No company wants to be in the news for reasons related to security breaches as that can bring their reputation crashing down,” says the President and CEO, Rahul Dhawan. “We help organizations stand strong and assist in stonewalling attempts at infiltrating their systems by offering one of the best security solutions available today. We have partnered with some of the biggest names in global cybersecurity solutions to strengthen our offering and transform the way companies handle their cyber security needs.”
With these strategic partnerships, Powersolv offers their clients a comprehensive solution that’s fully managed and involves the use of the best resources. The solutions are designed to provide robust protection to all the vulnerable areas of business operations by incorporating the best software, processes, and human intelligence.
Powersolv offers managed security services around the clock. The scope of these services includes:
Powersolv is a serious player in the cybersecurity domain, offering solutions that provide the highest level of protection from all threats. The security platform, with active collaboration with their partners, places the protection of all sensitive data assets of clients at the core of their objectives.
If your business data and digital assets are at risk from cyber-attacks, you can trust Powersolv to provide customized solutions to cover all bases and help your business activities to go on uninterrupted.
About Powersolv, Inc.:
Powersolv, Inc., founded in 1995 and headquartered in Reston, VA, is a Microsoft Gold Partner and a CMMI Level 3, ISO 27001:2013, & ISO 9001:2015 certified premier IT Solutions and Consulting Services company. Powersolv specializes in offering Enterprise Technology, Business Process, Infrastructure Management & Cloud services to address the growing Information Technology demands in the public sector. They supply best of breed technology services with a proven commitment to excellence delivered with superior customer service.
To learn more about Powersolv, visit www.powersolv.com or call directly at (703)-230-5500.
The mobility sector is undergoing a massive change, with both vehicle manufacturers and mobility tech innovators, taking up the challenge to revolutionise personal and commercial transportation.
In the vehicle-sharing sector, one of the upcoming innovators is a European company, WeGo, which provides a digital marketplace for people to rent out their own vehicle to individuals or organisations that require one on an occasional basis.
At the core of its architecture is a platform that incorporates Blockchain, Big Data and AI and WeGo selected award-winning cloudyBoss as the platform on which to base its innovation.
cloudyBoss NEXT+ platform has Blockchain DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) and Artificial Intelligence built into its core, making it the only platform in the world currently to provide a code-less DLT solution called SKYE.
“For clients, such as WeGo, who work in a rapidly evolving industry, our ERP-X platform with its built-in blockchain technology allows for fast-track development of highly-scalable solutions,” stated cloudyBoss CEO, Lou Schillaci.
CTO, Giovanni Di Noto added, “As WeGo has partners across the insurance and transportation industries, the use of Blockchain is essential to ensure that all information collected and exchanged is at all times secure, valid and immutable.”
cloudyBoss is gaining considerable traction across the entire Mobility sector, with interest coming from major vehicle manufacturers, logistics and supply chain businesses who require access to similar technology
WeGo CEO, Marco Filippi stated, “Selecting cloudyBoss as our technical partner means choosing a worldwide acknowledged company, that is recognized for its expertise and the solid background of its management team.
cloudyBoss is the right partner for developing our project as we need innovative and advanced solutions, such as SKYE, which will provide a deep ability to handle disruptive technologies. cloudyBoss is a disruptor itself and visionary and this is the added value that makes it different from its counterparts.”
After many years of unbeaten services, Ben and Steven Cawiezell (twin brothers) are slightly shiffting their focus into creating even more jobs for the vastly growing remote sales industry. Remotesalesreps.com offers a platform for entrepreneurs, and business owners to recruit the best remote sales reps on the market. For sales reps, it’s an amazing platform to get hired and find the perfect sales environment to thrive in.
Remotesalesreps.com has recruited thousands of work-from-home sales professionals crossing hundreds of industries and that list is growing daily.
There is a strong appeal for work-from-home job positions but few of them offer the earning potential that most sales opportunities present.
RemoteSalesReps.Com was originally launched in 2011 as HireACloser.Com which specialized in recruiting, training and managing remote high-ticket sales teams, mostly focusing in the coaching and software industries.
The driving factor behind the initial launch was that any talented sales rep with a phone and online access could easily earn 6 figures from the comfort of their own homes. Hire A Closer was a great success but was limited by the number of teams they could manage while trying to scale. This is when the Cawiezell Brothers decided to make the move to the recruitment model (Remote Sales Reps) allowing them to connect more amazing opportunities with top level talent.
“We are a global economy and with the overwhelming rise of virtual companies, there is no reason to limit your talent selection. We are trying to create organization in the chaotic remote sales job market.” Ben Cawiezell states during their upcoming launch.
Remote Sales Reps takes the heavy lifting off hiring for a sales position with so much appeal that job posts are often completely saturated by 1-CLICK applicants who do not qualify for the position on any level.
Remote Sales Reps is only interested in delivering long-term candidates for companies. On the same note, Remote Sales Reps is only accepting job opportunities that they believe their service could find quality candidates for, no affiliate offers and no opportunities that do not offer some kind of lead source.
About Remote Sales Reps
Remote Sales Reps revolutionary platform helps business owners, recruiters and hiring managers to reach the strongest remote sales representatives on the market. Remote Sales Reps mission is to connect top remote sales reps with stable job opportunities.
With over a decade of recruiting, training and managing remote teams all over the world, they have a strong understanding of what it takes to build an effective team. Remotesalesreps.com is working deligently to find the best talent for you from various sources as per your need.
Dallas, TX: KryptoGraphe is pleased to announce that its cryptocurrency portfolio manager is compliant with the GDPR regulations. The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the most comprehensive EU data privacy law in decades. Besides strengthening and standardizing user data privacy across the EU nations, it will require additional obligations for all organizations that handle EU citizens’ personal data, regardless of where the organizations themselves are located.
The new regulations are designed to better reflect the interconnected nature of our world regarding consumer’s right to privacy, protection of personal data, and business usage of personal data across the European Union.
The team at KryptoGraphe has updated the app to implement the data protection and privacy policies.
An updated Terms of Access and Privacy Policy to ensure transparency.
The personal data of the user is anonymized.
There is a provision to update the personal data
The users are now able to export their personal information.
The personal data will be deleted from the app’s records should the user choose to close their account.
In case of a breach of security, all users will be notified within 72 hours.
Our partner and compliance administrator from Hummingwave, Amit Singh says: “KryptoGraphe has been trusted by thousands of its users with their cryptocurrency portfolio information due to its security, privacy, and transparency. Implementing GDPR makes these features so much more visible to users. Recent enhancements let users export their data in a machine-readable format to be used in any other system and to delete their account should they choose to.”
KryptoGraphe encourages safe investing and aims to provide a secure platform to track all cryptocurrency investments.
Insuranks.com, the international startup technology company and marketplace platform is looking forward towards complete disruption of the insurance industry by continuously improving the insurance experience of all sides of the industry. Insuranks is aiming towards creating as many simple, transparent, accessible, fast, reliable, secure and friendly user experiences for insurance consumers, agents, brokers and carriers. It currently has over 70 listed insurance companies and over 12,000 insurance agents on board.
The new Israeli technology startup is allowing consumers (also named Insurankers on the friendly platform) to request and compare quotes and purchase their insurance online with over 230 supported insurance types, manage it and later rank the level of service that they received from their chosen insurers. Insurankers rank anything from customer service and claims experience to emotional intelligence, listening skills, trustworthiness, dedication and more in depth factors that are important to look for in an insurance service provider. Those rankings aggregate in to what is called Insuranks Score, an average ranking of all user rankings submitted for each insurance service deliverer. This ranking is displayed all around the platform for the benefit of the users, so when they get quotes they can find all the information they need about the insurance provider and make a wiser and more educated decision. Or when they simply browse through insuance companies and agents or look for the top 10 insurance companies and agents for over 230 insurance categories that the platform supports. It becomes the insurers reputation all around the platform.
On the other hand, it also provides full information on companies and agents and allows agents and brokers to deliver quotes online through the carriers they work with via the easy to use marketplace platform. The agents insurance marketplace is fast, reliable and user friendly and contains a stream of insurankers that are waiting for agents to give them bids and quotes for their insurance needs. Agents can also manage their sold policies and clients online via desktop, tablets and mobile phones.
With a mission to create maximum remarkable insurance experiences worldwide while making insurance simple and accessible to anyone regardless of levels of income, education or location, Insuranks is now looking for big name investors and sponsors to support their efforts and become the ultimate one-stop shop for all insurance needs while offering consumers, agents and carriers the best insurance experience that they can possibly receive online.
Chinese Traditional Culture Going Global Program “Communication and Heritage" showed up on Nasdaq Screen on Aug 24, 2018, in New York City.
The Communication and Heritage program was a joint project by Caring Foundation By CSWF, European and American Public Relations Association, Beijing International Exchange Association of China. It aimed at taking Chinese culture globally, encourage the cultural exchange between China and the world, as well as promoting Chinese traditional culture going global.
New York is the first stop of Chinese Traditional Culture Going Global world exhibition program “Communication and Heritage.” The program collected art items representing Chinese traditional culture from all over China. The categories include visual art, audio art and touching art. They show audience different aspects of Chinese traditional art.
This collection includes Wang Yi Pin Chinese brush shop’s “Lan Ting Xu Special Hu Brush” and outstanding art pieces from Chinese top artist Mr. Cai Yong’s birds and flowers painting series. The collection uses high tech such as air reflection, shadow reflection and light reflection to show the accomplishments of Chinese traditional culture. Viewers can enjoy the beauty of Chinese traditional art closely.
Diana Fu, Zhongping Qiu, Min Gao at Time Square Nasdaq Display
The world is at a cross-culture combination stage and culture is the soul of a nation. It is a nation’s collective memory and spirit. Chinese culture has a long history with elements from all over the world. It has very important social value and treasure of our world. Studying Chinese traditional art has become a global trend. The Chinese traditional culture going global “Communication and Heritage” program shows a different China to the world. It shows a different China to the world and reflects the combination and communication of Chinese traditional culture and world cultures. It gave a strong voice from China to the global culture.
NEW YORK (July 10, 2018) – Academic cheating, romance and revenge intersect in the award-winning indie drama THE PAPER STORE starring Stef Dawson (The Hunger Games franchise), Penn Badgley (Lifetime’s upcoming series You, Gossip Girl) and Richard Kind (Inside Out, Argo). The vendetta drama is set to release across broad VOD streaming platforms, including Amazon and iTunes, beginning July 24, 2018.
THE PAPER STORE follows academic ghostwriter Annalee (Dawson), working in the shadows of a college campus until Sigurd (Badgley) hires her to author his entire graduate degree. Their working relationship evolves into a romance, until the affair turns sour and secrets start to spill. Annalee rats out Sigurd to Professor Kane (Kind), but instead of swift justice Kane has his own idea of what should happen next. Call it extortion; call it blackmail. Whatever you call it, the ugliness is just beginning.
THE PAPER STORE is based on Pew award-winner Katharine Clark Gray’s original play, 516 [five sixteen]. She produced the project with her creative partner and husband Nicholas Gray, who also directed, under their Uncompromised Creative banner.
THE PAPER STORE received numerous awards on the festival circuit, including ‘Best Drama’ at Manhattan Film Festival, ‘Best Drama’ at Los Angeles Film Review and ‘Best Foreign Drama’ at Fort Worth Indie Film Showcase. Badgley and Dawson took home ‘Best Actor’ and ‘Best Actress’ respectively at Oxford International Film Festival, along with a ‘Special Jury Mention’ for Badgley at the Manchester Film Festival. Besides earning awards, the film has also been resonating with audiences and for good reason. Katharine Clark Gray explains, “In addition to being a juicy revenge drama, the film also shines a light on the issues of spiraling tuition costs and student debt—issues that will ring out to anyone managing an unwieldy student loan or struggling to finance someone's higher education.”
Behind the camera, the Uncompromised team brought in as principal producers Emmy-nominated producer Jonathan Gray (HBO’s Nightingale), no relation; producer / casting legend Bonnie Timmermann (Heat, Bull Durham, Miami Vice) and producer John Grossman of Front Wheel Productions; as well as veteran cinematographer and lighting designer Richard Sands as director of photography.
About Uncompromised Creative Uncompromised Creative is Nicholas Gray and Katharine Clark Gray, a husband-and-wife team based in Brooklyn, NY. They make films, plays, and assorted web content, and provide script and production consultation services to a range of fellow creatives. Nicholas and Katie believe that compromise means each side ends up disappointed. Consensus, on the other hand, gets everyone on the same team. Because when you’re jumping a gorge, you don’t go halfway. uncompromisedcreative.com
THE PAPER STORE will be available for VOD streaming on Amazon and iTunes beginning July 24, 2018. For more about THE PAPER STORE visit: http://www.thepaperstoremovie.com
Powersolv Inc., the premier Information Technology Services Company and a reputed name in providing technologysolutions to various clients at Federal, State, County level as well as to Quasi Federal, Not-for-profit, and Local Agencies, has announced that they have successfully completed their Surveillance Audit 2 for ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 27001:2013 certifications.
Surveillance Audit is an audit conducted within specific time frames on organizations that have been awarded ISO certificationsto ensure that they continue to maintain the standard and statutory requirements. The audit is conducted every year by an external auditor.
“We are happy to announce that we have successfully completedthe Surveillance Audit 2 for our ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 27001:2013 certifications,” says the President and CEO, Rahul Dhawan.“These audits are a part of the ongoing periodic review of the quality management system as well as information security management system of theorganization. These audits are conducted to highlight Powersolv’s ongoing and unwavering commitment to our clients at various levels to continually provide them with thebest-of-breed solutions and latest technologies”
The successful completion of the Surveillance Audit 2 has allowed Powersolvto proudly claim to bean ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013 certified company. It also reflects their high level of commitment to providing the best quality IT services and solutions to their clients. For certifications to be allocated and remain valid, organizations are required to demonstrate their adherence to the stringent quality and security measures, customer service processes, and statutory requirements.
About Powersolv, Inc.:
Established in 1995, Powersolv is a CMMI Level 3 and a Microsoft Gold Partner Certified Information Technology Services provider with its headquarters in the Washington DC Metro region. Powersolv specializes in offeringsoftware development and systems integration, and business process improvementservices to address the growing information technology demands in the public sector.They supply the best breed of technology services with a proven commitment toexcellence delivered with superior customer service.They areone of the leading players in Enterprise Technology, Business Process, Infrastructure,Management& Cloud Services. The company also offers a wide range of other key services underthe IT domain such as Database Management, Legacy Systems Migration, Technical Support, Staff Augmentation, Network Infrastructure, and Enterprises Mobile Solutions.
According to the latest publication from Meticulous Research™, global Quality Management in Healthcare Marketwill grow at a CAGR of 15% from 2018 to 2023 to reach USD 3,698.1 million by 2023.
The report states that the growth in this market is mainly attributed to “the government initiatives to improve patient outcomes & safety, rising unstructured data in healthcare, rising geriatric population & burden of chronic diseases, and improving health IT infrastructure”.
Geographically, the North American region is the largest market for quality management solutions in the healthcare market. This region is expected to continue its dominance in the global market with “the implementation of Affordable Care Act (ACA) in the U.S., stringent legislative and accreditation requirements regarding healthcare quality reporting, shift from fee-for-service to value-based reimbursements, growing patient data volume, high awareness and adoption of healthcare IT technologies, regulatory requirements to minimize medical errors and clinical risk, and presence of a large number of healthcare IT companies in the region.”
The key players in global quality management in the healthcare market are McKesson Corporation, Medisolv, Inc., Nuance Communication, Inc., Quantros, Inc., Dimensional Insight, Inc., Dolbey Systems, Inc., Verscend Technologies, Inc., MedeAnalytics, Inc., Citiustech Inc., Conduent, Inc., ArborMetrix, Inc. (Change Healthcare), Altegra Health, General Dynamics Health Solutions, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, 3M Company, Truven Health Analytics (IBM Watson Health), and Persivia, among others.
Meticulous Research® is founded in 2010 and incorporated as Meticulous Market Research Pvt. Ltd. in 2013 as a private limited company under the Companies Act, 1956. Since its incorporation, the company has become the leading provider of premium market intelligence in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.
Contact Info: Viren Shrivastava Email: viren@meticulousresearch.com Direct Lines: +1-646-781-8004 (North America) +44-203-868-8738 (Europe) +91 744-7780008 (Asia-Pacific)
Mr. Rana, through his work as a Public Relations Expert & Promoter of Martial Arts Organizations, has more than 20 years of promoting experience at the top levels of professional sports activity. Through sports diplomacy, he has worked with state dignitaries around the world to promote political, social and diplomatic relations at the highest levels of government. His work is so revered that in 2017, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization appointed him Rapporteur of the UNESCO Traditional Sports and Games Ad Hoc Advisory Committee to promote the 2017 Traditional Sports and Games, UNESCO (TSG).In a bid to help this issue, UNESCO Traditional Sports and Games (TSG) Rapporteur, Shammi Rana, does a huge amount of work to promote the UNESCO Mandate on TSG. Shammi, also the Secretary-General of the Asian Belt Wrestling Federation, spends a lot of time speaking with Governments from across the globe to promote TSG.
His unique role as an internationally respected Public Relations Expert / Promoter of Martial Arts Organizations stems from his experience as a recognized professional athlete (he has held membership in over 10 martial arts organizations throughout Asia) with over two decades of work as a promoter of sports, sports organizations, and sports diplomacy.
Mr. Rana, who also serves on internationally governing associations, such as his role as Vice President of International Association of Traditional Wrestling Sports, Mr. Rana has promoted the Korean martial arts, Taekwondo in his home state of Punjab, India
Launched in 2014, the international "30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars Recognition Program" recognizes 30 individuals annually who are 30 years of age or younger, who have demonstrated leadership, innovation, collaboration, and other outstanding attributes, and who have made contributions to their companies, associations and the industry at large. The "30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars Recognition Program" positions supply management and procurement as viable and exciting career choices for early career professionals.
What makes a rising star? One example is Amy Georgi, 30, Program Manager, Supply Chain Acquisition and Integrations with Fluke Electronics, a Danaher Company, York, Pennsylvania, recognized as the 2015 "30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars Megawatt Winner". She produced meaningful results by taking over a project where the sole source supplier lead time was 12-14 weeks. Within six months, she had compressed that time down to three–four weeks and reduced excess on-hand inventory by over million. Ms. Georgi also actively gives back to the profession by passing her knowledge on to others – from hosting multiple kaizen (continuous improvement) events and creating followership among her peers and superiors, to mentoring girls between the ages of 12-18 years old, working with them on setting goals, building life skills, and the importance of fiscal self-reliance.
By celebrating emerging leaders like Amy Georgi, Thomas™ and (ISM®) hope to create even greater awareness and interest in supply management careers. "Supply management professionals have a direct impact on companies' financial performance, and our industry must continue attracting the 'best and brightest' to maximize our contribution. We encourage supply management professionals around the globe to submit a nomination and shine a light on a rising star," said Tom Derry, Chief Executive Officer of ISM®.
"Managing your supply-chain is managing your business today. We encourage all supply chain professionals to nominate someone within their own company ranks, as a 30 Under 30 Star for this unique industry honor," said Tony Uphoff, Thomas™ President & CEO.
30 individuals will be selected for the 2017 class of "30 Under 30 Supply Chain Stars". All stars will receive a one-year membership to ISM®, complimentary admittance to ISM2018 in Nashville, TN (valued at ,295), and a Thomas™ Team Training Package.
One individual will be designated as the Megawatt Winner and will also win an all-expense-paid trip (up to ,000) to ISM2018 for themselves and their nominator.
Individuals should nominate deserving young professionals at 30under30.thomasnet.com by Sunday, December 3, 2017at 11:59 p.m. EST. All nominees must be 30 years of age or younger as of December 31, 2017.
About Thomas™
Thomas™ provides actionable information, data, analysis and tools that align with and support today's industrial buying process. Its solutions include the Thomas Network at Thomasnet.com®, industry's largest and most active buyer/supplier network. Through Thomas Marketing, the company provides full-service industrial marketing programs, digital product data syndication solutions, and website development. Thomas Insights delivers original content to help marketers and supply chain professionals inform their decision-making, through leading titles including Inbound Logistics, Industrial Equipment News® (IEN®), Your Industrial Daily, and the Thomas Index.
About Institute for Supply Management®
Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that serves supply management professionals in more than 100 countries. Its 50,000 members manage about trillion in corporate supply chain procurement annually. Founded in 1915 as the first supply management institute, ISM® drives value and competitive advantage for its members, contributing to a prosperous and sustainable world. ISM® leads the profession through the ISM® Report On Business®, its highly regarded certification and training programs, events, corporate services and the ISM Mastery Model®. For more information, please visit: www.instituteforsupplymanagement.org.
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
The 16 non-manufacturing industries reporting growth in November — listed in order — are: Retail Trade; Wholesale Trade; Utilities; Transportation & Warehousing; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Educational Services; Health Care & Social Assistance; Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Other Services; Public Administration; Information; Finance & Insurance; Construction; Management of Companies & Support Services; Accommodation & Food Services; and Professional, Scientific & Technical Services. The only industry reporting contraction in November is Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting.
WHAT RESPONDENTS ARE SAYING …
"Domestic business is strong, with positive growth indicators for 2018 from both internal sources and client feedback." (Management of Companies & Support Services)
"Construction labor continues to be constrained in the West." (Construction)
"Steady; no material changes." (Finance & Insurance)
"We continue to struggle with understanding the [potential] changes to the Affordable Care Act, and are trying to be flexible in how we respond. Also, Hurricane Maria has affected some of our pharmaceutical supplies." (Health Care & Social Assistance)
"Mixed bag of goods for November 2017. Typical seasonal increases for specific braising cuts of beef as the holidays approach. Some volatility on produce items such as brussel sprouts. Expect cream to spike due to holiday season." (Accommodation & Food Services)
"Business seems to be leveling off. Attribute this to the holiday season that is approaching." (Professional, Scientific & Technical Services)
"Business is strong, but not as strong as Q3." (Retail Trade)
"Bookings would suggest a strong run to the end of the year." (Wholesale Trade)
ISM® NON-MANUFACTURING SURVEY RESULTS AT A GLANCE
COMPARISON OF ISM® NON-MANUFACTURING AND ISM® MANUFACTURING SURVEYS*
NOVEMBER 2017
Index
Non-Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Series
Index
Nov
Series
Index
Oct
Percent Point
Change
Direction
Rate of
Change
Trend**
(Months)
Series
Index
Nov
Series
Index
Oct
Percent Point
Change
NMI®/PMI®
57.4
60.1
-2.7
Growing
Slower
95
58.2
58.7
-0.5
Business Activity/
Production
61.4
62.2
-0.8
Growing
Slower
100
63.9
61.0
+2.9
New Orders
58.7
62.8
-4.1
Growing
Slower
100
64.0
63.4
+0.6
Employment
55.3
57.5
-2.2
Growing
Slower
45
59.7
59.8
-0.1
Supplier Deliveries
54.0
58.0
-4.0
Slowing
Slower
23
56.5
61.4
-4.9
Inventories
54.5
52.5
+2.0
Growing
Faster
8
47.0
48.0
-1.0
Prices
60.7
62.7
-2.0
Increasing
Slower
6
65.5
68.5
-3.0
Backlog of Orders
51.5
53.5
-2.0
Growing
Slower
10
55.0
55.0
0.0
New Export Orders
57.0
60.0
-3.0
Growing
Slower
10
56.0
56.5
-0.5
Imports
52.5
52.0
+0.5
Growing
Faster
6
54.5
54.0
+0.5
Inventory Sentiment
56.0
61.0
-5.0
Too High
Slower
246
N/A
N/A
N/A
Customers' Inventories
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
45.5
43.5
+2.0
Overall Economy
Non-Manufacturing Sector
Growing
Growing
Slower
Slower
100
95
*Non-Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® data is seasonally adjusted for the Business Activity, New Orders, Prices and Employment Indexes. Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® data is seasonally adjusted for New Orders, Production, Employment and Supplier Deliveries.
**Number of months moving in current direction.
COMMODITIES REPORTED UP/DOWN IN PRICE, AND IN SHORT SUPPLY
Commodities Up in Price
Cheese (3); Copper Products (4); Corrugated Boxes (7); #1 Diesel Fuel (6); #2 Diesel Fuel (4); Fuel (5); Gasoline (4); Labor — Construction (9); Lumber Products (5); Natural Gas; Paper; Paper Products; Plastic Products; and Steel Products* (2).
Commodities Down in Price
Bacon (3); Butter; Dairy Products (2); and Steel Products*.
Commodities in Short Supply
Integrated Circuits; IV Solutions (4); Groundwood; Labor (4); Labor — Construction (20); and Labor —Temporary (3).
Note: The number of consecutive months the commodity is listed is indicated after each item.
*Indicates both up and down in price.
NOVEMBER 2017 NON-MANUFACTURING INDEX SUMMARIES
NMI®
In November, the NMI® registered 57.4 percent, 2.7 percentage points lower than the 60.1 percent registered in October, indicating continued growth in the non-manufacturing sector for the 95th consecutive month. A reading above 50 percent indicates the non-manufacturing sector economy is generally expanding; below 50 percent indicates the non-manufacturing sector is generally contracting.
An NMI® above 48.9 percent, over a period of time, generally indicates an expansion of the overall economy. Therefore, the November NMI® indicates growth for the 100th consecutive month in the overall economy, and indicates expansion in the non-manufacturing sector for the 95th consecutive month. Nieves says, "The past relationship between the NMI®and the overall economy indicates that the NMI® for November (57.4 percent) corresponds to a 3.3 percent increase in real gross domestic product (GDP) on an annualized basis."
NMI® HISTORY
Month
NMI®
Month
NMI®
Nov 2017
57.4
May 2017
56.9
Oct 2017
60.1
Apr 2017
57.5
Sep 2017
59.8
Mar 2017
55.2
Aug 2017
55.3
Feb 2017
57.6
Jul 2017
53.9
Jan 2017
56.5
Jun 2017
57.4
Dec 2016
56.6
Average for 12 months – 57.0
High – 60.1
Low – 53.9
Business Activity
ISM®'s Business Activity Index registered 61.4 percent in November, a decrease of 0.8 percentage point from the October reading of 62.2 percent. This represents growth in business activity for the 100th consecutive month. Fourteen industries reported increased business activity and two industries reported decreased activity for the month of November. Comments from respondents include: "More optimism in marketplace" and "Business has increased this past month in advance of the holiday season."
The 14 industries reporting growth of business activity in November — listed in order — are: Utilities; Transportation & Warehousing; Retail Trade; Wholesale Trade; Educational Services; Public Administration; Finance & Insurance; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Accommodation & Food Services; Health Care & Social Assistance; Other Services; Information; Construction; and Professional, Scientific & Technical Services. The two industries reporting a decrease in business activity in November are: Management of Companies & Support Services; and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting.
Business Activity
%Higher
%Same
%Lower
Index
Nov 2017
32
57
11
61.4
Oct 2017
34
53
13
62.2
Sep 2017
37
49
14
61.3
Aug 2017
32
52
16
57.5
New Orders
ISM®'s Non-Manufacturing New Orders Index registered 58.7 percent, a decrease of 4.1 percentage points from the October reading of 62.8 percent. November represents growth in new orders for the 100th consecutive month, at a slower rate compared with October. Comments from respondents include: "People are trying to spend their budgets before our fiscal year-end in December" and "New business gained."
The 12 industries reporting growth of new orders in November — listed in order — are: Transportation & Warehousing; Utilities; Wholesale Trade; Retail Trade; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Public Administration; Health Care & Social Assistance; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Accommodation & Food Services; Information; Management of Companies & Support Services; and Other Services. The two industries reporting a decrease in business activity in November are: Mining; and Educational Services.
New Orders
%Higher
%Same
%Lower
Index
Nov 2017
30
57
13
58.7
Oct 2017
35
52
13
62.8
Sep 2017
40
49
11
63.0
Aug 2017
29
55
16
57.1
Employment
Employment activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in November for the 45th consecutive month. ISM®'s Non-Manufacturing Employment Index registered 55.3 percent, which reflects a decrease of 2.2 percentage points when compared to the October reading of 57.5 percent. Eleven industries reported increased employment, and five industries reported decreased employment. Comments from respondents include: "We are adding staff to address rising volume and client service demands" and "Growth in business."
The 11 industries reporting an increase in employment in November — listed in order — are: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Retail Trade; Educational Services; Other Services; Wholesale Trade; Finance & Insurance; Health Care & Social Assistance; Construction; Public Administration; and Management of Companies & Support Services. The five industries reporting a reduction in employment in November are: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Mining; Accommodation & Food Services; and Information.
Employment
%Higher
%Same
%Lower
Index
Nov 2017
23
61
16
55.3
Oct 2017
24
65
11
57.5
Sep 2017
22
66
12
56.8
Aug 2017
25
60
15
56.2
Supplier Deliveries
Supplier deliveries were slower in November for the 23rd consecutive month. The index registered 54 percent, which is 4 percentage points lower than the 58 percent that was registered in October. A reading above 50 percent indicates slower deliveries, while a reading below 50 percent indicates faster deliveries. Comments from respondents include: "The vendors and their sources are getting bogged down with the higher volume of orders" and "Truck driver shortages and rail car shortages."
The 10 industries reporting slower deliveries in November — listed in order — are: Mining; Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Information; Management of Companies & Support Services; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Wholesale Trade; Health Care & Social Assistance; Construction; Retail Trade; and Finance & Insurance. The only industry reporting faster deliveries in November is Public Administration. Seven industries reported no change in supplier deliveries in November compared to October.
Supplier Deliveries
%Slower
%Same
%Faster
Index
Nov 2017
11
86
3
54.0
Oct 2017
17
82
1
58.0
Sep 2017
19
78
3
58.0
Aug 2017
7
87
6
50.5
Inventories
ISM®'s Non-Manufacturing Inventories Index grew in November for the eighth consecutive month and registered 54.5 percent, 2 percentage points higher than the 52.5 percent that was reported in October. Of the total respondents in November, 32 percent indicated they do not have inventories or do not measure them. Comments from respondents include: "Replenishing inventory used during [the] hurricane" and "Preparing for [the] holiday season."
The 11 industries reporting an increase in inventories in November — listed in order — are: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Utilities; Retail Trade; Transportation & Warehousing; Information; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Wholesale Trade; Construction; Accommodation & Food Services; Public Administration; and Professional, Scientific & Technical Services. The three industries reporting decreases in inventories in November are: Health Care & Social Assistance; Other Services; and Finance & Insurance.
Inventories
%Higher
%Same
%Lower
Index
Nov 2017
26
57
17
54.5
Oct 2017
22
61
17
52.5
Sep 2017
24
55
21
51.5
Aug 2017
24
59
17
53.5
Prices
Prices paid by non-manufacturing organizations for purchased materials and services increased in November for the sixth consecutive month. ISM®'s Non-Manufacturing Prices Index registered 60.7 percent, 2 percentage points lower than the 62.7 percent reported in October. Twenty-one percent of respondents reported higher prices, 73 percent indicated no change in prices paid, and 6 percent of respondents reported lower prices.
The 15 non-manufacturing industries reporting an increase in prices paid during the month of November — listed in order — are: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Mining; Transportation & Warehousing; Wholesale Trade; Utilities; Construction; Retail Trade; Public Administration; Management of Companies & Support Services; Other Services; Finance & Insurance; Accommodation & Food Services; Information; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; and Health Care & Social Assistance. No industry reported a decrease in prices paid during the month of November.
Prices
%Higher
%Same
%Lower
Index
Nov 2017
21
73
6
60.7
Oct 2017
27
66
7
62.7
Sep 2017
31
65
4
66.3
Aug 2017
20
73
7
57.9
NOTE: Commodities reported as up in price and down in price are listed in the commodities section of this report.
Backlog of Orders
ISM®'s Non-Manufacturing Backlog of Orders Index indicates that order backlogs grew in November. The index registered 51.5 percent, which is 2 percentage points lower than the 53.5 percent reported in October. Of the total respondents in November, 36 percent indicated they do not measure backlog of orders.
The seven industries reporting an increase in order backlogs in November — listed in order — are: Management of Companies & Support Services; Retail Trade; Finance & Insurance; Utilities; Public Administration; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; and Wholesale Trade. The six industries reporting a decrease in order backlogs in November — listed in order — are: Mining; Information; Other Services; Health Care & Social Assistance; Construction; and Transportation & Warehousing.
Backlog of Orders
%Higher
%Same
%Lower
Index
Nov 2017
16
71
13
51.5
Oct 2017
18
71
11
53.5
Sep 2017
22
68
10
56.0
Aug 2017
20
67
13
53.5
New Export Orders
Orders and requests for services and other non-manufacturing activities to be provided outside of the U.S. by domestically based personnel grew in November for the 10th consecutive month at a slower rate. The New Export Orders Index registered 57 percent, which is 3 percentage points lower than the 60 percent reported in October. Of the total respondents in November, 63 percent indicated they either do not perform, or do not separately measure, orders for work outside of the U.S.
The eight industries reporting an increase in new export orders in November — listed in order — are: Utilities; Retail Trade; Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Transportation & Warehousing; Other Services; Construction; Health Care & Social Assistance; and Professional, Scientific & Technical Services. The only industry reporting a decrease in exports is Information. Seven industries reported no change in November compared to October.
New Export Orders
%Higher
%Same
%Lower
Index
Nov 2017
20
74
6
57.0
Oct 2017
28
64
8
60.0
Sep 2017
18
76
6
56.0
Aug 2017
16
78
6
55.0
Imports
Imports grew in November for the sixth consecutive month. This month's reading at 52.5 percent is the 0.5 percentage point higher than the 52 percent that was reported in October. Fifty-two percent of respondents reported that they do not use, or do not track the use of, imported materials.
The six industries reporting an increase in imports for the month of November — listed in order — are: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Utilities; Other Services; Health Care & Social Assistance; Retail Trade; and Wholesale Trade. The only industry reporting a decrease in imports in the month of November is Accommodation & Food Services. Nine industries reported no change in November compared to October.
Imports
%Higher
%Same
%Lower
Index
Nov 2017
10
85
5
52.5
Oct 2017
13
78
9
52.0
Sep 2017
9
86
5
52.0
Aug 2017
11
79
10
50.5
Inventory Sentiment
The ISM® Non-Manufacturing Inventory Sentiment Index in November registered 56 percent, which is 5 percentage points lower than the reading of 61 percent reported in October. This indicates that respondents believe their inventories are still too high at this time. In November, 22 percent of respondents said their inventories were too high, 10 percent of the respondents said their inventories were too low, and 68 percent said their inventories were about right.
The seven industries reporting a feeling that their inventories are too high in November — listed in order — are: Mining; Utilities; Retail Trade; Other Services; Wholesale Trade; Information; and Professional, Scientific & Technical Services. The three industries reporting a feeling that their inventories are too low in November compared with October are: Health Care & Social Assistance; Public Administration; and Transportation & Warehousing. Six industries reported no change in inventory sentiment in November compared to October.
Inventory Sentiment
%Too
High
%About
Right
%Too
Low
Index
Nov 2017
22
68
10
56.0
Oct 2017
27
68
5
61.0
Sep 2017
24
69
7
58.5
Aug 2017
26
70
4
61.0
About This Report
DO NOT CONFUSE THIS NATIONAL REPORT with the various regional purchasing reports released across the country. The national report's information reflects the entire U.S., while the regional reports contain primarily regional data from their local vicinities. Also, the information in the regional reports is not used in calculating the results of the national report. The information compiled in this report is for the month of November 2017.
The data presented herein is obtained from a survey of non-manufacturing supply executives based on information they have collected within their respective organizations. ISM® makes no representation, other than that stated within this release, regarding the individual company data collection procedures. The data should be compared to all other economic data sources when used in decision-making.
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The Non-Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® is based on data compiled from purchasing and supply executives nationwide. Membership of the Non-Manufacturing Business Survey Committee is diversified by NAICS, based on each industry's contribution to gross domestic product (GDP). The Non-Manufacturing Business Survey Committee responses are divided into the following NAICS code categories: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Mining; Utilities; Construction; Wholesale Trade; Retail Trade; Transportation & Warehousing; Information; Finance & Insurance; Real Estate, Rental & Leasing; Professional, Scientific & Technical Services; Management of Companies & Support Services; Educational Services; Health Care & Social Assistance; Arts, Entertainment & Recreation; Accommodation & Food Services; Public Administration; and Other Services (services such as Equipment & Machinery Repairing; Promoting or Administering Religious Activities; Grantmaking; Advocacy; and Providing Dry-Cleaning & Laundry Services, Personal Care Services, Death Care Services, Pet Care Services, Photofinishing Services, Temporary Parking Services, and Dating Services).
Survey responses reflect the change, if any, in the current month compared to the previous month. For each of the indicators measured (Business Activity, New Orders, Backlog of Orders, New Export Orders, Inventory Change, Inventory Sentiment, Imports, Prices, Employment and Supplier Deliveries), this report shows the percentage reporting each response, and the diffusion index. Responses represent raw data and are never changed. Data is seasonally adjusted for Business Activity, New Orders, Prices and Employment. All seasonal adjustment factors are subject annually to relatively minor changes when conditions warrant them. The remaining indexes have not indicated significant seasonality.
The NMI® (Non-Manufacturing Index) is a composite index based on the diffusion indexes for four of the indicators with equal weights: Business Activity (seasonally adjusted), New Orders (seasonally adjusted), Employment (seasonally adjusted) and Supplier Deliveries. Diffusion indexes have the properties of leading indicators and are convenient summary measures showing the prevailing direction of change and the scope of change. An index reading above 50 percent indicates that the non-manufacturing economy is generally expanding; below 50 percent indicates that it is generally declining. Supplier Deliveries is an exception. A Supplier Deliveries Index above 50 percent indicates slower deliveries and below 50 percent indicates faster deliveries.
An NMI® above 48.9 percent, over a period of time, indicates that the overall economy, or gross domestic product (GDP), is generally expanding; below 48.9 percent, it is generally declining. The distance from 50 percent or 48.9 percent is indicative of the strength of the expansion or decline.
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The American Stamp Dealers Association, Inc. is hosting its annual National Fall Postage Stamp Show, October 5–7 at the New York Hilton Midtown, 6th Avenue and 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019. The doors open daily at 10 a.m. Thursday and Friday the show runs until 6 p.m.; Saturday until 5 p.m. There is something for everyone from the experienced to the non-collector — dealers, specialty collecting groups, and much more. Admission is Free.
Got Stamps and Don’t Know What To Do with Them?
Take Advantage of the Free Appraisal Service — Bring in those stamps/collections that you have inherited or been storing for years. This free service will put a value on your material and advise you on what to do. The appraisal service will be open for business from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. each day of the show. To participate in this service, check in at the ASDA Booth located at the show entrance.
What To Do at the Show
Shop ’Til You Drop — Dealers will be buying and selling stamps and historic envelopes from across the nation and around the world — from vintage to modern, and more. Buy and sell with confidence with ASDA dealer members.
Attend the United States Postal Service First-Day-of-Issue Ceremony — Join the United States Postal Service in celebration of the Holiday season with the unveiling of four new Forever stamps — Christmas Carols. The ceremony will take place at New York Hilton Midtown, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Ave. and West 53rd St., New York, New York, at Noon on October 5. The stamps feature images that illustrate the major theme of each of four beloved Christmas carols: “Jingle Bells,” “Deck the Halls,” “Silent Night” and “Jolly Old Saint Nicholas.” Familiar lines from each song highlight the individual stamps. The booklet of 20 stamps includes five of each design. The late Howard E. Paine was the art director. Artist Steve McCracken of Winchester, Virginia, created original art for the project. Please share the news using the hashtag #HolidayStamps. The USPS is online at http://www.usps.com.
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Visit Society Booths — Seven stamp collecting societies will have a presence at the show: the American Topical Association, Ebony Society of Philatelic Events and Reflections, Inc., U.S. Stamp Society, Vatican Philatelic Society, and the Philatelic Foundation.
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Kids, Get Into Collecting — Each child ages 6–10, who is accompanied by an adult, will receive a free gift.
Be sure to pick up some souvenirs of your time at the show — stop by the ASDA Booth.
Visit http://www.americanstampdealer.com for all you need to know about the show — schedule of events, dealers in attendance, and more.
Come to the Show!
Get into collecting at the ASDA Fall Postage Stamp Show — October 5–7 at the New York Hilton Midtown. Explore the wide, wonderful world of collecting — a hobby for a life time! We look forward to seeing you.
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